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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2 2 , 19 9 2
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
OATH OF OFFICE
Baldwin administered the oath of office to re-elected
Councilmember Sam Jacobs.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present
were Chenoweth, Gedde and Hoyt.
MINUTES OF 1/8/92 APPROVED
Council approved the Minutes of January 8, 1992 by unanimous
consent.
ITEM MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA TO POLICY AGENDA
Gehrz requested that the Consent Agenda item regarding purchase
of a stove for city hall, be moved to the Policy Agenda for
discussion. Council concurred.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous
consent:
1. Disbursements:
a. General Disbursements through 1/16/92, $230,885.33
b. Payroll, 1/1/92 - 1/15/92, $11,043.76
2. Licenses
3. Reappointment of Edward Sheppard to Human Rights
Commission, term to Expire 12/31/94
"CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP" SIGNS TO BE INSTALLED AT GARDEN
AND THE WEST SNELLING SERVICE ROAD
Hoyt explained that complaints have been received regarding a
possible safety hazard at the intersection of Garden Avenue and
the west Snelling frontage road due to motorists failing to obey
the stop signs on the service road. The city engineer has
determined that putting "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" signs on
the existing stop signs on the frontage road may help abate the
problem. Following a brief discussion Council unanimously
agreed to the signage.
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FACILITATOR TO BE HIRED FOR COMMUNITY MEETINGS RELATING TO
FALCON HEIGHTS/ROSEVILLE STUDY.
Baldwin recommended that Michael Winer-Cyr be hired to
facilitate the proposed community forums relating to the Falcon
Heights/Roseville Cooperative Study. He felt it was important
to have an impartial person serve in this capacity and that
Winer-Cyr would be an appropriate choice as he is somewhat
familiar with the matter as a result of facilitating the council
retreat last December. A discussion ensued regarding whether or
not it was prudent to expend funds for this type of service, the
possibility that residents would question why the elected
officials were not in charge of the meeting, and the importance
of having an impartial person with expertise in facilitating.
Following the discussion Council authorized the hiring of Winer-
Cyr at a cost of $100.00 per hour.
Hoyt requested Council input into selecting a date for the joint
council meeting with Roseville and the Citizen's Committee.
February 13th was chosen as the preferred date if agreeable with
Roseville officials.
COMPUTER AND PRINTER TO BE PURCHASED FOR CITY OFFICE
Hoyt explained that purchase of an additional computer would
greatly improve office efficiency and that a dot matrix printer
is needed for use with the recently purchased ambulance billing
software. Council approved the purchase of the items at a price
not to exceed $1,700. Jacobs suggested that the purchase be
delayed until the end of February or first of March as the
purchase price of the equipment may be reduced by that time.
DISCUSSION OF STAFF REPORTS FOR RAMSEY COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMNET
SERVICES STUDY COMMISSION
Hoyt summarized the Ramsey County Local Government Services
Study Commission reports and the estimated related costs/savings
if implemented. The following possible consolidations are being
studied by the Commission: 1) functional consolidation of
Ramsey County roadways, 2) consolidation of the St. Paul and
Ramsey County Health Departments, 3) consolidation of Ramsey
County and St. Paul public libraries, and 4) consolidation of
some Ramsey County and St. Paul law enforcement functions. A
public hearing for local government officials will be held
February 12 and Hoyt suggested the council decide if and how
they will respond to the commission's recommendations. No
action was taken.
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PURCHASE OF STOVE FOR CITY HALL APPROVED
City staff presented the following three quotes for possible
purchase of a new stove for the city hall/community center
kitchen: Sears Kenmore, $409.99, Warner-Stellian, Frigidaire,
$455.00 and Wards, Tappan, $519.00. Gehrz indicated a
preference to purchasing locally and was of the opinion that the
local business might provide better service as they are nearby.
A brief discussion followed regarding under what conditions it
would be appropriate to purchase a product locally when the
price is slightly higher. The concensus of opinion was that
each would be handled on a case by case basis since the city is
not required by law to accept the lowest quote on these smaller
purchases.
Gehrz moved purchase of the Frigidaire from Warner-Stellian at a
price of $455.00 which carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
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Tom Baldwin, Mayor
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Shirley Che oweth, Clerk