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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-04 CC MIN o REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 4, 1992 4:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Absent: Also Present: r Press: Others: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim (arrived qt 4:37 P.M.) and Mayor Abrahamson. None City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Peters Traffic Engineer Van Wormer City Planner Pung-Terwedo Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Police Captain Beberg Parking Enforcement Officer Mahr Public Safety Director Mawhorter Building Official Zepper City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Parking Task Force Committee (Dave Anderson, Dick Chilson, John Bourdaghs, Cooie Mellen, Karl Ranum, Paul Simonet, Dick Slachta, Dave Swanson) 1. WORKSHOP WITH PARKING TASK FORCE The Council met with the Parking Task Force to discuss problems with signage and use of loading zones in the Downtown area. Police Chief Mawhorter explained the problems being experienced with loading zone designations. He explained the mission of the Committee was to provide the most economical viable parking situation and enforce the laws fairly. He stated that Parking Enforcement Office Mahr is interpreting the loading zone rule literally. Discussion followed regarding the use of loading zones and whether to create them in other areas. Also discussed were signing issues and decisions on who has the authority to change the signs and under what conditions. Ms. Mahr stated the biggest problem has been the loading zones and explained her policy regarding this. To date, she has not ticketed, but has issued warning tickets. r 1 Stillwater City Council Minutes r March 4, 1992 , Regular Meeting Paul Simonet gave his explanation of the loading zones behind Simonet's Furniture. He stated that their vehicles come and go all day and sometimes a semi-trailer comes in with a load of furniture. They have to have a loading zone and to keep it open for their use, they park a couple cars in those spots. Karl Ranum stated the present ordinance does not address the problems and some specific policies should be developed. The types of parking zones should be differentiated, making it fair and putting these zones on a restricted time-frame except for those with special needs, such as Simonet's. Dick Chilson stated the problem could be solved with new signage. He suggested a 30-minute sign. He also asked where the "No Parking Here to Corner" sign will be placed on Main St. r Engineer Van Wormer discussed the number of parking spots on Main St. south of Chestnut St. by saying that the State has cut some of the spots designated in that area. Mr. Van Wormer will check with Mn/DOT on the spaces allowed and request to have those spaces put back into the plan. (Councilmember Opheim arrived at 4:37 P.M.) City Attorney Magnuson stated he is getting calls from individuals who say they have been unfairly ticketed, because the signage is not adequate. The loading zone in front of Stillwater Bakery was discussed. Dave Swanson stated the American Legion could use an A.M. loading zone. He would like to see a plan for parking signage. John Bourdaghs stated the new sidewalks are bad and it was noted that they will be fixed. Mr. Van Wormer stated that when the signing and parking plans were drafted, there was a lot of citizen input. The committee at that time stated that one of their goals was to minimize the number of signs. After the pavement signage is in place, the present situation will be a 11 evi ated. It was noted that Council and Staff will develop a policy after the Downtown is completed with signage in place and loading zones will be strictly enforced. STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - Utility Bill Adjustments (' 2 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes March 4, 1992 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request for two utility bill ~justments. (All in favor). 2. Police Chief - No Report. 3. Public Works Director - Mr. Junker reported that the sewer project on Fourth and Wilkins Streets has been completed except for landscaping and the new manhole on Fifth and Wilkin Streets has been installed. Also, the Mulvihill problem is being taken care of on Myrtle St. Promotion of Rick Nordquist Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution promoting Rick Nordquist to Sewer Maintenance Worker, contingent on his obtaining an S-B Certificate. (Resolution No. 92-41) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 4. Community Development Director - No Report. 5. Consulting Engineer - Mr. Peters reported on the Downtown Project and various jobs that are being completed. 6. Building Official - No report. 7. City Attorney - Cancellation of Lease for Mulberry Point Mr. Magnuson reported on the progress of City action regarding the cancellation of the lease for use of Mulberry Point. He reviewed the history of that property as it relats to City use. Council requested Mr. Magnuson to outline the issues and where the City stands on this item. 8. City Clerk - New Ward Boundaries Ms. Johnson presented a map outlining the new Ward boundaries recently adopted by the Charter Commission. Designation of Single Polling PLace for Presidential Primary Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution designating the First United Methodist Church as a r 3 (' r r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 4, 1992 Regular Meeting single polling place for the City of Stillwater in the Presidential Primary Election on April 7, 1992. (Resolution No. 92-40) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Designation of Election JUdges Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution designating Election Judges for the Presidential Primary on April 7, 1992. (Resolution No. 92-37) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None ' 9. City Coordinator - Contract for Building Inspector Services Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Building Inspector Service Contract with Washington County. (Resolution No. 92-42) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None RECESS Motlon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to recess the meeting at 5:25 P.M. (All in favor). ~~ '" ATTEST: ~~c~~F Resolutions: No. 92-37 - Designation of Election Judges for Presidential Primary. No. 92-40 - Designation of Single Polling Place for Presidential Primary. No. 92-41 - Promotion of Rick Nordquist to Sewer Maintenance Worker. No. 92-42 - Agreement with Washington Co. for Building Inspector Services. 