City Council Minutes 01-09-1995~~
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 9, 1995 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Brad Fyle, Shirley Anderson, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Tom
Perrault
Members Absent: None
2. Oath of office for newt -elected Council members.
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller administered the oath of office to newly-
elected Councilmembers Tom Perrault and Brian Stumpf.
~~. Consideration of minutes of the re lar meetin held December 12 1994.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 12, 1994, AS
PRESENTED. Voting in favor: Clint Herbst, Shirley Anderson, Brad Fyle.
Abstaining: Brian Stumpf, Tom Perrault.
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4. Consideration of addin items tv the a ends.
None.
5. Citizens comments/ etitions re uests and cam faints.
None.
6. Consideration of allowin veterans memorial to btu l~___ace-_d in Ellison Park.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that Joaizn-~ ve~.~~r, a ~~t°a3t~.r.;%llo
Senior Girl Scout working an a community proje~ c, prp°~~aus;3v f:y~~~r:'l±`+~. a
proposal to the City requesting permission to plaaa a sma?l ~e~~,~~ac~~~
monument on city property. Council directed 'eager to ~rork wit,l>. ~N~ ;,
Parks Commission on defining the proper location far ,s~~rh a 1:~ef~lorid~.
O'Neill reported that the Parks Commission recomm~;~:d:atian was i.<:~sc:l ox~~
input from the American Legion and VFW. The Parks ~~f:l"rli-i~-~.~_
proposes that the monument be placed east of the ~a~~eh%, in E i ~ i sc~ ~"' 1~ .irk"
since this park provides a center paint For community ceieorai~~s~~.~a such ~s
Riverfest and allows ample roam for conducting Veterans i)ay cere*:rYi~nies.
O'Neill went on to report that the cost of.the manument•has increased t!?
$$,Q90 from the original expense of $2,90p; and the American Legion and
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VFW will be splitting the cast of the memorial and any associated
installation expense, including lighting and landscaping. The City will be
responsible far long-term maintenance of the grounds and landscaping.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO APPROVE THE PLAN FOR
PLACEMENT OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL IN ELLISON PARK AS
PROPOSED. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consideration of renewin contract far rec clin with D & K Refuse &
Rec_yclin~.
Public Worka Director John Simola reported that the City's contract with
D & K Refuse & Recycling for curbside recycling expires on April 20, 1995,
and is proposed to be renewed at $1.58 per month per single family home
up to a 4-plex, and $1.08 per month per apartment for units above a 4-plex.
This amounts to an average increase of 26.5°la for the life of the 3-year
contract. Simola noted that the increases are due to the additional
materials Monticello recycles, the growth in the community, the need to
update recycling equipment, and the need to pay higher wages to employees
to reduce turnover.
Simola went on to state that in surveying surrounding cities regarding their
recycling programs and cost, it became apparent that Monticello's program
is the most comprehensive in the area, and the proposed new rates would
still be less than those in Elk River and Buffalo.
Council expressed concerns regarding the large increase in the contract
price but felt that the service provided by D & K has been excellent.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO APPROVE A NEW 3-YEAR
CURB-SIDE PICKUP CONTRACT WITH D & K REFUSE & RECYCLING
AT THE PROPOSED RATE OF $1.5g/MONTH/SINGLE FAMILY HOME
AND $1.08/MONTH/APARTMENT EFFECTIVE FROM APRIL 20, 1995,
TO APRIL 20, 1998. Mation carried unanimously.
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S. Consideration of conditional use permit allowing the development of a 48-
unit 3-sto senior housin ro'ect Mississi i Shores . A licant
Monticello Senior Housing Alliance. AND
9. Consideration of a conditional use ermit allowin develo ment of a 'aint
arkin facilit shared b Monticello-Bi Lake Communit Hos ital District
and the .proposed senior housing facility. Applicant, Monticello Hospital
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DistrictlMonticello Senior Housin Alliance (Mississippi Shorres .
