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cp04-25-1972 cAGENDA HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1972 �1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. �. INVOCATION: REVEREND CROUSE CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: REGULAR MEETING // APRIL 11, 1972 CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT BILLS PUBLIC HEARINGS 8:00 pm ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 41, PROJECT 71-03, WATERMAIN 8:15 pm ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 42, PROJECT 1970-2, WATER, SEWER, STORM SEWER r , / NEW BUSINESS �. RECOMMENDATION FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS: �. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT: CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT: WATER MAINS ROLLING OAKS 3RD ADDITION MC DONALDS 4TH ADDITION 8. ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION 9.� CONSIDERATION OF ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION FOR GRAVEL PURCHASE MAYORtS RECOMMENDATION: DRAM SHOP INSURANCE IV OLD BUSINESS I. PLANNING -COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ,/REPORTS 12. SAFETY COUNCIL MINUTES APPLICATIONS. 13. CIGARETTE LICENSE: B & K SKELLY STATION (BRIAN MEADE) 14. 3.2 BEER LICENSES ADJOURNMENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1972 Mayor Kost called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Ingvolstad gave the invocation. Members present: Aldermen Westlund, Linder, Kost Black, Alrick, and Mayor Kost., Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey, Engineer Priebe and Attorney Schantzen. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 28 and special meeting of April 6 were approved 611 motion by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Alrick. The current bills hgving been duly considered, were approved ori, motion by alderman Linder, second by Alderman Westlund and carried. Mayor Kost recognized "embers of the Elks Lodge who inquired about the requirements for obtainipg a liquor license. Mayor Kost noted a recom- mendation from Chief Brodprius that there is no objection to issuing such a license at the local level, but that the matter lays with the Liquor Control Commission. He further stated that it had been brought to his attention that the reason for denial of the license is the time require- ment established by the Liquor Control Commission and regulated by state law. The representatives asked whether the Council would issue the license if it were possible to get approval from the state. After some discussion, Alderman Linder moved that the Council approve granting of a liquor license in principal, to the Elks Lodge in the event said Lodge can get the approval of the Liquor Control Commission. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, it was carried. One affidavit for reduced trash and refuse rate was considered by the Council and approved on motion by Aldgrman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder. The resignation of Kenneth Plihal from tie Water Department was received and accepted on motion by Alderman Linden, second by Alderman Westlund. Administrative Assistant Mealeyts request o attend the City Manager's Conference at Hill City, May 11 and 12 was eceived and considered. Alderman Westlund moved that the expense be approved. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. The recommendation of Rieke Carroll Muller As:o 'ate:, eonsulting Engineer- ing firm for award of bid to construct two water towers for the City of Hutchinson was received and considered. After due deliberation, Alderman Westlund moved tha the bid be awarded to Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, 332 S. Michigan venue, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $427,300.00 and in accorda ce with their bid received by the City Council April 6, 1972. Alderman Linder seconded the motion. Upon vote being taken, all members p resent vo ed "aye" and the motion was declared carried. \ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Janice Kruse Audley Jorgenson Bill Wegner Harvey Daharsh Dorothy Hassman Charles Stombaugh Harold Synstelien D. J. Black Thomas E. Mealey Harold Schmeling State of Minnesota Family Rexall Drug Hutchinson Leader Inc. Hutch Fed. Savings & Loan 3M Business Products Sales I Business Envelope Mfgs. Inc. County of McLeod Allen Office Supply Zila Hardware Stearnswood, Inc. Floor Care Supply Co. Coast to Coast Store American Linen Supply Co. Quade's Lighting Products, Inc. Leef Bros. Inc. Kurth's Foods April 11, 1972 motor vehicle labor police reserve police reserve police dispatch police dispatch police reserve electrical inspections expense mileage expense mileage 'far expenses for March, 1972 b%i.lding codes sup)Plies publi'Qation costs rental lease payment nc* supplies\ supplies real estate tax list supplies supplies repair supplies building maintenance supplies supplies supplies checking generator light bulbs services dog food Minnesota Valley Testing Lab. monthly tests Grams Insurance Agency Hutchinson Utilities Municipal Electric Plant Crown Life Insurance Co. State Treas.