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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_90Feb28MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1990 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz and Wallin. Also present were Wiessner and Chenoweth. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 2/14/90 Council unanimously approved the Minutes as corrected. ADDENDUM TO POLICY AGENDA Council unanimously approved the addition of Item F(5), Payroll Vouchers, to the Policy Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements: a. General Disbursements through 2/28/90, $512,405.12 b. Payroll 2/1/90 -2/15/90, $10,982.66 2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids for a Sewer Jetter, and Scheduling the Bid Opening for 10:30 A. M., April 4, 1990 3. Licenses ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT FOR NON-MOTORIZED PATHWAY ON HAMLINE AVENUE Baldwin explained that in order to construct the proposed non-motorized pathway in conjunction with the Hamline Avenue improvements, it will be necessary to obtain easments from seven property owners. Council discussed possible options as outlined by Terry Maurer in his letter dated February 16, 1990, after which Staff was directed to obtain the estimated value of the land from the County Assessor's Office and arrange a meeting with the property owners to discuss the pros and cons of donating the land to the City, purchase by the City, or condemnation. "NO U-TURN" SIGNS TO BE REMOVED FROM LARPENTEUR AVENUE AT ARONA Wiessner explained that the "No U-Turn" signs at Larpenteur and Arona are frequently violated and the police feel the problem is the placement of the signs. The Engineers have reviewed the matter and have determined that the signs could be removed unless there is an overriding reason why the signs must remain. Council authorized requesting Ramsey County to remove the signs at this time and if a problem should arise in the future, the signs could be re-installed. WORKSHOP ON CODE REVISIONS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 14, 1990 FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEETING 1~ Council scheduled a Workshop for March 14th immediately MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1990 PAGE 2 following the Council Meeting to review proposed changes in Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the City Code. ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE PAYROLL RELATED EXPENDITURES ABOVE THE $1,000 LIMIT Wiessner explained that since payroll cycles do not always coincide with Council meetings and at times there are payroll related expenditures exceeding the $1,000 which could result in penalities for late payments, that Council consider amending the $1,000 limit regulation. Wallin moved that the Administrator be authorized to approve all payroll related expenditures above the $1,000 limit which carried unanimously. FEBRUARY 28, 1990 PAYROLL AND PAYROLL RELATED CHECKS APPROVED Council approved the February 28th payroll checks and the following payroll related checks: #23336, ICMA Retirement, $1,044.53; #23337, Commissioner of Revenue, $772.56; #23339, PERA, $853.55; #23339, North Star State Bank, $4,513.44; #23340, United Way, $67.00; and #23341, Ramsey County, $2,516.47. 7:30 P.M. - MEETING RECESSED TO HEAR PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANTS FOR COUNCIL VACANCY 8:55 - MEETING RESUMED SCHEDULING OF INTERVIEWS WITH FINALISTS FOR COUNCIL VACANCY Baldwin suggested each Councilmember choose 3 finalists from the eighteen applicants whose presentations were heard previously, with the option to add other finalists if so desired. Upon a tally of the names the following seven persons were named as finalists: David Black, Len Boche, Marie Furton, Carol Ryan Huso, Jan Talbot, Sam Jacobs and John Hustad. Council made no additions to the list. Interviews are to be scheduled as following: March 7, 1990, 3 applicants for 15 minute interviews beginning at 7:45 P.M. and on March 12, 4 applicants for 15 minute interviews beginning at 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. 1~ ~~ om Ba dwin, M yor ATTEST: C Shirley Che oweth, City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA February 28, 1990 T. TC'Ri~TRFC Business Round Bobbin Sewing Center Bullseye - Silver Screen/Tax Fantastic Sams *Custom Chocolate (Sig Inc.) Energy Development General Contractor Valley Window Service 6Vallmaster Company *Befort Roofing, Inc. rlechanical Contractor Hindig Heating, Air and Electric Refuse Haulers Waste Management - Blaine *NEW #507 #506 #501 #502 #508 #459 #504 #505 #500 #503 1