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TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Niavor McComber
called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson,
Finance Director Caruso, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Mann, and City
Planner Richards. Absent: None.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported she attended a Stillwater School District
focus group meeting and a Coalition of Utility Cities conference call the
previous week; there was a Toast and Topics meeting set for April 11, a
meeting with Xcel Energy on April 12, and a Minnesota Women in City
Government luncheon on April 13. She also reported there was a Brown's
Creek Watershed District citizen representative opening, and the Spring.
Clean-up was set for Saturday, May 5.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported the next Planning Commission
meeting was set for April 12, and the Comprehensive Plan Open House
was scheduled for 5 p.m. on April 12.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported the next Parks Commission
meeting was set for April 16 at 6 p.m.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he would be attending the CVB
meeting on April 11 and the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management
Organization meeting on April 12. He also said he would be at the
Community Showcase on April 14.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported the next meeting of the Cable
Commission was set for April 16.
F. Staff: None
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Proclamation of Achievement—Ryan Balfanz: Councilmember Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to adopt the Proclamation.
Carried 5-0.
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B. 2017 — City Annual l financial Statement— Review by Auditor Dave Mol:
Mol provided a presentation. He reported a clean opinion on financial
statements, no issues of internal controls, and no items of noncompliance.
C. Update from Superintendent of Stillwater Area Public Schools—Ms.
Denise Pontrelli: Pontrelh provided a presentation with an update on good
things li ippeniiio in the schools.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—March 27, 2018
C. Authorize Contract with St. Croix Sweeping for 2018 Street Sweeping
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
V. Public Hearings:
A. Consider Issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and
Tobacco Sales License 1'()r Northern Tier_Rctail. LLC DBA SuperSpirits
#4549: Mayor MCConlber opened the Public hearing. No comments were
made. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to close the Public Hearing. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
moved to approve the liquor license. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the tobacco sales license. Carried 5-0.
VI. Old Business: None
VII. New Business:
A. Consider Holding a Joint Worksession with the Citi, Council of llaxPort
and Stillwater: MaN or McComber stated she spoke with the mayors of
Bayport and Stillwater and their councils were amenable to a meeting.
Councilmember Runk stated he would like to know what would be on the
agenda. McComber responded that it would be a casual meeting with
general discussion. Councilmember Dougherty stated the meeting needed
structure. Councilmember Swenson suggested the mayors meet to create
an agenda. Mayor McComber said she would meet with the mayors and
come back to the City Council with possible dates. No action was taken.
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B. Consider Amendment to City Ordinances Relating to Fencing: City
Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the
fencing ordinance and made recommendations. Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the amendment.
Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: None
IX. Adjourn: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfull su _ , ?v,ed s o C tent and Forrr►Jennifer Pin McComber
City Clerk Mayor