-PERA State Treas.-Soc.Sec. Fund Junkers Sanitation Service State Treas.-surcharges Off Street Parking Hutchinson Telephone Co. Hutchinson Fire Department Richard Popp Office of Special Programs Simonson Lumber Company Quade's Inc. Coast to Coast Store John's Shell Service Lee's Apeo Gambles 0. A. Bretzke & Son Inc. -G. T. C. Auto Parts Frank Engelhart Frank Broderius workmen's compensation ins. services services medical insurance March contributions 1st quarter contributions March services electrical & bldg. surcharges rental for motor vehicle services fire runs MRFAA workshop advance registration -state fire school supplies repairs supplies gas for March gas for March supplies repairs repairs light meals 28.00 23.00 112.00 72.00 72.00 16.00 211.00 16.50 14.40 110.00 16.75 50.93 192.60 500.00 366.96 43.14 35.00 2.15 15.89 94.36 23.10 15.35 13.25 20.00 31.25 16.00 3.39 116.10 1875.00 204.39 186.49 1529.20 2133.93 2743.68 6229.20 21.22 100.00 `982.53 2".00 12 08 120.'00 16.83 6.64'\ 15.57 12.64 10.53 1.74 2.95 38.96 20.00 17.59 =2= General Fund Cont. Larsen Communications Wally's Tire Center Rite Way Auto Wash County Treasurer Standard Oil Co. -G. T. C. Auto Parts Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Standard Printing Co. Somes Uniforns Hutchinson Community Hospitail\ Plowman's Inc. Erickson Oil Products Northwestern Bell Tel. Co. Postmaster U. of Minn. League of Minn. Mun. Rollis Balke Roxanne Gregor Bill Tapper John Tregillus Mike Block Dave Backlund Steve Jensen Brad Schlick Paul Backlund John Alrick Brad Katzenmeyer Gail Jensen Cole Fowler Hutchinson Telephone Co. Hutchinson Utilities Municipal Electric Plant Star Surplus Store Abbott Electronics, Inc. Yetzer's Variety House Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Hutchinson Telephone Co. R. H. Clemenson Standard Oil Co. Municipal Electric Plant Zila Hardware Hutchinson Medical Center Coast to Coast Store Felska's Auto Machine Services Plowman's Inc. Simonson Lumber Co. Hutchinson Utilities April 11, 1972 maintenance of equipment vehicle expenses washing police cars board of prisoners gas for March supplies supplies letterhead & envelopes police supplies blood alcohol tests police car gas for police cars sheriff teletype service p tage Citi Managers Conf. registration fees easem4,nt labor 4 basketball piVgram skating progr*,p skating program skating program skating program 4t skating program skating program skating program basketball program basketball program basketball program phone services services at Sr. Citizens ft It supplies 2 speakers for skating program supplies rental of Sr. Citizens Center services bus gas for March services supplies physical for Roger Skoog supplies repairs to vehicles repairs to vehicles supplies for repairs services $ 136.80 115.75 9.80 175.00 162.95 9.12 29.16 31.00 57.25 8.00 2150.00 109.43 111.60 most# i p6e •i ii ii 23,537.95 56.00 5.00 5.00 22.50 15.00 5.00 2.50 2.50 5.00 10.00 7.50 10.00 16.86 44.26 21.65 2.25 85.90 6.14 150.00 473-06- 7.98 .95 26. 15. 9 .81 110.10 21.73 41.23 137.81 $ 0.31 =3= Hutchinson Telephon Co. Hutch Equipment Incur orate Riverview Press Erickson Construction Co Municipal Electric Plant Coast to Coast Store O.A. Bretzke & Son, Inc. Culligan Water Conditioning G. T. C. Auto Parts Home Gas Co. Inc. Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Zila Hardware Hutchinson Iron & Metal Co. Hall Equipment Inc. Quade's Inc. Wigen Chevrolet Co. Wesco Steel Company Star Surplus Store Simonson Lumber Co. Plowman's Inc. Sorensen Farm Supply Schramm Implement Roy's Tire Service S.A. Nies Meade's 66 Station Lyle Signs, Inc. Rockite Silo Inc. Road Machinery & Supplies Municipal Electric Plant Standard oil Co. Hutchinson Utilities Family Rexall Drug Hutchinson Leader Inc. Wally's Tire Center Stearnswood Inc. Hutchinson Medical Center Team Electronics Ray Johnson 2 -way Radio Albinson Allen Office Supply U.S. Postmaster WATER & SEWER FUND Ralph Tucker Hutchinson Telephone Co. Quade's Hutchinson Sheet Metal Hawkins Chemical Inc. Frank Motor Co. Inc. Riverview Press Allen Office Supply Coast to Coast Store services d Walsh washer for vehicles A nting signs w removal eet lighting expenses plies plies vices rock salt plies ting gas plies repair\supplies supplies supplies supplies vehicle cepa-rs coal supplies vehicle repairs services supplies signs concrete monthly payments services gas for vehicles services supplies publication costs tires supplies physical for Dick radio units services supplies supplies postage labor services repairs repairs supplies repairs water meter cards supplies supplies R FI Jensen April 11, 1972 & grader $ 33.32 282.30 30.00 618.75 680.75 11.85 2.90 7.50 13.15 352.40 101.97 28.05 1 .20 95-79 20.64 2.4o 113.68 5•8o 2.10 254.68 11.70 3.25 45.68 2.90 3.00 69.45 .90 927.50 1505.37 312.83 136.38 3.88 211.50 60.00 79.73 15.00 394.00 81.85 100.93 7.78 100.00 6,750.86 50.00 N.14 .68 166.