HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg276December 12, 1977 Page 6
Jerry Linkee asked what type of study was going to be done. Engineer Hubbard replied
that the whole system for the City would be tested pressure wise to determine if it
would hold up to meet fire department demands, i.e., two fires in different parts of
the City at the same time, future water demand, whether any more wells would be needed,
and so forth.
MSP (Hodges- Rowley) to accept the recommendation from the City Engineer and award
the contract to Consulting Engineers Diversified, with the price not to exceed
$7,500. 5 ayes
AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSE RENEWAL
Mayor Pickar stated that the Council had previously stated a desire to review the
issue of amusement devices before acting on new licenses. Chief Grabowski has
informed the City that the Bel Rae Ballroom has removed their amusement devices
because of problems they encountered with vandalism and excessive wear and tear
on the machines. He also stated that the other existing amusement devices do
not create any special problems from a police perspective.
Administrator Achen stated that Bel Rae Ballroom had just submitted an application
for 4 pinball machines and 2 general devices, which they plan to put in their main
area.
Councilmember Hodges asked what the difference was between pinball machines and
general devices. Administrator Achen replied that pinball machines were a separate
category and that everything else was put into the general classification.
Councilmember Ziebarth expressed concern with the number of devices allowed in that
they might create a hazard.
MSP (Ziebarth - Hodges) to renew the licenses for amusement devices as indicated in
Item 10 on the agenda, with 6 general devices for Mounds View Square, 1 pinball and
10 general devices for the Mermaid, 3 pinball and 12 general devices for the Launching
Pad and 4 pinball and 2 general devices for the Bel Rae Ballroom. 5 ayes
CITY HALL ENERGY CONSERVATION - THERMOGLAZING BIDS
Administrator Achen stated that bids had been received for thermoglazing the windows
of City Hall. The installer may be able to do the foyer addition on a Friday after-
noon and Saturday, which would avoid the need for a temporary entrance. The
additional cost for triple glazing may not be realized in reduced utility bills for
some time at today's utility rates but over the long run it is expected the costs
for heating and cooling City Hall will continue to escalate and the additional
expenditure may be paid off in a shorter time than expected.
Jerry Linkee asked if salvage had been included in the bids. Administrator Achen
replied that it had been.
Russell Paul asked if the project could be put off until summer to avoid the extra
cost of a temporary entrance. Mayor Pickar replied that the work was being done now
to save the City the extra heating cost for the coming winter.
MSP (Ziebarth - Rowley) to award the contract to the low bidder, Insul -Aid Co. and
consider the $1,068 for triple glazing provided that it could be shown that there
would be some additional savings and without a temporary entrance. 5 ayes