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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-07-13 CC MIN Special Meeting• COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota July 13, 1983 5:00 P. M. SPECIAL MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Peterson. Present: Councilwoman Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Absent: None Also Present: Finance Director/Coordinator, Kriesel Auditors - Robert Voto and Rob Tautges Press: None Citizens: None FINANCIAL REPORT MR. ROBERT VOTO AND MR. ROB TAUGES were present to discuss the 1982 year end financial report. MR. VOTO explained how the national economic scene and the State of Minnesota's budget crisis had affected the City of Stillwater. The State had passed its financial problems on to other governmental units by reduced State Aid and by rescheduling payments. MR. VOTO said the City of Stillwater had made some good progress over the last five or six years but in light of the State's actions is now faced with inadequate reserves to meet cash flow require- ments. MR. VOTO strongly suggested that the City develop a plan of action to build adequate reserves. MR. VOTO and MR. TAUGES concurred with the City's plan to hire a Finance Director. On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council authorized the advertisement for a Finance Director in as timely a manner as possible. (all in favor) AFSCME PROPOSAL MR. KRIESEL asked the City Council to accept a salary proposal for 1984 by the AFSCME bargaining unit. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Kimble, the Council moved to accept the AFSCME proposal for 1984 of adding 4% or $65.00 per month (whichever is greater) to each salary step. (all in favor) LADY "D" WHARFAGE PERMIT MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that Carr Griffith had contacted the Port Authority and had requested that he did not need his original docking permit, and was not going to use Legion Beach to dock his vessel. MR. GRIFFITH was requesting that his permit fee be reduced from $600 to $100. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman Kimble, the Council reduced the Wharfage Permit fee for Carr Griffith to $100 and authorized a refund of $500.00. (all in favor) MUNICIPAL DOCK SEWAGE FEES MR. KRIESEL Informed the Council that the Municipal Dock is hooked up to the City's sewer system from about April to November of each year and suggested that the City bill the Dock Company accordingly. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlvick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council set the sewer rates for the Municipal Dock at the minum sewer charge for the second and third quarter of each year. (all in favor) TEMPORARY HELP ( STREET DEPARTMENT) MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that this would be the last week for the temporary help that was hired to patch streets. PART-TIME BUILDING INSPECTOR MR. KRIESEL -equested that the City hire a part-time Building Inspector to replace Jim Arend who had recently resigned. MR. KRIESEL said that although the activity (number of permits issued) in June of 1983 was similar to the activity for the last five years, he felt that some help was needed in the Building Inspection in view of the new hospital addition. MR. KRIESEL was not quite convinced that a full-time inspector was necessary at this time. On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council authorized the hiring of Vernon Rylander at $10.00 per hour on a part-time basis. (all in favor) • • July 13, 1983 • • BEER PERMIT FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that he had received a request from Sandy Olson, Chamber of Commerce, for a beer permit for Pioneer Park during Lumberjack Days. This request had been previously denied by theCity Council because the Council family that the activities in Pioneer Park were oriented and beer drinking was not necessary. On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council approved a 3.2% Beer Permit for Pioneer Park for the Chamber of Commerce for the following dates and times: Saturday, July 16 - 1:00 P. M. to 5:00 P. M. Monday, July 18 - thru Thursday, July 21st from 7:00 P. M. to 9:00 P.M. and ordered the Finance Director/Coordinator to send the Chamber a letter stating that the City Council is uncomfortable with granting the permit and will closely monitor the activity in Pioneer Park and will itate to revoke the permit if any problem develops. DROP BOXES The Council set the time and date for the summer cleanup (drop boxes to be at the old dumpsite) for August 13th and 14th - 7:00 A. M. to 4:00 P.M. RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was read and on roll call was unanimously adopted: 1. Employing Vernon Rylander as a Part -Time Building Inspector ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 P. M. Attest Finance Director/Coordinator %i2 Mayor •