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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 28, 1991
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Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin.
Hoyt and Chenoweth.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 8/14/91
Also present were
Council approved the Minutes of August 14, 1991 by unanimous
consent.
ADDENDA TO AGENDA
Council approved the addition of the following items to the
Agenda: Consent Agenda Item F-7, Request for a Permitted
Accessory Use Permit for Replacement of a Utility Shed at 1870
Tatum St., and Policy Agenda Item G-7, Purchase of Stormsewer
Easement at 1821 Hamline.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous
consent:
1. Disbursements:
(a) General Disbursements through 8/15/91, $283,564.75
(b) Payroll, 8/1/91 - 8/15/91, $11,501.14
2. Partial Payment #1 to Arrigoni Bros. for Idaho/Snelling
Park Site Improvements ($6,697.50)
3. Approval of a Permitted Accessory Use Permit for a
Utility Shed at 1710 Fry St.
4. Approval of a $50.00 Contribution to the Suburban Area
Chamber of Commerce Operating Reserve Account
5. Scheduling of an Assessment Hearing for Delinquent
Utility Charges for 9/25/91
6, Clarification and Minor Correction of Recycling Bin
Purchase
7. Approval of a Permitted Acessory Use Permit for
Replacement of a Utility Shed at 1870 Tatum St.
PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION REGARDING GIBBS FARM
SCHOOLHOUSE
Mr. H. Gardner, 2231 Scudder, St. Paul, Chair of the Gibbs
School Committee, requested the City's Support of the
Committee's effort to preserve the Gibbs School on its present
site. He explained that the University of Minnesota (owner of
the property) had discussed removing or possibly destroying the
structure as they plan to use the area as a "gateway" to the
University. Mr. Gardner stated that the Committee wishes to
retain the structure on its present site as it is a historical
landmark which would lose some historical value if moved to
another site, and would also be a fitting part of the "gateway"
as a physical symbol of early education. Council discussed the
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proposed resolution and after making some amendments to the
document Wallin moved adoption of Resolution R-91-44 which
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-91-44
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GIBBS FARM SCHOOLHOUSE
COMMITTEE'S EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE GIBBS
SCHOOLHOUSE
ITEM G-2 DELETED FROM AGENDA
Hoyt explained that the Hamline Avenue parking issue has been
resolved and no further action is necessary.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION IN THE CDBG GRANT PROGRAM
Council briefly discussed the agreement which would allow the
city the opportunity to apply for grant funds if an appropriate
project arises. Wallin moved authorization to sign the
agreement which carried unanimously.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND
BUDGET
Ciernia moved the adoption of Resolution R-91-45 which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-91-45
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND
BUDGET OF $1,073,519.00 AND TAX LEVY OF $655,989.00
TO THE RAMSEY COUNTY AUDITOR
BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 11/13/91 WITH CONTINUATION ON
11/27/91
Council scheduled the Public Hearing for the 1992 Budget for
7:15 P.M., November 13, 1991 with a Continuation Hearing at 7:15
P.M., Novenmber 27, 1991, if necessary.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REDUCING THE 1991 DEBT LEVY ON G.O. DEBT
Wallin moved adoption of Resolution R-91-46 which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-91-46
A RESOLUTION REDUCING THE 1991 DEBT LEVY ON GENERAL
OBLIGATION DEBT
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR STORM SEWER EASEMENT AT 1821 HAMLINE
Mr. and Mrs. Walters, 1821 Hamline, previously signed a
perpetual storm sewer easement to allow for storm sewer
installation in conjunction with the Hamline Avenue Project. At
the time the easement was signed apparently no price was agreed
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upon. Based upon the City Attorney's estimated market value a
price of $1,677 was computed and the Walters will accept this
amount. Jacobs moved approval of payment of $1,677 for the
storm sewer easement which carried unanimously. Funding will
come from the Hamline Avenue Improvement Account.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOTED
The following items were noted:
1. Commission Minutes:
(a) Solid Waste Commission Minutes of 8/1/91
(b) Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of 8/12/91
2. Update on 1991 Street Improvement Project
3. Final 1991 Property Tax Data from LMMC Bulletin
4. Selection of a Voting Delegate and Alternate to
National League of Cities Annual Congress
5. Vacation Plans for Administrator
6. The State Fair is in Minnesota!
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
Tom Baldwin, Mayor
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Shirley C enoweth, City Clerk
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