$2 15.2 5.00 2.50 24.23 =4= April 11, 1972 Water & Sewer Fund Cont. Standard Oil Co. gas to vehicles S 54-59 Zila Hardware supplies 3.32 Farm & Home Distributing Co. supplies 1.76 Moehring Motors repair of vehicles 317.25 Hutchinson Drug Inc. supplies .70 G. T. C. Auto Parts supplies 86.64 Frederickson's Inc. repairs 307.84 Hutchinson Wholesale Suppli supplies .50 McLeod Co. Sanitary Landfill services 5.00 Commissioner of Taxation sales taxes for March 370.09 Hutchinson Utilities services 207.03 Municipal Electric Plant services 3o8l.37 U.S. Postmaster postage 300.00 $ 5,13.5,01 HOLDING VATJLT CONSTRUCTION ACCT. Hutchinson Medical Center physical for Martin Dryer 15-00 Zila Hardware supplies .90 Standard Oil Co. gas 17.70 Juul Contracting Co. repair 2.00 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies 18.10 S 53-70 PUBLIC SITES Simonson Lumber Co. supplies 18.36 Municipal Electric Plant supplies for lighting 176.45 S 194.81 SINKING FUNDS #1 Northwestern National Bank interest 22,123-10 #6 American National Bank principal & interest 42,082-51 #9 lst Natiuonal Bank of Mpls. principal & interest 123,585-00 #13 Rieke -Carroll -Muller Assoc. professional services 1000.00 #13 Crow River Country Club land purchase 21 .00 =5= LIQUOR STORE Ed Phillips & S6*s McKesson Liquor Co. Johnson Bros.Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Distillers Distb. Co. Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Old Peoria Co. Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Coca-Cola Bottling Northland Beverages, Inc. Lenneman Bev.Dist. Co. Marsh Dist. Co. Olivia Bottling Co. Premium Dist. co. Locher Bros. City of Hutchinson Commissioner of Taxation Earl Sprengler Nev Ulm Grocery Co. Hutchinson Telephone Co. Municipal Electric Plant Hutchinson Utilities liquor liquor liquor liquor liquor liquor liquor liquor liquor coke & supplies \\supplies supplies -beer ber up ie sup s beer beer salaried, sales ta� for March trucking supplies services services services April 11, 1972 $ 193-13 457.06 361.96 628.45 468.20 587-43 4,169.23 1,213-38 1,731.30 105-50 75.90 4,380.10 3,o83-10 223-50 1,920.45 498-31 2,771-09 1,619.87 177.04 65.06 22.90 109-15 55-38 S 24,917.49 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - APRIL 11, 1972 Superintendent Robertst recommendation for purchase of a wood chipper for the Park Department was received and considered. Alderman Linder moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreement with Hall Equipment for purchase of A Wayne 16" chipper at the proposed price of $4,945.00. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. At 7:45 P.M. Mayor Kost called to order public hearing on proposed improvement project 72=07, street improvement of Oakland Avenue. Approximately 13 persons were present for the hearing. The City Engineer outlined the proposed area on the map and explained that the project consists of street surface, curb and gutter, the cost based on a 371 street, 5 ton residential and that the last cost figures for this work is $13.18 per front foot. Mayor Kost explained the assessment payment procedures. In answer to question, Engineer Priebe said that according to present plan, the trees would practically all have to be taken out since most of them are on or very near the curb line. Mr. and Mrs. Maki voiced their objections to removal of the tries and widening of the street. Mayor Kost inquired as to opinions about reducing the width of the street and restricting parking. Alderman Black stated that it is necessary to consider that on many streets in town tho currently used roadway is more narrow than the street right of way, and sometimes not even in the same place, and also asked whether there would be objections if parking were to be restricted. He also noted receipt of a note from Mrs. Adda Krietlow stating that she has an extremely 1*ited income and cannot afford to pay the assessments. i Mrs. Maki stated that the North side of the str et is lower. Mr. Maki stated that there is only about half the t`,ffi.c on the street that there used to be before the service road waa installed and said he feels that the street is not needed. Mayor Kost stated that it is the concern of the