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Home My WebLink About1972/06/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA June 5, 1972 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pucci at 8:06 p. ra. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was `=� by Rcair. Church, 30 ROLL CALL 1�611to,a Lentz of the Aldersgate Methodist The following Councilmen were present at roll call: FMank Fleetham Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Harks J.mes Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci T. Also pre^ent Frere the City Manager, As: istant City Manager, City Attornel: Plan..:zir..j Director, Director. of Public Works, Supervisor of Zoning ani and 5ecre4ma?*4 ~owacilman Grayer, arrived at 8:23 P. m. 4. IN/iINUTES On motion o4 Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, the minutes of the re , regular zaealAr�he:.d '�ii30, 1972, and special meeting held May 24, 1972; <<ie?•e approved by P. six yea vote, with the following changes: Page 140, i`em 8(c), add the following after the word "Committee": "appointing Harve•I McPhee and James Hyde to represent the City. it On Page 143, IteM1, 11(b), acid the following afte" "permitted" --"staff be Leq_Ltested to :-►rir rAp as to where signs should be placed. " 5. PUBLIC HEARING. (a) PROPOSED AlviENDMENT TO COYiPREHENSIVE PLAN - AREA BOUNDED BY HIGHWAY 18, NEST 36TH STREET AND THE WESTERLY BOTJNDARY OT' THE C7T �' LIMITS, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE 0.17 HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 189 1972.(CASE NO. 69. 61 -CP) 14/1 �otu1�i1 i�/�it�uteA. �itxo 8; 1.972 5. (a) The Mayor opened the hearing. The Planning Director explained the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, going into some detail concerning access, possible future development and present zoning in the area and adjacent areas. Mr. Richard Neslund, 1160 heritage Lane, Wayzata, owner of a large portion of the property, expressed concern as to the economics of having the area projected as low density. He felt that the area as it relates to adjacent properties and access should be developed with at least eleven units per acre. He also stated that, since the developer will have to come in with a planned unit development, Council would exercise such control as to make any amendment to the Comprehensive Plan unnecessary. After discussion concerning future plans for Highways 7, 18 and West 3bth Street and the need for townhouse development in the area, Council- man Thiel moved to defer the matter until the highway plans can be more clearly defined. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. (b) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - AREA BOUNDED BY MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, TEXAS AVENUE, HIGhWAY 7, AND DAKOTA AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 181 1972 (CASE NO. 71 -42 -CP) The Mayor opened the hearing. The Planning Director explained the proposed amendment, showing plans projected for the area. Mr. David Rachner, 1643 Tex -.s Avenue, had questions concerning HUD requirements which were properly answered by the City Manager. Mr. Guzzi, 3501 Rhode Island, representing the Oak Hill Neighbor- hood Association, asked about future plans for industries bordering the Republic Creosote area. Councilman Heltzer told him the present proposal does not include these businesses. Mr. Guzzi asked that this matter be deferred until after an association meeting on June 13. Councilman Heltzer moved to continue -hearing until June 20, 1972, contacting the schools as to any ideas they have developed on future concepts for this area. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. (�) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - AREA BOUNDED BY HIGHWAY 12, I-iIGHWAY 100, BURLINGTON 145 Council Minutes junP 5. (c)NORTHERN RAILROAD AND THE MN&S RAILROAD, AS DESCRIBER � R IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 189 1972 (CASE NO. 1 72 -5 -CP) - ° The Mayor opened the hearing. The Flanning Director described the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Bob Ehrenberg was present representing one of the property owners in the area, Grace Freidheim. He ti.ad no objection but expressed concern for keeping this land industrial and requested deferment until the alignment of Cedar Lake Road is established. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 4526 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4526 entitled, "Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Municipal Plan of the City of St. Louis Park in Accordance with Minnesota Statutes 462. 355. " r The motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Fleetham moved staff be directed to work out alignment of County Road 16 from Highway 100 west to Edgewood Avenue. Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Griak voting nay. Councilman Heltzer moved to reconsider in order to get feelings of the ward councilman. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Griak indicated she would not support anything until she knew the plans for the area. Vote on the original motion carried 4 - 3, Councilmen Graves and Griak and Mayor Pucci voting nay, to{ (d) INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 6:023. 20 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 18, 1972 (CASE NO. 72-12-I) The Mayor opened the hearing. r Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Victoria, Minnesota, owner of the lot at 40th & Natchez, was present urging that he be permitted an inter- pretation of Section 6:023. 20 of the Zoning Ordinance that would 146 council minutes, June 5, 1972 permit his building a house with an attached garage. 