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Home My WebLink About1978/01/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2)l. 2. 3. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PA.RK, MINNESOTA January 16, 1978 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Stern at 7:36 p.m. At the request of Mayor Stern, the City Counc2l observed a moment of silent prayer in memory of the Honorable Hubert Horatio Humphrey — Mayor, Senator, Vice President, Statesman — who died January 13, 1978• The following �ouncilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Rose-Mary Griak Keith Meland Irving Martha Elstrom Lyle Hanks Jerrold Martin Stern Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, acting Director of Public Works, Director of Recreation and City Naturalist. Following roll call, Ethel Graves, 3600 Quebec Avenue, addressed the Council. She referred to the ruling by.the Di�o�ested�the seatingnofthe Third Ward City Council POeted°thatcthe�Council set a date for a special Keith Meland and she reques election to fill the vacancy in Third Ward representation. John Miller, counsel for Councilman Meland, staCe�rovisionsaofMSection 203 assumes his seat on rhe Council aea°Section�209e07 of �he Minnesota of the City Charter. He also cit Statutes which indicates the court order is not in effeal wasibeinn pres af ter its f iling on January 12, 1978. He added an app g ared and therefore the ten-day stay no longer applied. P Morris Rosenthal, chairman of the 41st District DFL, said he believed Keith Meland was illegally sitting on the Council. The Cit Attorney stated the Charter provisions had been,revOeinionnwasis- y General's office and the resulting p cussed with the Attorney that the State statutes contain no provisions which supersed�ateelawrdasg of the City Charter. He continued that Chapter 41citieshcontinue until amended, provides that Council terms in statutory the election of a successor. -23- � City C ouncil minutes, January 16� 1978 ro riate for the affected parties to suggested it aPP ,p , he said the construction of the The City Attorney oslt�-ons, uestions of indicate to the Council their P but in the absence of q City Charter could be qUestioned, the secretary was ' nature it was his opinion the roll called �he procedures for a this � ort concerning appropriate. He added that a rep resentation to the Counci1. special election was being prepared for p 4, �proval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the minutes of the spec3al City Council meeting held January 3, 1978, as presented. The motion passed 4r0-3 (Councilmen Hanks, Martin &�lstrom abstained). seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve It was moved by Councilman Meland, 1978, the minutes of the regular City Council meeting�helcontractor3for Shakey's amended on page 11, paragraph��6, .. and that be treated in accordance . . The motion passed 4--0-3 (Councilmen Martin, Elstrom & Hanks abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the consent agenda for January 16, 1978, with the removal of items lOb, lle and llg. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded the agenda for January 16, 1978, with the request of the applicant. The motion passed 7-0. 6a. Variance, 6818 West Lake Street; Resolution No. 5936 by Councilman Hanks, to approve removal of item lOh at the PUBLIC HEARINGS Application for variance in rear yard requirements, 6818 West Lake Street, as described in Notice of Hearing published December 28, 1977. William Miller, 6704 Orchard Lane North, indicaCed he understood and agreed with the conditions con- tained in the approving resolution. There being no one f urther wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. � It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5936, entitled "A resolutton rantin var�' ance in rear yard setback from Section 14-183 S � � relating to zoning to permit a rear ��°f.the Ordinance Code District at 6818 West Lake Street underds�f 6�eet in the 1-3 Industrial peciFiecl condiCions." The motion passed 7-p. -24- City Council minutes, January 16, 1978 6b. Variance� 8910 West 34 Street; Resolution No. 5937 Application for variance in rear yard requirements, 8910 West 34 Street, as described in Notice of Hearing published December 28, 1977. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Aieland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5937, entitled "A resolution granting - variance in rear yard setback from Section 14-128(5) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a rear yard of 31 feet instead of the required 35 feet in the R-1, Single Family District, at 8910 West 34 StreeC." The motion passed 7-0. 