City Council Minutes 04-07-1986 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 1986 - 7:30 a.m.
Members Present: Fran Fair, Dan Blonigen, William Fair.
Members Absent: Jack Maxwell, Arve Grimsmo.
Acting Mayor: Fran Fair
Acting Mayor, Fran Fair, called the meeting to order.
1. The intention of the meeting was to discuss the awarding of a contract
for the construction of the interceptor sewer. John Badalich of
OSM was present and presented a written statement covering the present
status and the bids that were received on March 4, 1986. The letter
noted that the award of the bid has been held up pending acquisition
of certain easements and final approval of the Environmental Assessment
Worksheet by the Pollution Control Agency. He also noted that upon
completion of the EAW, the City would need a permit for sanitary
sewer extension from the PCA, and that final approval from Burlington
Northern Railroad Company would be required. Since the last meeting
on March 24, the above items have been resolved. No negative comments
were received on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet, and the
final findings will be submitted by the PCA this week. Badalich
also noted that the PCA has granted the extension permit. Lastly,
Burlington Northern has approved the plans and specifications and
will allow open cutting of certain railroad right-of-way. While
the final documents are not yet in hand, it was the recommendation
of Badalich that the contract be awarded so that the processing of
contracts could commence.
Motion by Bill Fair, seconded by Blonigen, and carried unanimously
to award the contract for the construction of interceptor sewer and
appurtenant work to the L & G Rehbein, Inc., in the amount of $935,720.75
as the lowest responsible bidder.
2. City Administrator Eidem reported a new issue that arose with the
resignation of Sean Hancock, Lab Technician at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant. Eidem indicated that he had discussed the replacement, and
the timing of the replacement in light of the possibility of contracting
for sewer services with John Simola. It was Eidem's and Simola's
recommendation that the City advertise for a Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operator with sufficient skills to carry on certain lab tests
which can supplement the efforts of Tony Strande, the current Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator. In addition, Eidem noted that Hancock
had indicated a willingness to contract with the City on an occasional
as -needed basis in the amount of $20.00 per hour until such time
as the staff is back to normal.
Special Council Minutes - 4/7/86
Motion by Bill Fair, second by Dan Blonigen, and carried unanimously
to accept in good standing the resignation of Sean Hancock from the
Wastewater Treatment Plant and authorizing the placing of an advertisement
for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in the appropriate classified
ad section, and lastly, to accept a proposal to contract as needed
for $20.00 per hour with Sean Hancock.
3. There being no other business, the special meeting was adjourned.
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Thom s A. Eidem
City Administrator
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