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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970/09/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CIT ,f COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA September 21 , 1970 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor howard at 8 : 05 p . m . 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Quentin Alfors of the Evangelical Free Church . 3 , ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Frank Fleetham Murray Galins on Richard Graves James Heltzer Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Frank Howard Also present were the Acting City Manager , City Attorney , City Assessor , Planning Director , Director of Public Viorks , Director of Parks and Recreation, Finance Director , and Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , the minutes of the regular meeting held September 8 , 1970 and special meetings held September 12 and September 15 , 1970 , were approved by a seven yea vote amended as follows : Page 191 - " . . motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel and failed by a 3 - 3 vote , Councilmen Heltzer , Thiel and Mayor �,oward voting yea . Page 192 - Change Human Rights " Director " tin,son voting in favor because he felt o " Consultant " and add Councilman Gal � � a 192 Street Lighting � � changing to If too 1 it better than nothing . I'ag ayor Howard voting yea. Page 193 City Councilman Galinson and 1Vi l-iall Operation - add ! ' Councilman Thiel was not present . " 5 ' P`IC HEARINGS MPLLTED PR CIAI1 ASSF.SSr,;�;, NT FOR IMPROVEMENTS GOPUBLISHEI: WITHIN THE CITY , AS DESCRIBLD IN NO PROPOSED SPE TICE OF HEARIN SEPTEMBER 3 , 1970 . 200 CouYvcil Aru,nute s , September 21 , 1970 1 i rovement No . 62 - 65 , Land J, cquisition , Grading and 5 • ( a ) ( ) p West 39th Street from Highway No . 100 Temporary Surfacing , to Quentin Avenue , Quentin Avenue from West 39th Street to Excelsior Boulevard . Mayor howard opened the hearings . Mr . Bruce Blackburn , 658 - 730 Building , i\rsinneapolis , attorney , and Dr . Anderson represented the Medical Center . �Mrr . un L. Cheyne , representing Anderson - Cheyne , ordgoulevard from owner of 3 i acres directly across Lxcels Citizens State Bank , spoke concerning the assessment . They spread asked that State Aid be sought and that the assessment p over a ten - year rather than a three - year period . Councilman Reynolds moved to extend the payment period n carried om 3 years to 10 . Councilman Graves seconded and the 7 - 0 . ( 2 ) Improvement No . 66 - 50 , Paving Curb and Gutter , Natchez Avenue from West 26th Street 225 feet south There was no one present to speak on this assessment . ( 3 ) Improvement No . 67 - 31 , Grading , Salem Avenue from West 28th Street to �q est 29th Street Iver , Andrew Weinberger , 5132 West 29th Street , said that extra lot he owns is not buildable and should not be assessed the full amount . It was explained to him that the assessment had been pro - rated . Councilman Fleetham moved to amend the resolution to except Mr . Weinberger ' s assessment . Councilman Reynolds seconded but after further consideration withdrew his second . (4 ) Improvement No . 69 - 18 , Paving , Curb and Gutter , West 38th Street from France Avenut to Excelsior Boulevard Mr . Stanley Mrozek , 3754 Inglewood Avenue , explained that last year he had paid $ 605 in assessments and had $ 1 , 548 for this year . His sidewalk assessment was $448 . 52 . He did not want and felt he had no need for the sidewalk . Councilman Reynolds moved to defer the sidewalk portion of the assessment on this improvement to October 5 , 19709 CoU"cil man Galinson seconded . The motion carried 7 - 0 . 201 Council lv. inutes , September 21 , 1970 (4 ) Mr . Clarence Moe , 4305 West 38th Street ; Mr . 11obert Sandberg , 3750 Inglewood Avenue ; and Mr . Don Bolke , 3755 Inglewood Avenue expressed concern about heavy traffic on this street and asked for this to be alleviated . ( 5 ) Improvement No . 69 - 36 , Paving Curb and Gutter , Virginia Avenue from West 32nd Street to 550 feet south There was no one present to speak concerning this assessment . Mayor Howard declared the hearings closed . RESOLUTION NO. 4037 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to waive reading and adopt resolution , as amended , entitled " Resolution Adopting Assessment . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) IMPROVEMENT NOS , 70 - 24 AND 70 - 24A , PROPOSED GRADING , PAVING , CURB AND GUTTER ON FLAG AVENUE; , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 3 AND ' SEPTEMBER 10 , 1970 Mayor Howard opened the hearing . Mr . Earl Isensee , 4617 Golf Terrace , opposed the design of the Flag Avenue extension. It was explained to him that this particular design was necessary because of the interchange at that location. Mr . George McDonald , 3306 Decatur Lane , explained that it was his understanding that his street was permanently constructed by the developer . Mr . Tom Murphy , 3325 Decatur Lane , felt that there should be access for County Road 18 before this extension is constructed . Mr . Sherman Friedman , 3219 Aquila Lane , felt that this was the ultimate solution to the traffic problem in the area . Iver . John Causman , 9024 West 34th Street , agreed that this access is necessary. b%yor Howard closed the hearing since there was no one else present wishing to speak to this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 4038 Councilman Galinson, seconded by Councilman It was moved b Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4038 entitled , 202 k mo Council Iva:inutoes 'o September Z1 , 1970 " Resolution Ordering Improvements and Ordering Preparation 5 . (b ) . ? 0 - 24 and 70 - 24A . The motion of Plans Improvement Nos carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Galinson moved to direct staff to set the area of thebe assessed to be no greater than that from the south est ' corner of Cavell Lane and Aquila Lane south and w Councilman Heltzer seconded . After further discussion , Councilman Galinson withdrew and moved that the assessor ' s report be on agenda October 19 as to preliminary limitation of the assessment area . Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . RESOLUTION NO_ 40_� It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4038A entitled , " Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids , Improvement Nos . 70 - 24 and 70 - 24A . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( c ) APPLICATION OF LINCOLN DEL WEST FOR TRANSFER OF STOCK AND REMOVAL OF LICENSE RESTRICTIONS Mayor Howard opened the hearing . Tom Feinberg , attorney for Lincoln Del West , urged approval . There being no one else present wishing to speak on this matter , Mayor Howard closed the hearing , It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to approve issuance of license transferring stock . The motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Heltzer moved to approve removal of restrictions of the license . Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 • (d ) APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE NON - INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE , PDQ FOOD STORE , 4611 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD Mayor Howard opened the hearing . Mr . Charles West , 9012 Kell Circle , was present representing PDQ . There being no one else present wishing to speak on this matter , Mayor Howard closed the hearing . 203 Council Minutes , Septe:nbar 2i ; ) gip 5 , (d ) It was moved by Councilman 1- eltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to approve issuance of the license . The motion carried 7 - 0 . 6 . PLTITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS None 7 , RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCE; ( a ) SECOND READING OF PROI CGED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 730 PASSED DECEMBER 28 , 1959 , LNTITLED " ST . LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE " AMENDING Si, CTION 6 : 051 AND 6 : 05Z ESTABLISH- ING F - 1 FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT : ADDING SECTION 6 : 056 . 1 RELATING TO F - 1 FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT , PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL PERMITS ORDINANCE NO. 1120 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1120 entitled , " An Ordinance A mending Ordinance No . 730 Passed December Z8 , 1959 , Entitled " St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Amending Section 6 : 051 and 6 : 052 Establishing F - 1 Flood Plain District ; Adding Section 6 : 056 1 Relating to F - 1 Flood Plain District Providing for i Special Permits . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSLD ORDINANCE - AMENDING THE ST . LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO PRELIMINARY* AND FINAL PLATS FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LANDS IN THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS PARK , AMENDING SECTION 6 : 307 , ENTITLED " MINIMUM SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS " PARAGRAPHS LAND P ORDINANCE NO. 1121 It was moved by Cour_ci.mar_ Graves , seconded by Councilman l-ieltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1121 entitled , " An Ordinance Amending the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Prelim =nary and Final Plate for the Subdivision of Lands in the City of St , Louis Park : Amending Section 6 : 307 Entitled ' Minimum Subdivision_ Design Standards ' Paragraphs L and P. " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (C ) SECOND READING OF PF. 0POSED ORDINANCE REGULATING USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHANNELgAENID FLOOD ! 