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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.17.89 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNf:IL REGULAR JANUARY 17, 1989 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, Sprute, Mayer, Galler, McKnight. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item 11b - Capital Outlay Request - Parks - from the consent agenda for general discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to approve the minutes of the January 3, 1989 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The Council next considered the following bids for the Solid Waste Truck and Containers: Firm MacQueen ~ Reuter (a) Reuter (b) Reuter (c) Otto Bid Alt A.Packer & Chassis $78,064 $80,899 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid Loading Device 5,206* 1,400 8,700 ** 8,700 ** 8,700 ** No Bid B.Containers 93,024 97,200 109,620 107,820 107,640 107,910 C.Packer & Chassis 78,064 85,373 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid Loading Device 5,206* 1,400 8,700 ** 8,700 ** 8,700 ** No Bid D.Containers 93,024 101,700 109,620 107,820 107,640 107,910 * Deduct $4,000 for detachable loader. ** Based on (1) unit only. General Services Superintendent Kaldunski stated that while it appeared Macqueen Equipment was the low bid for the packer, chassis and loading device, the bid did not meet specifications because they bid a 25 cubic yard packer instead of a maximum 20 cubic yard packer. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the larger size could cause problems relating to overloading the chassis and scaling out under road restrictions. Mr. Kaldunski, therefore, recommended the bid for Alternate A (Packer & Chassis) be awarded to Boyum Equipment for $82,299 and the bid for Alternate B (Containers) be awarded to Macqueen Equipment for $93,024. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the importance of making the decision because it implied that the City would be staying in the solid waste business for some time. Councilmember Sprute stated that he was concerned about ordering the new truck and containers then going out of solid waste. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the old packer truck should be replaced immediately because of high repair costs and that the new items could be sold if the City got out of the business. It was noted that if the decision was delayed the bids would go up because Alternates C and D would have to be used. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to adopt Resolution RS-89 accepting the following bids: ALTERNATES ALT. A - (Packer/Chassis/Loading Device) ALT. B - (Containers) FIRM BID $82,299 $93,024 Boyum Equipment Macqueen Equipment and authorizing and directing the Mayor and Administrator to execute such con- tracts. Voting for: Mayer, MCKnight, Kuchera, Galler. Against: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 5. The Council next considered the 1989/1990 Goals in the Administrator's memo dated January 9, 1989. were suggested: Cm. Mayer: Follow up on recommendations from the salary committee. Pursue the Farmington Preserve park development. Secondary - Review Dakota County Estates PUD, City signage. and Objectives as outlined The following additions Cm. Galler: Sealcoating/dustcoating plan; review zoning of Fair Hills vicinity; water system master plan. Mayor Kuchera: Bridges on Flagstaff; improved maintenance on Flagstaff; review Senior Citizen needs and additional facilities; new library facility. Cm. Sprute: Review organizational chart, job descriptions and comparable worth by full Council; alleviate Henderson water problems, replacement of sidewalks; extend parkland to western edge of Fire Hall property; improve Pine Knoll Park, time limit on Council meetings. Parks and Recreation Director Bell: Goals and Objectives should be reviewed prior to budget. It was the consensus of the Council that staff prepare a report on 1989/1990 Goals and Objectives and report back at the next regular meeting. 6. The Council next considered the approval and hiring process for an Administrative Receptionist position as outlined in the Administrator's memo dated January 11, 1989. Councilmember Sprute stated that the title should be changed to note that the position duties would include more than answering the telephone and greeting persons. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve the position of Receptionist/Typist as proposed - Grade 2; Salary Range $6.73 to $8.06 per hour; and to advertise for the hiring for said position. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. The Council next considered the approval for a Parks and Recreation Arena/Pool Maintenance position and hiring Mike Nibbe to fill the position. Concern was expressed by Councilmembers Sprute and Mayer regarding the need for an Arena/Pool Maintenance Worker. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the position as recommended in the Administrator's memo of January 13, 1989. Voting for: Kuchera, McKnight, Galler. Against: Sprute, Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to appoint Mike Nibbe as the Arena/Pool Maintenance Worker at $10.40 per hour and a 6 month probation. Voting for: Galler, Mayer, McKnight, Kuchera. Against: None. Abstain: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 9. The Council next considered the recommendation of Police Chief Siebenaler to appoint Jerry Wacker as a Patrol Officer. Councilmember Sprute stated that because of Mr. Wacker's experience with the City as a full time officer he should be appointed at a two year level for salary purposes and serve a six month probationary period. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to appoint Jerry Wacker as a patrol officer at a 2 year level with a 6 month probationary period contingent upon the Union's consent to the probationary period. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. The Council next considered the recent memo from the Attorney General relating to the application of the Davis/Bacon provisions on MSA projects. It was the consensus of the Council not to change the MSA contract at this time and to table the matter until there is a court decision on the matter. 11. MOTION by Sprute, $econd by Mayer to approve the purchase of 2,000 recycling containers from Shamrock Enterprises for $11,020.00 and (8) 1~ yard dumpsters from RayFo, Inc. for $2,304.00 for implementing the City's recycling program. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council authorized and directed the Superintendent of General Services to explore renting additional space for General Services and report back to the Council. 13. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to purchase a squad car from Farmington Ford through the St. Paul/Ramsey County bid with trade in of the 1985 squad for $11,076.00 per recommendation of the Police Chief. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. The Council next made the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: a. MOTION by Sprute,' second by Galler to appoint Donovan Mayer to a 5 year term on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to appoint Donald Sponheim to a 3 year term on the CATV Advisory Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to appoint Cindy Moody to a 2 year term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. d. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to appoint Bradd Strelow to a 2 year term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. e. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to appoint Bradd Strelow and Norman Hansen to 2 year terms on the Human Rights Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. f. The Council next considered the appointment to the Planning Commission. Concern was noted regarding the number of times Rolin Sampson was absent from meetings. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to appoint Rolin Sampson to a 2 year term on the Planning Commission. Voting for: Kuchera, McKnight. Against: Sprute, Galler, Mayer. MOTION FAILED. g. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to appoint Craig Schlawin and Bradd Strelow to 2 year terms on the Planning Commission. Voting for: Kuchera, Sprute, Mayer, Galler. Against: McKnight. MOTION CARRIED. h. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to appoint Chris Galler, Donovan Mayer, and Eugene "Babe" Kuchera to the Reforestation Advisory Commission. Voting for: Galler, Mayer, McKnight, Sprute. Abstain: Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. i. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to appoint Winnie Duff and Wallace Beyer to 3 year terms on the Senior Center Advisory Council. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. j. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to appoint Robert Shirley to a 3 year term on the Water Board. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. k. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to appoint Donovan Mayer to a 3 year term on the Economic Development Commission. Voting for: Kuchera, Sprute, Galler, McKnight. Abstain: Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve the following tax abatements: 1. #14-83950-270-01 - Market Value from $52,500 to $41,400 and assessed value from $1,838 to $1,449. 2. #14-19501-110-03 - Market Value from $55,600 to $1,500 and assessed value from $1,576 to $35. b. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Administration - Binding Equipment - $795. c. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. Councilmember Sprute noted that the Capital Outlay Request for a snow blower from the Parks and Recreation Department required a $150 budget adjust- ment from Equipment Repair and Maintenance and that it was too early in the year for requesting a budget adjustment. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the capital outlay request for Parks and Recreation for a snowblower from Corcoran Equipment for $2,750 and to adjust the 1989 Budget by transferring $150 from Parks and Recreation Equipment Repair and Maintenance to Capital Outlay. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adopt Resolution No. R6-89 approving a Landfill Abatement Joint Power Agreement with Dakota County. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Legislative breakfast on January 27, 1989 at 7:00 A.M. (Changes in the Legislative policies were noted.) b. It was noted that Local 320 had opened negotiations on the 1990 Labor Agreement. c. The City has received funding on its LAWCON Grant. Parks and Recreation Director Jim Bell was congratulated. 19. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . Respectfully submitted, t:%~ City Administrator Approved ~-\o'- ~~