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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-24 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 24, 1992 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abr ahams on. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Police Chief Beberg City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Richard Cummings, Bill LeCuyer, Art Romness, Mrs. Casanova, Leslie Wardell, Chris Felsch, Chris Hoyt, Kathleen Preuss, Chuck Buehler, John Grundtner. n STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - Maxi Audit for City Hall & Library Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to award the bid for the Maxi Audit Contract to T.K.D.A. in the amount of $6,690 for the audit of City Hall and Library. (All in favor). Sesquicentennial Funding Finance Director Deblon explained that state law prevents the addition of dollars to the tax levy which was adopted on September 8. Council discussion included the possibility of scheduling a workshop and solicitation of funds from foundations and neighboring cities. 2. City Planner - No report. 3. Public Works Director - Approval of Rick Nordquist to Attend Sewer School Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the attendance of Rick Nordquist at sewer school in an amount of $40.00. (All in favor ). r 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regul ar Meeting 4. Police Chief - Appointment of Officer Swanson as Investigator Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution appointing Officer DOU9las Swanson to the Investigator's position. (Resolution No. 92-243) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Approval of Cellular Phones for Police Dept. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to accept the offer of two free used cellular telephones with a cost of $100.00 each for antennas and installation. (All in favor). Free Parkin~ in Downtown during HOlidaas Motion by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconde by Councilmember Opheim to approve free parking in the downtown area during the holiday season -- Nov. 27 - Jan. 4. (All in favor). r INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Oath of Office for New Police Officers: Christopher Felsch, Christopher Hoyt and Kathleen Preuss. City Clerk Johnson administered the oaths of office to the three candidates and Police Chief Beberg introduced them to the Council and audience. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 5 and Regular & Recessed Meetings of November 10, 1992 as presented. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 5. Consulting Engineer - Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve Change Order No. 14, for the Downtown Improvements, authorizing the Mayor to sign. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion of the Greens Townhomes request for transfer of Private Street to Public Street deSIgnatIon. City Coordinator Kriesel explained the request presented by the Greens Townhomes to convert a private street to a public street. Discussion included whether the homeowners knew it was a private street when the units were purchased, and the accommodation of emergency vehicles and snowplowing on substandard streets. City Attorney Magnuson stated that if r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regular Meeting the City maintains the street for six years it would become a public street. Chuck Buehler, a resident of the Greens, stated the Council should not be accepting substandard streets when townhomes are built because of the problems which develop later. He also said it was not clear to the homeowners that this was a private street. He said that at the last meeting on this issue, they were told they would meet with Staff to discuss the issues further and were never called. The Homeowners' association would like to set up criteria for accommodating emergency vehicles and restrictions against on-street parking. Further discussion followed regarding the contents of the covenants issued to the Homeowners' Association. r John Grundtner, a member of the Greens Townhomes, asked what the cost to the City would be to maintain a public street, such as filling cracks, etc. He stated they pay taxes as other citizens do and do not get the benefit of City services. He further stated it is not fair, the City should not allow developers to construct substandard streets and requested the City set a policy on accepting the street. Consulting Engineer Moore stated there are two utility easements on both sides of the roadway with lots encroaching on the easements. This situation would add extra expense when making repairs to utilities. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to deny the request of the Greens Townhomes for the City to accept the conversion of a private street to a public street. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Opheim). Council directed Staff to review other ways for contracting for services for private streets and utilities, advise Council and then meet with Greens Homeowners Association representatives. Council recessed for seven minutes and reconvened at 8:16 P.M. 2. Set Date for Informational Hearing on the Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer Extension. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to set a public informational hearing on the Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer Extension for January 19, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. (All in favor). 3. Discussion of Green Twi~ Way pro~ect. Motion by Councllmember Fun e, secon ed by Councilmember Opheim to approve the request from B & 0 Underground, Inc. for suspension of work for winter months, r 3 (". Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regular Meeting in the Green Twig Way Add., L.I. 282, provided the contractor completes the "punch list" and maintains the road. (All in favor). Bill LeCuyer, 746 Wildwood Lane, representing his son who lives adjacent to the Green Twig Way Addition, stated concerns regarding whether the street is built to standard specifications, and drainage conditions which might affect his son's property. Mr. Moore stated he had met with Mr. LeCuyer's son and answered his concerns. 4. Notice of Ap~eal from Assessment of Parcels - Francis Rheinberger & Richard RodrIgue. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to authorize the City Attorney to undertake the defense of the City and obtain an appraiser in the appeal of Rodrigue and Rheinberger as it relates to the assessment for the Gloves Add., L. 1. 283. (All in favor). 5. Request for Preliminary Report for Development of Parking Lot on Third & Myrtle Streets. Mr. Kriesel explained the background on this project, stating that the estimated cost of the parking lot would be $170,000, including building acquisition/demolition. The benefit of the lot would be highly localized and it was recommended that a feasibility report be prepared by the r Engineers. Council discussion included asking the Trinity Church to share in the costs of putting down some gravel and do further beautification at a future date because a number of the adjacent property owners have already been assessed for the Downtown Project. Council directed the City Attorney to contact Trinity Church to advise them the City does not have funds at this point to develop a parking lot at this site, but may proceed to participate in development of the parking lot at a future date. 6. Update on Sims Property. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell directing Staff to prepare specifications in preparation for sale of the Sims property on No. Fourth St. (Allin favor). Mr. Kriesel reported that he, the City Attorney and Community Development Director met with the Charter Commission who have requested Staff to prepare a map of all City property and recommendations on how to administrate this property with input from the City Council. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proclamation designating November 22-28 as National Family Week. r 4 {'. Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regul ar Meeting Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution declaring the week of November 22 - 28 as National Family Week. (Resolution No. 92-244) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Change Order No.2 - Wilkins & No. 4th St. Storm Sewer. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve Change Order No.2 in the amount of $4,508 for L.I. 286, No. 4th and Wilkins St. Storm Drainage Project. (All in favor). 3. Possible Acquisition of Right-of-Way on Curve Crest Blvd. adjacent to Courage Center. Mr. Moore explained the reasoning and process for acquiring this right-of- way and designation of an MSA route which will be necessary as a second outlet for the Highlands of Stillwater Addition and the recommendation that Municipal State-Aid funding be utilized to secure the right-of-way. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution requesting approval from the District MSA Office for designation of Orleans St. and the connection to Curve Crest Blvd. as an r MSA route. (Resolution No. 92-245) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 4. Hi hlands Third Addition L.I. 289 - Possible a roval of Plans & S ecs & ver lsemen or 1 s. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the plans & specs and authorizing advertisement for bid for L.I. 289, Highlands Third Addition. (Resolution No. 92-291 ) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 5. Appointment of Library Board Members. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to reappoint W. Ves Childs, Lisa Freeman and appoint Sheila Maybanks to the Library Board, each for a term of three years. (Allin favor). 6. Johnson Bros. Corp. - Supplemental Agreement No. 13, Downtown Construction. (' 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 13 with Johnson Brothers, in the amount of $16,399.09 for Downtown Improvements. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of November 24, 1992, including the following: (A 11 in favor). 1. Directin~ pa~ent of Bills (Resolution No. 92-238) Ayes - Councllmem ers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. The following On-Sale & Sunda~ Liquor LicensesS and Cigarette Licenses. 