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Home My WebLink About1974-04-23 CC MIN . 164 . . " COUNCIL Clll\MBER stillwater, Minnesota April 23, 1974 7,30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell The xnvocation was given by Mr. Marshall. Present: councilmen Balfanz, Peterson, Thompson, wohlers and President powell Absent: None Also Present: city coordinator, Marshall: city Attorney" Kimmel; Superintendent of public works, Shelton: Public Safety Direct:or, .Abrahamson; Director of parks and Recreation, Blekum~ Consulting Engineer. Liebenow Press: stillwater Evening Gazette - Doug seitz St. paul Dispatch - James Broede WAVN - John Ranvelt Citizens: John Decurtins, Jr., Gene Franchette (Metro League), Ivan Weiss, Jerry Mahoney, Glenn Boyce, Four or five other citizens nm:IVl:DUALS - DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS 1. MR. GENE FRANCBETT of the Metro League explained the legislation which affect8 the seven county area which strengthens the role of the involvement of the local officers. 2. The following bids were opened by Mr. Marshall, councilman Wohlers and Wil Liebenow on Thursday, April 18. 1974 at 11:00 A. M.: L. I. No. 97-A - Standby power BID NO. 1 Linner Electric Stillwater, Minnesota Sid Bond Bid Price Alternate No. 1 Alternate No. 2 $92,100.00 $50,000.00 $70,150.00 BID NO. 2 Claude M. Anderson Electric Co., Inc. 712 East 7th st., St. paul, Mn. 55106 Bid Bond TOtal Bid $67,420.00 Alternate No. 1 Alternate No.2 $47,620.00 $57,620.00 r- . . ,- 1.1; - '- --- . ,----' . a r- o (April 23, 1974 - continued) BID NO. 3 Bunt Electric Co. 2300 Territorial Road St.. paul, Minnesota Bid Bond Total Bid $89.500.00 Alternate No. 1 Alternate No.. 2 $47.000.00 $69.500.00 BID NO. 4 Batzli Co. 704 university Avenue st. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Bid Bond Total Bid $63,740.00 Alternate No. 1 Alternate No. 2 $41.200.00 $60.988.00 Bm NO.. 5 Kehne Electric 2124 university Avenue St. paul, Minnesota 55114 Bid Bond Total Bid $68.442.00 Alterr.ate No. 1 Alternate No. 2 $50,995.00 $69.699.00 On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was ~ .ntroduced IIACCEPTING THE BID OF BATZLI COMPANY FOR $63.740 lOR TIlE NELSON l\lIID SOUTH LIFT STATIONS l\lIID DEPERRING ACTION ON AvtBRHATB NO. 1 AND lfO. 2 'ON'l'IL MY 7, 1974. (see resolutions) UHFDfI!I8IIm BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the City Coordinator and the City Attorney were instructed. to riite a letter to the property owners of 207 Borth Third Street and instruct them to either board up or tear down this house i.mmBdiately. lIEW B1JS~S 1. The matter of the broken storm sewer drain on the Gene sealka property was discussed. On motion of councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman Wohlers. Duane Blliott was directed to check out this problem and bring a recommendation. 2. On motion of councilman pet.erson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz that the Cit~. enter into an agreement with Mr. William A. Westphal for the land condemnation in the amount of $5.000.00. 3. Mr. Marshall presented to the Council the possibility of planning Services with Washington County at $100.00 per month on a six month trial basis. He was directed to contact Mr. Schwab to see if the City could do this on an ad hoc basis. -\ 165 I i 1 , I I J f ; I i 1 I I < , i I . . . . 166 . . (April 23, 1974 - continued) 4. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterson the Council granted permission that the city would issue purchase orders for items that will be needed by the Bi-centennial Commission and to be approved by the city Coordinator. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:35 TO 8.45 P. M. s. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING LARRY DAUFFENBACH AS A POLICE OFFICER" on a six months probationary period. (see resolutions). 6. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING GLENN HANSON AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER" on a six month probationary period. (see resolutions). 7. The following proposed increases in the garbage rates was presented to the City Council: CURRENT RATE Single Family - $3.10 per ID:)nth First unit Duplex - $3.10 per ID:)nth Second unit - $2.35 per month Multiple units - $3.10 per IIK)nth (first unit) Remaining Units - $1.50 per ItDnth PROPOSED NEW RATE - Julv 1. 