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Home My WebLink About1961/03/13 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST,. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 13, 1961 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Wolfe at S p.m. a. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Donald Patz of the First Assembly of God Church, 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also pr8sent were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Director and the Secetary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the minutes of the regular meeting held March 6, 196111 were approved by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None . 6. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM KENNETH CHRISTOPHERSON REQUESTING ADJUSTMENT OF SEWER ASSESSMENT AT 1645 QUENTIN AVENUE, ALSO REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. 77 Council Minutes - March 13, 1961 RESOLUTION N0. 1644 60 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1644, entitled "Resolution Cancellincial sss- ments in Part Improvement No. 56,52". MotionPassedby a six yea vote* (b) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTONREQUESTING CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CONCERNING LEGISLATION TO PERMxT RESIDENTS OF BLOOMINGTON TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION OF ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, that communication be filed. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM ANTON YNGVE, CHIEF MUMICIPAL JUDGE, REQUESTING SALARY INCREASE FOR CLERK OF COURT. Anton Yngve, Chief Municipal Judge, was present at the meeting. IL was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to refer this matter to the City Manager for advice and recommendation. Motion passed- by assedby a six yea vote. (d} COMMUNICATION FROM ARTHUR G. CARTER: DATED JANUARY 27, 1961, CONCERNING SALE OF LAND AT 65G4 WEST 2617H STREET TO THE CITY. Arthur G. Carter was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to refer this matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (e) COMMUNICATION FROM MOLIjTvIIGOD PLT CENTER CO1?`EF4NING RE- GULATIONS IN ORDINANCE CODE FOR Sl -:LE 0^ CHI CKS AND DU Ci�S . Bill Abendschein, reprecentfnd Knollwood Pet Center, Inco, was present at the r�eei-ing 7n U Council Minutes - March 13, 1961 6. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that this matter be referred to the Law Department -to dLtermine if we can change the ordinance to read so that Pet Shops only can sell chicks and ducks and report back to the Council. Motion passed by a vote of four yeas and two nays. Councilman Ehrenberg and Mayor)olfe voting nay* (f) COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES NO GRATHWOL REQUESTING COUNCIL TO INITIATE VACATION OF ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST IN BLOCK BOUNDED BY MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, JOPPA AND INGLE- WOOD AVENUES, AND JJjG1rvgAY 140, 7. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, 'Lliat ti-ias mal.yer be referred to the City Manager, Law De.4- artriient rand the Planning Commi- ssion for advice and recomMenda.tion. `Moi ion passed by a six yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION APPROVIN+3 CLASSIFICATION LIST 11506-C" AND APPROVING SALE OF,LANDS THEREIN. 4, (b) It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, that action on this matter be def0. erred to March 27, 1961. Motion passed by a six yea vote. RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENT IND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS ' ON IMPROVEMN�DF�7ES�LAKE STREET) . HEAST CORNER OF WALKER STREET RESOLUTION MOO 1645 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolu. tion No. 1645, entitled "ReE(lution Proposing Improvement ion of Reports on Improvement of and Ordering Preparat Parking Lot"* Motion passed -by a vote of six yeas . RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOIJTIOSINOO 1374 GRANTING THE ST. LOUIS UNDER SECTION 6:142 . 7 OUED�-VI , PARK ZONING ORDINAOCE FOR RGCj�' CWJSHING AND UNDER SECTIONS 6:049.9 and 5 049.10 rOR LXri RACTION OF MATERIAL FROM LAND AND PROt?ESSING ON, THE SITE (REQUESTED FEBRUARY 27, 1961)o 79 E i I March 13� 1961 nutes Council M�. i R RESOLUTION N0. 164 R7s Councilman Pearson, seconded by I It Was moved by and adopt Resolution C ouncilman Shank, to waive reading Resolution No. Non 1646 entitled "Resolution Amending , 7 Subdivision 1374 Granting Permit Under Sect Ordinance for Rock 11, of the St . Louis Park Zoning Crushing and Under See -Lions 6: 049.9 and 6: 049.10 for traction of Material from Land and Processing on the Ex a six yea vote. Site Motion passed by (d) SECON D READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SIDEtVALK2 THE REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, AND RUBBISH FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY ELIMINATION OF WEEDS FROM PUBLICI, ACOLLECTION OF THE DR AND THE REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS ALKS AN COSTS OF SUCH WORK WHEN DONE BY THE CITY AS ASPECIA ASSESSMENT AGAINST PROPERTY BENEFITED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 19 61) . It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, that second reading be deferred to April 10, 1961. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (GARRISON 1 S CREEKSIDE ADDITION - CASE 61-3-Z) . ORDINANCE NO. 777 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 777, entitled, 'tAn Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f) RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMTNT NO, 60-77 BE NOT MADE* RESOLUTION NO, 1647 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seaconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1647, entitled, It Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 60-77 Be Not Made" . Motion passed by a six yea vote. u0 I i i I i I March 13� 1961 nutes Council M�. i R RESOLUTION N0. 164 R7s Councilman Pearson, seconded by I It Was moved by and adopt Resolution C ouncilman Shank, to waive reading Resolution No. Non 1646 entitled "Resolution Amending , 7 Subdivision 1374 Granting Permit Under Sect Ordinance for Rock 11, of the St . Louis Park Zoning Crushing and Under See -Lions 6: 049.9 and 6: 049.10 for traction of Material from Land and Processing on the Ex a six yea vote. Site Motion passed by (d) SECON D READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SIDEtVALK2 THE REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, AND RUBBISH FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY ELIMINATION OF WEEDS FROM PUBLICI, ACOLLECTION OF THE DR AND THE REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS ALKS AN COSTS OF SUCH WORK WHEN DONE BY THE CITY AS ASPECIA ASSESSMENT AGAINST PROPERTY BENEFITED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 19 61) . It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, that second reading be deferred to April 10, 1961. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (GARRISON 1 S CREEKSIDE ADDITION - CASE 61-3-Z) . ORDINANCE NO. 777 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 777, entitled, 'tAn Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f) RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMTNT NO, 60-77 BE NOT MADE* RESOLUTION NO, 1647 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seaconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1647, entitled, It Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 60-77 Be Not Made" . Motion passed by a six yea vote. u0 I Council Minutes - March 13, 1961 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT NO, 9 COVERING STATE LEGISLATION INTRODUCED. The following brills were discussed: Senate File No. 932 - Metropolitan Sanitary District; Senate File No. 959 - Tax Reduction; Senate File No. 968 - Hennepin County Assessor (the City Manager was requested to dis- cuss this bill with Assessor Connery and report); House File No. 1042 - Reapportionment; House File No. 1051 - Municipal Planning -Zoning -Maps -Regulations; House File No. 1052 - Water Pollution -Sanitary Districts; House File No. 1085 Public Employees Retirement - Social Security Coverage; House File No. 1087 - Public Employees Retirement - Social Security Coverage. No action taken, (b) REPORT OF THE C iTY MANAGER (M* & Ce NO* 61-9) ON ACQU IS I - TION OF TAX -FORFEITED LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. It was moved by &Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, that action on this matter be deferred to March 27, 1961. Motion paased by a sic yea vote. (c) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 1, 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (d) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CN2-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLUPON REQUESTOF FOOD PRODUCERS INC FOR SPTC PTO LEASES OF SECTION 6:176.3 OF TIM ZONING ORDINANCE CERTAIN BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY k39 OORAVENUE WTENANTSTO DESIRABLE TENANTS FOR SMALLFACTURING HOUSING* Mr. Hirshfiel d. representing Food Producers Inc., was present at the meeting. 01 Council Minutes 0`0March 13, 1961 RESOLUTION N0. 1648 U. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt RAsolution No. 1648, entitled "Resolution Granting Zoning Ordinance Permit Under Section 6:176.3 of the St. Louis g e for Industrial Park Motion passed by a six yea vote, (e) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COWA:[SSTHOERE N ANO, 6) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON QUESTOFROBERTL. SMITH, BERTRAM OPERATING COMPANY, R. H. AND EDITH SWANBECK, AND CAROLINE HANSRUD TO REZONE 4209, .AND 4221 WEST LAKE STREET AND 3009 JOPPA AVENUE FROM R -B TO R-2 DISTRICT. Attorney Sachs was present and asked that this request be withdrawn. (f) RECOMMENDATION OF THE P�,ANNING COKMISSIOU ON ITS OWN INITIATIVE TO REZONE 4217 AND 4221 WEST LAKE STREET AND 3009 JOPPA AVENUE FROM R -B TO B-1 DISTRICT. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to set date for public hearing on April 3, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (g) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 61 -14 -SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF JAMES L. SACKRISON FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:092.