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Home My WebLink About1978/10/23 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regularl. 2. 3. Call to Or.der Invocation Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 23, 1978 A regular meeting of the City called� to order by Mayor Stern There was no invocation. Council was at 7:31 p.m. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Backes John Ralles Keith Meland Irving MarCha Elstrom Lyle Hanks Jerrold Martin Stern Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning and Director of Public Works. 4. Approval It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by of Minutes � Councilman Meland, to approve the minutes of the � � - special budget meetings held September 9, 11 and 13, 1978; the special Council/Housing�Authority minutes of September 18 and 26, 1978; the special assessment hearing minutes of September 25 and 27, 1978; the regular meeting minutes of October 4, 1978; the special Council minutes of October 10, 1978, amended as f ollows: Minutes of September 13, 1978, page 3, paragraph 8, "The motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Martin, Meland and Mayor Stern in fav�or)." Minutes of September 18, 1978, "Councilman Elstrom was present at roll call." Minutes of September 26, 1978, page 4, paragraph 4, "Councilman Meland obj ected to the ruling of the Chair, in that there were it�suf f icient votes cast." Minutes of October 4, 1978, Item llh,.last paragraph, "The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Martin, Meland and Hanks opposed." The minutes were approved as amended by a majority vote• Councilmen absent from meetings abstained. . ' 5. Approval of Agenda The.motion pasaed 7-p, It was moved by Councilman Meland� seconded bY Cauncilman Backes, to approve the consent agenda for October 23, 1978, with the removal of �Ce� 9n and lle, , -410- City Counc il minutes, October 23, 1978 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the agenda for October 23, 1978, as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 6a. Community Development Program PUBLIC HEARIN�S Community Development Program amendment to fourth- year program to include surplus NDP funds. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded the second public hearing November 6, 1978. The motion passed 7-0. by Councilman Meland, to conduct 6b. Off-Sale Application for nonintoxicating off-sale liquor Liquor Licenses licenses: 1) Holiday Station Store at 7916 Minnetonka Boulevard, and 2) Holiday Station Store at 6011 Excelsior Boulevard, as described in Notice � of Public Hearing published October 18, 1978. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to deny the requested licenses. Councilma.n Meland felt the locations inappropriate for the sale of off-sale nonintoxicating liquor, inasmuch as they abut single-family houses. Councilman Hanks suggested there are more appropriate places for the sale of 3.2 beer; he also felt the station personnel might not be of legal age to sell the product. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Ra11es aUstaine;d). 6c. Edward G. Thompson Addition; Resolution No. 6144 Application for preliminary and final plat of Edward G. Thompson Addition, southeast quadrant Quebec Avenue/West 29 Street, as described in Notice of Hearin� published OctoUer G, 1978. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to w�ive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6144, entitled "Resolution giving final approval for final plat of Edward G. Thompson Addition." The motion passed 7-0. -411- of Council minutes, October 23, 1978 City � 6d.. Variance, 4157 Brookside Avenue' Resolution 6145 Application of Georgia Avenue, for variance i as described in Notice October 11, 1978• There being tlo one wishing to speak, Tengler, 4157 Brookside n lot wid th, area and setbac of Hearing published , the Mayor declared the hearing closed. , It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive Resolution No. 6145, entitled "Resolution granting variance reading and adopt ' • idth lot area and side yard setback from SeaTa°oflffve3feet�£atlot in lot w , ez-mit a si�e y Ordinance Code relating to zoning to p width of 40 feet and a lot area of 4,800 square feet iedtconditionsgle- Family Distri.ct at 4157 Brookside Avenue under sp eci The Pl.anning Director explained within 350 f eet of the prop erty The motion passed 7-0. 6e. Zoning Change; 2009-2021 Louisiana Avenue the City's policy f or involved as contained informing residents in the Ordinance Code. Application of Adams Construction Company z�oning change from single-family to one- family at 2009-2021 Louisiana Avenue, as in Notice of Hearing published October 4, for and two- described 1978• John Claessens, 1829 Louisiana Avenue, stated although he resides two from the subject property, he was concerned that future zoning change may be approved which would allow multi-family units adjacent to his b lo cks request� property� � George Narrison, Vice President of Adams Construction Company, explained construction of duplexes totalling six housing units would require fewer driveways entering onto Louisiana Avenue than six single-f amily houses, .felt this would be beneficial td the area: � the and he The.Planning.Director explained R-3 zoning allows the construction of duplexes; construction of townhouses could only commence upon Council approval through the special permit process. He noted the applicant would also find it necessary to assemble additional la.nd in order to consider townhouse develop- ment. . ' There being no closed. one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, �o waive first reading of the ordinance �hanging the zoning f rom R-2 to R-3 and set second reading for November 6, 1978, noting the Council would not favor a higher use for the site than duplex construction. Tlie motion passed 7-0. 