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Home My WebLink About1973/05/14 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularIVAUNUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST* LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA May 14, 1973 1. CALL TO OR DE R A regular meeting of theCi Pucci at 8:07 p.m. Y Mayor Council was called to order b IVia or 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by The Rev. Milton Lenz of the Aldersgate Methodist Church, g 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle hanks James Heltzer (arrived at 8:12 p.m. ) Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director; Acting Director of Public Works, City Assessor, and Secretary 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Fleetham, seconded by'aCouncilrnan Griak, the minutes of the regular meeting held April 30 and May 7, 1973, were approved by a six yea vote (Councilman Heltzer was not present). 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT NO., 73-18, PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, EDGEWOOD AVENUE FROM CEDAR JAKE ROAD TO THE GREAT NORTHERN RIGHTOF-.WAY, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 3 AND MAY 10, 1973 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing Mir* Leland Go*tstein, 2231 Edgewood Avenue, represented all property owners on the block, He questioned the,matter of access during construction. on. 117 Council Minutes, May 14, 1973 5. (a) Tg he Actin Director of Public Works explained that one driveway only at a time would be poured to permit access and where rder to cause as exists concrete would be poured late on Friday in o little inconvenience as possible. Mr. Gottstein also expressed concern about the acceptance of bids He was assured that bids considerably higher than estimated. and that he would be informed unreasonably high would be i• ej ec when Council acts to award the contract. Mr. Gordon Middag, 6621 Eliot View Road, representing residential property owners, objected to being assessed for this as a side street since it is not used by them and that only industry benefits. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ESOLUTICN NO. 4813 It was moved by Councilman F anks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt i;esolution No. 4813 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73-18, Paving, Curb and Gutter". The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) IMPROVEMENT NO. 73=031 PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, INGLEWOOD, GLEN WOOD, AND 31ST ST1�-EE T , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUELISF'=ED MAY 3 AND MAY 10, 1973. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Mrs. S. A. Swanson, 4013 West 31st Street, said she represented home owners of two blocks. She explained that none are in favor of curb and gutter but are in favor of improved streets. The Acting Director of Public Works explained the proposed project. Councilman Hanks explained the differences in serviceability and costs of temporary and permanent streets. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION -NO. 4814 It was moved by Couincilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt R e solution No. 4814 entitled, "Resolution au t Minutes, May 14,Caui1973 6. (b) Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisernent for Bids, Improvement No. 73-03, Paving, Curb, and Gutter, " and authorizing load limits be placed. The motion carried 6 -- 1, Mayor Pucci nay because he felt this had not been properly explained to the residents prior to the meeting. (c) IMPROVEMENT NO. 73-201 PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, NEVADA AVENUE, FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO 692 FEET SOUTH, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 3 AND MAY 10, 1973 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The 1-cting Director of Public Works described the project and the City Assessor explained the assessment policy as it pertains to this particular project and that those lots on the west side of Nevada Avenue would be assessed the same as an alley assessessment since this was the manner in which they benefitted. Mr. L. J. Karlson, 2301 Louisiana Avenue, was present representing Bruce Properties. He said that the street is badly needed but felt the City should assume a proper share of the cost even though city property has small front footage but this is the city's only access to property in the area, The City Manager explained that the. City would be picking up about half of .the cost of the street but this would be more definitely known at the time of the assessment hearing. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4815 It was moved by Council.=nan Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4815 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73-20, Paving, Curb and Gutter, " The motion carried 7 - 0. ZOVEMENT NO. 2d, SANITARY SrVIE-R, CAVELL AVENUE, (Cl) - AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 3 AND V'AY 109 1973 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. 119 Council Minutes, May 14, 1973 5. (d) The acting Director of Public improvement. I,rorks described the proposed Mr. Tom O'Meara, 2851 Cavell Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed improvement, He had questions concerning tree removal, length of time to complete the project, and access during construction. He waa told no trees were anticipated to be removed for this project, that the project would take approximately two to two and one-half weeks, and that ditches would be filled so cars could gain access in the evening and leave before seven in the morning. It was suggested that anyone wanting to use their cars during the day park them near Minnetonka Boulevard, Mr. Robert Klinder, 2811 Cavell Avenue, also expressed concern about access during construction. Mr. Nelson 2820 Cavell Avenue, expressed concern about the sanitary sewer dead ending at his property and questioned whether this might cause problems as has the dead ending of the water main at that location. He was told this should cause no problem in the sanitary sewer and that investigation would be made to alleviate his water pressure problem by possible looping of the lines. Mrs. Jan Arlington, 2821 Cavell Avenue, had questions concerning the hook-up of the sewer from the street to the individual dwellings. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing. RESOLUTION NO, 4816 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4816 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No, 73-28, Sanitary Sewer." The motion carried 7 -- 0. (e) IMPROVEMENT NO, 73-25,9 PAVING, AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NCTICE MAY 3 AND MAY 102 1973 CURB AND GUTTER, FLAG OF HEARING PUBLISHED Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. , The Acting Director of Public Works described the proposed project. The City Assessor explained the assessment policy as the same as one that applies on Nevada Avenue, Improvement No. 73-20. 120 Counciinutes, lv,'ay 14, 1973 5. (e) Mr. John Glassberg, 2950 Ensign Avenue, explained that he felt this was not similar to Nevada Avenue (Imp. No. 73-20), since they would benefit from no services from this street ) . Mr. Walter Caven, 2962 ,'nsign avenue, said he had originally been told there would be no assessment for this project and a short time later notices were mailed indicating there would be an assess- ment. Mr. Raymond Lindgren, 2980 Ensign Avenue, objected to being assessed for improvement of Flag Avenue. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed, Councilman Heltzer felt that if this was to be treated as an alley there should have been a petition favoring the improvement. RESOLUTION NO, 4817 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4817 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73-25, Paving, Curb, and Gutter, "with no action on the assessment of it at this timed Z. 0. X, (f) IMPROVEMENT NO, 70-49, ASSESSMENT OF "T" ALL^ Y BETWEEN MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND WEST 31ST STREET BETWEEN FLORIDA AND EDGEVTOOD AVENUES, .AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 1, 1973 (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 1973) The City Manager reviewed with Council the hearing of February 20 and the various problems in construction mentioned at that time. IVir. Byron Reamer, 6509 Minnetonka Boulevard, as spokesman for the neighbors, stated that the problems of. drainage, etc. have been resolved. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RLS OLUTION NO. 4818 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Criak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4818 entitled, 121 Council Minutes, May 14, 1973 5. (f) "Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement No. 70-49. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (g) PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPER'T'Y LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 130 FEET NORTH OF RANDALL AVENUE FROM FRANCE. AVENUE TO APPROXIMATELY 1, 333 FEET 'TEST OF FRANCE AVENUE FROM I-1, INDUSTRIAL, TO R-4, MULTIPLE FAMILY, A 1 73 DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED 1ViA Y 3 9 AND AS REQUESTED BY ACMELUNLBER COMPANY Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Mr. Dan Rognrud, 7101 - 12th Avenue South, representing Acme Lumber Company, explained that the property is presently vacant and that the present zoning is hardship on the owner since he could sell it if the zoning would be changed to Multiple Family Use. Councilman Hanks stated that a task force has been formed and interested persons are meeting to have this presented to them at 7 : 3 0 . p, m, , May 17, It was moved by Councilman Hanks; seconded by Councilman Thiel, to continue the hearing to June 18, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (h) AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - AREA BOUNDED BY CHICAGO NORTHIVESTERN RAILROAD, EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, FRANCE AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 100, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 3, 1973 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to continue the hearing to June 18, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) REQUEST FOR OVERHEAD LINE INSTALLATION AT 6215 WEST 36TH STREET It was moved by Councilman F leetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to grant permission and authorize execution of "Hold Harmless" agreement. The motion carried 7 - 0. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING 122 Council Minutes, May 14, 1973 7. (a) SEC TICN SETTING FEES FOR APPLICATION FCR NON -I LIQUOR LICENSE FEES N TGXICA TING ORDINANCE NO1220 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance IV o. 1220 entitled " Section 2#6105 Entitled "Application" of the n Ordinance Amending Ste Louis Park Ordinance Code, relating to Non -Intoxicating Malt Li quor Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried itca reed 7 - 0. (b) SECOND READING OF PROPCSED ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION OF DAKOTA AVENUE BETWEEN WEST LAKE STREET AND FAMILTCN AVENUE ORDINANCE NC. 1221 It was moved by Councilman Yanks, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1221 entitled, "An Crdinance Vacating a Portion of street on Dakota Avenue Lying Between West Lake Street and Hamilton Avenue". The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) SECOND READING OF PRGPCSED ZCNING ORDINANCE AMEND- MENT RELATING TC CFF-ST_%=T PARKING REQUIREMENTS, REGULATING SIZE OF PARKING SPA CES, SURFACING OF PARKING LOTS, AND COMPLIANCE TO DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FCR CFF-ST-AEET PARKING AREAS, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF I-'EARING PUBLISHED APRIL 19, 1973 ORDINANCE NO. 1222 It was moved by Councilman F eltzer, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1222 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 730 Passed December 28, 1959, Entitled 'St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance', Section 6 :172. 