7a. WDK Enter�rises PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIO�S Communication from WDK Enterprises, Inc., dba Renaissance. The Council was presented copies of an agreement between United National Corporation and WDK Enterprises guaranteeing payment by United National of WDK obligations not to exceed $25,000. Al1en Christy, counsel for WDK, referred to the written agreement with the owner of the shopping center (United National) and said the objective is to obtain approval of the liquor license for 1978 substituting the $25,000 demand account requirement of the 1977 license with the current agreement which would be executed upon liquor license approval by the Council. Mr. Christy added that the agreement contains no National representation on the board of WDK but by the Council, the applicant had no objection. provision for United if this would be required Councilman Hanks ref erred to Item 9 of the agreement assigning the liquor license to United National in the event WDK ceases to conduct business on the premises. He explained that liquor licenses are granted to appli- cants upon compliance with set requirements and cannot be transfered as set forth in Item 9. Mr. Christy explained the draft.agreement had been prepared by United � National counsel in New Yorlc City unfamiliar with the liquor laws of Minnesota; he said Item 9 could be deleted. Mr. Ronald Blake, representing United National, indicated the New York office would accede to the wishes of the Council and delete Item 9. . The City Attorney suggested that the City is not party to the agreement, which means it is not bound by any statements or commitments therein; he indicated elimination of Item 9 would be appropriate, although ultimately a liquor license transfer must come before the Council which could then be denied. He pointed out that the agreement contained a number of clauses intended by United National to protect its commitment, many of which are of no concern to the City. -25- ��T�P� . ... ... � ..- � \1\Y1-'�4�1..,.• City Cou ncil minutes, January 16, 1.978 250 Grand View, Dave Chwialkowski, uested be read letter which he req the principals o� 4JDIC w�sh�en�ebt ownership of the esCabl 3s nor in the Council's dispute• Little Canada, riinnesota, He stated �or the recordast agreement to him tor a p Mayor Stern explained it involved in an ownership The City Attorney staCed that a dispute as by a licensee canno�C be adjudicommunicated relating to ownership are not liquor license application, the Council can th vidence presented as to the nature of jurisdiction presented a that one of relating to to become to ownership of sharesof stock Council; but if all facts to the Council at the time of request a prima facie basis for the disclosure in the vast. e e ree to continuance of the Therefore, he suggested the Council may ag restraining order pending investigation of the new information. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griak to reject liquor license renewal. There was no second to the motion. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, continuance of the restraining order, allowing the licensee to information relating to ownerehip for etaff review. to agree to submit The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Griak opposed; Councilman Meland absent). Mr. Christy asked that the Council also investigate Mr. Chwialkowski. Mr. Blake explained that under the terms of United National's lease with WDK Enterprises, it would be impossible for the lessee to transf er stock without consent of the lessor. 7b. Minnehaha Creek Notice of joint hearing to be held February 8, 1978, relating to water and land management improvement for Minnehaha Creek. Mayor Stern stated he would be available to make a statement supporting the project. The City Manager explained that a thorough report on the matter would be prepared for the Council prior to the hearing. 7c. Notice of Inten� Notice of Intent to conduct Bingo games each Tuesday and Friday evening until June 30, 1978, bY Frank Lundberg American Legion Post 282, 5707 Excelsior Boulevard. There being no discussion, the notice was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. -26- City Council minutes, January 16, 1978 8a. Elections; Ordinance No. 1398 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Second reading of Ordinance Code amendment relating to elections; vacancy in nomination (deferred from November 21 and December 19, 1977). It was moved by Councilman Councilman Hanks, to amend 5ection 4-305(1) to read otherwise disqualif ied by action beyond the control The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1398, relating to elections; amending the St. Louis by adding sections," as amended. The motion passed 7-0. Sb. Housemoving Permits Griak, seconded by " dies or is of the candidate . ." Councilman Martin, to waive entitled "An ordinance Park Ordinance Code, Chapter 4, Second reading of Ordinance Code amendment relating to housemoving permit