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Home My WebLink About1980-12-10 CC MIN Special Meeting1 • 98 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota Absent: Also Present: DEPARTMENT HEAD SALARIES The Council tentatively set the following Finance Officer /Coordinator City Clerk Public Safety Director Public Works Director Fire Chief Parks & Recreation Director *Building Official *Ice Arena Manager Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P. M. Attest: 1 / l .( d 1' / ` Finance Director /Coordinator December 10, 1980 5:00 P. M. SPECIAL MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Junker. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mayor lmenkHarry Peterson, Roger Peterson, None Finance Directo/Coordinator, Kriesel; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Fire Chief, Chial; Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton; Gordon Seim, Margie Seim, Ken Schreffler, Bob Bosse; Bruce Kloslowsky, Bernard Peltier, Barbara Avise, Brad MacDonald Press: Kevin Regan CHIEF ABRAHAMSON'S RESIGNATION The Council discussed Chief Abrahamson's letter dated December 9, 1980. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, the City Council moved to delay any action on Chief Abrahamson's request until further information is received. (all in favor) PART -TIME POLICE OFFICER'S PAY The Council discussed the request received from the part -time police officers for a pay increase of $7.50 per hour. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council authorized a pay increase of $7.50 per hour effective enimmeddiately for the part -time police officers , ) salaries for 1981: PER YEAR $26,000.00 $18,000.00 $26,000.00 (or $50.00 over sergeant's pay) $24,600.00 $ 75.00 over Assistant Chief's Pay $22,500.00 (also $600 for seminars) $19,500.00 In holidays same hospital /medicalecoveragee Heads are receive paid increases other employees. *See minutes of December 30, 1980 for changes IC r r+ O a • • • fl ..r COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota Press: St. Paul Dispatch - Broede Free Press - Julie Edstrom December 16, 1980 4:00 P. M. na REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Junker. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Harry Peterson, Roger Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker Absent: None Also Present: Finance Director - Coordinator, Kriesel; City Clerk, Schnell; City Attorney, Magnuson; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton; Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum; Fire Chief, Chial; Building Official, Zepper; Consulting Engineers, Elliott and Moore. Citizens: Jim Lammers, Bill Murray, Howard Lindahl, Melvin Rusted, Brad MacDonald INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS 1. JAMES LAMMERS representing Muller Boat Works appeared before the City Council regarding a claim that his client presented in 1979 regarding storm water drainage PM onto their property. This also happened in 1965 but because of the general flood conditions they did not submit a claim, but on June 16, 1979 due to a large rain - E fall a tremendous amount of water came over their property and then again on July 2, 1979. The cost of the repairs amount to $5,067.74. They have had minimal washouts since 1965 which they have taken care of themselves. The insurance company feels that they should have notified the City back in 1965. They feel that the City has some responsibility in this matter. MR. MOORE stated that they did a feasbility study on it - this is the culvert under Second Street and that has been repaired by the City since that time. The main problem is from the old stone tunnel under Second Street which was block with debris and a part of the roof caved in. MR. SHELTON stated that both ends of the culvert were blocked and he was not sure how the water gets to Mullers. MR. MAGNUSON stated that it was Duane's opinion and position that the design is adequate and the problems that are occurring could be due to the lack of facilities on their own site. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council directed that the City Attorney work with Muller Boat Works and Mr.Lanmters to come up with a solution to the situation and take care of the damages at this time (all in favor) COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Mr. Abrahamson reported that he is working on the gun regulations and he will have them ready for the next Public Safety meeting. 