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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 [08] Aug 06 Page 3357 August 6, 1998 I Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, August 6, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth J. Hiemenz; Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, Ken Twit. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. Mary Niedenfuer was absent. OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Joe Bettendorf, Steve Streng, Ellerr Wahlstrom, Gary Heltemes, Bob Herges, Kevin Schirmers, Dave Theisen, Alan Rassier, Nel Pfannenstein, Judy Fugate, Ray Loehlein, Kevin Kosel, Scott D. Bloch, Dick Taufen, Greg Volkers, Jon Rist. Mayor Hiemenz called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with Councilors Loso, Twit, and Ehlert present. AGENDA: Ehlert made a motion to approve the agenda with changes (1) to consider the Workers Compensation Quote under the Clerk/Administrator Reports, 2) and because Chad Carlson was unable to attend the meeting, Stapleton wiff provide information for him); seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda as fOllows; seconded by Twit. Discussion - Bauerly Companies have provided a one year warranty for the parking lot at the Fire Hall. Additionally the release of escrow is contingent upon the retum of a master key which was used during the construction phase by contractors. a. I b. c. d. e. App. for Payment No. 10 to W. Gohman Construction Co. of $1 0,066 for St. Joseph Community Fire Station. App. For Payment No. 11 to W. Gohman Construction Co. of Release of Escrow of $15,000 to W. Gohman Construction Co. to Finalize the Project. Rehire Local Assessor Ollie Lesnick for the 1999 Assessment Year. Amendment to Ordinance 54 - Subdivision Ordinance requiring the. City Engineer or other Professional Engineer to Prepare Plans and Specifications for Developments. Watab Creek Whitetails, Minn. Deer Hunter Assoc. Exemption from Gambling Ucense event previously approved for September 9, 1998 (at the June 25 meeting) - Date change to September 16, 1998. f. Notification Policies from Chief of Police 1) Response to Reports of Missing and Endangered Children Policy 2) Criminal Conduct on School Bus Policy 3) Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Policy Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. MINUTES: Twit made a motion to approve the July 16, 1998 minutes with the following changes; seconded by Ehlert. Discussion - Page 3, Paragraph 1 "The Mayor recently attended anAPO Executive meeting, ..... I Page 3, Paragraph 2 Mayor Hiemenz was appointed to the APO MNDot Facilitating Committee whose function is to assist in facilitaUng a resolution to outstanding working relationship issues between the APO and MNDot. August 6, 1996 ... -- .~- Page 3358 August 6, 1998 Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. I Page 4 under Finding: the last line should read "approved in 1992 and again in 1994. BILLS PAYABLE, OVERTIME AND CALLOUTS: Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens presented the bills payable, callouts and overtime. After Weyrens clarified several of tile bills along with informing the Council that the lease for one election machine will cost $5000 per election. After Council discussed several other bills, Twit made a motion to approve the' bills payable as presented check numbers 25723 - 25764; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. The Council reviewed the overtime and callouts as presented. Twit clarified that Brad Lindgren received 30 hours pay for 10 hours work on July 4"', due to his day off and a holiday. He also worked 4 additional hours of the "Safe and Sober" program. He further indicated three other officers received overtime on July 4"'. Twit made a motion to approve the callouts and overtime as presented; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Steve Streng asked for a clarifICation on page 2 of July 16th minutes. He asked if Vic West Steel is coming to the Planning Commission or EDA Board. Mayor Hiemenz stated nothing is scheduled at this time for that company to come before either Board or Commission. BUILDING TASK FORCE: Stapleton reported for Chad Cartson, statin!1 the Building Task Force is requesting a special meeting be set up to review the information it has compiled and to have a consultant available at that meeting to respond to questions. Cal1son will give a presentation of the Building Task Force information and send out the compiled information prior to the meeting. A representative of Hagemeister Mack is willing to attend and perlhaps other consultants. The Council set a special meeting for 4:00 p.m. August 25,1998 in the City Hall. Mayor Hiemenz indicated another architect he has had contact with is in1terested in the project, and may wish to attend this meeting. I On Ellen Wahlstrom's questioning if the second architect would be able to access the plans in order to provide a second opinion, Twit and Loso felt that would confuse the issue. Loso further indicated the concept is available to any architect. . CITY ENGINEER REPORTS PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEWER AND WATER