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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000036_pg071Page 15 April 28, 1975 It will mean only a slightly lower level of comfort in the stairwell. Cost would be $75 to remove each unit. To install new flush mounted radiant heat units would cost an additional $410 for each stairwell. Administrator Achen feels that the heaters contrast with the rest of the building in terms of modern design. The units should have been installed flush with the wall. Councilman Hodges feels as long as they are in now, they should be left and taken out later if they don't work out. Mayor Johnson said when you walk down the stairs they are at eye level and the bottoms are completely open. Councilman Shelquist said maybe screening could be put on the bottom to cover the pipes but agreed that they are an eyesore. He could not see incurring the added expense to remove them. Councilman Baumgartner agreed. Mayor Johnson said we should leave it the way it is and if problems arise, we could screen it later. sharp aluminum Councilman Shelquist asked if the fins were i_.: and could be hazardous to children. Mr. Walijarvi, architect for the building, said this isn't the type of radiator that would burn anyone. He said he agreed that this was a terrible mistake to put them in. He said they would remove the units if Council wanted and there would be no cost to the City. MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to authorize the architect to remove the radiant heating units at no cost to the City. 5 Ayes Mayor Johnson said they would hold decision on the change order for the police wing until the next Council meeting awaiting firm figures on the total cost. MSP (Hodges - Shelquist) to approve the bills: General Fund checks # 10253 thru 10332, Payroll Transfer #10333 transferring from General 12,248.54, from Water 1,044.32, from Sewer 1,484.80, to pay gross pay of 14,777.66. Payroll Account checks 11164 thru 11166, Payroll Checks 1864 thru 1898. Total disbursements 89,449.05. 5 Ayes Mr. Walijarvi explained the situation of water in the basement of the new city hall. He told Council the contractors would definitely find out what was causing the water, and he would work with B E Enterprises to get the situation corrected at no cost to the City. Administrator Achen requesting hiring of Chris Weston for temporary laborer in public works maintenance. MSP (Pickar- Johnson) to hire Chris Weston at $3.50 /hour under the Ramsey County CETA program. MSP (Johnson- Hodges) to hire Narlene Link as temporary clerk- typist to work in the police department in the absence of Carol Waide at $3.25 /hour beginning April 24th. 5 Ayes Administrator Achen asked for Council approval of the police department's plan to repair and donate bicycles held by the department to retarded children. Council agreed that this was a worthwhile project.