Coucil that these streets are not permanent and maintenance is four to,five times what it would be on a permanemt street. Mrs. Maki asked fiat the difference is between Oakland and a permanent street. Engineer I iebe explained the construction. A discussion of street width ensued.. Mayor Kost suggested a 301 street with restricted parking. In answer to questions, Mayor Kost and Engineer Priebe exp ained the cost difference and the construction difference of an MSA s reet. Mrs. Maki asked what action would be taken if all the residents w re against the project. Mayor Kost explained that the Coun6il must consider the best interests of all the people in the City and ttlat the Council would have to determine the position of this street in the over- all upgrading plan, whether it will be done this year or next. Alderman Linder moved the hearing be closed. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. The hearing was declared closed at 8.,15 p.m. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - APRIL 11, 1972 At 8:16 p.m. Mayor Kost called to order public hearing on proposed project 72-08, strut improvement for Kay Street South as duly advertised. Engineer Priebe outli"ped the proposed work and Mayor Kost called for those interested to co forth. Two persons were present for the hearing. R. Roberts stated that he \ruts to post pone surfacing of this street because the majority of the'\roperty belongs to him and it would be a heavy financial burden. He �tated that there are only 6 families on the street and that only one 4 them wants the work. Alderman Black stated that the people of that )�treet must be aware that if the project is postponed, there will be no mintenance since it would be foolish to spend maintenance funds on a comp etely unimproved street.. Mayor Kost stated that the Council would probAbly agree to hold off on the project, but there is no guarantee that the work could be done at such time as the property owners might decide to �equest it. Martin Rubiskow stated that he had to edto another neighbor who had been against the project and has change his mind. He also stated that in view of rising costs and lack of assu ance 'that the street could be constructed when desired, he would remove his objection. There being no further discussion, the hear'ng was declared closed-dt 8:35- p.m. on motion by Alderman Linder, second by\Alderman Westlund. At 8:36 p.m. Mayor Kost called to order publichearing on proposed project 72-09, improvement of Harrington Street y curb, gutter and surfacing as duly advertised. Engineer Priebe outlined th proposed project, and explained that it stops at Juul Road because tha is an MSA street and ther is no point in crossing it until the work on is completed. A petition was received which stated that 15 propert\31nee on the street do not want the improvement. Engineer Priebe explat he would hope not to have to tear out existing curb and guttehat it is included in theproject because there are a few lots not have it. The comment was made that it would make a differenceresidents if the curb and gutter did not have to be taken out. ost stated that before going any further with the project the Eg Department would check to see what could be done. There was dof street width. Comment was made that the street should be left until the whole thing could be done and get it the way it is supposed to be. Mayor Kost stated that maintenance costs are a determining factor. He stated that not a the proposed projects would be accomplished but that the Council would have to weigh the costs. \ There being no further discussion, the hearing was declared closed at\� 8:50 p.m. on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - APRIL 11, 1972 At 8:52 p.m. Mayor Kost called to order public hearing on proposed project 72-23, improvement of Osgood Street by curb, gutter, and surfac- ing. There were approximately 16 people present. Engineer Priebe outlined the proposed work and explained that the curb and gutter had been included because of the sections that are missing. _ He stated that there would be extra costs involved in preserving existing curb and gutter when surfacing is done. An extensive discussion followed concerning maintenance requirements and costs on non -permanent streets. comments were made that the longer we wait to do street work the higher the cost will be. Engineer Priebe affirmed the statement and explained that the new safety programs are costly to contractors and those costs are reflected in bid prices along with other increased cost factors. Mayor Kost inquired if there i anyone present who thinks the project should be done. L. D. Mills st ted that it would seem foolish to put it off if it is just going to be in reasingly expensive