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City Council Agenda Packet 03-03-1993AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, March 3, 1993 - 4:48 p.m. Computer System Development Update Projected Meeting Time: l Hour Presentation Outline: 1. Introduction/Purpose - Update Council. (JO) 2. Past - Pre 1990. (JO) 3. Transition - January 1990. (JO) 4. Recent past and present. (JO) Planned Applications Successfully Implemented Additional ADDlications 1990 General Ledger, Budget, Database Program - Paradox Payroll, Utility Billing, Recycling Program Word Processing, Spreadsheet Recycling Scanner/PC/ Mini Computer Interface 1991 Deputy Registrar/Motor Vehicle Expanded Use of Paradox Motor Vehicle Licensing Mtg Minutes Indexing DNR Public Works, Inventory Liquor Store FormWorx Bus System Reporting 1992 Computer Application Team Estah. Graphics - Budget Data Query 36 - Report Writer Planning & Zoning Index Tape Backup Pagemaker (Newsletter) MAILS Accounts Receivable Calendar Creator State Aid Program Cost to operate core/planned systems established in 1990 has proven accurate. 5. Review computer system configuration. (CS) 6. Conduct walking tour. (KD) 7. Wrap-up. (JO) S. Adjourn. ORDER OF COMPUTER TERMINAL VISITS Special Council Meeting Wednesday, March 3, 1993 - 4:45 p m. 1 _ Wanda (System 36 mini computer) (CS) • Utility billing 2. Wanda (Personal computer) (KD) • WordPerfect • Pagemaker Pat (Personal computer) • WordPerfect • Lotus Karen (Personal computer) • Calendar Creator 3. 011ie (Personal computer) • WordPerfect 4. Diane/Pat (Personal computer) • Motor vehicle • DNR Vii. Karen (Personal computer) • WordPerfect • latus • FormWorx 6. Cathy (Personal computer) • WordPerfect • Lotus • Mmri Comm • Paradox • Tape backup Karen (Personal computer) • Paradox TERMINAL.OltD: VM3 Page I Pat (Personal computer) • WordPerfect (if WK terminal is busy) • Lotus (if WK terminal is busy) 7. Marlene (System 36 mini computer) (CS) • Finance 8. Cathy (System 36 mini computer) • Payroll • Utility billing • Finance • Query 36 9. Jeff (Personal computer) • WordPerfect • Lotus • Project Manager • Calendar Creator TERAIINAL.ORU: 3/3/93 Page 2 AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 8, 1998 - 7 p.m - Mayor: Ken Maus Council Members: Shirley Anderson, Brad Fyle, Clint Herbst, Patty Olsen 1. Call to order. 1D 2. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting held February 22, 1993. S A JO 3. Citizensconunents/petitions, requests, and complaints. -� „w-,.) - Gne g I U'�o eup. J7.iP - s,¢ `41(14-ro oK / (rw. v_ Ods 4 4. Consideration of approval of the preliminary plat of the Oak Ridge residential subdivision. 5- Consideration of a resolution accepting plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids --Phase 111 of Cardinal Hills, and call for a public hearing on improvement project. 6. Consideration of financing alternatives for phase III improvement project. -- Cardinal Hills. 7. Consideration of reviewing year-end liquor store financial reports. 8. Consideration of annual computer hardware maintenance agreement. 9. Consideration of granting a seasonal 3.2 beer license to the Monticello Softball Association. 10. Consideration of appointing new employee for water/wastewuter collection position. 11, Consideration of re -design of park building for West Bridge Park. 12. Adjournment. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING • MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, February 22, 1993 • 7 p.m. Members Present: Ken Maus, Shirley Anderson, Clint Herbst, Brad Fyle, and Patty Olsen Members Absent: None 2. Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting held February 8. 1993. After discussion, a motion was made by Brad Fyle and seconded by Shirley Anderson to approve the meeting minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Consideration of adootine a resolution nrovidine conditional authorization to conduct a general referendum on issuance of an $850.000 general obligation bond for financing multi-nuroose community arena. Assistant Administrator, Jeff O'Neill, reported that representatives from the Hockey Association, School District., and City of Monticello met on February 10, 1993, to discuss potential methods for funding and operating a multi-purpose arena. This group then forwarded three alternatives for financing an arena to the Parks Commission. At their m^.eting on February 18, 1993, the Parks Commission reviewed the alternatives provided by the joint group and additional ideas presented by the Hockey Association and acted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution providing conditional authorization to conduct general referendum on issuance of an $850,000 general obligation bond for financing a multi- purpose community arena. O'Neill went on to note that Council is not asked by the Parks Commission to support the concept of development of an ice arena. Rather, it's asked to authorize a general referendum to be conducted in the event the community group organizing the effort to build a multi-purpose arena is able to accomplish n number of steps as outlined in the proposed resolution. Brad Fyle asked if $1,000,000 would be adequate to build a multi-purpose facility. Page l �� Council Minutes - 2122/93 Dennis Taylor, representing the community group, indicated that a $1,000,000 facility would be large enough to seat 1,000 people during the winter when the ice rink is in place. During suauner mundis, it would be big enough to handle larger groups. It would be constructed out of steel with attractive brick facing. Jerry Shannon of Springsted, the City's bond consultant, indicated that his company has been involved in a number of ice arena bond issues and noted that the finance plan presented is realistic. If managed properly, the facility would be able to pay operations expenses and finance $400,000 of the $850,000 general obligation debt. Shirley Anderson indicated that she did not necessarily support the concept of development of an ice arena; however, she did support the concept of conducting a referendum as outlined in the resolution. She was also concerned that the park budget could he impacted if the facility is funded. Clint Herbst indicated that he was concerned about the impact of the additional taxes on the citizens that are scraping by. Ken Maus responded by saying that authorizing a referendum will give citizens that feel they cannot afford the ice arena or do not like the concept the chance to vote no. After discussion, a motion was made by Patty Olsen and seconded by Brad Fyle to adopt the resolution as noted below: RESOLUTION 834 RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A GENERAL REFERENDUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF G.O. BONDS FOR COMMUNITY ARENA WHEREAS, Monticello City Council and Parks Commission have reviewed various options for development and financing of a community arena; and WHEREAS, based on the financial performance of other similar arenas, it has been determined that facility design and construction features necessary to attract users and thereby generate revenue requires a capital investment of $1,000,000 in the primary structure and fixtures; and WHEREAS, Monticello City Council has received a recommendation from the Parks Commission to approve this resolution based on its research on the matter. Page 2 " Council Minutes - 2/22/93 LET IT, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED THAT the Monticello City Council hereby commits to authorizing a general referendum on the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $850,000 at such time that the following steps are achieved. 1. The Monticello Youth Hockey Association must obtain a legally binding commitment from the Township to pay the City an amount equal to the Township's share of debt service on $450,000 based on relative market values of the City and Township. 2. The Hockey Association shall secure $100,000 in cash and donations to supplement the $850,000 bond and shall commit a minimum of $50,000 in sweat equity labor toward construction of the facility. 3. The Hockey Association shall pay for the cost to conduct the general referendum. 4. The Hockey Association shall obtain a commitment from the School District to provide the City of Monticello with the proposed 10 -acre community arena site, which is located at the northeast corner of the school campus area. 5. The Hockey Association shall obtain written commitments from various associations and organizations that desire to rent ice time from the facility. 6. Land use issues regarding zoning, conditional use permits, and site plan design shall be resolved prior to authorization to conduct the referendum. 7. Miscellaneous expenses and revenue sources associated with utilities construction, parking lot development, site preparation, etc., shall be detailed prior to the referendum. Said expenses shall be funded by sources other than the general obligation bond. 8. This resolution shall be valid for a period of 18 months. 9. The final community arena development budget and associated G.O. bond amount required to finance the structure may be amended to reflect construction cost inflation. LET IT ALSO BE RESOLVED THAT potential funding of park facilities development associated with Parks Commission planning and priorities shall be set apart from the Monticello Community Arena program and will not be affected in the event the general referendum is successful. Page 3 Cay Council Minutes - 2/22/93 Voting in favor: Shirley Anderson, Ken Maus, Patty Olsen, Brad Fyle. Opposed: Clint Herbst. SEE RESOLUTION 934. Consideration of feasibilitv of extending motor vehicle office hours. Rick Wolfsteller reported that one of the functions available at city hall is motor vehicle license renewal and transfer services. The motor vehicle office is open the same hours as city hall, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Since customer service is the only real product the City can provide to its residents, Council may want to discuss the feasibility of possibly extending the hours of service past normal city hall office hours such as providing extended hours one evening a week or to be open on Saturdays, etc. Ken Maus noted that the deputy registrar provides a service to consumers and that the hours need to correspond to consumer need. He noted that by extending hours at least one day a week, the City would be able to provide the service during hours when the commuter would be able to utilize the service. Brad Fyle indicated that he did not think that the later hours would result in the City gaining any customers. People will adjust their schedule to meet the deputy registrar hours. Patty Olsen indicated her support for extending hours later than 4:30. She informed Council that on occasion she has heard it requested from citizens that the City extend motor vehicle hours. Ken Maus stated that extending the hours should be considered an experiment. If it is found that customer demand does not justify being open after 4:30 on the day selected, then the old schedule can be reinstated. Karen Doty noted that on occasion due to sick leave, vacations, etc., the deputy registrar office will only have one person working during the evening hours. She indicated her concern regarding the safety of a single person working the motor vehicle desk. Rick Wolfsteller responded by saying that on the infrequent occasions when only one deputy registrar staff person would be available to work the evening hours, he would arrange for providing additional employees in the building during that time. After discussion, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Clint Herbst to extend the deputy registrar hours until 6 p.m. during one day per week as selected by Rick Wolfsteller. Voting in favor: Shirley Anderson, Ken Maus, Clint Herbst, Patty Olsen. Opposed: Brad Fyle. Page 4 Council Minutes - 2/22/93 Consideration of authorizing a self-defense class for female city emolovees. Karen Doty requested that City Council consider authorizing funding for female city employees to attend a local self-defense class. She noted that in the course of their work, employees travel to the Twin Cities for meetings or work alone late in the day or must work evenings such as at the municipal liquor store. She noted she recently had the opportunity to attend a self- defense class and found it to be very worthwhile, and the cost is very minimal at $150 per group of 16. Doty also informed Council that the class is not offered to men. After discussion, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Clint Herbst to authorize female employees and spouses of male employees to attend a self-defense class taught by Terry Dehmer of the Wright County Sheriffs Department. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of new shone system for public works facility. John Simola reviewed the existing communications configuration and outlined inefficient aspects of our current system. He also noted that the City budgeted for a full-time secretary for public works in 1993; however, it, was determined that hiring an additional person should be delayed until other alternatives, including communication improvement, could be developed that would improve staff efficiency. Simola went on to review the Conidial system proposed by Bridge Water, the Conidial Executec system proposed by Sherburne Telcom, and the AT&T Partner 11 system. Simola stated that the AT&T system best fits the City's needs. He noted that AT&T is committed to manufacturing the hardware for this system for the next 13 years and services the hardware for the next 25 years. He also noted, however, that he would not be opposed to looking at purchasing a system from Bridge Water Telephone if it had the same capabilities as the system proposed by AT&T. Wayne Mayer of l3ridge Water Telephone indicated that the system proposed by Bridge Water does not have the functionality of the AT&T system; however, if given more time, Bridge Water would be able to introduce a new quote on an alternative system (North Star) that would be equal to the AT&T system and provide costs for the new Centrax switch gear at Bridge Water. After discussion, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Clint Herbst to table consideration of this matter and request that Bridge Witter Telephone submit u quote on an alternative phone system with capabilities approximately equal to the AT&T Partner II system. This item is to be tabled for a period not to exceed six months. Motion carried Page 5 Council Minutes - 2122/93 unanimously. Ken Maus asked Wayne Mayer if he would have the information on the system similar to the AT&T Partner 11 by the next meeting. Wayne responded yes, he should have it. Consideration of adopting a resolution extending an agreement by the City to hold Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, of the Oakwood Industrial Park Second Addition, for the H -Window Company. Rick Wolfsteller reported that in June 1991, the Council adopted a resolution agreeing to hold all six lots of the Oakwood Industrial Park Second Addition for the H -Window Company's future expansion potential. The agreement expired on December 31, 1992, and the H -Window Company has not yet made a decision on whether to purchase the property. Wolfsteller indicated that in response to the expiration of this agreement, he contacted Lemme regarding the H -Window's expansion plans. Wolfsteller noted that it is his understanding that a final decision on expansion plans will be made sometime in May and that the H -Window Company would be able to provide the City with an answer once and for all by June 1, 1993. Brad Fyle was concerned that holding the property for H -Window Company constituted a misuse of puhlic funds. If we have a chance to sell it to another party, we should. Clint Herbst indicated that he would hate to push H -Window Company out. It makes sense to work with them to encourage them to stay in Monticello if they decide to expand. After discussion, a motion was made by Clint Herbst and seconded by Patty Olsen to adopt a resolution agreeing to hold Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Oakwood Industrial Park Second Addition, for an additional time period expiring May 31, 1993, and also provide a first right of refusal for Lots 4, 5, and 6 for the same period. Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 93-5. Consideration of granting n sensonnl 3.2 beer license to the Monticello Softball Association. Rick Wolfsteller indicated that the Monticello Softball Association has requested a 3.2 beer license which would allow the sale of 3.2 beer at the NSP softball concession stand. He also noted that the City has an agreement with the Softball Association for reimbursement of $125 per team that utilizes the field, which equals $2,500 in 1992. Wolfsteller noted that as of this date, he has not yet received the $2,500 fee. After discussion, a motion was made by Brad Fyle and seconded by Clint Herbst to table approval of the 3.2 beer license as requested. Motion carried unanimously. Page 6 Council Minutes - 2122/93 10. Consideration of supporting legislative action to amend on -sale 3.2 beer license reouirements. Rick Wolfsteller reported that once again the Council is asked to discuss 3.2 on -sale beer license regulations and requirements. He reminded Council that at the previous meeting Council denied issuing a 3.2 beer license to the billiard center because pool halls do not qualify for a 3.2 beer license under state statutes. Wolfsteller reported that Bruce Langford has requested that Betty Adkins' office support legislation amending the current statutes which would allow pool halls to qualify for a 3.2 beer license under state statutes. Adkins would like to know if the City is interested in supporting such legislation. After discussion, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Clint Herbst to direct the City Administrator to inform Senator Adkins that the City of Monticello takes a neutral position on any changes to state law that would enable pool halls to qualify for a 3.2 beer license. The City would oppose any special legislation enabling pool halls to qualify for a 3.2 beer license in the city of Monticello only and not in any other city in the state of Minnesota. Voting in favor: Shirley Anderson, Clint Herhst. Ken Maus, Patty Olsen. Absent: Brad Fyle. 11. Consideration of setting a date for 1993 Board of Review Meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Patty Olsen to approve the date for the Board of Review meeting set for 7 p.m., Thursday, April 22. Voting in favor: Clint Herbst, Patty Olsen, Ken Maus, Shirley Anderson. Absent: Brad Fyle. 12. Consideration of annual maintenance agreement with Wright Countv. John Simola reported that for many years, the City of Monticello has contracted with Wright County for snow and ice removal on various county roads. Simola went on to outline the roads that are impacted by the contract. Simola went on to recommend that the City Council authorize approval of the maintenance agreement as outlined in alternative tl1. Simola stated that the agreement allows us to give citizens a higher level of service than if the work were being totally performed by the County, as we must travel certain county roads to reach other portions of the city and generally start a few hours prior to the County beginning their operations. After discussion, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Clint Herbst to approve the proposed 1993 maintenance agreement with Wright County as presented. Voting in favor: Shirley Anderson, Clint Herbst, Ken Maus, Patty Olsen. Absent: Brad Fyle. Page 7 ` l � Council Minutes - 2122193 13. Consideration of gambling license renewal --American Leeion Post 260. After discussion, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Brad Fyle to accept the summary report as presented and adopt the resolution approving the application for renewal. Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 93-6. 14. Consideration of bills for the month of February. After discussion, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Brad Fyle to approve payment of the bills as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Jeff ONeill Assistant Administrator Page 8 ns, s l Council Agenda - 3/8/93 Consideration of approval of the preliminary plat of the Oak Ridite residential subdivision. (J.0.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: Council is asked to review and consider approval of the preliminary plat of the Oak Ridge residential subdivision as submitted by Tony Emmerich. The plat has been prepared on behalf of Emmerich by Terry Herman of John Oliver & Associates. The purpose of this memo is to describe the preliminary plat in general terms and focus on issues that need special consideration by Council. SITE PLAN REVIEW The plat area encompasses approximately 53 acres and was originally the southerly most portion of the original Meadow Oak planned unit development, which was approved in 1981. The plat calls for development of 80 lots in 2 phases. The first phase will consist of 62 lots, and the second phase will consist of 18 lots. The original planned unit development design called for approximately 160 lots in this same area. The plat, if accepted under this configuration, will include a 12 -acre outlot dedicated to the City. Home values will range from $90,000 to $140,000 depending on lot desirability. Proiect, Funding The developer proposes that the entire cost to install utilities will be paid directly by the developer. Utility installation includes all streets, sanitary sewer, water, and st.omi sewer improvements associated with phase 1. In addition, the developer will be required to install walkways located within the boundaries of phase 1, and he will also he required to complete wetland restoration activities. The total cost, including grading, has not been estimated at this time. In accordance with City policy governing privately funded developments, at the time of final platting, it will be required that the developer provide a financial guarantee in an amount at least equal to the estimated cost to complete the project. This guarantee will provide the City with the assurance that the project will he completed once it is started and provide funds necessary to execute the wetland replacement plan. Aran Imuncts To the west of the site lies County Road 118. The main road entering the plat off 118 will he, aligned with Garrison Avenue. There should be no major impact on the tuwnship area to the west and southwest of Cho plat. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 The east side of the plat is also hounded by the township. Along this side lies a number of large residential lots, which would not appear to be impacted by the plat. These lots are located adjacent to phase 11 of the development. To the north and cast side of the plat is township property owned by Floyd Peterson. The plat as proposed provides roadway access to the Peterson property, which will allow for future development of this relatively large area. North of the plat is the Meadow Oak subdivision. Lots developed along the northern boundary of the plat will be backyard neighbors to homes now present along Oakview Lane. The Meadow Oak neighborhood will likely he impacted due to an increase in traffic through the area. This level of traffic, however, will be less than what would have otherwise been expected if the area had developed under the original Meadow Oak PUD plan. According to City Planner, Steve Grittman, it is not expected that a problem will be created by vehicles from outside the plat cutting through the Meadow Oak neighborhood to get to the freeway. Wetland Imnact A major portion of the area encompassed by Outlot A has been identified by wildlife hiologist and wetland delineation expert, Frank Svboda, as wetland area. Svboda was hired by the developer to assist in delineation of the wetland areas. City staff has reviewed Svboda's report and basically agrees with his findings as to the extent of the wetland area. In general, the plat design is sensitive to the presence of the wetland area; however, a portion of the wetland will he filled (.78 acres) with development of road systems and residential lots. In keeping with the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act, the plan shows that all wetland ureas impacted are mitigated through development of replacement wetland areas (1.09 acres). According to the developer, all wetland areas disturbed by grading activity and all created wetland areas will be restored utilizing native topsoil supplemented with other native grasses. Council is asked to make it preliminary finding as W the adequacy of the wetland mitigation 1 replacement) plan. This plan, if acceptable to Council, will become the basis of an application for a grading permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At such time that the Army Corps of Engineers grants its approval of the grading pinn, the City can then consider providing formal certification of the wetland mitigation plan. This certification would occur in conjunction with the final plat. approval. This plan will he detailed further at the meeting. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 WETLAND/NATURE AREA OWNERSHIP, OUTLOT A Councii is asked to make a specific recommendation as to who should own the land area encompassed by Outlot A (12 acres). Council needs to determine whether or not it views this property as an asset to the community, thereby providing a public benefit; or is the property a liability and best under the control and responsibility of private property owners located directly adjacent to the outlot. According to the plat design proposed, Outlet A will be accessible to the public via a 30 -ft easement coming off of the main drive through the development. In addition, all property owners abutting the outlot will have direct access to the area. Both the Parks Commission and Planning Commission unanimously agreed that the outlot is a natural amenity that should be preserved for public use as a low -maintenance nature area. Under this alternative, public facilities would consist of a simple wood chip trail system with no mowing of native grasses in the area. In addition to the wetland areas in Outlot A, there are relatively large areas with Outlot A that are considered upland areas where low - maintenance trails can be developed (approx. 2 acres). The Parks Commission and Planning Commission felt strongly that this area should remain accessible for the public to enjoy. Given the strong support for hiking and hiking facilities noted in the community survey, it makes sense to preserve this area for such use. It is the view of the public works department that the outlot should stay in the hands of the adjoining property owners. The public works department is concerned that litter will become a problem and that the department does not have the resources to pick up the litter that may be deposited on the site by owners of adjoining property. It is their concern that the situation that prevails at. the 2.7 acre park at Balboul Estates will occur at this location as well. In the spring;, the City must do a complete cleanup of the Balboul Park, which results in collection of a truckload of garbage. After the spring cleanup, smaller amounts of litter and debris are removed weekly when mowing occurs. As a modification to this alternative, it bus been suggested that lot lines be extended to the center of Outlot A making it u private area but place a trail easement through the private lots, thereby providing access to the area. This alternative may be the least desirable because it would provide access to the nature aren, hut it would not guarantee a consistent type of maintenance activity. Itcould result in an inconsistent treatment of the open areas. Some property owners may wish to mow their property, while others will leave it natural. Others may place fences on lot lines or place storuge buildings in the nature area. The benefit of the area as a strictly natural amenity would, therefore, likely be defeated by this proposal. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 The developer argues that the Oak Ridge subdivision will not be anything like the Balboul neighborhood. The housing values will be higher, and there will be much more separation between housing units and the outlot area. In addition, Outlot A will not need to be mowed. Emmerich is certain that the conditions creating the litter problem in the Balboul neighborhood park will not be present with the Oak Ridge neighborhood; therefore, maintenance associated with cleaning up Outlot A at Oak Ridge will not likely be a problem. It has also been suggested that the nature area could be a perfect candidate for the Adopt -A -Park Program. Under this program, an individual or community group would volunteer to pick up litter at the site on a regular basis. A representative of Edina Realty has already expressed serious interest in adopting the park. Council is asked to discuss this matter at the Council meeting and determine the proper status of this property. If Council determines that the property should remain in private hands, then the plat will need to be amended by extending lot lines along the perimeter of Out]ot A to a point where they all intersect within Outlot A. PARWIMWL SYSTEM According to Rick, the park dedication requirement associated with this area has been satisfied with City acquisition of the two park areas on the north side of the original PUD area. The two parks together encompass 17 acres, which is 10'Yr of the original PUD land area (170 acres). In order to maintain consistency with the original PUD plan, a system of trails and roads have been included in the design of the plat to allow easy pedestrian access to the park areas. At the northwest corner of the plat at Outlot It, it is proposed that a bituminous trail he extended to Red Oak Lane. This trail leads to a potential trail system extending to the park areas on the north side of the Meadow Oak development area. A trail currently exists along the eastern boundary of the Meadow Oak development area along the roar lot lines. The plat as proposed calls for extending this bituminous trail along the eastern boundary of the Oak Ridge plat all the way to Ridge Drive. Another trail segment developed with phase I includes development of a bituminous trail between Lots IG and 18, which is located at Oakview Court. This trail will he extended in anticipation of future extension of this trail to Meadow Oak Circle. The trail between Lots 16 and 15 will provide residents living in the Meadow Oak Circle area direct access to the road system and trail Council Agenda - 3/8/93 system network. It was determined that linking phase 11 to the balance of the Meadow Oak area via a bituminous trail was critical to complying with the original intentofthe Meadow Oak planned unit development, which connected all areas through right-of-ways and trails to the park areas on the north side of the development area. FOREST IMPACT The proposed grading plan will have a significant impact on the existing forest area. The grading plan as proposed cuts a swath nearly 200 ft wide in certain places through the forest area. This aspect of the plat was of significant concern to the Parks Commission, the Planning Commission, and the public works department. In response to the concern expressed by these groups, the developer has adjusted his road grades to better match the existing terrain, thereby reducing grading and associated tree impact, and he has indicated that he will he making a concerted effort to save as many trees as possible in the front and side yard ureas. The developer's engineer has stated that prior to mass grading of the site, he will walk the site with City staff members to help in identifying major trees that could possibly be saved in the front, side yard, and boulevard areas. Please note that it may not be realistic to expect that a significant portion of the trees will he saved that lire located in the areas that will he graded, and the City has little formal control. The City can only rely on the developer's expression of intent that an effort to save trees will be made. STREET SYSTEM The street system includes a major right-of-way serving as a through street for the development identified as Meadow Oak Drive, which matches the name of the connecting road extending through the Meadow Oak area. This road design features it 60-p wide right-of-way and a 36-f1 wide road surface, which is adequate to serve its function. The other streets and cul-de-sacs feature a 5041. right-of-way and :12-A road surface. This design is consistent with the city ordinance. The possibility of changing the name of Meadow Oak Drive to "Oak Ridge Drive" has been discussed. It may make sense to make this change because the drive makes it right. angle turn, which is a logical place for a street name change from nn addressing standpoint. In addition, identifying the major route through the development by two different names rnay provide a subtle benefit by giving it it lower profile as a through street. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 SANITARY SEWER/WATER/STORM SEWER DESIGN The City Engineer has reviewed the preliminary plans that the deveioper has provided in conjunction with this application. He has concluded that it appears feasible to serve the site; however, the plans presented may need considerable adjustments prior to final approval by the City Engineer. Preparation of detailed plans for subsequent review by the City Engineer will be initiated at such time that the preliminary plat is approved. OTHER ISSUES Storm water originating at the site ultimately passes into ditch 33, which is already at its limit in terms of storage capacity. According to the developer's engineer, the plan as proposed is designed to limit the level of storm water discharge to the level that now exists. Prior to final plat approval, the developer must provide storm water calculations that will enable the City to verify this claim. In addition, storm water run-off data will also need to be directed to the County Engineer for his review and approval. The County Engineer is aware of the preliminary plat and has indicated general approval of the design; however, prior to his final approval, he will need final grade information and plan sheetdata relating to the sanitary sewer line extension and the road access to County Road 118. Therefore, any approval of this preliminary plat is also subject to the approval of the final plans by the County Engineer. Lot 1, Block 2, does not have adequate access to a public street. The developer has recognized this fact and has indicated that he will place a restriction against this lot deeming it unbuildahle until the roadway in front of the lot is completed. This road will likely be completed at such time that the h9oyd Peterson property is developed. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: Motion to approve the preliminary plat of the Oak Ridge subdivision as submitted and grant preliminary approval of the wetland mitigation plan. Final plat approval contingent on the following: Modifications to the street names proposed as identified by Council. Approval of a development plan and utilities construction design by the City Engineer. Adoption of a development agreement and developer providing associated financial guarantees. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 4. Approval of the wetland mitigation plan by the Army Corps of Engineers. 