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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-04 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MIN UTES August 4, 1992 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim (arrived at 4:52 P.M.) and Mayor Abrahamson. None Absent: Press: City Coordinator Kriesel Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore City Planner Pung-Terwedo Building Inspector Zepper Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Beberg Fire Chief Seim Library Director Bertalmio City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Also Present: r Others: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lockyear, Gregory Schmidt STAFF REPORTS 1. Library Director - Ms. Bertalmio presented the proposed 1993 budget for the Library. She stated they have proposed some new programs and changes. The 1992 useage of the Library was 8% over that of 1991. They are also proposing Sunday hours of 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. Discussion followed on these and other budget items. No action was taken. 2. Finance Director - No report. 3. Police Chief - Antique Show Parking Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve suspension of parking restrictions in the Downtown area during the hours of the AAUW Antique Show on Sept. 19 & 20, 1992,with continued enforcement of illegal parking, including handicapped parking. (All in favor) . 4. Public Works Director - Completion of Downtown Improvements n 1 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Regular Meeting Mr. Moore reported that a circle drive is being completed in front of the Old Prison site with lights, replacement of stone curb and overlay of bituminous. Staff discussed the letter received from Shawn & Rebecca Otto regarding damages to their property from Downtown construction. It was stated that the contractor is taking care of it and Staff will check to see that there was no pre-existing damage. 5. Community Development Director - Report from Preservation Alliance of Minn. Ms. Pung-Terwedo encouraged Council to review this report in preparation for the workshop meeting with Cub Foods on August 11. Letter Concerning Bed & Breakfast Ordinance Ms. Pung-Terwedo presented this letter requesting the Council review existing Bed & Breakfast regulations. Council concurred with the recommendation to refer this item to the Planning Commission for initial review. (' Discussion of Scheduling of Parks for Private Parties It was noted that there was a recent mix-up ln the scheduling of a park. It was also noted that Mr. Thomsen has resolved the issue. 6. Consulting Engineer - Discussion of Fourth & Wilkins Streets Drainage Problems with Neighbors Consulting Engineer Moore presented the proposed plans for repair of the 4th and Wilkins Streets drainage system to Council, Staff and Mr. & Mrs. Lockyear. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to proceed with final plans and specs for the 4th and Wilkins Streets drainage system. (All in favor). Drainage Problem on Ridge Lane Dr. Mr. Moore explained that the bituminous keeps eroding from water coming off the street near the existing catch basin next to the driveway of a resident on Ridge Lane Dr. off of First St. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to direct the Public Works Dept. to correct the drainage problems in the Ridge Lane Dr. & First St. neighborhood. (All in favor). Award of Bid for Green Twi~ Way, L.I. 282 Motion by Councilmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid to B & D Underground for n 2 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Regular Meeting construction of improvements for Green Twig Way. L.I. 282 in the amount of $94,952.00. (Resolution No. 92-162) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Award of Bid for Gloves Addition L.I. 283 Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconJed by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid to Hydrocon, Inc. for construction of improvements for Gloves Addition, L.I. 283 in the amount of $73,926.00. (Resolution No. 92-163) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None ~lemental Agreement No. 10 Motion-by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 10, in the amount of $37,860, for repair of the storm sewer at 2nd and Nelson Streets. (All in favor). r Discussion of Draft Hydrant in Downtown Stillwater Discussion followed on whether this item was installed properly. Mr. Moore and Staff will review this further. 7. Fire Chief - No report. 8. Building Official - Mr. Zepper presented the building report for the year to date. Mr. Zepper suggested that an ordinance be drafted to require new homes to sod boulevards and complete driveways. He will confer with City Attorney Magnuson. 9~. Cit~ Clerk - Deslgnation of Polling for Place for 1992 Elections Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution designating the Polling Places for the Primary Election on Sept. 15 and General Election on Nov. 3, 1992. (Resolution No. 92-164) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None WorkShOp Meeting with Charter Commission n 3 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to hold a Workshop Meeting with the Charter Commission on September 1, 1992 at 4:30 P.M. to discuss the proposed regulation of City owned land. (All in favor). Additions to Consent Agenda and New Business Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to add the Michael Wlaschin claim and St. Mary's Church request for a Beer Permit to the Consent Agenda and Application for Payment No.2 to Tower Asphalt, Inc. to "New Business". (All in favor). RECESS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to recess the meeting at 5:47 P.M. (All in favor). ATTEST: ~uf ~~/~ CIT L R ~L4"'''~ MAYOR Resolutions: No. 92-162 - Award of Bid for Green Twig Way, L.I. 282. No. 92-163 - Award of Bid for Gloves Addition, L.I. 283. No. 92-164 - Designation of Polling Places for 1992. 