Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-13 CC Packet Special Meeting• i1vater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA July 9, 1993 M E M O TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1993, 4:30 P.M. This memo is a reminder to Council that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, July 13, 1993 at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of • City Hall, 216 No. Fourth St., Stillwater, Minnesota to discuss the following: 1. Possible award of bid for abatement of asbestos material from West Wing of Jr. High School (continued from July 6 meeting). 2. Any other business Council may wish to discuss. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439 -6121 July 2, 1993 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Stillwater 216 N. Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mayor and Council Members: On Tuesday, June 29th, the City received bids for the above - referenced project. The City received six bids with the lump sum portion ranging from $99,653 to $175,400. In addition to the lump sum bids, there were unit prices furnished by the contractor for • abatement of various items which may be within the building and not readily visible. These will need to be abated and, therefore, the City does have a unit price for these items. Atech Associates Inc. did a comparison cost assessment of all the bids utilizing the unit prices furnished by the contractors and the known quantities which Atech has determined. The lump sum bid was the price declared by the contractors based on quantities viewed at the site. The apparent low bidder on a lump sum basis was VCI Asbestos Abatement Incorporated. The second low bidder based upon the lump sum bid was HEW, Incorporated at $116,782. When the known quantities were compared against the unit prices furnished by the contractors, HEW was the low bidder with a total of $123,882. VCI Asbestos Abatement actually became the third bidder on the basis of a unit price comparison. On this basis, we recommend award of the contract to HEW, Incorporated for the lump sum of $116,782 and the unit prices included for individual items in their bid. HEW, Incorporated is a firm from Iowa. They meet all the qualifications and are licensed in Minnesota for asbestos abatement. We checked their references in Minnesota and find their performance to be satisfactory. HEW, Incorporated is presently working for the Fairbault School District. In addition to the contractor cost, asbestos abatement requires on -site monitoring by a qualified licensed testing firm during the abatement process. This will be provided by Atech, Inc. at an estimated cost of $20,000 for the 42 -day contract period. • The Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as well as Washington County will also monitor the project periodically during the 42 -day SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. MINNEAPOLIS, MN 3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, 200 SEH CENTER, ST. PAUL, MN 55110 612 490 -2000 800 325 -2055 ARCHITECTURE • ENGINEERING • ENVIRONMENTAL • TRANSPORTATION Re: City of Stillwater Abatement of Asbestos for Stillwater Junior High West Wing File No. 93342 ST CLOUD, MN CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI MADISON, WI July 2, 1993 Page 2 period. The Mlnnesota Department of Health requires a permit from the contractor with a 20 -day processing period. We will urge the contractor to file the permit immediately upon award so as to minimize delay. I would be pleased to discus's this with the Council at the council meeting on July 6th. Sincerely, REM /nn cc: David Magnuson, CiIy Attorney Nile Kriesel, City Co rdinator Steve Russell, Community Development Director Richard E. Moore, P.E., City Engineer • • • • • • M E M O TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: NILE L. KRIESEL, CITY COORDINATOR DATE: JULY 9, 1993 SUBJECT: PHASE I, EFFICIENCY STUDY Staff has just received the final draft of the Phase I - Administration/ Finance Efficiency Study conducted by Tennessen Associates, Inc. Staff is in the process of analyzing the study for review and comment and I will be working with Staff to develop an implementation plan. It is my understainding that Mr. Tennessen will be presenting the study to the City Council at the 4:30 P.M. July 20 meeting. • July 6, 1993 • • Stillwater City Council c/o Nile Kriesel, City Coordinator 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 -5216 Dear Mr. Kriesel, I appreciate the time you gave me out of your busy schedule today. I would like to follow up at this time in an attempt to clarify one of the points in your July !, 1993 memo to the Mayor and the City Council regarding the Long Lake issues. There are really three distinct issues in that memo as I see it(powered watercraft, brushing or cutting of trees and a dock on park property). The issue that I refer to here is related to a small dock(2 foot by 28 foot) behind my home, but located on lakeshore controlled by the Park Department. It should be noted that I was essentially the first to purchase property in this segment(Marine Circle and Nightingale Blvd) of the Orrin Thompson Development in 1973. I put out a dock at this general location for the first time in 1974. It has been free and available for anyone to use. I have had docks of various types for most of the years since 1974. There was never any concern expressed by homeowners or any city officials until about 19 years later. It is really unclear to me what the exact concern is at this time. I am not aware that the presence or use of the dock has ever resulted in the erection of any other dock on similar property. Any future concern for this could be addressed, if desired, through a permit process. There is no evidence that the dock has done any apparent harm to the area, but, on the contrary, it has supported a great deal of healthy fun and enjoyment over many years to those who use it and especially to my own family. In addition, several types of waterfowl frequent the dock in their daily routines. The dock was erected n 1993 only after I visited and obtained the ok from DNR, City Park Manager and the City Police Dept. early this Spring. I understand today from Nile Kriesel that there was a miscommunication last year as to what official level was needed to obtain the dock perm It for 1993. For that reason at this time I am officially requesting that the City Council grant a single permit for the dock that I have on Long Lake providing that it continues to meet each of the published DNR requirements for such a dock. Thank you for your u Don McKenzie 732 Nightingale Blvd Stillwater, MN 55082 -5216 2 derstanding on this issue. • • • • July 7,1993 • Stillwater City Council c/o Nile Kriesel, City Coordinator 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 -5216 Dear Mr. Kriesel, This is in reference to the Long Lake issues discussed at the Stillwater City Council meeting last evening. As I had mentioned, your July 1,1993 memo to the Mayor and City Council on this matter included three major points. In a May 6,1993 letter to you for the City Council I addressed the dock issue which was specific to me. The second issue relates to use of powered watercraft