5. Final approval of the wetland mitigation plan. 6. Approval of plat and associated construction plans by the County Engineer. 7. City Council approval of request to rezone property from PUD to R-1. 8. Preparation of a document recorded against each lot along Outlot A stating that Outlot A will be maintained in its natural state and will not be mowed by the City. Under this alternative, City Council is comfortable with edication of (I'DOutlot A to the City of Monticello. � Cft— Motion to approve the preliminary plat of the Oak Ridge subdivision and grant preliminary approval of the wetland mitigation plan subject to the developer revising the plat by extending property lines into Outlot A to a point where they intersect. Final plat is subject to the same conditions as noted under alternative N1. Under this alternative, the Outlot A area would he owned and controlled by the properties adjoining the area. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is in agreement that the basic design of the plat is acceptable, as it meets requirements identified by ordinance; however, we do not have a unified p)sition relating to ownership of Outlot A. SUPPORTING DATA Reduced copy of preliminary plat; Copy of plan showing original PUD design; blup showing Ilalhoul Estates park area; Excerpt from community survey; Wetland Delineation Report and grading plan available for review; Detailed presentation wetland report and grading plan to he provided at meeting. Gx6vUTNG 4 MANUFALTU4i (WN0LG FAM MANUCALTUC ((.INhLG GAM TOTAL MAl -k "M adou, oaf-) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN JAMES L BOTLE --- -7T T.—RIVER i - —J— --- ti •E ,'oo�iva 2. •.., a _`%�' qr a' Z i t .I AUT. •' Rll 2L Y • "" m• •'f • ��+ � _�1 to Dr•i. :I • • , r + Ll S.ate ...+2�, Park rcc,_ • . , b `L%�• • !r I 1 1I l ttcIZ rlo1, e •... I, , I . , I COL&r �r T"WE 4 co�oNre OREEN! 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Seventy-eight percent labeled the availability of parks as "excellent" or "good," while twenty percent thought it was "only fair" or "poor." Almost as strongly rated, the overall quality of parks was felt to be "excellent" or "good" by seventy-six percent and "only fair" or "poor" by twenty-two percent. The overall availability of recreational facilities was also viewed very positively: sixty-four percent rated it as "excellent" or "good," while thirty-two percent felt it was "only fair" or "poor." Parks and general availability of recreational activi- ties, constrained by facility offerings, was viewed favorably. However, the park and recreational facilities were found lacking on three dimensions. Seventy-two percent rated the availability of facilities for water activities, such as swimming and wading pools, to be "only fair" or "poor." Nineteen percent rated them higher. Sixty-eight percent viewed the availability of outdoor facilities for hockey and ice-skating as "only fair" or "poor," while seventeen percent disagreed. Similarly, sixty- eight percent rated the availability of paths for activities like biking and walking unfavorably, while twenty-one percent felt it was "excellent" or "good." The perceived lack of these types of facilities followed clearly the earlier numbers of residents participating in related activities outside of the home. City of Monticello residents felt their household's recrea- tional needs were unmet in a number of areas: swimming, paths and trails, baseball, and biking. In concept, a solid majority were willing to increase their property taxes to finance the construction of recreational facilities. But, this willingness was clearly tempered by tax coats and facility preferences. Costs and preferences, for example, were in balance on the issue of a park bond referendum. They were clearly more at odds with respect to an indoor ice arena or an out -door water park. And, a civic center, with or without an ice arena, was unacceptable primarily on tax increase grounds. In tho future, if a strong case were made by proponents, the passage of a bond referendum for parks could be successful. In addition, a bond referendum for an indoor ice arena gb an outdoor writer park might come through if a massive information or perouasional campaign were mounted. Decision-makars will need to prioritize any referendum sequence, though; while needs aro present, citizens do have a very definite limit to their tolerance of tax increases for recreational opportunities. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 b. Consideration of a resolution accenting plans and soeci8cations and authorizing advertisement for hids--Phase III of Cardinal Hills. and call for a auhlic hearing on improvement protect. W.U. ) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The City Engineer has completed the plans and specifications and will be presenting the plans and answering any questions at the Council meeting on Monday. The resolution calls for opening the bids on April 2, 1993, at 10 a.m., with Council consideration of awarding the contract on April 12, 1993. At the April 12 meeting of the Council, the final plat will also be considered along with consideration of adoption of the development agreement. The resolution includes calling for a public hearing because of the potential of assessing the School District a portion of the cost to construct the sidewalk. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: Motion to adopt the resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for Project 93-02C, Cardinal Hills Phase I11. This alternative should he selected if Value Plus Homes, Inc., (developers) continues to he interested in developing phase III of the Cardinal Hills subdivision as proposed. As you know, the City has obtained it letter of credit from the developer in the amount of $20,000, which the City can draw on in the event the project does not proceed heyond the bidding phase. This money would be used to pay for all City expenses associated with preparation of plans and specifications and execution of the bidding process. illr o y c Motion to deny adoption of said resolution. This alternative should he selected if the developer decides not t.o go through with the project. If this alternative is selected, the developer would he responsible for paying City expenses accumulated to date. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council select alternative Nl if the developers continue to he interested in completing the project as designed. If alternative 01 is selected, City staff will begin preparation of the development agreement, which will be, very similar to the agreements for phases I and 11. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 In addition, City staff will be scheduling a meeting with the School District and developers to determine a plan for financing the walkway along the north side of School Boulevard that could potentially be installed with phase Ill of the development. As noted during previous discussion, inclusion of the walkway on School Boulevard in the bidding process gives the City the option of installing the walkway at this time. Final determination as to whether or not the walkway will actually be constructed can be delayed until the date that the contract is awarded. Between now and contract award date, staff will be working with the School District and the developers on developing a plan for funding and maintaining the walkway. This plan will be presented to Council for consideration at an upcoming meeting. SUPPORTING DATA: Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for Project 93-02C, Cardinal Hills Phase III. The City Engineer will review the plans with Council at the meeting. RESOLUTION 93 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ORDERING ADVFRT1.9F,MFNT FQR BIDq, AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON 01PROVEM[ENT PROJECT 93.02C WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the Council on February 8, 1993, the City Council accepted the feasibility report and ordered preparation of plans and specifications for Cardinal Hills phase 111. WHEREAS, the developer, Value Plus Homes, has petitioned for the public improvements and deposited with the City a letter of credit in the amount of $20,000, which is equal to the cost to prepare plans and specifications and sufficient to also fund the cost to conduct the bidding process. WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications associated with installation of sanitary sewer extensions, water main extensions, bituminous paving, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and bike/pedestrian path improvements and appurtenant work and has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTICELI,O, MINNESOTA: 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved. 2. The City Administrator shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall he published for 21 days, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be received by the City Administrator until 10 a.m. on April 2, 1993, at which time they will be publicly opened in the Council Chambers of the City Hall by the City Administrator and City Engineer, will then be tabulated, and will be considered by the Council at 7 p.m. on April 12, 1993, in the Monticello City Hall Council Chambers. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City for 5% of the amount of such bid. Resolution 93 - Page 2 3. The Council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $721,300. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 12th day of April, 1993, in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7 p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Adopted by the Council this 8th day of March, 1993. Mayor City Administrator Council Agenda - 3/8/93 6. Consideration of financing alternatives for phase III Improvement oroiect--Cardinal Hills. (R.W.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Assuming that the Council accepts plans and specifications and authorizes advertisement for bids on phase III improvements to Cardinal Hills subdivision, the Council will be asked to consider discussion of financing alternatives for this improvement project. Normally when the City is involved in constructing sewer, water, and street improvements such as those proposed for Cardinal Hills, the City will issue general obligation improvement bonds to finance the up -front cost of the project. Typically, the bonds will range in length from 7-15 years depending on the type of assessment roll we are considering. The developers of Cardinal Hills have requested the Council consider funding phase III of their subdivision plat internally rather than selling a bond because of their past history in being able to repay the assessments within a year of the projects being completed. The advantage for the developers in having the City finance the improvement. project internally is that they would be able to save $10,000 to $15,000 in bond Issuance cost that we normally pass on to their project cost. Assuming the City has the money, the City could also benefit by charging an interest rate Chat would be comparable to a bond sale rate that would also likely be higher than what the City could invest its surplus cash for. The disadvantage for the City could he it cash flow problem in not having funds readily available to pay the construction cost up front, and also there would he some risk with the developers not being able to sell its many homes as they have had during the past few years, causing it delay in repayment to the City on the assessments. In reviewing phase I and currently phase 11 of the Cardinal Hills development, Value I'lus Homes has been able to repay the projected assessments in a very rapid manner, usually within a year of the phase being constructed. For example, (he 24 lots in phase I had improvement costs of over $202,000, which were paid by Value flus flumes before the assessment roll was even certified to the county for normal collection on tax statements. Phase 11 improvement costs will total approximately $435,000; and to date, Value Plus Homes has already paid hack to the City $182,000 in estimated assessments. Phase If improvements have not yet been completed, and it is very possible that phase If will also he paid in full before the assessment roll is certified for collection beginning in 1994. Rased on the feasibility report, it is estimated the phase III improvement cost will amount to $550,000 for the 50 -lot subdivision. 