requirements (deferred from January 3, 1978) . Ken Ernst, 9449 Lawndale Lane, reiterated his conunents of January 3, 1978, requesting that the inspection fees be charged to the homeowner and that the permit fee not iea1�oeSectionS15�244 oflthe escort unless one is provided. He also referr ordinance requiring a$500 cash deposit per building and suggested this be modified to cover both a house and garage moved from the same location. Mayor Stern wondered a garage. Mr. Ernst and the homeowners a if homeowners were charged one move for a house and responded that the moves require separate permits e charged separate fees. It was moved by Councilman Martiin, amend the ordinance to require one for house and garage moves trom a $500 cash deposit. It was moved by Councilman defer second reading of the The motion passed 7-0• seconded by Councilman Backes, to permit fee to accompany the application single location to be accompanied by a Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, Co ordinance to February 6, 1978• Councilman Hanks and Mayor Stern suggested amendment contained in 1978. requested that staff respond Councilman Martin's motion on -27- to the Feb�'uary C�, ,� . r City Council minutes, January 16, 1978 8c. Noise Limits; O�dinance Nn. 1399 5econd r�ading of Ordinance Code amendment �e�a��ng to noise limits in DDD and PUD (Oak Park Village) Districts. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and entitled "An ordinance relating to noise, noise adopt Ordinance No. 1399, gection 11-507 of the Ordinance Code pollution and vibra�ion, amending • ource requiremenrs in the DDD and PUD zoning districts." relat�ng to s The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Release of S��c.uri�1es; Resolution authorizing rele�se of securities. Reso�ul'ion No. 593�3 - It was moved by Counc:ilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Nanks, to waive reading and adopt R lution No. 5938, entitled "Resolution eso d roval of substituted securities authoriz3.ng the release of securities an app. �� of Park Nationa]. Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Suburban Rate Authority; Resolution No. 5939 Resolution designating director; Suburban Rate Authority. . It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5939, entitled "Resolution designating director and alternate director to Suburban Rate Authority," specifying Robert Ehrenberg and Mayor Stern as director and alternate director respectively. The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9a. A11ey Easement; Resolution No. 5940 Acquisition of alley easement located Glenhurst and France Avenues from West West 38 Street (M. & C. No. 78-03). It was moved by Councilman Meland Councilman riartin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. "Resolution authorizing acquisition of property for alley and easement." The motion passed 7-0. 9b. 3975 Wooddale Avenue requests deferral. between 37 to seconded by 5940, entitled utility Study of 3975 Wooddale Avenue for off-streeti parking purposes (deferred from December 19, 1977)• The Council was _2g_ informed that the property owner J City Council minutes, January 16, 1978 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to defer the matter to Februa.ry 6, 1978. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). gc, Comrnunity Relations Commission Minutes of the Community Relations Commission meeting held December 8, 1977. There b eing no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for f iling. 9d, Board of Minutes of Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held Zoning Appeals December 22, 1977. 9e. Housin Authority gf. Parks and Recreation Commission 10a. Appointments Councilman Meland, approved by a vote There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received f or filing. Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held December 28, 1977. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for f iling. Minutes of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held January 11, 1978. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments to advisory boards and commissions. Upon motion by Councilman Griak, seconded by the following liaisons to boards and commissions were of 7-0: Representative Planning Commission Jerrold Martin Parks & Recreation Commission Martha Elstrom L le Hanks Board of Zoning Appeals Keith 1`ieland Building Construction Codes Irvin Stern Community Relations Commission g Ronald Backes Human Rights Commission L le Hanks Southwest Cable Commission �lt En ineer or Bassetts Creek CommissVisor Comm�. Rose-Magy Griak Community Ed Policy Ad Y Minnehaha Creek Governing Co�n. City Engineer or Association of Metropolitan Municipalities -29- Irving Stern Alternate Martha Elstrom Lyle Hanks Rose-Mary Griak Ronald Backes Jerrold Martin City Manager designee