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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-09 CC MIN Special Meeting r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 9, 1992 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abr ah ams on. Absent: Councilmember Farrell Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Clerk Johnson Press: None Others: Jack Dielentheis, Richard Kilty, Richard Slivik, Howard Lieberman, Scott Keller, Timothy Old, Laurie Maher. CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION OF LAND USE REGULATIONS WITH CHARTER COMMISSION The meeting was scheduled to continue discusslon of the proposal by the Charter Commission for regulation of City owned land, with a possible referendum on November 3. rl Mr. Kriesel presented comments relating to administration of the proposed land regulations which included the definition of "viewshed", "qualified" voter as opposed to "voter" and "natural undeveloped recreational use". Mr. Kriesel further commented on problems involved in implementing the development plan for the Aiple property, the requirement of a 4/5 vote of the Council for selling, leasing, etc, of Community Trust Land, the designation of Common Land if not used within five years and the impact the proposed Charter Amendment would have on the planning process and on short-term and long-term development plans for the City. Community Development Director Russell commented on the impact on the ability of the City Council to direct the future use of City owned land which in effect, freezes City ownership and land use for future generations without regard to changing conditions, attitudes and. needs. It does not take into consideration existing City land use policy contained in the Comprehensive Plan and specific area plans. Mr. Russell also listed specific concerns regarding Article XVI as it relates to the designation of categories of land. Council requested more time be allowed for discussion of the proposed amendment and to delay rushing into a referendum on the November 3 ballot. Also, all Commissions should be contacted for their input into the discussions. n 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes September 9, 1992 Special Meeting The Charter Commission stated that Stillwater is a special place with lands that should go through an additional process before they would be sold. Mr. Russell stated they are in the process of revising the Comp Plan now and these land use issues can be addressed in that process. Also discussed was why the City Attorney's services are not available to the Charter Commission. It was explained that he works for the City Council which could create a conflict of interest. Scott Keller, Chairman of the Charter Commission, requested a few minutes to discuss the amount of information received this afternoon with the Charter Commission and the meeting was recessed for ten minutes. It was reconvened at 5:45 P.M. (I The Charter Commission agreed that there are some areas of Article XVI, Regulation of City Owned Land, that could use additional study and input. They requested that if the Charter Commission agrees to delay putting it on the ballot on November 3, that the Council will assure proper cooperation that the property in the first two categories would not be sold. Discussion followed. Council stated that everyone of these properties would call for a public hearing before they could be sold. The two groups proceeded to look for a compromise. It was also suggested that the Charter Commission and City Council should have a workshop to increase better communication between the two groups. Mayor Abrahamson thanked the Charter Commission for coming and entering into discussion of the amendment. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim directing Staff to work with the Charter Commission and City Attorney in drafting an agreement between the City and Charter Commission relating to a moratorium on the regulation of City owned land. (All in favor). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 P.M. (All in favor). d4~ ATTEST: VA .v1 ~~ C!TV CLE n 2