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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-18 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 1992 7100 p.m. The meeting Mas called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present I Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Absent I Councilmember Funke Also Present 1 City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnu.on Comm. Dev. Director Russell Finance Director Deblon Public Works Dir.ctor Junker Consulting Engineer Moore Planning Commi.sion Chairman Fontaine Recording Secretary Schaubach Pressl Julie Kink, St. CroiK Valley Pres. Othersl Vi Russell, Don Valsvik, Richard Kilty, Neal Casey, Jim Christenson, Roger Karrick r APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, Opheim to approve the minutes of the 1992 and Special Meeting of July 28, favor) seconded by Councilmember Special Meeting of July 27, 1992 as submitted. (All in STAFF REPORTS 1. Public Works Placement of street Lioht. in the Bruaaeman Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded Farrell to approve the placement of up to five the Bruggeman Addition on McKusick Road Lane favor) Addition by Councilmember street lights at North. (All in Jim Adami Claim Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to submit a claim in the amount of $2,714.84 by Jim Adami for seMer repair to the City's insurance carrier. (All in favor) r A.....m.nt Waiv.r. for Sid.Malk R.oair Mr. Junker reported that neM catch basins are being installed on 4th, 5th, A.pen, and Elm Streets. He also reported on the condition of the sideMalks on Laurel Street from 5th to Everett. Council directed Mr. Junker to obtain asses.ment Maivers from the affected property OMners. 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 1992 2. Comm. Dev. Director - Downtown lmgrovement Mr. Ru..eII reported private improvements adopted in 1988. that there have been $5,127,698 in in the Downtown since the plan was Mr. Russell also recommended that Council establishing a Downtown Project Review Ta.k Force. will make a decision at the September 8 meeting. consider Council 3. Consultinc Encineer Mr. Moore updated Council on the status of the Downtown project. INDIVIDUALS ~ DELEGATIONS 1. Vi Russell. Communitv Volunteer Service.. thankinc the Citv for suggort in i992. r Ms. Russell thanked the Council for .upport gf the Senior Center and reque.ted an increase in the contribution for next year. Mayor Abrahamson stated that the reque.t will be taken into cgnsideration during the budgeting prgcess, which will be finalized by September 8. 2. Discussion of Harold Teasdale's recue.t for reduction of taxes at Cottace. cf Stillwater. Motion by Opheim to denying his Stillwater. Councilmember Bodlovick, authorize a letter to be request for reduction (All in favor) seconded .ent to of taxes by Councilmember Harold Teasdale at Cottages of PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for a Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the sideyard setback requirement. (twenty feet required, ten feet requested) for a 390 square foot addition to an existing structure at 102 North Third Street in the PA, Public Administrative Office Di.trict. United States Post Office, applicant. Ca.e No. V/92-39. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on August 6, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. r Mr. Rus.ell explained that this is an enlargement of the restroom area and this i. the logical location for that expansion. Mr. Fontaine stated that the Planning Commis.ion is in favor of the request, although there are some safety concerns regarding exiting the parking lot onto Myrtle Street and the drop boxes located on Myrtle Street. 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 1992 Jim Christian.on, real estate specialist for the Postal Service, stated that a Iand.cape plan will be submitted to City staff for approval. Roger Karrick, Stillwater Post- master, stated that this reque.t is necessary for expansion of the women's restroom facilities because of the increase in female employee. at the Po.t Office. Don Valsvik, represent- ing Trinity Lutheran Church, stated that the Church is in favor of the expansion. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request by the Stillwater Post Office for a vari- ance to the sideyard setback requirements for a 390 square foot addition to an existing .tructure at 102 North Third Street, as conditioned. (All in favor) 2. Continuation of a Public Hearing on August 4, 1992 for a Special Use Permit for an expansion of LakeYiew Memorial Hospital along with additional parking and landscaping. The property i. located at 919 West Anderson Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Lakeyiew Memorial Hospital, Applicant. Case No. V/92-39. r Motion Farrell meeting. by Councilmember to continue Case (All in favor) Bodloyick, seconded by Councilmember No. V/92-39 to the September B, 1992, NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution appointing Election Judges. Motion Farrell Election 92-172) by Councilmember BodloYick, to adopt the appropriate Judges a. recommended by the seconded by resolution City Clerk. Councilmember appointing the (Resolution No. Nays Councilmembers Bodloyick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson None Ayes 2. AODlication for Pavment No. CorDoration. 12 from Johnson Brothers Motion Farrell Johnson by Councilmember Bodloyick, seconded by to approve payment *12 of $292,034.95 as Brothers Corporation for L.I. 257. (All in Councilmember reque.ted by favor) 3. Paul Bruogeman. Bruggeman ComDanies. to acceat arivate street a. aublic .tr.et. Consulting Engineer Moore reported that the .treet doe. not meet City standards for width and right-of-way. Council (' tabled a decision on this request. 