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Page 15 <br />April 28, 1975 <br />It will mean only a slightly lower level of comfort in the stairwell. Cost would <br />be $75 to remove each unit. To install new flush mounted radiant heat units would <br />cost an additional $410 for each stairwell. <br />Administrator Achen feels that the heaters contrast with the rest of the building <br />in terms of modern design. The units should have been installed flush with the <br />wall. <br />Councilman Hodges feels as long as they are in now, they should be left and taken <br />out later if they don't work out. <br />Mayor Johnson said when you walk down the stairs they are at eye level and the <br />bottoms are completely open. <br />Councilman Shelquist said maybe screening could be put on the bottom to cover the <br />pipes but agreed that they are an eyesore. He could not see incurring the added <br />expense to remove them. Councilman Baumgartner agreed. <br />Mayor Johnson said we should leave it the way it is and if problems arise, we could <br />screen it later. <br />sharp aluminum <br />Councilman Shelquist asked if the fins were i_.: and could be hazardous to children. <br />Mr. Walijarvi, architect for the building, said this isn't the type of radiator <br />that would burn anyone. He said he agreed that this was a terrible mistake to put <br />them in. He said they would remove the units if Council wanted and there would be <br />no cost to the City. <br />MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to authorize the architect to remove the radiant heating <br />units at no cost to the City. 5 Ayes <br />Mayor Johnson said they would hold decision on the change order for the police wing <br />until the next Council meeting awaiting firm figures on the total cost. <br />MSP (Hodges - Shelquist) to approve the bills: General Fund checks # 10253 thru <br />10332, Payroll Transfer #10333 transferring from General 12,248.54, from Water <br />1,044.32, from Sewer 1,484.80, to pay gross pay of 14,777.66. Payroll Account <br />checks 11164 thru 11166, Payroll Checks 1864 thru 1898. Total disbursements <br />89,449.05. <br />5 Ayes <br />Mr. Walijarvi explained the situation of water in the basement of the new city <br />hall. He told Council the contractors would definitely find out what was causing <br />the water, and he would work with B E Enterprises to get the situation corrected <br />at no cost to the City. <br />Administrator Achen requesting hiring of Chris Weston for temporary laborer in <br />public works maintenance. <br />MSP (Pickar- Johnson) to hire Chris Weston at $3.50 /hour under the Ramsey County <br />CETA program. <br />MSP (Johnson- Hodges) to hire Narlene Link as temporary clerk- typist to work in the <br />police department in the absence of Carol Waide at $3.25 /hour beginning April 24th. <br />5 Ayes <br />Administrator Achen asked for Council approval of the police department's plan <br />to repair and donate bicycles held by the department to retarded children. Council <br />agreed that this was a worthwhile project. <br />