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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980/01/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regularr(INUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 21, 1980 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations i:mployee retirement - Mayor McQuaid presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Leone Anderson � for her 26 years of service as a City employee. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Jerrold Martin Martha Elstrom Keith Meland Lyle Hanl:s John Ralles Phyllis McQuaid Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning and Director of Public Works. 4. Approval It was moved by Councilman Ralles,seconded by of Minutes Councilman Elstrom, to approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting held December 28, 1979, as presented. The motion passed 4-0-3 (Councilmen Martin, Meland and Hanks abstained). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting held January 7, 1980, as presented. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Elstrom abstained). It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the minutes of tlie regular CiCy Council meeting held January 7, 1980, as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Approval It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by of Agenda Councilman Elstrom, to appro ve the consent agenda for January 21, 1980, as presented. The motion passed 7-0. -22- City Council minutes�, January 21, 1980 IC was.moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Cauncilman Ra�lle�, to approve Che agenda for January 21, 1980, with the fo llowing addiCions: I��m lli, Belt Line� Boulevard; Item llj, Personnel MaC�er. The motion passed 7-0. 6a. Lincoln Baking � 'Company �'• � PUBLIC HEARINGS Application of Lincoln BaEcing Company to change , zoning from B-1 to B-2 at 4100-G111 Minnetonka �' Boulevard (continued from January 7, 1980). Dav.e Tracli, 2531 Kipling Avenue, owner oE several properCfes in rhe immediate a�ea', stated the Lincoln Del is � landmark frequenCly used and an •:asset to the CiCy: He favo�ed the zoning change which would permit liquor, noting the�owner was�w311ing to improve the property,and asked that Che Council review the matter objectively. Morris Sherman, attorney for�the applicant, explained th�ee Lincoln•Del restaurants are located in the suburban area, two of which have liquor licenses without problems. He described the proposed zoning change which, if approved, would be followed by applications for a liquor license and special permit. He exhibited an artists's rendering of the proposed expansion/remoilelling, similar to the applicant's other establishments, and said the building would be compatible in design and materials with the bank recently constructed south of Minnetonka Boulevard. He provided con- siderable description of the planned remodelling which the Council would review during the special permit process, explaining there would be 20 to 25�additional parking spaces; there would be no bar, entertainment or cocktail lounge, and the applicant anticipated the sale of liquor would entail no more than 15 percent of the total business volume. He referred to the staff report and did not believe the proposal would have an adverse impact on the Boulevard. He siibmitted copies of a petition circulated during the summer of 1979, entitled "We Che undersigned residences (sic) of St. Louis Park and surrounding area -- suppart the proposed remodeling of the Lincoln Del, 4100 t•tinneronka Boulevard, including issuance of an on- sale liquor license," which he believed indicated a favorable response to the proposal. Mr.�Sherman also provided copies of exemplary records related to the other two operations. He reminded the Council Chat•iC approved a zoning chanse to B-2 for the Citizens StaCe Rank, and suggesCed the staff report unfairly characterized his client's request when compared with tlie report submitted to the Council for tfie bank request. He believed the proposal would cause less traffic tfian the•bank and said the R-3 buffer between the single- family area and the Lincoln Del was �reater tt�an the R-4 buffer for the bank. }ie conclucied by stating it would be acceptable ta the applicant if the Council wished to. condition the rezonin�. Vern Beck, 2918 Huntington Avenue, explained he is an immediate neighbor and also sold the property for the expansion to the applicant. lie believed the owner's proposal would upgr:�de the area and favored liquor license approval subject to the �1leviaCion of traEfic congestion. -23- City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 William Arnold, 2809 Inglewood Avenue, opposed the zoning change, in that it would set a precedent for Bernie's Del, increase residential traffic and cause the neighborhood to become a magnet for nonresidenta. He listed items related to the operation of the business which the applicant had agreed to in 1957, some of which had not been adhered to and many of which could be violated in the future should