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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-09 CC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPage 5 - City Council Minutes 12/09/97 Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M. City Attorney Vierling said that he has reviewed the application, insurance and bonding information, and that he recommends approval with the condition that there is no transfer of stock. Councilmember Swenson said that he has noticed a lot of improvements in the property and he is pleased that someone is reopening it. With no public comments, Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet, moved to close the Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. Carried 4-0. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet, moved to approved the licenses for the Stillwater Bowl, 5862 Omaha Avenue North. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4-0. Off-Sale, On-Sale, On-Sale Sunday, and. Tobacco License for Phil's. Tara Hideaway, Inc. - 15021 North 60th Street - Mayor Schaaf opened the Public Hearing at 7:46 P.M. Phil Barbatsis, the owner, was present to say that he no longer needed an Off-Sale or Tobacco license. Barbatsis said that they are undergoing renovations of the building and hope to be open by December 29 or 30. Hearing no further comments, Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet, moved to close the Public Hearing at 7:50 P.M.. Carried 4-0. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet, moved to approve the On-Sale and On-Sale Sunday licenses for Phil's Tara Hideaway. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4-0. Unfinished Business: Garbage Lawsuit Rate Increase - Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Swenson, moved to authorize the charge of $6.50 per applicable residence per quarter over a five year period. This is to be added to utility bills in order to recover the costs of the Junker Landfill Lawsuit, which cost the City approximately $141,000.00. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4-0. Water and Sewer Rate Study - City Engineer Anderlik said that the charges for commercial, industrial, and institutional connection will now be computed by how much is used rather than a 4th quarter read, as it is currently done. It was also recommended that the sewer rates remain the same, and the water rate schedule be increased to $19.20/quarter for up to 15,000 gallons, with $1.00/1,000 gallons for usage over 15,000 gallons. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Robert, moved to approve the changes in the water rates and commercial, industrial, and institutional sewer rate computation. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4-0. Menard's Site Lighting Issues - City Planner Richards said that Menard's has been very cooperative to work with, and that he anticipates that all issues will be resolved in four to five weeks. The changes will be: 1. Cone shields will be added which will cover the light on the cobra head fixtures adjacent to the pallet rack/fencing; 2. Wall pack lighting that shines light onto 58th Street and into Autumn Ridge will be removed and replaced by shoebox lighting; Page 6 - City Council Minutes 12/09/97 3. The lights under the awning will be reinstalled further up into the trusses to reduce the current glare. If that does not solve the problem, Menard's said that they would find a different fixture to install; 4. After-hours lighting will be reduced to 30% of open hours lighting for security purposes. Richards also said that Menard's is in violation of the sign permits that were issued with the developer's agreement. Mayor Schaaf said that considering that Menard's has been cooperative, he was willing to revisit the sign issue at a later date. Richards said that no loudspeakers will be used in the outside yards; beepers and walkie-talkies will be used for communication. Rainbow/Oppidan Lighting Issues - Richards said that he has spoken with Alan Kretman of HKS, the engineering firm for this development, about the violations. City staff will be meeting with Kretman this week to discuss some of the issues. Richards said that Kretman agreed to shield or cover the lights that are offensive, but Richards has not received the lighting plan. Richards also said that he is waiting for the landscaping plans from Oppidan. New Business: Resolution 97-12-41 - Approving the 1998 General Fund Levy - Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Robert, moved to approve the 1998 General Fund Levy in the amount of $1,440,637.00, the Street Reconstruction Bonds in the amount of $58,410.00, and the Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District No. 1 in the amount of $25,000.00. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4-0. Resolution 97-12-42 - Approving the 1998 Budget Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet, moved to approve the 1998 Budget in the amount of $2,052,778.00. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4-0. 1998 Part-Time Police Officer Salary Increase - Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Robert, moved to approve the salary increase of part-time officer David Kisch from $9.00/hour to $12.50/hour effective January 1, 1998. Carried 4-0. Approval of Manning Avenue No-Build Option Joint Resolution with Baytown and Lake Elmo - Baytown has already approved the resolution and Lake Elmo will be visiting the issue at its January 6, 1998 meeting. Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Robert, moved to approve the joint resolution with Baytown and Lake Elmo. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4-0. December 17 Council Meeting - Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Robert, moved to set a Council meeting on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 P.M. Carried 4-0.