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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.21.89 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR FEBRUARY 21, 1989 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Galler, Kuchera, Mayer, McKnight, Sprute. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Add proclamation relating to March 5 - 12 as Volunteers of America Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the February 6, 1989 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance relating to mandatory garbage collection as outlined in the Superintendent of General Services, Tom Kaldunski's, memo dated February 17, 1989. Councilmember Mayer stated that 7-1-2 of the Code seemed to conflict with the proposed ordinance which would allow people to dispose of their own garbage. Administrator Thompson stated that the proposed ordinance would allow the City to bill all residents whether they use the service or not. Mayor Kuchera stated that the City was going to need greater control and policing in order to insure that all people are paying for the service. Concerns were raised regarding passing the ordinance before the Council has had a chance to see how the new system was working. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the intent of his memo at this time was not to police the system, but rather to seek direction regarding the distribution of recycling containers. Concerns were raised regarding the garbage containers which were to be distributed. Councilmember Sprute stated that the elderly should have a 20 gallon container because they produce much less garbage. Administrator Thompson stated that the smallest container the automated could use was 60 gallons. Mr. Thompson added that the Council could give a credit for seniors, while utilizing the 60 gallon containers. Councilmember Sprute stated that he was concerned that the senior's could not handle a 60 or 90 gallon container. It was the consensus of the Council that the solid waste ordinance should not be "piece-mealed", but should be considered as a total system ordinance. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to distribute recycling containers only to subscribers and bring back a total system ordinance and policy for consideration. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. Finance Director Wayne Henneke and City insurance agent Brian Lundquist presented an update on worker's compensation for Council and Board members. Mr. Lundquist stated that the City's policy did not cover Councilor Board members unless specifically stated in an ordinance. Discussion followed regarding the cost ($106/member) and who should be covered. Mayor Kuchera expressed concern regarding too much insurance coverage. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to exclude the Council and Board members from Worker's Comp coverage. VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Galler. AGAINST: McKnight, Sprute, .Mayer. 6. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to include only the Council under the Worker's Comp coverage. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to amend the motion to also include the Planning Commission, PARAC and Senior Center Advisory Commission under the City's coverage. Voting on the amendment: FOR: Sprute, Mayer, McKnight. Minutes - Council - 2/21/89 AGAINST: Kuchera, Galler. Sprute, Mayer, McKnight. Amendment passed. Voting on the motion: AGAINST: Galler, Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. FOR: 7. It was the consensus of the Council that the HRA, EDC and Water Board decide if they wanted coverage through their own budgets. Mr. Henneke recommended that because Board benefits are not considered in the General Operating Budget, the budget adjustment for the Worker's Compensation coverage should be made from the general contingency. Councilmember Sprute stated that since Worker's Comp is considered a benefit, it should come from the salary contingency. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to make the necessary budget adjustment from salary contingency. VOTING FOR: Galler, Mayer, McKnight, Sprute. AGAINST: Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 089-213 relating to Worker's Compensation for Council, Planning Commission, PARAC, Senior Center Advisory Commission members. VOTING FOR: Mayer, McKnight, Kuchera, Sprute. AGAINST: Galler. MOTION CARRIED. 9. Superintendent of General Services Kaldunski presented the 5 Year CIP for MSA roads. Mr. Kaldunski explained that the Council was only committing itself to the 1989 projects. The Council praised Mr. Kaldunski on his fine work on the plan. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R10-89 approving the MSA 5 Year CIP as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to appoint Gary Cameron to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council next considered the report by the 1989 Salary Committee. Administrator Thompson explained that the Committee had recommended no changes except with the Accountant I position and no recommendation on the salary differential between the Park and Recreation employees and General Services. Councilmember Mayer stated that the salary differential posed a very difficult decision for the Council because any decision could create a problem. A lengthy discussion followed regarding various aspects of the report. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to amend the following Accountant I's factors as follows: Management - "C", Contacts - "C". APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Council that it would address the salary differential between Parks and Recreation and General Services during the salary reviews this year. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to accept the report of the 1989 Salary Committee. VOTING FOR: Sprute, Galler, Mayer, McKnight. AGAINST: None. ABSTAIN: Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. 12. Councilmember Mayer stated that if the Council was going to address the entire compensation plan, including job descriptions and organizational chart, it should begin immediately and that it would require several special meetings. It was the consensus that the matter be placed on the next agenda. 12. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. Rll-89 designating the EDC as the Star City steering committee. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R12-89 ordering a feasibility report for the replacement of the Flagstaff bridge north of 195th Street and designating the consulting firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik as the engineer. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Minutes - Council - 2/21/89 .....,,- 14. Superintendent of General Services Tom Kaldunski requested that the Council order a feasibility report for the following projects in order to comply with the MSA 5 Year CIP: 1) First Street - Elm to Spruce Street - Street and Utility Replacement. 2) Walnut Street - 2nd to 4th Street - Street and Utility Replacement. 3) Storm Sewer - 2nd Street from the Vermillion River to Walnut Street Walnut Street from 2nd to 4th Street. Mr. Kaldunski noted that the State share had increased from 25% to 38.75% and that staff would submit a proposal for financing the balance in the near future. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R13-89 ordering the feasibility report for the aforementioned project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R14-89 accepting various donations from FASC to the Senior Center. b. Approve a request to attend School and Conference - General Services - Traffic Signing and Control. c. Approve Capital Outlay Request and Budget Adjustment - Administration - Mail System - $475.00. d) Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight proclaiming March 5 - 12, 1989 as Volunteers of America Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. The a. b. c. d. e. following items were discussed during roundtable: Finance Director's memo dated February 15, 1989 relating to 1988/89 property taxes. Commendation for former Mayor Kelly, Councilmember Donaldson and Planning Commission members Gerten and Sampson. Truck parking on Elm Street. Enforcement of parking restrictions in the downtown area. Backboard at the ice arena. 18. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, /~ t::' -' ;'" Lan/{ ;hompsl' City Administrator ---- Approved 3-~- 'b~