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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-30 CC MIN r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MIN UTES June 30, 1987 4:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Press: City Coordinator Kriesel Finance Director Caruso City Clerk Johnson Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Also Present: Others: Jim Junker, representing Junker Sanitation. RATE INCREASE FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE SERVICE 0- Mr. Junker, Junker Sanitation, was present to discuss with Council a rate increase for refuse pick-up in the City of Stillwater. Discussion included the new Resource Recovery Project, the type of wastes the new plant will accept, and rising costs. Finance Director Caruso presented a report to Council regarding the fees paid to Junker Sanitation, Inc. which included a history of the charges since 1981, a schedule of increased hauling costs for Stillwater, a schedule of costs as charged by Pine Bend, and a schedule of costs as charged by the Resource Recovery Facility. Council suggested the City Newsletter contain information regarding prohibited trash, such as waste oil and hypodermic needles. Mr. Junker suggested residents be urged to dispose of their grass clippings and leaves at a compost site because this adds greatly to his costs of disposal. Further discussion involved charges for pick-up of old appl i ances. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to recommend an increase for residential refuse service of $1.40 per month, effective July 1, 1987; with a review of the rate at the end of December, 1987. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovickl Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell first reading of an ordinance amending the solid waste removal fees. favor) Council discussed the request received from Maple Island regarding the railroad spur going into their property and concern regarding its possible removal. Mr. Kriesel will check on this item. for a (All in n- 1 o Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting June 30, 1987 Ms. Caruso requested Council repass a resolution for assessment reapportionment for Interlachen Hills Second Addition because the former resolution contained incorrect information. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving an assessment reapportionment for Interlachen Hills Second Addition. (Resolution No. 7770) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Finance Director Caruso requested Council input later in the meeting regarding Tax Increment Financing budgets as compiled from the original TIF plans. Council tentatively set a workshop meeting for July 14, 1987, 4:30 P.M., with Washington County HRA and also to discuss Comparable Worth. AWARD OF UTILITY CONTRACT FOR ZEPHYR SITE ("" Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to award the utility contract for the Zephyr site to Rivertown Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $9,650.00. (All in favor) FINAL PLAT, COTTAGES OF STILLWATER, PHASE II Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to ratify Council decision of June 26, 1987 adopting the appropriate resolution approving the Final Plat for Cottages of Stillwater, First Addition, Phase II. (Resolution No. 7771) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None REAPPOINTMENT TO BROWNS CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to reappoint Mayor Abrahamson as Primary Delegate and City Coordinator Kriesel as Alternate Delegate to the Browns Creek Water Management Organization for the period of July I, 1987 to June 30, 1990. (All in favor) o 2 - . r--' ""'- Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting June 30, 1987 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LIBRARY FURNISHINGS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the contract with Standard Upholstering & Refinishing Co. for library furnishings in the amount of $10,555.00. (All in favor) Councilmember Kimble requested that an alleged crack in the counter top for the circulation desk be checked and City Coordinator Kriesel will take care of this. Council further discussed the decision for the removal of trees from the front of the Library. City Coordinator Kriesel will ask the City Attorney to review the ordinance governing the Library Board to discern who has decision making authority in these matters. ADJOURNMENT It was noted that Council will meet in Executive Session at 7:00 P.M. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 P.M. (All in favor) Resolutions: ~. No. 7770 - Approval of assessment reapportionment for Interlachen Hills Second Addition. No. 7771 - Approval of Final Plat for Cottages of Stillwater, First Addition, Phase 11. d~~~ ATTEST: 11M.; ~"'A' ~H - --- / I ~ciTyCLFfFVV"~Y'-/ r 3 .- RECOllD OF EXKC'UTTVf.: SESSHti IJ"teconvened: 1'ue5day, Juoe30, 1'387 l'i.",e,xmvened: 7:00 p.m. Ti",e "djourned: l():np.m. Memberspr<:ta,nL: Bodlovick, ,'nr.r"ll, Kimble, Ophelm and Mayor Abr"harnson Members absent: None I\lso pn:o""nt: (:ity C;CJordinato:t" Krie~<d., City At.torney Magnuson, Scott Schell "nd Monroe Wood f'uq'ose of Executiv" Se55ion: To sonducl "- pre-deposjliol181 hearing on posslble disciplinury "r.tion againJat two (2) City employees [or misuse of CiJ_y property, IIct.iootaken: Cj:-.y Attorney dir"cl'''d toprepar<! " t-'indingsof fact ""pporti ng ~uspe"sion (one rl"y) "nd wrlLten repri1na~d fCJr two (2) Cit_y eIITployees, P,t'_0St: , , ~ /"1/ (', /~p;7 <[lV'l~'0 ':1, '-ClcyCctlrdinator