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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 1993
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present
were Bachman, Chenoweth, Hoyt and Maurer.
MINUTES OF 3/24/93 APPROVED
Council approved the Minutes of March 24, 1993 by unanimous
consent.
DELETION OF CONSENT ITEM C-3 RELATING TO SALE OF OLD FAX MACHINE
AND ADDITION OF CONSENT ITEM C-7 RELATING TO PURCHASE OF TREES
FOR SPRING PLANTING
Council deleted Item C-3, Sale of the old fax machine to a city
employee, as it does not comply with state statute. Item C-6,
Authorizing purchase of 18 trees for spring planting, was added
to the agenda. Both were approved by unanimous consent.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
The Council approved the following consent agenda by unanimous
consent:
1. Disbursements
a. General disbursements through 3/31/93, $27,995.93
b. Payroll, 3/16/93 - 3/31/93, $10,516.20
2. Authorization to apply for ISTEA funds for a Larpenteur
Avenue bicycle/pedestrian pathway
3. Authorization to purchase one base radio and three
mobile radio units for Public Works Dept. to be
purchased from E. F. Johnson at a cost of $3,125.00
4. Licenses (List attached)
5. Scheduling a city council workshop for April 24, 1993,
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
6. Authorizing purchase of 18 trees from Margolis Bros.,
at a cost of $1,297.39
1993 STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS TO BE PREPARED
Maurer presented the bids received for the 1993 street project
and commented on the fact that the bids came in higher than
anticipated. He recommended that the water main replacement,
which was bid as an alternate, be deleted as St. Paul Water
Utility will replace the main at a later date if necessary. He
also suggested that testing be deleted from the project as that
can be coordinated though the inspector on the job. Maurer then
recommended proceeding with the assessment roll at the same rates
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as proposed at the improvement hearing. Jacobs moved adoption of
Resolution R-93-20 which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-93-20
A RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
THE 1993 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
ASSESSMENT HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 1993 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Gibson Talbot moved adoption of Resolution R-93-21 scheduling the
assessment hearing for the proposed 1993 street improvement
project for May 12, 1993 at or about 7:15 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-93-21
A RESOLUTION SCHEDULING THE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT FOR THE 1993 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BID AWARDED FOR $1,075,000 G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1993
Fiscal consultant David Maroney explained that the bids were
opened at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 1993 and presented the
bids to Council. Maroney recommended awarding the bid to the low
bidder, Piper Jaffray, Inc. at an interest rate of 4.41420.
Gehrz then moved adoption of R-92-22 which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-93-22
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO $1,075,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1993; AWARDING THE SALE,
FIXING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF AND SECURITY THEREFOR
AND LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF
DISCUSSION REGARDING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT FOR 1993 STREET ASSESSMENT
Hoyt explained that it is necessary that staff have an indication
of the interest rate in order to prepare the assessment roll for
the hearing. A discussion ensued regarding whether or not it was
appropriate to charge 8% as previously discussed in view of the
low interest rate on the bonds for the project. Gehrz abstained
from the discussion as her property is in the assessment area.
Jacobs indicated he did not feel 8~ was not unreasonable over a
ten year period. Baldwin commented on the fact that he dislikes
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making money off the tax payers and that tr
from the low interest rate. Both Baldwin ar
over the bond interest rate (6.5%) would be
Baldwin asked Maurer how other communities
which Maurer replied that some communities
the 2% above the bond interest procedure.
on the issue at the April 28, 1993 meeting.
FORESTER'S REPORT FOR 1992
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.ey should also benefit
d Ciernia felt that 2%
appropriate.
determine the rate to
he works for follow
A vote will be taken
Forester Linda Treeful presented the report, responded to
questions and commented on the Arbor Day program which will be
held at Curtiss Field on May 15, 1993.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Tom Baldwin, Mayor
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Shirley Che oweth, City Clerk
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