HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000041_pg215July 26, 1976 Page 4
Referring back to the Lion's request for a $45 reimbursement
for the cost of a chipper to haul away diseased trees, Council-
man Baumgartner stated that refunding this money would be
setting a bad precedent. He commended the Lion's for their
actions in removing the 5 trees of the senior citizen and
the 4 trees on the boulevard; but the point remains that the
expense was incurred without prior Council approval and now
they present the bill for payment. Councilman Pickar agreed
that Councilman Baumgartner had a good point about expending
public funds without approval. Councilman Shelquist stated that
the Lion's had, in fact, saved the City about $150. Jack Shields,
City tree inspector, had estimated removal of the four trees on
the boulevard at $200; the Lions did the work and are only
charging us $45 for the cost of the chipper.
Atty. Meyers said if Council can determine that this expenditure
is for a valid public purpose, namely removal of four trees on
the boulevard, it is a legal expenditure. Make it clear in the
motion that you are not setting a precedent. Council must
determine if this is a valid public expenditure.
Councilman Pickar suggested that the Lions present a bill to
the City stating what the $45 is for.
MSP ( Pickar- Shelquist) to authorize expenditure of $45.00
for reimbursement to the Mounds View Lions Club for removal
of four city trees at 7890 Greenwood Drive with the stipulation
that the Lions submit a statement or bill showing that the fee
is for the removal of the four trees on city property.
Roll call vote:
Councilman Pickar - aye
Councilman Shelquist - aye
Councilman Baumgartner - nay
Acting Mayor Hodges - aye
Motion carried.
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1975 -4A. Eng. Hubbard stated the City
had received three bids for the Mounds View Square Shopping
Center drainage. Low bidder was Central Landscaping, Inc. for
the amount of $11,654.50, compared to the engineer's estimate
of $13,200. He recommended awarding the bid to Central Landscaping.
Admin. Achen asked for a recommendation on the type of pipe to
be used in the project. Eng. Hubbard stated corrugated pipe
would be adequate, but for bid purposes, it made no difference
as the price would be the same for either corrugated or
reinforced concrete piping. Councilman Baumgartner asked what
portion this project covers? Eng. Hubbard stated piping will run
from Long Lake Rd. to the first entrance of the shopping center.
Councilman Shelquist asked the Eng. if he had any knowledge of
Central Landscaping? Eng. Hubbard replied that Comstock & Davis
had checked them out and recommended the firm. Central Land-
scaping is a landscaping firm, the Engineer didn't know who the
subcontractor would be.