7a. Cambridge • Towers PETITIONS UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS� Petition fron residents of Cambridge Towers relative to existing billboard at sou�heast quadrant of Highway 7/Blake Road. -412- � � � Ci[y CUunc�l mintues, Urtober 23, 197� �l�,cCg� Kuberra, Cambridge Towers Apartments, reiterated concerns expressed in 3�etition dated August 30, 1978, which was presented to the City Council, the City o£ Nopkins, Mn/DO'T and State legislators. It was �oved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to refer tl�e n�3tter to the City Council Sign Committee for consideration during its p�epaTation of Ord inance Code amendments relating to the City's overall sign policy. The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Backes reported the Co�nittee will present its reconvaendations to the City Council the f irst meeting in December, 1978. 7b. Human Rights Commission Resolution Human Rights Commission resolution relating to the President of the Minnesota Twins. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Counc ilman Ra lles, to reject the resolution adopted by the Human Rights Commission on October 18, 1978. Councilman Meland noted publicly apologized for therefore, he suggested answered. It was moved the matter. that on October 3, 1978, Mr. Calvin Griffith statements made at a Waseca Lions Club meeting; the concerns of the Human Rights Commission have been by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to table The motion to tab le passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). Councilman Martin hoped the Commission would not involve the Council in future matters prior to thorough background investigation. 7c. Bingo Notice of Zntent to Conduct Bingo; Frank Lundberg American Legion Post No. 282. There being n� obiection, the Mayor ordered the Notice to be received for filing. 7d. Park Tire 7000 West and Auto; Request of Park Tire and Auto Company, 7000 West Lake Street Lake Street, to relocate fuel pumps (requeste y Mayor Stern). Mayor Stern stated he had submitted to the Council. visited the site and summarized tt�e ctlronolo�y/request stated the �eaUe�omerskwilllnotthaveoto Tom Gegax, Park Tire and Auto Cenonr�he lo� and so cus pumps so there is better spacing ansion. He also felt the wait in line; he said the request is not �or Stgff would.cause more conges�ion landscaped setback area required by the City ro �r�y was purct�ascd in He stated when the p P and would b e an und ue hardship• liance with the landscaped setback re- December, 1977, the City stated comp ro�,o�ed hi�hwaY p�pject quirement could be delayed unCil comnletion of the P which has not commenced. He noted the proPosed median on Lake 5Creet would -413- - _��.��,� x �: r � ;' u City Council minutes, ., October 23, 1978 and tl�e �� rohl.ems �'or customers when Waseaware of the P° E He sa id he �cce�:� ro Ni.ghway � • -�ii» ��pj�roval, bu� t11e volume of the business �bt.�i � �o ��1e inconvenience. Councilman Ralles, secot�ded I� w�s moved �Y the relocation of two 9�_day perm�.t allowing Uase. property would not have normal process for was decreasing daily due by Councilman Hanks to existing fuel pumps to grant a a new Counc ilman Backes wondered if the Council would bW� a�henmatterswasinot pexmit process in granting the requesfo�ndtss�ecommendation. presented to the Planning Commission Mayor Stern stated policy decisions. it is within the prerogative of the Council to make It was moved by Councilman Martin to amend the if the landscaping requirements are completed second to the motion. �e motion to allow pump relocation concurrently. There was no Mr. Gegax explained the City informed him it would grant the island relocation if the landscaping requirements were completed within 18 months. The City Manager explained the island location changes should be aecomplished through the special permit process. Councilman Elstrom stated she opposed be reviewed through the special permit the motion, in that the request process. In response to Councilman Hanks, Mr. Gegax explained permit application was to allow showroom expansion, to not complicate the issue of pump relocation. should the f ormer special and this was withdrawn Councilman Hanks noted although staff has difficulty enforcing the City's setback requirements, in the present case it appeared the business could not operate if the owner complied with the City's conditions. He suggested the applicant could be requested to present a landscape p lan within an 18- month framework. Mr. Gegax asked for a 90-day permit; he agreed to apply for a special permit and abide by the decision of the Planning Conmlission and City Council. The motion to grant a 90-day permit passed 4-3 (Councilmen Backes, Elstro� and Meland opposed). 