10 Council Agenda - 3/8/93 At the present time, I do believe the City would have the ability to finance the $550,000 cost internally after reviewing our investment schedules. If the trend in housing construction continues in phase III as it has in the first two phases, the City would probably be repaid within 1 to 1 1/2 years. Of course, past history is no guarantee that the demand will be there for future phases, and that is the risk in financing it internally. We may have to wait and collect the assessments over a longer number of years. I do agree that if the City is comfortable in assuming the housing trend will continue in the Cardinal Hills development at a rapid rate, it doesn't make a lot of sense to be issuing bonds that are spread out over 7-10 years when we are repaid within 1 or 2 years. The City cannot repay the bonds early, and it is becoming more difficult in today's market conditions to even invest the prepayments to earn enough interest to cover the interest cost we are incurring on our bonded debt. Years ago, it used to be to our advantage to have prepayments in that I was able to invest the funds for more than what we were paying on our loans. Again, on the negative side, we have not usually financed a project of this magnitude internally; and if the economy did slow down, we may have to wait a lot longer to recapture our investment. Even if this did happen, 1 do not believe it would materially affect our cash flow operations, as the $550,000 requirement is still only 10-1551 of our investment pool. B. AurERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1. As part of the development agreement for phase III, the City would agree to finance the improvement project cost in the amount of approximately $550,000 internally. Under this alternative, the Council is recognizing that the Value Plus developers' past history in repaying assessments for the first two phases has been extremely favorable and expects the improvement project to he repaid within I to 1 1/2 years. 2. Council could continue the past practice of financing improvement projects by the sale of general obligation improvement bonds through Springsled, Inc./•^d 3F 5 -ll .... . .. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Generally speaking, if the Cardinal Hills development continues at the pace it has over the past two years, it doesn't make sense for the City to be issuing bunds for 5.10 years when we have been repaid in a year or less. The cost of issuing the bonds becomes very expensive for a one or two year loan, but it should he pointed out this is not borne by the City but passed on to the M Council Agenda - 3/8/93 developers as part of the assessment roll. While the City does not normally have $550,000 laying around in a checking account, slier reviewing our investment schedule, I feel I could arrange to have funds available to pay this improvement project cost if the Council decides to go with alternative til. Under option #I, the City would establish a fair interest rate, and the developers would save the cost of selling a bond. D. SUPPORTING DATA: None. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 Consideration of reviewing Year-end liquor store financial reports (R.W.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Enclosed you will find the year-end liquor store financial report outlining revenues and expenditures for the year, along with net income. The report compares revenues and expenditures with the previous year, 1991. Joe Hartman, along with myself, will be at the Council meeting to answer any questions you may have concerning this report. To briefly summarize, sales for the year were up approximately 6.8% over last year to $1,494,000. The cost of goods sold also increased 6%, but our gross profit still, dollar -wise, was up $16,395 over 1991. Although the gross profit did increase, so did expenses by $24,300, resulting in an operating income of $143,758, which was approximately $8,000 less than last year. When reviewing the gross profit percentages, overall gross profit percentages of 23.2% is in line with our expectations, although we are investigating the wine gross profit, as it appeared a little low. Overall operating income percentage at 9.62'X; of sales is slightly under what we had hoped for in the 10%; range. As you will also note, the report indicates that $720,417 was transferred from the liquor fund during the year. An amount of $605,417 has heen transferred to date for the public works building expansion project, and $115,000 has been utilized for the revolving loan fund loans to Aroplax and part of Suburban Manufacturing's loan. After taking into account these transfers, the liquor fund still has approximately $280,000 in funds available. Part of the $280,000 surplus has been earmarked for additional revolving loan funds totaling $115,000, and there will also he additional transfers necessary when the public works building is finalized. No specific action is needed by the Council other than review of the year-end report as presented. 13 Current Assets: Cash Change Fund Investments Accounts Receivable A/R - NSF Checks Inventory Prepaid Insurance TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS MONTICELLO MUNICIPAL LIQUOR BALANCE SHEET 31Dec92 (9,095.07) 1,500.00 290,032.10 135.67 158,697.28 5,542.04 ------------ 446,812.02 Fixed Assets Land & Parking Lot Buildings Furniture & Equipment less: Accumulated Depreciation TOTAL FIXED ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS Liabilities Accounts Payable Due to BDA Fund Sales Tax Payable Salaries Payable Accrued Vacation/Sick Leave Other Accrued Expenses TOTAL LIABILITIES RETAINED EARNINGS TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 46,591.03 199,285.65 75,993.73 (178,453.46) ------------ 143,416.95 590,228.97 2,706.85 115,000.00 1,652.25 11,561.90 (7,199.22) 123,721.78 466,507.19 ------------ 590,228.97 rvaavvvvnnaa CEJ MONTICELLO MUNICIPAL LIQUOR REVENUE AND EXPENSES COMPARISON FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC 31, 1991 AND 1992 1991 1992 YEAR-TO-DATE YEAR-TO-DATE AMOUNT AMOUNT SALES Liquor 382,719 415,802 Beer 822,602 872,786 Bine 159,224 154,498 Other Merchandise 45,581 49,527 Misc Non -Taxable Sales 2,277 1,848 Discounts (277) ---------- ---------- TOTAL SALES 1,412,126 1,494,461 COST OF GOODS SOLD (1,081,232) ---------- (1,147,172) ---------- GROSS PROFIT 330,894 23.43% eaaaaaaaae 347,289 23.24% C aaaaaaaaaa GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE Personal Services Salaries 88,247 103,907 PERA 2,849 3,737 FICA 5,808 7,584 Insurance 9,392 10,111 Unemployment Benefits 20 ---------- 1 ---------- TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES 106,315 7.53% 125,380 8.39% Supplies Office Supplies 845 195 General Operating Supplie 6,183 7,490 Other Supplies 881 ---------- 791 ---------- TOTAL SUPPLIES 7,908 .56% 8,476 .57% MONTICELLO MUNICIPAL LIQUOR REVENUE AND EXPENSES COMPARISON FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC 31, 1991 AND 1992 1991 YEAR-TO-DATE AMOUNT Other Services & Charges Professional Services 3,000 Maintenance Agreements 1,975 Communication 952 Travel -Conference -Schools 125 Advertising 7,542 Insurance 17,587 Utilities, Electric 8,457 Utilities, Heating 1,163 Utilities, Sewer & water 571 Utilities, Refuse 604 Maintenance, Equipment 1,294 Maintenance, Building 1,201 Maintenance, Other 194 Depreciation --Acquired As 19,635 Other Misc Expenses 673 TOTAL OTHER SERVICES & CH 64,974 TOTAL GENERAL & ADMIN EXPENS 179,198 TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 151,696 annnaonnaa Other Income (Expense) Interest Income 60,749 Cash Long/Short (184) Sale of Property TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) 60,564 NET INCOME (EXPENSE) 212,261 an nnaca non Transfers In/Out (4,444) ADJUSTED NET INCOME (EXPENSE 207,817 annnnaan8n 4.60% 12.69% 10.74% 4.29% 15.03% 1992 YEAR-TO-DATE AMOUNT 3,225 1,500 1,013 107 4,673 20,630 9,706 1,208 619 3,117 2,790 492 19,095 1,311 69,675 4.661 203,531 13.6: 143,758 9,621 aaanaaanaa 47,486 28 47,513 3.181 191,271 12.8( nnnannnaoa (720,417) (529,146) coo cncnoc0 MONTICELLO MUNICIPAL LIQUOR GROSS PROFIT BY PRODUCT COMPARISON FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC 31, 1991 AND 1992 1991 1992 YEAR-TO-DATE YEAR-TO-DATE AMOUNT AMOUNT Liquor Sales 382,719 415,802 Discounts (277) Cost of Sales 280,639 ---------- 310,527 GROSS PROFIT - LIQUOR 101,803 25.6% ---------- 105,275 25.3% Beer Sales 822,602 872,786 Cost of Sales 667,253 ---------- 692,620 GROSS PROFIT - BEER 155,349 18.9% ---------- 180,166 20.6% Mine Sales 159,224 154,498 Cost of Sales 97,387 ---------- 107,637 GROSS PROFIT - WINE 61,837 38.8% ---------- 46,861 30.3% Misc Sales 45,581 49,527 Cost of Sales 29,003 ---------- 27,990 GROSS PROFIT - MISC TAXABLE 16,578 36.4% ---------- 21,536 43.5% Misc Non -taxable sales 2,277 1,848 Cost of sales 1,453 ---------- 1,587 GROSS PROFIT - MISC NON -TAXA 825 36.2% ---------- 261 14.1% TOTAL SALES 1,412,126 1,494,461 TOTAL COST OF SALES 1,075,735 1,140,361 TOTAL FREIGHT COST 5,497 ---------- 6,811 ---------- TOTAL GROSS PROFIT 330,894 0.00000.0. 23.4% 347,289 00.0.0.... 23.2% Council Agenda - 3/8/93 8. Consideration of annual computer hardware maintenance a¢reement. (J.O., C.S.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: At the request of City Council, the annual maintenance agreement for computer hardware equipment is being presented for review prior to the contract expiration on March 14, 1993. Staff has sent out proposals for price quotes to renew annual maintenance. A summary of these is included for review. Since 1990 when computer equipment was first purchased, the City has budgeted and provided for maintenance agreements on computer hardware and software. Although a strong case can be made for renewing maintenance contracts, Council may decide they do not want to continue spending the money required for a hardware maintenance agreement. Currently, most of the computer hardware (not under warranty) is included in the maintenance agreement. Equipment covered under the current annual contract price of $2,475 includes the IBM System 36 computer, 5 personal computers, an external diskette drive, 2 wide carriage printers, 5 standard carriage printers, and a laser printer. In addition, public works carries an extended warranty agreement on a personal computer, printer, and modem. This one-year agreement was included with the original purchase of the equipment in February 1992. The renewal agreement for 1993 would include all of the above equipment plus one additional personal computer and an external tape backup unit, both of which will be off warranty. The price quotes received for renewing the annual maintenance agreement average $3,200 for complete coverage. ADVANTAGES TO A HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT • regular preventive maintenance (routine cleaning, minor repairs, adjustments) • assures sta(YelTiciency by minimizing down time due to computer failure • high priority response time in case of equipment failure • no extra cost for travel time and mileage • no extra cost for parts • equipment replacement, if not repairable 14 Council Agenda - 3/8/93 free loaner equipment (if needed to replace a machine under repair) free technical assistance • free phone support