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PiRMIT A 25 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING IN R-4 DISTRICT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD AT INTERSECTION WITH COUNTY ROAD 16. Mr. Dewey Lundgren, representing James L. Sackrison, was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION 110 1649 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1649, entitled "R`solution Granting Permit Under Section 6#092.1 of the St, Louis Park Zonin Ordinance g for 25 Unit Apartment Buildin " g six yea vote, Motion passed by a 82 Council Minutes - March 13, 1961 0, (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 61 -16 -SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF SUBURBAN PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:142.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A 100 FOOT STEEL GUYED TOWER ON ROOF OF EXIST- ING BUILDING AT 6215 WEST 36th STREET, Mr. Miller, representinrr Suburban Plumbing Supply Company, was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO,. 1650 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolu- tion No. 1650, entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:142.5 of -the S J. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for 100 Foot Tower". Mction passed by a six yea vote. (i) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 50-,91 IN DART AVENUE FROM MORN- INGSIDE ROAD TO NORTH LINE LOT 21, BLOCK 132 BROWNDALE PARK ADDITION. RESOLUTION N0. 1651 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1651, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60--91". Hearing April 3, 1961. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (j) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RED�TTAVENUETITIONED FROM MORNING- ING IMPROVEMENT NO. 60-90 IN SIDE ROAD TO A POINT 665 FEET SOUTH TO EXISTING BIT- UMINOUS SURFACING. RESOLUTION N0. 1652 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1652, entitled "Resolution Receiving 901TReports and Calling Hearing on Improvement N o. . Hearing April 32 1961. Motion passed by a six yea vote. "3 u I Council Minutes - March 13, 1961 LIMINARY REPORT OP T DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TITIONED WATER AND S . (k) PRE MAIN ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT FROM MORNINGSIDE IMPROVEMENT NO. 6C' -9n IN, DART NORTH LINE OF LOT 41 ROAD TO EXISTING �JAEEpAKIN AT ADDITION. BLOCK 12, BRO,VNDAL RESOLUTION N0. 1653 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1653 entitleciilResolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-9211. Motion passed by a six yea vote . (Hearing April 3, 1961) (1) PRELIMINARY REPORT Of THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-3 (MAJOR THOROUG.VP.RE APPROACHES TO WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL). RESOLUTION NO 1654 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, -�o waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1654, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-311. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (Hearing April 34, 1961) (m) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-124 IN WEST 2unth STREET FROM MONTEREY PARKWAY TO JOPPA AVENUE, RESOLUTION N0, 1655 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1655, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-12411. Hearing April 3, 1961. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (n) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH 1USPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER IMoROVEMEilT NC^ 61 _13 IN SUNSET RIDGE ROAD FROM WEST 34 -ch STREET TO 339 FEET SOUTH, 84 Council Minutes - March 13, 1961 8. RESOLUTION NO, 1656 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 16561, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 61-13". (Hearing April 3, 1961) Motion passed by a six yea vote. (o) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO SIDEWALK IM- PROVEMENT N0, 59-120 ON EAST SIDE WEBSTER AVENUE BETINEEN WEST 41ST STREET AND WEST 42ND STREET (BE'- TWEEN LIMITS OF EXISTING SIDEWALK), RESOLUTION N0, 1657 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1657, entitled Calling Hearing on on April 3, 1961.) "Resolution Receiving Reports and Improvement No. 59-120". (Hearing Motion passed by a six yea vote. (p) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-121 ON SOUTH SIDE OF [GEST 28TH STREET FROM OTTAWA AVENUE TO TOLEDO AVENUE. RESOLUTION N0. 1658 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, -to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1658, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-121". (hearing April 3, 1961) Motion passed by a six yea vote. (q) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR PETITIONED WATER MAIN ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESP TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 61-3 (TO SERVE 8916 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND OTHERS)* RESOLUTION N0. 