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OUIS P,- RN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
March 31 , 1969
Cit Council was called to order by Mayor Thiel
p. special meeting of the Y
at 8 : 16 p . m .
' ilmen were present at roll call :
The following C ounc
Murray Galinson
Richard Graves
James Heltzer
Frank Howard
Leonard Thiel
Robert Reynolds
Planning � Director ,
Also present were the City Manager ,
City Attorney ,
Director of Finance , City Assessor and Acting Secretary .
Councilman Koch arrived at 8 : 34 p . m .
DISCUSSION :
Pension Bill : Councilman Howard reported that the bill proposed by
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Council on March 3 , 1969 to the State Legislature had been rejected and
moved that a new bill be submitted following the state guidelines for police
and fire pension funds providing for freezing of the deficit in ten years '
time and that the staff submit the proposed new bill and urge its pass I e •
Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimouslye
was suggested that Council consider other and / or additional revenue
sources to help defray future expenses of the police and fire pension
system for the coming years .
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Councilman Galinson moved and Councilman Heltzer seconded that Gouncil
go on record , , and the Legislature be notified , that existing interest rates
are antiquated , capricious , arbitrary , and in need of updating . Motion
carried unanimously .
Sidewalk_ Construction Policy - City - wide Program : �_ fter discussion ,
Council suggested that a comprehensive report be submitted setting f°rtea $
areas in which sidewalks are needed throughout the community , such ar
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to include but not limited to state , county , and major thoroughfares wi
special emphasis being given to school and park areas . The Director oe
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Public Works was instructed to ive s e c ial attention t o a " collector Y
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sidewalk system " to and from schools and in areas of heavy Pedes r
volume . Councilman Heltzer sun a reg
and consistent guested that Council establish oughoo
program of repairs and replacement of sidewalks thr
the City ,
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Assessment Policy : The City ' s assessment policy on sidewalk and storm
sewer was briefly reviewed by the City Manager and City Assessor . A !
suggested new formula of arriving at paving assessments was outlined
to meet increased cost of construction and lower the City ' s increasing
cost participation . The City Assessor then reviewed problems that exist
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under the present method .
The City Manager explained that the trend of construction costs , due to
inflation factors , have shown a steady increase in costs which , under
the present policy , will require a mcre substantial contribution by the
city each year - - especially under the proposed accelerated street paving
program . It was felt that the City should consider the possibility of
slightly increasing individual assessments to adequately meet rising
costs and budgetary limitations . After lengthy consideration , it was
moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves that
this matter be deferred for further study . Motion carried unanimously .
Building Permits in Critical Sewer I reas
Councilman Heltzer moved
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that the City Manager be given the authority to deny building pe that the f
areas where there are inadequate sanitary sewer facilities and f
City Manager advise the Council of all denials and reasons for such denials .
Councilman Howard seconded and the motion carried an,a, nimously . A brief
discussion was held regarding the proposed Cambrid; e lift station and
force main . Council suggested that this matter be discussed at an early
Council meeting regarding plans and financing .
Selection of Fthatiscal Consultant for ? roposed Com=nunit Center : It was
:roved b Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilmand City an sManager
Y Director of Finance ,
Councilmen Howard and Heltzer ,
be authorized to select a fiscal consultant to promote and hranndle the s le .
of the proposed community center bond Issue . Motion car Y
On motion by Counc .1man Howard , seconded by Councilman
Adjournment * m . with a seven yea
Reynolds , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 21 p .
Mayor
Le Leo rd J . Thi ,
Attest :
-o ert C . Martin , Acting Secretary
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