1993 ON ALE LIQUOR LICEN ES Freight House, Inc. Renewal 305 South Water Street Madcapper Saloon, Inc. 224 South Main Street Meister's Bar and Grill 901 South Fourth Street r Vittorio's P.O. Box 437 Harbor Bar 517 North Owens Street The Lowell Inn 102 North Second Street Stillwater River Inn P.D Pappy's 422 East Mulberry Street Trump's Bar and Grill 317 South Main Street St. Croix Club 423 South Main Street John's Bar 302 South Main Cat Ballou's 110 - 112 North Main r 6 Renewa 1 Renewa 1 Renewa 1 Renewal Renewal Renewal Rewewal Renewa 1 Renewa 1 Renewa 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regular Meeting Pleasures at Oak Glen Renewal 1599 McKusick Road Hidden Valley Lounge Renewal 231 East Myrtle Street 1993 SUNDAY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSES Freight House, Inc. Renewal 305 South Water Street Madcapper Saloon, Inc. Renewal 224 South Main Street Vittorio's Renewal P.O. Box 437 Harbor Bar Renewal 517 North Owens Street The Lowell Inn Renewal 102 North Second Street r Stillwater River Inn P.D Pappy's 422 East Mulberry Street Renewa 1 Trump's Bar and Grill Rewewal 317 South Main Street St. Croix Club Renewal 423 South Main Street John's Bar Renewal 302 South Main Cat Ballou's Renewal 110 - 112 North Main Pleasures at Oak Glen Renewal 1599 McKusick Road Hidden Valley Lounge Renewal 231 East Myrtle Street 1993 RENEWAL OF CIGARETTE LICENSES Freight House, Inc. Renewal 305 South Water Street r 7 r Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regular Meeting Madcapper Saloon, Inc. Renewa 1 224 South Main Street Vittorio's Renewa 1 P.O. Box 437 Harbor Bar Renewa 1 517 North Owens Street The Lowell Inn Renewal 102 North Second Street Stillwater River Inn Renewa 1 P.D Pappy's 422 East Mulberry Street Trump's Bar and Grill Rewewal 317 South Main Street St. Croix Club Renewa 1 423 South Main Street r John's Bar Renewa 1 302 South Main Cat Ballou's Renewa 1 110 - 112 North Main Pleasures at Oak Glen Renewal 1599 McKusick Road Meister's Bar & Grill Renewa 1 901 South Fourth Street Stillwater Country Club Renewa 1 1421 East Myrtle Street Stillwater Lodge #179 Elks Renewa 1 279 East Myrtle Street American Legion Post #48 Renewal 103 South Third Street Stillwater Knights of Columbus Renewa 1 1910 South Greeley Street ,.., 8 , (" Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regular Meeting Nelson's Dairy Store Renewal 920 Olive Street Cub Foods Renewa 1 2001 Washington Avenue Tom Thumb Market #283 Renewl a 1905 South Greeley Street Tom Thumb Market #219 Renewa 1 2501 West Orleans Street St. Croix Drug Renewa 1 132 South Main Street Hooley's Renewa 1 405 East Myrtle Street Food-n-Fuel Renewa 1 1101 North Owens Street r Brook's Food Market #26 Renewal 2289 Croixwood Blvd. R & R Liquor Renewa 1 1971 South Greeley Street Kinsel's Liquor Store Renewa 1 118 East Chestnut Street South Hill Liquor Store Transfer 117 East Churchill Stellettis Pizza New 826 South Fourth Street Hidden Valley Lounge Renewa 1 231 East Myrtle Street 3. Submission of two claims to Ins. Co. - Sewer Back-up on Hawthorne Ln. (Linda Munson, 2601 Hawthorne Ln. and Tim & Jenny Schlagenhaft, 2602 Hawthorne Ln.) 4. Resubmission of claim to Ins. Co. - Auldon Johnson Traffic Accident. 5. Utility BIll Adjustments. C' 9 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regular Meeting 6. Set Public Hearing date of December 1, 1992 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. V/92-53 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirement on a corner lot (27 ft. requested, 30 ft. required) for the construction of a deck at 2683 Interlachen Ct. located in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Deborah & Edward Lundholm, Applicants. b. Case No. V/92-54 - Variance to the rearyard setback requirement (within 5 ft. requested, 5 ft. required) for the construction of a 352 sq. ft. accessory garage at 1015 W. Abbott St., located in the RA, Single- Family Residential Dist., James P. Nelson, Applicant. c. Case No. SUP/92-55 - Special Use Permit to conduct a studio & retail , use along with the placement of an 8 sq. ft. sign at 301 W. Myrtle St. located in the RCM, Medium Density Residential Dist., Dorothy A. Berge, Applicant. d. Case No. PR/92-57 - Parking Review for an office use (approximately 200 employees) in the east wing of the present Jr. High School, 110 E. Pine St. located in the PA, Public Admin/Office Dist., CUB Foods, Applicant. r COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Appointment of New Mayor on January 5, 1993 Councilmember Funke made a few remarks regardin9 the appointment of a Mayor on January 5, to fill Mayor Abrahamson's unexpired term, and the fact that some rumors have been circulated that he would like the position. Mr. Funke denied that he would like to be appointed Mayor. Bodlovick to approve Inc. in the amount of $5,424.70 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 P.M. (All in favor). MEETING RECONVENED Mayor Abrahamson reconvened the meeting at 9:07 P.M. All members were present. Fred Brass Assessment A~ Motion by Councilmember Fun~econded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the proposal of the Attorney for the Fred Brass assessment appeal, which is to split the difference one-half between the City's figure and Mr. Brass' figure, arriving at the figure of $7,727.93. (All in favor). r 10 (' r r Stillwater City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT MotIon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 P.M. (All in favor). Alz~ akf:o,:-,,~ ATTEST: ~C~ Resolutions: No. 92-238 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 92-243 - Appointment of Douglas Swanson as Investigator. No. 92-244 - Proclaiming Nov. 22-28, 1992 as Nat'l. Family Week. No. 92-245 - Request Mn/DOT to designate Orleans/Curve Crest Sts. as an MSA route. 11