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1964 07 28916 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION - 8:00 P.M. -CITY HALL July 28, 1964 The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to order by Mayor Stadshaug.Other Councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,Monte Holm,Otto Skaug,Forrest Hardin and K.H.McDonald. Jack Eng was absent. Minutes of the last regular meeting of July 14,1964 were approved by the Council,as writtenD BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by McDonald,seconded by Hardin,that the bills be approved and warrants drawn.Motion carried. CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $940.74 EQUIPMENT RENTAL - Total Amount Paid 852.51 LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 309.73 PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 3,836.39 STREET -Total Amount Paid 209.02 WATER &SEWER -Total Amount Paid 4,749.68 TOTAL ...........10,898.07 SPECIAL BILLS Letter was read from J.Garth Anderson,Public Works Director, recommending acceptance of the construction of the Slurry Seal on the Municipal Airport Runway.The contract has been satisfactorily completed by McAtee and Heathe,Inc. Current Expense McAtee & Heathe,Inc.-Estimate No. 1 and Final,$2,174.64 Contract 64-03,Airport Runway Slurry Seal Motion by Ebbert,seconded by McDonald,that the construction project be accepted and that the bill be approved and warrant drawn.Motion carried. Letter was read from Public Works Director,J.Garth Anderson, recommending that Council authorize release of the 15%retainage as the 30 day lien period has elapsed and no liens have been filed against Don H.Swartz,Inc.for labor or materials supplied on the Traffic Signal Installation at Pioneer Way,Wheeler Road and Fifth Avenue. Street Arterial Don H.Swartz,Inc.-Retainage on Contract 63-08 $1,274.95 Traffic Signal at Pioneer Way, Wheeler Road and Fifth Ave. 75%from Street Arterial Fund Motion by Hardin, seconded by Skaug, that the bill be approved and warrant drawn.Motion carried. Street Don H.Swartz,Inc. -Retainage on Contract 63-08 $424.98 Traffic Signal at Wheeler Road Pioneer Way and Fifth Avenue 25%from Street Fund Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skauo,that the bill be approved and warrant drawn.Motion carried. \u the proposed Swedberg Memorial be taken from the table.Motion carried. Garth Anderson presented a sketch showing the proposed sign placed on the front of the pool immediately to the right of the entrances to the dressing rooms,in 6"letters.He explained that the opposite side of the pool was too cluttered, and that a sign there would just be lost. It was Mr.Anderson's feeling that the front of the building would be the appropriate place for the sign. Mr. McDonald suggested that if the Lions Club had enough money, some kind of a plaque should also be placed there,explaining why the pool was named the Swedberg Pool. Chief Bjork,speaking for the Lions Club, said that he was sure that they would be agreeable. It was decided that a small bronze plaque should be placed under the sign. Motion by Hardin,seconded by McDonald,that the City Council recognize Mr.Swedberg1s contribution to the City Park Department and name the pool the Swedberg Pool,and that the Lions Club be authorized to install the sign and plaque.Motion carried.'- INSURANCE -LETTER FROM SOUTH GRANT COUNTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION - s" .^^7 Letter was read from Mr.R.F.Coyle,Servicing .Agent for the l"'South Grant County Association of Insurance Agents,recommending two immediate revisions in the City insurance program.He recommended that the $40,000 bond presently carried on Mrs.