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Councilmember Anderson stated that Council had received a letter from the
City Attorney just prior to the meeting regarding a conflict of interest due
to her and Councilmember Herbst's positions as Councilmembers and
members of the Monticello Senior Housing Alliance. Since items on the
agenda for tonight's meeting relate to the proposed senior housing facility,
Anderson asked if they are required to resign from one of the positions
immediately tonight.
Administrator Wolfsteller reported that since the items for consideration
tonight pertain to conditional use permits (not considered contracts by
statute), preparation of plans and specifications far moving a sewer line,
and only calling for a public hearing on a bond issue, it shouldn't be a
conflict of interest at this time; however, in the future when Council votes
on approval of tax increment financing or issuing bonds, it is the City
Attorney's opinion that a conflict would exist since these actions would be
considered contracts between the City Council and the Senior Housing
Alliance. Wolfsteller noted that Councilmembers Anderson and Herbst will
need to decide which committee they wish to remain on by the next Council
meeting; however, once the contracts are entered between the Council and
the Senior Housing Alliance, a conflict would no longer exist, and Anderson
and Herbst could once again join the Senior Housing Alliance.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill then reviewed the conditional use requests
to allow development of a 48-unit, 3-story senior housing project and to
allow a parking facility and drive access shared by the Monticello-Big Lake
Community Hospital District and the proposed senior housing facility. The
2-acre site is located directly east of the existing clinic facility and
encompasses two platted lots and an unvacated portion of the River Street
right-of--way. To the north of the site is the River Street right-of way, which
was platted many years ago but never developed for roadway purposes; to
the south is Hart Boulevard and Highway 75; and to the east of the site is a
home formerly owned by Joe Soltus and recently purchased by John
Bondhus. Farther to the east is the Bondhus office complex and the
wastewater treatment plant. He noted that the site meets ordinance
requirements with regard to street access design and location.
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O'Neill went on to report that the presence of the wastewater treatment
plant and periodic odors that impact the area represent some potential for
incompatibility between uses; however, it was the consensus of the HRA,
the Hospital Board of Directors, the Senior Housing Alliance, and the
Planning Commission that the odor problem is linked to fairly unique
atmospheric conditions that occur only a few days per year. In an effort to
manage potential problems, it is proposed that the air intake system be
designed to include an air filtration mechanism that will filter air entering
hallways and general use areas of the building. In addition, the individual
wall air conditioners serving each apartment unit will also have an air
filtration system installed.
O'Neill also reported that the site plan exceeds parking requirements for
senior housing. Under the plan as proposed, the site will contain 18
parking spaces in front of the building and an additional 33 spaces
underground for a total of 51 spaces, which is 3 spaces in excess of the
parking minimum. He also noted that any future conversion of the site
from senior housing to multi-family would require City permission via the
conditional use permit process and development of an additional 45 parking
stalls, 12 of which would need to be enclosed.
O'Neill continued by reviewing the ordinance requirements for development
of a 3-story senior housing facility as follows. In his review, O'Neill noted
that condition #2 may be a discriminatory rule that would be unenforceable.
1. Not more than 10% of the occupants may be persons 60 years of age
or under (spouses of a person over 6n years of age or caretakers, etc.).
2. Except for caretaker units, occupancy shall be limited to man and
wife, blood relatives, ar a single man or single woman.
3. Ta continue to qualify for the senior citizen housing classification, the
owner or agent shall annually file with the City Administrator or
Building Inspector a certified copy of a monthly resume of occupants
of such a multiple dwelling, listing the number of tenants by age and
clearly identifying and setting forth the relationship of occupants 60
years of age or under to qualified tenants ar to the building.
4. Installation of one off-street loading space in compliance with
Chapter 3, Section 6.
5. Elevator service is provided to each floor level.
6. Usable open space as defined in Chapter 2, Section 2, at a minimum,
-~ is equal to 2Q% of the gross lot area.