1 PLAIN AREAS IN AND ABOUT MINNEHAHA 204 Council Minutes , September Z19 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 1122 7 . (c ) Councilman seltzer , seconded by Councilman It was moved by and adopt Ordinance No . 1122 , Graves , to waive second reading P entitled " An Ordinance Regulating Use and Development of the and about IvAnnehaha, Greek . evelopm ntCreek . " Channel , and Flood Plain Areas iand about i�linne a n The motion carried 7 - 0 . (d ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ST . LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 1 . 752 ENTITLED RETOFORE AMENDED B " SEWER RENTAL RATLS 1 �P ED FEBRUARY 9 , 19599 AND FURTHER ORDINANCE NO. 675 ADO AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO . 966 ADOPTED MARCH 6 , 1966 , AND ORDINANCE NO. 1029 ADOPTED APRIL 29 , 1968 • ORDINANCE NO . 1123 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Co oilman 3 Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt ou 'sOrdl Park Ordinance entitled , " An Ordinance Amending the St . Code Section 1 : 752 Entitled ' Sewer Rental Rates ' as Heretofore t Amended by Ordinance No . 675 Adopted February 9 , 1959 , and Further Amended by Ordinance No . 966 Adopted March 6 , 1966 , and Ordinance No . 1029 Adopted April 29 , 1968 • " The motion carrid e 7 - 0 . ( e ) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1971 BUDGET AND AMENDING THE 1970 BUDGET Councilman Galinson moved that two attend the Atlanta Conference . After discussion Councilman Galinson amended to one . The motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel but later withdrawn by Councilman Galinson . Councilman Galinson moved that $ 300 be appropriated to send two to Flint , IvAchigan to study the Lighted School Program . Councilman Thiel seconded the motion. Councilman Fleetham moved to amend the motion to include one - half the expenses for three citizens in addition to the two Councilmen , making the total transfer $ 825 from Emergency Appropriation Acct , No . 101 - 4970 - 4975 to Account No * 101 - 4010 - 1322 , Councilman Heltzer seconded . The vote on the amendment carried 6 - i , Councilman Galinson voting nay . The vote on the original motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Reynolds moved that two members be sent to the Atlanta Conference . Councilman Fleetham seconded but the motion failed 5 - 2 , Councilmen Galinson and Heltzer voting nay ( requires six votes to pass ) . 205 Council Miinutes , September 21 , 1970 7 . (e ) It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman heltzer , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading for Cctober 5 , 1970 . The motion carried 4 - 21 Councilmen Graves and Reynolds voting nay . ( Councilman Heltzer had left the meeting before the vote was taken ) . (f ) RESOLUTION SETTING MINIMUM TAX LEVY FOR SUPPORT OF THS: ST . LOUIS PARK POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO, 4039 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4039 entitled , " A Resolution Setting Minimum Tax Levy for Support of the St . Louis Park Police Relief Association. " The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( g ) RESOLUTION SETTING MINIMUM TAX LEVY FOR SUPPORT OF THE ST . LOUIS PARK FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. 4040 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4040 entitled , "A Resolution Setting Minimum Tax Levy for Support of the St . Louis Park Fire Relief Association. " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (h ) RESOLUTION APPROVING 1970 TAX LEVY , COLLECTIBLE IN 1971 RESOLUTION NO. 4041 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 04 11971 tied , " Resolution Approving 1970 Tax Levy , Collectible ell The motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . 8 . REPORTS OF Or, BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COlv1MISSION RECO.,ONRDING APPROVAL OF MULTI - FAMILY AND Or FICE USE FREIDHLIM PROPER 'T' Y Mr . Bob Ehrenberg and Mir . Otto Schmid of Urban Planning and Desi n were resent representing Belt Line Industrial Park * g p 206 cQuDcil MxlA.utet. , oeY ,, e>�c. .. � , • ai of she road alignment and 8 . (a ) The developers requested an apprwv asked that the Planned Unit Development -requirement be removed. 0 on record as having no objection Councilman G� awes moved Council 1g ciIT an Rey-colds seconded the to the basic plan as presentea � motion. The motion carried 6 - 1 ; Counclma:i Galinson voting nay . b PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ANDD ASSESSMENT REPORT WIT :: RESPECT TO IMPROVEM • 70 - 36 WATER SERVICE 04 FLAG AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA TO G OTTYSBURG AVENUE BOULEVARD NORTH RESOLUTION NOo 4042 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to :naive reading ani. a � ep � Resolution No . 