on Long Lake. I and several other residents to whom I spoke are in very strong support for continuation of the use of such recreational craft on the lake without any additional restrictions. There are several reasons for this position including the following: Since use of the larger powered boats began seven years ago, I can attest to the much improved condition of the water. This includes improved clarity and fewer algae and weeds. Since I started enjoying this lake as a resident 20 years ago, the condition of the water has shown dramatic improvement. We who love Long Lake would not like to see this lake gradually deteriorate as Mayor Hooley described has happened to Lily Lake since banning of motorized watercraft. As mentioned by another resident at the meeting, I am also keenly aware that the number and types of waterfowl now seen on the lake has never been greater. The number of Loons that now rest there before their journey North has never been greater. The number of Egrets has grown dramatically. The beavers are back after several years of absence. Ducks and geese abound to create an exceptional hunting environment. 2 That leads to the next point concerning noise. Many a morning in the fall, I am awakened to the sound of hunter's gunshots or the sounds of power mowers in the summertime, or the sound of snowblowers in the winter. The list can go on to include small aircraft from Lake Elmo Airport or the iOniters on the hot air balloons seen so often overhead. I have never thought of complaining about any of these or any power boat noise. These are for the most part expected occurences in an are such as this. This is a lake in Minnesota, a state where many mai interests lie in water sports. It is to be expected, but certainly it is not at an offensive nor excessive level on this lake. That is my own perspective plus that of others to whom I spoke to obtain a sampling of opinions. Yesterday when first learned of any concerns over boating on Long Lake, I personally went onto the lake aid experienced the noise from lawn mowing at one of the Marine Circle residents. I discovered that this noise was comparable to any beating that I have heard and actually is worse in terms of total mowing hours. But again, this is a normal noise to be tolerated. I also did an inspection and have noticed no evidence of erosion to the shoreline due to boating. In addition, I spoke with several lakeshore owners, each of whom expressed the same position that there has been no erosion to their properties. The water level is very high for the lake at this time causing some shore to be under water, but that will return as the rains subside and should not be considered erosion. lAny erosion that may occur on this lake would most likely be attributed to natural waves created by the natures' winds, since that is a more constant phenomena than the limited boating that the lake endures. I remember when I launched my first powered boat on Long Lake in the summer of 1974 and what great family fun times we have enjoyed with the boats we have had over these years. It would not be in the best interest of Stillwater to deny these wholesome, fun, family times to those residents at Long Lake who have purchased property here with the intent of enjoying these normal lake activities over the years. In summary I would contend that there is no evidence to • • support any change to the current boating activities on 0 Long Lake. • • 3 With respect to the brushing or cutting of trees on parkland near the lake, I have noticed that activity going on for blocks around ever since I have lived here. I can only speak for myself on that point as I do not know what permission might have been obtained by others. In our case we spoke to the director of the Park Dept. in 1989 at the property site, and were granted full permission to do all the brushing or trimming and anything else that we finally initiated early in 1992. This was made clear to anyone that has inquired to us about this. It is suggested that, in the future, thinning could be controlled through a permit process. Res pectf�subm�d, on McKenzie 732 Nightingale Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082 -5216 JUL 09 '93 09:54 OAK PARK HEIGHTS L Std Reports L Call to Order AGENDA CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS MONDAY, JULY 9, 1993 -- 6:15 P.M. 6:15 P.M. AGENDA 7:04 P.M. AGENDA IL Bid opening Miscellaneous Construction and Equipment Snow Plowing and Sanding DL Visitots 1V. Departmental Reports Doerr - Administration Kern - Streets Seggelke - Parks Schaaf - Utilities Mea1- Police V. Old Business Comprehensive Street Plan. R J Estates and Oak Ridge Apartments (compactor rates) Garbage Rate Subsidy Vi. Review Minutes - June loth and 28th VII New Business Minnesota Department of Revenue - Solid Waste Collection Hire Park Attendant Replacement Stillwater Bancorporation Liquidating Trust - Rezoning Request Valley Tree Service - Sign VIE. Bills Presented for Approval & Treasurers Report IX. Correspondence Presented Valley Branch Watershed District Metropolitan Council Lake Elmo City Council Metropolitan Council Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates P.2/2 JUL 09 '93 09 :53 OAK PARK HEIGHTS Builders Deli- • • i & Finance Inc. Trans l • • Advisory Board Washington ounty Department of Health, Environment & Land Management Juran & Moody Post -It'" brand fax transmittal memo 767'1 { # o pages ► , - "From Dept. Fax # C phone* fax# P.1/2 • • MEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: MAYOR HOOLEY DATE: JULY 9, 1993 SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE RULING Ullwat THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA The State of Minnesota recently ruled it is not legal for any city employee to use a city auto for private use unless the role of that employee could be classified as one of emergency or that the individual may be called in an authoritative manner in case of an emergency. Our City Administrator drives a city vehicle for private use. In my opinion, this use falls into the category of "may be called in emergencies in an authoritative manner ". Therefore, I request the Council to support me in my decision to have Nile Kriesel continue to use the city vehicle and be called upon in case of an emergency. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439-6121 • i1vater TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: MAYOR HOOLEY DATE: JULY 9, 1993 SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE RULING T H E B I R T H P L A C E O F M I N N E S O T A MEMORANDUM The State of Minnesota recently ruled it is not legal for any city employee to use a city auto for private use unless the role of that employee could be classified as one of emergency or that the individual may be called in an authoritative manner in case of an emergency. Our City Administrator drives a city vehicle for private use. In my opinion, this use falls into the category of "may be called in emergencies in an authoritative manner ". Therefore, I request the Council to support me in my decision to have Nile Kriesel continue to use the city vehicle and be called upon in case of an emergency. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439 -6121