the request be approved, in his opinion. His final concerns related to future owners, the possible rezoning of the entire strip and the safety of children playing in the residential streets. Denis Grande, 4000 Sunset Boulevard, stated the petition was signed without the knowledge that it would include a liquor license and therefore was misleading. He suggested that zoning classifications are an attempt to predict the future of a neighborhood, and he and his neighbors moved into the area knowing liquor wo�ld not be permitted, as did the applicant. I�e said the fundamental difference with the applicant's other two establish- ments is their location in commercial districts containing no single- family houses. Councilman Martin noted the petition executed by the neighborhood contained the phrase ". . including issuance of an on-sale lfquor license." The following persons opposed the request, citing reasons stated previously by others: Leo Stock, 2814 Huntington; Laura Harris, 2712 Glenhurst; Leonard Getzkin, 2912 Glenhurst; Dr. Ricl�ard Goodkind, 4123 Sunset Boulevard; Etta Qrkin, 2733 Huntington; Fruma Goldfarb, 2801 Huntington; Vincent Pecoran, 2900 GlenhursC; Barbara Younger, 2713 Raleigh; Mr. Lieberman, 4210 Sunset Boulevard. Nathan Rudoy, 2538 Joppa Avenue, objected to the applause and requested that decorum be maintained. The following persons favored the request, citing reasons stated previously by others: Gary Hoffman, 4200 Minnetonka Boulevard, proprietor of Treasurers Island; Dr. Nathan Freidson, 2832 Nuntington; Ben Badiner, 4110 West 25 Street; Charles Waiss, 2519 Joppa; Greg Gunderson, 2646 Joppa; Jay Jacobson, 2715 Joppa; Newt Hansen, 3279 Library Lane; Herb Kohn, 2633 Monterey; Jake Garber, 2518 Joppa. Mandel Desnick, 2840 Monterey, favored the request and spol:e of the evolution of the neighborhood, noting several new buildings had been built within the past few years. He suggested that with a pending energy shortage, neighborhood shopping areas would become very important. Another speaker opposed the rezoning but not the issuance of a liquar Iicense. He believed the Council should grant an exception and approve a liquor.license without rezoning. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. -24- � City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 Councilman Martfn stated he shared the concern related to future uses on the site should the request be approved, but noted the proposal was to spend $1 million upgrading the entire parcel and it would not be likely that the applicant would sell a small parcel which could then be put to an obnoxious use. He explained the special permit could contain restrictions disallowing a bar and gaming devices. He suggested as an alternative, the Council could consider a PUD Zoning District for the area which requires Council approval of an overall general plan and special permit review for each new or expanded use. Responding to a question from Councilman Martin, the Planning Director explained that four or five years in the past a study of the area was commenced; the study was 70-percent completed at which time the Council directed it discontinued. Therefore, he could not camment to the advantages of PUD zoning, in that the study had just begun to determine possible alternative land-use controls for the area. Councilman Backes referred to Questions 7, 9& 10 of the application to amend the zoning ordi.nance which asked what changing conditions, error in the existing ordinance or other circumstances justified the proposed amendment. Upon agreement by Mr. Sherman that the proposed expansion could be constructed under the current zoning, Councilman Backes than asked by what technical, factual reasons should the Council consider changing the zoning other than to allow a Class I restaurant on the site. He said it appeared to be rezoning for convenience, and he asked if the applicant believed the request justified under the current zoning law. Mr. Sherman explained the applicant was unable, unwilling and unprepared to upgrade without a return for his investment which would justify the upgrading. He said the request was consistent with the present zoning law and wit}� the action of the Council when changing the zoning for the Citizens State Bank across the street. He continued that the change, or changing conditions, making the passage of the amendment necessary was a better use consistent with the current nature of the street and neighbor- hood. }te concluded by stating the applicant has rights, owns one-half of the block and has been in the neighborhood longer than most of its neighbors. Councilman Ralles suggested the liquor store formerly located on the site could have attracted an average of 250 cars �er day. He said where there had been two businesses there now was one, and he did not believe rezoning could cause more traffic than existed. He also did not understand how persons could sifin a petition without first reading its message. Councilman Meland stated that when an application is received, staff studies it for consistency witl� the overall plan Eor the area; final action, however, is at the discretion of the Council. It was moved by Councilman Ffartin, seconded 1�y Councilman Meland, to approve rezoning with the conditions ttiat there be no bar, no entertainment or gaming devices. Councilman Hanks asked the City Attorney if the motion was in order. Councflman Martin withdr.ew the motion. -25- City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve rezoning. Councilman Hanks suggested appropriate actfon, if approving the request, would be to direct staff to prepare an ordinance for first reading February 4, 1980. There was no vote on the motion. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize preparation of an ordinance, approving the zoning change as requested, for first reading February 4, 1980. Councilmen Eianks, Els[rom and Mayor McQuaid stated they would oppose the motion. Mayor McQuaid stated the discontinued area study had excellent beginnings and may have provided alternatives for the area pleasing to both the co�ercial and residential sectors; however, she now believed it time for the neighborhood commUnity to resolve the problem among themselves. Councilman Buckes stated there appeared little oppositlon to expansion, and he agreed the residentfal and commercial property owners must work together to develop a plan for the area. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to call the question. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Elstrom and Hanks opposed). The main motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Meland, Ralles and Martin in favor). It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to reactivate the study for the entire Triangle area. The mo[ion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Ralles, rleland and Martin in favor). PLTITIONS, REQUESTS r1ND COF4lUNICATIONS 7a. Open Communication from League of Women Voters related Meeting Law to open meeting law. Ann Wordelman, Co-President oE the St. Louis Park League of Women Vo[ers, stated the Lea�ue's position in support oE the open meeting laW and distributed copies to the Council. 7b. Bingo A Notice of Intent to Conduct Bingo at Peter Hobart School was received for filing, by consent. 7c. Bingo A'Jotice of Intent to Conduct Bingo at 5707 Excelsior Boulevard was received for filing, by consent. -26- City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Personnel Code; Second reading of Ordinance Code amendment related Ordinance No. 1458 to personnel plan (deferred from January 7 b 12, 1980); M. � C. No. 80-Ob. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1458, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 3, Personnel, of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COI�QdITTEES 9a. Community Relations Commission 9b. Parks and Recreation Commission The minutes of the Community Relations Commission meeting held January 10, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held January 9, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. 9c. Housing The minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Aut}iority meeting held January 8, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. 9d. Planning Commission 9e. Human Ri�hts Commission 9f. Council Committees The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held January 2, 1980, and Streets and Highways Subcommittee meeCing held January 16, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting held December 19, 1979, were ordered filed by consent. Report on City Council committees (requested January 12, 1980). Councilman Backes suggested, in that the five Council committees contained in Section 2-114 of the Ordinance Code have not been active for years, the Code should be amended to either eliminate or reactivate them. It was moved hy Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Nanks, to authorize preparation of an amendment to the Ordinance Code consistent with c•�rrent practice or with language stating the Council may establish such , committees from time to time. Councilman Elstrom suggested it might be appropriate to consicler a provlgton whereby the cormnittees could be called on demand rattier than reinst��tinR them periodically. The motion passed 7-0. -27- City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 9g. Traffic Study 220; Traffic Study No. 220; Lynn Avenue south of Resolution No. 6478 Minnetonka Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6478, entitled "Resolution authorizing removal of no-parking signs on Lynn Avenue south of Minnetonka Soulevard." The motion passed 7-0. 9h. Street Lighting Preliminary engineering report, Project 80-11, Cedar Lake Road street lighting. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Meland, to set public hearing for Tuesday, February 19, 1980. Councilman Meland stated he would not be present for the February 19, 1980, meeting. 9i. Recreation Center Fees Report on fee changes at Recreation Center (M. & C. No. 80-05). It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to approve the fee changes recommended by staff and contained in M, b C. No. 80-05. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to amend the motion by setting the high school ice time fee at $40 per hour. The motion to amend passed 6-1 (Councilman Pteland opposed). The main motion passed 7-0, amending the Recreation Center fees as follows: (1) Prime-time ice rental at $52.50 per hour; nonprime time at $47.50 per hour; (2) Park High School at $40 per hour; (3) Single game fee $190, and double tieader fee $290. 9j. Comraunity Housing Corp.; Special permit request of Community Housing and Resolution No. 6479 Service Corporation to construct senior citizen housing at 4835 Minnetonka Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6479, entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code related to zoning to permit senior citizen housing on property located at 4835 Minnetonka Boulevard." Joel Glotter, project architect, described the proposal as contained in the staff report dated January 11, 1980, explaining it had Planning Cotmnission and staff support and was consistent with all City requirements, the Housing Assistance Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. He then exhibited slides. -28- City Council tninutes, Janu.ary 21, 198Q Responding to questions from Councilman Elstrom, Mr. Glotter stated the property would be slightly graded; fifteen units for the handicapped are proposed in accordance with HUU requirements. The motion passed 7-0. 9k. Boards and Commissions Report on advisory boards and commfssions (requested January 12, 1980). Mayor McQuaid said she received a request from the Chair of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) for Council direction. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilm�n Backes, that enabling legislation and bylaws of boards and commissions be presented to all new members, present members and ne�rly appointed Council liaison. The motion passed 7-0. Responding to the HRC request, Councilman Martin explained he viewed the Commission an educational body and the members might consider not meeting as often, if they do not have the need. He suggested the high vacancy and low attendance records could be attributed to lack of specific direction and charge. Councilman Elstrom believed the Commfssions should be reminded it is not an ordinance requirement that they meet monthly, but may meet as needed. Mayor McQuaid requested that the Council liaison so inform the hoards and commissions. Councilman Meland explained the HRC was formed during the Council meeting following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, and the action was an attempt by the Council to indicate its concern with human rights; however, no direction or activities were provided to the Commission as with the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions. He continued that state and federal agencies have preempted the field, as perhaps was correct, in his opinion. He suggested the Council may wish to study whether it should provide better jurisdiction or direction to the Commission. 9L. City Water Situation Councilman Hanks, approval. Carbon absorption s[udy (H. � C. No. 80-0$). During a closed session due to pending litigation, ft was moved by Councilman Neland, seconded by to authorize staff to recruit consultant for Council The motion passed 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Appointments Appointraents to boards and commissions. Councilman Elstrom m�v��d to apPoint Gacy Jahnson to an unexpired term on the F3oard of 7.oning Appealg• The motion passed 7-0. '29- � City Council minutes, Janaury 21, 1980 Councilman Martin requested that staff schedule interviews for the Parks and Recreation Commission vacancies prior to the February 4, 1980, Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to reappoint Josepfi Casey and James McDonough to the Human Rights Commission. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to appoint Eleanor Krohn to an unexpired term on the Human Rights Commission. The motion passed 7-0. lOb. Incinerator City incinerator property (M. & C. No. 80-02). Dave Locey, 2353 Rice Street North, representing the Soft Drink Association, explained the Association has an interest in working with staff on renovation of the site, operation of a redemption center and assisting with curbside separation or its development. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to not sell the incinerator and to authorize staff to develop a permanent easement to accommodate Hoigaard's needs on the property; at a future study session, the Council shall review the matter of solid waste disposal. Councilman Elstrom noted both the Community Relations Cormnission and the League of TJomen Voters had worked on the project and requested they be provided copies of the staff report. She also suggested it would be appropriate to include retention of a consultant in the motion. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elanks, to remove the ordinance authorizing sale of the property from the table. The motion passed 7-0. It was moveci by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to reject second reading of the ordinance authorizing sale of the property to Hoigaard's. The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Elstrom believed that if the Council's wish was to act upon a use for the facility by summer, it should not delay but retain the services of a consultant to begin a study. She suggested, iE commenced at the pre- sent time, the study could be completed by summer. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to authorize a staff review of the costs of consultants and to also review the proposal of Woodlake Sanitary Service. -30- ,City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to amend the moiion to authorize staff to work with Dave Locey on the matter. The motion to amend failed 3-4 (Councilmen Elstrom, Ralles and Mayor McQuaid in fav�r). Responding to questions, the City Manager explained Hennepin County had an obligation to develop a solid waste plan, which primarily would involve the location of additional landfill sites. . Councilman Meland explained the County's plan is due June 1, 1980, and he suggested it would be appropriate to delay the employment of a consultant until its conclusions had been reviewed. Councilman Elstrom suggested staff investigate grant money for recycling projects upon the availability of new guidelines. The main motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Elstrom, Ralles and Meland in favor). Larry Kirchner stated he was pleased witn the Council's foresight, and he discussed alternative uses for the incinerator property which were also contained in the staff report on the matter. IC was moved by Councilman Hanks to authorize preparation of a resolution informing the St. Louis Park legislative representatives that the Council supports ban-the-can legislation. The motion failed for lack of a second. lOc. Youth Report on youth d3version pro�ram (Relate). Diversion Program It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to continue funding the position until June 1, 1980, and authorize staff to explore future funding with [he school administration. The Council discussed the benefits of the position and program. The City Manager reported there was some flexibility in the police department budget, and he could withhold appointment to fill a vacancy for a period of time. The motion passed 7-0. lOd. Signs in A report on signs in Golden Valley (deEerred Golden Valley from November 19 and December 17, 1979) was ordered filed by consent. -31- � City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 � . '�_ NEW BUSINESS lla. Liquor Proposal of Lincoln Baking Company to amend License Amendment Ordinance Code permitting multiple oslnership of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, [o refer the proposal to the City Council Liquor Study Committee. Mr. Kenneth Prochnow, Leonard, Street and Deinard, asked what the process would entail. Councilman Meland explained the Committee would probably meet in several weeks and would notify interested parties. The motion passed 7-0. llb. Labor Agreement; Labor agreement, International Operating Engineers Resolution No. 6480 Local 49 (M. & C. No. 80-03). It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6480, entitled "Resolution establishing public works employees' salaries and insurance contributions for the year ending December 31, 1980." The motion passed 7-0. llc. Police Recruiting; Joint powers agreement: Suburban Police Resolution No. b4$1 Recruitment System (M. b C. No. 80-04). It was moved by Councilman Elstror�, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6481, entitled "Resolution authorizing participation in the suburban police recruitment system." The motion passed 7-0. lld. MnDOT Agreement; Resolution authorizing MnDOT technical services Resolution No. 6482 agreement. Resolution No. 6482, entitled "Resolution authorizing technical services and its agreement with the Minnesota Department of Highways," was adopted by consent. lle. Bid Tabulation Bid tabulation - law enforcement vehicles. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Meland, to designate Malkerson Motors lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract at 528,937.48. The motion passed 7-0. � -32- � City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 llf. Rehabilitation Rehabilitation and grant program for single- Program family houses. It was moved by Councilman,Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to accept the sCaff report and to authorize revisions in the program as conCained in the report. The motion passed 7-0. llg. Underground CATV Cables Street conduit related to cable television (requested by Councilman Hanks). Steve Kelly, Northern Cablevision, said he had been informed by staff that the City Ordinance requires television cable to be placed wi•thin a conduit when laid underground. He explained the cable's interior consists of steel armor which protects it from being benC or distorted and conduit had not been used in the firm's other projects. He continued it is