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RESOLUTION SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARINGS - IMPROVEMENTS N0. 71-01
RESOLUTION N0, 4625
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It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4625 entitled "Resolution
Declaring Cost, Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment and
Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment Improvement
Nos. 7141 and 72-23". The date set was September 19, 1972 and the
motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION OF REFUND OF MULTI -DWELLING LICENSE FEE
It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham
and carried by a unanimous vote to refund all multi -dwelling license
fees.
NATIONS FOR POSSIBLE AP
TO CHARTER C0191MISS
Councilman Griak explained that the City Council or private citizens
can recommend to the Hennepin County District Court Judge possible
candidates for the Judge to appoint to the St. Louis Park Charter
Commission.
BUS ROUTES TO JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER AREA
The City Manager explained that an extension of the MTC's bus Route
No. 9C had been proposed from Vernon Avenue on Cedar Lake Road to
the Jewish Community Center area. He further indicated that the MTC
has been reluctant to approve or to modify such routes unless Cedar
Lake Road were extended to France Avenue because of the existing turn
around requirement at the Community Center. Councilman Thiel moved
that a communication be sent to the Village Council of Golden Valley
requesting the Council to adopt a resolution supporting MTC extension
of a bus route to the Jecaish Community Center and South Tyrol Hills
area.
3. A
TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Councilman Griah questioned whether the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority members had ever been advised regarding active participation
in City elections and requested that information be developed to
determine whether H�IRA members are to refrain from such activity.
Councilman Thiel indicated he believed an HRA member with
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and banking expertise would be needed. Mayor Pucci responded
he agreed, but that banging expertise was not needed
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Councilman Hanks indicated he would not vote agar
an individual who has worked diligently for the HRA*
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9. DELEGATE TO KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL CONVENTION
Councilman Fleetham moved, seconded by Councilman Graves, to appoint
Mrs. Min Himmelman as St. Louis Park's delegate to the Keep Aierica
Beautiful Convention in St. Louis, Missouri.
10, TRAIL SYSTEM
Councilman Griak indicated the City should investigate the development
and identification of a trail system in St. Louis Park on both public
and private properties. She further indicated that the appointment of
a volunteer trails coordinator would be useful in seeking the
assistance of neighborhoods in a task force ; identification and development
effort
Councilman Griak-indicated that Paul Johnson, the voluntary trails
coordinator for the City of Minnetonka had indicated a willingness to
address the St. Louis Park Council if it wished. Mayor Pucci
suggested that the City Manager notify Councilman Griak of a
date when a suitably light agenda would occur so that an invitation
might be extended.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at
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