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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-28 CC MIN STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES r SPECIAL MEETING April 28, 1992 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Absent: Councilmember Farrell Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier Others: Jim Junker, Deb Junker, and Chad Junker DISCUSSION WITH JUNKER SANITATION ~ City Coordinator Kriesel addressed the problem of dumping of brush at the City dump site. Jim Junker stated that the dump was opened as a service to the citizens for dumping brush on Saturday mornings, but others, such as the County, the School District and residents of other communities have been using the dump and the problem is getting out of hand. Council discussed various options such as phasing out the use of the dump. Mr. Junker will work with the City attorney on a new ordinance restricting use of the dump to City residents only. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to open the City dump on the first Saturday of every month from April through November from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for dumping of brush only, and to have a police officer on the site to ensure that only Stillwater residents are using the dump, and to also have an officer at the site this weekend for the City clean-up. (All in favor) Council also discussed Mr. Junker's proposal for a bag system as opposed to a sticker system for extra household waste. Mr. Junker stated that he is concerned that stickers will be lost or stolen. Council agreed that the bag system would be more efficient provided the bags could be sequentially numbered for accounting control. r Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve use of the bag system, that the City will share in the cost of the bags with Junker Sanitation, that there will be a "no refund" policy for sale of the bags to citizens, and that the bags will be sequentially numbered. (All in favor) 1 r stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting April 28, 1992 Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve a special mailing of the City newsletter to explain the new dump policy. (All in favor) RECLASSIFICATION OF KEN KRESS Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution reclassifying Ken Kress as a Light Equipment Operator. (Resolution No. 92-100) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None CLAIM AGAINST CITY BY ST. CROIX OUTFITTERS Motion by Bodlovick Outfitters Councilmember Opheim, seconded to submit the claim against the to the City's insurance carrier. by City (All Councilmember by st. Croix in favor) REQUEST TO SELL MANHOLE COVERS r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to sell two manhole covers to Donald Teske for $100. (All in favor) CHANGE ORDER 113 Motion Opheim (All in by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember to approve Change Order #13 in the amount of $18,450.00. favor) SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #8 Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded to approve Supplemental Agreement No. $31,952.90. (All in favor) by Councilmember Opheim 8 in the amount of FIRE CONTRACTS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the extension of the current fire contracts to June 30, 1992. (All in favor) CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST BY STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, Opheim to approve the capital outlay Public Library for video display racks in favor) seconded by Councilmember request by the Stillwater and a FAX machine. (All 2 ~ stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting April 28, 1992 GREENS PACE CLEAN-UP DAY Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the Public Works Department to work with the volunteer committee to clean up the Cherry Street ravine and to declare May 9th Greenspace Clean-up Day. (All in favor) REOUEST FROM STILLWATER TOWNSHIP Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to direct the Community Development Director to draft an appropriate response to the Stillwater Township Board's request to amend the City's comprehensive plan. (All in favor) UTILITY PAYMENT BOX Motion by Bodlovick to in favor) Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember approve the purchase of a utility payment box. (All REQUEST FROM DICK COOL r Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the request by Dick Cool to send a letter of support for his reappointment to the Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission. (Resolution No. 92-102) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY AND PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM City Coordinator Kriesel reviewed the first draft of a proposed special assessment policy. Staff will continue to finalize the policy and Council will hold a public hearing when the policy and pavement management program are complete. OUOTES FOR FENCE FOR CITY DUMP SITE Motion by to accept 4 inch high Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke the quote from Modern Fence for $5694 for a 7 foot, fence for the old City landfill. (All in favor) ADJOURNMENT r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. (All in favor) 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting April 28, 1992 pJ~~ ATTEST: ~ ~./Ah~AJ_u, J . I~~E;~~~v~ Resolutions: No. 92-100 - Reclassifying Ken Kress No. 92-102 - Supporting Dick Cool for Boundary Waters Commission Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary r r 4