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1993-02-16 CC Minutes . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL February 16, 1993 Albertville City Hall 7:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers Duane Berning, Sharon Anderson, Albert Barthel and John Vetsch, city Engineers Thore Meyer and Norm Gartner, City Clerk Linda Houghton Mayor Potter called the meeting to order. The agenda was amended by adding the following under Administration: (1) Amend 1993 Appointment List as follows: Fire Chief Dave Vetsch Assistant Chief Kevin Mealhouse Civil Defense Director Kevin Mealhouse (2) Discuss costs of having street 1 ights added to the entrances of the high school (3) Approve recycling service contract with Wright Recycling (4) Update Counci I on the previous otsego fi re contract discussions. The agenda was further amended by Mayor Potter to add Dave Anderson and Paul King of Piper Jaffrey to address the Council concerning investments. Berning made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Anderson made a motion to approve the follow-up sheet from the February 1, 1993, meeting. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 1, 1993, regul ar Ci ty Counci 1 meeting as presented. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Potter asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council under Community Forum. No one asked to address the Council. Engineer Norm Gartner reviewed the plans and specs for the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. He explained that standby generator would be replaced with a 150kw generator to meet the requirements of the expanded system. The generator will need to be upgrades to a 300kw generator in order to meet the requirements to operate the system when it reaches 1,000,000 gallons per day. Gartner has requested an alternate bid on the 300kw generator. He estimated the cost difference between the 150kw and the 300kw generators about $10,000. The Council concurred that the 150kw generator would be sufficient for the time being. The el ectrical system is designed to allow for maximum expansion capabilities. . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL February 16, 1993 Page 2 of 3 The Counci 1 tabl ed discussion on the engineering contract until the next meeting when an addendum will be included stating that the city engineer will not work with design and development for private contractors in the City of Albertville. Engineer Thore Meyer reported that he will soon be talking to residents along 50th street to secure temporary easements for construction of the street. Meyer also reported that Widmer, Inc. may be starting work on the sewer replacement project on the north side of the freeway next week. The Council asked Thore to request that Burlington Northern upgrade their crossing on Main Avenue NE after the sewer line has been replaced. Dave Anderson and Paul King from Piper-Jaffrey explained how the Ci ty could invest in zero coupon bonds that wi 11 earn more interest for the debt service fund for the $1,145,000 General obI igation Improvement Bonds of 1979. Monthl y reports on the market value of the coupons will be sent to the City. The clerk can get the market value daily by contacting Piper-Jaffrey. Berning made a motion to authorize Piper-Jaffrey to invest up to $535,000 in zero coupon bonds for the city. Berning's motion calls for the investment to be reviewed in six months. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye. steve Babel, representing Holmes & Graven, explained Tax Increment Financing to the Counci 1 . He pointed out that in a redevelopment TIF district, the City does not encounter any loss in Local Government Aid (LGA) for the first six years of the project. Berning made a motion to approve the Financial statement for the period January 28 - February 11 as presented. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Berning made a motion to approve payment of the bills (Check #7205-#7238) as presented. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Berning made a motion to set the Board of Review hearing for Tuesday, April 27, 1993, at 7:00 PM. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Barthel made a motion to approve the legal service contract with Radzwill Law Office as amended to state that the clerk or the Council must authorize all work performed. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye. . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL February 16, 1993 Page 3 of 3 Anderson made a motion to amend RESOLUTION 1993-2, A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN OFFICES AND POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE FOR THE YEAR 1993 as follows: FIRE CHIEF: David Vetsch ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF: Kevin Mealhouse CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR: Kevin Mealhouse Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Linda informed the Council that NSP has notified her that the cost to install two street lights by the entrances of the high school would be $798.57. The Counci 1 directed Linda to send a letter to the school district inquiring whether the district would be willing to participate in the costs of installing those lights. . Barthel made a motion to approve the two year contract for curbside recycling from Wright Recycling. Owner P. J. Hanson has agreed to continue picking up recyclables at the area businesses now being served at no additional cost in the contract. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. The Counci 1 was in agreement that responsible for hiring additional police carnival area for Friendly City Days requested. the Ci ty coul d not be officers to patrol the as the committee had Linda was directed to send a memo to the maintenance department explaining that the Council will not consider the purchase of a new loader this year. Linda was asked to send a letter of appreciation to Larry Krieger and the broomball association for their help in maintaining the hockey rink this season. The Counci 1 discussed establ ishing a pol icy for adding a charge for insufficient fund checks it receives. Linda will prepare a draft resolution establishing a $20 fee for all returned checks for the Council to consider at the next meeting. Berning made a motion to adjourn at 10: 05 PM. seconded the motion. All voted Barthel .