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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 28, 1984 PAGE 3 2 ~.;~ voted in favor thereof: Councilmembers Baldwin and Ciernia, and the follow- ing voted against the same: Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Chestovich and SEWER Hard. Motion failed. (cont.) The request from Beverly Higgins, 1355 W. Iowa, for reimbursement for HIGGINS sewer back-up was deferred until the next meeting in order that Mrs. REQUEST Higgins can be in attendance and to allow the City Engineer ample time FOR REIMBURSE- to examine the sewers in the area. Engineer Schunicht informed that MENT in a preliminary examination nothing was found in the system that would DEFERRED cause excessive sewer problems at that particular residence. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that placement of the civil CIVIL DEFENSE defense siren at a location on Fairview Avenue 30 feet north of the SIREN Larpenteur Avenue right-of-way, has been approved by the University of PLACEMENT Minnesota, Ramsey County and Northern States Power. The estimated cost APPROVED of wiring by Northern States is $2,179. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to expend the estimated cost of wiring, and arrange for placement of the siren with expediency. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Van de North explained that as of August, 1984, there wi~.l be AMBULANCE an increase in the limits under which a city can be sued ($600.,000) INSURANCE and that the City's existing policy should be amended to cover the in- creased exposure. He felt the ambulance personnel is at present covered by the City policy, but will contact the City's carrier, and if ambulance personnel is not adequately covered, the item will be discussed at the April 11, 1984 meeting. COMMUNICATIONS The matter of the charge for the fire dispatching equipment purchased SYSTEM by Ramsey County was deferred to the April 11, 1984 meeting. DEFERRED Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that PURCHASE OF funds be expended for the following furniture items: (1) $1,080.00 FURNITURE for Bookkeeper's desk with return and credenza, (2) $1,201.03 for AUTHORIZED Clerk Administrator's desk and credenza, and (3) $109.08 for lectern for Council Chambers. Motion carried unanimously. WATER EASEMENT Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, AGREEMENT WITH that Mayor Eggert and Clerk Administrator Barnes be authorized to HEWLETT/PACK- sign the easement agreement with Hewlett Packard and the St. Paul ARD & WATER water utility. Motion carried unanimously. DEPT. TO BE SIGNED Mayor Eggert explained that Good Value Homes has requested permission to construct two chain link fences two feet from the property lines REQUEST FROM within the park walkway easement. Due to an error made by the develop- GOOD VALUE er the 10 foot easement for park access was not in the sale agreement FOR 5' PARK when the abuting homes were sold. Council discussed the matter and ACCESS DENIED the surfacing of the walkway after which Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the request be denied, that the walkway remain 10 feet in width and that the surface be grass. Motion carried unanimously. LIQUOR STORE Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the TO BE Clerk Administrator be authorized to obtain an appraisal of the APPRAISED liquor store property. Motion carried unanimously. CITY CANNOT Attorney Van de North informed Council that State Statute does not ASSESS UNPAID allow assessment of unpaid ambulance charges. AMBULANCE BILLS