4 n RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MIN UTES March 4, 1992 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Peters Comm. Dev. Director Russell Water Board Manager McKean City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Mark Herwig, St. Croix Valley Press Others: Dr. Don Keys, Greg Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Johnson, Don Valsvik, Kevin LaCasse, Marvin Sjobeck. n APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1992 as presented. (All in favor) . INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Recognition of ilL ink-Up" Program and Presentation of Proclamation to Greg Johnson. Mayor Abrahamson introduced Dr. Don Keys, who explained the Link-up Program which works with young people by raisin9 self-esteem and trying to avert suicide. Council commended and presented a proclamation to Greg Johnson, who has been working with the Link-up Program by providing peer help for young people. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for the placement of a 4 ft. wide, 250 ft. long, permanent dock at 2021 No. Lake St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Bluffland/Shoreland/Flood Plain Dist., Case No. SUP/92-5, Marvin D. Sjobeck, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on February 20, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. n 1 r n n Stillwater City Council Minutes March 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Mr. Russell explained that the site for this request is in the Bluffland/Shoreland District and a permit is also required by the DNR. There were no adverse comments made at the Planning Commission meeting. The owner has stated he has no objections to the conditions. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Special Use Permit for the placement of a 4 ft. wide, 250 ft. long, permanent dock at 2021 No. Lake St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Bluffland/Shoreland/Flood Plain Dist., Case No. SUP/92-5, as conditioned; Marvin D. Sjobeck, Applicant. (All in favor). 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance and Special Use Permit to construct a 22 ft. by 40 ft. warehouse/garage with a zero sideyard setback located at 204 No. Third St. in the PA, Public, Admin./Office Dist., Case No. V/SUP/92-3, Dennis McKean, Secretary, Board of Water Commissioners, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on February 20, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell summarized the request for removal of an old storage building and replacement with a new, larger building. The Design Review Committee wanted to make sure that the removal of the existing building is necessary. They requested that the dormers be replaced on the new structure. The Planning Commission did not feel the dormers were necessary. Trinity Lutheran Church had some concerns regarding drainage for the rear part of the church. Don Valsvick, representing the church, requested the emergency exists at the rear of the church be kept clear during construction. Dennis McKean, representing the Water Board agreed to this provision, but did not think the drainage issue should be a condition of approval. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Variance and Special Use Permit to construct a 22 ft. by 40 ft. warehouse/garage with a zero sideyard setback located at 204 No. Third St. in the PA, Public, Admin./Office Dist., Case No. V/SUP/92-3, as conditioned with the removal of Condition No.4 for the requirement of dormers; Dennis McKean, Manager, Board of Water Commissioners, Applicant. (All in favor). 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a request for a 5 ft. by 128 ft. Street Vacation for a portion of Alder St. between Highway 95 and Lake St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., Case No. SV/92-4, Daniel Challeen & Deborah Desteno, Applicants. 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on February 20, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the street vacation is being requested because the existing house is partially in the right-of-way. It has been reviewed by City departments for comment -- there are no utilities in the area and no plans to widen the street. The request was referred to the City Engineers and a survey is presently being done for a legal description. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving a request for a 5 ft. by 128 ft. Street Vacation for a portion of Alder St. between Highway 95 and Lake St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., Case No. SV/92-4, contingent on receiving a legal description of the property; Daniel Challeen & Deborah Desteno, Applicants. (Resolution No. 92-43) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None n NEW BUSINESS 1. Request by JDB Floral Shop for a permanent 15-minute parking space near their shoi6on Main St. Council t led the request of JDB Floral Shop for a permanent 15-minute parking space near their shop on Main St. until all Downtown signage is complete and also referred the request to the Consulting Engineers for their comment. 2. Resignation of Police Chief Mawhorter Councilmember Farrell, on behalf of the Council, thanked Chief Mawhorter for his years of service and in directing a professional department. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to accept Police Chief Mawhorter's resignation with regret. (All in favor). 