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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-15 CC MIN (' REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 15, 1991 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Funke Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Engineer Van Wormer Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks Director Blekum Public Safety Director Mawhorter Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine City Clerk Johnson n Others: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Don Jahnke, Dennis McKean, Neal Skinner, Lyle Doerr, Leonard Feeley, Jack Lux, Robert Lockyear, Martha Hubbs, Casey Kelly, Don Swedberg, Terri Gallas, Karl Vollstedt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motlon by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18, 1990 and Special Meeting of December 27, 1990. (All in favor). Press: INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Falrmeadows Sewer Issue Karl Vollstedt. 304 Laurie Ct., and neighbors from the Fairmeadows neighborhood were present with questions regarding the new sewer connection on Fairmeadows Road. Consulting Engineer Moore stated they are waiting for the new impellers which will be installed approximately the week of January 28. Council directed the City Engineer to prepare a report which the neighbors could obtain at City Hall after the project is completed. Council stated that the lines are being cleaned regularly and further discussion included a letter which will be sent to residents advising them on cleaning the roots out of their own lines. Mr. Vollstedt thanked the Council for their help. Persian Gulf War 2. c 1 - r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 Mayor Abrahamson asked citizens to remember the residents of Stillwater who are serving in the Persian Gulf War. 3. Commendation for Dick Blekum Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution commending J. Richard Blekum for years of service to the City of Stillwater, as he retires. (Resolution No. 91-13) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None . n STAFF REPORTS 1. Parks DIrector - Council .noted Mr. Blekum's Year-End Report. 2. Public safett Director - Motion by Counci member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize Public Safety Director Mawhorter to attend the Internat'l. Symposium on the Future of Law Enforcement to be held at the FBI Academy from April 1 - 5, 1991, with costs to be paid by the FBI. (All in favor). 3. Finance Director - Abatement on Woodland Lakes Pro ert Motion y ounCl me er 0 OV1C , seconded by Councilmember Farrell to accept the reappraisal of the Woodland Lakes property, Parcel No. 9032-2610, as presented by the Washington County Assessor's Office. (All in favor). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ThIS is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Preliminary Plat Approval for a 62-unit townhouse subdivision located on Cottage Dr. between Orleans St. & Co. Rd. 5, in the RA, Single-Family Residential/PUD Planned Unit Development Dist., Washington Co. HRA, applicant. Case No. SUB/9D-85. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on January 3, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. 2. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for the modification of previously approved 84-unit townhouse condominium units into a 62-unit, five building development, on Cottage Dr. between Orleans St. and Co. Rd. 5 in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Washington Co. HRA, applicant. Case No. PUD/90-82 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on January 3, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. c 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 These two items were discussed at the same time. Mr. Russell explained the area is located on the west and south side of Cottage Drive and was previously approved for a townhouse development. The Housing Authority is acting as developer and will then sell off the project to a private developer. Terri Gallas, representing Washington Co. HRA, was present to answer questions. ([ Randy Torgerson, 445 So. Broadway, stated she is an apartment owner and is concerned that Stillwater is getting saturated with rental property. Ms. Gallas stated the townhomes are for sale, not rent. The HRA is also planning a senior housing project which will be for rent. This will provide affordable housing for seniors which a market analysis has indicated is needed. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Council discussed the conditions and it was stated the City is not funding the project. Mr. Fontaine said the Planning Commission recommended approval for both the subdivision and PUD. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution granting Preliminary Plat Approval for a 62-unit townhouse subdivision located on Cottage Dr. between Orleans St. & Co. Rd. 5, in the RA, Single-Family Residential/PUD Planned Unit Development Dist., as conditioned, Washington Co. HRA, applicant. Case No. SUB/90-85. (Resolution No. 91-8) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve a Planned Unit Development Amendment for the modification of previously approved 84-unit townhouse condominium units into a 62-unit, five building development, on Cottage Dr. between Orleans St. and Co.Rd. 5 in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Washington Co. HRA, applicant. Case No. PUD/90-82. (All in favor). 3. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Major Subdivision of an 88.5 acre site (Benson Farm) into 212 lots ranging in size from 8,125 sq. ft. to 30,100 sq; ft., three outlots, and 8.75 acres private lots on a City laKe, and a 5.4 acre City park in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Ground Development, Inc., applicant. Case No. SUB/90-83. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on January 3, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. 4. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat Approval, for a 212 unit r , 3 ~ , Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 r single-family residential subdivision (Benson Farm) and a 5.4 acre City park in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Ground Development, Inc., applicant. Case No. PUD/90-84 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on January 3, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell presented these two requests together, which concern the Benson property, now in the process of being annexed. A second reading of an ordinance for this purpose will need to be held. The plan is to subdivide 88.5 acres into 212 lots and will include roads and a neighborhood park. The developer has planned to construct the development in six phases. The developer also asked that a Planned Unit Development Zoning Designation be made for the site to allow flexibility of lot size and dimension, but still within the Single Family Residential Standards. Steve Fiterman, representing Ground Development, was present to discuss the project with Council. Mr. Fiterman addressed several of the conditions with which he has problems, such as deeding the parkland to the City before the first phase final plat is approved for recording; setback requirements for the R-A Residential Dist. with no variances. He also stated the houses will be in the $80,000 to $120,000 range. The project will have public streets on which the City Engineer will give input. Further discussion involved use of the Brick Street lift station and the water system connection. Consulting Engineer Moore and the Council were hesitant to use the Brick Street lift station for this project. Mr. Fiterman discussed his time schedule by saying he would like to have the streets in by July and the first phase would take approximately one year. Neal Skinner, representing Prime Site, asked whether the water and sewer lines in the Industrial Pk. area would be the correct size to include this project and Mr. Moore replied in the affirmative. Mr. Skinner asked further questions regarding assessments on Orleans St. Discussion also included screening between the project and the West Stillwater Business Park such as multi-family housing. Brian Benson, representing his mother, Maxine Benson, disagrees with the price of the homes. They would like to see more expensive homes in that area. Also, he stated concerns regarding the school children crossing over his mother's property. Mr. Fiterman said there will be a dedicated path to the school property. Leonard Feeley, 183 Cottonwood Ct., asked how much of the sewer will be allocated to the Curve Crest property and Mr. Moore explained. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. o 4 r r n "'. Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 Council discussion followed on location of the sewer and the Brick Street lift station, impact on the Industrial Park, assessments on Mr. Skinner's property, density of the homes, and park dedication. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved the plan with the conditions. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to recess the hearing until the meeting on February 5, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. in order for Staff to clarify certain points, on a Major Subdivision of an 88.5 acre site (Benson Farm) into 212 lots ranging in size from 8,125 sq. ft. to 30,100 sq. ft., three outlots, and 8.75 acres private lots on a City la~e, and a 5.4 acre City park; and a Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat Approval, for a 212 unit single-family residential subdivision (Benson Farm) and a 5.4 acre City park in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Ground Development, Inc., applicant. Case No. SUB/9D-83 and PUD/90-84. (All in favor). Council recessed the meeting for ten minutes and reconvened at 9:05 P.M. 5. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Special Use Permit & Variance for the three block distance separation between Bed & Breakfasts at 903 No. 4th St. for a five-room Bed & Breakfast along with small group gatherings in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Jeffrey & Elizabeth Griffith, applicants. Case No. V/SUP/90-81 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on January 3, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request for a five-bedroom Bed & Breakfast which requires a variance because it is within three blocks of another B & B. The applicant is also requesting a Special Use Permit for small gatherings. The conditions of approval were discussed. The Planning Commission discussed the size of the gatherings. Mr. Fontaine stated they approved the request with the gatherings because the lot is large and can accommodate them. There was no neighborhood disapproval. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the Special Use Permit & Variance for the three block distance separation between Bed & Brea~fasts at 903 No. 4th St. for a five-room Bed & Breakfast along with small group gatherings in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Jeffrey & Elizabeth Griffith, applicants. Case No. V/SUP/90-81. (All in favor). 6. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment & Final Plan Approval for the construction of a law enforcement center & parking ramp at 14900 No. 61st 5 ~ o o r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Washington Co., applicant. Case No. PUD/90-80 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on January 3, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. 7. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Street Vacation of a portion of Panama Ave. between No. 62nd St. and No. 61st St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Washington Co., applicant. Case No. SV/90-2 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on January 3, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated Washington County is requesting a modification of the Master Plan Planned Unit Development Approval for the County Government Center Campus. This would cover a concept PUD approval for a future courts addition and administrative office expansion and final PUD approval for the Law Enforcement Center and parking ramp. Lyle Doerr and the architect, Mr. Schenk, were present to answer questions. The traffic and utility plan were discussed. Don Swenberg, 14990 No. 60th St., stated the traffic has increased and complained about the trash dumpsters and garbage truck noise coming from the Government Center. He requested a buffer for this problem. Casey Kelly, 14954 No. 60th St., a neighbor of Mr. Swenbergs, also complained about the noise and traffic. Council discussed the requirement for screening to eliminate some of the noise. Mr. Doerr agreed to this. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Planned Unit Development Amendment & Final Plan Approval for the construction of a law enforcement center & parking ramp at 14900 No. 61st St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned and adding an additional condition for provision of screening with evergreens on the south portion of the existing property, Washington Co., applicant. Case No. PUD/90-80. (Resolution No. 91-9) Ayes - Council members Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving a Street Vacation of a portion of Panama Ave. between No. 62nd St. and No. 61st St. in the RA, Single-Family 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 Residential Dist., as conditioned, Washington Co., applicant. Case No. SV/90-2. (Resolution No. 91-10) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Land Use Study to determine feasibility of using the 30 ft. west portion of No. William St., north of Linden St. for access to a vacant 12,000 sq. ft. lot in the RB, Duplex Residential Dist., Al Ranum, propert, owner. Motion by CounCllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farre 1 to continue the discussion until March 5, 1991 for the Land Use Study to determine feasibility of using the 30 ft. west portion of No. William St., north of Linden St. for access to a vacant 12,000 sq. ft. lot in the RB, Duplex Residential Dist., Al Ranum, property owner. (All in favor). r CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of January 15, 1991, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin~ Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 91-7) Ayes - Counc lmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractors Licenses and Permit to Consume. Contractors General Contractor Renewal Kennedy Builders 1200 Nightingale Blvd. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Beaver Plumbing Co. 20425 Jackson St. N.E. Cedar, Mn. 55011 Excavators Renewal United Commercial Travelers c/o Ron Anderson Water Board Permit To Consume April 10, 1991 BNtFry Lily Lk. Ballfield approx. 50 people 3. Set Public Hearing Date of February 5, 1991 for the following Planning Cases: Case No. V/91-1 - Variance to the setback requirements for the placement of a 40 sq. ft. sign, two ft. from the property line (15 ft. required), located at 1825 Curve Crest Blvd. in the BP-O, Business Pk. Office Dist., Curve Crest Partners, applicant. o 7 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 Case No. SUP/91-2 - Special Use Permit to conduct a coffee & tea room on the second floor of an existing building at 120 No. Main St., in the CBO, Central Business Dist., Katherine B. Francis, applicant. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Letter Objectin~to statue in front of Cat Ballou's Restaurant on Main St. Motion by Councilme er OpheIm, seconded by Councllmember BodloV1Ck dIrectIng Staff to contact the owners of Cat Ballou's on Main St. to have the wooden statue located on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant removed or the City will have it done. (All in favor). 2. School Dist. letter re~arding Worksho~ on sharing facilities. Moti on by Councllmember Dp eim, seconded by Council member Farrell to authori ze the attendance of the City Coordinator or the Community Development Director at a workshOp sponsored by The Humphrey Institute and others on sharing facilities in St. Cloud on Jan. 25, 1991 at a cost of $25.00 each. (All in favor). 3. Thank rou from Howard Albertson for Governor's Carlson's reception. Councl took note of thIs communIcation from Judge Albertson. r STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. Citt Attorney - Mul erry Street Variance & Indemnification of State of Minnesota Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by CouncilmelDber Farrell to adopt Resolution No. 91-11 to defend and indemnify the State of Minnesota as it relates to the variance granted for the Mulberry Street improvement, L.r. 254. (All in favor). 2. Consulting Engineer - Mr. Moore presented a letter dated January 11, 1991 verifying Council's intentions as it relates to the base and alternate bids for the plans and specifications for the Downtown Plan. The base bid will include infrastructure items, namely: Repair and/or replacement of sanitary sewer; Storm sewer; Watermain replacement on Main St. and the addition of watermain looping on No. Main St. between Mulberry & Elm Streets; Concrete sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter and street section, either reconstruction or patch and sealcoat; Street lighting which consists of replacing all wiring, conduit, bases poles and existing lights for the existing system only, with addition of necessary lighting. The alternate bid will include shoebox fixtures on an extended system providing the same intensity of lighting on side streets as we now have on Main St. and may include the low level lights as recommended by the Downtown Action Committee. Also included would be pavers in the sidewalk as recommended by the Committee instead of plain concrete and an alternate for the ("', 8 -' r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 landscaping as detailed on the final plan and recommended by the Committee. Council agreed with the verification presented by Mr. Moore. 