Keith Meland City Manager designee �, Cit Council minutes, January 16� 1978 y ered to serve as the third al�eralternatesl Mayor Stern off resentatives and commissions; he asked that rep when theY cannot attend meetings• Cauncilman Martin felt �he Pi�maneMartin, City. It was moved by Coun appoint Councilman at Large Ronald Backes boards contact Tem should represent the seconded by Councilman to a term as President Councilman Hanks disagreed that only Councilmen at appointed President Pro Tem; he said any Council.man entire City at heart should not be on the Council. Councilman Martin suggested a precedent had been not aware of past President Pro Tems who were not The motion passed 4-1-2 and Hanks opposed). and him entire Griak, to Pro Tem. Large should be who does not have the set. He stated he was Councilmen at Large. (Councilman Backes absCained; Councilmen Elstrom Councilman Backes called the Council's attention to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the difficulty being obtaining quorums. the two vacancies on experienced in Councilman Hanks suggested the Council may wish to review its policy regarding interviews for boards and commissions. Ma.yor Stern suggested the Council could discuss the matter at its next study session. lOb. Capital Tentative Capital Improvement Program 1978-1982 Improvement (deferred from December 19, 1977). Program It was moved by Councilma Griak, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to schedule a review session of the Capital Improvement Program on January 21, 1978, at 9 a.m. The motion passed 7-0. lOc. Sign Permits Proposed moratorium on issuance of sign permits (deferred from December 19, 1977). The City Council did not take action on this item. lOd. 1978 Assessment Rates Assessment rates for 1978 street construction projects; M. & C. No. 78-01 (requested by Mayor}. Mayor Stern suggested the Council would be remiss in allowing a larger def icit to grow for special assessment rates; he asked the Councilctocconsidy not increasing $10 to $1,1 for 1978. er an increase from -30- City Councii minutes, January 16, 1978 Councilman Backes stated calc�lations based on the previous five-year histo ry indicate that the proportionate share of special assessments for 1978 would amount to $10.43. It tias moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to establish an assessment rate of $10.50 per front foot for 1978. In response to a question from Councilmafl Hanks, the acting Director of Public Works stated that the street projects proposed for 1978 include Elfot North, Park Knoll neighborhood adjacent to Knollwood Plaza, and East of City Hall; assessment hearings for these projects would be held in 1978. He added that street construction for the Lenox area, South Eliot and North Lenox will be assessed the 1977 rate of $10 per front foot. Councilman Griak reminded the Council it had made a judgment on the matter on January 3, 1978; she expressed concern that the item was raised a second time. She did not think the Council had a policy of raising issues after having dealt with them in a rational manner with adequate informa- tion. She further felt the Council should not penalize residents unable to have streets paved in the past due to undergrounding, etc. In response Public Works residential improvement. to a question from Councilman Meland, the acting Director of stated that essentially the special assessments are for property and commercial areas are assessed the full cost of the In response to Councilman Griak, Mayor Stern explained that when Council members wish to have items replaced on the agenda, it can be accomplished by contacting the City Manager. He also noted that three Council members were present who were not present at the January 3 deliberation of the matter. The motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Meland, Hanks, Martin; Mayor Stern opposed). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve a special assessment rate of $11 for 1978 street paving costs. The motion passed 4-3 10e. LAWCON; Resolution No. 5941 (Councilmen 24eland, Griak and Elstrom opposed). Application for LAWCON trails grant; Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution tdo. 5941, entitled "Resolution authorizing filing of application for grant to develop open space under the provision of the federal land and water conservation f und act and the state natural resource fund." The motion passed 7-0. -31- , nc:t� niLnutes, J�nuary 16, 1978 , Gity Cou C�`��u��an ro Suvu��n i�ieal�h Nursing Service. lOt. Suburban I��-��' lgined approval of the Nursii�� Servl�E � Council.man Meland exp , , R��' ion N�' �g�+2 resolution presented to the Council is necessary in order �o continue ro maibtia�hehCouncilaandat xe�en� level approved y the p •oin� powers agreement wi11 the 1.oca1 ltealt�h Advisory