01-12-09-R - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - January 12, 2009 5 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve the Appointments to the Planning Commission; Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission; Economic Development Commission; and Financial Planning and Analysis Commission C. 1fotion to .L^:\....~lard the Tree Remo~/al and Related SenTices Contract to Precision Landscape and Tree for 2009 D. Lawn Mower Donations E. Motion to Accept the Resignation of Steve Zilmer from the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) F. Motion to Approve Resolution 2009-001, Relating to the Organization of the City of Arden Hills G. 1fotion to .L^:\.dopt an Ordinance Regarding 1fembership on \10lunteer Committees H. Motion to Approve 2009 Animal Control Service Contract I. Pick-Up Truck Purchase J. Motion to Approve Separation Agreement K. Motion to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department to Conduct Background Checks L. Motion to Approve Temporary Working Foreman Pay MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. Motion to Award the Tree Removal and Related Services Contract to Precision Landscape and Tree for 2009 Councilmember Holden asked if the City was providing a 5% increase on the contract this year. Public Works Director Gregory Hoag stated that when the contract was originally written and bid out in 2006 for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, it was written that the contract could be renewed for 2008 with no increase and renewed for 2009 and 2010 with a 5% increase provided the City had received good service. Precision Landscape and Tree is not going to increase the contract 5% for 2009.