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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. [1 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 Page 1 Council Minutes T 1/9/95 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. Page 2 Council Minutes -1/9/95 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 -- DistrictlMonticello Senior Housin Alliance (Mississippi Shorres . -g _ -- 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. Page 3 Council Minutes - 1/9/95 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. Page 4 Council Minutes - 1/9/95 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. Page 5 Council Minutes - 1/9/95 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. Page 6 Council Minutes - 1/9/95 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. Page 7 Council Minutes ~ 119/95 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. 1 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. Page $ Council Minutes - 1/9/95 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. Page 9 Council Minutes -1/9/95 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. Page 10 Council Minutes - 1/9/95 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 Page 11 Council Minutes -1/9/95 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 Page 12 Council Minutes -1/9/95 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. ,~ _ 'en Doty Office Manager Page 13