4042 entitled , " Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No . 70 - 36 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councili� an Heltzer was not present ) . (c ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RE PZr, T TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 70 - 37 , SANITARY SEWER -- F .:jAG AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD NOR 'T' H TO GETTYSBURG AVENUE RESOLUTION NO , 4043 It was moved by Councilman T. I.iiel . seconded by Councilman Graves , to «rai-ve r. nadi.ng and � dopr Resolution No , 4043 entitled , " Resolution Calling P»'ol.ic Hearing, cn Trnprovement No . 70 - 37 . " The motion carred 6 -• 0 . ( Councilman Heitzer was not present ) . Hearings were set for 0%..Gber 5 . 1970 ., (d ) REPORT CON^ ERNING CONSTRUCTION OF CAMBRIDGE LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN , Ilei PROVEMENT NO. 70 - 35 RESOLUT = ON NO , 4044 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4044 entitled , " Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids Improvement No . 70 - 35 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( CounciLTnan Heltzer was not present ) . (e ) MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD AUGUST 25 , 1970 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the May° r to be received for filing , 207 Council p,iinutes , September 2l . 1970 8 , (f ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REVEVELaI,�iENT AITTH MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 8 , 1970 OBIT x Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered b or to be received for filing , Y the Ma Y ( g ) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 9 , 1970 Councilman Galinson moved to authorize City Manager to negotiate for purchase of lots at West 24th Street and Quebec Avenue . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) , Councilman Reynolds moved to authorize property at West 42nd Street and Ottawa to be filled (with free fill ) for development as a mini - park. Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . Upon hearing no further discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (h ) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 1970 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (i ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 70 - 39 , SANITARY SEWER SERVICES , FROM CEDAR .LAKE ROAD NORTH ON NEVADA AVENUE AND WEST ON WEST 22ND STREET TO CUL - DE - SAC RESOLUTION NO. 4045 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4045 entitled , " Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No . 70 - 39 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . Hearing was set for October 5 , 1970 • 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a ) COMPLETION OF SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION - KNOLLWOOD TERRACE ADDITION 208 Council Minutes . beptember 21 , 1970 RESOLUTION NO . 4046 9 . (a ) seconded by Cauncilman Re Ynolds It was moved by Councilor an Graves , , 4046 entitled , ' Resolution to waive reading and adopt Resolution Noe onstruction Knollwood Terrace Accepting Work for Subdivision ContractCouncilman Meltzer was not Addition. " The motion carried 6 pre sent ) . ( ) b PONDING AREAS - WEST 16TH STREET , COLORADO AVENUE AND HAMPSHIRE AVENUE Mr . Neal Perry , 1610 Edgewood Avenue , spoke in favor of permanently fencing the ponds . Councilman Galinson moved that staff be directed to possible to pora diatel ry fencing (snow fence ) about both ponds as soon as y make whatever efforts necessary to obtain such fencing and set for first meeting in March the question of permanent fencing of the ponds . Councilman Graves seconded the motion . Councilman Galinson also suggested that staff meet with Mr . Perry when they are about to put up this temporary fencing and determine whether it will be possible to put the fencing in only certain areas . Councilman Galinson changed his motion to the first meeting in November . The second agreed with F this change and the motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Fleetham voting nay . Councilman Galinson moved that $ 1 , 200 be transferred from Emergency Appropriation , Account No . 101 - 4970 - 4975 , to .Account No . 101 . 4970 - 1650 , for erection of temporary fencing . The motion carried 6 1 : Councilman Fleetham voting nay . 10 . NEW BUSINESS (a ) TABULATION OF BIDS - ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING Councilman Galinson moved to designate Lehn Electric as the lowest responsible bidder and accept bid in the amount of $ 249 475 . Council - man Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Counc� an Heltzer was not present ) . (b ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO PAVING , CURB AND GUTTER ' SIDEWALK AND WATERMAIN CONTRACT WITH DYCON CORPORATION Councilman Fleetham moved to approve and authorize the Gity Mager to execute . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 0• 6 ~ (Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . 209 Coil Mjn4ae$ , September 21 , 1970 10. (c ) ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS - LOT 38 , BLOCK 9 , THORPE BROS CEDAR LAKE HEIGHTS FROM WARREN S . AND JANE CARLSON - '66 0`� v AND PART OF LOT 4 , BEEBE ' S OUTLOTS FROM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 283 -�Z yj It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to accept deeds and authorize City Clerk to file same for record. The motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . (d ) EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - CLERK I , POLICE DEPARTMENT It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to consent and approve the appointment of Mrs . Bette Shea . (e ) PARKING ON NORTH SIDE OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD FROM MEADOWBROOK BOULEVARD TO POWELL ROAD ( REQUESTED BY MAYOR HOWARD ) RESOLUTION NO. 4047 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4947 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Removal of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (f ) PARTIAL COMPLETION OF SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION - ISENSEE ' S ADDITION RESOLUTION NO. 4048 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4048 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Partial Completion of Work and Authorizing Cash Bond for Remainder , Is ens ee ' s Addition . ' The motion carried 6 on 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . (g ) NORTHLAND ALUMINUM BUILDING ADDITION Mr . Dahlquist of Northland Aluminum explained st 33rd Strethat they et from build an addition to the die casting but to e snto � have the street vacated Quentin to Raleigh . He has filedhpon West 33rd Street by 12 feete since the building would encr Since the new equipment to be placed in this building is enroute he was eager to have this matter settled * requesthat this be studied as soon as possible Councilman Reynolds ted and if the Chairman of the Planning Commission deems it necessary she call a special meeting . 210 T. Council Meeting , September 21 , 1970 11 . MISCELLANEOUS (a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1 . Mrs . S . Brichta , 2507 Virginia Avenue 2 . Michael Hanson , 3318 Louisiana Avenue Councilman Reynolds moved to file claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . (b ) GROUND WATER SAMPLING Councilman Galinson moved that Rice Laboratories be employed to do the water sampling in an amount not to exceed $ 2 , 090 . Council - man Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . (c ) REPRESENTATIVES TO HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE: Councilman Thiel and Mayor Howard ( alternate ) agreed to continue to represent the City, (d ) RAILROAD CONDEMNATION Councilman Reynolds moved to accept award on Parcels 3 and 6 in amount of $ 32 , 600 . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . ( e ) REPUBLIC CREOSOTE Councilman Galinson moveel that nothing be communicated to Reilly Tar and Chemical C (%.".npany or their agents or representatives without authority of the City Attorney . Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PA YMENTS (a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Rey Olds the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of FinanCe and presented to the Council dated September 21 , 1970 in the total amounts of $ 7 , 245 . 42 for payroll , and $ 297 , 023 . 87 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering she by a six yea vote ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . 211 council Minutes , September 21 , 1970 12 (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1 . Partial Payment No . 99 Water Treatment Plants # 1 and # 8 , Improvement No . 69 - 41 , Watson Construction C . - $47 , 153 . 70 , 2 . Partial Payment No . 2 , Tennis Courts and Chain Link Fence , Improvement Nos . 70 - 32 and 70 - 331 Carlson - Lavine , Inc . - $ 6 , 660 . 00 . On motion of Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Galinson , the above payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote . 3 . Final Payment , cleaning and painting of Elevated Tower No . 3 , General Coatings , Inc . - $3 , 150 . 00 . RESOLUTION NO. 4049 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Galinson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4049 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Cleaning and Painting of Elevated Tower No . 3 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Heltzer was not present ) . 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , the meeting was adjourned at 1 : 00 a . m. by a six yea vote * H04 j ;L Mayor J . Hov6� Mayor Attest : 447 �.c - Lam✓ Alic M .. Carlson , Secretary 212