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7. The site of the main entrance of the principal use is served or is
located within 4d0 ft of regular transit service.
8. The site of the main entrance of the principal use is within 40U ft of
commercial shopping development or adequate provision for access to
such facilities is provided.
O'Neill also noted three additional conditions that Council may want to add
to the conditional use permit as follows:
9. An air filtration system will be developed that will serve common
areas within the building and will serve individual apartments
meeting the design requirements of the City Engineer.
10. Review and approval of the grading plan by the City Engineer.
11. Review and approval of the fire protection system by the Fire
Marshall and Monticello Fire Department.
Councilmember Anderson noted that perhaps language should be included
in the contract to indicate that installation of an air filtration system
sufficient to handle the occasional wastewater treatment plant odors is the
responsibility of the Senior Housing Alliance and not the City of Monticello.
Mayor Fyle noted his concern regarding limited access by emergency
vehicles to the rear of the building. He noted that the fire department's
ladder truck could reach any window in the proposed 3-story complex
provided a drive access is available to all windows. Fyle suggested that the
question of whether to hard surface a drive access to the rear of the
building be discussed by the fire marshall and fire department. Site
designer, Jay Nelson of BRW, responded that the plan could be modified to
allow far a drive access around the building.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT ALLOWING DEVELOPMENT OF A ~-STORY SENIOR
HOUSING FACILITY CONTINGENT ON THE CONDITIONS LISTED
ABOVE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CONDITION #2, WHICH WILL BE
WAIVED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion is based on the
finding that development of the facility at the proposed location is
consistent with the geography and character of the area, consistent with the
comprehensive plan, will not result in depreciation of property values, and
there is a demonstrated need for the use.
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In discussing the conditional use permit for a joint parking facility, Council
noted that they would like a stipulation that the underground parking be
used only for vehicle parking and not storage of other items.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND
SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT ALLOWING DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT PARKING
FACILITY SHARED BY MONTICELLO-BIG LAKE COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THE PROPOSED SENIOR HOUSING
FACILITY WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE UNDERGROUND
PARKING AREA IS TO BE USED FOR VEHICLE PARKING ONLY AND
NOT STORAGE OF OTHER ITEMS AND SUBJECT TO PREPARATION
OF A PROPERLY DRAWN LEGAL INSTRUMENT EXECUTED BY THE
HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND SENIOR HOUSING ALLIANCE DEFINING
TERMS FOR JOINT USE OF THE OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES,
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND FILED WITH THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR AND RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER.
Mation carried unanimously.
10. Consideration of authorizin Cit En 'neer tv re are lans and
s ecifications and to solicit notes far reali ent of sanita sewer in
con'unction with the Mississi i Shores develo ment.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill explained that Council is asked to authorize
the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications and solicit quotes for
realignment of the sanitary sewer line that extends through the site of the
Mississippi Shores development. He noted that the need for the
realignment stems from the proposed placement of the senior housing
facility almost directly on the sewer line easement extending through the
property. Due to grade changes and the depth of the sewer system at this
location, it is not advisable to build this structure as proposed without first
moving the sanitary sewer line.
O'Neill noted that the estimated cost to realign the sewer line is $1.,000
and will be funded via the tax increment financing program or through
proceeds from the sale of bonds used to finance the development. At a
future meeting, Council will also need to vacate a portion of the easement
on which the sewer line is now located and obtain additional easement over
the area used for realignment.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND TO SOLICIT QUOTES FOR REALIGNMENT OF
THE SANITARY SEWER LINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI SHORES SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT.
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Assistant Administrator O'Neill asked Councilmember Anderson if she
wished to include in her motion waiving of the $1,000 deposit requirement
used to secure the cast to prepare plans and specifications. O'Neill noted
that Council may wish to waive the deposit due to the public purpose
associated with providing senior housing for the community.
