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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 1992
The rescheduled regular Committee of the Whole meeting was
called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 4 : 00 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room. Present: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam
(arrived at 4 :55 p.m. ) , Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes - October 28, 1992
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan,
to approve the minutes of the October 28, 1992, Committee of the
Whole meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Presentation of the 1993 Budqet
City Manager Rice made introductory remarks and highlighted
portions of his November 2, 1992, written Budget Message.
Thereafter, the Council reviewed the following departmental
budgets :
City Council
City Clerk
City Manager
Purchasing
Legal
Human Resources
By consensus, the Council scheduled additional budget meetings
for November 18 and 24 , 1992, from 4 : 00 p.m. to 7 : 00 p.m.
Authorization of an Access Aqreement to drill monitoring wells
at 458 Dundee Avenue
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council .
River Fest 1993
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to begin negotiations for the aforementioned event and
to bring additional information to the Council at the December 2,
1992 , meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
November 11, 1992
Page 2
Adoption of 1993 ice and snow control proqram
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to
adopt the aforementioned program as proposed. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Authorization of Chanqe Order #1, final pavment and acceptance
of Fox Lane reconstruction (ST-37)
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the aforementioned change order, accept the
completed project, and authorize final payment to B. Scavelli,
Inc. Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Acceptance of riqht-of-wav dedication on Hiqhland Avenue
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to accept the aforementioned right-of-way dedication.
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Authorization of supplemental resolution of 1990 MFT funds for
neiqhborhood street improvements, Walnut/South and Elm/Orange
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to approve the aforementioned supplemental resolution.
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Acceptance of storm sewer easements on properties located in
the Area II streets and sewers project
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to accept the aforementioned easements . Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Acceptance of surface improvements in Vallev Creek Units 9
and 11
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to accept the aforementioned improvements . Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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November 11, 1992
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Acceptance of underqround improvements in the Manor Homes of
Sandy Creek
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to accept the aforementioned improvements Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Authorization of payment to Gluth Brothers for Safety-Kleen
sanitary sewer adjustments
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
to authorize the aforementioned payment. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Christmas qifts for employees and board and commission members
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to approve issuance of gift certificates to all
employees and distribute fruit baskets to board and commission
members . Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Schedule of 1993 City Council meetinqs
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
to authorize the adoption of the proposed resolution setting
forth the schedule of City Council meetings for 1992 with the
following revisions :
only have one Committee of the Whole and City Council
meeting in November--scheduled for November 17, 1993
Change the December Committee of the Whole and City Council
meetings from the second and fourth to the first and third
Wednesday, i .e. , December 1 and 15, 1993
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Lease aqreement Izaak Walton Leaque
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the aforementioned lease. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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November 11, 1992
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Chanqe Order No. 3 for Biq Timber/Tyler Creek interceptor sewer
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the aforementioned change order. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Reconsideration of decision regardinq Pace 1993 proposed
Dial-A-Ride fundinq
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gilliam, to rescind the decision made at the October 28, 1992,
meeting not to enter into an agreement with Pace regarding
funding of the Dial-A-Ride program and fund up to the difference
between what is being provided by Two Rivers and what Pace is
requesting. After discussion, the motion and second were
withdrawn, subject to a meeting being held with representatives
from Pace, City staff, and Two Rivers to discuss quality of
service and funding.
Kimball Street Closure at Soo Line Tracks and West End of
Kimball Street Bridqe
The Council received an informational memorandum regarding the
aforementioned closure.
Adjournment
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adjourn the meeting and go into the regular Council
meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Meeting adjourned at 7 : 50 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 8 :20 p.m.
Neiqhborhood Leaders Meetinq on Code. Enforcement
City Manager Rice and Assistant City Manager Malm reported to
the Council regarding the October 22 and November 5, 1992,
meetings held with the coalition of neighborhood group leaders .
An updated status report was also made regarding specific
properties which had been complained about by the neighborhood
groups .
City Manager Rice stated that he is in the process of evaluating
the operation of Bureau of Inspection Services and will report
to the Council upon completion.
Comments regarding the operation of BIS were also made by
Councilmembers Gilliam and Popple.
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November 11, 1992
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Adjournment
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to go into executive session for the purpose of
discussing property acquisition, litigation, appointments to
board and commissions, and personnel . Yeas : Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Whereupon, at 9 : 05 p.m. , the corporate authorities convened in
executive session for the purpose of discussing the above-stated
matters . At 10 : 15 p.m. , the corporate authorities returned to
open session. No further business was transacted.
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
&Gltrr — December 2, 1992
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved