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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/12/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA December 20 , 1971 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 8 : 08 p . m . 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Everett Tande of the Ascension Lutheran Church. 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Frank Fleetham James Heltzer Theodore Rudy Frank Howard Councilman Thiel arrived at 8 : 16 pm . , Councilman Galinson at 8 : 35 p . m . , and Councilman Graves at 8 : 42 p . m . Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Supervisor of Building and Zoning , Director of Parks and Recreation , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Secretary. 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the minutes of the regular meeting held December 6 , 1971 , were approved by a four yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS (a ) PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WEST 36TH STREET AND HIGHWAY 100 FROM I - 29 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT , TO RB , RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT , REQUESTED ' BY CHARLES M . FREIDHEIM COMPANY Mayor Howard opened the hearing . Mr . Otto Schmid , consultant planner , 6100 Golden Valley Road , was present. He requested that the hearing be delayed until later in the meeting since only four Councilmen were present and five votes are required to act on a rezoning matter . 372 Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 5 . (a ) At 8 : 58 p . m . this matter was resumedb MrI. Schmid explained the proposed rezoning and , at the same time , displayed a rendering of the proposed development of the area . There being no one else present wishing to speak , Mayor Howard declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman hiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and set second reading January 3 , 1972 . The motion carried 7 - 0 . 6 , PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) REQUEST FROM ARTHUR G . AND EVELYN J . MEYERS FOR AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6 : 162 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT TIRE RECAPPING AS A SPECIAL USE IN I - 3 DISTRICT j Mr . Howard Cox , 715 First National Bank , attorney representing Mr . and Mrs . Meyers , was present . It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to refer to the Planning Commission and Health Department Staff for their advice and recommendation. The motion carried 5 - 0 . ( Councilman Graves and Galinson were not present ) . (b ) COMMUNICATION FROM I - 394 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REQUESTING CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO I - 394 After discussion concerning the studies and timetable of the State Highway Department , Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Transit Corrunission , Mrs . Luanne Liliekrans , an alternate ittee , explained that it was her feeling representative on the comm that the Metropolitan Council is working with the isnotitan be Transit Committee on a transportation � study is to be ready in done until June and the Highway Department March . She indicated that the committee ' s desire is to expedite this study so that the Highway Department could use this information in making their decisions . RESOLUTION NO. 4408 an Fleetham , seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilor t Resolution No . 4408 entitled , Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Committee on I - 394 • " The " Resolution of the Citizens A�amen Graves and Galinson were not motion carried 5 - 0 . ( Coon present ) : 373 Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 6 . ( c ) COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REQUESTING RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED RELATIVE TO I - 394 CORRIDOR This resolution suggested that a conference be held relative to Interstate 394 . It was moved by Councilman l ; eltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt the resolution. Mayor Howard felt it would be wise to defer this matter until all interested groups have a joint meeting in order to have an organized presentation to give to officials to be included in this proposed conference . Vote on the motion failed 3 - 3 , Councilman Fleetham , Councilman Thiel , and Mayor Howard voting nay . ( Councilman Graves was out ) . (d ) APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING AND NON. INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR 1972 On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the following licenses were approved for renewal by a six yea vote : ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) Non - Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses , Off Sale - Alts Liquors , Inc . , 3912 Excelsior Boulevard ; Boulevard Delicatessen , 7204 Minnetonka Boulevard ; Brookside Drug Store , 6001 Excelsior Boulevard; Family Fruit Store , 4409 Excelsior Boulevard ; Han Dee Food Centre , 4201 West Lake Street ; Knollwood Liquors , Inc . J Ralles dba , 7924 Highway No . 