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, the Council authorized the installation of a fifteen minute parking meter by Schmitty's Barber Shop on Chestnut Street. (all in favor) 3. Mr. Abrahamson inquired for Howard Lindahl about his suspension and COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICR requested that the situation be investigatedand questions were raised about the pay and the gun incident. The question is whether or not he is still suspended and the Mayor indicated "yes ". FUBLIC WORKS 1. Mr. Shelton reported that he measured the distance in the front of the Brooks Superette and the gasoline islands and the actual distance turned out to be 58 feet 9 inches rather than 60 feet. (no action taken) 2. He reported on the possibility of starting a second shift for sanding operations and he reported on the operations for last year, and including call backs for sanding of the streets. These hours totalled 21k hours or actually pay for 42k hours for this work and he did not feel that it would be feasible to have someone there. (no action taken) 299 a • • • • • 3 0 December 16, 1980 3. at the e Library f as m of January n 1, 1981 charge n of t he a boiler g and heating for n for check building. withthe part-time third advertise or the present time. 4. On motion of Councilman Roter Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council authorized the installation of a street light on County Road No. 5 at the entrance to the Kinder Care Center. (all in favor) 5. Mr. Shelton reported on the energy audit which was done at the Street Garage and the problems with the present doors in the heated portion of this building, which are two doors - the cost which the audit stated for the change of these would be $3,800 and he got quotations and the cost of the two doors which would be beae conserving would the savings of $883.00 per years to pay and these. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the installation of these two doors at a cost not to excedd $4,150.00. (all in favor) BUILDING OFFICIAL No report FIRE CHIEF No report CONSULTING ENGINEER'5 REPORT No report at this time. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council authorized the replacement of the sign at Lily Lake Park which was stolen indicating that this is "O'Brien Field ". (All in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. Mr.Kriesel asked the Council for a date for a "wrap -up- meeting" and the date of this meeting was set for Tuesday, Dedember 30th at 6:30 P. M. 2. Mr. Kriesel asked the Council what their wishes were on the applications received for the Police and Firefighters positions - if they wish to use a Civil Service exam, he will have to notify the commission as to how many will be taking the exam. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council directed the the Public Safety and Administrative Committees review these applications for the Firefigther replacement. (all in favor) (This meeting is to be on Friday, December 19th, 1980 at 2:00 P. M.) 3. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council directed that the Public Safety and Administrative Committees weed out the least qualified applicants for the Police Officer position - give the test to the most qualified and then hauwthe special review board screen them and then make a recommendation to the Council. (all in favor) (This meeting will be set for 2:00 P. M., December 19, 1980) 4. CounciliauthorizedcthesFinance Director /Coordinator advertise for forl the bids for the computer system with bids returnable on January 9, 1981. (all in favor) 5. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, the Council authorized the Cable TV Committee to continue the franchising process based on the assessment report and recommended that the Cable Advisory Committee be retained to prepare the franchising documents (requedt for proposals) and that a consultant be retained to prepare these cocuments, the cost of same should be paid by the success- ful franchise bidder. (all in favor) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. Mr. Magnuson reported to the Council on an Arbitration Workshop that he and Mr. Kriesel attended and that single issue arbitration makes for a more reasonable offer. The idea is to negotiate settlements which is much better and the arbitrators prefer this. (continued on page 301) a q 1 1 • • • • 1 • r • • Walt t omperisons comparability outlfivesorRsixmcommunitiesmbefores external start om � ever start and take an average and use this as a background and then fringes are compared internally. It is the function of the City to pay a reasonable wage and it is up to them to juggle the figures to pay the employees. July, 1981 will be the end of this method and they then go back to the old system. 2. Mr. Magnuson reported to the Council the number of cases which are scheduled for the month of January. 3. Mr. Magnuson informed the Council that he had received a reply from Mr. Ritzer about his cab -stand location in a residential zone and that he is looking for another place for this operation. Mint • J CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council set the date of January 6, 1981 for the following planning Commission cases - at 7:30 P. M.: (all in favor) Case No. 399 Morris Lamb, 1120 South Third Street - variance for a retaining wall - garage Case No. 400 - David Horstmann for a Pre - school at 413 South Greeley Street. The meeting recessed at 5:05 P. M. until 7:30 P. M. Attest: Ci Clerk December 16, 1980 /�nL L Mayor 301 • • • •