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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, January 25, 1988 Page 5 OTHER BUSINESS PARKS COMM. MTG. Councilmember Sather advised he was unable to attend the Parks Committee meeting scheduled on 1/26/88; he advised that the committee members Oaths of Office should be administered. Acting Mayor Hansen stated she would attend and administer the oaths. t WATER TOWER LEVEL Councilmember Winiecki referred to the minutes of the Public Safety/Works Committee meeting, 1/14/88, relative to the water leveling problem with our new water tower; she requested the Public Works Supervisor explain how the problem occurred and why the City would be responaible for costs to correct the problem. Raddatz explained the water tower leyel is supposed to be the same as the City of Roseville, due to the fact we are on the same line; however, because of the difference in the distance from their pumping station to our tower the pressure valve shuts down when Roseville's tower is full, but prior to our tower reaching 'the recommended level. Raddatz advised that the original specifications for the water tower, prepared by SEH, included a valve which would continue to allow the pumps to run until our water tower reached the correct level; Raddatz explained that the specifications were revised and the ones sent with the bids did not include this valve. The estimated cost for the valve is approximately $15,000 and related gauges and labor is estimated at another $15,000, for a total cost of $30,000.00. . The Clerk Administrator advised that the Engineer and Raddatz had discussed the possibility of expanding the water pipe on Hamline Avenue; they determined that this may not alleviate the problem. After discussion, Council suggested that Engineer Don Christoffersen be requested to appear at the Regular Council meeting held on February 29, 1988, to discuss how this problem occurred, what measures SEH would recommend to correct the problem, and the responsibility for costs of correcting the problem. PLANNER FEES Councilmember Winiecki questioned the hourly rate increase in the Planner's fees; also questioned how the planning applications. She suggested it may be possible to of the firm at a lower hourly rate. increase would affect employ another member The Clerk Administrator advised that Orlyn Miller had recommended John Bergly due to Bergly's experience and exposure to municipal planning; she noted that the firm is not large. Morrison explained she had meet with Bergly and discussed the fact that $45.00 per hour was the amount budgeted for 1988; Bergly advised his normal fee was $65.00 per hour, but suggested a rate of $50.00 per hour would be reasonable. Morrison commented that the costs would be reviewed in conjunction with the 1989 budget. . Morrison advised the applicants for planning cases are notified of the consultant fee rates for Planner, Attorney and Engineer that are reimbursable. She explained that the applicants would pay the higher rate of $60.00 per hour for the Planner's services and the City would be charged $50.00 per hour for the Planner's services. COLLISION INS./SQUADS Councilmembers agreed with the Clerk Administrator's recommendation to not pursue the collision insurance on the squads; they determined the costs for repair of the vehicles would be more reasonable than the insurance costs. WORK SESSION WITH FINANCE COMMITTEE Acting Mayor Hansen recommended scheduling a work session with members of the Council, members of the Finance Committee, and the Clerk Administrator, to discuss and setting policies. Council agreed that the meeting should latter part of February or early March 1988. budgeting procedures be scheduled for the Morrison advised she would discuss the recommendation with members of the Finance Committee at their regular meeting held 1/28/88 and report on their response. . REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR RENEWAL CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSES Council was referred to the applications for renewal of Charitable Gambling Licenses for the following: Original Boosters Club, St. Peter Claver Church, St. Paul Turners and Twin City Area Youth Organization.