3. Community Development Director - Letter to Pro erty Owners in Downtown Area re ardin Fire Connections & reaways Mr. Russell reported that Short-El 1 iott-Hendrickson, Inc. will be sending a letter regarding areaways and fire connections to property owners in the Downtown Area as it relates to the Downtown Plan. Vacancies on Heritage Preservation Commission A memo from CIty Planner Pung-Terwedo reported that a notice has been placed in the paper announcing vacancies on the Commission, the Committee will review the applications and make a recommendation for the two vacancies. r A short discussion followed regarding the motion passed at the last meeting as it relates to limiting membership on commissions to residents only. 4. City Clerk - Council Representation on City Boards and Commissions: Planning CommissIon Motion by Councllmember Opheim, seconded by Council Farrell to appoint Councilmember Funke as Council representative on the Planning Commission; and Community Development Director Russell as representative to the Stillwater Area Economic Development Corporation (SAEDC). (All in favor). Solid Waste Advisory Commission Motion by Councilmember OpheIm, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to appoint Councilmember Farrell to the Solid Waste Committee as Council Representative. (All in favor). Middle St. Croix River and Brown's Creek Watershed Districts;Parks & Rec. Comm., Joint Cable Comm., and Port Authorit Motion y ounCl me er 0 OV1C , secon e y ouncilmember Opheim to appoint City Planner Ann Pung-Terwedo as Alternate Representative on the Browns Creek Watershed Dist. and Middle St. Croix River Watershed Dist.; and to retain the following as representatives on the respective boards: Parks & Rec. Comm. - Councilmember Opheim; Joint Cable Comm. - Councilmember Bodlovick; Middle St. Croix River and Brown's Creek Watershed Districts - Mayor Abrahamson; and Port Authority - Mayor Abrahamson. (All in favor). EMS Council - Council will make these appointments at the next meeting. (I 9 (" Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeti ng January 15, 1991 Community Development Director (Continued) Karate Studio in Brine's Building, Industrial Park D1Scuss10n followed regarding a request receIved by Mr. Russell for a karate studio to be located in the Brine's Building, Con Spec Development, which is not zoned for this use. It was stated the interested party can go through the Planning process if they wish. 5. Finance Director - Discussion of Budget D1SCUSSlon 1ncluded Capital Outlay items in the 1990 Library Budget which have not been purchased. It was decided to delay a decision on this until a workshop meeting on the budget. Council scheduled a final Budget Workshop for February 12, 1991, in the City Hall Council Chambers, at 4:30 P.M. 6. City Coordinator - New Transmission for Loader Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the expenditure of $7,000 to $9,000 for replacement of a transmission for the loader. (All in favor). r Renewal of Empl~ee Assistance Program Motion by Councilme er OpheIm, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to renew the existing contract between the City of Stillwater and Family Service of St. Paul for the Employee Family Assistance Program. (All in favor). Employment of Ice Arena Personnel Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the employment of Kurt Zaspel, Dora Harris and Becky Schmidt at the Lily Lake Ice Arena, effective Jan. 16, 1991. (Resolution No. 91-12) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Metro Relations, Inc. Letter Council noted the letter received from Gene Franchett stating he was closing down the oversight and analyses review of the MWCC due to work in this area to be performed by the Suburban Rate Authority and Assoc. of Metro Municipalities. Retirement partt for Dick Blekum, Parks Director Council noted this party will be held on February 4, 1991. City Clerk (Continued) r 10 n Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 15, 1991 Board of Review, 1991 Council noted the dates of the Board of Review for 1991, namely, April 23 in the City Hall Council Chambers from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.; and a follow-up meeting on May 14 at 4:30 P.M. Newly Elected Official's Conference CouncIl noted this conference on February 2, 1991. , Munici8als' Workshop Motion by ouncilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the attendance of two to three staff members at the Municipals Workshop at the University of Minnesota at the end of January at a cost of $28.00 each. (All in favor). Community Development Director (Continued) Letter Re: Draft Recreation Open Space Development Guide/Policy Plan Council took note of this letter dated January 13, 1991 to Edward Maranda of the Metro Council. n ADJOURNJoENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 P.M. (All in favor). Jt/atIy ~ ATTEST: h~ ~ Resolutions: No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 91-7 - Directing Payment of Bills. 91-8 - Approving Subdivision for Washington Co. HRA Townhomes, Cottage Dr. 91-9 - PUD for Washington Co. Law Enforcement Center & Parking Ramp. 91-10- Vacation of Panama Street. 91-11- Indemnification of State of Minn. for Variance on Mulberry St. 91-12- Employment of Personnel for Ice Arena. 91-13- Certificate of Appreciation for Dick Blekum. r 11