5 (d) There being no one else present wishing to speak, the liiayor closed the hearing. Councilman Hanks moved to g.:ant appeal and authorize staff to study ordinance for possible amendment. The City Manager and City Attorney indicated that proper procedure would be to have IVir. Griffiths apply for a variance, with proper notice given to adjacent property owners. Councilman Thiel moved to set hearing June 19 for proposed variance, waiving the fee. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. (e) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM SECTION 6:074.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, LOTS 289 29, and 30, BLOCK 1, WOODDALE PARK, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 25, 1972 (CASE NO. 72 -17 -VAR.) The IVlayor opened the hearing, Mr. Ralph Ledin, 4200 Ottawa Avenue, said he felt the lots should be 75 feet wide and that he would not like to have the property divided to permit two small dwellings. Councilman Hanks and the Planning Director explained the zoning and lot size required. Since there now exist two 40 ft. and one 25 ft. lot, *two houses could be legally built on the sites, leaving the 25 ft. lot vacant. The division and combination would provide larger lots and better land utilization, There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing. closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4527 It was moved by Councilman Fleethwrn, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4527 entitled, "Resolution Granting Variance in Lot Width and Area from the Requirements of Section 6:074, 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance. It The motion carried 7 - 00 6,, PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND CCIVilviUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM THOMAS E. REIERSGORD RELATIVE TO IMPROVEMENT NO, 72-22 PAVING OF LOUISIANA CIRCLE 147 INS Council Minutes, June 5, i < 6. (b) Councilman Hanks said he felt the letter of objection should have been presented at the tMi le of the public hearing. The City Manager explained that bids had been taken for the proj ts ect. Councilman Griayk moved to file the communication. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Heltzer voting nay. (b) COMMUNICATION CONCERNING TRAFFIC SITUATIONS - BOONE, XYLON AND ZINRAN Councilman Graves .rao-red to place on a future Council agenda with study from Traffic Engineer, Counri.iman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 7 ow (c) BLEACHERS IN BALL PARES Councilman Heltzer stated that he had been approached concerning the need for bleachers at the ballileld at Gorham and First Street Northwest and moved to appropriate $750 for the purpose of installing two sections of bleachers. Councilman Graves seconded. Mr. Frank of the Pony Colt League was present *urging* the request be granted and expressing his interest in the baseball program as a whole. Concern was expressed by Councilmen Hanks, Griak and Thiel concerning this action would indicate Council was trying to take over the League ball program or showing favoritism to a particular group There was also concern expressed relative to bypassing the Parks and Recreation Commission and Baseball Coordinating Committee. Councilman Thiel felt there should be a meeting with the Coordinating Committee, Councilman Heltzer felt he would like to discuss any of these needs at budget time. The motion carried 6 Council man Thiel voting nay, 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINA NOELS (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO., 775 PASSED FEBRUARY 27, 1961, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE THROWING OR DEPOSITING OF LITTER IN PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK: r%EG?JLATTNG THE DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMTVIERC?AL HANDBILLS: CONTROLLING THE DEPOSITING OF LITTER ON PRIVATE PREMISES: PROVIDING A LIE tJ F OR CITY CLEARANCE: AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS, " REQ UIRING THAT ALL RECEPTACLES CONTAINING LITTER, .INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GARBAGE AND REFUSE TO BE iiEPT COVERED 1 143 council Minutes, June 5, 1972 7 (a) ORDINANCE NO, 1187 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1187 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No, 775 Passed February 27, 1961 Entitled 'An Ordinance Prohibiting the Throwing or Depositing of Litter in Public Places in the City of St. Louis Park: Regulating the Distribution of Commercial and Non - Commercial Handbills: Controlling the Depositing of Litter on Private Premises : Providing a Lien for City Clearance: and Prescribing Penalties for the Violation of its Provisions,' Requiring that all Receptacles Containing Litter, Including But Not Limited to Garbage and Refuse To Be Kept Covered. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, CONVERSION, DEMOLITION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA, PERMITS, FIRE ZONES, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR: DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE DISTRICTS: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, INCLUDING ORDINANCE NO. 1054. Mr. David Rachner, 1643 Texas Avenue, questioned the acceptance of the State Building Code. The City Manager explains d that the City has no alternative and also explained the provision of appeal at the request of Iver. Rachner. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading June 19, 1972. The motion carried unanimously. (c) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GIVE AND TAKE HELP CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 4528 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4528 entitled, "Resolution Supporting the Give and Take Help Center. The motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Hanks voting nay. 149 k, Council Minutes, June 5, 1972 i N AND ORDE GR FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSTAARD 7 (d) RESOL INOAT 3341 DAKOTA AVENUE AS A HAZARDOUS DWEL BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 4529 Councilman It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconNo. 4529 entitled, Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt ResolutionSubstandard Dwelling "Resolution and Order for Removal at 3341 41 Dakota Avenue as a Hazardous Building. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (e) RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR RErAOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD HAZARDOUS DWELLING AT 4525 MINN PETONKA BC7ULI YARD AS BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 4530 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by esolutionCouncilman o ncil. 4530 entitled, Heltzer, to waive reading, and adoa� of Substandard Dwelling "Resolution and Order for Rem at 4525 Minnetonka Boulevard as a Hazardous Building. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (f) RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD HAZARDOUS DWELLING AT 4335 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AS A H BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 4531 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded No o ncil entian tled, Heltzer, to waive reading anc':. adopt Resolution "Resolution and Order For Removal of Substandard Dwelling at 4335 Excelsior Boulevard as a Hazardous Building* he motion carried 7 - 0. (g) RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD DWELLING AT 4300 WEST 28TH STREET AS A HAZARDOUS BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 4532 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4532 entitled, "Resolution and Order For Removal of Substandard 150 Council Minutes, June 5, 1972 7 (g) Dwelling at 4300 West 28th Street as a Hazardous Building. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (h) RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD DWELLING AT 4065 XENWOOD AVENUE AS A HAZARDOUS BUILDING RESOLUTION NO, 4533 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4533 entitled, "Resolution and Order For Removal of Substandard Dwelling at 4065 Xenwood Avenue as a Hazardous Building. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (i) RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD DWELLING AT 6109 WEST 14TH STREET AS A HAZARDOUS BUILDING Mr. Joe Langer, representing Bada Realty, felt he did not receive adequate notice. It was explained that the resolution was sent to him merely to inform him that the matter was on the Council agenda and that an order would follow giving him a reasonable amount of time to comply. RESOLUTION NO. 4534 It was moved by Councilman Griaks seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4534 entitled, "Resolution and Order For Removal of Substandard Dwelling at 6109 West 14th Street as a Hazardous Building. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (j) RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVALHAZARDOUS BUILDING DWELLING AT 3037 LYNN AVENUE AS A RESOLUTION NO. 4535 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4535 entitled, "Resolution and Order for Removal of Substandard Dwelling at 3037 Lynn Avenue as a Hazardous Building. The motion carried 7 - 0. 151 t' Council Minutes, June 5, 1972 7 k RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD () DWELLING AT 4161 ZARTHAN AVENUE AS A HAZARDOUS i; BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 4536 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by o Councilman ncilan Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Re solution * 4536 entled, "Resolution and Order for Removal of Substandard Dwelling at 4161 Zarthan Avenue as a Hazardous Building. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (1 } RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSTD DWELLING AT 6012 CAMBRIDGE STREET AS A HAZARDOUS BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 4537 It was moved byr Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4537 entitled, "Resolution and Order For Removal of Substandard �� Dwelling at 6012 Cambridge street as a Hazardous Building. The motion carried 7 - 0. (m} RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD DWELLING AT 5920 WEST 41ST STREET RESOLUTION NO. 4538 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4538 entitled, "Resolution and Order For Removal of Substandard Dwelling at 5920 West 41st Street. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (#41) UTAH AVENUE FROM WEST 32ND STREET TO MINNETONKA BOULEVARD (REQUESTED BY COUNCIL) Councilman Graves moved to authorize preparation of resolution installing stop signs on 30-1 Street, 31st Street, 32nd Street at Utah Avenue, signs prohibiting parking on the east side of Utah Avenue from a point 250 feet south of Minnetonka Boulevard to the intersection of 301- Street between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. , and establish load 152 I r 4 Council Minutes, June 5, 1972 8 (a) limits on Utah Avenue. Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. (b) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY - WALKER STREET (REQUESTED BY COUNCILdVIAN HELTZ ]R RESOLUTION NO, 4539 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4539 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Signs Establishing Load Limits on Walker Street. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD MAY 9, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD MAY 25, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 72-07, PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALK C0I16 TRUCTION AND REPAIR, AND MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, BIRCHWOOD PARK NEIGHBOR- HOOD INCLUDING THE AREA BETWEEN MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND 25? STREET FROM UTICA AVENUE TO BLA.CKSTONE AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 4540 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4540 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 72-07, Paving, Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk and Micellaneous Utility Construction. " The motion carried 7 - 0. Hearing was set June 19, 1972• 153 Council Minutes, ARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CTBTO PRELIMINARY WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RAND GUTTER, PAVING CURB IMPROVEMENT NO. ?2-12, ' SIDEWALK, MUNICIPAL PARKING AND LIGHTING] LAKE E; AALKER STREET FROM WOODDALE AVENUE TO W ALLEY NORTH OF LAKE STREET FROMODAKOTA AVENUE AVENUES TO IDAHO AVENUE; AND IDAHO rY RGIA NORTH OF LAKE FROM LAKE STREET TO THE ALLE STREET 8 (f) June 5, 1972 RESOLUTION NO. 4541 s moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman It was 4541 Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No* rovement entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearin gallcn M Municipal- No, 72-129 Paving, Curb and Gutter, Side Parking and Lighting. 11 The motion carried ? - 0. Hearing was set June 20, 1972• (g) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC gOVENiENT AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECERT Rp B BRUNSWICK NO. 72-31, PAVING AND CURB OAD TO 230 FEET SOUTH ND AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE R OF WEST 16TH STREET: BLACKSTONE AND ALABAMA AVENUES FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO WEST 16TH STREET FROM BLACKSTONE AVENUE TO ZARTHAN AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 4542 it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded byCouncilman 4542 Graves, to waive reading and adopt R., s olution N . entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 72-31, Paving and Curb and Gutter. 11 The motion carried 7 - 0. Hearing was set June 20, 1972. (h) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITh RESPECT TO IMPROVE N NO. 72-12, PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND STORY SEWER, CAVELL, DECATUR AND ENSIGN AVENUES FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO WEST 31ST STREET AND 1 WEST 31ST STREET FROM ENSIGN AVENUE TO CAVELL AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 4543 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4543 154 Council Minutes, June 5, 1972 g (h) entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 72-13, Paving, Curb and Gutter and Storm Sewer. " The motion carried 7 - 0. Hearing was set June 20, 1972. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) TRAFFIC STUDY (#40) - WESTWOOD HILLS DRIVZ FROM TEXAS AVENUE TO FRANKLIN AVENUE (DEFERRED FROM MAY 30, 1972) Mr. Alan Sherr, 8155 Westwood Hills Drive was present requesting stop signs as recommended and in addition stop signs on Franklin Avenue and Westwood Hills Drive and Curve at each intersection. Councilman Heltzer moved to authorize preparation of resolution authorizing stop signs as staff recommended on Westwood Hills Drive at Franklin Avenue and two-way signs at both intersections of Westwood Hills Drive and Westwood Hills Curve. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman F leetham voting nay. (b) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ C OMMISSIONS - HUMAN RIGHTS AND PLANNING Councilman Griak moved to appoint Mr. George G. Swenson to fill the to rix of Dewey Boelte r and Mr. Steven A. Smith to fill the term of Mr. Rufus Webster. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Graves moved to defer the Planning Commission appointment. Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried ? - 0. Councilman Hanks moved to discuss at the time of this appointment whether youth on commissions should be a high school student. Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. 10• NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS, (M&C NO. 72-25) SALE OF CITY OWNED .LOTS It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize City Manager to negotiate for e of lots not bid, reporting to Council as bids are received, 155 '0 r L Council Minutes, June 5, 1972 10 (a) designate Robin Corporation as high bidder in amount of $5, 000 for houses to be removed from 3800 Ottawa and 3810 Princeton Avenue,, rejecting bid for property at 2601 !� Natchez Avenue. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) LAND ACQUISITION - AQUILA AVENUE AND MINNEHAHA. CREEK (M&C NO. 72-24) It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize purchase agreement for parcels indicated at purchase price not to exceed $689 500. The motion carried 7 - 0. 11. MISCELLANEOUS Communications from City Manager None 12, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated June 5, 1972 in the total amounts of $5, 881. 17 for payroll, and $77, 725.38 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same byr a seven yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS I. Final Payment, Improvement No. 71-19, Street Lighting. Contractor, Collins Electric Company. Amount, $18, 313. 00. RESOLUTION NO, 4544 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4544 entitled, "Resolution. Accepting Work on Street Lighting Improvement No. 71-19. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 156 Council Minutes , 12. (b) June 5, 1972 2. Partial Payment No. 2, Improvement Nos. 7147 and 71-08, Sanitary Sewer, Lift Station and Appurtenant V!%ork. Contractor, Lametti & Sons, Inc. Amount, $70, 046. 55. 3. Partial Payment No. C-15, Arena and Pool. Contractor, h. O. Mikkelson Co. Amount $70,195, 45, On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, the above payments on contract work presented by the Director of Public Works 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. 13. ADJOURNMENT Attest: On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 a.m.-' by a seven yea vote. (",>K a "O�1 Alice M. Carlson, Secretary Frank J. ING'cci, Mayor 157 L.