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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCII.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAM5EY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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August 21, 1995
Regular Meeting
August 21, 1995
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy.10
Mounds View, MN' 55112
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The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:00 p.m. on
August 21, 1995.
MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Linke, Council members Trude, Blanchard, Hankner
and Quick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator;
Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works; Don Bra~~~~.
Finance Director; Mary Saarion, Director of Parks
Recreation and Forestry.
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There were no additions to the agenda for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF NIlNUTES:
Council member Trude noted several corrections to the Regular Council Meeting Minutes
from July 17, 1995: Page 5, Line 38, proper should be changed to property,
Page 8, Line 13, "two Arden Hills Council members" should read"an Arden Hills Council
member" Page 8, Line 31, a question was asked how many meters the city could expect to
continue to use - a response by Council member Quick should be reviewed on tape as it is
listed as "$1,100. ", which she believes is an error.
MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to Table Approval of the July 17, 1995 meeting until
the tape can be reviewed and corrections made to the minutes.
VOTE: 5 ayes
0 nays Motion Carried
MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes
from July 24, 1995.
VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES:-
MOTIQN/SECOND: Trude/Quick to Accept Advisory Commission Minutes for May 17,
June 7, and July 5, 1995.
VOTE: 5 ayes
0 nays Motion Carved
There was no special order of business scheduled for the meeting.
Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator (Acting City Administrator) read
the Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, September 11, 1995, to Consider Request
for Conditional Use Permit, Glen Harstad, 2320 Highway 10, Planning Case No. 415-95.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 4798 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds.
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C. Licenses for Approval:
Garbage Haulers -
Beckers Sanitation (renewal)
Cigarette and Tobacco Products -
Mounds View 66 (new)
General Contractor -
Vinyl Seal (new),
B. L. Dalsin, Inc. (new),
Associated Construction, Inc. (new)
HVAC
Hinding Heating,
Air & Electric, Inc. (new),
Indoor Comfort Heating and Cooling (renewal),
Riccar Heating & Air Conditioning (renewal)
Sheet rock
Friedges Drywall, Inc. (new)
Asphalt
• Affordable Asphalt (new),
Stoerzinger Construction (new)
Muellner Blacktop, Inc. (new)
Fence
Century Fence Company (renewal)
Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council members desired to have removed
from the Consent Agenda; there were none.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt the Consent Agenda as Presented.
VOTE: S ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR:
Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was designated for anyone who
wished to speak to the Council on items that were not on the Agenda.
Keith Vasilakes, 5131 Greenwood Drive, asked what has happened in regard to term
limits.
Mayor Linke explained that they were passed by the residents and has since been certified
through the State and ruled unconstitutional. He understands it will be taken up with the
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Charter Commission at the next regular meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 12,
1995 at 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing.to Consider a_n Ordinance Change in the Water Replacement Repair
Responsibilities.
Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works explained that at the July 17, 1995 meeting of the
City Council, staff presented an amendment to Ordinance No. 565, Chapter 906.04,
Subdivision 4, Liabili for Repairs. A sentence was added as follows: "The
Municipality shall provide repair of any impervious surface, should it be necessary in the
performance of the repair of a leak or break of the property's service".
Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to approve Ordinance No. 565, Amending the
Mounds mew Municipal Code Chapter 906.04, Entitled, "Liability for Repairs".
VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Council member Trude explained that this ordinance was a compromise among the
Council members to prevent a hardship situation.
Informational Meeting_on Proposal to Update the Citv's Water Meter Reading Sy,Stem~
Mayor Linke opened the Informational Meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works explained that the City Council and staff have had
a number of discussions in regard to the possibility of changing the City's water meters and
meter reading system. This was in response to concerns relayed by the City's Water
Utility staff that the water system was not accurately monitoring the real amount of water
that is being used by some of the residents. To test the accuracy of the meters, staff
conducted a random testing of residential and commercial meters which were installed
between 1963 and 1990's. The average accuracy rate was 98% for residential meters and
90% for commercial meters. Therefore, based upon the small representation of meters
that were tested, the average accuracy of residential and commercial meters was 94%.