Iioard, in tihat Che J on {o�- �ome time Lo malce recommend�ha�ninrthetneart�uture, � not be in a positi He felr iC vital 1evels of s�rvice to be provided• the StiNS settle whett►er it should contract for service from appropriate vendor or provicie service. lOg. � seconded hy Councilma.n Hanks to waive it was moved by Coui7ci_]_man ME1.nnd, in and adof�t R�solu�idn No. 5942, en�itl-ed ��Resolution authorizing rezicl g Service. contributio�i to Suburban Health Nuxsing 'I't�e motion passed �-0. We11 Closure Closure of (deferred 1978). City-owned wells; Oak Park Village from December 19, 1977, and January 3, It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to closure of the 4-inch well on the former Repub lic Creosote property. After discusaion, the motion was withdrawn. approve The City Manager recommended that the Council approve closing Well Nos. 1 and 2 and the old 4-inch well, if the process could be completed within the Health Department requirements and the City's budget limitations. Councilman Hanks felt any additional well closures should be funded by the Minnesota Health Department. Tt was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, authorize preparation of final well closing specifications f or by the Minnesota Health Department. The motion passed 7-0. to approval The City Manager stated the Council would receive copies of the City's draft stipulation agreement. lOh. Oak Park Village, Block 3 10i. � Special Assessment Agreement with developer of Block 3, Oak Park Village. The item was removed from the a�enda at the request of the developer, Jon Dickerson. Freidheim Companies; special assessment. It wa� moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to request a complete �eport on past action by the City C�uncil for review February 6, 1978. The motion passed 7-0. -32- lla. Westwood Hills .City Council minuCes, January 16, 1978 NEW BUSINESS Prairie restoration at Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center; slide presentation (M. & C. No. 78-02). Slides of the Center were exhibited by the City Naturalist. She also presented slides depicting native American prairie suggested for development on the hillside east of the access drive extending to the fence adjacent to Westwood Hills Drive. In response to Councilman Meland, she stated the soil conditions and the topography were suitable for prairie restoration. She also suggested the Council might entertain keeping bees in the area. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the proposed project and retain consultant service from Prairie Restorations, Inc. There was no vote on the motion. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer to a f uture agenda, allowing the opportunity for the Council to review the merits of the proposal at a study session. Councilman Hanks Council may wish for the Center. f elt that with the new membership on the Council, the to meet with the City Manager and analyze the future plan Councilman Griak suggested the Council has mnstructioniofetrailsaewalkways, nature center by the acquisition of land, co etc., and debating the merits of the development would be inappropriate. The motion to defer passed 6-1 (Councilman Griak opposed). llb. Traffic Study Traffic Study No. 165; Lenox area (deferred from December 19, 1977)• There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the study to be received f or f iling. llc. Votin System Electronic voting system (M. & C. No. 77-106) deferred from December 19, 1977. It was Councilman Backes, to authorize preferably a Saturday morning. The Council suggested that the etc., should be informed of the The motion passed 7-0• moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by staff �o schedule a demonsttation League of Women Voters, election judges, demonstration. -33- �, i� Council mimltes, January 16, 1978 C y Tabulation'of bids; street materials. lld. Bid IL was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded Tabulation ��y Cou�1cilman Me1:i��' bidders and authorize Uwxng as lowest responsible ective amounts: W.G. Pearson Co., execution of contracts in the resp • sand FA-1 • i3uesing Brothers Trucking, > > gravel Class 5, $2•39/ton, 2$3 10/ton• River Warren ' limestone, Class , • � $2.23gton; Bryan'Rogk Co., $4,pg�ton. Aggre ates, inc. a ricultural limerock, The motion passed 7-0. lle. Bid Tabulation Equipment Company low�st contract in the amount o� The motion passed 7-0. llf . MN/DOT; Resolution Nos. 5943 Resolution and 5944 Tabulation loader. o� bids; four-wheel rubber tractor/ It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Backea, to designate Valley responsible bidder and authorize execution of $9,180 for the purchase of a John Deere 401C. Technical services agreement and agency agreement; Minnesota Department of Transportation. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt No 5943 ti 1 d"R • . , en t e esolution authorizing annual agency agreement with the Minnesota Department of Trans�ortation," and Resolution No. 5944, entitled "Resolution authorizing technical services agreement with' the Minnesota Department of Transportation." f irms ; The motion passed 7-0. llg. Salaries; Resolution Nos. 5945 and 5946 with salaries for the � Proposed salary adjustments; administrative/ supervisory/management employees (M. & C. No. 78-04). Councilman Martin £elt the salary adjustment for police chief should be higher to be consistent position in other communities. The City Manager explained this had been taken proposed salary for this position was adjusted After further discussion it W into account, and the accordingly. Councilman Meland, to waive readin�ved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by "Resolution providing for Cit g and adopt Resolution No. 5945, entitled talization and medical insuranceaforCCittion in premium payments for hospi' County," and Resolution No, 5946, entitledemPloyees jointly with Hennepin participation in group life insurance for Resolution providing for City Hennepin County." City employees j ointly with -34- City Council minuCes, January 16, 1978 llh. Bid Tabulation Press lowest responsible the amount of $5,598. �`he motion passed 7-0. lli. Office for Mayor Tabulation of bids; quarterly newsletter. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to designate American Color bidder and authorize execution of contract in Designation of the Mayor). off ice for Mayor (requested by Mayor Stern explained it physically difficult to not have an office at City materials and meeting with constituents. is becoming Hall for storage of After discussion, it was moved by Counci �nan Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to request the City Manager to recommend accefo�bCounciltapproval. City Hall to be used as office space for the Mayor, Councilman Griak suggested �hat if suitable spacels°andnnotflrecedenthe Mayor is located, it should be on a temporary bas P setting. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Elstrom, Griak and Meland opposed). llj . Le�islators 1 at 7:30 p.m•, January 30, The motion passed 7-0. llk. Smo'�in Councilman Meland, smoking area. Meeting with State legislators. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to schedule a special meeting 1978; to meet with the City's State legislators. No smoking in Council chambers (requested by Mayor). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by to designate the entire City Council chambers as a no- Councilman Elstrom stated she would consider the rights of a minority group and felt the the violations in the present policy rather entirely. Mayor Ster smoking, t and monies Clean Air this action an infringement on Council should investigate than to restrict smoking n referred to HEW SecTetary Califano'S ut on abatement att mpts to o the Surgeon General s rep�aid thepCouncil should address the spent, and State law. He Act. -35- 4 i/.w:� . ...... ..... •ti 12a. 12b. City �� uncil minuteS, January 16, 1978 Councilman Mel.and stated that PeOp�-e Who oChers are inhaling smoke involuntarilY The motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Hanks are subj ected to the smoke of and should be protected. and Meland; Mayor Stern in favor). seconded by Councilman Backes, St was moved by Councilman Martin, • in the west side olicy which allows smoking continue the existing P 1acement of additional signs. Council chambers, but wirh the p The mation passed 6-1 (Mayor Damage Claims Councilman Hanks, the City Manager Stern opPosed). MISCELT,AN�OUS 5teven G:i 1..1en, It was moved by to file claim with the and City Attorney. The motion passed 7-0. Communications from Mayor 12c. Communications from City Manager None. � of the 3225 North 4 Street, Minneapolis. Councilman Meland, seconded by City Clerk for proper action by The Manager discussed scheduling study sessions on February 4 and 11, 1978, for the purpose of in-depth goal setting, etc. (At a later date, the Council agreed to conduct its study session on February 13, 1978.) CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified Upon motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Claims Councilman Backes, the list of verif ied claims pre- . pared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council, dated January 16, 1978, in the total amounts of $366,814.23 for vendors and $6,148.82 for payroll, were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the sa�ne amount by a vote of 7-0. 13b. Contract Payments 14. Att Adj ournment C: � B�verly Fian fgan Recording Secretary None. On motion o Councilman 11 p.m. by Councilman Meland, seconded by �ak, the meeting was adjourned ati Irvi�ng 2�I, Stern Mayor -36- - ---- - - —