4 (' RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MIN UTES August 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 Press: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Moore City Planner Pung-Terwedo Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Also Present: Others: Holly Beyl, Ed Cain, Chuck Dougherty, Duane & Martha Hubbs, Mr. & Mrs. Graybill, Mr. & Mrs. Duane Arndt, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Foster, Michael & Darlene Sampson, Steve & Pat Salek. r APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 14, 1992 and Regular Meeting of Jul y 21, 1 992 as presented . (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Possible Award of Bld for Beaches Addltion City Coordinator Kriesel noted that only one bid was received for this item and stated it is in Council's discretion whether to open the bid. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to open the bid from Thomas G. Michaelson for sale of property known as "Beaches Addition". (All in favor). City Clerk Johnson opened and read the bid from Mr. Michaelson. The bid was in the amount of $7,001.00. City Attorney Magnuson stated the Council can take the bid amount under advisement and refer it to Staff. The appraisel was substantially more than that offered. Tom Michaelson, 1635 So. Greeley St., stated that only one of the lots is buildable, and he will need a variance from Oak Park Heights in order to build. r 1 ("" Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Council stated they will consider the bid for Beaches Addition at the Special Meeting on August 11, 1992 after further review and a report has been made by Staff. 2. Ed Cain, Governmental Consultant - Levee Funding Ed Cain, Governmental Consultant to the City, updated the Council on the status of funding for the Levee Wall reconstruction and stated the possibility of receiving these funds looks promising. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the rear-yard setback requirements (20 ft. requested, 25 ft. required) for construction of a deck at 1203 No. Martha St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/92-28, Michael & Darlene Sampson, App 1 i cants. Ms. Pung-Terwedo explained the request is for the replacement of a deck at 1203 No. Martha St. behind a residential home. The location of the deck is appropriate with the house site and adjacent properties. The Planning Commission approved the request and Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. ("", Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve a Variance to the rear-yard setback requirements (20 ft. requested, 25 ft. required) for construction of a deck at 1203 No. Martha St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/92-28, Michael & Darlene Sampson, Applicants. (All in favor). 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit to operate a three bedroom Bed & Breakfast at 801 W. Pine St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/92-29, Jon & Rita Graybill, Applicants. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on July 23, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearin9 to consider a Special Use Permit to operate a four bedroom Bed & Breakfast at 811 W. Pine St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/92-30, Duane Arndt, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on July 23, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Council considered the above two cases together since they are adjacent to each other. Planner Pung-Terwedo clarified some of the issues involved and Planning Commission Chair Fontaine stated these two cases submitted applications in the proper amount of time. The Planning Commission [' ,..- 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting approved Case No. 29 and denied Case No. 30 because they are next to each other and No. 29 had publicly declared their intentions first. Duane Arndt, applicant for Case No. 30, 811 W. Pine St., stated he feels that a Bed & Breakfast is an appropriate use of his large home. He has resided at the house since 1971, has made a number of improvements to the property, would have adequate parking, would offer breakfasts only to guests and he did not know the Graybills, Case No. 29, were filing for a Bed & Breakfast. Jon Graybill, applicant for Case No. 29, 801 W. Pine St., stated he & his wife came to Stillwater two years ago looking for a town that would support a Bed & Breakfast. Since they arrived and moved in, they have communicated to their neighbors their intention of having a Bed & Breakfast, inquired about their concerns and completed many renovations. They have restored the house accurately. Elmer Foster, 805 W. Abbott St., stated he is opposed to any further development of Bed & Breakfasts in Stillwater, but he further stated he would support Mr. Arndt, whom he has known since 1971 and who has been an asset to Stillwater. He recommended that the Council grant neither