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City Council Minutes October 4, 2004 Page 5 ----------------------------- Councilmember Dietz questioned how many snow plowing complaints are received each year. Mr. Hals stated that the average is three or four per snow fall and the complaints range from hit mailboxes to people just frustrated with the snow. He noted that more complaints are received when a heavy snowfall occurs. Councilmember Tveite questioned if the introduction of new routes reduces the efficiency of drivers. Mr. Hals stated that it does because the plowing goes quicker when the driver follows a familiar pattern to their route. Councilmember Morin stated that since most of the complaints received are in regards to damaged sod, could homeowners put some sort of post up at the edge of their yard to assist the driver in identifying boundaries. Mr. Hals stated that some communities provide lath for owners to put up but it is something that citizens could do themselves. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the city has received a request from the County to plow the Northstar Corridor lot. He stated that due to budget constraints, MnDOT is turning over this responsibility to the County and since the County does not have any roads in that area, they are requesting that the city plow the lot. Mr. Hals stated that the Northstar Corridor lot will be added to the priority route. Councilmember Motin questioned how plowing of the lot would be handled when the snowfall begins when cars are already parked in the lot. Mr. Hals stated that the plows would do what they can and come back to clean it up after the vehicles are gone. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO ADOPT THE 2004-05 SNOW PLOWING POLICY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PLOWING OF THE NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR LOT FOR THE 2004-05 SEASON. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Consider Koehler House Bids Street Superintendent Phil Hals stated that the city received one bid for the demolition of the Koehler house located at 1221 5'" Street. He stated that the bid was received from Big Jon's Construction in the amount of $17,729.00. Mr. Hals indicated that staff is recommending that Council accept the bid. He noted that he contacted two house movers; one did not return his phone calls and the other one stated that it is too costly to move a two-s tory home. Mayor Klinzing stated that due to the age of the home, the Historical Society may be interested in coming in and salvaging items before the house is demolished. Mr. Hals stated that the city is in charge of salvaging so that would not be a problem. Mayor Klinzing suggested that the Heritage Preservation Commission or Historical Society be asked if they wish to look at the house before it is demolished. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE KOEHLER HOME AT 12215TH STREET TO BIG JON'S CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,729.00. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.