Councilmember Anderson noted that due to the City Attorney's opinion
regarding the conflict of interest of being a member of both the Council and
the Senior Housing Alliance, she was uncomfortable making a motion
waiving the deposit requirement. THEREFORE, COUNCILMEMBER
ANDERSON WITHDREW HER MOTION.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY BRIAN
STUMPF AND SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND TO
SOLICIT QUOTES FOR REALIGNMENT OF THE SANITARY SEWER
LINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI
SHORES SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT. MOTION INCLUDES WANING
THE $1,000 DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT. Mation carried unanimously.
11. Consideration of a resolution callin fora ublic hearin re ardin a
ra osed housin lan and ro am and issuance of revenue bonds under
Minnesota Statutes Cha ter 4f,2C Mississippi Shores).
City Administrator Wolfsteller reported that the Council is being asked by
the Senior Housing Alliance to set a public hearing date to consider issuing
housing revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and construction of the
senior housing project; however, in order for the City to issue housing
revenue bonds, the City must alsa develop a housing plan and program that
must be adopted at a public hearing after 30 days' published notice.
Wolfsteller went on to note that although the City would not have any
direct taxing obligation to support the debt payments for this $3.5 million
project and would rely solely on revenues generated to make the debt
payments, the City's name could be tainted from association with the bonds
in the event of a default.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND
SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED HOUSING PLAN AND
PROGRAM AND CONSIDERATION OF ISSUING HOUSING REVENUE
BONDS. PUBLIC HEARING DATE TS SET FOR FEBRUARY 13, 1995.
Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 95-1.
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12, Consideration of a resolution declarin the official intent of the Cit of
Monticello to reimburse certain ex enditures from the roceeds of bonds to
be issued by the City.
Administrator Wolfsteller noted that the IRS requires the City to adopt a
resolution declaring its intent to reimburse itself for any expenditures it
may incur regarding projects that it intends to finance by future bond sales.
He noted that in order to be reimbursed for any expenditures that the City
or Senior Housing Alliance may incur prior to a bond sale occurring, the
resolution should be adopted as proposed.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN
EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF FUTURE BOND SALES
REGARDING THE MONTICELLO SENIOR HOUSING ALLIANCE
PROJECT ESTIMATED AT $3,500,000. Motion carried unanimously.
SEE RESOLUTION 95=2.
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13. Consideration of autharizin remediation stud for soils correction at the
fire hall site.
Public Works Director Simola reported that in November, Council
authorized a joint preliminary soil and water investigation of three bulk oil
sites, the Burlington Northern/Sunny Fresh Foods well site and the City's
fire hall site, all located on 5th Street. The cost of the study was $4,500
and encompassed five separate sites. He noted that the City paid the $900
for the fire hall site and $900 for the abandoned Nelson OiUAugusta Oil site
investigations.
Simola went on to report that the results of the soil testing performed on
November 22 Found that no petroleum products were found in the soil or at
the ground water to a depth of 11 ft at the Nelson OiUAugusta Oil site; the
Riverside Oil site showed significant contamination of the soils and ground
water in the area of the truck loading station; the J.M. Oil site showed a
moderate amount of contamination in the lower portions of the soil and the
ground water at the bulk truck loading site; a test probe taken in the area
of the drilled and dug wells on the Sunny Fresh Foods property showed no
signs of contamination in the soil or ground water to a depth of 10 ft; and
the fire hall site tests found a small amount of contamination at the ground
water at the boring located off the northwest corner of the building near the
street.
Immediately following the testing, Simola stated that the City, J.M. Oil, and
Riverside Oil reported to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency the
releases of petroleum products impacting the ground water. The City, J.M.
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Oil, and Riverside Oil have since received letters From the PCA requesting
that a consultant be hired to determine the extent of the contamination and
recommendations for remedial action.
As a result of the testing and correspondence with the PCA, Simola
requested that Council authorize staff to proceed under a joint study
approach with J.M. Oil and Riverside Oil for an additional investigation.