not necessary to excavate streets to place or to repair cable, and should it require replacement, a ptt is dug behind the curb on each side of the street and it is pulled through. He stressed it would never be necessary to excavare a street, should any cable require repair or replacement, and he asked the Council to waive the provisions of the Code, citing double the cost to the firm as an additional reason. Councilman Backes explained that over a period of years, the city streets are reconstructed and during the pr�cess, the cable could be damaged or removed; therefore, he would only support the request if the firm would agree to a hold harmless clause stating costs to repair any damage would be totally its responsibility; it would also be prohibited from excavating permanent streets for cable replacement. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom to authorize preparation of a contract stating the City would not be liable for damages to the cable. The motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to authorize staff to work with Northern Cablevision on an agreement for Council approval. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to authorize staf.f to work with Northern Cablevisi�n on the cost of televising Council•meeting�. The motion passed 7-0. -33- n City Council minutes, January 21, 1980 llh. Improvement Purchase of property at 6300 Excelsior Boulevard Project No. 77-26 for sidewalk right of way (M. & C. No. 80-07). It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Meland, to adopt the resolution authorizing execution of purchase agreement from the Heritage Rembrandt Corp. at $5,294. The motion failed 1-6 (Councilman Nanks in £avor). The City Mana�er explained that during the public hearing,at which time the project was ordered by the City Council, staEf helieved it to be a fairly tiiRh priority of the Council. He stated he wovld attempt to negotiate a lower purchase pric� in that without the property the sidewalk could not be constructed. He also explained a three-foot-wide sidewalk would be difficult to maintain. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman hieland, to authorize staff to renegotiate the cost for a three- or four-foot-wide sidewalk. The motion passed 7-0. lli. Belt Line Extension of Belt Line Boulevard to serve � Boulevard Extension 3200 France Avenue (requested by Councilman Hanks). George DuFour provided a brief history of the street and explained that possible users of the site do not favor access from France Avenue and would prefer access througii the Belt Line industrial park. He requested consideration by given to improving Belt Line Boulevard to the property and asked that construction of a minimal 30-foot-wide road be resche�uled to 1980 Erom the 1982 Capital Improvement Program. It was moved by Council.man Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize a staff review of the option,as requested by rir. DuFour, for Council review. ' The motion passed 7-0. � ' llj. Personnel Salary review (requested hy Councilman i�anks). Matter During a closed sessio�, it was agreed by the City Cou��cil to increase the salary of the City Manager lU percent effective January 1, 1980. 12a. Dama e Claims ItISCELLANEOUS B}� consent, the Collowing d�mage claim tiaas filed with thc City Clerk f.or pr�per action by [he City Ftana�;er atid (:ity Attorn�y: Rohert f:. Hart, 2516 Snmter Avenue. -34- C:tty Council mimites, ,Tanuary 2.1, 19R0 12b. Communications 1. Higi�way 12 - It was moved by Councilman Backes, from City Manager seconded by Councilman Meland, to conduct a study session on the item at 7 p.m., January 28, 1980. The motion passed 7-0. 2. Legislative Matters - It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Cvuncilman Ralles, to meet at 6:30 p.m., February 4, 1980, to review a list of upcoming legislative items affecting the City. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). 3. League Legislative Conference, February 20, ��80 - The City Manager said the Mayor and he would be attending the conference and any Council members desiring to attend should notify staff. 4. Park Tavern - It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to authorize amendment of the purchase agreement for the property to indicate a tental rate of $600 per month shall exist for six months from the date of closing. The motion passed 7-0. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS A27D CONTRACT PAYI�tENTS 13a. Verified On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Claims Councilman Hanks, the list of verified claims prepared by fihe Director of Finance and directed to the City Council, dated January 21, 1980, in the total amounts of $344,196.25 for vendors and $6,966.18 for payroll, were approved and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the same amounts by a vote of 7-0. 13b. Contract None. Payments 14. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, the meeting was adjourned 2:30 a.m. by a vote of 7-0. • (� . Phy s McQuaid Mayor Attest: . y✓ Beverly F nagan ��� Recording Secretary -35-