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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
December 31, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon. Present were Council
members Keith Meland, Thomas Duffy, Ronald Backes and David Strand.
1. Claims list
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strand that
the claims list, prepared by the Director of Finance, dated December
31, 1985 in the amount of $289,428.69 be approved. The motion passed
4-0 on a roll call vote.
2. Insurance coverage
Council discussed whether or not to provide the umbrella insurance policy.
It was agreed that based on past experience the need for an umbrella
Policy is questionable. However, the purpose of an umbrella policy is
to cover a catastrophic incident when other insurance coverage has been
exhausted. There was also some discussion regarding the City's liability
on pollution issues.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to
accept the League of Minnesota Cities insurance bid, authorize the signing
of the workers compensation agreement and defer discussion of the optional
workers compensation program until January 6, 1985. It was further moved
that the City Council authorize staff to enter into a contract to provide
the $1 million umbrella policy coverage. The motion passed 4-0.
3. Financing pension funds
It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-245 entitled "Resolution giving
preliminary approval to the issuance of bonds pursuant to Minnesota
Session Laws, Ch. 1, Sp. 14, Art. 8, Sec. 49."
The motion passed 4-0.
4. Granular activated carbon treatment plant
Staff advised Council that as of Monday, Dec. 30, 1985 the Reilly Tar
& Chemical Co. has advised that the GAC plant has been completed in
accordance with its plans and specifications. A two-week testing period
will begin January 13, 1986.
5. Recycling
Staff advised Council there had been a good deal of financial problems
encountered with the present recycling contractor. Insurance policies
have been cancelled and several judgments have been entered with the
City against the recycling contractor requiring the City to pay those
judgments rather than reimbursing the recycling contractor. US ReCyCo
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has been advised the contract is cancelled as of January 30, 1986. Staff
further advised that Woodlake has been asked to pick up the recycling
materials for the first collection in January. An effort will be made
to obtain a contractor or perhaps several contractors to begin recycling
collections with the first collection in February. This new contract
will extend until May 1986 at which time the City will take bids for
permanent pickup effective June 1, 1986.
6. Liquor license
Staff advised that the owner of Jennings Red Coach has not paid property
taxes for 1985 and is therefore delinquent. Additional contact will
be attempted prior to the January 6 meeting. At that time, Council has
the option to temporarily revoke the license and set a public hearing
date to consider permanent revocation or renewal of the license.
7. Indemnification
At Councilman Strand's request, staff advised that the City Attorney
is looking into an indemnification ordinance for City officials.
Note: The City Attorney is also looking into the soverign immunity question
for municipal operations.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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