1974 $3.20 $3.20 $2.55 $3.20 $l.50 On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled- -AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 426 OF THE crn OF STILUfATER REIATING TO FEES FOR GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLEC:~ION IN THE CITY OF STILLWATER" and negotiate a new contract with John Junker (see ordinances) 8. On QDtion of councilman Peterson, seconCled by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE POWER HOIST FOR TBB CITY GARAGE TO NORTHWEST SERVICE STATION EQUIPMEN'l' CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MXNNESOTA AT THE QUOTED PRICB OF $4,900.00" (see resolutions). l\P.PLJ:CATIONS On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by councilman Peterson the following contractor licenses were approved: Carl Bolander & Sons Co. 2933 Pleasant Ave. Minneapolis, MD. 55408 General Renewal Martin J. Kuehn l0820 - l40th St. No. HUgo, Mn. 55038 General Renewal On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Director of Public works was instructed to contact Peter Miller informing hLa that he must complete the patch work at 717 West Maple Street IlBd make payment of his bill to the Board of Water Commmssioners in the aroount of $14.50 before his bond can be approved. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz an Operator's License, Amusement Machine and Music Machine Licenses were granted to John Farkas, 5100 Chowen Avenue, Minneapolis. (new) ,- '- '- ~ . . ~.~ I I I J \. ~ . 1 ~ I I I I . . r-, . .. ,.., - >-,,,,,,, ~ - ~ - . (April 23. 1974 - continued) 167 On mtion of councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Thompson, a Regular and Sunday On Sale Liquor License transfer was approved for Jerry Bildstein for Jerry.s Pub., Inc., 106 South Main and 231 East Myrtle Street, stillwater. COMMUNICATIONS From F. A. Hamm, 1505 Rorth second Street regarding his bill for thawing services due to the BOard of Water Conunissioners. (no action) From W. R. Miller. Independent School District No. 834 thanking Stanley Larson for his help in obtaining and setting up the automatic voting machines for the elections at the stillwater Senior High school. From John R. O'Brien requesting that the fly ash be rermved from the city streets so tha. t he could r ide his new bike. From ftOW'ard Jiran, Independent school District No. 834 thanking Robert Barthel, Jr. for his help at the Oakland JUnior High school in demonstrating Resuscitation Annie to the swimming staff, and students. CITY COORDIHATOR I S REPORT 1. Mr. Marshall asked the council to make their reservations for the League convention with him.. 2. Mr. Marshall distributed to the City council a feasibility study f~r the proposed utilities improvement for Croixwood No. and 6, Cochrane's Long Lake Addition and the area to the north (Local Improvement Wo. 120). On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced "ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A HEARING, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 120. (see resolutions). 3. Mr. Marshall also distributed the audit reports for 1973 and he will meet with the council and DeLaHUnt alld go overthis report at some future date. 4. Discussion was held regarding the use of the beach property in st. Joseph Township and the maintenance of same. The recreation Department was directed to take care of putting some type of dump box there for the refuse. COMMJ;T'l'EE REPORTS PlJBLl:C SAFETY No report PUBLIC WORKS 1. On motion of councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Wohlers the date for 'Che city wide pickup of leaves and tree trimmings was left up to the Director of Public works and he was to inform the press and the radio station as to these dates. \ . . \.1 . . /'168 (April 23, 1974 - continued) 2. On rrotion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the council authorized the expenditure of uQ to $150.00 for the repair of the wall at the Violet Rock property on West Myrtle street. ADMINISTRATIVE No report pARKS AND ~TION 1. Mr. Blekum is in need of additional help for the cleaning of the parks. , APPROv.AL OF MINUTES On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz minutes of the following meetings were l\pproved: Milrch 26, 1974 April 9, 1974 Regular Meeting Regular Meeting 7,30 P. M. 7,30 P. M. NEW BUSnmsS (continued) 8. On IIDt~on of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the counciL confirmed the Mayor I s appointment of Ron Kiel as a member of the planning and zoning comadssion. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report ORDnlANCES First Reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 426 OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER RELATING TO PEES FOR GARllAGE AND RUBBISH COLIE CTION IN THE CITY OF STILDfATER RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read alid on roll call were unaniaously adopted: 1. Accepting the Bid tor the Nelson and Sout.h Lift Stations (Batzli Co.) 2. Employing Larry Dauffenbach as a police Officer. 3. Employing Glenn Hanson as a Community Service officer 4. Awarding the Contract for the Power Hoist for the City Garage (NorthWest Service station Equipment Co., Minneapolis) 5. Accepting the Feasibility Report and Ordering the Hearing - Local Improvement No. 120 (utilities croixwood 5th and 6th Additions - Cochranels Long Lake Addition and the area to the north) ADJOURNIlENT On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. Atte~aJ/!h", LIe ity Clerk /:::;2 ,':..2i~~<< ~ <;<~. Mayor . ~. ,- ~" . . \.' . '-