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MINUTES JUNE 28, 1989 PAGE 2 submitted by Waste Management Blaine, Ramsey Recycling, Inc., and SuperCycle, Inc., and presented the Solid Waste Commission's recommendation that a contract be negotiated with SuperCycle. Following a discussion, P. Chenoweth moved such a contract be negotiated with service to begin July 7, 1989 and to continue through December 31, 1990. Motion carried unanimously. CONFLICTS IN CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING WITHIN 10 FEET OF ANY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION AD HOC PARKING COMMITTEE Council briefly discussed problems created by the City Code requirement prohibiting parking within ten feet of any right-of-way, and whether or not the code should be strictly enforced. Council concurred that this item should be referred to the Planning Commission Parking Committee for study and recommendations. BUETOW AND ASSOCIATES CHOSEN AS ARCHITECT FOR THE COMMUNITY PARK BUILDING Bush informed Council that the Parks and Recreation Commission interviewed four architectural firms, Kodet Architectural Group, Hils Gilbertson Architects, Inc., Buetow and Associates, and Runyan Vogel Group Architects, and recommended the hiring of Buetow and Associates to prepare plans for the Community Park Building. Linda McLoon, Commission Chair, explained that the Buetow firm was preferred by the Commission as they had more experience with local park projects and seemed more willing to work within the City budget than the other firms. Ciernia then moved the hiring of Buetow and Associates which carried unanimously. Bush asked if Council wanted to limit the scope of the project to $100,000 (the amount of funds presently available) or if they were open to expending additional funds. Following a discussion Council concurred that the architect be requested to submit proposals in the $150,000 to $200,000 range and requested a workshop be planned with the Parks and Recreation Commission to review the architect's plan for the park b uilding. DISCUSSION OF ST. PAUL WATER UTILITY CONTRACTS Tom Kelly informed Council that he had attended a meeting with other communities who have contracts with the St. Paul Water Department, to discuss the 20$ mark up over the St. Paul rate which is charged to suburban communities. Options discussed were 1) to keep the contracts as presently in force, 2) create a Water District with each city having representation, or 3) pursue special legislation that would require an outside source such as the Public Utility Commission to establish rates for the contracts. Council expressed a preference for Option 3 as being the least costly, however would be interested in more details on Option 2. Staff will continue to work with the other cities on the matter. ~~