HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-23 CC Minutes Excerpt City Council Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2013
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Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Mayor Mc Comber, moved to set a
workshop with the affected residents before the last meeting in May at
6:00 p.m. Carried 3-0,
C. Consider Text Amendment to B3 District — Boat Repair: City Planner
Richards reported that the City received a request from Hassis Paintworks
to perform boat body repair, fiberglass application, and gel coat repair.
Richards requested the City Council authorize staff to schedule a Public
Hearing and have the Planning Commission review the request at their
next meeting. Mayor Mc Comber suggested they look at the whole B-3
Zoning Code.
Mayor Mc Comber, seconded by Councilmernber Swenson, moved to refer
the request to the Planning Commission and to set a Public Hearing.
Carried 3-0.
D. St. Croix River Crossing Non-Receipt of Appraisal Data and Follow-up
Action -- Parcel #19: City Administrator Johnson reported that the City
sent a letter to MNDOT advising there that the agreement and Right-of-
Entry for Parcel #19 was void due to MNDOT's failure to supply the
required appraisal data by April 15. Johnson stated that MNDOT
requested a 30-day extension to the Agreeirient.
Mayor McComber, seconded by Councilrnember Swenson, moved to
grant a 30-day extension. Carried 3-0.
E. Consider the Formation of a Party in the Park Committee: Mayor
McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to set a formation
of a Party in the Park Committee for 2013. Carried 3-0.
F. Advanced Warning Flashers: City Administrator Johnson reported that
during a worksession earlier in the year, the City Council discussed the
possibility of installing advanced warning flashers at various locations
within the City. He stated the flashers would be initiated when a
pedestrian pushes a control button activating the adjacent pole mounted
flashers. Johnson stated the City received a summary quote for the
flashers in three locations: near the Stillwater Area High School for
crossing 58 Street, near Boutwells Landing for crossing 58th Street, and
at Oakgreen Avenue for crossing 56 Street.
Mayor McComber stated that all sites showed merit, and she was not
opposed to the City seeking cost-share from the Stillwater Area High
School and Boutwells Landing. Councilmember Runk stated that he did
not think one by the Stillwater Area High School was a good idea. He
thought that would increase the problem. He also stated that a warning
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