7 ; Frank Lundberg Post American Legion # 282 , 5707 Excelsior Boulevard ; Meadowbrook Country Boy, 6920 Excelsior Boulevard ; Milt ' s Market , 4000 West Lake Street ; National Food Stores , Inc , ,, 2326 Louisiana Avenue ; Min It Market , 6300 West Lake Street ; The Park Kwik Shop , 5555 West Lake Street ; Park Tavern , 7201 Minnetonka Boulevard ; Pennys Super Market , Inc . , 8000 Minnetonka Boulevard ; Red Owl Stores , Inc . , 8124 Highway No . 7 ; Red Owl Stores , Inc . , 5021 Excelsior Boulevard ; Snyders Drug Stores , Inc . , 5425 Excelsior Boulevard ; Sols Superette , S . Bukstein dba , 7240 Cedar Lake Road ; Tonka Liquor , 8242 Minnetonka Boulevard ; and Walgreen Co . , 8308 Highway No . 7 . Non - Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses , On Sale - Park Tavern , 7201 Minnetonka Boulevard ; St . Louis Park VFW # 5632 , Inc . ,, 5605 West 36th Street; and Shakeys Pizza Parlor dba Park Pizza Inc . .. 6501 Wayzata Boulevard. (e ) PETITION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SKATING FACILITIES AT 16TH STREET AND KILIVIER AVENUE 374 Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 6 . ( e ) Brian Schletty , 1328 Kilmer Avenue , explained that he had a petition with approximately 150 signatures of persons in the neighborhood requesting that Kilmer pond be adequately plowed and maintained and that a warming house and lighting be installed . The Director of Parks and Recreation explained that weather conditions often cause problems with maintenance of an ice rink on a natural pond . He estimE" ted that lighting would cost approxi - mately $ 800 to $ 1200 and a shelter which would be esthetically suitable would be about $ 3 , 000 to $ 5 , 000 . Mr . Dale Ward , 1430 Lancaster Lane , said they do not desire an elaborate shelter but would be satisfied with a lean - to shelter and bench . The Director of Parks and Recreation said he would plow and maintain the pond when it is frozen to the necessary depth for equipment to safely enter upon the ice . Councilman Galinson moved that City Manager investigate the possibility of any type of lighting . Councilman Heltzer seconded 11 and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a ) RESOLUTION REQUESTING MAXIMUM ALLOTMENT FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE ON STATE AID STREET SYSTEM AND REQUESTING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO TRANSFER FUNDS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 443 SESSION LAWS OF MINNESOTA 1965 RESOLUTION NO. 4410 It was moved by Councilman Meetham , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution ivo . 4410 entitled , l " Resolution Requesting Maximum Allotment for General Maintenance on State Aid Street System and Requesting the ssion of Minnesota to t to Chapter 443 Se Laws of Minnesota ' Transfer Funds Pursuan " ied 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not 1965 . The motion carr present ) . 1 ( )b RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND RENEWING CONTRACT WITH SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY RELIEF BOAR RESOLUTION NO. 4409 seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , 4409 entitled , Graves , to waive reading and adopt Rontr ct with Suburban " Resolution Accepting and Renewing C t Relief Board . it The motion carried 6 - 00 Hennepin County 375 Council Minutes , December 202 1971 7 . (b ) ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . (c ) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4402 ENTITLED " RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PARTIAL COMPLETION OF WORK AND AUTHORIZING CASH BOND FOR REMAINDER SHELARD PARK " RES OLUTICN NO. 4411 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4411 entitled , " Resolution Amending Resolution No . 4402 , Entitled ' Resolution Accepting Partial Completion of Work and Authorizing Cash Bond for Remainder Shelard Park ' . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . (d ) RESOLUTION REQUESTING DESIGNATION OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD FROM WEST MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY TO T . H . 100 AS PART OF THE FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO, 4412 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Rudy , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4412 entitled , " Resolution Requesting Designation of Excelsior Boulevard from West Municipal Boundary to T . H. 100 as Part of the Federal Aid Urban System . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . (e ) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO, 4413 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman a Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4413 entitled , " Resolution Designating Director and Alternate Director to Suburban Rate Authority * " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . This resolution designated Robert Ehrenberg as director and the City Manager as alternate director . (f ) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1972 RESOLUTION NO, 4414 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Rudy , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4414 entitled , " Resolution 14 a Designating Legal Newspaper for the Calendar Year 1972 . " The 376 Counci,j Minutes , December 2. 0 , 1971 7 . (i ) motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . (g ) RESOLUTION ADJUSTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO. 4415 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4415 entitled , " Resolution Adjusting Special Assessment . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . (h ) RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES JOINTLY WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY RESOLUTION NO, 4416 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4416 entitled , " Resolution Providing for City Participation in Premium Payments for Hospitalization and Medical Insurance for City Employees Jointly With Hennepin County. " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . (i ) RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES JOINTLY WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 4417 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4417 entitled , " Resolution Providing for City Participation in Group Life Insurance for City Employees Jointly With Hennepin County. " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 17 , 1971 Upon hearing n , the minutes were ordered by the U P g no discussio Mayor to be received for filing . (b ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 229 1971 the minutes were ordered by the Mayor Upon hearing no discussion , to be received for filing . 377 Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 8 . ( c ) REPORT OF FIRE LANE STUDY - TEXA - TONKA NURSING HOME , 3201 VIRGINIA AVENUE RESOLUTION NO . 4418 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4418 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Establishing Fire Lanes . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Council - man Galinson was not present ) . ( d ) REPORT OF STOP SIGN STUDY - AQUILA LANE AND CAVELL Mr . Tom Murphy , 3325 Decatur Lane , explained that he had participated with the Director of Public Works in a tour of the area and agreed with all recommendations except the 3 - way stop at 31st Street and Aquila . Councilman Thiel moved that staff be authorized to prepare a resolution authorizing the following : ( 1 ) three way stop control provided at Aquila Lane and 31st Street ; ( 2 ) removal of existing stop signs at Boone Avenue and Aquila Lane ; ( 3 ) removal of existing stop signs at Cavell Lane and Aquila , and ( 4 ) install three - way stop sign at Aquila and 34th Street. Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . ( e ) REPORT OF STOP SIGN STUDY - TEXA - TONKA NEIGHBORHOOD Councilman Heltzer moved that a resolution be authorized to be prepared as follows : ( 1 ) T - Intersection of Virginia and Virginia be signed for three - way stop control , and ( 2 ) intersection of Texas and 28th be signed for three - way stop , and staff be directed to make a study regarding closing of Virginia Avenue sometime before the end of February . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . Councilman Fleetham moved that consideration be given to the removal of stop signs at intersection of Virginia and Texa - Tonka Avenues . Councilman Thiel seconded but Councilman Heltzer I explained that he would like to talk with the people in the neighborhood before these signs are removed . Councilman Thiel moved that this be on agenda for the next meeting . Councilman Rudy seconded and the motion carried b - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . (f ) REPORT - SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTORAGREEMENTS RENTAL METROPOLITAN SEWER BOARD ( 1Vi & C NO. 71 - 35 ) 378 .J . .. a t�`t1�41k 3: w-' :...h. x�.� : . ,...,c ..sawri :•rs c. ..._ Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 8 . (f ) It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to recommend Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute rental and maintenance agreements . The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . ( g ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 70 - 77 - S . P . ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF GREATER MINNEAPOLIS DAY CARE ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECI.AL PERMIT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 176 . 4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A DAY CARE CENTER AT 400 - 420 FORD ROAD RESOLUTION NO, 4419 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Rudy , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4419 entitled , " Resolution Amending Resolution No . 3787 Granting Permit Under Sections 6 : 122 . 151 6 : 176 . 2 and 6 : 176 . 4 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Unit and Commercial Development Unit and Previously Amended by Resolution No . 3866 Adopted November 3 , 1969 ; Resolution No . 3887 , Adopted December 8 , 1969 ; Resolution No . 3907 , Adopted February 2 , 1970 ; Resolution No . 4091 , Adopted November 16 , 1970 ; Resolution No . 4152 , Adopted February 16 , 1971 ; and Resolution No . 4372 , Adopted October 41 1971 , Shelard Development Company . The motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Fleetham voting nay due to the inaccessible location within the apartment building . (h ) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 9 , 1971 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( ) REQUEST E UEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - PARK CENTER RESOLUTION NC). 4420 d b Councilman Thiel , seconded by No 4420aentitled , It was move Y and adopt Resolution Fleetham , to waive reading Approval for Final Plat of Park Center . The " Resolution Giving APP � motion carried 7 - 0 . PERMIT ( CASE NO. 71 - 69 - 5 • P . ) ( ) b REQUEST FOR SPECIAL • 176 . 2 AND 6 : 176 . 4 OF THE UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTIO N 6 - 379 Council Minutes , December 202 1971 9 . (b ) ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT - COM2vIERCIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT - PARK CENTER PLAT - BY CHARLES M . FREIDHEIM CO. - 0 RESOLUTION NO. 4421 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4421 entitled , " Resolution Granting Permit Under Sections 6 : 176 . 2 and 6 : 176 . 4 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential Develop - ment Unit and Commercial Development Unit , Charles M . Freidheim Co . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (c ) REPORT - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF SIDEWALKS - M & C NO. 71 - 37 ( REQUESTED BY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29 , 1971 ) Mr , Alfred Relph , 1617 Blackstone , requested that Council take time to do the necessary study , but keeping in mind the children that are walking to school . Councilman Thiel moved to refer back to staff with report back to Council the first meeting in March 1972 . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . (d ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER RELATIVE TO CATV ( REQUESTED BY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29 , 1971 - M & C NO. 71 - 38 Councilman Heltzer moved to designate January 15 and 22 , 1972 as interview dates . Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . ( e ) REPORT RELATIVE TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE ( REQUESTED 3Y COUNCIL DECEMBER 6 , 1971 ) Mr . Ron Schally , 3301 Sumter Avenue ; Mr . Palmer Reitan , 3457 Zarthan Avenue ; Mr . Gordon McKinnon , 1832 Kentucky Avenue ; Mrs . Binger , 3491 Sumter Avenue ; Mr . Rog alla , 5725 West Lake Street ; Mr . Bob Hardy , . 3000 Alabama Avenue , had some questions concerning the ordinance but were basically opposed to its adoption . Mr . Roger Israel of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority ; Mr . Ken Born of Resop Realty ; and Mr . Alfred Relph , 1617 Blackstone Avenue , spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance because it would maintain good housing standards in the City and qualify the City for federal funding for housing programs for low income and senior citizens, 380 w�i�f[lmrl!• r: . 4 . = _....,J.....n� . _ .wi.Ct.-v . �-. ca. . . . c..,_ 4d_ Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 9 . ( e ) It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilor an Heltzer to waive reading and set second reading January 10 , 19721 and hold an information meeting on January 3 for discussion of this proposed ordinance by those interested . The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . (f ) REPORT REQUESTED BY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO INTER - PRETATION OF CAR WASH It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to refer to Planning Commission for recommendations concerning the ordinance preparation . The motion carried 6 - 0. ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . ( g ) REQUEST OF UNION OIL COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTIONS 6 : 122 , 6 AND 6 : 122 . 15 TO ALLCW CAR WASH AND MOTOR FUEL STATION ON LOT 1 , BLOCK 1 , PURE ' S KNOLLWOOD ADDITION ( CASE NO . 71 - 58 - S . Pe ) Mr . Gerald Fine , attorney , was present representing Union Oil Company . He stated that his client would comply with require - ments of the new ordinance that is being considered for adoption . RESOLUTION NO. 4422 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4422 entitled , " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 122 . 6 and 6 : 122 . 15 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Car Wash and Motor Fuel Station . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ). (h ) ACQUISITION OF PROPER 'L' Y - 3704 COLORADO AVENUE (M & C NO. 71 - 36 ) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to authorize acquisition of property in amount of $ 8 , 500 . The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present ) . i ACCEPTANCE OF ICE SYSTEM - ICE ARENA ( TABLED DECEMBER 6 , 1971 ) an Heltzer , seconded by Councilman It was moved by Counc " s item from the table . The motion carried - 0 • Thiel , to remove thl • r moved to accept and authorize first carni d 6 - 0 . Councilman Heltze t Councilman Teel seconded and the mo paymen � resent ) . ( Councilman Galinson was not p 381 Council 1`linutes , December 20 , 1971 NEW BUSINESS (a ) TABULATION OF BIDS - TURBINE PUMP AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Rudy , to designate Northland Supply Co . as the lowest responsible bidder in amount of $ 9 , 300 and authorize execution of contract. After discussion concerning past problems , Councilman Graves withdrew his motion to await a report on the matter . (b ) TABULATION OF BIDS - INSURANCE On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the following insurance bids were awarded by a six yea vote ( Council - man Galinson was not present when the vote was taken ) . Employers Insurance of Wausau - Comprehensive General , 3 - year policy , $40 , 233 ; Optional General Liability Coverage - 3 - year policies - All employees as additional insured , $ 2 , 454 ; Blanket contractual liability , $ 102 ; and Watercraft non - ownership , $ 81 . Home Insurance Company - Auto Liability and Property Damage , Twin City Agency Inc . , Home Insurance Co . , one - year , $ 8 , 233 and Auto Physical Damage , one year , $ 2 , 972 . Schadow Agency , Inc . , Iowa National Mutual , A.11 Risk under Public and Institutional Property Plan , $ 1 , 000 deductible , 3 - year policy , $ 27 , 459 . 00 . Mayor Howard asked Mr . Gene Schadow if the City bought the all risk on a one - year basis whether the Schadow Agency would guarantee the annual rate for three years . Mr . Schadow said that he would . ( c ) TABULATION OF BIDS - RADIO ALERT SYS TEM It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to designate Hillcrest Safety Equipment Co . as the lowest responsible bidder in amount of $ 7 , 172 and authorize execution of contract . The motion carried 7 - 0 . (d ) TABULATION OF BIDS - HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR It was moaved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to designate Hustad Co . as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $ 1 , 997 and authorize execution of contract as necessary. The motion carried 7 - 0 . 382 Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 10 . (e ) APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS / COMMISSIONS It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to defer this matter to January 10 , 1972 . The motion failed 5 - 2 , Councilmen Galinson , Graves , Heltzer , Rudy , and Thiel voting nay . Councilman Graves moved to appoint Charles Wright to fill the unexpired term of Howard Sidnam on the Planning Commission , and to reappoint Mrs . Jackie Ingersoll to another full term on the Planning Commission . The motion was seconded by Councilman Heltzer . It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to appoint John Brenner to the Planning Commission. Councilman Heltzer moved to reappoint Mr . Ken Anderson to the Planning Commission . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to reappoint Mrs . Abel Cooper to the Planning Commission. Councilman Fleetham moved that votes be cast by paper ballot . Motion failed for lack of a second . Votes on the appointments to Planning Commission were as follows : Ken Anderson , carried 7 - 0 ; John Brenner failed 4 - 3 , Councilmen Galinson , Graves , Heltzer , and Rudy voting nay ; Mrs . Cooper carried 7 - 0 ; Mrs . Ingersoll , carried 7 - 0 ; Charles Wright , carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Fleetham moved that persons on commissions who have served one year and attended less than 50 % be removed . Councilman Rudy seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded Wrigby ht Councilman the Parke Galinson , to reappoint Ron Berthe and Eugene and Recreation Advisory Commission . The motion carried 7 - 0 * oved to appoint Larry Kelley to replace Councilman Fleetham m improvement Commis - ininge r on the Enviroan he mo e Mr . Warren Lectal ton carried ? - 0 . son.iCouncilman Heltzer seconded 11 . MISCELLANEOUS (a ) DAMAGE CLAD 1 . Mr . Karl A . gypping , 40 ], 1 Excelsior Boulevard cilnan Graves , seconded by Councilman It was moved by Goon proper action by claim with Clty Clerk for p P Heltzer , to file above City Attorneys Motion carried ? - 0 . the City Manager an 383 Council Minutes , December La 1971 11 . (b ) PUBLIC SAFETY STUDY Cit Manager explained that the consultant ' s report was Departments The y g p completed and would be released to the Fire and Poli McDonald , p 1 71 at noon . Mr . Joh and the press December 23 , 9 e sentative and Mr . Larry Sewall , Police Depart this and Mr . Terry McNellis , union r preFire Department , concurred with time of release . (c ) CATV Councilman Thiel requested that the City Manager checked like making arrangements to have any council members who to have the opportunity to view CATV installation . (d ) MEETING WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY Councilman Fleetham moved that the City Council suggest meeting with Hennepin County officials on February 7 , ried 1972 2 t 7 : 00 P . M - Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion c 7 - 0 . (e ) RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN Councilman Galinson announced his resignation from Fleetham position as Fourth Ward Councilman , Councilman moved to accept the resignation . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Fleetham moved to appoint Rose - Mary Griak as Fourth Ward Councilman to complete the unexpired term of Councilman Galinson . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried unanimously . (f ) ORIENTATION - NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS The City Manager announced an all day orientation meeting for new council members to be held January 8 , 1972 . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Rudy , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated December 201 1971 in the total amounts of $ 7 , 243 . 05 for payroll , and $ 1319 132 . 79 for vendors 384 Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 12 . ( a ) were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote . (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , the following payi ,zents on contract work were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote . 1 . Partial Payment No . G - 13 , Ice Arena and Pool . Contractor , Henry O. Mikkelson Co . Amount , $ 14 , 951 . 00 . 2 . Partial Payment No . 4 , street project , bridge and retaining wall construction , Imp . No . 62 - 27 , Contractor , Foley Bros . , Inc . & Oster & Pederson , Inc . Amount , $ 54 , 690 . 17 . 3 . Partial Payment No . 2 , asphalt paving , concrete curb and gutter & Misc . utility work , Imp . No . 71 - 14 . Contractor , C . S . McCrossan . Amount , $ 80 , 598 . 47 . 4 . Partial Payment , Ice Arena and Pool . Contractor , S . C . Smiley & Associates . Amount , $ 2 , 251 . 46 , 5 , Final Payment , Actuated Traffic Control System , Imp . No . 71 . 06 , Contractor , Batzli Electric Co . Amount , $ 9 , 677 . 00 . RESOLUTION NO. 4423 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4423 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Actuated Traff;c Control System ,. _ " The motion carried 7 - 0 .Improvement No . 71 06 . I On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman were approvedo Gaiinson , the following payments on contract work er were authorized and the City Manager , City Clerk and Gity Treasur f checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote * to issue the base , asphalt pavement , Payment No . 4 , brading � 6 . Partial Payrn storm sewer to curb and gutter , concrete_ sidewalk , and 71 - 10e concrete Noss 69 25 , 71 03 and appurtenancese s Construction Co . Amounts $ 6 , 103 . 99 . Contractor , H. J . ii basesconcrete curb and .' N° • 6 gradng , ent Dnp . gutter and bituNo , 71 - 01 . Contractor , 7 . Partial Pa ytnminous surfacing , 385 Council Minutes , December 20 , 1971 12 . (b ) 7 . H . J . A . Construction Co . Amount , $47 , 119 . 10 . 8 . Partial Payment No . 6 , paving , curb and gutter , sidewalk Imp . No . ? 1 - 05 . Contractor , repair and misc . utilities , Im . C . S . McCrossan , Inc . Amount , $ 24 , 161 . 98 . 13 , ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the meeting was adjourned at 12 : 27 a . m . by a seven yea vote . rank J . wa , la or Attest : 1 Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 386