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TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney
Vierling, Public Works Director Kegley, City Planner Richards, and City
Engineer Mann. Absent: Councilmember Liljegren
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 4-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that the Parks Commission met March 21
and had a public hearing on the mountain bike trail proposal. She reported
the Parks Commission scheduled a continued worksession for April 18 at
6:00 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. She stated the
Parks Commission park walkthrough was scheduled for April 2 at 8:30
a.m. beginning at Cover Park and the Spring Clean-up event was set for
May 7 from 7:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. at the Andersen Corporation parking
lot. McComber also reported that she received an e-mail from the League
of Minnesota Cities that the issue of flushable wipes was going to Senate,
and she reminded residents not to flush those wipes down the toilet.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported that the Annual CVB Open
House was set for May 14 from 4:30-- 8:30 p.m. at the Water Street Inn.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: Absent.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported there were three items from the
Planning Commission on the Council Agenda that evening.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that interviews were completed for
Kathy Cinnamon's position, and an offer was extended.
F. Staff: City Attorney Vierling reported that a resolution would be signed by
the Mayor and Administrator regarding the drainage and utility easement
for the Pizza Ranch closing.
Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Melissa Meier of 14372 57th Street
North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
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A. Presentation by the Youth Service Bureau — Executive Director— Mary
Planten-Krell: Bureau Executive Director Mary Planten-Krell provided a
presentation. No action was taken.
B. 2015 Recap and Update from Bayport Fire Chief— Al Eisinger: Bayport
Fire Chief Eisinger provided a presentation. He also reported there was a
fundraiser for Mike Bell at the Bayport Legion on April 23 from 4:00—
7:00 p.m. and an open house for the Bayport Fire Station on April 30 from
9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Resident Jim Kremer carne forward and stated he
was concerned about burnout by fire department personnel. He requested
they consider a system wherein the Fire Department did not need to
respond to each call. Eisinger responded that Washington County uses a
triage system by asking questions and assigning the calls into one of three
levels. He stated the Fire Department only responds to level one calls. No
action was taken.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—March 8, 2016
C. Approve Resolution Granting MN Deer Hunter Association, St. Croix
Valley, to Conduct a One-Day Raffle on April 30, 2016 at Heights Hall
and Club
D. Approve Resolution Establishing NO PARKING Area Along Paris Ave
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Carried 4-0.
V. Public Hearings: None
VI. Old Business:
A. Consider the Airbnb: City Administrator Johnson reported that there were
two options to consider: define Airbnbs as a bed and breakfast and use that
CUP tool, or create a new CUP element entitled Transient Lodging,
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
direct staff to prepare information on Airbnb and other short-term rentals
in the realm of a CUP. Carried 4-0. Councilmember Runk suggested that
one condition be that they are up-to-date with tax before a permit could be
issued.
VII. New Business:
A. Dahl Tech Inc. —Conditional Use Permit for Rear Lot Line Setback, and
Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review— 5805 St. Croix Trail North: City
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Planner Richards reviewed his planning report which was included in the
City Council packet.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
B. Holidav Station Stores—Conditional Use Permit for Fuel Station and Car
Wash, Conditional Use Permit for Signagc,,Preliminary and Final Plan,
Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review— 14773 601h Street North: City
Planner Richards reviewed his planning report which was included in the
City Council packet.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
add a caveat to the Resolution that sounds from outdoor advertising cannot
be heard off of the property line. Carried 4-0. Dave Edgist, Manager of
Real Estate for Holiday Stationstores, stated that they can reduce the
volume of the TVs on the pump.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Resolution with a condition that a review of the CUP occur
after one year and including the other condition regarding the outdoor ad
noise. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
direct staff to work with area businesses on a plea to remove the concrete
median on Osgood Avenue. Carried 4-0.
C. Joseph's Restaurant—Joseph Kohler— 14608 60th Street N. — Site Plan
and Desian Guidelines Review—Timeline Extension Re uest: City
Administrator Johnson reported that Joseph Kohler or Joseph's Restaurant
requested a 12-month extension to implement the various external
improvements to the facility.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to approve the extension. Carried 4-0.
D. Stillwater Crossing Sign— 5950 Osgood Avenue — Conditional Use
Permit: Scott Richards reported that the owners of Stillwater Crossing
shopping center made an application for a CUP to allow for additional
tenant signage on the center's freestanding sign.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the CUP. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
E. San Sewer SCADA: Public Works Director Kegley reviewed his memo
which was included in the City Council packet for that evening. He
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requested authorization to move forward with the project and enter into a
contract with Stantee not to exceed $12,800.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
moved to authorize the improvements to the SCADA system. Carried 4-0.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
authorize the agreement with Stantec. Carried 4-0.
F. 2016 Goal Setting: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by
Councilmember Dougherty, moved to adopt the listing for 2016 goal
setting. Carried 4-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
direct staff to bring a work plan and rough schedule to the City Council for
Cover Park redevelopment elements. Carried 4-0.
G. Adopt 2016-2020 Anticipated Capital Improvement Plan: Councilmember
Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk moved to adopt the CIP.
Carried 4-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
Mayor McComber offered condolences to the Washington County
Commissioners on Commissioner Ted Bearth's death.
IX. Adiournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Carried 4-0.
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