• Vehrs,be increased to $75,000 on the four principal positions, consisting of the City Manager,Finance Director,Treasurer and' one other person who assists and works with fairly large sums of money and accounts,with a $10,000 amount of coverage to be applied to the balance of the employees.He further recommended that the Accounts Receivable insurance be increased to $525,000 rather than the present $50,000. Mr.Coyle was present at the meeting to answer any questions. Mr.Hardin asked Mr.Coyle why it was stated that the $40,000 on Mrs.Vehrs was valueless. Mr.Coyle stated that in order to make payment under the Statutory Bond Mrs.Vehrs would have to be certified as responsible.When other people are handling her position they would not be covered.When other people have their fingers in the till it would be pretty hard to prove her responsibility conclusively.When other people are handling the accounts and the funds the City would be wide open. Motion by Skaug,seconded by Holm,that the letter be forwarded to the servicing agent, Mr. Norman, with a request for a written reply.Motion carried. WELL NO. 9 PUMPHOUSE AND EQUIPMENT -CALL FOR BIDS Mlo Letter was read from Public Works Director, J.Garth Anderson,\\requesting authorization to call for bids for the pump,pump- house and piping equipment necessary to connect Well No.-9 to the water system,the bid opening to be set for 10:00 a.m. Friday,August 21,1964,to be reported to the Council meeting on Tuesday,August 25,1964.There is an odor evident in the ^ water and it may be desirable to take corrective action if this odor does not disappear in a short period of time.Stevens and Thompson,our consulting engineers,have recommended a pump installation which can be modified at a later date if necessary to meet the changed pumping conditions if odor treatment is necessary 917 JULY 28,1964 PROPOSED SWEDBERG MEMORIAL ft Motion by Skaug,seconded by McDonald,that the discussion on JULY 28,1964 918 WELL MO. 9 PUMPHOUSE AND EQUIPMENT - CALL FOR BIDS (Continued) The approximate cost of the pump,pumphouse and piping equipment is $25,000.00. Mr.Waggener stated that there was concern that we might have to spend additional money to install aeration equipment,but we already have a lot of money in thiswell and we can install aeration equipment for a lot less than we can drill a new well. We have approximately $60,000 invested in the well now. Motion by McDonald,seconded by Hardin,that the call for bids for the pump,pumphouse and piping equipment be authorized. Motion carried. LIBRARY -CHANGE ORDER -ELECTROSTATIC FILTER Mr.Vernier stated that when the cal 1 for bids war.made a high capacity conventional filter was specified,but he has since done a lot of checking to be sure that this is the riant system,and now feels that an electrostatic filter would be better.The maintenance cost would be loss with the electro static filter than with the high caDacity conventional filter. The additional installation cost of the electrostatic filter would be $2,637 plus sales tax.Replacement filters for the high capacity conventional filter would be about $350.00,and they would probably have to be replaced every two years. The Library Board feels that everything else considered,the ">electrostatic filter should be used. Motion by McDonald,seconded by Hardin,that the change order be accepted"for the electrostatic filter for the Library. Mr.Skaug felt that 8 years is not a quick enough pay off to justify the additional expense. Mr.Waggener said that he was also concerned about an 8 year pay off, but on the other hand it would be hard to budget the $350 for maintenance and operation. Motion by Skaug,seconded by Holm,to table the discussion. Motion denied with Mr.Ebbert,Mr.McDonald,Mr.Hardin and Mayor Stadshaug voting no. Mr.McDonald's motion to accept the change order carried with Mr.Skaug and Mr.Holm voting no. MR.COOK -WATER BILL PROCEDURE Mr.Don Cook spoke to the Council concerning his water being shut off last week.He felt that a little more consideration from the City should be given to the people that support it. He stated that he did not receive a water bill,as it was sent to his landlord in California. Mr.Stadshaug said that as he understood the billing procedure, the property owner is billed rather than the tenant.When the ordinance was revised, it was felt that there were more problems under the old system than under the new. Mr.Waggener stated that at the time the ordinance went into effect,he wrote letters to all attorneys and realtors requestina that they draw up their leases in accordance with the ordinance/ but this has not been done. >7 919 JULY 28,1964 MR.COOK -WATER BILL PROCEDURE (Continued) Mr.Cook was asked to secure a letter from his landlord,request ing that the water bill be sent directly to Mr.Cook,and givina the City a waiver for non-payment. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. ATTEST: Mary Vj.Hopley F (J City Clerk n "