HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg057March 14, 1977
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Atty. Meyers suggested that instead of just dropping the matter,
Council might send a copy of the Banister Short letter to Mr.
Harstad, asking him to review the fourth paragraph and come up
with a proposal in writing for satisfying the requirements.
MSP ( Pickar- Hodges) to direct the Administrator to send a copy
of the Banister Short February 25, 1977, letter to Mr. Harstad
asking him to put in writing to the City his recommendation
for a solution to the problem -- this to include a solution to
the physical problem and how he would propose to protect the
City and future buyers of the property.
AWARD DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT
Admin. Achen stated the City received 8 bids for tree removal.
Bids were evaluated on overall average price per inch. Prices
are going up -- $4.58 /inch last year compared to $4.90 /inch
this year. The same contractor awarded the bid last year is
low bidder this year, too. The Parks & Recreation Director and
Tree Inspector recommend that the low bidder be awarded the bid.
A few problems were experienced last year; but in comaring
problems with surrounding communities, problems with our contractor
were fewer.
Mayor Pickar questioned the process involved in the tree removal?
Admin. Achen explained that the City Tree Inspector surveys and
identifies those trees that are to be treated and /or removed.
The citizen is quoted the price of having city's contractor remove
the tree; but the citizen has the option to compare prices with
other firms and choose another firm. Last year about $6800 was
spent on the contract, majority of which was tree services on
private property.
MSP (Rowley - Baumgartner) to award the tree removal contract to
L & B Tree Service.
5 ayes
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if there was a provision in the contract
regarding landscaping problems after the tree has been removed? He
stated that he had received a complaint from one person in particular
about the poor landscaping done by the contractor. Councilmember
Rowley indicated she had received the same complaint. Councilmember
Hodges emphasized the poor job done on his lawn also.
Admin. Achen read from the contract a provision for the stump to
be ground a minimum of 6" below the surface. And he indicated
that it is up to the City Tree Inspector to be sure the contract
is carried out satisfactorily.
Vote on the motion to award the tree removal contract 5 ayes
PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ACT (CETA)
Admin. Achen stated that legislation is expected to pass this week
pumping additional money into the CETA fund throughout the country.
The intent is to get money into the economy within a few days of
enactment and a substantial portion of the money contracted for