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 1992 4. Review feasibilitv reoort for southeast area sewer oroject. L.I. 285. Mr. Moore presented the fea.ibility report for the southea.t area sanitary .ewer project. Total cost of the project would be $1,042,605, which would be as....ed to the 96 homes in the area at $10,860 per hou.e. Council discu.sed whether an improvement hearing or an informational meeting should be held for input from the affected property owners. It was determined that no action .hould be taken until the Pavement Management Plan is finalized. Motion Farrell Height.' approval. by Councilmember Bodlovick, .econded by Councilmember to approve Mr. Breu's reque.t to hook up to Oak Park sewer service and to notify Oak Park Heights of this (All in favor) CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Opheim to approve the including the followingl Bodlovick, seconded Con.ent Agenda of (All in favor) by Councilmember August 18, 1992, r 1. Ayes Directing Payment Councilmembers Abrahamson None of Bills (Resolution No. 92-167) Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Nays 2. Contractor's Licenses; Kingwood Management P.O. Box 2010 Stillwater, MN 55082 General Contractor Renewal Kuehn Excavating 1381 Goo.e Lake Rd. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Excavators New 3. Executive Crown Products, Inc. - door-to-door canvassing. r 4. Set Public Hearing date of September 8, 1992 for the following Planning Cases I a. Case No. V/92-37 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirements on a corner lot (20 feet minimum required, approKimately 10 feet requested) and to rearyard ..tback requirements (2 ft., 6 inch.. requested, 5 ft. required) for the construction of a garag.. The property is located at 126 North Harriet street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. John and Barbara Bjorkman, applicants. 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August IB, 1992 r b. Ca.e No. V/92-40 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirement far a garage and family roam addition far a corner lot (30 ft. required, 20 feet proposed) at 2496 Hidden Valley Lane in the RA, Single Family Residential district. Larry and Sandra Krause, applicants. c. Case No. SUP/92-41 A Special Use Permit to conduct special event. (small wedding., receptions, meeting., etc.) in a re.idential structure presently used as a Bed and Breakfa.t establi.hment. The home is located at 319 West Pine Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Bruce and Victoria Brillhart, applicant.. d. Case No. SUP/92-42 - Special Use Permit to conduct a Beauty Salon business in a residential structure at 643 Wildwood Lane in the RA, Single Family REsidential Di.trict, Linda Reichow, applicant. e. Case No. V/92-43 Variance to the rearyard .etback requirements (5 ft. required, approMimately 1 foot proposed) and to the sideyard setback requirements 5 feet required, approMimately 1 foot proposed) for the construction of 576 square foot garage an an eMisting foundation. The property is located at 719 South Third Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. William A. Bentzin, applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Stillwater Bridae Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adapt the appropriate resolution reaffirming the City of Stillwater's position supporting a build decision far the St. CroiM River bridge in the southern corridor, accepting MN DOT'. staging option far rebuilding Highway 36, and further asking that a decision be made quickly. (Resolution No. 92-173) Ayes Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson None Nays Relea.e of Braund Develooment from Liability Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adapt the appropriate resolution approving the release of Ground Development Company and Steve Fiterman far any and all claims regarding a Fire Department training eMercise. (Resolution No. 92-174) Nays Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson None Ayes r Oak Glen Refinancina Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick to adapt the Plan Farrell, appropriate .econded by re.olution Councilmember approving the 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 1992 special law allowing the Oak Glen refinancing and authorizing the Clerk and Mayor to sign the certificate. (Resolution No. 92-171) Ayes Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson None Nays STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 4. City Attorney McKusick Lake Walkway Mr. Hagnu.on informed Council of a property owner's willing- nes. to sell a parcel of land to the City in order to facili- tate a walkway around McKusick Lake. Council directed Staff to investigate various sources of funding. 5. City Coordinator - Concert in Pioneer Park by Son-Sen-Ien Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember to approve the request by SON-SEN-IEN to perform a free in Pioneer Park. (All in favor) Farrell concert r Richard Slachta Claim Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to forward the claim by Richard Slachta to Johnson Brothers Construction. (All in favor) 6. Comm. Dev. Director - Brick Alley Parkino Lot Council directed Staff to pursue the .triping of the Brick Alley parking lot and painting of handicapped parking spaces. Possible Purchase of Railroad Prooerty Council also directed Staff to investigate the purchase price of a parcel of railroad property south of the Dock Cafe. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 8.50 p.m. (All in favor) _JJ~_~___ r ATTEST.J1~4ct?~~ 6 r Stillwater City CeunciI Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 1992 Reselutiensl Ne. 92-172 - Appeinting Electien Judges Ne. 92-167 Directing Payment ef Bills Ne. 92-173 Reaffirming pesitien en bridge decisien Ne. 92-174 - Appreving the relea.. ef Greund Develepment Ce. Ne. 92-171 - Appreving special law allewing Oak Glen refinancing Submitted bYI Shelly Schaubach Recerding Secretary r r 7