HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRA MINUTES 11261996CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
3 NOVEMBER 26, 1996
4 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 9:03 P.M.
6 if. ROLL CALL.
7 Commissioners Present: Chair Ranallo, Vice Chair Enrooth, Secretary Marks, and
8 Commissioners Faust and Wagner.
9 Also Present: Executive Director Michael Morrison.
10 Commissioners Absent: None.
I 1 III. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 26, 1996 HRA AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the November 26, 1996 HRA Agenda as
13 presented.
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15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 12,1996 HRA MINUTES.
17 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the November 12, 1996 HRA minutes
• as presented.
19 Motion carried unanimously,
20 V. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
A. Abatement Services. Inc. in the amount of $1,925.00 for ACM exterior siding
removal and kitchen sheet flooring 2538 Kenzie Terrace.
B. American Engineering Testing. Inc. in the amount of $998.90 for project testing
services from September 16, 1996 to October 15, 1996 City Hall/Community
Center.
C. Stuart J. Bonniwell. CPA in the amount of $950.00 for professional services
rendered.
D. Graus Construction in the amount of $396,003.70 for Payment Application #I I
St. Anthony Community Center.
E. Legend Technical Services. Inc. in the amount of $1,912.58 for professional
services of asbestos specification for the City of St. Anthony City
Hall/Community Center Building demolition.
F. Williams/O'Brien Associates. Inc. in the amount of $6,000.00 for architectural
services rendered August 28, 1996 through October 27, 1996.
0 Motion carried unanimously,
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I VI. COMMUNITY CENTER/CITY HALL UPDATE.
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3 A. Discuss Change Order Relating to Council Chambers Floor.
4 B. Discuss Change Order Relating to Sealer for Floor.
5 C. Discuss Date for Building Dedication.
6 D. Other Building Items.
7 Jim O'Brien, Will Associates, Inc., distributed a photograph of a fountain.
8 The fountain is 80" high with a 10" x 20" x 6" deep pool. The fountain is available in 16
9 ounce copper with a 3/8" diameter vertical frame for $3,500.00 and in 20 ounce copper
10 with V? diameter vertical frame for $4,050.00. These fountains are located in several
11 public places and have suffered no damage. Mr. O'Brien stated his opinion was that the
12 16 ounce copper version would serve the City of St. Anthony very well.
13 Wagner asked if a pool would have to be installed. Mr. O'Brien stated the fountain could
14 just be set on the floor with a form built around it.
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16 Wagner asked if anything else would be on this wall. Mr. O'Brien stated the fountain
17 would be the focus but something else could be placed on the wall to the side.
0 Morrison noted the;Council had decided to wait until they were moved into the building
19 to determine what would best fit on this wall. Mr. O'Brien noted this is a self-contained
20 pool which could be purchased and installed after completion of construction.
21 Marks stated he was concerned and would like to see what the entryway looks like upon
22 completion before making a decision.
23 Enrooth noted the fountain was versatile and could be placed in another area if it is not
24 appropriate for the entryway.
25 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to purchase the 80" high with 10" x 20" x 6" deep
26 pool fountain, fabricated of 16 ounce copper with 3/8" diameter vertical frame in the
27 amount of $3,500.00.
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 Mr. O'Brien explained a new manhole was necessary in the storm line northeast of the
30 building. Mr. O'Brien stated based on earlier conversation with Larry Hamer, he had
31 been under the impression that the City would be providing the manhole. It has been
32 determined the cover and casting will be provided by the City and installation will be
6 provided by the contractor.
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I Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to add a manhole in the storm line northeast of the
2 City Hall/Community Center in the amount of $1,885.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
4 Mr. O'Brien explained a proposed Change Order to change the concrete floor sealer from
5 a water based sealer to a solvent based sealer in the amount of $300.00. This will make
6 resealing of the floor easier as the solvent based sealant does not require stripping and the
7 water based sealant does.
8 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the Change Order to change from water
9 based concrete floor sealer to solvent based floor sealer in the amount of $300.00.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. O'Brien explained a proposed Change Order to create a raised platform of 6" for the
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Council bench and seating. This would also require the raising of the electrical outlets.
