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259
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR.
DECEMBER 7, 1992
1. Acting Mayor Galler called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present: Mayer, Rotty, Galler.
Members Absent: Kuchera, Orr.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. MOTION by Mayer, second by Rotty to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a. Remove item 9a - Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer Trunk.
b. Remove item I1j - Special Assessment Deferred Agreements - Project 92-8 -
195th Street - for general discussion.
c. Remove item IIp - Middle School Improvements - Project 91-10 - Amend Agreement -
for general discussion.
d. Remove item 11w - Change Order - Project 92-15 - ENRON.
e. Remove item lIs - Payment Voucher - Project 92-16 - Streets - Dakota County
Estates 7th - for general discussion.
f. Add update of weight based system.
g. Add discussion of meeting with Water Board - water meters.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Rotty, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of November 4, 1992
Special Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Mayer, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of the November 9,
1992 Special Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. MOTION by Rotty, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the November 16,
1992 Regular Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. MOTION by Rotty, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the November 24,
1992 Special Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Mayer, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of the November 30,
1992 Special Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Rotty, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the December 1,
1992 S.~~cial Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. Citizens Comments:
a. Dennis Eisenzimmer - Questions on dues and subscriptions. Almost $9000. Where
is it all? Is the insurance ever bid? Largest dues and subscription is to
the League of Minnesota Cities. Insurance is through the League of Minnesota
Cities.
b. Henry Iwerks - Is Bob Williamson a coordinator? Questions article in Recycling
Magazine regarding recycling efforts. White Bear Lake is giving 30 gallon
container service for seniors.
c. Frank Weierke - Council has to look at keeping costs down.
d. Bill Fitch - Employee Benefits is 29% of salaries not 25% and is opposed to
7.8% increase in expenditures.
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10. Police Chief Siebenaler recommended the Council not place a stop sign at
the intersection of 203rd and Dunbar. Councilmember Rotty stated that he felt
the intersection was dangerous and should be monitored closely.
11. Action on the EDC dissolution was deferred to a future meeting.
12. The Council next considered amending the City Code relating to parking lot
requirements, specifically utilizing crushed concrete. Engineer Kaldunski recommended
in his December 1, 1992 memo that crushed concrete not be substituted for bituminous
or concrete. It was the consensus of the Council that it would probably not amend
the parking lot requirement. A lengthy discussion followed regarding requirements
being too stringent and driving business out of town.
13. The Council next considered the 1993 Legislative process. Councilmember
Galler volunteered to attend the December 15, 1992 breakfast meeting but the Council
should consider appointing a different representative.
14. MOTION by Rotty, second by Mayer to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 092-293 extending
the lot split moratorium outside of the MUSA boundaries until February 1, 1993.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. The Council next considered the 1993 Community Development Block Grant requests
as outlined in the HRA Executive Director's memo dated December 1, 1992, noting
it was the HRA's and staff's recommendation to use the funds for the renovation
of the Exchange Bank Building. Executive Director Henricks updated the Council
as to possible tenants. A number of questions were raised regarding the status
of the Exchange Bank Building. It was noted the application could be amended
to reflect actual project costs and reallocate unused funds; and that a number
of projects could be included in the application listed as priority. Mr. Henricks
was directed to prepare the application listing the renovation of the Exchange
Bank Building as first priqrit~ 2nd Street parking as second priority, and Rambling
River Bridge repair as third priority.
16. The Council next considered the City's 5 year Solid Waste Plan as outlined
in the Assistant Engineer's memo dated December 3, 1992. The following items
were discussed: job descriptions, organizational chart and temporary lease of
Abe's Auto Body shop. Assistant Engineer Matthys noted the owner of the building
presently leased by the City (Wenzel) had informed the City that the entire garage
space would be open in the near future. Staff was recommending that Abe's Auto
Body Shop be pursued. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the merits. Admini-
strator Thompson noted that the lease, as proposed, did not contain a 30 day or
60 day escape clause which could act as a "double edged sword". The Council felt
it needed the security of the lease until July 31, 1993. Administrator Thompson
noted that the Mayor, Russ Matthys and he would be discussing private hauler options
with a local hauler this week, but that even if the City decided to go with a
private hauler, it would take at least 6 months to convert because of anti-trust
competitive bidding and labor laws. The Council directed staff to continue to
negotiate a long term lease on the Hanson Building. Personnel was discussed with
Councilmember Mayer opposed to the proposal, because it appears the City was reverting
to the Coordinator position. Administrator Thompson indicated the position was
geared more as a clerical position rather than professional. A lengthy discussion
followed regarding the duties of the specialist's position. A lengthy discussion
followed regarding the merits of staying in the garbage business. Councilmember
Rotty requested the Engineering/Solid Waste Specialist look at ADA requirements.