2, Subdivision 8 Relating to Parking Spaces and Section 6:172. 3, Subdivisions 5 and 10 relating to Surfacing and Compliance. " The motion carried 7 - 09 (d) RESOLUTION GF APPRECIATION - AXEL PETERSON RESOLUTICN NO. 4819 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution N o. 4819 entitled, "Resolution Of Appreciation". The motion carried 7 - 0. k 123 Council Minutes, May 14, 1973 7,(e) RESOLUTION ACCEPTIfG WORK FOR SUBDIVISION COI�ITRACT C014STRUCTION - WESTWOOD HILLS FIRST ADDITION (DEFER- RED FRO1Vk APRIL 30, 1973) RESOLUTION INTO. 4820 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4820 entitled, "Resolution Accepting �7%lork for Subdivision Contract Construction Westwood Hills 1st Addition. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO. 73 -16 -VAR. ) RE C OM1\eiE NDI NG FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF REINHOLD N. KOCH TO GRANT VARIANCE FROM SECTION 6:074.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A LOT NF'IDTH OF 50 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 60 FEET AND A LOT AREA OF 6,500 SQUARE FEET INSTEAD OF THE IZEQUIRED 7, 200 SQUARE FEET FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE R-2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT ON LOTS 41 AND 42, BLOCK 318, REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK KNOWN AS 3701 QUEBEC AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Criak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set hearing May 29, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING AMEND- MENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE NO. 73-18-ZA) SECTION 6:176.4, SUBDIVISION 1 RELATING TO LAND REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT UNITS It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set hearing May 29, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) REPORT OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO. 73 -17 -VAR. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF POW - BEL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 6:064.5 OF THE ZONINC ORDINANCE :TO PERMIT A LOT WIDTH OF 60 FEET INSTEAD OF THE -REQUIRED 75 FEET AND TO PERMIT A LOT AREA OF 7, 200 SQUARE FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 9, 000 SQUARE FEET FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT ON LOTS 4, 5, 6, BLOCK 2, BARRETT'S ADDITION AND LOTS 19 THROUGH 26, BLOCK 3, BARRE.TT'S ADDITION - 28TH AND LYNN AND 28TH'AND NATCHEZ It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set hearing May 29, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. 124 Council Minutes, May 14, 1973 g. (d) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD APRIL 26, 1973 Upon hearing no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing, (e) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 2, 1973 Upon hearing no discussion; the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 73-33, SANITARY SEWER, CEDAR ,LAKE: ROAD FROM 200 FEET EAST OF VERNON AVENUE TO 585 FEET NEST OF VERNON AVENUE RESOLUTION NO, 4821 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4821 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 73-33, Sanitary Sewer " The motion carried 7 -• 0. (g) QUARTERLY REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES - FIRST QUARTER 1973 Upon hearing no discuss ion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing, 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) HUMAN SERVICES AGREEMENT (M&C NO. 73-20) Mr. James Hyde, Citroens Advisory Committee, gave a brief summation of the events that led up to the Joint Powers Agreement for West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board Councilman Griak moved to convey to the Citizens Advisory Commission the appreciation of the Council. Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham,, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the agreement and authorize its execution, appointing Messrs. Hyde and Held as directors, urging them to promote the election of Harvey McPhee as prgviso director._ The motion carried 7 - 0. 125 Council A,iinutes, Iviay 14, 1973 9. (b) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COTv1MISSIONS seconded b Councilman It was moved by Councilman Graves, appointment tote Police Fleetham, to defer action on the noPP°on carried ? - 0. Civil Service Commission. The Councilman Hanks moved to appoint Jon Groth to the Citizens Advisory Committee (term expiring 12431/73). Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fl,eetham, to appoint Charles ploudek to the Citizens Advisory Committee (term expiring 12/31/73)9 The motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Fleetham moved the appointment of Steven Schactman to the Human Rights Commission (term expiring 6/ 1/76)• Council. man Griak seconded and the motion carried 7 = 0. Councilman pranks moved to defer the appointment to the Environmental Improvement Commission. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. (c) TABULATION OF BIDS - IMPROVEaMENT NO. 72-07B RESOLUTION NO, 4822 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Criak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4822 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Bid for Paving, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Repair. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) STREET LIGHTING; APPROVAL TO TAKE BIDS Councilman Griak moved to authorize advertisementfor bids for street lighting on Lake Street from Walker Avenue to Dakota Avenue and on Texas Avenue from `!est 28th Street to West 37th Street. Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 7 - Of (e) JE NNINGS LIQUOR ALLEGED VIOLATION It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, that this matter be' ordered filed. The motion carried 7 0• (f) REPORTS RELATIVE TO HIGHV%AY 100/36TH STREET) LOUI5 1N.� AVENUE EXTEINSION AND HIGHWAY 7 It was moVed �y�Cjouncilman Cri an Gravest Ao defer to stud � ak, seconded by Councilman n Y \eeting at 7:00 p. m. , May 21, 1973. The m°tio carried 7 - 0; 126 Council Minutes, May 14, 1973 9, (g) I1viPROVE14ENT PROJECT FINANCING - M&C NO. 73-19 (DEFERRED FROM APRIL 30, 1973) Council discussed possible program for financing sidewalk construction. The financial picture and various alternatives were carefully scrutinizedand the pending legislation for assess- ment districts were discussed. No official action was taken on the matter. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) EASEMENT FOR WATER MAIN -- IMPROVEMENT NO. 73-10 (ALONG CEDAiZ LAKE ROAD) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to accept deeds and order filed for record. (b) PROPOSED CHANGE OR DE R NYSTROM CONSTRUCTORS, ADDITION OF $190. NO. 2 - CONTRACT ##980, INC., PARK SHELTERS - It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve and authorize execution. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO, 1, CONTRACT ##1005, MAGNEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, REMODELING PUMP - HOUSE ##4, PROJECT #72-41, EXTENSION OF TIME TO JULY 1, 1973 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve and authorize execution. The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, CONTRACT ##981, NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, ADDITION OF $800 Councilman Thiel moved to approve and authorize execution. Councilman Heltzer seconded the motion. Councilman Griak moved to amend the motion to properly screen the proposed nature area and the storm drainage sump. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to accept the amendment. Vote on the amended motion carried 7 - 0. (e) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, CONTRACT #981, NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION COI%iiPANY, ADDITION OF $4, 235. 127 CouncilIvanutes, May 149 1973 10. (e) It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve and authorize execution. TASK FORCE STUD Y OF W? STW OOD HILLS DRIVE moved b Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman It was Y Fleetham, that.a task force be assigned to study the traffic picture on I?Olestwood Hills Drive. The motion carried 7 - 0. 11. MISCELLANEOUS, (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Vicki D. Cowen, 1412 Hampshire Avenue South It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to file claim with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried 7 - 00 (b) MELTING Z,YITK GOLDEN VALLDY CONCERNING I-394 Councilman Thiel moved that Council attend a •meeting with; the Golden Valley Council at 5:30 p.m. , .Tune 4, 1973 at the Boulevard Cafe. Councilman--C•riak seconded 'and. the. motion carried 57 - 0. ' (c) CATV CONFERENCE - WASHINGTON, D. C. Councilman Hanks moved- that any.: Councilman who des ire s to .should be permitted tQ-attend the conference. Councilman •; Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 7.'-'00 (d) .'PUBLIC. HEARING - CATV..," . It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set hearing for CATV 'franchise on June 11, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (�) DEED - GEORGE'S IN eTF-iE PARK It was moved by Councilr, an Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to accept deed and order it filed for record. The motion carried 7 - 0. (f) HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAQUE RESTRUCTURING Councilman Thiel *asked. that this4ynatter -.be placed on next .agenda' ,;l Z 8. Oouncil i�;inutes, i�iay i�'r; 1973 110 (g) 0P . NINE OF DIVISION S TRIEE T It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, that theCity of Hopkins be informed of St. Louis Park's opposition ? 0. on to the opening of Division Street, The motion carried (h) SUPPORT OF AMENDNIENT TO I -.F 1420/SF1455 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, that Council support amendment to bill relative to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authority, Programs, Insurance that would include provisions designed to place the largest share of transportation duties on the staff of detoxification centers, helping to alleviate present problems caused by police performing these duties. The motidn carried 7 - 0. (i.) IViAYOR/JUDGE'S BENCH The Iviayor left the meeting and President Pro Tem Thiel assumed the chair. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to restore the judge t s', bench to its original position, The motion carried 6 - 0. (The I\-. ayor was not present), lZ. PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT VTORK (a) PARTIAL PA favi NT NO. 3, TENNIS CCUZTS, F11:N.� Y C. IVLIKK: LSCN CC. 1MOUNT , J17., S79. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the above payment on contract work presented by the Director: of Parks and Recreation was* approved, and the City R-.Lanager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue a check for the amount by a seven yea vote. 13' AA D`UR N1ViE N T On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 pm. by a six yea vote. F rank J. Puc i Attest. r Leo and J Thi , Alpe N• Carlson Secretary t y 129 r es. Pro Tem