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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-02 CC MIN ~ REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 2, 1991 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim (arrived at 4:40 P.M.) and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Building Official Zepper Public Works Director Junker Ass't. Fire Chief Stevensen City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Jan Edstrom, representing the Minn. Transportation Museum Press: o O~en: ONE YEAR REVIEW OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM TRAIN Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to accept the report regarding operation of the Minnesota Transportation Museum Train rides and approve the renewal of the Special Use Permit for placement of a temporary trailer ticket window along with several portable toilets on the east side of Hooley's for the 1991 season of the MTM train. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - No report. 2. Public Works Director - Bid for 1975 Ford Truck Chassis Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the bid of $655.00 from Stillwater H20, Inc. for the purchase of the 1975 Ford Truck Chassis. (All in favor). Bid for Railroad Crane on Aiple Property Motion by Councllmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the bid of $500 from Ray G. Koehnen. with a signed agreement, for removal of the crane from the Aiple property within thirty days. (All in favor). r 1 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Apri 1 2, 1991 Regul ar Meeti ng Sale of Old Public Works Road Grader Motion by Councllmember Funke, seconded by Councilrnember Farrell to the sale of an old Public Works road grader at the County auction. favor l. authorize (All in r Councilrnember Opheim arrived at 4:40 P.M. Review of Uneven Street in front of Larry Dauffenbach's House on Poplar St. Motionlby Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to direct Consulting Engineer Moore to review the terrain of the roadway in front of the Dauffenbach house on West Poplar St., the water problem in that area, and to make a recommendation to Council for resolution of the problems. (All in favor) . 3. Community Development Director - Workshop for Preservation Commissioners Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the attendance of three members of the Heritage Preservation Commission at a workshop at Fort Snelling on April 19, 1991. (All in favor). 4. Consulting Engineer - Report on State Aid Funding & Possible Project Mr. Moore stated he had received a letter from the State Aid engineers reporting that the City of Stillwater has a balance of $360,000 for street projects this year for State Aid streets. He suggested completing a portion of Curve Crest Blvd. No action was taken. He also stated he is trying to resolve a problem with the State Aid Engineer regarding the variance on MYrtle and Second St. in conjunction with the Downtown Plan. 5. Fire Dept. - Purchase of Printer Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilrnember Funke to authorize the purchase of a printer for the Fire Department at a cost of $239.96. (All in favor). Community Development Director (Continued) Fleld Trl~ to Brooklyn Park Mr. Russe 1 announced that a field trip to Brooklyn Park to review their Armory is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, at 9:00 A.M. r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Re9ul ar Meeti n9 6. Building Official - Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the purchase of a jacket with City identification for the Building Inspector. (All in favor). Identification Badges for City Employees Motion by Councllmember BodloVlCk, seconded by Councilmember Funke directing City Staff to investigate the possibility of obtaining identification badges for City employees. (All in favor). 7. Public Works Director (Continued) Employment of Ken Kress as Part-Time Worker Motion by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Ken Kress as a part-time worker in the Public Works Dept. effective April 15, 1991. (Resolution No. 91-55) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 8. City Attorney - No report. 9. City Clerk - A~~lication for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License - St. Mary's Church Wl d Rice Fest1val Motion by CounC1lmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the gambling application for the Wild Rice Festival at St. Mary's Church on September 8, 1991. (All in favor). 10. City Coordinator - Executive SeSS10n - April 9, 1991, 4:00 P.M. The Council scheduled an Executive Sess10n Meeting for Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 1991 at 4:00 P.M. to discuss personnel issues. RECESS Counc1l recessed the meeting at 5:00 P.M. J4~~ ATTEST: /IlJ..Lv. ~ ~ 7 CITY CLEV Resolutions: No. 91-55 - Employment of Ken Kress, Part-Time, in Public Works. C' 3 ~/ o RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY CDUNCIL MINUTES April 2, 1991 7:DO 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 Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker City Planner Pung-Terwedo Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Tim Nolde, Ed Stuart, Doug Lacher, Jack Junker, Martha Hubbs, Philip Barbatsis, Monty Brine, Clayton Patterson, Vern Stefen,Tom O'Brien, Dennis Sullivan, Chuck Dougherty, Jim Kellison, Fred Brass, Scott Zahren, Terry O'Brien, Don Valsvik, Linda Hinz, Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGuire, Kathy Francis, Marlene Workman, Richard Kilty, Terri Galles, Mr. Hunt, Mark Desch, Tim Stefen, Wilbert Monson, Dorothy Spaise, Jack Evert, Wally Milbrandt, Cheryl Marshall, John Jewell, Brian Simonet. o Others: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motlon by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the minutes of the Regular & Recessed Meeting of March 5, 1991; Special Meeting of March 12, 1991; and Regular Meeting of March 19, 1991 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Tim Nolde - Cases No. V/SUB/91-9 and PUD/91-10 on A enda. 1m 0 e, app lean or annlng ases o. V - and PUD/91-10 reported that he is withdrawing his request and will come back to the Planning Commission with a revised request for single-family homes for that particular parcel of land. Public Input on Council Decision to be made on Alternatives for Downtown Plan. 2. n 1 r r n , , Stillwater City Council Minutes Apri 1 2, 1991 Recessed Meeting Martha Hubbs, 626 No. 4th St., asked the Council to reconsider their previous opinion to allow decorative lighting and pavers for the Downtown Plan improvements. Anna Danielson, 1222 W. Pine St., stated that the Council should respect the wishes of the majority of the people in the business district who wish the decorative alternatives be kept in the plan. Vern Feinsasser, Maple Island, Inc., 219 No. Main St., stated that Maple Island will not receive proportionate benefit from the assessments. Council responded that these issues will be taken up at the April 16 Assessment Hearing. Richard Kilty, 118 W. Oak St., stated that TIF funds are not free and his taxes would have been less if TIF funds were not used for the Downtown Improvements due to higher County and School District levies; also the costs of the project are alreaqy higher than planned -- the City has already spent one-half million dollars on engineering fees; the City should use TIF funds to get property back on the taxrolls. Terry O'Brien, owner of the property at 317 So. Main St., stated that downtown Stillwater has been in a gradual decline for many years and anything that can be done would be favorable to the business owners and ~eneral property taxpayers and will help the tax base. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This 1S the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the 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. Case No. SUP/V/91-6. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on March 21, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Comm. Dev. Director Russell reported that Mr. Cummings has withdrawn his request for a variance to the Sign Ordinance for the wall sign and projecting sign, but will need the Special Use Permit to operate the tearoom/coffee shop. The proposed use does not increase parking. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved the permit unanimously. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to accept the withdrawal of request for a variance for a wall sign and approve 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. Case No. SUP/V/91-6. (All in favor). 2 r' Stillwater City Council Minutes Apr1l 2, 1991 Recessed Meeting r 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider 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. Case No. SUP/91-7. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on March 21, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained that a Karate Studio is proposed to open in the new Con Spec Building on Curve Crest Blvd. The use is not specifically defined in the Zoning Ordinance, therefore, the Planning Commission reviewed the request and made a determination that the use may be considered a cultural activity requiring a Special Use Permit. The parking demand will probably be less than that proposed. Mr. Kellison, representing Con Spec properties, and Mr. Hunt, operator of the business, were present to answer questions. Mr. Hunt stated the studio would open at 3:00 P.M. and classes would be held late afternoons into evening and on Saturday mornings. The studio would not have a retail use. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the request for a Special Use Permit to conduct a Karate Studio at 1754-1798 Curve Crest Boulevard in the BP-I, Business Park Industrial District as conditioned. James E. Kellison, Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUP/91-7. (All in favor). 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a 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. Case No. V/SUB/91-9. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on March 21, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Concept Planned Unit Development for the construction of eight 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. Case No. PUD/91-10. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on March 21, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mayor Abrahamson opened the public hearings for Nos. 3 and 4, relating to the development proposed for the property lying between Eagle Ridge Trail n 3 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Recessed Meeting and McKusick Lake. The Council accepted the letter of withdrawal presented by Mr. Nolde earlier in the meeting and moved the following: Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to accept the withdrawal by the applicant of the request for a 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, Case No. V/SUB/91-9; and a Concept Planned Unit Development for the construction of eight 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. Case No. PUD/91-10. (All in favor). r 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the sideyard setback requirements (thirty feet required, ten feet requested) and request for private 'access to an unimproved road at the Northeast corner of Third and Aspen Streets in the RB, Two Family Residential District. John and Heather Haug, Applicants. Case No. V/91-11 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on March 21, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the aspects of this case for request for a ten foot setback from unimproved Third St. with access to the site provided by an existing bituminous driveway that crosses the adjacent lot to the east. The provision of water services off Wilkin St. was also discussed. Mr. Fontaine stated the request was approved, but the Planning Commission had concerns as to who would pay the costs of the driveway. Wilbert Monson, 105 E. Wilkin St., stated he owns the property north of these two lots and he is in favor of seeing the property put to use. He continued. the proposed use of the road is a sensible use for a driveway. Dorothy Spaise, present owner of the property, announced that Jack and Heather Haug have withdrawn their offer to buy the property and build because it has become too expensive and there are too many problems. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. City Attorney Magnuson suggested that a Development Agreement should be negotiated with Mrs. Spaise in order for the land to be developed at a future date. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to accept the withdrawal of the request for a Variance to the sideyard setback requirements r 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Recessed Meeting (thirty feet required, ten feet requested) and request for private access to an unimproved road at the Northeast corner of Third and Aspen Streets in the RB, Two Family Residential District, by John and Heather Haug, Applicants, Case No. V/91-11; and to approve future development of this property as outlined, including the conditions of approval and the drafting of a Development Agreement regarding private road access. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution approving the issuance by the Washington County HRA of Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Clty Attorney Magnuson explalned that these bonds are intended to help first-time homebuyers who would have a difficult time in purchasing a home. There is no obligation on the part of the City to repay the bonds. Terri Galles, from Washington County HRA, explained the guidelines for first-time homebuyers. She stated, the revenue bonds are paid by those who taKe out the mortgages. Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds by Washington County Housing & Redevelopment Authority. (Resolution No. 91-56) r AYes - Councilmembers BodlovicK, Farrell, FunKe, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Council Decision on Alternate Bids for Downtown Im~rovements. Mr. Russell summarized the plans and specs and exp ained the bids received. The lowest base bid was received from Johnson Brothers, of Litchfield, in the amount of $4,576,818.85, 6~ less than the Engineers' estimates. The alternative bids, which include accent pedestrian lighting, pavers, and landscaping, were also less than the estimates. Finance Director Deblon further explained the expenses for the project. She stated a bond issue for the project would be tax exempt. The financing is coming from four different sources -- State Aid funds for streets, Special Assessments, TIF funds and Water Board funding. She further stated financing is available to construct all of the proposed project. Consulting Engineer Moore explained that the reason the contingency fund was added is because they don't Know the condition of sewers, etc. underground and they may run into some problems there. Further discussion followed on engineering costs. Further discussion followed regarding funding available and TIF policy. It was noted that if the pavers or decorative lighting is added, the r 5 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Recessed Meetin9 assessments to property owners will not change. Council discussion included that the City could afford to do everything that is proposed and concern that there is a possibility that the City could end up paying if people refuse to pay assessments. The use of old bricks under the streets was also discussed. Mr. Moore stated there may be additional expense for the cleaning of the bricks. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the base bid for the Downtown Plan ($4.4 million), plus the following alternatives: shoebox lighting ($89,000), the undergrounding of NSP utilities ($512,000), parking lot improvements on No. Main, Mulberry & Second Streets ($250,000), contingencies ($250,000), and engineering fees ($550,000). (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmembers Farrell and Opheim). Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 9:20 P.M. r NEW BUSINESS 1. Transfer of On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Li~uor License at Pizza Plus Ribs, 1975 So. Greeley St. to Theodore L. Ro ertson. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councllmember Funke to approve the transfer of an On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for Pizza Plus Ribs, 1975 So. Greeley St., to Theodore L. Robertson. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motlon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Consent Agenda of April 4, 1991, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Resolution Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 91-54). Ayes - Councllmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Ophelm and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Licenses: BFC Homes 8420 DeMontreville Trail Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 Contractors General Contractor New Custom Remodelers, Inc. 1633 N.E. Hwy. 10 Minneapolis, Mn. 55432 DeMars Signs 4040 Marshall St. N.E. Minneapolis, Mn. 55421 General Contractor New Sign Erection New r , 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Recessed Meeting Donovan Carpentry 1415 Main St.. 19-B Houlton, Wi 54082 DNS Construction 928 No. Owens St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Gardner Brothers, Inc. 450 E. County Rd. D Little Canada, Mn. 55117 G. P. & Son Remodeling 12360 Goodview White Bear Lake, Mn. 55110 Krey Development Corp. 5548 Golfview Lane Oakdale, Mn. 55128 r Lawrence Sign, Inc. 945 Pierce Butler Rt. St. Paul, Mn. 55104 Miller Excavating, Inc. 3636 Stagecoach Tr. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 M. J. Raleigh Trucking, Inc. P.O. Box 261 Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Schul ties Plumbing, Inc. 1521 94th Ln. N.E. Blaine, Mn. 55434 Signcrafters, Inc. 7775 Main St. N.E. Fridley, Mn. 55432 Summit Energy Products 2770 No. Fairview Roseville, Mn. 55113 r General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor Masonry & Brick Work Sign Erection Excavators General Contractor New New Renewal Renewal New Renewal Renewal Renewal Sewer & Water Excavators New Sign Erection Fireplace & Woodstove Installation 7 Renewal New r Stillwater City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Recessed Meeting Gary Teed Construction Co. 10155 Perkins Ave. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal Twin City Storm Sash Co, Inc. 10825 Greenbrier Rd. Minnetonka, Mn. 55343 Vanderhoff Excavating 6109 24th St. No. Oakdale, Mn. 55128 General Contractor New Excavators New Woodsmith Builders 419 W. Maple St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor New Pizza Plus Ribs (Theodore L. Robertson) 1975 So. Greeley St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 ~ COMMUNICATIONS/FYI 1. Northern States Power Co. - Electric Rate Increase. Motion by Councilmember Ophelm, seconded by Councllmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution objecting to the rate increase proposed by Northern States Power Co. (Resolution No. 91-57) Cigarette License Transfer Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Use of Clty Flag at League Meetin~ Councilmember Bodlovick noted tha the City has agreed to donate the City Flag to be displayed at the upcoming League of Minnesota Cities annual conference in Rochester. Discussion followed regarding transportation of the flag. STAFF REPORTS (continued) Clty Attorney - Motion by Councilmember Funke. seconded by Councilmember Opheim to send a letter to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency objecting to their manner of review of the plans and specs for the Downtown Plan. (All in favor). r 8 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Recessed Meeting ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 P.M. (All in favor), fb4 ~,.,.~ ATTEST: ~~~ Resolutions: No. 91-54 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 91-56 - Approving Washington Co. HRA issuance of Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. No. 91-57 - Objecting to the increase in NSP rates. 9