When the meters were tested, based on annual water consumption and billing amounts, it
was estimated that the City is losing approximately $31,000 per year. The City Council
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directed staff to seek proposals to update the meters in the city.
The City received proposals from two manufacturers to completely update the current
water meter system. Three options were presented:
1) change the current system to the most current advanced technology system (Phone
Read System) which would automatically initiate the meter to call to a central computer at
City Hall and relay the meter reading;
2) change the current system to a Touch Read System where a reading pad would be
installed on the outside of the house and a meter reader would use a reading device to
touch the pad and receive a reading; or
3) do nothing.
Mr. Ulrich noted that Option #3 would also increase the need for manual labor to
complete the billing, meter reading and repair/replacement of old meters.
Mr. Ulrich noted there were a number of questions which were not answered due to the
length of the newsletter which he would like to address.
1) Why not phase in new meters and hook up old ones already in?
The City has been replacing water meters at a rate of 50-75 per year for the past seven or
eight yeazs. Those meters which have been replaced will be capable of hooking up to the
new technology and they will be tested to make sure they are up to AWWA standazds (1-
1/2% of 100%).
2) How much of the total cost represents installation?
The cost of installation is approximately $40./meter.
3) How many meters are currently being replaced each yeaz ?
The city replaces approximately 50-75 residential meters per year. This has been done for
the past seven to eight years. The total number of residences in Mounds View is 2,900.
4) The city claims they have no money for Street Repair and now they can spend
$800,000 for new meters?
• The street improvements are funded through the General Fund. Improvements to the
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water system comes from a separate fund.
5) How many different meters are there to choose from and aze there different prices?
The City went out for a Request for Proposal and received two responses. Of those
submitted, the City took the most cost effective system over a minimum useful life of 20
years.
6) Are there any other cities who aze replacing all of their water meters?
The City of Mound has replaced all of their meters, the City of New Brighton replaced
half of its system one year ago, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are in the
process of replacing their meters and have been doing so for the past three years.
7) How long have these types of meters been used in other cities?
These meters have been used in the City of Mounds View for the past seven or eight years
and they have basically been out in the market for the same number of years.
8 Has the ci checked on what is comin u in new meter technolo ?
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Yes, this is the most current technology available.
9) Does the city know they are picking out the right system?
A person cannot be 100% sure, however city staff has checked with other cities in regard
to the vendor's reputation, the dollaz amount of what the product is worth and the
warranty and feels comfortable with the proposal.
10) Are the water meters in worse shape than the streets?
There aze a number of very old water meters in the city as there are a number of very old
streets in the city. The city continues to replace meters and continues to maintain the
streets to the best of their ability.
Mayor Linke explained that the three options before the City Council are as follows:
1) Change out of all the meters to a phone read system for a total cost of $830,000. This
project would be funded out of the Water Availability Charge with some of the money
coming out of the special project fund and an increase of $3. to the utility charge for
residential service. Some of the $3.00 would go into a water fund for future needs.
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2) Changeout of residential accounts to a touch read and commercial accounts to a phone
read system, costing a total of $505,914. This would be funded through the Water
Availability Charge and a loan from the Special Project fund. There would be no
additional charge added to the utility charge.
3) Do nothing to the water meter system. The city staffwould continue to change meters
when they no longer function. The city would continue to lose approximately $31,000 per
year.
Council member Trude explained the option of a radio read unit for homeowners who
have a finished basement and whose meter and phone line are not located in close
proximity to one another. This would cost the homeowner an additional $25.00.
Mayor Linke explained that it is possible that a homeowner who refused to convert to the
new system would be charged a surcharge of up to $50.00/quarter for the added labor of
having their meter read.
Mr. Ulrich noted that the meter readers have experienced some problem with a few
residents who refuse to let them in to their homes to read the meters. The fully automated
system would eliminate this problem.
Jerry Blanchard, 8005 Groveland Road, stated he has a receipt which says that he will
receive a refund of $35.00 from the city if they take his meter. He was wondering if the
city has the money to refund residents for the meters.
