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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-19 CC MIN 0, REGULAR I>EETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 19, 1991 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 Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Rebecca Farniok, Dave Paradeau, Stella Casanova, Sen. Gary Laidig, Rep. Harriet McPherson, County Commissioner Sally Evert, James Lund, Col. John Cox, James Lund, Todd Hansen, James Poynter. ("'- APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motlon by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 26, 1991, as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. D1Scussion of U comin Le islatlve Session - State Senator Laidi , epresen aves erson an wenson. State Senator Gary Laidig and Representative Harriet McPherson were present to discuss and answer questions regarding upcoming legislative concerns. Some of the items discussed were cuts in Local Government Aids, restructuring of the property tax system and state mandates for cities without funds to finance them. 2. o 1 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes March 19, 1991 Regular Meeting City Attorney Magnuson addressed the designation of City funds received from the profits of Pull-Tab operations and requested Council input for such designation. Council stated they would designate these funds for any lawful purpose and could possibly change the designation from time to time. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution directing the City Attorney to draft regulations for designation of funds procured from gambling operations and submit for Council approval. (Resolution No. 91-53) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution granting a Gambling License for the Vinland Nat'l. Center at Trumps Deluxe Grill and Bar. (Resolution No. 91-48) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None (' 3. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the Downtown Action Committee to send a letter to the County in support of the operation of the Zephyr and Minnesota Transportation Museum; and also to draft a letter on behalf of the Council in support of the operation of the trains. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. PubllC Works - No report. 2. Public Safety Director - Chief Mawhorter stated a resident has issued concerns regarding commuters parking cars on Croixwood Blvd. in the morning. These cars are blocking the view of the intersection and he has requested "No Parking" signs be placed at the intersection. Council and Staff discussed the promotion of "Park and Ride" areas and Mr. Russell will contact the pastor of the church on County Rd. 5 to see if they will allow use of their lot for this purpose. r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 19, 1991 Re9ular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing the placement of "No Parking Anytime" signs on the north side of Croixwood Blvd., 100 ft. east'and west of Pinehurst Lane. (Resolution No. 91-49) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Councilmember Bodlovick requested the Police Dept. to check on a camper-van which has been parked on Owen and Olive Streets for some time. Stella Casanova stated a concern for jaywalking on Main St. and in particular, a woman who jaywalks across Main St. with a walker. Mayor Abrahamson stated he would look into this. 3. Consulting En~ineer - Improvement 0 Mulberry St., L.I. 254 Mr. Moore stated plans for a variance were submitted and approved on the District level. r 4. Finance Director - No report. PUBLI C HEAR I NGS 1. This 1S the day and time for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider a Variance and Special Use Permit for the construction of a garage addition on an existing substandard structure (one foot seven inches from the property line, thirty foot setback required) for a residential use in an accessory structure at 115 No. Harriet St. in the RB Two-Family Residential Dist., James Lund, applicant. Case No. SUP/V/90-73 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on March 7, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell briefly summarized this request. Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine stated the Planning Commission felt the applicant has a hardship because the house does not have a basement and approved the request. Council discussion included the fact that the extra space could be added to the house. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to grant a Variance and Special Use Permit for the construction of a garage addition on an existing substandard structure (one foot seven inches from the property line, thirty foot setback required) for a residential use in an accessory structure at 115 No. Harriet St. in the RB Two-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, James Lund, applicant. Case No. SUP/V/90-73. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmembers Bodlovick and Farrell). r 3 o Stillwater City Council Minutes March 19, 1991 Regular Meeting r 2. This is the day and time for the Public Improvement Hearing to consider the maKing of a Storm Water Drainage and Street Improvement on Hudson St. between the east line of Sixth Ave. So. and the east line of Fifth Ave. So. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on March 7 and March 14, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Consulting Engineer Moore presented the Feasibility Plans for the improvement of Hudson St. by grading, paving and installation of catch basins and pipe. The City street crews will do the paving. The actual cost is estimated at $2,895. James Poynter, 911 Fifth Ave., stated he will not be benefiting from the improvement and has questions about being assessed. He also suggested paving all the way to his house. Mr. Moore and Public Works Director JunKer will meet with Mr. Poynter and review his property. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember BodlovicK to adopt the appropriate resolution ordering the improvement of Storm Water Drainage and Street Improvements on Hudson St. between the east line of Sixth Ave. So. and the east line of Fifth Ave. So., L.I. 272. (Resolution No. 91-50) Ayes - Councilmembers BodlovicK, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 8:40 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution orderin the re aration of Assessment Roll and orderin Assessment earlng or e own town an, .. . Motion by Councllmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember FunKe to adopt the appropriate resolution declaring the cost to be assessed, ordering preparation of the proposed assessment and ordering the assessment hearing for April 16. 1991 for the Downtown Plan Improvements, L.I. 257. (Resolution No. 91-42) Ayes - Councilmembers BodlovicK, Farrell, FunKe, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Appointment of Tom Lammers as Honorary Member of the ParK & Recreation Commission. Council dlscussed the ParK & Recreation Commission's extension of voting rights to Mr. Lammers on his appointment as an honorary member of the r 4 Stillwater City Council Minutes r-' March 19, 1991 Regular Meeting Commission. This allows one more voting member than is allowed under the ordinance. Councilmember Opheim, Council representative on the Commission, will bring this issue back to the Commission for a reconvnendation. Special Council Meeting March 26, 1991 Councll and Staff were remlnded that the Special Meeting set for March 26 will be held at 4:30 P.M. 3. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember ~unke to adopt the appropriate resolution amendin9 the Parking Ticket Ordinance, Resolution No. 8325, by removing Item No.3 and No.4 relating to tickets for previous violations; and eliminating the "90 days" clause in Item No.2. (Resolution No. 91-51) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 4. Consideration of Recommendation from Armory Committee to purchase 8.6 acre site for New Armory & Communit Facility. ounc me er 0 ov c summar ze t e proceedings of the Armory Committee regarding the purchase of an 8.6 acre parcel of land in the West Stillwater Business Park for a new Armory. Mr. Russell reported there are a couple of conditions -- to receive official State approval before purchasing the land and to get soil tests of the site. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution directing the City Attorney to prepare a purchase agreement for a new Armory, on an 8.6 acre site for a net cost of $291,062.00 with conditions regarding soil testing, State site approval and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. (Resolution No. 91-52) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 5. Update on the Availability of Tax Increment Funds for Downtown Improvements. Flnance Dlrector Deblon presented a review of current and available TIF revenue and a schedule of TIF revenue projections as they relate to the r 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 19, 1991 Regular Meeting various projects currently being pursued by the City. No action was taken. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution regarding Construction Plans & Special Provisions on T.H. 95 from approximately 850 ft. south of T.H. 96 1n Stillwater to the south 1im1ts of Mar1ne. Mr. Moore exp1a1ned the Mn/OOT construction plans for Highway 95 and also with the Highway 95/96 intersection in the City of Stillwater. Highway 95 will be closed for the summer months during construction and traffic rerouted. Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the State plans and specs for T.H.95 from Stillwater to Marine and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign. (Resolution No. 91-47) AYes - Council members Bod10vick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r CONSENT AGENDA Mot10n by Counci1member Bod10vicK, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of March 19, 1991, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin~ pa~ent of Bills. (Resolution No. 91-46) AYes - Counc1lme ers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractor's and Taxi Licenses. Contractors APg1ications General ontractor New Con/Spec Corporation IB09 Northwestern Ave. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Ford Builders, Inc. 1343 Cottage Dr. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Glen Johnson Const., Inc. 40 Peterson St. Houlton, Wi 54082 Kraus-Anderson Const. Co. 5300 29th Ave. So. Minneapolis, Mn. 55417 General Contractor New General Contractor Renewal General Contractor Renewal r , 6 o Stillwater City Council Minutes March 19, 1991 Regular Meeting Montanari Homes, Inc. 1150 E. Seventh St. St. Paul, Mn. 55106 General Contractor New Geo. W. Olsen Const. Co, Inc. 1902 So. Greeley St., Box 20 Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor Renewal Sweeney Builders, Inc. 11215 Ironwood Ave. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor Renewal R. L. White Builders, Inc. 1424 80th Ave. N.E. Spring Lake Park, Mn. 55432 General Contractor Renewal Doug Luchsinger & Ray Francis dba Valley Chauffeurs P.O. Box 794 Hudson, Wi 54016 r 3. Set Public Hearin a. ase o. ar ance to e 19n r nance or t e placement of a wall sign and projecting sign and a Special Use Permit to operate a small tearoom/coffee shop with a retail establishment at 232 South Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. James Cummings, Applicant. b. Case No. SUP/91-7 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a Karate Studio at 1754-1798 Curve Crest Boulevard in the BP-I, Business Park Industrial District. James E. Kellison, Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. c. Case No. V/SUB/91-9 - Variance to the lot size requirements and a major subdivision of an approximate 5.0 acre parcel into eight lots ranging in size from 6,400 square feet to 10,800 square feet and a common open space area of approximately 2 acres located on Eagle Ridge Trail adjacent to Lake McKusick in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Tim Nolde, Applicant. d. Case No. PUD/91-10 - A Concept Planned Unit Development for the construct10n of e1ght duplex attached single family dwelling units with a zero sideyard lot line. The proposed development is located on Eagle Ridge Trail adjacent to Lake McKusick in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Tim Nolde, Applicant. e. Case No. V/91-11 - A Variance to the sideyard setback requirements (th1rty feet required, ten feet requested) and request for private access to an unimproved road at the Northeast corner of Third and Aspen Taxi License 2 tax1 llcenses 1 Renewal 1 New r 7 r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 19, 1991 Regular Meeting Streets in the RB, Two Family Residential District. John and Heather Haug, Applicants. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Letter to Congressmen Regarding Cable Rates Motion by Councllmember Bodlovlck. seconded by Councilmember Farrell to forward a letter to our Congressional Senators and Representative regarding the Cable industry's poor customer service and escalating rates. (All in favor ). Possible A~pointment to Heritage Preservation Committee Council as ed for a recommendati on from the Commi SSl on for thi s appointment. r STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. Commun1ty Development Director Appointment to Downtown Plan Action Committee Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to appoint Fred Brass to the Downtown Plan Action Committee. (All in favor). Annual Downtown Spring Cleanup Motion by Councllmember Ophe1m, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize $500.00 for the use of the Downtown Plan Action Committee for Spring Cleanup; and to direct Council's comments on the dates for the cleanup to the Committee. (All in favor). Kenndy Transmission's request for Box Wall Sign at Auto Mall Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by CounC1lmember Ophe1m to deny the request of Kenneqy Transmission to use the box wall sign and to require individual letters as originally planned. (All in favor). 2. City Clerk Charter Commission Expense Reimbursement Council noted that 1n the future, the Charter Commission should receive City Council approval before making expenditures. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to pay the expenditure of $50.00 to cover the cost of speakers for the Charter Commission meeting on March 6, 1991. (All in favor). Garbage Waiver, Case No. 20-290 Motion by Counc1lmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to deny the request for waiver of garbage and refuse charges for Case No. 20-290 due to not meeting minimum income requirements. (All in favor). r 8 r Stillwater City Council Minutes March 19, 1991 Regular Meetin9 Munici~als s~ri~ Meeting Motion by ouncf me er BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the attendance of seven employees at the spring Municipals meeting and dinner on Apr1l 18, 1991. (All in favor). Petitions for Traffic Controls The petition from the residents regarding excessive speed of vehicles in the Pine St./So. Fourth St/Walnut St. area and the Rivertown Commons Resident Council regarding excessive speed on Second St. were referred to the Police Dept. for study. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Val-Croix Homeowners' Ass'n. - Petition regarding retention of current address. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to support the members of the Val-Croix Homeowners' Ass'n. in retaining the present address of 301 So. Third St. (All in favor). 2. Joint Cable Communications Commission A enda for March 18, 1991. 1S was or 1n ormat10na purposes on y -- no act10ns was a en. r ADJOURNMENT Mot10n by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 P.M. to Executive Session. (All in favor). . idf~ ATTEST:~~ Resolutions: No. 91-42 - Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll & Setting Assessment Hearing, L.I. 257. No. 91-46 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 91-47 - Approval of Hwy. 95 Construction Plans by Mn/DOT. No. 91-48 - Vinland Nat'l. Center Pull-Tab Operation at Trumps. No. 91-49 - No Parking Signs - Croixwood Blvd. & Pinehurst Ln. No. 91-50 - Ordering L.I. 272, Hudson St. No. 91-51 - Amending Parking Ticket Fines. No. 91-52 - Approval of Purchase Agreement for Property for new Armory. No. 91-53 - Establishing Gambling Tax r 9