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Home My WebLink About1992-12-15 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 15, 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 Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore City Planner Pung-Terwedo Public Works Director Junker Police Chief Beberg Fire Chief Seim City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Neal Casey, Mary Oswald, Linda Matthais, Bob Downs, Richard Shubert, Richard Cummings, Art Palmer. r INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Bob Downs, Youth Service Bureau - Presentation of Certificate of AppreciatIon to Linda Matthais and Mary Oswald. Mayor Abrahamson presented Certificates of Appreciation to Linda Matthais and Mary Oswald for their exemplary work with young people of the St. Croix Valley Area in their work with the Stillwater Good Samaritan Center and Warm World Care Center. 2. Richard Shubert - Discussion of Intersection of Stonebridge Tr./Norell Ave. and HiehWay 96. RIchard Shu ert, 8822 Stonebridge Tr., appeared to state his concerns regarding the dangers and number of accidents happening at the above mentioned intersections. He stated that part of the reason is the proximity of the intersections to each other, the increase of people living in the Stillwater area and the fact that this is a main route. He presented a preliminary plan approved by Stillwater Township who are working with Mn/DOT and Washington County. He requested input from the Stillwater Police, Fire and Rescue Departments. Consulting Engineer Moore suggested that his firm draft a letter to Mn/DOT and Washington Co. stating that the City is interested in this problem and asking that the City be kept informed on the progress of the Stillwater r 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 15, 1992 Regular Meeting Township request for better alignment and traffic control at this intersection. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke authorizing Staff to draft a letter to Washington County and Mn/DOT indicating concerns and asking to be kept apprised of the situation regarding the intersection of Stonebridge Tr./Norell Ave. and Highway 96. (All in favor). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, approve the minutes of the Special of November 24, 1992 as presented. seconded by Councilmember Farrell to Meeting of November 17 and Regular Meeting (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - 1992 Audit Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution engaging the firm of McGladrey & Pullen to perform the 1992 Audit. (Resolution No. 92-252) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 1993 Workers Com~ Insurance Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Counci lmember Farrell to follow the recommendations of Finance Oirector Deblon as it relates to renewal of the City's workers compensation insurance for 1993, by selecting the retro-rated premium option with a minimum premium of $76,110 and maximum premium of $187,039. (All in favor). Solid Waste Fund Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution for the transfer of funds to cover the deficit in the Solid Waste Fund. (Resolution No. 92-253) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. for Fireworks Displa on New Year's Eve 3. Public Works Director - r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 15, 1992 Regul ar Meeting request wi 11 Report on removal of Fuel Oil Tank at Aiple's Mr. Junker reported that the 2,000 gallon leaking tank situated at Aiple's on the south end of town will be replaced by a 265 gallon tank. The City has one year in which to remove the old tank according to the Pollution Control Agency. the difficulty in r Sewer Maintenance Operator's Seminar Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the attendance of Rick Nordquist at a seminar for renewal of his sewer maintenance operator's license. (All in favor). 4. City Planner - Sesquicentennial Logo Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing the City of Stillwater to sell the Sesquicentennial Logo rights to Heritage Printing Co. and any other business which produces merchandise for sale. (Resolution No. 92-254) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Public Information Workshop - Perro Creek & Pond Study Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to set a meeting for Jan. 27, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall for the public information workshop on Perro Creek and Perro Pond Study. (All in favor). 5. 6. 7. Consulting Engineer - No Report. City Attorney - No Report. City Clerk - Ms. Johnson requested that two letters be added to the Communications/Requests heading on the Agenda - a letter from GAB to r 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 15, 1992 Regular Meeting Kathleen Elert denying her claim; and a letter from Duane Seaquist regarding the GAB denial of his claim. Council concurred. r PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit to construct a 23,625 sq. ft. warehouse facility with a 7,200 sq. ft. retail & office area located west of Washington Ave. & south of W. Orleans St. (east 1/2 of Outlot A, Parcell) in the BP-I, Bus.Pk. Indus. Dist., Case No. SUP/92-52, Washin9ton Co. HRA, applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on October 29, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to continue the Public Hearing to January 19, 1993, to consider a Special Use Permit to construct a 23,625 sq. ft. warehouse facility with a 7,200 sq. ft. retail & office area located west of Washington Ave. & south of W. Orleans St. (east 1/2 of Outlot A, Parcell) in the BP-I, Bus.Pk. Indus. Dist., Case No. SUP/92-52, Washington Co. HRA, applicant. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Review & Approval of Deferred Purchase Agreement related to the refinancin9 of Oak Glen Golf Course. CIty CoordInator Kriesel reported that the refinancing agreement is not ready as of this date and requested to set a Special Meeting for December 22 to discuss this item and also the Recycling Agreement with Junker Sanitation. Council concurred and set a Special Meeting for Tuesday, December 22, 1992 at 4:30 P.M. to discuss the Refinancing Agreement for Oak Glen Golf Course and the Recycling Agreement with Junker Sanitation. ~ Sign Re~uest Motion-by Counci member Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to refer the request for a stop sign at Martha and Oak Streets to the City's Traffic Engineer for study. (All in favor). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r' 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 15, 1992 Regul ar Meeting 2. Possible first reading of Tree Protection Ordinance. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to have a first reading of the Forest Protection Ordinance, by title. (All in favor). NEW BUSINESS 1. Draft SIgnal Justification Report (SJR) for Greeley St. & Curve Crest Blvd. Consulting Engineer Moore explained the type of signal required for that intersection and the funding involved. He noted that if Washington County will agree to the type of signal required, it will reduce the amount that the City would have to fund. the of 3. Supplemental A~reement No. 13 - Downtown Improvements, L.I.257. Mr. Moore note that this was approved by the Council at the last meeting and is for Council information only. r CONSENT AGENDA MotIon by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Consent Agenda of December 15, favor). 1. Directin Ayes - Councl Nays - None seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve 1992, including the following: (All in Abrahamson. 2. Licenses. 1993 Towing Licenses Renewa 1 Stillwater Towing, Inc. 1656 So. Greeley St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 3. Set Public Hearing date of January 5, 1993 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUP/91-62 - Special use Permit & Variance to the Bed & Breakfast Ordinance for a fifth Bed & Breakfast room in an adjacent carriage house (as conditioned by the Stillwater City Council on Jan. 7, 1992), located at 807 S. Harriet St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Truett & Jill Lawson, Applicants. b. 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 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 15, 1992 Regular Meeting c. Case No. SV/92-58 - Street Vacation for a 50 ft. section of Meadowlark Dr. between N. Sherburne St. and S. Center St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Madeline S. Connelly, Applicant. d. Case No. V/SUP/92-59 - Variance to the Sideyard setback requirement (10 ft. required, 8.75 ft. requested) & a modification to a Special Use Permit intensifying a retail use at 320 N. Fourth St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Thomas M. Loome, Applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Cable Commission BUdget for 1993 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the 1993 Operating and Capital Expenditure Budget for the Central St. Croix Valley Joint Cable Communications Commission. (All in favor). r COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Ste hen J. Gauthier Gov't. Finance Officer Ass'n. - Certificate of Ac levement or Excel ence In FInancial Reportln~ for 99. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councllmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution commending Finance Director Deblon for her excellent work in achieving a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the third year in a row. (Resolution No. 92-256) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Request to rescind approval for Bed & Breakfast Permit at 210 E. Laurel St. by Clyde Joreenson. Motion by Councilmem er Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request to rescind a Bed & Breakfast Permit for Clyde & Mary Jorgenson at 210 E. Laure 1 St. (Allin favor). 3. Scott Renne, Washington Co. Assessor - Board of Review dates and other items. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the dates of Weds., April 14 and Tues., May 4 for the 1st & 2nd meetings for the 1993 Board of Review. (All in favor). Council took note of the next four items: 4. W. E. Maass, GAB - Second letter to Auldon Johnson denying claim for auto accIdent. 5. Judy Scully, GAB - Denial of claim to Time Schlagenhaft. 5a. Judith Scully, GAB - Denial of claim to Kathleen Elert. 5b. Duane Seaquist - response to denial of his claim by GAB. r 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 15, 1992 Regular Meeting 6. Bassam H. Banat Minn.De t. of Health - Re ardin It was note that the ee for the we property delivered to the City by December 18, 1992. Closin~ Comments by Citizen and Mayor Art Pa mer, Lowell Inn, commended and thanked the three outgoing Councilmembers - Mayor Abrahamson, and Councilmembers Farrell and Opheim, for their years of excellent service to the City. No. 10. will be Mayor Abrahamson stated he has enjoyed serving the people of Stillwater as their Mayor, and further commended the Staff for their work. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. to Executive Session to discuss Labor Relations issues. (All in favor). O~AV?A./~~$/ r ATTEST: ~~ C TV LERK Resolutions: 92-250 92-252 92-253 92-254 92-255 92-256 - Directing Payment of Bills. - Approving McGladrey & Pullen for 1992 Audit. - Transfer of Funds for Solid Waste Fund. - Sale of City Logo for Merchandising. - Request for funding from U.S. Congress for repair of Levee Wall. Commending Finance Director for Excellence in Financial Reporting. No. No. No. No. No. No. r 7 RECORD OF l'.xRL1JT.lVJ,; SESSION Date convened: Tuesday, D€cember i5, 1992 TimE> Gonvened: 8:20 p.m. 'l'ime adjourned: 3:45 p.m. Mcmbers prE>sent: Rocllovick, Farrel \, FunkE>, OphE>im ""d Mayor lIbrahamson M"rrtbersabsE>nt: None ~lso presE>nt: city Coordin~tor KriesE>l and City Attorney Magnuson Purpose of Executive Session: ~cgarding Man~ger's Associution '1'0 discuss 1) labor nEgotiations ffi"oiatlon and 2) with IDOE Local 19. ~t_rategy lI"tion'faken: Stil1",aLer ManaqE>r's ASSDciation. Motio~ by CouncillnernbE>r "llnl<-e to discontinue policy allowing "mp1oyees (DianE> l)eb1on and Mary 1,DU Johnson) of Sti Uwater ManagE>r'sl\""ociationtomain\:ainhospita1/medjca1inaurancecove"ag" other than City' ~ group insurance. program. No Second. MotiDnbyCouncilrnemberllodlovick, sE>condcdbyCounC:ilm<aml>erFarrelltoa1lo'" Uia"eDeblonandMaryLouJohnsontoconlinuE>toc:arrythE>irinsurancecovera<lE> and to require other current and futurE> E>mploy"E>s to subscri,be only to thE> City's group insurancE> program. AYE>s - 4, Nays 1. IUOE1.oc:,,149. [,oca149. DirE>ctedcityCoordinatot" Lo continuE> to ncgotiatE> with IUOF. AttE>sL 2;:. . ./-1/ {l ~.1 /,.L',/.7 .,KA..-t....(L' City Coordinator