TO INDUSTRIAL PARK: City Engineer Joe Bettendorf reported anticipation was that Vic West Steel had urgency which required the City to move ahead with plans and specifications for the Ind:ustrial Park utilities. He recommended to suspend further planning until there is further direction from the EDA. Mayor Hiemenz stated the EDA will be meeting and address this matter at their next meeting. PROPOSED UTILITY EXPANSION - 91ST AVENUE AND WHISPERINIG PINES: Bettendorf presented a feasibility report on proposed water and sewer expansion which included the following three options. Number of Units $19,150.00 2 I OPTION 1 Extend Water to Assisted Living Project Only Total Estimated Project Costs I I I Page 3359 August 6,1998 Project Assessment Total Amount Assessed $9,575 per unit $19,150 OPTION 2 Extend Water along the west side of 91 st from East Minnesota Street to East Baker Street. Assess homes in the City. Defer assessment to homes in Township. Total Estimated Project Cost $79,710 15 $5,314 per unit $45,512 $34,198 Number of Units Project Assessment Total Amount Assessed Total Amount Deferred OPTION 3 Extend Water and Sewer along 90th and 91st Avenues from East Minnesota Street to East Baker Street. Total Estimated Project Costs Number of Sewer Units Number of Water Units Projected Sewer Assessment Projected Water Assessment Total Amount Assessed $254,650 18 29 $4,374 per unit $6,066 per unit $254,650 The street would be replaced in its current condition (without cum and gutter or storm sewer). The Council recommended providing the affected property owners with this information as wen as annexation information, hookup fees, and any other additional costs and pertinent information. Loso made a motion to approve a Resolution to Receive the Report and Call for a Hearing to be scheduled at 7:00 p.m. August 25,1998, in the City Hall, on Option 3 as presented; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. POND VIEW RIDGE FIVE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT: Bettendorf discussed a pre- construction meeting held recently on the Pond View Ridge Five proposed development. Bettendorf presented a cost summary table showing Developer costs and City costs. COST SUMMARY , I Developer City Cost Cost : Outstanding assessments for fIVe lots behind Moh's Addition Sanitary Sewer Assessment $26,700 Trunk Sewer Charoe 1,750 $28,450 Holdino Pond Construction, 82% Develooer, 18% Citv $17,101 $3,754 Prairie Restoration Seedina, 82% Develoner, 18% Citv $3,423 $752 Water Main Oversizino 8" to 10" Pioe . $2,325 Reoulatorv and WaminQ Sians, 6 each /1])$100 : $600 Strèet Liahtina, Local Share $2,310 Park Dedication 8% of Land Value $7,200 II Total $59,084 $6,831 Hookup Charges for Sewer & Water (By Builder) , Hookup 40 Lots $2,085 $83,400 Trunk Sewer 35 Lots <Bi $350 $12;250 I Page 3360 August 6,1998 Partner in the Development Bob Herges stated the developer will have to absoro the $350 trunk sewer charge per lot due to the increased costs per lot. Herges also stated he felt the City should reconsider the $7,200 park dedication fee, in light of the requirement to include higher costs of Prairie Restoration in the 3 acre holding pond, indicating this makes it look like a park. He also opposes the inclusion of street lighting and signs as additional Developer costs imposed in the middle of the development process. These costs were not included in the planning process and skewed the financial picture. I Twit stated the pond serves the development and does not relate to park dedication. Ehlert stated he has checked with other developers in area Cities who indicated to him the other Cities tend to be up front with all their costs and fees. Loso stated the City opted to go with the prairie grass previously, but not as part of this development. Ehlert suggested reducing the Developer's costs to the difference between the cost of regular turf and prairie grass restoration. Loso suggested also removing the street lighting and sign costs. Herges stated those costs could be included in the next developments, !J1:¡cause it would give the developer time to plan. Mayor Hiemenz felt all these installations should be part of the development as it is constructed. He could consider splilting the prairie restoration costs, but has reservations on the changing the street lighting cost allocation. Loso stated changing the developers costs without prior discussion was unfair to the developer andl made a motion to abate the difference in cost between the prairie restoration and the usual grass turf ground cover, the City will absoro the street lighting "aid to construction" charge and the waming and informational signs for this development. The developer will coordinate getting the street lights installed with the development construction. Loso also recommended th~¡ developer plan on including these costs in the next development. Ehlert seconded the motion. I Mayor Hiemenz made an amendment to the motion to allow the City bearthe cost of the difference between the prairie grass and grass turf, and split the street lighting and signing costs on a 50150 basis. In the future these costs would all be developers costs. Twit seconded the amendment. Discussion - Herges stated had they been aware of these costs prior to the planning, and could have incorporated them in the financial planning he would be able to absoro such costs. Additionally these lots are inferior to prior developments due to the location of this development phase. Twit felt the City should be up front with the costs. Mayor Hiemenz withdrew his amendment and Twit concurred. Vote on the motion to have the difference in costs between prairie restoration and turf, and the cost of the signs and aid to construction street lighting charges be part of City costs for this development. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTOR REPORTS: Rental Housing Inspector Alan Rassier reported on the status of the annual rental housing inspections and requested exte,nsions for the following properties. 15.5 Minnesota Street West Kurt Schneider remodeling 1 unit completely 30 days I 214 Minnesota Street West Monica Pelzer Major repairs needed 30 days Page 3361 August 6, 1998 I 304 Old Highway 52 308 Old Highway 52 Steve Bengston Steve Bengston major repairs needed 30 days Randy Matthews Randy Matthews major repairs needed 30 days 314 Old Highway 52 316 Old Highway 52 205 1st Avenue NW 121 Ash Street East Claude Menzhuber complete remodeling 30 days Jeff Tallman major repairs 15 days 501 1st Avenue NW Juanita Condoluci need complete remodeling 30 days 30 Minnesota Street E. Gayle Studinski storm doors and windows 15 days I Ehlert made a motion to accept the rental housing extensions as presented by the Rental Housing Inspector; seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz, loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. BUILDABLE LOT CLARIFICATION: The Council considered the Planning Commissions recommendations on a lot located between 2nd Avenue NE and 3'" Avenue NE, with no street frontage, currently owned by Nel Pfannenstein. The Council had previously referred the matter back to the Planning Commission for further clarification. Mayor Hiemenz stated the City Attomey made the following recommendations: it is a buildable lot and the buildings can meet setback requirements, the owners need to understand that it is an alley and alley maintenance is different than street maintenance, there will be no special consideration in snow plowing, and as an alley it would fall under the regular program for paving. Loso made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's and the City Attorney's recommendations as discussed. Ehlert seconded. Discussion - Loso felt the residents who will inhabit the home on the alley would approach the Council with snow removal problems. Ehlert stated the Planning Commission recommended a statement of the snow removal policy for alleys, go with the property through the realtor. On Twit's asking of the availability of water and sewer, it was noted it is available. He further stated a problem exists when there is an improvement in the vicinity as it is not fair to omit assessing property fronting on an alley for such improvement. Pfannenstein indicated Deputy Clerk Weyrens addressed the issue at the Planning Commission. Ehlert discussed that this is the same situation as other alleys. Assessments that are appropriate to this property would be assessed against it. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. I Loso recommended the City Attorney research assessment issues and if improvements are legally assessable to this property language will be included to assess it. Twit made a motion to request the City Attomey prepares language addressing street assessments to alley properties; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. \ Page 3362 August 6, 1998 Nays: None. Motion carried. I ROSKE ADDITION - CORNER LOT: The Council considered the proposal of St. Joseph Township for the comer Jot on 4'" Avenue and Minnesota Street in the ROlske Addition. The City and Township currently jointly own theproperty. The Township's proposal for the property requestîng $11,000 for the City to buy their share of the lot, providing it is used for public use. If the property is used for other than public use the 50% Township ownership reverts back to the Township bringing the Township back in the negotiation. Ehlert discussed the $11,000 is a fair request, as $21,492 are the actual costs of this property based on the available land. Ehlert suggested the City could request reimbursement of the $11,000 and allow the Township to become a partner again, should the use become something other than public. Twit suggested requiring a sunset on the future use condition. Mayor Hiemenz recomme,nded a meeting of the City Council and Town Board to discuss this matter. Twit made a motion to table the matter to a meeting with the Town Board proposed for 9:30 p.m. August 10, 1998 at the Town Board's regular meeting if they are able to place this matter on their agenda. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. JAYCEES GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SAL'S BAR & GRILL: Jon Rist spoke for the St. Joseph Jaycees requesting approval of an application for a Gambling Ucense for Sal's Bar & Grill. After short discussion Loso made a motion to approve the application as requested; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. CABLE ACCESS CHANNEL: Mayor Hiemenz discussed the cable acœss channel concerns brought to the Council. He clarified the Cable Commission has continued with one member. He discussed the cable access proposed policies, stating they may be broU!llht back with excerpts from other policies added to clarify the Cable Commission operates under the City Council. I Twit addressed the request for a phone line for remote operation indicating there is a possible lack of security with a modem. Ray Loehlein discussed the built in protection through an access key that provides security and copyright protection. Loehlein felt it would be much handier to update the system from home, since he does most of the work at odd hours during his spare time. Loso stated he was in the process of setting up a phone communication last faJl. The Mayor stated the warranty cards were not sent in on acquiring the equipment Loso indicated the warranties would be up by now or soon, anyway. Mayor Hiemenz discussed the cable franchise fees, the use of which may be addressed at budget time. There also could be administrative charges against that revenue. He further recommended compensating individuals who work on the programming for the cable access channel, and allowing them to work with volunteers as well. Loso stated he is opposed to advertising, as the purpose of the channel is for community communication. Twit felt only local community fund raisers and community events should be advertised on the channel. Loehlein recommended upgrading to the IC 200 at a cost of approximat1ely $1,200 to $1,SOO, which he felt is more compatible with other software such as graphics. After short discussion Ehlert made a motion to upgrade the software to IC2ÐO to make the system more proficient; seconded by Twit. Discussion - Loehlein will get a cost estimate shortl~'. Loso felt the upgrade would not solve any problem with the system of which he is aware. Loehlein stated the technician that services the program indicated the program would not run it under the windows environment. The upgrade is designed to run under the windows environment. I I I I I Page 3363 August 6, 1998 Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: Loso. Motion carried. Other concems discussed were noise from the microphones and cables, and other sources of noise. Change in the microphone system would require a whole new audio system. Other changes could reduce the noise level. Ehlert felt the remote access phone line will function well when the City has an individual working on the system for compensation, indicating that person should be given some liberty in their duties. He expects the Commission will bring recommendations to the Council. Mayor Hiemenz stated there is an immediate communication need for a phone line to the booth. The Council felt the same phone line could be used from the City Hall with an extension to the booth. Ehlert made a motion to approve an extension from the City Hall phone to the booth be installed; seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. Twit recommended that before the IC200 software is ordered to make sure it is the most current upgrade. Mayor Hiemenz stated the radio station on the public access channel has been changed to St. John's Minnesota Public Radio. FIRE HALL AS STORM SHELTER: Fire Chief Dave Theisen reported the Fire Board discussed this matter at their last meeting. The general consensus of the Board was to accommodate people who may come to the Fire Hall seeking shelter. Theisen questioned where the other storm shelters are located, as he was under the assumption the Chapel at St. Benedicts was a storm shelter, but it is locked at 9:00 p.m. He further stated the Fire Hall is not handicap accessible and felt the public places should be aware where storm shelters are located. Loso, as Emergency Services Director, indicated are no buildings in St. Joseph that would meet storm shelter and handicap accessibility needs there. Chief Theisen stated he would like to have a meeting with the Emergency Director and representatives of all community emergency services. Mayor Hiemenz stated he highly recommends such meeting. Theisen discuSsed contacts and procedures in the Emergency Operations Plan recently distributed by the Emergency Services Director are obsolete. Loso stated it was his intent to have it updated when he distributed the manual recently. He indicated he intended to have.a meeting with representatives ofthe community emergency services as part of the procedures update. On Mayor Hiemenz's asking when this meeting will take place, Loso indicated it will be done in a timely manner. Mayor Hiemenz stated he wanted it within 30 days. ST. JOSEPH RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION - MILLSTREAM PARK CONCESSION STAND PROPOSAL: Scott Block and Greg Volkers, representing the St. Joseph Recreational Association, discussed with the CQuncil a proposed concession stand building for Millstream Park. Block stated they have approximately $30,000 on hand with an anticipated total cost of $100,000 and would like