in the future. Mrs. DeSchane stated that if the C6pncil is looking at the worst streets first, others should be considered 1%cause Osgood carries very little traffic other than residents. Gayle Wick stated that he feels the Ciis not being realistic in its planning; and that Osgood is one of the etter streets, that other streets are in much worse condition. During a di'§cussi.on of seal coating Engineer Priebe stated that that on a permanent str&,et it averages about four years, but could be seven or even ten depen'ing on the street construction. Mayor Kost stated that to maintain Osgood in'this manner would require seal coating every two years. There being no further discussion, the hearing bias closed at 9:35 p.m. At 9:36 p.m. Mayor Kost called to order public he4ring on proposed project 72-24, improvement of Hayden Street by curb, gutteV and surfacing. There were approximately 19 persons present. Mayor Kost oted that the people present for this hearing had also been present for e last one and asked whether there were any questions. J. McKenna stated'1hat he agreed that the City needs a program of permanent street installation but he feels that those nearest the down town area should be done first because they are in the worst condition and get the heaviest traffic. Anotl1pr property owner stated that the only traffic on Hayden is the residents.. Mrs. D. Brunner questioned the amount and cost of maintena ce on Hayden. The question of maintenance assessments was brought up. Ma or Kost stated that this had been considered but so far it has not seemed f asible. Most of the questions and objections having been covered by thprevious hearing, the hearing was declared closed at 9:45 p.m. on motion\\by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Westlund. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - APRIL 11, 1972 At 9:46 p.m. Mayor Kost opened public hearing on proposed improvement project 72-25. There being no one present to be heard, the hearing was declared closed at 9:49 p.m. on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder. At 9:50 p.m. Mayor Kost declared open public hearing on proposed improve- ment project 72-02 as duly advertised. Approximately 40 persons were present for the hearing. Engineer Priebe outlined the proposed street improvement, and stated that curb and gutter was necessarily included in order to put in the missing sections. A discussion of assessment methods for curb and gutter was held. Mayor Kost stated that a method would have to be determined and explained the routine assessment procedure. He explained that due to the size of the proposed project there is a very good chance that it would not be completed and assessed this year so that the assessments would not fall due until 1974. W. Kenning acted as spokesmiln for the group and stated that he has a petition with 75 names against the project; that people feel they can not afford a new assessment in addition to that they already have. He said that a councilman had told him that a project would not be considered unless a property owner petitioned for it. He asked whether there had been a complaint about Milwauke6 Avenue. Mayor Kost and Engineer Priebe explained that the project would not have to go the entire length of the street to the dead end, and that the curb and gutter existing would not have',to be removed and replaced. Engineer Priebe stated that Milwaukee is one�,of the highest maintenance streets and that he aad recommended that it be iTicluded in the program at this time. A property owner stated that now that'\they know more about what the project is he felt that the majority of people\ would agree that a street is needed as long as the curb and gutter do not 1a.ve to be taken out. A discussion on cost factors followed an Engineer Priebe explained that the depth of excavation would have a bearing on it but that won't be known until work is begun. Mayor Kost explained that there is such a mall amount of curb and gutter needed that it may be possible to spread th cost over all the project. Alderman Linder moved that in the event the roject is approved, the cost of the required curb and gutter be asse sed against the project as a whole. Alderman Black seconded the motion.\ The motion was not brought to vote. Alderman Alrick commented that a fo3Nnal motion can not be made at this time because Council is not in a position to make the decision as yet. Alderman Black said that he feels it is tl�e consideration of the majority of the Council that we donot want to p 11 out the curb, but that it cannot now be said definitely that it will no happen. i l REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1972 W. Kenning asked how the decision will be reached on this. Mayor Kost replied that the priority would be according to maintenance load, the overall street program and the feelings of the people. 