Mr. Ulrich informed him that the City is aware of this and has money appropriated for this.
Mr. Blanchard also stated he does not have a problem putting in a new meter system if it is
necessary. However, a 6% to 8% error tells him that maybe the city should be testing
meters more often and doing something about the bad ones, not spending money to put
new ones in. He wondered if all of them needed to be replaced. It was his feeling that
the city should only replace the 15% that are reading bad.
Alena Baty, 2316 Hillview Road, stated for those residents who will not allow a meter
reader into their homes, they should be given estimates and charged anyway.
Mayor Linke explained that this is done, however after five years it becomes rather
difficult.
Council member Trude noted that the City has never threatened to turn off the water to
residences who do not allow the meters to be read.
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Ms. Baty stated she felt it may be a good idea to consider this. Mayor Linke responded
that he does not believe the city could legally turn off the water for this reason.
Ms. Baty asked if the defective meters are due to the hard water in the city of Mounds
View.
Mr. Ulrich stated manganese in the water does build up and can eventually slow the meter
due to the mineral deposits in the meters and pipes. However the hardness of Mounds
View water (15-16 grams) is well within the guidelines and should not present a
significant problem for homeowners.
Linda Hansome, 2237 Knoll Drive, stated as she understands the two reasons for updating
the meters are the accuracy issue and the meter reader problem. Furthermore, the
accuracy rate for residential properties was averaged at 98% and she understands that the
new meters will be guaranteed an accuracy rate of 98% for ten years; this is basically a
"washout". She feels that spending the money fora "state of the art" system is not the
way she would like her money spent. The touch pad system will serve the purpose of
reading the meters and will save the city $300,000 over the phone read system.
In a Kelner 8333 Groveland Road stated she has been a reader meter for several ears.
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She too has run into problems with some residents who will not let her into read the
meter. These are the people that the city should be working on, requiring them to have
the remote meters. She feels the meters that are working should be left alone.
Dave Malrick, 8289 Spring Lake Park Road, stated by overcharging residents it will
encourage them to let the meters be read. He stated he would tend to be more concerned
about checking the volume of the water than the actual meters. He felt the commercial
properties should be looked at closer as the city could recoup more of the money by
attempting to increase the accuracy level for commercial properties to the 98% level.
Mr. Ulrich noted that the total billing amount for water was 470,000,000. Of this amount,
only 67,000,000 gallons were used by institutions, commercial and industrial. The
residents represent 80% of the total usage. He quickly noted some of the test results of
meters that were installed between 1962 and 1984.
Mr. Malrick stated the 30 homes of the 2,900 that could be tested represents only 1% of
the homes in Mounds View. He felt the city should do more evaluating before they look
at spending the money for the new meters. The city should attempt to recoup the most
money in a way that disrupts the least number of people. He also asked if a touch tone
phone will be necessary for the phone read system. Mr. Ulrich responded that a resident
only needs a phone line.
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Keith Vasilakes, 5131 Greenwood Drive, stated he felt Option #1 was basically spending
$800,000 to correct a $30,000 problem. He would rather be charged an additional five
cents on his water bill. He sees no reason for the phone or radio system as he does not
feel the city needs a state of the art system. Additionally he did not feel two proposals for
a $800,000 system were a sufficient representation and additional bids should be received.
Kathleen Harrer, 5230 Edgewood Drive, asked if the city anticipates that the $31,000 loss
each year will continue to increase. She is aiso concerned about her "out of the pocket"
costs for the new system. How much will the city save over a 20 year period if the water
system is changed?
Mr. Linke explained that the only cost to the resident would be the $3.00 utility charge. If
the city chooses to select the touch read system, there will be no additional charge. Mr.
Ulrich stated the city will expect to save approximately $1,000,000 over the 20 year
period if they replace the meters.
Ms. Harrer asked if she will get her meter deposit back when the system is changed over.
- Mr. Ulrich replied that they will refund those who paid for their meters if a new meter
must be installed.