Value of a Hardware Maintenance Aereement Listed below are some comparative dollar values that we have realized from the hardware maintenance agreement for the past year. Preventive maintenance 3 hours 0 $68 (personal computer) $ 204 1 hour 0 $99 (System 36) 99 repair parts (unk) travel: 1 hour 0 $68 68 mileage: 60 miles 0 $.30/mile 18 TOTAL $ 389 X 4 visits 1556(value) Renair of conamter monitor priority response (n/a) "loaner" monitor (unk) estimated cost of repair & parts $ 150 travel & mileage (minimum charge) 150 TOTAL $ 300 300 (value) Technical assist nnee/sumort Numerous phone calls were made to vendor none of which City was charged for (unk) The maintenance vendor informed us that most personal computer equipment failures fall into the following ranges of repair costs: monitor - $150 to $200, keyboard - $75 to $100, hard drive - $1000 to $2000. A repair to the System J6 would most likely he much more costly; hard drive failure could run up to $5000. DISADVANTAGES TO A HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT • cost paid up front, even if service is not used 15 Council Agenda - 3/8/93 B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: Motimi to approve renewai of an annual maintenance agreement for computer hardware with Computer Parts & Service at the cost of $2,870 or Wybrite at $2,685. This motion would be based on the finding that an annual maintenance agreement is of value to the City and would guarantee timely and cost- efficient service to the City. City staff recommends staying with the current vendor, Computer Parts & Service, because of their proven service record with the City. However, if Council feels that $185 in savings is worthwhile, they should select Wybrite, who is a very reputable vendor also. The amount allocated in the budget is $2,800. 2. Motion to deny renewal of an annual maintenance agreement for computer equipment. This alternative should be selected if Council feels there is not adequate value in a hardware maintenance contract. If this option is selected, Council should determine whether the budget amount which would have purchased the maintenance contract should be allocated to use in case of a needed repair of computer equipment. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that City Council select alernative tll. As we do not have anyone on City staff nor the equipment necessary to maintain and repair computer hardware, staff feels that it is in the best interest of the City to continue the hardware maintenance agreement. Such a contract serves to protect the City in a manner similar to a fire and catastrophe insurance policy for city buildings and property. In the same sense that one would hope the City never has to use their insurance policy to collect on fire damage, one would also hope that the City does not experience a computer breakdown and, therefore, require service under a maintenance agreement. However, the City does gain a slight edge with a maintenance agreement (over an insurance policy) in that the service vendor will provide preventive maintenance. 1). SUPPORTING DATA: Copy of price quote forms sent to maintenance vendors; Summary of computer hardware maintenance bids received. 16 MINICOMPUTER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE QUAN DESCRIPTION IBM 5363 ASIENTRY MINICOMPUTER Model S20 5000 S/36 TSP 2601 Processor Expansion 2605 Internal Streaminy Tape Dive IBM 5204 PRINTER 9018 Pinwheel Form Feed 5000 TSP Specify Contact Name Company Name Mailing Address MAINT QUOTE EXTENDED 2/14/93-2/14/94 MAINT QUOTE __ dSignature Date TO FROM S TO FROM S PRINTER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE QUAN DESCRIPTION MAINT QUOTE EXTENDED 2/14/93-2/14/94 MAINT QUOTE 5 P321 To RINTERS Type 2321 OM _ S S 1 P351 Toshiba PRINTER TO Type 2351 FROM a a .00l 1 IBM 4019 laser PRINTER; 612K; 10ppm TO 200 sheet legal tray FROM 500 shoot additional drawer $ 5 envelope feeder 1 Okidale Microline 391 Plus PRINTER TO SN 111A00821S4 FROM 24 pin; wide carriage $ $ Fcontact Name Signature lCompany Name IMailing Address Date Ccp � MICROCOMPUTER EOUIPMENT MAINTENANCE QUAN DESCRIPTION MAINT QUOTE EXTENDED 2/14/93-2/14/94 MAINT OUOTE 1 IBM PS/2 Model 80 80386 PERSONAL COMPUTER TO SN 2323Y2189: 160 MB SCSI hard drive: IAMB 3.5' FROM drive; 2 MB RAM; 14' VGA color display model 8518; $ 3 20 MHz; PC -DOS version 5.0: enhanced keyboard 1 IBM PS/2 Model 502 80286 PERSONAL COMPUTER TO 60MB hard drive; 1.4MB 3.5' drive: 1 MB RAM; FROM Color display model 8513; PC -DOS version 3.3: IBM a $ S36 workstation adaptor lot model 50; IBM S36 attachment cable; IBM S36 emulation version 1.0 1 IBM PS/2 Model 502 80286 PERSONAL COMPUTER TO 30MB hard drive: IAMB 3.5' drive; 1 MB RAM; FROM Color display model 8513; PC -DOS version 3.3; IBM $ $ S36 workstation adaptor for model 50; IBM S36 attachment cable; IBM S36 emulation version 1.0 1 IBM PS/2 Model 30 286 PERSONAL COMPUTER TO 30MB hard drive; IAMB 3.5' drive; 1 MB RAM; FROM Color display model 8513; PC -DOS version 3.3; IBM $ $ 5250 workstation adaptor for model 30; IBM 5250 cable assembly; IBM 5250 emulation version 2.12 1 IBM PS/2 Model 30 286 PERSONAL COMPUTER TO 30MB hard drive; IAMB 3.5' drive; 1 MB RAM; Mono- FROM chrome display model 850; PC -DOS version 3.3: IBM $ a 5250 workstation adaptor for model 30; IBM 5250 - _ cable assembly; IBM 5250 emulation version 2.12 1 CAF Technology 286112 80288 PERSONAL COMPUTER TO 40MB hard drive: 1MB RAM; 1.44MB 3.5' drive; HD FROM 5.25' ativo; 12mhz; serlal/parallol ports; VGA 5 i adaptor; Samsung 14' color monitor; MS-DOS version 3.3; Emerald 3X Twin emulatlon/cabld assembly I. 1 MICROCOMPUTER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE QUAN DESCRIPTION 1 DTK KEEN -2531 386-25 PERSONAL COMPUTER 124MB hard drive; 5MB RAM; 1.44MB 3.5' drive; 25mhz: 3 parallet/2 serial pons; Serial mouse version 2.0; Quadlel VGA color adapter; 14' color monitor; MS-DOS version 5.0 1 IBM PS/2 360KD 5.25' EXTERNAL DRIVE PS/2 360 floppy drive adapter for model 50 1 Heyes 2400 baud EXTERNAL MODEM SN A27231083379 Smertmodem 2400 Model 231 AA; RS232 cable 1 Colorado Memory Systems Jumbo 120 Model DJ -10 EXTERNAL TAPE BACKUP SYSTEM SN BCJD001509: version 2.5 "adapters have been Installed in all PC's except Model 80 Contact Name Company Name Mailing Address ( QQ MAINT OUOTE EXTENDED 2/14/93-2114/94 MAINT QUOTE TO FROM s 5 TO FHOM S S TO FROM S s TO FROM s a Signature Date — 9 CITY OF MONTICELLO COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BIDS 1993-94 IRTS&SV COMPUTER ENTRE FINANCIAL IPRODUCTS ITBMN WYBRITE I1992-93 DATA �(; FS MINICOMPUTER: I f S/36 5363 Model S20 5615.00 — — 5575.00 I $615.00 IBM 5204 Printer $220.00 $117.60 5215.00 $220.00 I $220.00 TOTALS 1 $835.001 7.60 I 50.00 I 5215.00 50.00 $795.00 5835.00 (P.$1) cn�wt PRINTERS: _ �— (5) Toshiba 11321 (n/a) (n/a) (n/a) (n/a) (n/a) (n/a) I (n/a) Toshiba P351 $101.04 578.00 $225.00 I $100.00 I $101.04 IBM 4019 Laser $204.00 $240.00 $185.00 $190.00 I $204.00 Okidala Microline 391+ 5144.00 $78.00 I $145.00 I $100.00 (—&, rartuiry'1 — TOTALS 5449.04 I $396.00 I $0.001 $555.00 $0� S390.00] $305.04) 1993-94 ICOMPUTER� AMERI- 99293 PARTS & SV DATA MICROCOMPUTER: RATES IIBM PS/2 Model 80 $400.00 $307.00 IBM PS/2 Model 50Z $180.001 $182.00 (60M B) .-fy) $185.00 IBM PS/2 Model 50Z $180.00 $182.00 (30MB) $150.00 IBM PS/2 Model 30 $132.00 $172.00 (color) I $180.00 $164.00 IBM PS/2 Model 30 $132.00 $172.00 (monochrome) $200.00 CAF Tech 286112 $180.00 - DTX Keen -2531 $192.00 - IIBM external drive $40.00 - (Hayes external modem $30.00 $84.00 (CMS tape backup $120.00 - TOTAIS $1,586.00 $1,099.00 (pnW) GRAND TOTALS $2,870.04 $1,612.60 I (Ww" M) (rr1w) ENTRE FINANCIAL TRIMIN WYBRITEI 99293 PRODUCTS (®M) RATES $255.00 $300.00 I (. .-fy) $185.00 $150.00 $180.00 $185.00 $150.00 $180.00 $164.00 $150.00 I $180.00 $164.00 $150.00 $180.00 $149.00 $200.00 $180.00 $249.00 $275.00 rananty) $15.00 (included) ( S40.00 $28.00 $25.00(.m. $29.00 $100.00 I (Ww" M) ra ty) $0.00 $1,423.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 i $940A01 $0.001 $2,193.00 $0.00 52,685.00 [ 52,080.04 (t.nw) Council Agenda . 3/8/93 Consideration of granting a seasonal 3.2 beer licedge to the Monticello Softball Association. (R.W.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND At the previous Council meeting, no action was taken on renewing the Softball Association's beer license for the NSP ballpark facility, as they had not yet reimbursed the City all of the required fees for 1992. Treasurer Mark Banyai of the Softball Association did contact me to discuss the $2,500 remaining amount and provided a $1,000 payment toward the balance due. Enclosed you will find a summary prepared by Mr. Banyai mricerning the income and expenses of the Softball Association last year, which shows tin $1,800 loss. Mr. Banyai noted that they are going to have to raise team fees in 1993 to make up some of the shortfall frorn last year and asked if they could have additional time to pay the remaining $1,500 balance. Mr. Banyai noted that the Softball Association did lose a couple of Legion tournaments that they were planning on to provide additional revenue to cover their expenditures. As you can see from the financial report, concession revenues amounted to $13,900, and it appears that expenditures related to the concession stand totaled un equal amount, $13,900. Based on their records, it does not appear the concession stand actually made any money. In the past years, 1 do believe the concession revenue has helped the Softball Association pay some of the maintenance fees we have been charging them. The previous Council action was to table the license renewal request until such time as the 1992 fees had been reimbursed to the City; but at this time, the Softball Association does not have the funds to cover the $1,500 balance. They did indicate they hope to provide additional revenue through the concession stand in 1993 and will he raising the entry fees but requested additional time to make up the balance. I believe the Council only wanted to let the Softball Association know that the remaining balance owing the City should not he ignored if they wish to continue receiving a beer license. Unless the deficiency continues year after year, I do not see any point in denying the beer license, as it may he the only alternative available for them to raise additional funds necessary to reimburse the City. Council Agenda - 3/8/93 B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1. Grant the license contingent upon receipt of necessary insurance documents and fees with the understanding that the Association will be granted additional time to pay the 1992 balance of $1,500. 2. Continue to deny the license renewal until all past fees are paid. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I believe the Softball Association certainly received the message that the City expects the Association to honor their commitment and reimburse the City all its fees one way or the other. To withhold the license renewal at this point may not be in the City's best interest, as the Softball Association will likely need this concession stand revenue if they are going to meet their obligations to the City. If we have this same problem next year, I would be more inclined to recommend that the City withhold the license until all the fees are paid, but the Association has in the past, except for this year, paid the amounts owed. As a result, I would recommend the license be renewed under option #1 above. 