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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 25, 1993
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz and Jacobs.
Hoyt and Kelly.
MEMBERS ABSENT
Gibson Talbot.
APPROVAL OF 8/11/93 MINUTES
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Also present were Chenoweth,
Council approved the Minutes of August 11, 1993 by unanimous
consent.
BRIEF WORKSHOP TO FOLLOW COUNCIL MEETING
Baldwin announced that a brief workshop will be held immediately
following the council meeting.
ADDENDA TO AGENDA
Council approved addition of the following items to the agenda:
Consent Agenda: Item C-2, Temporary Liquor Licenses for Gibbs
Farm and Item C-6, Acceptance of $5,000 Grant for Audio/visual
Improvements from the North Suburban Cable Commission. Policy
Agenda: Authorization to Contract with F. M. Frattalone
Excavating, Inc. for Repair and Resurfacing of Community Park
Parking Lot.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous
consent:
1. Disbursements
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a. General Disbursements through 8/19/93, $95,092.78
b. Payroll, 8/1/93 - 8/15/93, $12,287.57
2. Licenses: Fire Relief Association Fair Parking, #2040,
Burnsville Heating & AC, #2039, Gibbs Farm Musuem,
Temporary Liquor Licenses for September 4, 11, 18 and
25, 1993
3. Adoption of Resolution R-93-32 granting a variance for
construction of a new garage at 1817 Simpson
4. Authorization to purchase 30 replacement voting booths
from Business Records Corporation at a cost of
$5,792.55
5. Authorization to pay partial payment #1 in the
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amount of $57,852.85 to Frattalone for the 1993 street
project
6. Authorization to pay partial payment #6 in the amount
of $45,396.14 to Ramsey County for the Cleveland Avenue
construction
7. Authorization to release escrow in the amount of
$10,500 to Rottlund Company for Maple Knolls Courtyard
landscaping and street overlay
8. Acceptance of $5,000 grant from North Suburban Cable
Commission for audio/visual improvements
FIRE DEPARTMENT TO REQUEST LIONS CLUB CONTRIBUTION TOWARD FIRE
DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Council considered a request from Firefighters Greg Fuller and
Gregg Peterson to ask for a donation of $100.00 from the Lions
Club to purchase t-shirts for the open house. Council granted
the request by unanimous consent.
GIBBON TALBOT ARRIVES
Gibson Tablot arrived at 7:10 p.m
PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO LEO LINDIG
Baldwin presented a plaque to former Fire Chief Leo Lindig as a
token of appreciation for his six years serving as chief of the
volunteer fire department.
CITY TO ADMINISTRATIVELY ASSIST U OF M IN RECONSTRUCTING SIDEWALK
ON LOT A IN UNIVERSITY GROVE AREA
Hoyt explained that at the hearing on the 1993 street project a
resident suggested that the city determine if the university
would be interested in reconstructing the sidewalk on Lot A which
provides a public walkway for residents of University Grove, St.
Anthony Park and Lauderdale. The university is interested in the
reconstruction and will fund the project. The city would
participate only by arranging to have the replacement done as an
add-on to the 1993 improvement project. Council indicated
approval by unanimous consent.
AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT TO BE PURCHASED FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Kelly presented the two quotes received for the audio/video
equipment which will replace the present old obsolete equipment.
He explained that video consultant Bill Bruce has recommended
accepting the quote from Video Alpha in the amount of $17,587.00
subject to the following contingencies: 1) that all microphones
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will meet specifications, and 2) Video Alpha will warranty the
installation. Ciernia moved that the quote from Vido Alpha be
accepted subject to the contingencies as listed. Motion carried
unanimously.
QUOTE FOR REMODELING OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS APPROVED
Kelly presented the two quotes received for the council chambers
remodeling project and indicated that staff recommends accepting
the low quote from D. R. Schultz and Associates at a cost of
$5,160.54. Gibson Talbot moved acceptance of the D. R. Schultz
quote which carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT FOLWELL AND
FORD R.O.W.
Hoyt explained that over the years there have been drainage
problems in the area of Folwell Ave. and Ford pathway. Since
contractors are working on the 1993 improvement project it seemed
timely to study the problem. She indicated that the city
engineer is recommending some minor improvements which should
improve the situation. Following a brief discussion Council
placed a $1,700.00 cap on the project cost and Jacobs moved that
the improvements be made as a part of the 1993 street improvement
project. Motion carried unanimously.
REPAIR AND RESURFACING OF COMMUNITY PARK PARKING LOT APPROVED
Hoyt explained that repair of Community Park parking lot has been
budgeted in the park capital improvement fund for the past two
years, but has been delayed until 1993 to coincide with the
street project. The contractor for the 1993 steet project has
indicated they will do the work at a cost of $10,000. Gehrz
moved authorziation to contract with F. M. Frattalone for repair
of Community Park parking lot at a cost of $10,000.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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Shirley
City Clerk
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Tom Baldwin, Mayor