Carl Anderson, 2948 Wooddale Drive, stated figuring the loss of $31,500 per year and
spending $800,000 for Option #1 it would take 2b years to recoup the cost. Option #2
would take 16 years to recoup the costs. Neither of these options provides for repayment
of the $300,000 WAC fund. He would like to suggest Option #4, which would include
changing all commercial meters to the radio read out with a quarterly reading, beginning
residential change overs to meters which are over 20 years old and offering a touch pad
system for whose who do not want their meters read annually. This option would allow a
phase in of the new system without a project loan.
Mr. Ulrich noted that the system is deteriorating and it will continue to do so. The figure
of $31,500 will continue to increase.
In regard to meter deposits, Mr. Don Brager, Finance Director offered the following. He
stated the city has a record of those people who paid for the water meters and the dollar
amount. The practice of having one pay for their own meter ceased in the 1980's. The
city has attempted to get more new meters in by asking that when property is sold a new
meter must be installed by the new owner of the property. Gradually the fund has been
shrinking as the properties change hands, etc., However, there are still a number of
deposits which will need to be refunded.
Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, stated if the entire system is replaced with Option
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#1, what will be the next step be in providing for long term approach.
Mayor Linke responded that the city has already considered this, which is part of what the
$3.00 additional utility charge will be applied to. Mr. Ulrich noted that the $3.00 charge
is not going to stop once the meter is paid for.
Mr. McCarty asked what it would cost to start a long term plan now, keeping the existing
system and replacing those that need to be replaced only as needed. This would be a
100% approach. He wondered how much it would cost over a 15 year period to look at
an option such as this. He stated he feels there should be an in-depth study on the new
systems. He would be more concerned about the main influx structure as opposed to the
individual meters, which has been in since 1963.
Mr. McCarty noted that there is a difference in Option #1 & Option #2 in regard to the
numbers charged to the Water Availability Charge and he was wondering why this is the
case.
Mr. Ulrich stated the reason for the change was to allow it to move financed more in-
house with the water fund.
Craig Weinmann, 2209 Bronson Drive stated he is concerned about the $830,000
expenditure. If the water meters are reading as accurately as they aze, we should locate
the bad ones and replace only those. For those who are refusing to allow meter readers in,
a meter should be relocated to the outside of the property. He also suggested that
residents be held responsible for calculating the usage, thereby creating less workload for
staff He feels there are many other options which cost faz less.
Council member Hankner stated the city has attempted to replace meters for the past
fifteen years. This problem only continues to get worst.
Mazshall Mills, 7550 Greenfield, asked what the charge would be to upgrade the system
from a touch read to a phone read in the future.
Mayor Linke responded that it would be an additional $300,000 plus the cost for labor.
Mr. Mills asked if the S.R. meters would be an option for those homes with old meters.
Mr. Ulrich noted that these meters are no longer manufactured.
Dave Janke, 8420 Eastwood Road asked why some type of plan wasn't put together to
replace the meters. He felt the council should consider an option #4. He believes all
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meters could be changed over a period of time. However, he felt the council should take a
good look at a plan and how it can be updated without spending three quarters of a million
dollars.
Council member Quick stated $330,000 of WAC funds will be used to finance the project,
so in essence it has been planned for. In the past ten years as a Council member he has
seen two water towers replaced, a new system has been put in to filter out manganese out
of the water; the city has replaced motors, pumps, and has done many more things. The
city has brought it down to the lowest cost with the technology that is available.
Mr. Janke informed Mr. Quick that he was referring only to the replacement of the water
meters and did not intend that the city has not done many other things.
An unidentified resident noted that there is a 10-11% water loss, however it is estimated
that the new meters will only recoup about 6% of the lost water. Also, the system will
require that residents have a phone. What will be done if a resident does not have one?
Mayor Linke stated they will then have the option of the radio read system.
This resident also noted that if the hone com an detects that a resident is usin a touch
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tone phone modem and is not paying for this type of service, he will be billed for it.
The resident asked if the gas company or if NSP had ever been approached to read the
city's water meters when they are out reading their meters. This could perhaps be an
arrangement and the city could pay them a small fee for doing so.
Mr. Ulrich stated this had been discussed at one time, but he was not able to get a
response from them.
He asked if the city water department is currently operating at a loss.
Mr. Brager, Finance Director responded that it is essentially breaking even, however water
rates were raised in order to break even. This would not have been needed if all meters
were operating at 100% efficiency.
The resident noted that with an average yearly water bill of $100.00, the added utility
charge of $3.00 per quarter would amount to a 12% increase per year.
Ms. Linda Hansome, 2237 Knoll Drive, asked who will be responsible for the modem if
something happens to it after the one year warranty is up.
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Mr. Ulrich noted that it is the responsibility of the city, and will be calculated into the
budget.
Council member Trude stated she had received two telephone calls in regard to this item.
Mrs. Janet Schuldt, 7887 Spring Lake Park Road, felt that meters reading at 98%
accuracy should not be replaced, that large meters should be replaced, she would not like
to have her phone tapped to read the meter, she does not want the $3.00 per quarter utility
charge and does not wish to go to monthly billing. She stated she does not believe in
replacing things which work. The other caller, who did not identify himself, but lived on
Greenwood stated he did not want to go to a monthly reading, feels fees should be
charged to those residents who will not allow their meters to be read and has no objection
to the present system.
Ruth White, 2917 County Road I, stated she feels the changing over to the new system is
more for ease than due to faulty meters. She did not understand why they needed to
replace them.
Mayor Linke stated the present system is aged and will not be getting any better. It is
also very labor intensive.
Ms. White asked if the homeowner will have an option on the type of system or if it will
be mandatory.
Mayor Linke stated if the council chooses to selection Option # 1, there will not be an
choice. Option #2 would allow for either phone or radio system.
Ms. White stated she would like to leave the system as it is. She further stated she
believes the Council has already made up their minds as to what they are going to do.
They are reviewing two systems and as noted in the newsletter, will make a decision in
August.
Council member Hankner stated as a council member, she along with the other council
members and staff, have carefully looked at the current system and she definitely feels
something needs to be done. No formal action has been taken by the council in regard to
this matter so a decision has not been made.
Council member Trude noted that both of the systems they aze reviewing eliminate a
considerable amount of paperwork for staff. Presently 3,000 cazds go out and come in
quarterly. Additionally, the 12,000 cards must be keyed in each year.
Ms. White asked what will happen if she refuses a new water meter.
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Mayor Linke stated that the City Council has considered assessing a penalty on top of the
water bill (i.e. $50.00/quarter).
Craig Weinmann stated that residents agree that Option #1 or Option #2 for the City
Council is no option for residents. He feels it is ridiculous and opposes both of these
options.
Mayor Linke closed the informational meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Mayor Linke explained that the 1995 Long Term Financial Plan was introduced at the
July 17, 1995 council meeting. The updated plan is easier to read to the public. He noted
this is a five year plan, Year I to be 1996. The other four years list objectives.
Council member Trude noted that the plan calls for no new staff and no significant capital
purchases.
MOTION/SECOND: Quiclc/Trude to adopt Ordinance No. 566, 1995 Long Term
Financial Plan.
Mayor Linke -yes
Council member Blanchard -yes
Council member Trude -yes
Council member Hankner -yes
Council member Quick -yes
VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
B. Consideration of Slurry Seal Bid:
Mike Ulrich stated the staff advertised for the Slurry Seating of selected streets for this
years Pavement Management Program. They only received one response, which was from
the contractor that was awarded the bid last year, Struck and Irwin Paving. The total bid
was for $33,136.95 plus 15% to be allowed for change orders. These improvements will
. be funded from the Street Management Program.
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MOTION/SECOND: Blanchazd, Hankner to approve the award for the Slurry Sealing
bid to Struck and Irwin Paving for $33,136.96, to be funded from account no. 100-4470-
705, and authorize the Public Works Director to sign all change orders up to 15% of the
bid.