1). SUPPORTING DATA: Copy of 1992 Softball financial report 18 1992 MONTICELLO MEN'S SLOWPITCH INCOME REPORT REVENUE 20 teams @ $350 $ 7,000.00 Early Bird Tournament 1,561.00 Women's Class C District Tourney 2,639.91 Concessions 6 misc. 13,926.46 TOTAL INCOME $25,127.37 EXPENSES City of Monticello $ 2,650.00 Phone bill, 12 months 157.92 Dram shop insurance 860.00 Softballs 1,465.45 Elk River Printing --schedules 86.80 Marties--Lime for baselines 150.11 Lindenfelser meats 889.47 Maus Foods 682.26 Jude Candy 400.42 Viking Coke 1,84 2.00 D 6 S Sales --candy 6 chips 2,390.43 MSF Sanction Fees 20 teams @ $12 240.00 MRPA Sanction Fees 20 teams @ $16 320.00 Dahlheimer Distributing 3,771.46 Umpires 3,582.00 Person to drag 6 chalk fields 516.00 People to run concessions 3,018.50 MSF District fees 2 teams @ $90 180.00 MRPA District fees I team @ $100 100.00 League trophies 384.90 MSF District shirts 1,416.00 Repair to tractor 307.70 Lights 1,000.00 Liquor license 137.50 Miscellaneous 405.67 TOTAL EXPENSES $26,954.59 TOTAL INCOME: $25,127.37 TOTAL EXPENSES: $26,954.59 NET LOSS: $ 1,827.22 Council Agenda - 3/8/93 10. Consideration of anpointing new emulovee for water/wastewater collection position. W.S.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The City received 50 applications for the position of Water/Sewer Collection System Operator. The selection committee, consisting of the City Administrator, the Public Works Director, and the Water/Sewer Collection System Superintendent, selected the top six candidates for interview. We are currently in discussions with the top two candidates and hope to have a recommendation for the City Council at Monday evening's meeting. In the meantime, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact any one of the three selection committee members. C (4- fA 19 Council Agenda - 3/8/93 ll. Consideration of re -design of park building for West Bridge Park. t.1.S.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND The City of Monticello took bids on the original park building designed by TKDA and reviewed those bids with the City Council at the May 11, 1992, meeting. The best bid, after some negotiation, was received from Haymaker Construction in the amount of $78,450, which was $26,000 over our budget. At that time, it was the consensus of Council to work with the architect to modify the design of the building to cut costs further and look at the potential of utilizing public works employees to assist in construction of the facility. In working with the architect, we held informational meetings at city hall and invited numerous subcontractors to review the plans and comment on alternate design features. Also, we were concerned that no bids from local smaller home building contractors were received. From that meeting, a list of potential changes clime about which could reduce the cost of the building and bring it closer to budget. A copy of this list is enclosed for your review. Many good comments were received at this meeting from these smaller subcontractors. One of the main hurdles the City faces in using local subcontractors directly is our bonding requirement for $5,000 and above. Many small subcontractors do not have the capabilities for this bonding requirement, and larger contractors add additional funds to cover these requirements. The outcome of these meetings and research was presented to the City Council at the .July 1:1 meeting. City staff at that time asked to he able to negotinte with TKDA for it design change in the building not to exceed $1,500 or the authorization to be the general contractor and work with local contractors on the project. The main difficulty as I understand it comes from the need to have it design completed by or under the direct supervision of an architect, and the question as to how far astray from the existing plans we can go without re- design is not practical. At that meeting, the City Council moved to request that TKDA re -design the warming house without the City paying additional design costs and report back to the City Council. We have approached 'TKDA about the re -design of Lite building. Many of the features we wish changed could he modified through an addendum; however, the major changes that would need to be accomplished with re -design would be the mechanical systems, mainly the heating system. TKDA hits requested Lill amount of $2,560 for re -design of the mechanical portion of the building and an addendum being issued to change materials in the other areas. This price includes re -bidding. We would not alter the basic building structure or roof design itself TKDA fell they had expended much greater time than the original fee fir their design work had allowed and could not do additional work tit no cost. 20 Council Agenda - 3/8/93 It. AI.TF.RNATIVE ACTIONS 1. The first alternative is to authorize TKDA to re -design the building at an estimated cost of $2,560 to bring the building in line with our $52,000 budget and then re -bid the project as a whole for a summer construction project. 2. The second alternative would be to have TKDA re -design the building as outlined in alternative #1 but to have the City be the general contractor on the project with the possibility of even doing a portion of the work such as concrete flat work and interior paneling installation to ensure thnt the project comes in at budget or below. In this case, we would he working with local contractors trying to keep each individual section subcontracted out to an amount less than $5,000. This may mean that the City would purchase some of the materials direct from the supplier and contract for labor only in some instances. The re- design cost under this alternative would be approximately $1,950. 3. Alternate #3 would be to du nothing but demolish the existing restroom structure, which is in poor shape and not handicap accessible, and go without restrooms or new party building. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION City staff is of the opinion that this building should still be built. This staff recommendation also includes the previous recommendation of the Park Board. If the City Council is adamant that the building be built at exactly $52.000 or less, alternative #2 should result in the lowest cost. If, however, the City Council feels that the City should not act as the general contractor and is willing to look at getting only closer to budget, alternative M1 appears to he more appropriate. 1), SUPPOWl'INC DATA: Copy of Council minutes of 5/11/92 and 7/13/92; Copy of the possible re -design consideration list; Copy of 1/26/93 letter from TKDA; Copy of the re -design cost estimate from TKDA dated 3/5/93. 21 Council Minutes - 5/11/92 8. Consideration of bids for West Bridqe Park warminq house and restrooms. John Simola, Public Works Director, informed Council that the lowest bid from Haymaker Construction is $78,450, which is $26,000 over budget. He noted that no local home builders or small contractors bid on the project. Simola stated that the low bidder, Haymaker Construction, indicated that there was some room for negotiation in their bid, especially if the City is willing to consider some alternatives with regard to the heating system or the wood paneling. Clint Herbst stated that he would rather see more interest in public use of the park before we build a new building. He noted that it might make sense to improve the rink first and then see if there is interest there for the building. Brad Fyle believed that the construction of a warming house at this location is a good Idea, but we should seriously look at changing the building design to reduce the cost. Clint Herbst supported the concept of the City staff doing more of the construction work in order to reduce cost. After discussion, a motion was made by Clint Herbst and seconded by Dan Blonigen to reject all bids for the West Park warming house and restrooms. Motion carried unanimously. It wan the consensus of Council to work with the architect on modifying the design of the building to cut costs further and potentially utilize public works employees to assist in construction of the facility. C%� Council Minutes - 7/13/92 9. Consideration of redesign of Bridge Park restroom warming house building with the option for the City to be the qeneral contractor for the project. John Simola, Public Works Director, reported that he met with Haymaker Construction, the architect, and with local contractors in an effort to outline a plan for completion of the Bridge Park restroom warming house in the most cost- effective manner. Simola recommended that the Public Works Director and Street/Park Superintendent be authorized to negotiate a design change with TKDA not to exceed $1,500 and to bid or quote out the individual portions of the work to local area contractors with City staff being the general contractor. Simola noted that he's confident that this would bring a package back to the City Council that would be within budget. Dan Blonigen objected to providing additional funds to the architect. It was his view that the City should cease working with an architect and hire a draftsman to complete any design changes. These design changes could then be reviewed by an architect. Ed Delaforest noted that a public building such as a warming house cannot be designed in this manner according to state statutes. State statutes require that the actual design work be either conducted by the architect or actually done under the supervision of an architect. Delaforest did not think that an architect would sign off on plans that were done by someone out of his direct supervision. After discussion, a motion was made by Brad Fylo and seconded by Dan Blonigen to place the West Bridge warming house project on hold until the first of the year and authorize City staff to request that TKDA redesign the warming house without the City paying additional design costs. Motion carried unanimously. LIST OF POSSIBLE CHANGES OR CONSIDERATIONS FOR WEST BRIDGE PARK WARMING HOUSE AND RESTROOM BUILDING 1. DOORS The doors and frames could be changed to 18 and 16 gauge respectively. These doors are in stock and significantly cheaper than special order heavy duty commercial doors. 2. HARDWARE The hardware on the doors could be changed from stainless steel to brass or steel. Again, there would be some savings. 3. TOILET PARTITIONS The toilet partitions as specified were found to be very expensive. Switching to a different type of toilet partition or possibly concrete blocks could result in significant savings. 4. HEATING SYSTEM We have been informed that there is approximately $5000-$6000 in savings by going to electric baseboard heat in the restroom area and gas-fired or electric unit heater in the warming area. Costs would be slightly less by using a residential furnace in the restroom area versus baseboard electric. S. PIPING The plumbing specified for beneath the floor is cast iron. Some savings would be realized in using PVC. 6. PLUMBING FIXTURES Significant savings can be realized by using floor -mounted fixtures instead of the wall -hung with carrier. 7. WINDOWS Even though the switch was made from casement to glider windows, the windows are not of a standard size. Significant savings can be realized by using windows which are off-the- shelf size. S. MOLDINGS There are some unique moldings being used on the building especially in the area of the ceiling and soffit. Significant savings can be realized by using a more conventional type of trim board. 9. ROOF BOARD Standards for residential homes currently allow chip board instead of COX on the roof. Several hundred dollars can be saved by making this change. 10. ICE AND WATER SHIELD We have been informed that the extensive ice and water shield incorporated into the roof design is not necessary. Cost of adding this ice and water shield is in the neighborhood of $700. 11. REINFORCED CONCRETE Specifications call for wire mesh In the floors inside the building. A few hundred dollars could be saved by deleting this and the City has not used wire mesh inside floors of small buildings in the past without problems. 12 SIDING The vinyl siding to be utilized on the outside of the building is costly. Approximately $1000 could be saved by switching to a rough cedar which would require staining. 