Quotes received From four consultants ranged from $12,413.50 to $1$,400, of
which approximately 90% would be reimbursed through the Petro Fund.
After further review of the quotes by staff, the actual recommendation for
consultant and cost would be determined at the January 23 Council
meeting.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
PROCEED UNDER A JOINT STUDY APPROACH WITH J.M. OIL AND
RIVERSIDE OIL, WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR
CONSULTANT AND COST TO BE DETERMINED AT THE JANUARY 23
COUNCIL MEETING. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Consideration of a resolution arderin re oration of lane and
s ecifications far im rovements to Eastwood Knoll -Pro"ect 94-02C.
City Administrator Wolfsteller reviewed the plans for developing Outlots
C and D of the Meadow Oak Estates plat, which the City acquired through
mortgage foreclosure from Ultra Homes. He noted that the Council has
been investigating development of this 16-acre parcel into a residential plat
to be known as Eastwood Knoll for upscale homes; and since the City has
attempted to market the undeveloped property without much success due to
the high cost of the City's investment, it appears the most economical way
of recapturing the investment is for the City to develop and market it.
Wolfsteller also noted that Taylor Land Surveying is now completing the
final plat that will contain 301ots, which will be reviewed by Council at a
future meeting; however, in order to keep the project on schedule for a
spring bid letting and construction, Council is now asked to authorize OSM
to begin preparation of plans and specifications for the utility and street
improvements. He noted it is anticipated that the plans can be approved at
the February 13 meeting and advertisement for bids could also be
authorized at that time.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY GLINT HERBST AND
SECONDED BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING OSM TO BEGIN PREPARATIONS OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EASTWOOD KNOLL DEVELOPMENT.
Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 95-3.
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15. Consideration of a resolution declarin intent to reimburse ro'ect costs
through a future bond_ sale _- Proiect 94-02C.
The City Administrator explained that since Council has authorized
preparation of plans and specifications for improvements to the Eastwood
Knoll subdivision, Council should consider adopting a resolution stating that
it may reimburse itself through a bond sale in the future far any costs
associated with this project. By adopting the resolution, the City would be
protecting its rights to reimburse itself for any expenditures far engineering
or construction incurred prier to the actual bond being sold.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
TNDICIATING AN INTENT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY THROUGH A
FUTURE BOND SALE FOR THE EASTWOOD KNOLL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 95-4.
16. Consideration of annual appointments for ].995.
Councilmember Anderson noted that since Council voted not to reappoint
Cindy Lemm to the Planning Commission due to her residency outside the
city limits, Anderson was concerned about reappointing other commission
members that also reside outside the city limits. It was her view that if one
commission is required to have its members reside within the city limits,
then all commissions should require the same.
Council then discussed whether non-city residents should be allowed to
finish their current terms an Monticello commissions or whether 1995
appointments should include replacement of all non-city residents at this
time.
Councilmember Herbst also suggested that Council review the appointment
of Steve Grittman of Northwest Associated Consultants as the City Planner.
It was his view that perhaps the City should utilize another planner from
that firm. Assistant Administrator O'Neill suggested that Council discuss
the matter with David Licht, President of Northwest Associated
Consultants, at an upcoming special meeting at which time a program for
updating the comprehensive plan will be discussed.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
TO ADOPT THE 1995 ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES, NEWSPAPER, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, PLANNING COMMISSION, HEALTH OFFICER, ACTING
MAYOR, AND JOINT COMMISSIONS AS PROPOSED ON THE LIST OF
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS.
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Councilmember Stumpf stated that it was his view that commission
members residing outside the city should be allowed to finish their term.
COUNCILMEMBER ANDERSON THEN WITHDREW HER MOTION.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM PERRAULT AND
SECONDED BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON TO APPROVE 1995 ANNUAL
APPOINTMENTS AS FOLLOWS:
Official Depositories: Marquette Bank Monticello
Metropolitan Federal
First National Bank of Monticello
Chief Financial Officer -
authorized to designate other
depositories for investment
purposes only.