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Graus had provided an estimated cost of $13,000.00 to $16,000.00. Mr. O'Brien
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explained that after he discussed the item with Graus Construction, Graus reduced the
price and admitted they had just thrown together the cost figure. Mr. O'Brien stated he
was disgusted with the cost response he has received from Graus. He stated based on
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conversation with Graus and his own cost calculations, he believe the change would cost
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approximately $6,700.00.
19 Mayor Ranallo asked if all the ramps were necessary. Mr. O'Brien stated they are.
20 Marks stated he was unsure if it was necessary for the platform to be raised. He felt a
21 raised platform gave a more controlling image rather than a sense of participation. He
22 stated he would prefer the platform not be raised.
23 Wagner stated he would prefer the platform not be raised as he did not feel it was
24 important and did not.want to pay for it.
25 Mayor Ranallo stated he would prefer the platform be raised. He stated he had not
26 received any complaints of intimidation due to a raised dias.
27 Marks stated he would like to provide an intimate atmosphere in the new Council
28 Chambers.
29 Mayor Ranallo stated he would strongly recommend the money be spent to raise the
10 platform one step.
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1 Motion by Ranallo, second by Enrooth to approve the Change Order to create a raised
2 platform for the Council bench and seating in the amount of $7,000.00.
3 Mayor Ranallo stated he felt the Council Chambers was the showplace of the whole
4 building. He stated he had worked in conditions where the platform was raised and
5 conditions where it was not and felt it was better if the platform was raised.
6 Voting on the motion:
7 Aye: Enrooth, Ranallo.
8 Naye: Marks, Faust, Wagner.
9 The motion failed.
10 Mayor Ranallo noted if the platform was not raised at this point of construction, it would
11 never be raised.
12 Mr. O'Brien stated it is still anticipated that the building will be completed the first week
13 of January, 1997.
0 Mayor Ranallo asked if the Council would like the Chamber of Commerce to handle
15 dedication of the new building.
16 Marks noted this is a big event for the City of St. Anthony. He felt that all the
17 organizations in the City should have a stake in some part of the dedication.
18 Morrison noted the Chamber of Commerce had done an excellent job on the dedication
19 ceremony for the CUB Foods Store.
20 Mayor Ranallo explained the Chamber was considering having the ceremony last an
21 entire day, with kids playing in the gymnasium, the orchestra playing in one of the
22 community rooms, and police and staff present. They are suggesting a coordinator be
23 hired and are considering asking Bonnie Brevor.
24 Marks noted many residents are not in the community during the winter months. He
25 suggested the ceremony be held in April after most people have returned.
26 Enrooth stated he felt the ceremony should be held earlier.
27 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to appoint the Chamber of Commerce to handle
4 the new City HallICommunity Center dedication ceremony to be scheduled sometime in
mid February.
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 Momson noted Warren Rolek had requested the ability to purchase some of the fumiture
3 from the old building.
4 There was Council consensus for Steelcase Furniture to make a bid on the old furniture
5 and to allow Warren Rolek to purchase the furniture he desired at the price bid. Any
6 furniture not purchased by Mr. Rolek would then be sold to Steelcase Furniture.
7 VII. HRA RESOLUTION 1996-006, RE: ACCOUNTING TRANSFER FOR CITY
8 HALL/COMMUNITY CENTER.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 1996-006, a Resolution
10 providing for accounting transfer to provide funds for new City Hall/Community Center
11 site work.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 VIII. HRA RESOLUTION 1996-007, RE: ACCOUNTING TRANSFER FOR APACHE
14 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING LGAIHACA LOSS.
Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 1996-007, a Resolution
providing for accounting transfer from Chandler Place Tax Increment Finance Fund
17 Balance in the amount of $120,000.00 to Apache Tax Increment Finance LGA/HACA
18 Loss Fund in the amount of $120,000.00.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 IV. OTHER BUSINESS.
21 Momson reported the Meat Market has been demolished and Staff is still working on the
22 Tollefson property.
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24 VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
25 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 P.M.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 Respectfully submitted,
28 Lorri Kopischke
29 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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