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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_91May8MMBN~~SS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 8, 1991 L ~~ Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin. Also present were Hoyt, Chenoweth and Maurer. MINUTES OF 4/24/91 APPROVED Council approved the Minutes of April 24, 1991 by unanimous consent. ITEM E-3 REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON POLICY AGENDA Council approved the removal of Item E-3, Resolution Accepting the Bid for the 1991 Street Improvements, from the Consent Agenda and placement on the Policy Agenda. INFORMATIONAL ITEM G-4 TO BE PLACED ON NEXT COUNCIL AGENDA Wallin expressed concern regarding the assessment deferral granted at the April 24th meeting since interest cannot be collected on the deferred interest payment. He felt that if the interest does not accrue interest it might amount to a gift from the City and that a legal opinion would be appropriate. Wallin moved that the item be reconsidered at the May 22nd meeting which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED The following Consent Agenda was approved by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements: a. General Disbursements through 4/29/91, $22,512.53 b. General Disbursements through 5/8/91, $2,707.79 c. Payroll, 4/16/91 - 4/30/91, $9,350.19 2. Licenses - See Attached List 3. Adoption of Resolution R-91-25 Approving Deferment of the 1991 Street Improvment Assessment for the Property at 1745 Arona St. 4. Resignation of John Thompson from the Solid Waste Commission ACTION ON AWARDING BID FOR 1991 STREET IMPROVEMENTS DELAYED FOR DISCUSSION OF REPORT FROM RAMSEY COUNTY REGARDING EVALUATION OF STREETS Gehrz requested that in view of information received from the County Engineer that any action on awarding the bid be delayed until after a discussion of the two options which the County Engineer felt the City could consider. Maurer was of the opinion that the inplace recycling should not be considered as the report did not rate street structural strength whereas the sail borings done previously by the City show a problem with the base. He also noted this method would not change the grade and would not include concrete curb and gutter which improve ~•a MINUTES MAY 8, 1991 PAGE 2 drainage and increase the life of the street. The other option was reconstruction including storm drainage and curb and gutter as presently planned. Tim Golie, 1717 Albert, explained that he had talked to other engineers who stated inplace recycling is experimental and street life cannnot be determined. However he felt another method which includes putting down 3 inches of hot mix and a bituminous curb should be considered which would be less costly than reconstruction. He also stated that residents on Albert purchased homes knowing they did not have storm drainage nor did they expect it. Baldwin replied that the City's policy decision was to install concrete curb and gutter for drainage, ecology and appearance. Maurer explained that if the street is not reconstructed MSA funds could not be used as the method described by Mr. Golie are considered maintainance not construction. Golie requested that Council delay awarding the bid until additional information could be obtained. Baldwin felt that Council has considered all items brought before them and that no new information has been brought forward. He explained that any member previously voting in the majority to proceed with the street improvements would have to move to reconsider. Wallin expressed concern that a delay would result in a late start on the project and result in the problem encounter d ith e w the Tatum Street reconstruction. Ciernia commented on the fact that concrete curb and gutter has been established as a community standard and noted neighboring communities to the south and north. He felt this is part of the plan and saw no reason to change it. Baldwin asked if any member wished to move to reconsider the reconstruction to which there was no response. Wallin then moved adoption of Resolution R-91-26 accepting the bid from Valley Paving, Inc. for the 1991 Street Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-91-26 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID IN THE MATTER OF THE 1991 STREET IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR IDAHO/SNELLING PARK BUILDING Carol Kriegler explained that the soil boring report has been received, that there are no problems and that construction can proceed. Jacobs moved authorization to advertise for bids for construction of the warming/picnic shelter which carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR IDAHO/SNELLING PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS MINUTES ~ ~, MAY 8, 1991 PAGE 3 Gehrz moved authorization to advertise for bids for the Idaho/Snelling Park site improvements which carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR IDAHO/SNELLING PARK TOT LOT PLAY EQUIPMENT Jacobs moved authorization to request proposals for the tot lot play equipment for Idaho/Snelling Park which carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF KITCHEN CABINETS FOR COMMUNITY PARK BUILDING APPROVED Ciernia moved authorization to purchase kitchen cabinets for the Community Park Building from Becchetti Contracting at a cost of $7,731.27 which carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF KITCHEN APPLIANCES FOR COMMUNITY PARK BUILDING APPROVED Wallin moved authorization to purchase kitchen appliances for the Community Park Building from Warner's Stellian at a cost of $1,191.00 which carried unanimously. PROPOSED RESOLUTION RELATING TO PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR HAMLINE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-91-27 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-91-27 A RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT CANCELLATION OF 6/26/91 MEETING AND SCHEDULING OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FOR 6/19/91 Council rescheduled the meeting for June 19, 1991 as two members will not be in attendance for the June 26th meeting and they felt it important that the full Council be available for the Hamline Avenue Assessment Hearing which was proposed to be held on the 26th. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SCHEDULING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HAMLINE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Wallin moved adoption of Resolution R-91-28 scheduling the hearing on proposed assessments for Hamline Avenue for June 16, 1991, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-91-28 A RESOLUTION SCHEDULING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF THE HAMLINE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT 1 MINUTES MAY 8, 1991 PAGE 4 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 5/15/91, 5:00 P.M. Due to pending legislation restricting the debt levy limit on sale of bonds, Council deemed it prudent to reschedule the bond sale date of May 22, 1991 to May 15, 1991. Wallin moved that a special meeting be scheduled for 5:00 P.M., May 15, 1991 for sale of bonds for the 1991 Street Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously. REJECTION OF PROPOSAL FOR CREATION OF A CITY FLAG Council considered quotes obtained (as had been requested previously) for creation of a City Flag. The project had been considered at the October 24, 1990 Council Meeting following a letter from the Mayor of Rochester asking that communities provide a City Flag for the opening service of the League of Minnesota Cities conference. Wallin indicated he was opposed to spending money for this type of project with the present budgetary problems and felt that the City had survived without a flag for 40 years and could continue to do so. Council concurred that expending funds for a flag was not a prudent use of City money. The flag design which has been prepared will be used for other City projects. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOTED 1. April Financial Summary Report 2. Hollywood Court Update 3. June Newsletter Articles 4. Planning Commission Minutes of April 22, 1991 5. Thank You Letter from AARP ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. '~,~ ,~~ Tom Ba win, Mayor ATTEST:, / j~ zl .~ / -- s~iirley C owe Ci~CT~r ~, Consent Agenda May 8, 1991 General Contractors The Transformed Tree, Inc. #0778 Mark Jacobsen #0762 Sawhorse, Inc. #0779 Asphalt Specialties Co. #0780 Lawrence J. Scott Roofing & Siding #0763 Corporate Crown Healthcare Services #0768 ~~