1659 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 165911 entitled 'Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing On Improvement No. 61-3". (Hearing April 31 1961) Motion passed by a six yea vote. 85 Council Minutes - March 132 1961 PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBIIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESP61TT SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT N0. 4CTO SERVE E916 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD JaZ OTHERS) . RESOLUTION Non 1660 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and a dopt Resolution No. 1660, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 61-4". (Hearing April 3, 1961) Motion passed by a six yea vote. (s) REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ON SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS, 1. Claim of City vs Stillman and Morris - Damage to Warming House at Minikanda Vista Proposed settlement, recommended for settlement by Law Department. Total recovery by offer of settlement of $250.00 each by 2 insurance companies Less Attorney fees $166.67 Expenses 26.65 Net Recovery Division to our insurance company - $231.08 City Share $500.00 $306.60 75.60 A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to authorize settlement and authorize proper officers to execute all necessary .documents in connection therewith: Motion passed by a six yea vote, *City vs Frank Miller A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to authorize release of claim for damage to school stop signal at Minnetonka Boulevard and Georgia Avenue, $67.17 paid, and authorize execution Of proper document* Motion passed by a six yea vote. 86 Council Minutes - March 13, 1961 (t) 9. 10. Dov REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ON LAND ACQUISITION. Dee&,for Alley in Block 73, St. Louis Park as Ruth Jaglo and William Jaglo William G. Burgess C. C. Creamer and H. M. Creamer Roman T. Odenthal W. G. Williams, Edith A. Williams Frank P. Walsh and Evelyn C. Walsh George H. Jorgenson and Marie Jorgenson Odin P. Quady and Edith A. Quady E. R. Nebel, Margie Nebel, Bertie Sertimo Dorothy M. Uselman and Harry R. Uselman A motion was made by man Jorvig, to accept deed orize City Clerk to file s six yea vote. follows: Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council - for pLhlic utility purposes and auth- ame for record. Motion passed by a (u) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE PROMOTION (INCINERATOR) A motion was made byCouncilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to concur with the promotion of Clayton Timian from Incinerator Operator to Probationary Equipment Operator II, effective March 20, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) None NEW BUSINESS (a) (b) TABULATION OF PROPOSALS FOR 1961 TREE SPRAYING PROGRAM. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute the necessary contract with Minne- sota Tree Service. Motion passed by a six yea vote. PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH ORR SCHELEN FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES* A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Pearson abstained from voting. 87 C ouncil Minutes - March 132 1961 10. 11 12. (c) (d) REGARDING URBAN RENE`aAL - REPORT BY COUNCILMAN THIEL. Councilman Thiel reported that all boards and committees required, except a citizens committee, have been provided. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Mayor appoint a Citizens Committee. Motion passed by a s ix yea vote. REGARDING AMBASSADOR MOTOR HOTEL, After considerable discussion license and renewal the following INC. LIQUOR LICENSE. on the original 1960 motion was made. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, Councilman Ehrenberg, that the action on be deferred until Council has more facts special meeting be called to take action. passed by a six yea vote . MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS, seconded by the renewal and that a Motion A. J. Moe, 2541 Edgewood Avenue. (referred to Law Department February 24, 1961). City Attorney reported that claim in the amount of $35.00 had been paid by the Insurance Company, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (aj VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, in the total amounts of $592.59 for payroll, and $42,363.87 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a roll call vote of six yeas. M Council Minutes - March 132 1961 12. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS. 1. Final Payment. Traffic Control signal system. As per agreement with Department of Highways, State of Minnesota. Amount $31150.00. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by man Pearson, -the above payment on contract work by the City Enginaer was approved, and the City City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized t for the respective amount by a six yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT 0 On Shank, vote. ATTEST. Council - presented Manager, o issue check motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m., by a six yea eph ustalf, Secretary