Newspaper: Monticello Times
Housing and Redevelopment
Authority: 1. Tom St. Hilaire 12/96
(5-yr staggered terms) 2. Ben Smith 12/95
3. Brad Barer 12/99
4. Al Larson 12/98
5. Everette Ellison 12/97
Planning Commission: 1. Richard Carlson
2. Jon Bo art
3.
4. Richard Martie
5.
Health Officer (1 year): Dr. Donald Maus
Acting Mayor (1 year): Shirle Anderson
Joint Commissions:
Community Education Shirle Anderson
Fire Board Rick Wolfsteller
OAA Brad Fyle
Library Board: 1. Ed Solberg 12/96
(3-year staggered) 2. Duff Davidson 12/97
3. 12/96
4. Ruby Bensen 12/97
5. Rebecca Jelinski 12/95
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Attorney: Paul Wein arden
Planner: Northwest Assac. Consultants
Auditor: Gruys, Borden, Carlson & Assoc,
Recycling Committee: Shirley Anderson.
Economic Development
Authority: 1. Tom Perrault, Council 12/96
(5-year staggered terms) 2. Clint Herbst, Council 12/98
3. Haxvey Kendall 12/96
4. Al Larson 12/97
5. Barb Schwientek 12/98
6. 12/99
7. Ron Hoglund 12/95
Engineer: Orr-Schelen-Ma eron & Associates
Police Advisory Commission: Brian Stumpf, Council 12/98
(3-yr staggered terms) Warren Smith 12/97
David Gerads 12/97
Jim Fleming 12/95
Liz DeMarais 12/96
Parks Commission: Dick Frie 12/96
(3-yr staggered terms) Larry Nolan 12/96
Fran Fair 12/94
Bruce Thielen 12/95
Roger Carlson 12/95
MOTION INCLUDES CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL TO APPOINT ONLY
CITY RESIDENTS TO COMMISSIONS. NON-RESIDENTS WILL BE
REPLACED WITH CITY RESIDENTS AS THEIR TERMS EXPIRE. CITY
STAFF WILL ADVERTISE FOR APPLICANTS TO FILL THE VACANCY
NOW CREATED IN THE EDA. Voting in favor: Brad Fyle, Shirley
Anderson, Tam Perrault, Brian Stumpf. Opposed: Clint Herbst.
17. Consideration of fee schedule adjustments for 1995.
City Administrator Wolfsteller recommended that for 1995, the Council
establish a new fee of $2Q0 for tapping water mains for providing water
services to new properties, and to consider increasing the dutch elm disease
tree program removal charge from the current $175 fee to $225. Also
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included on the schedule is a construction inspection hourly charge at
$60/hour to be charged for utilization of the City's Construction Inspector or
the services of OSM for field inspection work.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING
FEES:
Dutch elm disease tree removal
Dutch elm disease replacement
(1/2 the cost)
Water main tapping fee
Construction inspection charges
Motion carried unanimously.
$225
$ 3a
$200 plus material cost
$ 60/hour
18. Consideration of remainin bills for the month of December.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO APPROVE THE BILLS AS
SUBMITTED. Motion carried unanimously.
19. Other matters.
A. Administrator Wolfsteller asked Council if they would like to keep the
pay phone located at city hall at a cost of $60/month or have it
removed.
It was the consensus of Council to negotiate the cost with Bridge
Water Telephone. If unsuccessful, staff should have the pay phone
removed.
B. It was the consensus of Council to set a special Council meeting for
Tuesday, January 31, 1995, at 5:45 p.m., for the purpose of discussing
the wastewater treatment plant expansion project.
C. It was the consensus of Council to set a special Council meeting for
Tuesday, January 17, 1995, 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of discussing
the comprehensive plan update.
There being no Further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Office Manager
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