to have fall construction in order that it may be ready for the next softball season. He stated they might go with a construction manager and keep the work with local contractors. He further asked if the City would fund the balance of the cost of the project and allow them about two years for repayment. Ehlert stated the condition of the existing building has really deteriorated. The proposed building is a classy builoling with landscaping and dr¡¡inage included in the plans. It also is a proposed revenue generator with grills available for ':fastfood. He further stated the bathrooms Could be uSed for the soccer program participants ~nd .summer recreation programs. Twit questioned if the Rec. Association has a track record ómd was able to pay. Ehlert and Loso inolicated there have been no problems in the past. Ehlert further stated álöt of the other area cities are improving their facilities. Stapleton stated they WOUld have to tóflQW the laws regulating cities in.g the bidding requirements. Block stated /..-.. Page 3364 August 6, 1998 with a Construction Manager he understood that it is not necessary. He further stated the Rec. Association would work with the Park Board with their plans. Loso requested a written document showing the particulars on this financial arrangement. Twit made a motion to approve the proposed concession stand for the Millstream Softball Park financial proposal, conlingent on an acceptable financial plan laid out; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. I DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS: Director of Public Works Richard Taufen reported Dennis Danzl of Danzl's Barner Shop, (located at 17 - 2nd Ave NW), has requested the installation of restrictive parking signs regulating 3 parking spaces on 2nd Ave NW in front of his place of business. As you know, across the street is a loading site ~)rthe CSBlSJU inter- campus bus. Thus, students often park vehicles in front of Danzl's for hours at a time after catching the bus. Proposed signage would state, "90 minute parking 8 AM to 5 PM". Cost of signs would be $ 21.85 each. The Council discussed the status of the Bus Stop on 2nd Avenue and requested to put it on the next_CORE agenda. Also, Bernadette VanHeel located at 301 -1st Ave NE has requested a sign change for her driveway. Mrs. VanHeel claims that vehicles are entering the driveway, damaging her fence, etc. Presently the sign states "Dead End". The proposed sign would state 'Private Drive No Thru Street". Cost of signage would be $ 11.20 each. Loso made a motion to approve both signage proposals; seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. I Taufen also reported another pole is proposed to be installed in the sidewalk by 33 Minnesota Street W. in order to service the property with electricity. The other proposal for servicing the property would run the lines across another property, which is not lawful. Council discussed checking into any other methods of possibly servicing the property. FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION - REQUEST FOR CITY CONTRIBUTION: Councilor Twit stepped down from his chair and approached the Council as Treasurer of the St. Joseph Firefighters Relief Association. He presented and discussed Schedule I and II Report for State Fire Aid Year 1999 and of Financial Condition to end of 1998 and Requirements for 1999. He stated if the current pension level of $1,200 is maintained with 27 members, there would be no City contribution required. The fund at this level would show a positive balance of $16,086. He further stated the maximum allowable pension currently is $1 ,600 per YE!ar. Loso made a motion to accept the report; seconded by Ehlert. Discussion - Stapleton stated that the long term implications of a positive balance would allow the Relief Association to increase the annual benefit without City approval. In the future the City would be required to fund any deficit without having authority to set the annual pension level. Twit stated the Relief Association intends to retum to the Council with a proposal to increase the annual pension to a, level that would require a City contribution. Loso and Ehlert agreed to include in the motion a contingency to require a future submission of a revised report with an increase pension level, which would require a City contribution for 1999. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert. Nays: None. Motion carried. Councilor Twit resumed his chair. I I I I Page 3365 August 6, 1998 MAYOR REPORTS: Mayor Hiemenz reported he attended 8 meetings recently including the Borgert Concrete open house, the Roth Property closing, Pre-construction conference for Pond View Ridge Five Addition Development, Boys and Girls Club, who are considering expanding their program in St. Joseph; and a meeting to evaluate the APO Executive Director. Further stated he received a letter on the Clerk/Administrator. He was asked to participate in a meeting on the Anoka Sand Plain, and attended a meeting promoting a Sustainable Community in st. Joseph. COUNCILORS REPORT TWIT: 1) The EDA will meet August 10, 1998 at 8:00 am in City Hall. 2) The Investment Committee will meet August 11, 1998 at 8:00 am. 3) The Personnel Committee completed reviews of the Department Heads. EHLERT: 1) The Central Minnesota Events Center, a seven member group, has chosen an architect, Ellerny & Becket of the Twin Cities. This firm has a relationship with the local firm : , Hagemeister Mack, which additionally enhanced this qualified team. Proposals are requested for potential sites by September 4, and the group will meet September 9. 