Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/14/1989

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Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to adopt Resolution #89-10-290 accepting bids for Oakwood Hills Restoration and awarding a contract to W.B. Miller for such improvements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor DeLuca, Councilmembers Cich, Pearson and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Reimann. Case #11: Request Of F&R Enterprises For An Open Burning Permit: Mr. Goodrich stated that on October 24, 1989, there was a meeting with City Staff, DNR, PCA and F&R Enterprises to try and resolve issues relating to F&R's application for an open burn permit. The meeting was not successful. The City of Ramsey wants a reduction in the amount of material to be burned and is supported by PCA and DNR. This issue will be on the City Council agenda for November 14, 1989. Acting Mayor DeLuca noted that F&R's application indicates that the purpose for the bum is to destroy trees damaged by a fire in April of 1989 and to prepare the land for development. Councilmember DeLuca stated that he is not opposed to eliminating a hazard and burning damaged trees, but he is opposed to allowing the property owner a special privilege and approving the bulldozing and burning of healthy trees in order to accommodate his development plans. Acting Mayor DeLuca requested that this point be addressed in future discussions with F&R. Case #12: Discussion Regarding Status of LELS Contract Negotiations: Mr. Harfley reported that the LELS contract proposal last prepared by the City's negotiator and reviewed with City Council was submitted to the LELS bargaining unit and to this point in time has not been accepted. The LELS bargaining unit has requested that the ~ssues that are not agreed upon be submitted to the Bureau of Mediation for certification. One issue that might be a~eed upon is the duration of the contract if it is still Council's intention for a two year conu'act. Council consensus was that contract negotiations are for a two year contract. Mr. Hartley noted that at any point in time between now and an arbitration award being extended by the arbitrator, an agreement can be reached between the City and the LELS unit. City Council directed Mr. Hartley to schedule a City Council closed executive session to review the LELS contract proposal and points of contention. Case #13: Schedule Date For Public Hearing On The 1990 Property Tax Levy: Sandra Ashley reported that under the new tax bill, the State is reducing the distribution of local government aid funds and allowing cities to increase the property tax levy. Ramsey will realize a decrease in local government aid and the City needs to review the impact of that on the budget. Sandra Ashley recommended conducting a public hearing on November 14, 1989 as the property tax levy has to be certified to the County by November 15. City Council/October 24, 1989 Page 13 of 16