Minutes - Council - 08/24/1993 - Laserfiche WebLink

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! I I I i I I I I I I I I I I maintenance and repair, He summarized the proposed culvert policy. He stated that each drive enhance to a City street which is not serviced by curb and gutter shall be provided with a mi~mum 15 inch culvert unless specifically determined otherwise by the Public Works Sul~ervisor. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to purchase and install the ,~Xluired culvert. The property owner shall have the responsibility to maintain all culverts pi'oviding access to the property. It shall be the City's responsibility to periodicall~t remove sediment between culverts to ensure proper drainage. The City shall be solely r~sponsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of culverts which provide drainage al:ross City streets. He proposed that the Public Works Supervisor have the authority t6 order the installation, repair or maintenance of any culvert. Councilmember Hardin inquired if the Public Works Supervisor currently inspects all building si~es to which Mr. Jankowski replied no. Mayor Oilbertson inquired what would happen if a culvert is not installed when a new house is bfiilt with regard to who pays. Mr. JankoWski stated it would still be the responsibility of the home owner. He added that there is a ~oviSo for the Public Works Supervisor to waive the requirement of the culvert if he deems'a culvert is not necessary. Motion b¥-Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to direct the City/[~torney to review the proposed culvert policy. Further discussion: Councilmember Hardin stated he would like the City Attorney or Staff to review jf the Public Works Supervisor should be the one responsible rather than the Building ~Offi .eial for ordering the culvert installed with regard to new home construction and if the Public Works Supervisor should have that authority without authorization from the City Administrator. Councilmember Beyer felt that would be rather restrictive if the Public Wqrks Supervisor had to request authorization first. Councilmember Hardin stated all it would take is a phone call. Councilmember Beyer reiterated this is too restrictive and that Council should allow Mr. Mevissen to do his job. She stated Council ought to have faith and trust in City Staff. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer and Hardin. 'Coting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberPeterson. Case #12: Review of Rates and Charges Motion bY~ Councilmember Hardin and seconded by COuneilmember Beyer to table any action wiffi regard to the rates and charges until Council has had more time to review them. Motion C ,arried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Hardin, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Peterson. Case #13: Report from Finance Committee Finance Officer Hart summarized the issues discussed by the Finance Committee and explained ~here are only two items the Council must act upon; one is the execution of the call features on a couple of improvement bonds and the other is authorizing 1993 financial auditing ~rvices. The other items discussed were the rates and charges, TIF Revenue Note, the .Lower Rum River Water Management Organization Joint Power Agreement, the non-compliance of Anoka Area Ice Arena with regard to lawful gambling, and reviewing the cash ~bw projections for the landfill funds. City Council/August 24, 1993 Page 8 of 9