2) The Planning Commission met and approved several building permits recently, including a bus shelter for the College of St. Benedict, to be located by the Clemens Library; an extension on the back of Gary's Pizza, to increase the cooler capacity. They also considered the Nel Plannenstein lot issue, and a request of Chuck Scherer to change the use of his rental house to office use. There are several issues to consider on this matter, and Ehlert felt he should discuss them with the Council and will place the matter on the next agenda. Ron Kostreba owns property by Pond View Ridge Five and has decisions to be made. He will be coming to the Council to discuss his lot size configuration proposal. 3) The Park Board met and discussed the 1st Phase Development for Northland Park including the Parking Lot. Ehlert questioned if the Council along with the Northland Park plans approved the parking lot. Mayor Hiemenz stated he had concems on drainage and the status of donated material. Ehlert stated there has been no written document produced stating the donation. Twit made a motion to move forward with the parking lot as proposed; seconded by Mayor Hiemenz. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. LOSO: 1) A Safety Meeting was held recently and maintenance requested 6 safety belts (also known as back belts) at an approximate cost $240 total. This cost would be split between the street, sewer and water funds. Twit made a motion to approve the request; seconded by Mayor Hiemenz. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. The Safety Committee discussed that there is no alcohol or drug policy in place in the event of an accident except for CDL licensed drivers. The Committee recommended referring to the matter to the Personnel Committee. Requested is to prepare a policy on drug and alcohol testing in the event of a serious accident for employees that do not meet the CDL testing requirements. I The Emergency Siren is here and will be installed soon. Loso presented a quote from Granite Electronics to attach both the new and the installed sirens to the Steams County frequency at $590.43. this would be for reprogramming both sirens to steams County. After short discussion Twit made a motion to have the sirens programmed to Steams County as quoted; seconded by Mayor Hiemenz. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Page 3366 August 6,1998 Nays: None. Motion carried. I Loso also stated St. Ben's has indicated they would be willing to donate $>2,500 toward the cost of the siren, as it wHl benefit their campus. CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1) Stapleton discussed the Worl~ers Compensation premium which provide for premium deductions for various amounts of deductibles, and the impact our $500 deductible has had on the City in the past year and previous year. Twit made a motion to adopt the regular premium option without a deductible, based on stapleton's recommendation; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. 2) There was a question on the Reserve Police Officers clothing allowam:e at the last meeting. Annually the Council has budgeted $1,000 for such needs since the approval of the by-laws in 1992. Of that $1,000 only $322 has been expended so far this year. 3) Residents have expressed interest in installing rural mailboxes in the City, and have questioned ttre status of the rural mail box policy proposal. Twit stated he would check on a time frame with Richard Taufen and report at the next meeting. 4) Stapleton stated she received resident concem on the need for park areas for recreation for kids. There was interest in an area for golf putting and constructed jumps for skateboards, bikes and sUCh, if there is funding for a recreation center. FIRE TANKER AND APPARATUS BIDS: Loso discussed the Fire Tank:er and Apparatus bids as opened August 5, as accepted by the Fire Board. Two bids were reœived as follows: Engle Fabrication, Sauk Centre, MN Apparatus $ 50,737.00 Chassis 60,188.58 I Total $110,925.58 Apparatus $ 47,934.00 Chassis 59,6ÔO.00 Central States Fire Apparatus Lyons, SD Total bid $107,594.00 Fire Chief Dave Theisen stated the expected time of delivery for the chalSSÎS is in about 18 months; with the apparatus delivery approximately 120 days after arrival of the chassis. The first payment will be upon arrival of the chassis. Twit made a motion to acœpt the low bid of Central States Fire Apparatus of $107,594.00 as opened and recommended by 1the Fire Department Tanker Truck Committee and accepted by the Fire Board; seconded by 1L0so. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjoumed at 11 :05 with a motion by Twit; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. Q Rachel stapleto Clerk/Administrator I