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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_77Dec29_SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING i~ u I DECEMBER 29, 1977 A special council meeting of the City of Falcon Heights was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 8:00 p,m. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. Also present was Clerk Administrator Barnes. None. George W. Plant, 1861 Moore Avenue, representative from the committee for the lighted ball fields which are proposed north of Larpenteur and east of Cleveland appeared before council to inform them that Mr. James Duffy, 1961 Summer Street had attended a meeting with the University on December 8th to discuss the installa- tion. He related it was a concern of his as the lighting would create an adverse effect on the residential area of Falcon Woods area. The University requested they file a position state- ment before any further consideration would be taken. Mr. George Plant mentioned a site west of Cleveland and north of the Gibbs Museum is also being considered. The installation would include ten tennis courts and (4) four softball fields. The next meeting is to be held on January 19, 1977, at which time Mr. Plant intends on having a position statement to present. 134 PRESENT ABSENT UNIVERSITY LIGHTED BALL FIELDS Councilman Steele suggested we work with them in a positive manner and suggest guide lines as to the utilization of the ~ recreation area. Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilman CONSENT AGENDA Labalestra to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Fire and Rescue Reports 117 and 118 2. General Payroll in the amount of: $3,883.87 3. Liquor Payroll in the amount of: $1,882.56 4. General Disbursements in the amount of $5,262.47 5. Liquor Disbursements in the amount of $5,612.83 Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. MINUTES SPECIALCITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1977 ~ 3 5 Page 2 Council reviewed the tabulation of the Fire Truck FIRE TRUCK Bids as submitted and adopted the following Resolution: BTD REVIEW Mayor Warkenten introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION 77-32 WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights opened Bids on December 27, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. for Fire Truck Chassis and Fire Apparatus and, WHEREAS, the following tabulations of Bids were received: BID A BID B American LaFrance $65,882 $7,159 1,500 GPM 30-60 days General Safety $67,650 $7,884 Equipment Corp. A. 450 cal days del.. B. 90 dal. days del. 1,500 GPM General Safety $74,785 $7,864 Equipment Corp A. 450 cal days del. B. 90 cal days del. 1,500 GPM H Howe Fire Apparatus $ 1,500 GPM Mdl 152 $75,222 $8,135 1,250 GPM Mdl 122 70,590 8,135 1,250 GPM Mdl 122 59,752 8,135 12 to 14 mo del. Mack Trucks $76,529 ------- 1,500 GPM CF686F 60 days 1,500 GPM CF600 81,745 ------- 10 Cal Months Pierce Manufacturing 74,270 1,250 GPM CMYB Jan. 1978 Delivery NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HERBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights. That the City accept the low Bid A of American LaFrance Corporation, 100 LaFrance St., Elmira, New York, 14902 for Fire Apparatus and Truck Chasis in the amount of $65,882.00 and that the Mayor and Clerk Administrator are here- by authorized and directed to enter into a:~contract. • MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1977 Page 3 The motion for the adoption of the fore- going Resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Steele, and upon a vote being taken theron, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Council- men Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra and the following were against same: None ~. ~ b RESOLUTION 77-32 (CONY) WHEREUPON, the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • Bookkeeper Thomas R. Williams appreared before council to discuss a salary increase for the year 1978. Mr. Williams feels his salary is not adequate for the amount of work he is required to perform. Council informed Mr. Williams they would review the matter at a later time after they had a chance to review the metro area Salary Survey Report. T.R. WILLIAMS Motion was made by Councilman McGough, seconded by MINUTES OF Councilman Black to approve the minutes of Dec. 8, 1977 DEC. 8, 1977 as corrected. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra Minutes of December 22, 1977 deferred to the first meeting of January 11, 1978. MINUTES OF DEC. 22, 1977 C: Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black to change city council meetings to the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": Councilman Steele. Motion carried. Council discussed salary increases and whether per diem could be paid for meetings other than Council. Minnesota Statutes stipulate that salary could be voted on but could not go into effect until the following January after an election. Council decided to have the City Attorney render an opinion in respect to per diem payments and bring the matter up at the next meeting. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Black to set the salary of Thomas R. Williams at $900.00 per month of which one half shall be expended from the liquor fund and one half expended from the sanitary sewer fund. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. CITY COUNCIL CHANGE OF MEETING NIGHT SALARY INCREASES SALARY - T.R. WILLIAMS U MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1977 Page 4 - Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman McGough to authorize Clerk Administrator Barnes to apply for CETA personell for a nine month period in 1978, Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Black to set the salary of Jan Cheney at $625.00 per month base, and $25.00 per regular meeting totaling $675.00 per month. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black,. McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra .moved, seconded by Councilman McGough to set the salary of the liquor store employees as follows: Mgr. George Willkom $16,100 per yr. Asst. John Sosneicki $10,424 per yr. Cashiers - 1st six months - no experience $3.00/hr after six months experience $3. 35/hr Stock Boys - $2.65/hr no experience maximum $2.85/hr Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. 1~~ CETA PERSONELL SALARY - JAN CHENEY LIQUOR STORE SALARIES Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black MEETING to continue the meeting beyond 11:00 p.m. Upon a EXTENSION vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra reported that George Willkom and he are in the process of getting bids for a new advertizing case on the front of the liquor store. He also reported that the fire report complaints have been taken care of. Councilman Labalestra thanked the council for the support he has had from councilmembers while on the council and offered his support in the future where possible. LIQUOR STORE REPORT r~ U • MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1977 Page 5 Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra to transfer $15,000.00 to the Sanitary Sewer Fund on January 18th, 1978 to reduce the temporary loan which has an outstanding balance of $62,500.00 thereby reducing the outstanding balance due the Sanitary Sewer Fund in the amount of $47,500.00. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye'`: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 p.m. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. 138 SANITARY SEWER FUND ADJOURNMENT ~,.- ~ ~ ~~ c Y ,. ~~- ~ _~,. ~-~ C ~ . ~ ~,, ~~> ~z7`z~7 WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN, MAYOR • Attest: .~- Dewan B. Barnes Clerk Administrator •