The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1991-03-12 CC MIN o SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 12, 1991 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers BodlovicK, Farrell, FunKe, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Press: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Peters Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks Supervisor Thomsen Public Works Director JunKer Public Safety Director Mawhorter Building Official Zepper Fire Chief Seim City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, The Courier Irv Margolis, Al Augustine, Terri Gallas Also Present: (I Others: 1. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to grant Final Plat Approval for Orleans Terrace 2nd Addition subdividing two lots into three lots of approximately 44,914 sq. ft. 162,064 sq. ft. and 90,190 sq. ft. located on the northeast corner of County Road 5 and Orleans St. in the RA Single Family Residential Dist., PUD, Planned Unit Development Dist., as conditioned, Washington Co. HRA, Applicant. (All in favor). 2. C' 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 12, 1991 Special Meetin9 r Mr. Russell summarized this request, stating the Final Plat is consistent with the Preliminary Plat and further listed the conditions. He added that the old sanitary sewer easement should be eliminated from the plat and the new easement should be clearly marked. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to grant Final Plat Approval for a 60 unit Residential Condominium Subdivision, Orleans Terrace Condominiums located west and south of Cottage Dr. in the RA, Single Family Residential, PUD Planned Unit Development Dist., as conditioned, Washington Co. HRA, Applicant. (All in favor). 3. Resolution Approvin9 Assessment Reapportionment for the Augustine/Margolis Property. Flnance Director Deblon explained this request. Irv Margolis and Al Augustine were also present. Part of this property has been developed as the River Heights Auto Mall. Mr. Margolis stated the property identification number boundaries run north/south and the auto service center property was not previously split. They would like to leave the residential area as is for the time being, defer assessments on this parcel and pay the '90 and '91 assessments on the auto service center parcel. Discussion followed regardin9 this request. Staff and Council stated the request for deferment of assessments is a separate issue and the reapportionment will be completed first. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Assessment Reapportionment for the Augustine/Margolis property, Parcel No. 9033-2356 (River Heights Auto Mall). (Resolution No. 91-44) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 4. Discussion of Work Schedule Policy for Exem~t Em~loyees. Councllmember Bodlovick reported that she, ouncllmember Funke and City Coordinator Kriesel met with Cy Smythe, a Labor Relations consultant, to determine a policy covering the Exempt Employees work schedule. Also discussed was the possible requirement of contracts for Exempt Employees. Mr. Kriesel will contact Mr. Smythe regarding the language for employee contracts. Council will meet with the Department Heads/Exempt Employees at another meeting. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution replacing present Article 3 of the Personnel Policy as it relates to Exempt Employees with the language recommended by Consultant, Cy Smythe and explained in the memo by City Coordinator Kriesel, i.e. Exempt employees shall schedule themselves so as to accomplish their assigned duties n 2 r r n Stillwater City Council Minutes March 12, 1991 Special Meeting and make themselves available at such times so as to facilitate the performance of their jobs, but may on an occasional basis, work more or less than an eight-hour day. (Resolution No. 91-45) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None The Comparable Worth analysis recommended by Mr. Smyth was also discussed. Mr. Kriesel will get estimates of the costs involved and report to Council. 5. Discussion on reorganization of Planning and Building Inspection Departments. Councllmember Funke presented a memo from Richard Brooks, State Director of Building Codes & Standards, who stated that it is preferable to keep building inspection operations as a separate unit from other City departments in smaller cities. Community Development Director Russell commented that Building Inspection is highly related to the Planning Dept. Presently, he spends ten to fifteen percent of his time coordinating the two departments. Discussion also included relieving Mr. Russell of his workload, but, on the other hand, this change would increase Mr. Kriesel's workload. Councilmember Opheim emphasized that a procedure be followed, such as a check-off list for all departments that are affected or affect the Building Dept. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to separate the Building and Planning Depts. and to have a check-off system between Fire, Building, Planning, and Public Works Depts. when reviewing plans and issuing building permits. (All in favor). Council stated this plan can be reviewed if it does not work properly and there must be complete cooperation between all departments. 6. Possible appointment of new members to Port Authority; and Park and Recreatlon Commission. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the appointment of Earl Olson to the Port Authority, replacing Erle Orff, who is deceased. (All in favor). Council will discuss the appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission at the next meeting. Other Business Downtown Plan Improvements Timetable Mr. Krlesel presented a revised tlmetable for the Downtown Plan Improvements which follows: 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 12, 1991 Special Meeting Council order preparation of Assessment Roll and order Assessment Hearing City receive bids March 19, 1991 March 22, 1991 March 26, 1991 April 2, 1991 April 16, 1991 May 21, 1991 Council review bids (4:30 P.M.) Council make decision on options and alternatives Council conduct Assessment Hearing and adopt Assessment Roll Council award contract Council concurred with the reV1Slons and noted that the meeting on March 26, 1991 will be at 4:30 P.M. They asked that the schedule be publicized. TIF financing for the plan will be discussed at the meeting on March 19, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. Resolution O~posing Further Cuts in State Aid to Cities r Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by Councllmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution opposing further cuts in State Aid to Cities. (Resolution No. 91-43) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Council requested this resolution be sent to County Commissioners as well as State Legislators. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 5:34 P.M. to Executive Session. (All in favor). ATTEST: f/..d; ~~'~L<J ?1U# e:?f/ MAYOR n 4 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 12, 1991 Special Meeting Resolutions: No. 91-43 - Opposing Further Cuts in State Aid to Cities. No. 91-44 - Reapportionment of Assessments - Augustine Property. No. 91-45 - Exempt Employees Work Schedule. 5 RECORD OF KXECUTIVE. SKSSIOJII Date convened: Tuesday,March12,199j Time convened: 5:34 p.m. Time adjourned: b:OO p.m. Members present: Bodlovick, Opheim. Fan:ell. Funke and Mayor Abrahamson Members absent: None A1sopresent: City Coo>"dinatorKriese1. City Attorney Magnuson, Police Chief J.1a"horter Purpose of Executive Session: To discuss updated Investigation ~"port and findings regarding lheft of police evidence by City employee (patrol officer). Actioo report taken: for next Directed City Attorney meeting (3-19-91). and Public Safety Direct.or to prepare ,"od,4d(,;(~~ City Coordinator