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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-28 CC MIN Special Meeting SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 2B, 1992 7:00 p.m. r The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present. Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim (arrived at 7.10 p.m.), and Mayor Abrahamson Absent. Councilmember Funke Also Present. City Coordinator Kriesel Comm. Dev. Director Russell Planner Pung-Terwedo Consulting Engineer Moore Recording Secretary Schaubach Press. Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others. Wally Milbrandt, Mike McGuire, Don Valsvik, Jeff Johnson, Harry Peterson, Lorraine Krongard PUBLIC MEETING ON PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR LOWELL PARK r 1. This is the day and time to receive a presentation of the Preliminary Plan for Lowell Park and other City owned riverfront areas. Notice of the meeting was published in The Courier on July 16, 1992. Community Development Director Russell background of the preparation of the plan. explained the Rob Williams, landscape architect, presented the plan in its three parts. Lowell Park, the Aiple property, and Kolliner Park across the river. Mayor Abrahaason opened the ..eting to public comments. Lorraine Krongard of Stillwater, was concerned about access to Kolliner Beach. Jeff Johnson, Stillwater, stated that it is an asset for Downtown to be able to look across the river at undeveloped land. Wally Milbrant, Downtown Plan Action Committee, emphasized that the motivation for the Plan is the repair of the levee wall. n Dennis Rauschl, 422 W. Pine and member of Stillwater Yacht Club, suggested that a no-wake zone be enforced on the river in front of the City. Bob Marois, Stillwater Yacht Club, discussed parking demand Downtown and questioned whether turning Mulberry Point into a park would be the best use of that land. Ron Hector, Stillwater Yacht Club, stated his concern about 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting July 28, 1992 access to the docks. Mayor Abrahamson suggested that the Plan somehow accomodate the owners of boat slips by providing access to the docks. Lorraine Krongard stated that the slip owners were guaranteed parking and this is an issue which must be addressed. Harry Peterson stated his concern with the traffic along the levee road and suggested that the road be closed from Nelson Street to Myrtle Street. Mrs. McGuire asked if the slip owners pay property taxes. The owners stated that they each pay a portion of the property taxes assessed to the marina. Don Valsvik stated that he feels that the repair of the levee wall is the most important issue at this time, and the park- ing concerns can be addressed at a later time. Mr. Hector asked who would be constructing the levee wall. Consulting Engineer Moore stated that the Army Corps of Engineers would probably do the construction. r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the direct the preparation of Lowell Park and the levee Farrell, seconded by Counci 1 member preliminary plan as presented and to a more detailed plan, particularly for wall. (All in favor) CLG GRANT CONTRACT Moti on by to adopt contract proposal s. Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim the appropriate Resolution approving the CLG Grant and directing Staff to proceed with a request for (Resolution No. 92-159) Ayes Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson None Nays APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS Hotion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the salary schedule for part-time police officers. (Resolution No. 92-158) Ayes Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Hayor Abrahamson None Nays r SET DATE FOR WORKSHOP WITH CHARTER COMMISSION Council agreed to delay this meeting until September. 2 r ("' r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting July 28, 1992 OTHER BUSINESS ADDrDval D4 SUDDlemental Aareement No.9 Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve Supplemental Agreement *9 40r the under- ground connection 4ar the popcorn stand on Main Street at an approximate cost of $2,217. (All in 4avor) Librarv Budaet Meetina Council agreed to discuss the Library budget at the regular meeting on August 4 at 4.30, i4 time permits. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. (All in 4avor) ~/ad; n(,t/ ",,-c.-/ MAYOR ATTESTI~~~'-J I'"'^--'" C Y CLERK Resolutions. No. 92-159 Approving the CLG Grant Contract No. 92-158 - Approving the salary schedule for part-time police 3