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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-31 CC MIN Special Meeting CI (I o STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 31, 1992 4.: 30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke and Mayor AbI'ahamson Absent: Councilmember Opheim Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel, City Attorney Magnuson, Finance Director Deblon and Recording Secretary Schaubach Continued Discussion of 1993 Proposed Budget Council met with City staff to discuss the proposed 1993 budget. Finance Director Deblon informed Council that the City's total t~ capacity has been reduced, because the state has reduced the t4X liability for higher valued properties. The proposed tax levy for 1993 is 6.9 percent higher than last year's. Council also discussed the revised capital outlay proposed for 19~3 and possible further reductions. The 1993 budget and tax levy llRlst be adopted by September 8. Council agreed to meet at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 for further discussion before taking official action. Staff and Facilities Study Peter Racchini and Eldon Morrison of Peter Racchini and Associates met with Council to present a proposal for a Staffing and Facilities Feasibility Study. Council agreed to consider the proposal at neit Tuesday's budget meeting. . Request fram st. Croix Animal Shelter Council agreed to meet with representatives of the st. Croix Animlil Shelter at the September 22 meeting. Resolution Adding Election Judges for the Primary Election Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilm8lllber Funke to a!iopt the appropriate resolution approving the appointment of additional election judges for the primary election. (Resolution No. 92-176). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None rl n (l' Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 31, 1992 Request by the Stillwater Fire Department Relief Association for a Raffle Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the application for "Exemption from Lawful Gambling License" submitted by the Stillwater Fire Department Relief Association for a raffle. (All in favor). Request by Downtown Council for Chili Cookoff Motion by Councilmember F\ulke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request by the Downtown Council for a Chili Cookeff in Lowell Park on September 27, 1992 during Jesse James Days. (All in favor). Villaqe Shop Assessment Appeal City Attorney Magnuson informed the Council that the attorneys for the Village Shop were still protesting the assessments for L.r. 257 (Downtown Plan) because the previous Council reduction of $3,000 was based on the original assessment of $11,881.05 and not the revised assessment f $9,574.80 and they agreed that the assessment should be $6,574.80 and not $8,881.05. Mayor Abrahamson said that the benefit to the Village Shop was at least $9,000 and the assessment should stand. Agreement with St. Croix Boat and Packet Co. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the agreement with st. Croix Boat and Packet Co. to purchase the railroad property in exchange for a site for the Andiamo Boats on city property further south. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 0; Abstain - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick). Request by City Attorney Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving payment to the City Attorney of the previously approved 2-1/2 percent increase in retainer fees for 1992. (Resolution No. 92- 177) . Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, FarreH, Funke and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the City Attorney to bill developers $100 per hour for his services beginning January 1, 1993. (All in favor). ('I r r I Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 31, 1992 Adiourl1lDent Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 6 p.m. (All in favor). d~ Attest: ~~ Resolutions ~'-a"'JI1Y Mayor No. 92-176 Adding Election Judges for the Primary Election No. 92-177 Approving Payment to the City Attorney for Increase in Retainer