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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000035_pg125-4- MSP (Baumgartner- Johnson) To approve these employees at the applicable rates. MSP (Neisen- Hodges) To release specifications for diseased tree removal subject to approval by Attorney Meyers. Mr. Richard Huhne, 8406 Red Oak Drive asked if removal of stumps would be required under the contract and whether citizens could debark or remove their own stumps. Administrator Achen answered that the City would only require that the trees be removed in a manner that met the requirements for control of the Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt diseases. Citizens are encouraged to remove their own trees. MS (Neisen- Baumgartner) To adopt a resolution creating a separate building fund for the city hall addition. Councilman Johnson asked if a separate fund was necessary. Attorney Meyers stated that it was not essential. A separate fund established by ordinance would simply emphasize the segregation of these monies; the fund would be closed out once construction is completed. Councilman Johnson recommended that the Clerk check with the city auditor for a recommendation. MSP (Neisen- Pickar) to table the motion to adopt the resolution. MSP (Neisen- Johnson) To set 11:30 A.M., October 15, as the bid opening on Project 1973 -4. Councilman Hodges' Report 5 Ayes 5 Ayes 5 Ayes 5 Ayes Councilman Hodges asked the Administrator to be sure the problems of performance bonds and certificates of insurance on the new city hall addition are resolved. Councilman Johnson's Report MSP (Neisen - Johnson) To direct the building inspector to tag construction of the city hall addition until performance bonds and signed contracts have been received. Councilman Johnson asked about the status of the Anchor Inn odor problem. Mayor Neisen stated that he had received a call from Mr. Gydeson who stated that the Polution Control Agency was coming out to make a recommendation. 5 Ayes Councilman Johnson asked the Clerk to instruct the building inspectors to be more forceful in policing construction projects to prevent unsightly conditions. Mayor Neisen stated that the City should give contractors at the Scotland Green project a final warning and then a citation should be issued. Councilman Johnson asked about the status of the change to the Ramsey County Court system and how much extra cost the city would incur. Attorney Meyers stated that there were a number of problems that still needed to be ironed out but that he anticipated a definite increase in cost. He stated that the prosecutors plan to handle cases from all four cities in the New Brighton Court and are hoping to eliminate the necessity for their presence at all arraignments.