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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-19 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL M IN UTES May 19, 1992 8:00 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 Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Police Chief Beberg City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Richard Kilty, Ed Cain, Dave Schwartz, Justin Opheim, Tom Clark, June Eggleton, Mike Mehsikomer, Shawn Draper, Ross Gabrick. (' APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 28, 1992 and Regular & Recessed Meetings of May 5, 1992 as presented. (Allin favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - Utility Bill Adjustments Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the utility bill adjustments as presented by Finance Director Deblon. (All in favor). Application for Abatement of Taxes on Parcel #11999-2100 (Super Valu) Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to deny the request for abatement of taxes on Parcel #11999-2100. (All in favor). item as requested by the 2. Police Chief - Change of date for Dump-site hours in July r 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to change the date for dumping of brush etc. from JUly 4th to July 11th (2nd Sat. of the month). (All in favor). Purchase of Hand~uns for Police Dest. Motion by Councilmem er Funke, seconde by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the purchase of two 9mm handguns for the Police Dept. (All in favor). Teaching Aids for D.A.R.E. Program Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to authorize the purchase of teaching aids for the D.A.R.E. program at a cost of approxi- mately $400.00. (All in favor). Work Program with EX~lorer Scouts Motion by Councilmember odlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to ap- prove the signing of an agreement authorizing two Explorer Scouts to work a minimum of two hours per school day with the Police Dept. with no cost to the City. (A 11 in favor). r 3. Public Works Director - Employment of Larry Dauffenbach, Jr. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Larry Dauffenbach, Jr., for the summer months in the Parks Dept. (Resolution No. 92-112) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Trade of Lawn Mower for Sod Cutter Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the trade of an unused lawn mower for a sod cutter for use on the ball diamonds. (All in favor). Replacement of Sidewalk at 703 W. Linden St. r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to assess the resident at 703 W. Linden St. for a portion of new sidewalk, with the City paying the remaining portion, contingent on the signing of an agreement. (All in favor). Emplo~ent of Scott Tierne~ Motion by ouncilmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Scott Tierney, for summer part-time work in the Public Works Dept. (Resolution No. 92-113) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Placement of Fence near Old Prison Site Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the quote of Modern Fence & Mfg., Inc. in the amount of $5,100, for placement of a fence on Elm St. by the Old Prison. (All in favor). r Consulting Engineer - Possible Award of Bid for Green Twig Way, L.r. 282 Mr. Moore stated bids were received for this project on May 18 with a low bid of $94,624.75. Mr. Nolde, developer, has requested a delay of two weeks in awarding the bid. Council concurred and will consider the bid award at the meeting on June 2, 1992. Preparation of Specs & Advertisement for Bids, South Main/Aiple Lift Station Pum~s Motion by Councllmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropri ate reso I ut i on, "Preparat i on of specs and advert i sement for bi ds" for pumps for the South Main/Aiple Lift Station. (Resolution No. 92-114) 4. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Ed Cain - Discussion Seekin Federal Funds for Cit Pro'ects. Mr. aln presen e a proposa to 0 taln e era an or state support for the repair of the Levee Wall adjacent to Lowell Park and possible other City projects. He would identify the federal assistance available, pre- pare the written materials, meet with governmental officials responsible r 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting for the allocation of federal resources, report to Council on which funds are feasible and develop a plan for acquisition of the funds. Council discussion followed. Richard Kilty stated he thought the Levee Wall improvements were included in the Downtown Plan and the project should be already funded. Mr. Russell stated, if Federal funds could be used, the money allotted to the wall could be used for other projects and provides flexibility. Mr. Kilty added that he doesn't think the City should hire a lobbyist. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the agreement with Legislative Associates, Inc., Edwin E. Cain, for help in seeking Federal funds for City projects, at a cost of $10,000, with further review after the first phase. (Resolution No. 92-124) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Funke and Opheim. Nays - Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson. 2. Proclamation for Senior Center Week. A Proclamation honoring Senior Citizen's Center Week was presented to June Eggleton who thanked the Council and gave a short update on accomplish- r ments of the Senior Center. Introduction of Shawn Draper Candidate for Legislative Dist. 56A Mr. Shawn Draper introduced himself to Council and reported that he is an endorsed candidate for Legislative Dist. 56A. 3. Objection to Council Endorsement of Dick Cool for Boundary Waters Comm. Tom Clark and Ross Gabrick presented Councll with information relatln9 to objections to the endorsement by Council, of Dick Cool, for the Boundary Waters Commission. Council stated Mr. Cool has been responsive to City issues and they would not comment on this objection without Mr. Cool being present. Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 10:05 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the continuation of a Public Hearing to consi- der a Special Use Permit request to conduct a professional theatre along with the service of food & beverages at 324 So. Main St. (Grand Garage) in the CBD, Central Bus. Dist.; Case No. SUP/92-11, Robert Halverson, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on April 9, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. r 4 (" . Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting Mr. Russell commented that Council had issued a temporary permit last month and this is for a permanent permit. The parking will not create a further impact. Mayor Abrahamson closed the pUblic hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the continuation of a Special Use Permit to conduct a professional theater in the Grand Garage, with the service of coffee and dessert, as conditioned. (A 11 in favor). r UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Possible second reading of Amendment to Garbage & Refuse Ordinance re ardin Chan e of Container Size b Residents. Mr. Krlese explalne that thlS or lnance lmlts the change of garbage container size to only every 60 days at the beginning of a quarter which will provide for a more efficient operation. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a second reading and enactment of an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Stillwater City Code "Garbage & Rubbish" as it relates to intervals for change of container size. (Ordinance No. 760) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Ap~rove Contract with NSP for removal & replacement of lights along So. Maln St. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the contract with Northern States Power for the removal & replacement of South Main Street Lights in the amount of $6,000. (A 11 in favor). 3. Approval of 1992 Labor Agreements for Police, Fire & Public Works Bar~aining Units. Motion y Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Labor Agreement with the Police Dept. for 1992. (Resolution No. 92-115) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Labor Agreement with the Fire Dept. for 1992. (Resolution No. 92-116) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 5 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Labor Agreement with the Public Works Dept. for 1992. (Resolution NO. 92-117) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 4. Approval of Completion & Acceptance of Work for NSP Electric Utility Undergrounding. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the completion of work and ordering final payment to NSP in the amount of $407,259.00 for underground lines, for L.I. 257, Downtown Project. (Resolution No. 92-118) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 5. Landscape Plan for Water St. Area Between Nelson & Chestnut Streets. Mr. Russell explained the plans for this project, which was requested by property owners on Water St., adding that Johnson Brothers will prepare the beds and the Parks Dept. will plant the area. Discussion also fol- lowed re9arding placement of a roof on the trash enclosure. This item ~ will be discussed further after the project is completed. Motion by Councilmember Opheim seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the landscaping plan as presented by Comm. Dev. Director Russell for the Water Street area between Nelson and Chestnut Streets. (All in favor). NEW BUSINESS 1. St. Croix Valley Alano Society - Assessment Fees for Downtown Im~rovements. ThlS item was tabled until the June 2, 1992 meeting. 2. Approval of Downtown Banners Contract. Mr. Russell reported that 90 banners and 200 flags are proposed for Main, Myrtle, Chestnut and Water Streets. The banners will be permanent and will be completed by July 4th. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to enter into a contract for banners and flags with Banner Systems for the Downtown Area as presented by Mr. Russell. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick) 3. Possible rea ointment of Don Jahnke to Board of Water Commissioners. Motion y Councllmem er Funke, secon e y Councllmember Bo IOV1Ck to reap- point Donald Jahnke to the Board of Water Commissioners. (All in favor). r 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting 4. Request from Gordon Maltby for a~pointment to Parking Task Force. Motion by Councilmember Funke, secon ed by Councilmember BodloV1Ck to appoint Gordon Maltby as a member of the Parking Task Force. (All in favor). 