4 Everyone having been heard who so desired, the hearing.was closed on motion by Alderman Westlund, Second by Alderman Black, at 10:30 p.m. Attorney Schantzen advised the Council that he had prepared the required documents for purchase of the liquor store building in accordance with previous direction. Alderman Alrick moved that the Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into agreement with the owner to exercise the option to purchase with a closing date of May 1, 1972. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried: An application for a dance permit was rec ved along with recommendation from Chief Broderius. After due deli.berat�n, Alderman Alrick moved that the permit be granted. Alderman Black secon&�d the motion and it was carried. \ Administrative Assistant Mealey reported receipt of quit claim deed from the Crow River Country Club for purchase of one acid of land for construc- tion of an elevated water storage tower. Alderman ck moved that the Mayor And Clerk be authorized to enter into purchasereement with the Crow River Country Club in the amount of $2,000. Alde an Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A request from the Travellers Baseball Club for considerate n of granting a 3.2 beer license at Tartan Park or a grant of money to suport this activity was received. After discussion and deliberation, Al erman West- lund moved that the request for beer license be denied. Alder n Black seconded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Linder then moved that the request for funds be referre\Alerman the Park and Recreation Board for consideration and recommendation. Black seconded the motion and it was carried. R. Balke's acceptance of Council's offer to pay $2,000 for easement on' the extension of South Grade Road was brought under consideration. Alderman Black moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreement for $2,000 and that the City Attorney be directed to draw the deed. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. Engineer Priebe reported on the consulting engineers' recommendation for drilling a test well, as approved by the State Board of Health to determine whether or not existing conditions warrant construction and development of a practical water well supply. It was determined that this recommenda- tion had been made before the water emergency last year. Alderman Black moved that drilling such a well as recommended bg authorized. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING �,�� - 7 - APRIL 11, 1972 Alderman Black rep te� on his findings when he and Water Superintendent Mix went to Princeto to examine a tractor for hauling the sludge tank. He stated that it is eir considered opinion that the vehicle would serve the City well and that price is reasonable. He therefore moved that the Mayor and Clerk be au horized to enter into purchase agreement for the vehicle in the amount $4,500. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. \ There being no further businessefore the Council, the me6ting was declared adjourned at 11:05 p.m. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING s' ` ( , APRIL 6, 1972 Mayor Kost,called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. and announced that the meeting had been called for the purpose of receiving bids for two water,towers. Members present in addition to Mayor Kost were: Aldermen Westlund, Linder, Black and Alrick. Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey, C. Barger of Rieke Carroll Muller, consulting engineers, Superintendent Mix qnd HUD representative Mayor Kost read the call for bids and asked Administrative Assistant Mealey to open those received. Administrative Assistant Mealey reported receipt of three bids, which he opened, referred to C. Banger who read them as follows: Pittsburgh -Des Moines Ste -el Co., Des Moines, Iowa: BB 10% Bid: $443,000 Start - days: 45 Completion: May 15, 1973 Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., Chicago, Illinois: BB 10 Start - days 50 Completion: June 1, 1973 Bid: $427,300 Universal Tank,Co., Indianapolis, Ind.: BB 10'0 Bid: $441,880 Start - days: 30 Completion: May 15, 1973 Alderman Black moved that the bids be referred to the consulting engineer for examination and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Alrick and carried. A discussion was held concerning acquisition of easement from the Balke property for construction of extension of South Grade Road. After due deliberation, Alderman Black moved that the City offer Rollie Balke $2,000 for the easement. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 2:15 p.m.