3. Appointment of Captain Don Beber~ as Acting Police Chief Motion by Councilmember Funke, secon ed by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution appointing Donald Beberg as Acting Police Chief, for 90 days, commencing March 16, 1992. (Resolution No. 92-44) Ayes - Councilmembers BOdlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 4. Appointment of Sergeant Tim Bell as Acting Police Captain n 3 Stillwater City Council Minutes ~ March 4, 1992 \ Recessed Meeting Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution appointing Tim Bell as Acting Police Captain, for 90 days, commencing March 16, 1992. (Resolution No. 92-45) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 5. Authorization to Hire One Patrolman in Police Dept. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councllmember Funke to authorize Acting Police Chief Beberg to proceed in the selection of one patrolman for employment with the City with consideration of the eligibility list. (All in favor). r PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (continued) 1. Discussion of Liquor Referendum Kevin LaCasse, owner of the Grand Garage, was present to request that a Liquor Referendum be included on the Presidential Primary ballot on April 7. City Clerk Johnson stated the election is only one month away which does not permit enough time to have Absentee Ballots printed and presented to the County Election Office for dispersal. Further discussion included the possibility of a split license for the Grand Garage and the possibility of a Liquor Referendum with the State Primary Ballot in September. The City Attorney will research this issue. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Consent Agenda of March 4, 1992, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin~ pa~ent of Bills (Resolution No. 92-35). Ayes - Councllmem ers BOdlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractor's Licenses. Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. General Contractor 5300-39th Ave. So. Minneapolis, Mn. 55417 Renewal W. Zintl, Inc. General Contractor 3030 Granada Ave. No. Oakdale, Mn. 55128 New 3. Request for renewal of Gambling Permits for Brine's & Madcapper Restaurants by St. Croix Valley Hockey Ass'n. COMMUNICATIONS/FYI o 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting 1. Jeanne M. Anderson - Request to schedule Public Hearing on Variance for ro ert at 226 E. M rt1e St. for March 17 1992. Motion y ounCl mem er phelm, secon e y ounCl member Funke to set a public hearing for March 17 on a requested Variance for property located at 226 E. Myrtle St., James & KatHerine Anderson, Applicants. (All in favor). 2. Glen Medbury, et al - Comments on the moving of a house to location at 4th & Pine Streets. Mr. Russell explained that the house now sits across the street near 5th St. and will either be demolished or removed as part of the building program for St. Mary's Church. Further discussion included moving permits and a City lien against the property in the amount of $35,000. No action was taken. 3. John Diers, Minn. Transportation Museum - Suspension of scheduled operation of MTM Train for 1992. Council took note of this communication. 4. Dorothy & Vernard Haas - Comments on New Bridge being built in Southern Corridor. Councll noted this letter. n 5. Dan McGuiness, Mn/Wisc. Boundary Area Comm. - Meeting in Council Chambers on April 2, 1992 to discuss a Special Project being started on the Lower St. Croix. Council noted this letter. 6. LMC - Legislative Conference March 24, 1992; and Legislative Policy Committees. Council took note of this communication. 7. LMC - Possible Revocation of 1/2 Cent Sales Tax and its Impact on Cities. Councll took special note of this ltem and will contact their Leglslators. 8. Lakeview Memorial Hospital - Announcement of Expansion plans. Council noted these plans. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS State Forecast of Budget Shortfalls Mayor Abrahamson presented this report and discussion followed regarding the actions the State may take to balance the budget. Mayor Abrahamson initiated a short discussion of the dilemma of a citizen regarding development of property located on Co. Rd. 5 across from Brooks Superette which contains a small pond and who is having some problems with n 5 (I Stillwater City Council Minutes March 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting the Army Corps of Engineers. He will request the Consulting Engineers to research this problem. Suggestion for Making Nelson St. a One-Way Street Councilmember Funke asked Council to give consideration to making Nelson St. a one-way street going east. It was stated that the Engineers, Downtown Plan Committee and City Staff should review this suggestion. STAFF REPORTS (continued) 1. City Coordinator - Security Im~rovements to Pioneer Park Bandshell Motion by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to accept the quote of Geo. Olsen Construction Co. for the installation of a metal door at the Pioneer Park Bandshell at an approximate cost of $1,500. (All in favor) . Goodwill Donation Center A~reement Motion by Councilmember Farrel, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Recycling Agreement with Goodwill Industries for 1992. (Resolution No. 92-46) n Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Tree Program Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve a shade tree short course for various members of the City Staff at a cost of $50.00 per person. (All in favor). 2. Community Development Director - MTM Lease/En~ine 328 Mr. Russell rought Council attention to the memo from Planner Pung-Terwedo regarding the Lease Agreement for Engine 328 which was signed in 1976. Also, a hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Monday, March 9 regarding the annexation of land in the City's north end. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 P.M. (All in favor). !J)~ ~ ATTEST: #d; X~ ACT! NG CITY CLERK n 6 o Stillwater City Council Minutes March 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Resolutions: No. 92-35 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 92-38 - Gambling License Renewal at Brines by St.Croix Valley Hockey Ass'n. No. 92-39 - Gambling License Renewal at Madcapper's by St.Croix Valley Hockey Ass'n. No. 92-43 - Vacation of Alder St. No. 92-44 - Appointment of Don Beberg as Acting Police Chief. No. 92-45 - Appointment of Tim Bell as Acting Police Captain. 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