5. Curbside Recycling A~reement. Motion by Councilmember odlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Curbside Recycling Agreement with Washington County. (Resolution No. 92-119) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 6. Donation/Dro~-off Center A~reement. Motion by Counci member BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Donation/Drop-off Center Agreement with Goodwill/Washington County. (Resolution No. 92-120) o Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 7. Authorization to Obtain Appraisals for the Land Adjacent to Stillwater Yacht Club and (Soulee) House on No. Third St. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the appraisals for the land adjacent to the Stillwater Yacht Club & (Soulee) House on No. Third St. (All in favor). 8. Possible First Reading of Amendment to Wild Animal Ordinance. Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to have a first reading of an amendment, by title, to the Wild Animal Ordinance, chang- ing definition. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of May 19, 1992, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 92-110) 2. Contractor's Licenses. E & H Repair 6 Birch Lane Landfall, Mn. 55128 Masonry & Brick Work Renewa I Peterson Excavating, Inc. 18911 Newgate Ave. No. Marine, Mn. 55047 Excavators Renewa I r 7 r Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting 3. Ratification of Council Poll, May 13, 1992 Re: Setting May 19, 1992 Meeting Time at 8:00 P.M. 4. Ratification of Council Poll, May 14, 1992 Re: Setting May 18, 1992 as Speclal Joint Councll Meeting with Oak Park Heights. 5. Submission of Claim for injuries from fall on City sidewalk, from Elaine Whinnery, to Insurance Co. 6. Submission of Claim for damage to property at 305 So. Water St., Robert W. ~Sabes, Claimant, to Insurance Co. 7. Submission of Claim for damages to property at Grand Garage due to street constructlon. 8. Request for Banner at Main & Myrtle Sts. by St. Michael's Church announcing Church Festlval on June 28. r 9. June 2 1992 for the followin Plannin Ca~es: Case No. BM 2-2 - Ul lng-Movlng Permlt to move a slng e- aml y resi- dence from the corner of Pine & Fifth Streets to the southeast corner of Cherry & Everett Streets, (Lots 6,7,8 & 9, Sabin's Add.) one block north of Washington School, located in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Hope House of St. Croix Valley, Applicant. b. Case No. V/92-22 - Variance to the corner sideyard setback requirements (30 ft. required, 24 ft. proposed) for a house located one block north of Washington School on the southeast corner of Everett & Cherry Streets in the RB, Two-Family Dist., Hope House of St. Croix Valley, Appl icant. c. Case No. SUP/92-14 - Special Use Permit to construct a pool & office addition to the existing Stillwater Sr. H.S. along with a parking lot at 523 W. Marsh St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., ATS & R Architects, Applicant. d. Case No. V/92-16 - Variance to the Sideyard setback requirements for the construction of a garage (20 ft. required, 16 ft. requested) locat- ed at 726 W. Linden St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Richard Orthmeyer, Applicant. e. Case No. SUP/92-17 - Special Use Permit to conduct an office/counseling center at 375 E. Orleans St., Stillwater Clinic, (7,289 sq. ft.) in the RB, Duplex Residential Dist., Human Services, Inc. of Washington County, Applicant. f. Case No. V/92-18 - Variance to the Bluffland/Shoreland Ordinance to construct a single-family residence on slopes of greater than 12% for property located at 14490 Dellwood Rd. in the RA, Single-Family Residen- tial/Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., Dennis Evavold & Gail Englund, Appl icants. (' 8 r' Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting g. Case No. V/92-21 - Variance for an existing six ft. high cedar fence (42 in. allowed), 21 ft. from the property line located at 623 W. Olive St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Michelle Elliott, Appl icant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Discussion of Possible Parking Lot Behind Maple Island Council discussed creating a parking lot on land located behind Maple Island where tanks were stored. Discussion included whether to place Class 5 or 100% crushed rock for use this summer. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) Communit~ Development Director - Annual Hlstory Conference Motion by Councllmember Ophelm, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the attendance of four members of the Preservation Commission at the Annual History Conference for a total cost of $40.00. (All in favor). Thank You to Edward Hawksford Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to forward a "Thank You" to Edward Hawksford for donat ing h is time to produce the Sesquicentennial graphic. (All in favor). r COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS (con.) Thank tOU to Aiples Motion by ouncilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to forward a "Thank You. to the Aiples for working with the City in taking down the crane and three storage tanks. (All in favor). COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Re uest for fundin from Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce. A Wor shop was sche u e or 4: 0 P.M. on Tues ay, June to further dis- cuss this request. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS (con.) New Stillwater Bridge Councilmember Opheim reported on the meeting held May 18 with Oak Park Heights in regard to bridge issues. The two cities agreed to the elimina- tion of the reduction of grade for Highway 36 and the alignment of the bridge in the southern corridor that minimizes the impact on the area. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution redefining the City's position on the proposed new River Bridge. (Resolution No. 92-111) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. r g (' Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting Nays - None COMMUNICATIONS (Con.) 2. Stillwater Post Office - Request for "No Parking" sign and repair of lawn & 1 andscaPin~. Motion by Counci member Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution for placement of a "No Parking, 6 A.M. to 6 P.M." sign on the west side of Union Alley near the Post Office Box. (Resolution No. 92-121) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Request for return of Police Investigation Fee from David Rochlin, Glow Neck 1 aces. Council concurred with this request and requested the Police Dept. be diligent in ordering all peddlers out of the parks. 4. GAB - Settlement of Claim with Vern Wallin. Council took note of this communication. (' David Wettergren, Sust. of Schools - Interagency-Governmental Meeting. Mr. Russell requeste a Councilmember representative be appointed to attend meetings for reuse of the Junior High School. Councilmember Farrell agreed to attend these meetings. 6. Metro Waste Control - Budget Breakfast Meetings. Council took note of this communication. 5. 7. Pat Erlandson, WALKAMERICA - Thank you for help with Walk-a-Thon. Council took note of this communication. STAFF REPORTS (Con.) Cita Attorney - Con emnation of Garavalia House City Attorney Magnuson reported on this item, and asked Council if they would be willing to spread the full estimated assessments or absorb the costs. Council agreed to spread the estimated amount of approximately $3000 as assessments against this parcel. Employment of Attorney by David Magnuson Law Firm Motion by Counci lmember Funke, seconded by Council member Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing employment of Eric Thole to work with the Magnuson Law Office on City matters. (Resolution No. 92-125) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. r 10 r Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting Nays - None City Coordinator - Free Bicycle Registration during Bike Rodeo Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to author- ize free bike registration during the Bike Rodeo. (All in favor). EmPlo~ent of 1992 Summer Lifeguards Motion by ouncilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing the employment of the following 1992 Lifeguards: (Resolution No. 92-122) Julie Marchetti, Head Lifeguard Denise Cardinal Shareen Mann Michelle Morrison Elizabeth Holtan Sarah Hamilton Bria Hamlin, Substitute Brent Bielenberg, Substitute $6.75 5.50 5.50 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Sun Control Window Film Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the placement of sun control window film on City Hall office windows by Window & Wood Moulding Products at a cost of $I,BOO. (All in favor). City Clerk - Certification of Reimbursement Costs for Presidential primart Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Fun e to adopt the appropriate resolution certifying reimbursement costs for the Presidential Primary to the Secretary of State. (Resolution No. 92-123) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Approval of Memorial Daf Parade Route Motion by Councilmember Bod ovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the requested parade route for the Citizens Memorial Day Parade. (All in favor). S~ecial Executive Meetin~ Councll will hold a Special xecutive Meeting at 4:30 P.M. on May 26, 1992. r 11 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes May 19, 1992 Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 P.M. (All in favor). dI~~ ATTEST: ~ ~ CITY CLERKU Resolutions: No. 92-110 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 92-111 - Supporting South Corridor Alignment of New River Bridge. No. 92-112 - Employing Larry Dauffenbach, Jr. Part-time in Parks Dept. No. 92-113 - Employing Scott Tierney Part-time in the Public Works Dept. No. 92-114 - Preparation of Specs & Advertisement for Bids, So. Main Lift Station (Aiples). No. 92-115 - Approve Labor Agreement with Police Dept. No. 92-116 - Approve Labor Agreement with Fire Dept. No. 92-117 - Approve Labor Agreement with Public Works Dept. No. 92-118 - Accept Work & Make Final Payment to NSP for L.I. 257. No. 92-119 - Approve Curbside Recycling A9reement with Washington Co. No. 92-120 - Approve Donation Drop-Off Center Agreement with Washington Co. No. 92-121 - Placement of "No Parking" Sign by P.O. Box in Union Alley. No. 92-122 - Employment of Lifeguards for Summer, 1992. No. 92-123 - Certification of Presidential Primary Costs to Sec. of State. No. 92-124 - Approve Agreement with Ed Cain for Federal Funds. No. 92-125 - Approve Eric Thole to work with Magnuson Law Firm on City Work. Ordinances: No. 760 - Amend Size. Chap. 30.01, Garbage, Re: Frequency for Change of Container 12