HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-24 CC MIN Special MeetingCOUNCIL CHAMBERS
Stillwater, Minnesota
August 24, 1983 6:30 P. M.
SPECIAL MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson.
Present: Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and
MacDonald and Mayor Peterson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel
Financial Consultant, Langness from Sprinsted, Inc.
BOND SALE FOR $745,000 FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS
MR. RONALD LANGNESS of Springsted, Inc. presented recommendations for bonds in the
amount of $745,000 for Local Improvement Nos. 201, 203, 205, 206 and 207.
MR. LANGNESS said that the City should receive a favorable interest rate on the
bonds - 7] to 8%.
On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution
was introduced "PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $745,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1983".
Ayes --Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and
Mayor Peterson
Nays --None 'see resolutions)
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR'S SALARY
Discussion was held regarding Chief Abrahamson's salary.
On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council
moved to increase Chief Abrahamson's salary from $30,504 per year to $32,934 per
year retrcactive to January 1, 1983.
Ayes --Councilwoman Avise, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson
Abstained - Councilwoman Bodlovick (motion passed)
HJEMKOMST
MR. KRIESEL said that he received final plans for the location of the Hjemkomst.
Washington Federal was requestinf that Second Street from Chestnut Street to Myrtle
Street be locked off and that all of the cermonies would take place on this block.
MR. KRIESEL said that he had heard that Kinsel's and Shorty the Cleaners did not
want Second Street blocked off because it could harm their business. MR. KRIESEL
said that the two businesses would only 1e affected for one day and that the
proposed plan of blocking off Second Street appeared to be the most practical plan.
On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council
moved to authorize blocking off of Second Street between Chestnut and Myrtle
Streets for the Hjemkomst activities and to provide for fifteen minute parking on
Chestnut Street aijacent to Kinsel's Liquor Store as necessary.
Ayes --Councilwoman Avise, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson
Nays --Councilwoman Bodlovick (motion passed)
CAUTION SIGN
COUNCILWOMAN AVISE said that she had received a request from residents on Everett
Street regarding traffic through Rice Street between William and Everett Streets.
The residents were requesting that "CAUTION CHILDREN PALYING" signs be placed at
the entrances to Rice Street.
On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman Kimble, the Council
moved to install "CAUTION CHILDREN PLAYING" signs on Rice Street. (all in fivor)
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD INSURANCE
MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that he had received a favorable response on the
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Aware Program and that there did not appear to be any
opposition to have no fault automobile insurance coordinated with the Blue Cross/
Blue Shield Hospital Medical Insurance Plan,
MR. KRIESEL said that the implementation of the Aware Plan and the coordination
of no-fault auto insurance would reduce the Blue Cross/Blue Shield premium by
$14.83 per month.
On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the
Council approved an an amendment to the present Blue Cross/Blue Shield Hospital
Medical Plan to provide for the Aware Plan and coordinated no-fault auto insutance
benefits. (all in favor)
August 24, 1983
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JUVENILE OFFICER'S COMPUTER PROGRAM
ME. KRIESEL requested permission to have Steve Cromer (City Software Programmer)
develop a program for the Juvenile Officer and the cost would be about $300.
On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilman Bodlovick, the Council
moved to authorize a computer program for the Juvenile Officer. (all in favor
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
MR. KRIESEL presented a schedule for Interfund Transfers for 1983. The transfers
were for audit adjustments and for budget transfers.
On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the
Council moved to approve the Interfund Transfers submitted by Mr. Kriesel.
(all in favor)
PURCHASE OF BOBCAP (Skid Steer Loader)
MR. KRIESEL presented a summary of Capital Outlay purchases and requests to the
City Council to determine if there would be funds left over for the purchase of
a Skid Steer Loader for the Public Works Department and the ice Arena. The
information submitted by Mr. Kriesel indicated that a surplus of $46,413 would
be available to help fund $119,000 Capital Outlay requests for 1984. MR. KRIESEL
felt that the City should be in a good portion to purchase the Bobcat.
On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman Kimble, the City
Council authorized the purchase of a Skid Steer Loader for a quoted price of
$7,500. (all in favor)
MINNESOTA MAIN STREET PROJECT
COUNCILWOMAN AVISE informed the Council of the meeting she attended regarding
the Minnesota Main Street Program. The project appeared to be very favorable
for the City of Stillwater and she recommended that the City apply for partici-
pation in the program and to meet with various groups to obtain their support.
COUNCILWOMAN AVISE said that she would work with Mr. Kriesel to get the City and
the various groups together.
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions .-ere read and on roll call were unanimously adopted.
1. Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $745,000 General Obligation Improvement
Bonds of 1983.
2. Waive the Hearing on Improvement, Ordering Improvement and Preparation of
Final Plans and Specifications, Local Improvement No. 206 Interlachen Hills
(Repass from August 16th meeting - waiver not received in time
for publication deadline)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M.
Attest:
City Cordinator
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