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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 06-05-1989, • MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1989, 5:30 P.M. - CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, h:ayor Sather called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Thomas Sather, Councilmembers Nancy Hansen, Paul Malone, SoAnn Growe and Thomas Mahowald. Also present: Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. ADOPT AGENDA Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council adopt the Agenda as submitted by the Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) CONSENT CALEN➢AR Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the consent calendar for the 6-5-89 Special meeting, including all Resolutions, and authorize execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Adopt Resolution No. 89-37, to Rajiv Shah for Attaining Eagle Scout Status. b. Approve 1989 Summer Program Leaders and Salaries as recommended by Park Director Buckley. NEW SUSINESS RECYCLING; AWARD Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk CONTRACT, E-Z Administrator dated 5-2-89, relative to quotations RECYCLING received for curbside recycling. • Serger advised he had contacted four (4) companies; based on the importance of uninterrupted service and cost,he recommended Council consider contracting with E-Z Recycling. He explained the company is willing to continue with the Tuesday recycling pickup day, beginning 6-6-89 and quoted the lowest per ton cost. The Clerk Administrator stated the company is new and he is not familiar with their service; he contacted Dave Fridgen of New Brighton and received a good recommendation. Berger noted the City of New Brighton will also utilize E-Z Recycling. Berger explained the company indicated the collection day may be changed in the future and they would provide the City adequate time to publicize the change if necessary. Mayor Sather reminded Council this is a temporary situation to complete the service for the 1989 calendar year. He favored the uninterrupted collection service; Councilmembers Malone and Growe agreed. Councilmember Hansen commented that the County did not feel disruption of service for one month would be detrimental; she preferred uninterrupted service. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that Council authorize the Clerk Administrator to execute a contract with E-Z Recycling, as per the specifications outlined in the previous recycling contract, for the continuation of recycling service for the balance of calendar year 1989, at a minimum monthly • cost of $2,250.00 per month or $66.00 per ton, whichever is greater. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Clerk Administrator Berger explained he will review the contract prior to execution to insure it meets previous bid specifications and the appropriate insurance certificates and bonding is provided by E-Z Recycling. Council concurred to encourage staff to continue negotiations with the surrounding communities for a quad-city recycling collection service. Minutes of the Arden Hills Special Council Meeting, June 5, 1989 Page 2 • APPT. PUBLIC WORKS MAINT. EMPLOYEE Council was referred to a memorandum from Public Works Supervisor Raddatz dated 6-1-89, relative to appointment of James Perron as a Public Works Maintenance employee. • r 1 U Raddatz explained that Perron has previous municipal experience and has heen employed by the cities of Shoreview and New Brighton as a public works/parks employee. The Public Works Supervisor recommended hiring Perron at a starting salary of $10.54 per hour, which is 80% of the top salary for the position, based on the applicants previous municipal experience; he outlined the salary increases for the position after successful completion of the six month probationary period and upon completion of one year employment with the City. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, that Council appoint James Perron to fill the Public Works Maintenance Worker position, at a starting salary of $10.54 per hour, as outlined in Raddatz's memorandum of 6-1-89. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) EMPLOYEE HEALTH Council was referred to a memorandum from Berger dated INS.INCREASE 6-2-89, recommending a$10.00 per month health insurance contribution increase for non-union city employees. Serger explained the 1989 Public Works labor contract was approved by Council with an increase in the City's contribution for employee health insurance; past practice has been that insurance coverage granted to union employees is also awarded to non-union employees. Mahowald moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council grant a $10.00 per month health insurance premium increase for non-union employees retroactive to January 1, 1989. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Mahowald asked what company currently provides health insurance for the city. Berger advised the League of Minnesota Cities Benefit Plan. Council briefly discussed surveying other employee health insurance options. REQ. TEMPORARY Council was referred to a memorandum from Berger dated PERMIT; ANTENNA, 6-1-89, relative to a request from H.B. Fuller Company H,B. FULLER, 1200 for a temporary permit to install a satellite dish W. COUNTY ROAD E antenna at 1200 W. County Road E. The Clerk Administrator explained a Public Hearing prior to installation of the antenna is required by City Code; he noted the application and fees were received on this date and the hearing will be scheduled for the Suly Planning meeting. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that Council grant a Temporary Permit to H.B. Fuller for installation of a 24" satellite dish at 1200 West County Road E, Arden Hills, such permit to expire at 12:01 a.m. the Tuesday following the first Regular Council meeting in Suly 1989. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) MCGUIRE'S INN; Councilmember Hansen questioned if McGuire�s has complied SCREENING OF with the screening of the satellite antennae located in ANTENNAE their parking lot; plantings were to be placed on the east end of the property along Lexington Avenue. Councilmember Growe advised she had seen earth moving equipment in the area. Staff was directed to review the matter and report to Council. � Minutes of the Arden Hills Special Council Meeting, June 5, 1989 Page 3 • �J • REVIEW MISC. Councilmember Mahowald referred to the memorandum from TOWERS ORDINANCE Berger dated 6-1-89 and suggested staff review the current Ordinance relating to satellite antennae. Council concurred to direct the Planner and Staff to survey surrounding communities relative to requirements for satellite antennae and make recommendation regarding an Ordinance amendment. Council discussed reviewing Federal Laws pertaining to Ham Radio Antennae and operators; no action was taken on this matter. COUNCIL COMMENTS BUDGET TIMETABLE Councilmember Mahowald questioned if the current budget schedule presented to Council by the Clerk Administrator is still appropriate. Berger explained the Governor has vetoed the current Tax Bill and he would be attending a session at the League of Cities Conference to determine the impact of this action; he advised Council he would report findings at the Worksession on 6-19-89. He noted he is adhering to the scheduled meeting dates with Department Heads and the Fire Chief relative to budget preparation. Council discussed placing an article in the Town Crier to advise residents of the uncertainty of their property taxes in 1989 and how the tax dollars are distributed; Mahowald stated he would discuss placement of an article in the Town Crier with the Newsletter Committee at their next regular meeting. MISC.;STREET Councilmember Mahowald questioned City policy relative to CONSTRUCTION street construction by developers in conjunction with residential plats. Berger explained City Code allows developers to construct streets which conform to Code requirements in residentially platted areas under the supervision of the City Engineer; the cost of the improvements are assessed to the individual lots and paid by the purchaser. Mayor Sather advised the plans and specifications submitted may be correct, however, there is the possibility the actual work may have been substandard. Council discussed the streets that were constructed by private developers and are now deteriorating; Bussard Court, Indian Oak Trail and Norma were some of the streets mentioned. There was discussion relative to the need for Council to determine an assessment policy for street reconstruction. VEHICLES; Councilmember Hansen suggested staff review the number 1668 LK. JOHANNA and condition of the vehicles parked at 1668 Lake Johanna BOULEVARD Boulevard. She noted the vehicles have been on the property for over one year and are not currently licensed, which is in violation of the City Ordinance. Hansen stated she had previously discussed the matter with the Community Service Officer and advised him she would contact the owner; she preferred to have staff handle the matter. MISC; VACATION Councilmember Hansen advised she would be on vacation beginning June 28 through July 31. • � Minutes of the Arden Hills Special Council Meeting, June 5, 1989 Page 4 MISC; THANK YOU Councilmember Growe thanked Mayor Sather and Park Department staff for their help in evaluating the bike path, as per a resident complaint. FINANCE COMMITTEE Mayor Sather advised that he and Councilmember Malone have prepared a plan for directing the role of the Finance Committee; he explained the plan proposed focuses the "charge" of the committee on larger projects, not audit functions. He stated the plan will be presented to Council at the worksession scheduled June 19. Sather requested Council review the proposed plan, offer comments at the June 19 worksession, and authorize the Council liaison to present the plan at the next Finance Committee meeting. TEMP. STOP SIGNS; Councilmember Malone questioned when the temporary Stop FERNWOOD & C0. RD. F signs at Fernwood and County Road F would be removed. Public Works Supervisor Raddatz advised he is waiting for the directional signs stating "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" prior to removing the temporary Stop signs; he stated he would check on the signs and report back to Council. Councilmember Hansen left the meeting at 5:55 p.m. ADJOURN Mahowald moved, seconded by Growe, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) � `%2 l�e�?� �� �� Gary R. Berger Thomas R. Sath r Clerk Administrator Mayor NOTICE OF MEETINGS The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for June 12, 1989 is CANCELLED. The next Council Worksession will be held on Monday, Sune 19, 1989, at 4:30 p.m., at the City Hall. The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m., at the City Hall. �J