HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_89May24MINUTES 30a
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 24, 1989
Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M.
PRESENT
Baldwin, Bush, P. Chenoweth, and Ciernia. Also present were
Wiessner and S. Chenoweth.
ABSENT
Wallin.
MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1989 APPROVED
Council approved the Minutes of May 9, 1989 as corrected.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Council accepted the following Consent Agenda:
1. Disbursements
a. General Disbursements through 5/24/89, $85,762.67
b. Payroll, 5/1/89 - 5/15/89, $9,970.46
2. Fire/Ambulance Reports
3. Cancellation of Check #22173
4. Solid Waste Minutes of May 4, 1989
5.
6. Licenses
Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for April, 1989
7. Purchase of Riding Mower and Snow Bucket
8. Commission Appointments/Resignation
a. Appointment of Manley E. Olson to Human Rights
Commission, 3 Year Term to Expire 12/31/91
b. Appointment of Michael Smallpage to Parks and
Recreation Commission, 3 Year Term to Expire
12/31/91
c. Resignation of Benno Salewski from Solid Waste
Commission
9. Approval of Request from Ramsey County that City Concur
with the Next Phase of the Hamline Avenue Project
APPROVAL OF PLANS TO PURCHASE NEW AMBULANCE
Council reviwed the Fire Department's proposed timeline and bid
specifications for purchase of new Type 111 Ambulance to replace
the present 1979 model. Chief Leo Lindig was present to answer
questions and following a brief discussion Council approved the
specifications, timeline and manner of payment.
AWARDING OF BID FOR 1989 SEALCOATING
Baldwin presented the bid tabulation and commented on the fact
that the low bidder had made an error in the amount quoted and
was requesting a change order to reflect the increased cost.
Mark G. Bury of Bituminous Roadways, Inc. explained he had
neglected to include the costs for the asphalt distributors
which would increase the bid by approximately $1,300.00.
Council discussed the fact that Bituminous Roadways has done
satisfactory work for the City previously and that with the
MINUTES
MAY 24, 1989
PAGE 2
30b
proposed increase the bid would still be substantially lower
than the other bidders. P. Chenoweth then moved approval of the
change order and adoption of Resolution R-89-11 awarding the bid
to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-89-11
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 1989 SEALCOATING
OF UNIVERSITY GROVE AND ALL ALLEYS
DISCUSSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION PARKING COMMITTEE REPORT
David Black, Planning Commission Chair, reviewed the report
prepared by the Parking Committee and requested Council's
comments and suggestions. Council briefly discussed the item
and suggested looking at neighborhoods with particular problems,
such as University Grove, as separate zones. Black indicated
the Committee hopes to have some general policies drafted after
two or three more meetings.
1988 AUDIT APPROVED
Dick Ellsworth of George M. Hansen Company briefly reviewed the
Audit Report for the year ending December 31, 1988 and responded
to questions from the Council. Following the discussion,
Council approved the Audit as presented.
APPROVAL OF COUNTY'S REQUEST TO RESTRICT PARKING ON LARPENTEUR
AVE., HAMLINE TO ALBERT
Baldwin explained that Ramsey County has asked the City to adopt
a resolution restricting parking on both sides of Larpenteur
Avenue from Hamline to Albert. This is required in order for
the County to use state aid funds for the proposed
reconstruction project. Baldwin also commented on the fact that
the street is currently posted "No Parking" except for the area
fronting approximately one and one-half residential lots. P.
Chenoweth moved adoption of Resolution R-89-12 as requested by
Ramsey County, and the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-89-12
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY TO RESTRICT
PARKING ALONG A PORTION OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE (HAMLINE
AVENUE TO ALBERT STREET)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Tom Baldwin Mayor
ATTEST:
---=- ------ -------- ----- ----
Shirley Chen weth, Clerk