VOTE: 5 ayes
0 nays Motion Carried
C. Consideration gf Removal and Replacement of Play~ound Equipment Usina
Contingency Funds:
Ms. Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry explained that in April there
was an article in the newspaper and an article put out by the League of MN Cities in
regard to the safety hazards of some playground components (Animal Swings). These
swings are very old and have been in the park system for many years. The articles stated
that deaths and serious injuries have occurred as a result of the swings hitting children
who run in front of the playground equipment. The articles also requested that cities
consider removing the swings. This was brought to the city's attention by concerned
residents and presented to the Park & Recreation Commission. The commission
recommended that staff ask for some money to replace the existing animal swings with
infant swings which could be installed on the existing frames. To replace the eight
swings would cost $1,200. The Park and Recreation Commission would like to use
contingency funds to replace this equipment. Ms. Saarion stated that other options could
include removing the equipment and not replacing it, or just replacing a few swings at a
time.
Mayor Linke stated the city's insurance carrier has recommended that the city remove the
animal swings.
Council member Hankner stated she has strong feelings about use of the contingency
funds. She feels some type of policy needs to be addressed on the use of these funds. If
the Council wishes to approve the use of contingency funds for this use, she would also
request that contingency funds be used for tree plantings at the Silver View Park ballfields.
Council member Trude stated she wanted this issue brought before the council and when
children's lives are at risk, she does not want to see a squabble about where the funds are
coming from. Contingency funds are for unplanned expenses. It would be unfair to the
children if the City removed the existing equipment without replacements.
MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Linke to allocate funds from the Contingency Account for
the removal and replacement of playground equipment.
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MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to AMEND the motion and add the purchase of
trees for Silver View Park to be funded with Contingency Funds as well.
Mayor Linke stated he would vote against the amendment as it is not the same type of
liability issue. Also the residents have already agreed to phase in the tree plantings.
Council member Hankner noted that residents only agreed on the phasing in after the City
Council told them there was not money available for the plantings. She feels this is also a
liability issue as the balls end up in the yards of residents and could easily injure them.
Council member Trude noted that as soon as a window was broken staffwent out and
erected a snow fence to keep the balls in the playing field. The problem is that the
homeowners pay high taxes and they are not happy with the looks of the fence. She noted
however, that she would support the amendment, installing an additional 12 trees at a
cost of $200./tree because she feels it would improve the looks of the park and this is
important to her.
Council member Blanchard stated she would not go along with the amendment as the city
has already worked out an agreement with the residents in regard to the tree plantings. As
far as the parking equipment, she does not feel $1,200 is a lot to spend to keep children
from being injured.
Mayor Linke - no
Council member Blanchard - no
Council member Trude -yes
Council member Hankner -yes
Council member Quick -yes
VOTE: 3 -ayes 2- nays Motion Carried
MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to direct staffto draft a policy on the use of
contingency funds for the next council work session.
Council member Trude stated she thinks that five reasonable people can decide on the
appropriate use of contingency funds. There are many things that are difficult to plan for
as is the case in any household.
Council member Hankner stated she would like a policy to lay out the perimeters for
decision making.
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Mayor Linke -yes
Council member Hankner -yes
Council member Blanchard -yes
Council member Trude - no
Council member Quick -yes
4 ayes
1 nay Motion Carried
REPORTS:
Council member Hankner - no report.
Council member Trude - no report.
Council member Blanchard - no report
Council member Quick - no report.
Mayor Linke reported that he was on vacation and had the opportunity to travel to
Buffalo, New York to watch the DCI finals. He noted that Irondale High School had
sixteen kids represented on the field that evening. He commended Irondale High for the
tremendous job they are doing in the music field.
~. Report of Administrator:
Mr. Paul Harrington, had no report this evening.
Mike Ulrich noted that the street sealing project will start next week. The city will
publicize the selected streets on Cable TV as well as distribute flyers to those residents
affected. He noted that it takes from four to eight hours to completely cure and asked
residents to cooperate.
Mayor Linke announced that the next Council Meeting will be on August 28, 1995 at 7:00
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p.m.
The next Council Work Session will be September 5, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. (NOTE TIlVIE
CHANGE)
There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at
10:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tamara D. Saeflce
Recording Secretary
City of Mounds View