City Council Minutes 07-27-1998
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 27, 1998 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Bill Fair, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Carlson, Bruce Thielen
Members Absent: None
2. Appr f minutes of the regular meeting held Ju 13. 1998.
A MOT10N WAS MADE BY ROGER CARLSON AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THTELEN
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 13, 1998, AS
WRITTEN. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consideration of adding items to the a eg nda.
None.
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4. Citiz n ts/ et'tions re uests and com laints.
None.
5. Consent agenda.
A. ~i ,~~deration of a resolution a~provingnlans and specifications and authorizine
advertisement fox bids for the Monte Club sanitary sewer extension project.
Recommendation: Approve plans and specifications and authorize
advertisement for bids for the Monte Club sanitary sewer extension project. Final
award contingent on the following:
1. Approval of annexation by the MOAA, Township, and City.
2. Completion of an assessment agreement under terms approved by
the City Council in December 1997.
SEE RESOLUTION 98-27.
B. n i(~~r~l.}c~11 ~~ resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing
~vertisement for bids for 7th Street extension--St. Henry's Church.
Recommendation: Approve plans and specifications and authorize
advertisement for bids contingent upon the following:
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Public works review and approval of the plans and specifications.
2. An assessment agreement is signed prior to actual bid award.
SEE RESOLUTION 98-28.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS RECOMMENDED. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
None.
7. Public Hearing--consideration of adopting proposed assessment roll for delinquent utility
bills and certification of assessmez~i roll to County Auditor.
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that the assessment roll includes utility
billing accounts which are delinquent more than 60 days and include an additional $25
administrative fee per account. He recommended that the assessment roll be adopted for
certification in 1999 at an interest rate of 8%.
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Mayor Fair opened the public hearing.
There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO
ADOPT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DELINQUENT CHARGES AS PRESENTED.
Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 98-29.
8. Cons~erat~'on of approval of plans and specifications, authorize advertisement for bids
for tl~~ ~~k sanitary sewer relocation, and authorize preparation of plans and
specifications far reconstruction of Walnut Street--community center site.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that plans are complete for the trunk
sanitary sewer relocation near the community center site and the reconstruction of Walnut
Street, which will be impacted by the sanitary sewer relocation. City Council discussed
the impact the project would have on Walnut Street as well as the previously-proposed
curved alignment of Walnut Street.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED
BY ROGER CARLSON TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE TRUNK SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF WALNUT STREET, USING THE STRAIGHT ALIGNMENT
OPTION FOR WALNUT STREET.
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Councilmember Clint Herbst questioned whether the project should be ordered prior to
receiving bids an the structure since relocating the sanitary sewer might devalue the
property.
Voting in favor of the motion: Bruce Thielen, Roger Carlson, Bill Fair. Opposed: Clint
Herbst, Brian Stumpf. Motion carried.
9. Consideration of changes to the rec~~~_~bage progr~r~~.
Public Works Director John Simola reported that during the last recycling contract
negotiations with Superior Services, they indicated that continued scanning of recycling
containers in the field would result in higher costs. The increase was delayed to
August 1, 1998, and would amount to $0.34 per month per unit, or $9,600 per year. The
passibility of Superior Services using route sheets in the field to record recycling;
information was discussed, however, massive printing of route sheets every other week as
well as computer program upgrades and required staff time made this option less
desirable. Simola also noted that the City could consider charging apartments and mobile
home parks, since they are technically considered a business, and delete scanning from
the program entirely.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CL1NT HERBST AND SECONDED BY
BRUCE THIELEN TO BEGIN CHARGING APARTMENTS (4-FLEX AND ABOVE) AND
MOBILE HOME PARKS FOR GARBAGE PICKUP EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999;
DELETE SCANNING FROM THE RECYCLING PROGRAM; NOTIFY RESIDENTS THAT
GARBAGE WILL BE LEFT AT CURB-SIDE IF RECYCLABLES ARE FOUND 1N THE
GARBAGE; DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING
GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE RATES, MAINTAINING ORGANIZED COLLECTION; AND
CONTINUE TO PROVIDE RECYCLING SERVICES FREE FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consideration of approving conceut plans and authorizing preparation of plans and
~p~~ifications far parking improvements to Bri ge Park at Walnut Street, and consider
approyrlg,.plans for realigl-ment of sanitary sevyer and replacement of aging lift station at
id e Park.
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that staff recommended tabling action on
this item pending additional discussion regarding redevelopment of property along; the
river near Bridge Park. The developer will present a proposal to the Parks Camrnission
on Thursday, July 30.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY GLINT HERBST TO
TABLE ACTION ON BRIDGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR TWO WEEKS PENDING THE
DEVELOPER'S PRESENTATION TO THE PARKS COMMISSION AND DIRECTED STAFF
TO REPORT BACK TO CITY COUNCIL. Motion carried unanimously.
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11. Consideration of bills for the last half of Julv 1998.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY GLINT HERBST TO
APPROVE THE BILLS FOR THE LAST HALF OF JULY AS PRESENTED. Motion carried
unanimously.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROGER CARLSON AND SECONDED BY GLINT HERBST TO
ADJOURN. Motion carried unanimously.
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K e oty
Deputy City Clerk
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