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MOTION by Rotty, second by Galler to approve the lease with Abe's Auto Body as
presented and retain the Marschall stalls, and cancel the Wenzel and Finnegan
leases contingent upon a favorable zoning ruling from Castle Rock Township. VOTING
FOR: Galler, Ratty. AGAINST: Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus
of the Council that staff pursue the Hanson Building lease and table any decisions
regarding personnel.
17. Public Works Director Kaldunski informed the Council that it had received
the abstractor's certificate from the Middle School's contractor. MOTION by Mayer,
second by Rotty to set a public hearing for December 21, 1992 at 7:15 P.M. to
consider the Middle School mineral extraction permit. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
18. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the following bids for Project 92-17 -
FAA/Locust Street Improvements:
Contractor
Total Base Bid
Danner, Inc.
Richard Knutson, Inc.
Arcon Construction
Ryan Contracting
S.M. Hentges and Sons
$ 107,063.50
119,649.60
126,205.50
130,990.50
136,220.50
MOTION by Rotty, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R147-92 awarding the
bid to Danner, Inc. for $107,063.50 contingent upon the City securing the Locust
Street right of way. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. The Council next considered employee recognition as outlined in the Finance
Director's memo dated December 2, 1992. A lengthy discussion followed. MOTION
by Galler, second by Mayer to set aside $4,200 for employee recognition with an
employee group to determine the type of recognition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
h. Approve
i. Approve
j. Approve
k. Approve
l. Approve
m. Approve
20. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Amend Assessment Roll - Project 92-7 - 4th Street Improvement - Reduce ISD 192
assessment by $7,078.79.
b. Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 092-294 amending HPC membership requirements.
c. Adopt the summary of the Wetlands Ordinance.
d. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire Department - Clarey's Safety Equipment -
Hose Nozzles - $1,025.
e. Approve Budget Adjustment and Capital Outlay Request - Fire Department - Pagers
from Communications Auditors - $3,248.00.
f. Approve School/Conference Request - Administration - Forestry.
g. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R148-92 opposing St. Paul/Ramsey County request to exceed
MSA 20% criteria.
Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Smeal Fire Equi.pmen~-:$1,890.37.
Gaming Device/Billiard/Off Sale Beer Licenses.
mineral extraction/excavating permits.
4th Street Assessment Agreements for Driveways and Walks - Project 92-7.
Deferred Assessment Agreements for 4th Street - Project 92-7.
Payment #2 - Project 92-7 - Arcon Construction - $51,730.33.
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Approve Payment It2 - Project 92-16 - Arcon Construction - $8,960.27.
Approve Payment 112 (Final) - Project 89-9 - Ryan Contracting - $4,478.10.
Approve Payment #1 - Project 92-15 - Ryan Contracting - $98,713.74.
Approve Change Order 115 - Project 92-7 - Arcon - Add $1,719.47.
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r. Accept Arbitrator James A. Lundberg's award of 1992-1993 Teamsters Local 320
Labor Agreement.
s. Approve Payment of the Bills a~ submi_tte,g.. . . :it. Jlf F I J...L -
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21. Administrator Thompson updated the Council on the status of the Project 92-8 ~
assessment agreement, noting that the City was close to finalizing the agreement.
22. The Middle School Improvement (91-10) agreement amendment was tabled until a
later meeting.
23. MOTION by Rotty, second by Mayer to approve Payment #2 to Barbarossa and
Sons for Project 92-16 for $5,237.59 and Change Order #1. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
24. Administrator Thompson presented a summary of the Southeast Area Storm Sewer
agreement and noted Empire was going to vote on the issue tomorrow and Castle
Rock Township was holding a town meeting on December 15, 1992. It appeared the major
issue at th1s time was Castle Rock assessments.
25. Administrator Thompson updated the Council on the Weight Based System. A
lengthy discussion followed regarding potential problems with the system.
26. Councilmember Rotty noted that he had read the water meter articles, but
felt that more should be done in terms of P.R. work and also defining hardships.
It was the consensus that the matter be placed on the December 21, 1992 regular
meeting.
27. The following items were discussed at roundtable:
a. Administrator Thompson apologized for losing his temper during the solid waste
discussion but noted that he was extremely frustrated with the process.
b. Speed limits and accidents by the Legion.
c. Councilmember Mayer noted this would be his last meeting and offered his gratitude
and appreciation for working with the Council and excellent staff.
d. Look at the concept of eliminating Duo Acquisition letter of credit and apply
it to an option.
28. MOTION by Rotty, second by Mayer to adjourn at 11:00 P.M.. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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City Administrator
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