license or to someone who has a track record, such as Mr. Arndt. o Tom Tierney, 717 W. Pine St., stated he lives to the east of the Graybills. They came to all the neighbors for their approval. Both parties are capable of having a B & B, but the Graybills made an effort to let everybody know and filed a petition before the Arndts did. He supports the Graybills. Dorothy Foster, 805 W. Abbott St., stated some criticisms of the Graybills decorating and that the Arndt's home is in line with the River Town Restoration plans. Michelle Hueller, 722 W. Pine St., stated that both the Arndt's and Graybill's have quality homes. The Graybills made an attempt to talk to every single neighbor and their request was turned in first. Christina Arndt, 811 W. Pine St., stated that the Graybills gave her the impression they did not intend to stay very long in Stillwater and she was surprised when they said they wanted a B & B. Mrs. Arndt and her husband intend to stay in Stillwater. Martha Hubbs, 626 No. Fourth St., clarified that she advised the Graybills to inform the neighbors that they are going to have a B & B and she felt this situation would not have happened if she had not done so. Also, she r 3 o Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting is extremely offended at mudslinging -- that another person's decorating should not be criticized. r Duane Hubbs, 626 No. Fourth St., stated he has not lived here for 21 years and he finds most of the people in Stillwater friendly and is sorry to see this kind of treatment. He said this is the beginning of a problem we will be havin9 in the B & B community. Perhaps Council should consider a change to the ordinance. He recommended that the Council approve the first B & B and the second one should be looked on as a variance situation. He requested that the variance not be approved because enough of these have been approved in the past. Jeanne Crea Ulland, 903 W. Willard St., stated the Arndt's never said they would start a B & B and the Graybill's stated their intent from the beginning. Bob Kimbrel, 724 W. Oak St., stated he is new to Stillwater and interested in the Heritage community, and therefore, involved in the RTR. He supports the Graybill's in their plans. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Special Use Permit to operate a three bedroom Bed & Breakfast at 801 W. Pine St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/92-29, as conditioned, Jon & Rita Graybill, Applicants. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Farrell). Councilmember Farrell initiated discussion of the one hang-up of the process, that being that the ordinance does not allow two B & B's within three blocks and whether or not the granting of a variance should be done. Many of these permits have been granted because the City realizes that it is expensive to keep up these fine homes and a B & B helps to offset this cost. Variances are granted for other things. They both could be granted tonight. Martha Hubbs, 626 No. Fourth St., stated there was a lot of objection to two B & B's in close proximity to each other. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve a Special Use Permit, and the necessary Variance, to operate a four bedroom Bed & Breakfast at 811 W. Pine St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/92-30, as conditioned, Duane Arndt, Applicant. (Ayes - 2; Nays - 3, Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke and Mayor Abrahamson.) Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 8:35 P.M. r 4 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting r 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Street Vacation for the portion of W. Anderson St. between So. Greeley St. and So. Everett St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SV/92-31, Lakeview Memorial Hospital, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on July 23, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for an expansion of Lakeview Memorial Hospital along with additional parking and landscaping, located at 919 W. Anderson St., in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/92-32, Lakeview Memorial Hospital, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on July 23 and mailed to affected property owners. Ms. Pung-Terwedo explained the above two cases pertaining to the Lakeview Memorial Hospital and stated the request is to add a 40,969 sq. ft. addition to the existing hospital and to extend the hospital to the north 80 ft and west 70 ft. Three residences on Churchill St. would be removed, but two residences just west of the corner of So. Everett & Churchill Streets would remain. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission reviewed it and approved the plan. There is a great deal of neighborhood concern regarding landscaping, traffic, etc. and recommended that the hospital representatives work with the neighborhood. Pete Smith, representing BWBR Architects, further explained the expansion of Surgery, Radiology and Emergency Departments and addressed the fifteen conditions. He also explained the landscaping and retention of storm water, also the protection of an existing maple tree which includes the construction of a retaining wall. A man asked where it is written that storm water cannot go into the storm sewer. Consulting En9ineer Moore explained that they cannot allow any more run-off to leave the site and also to protect quality of water entering Lily Lake. Ms. Pung-Terwedo