7e. Texas Avenue/ West 36 Street Oak Hill paving project; intersection of 'Fexas Avenue with West 36 Street (requested by Councilman Meland). Councilma� Meland explained the paving of Walker Street residents near the intersection are concerned with the on-street parking wo�.�ld be permitted. -414, haS begun, a�� Che desi�n and whethet i l.Lly l.vuUCil ntl[lu�es� UL�VUei. "' 1>/� ;�ct Bio�ent, 3543 Texas Avenue, stated at the April 22, 1978, infoxmational m<<tin$ it was exp Iained there would be no change in the lanes and existing parking situation on Walker Street. He referred to the plan for the iraprovement which inc ludes a center median and three lanes traveling west and Wondered how on-street parking could be maintained. The City Manager explained the prese�t parking prohibition 30 feet from the intersection radius would remain as it currently exists. Mr. Blount suggested the plan presented at the informational meeting did not indicate a widening of Walker Street. The Director of Public Works explained the exact sketch and engineering re�ort were presented to the Council on April 3, 1978. He added traffic studies are normally conducted one year after improvements are in place, and at that time the parking situativn will be reviewed. He said the Council's direction in June, 1978, was to not change the current parking pattern. In response reviewed by meeting. to Mr. Blount, the Mayor explained the plan currently being the Council was also presented at the April, 1978, informational Sa. 1979 Budget; Ordinance No. :. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Second reading of ordinance adopting 1979 budget 1426 and amending 1978 budget. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. I426, entitled "An ordinance adopting the budget for the fiscal year 1979 and amending the 1978 b udget as adopted by Ordinance 1387." The motion passed 7-0. License Revocation Second reading of Ordinance Code amendment relating to revocation of licenses (deferred from October 4, 1978). The City Attorney explained that since first reading of the ordicontinuinrtain 8 Ianguage changes had been included with Hesalso noredeSectionsl3-105.102 violations and the rights of the City. had heen omitted in printing. It caas moved by Councilman Meland, second reading to Plovember 6, 1978� The motion passed 7-0• 8c. Crosstown Marine; Resolution No. 6146 �� seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to defer to include City Attorney revisions. roving special permit for o«tdoor Resolution apP 69�5 Wayzata BoulevaXd storage; Crosstown Marine, thorized October 4, �978�• - (au k� waive seconded byCouncilman rlstT°m> ermit It was m�ved by Councilman Rall.es, �ntitled "A resolution gra�oi��rmit a reading and adopt Resolut�°�he�Ordinance Code relating to zoning under Section 14-156(6) ° d Sales area for prope�'tiY locaked in �he ��Z temporary outdoor display an 2ata Boulevard.�� Busi�ess District at 6905 WaY The motion passed 6-1 (Coun�ilman Meland oppo�ed)• i. y � w � City Council minuCes, October 23, 1978 8d. EleJ n' Cion No. 61.47 Resolution setting polling places and naming election judgeS for November 7, 1978, election. Reso lu � Zt Was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by and adopt Resolution No. 6147, entitled to waive reading election judges for State Councilman Ralles, olLing places and naming "Resolution setting P Z978,,� General Election, November 7, The motion passed 7-4• RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Ri hts Minutes of Human Rights Commission meeting held 9a. Hum_j�- gep�ember 20, 1978• Commission There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. 9b. Parks and Recreation Minutes of Parks anheldCOctober llvil9 8• Commission Commission meeting There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the . minutes to be received for filing. 9c. Board Minutes of Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held of Appeals September 28, 1978. � There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the mi.nutes to be received for f iling. � 9d. Planning Minutes of Planning Commission meetings held Commission October 4 and 18, 1978• � There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. 9e. Financial Monthly financial report; September. Report � There being no discussion, the Ma�or ordered the , report to be received for filing. 9f. Cedarhurst Traffic Control West 16 Street/Natchez Avenue traffic control. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to authorize staff negotiations with Golden Valley staff and report to the Council November 20, 1978• A1 Trangle, 4412 Cedar Lake Road, expressed concern with staff's suggested alternatives which would eliminate apartment residents from using norCh/ of south streets; he felt the Council was leaving the apartment dwellets °ut the solution. � Mayor Stern stated thia alternative would be corrected prior to dealin8s with Golden Valley. -416- City Council minutes, October 23, 1978 �ouncilman Elstrom did not concur with the alternatives for left-turn signs wh�.ch she felt could be more harmf ul than beneficial. p petition dated October 2, 1978, was presented requesting inst.allation of signs restricting traffic into St. Louis Park between 7 and 9 a.m. gg. Street Lighting; Resolution No. 6148 Preliminary engineering report on Meadowbrook Manor street lighting. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Co�ncilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6148, entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement for bids, Improvement No. 78-03." The motion passed 7-0. 9h. West 28 Street Parking; Resolution No. 6149 West 28 Street, Vernon to Utica Avenues; report on parking. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6149, entitled "Resolution authorizin� placement of signs for traffic control on West 28 Street from Vernon Avenue to Utica Avenue." The motion passed 7-0. 9i. Traffic Study 187; Resolution No. 61.50 9j. Traffic SCudy No. Avenue. 187; West 31 Street/Idaho It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman I�ianks, ta waive reading ansia�spforetrafficncontrol5at interled "Resolution authorizing placement of g section o£ West 31 Street and Idaho Avenue." The motion passed 7-0• Knoa.lwood Knollwood Shoppin� Center landscape plan. Shoppin� CenCer T� Was move� by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation of a ndin existing special permit to include Plan No. 2, Landscaping, resolution ame � �978. for adop�ion NovemUQr 6� �he Plannin� Dire�tor explained additional In xespon�e to CauiiciJ.man Nanks, z�scnted to �he Planning er.mit woul_d be p ad,juHtments 1:a Che �P�cial P rior to Counc�l review. C�mmission for its recammendation P The motlon pas�ed 7-0. yk, 7.'ax �oxf�i.t I�and; Re�c�lution Nn. ha-5�_ Reconveyunce o� 7�-60). �puncilm��n Elskrom, secanded by by entitled aclopC Resolution No. 6151, ��x-torEeited lands,�� tax-�orfeit land (M. & C. No. �_� w;i� mc�ved Cc� wn ive reA� �ng �nd �:��in� 1 l rnu�7 Mc�.l ��nd ��A»tFinra�:tng thc z�canvr�y��cc Ur �C�C�� — ��E,F. m�.r ��,ri ilFlclr,tr,/I �_n C�ty Caunci�. gi�. IirnLll Advi �o�' _ Cc�mmi�t�e�, illilllltC'9 tQ i)E' 1"�C@�.V('Ci gm. T��x Forjext Pazc ls...i. Keso.ttiti�.an Nos. 6152 minutcs, OCCobez 23� 1978 Minutes of Health Advisox'y Committee meeting held September 27, 1978• There being no foz iiling. 5 t udy o f (Case No. discussion, the Mayor ardered the need for various�tax-forfeit parcels 78-84-RE)• and 6�.53 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6152, entitled "Resolution approving designation of r►on- canserv�Cion land shown on classification listion4NoCr,6153Boentitledounty Comm�ssioners of Nennepin County, and Resolut "Author:tzing appl.ication for conveyance o£ tax-forfeited lands." Councilman Meland referred to the study the assets and liabilities use. He said the neighborhood is envisioned . Westling Pond and requested that staff of the area prior to a decision on its not in favor of the type public use being The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Martin abstained). 9n. 2737 Monterey Avenue Division and combination of property within Official Map designation; Sheldon Weinstein and Arthur Seifert, 2737 Monterey Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to concur with the lot division and combination as proposed by the property owners. The motion passed 7-0. 10a. Appointments UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments to advisory boards and commissions. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer appointments. The motion passed 7-0. lOb. Improvement 78-41; Resolution No. 6154 Improvement No. 7$-41, sidewalk, north side of Excelsior Boulevard, Methodist Hospital to Brunswick Avenue (deferred from September 18 and October 4, 1978). In response to Councilman Hanks, the Director o£ Public Works explained the sidewalk described in Alt�rnative No. 2 abutting the residential properties at Dakota Avenue would have a minimum width of three feet. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ra11es, to Waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6iS4 entitl.ed "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement for bids, Improvement No. 78-41,'r for Ridewalk installation as deseribea fn Alternative No. 2, report dated October 23, 1978. - --� - - - ._ -4)R- - � � City Council minutes, October 23, 1978 The Director of Public Works explained the improvement wou acquisition of right of way along the entire �d require the cluding the residential properties at Dakota Avenue,�f the project, in- Councilmen Hanks and Elstrom did not feel assessing the two resid property owners at Dakota Avenue could be justified, ential After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded b Councilman Meland, to authorize staff negotiations with the two y residential property owners at Dakota Avenue relative to right of way and proj ect cost . The motion passed 7-0. lOc. Retaining Walls Retaining wall policy (M. & C. No. 78-59). The Public Works Director exhibited models of various slopes and explainecl City guidelines f or constructing retaining walls versus sodding. He summarized the report presented to th� Council and presented slides of various retaining walls in the City. Councilman Hanks explained that upon inspecting the properties at 3408 and 3416 Rhode Island Avenue it was his first inclination slopes would be appropria te d ue to the grade, but within three blocks of the property other low walls exist which could have been sloped. He suggested the City's guidelines should be consistently applied. Councilman Meland concurred and suggested a formal policy has not been approved by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, rhat retaining walls be constructed at 3408 and 341G Rhode Isl<znd Avenue at the City's expense. Councilman Martin did not feet the City fii1011l[� be re�Ponsible Cor the cost of retaining wall� in situations where the gr.