13. ROOF DESIGN Several thousand dollars could be saved by switching to a more compact roof design using a energy scissors -type truss. with duct work no longer being required in the trusses this could easily be done. In addition, the hip roof costs more than a straigt gable and, by reducing the overhang two to three feet, standard trusses could be used. 14 VENTILATION The main vent for the warming room area should be redesigned so that it uses little If any duct work to reach outside the building. 15. INTERIOR PANELING The Interior paneling inside the building appeared to be costly in material purchase and installation. Materials specified appeared to be number one grade or clear pine. Contractors did not have sufficient time to go shopping for popple paneling. Consequently, the cost was probably inflated. The City could realize some savings either by purchasing the paneling themselves for a lower cost getting exactly what they want or by switching to a more economical material which could be Installed with less labor. TKDA ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS TOLTZ. KING. DWELL. ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES. INCORPORATED I—NEW TOWER 1N 'MAR STREET SMR PAIL NUPV*3GTA SSID14— PNONE,11 / � PUtM11=—, January 26, 1993 Mr. John Simola Public Worcs Director P.O. Box 1 147 Monticello, MN 55362-9245 Re: West Bridge Park Warming House Monticello, MN TKDA Commission No. 10130 Dear John: We acknowledge receipt of your letter of 12/17/92 requesting design modifications to the above - referenced project. We do not believe that the difference between the estimated building construction cost and the estimates received can be solely attributed to the design. Nnne-the-less, the following are our retlections on the items listed in your letter. I . Door Gauges. We have no problem changing the gauges of the doors to light duty type, if so directed by the City, as long as the City recognizes that we were told that this building would have to hold its own against vandals. It could be an addendum item. 2. Door Hardware from stainless steel to steel - not a problem and could be an addendum item. 3. Toilet Partitions. The reasons, concerns and City direction of Item I are the same for Item 3. 4. Heating System. It would take some time to analyze the suggested changes vs. costs. Please note that if we take out the furnace supplying the warming room, we will then have to add ventilation to meet code. 5. P1Rj" beneath the Floor from C.I. to PVC - not seen as a problem to change as an addendum item. 6. Plumbing Fixtures to be floor mounted. A potential savings of approximately $375/toilet may be anticipated with the possible cleaning problems. This may be an addendum item. 7. Windows to he standard sizes. The windows specified are Marvin Windows (a Minnesota Company) and are from their catalog of standard sizes. As an addendum item we can revise die specifications to decrease the cost by changing the glazing alit construction of the units. Mr. John Simola January 26, 1993 Page Two 8. kgs shown for the interior are standard pine available from most lumber yards. For exterior molding see Item 12. 9. Roof Sheathin¢. The cost difference between 1/2" Plywood and 1/2" Oxboard is 50 cents/4 x 8 sheet at Knox Lumber. 10. Ice and Water Shield. We cannot delete this from the roof since it is required by the building code. 11. Reinforced Concrete. The cost of the reinforcing mesh is 30 cents/sq.ft. and may be deleted, if requested by the City, as an addendum item. 12. $idjag. Knox price on Red Cedar siding is $29.99. The specified vinyl should be changed to 3/8" sheathing board and a hardboard siding. The cost of the hardboard is approximately $12.00/sdneet. This may be an addendum item. 13. Roof Design. The design of the roof, low slope and large overhanging soffit, was a major design element put in to differentiate this building from a garage and to reflect its position at the gateway to the City. It will take some time to investigate the cost savings that may be/or may not be present with a scissors gable system and to detail its connection to the building. We would propose to keep the roof design if we can otherwise get the cost of the rest of the building down to the requested budget. 14. Interior Paneling. We don't see where the installation of the interior paneling is "costly" mid don't know of a suppler way to install it. If the City has a known supply of the material that they wish to use, it would be (nest for the City to buy it and the addendum can specify the contractor to install it. Please note that the material should be tongue and grooved by other than the G.C. Most of the above items can be dealt with in an addendum form. A few will require some time on our part to evaluate and reconcile. While we understand the City's desire to have this work done at no cost to it, we have already gone over budget while assisting the City in the bidding process and additional nneetings. We are willing to assist the City in reconciling the items listed and preparing the addendum with revised drawings on an hourly -rate basis. We have gone too far over already to oft'er it for free. Contmcnnally this would be considered additional services. Please advise us on the City's response. It would be helpful to get it out soon. Si/n�cer/e� Peter M. Brozek. AIA Project Manager Ll h4+P. 05 '93 L19:`•—, TU4w, , VC _ ZW-O33 TKD- A FAX TRANSh1ITTA1, P.1 lo: J/k .:Zwou Sr�e ��ot�4 _ It, r,•ieiti e: t2/11!?_ay� � ��GY/AF .L4�rLv»G+St�C o comp . No: !(outing: Jg Vrovor Da I C: y� Bita�i�y— It yoo Jo not teu•Ict' �.l+;t�;ct,i�ta udu,#; this �ltrr ,l,tr,w• , oma,, $nr k COUNCEL UPDATE March b, 1995 Bridee/freewav access funds. (J.O.) This is a note to inform Council that City staff, including the City Engineer, is preparing preliminary application forms for submittal to MN/DOT in application for state and federal funds now available to finance bridge/freeway access construction and bikeway construction. Currently, there is approximately $60 million available statewide for bridge/freeway access funding and $7 million available for bikeway funding. Staff will be preparing applications for development of a partial interchange at the intersection of I-94 and County Road 118, and we will also be preparing an application for funds to assist in financing construction of the Fallon Avenue overpass. A preliminary application for funds to assist in financing bikeway/walkway development will also be prepared. The preliminary applications will not require extensive effort to prepare. If our preliminary applications are rated highly by MN/DOT, then staff will seek authorization from Council to prepare formal applications. If you have any questions, pleuse see me INFORMATIONAL ITEM by 011ie Koropchak This item is to inform the City Council on the progress of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's (HRA) Goal: To serve as a facilitator and to investigate the need for subsidized or market rate congregate or assisted -living senior housing. Congregate or assisted -living fills the housing -gap need between independent living and the nursing home. Standard services include one daily meal, emergency call, and building security. Optional services include transportation, 26 -hour staffing, recreational activities, laundry, housekeeping, etc. In December, HRA members, Hospital Administrator Schwientek, and Mayor Maus visited the Guardian Angels Senior Housing Campus in Elk River. During the NAHRO Conference, the NRA Executive Director visited senior housing projects in Eagan and Bloomington. The HRA has identified two private developers who have expressed interest in the development and ownership of a senior housing project. Both developers were invited by the HRA to make a preliminary senior housing concept presentation. Developer "A" made a presentation to the HRA last week and Developer "B" anticipates making a presentation the end of March. Based upon the presentation made by Developer "A", the project will cashflow. Therefore, the HRA views the project as viable and having merit. Also, the HRA is encouraged by the Hospital District's interest to investigate the possibility of providing the standard and optional services or management necessary to complete the congregate or assisted -living concept. A key component of the project funding application is the completion of a housing market study. In order to proceed with funding, the study results must indicate a need for congregate or assisted -living senior housing. A study has not been completed nor is a study currently undergoing; however, local assumptions are that a need does exist within the geographic area served by the local health care providers. Site selection is another very important component, as any future plane to develop a Monticello Senior Campus may be linked to this site. It is anticipated that the proposed congregate or assisted - living senior housing structure would be ready for occupancy no sooner than 1995. Again, I repeat, the HRA was encouraged by the results of the first presentation. I will periodically keep you informed of the project's progreos. CITY OF M0NRCEL10 M0NTIILY 91111 DING OEPARTMENI REPORT IAWIl of F"uar7, 1993 REMITS a USES Last IRIa Same mwh Last Year TMS Yob PEFOA 19 ISSUED M0,,Ih JAN MorM FES Last Year To Date To Date RESIDENTIAL MW,VM 2 7 7 11 9 Vahatbn 675200.00 $178.700.00 $274.90000 SM.20000 &W.90000 Felin $61097 s 1.309 35 81.999 37 {2.825 36 81,?20 32 9uronar9" {3700 1188,80 $138,95 9191.65 612620 COLDAERC1AL Nu 2 1 1 2 3 V,I"Ion 43,500 SIT M.000.00 871.90000 $25,40000 $9,500.00 F4w $35.00 $81.00 82.2.10 $257.10 6118,00 S.C,-g" $1.50 6300 $11.95 $12.45 6-50 INDUSTRIAL NumOY 1 VA]"m 89.000.00 69.000 00 F— $10800 610800 9urcnarpm H SO 6-50 PLUMBINO Nu7d- 1 3 4 8 4 F4w $2300 675.00 610200 $14500 $0800 Bwclwpe6 $0.80 61.50 MOO S&OD 12.00 OTHERS MumOw V.1.01.n few Burona19- 101 Al. a PEF0tl 19 8 tl 17 HT 17 TOTAL VALUAI ION $87,70000 616-,70000 8290.80000 $410.00000 $272,40000 101 AL FEES 177097 $1,485.35 $224347 6322746 6224232 101 AL SUF1CHA116FF 6u 10 $9310 915090 6207,30 $131.20 CURRFNI LWNTH ' TEES NUMBER TO ATE H HA01 NAIURE Nu P.- BMCn41ep VAAYibn T111a Yeer LA0Y- SIn9fAFema7 7 IIM335 US GO 810120000 3 8 DML. 0 0 Muitl-FAmlry 0 0 Cornm4YC191 O 0 Rw O..g. 0 0 SW- 01 P,ax BIOpa 0 0 AL ILRATIE)WREPA91 IT 02 8 $216So MOO 617.5m00 6 1 C--CIW 1 Ml ITS93 00 $6.000,00 3 8 In01r9r41 1 D PLUIIAOINO AN IVM 3 17600 1160 4 5 AGGE59ORY 61RUCTURFO ' S"rw" Pool 0 15x'. o IFMPOIIARV PE IMII 0 DF MOI I/ION 0 IOl A10 11 61,403 35 933 10 11 CITY OF MONTICELLO INDIVIDUAL PERMIT ACTIVITY REPORT MomTI of February. 1993 PERMIT FEES NUMBER DESCRIPTION TYPE NAMFROCATION VALUATION PERMIT SURCHARGE PLUMBING SURCHARGE! 93-1979 House A garage retuning AD 4 Corner Circle Mark A Baa GUIaSBWm rber $3.700.00 $80.30 $1.85 —� 193-1980 Housewoof AD Lestio LerswMS E. 9roadwby $1.500.00 $15.00 $0.50 +93-1981 House A para9e reaming AD DoWa Ann Munloyl2862 Oakrlew Lane $9.300.00 $110.70 $4.65 ! 193-1982 Basement niksrl AD Micneel $ Nana VOIV2605 Moscow Oak Lano $1.500.00 $15.00 $0.50 I �93-1983 Interior linen AC Hltlsioo Par0lership1500 Ceder St. $8.000.00 $81.00 $3.00 $23.00 $0.50 j 193-1984 Baseman Insn AD David A Janet NyqulW7 Bunker Cucte $1.500.00 $13.00 $0.50 + 193-1985 House A garage SF Vic Hellman Conevuction19851 Gdtarc Ave NE $82.400.00 $504.27 $41.20 525.00 $0.50 ! 193-1988 (House A garage SF Presligo Buildore W St. Cloud IW2532 Brun Oakes Blvd $78.800.00 $489.88 $39.40 $27.00 50.50 I I TOTALS 6184,700.00 $1.290.95 991.80 $75.00 $1.501 I I PLAN REVIEW I I I 193-1985 IHouso A garage SF Vic Hellman ConstructionfMI Gillara A" NE $5043 I 193-1986 IHouae A garage SF Preanpe auditors of St. CloW IW2532 anar Oakes BW $4897 1 I I I I I I I TOTAL PLAN REVIEW $99.40 I I I I � I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TOTAL REVENUE $1.558.45 I I i