stated that the residential homes across the street feel strongly about keeping the trees and the residential area. Further discussion involved the nine ft. wall and the protection of trees with a holding pond in close proximity. Mr. Moore replied that the water will not be there for any length of time. r 5 o Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Rosemary Jensen, 911 W. Churchill St., stated her house is next to the driveway that will come off Churchill St. She has lived there for 20 years, has put a lot of money into it and feels she is not getting any protection from this expansion by the City. Her property is being rendered worthless and a little more landscapin9 won't help her. The hospital never negotiated with her for purchase of her house. She noted that Mr. & Mrs. Roger Harris, 905 W. Churchill St., own the other house and are out of town. Mark Wilson, Ass't. Adminstrator of the Hospital, spoke about the process of acquiring homes by the hospital. He stated the hospital would not pay less than market value for a house and in the case of Ms. Jensen, there must have been a miscommunication. They would resume negotiations with her based on the appraised value of her home. o Continued discussion followed regarding contacting the Harris', reasons for not expanding the whole complex south, the influence on the expansion by the clinic move, and parking underneath the building. Dorothy Scullen, 904 W. Churchill St., stated the parking lot will be next to them and what is going to happen to their house -- also the valuation of their property? She also does not like the entrance off Churchill St. which will create traffic problems. Andra Patzoldt, living to the east of where the new parking will be off Everett St., stated that this is a residential neighborhood and numerous children use Washington Pk. and Lily Lake Pk. It surprises her that the traffic people say there will be no impact on the neighborhood. She is concerned about the quality of the neighborhood going down. Also there are many trees that will be affected. She hopes the City will hold them to the plan. Greg Cunningham, living in the house between the previous speaker and where the parking lot is going to be, stated he can't get out of his driveway in the morning now and his property values will go way down. He is opposed to the expansion. Kathleen Silva, 813 W. Churchill St., stated they were contacted by the hospital and informed they would be updated regarding plans. They went on vacation and everything was set. The fence will be one foot away from their property line. The hospital didn't give them much consideration. Mr. Smith answered her concerns and said they would be notified in the future. Mayor Abrahamson closed the pUblic hearing and Council and Staff discussion followed. This included the recommendation that the hospital r 6 Stillwater City Council Minutes r-' August 4, 1992 .. Recessed Meeting r. r meet with two parties who own the two remaining homes near the expansion. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution for a Street Vacation for the portion of W. Anderson St. between So. Greeley St. and So. Everett St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SV/92-31, Lakeview Memorial Hospital, Applicant. (Resolution No. 92-165) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to continue the Public Hearing for a request for a Special Use Permit for an expansion of Lakeview Memorial Hospital along with additional parking and landscaping, located at 919 W. Anderson St., in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/92-32, to August 18, 1992, Lakeview Memorial Hospital, Applicant. (All in favor). Council recessed the meeting for ten minutes and reconvened at 10:0D P.M. 6. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the sideyard setback requirements (10 ft. required, approximately 2 ft. requested) and to the front yard setback requirements (20 ft. minimum required, 4 ft. requested) along with a Special Use Permit to operate a commercial lap swimming pool as part of an existing fitness club facility located at 110 So. Greeley St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/SUP/92-34, Heidi Rosebud, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on July 23, 1992, and mailed to affected property owners. Ms. Pung-Terwedo explained that the request is for an addition to the Stillwater Fitness Club which will add a commercial lap swimming pool. They will also add approximately 15 additional parking spaces. The Planning Commission approved the request as a reasonable addition. The next door neighbor did not complain, but one neighbor in the block did, whose concerns regarded continued changes to the facility. Holly Beyl, representing Heidi Rosebud, encouraged Council to agree with the Planning Commission. The homeowner next door is in favor of the request and the upgrade will include a new sprinkling system. Jim Wilbur, 122 So. Greeley St., stated he owns property adjacent to the applicant and the property affected is a driveway now. He agrees with the appl icant. 7 r- , Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Michael McCarthy, 212 So. Greeley St., requested that the Council deny this application because he feels it will have a big impact on the neighborhood. He has improved his house and property and does not want to be affected by this expansion. Michael Dien, 670 So. Broadway, the architect for the project, stated the impact on the neighborhood will be positive because it will clean up the corner and move the dumpster out of the area. Mr. McCarthy stated he will volunteer to help clean that corner and pick up debris without putting a building on it. Holly Beyl addressed Mr. McCarthy by stating he is making negative assumptions at this point regarding the addition and not regarding the positive impact it will have on the neighborhood. Council discussion followed. r' Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Variance to the sideyard setback requirements (10 ft. required, approximately 2 ft. requested) and to the front yard setback requirements (20 ft. minimum required, 4 ft. requested) along with a Special Use Permit to operate a commercial lap swimming pool as part of an existing fitness club facility located at 110 So. Greeley St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/SUP/92-34, Heidi Rosebud, Applicant. (All in favor). 7. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit to conduct an art studio business at 207 So. Sixth St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/92-35, Steve Salek, Appl icant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on July 23, 1992, and mailed to affected property owners. Ms. Pung-Terwedo stated this request is to conduct an art studio business that will not be open to the general public and all parking will be on site. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission reviewed the request and received considerable neighborhood comment. They approved the request 4 - 2. Pat and Steve Salek, applicants, presented a summary of their business, which is a restoration of antique porcelain pieces. It is not noisy or smelly and they addressed the concerns of neighbors. Also, the house will go from a duplex to a single-family home which will reduce traffic. Ken Bjorlin, owner of the home, answered some concerns about UPS service, stating it already stops for the resident of an old church in the area. (' 8 r Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Other residents stated concerns that the business may grow or UPS service may increase. Muriel Hassis, 122 So. 6th St., stated she is very upset because there are a lot of changes are going on in the neighborhood -- increased business, traffic and this home-based business would be another step in this direction. Mickey Hoffman, 116 So. 6th St., stated they do not want more business in the neighborhood and is also concerned about real estate values and traffic. Wendy Johnson, 212 So. 6th St., stated she is not opposed to having a business in the home, but thinks their neighborhood is saturated and has seen increased traffic. r Ken Bjorlin, stated this request will not increase traffic and chemicals will not be a problem. The Salek's stated there are ordinary chemicals in homes that are worse than the ones they use. Also the Brines and LaRues have no objections to their proposal. Lorraine Zaspel, 132 So. Holcombe, stated her concern for increased traffic. A woman said the cars parking on the street aren't the problem, it is the increased traffic from businesses. They want a residential family neighborhood. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Mayor Abrahamson to deny the request for a Special Use Permit to conduct an art studio business at 207 So. Sixth St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/92-35, Steve Salek, Applicant. (Ayes - 2; Nays - 3, Councilmembers Farrell, Funke and Opheim). Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the request for a Special Use Permit to conduct an art studio business at 207 So. Sixth St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Case No. SUP/92-35, Steve Salek, Applicant. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson). 8. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to have a possible second reading of an ordinance amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Chap. 31, Subd. 27, regarding Political Signs, Case No. ZAT/92-2, City of Stillwater, Applicant. r 9 r Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Notice of the hearing was pUblished in The Courier on July 23, 1992, and mailed to affected property owners. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to have a second reading and enactment of an ordinance by title, amending the Zoning Ordinance, Chap. 31, Subd. 27, regarding Political Signs, Case No. ZAT/92-2, City of Stillwater, Applicant. (Ordinance No. 764) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Possible second readin of Ordinance annexin Cit owned land ad'acent to rOlXWOO . Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a second reading and enactment of an ordinance regarding annexation of City owned land adjacent to the Croixwood neighborhood. (Ordinance No. 765) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r NEW BUSINESS 1. Acceptance of Work and A~Plication for Final Payment, L.I. 271 & 273, Curve Crest Blvd. & Hi hands of Stillwater Phase I. Motion y Councl mem er elm, secon e y CounCl me er Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the work of Hydrocon, Inc. for completion of construction of the improvements for L.I. 271, Curve Crest Blvd., and L.I. 273, Highlands of Stillwater, and ordering final payment. (Resolution No. 92-166) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Application for Payment L.I. 276, Highlands of Stillwater, Phase 2. Motion by Councilmember BOdloviCk, seconded by Councllmember Funke to approve application for Payment No.2 to Inland Utility Construction for Highlands of Stillwater, Phase 2, L.I. 276. (All in favor). 