��d4 wr�uld be less thafl 3:1 within a ten-foot area behind the r.urb. After further discussion, it was maved by Council.man I��nks, seconded by Councilman Baekes, to defer con�id�rnt:i,on oE rc.�taining wall conskruction at 3408 and 3416 Rhode Tsland Av�n�1e to Nuvemher 6, 1.�7�. The morion to defer. pa��ed 7-0• It was moved by Gouncilman Meland, seconded hy Counei.lman 1-lanks, to defer review of a City policy on retaining wal.ls tio Clie Counc�i� � g�979a� Capit�al Improvement Program ad�p�ion in necember, 1978, �r .1anu y, The motion passed 7-0. _�X,g- � City Council minutes, October 23, 1978 10d. Traffic Study 16855 Resolution No• Traffic Study No. 188; Yosemite Avenue (deferred from September 18, 1978). In response to Councilman Hanks, the City Eng ineer reported the residents of the a'rea would pref er that Yosemite Avenue end at Excelsior Boule�alleviated�upon many of the,problems would b Avenue extension. one-way street. He suggQsted completion of the Louisiana It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6155, entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of signs for traffic control at intersection of West 39 Street and Yosemite Avenue and at Goodrich Avenue and Wooddale Avenue," to be reviewed in April, 1979. � The motion passed 7-0. 10e. Ceram-Traz, 6500 Oxford Street Report on definition of hazardous materials; special permit request of Ceram-Traz (deferred from October 4, 1978). It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to authorize preparation of approving resolution for adoption November 6, 1978. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). lOf. Inspection Fee Inspection fee; Certif icate of Health and Safety Compliance (f irst reading of ordinance deferred from Octob er 4, 1978). It was inoved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to increase the residential inspection fee from $10 to $27.50. The motion failed 2-S (Councilmen Ralles and Elstrom in favor). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive first reading of the ordinance amended to include a$25 fee for the inspection and certificate of health and safety compliance of a dwelling unit, and set second reading for November 6, 1978. The motion passed 5-2 lla. Gambling Ordinance (Councilmen Martin and Meland opposed). NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Code amendment relating to gambling (M. & C. No. 78-58), -420- * City Council mi�ures, October 23, 1978 �,,t17 qo1e, representing the VFW Post 5632, explained profits from the activities ailowed in the proposed ordinar�ce will be used for soccer, a scholarship fund, etc. He noted, however, the proposed fees appear e�cessive and ma�iy other cities charge $100. . Hichael I_itman, 316 62 Avenue North, explained the majority of the activities covered in the proposed ordinance are currently conducted, and the money raised benefits the cormuunity, It was moved by Counc ilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive first read ing of the ordinance and set second reading for November 6, 1978. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Hanks, Meland and Elstrom opposed). Councilmen Elstrom and for second reading. llb. Street Light Request Ralles requested an adjustment in the fee schedule Street light request; 6901 Eliot View Road (requested by Councilman Ralles). The Director of Public Works explained that during the summer of 1978, a request was received for installation of a midblock street light at the above location; because of excessive crime- related activities in the area, it was determined the request meets the criteria for installation at City expense. He said approval could not be obtained from each abutting property owner for the original location; an alternative location was suggested which required some underground work through a back yard at a cost of $600 to be paid by the property owner who informed the City she could not af�ord the expense. Councilman Ralles felt that due to the excessive vandalism and police calls in the area, the City should be responsible for the installation of the light. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, install a midblock street light at 6901 E].iot View Road; the City responsible for the $600 installation charge. to to be Councilman Hanks off ered an amendment to include a midblock light at the 4200 block of Brookside Avenue. Councilman Meland offered an 3200 block of Georgia Avenue. amendment to include a midblock light at the Councilman Ralles did not accept the amendments. ' ex lained requests for a midblock li�m�e�aestablishedxly Councilman Hanks p been denied for Brookside Avenue, because it does not criteria, although ther e are frequenk complaints. He added the street is more heavily traveled than Eliot View Road. i dow Councilman Martin explained a resident shot out and�others have been harrassed installation fee should be waived. on E13oC Ve�TgRoadehf�1� �h� $604 for mary y The motion assed 6-1 (Councilm�n Flstrom opposed). P -421- � City Council minutes, It was moved by Councilman Hanks to 4200 block of Brookside Avenue. October 23, 1978 install a midblock street light at the Councilman Meland seconded the motion amended to include a light at the 3200 block of Georgia Avenue. Councilman Hanks did not accept the amendment. Councilman Elstrom offered an amendment to include the 3300 block of Yosemite Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, the request for a midblock street Avenue ta November 6, 1978• seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer light at the 4200 block of Brookside The motion to defer passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). llc. Improvement 76-08; Ch Order East City Hall street reconstruction. ange Mr. Torino, 3049 Natchez Avenue, explained that since approximately May, 1978, the neighborhood has been inconvenienced by the dust and mud resulting f rom the construction. He referred to the proposed interim measure and the $2,690 change order and did not feel the residents should be further assessed. He also wondered when the driveway approaches would be passable. Mayor Stern explained the City would absorb the cost of the change order. In�response to Councilman Hanks, the Ci�y Manager explained the contractor will be held to the contract completion date and will be charged liquidated damages. He added the City will be reviewing its contract specifications to determine if conditions can be included to prevent similar situations. He said the City will make every effort to ensure the driveways are passable for winter, and he stated he would inspect the area on Octvber 24. Councilman Hanks noted Bury & Carlson, Inc., has always been a reliable performer in the past. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, second�ed by Councilman Elstrom, to approve Change Order No. 2, Contract No. 1261, at $2,697.90 for a total contract to date of $561,330.99, to place f ull depth asphalt within the project area; a progress report will be submitted to the Council on November 6, 1978• Gerry Brooks, Brooks Realty, asked whe� the land beyond the curb would be graded and cleared at 303I Lynn Avenue. The Director of Public �Jorks said grading will be completed prior to November 15, 1978, for sod placement in the spring. lld. Council Salaries Proposed salary increases The motion passed 7_p, . . _ �,....-.._. ....._� __ _.._. _..�.. _.__-- _ _ _ . _ Change in Counci� salaries. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded b)' Councilman Backes, to set public hearing on the for Mayor and Councilmen for November b, 197�• -422- � 11�'- B � - Tabulation City Council minutes, October 23, 197$ Bid tabulation; propane tank changes. . It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by z ' Councilman Meland, to defer the matter to :� November 6, 1978, and request a report on the tank arrangement which was � in violation of the City ordinance. � � The motion to def er was withdrawn; Councilman Martin requested a report on the matt er and sa id he would discuss the item with the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to designate LP Gas Supply lowest responsible bidd�r and authorize execution of conrract at $10,000. The motion passed 7-0. llf . Bid Tabulation llg. 1Za. Bid tabulation; City Hall garage. At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer the item to November 6, 1978. The motion passed 7-0. Town Taxi Damage Claims 12b. Communications from Mayor 12c. Communications from City Manager Town Taxi request for fare increase. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the request to be received for filing. MISCELLANEOUS None. None. 1) Plat of Park Place - At the request of Dave Johnson, representing the subdivider, it was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to set public hearing on thePiapeoforeNovemberS20,61978. Street as it relates to the final plat of Park The motion passed 7-0. 2) 1978 Congress of Cit.ies - attendance at the Congress of The Council discussed final arrangements for Cities, SC. Louis, November 26 and 29, 1978• Councilman Meland, seconded by 3) Lions Award Night - It was moved bY Mrs. Droen and guest, to Councilman Martin, to authorize Council memi978; at �ity expense. attend the Lions Award banquet October 28� The motion passed 7-0• -423- 13a. Verified Claims _____-_---- 13b . 14. Att City Council minutes, October 23, 1978 CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS Upon motion by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Martin, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council dated October 23, 1978, in the total amounts of $681,569.73 for vandors and $7,246.40 for payroll were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of 7-0. Contract Pa ments Adjournment t: Beverly F Reco rding Secretary None. On motion by Councilma Councilman Ralles, the at�0:50 p.m. by a vote Irvin Mayor Stern -424- n Meland, meeting of 7-0. seconded by was adjourned