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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-01 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 1, 1992 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Police Chief Beberg Public Works Director Junker Building Official Zepper Consulting Engineer Moore Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette STAFF REPORTS r 1. Finance Director Ms. Deblon reported on an increase of 8.5\ in Local Govern- ment Aid for 1993, which will result in an additional $55,000. She also reported that revenues for 1992 will be higher expected because of additional building, and recommended the Sesquicentennial funding of $10,000 be taken from 1992 expenditures rather from the 1993 budget. than that the Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Bodlovick to amend the 1992 budget transferring general expenditures to the Sesquicentennial Fund. Counci1member $10,000 from (All in favor) 2. Police Chief ADDroval of Purchase of Sidearm Motion by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded Funke to approve the purchase of a sidearm for favor) by Counci1member $700. (All in 3. Buildina Official First Readina of Ordinance Amendina Buildina Code Motion by CouncilmemoorBod1ovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to have a first reading of an ordinance amending the Building Code to require a safety guard covering any exhaust pipe extending from a building less than 72 inches off the ground. (All in favor) r 4. Public Works Director Mr. Junker reported on a request from a resident on St. Croix 1 (" Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 1, 1992 Ave. to be connected to City sewer. Staff was directed to pursue this matter in regard to obtaining a sewer easement and to report back to Council at the next meeting. 4. Consultina Enaineer Annraisals for Riaht-of-Wav on Curve Crest & Orleans st. Motion by Counci1member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the request to obtain appraisals for the right of way on Curve Crest and Orleans. (All in favor) Award of Bid for Emeraencv Renair of Sewer at 4th & Hickorv Streets Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the award bid to Jay Brothers for emergency repair of the sewer in Hollow (4th and Hickory St.). (Resolution No. 92-248) Farrell of the Battle Ayes - Counci1members BOdlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None r 5. City Coordinator Susnension of Free Parkina in Downtown Area Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to rescind the previous action taken by the Council to suspend parking enforcement downtown. (All in favor) Sesauicentennial Advertisina Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request to purchase a full-page ad for the City's sesquicentennial during the Elks Bowling Tournament in January, with the $100 expenditure from the Sesquicentennial Fund. (All in favor) RECESS Motion Farrell by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Counci1member to recess the meeting until 7:00 p.m. (All in favor) n~??/~4 ~~ MAYOR)" ATTEST: ./ CITY CLE Resolutions: No. 92-248 - Award of Bid for Emergency Repair of Sewer at Fourth and Hickory Streets (1 Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 2 o STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES RECESSED MEETING December 1, 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 Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine Public Works Director Junker Finance Director Deblon Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette others: Dorothy Berge, Jack Die1entheis, Mike Curtis, Steve Stenseth, Don Willis, Tim Paulka, Jack Ulrich, Arthur Palmer, n PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a 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., Case No. V/92-53, Deborah & Edward Lundholm, Applicants. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on November 19, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Comm. Dev. Director Russell reported that the deck constructed. There are two conditions of approval. Commission Chairman Fontaine reported that the Commission unanimously approved the request. has been Planning Planning Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the request for a 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., Case No. V/92-53, as conditioned, Deborah & Edward Lundholm, Applicants. (All in favor) ~ 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the rearyard setback requirement (within 5 ft. requested, 5 ft. required) for the construction of a 352 sq. 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 1, 1992 ft. accessory garage at 1015 W. Abbott st., located in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/92-54, James P. Nelson, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on November 19, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Hr. Fontaine reported unanimously approved this from the public. that the request. Planning Commission There were no comments Hotion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request for a 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., Case No. V/92-54, as conditioned, James P. Nelson, Applicant. (All in favor) r 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a 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., Case No. SUP/92-55, Dorothy A. Berge, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on November 19, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated there are six conditions of approval. Mr. Fontaine stated that the Planning Commission unanimously approved the request. There were no comments from the public. Council discussed Condition No. 3 which requires all parking to remain on-site. Condition No. 5 was amended to read: This application shall be reviewed upon complaint that is found to be meritorious by the Community Development Director. Hotion by Counci1member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request for a 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., Case No. SUP/92-55, with six conditions as amended, Dorothy Berge, Applicant. (All in favor) r 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a 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., Case No. PR/92-57, CUB Foods, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on November 19, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell reported that the Planning Commission heard this 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 1, 1992 request in November and continued the case Planning Commission meeting in order to information. to the December 14 obtain additional Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to refer Case No. PR/92-57 back to the Planning Commission. (All in favor) 5. This is the day and time for the 1993 "Truth in Taxation" Public Hearing and proposed 1993 Budget. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on November 26, 1992. Finance Director Deblon presented the 1993 budget and tax levy. Mayor Abrahamson opened the meeting to questions and comments from the public. Jack Dielentheis asked about the 1/2 percent increase in state sales tax and what state aid the City will be receiving in 1993. Mike Curtis, 1606 Morningside Dr., stated that his valuation has gone up, but he has been unable to sell his house for two years at that value. o steve stenseth, 718 W. Pine, stated that his taxes have gone up 41.5 percent. Don Willis, 510 W. Olive, stated that the City portion of his taxes went up 30.5 percent. Tim Paulka, 321 W. Olive, stated that his property taxes increased 64.4 percent. Art Palmer, 102 N. 2nd st., asked about capital outlay, and also asked about services and charges. Motion Farrell bUdget amount by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the final for the year 1993 with revenues and expenditures in the of $4,939,448. (Resolution No. 92-246) Ayes - CouncilmembersBodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bod1ovick, seconded by Counci1member Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the final tax levy for the year 1993 in the amount of $3,691,023. (Resolution No. 92-247) Ayes - Councilmembers Bod1ovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None r (Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 8:20 p.m.) 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meetinq December 1, 1992 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Establishment of Downtown Parkina Commission and Bvlaws. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution establishinq the Downtown Parkinq Commission Bylaws as outlined. (Resolution No. 92-249) Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 2. Continue Review of Boat Plaza Construction & Conditions of Aooroval reaardina Benches. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to allow the concrete benches to remain at the Boat Plaza for four years or until the Lowell Park Plan is implemented. (Ayes- 3; Nays - 2, Councilmembers Bodlovick and Farrell) NEW BUSINESS n 1. Transfer of Off-Sale Liauor License for South Hill Liauor Store to Eileen Meister. Motion by Counci1member Funke, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to approve the transfer of Off-Sale Liquor License for the South Hill Liquor Store to Eileen Meister. (All in favor) 2. Possible Desianation of Leaal NewsDaoer for 1993 Motion by Counci1member Funke, to advertise for bids for the favor) seconded by Councilmember Farrell Leqal Newspaper for 1993. (All in 3. Aooointment of Members to Committees/Commissions. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to consider appointment of members to Committees/Commissions at the second meetinq in January. (All in favor) 4. Disoosition of New On-Sale Liauor License. ("' Motion by Councilmember Bod1ovick, seconded by Counci1member Funke to not accept the application for the new On-Sale Liquor License by Centennial Investment, but to hold the license for issuance when a tenant leases the property in River Heiqhts Plaza. (All in favor) PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 4 r stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 1, 1992 CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, Opheim to approve the Consent Agenda ing the following: (All in favor) seconded by Councilmember of December 1, 1992, inc1ud- 1. Directina PaYment of Bills (Resolution No. 92-2391 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 2. Liauor and Cigarette Licenses Food-n-Fuel Off Sale Beer 1101 North Owens Street Renewal Brook's Superette Inc. Off Sale Beer 2289 Croixwood Blvd. Renewal Tom Thumb Store .219 Off Sale Beer 2601 Orleans Street Renewal Hooley's Supermarket Off Sale Beer 405 East Myrtle st. Renewal r Tom Thumb Store '283 1905 So. Greeley st. Off Sale Beer Renewal Silver Lake Restaurant 241 South Main st. On Sale Beer Renewal River Valley Athletic Club 1826 Northwestern Avenue On Sale Beer Renewal Holiday Foods 101 North Owens Street Cigarette Renewal Fina Serve Inc. .615 1750 South Greeley st. Cigarette Renewal Erickson Post, Inc. 2500 West Orleans Cigarette Renewal Brine's 219 South Main st. Cigarette Renewal Fina Serve Inc. .615 103 North Main St. Cigarette Renewal ("I Brine's Inc. 219 South Main st. On Sale Liquor Renewal 5 r stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 1, 1992 Dock Cafe 225 East Nelson St. On Sale Liquor Renewal Brine's Inc. On Sale Sunday Liquor Renewal 219 South Main st. Dock Cafe On Sale Sunday Liquor Renewal 225 East Nelson st. Silver Lake Restaurant Wine Renewal 241 South Main St. 3. Submission of two claims to Ins. Co. - Damage to car from boulders in driveway - Elert & Zachman. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Bodlovick wished the cable operator, Don Fixmer, a happy birthday. ADJOURNMENT o Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded Bod1ovick to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. by Councilmember (All in favor) Ob,-L '~i"7(~ AYQR ATTEST: ~ ~)~ CITY CLERIt! Resolutions: No. 92-239 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 92-246 - Adopting the budget for 1993 No. 92-247 - Adopting the tax levy for 1993 No. 92-249 - Establishment of Downtown Parking Comm. Bylaws Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary n 6