2a. A lication for Pa ent L.I. 257 & 259 No. Main St. & Lowell nn lvertown ommons ar ng Lo s. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve application for Payment No.2 to Tower Asphalt, Inc. for No. Main St./Lowell Inn/Rivertown Commons Parking Lots, L.I. 257 & 259. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA n 10 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of August 4, 1992, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin~ pa~ent of Bills (Resolution No. 92-157). Ayes - Councllmem ers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. The followin~ Contractor's Licenses. Thomas Brownson onst. Co. General Contractor Renewal P.O. Box 281 Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Gallati Excavating, Inc. 6284 Upper 46th St. No. Oakdale, Mn. 55128 Jeanetta & Sons Excavating 2042 E. Highway 36 No. St. Paul, Mn. 55109 r Robarge Excavating 11885 Jonquil St. N.W. Coon Rapids, Mn. 55433 Thommes & Thomas Landscaping 13425 Square Lake Tr. Stillwater, Mn, 55082 Ulrich Const. of White Bear 2648 Richard Dr. White Bear Lake, Mn. 55110 Excavators Renewal Excavators Renewal Excavators New Landscapers Renewal General Contractor New 3. Submission of Claim to Ins. Co. - Jason Landgreen, damage to vehicle. 4. Submission of Claim to Ins. Co. - Richard Houston, damage to vehicle. 5. Submission of Claim to Ins. Co. - Marty Wallin, flood damage to property. 5a. Submission of Claim to Ins. Co. - Michael Wlaschin, flood damage to property. 6. Request for Banner on Main St.- St.Mary's Church Wild Rice Festival Aug. 22-Sept. 14, 1992. 6a. Request for Beer Permit - St. Mary's Church Wild Rice Festival. 7. Request for Beer Permit - St. Michael's Church celebration, Sept.26, 1992 11 r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting 8. Gamblin9 License - St. Mary's Church, Wild Rice Festival, Sept.13, 1992. 9. ust 18 for Case No. V/92-39 - Variance to Sl eyar set ac requlrements t. requlre , t. requested) for a 39 ft. 4 in. x 10 ft. addition to an existing structure (Stillwater Post Office) at 102 No. 3rd St. located in the PA, Public Admin. Office Dist., U.S. Post Office, applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Discussion of Traffic Concerns Staff will review traffic problems at Curve Crest & Greeley Streets and Fourth & Orleans Streets. Consulting Engineer Moore will again contact the County for input and assistance. Also Police Chief Beberg has requested the Engineers to review certain intersections. City Sidewalks Councilmember Opheim initiated discussion of this topic and requirements for sidewalk upkeep were discussed. The Public Works Dept. lS in the process of inspecting them. If work is required, the City can complete it and assess the resident. r STAFF REPORTS (continued) City Attorne~ - Cottages of tillwater request for Reduction of Taxes Mr. Magnuson explained the request from Mr. Teasdale and suggested this be discussed at the August 18 meeting after background is received from Staff. City Coordinator - Mayor and Council Salaries Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to retain present salaries for Mayor and Council for the next two years. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Abstain - 1, Councilmember Farrell). ~ital/Medical Insurance Motion-by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve retention of the present Blue Cross/Blue Shield Hosp/Med program and renewal of the plan with rates submitted by Blue Cross/Blue Shield. (All in favor). Approval of Metal Folding Gate for Pioneer Park Bandshell Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the installation of a metal folding gate at Pioneer Park bandshell. (All in favor). o 12 r Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Washington count~ Hazardous Waste Collection Plans The County will e holding a hazardous waste collection for the City of Stillwater on Sept. 17 - 19 at the Washington Co. Fairgrounds. Cuttin~ of Overhan~ing Tree Limbs in Neighborhood Counci directed t ese be taken care of. They are a particular nuisance in the Croixwood neighborhood. Approval of Block Party on Northland Ave. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the request for a block party by Mike & Joni Polehna on August 22, 1992. (All in favor). COMMUNICATIONS/FYI 1. LaVonne McCombie, Clerk, No. Hudson - Noise Control Violations on the St. Croix . Council suggested this item be referred to the Boundary Water Commission. 2. St. 3. Julie Lassonde, GAB - Denial of claim for Phyllis Hicks. r Council took note of this item. 4. Julie Lassonde! GAB - Denial of claim for Jerri Jo Land. Council noted his letter. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 P.M. (All in favor). ATTEST: /tktf D~--, Ut4~i~ CI Y LE (' Resolutions: No. 92-157 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 92-162 - Award Bid for L.I. 282, Green Twig Way. No. 92-163 - Award Bid for L.I. 283, Gloves Addition. No. 92-164 - Designating Polling Places for 1992. No. 92-165 - Vacation of W. Anderson St. between Greeley & Everett Streets. No. 92-166 - Accepting Work & Final Payment to Hydrocon for L.I. 271 & 273. 13 r r (': Stillwater City Council Minutes August 4, 1992 Recessed Meeting Ord i n ances: No. 764 - Amendment to Political Sign Ordinance. No. 765 - Annexation of City-Owned Land adjacent to Croixwood. 14