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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980/06/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. 2. 3. 4. rtzrrtrrEs CITY COUNCIL MCETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA June 2, 1980 0 Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:35 p.m, Presentations The Mayor and the City Council presented a resolution of appreciation to Beverly Flanagan for her service as secretary to the city Council for the past £our years. Roll Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Martha Clstrom Lyle Hanlcs Councilman Ralles arrived at 3:10 p.m. Jerrold "fartin Keith Meland Phyllis McQuaid Also present were the acting City Manager/Planning Director, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and City Assessor. Approval Ir was moved by Councilman �lstrom, seconded of Minutes by Councilman rleland, to approve the minutes of the special City Cotincil Meetin� held May 19, 1480, as presented. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Hanks abstained). It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the minutes of the re�ular City Council meeting held May 19, 1980, as presented. The motion passed 6-0. S• A roval It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded of Agenda by Councilman Meland, to approve the consent agenda for .Tune 2, 1980. as presented. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved �y Councilman Melancl, seconded by C�iincilrr►Mn `fartin, to ^,�j�r�ve the aF;cn�la f.or Junc ?.� J.��i�, wi[h the following addition: Item 9m, Traffic Stiidy, Yosemite Ave�itie. -169- City Council Meeting minutes, June 2, 1980 Tl�e motion passed 6-0• PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. REii[i00D/W 26th/VERNOIJ Improvement Project No. 30-06, Xenwood/Weat Project No. 8�-OG 26th/Vernon Avenue paving, curb and gutter (continued from May S, 1980). The pvblic hearing was continued to June 16, 1980, by consent. 6b. LIBRARY LANE; Improvement Hearing, Project No. 80-40, Proiect No. 8U-40 Library Lane alley paving, as described in Notice of F:earing published May 21 and 28, 1980. Laurel Lawrence, 3363 Library Lane presented a petition from 11 of the I3 property owners abutting the Library Lane alley requesting that the alley be designated one-way in the south- westerly direction. Hr. Lawrence described incidents of vandalism and excessive speed by mntoriste in the a�ley. fte believed a one-way alley would eave taxpayers` moneq, reduce vandalism and increase safety for pedestrians and motoriste. Councilman Hanks asked Mr. Laurrence if any of the property owners he contacted objected to a one-way alley. Mr. Lawrence responded that no one had. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to order Improvement No. 80-40, authorize preparation of plans, specifica- tiona, advertisement for bids, and authorize staff to designate the Library Lane alley one-vay in a southvest direction. The motion passed 6-0. 6c. TEXA-TONKA; Improvement Project 80-02A, Texa-Tonka Avenue Project Ho. 80-02A paving, curb and gutter, as described in Notice of Hearing published May 21, 1980. Councilman Meland explained that following the removal of this area from a previous improvement project he had been contacted by a number of residents in the area requesting that the Council reconeider this improvement project. i In responee to a question from Councilman Hanks, the Director of Public Works stated that the area residents preferred that the width of the aCreeta remain at the present 30 feet. -170- _.. City Council Meeting minutes, June 2, i980 There bein� no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to order Improvement No. 80-02A and authorize preparation of plans, specifications and advertisements for bids. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 6d. Liquor Application; Miracle Mile Liquor, Inc. Application of Miracle Mile Liquor, Inc. for transfer of off-sale into�icatinR liquor license, as described in Notice of Hearing, puhlished May 1�+, 1980. There being no one present wishing to spea;:, the Mayor declared t;�e hearfng closed. As a result of the applicant withdrawing his application, the application was rejected by consent. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COhQiUNICATIONS 7a. Communication from Jim Rhodes, Chairperson of "Party of Jim Rhodes the Park," presented an update on the progress of the committee workin� on the "Party of the Park" [o be hcld at Aquila Park on July 4. In addition he gave a description of a number of the activities that are planned to be held. Following Mr. Rhodes presentation, the acting Cit} rtanager advised the Council that in conjunction with the "Party of the Park" the City had received an application from the Jaycees for a one-day non-intoxicating malt Iiquor license. The Ordinance Code requires that a S50 fee be paid with the application and a$100 refundable deposit for clean-up be made, which the Jaycees have requested be waived. In addition the actin� City Manager stated it would be necessary for a public hearing to be held on the liquor application. Councilman Martin expressed support for the idea of the City holding the Jaycees responsible for the clean-up of the area only within a 100-f.00t radius of the distribution points of the malt liquor. He explained this condition would clearly define their area of responsibility. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive the $50 fee and the $1Q� deposit for tlie .laycees application for a one-day malt liquor license and to set a public hearing f.or .Iune 16, 1980. -171- . ��' City Council Meeting minutes, June 2, 1950 Connciln+an Eletrom stated that since the Jaycees expect to make nioney on the sale of malt liquor they probably expect to pay the fees in con�unction aith the liquor license application. Councilman Backes doubted that the Jaycees would make money on the aale of nialt liquor on July 4 and would probably lose money. He felt that the Jayceea were doing this-as a public-spirited activity. Councilman Hanks objected to the issuance of a asalt liquor license an the grounds that the City prohibites liquor sales or use in Citq parka. Ae a1Bo etated that other volunteer groups have had to pay the appli- cation fee in the past. Hayor HcQuaid etated it was the consensus of the coc�nittee Working on the "Party of the Park" that the selling of malt liquor Was accep[able since apecial foods were beinR sold for children and that socae type of beverage should be provided for adults. Councilman Elstrom withdrew her second to the motion. Councilman Hartin seconded the motion. Councilman Rallea arrived at 8:10 p.m. In reBponse to a question from Councilman Ralles, Hayor HcQuaid stated that the Jaycees would be responsible for controlling the sale of the �� aalt liquor to minors. ' �� The motion failed 2-5 (tiayor McQusid and Councilman Backes voting in favor). It vas aoved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to set public hearing on the application of the St. Louis Park Jaycees for a one-day nonintoYicating malt liquor license for June lb, 1980. The nwtion paesed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). Counciluan Hanice expressed the hope that at the public hearing the Jayceea vould provide detailed information on their plans. ' RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Canpact Cars Pari�ing Space; Ordinance No. ?466 Second reading of Ordinance Code aoend- ment related to parking lot space reduction to accommodate compact au[o- mob iles . It vae moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Backes, to vaive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1466, entitled, "An ordinance aoending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning by a��" ing Section 14-187(2)(h), Parking Spaces." The aotion paseed 7-0. -172- - City Co�ncil Meeting �inutes, June 2, 1980 8b. Alley Vacation Princeton/Quentin Avenues; Ordinance No. 1467 s�. Second reading of ordinance vacating a portfon of alley lying betWeen Princeton/Quentin 4venues and West 16th Street/Cedar Lake Road. It vas moved by Councilasan Elstror�, secon:led by Councilman Backes, to vaive reading and adopt the ordi- nance vacating the alley as petitioned, except the easterly 100 feet of the T portion of the alley. Robert Kotarski, 1660 Prfnceton Avenue, expressed opposition to not vacating the easterly 100 feet of the "T" of the alley. He felt that the property ouners abutting the pcoposed area to be vacated over- Whelmictgly favored the first plan to vacate the entire "T" of the alley. He furt�er stated that not doing eo would cause hfr► great inconvenience. In response to a ques[ion from Councilman Martin, the acting City Hanager stated that the resident of 4906 Old Cedar Laye Road does have access [o her propertq from Old Cedar Lake Road, but would not have access to her rear garage without a continuation of the alley easement. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the City Attorney stated that the Council has authority to vacate an alley and is not required to provide access through an unimproved alley. He further stated that for en individual [o claim in court, denial of access, they must shav real damages and such denial of access can apply anlq to a street and not an alley. Councilman Hanks asked Hr. Kotarski if he vould object to giving a private easement to the resident at 4906 Old Cedar Lake Road. Mr. Kotarski replied that he vould object to doing so. The cwCion to vacate the alley except for the easterly 10!1 feet of the "T" by ordinance failed 1-6 (Councilman Eistrom in favor). It �.as moved by Councilman !lartin, seconded by Councilman Ralles to waive second reading and adop[ Ordinance No. 1467, entitled, "An ordinance vacating alley easement." The motion passed 4-3 (Councilman Backes, Elstrom, Hanks opposed). Street Light Assessnent Policy� Resolution related to City policy Resolution No. 6565 concerning street light assessnent. It vas moved by Councilman rfeland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to vaive reading and adopt Resolution No. b565, entitled, "A resolution establishing a special assessment policy for stree[ lighting projects." The notion passed 7-0. �' .. �'•,: r � -173- . � _ �� City Council Meeting min��tes, June 2, 1980 8d. Fireworks; Resolution No. 6566, entitled, Resolution No. 6566 "Granting temporary use of City property," was adopted by consent. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS_ AND COMMITTEES 9a. 9b. 9c. 9d. 9e. 9f. Park and Recreation Comiaiss ion Housing and Redevelopment Authority Planning Co�ission Cedar Crest Area; Project No. 30-01 authorize a neighborhood for July 7, 1980. Energy Mini-Audit Program The minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting held lday 14, 1980, were ordered f ile�3 by consent. The minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held May 13, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held May 21, 1980, were ordered f iled by consent. The preliminary engineering report, Cedar Crest Project No. 80-01. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman iianks, to meeting and set public hearing on the project Report on energy mini-audits for municipal buildings and state energy grant program. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Council�an Meland, to authorize the Mayor and acting City Manager to execute an agreement with Reike, Carroll, Muller Associates, to conduct energy mini-audits for manicipal buildings Schmitz Special Permit; Resolution No. 6567 -171+- Application of Linus and Margaret Schmitz for a s ecial ermit to allow construction of a single-family house at 3310 Hillsbai0 � Avenue. I, City Council Meeting minutes, June 2, 19°�0 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanlcs, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6567, entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-123.10(1(z) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning Co permit constrtiction of a sinGle- family house within 200 feet of the F-1 District For property located in the R-1, Single Family Residence District at 3310 Hillsboro Avenue." In response to a question from Councilman Elstrom, the applicant, Margaret Schmitz, stated that she would try to comply with Condition No. 2 requiring completion of construction by June 15, 19a0, but that she did not realize the date was so important. She further stated that she had begun the application process in January o£ 1980. Councilman Hanks offered an amendrnent to the motion which would delete Condition No. 2 from the resolution. Councilmen Martin and tianks accepted the amendment. The motion, as amended, passed 7-0. 9g. Fred G. Anderson Special Permit; Application of Fred G. Anderson Resolution No. 6568 for amendment to existing special permit to allow a�ditional parking . and access on the west side of the property located at 5825 Excelsior Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6568, entitled "A resoli�tion amending Resolution No. 6362 granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to the zoning to permit the construction of an office, warehouse, and retail facility for property located in a Planned Unit Development District at 5825 Excelsior Boulevard." The motion passed 7-0. 9h. Methodist Hospital Special Permit; Resolution No. 6569 Application of t•tethodist Hospital for amendment to existing special permit to allow revision to the northwest parking lot. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Melancl, to waive reacling and adopC Resolution No. 6569, entitled "A resolution amending Resolution No. 5$73 amending Resolution No. 5815, granting permit under Sectfons 14-195(3) and 14-123.10 of the Ordinance Code to permit a residential and institutional development and providing for modifications to on-grade parking lots and additions to Methodist flospital 650� Excelsior poulevard." -1.7''i- City Council MeeCing minuCes, June 2, 1980 Councilman Hanks stated that he hoped that this change in parking would not result in users of Metl�odist Hospital parking next Co single family homes in the vicinity of the hospital. The motion passed 7-0. . 9i. Billboards in Diversified Report on Diversified Development Development Districts Districts (DDD) and provisions related to billboards. Councilman :�iartin stated ]le did not think billboards were necessarily inconsistent with the JDD�and felt that the Council should consider billboards in the DDD on a case-by-case basis. It was moved by Councilman Atartin, seconded by Councilman ?teland, to permit relocation of the billboard as requested in the special permit application of Naegele Signs. Councilman Backes stated that the DDD is the one area the City Ordinance Code related to billboards does not apply. He questioned whether or not it was the intent of the DDD Committee to have billboards in the district. He believed it appropriate to refer the question of billboards to the DDD Advisory Committee for a recommendation. Councilman Elstrom stated that the Planning Commission was currently simply considering the policy question of whether there should be billboards in the DDD. � In response to a question from Councilman Meland, the acting City Manager stated that the City had received a request for a special permit to allow a billboard at 1332 Xenwood Avenue. The application was considered to be invalid since the present site already exceeds present code requirements for billboards. Councilman Martin withdrew the motion. It was moved by Councilman Melan, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to process the application of the Naegele Sign Company through the normal procedure, allowing the Planning Commission and Council to review the matter. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to amend the motion to refer the subject of billboards in the DDD to the DDD Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission for recommendations. Councilman Martin and Councilman Hanks felt that the motion and amendment were in opposition to each other. Councilman Backea withdrew the motion to amend. The motion to proceed with the standard application procedure passed 6-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). ; ( . -176- , . �. � � __�.....+.r'� City Council Heeting minutes, June 2, 1980 9j. 9k. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to submit the subject of signs and billboards in the DDD to the DDD Advisory Committee for recommendation. Councilman Meland stated that he did not feel billboards were incon- sistent with the DDD as stated in the staff report. Councilman Elstrom felt that it was appr�priate to refer the subject to the DDD Advisory Cotrmiittee since it fulfills the same function as other advisory committees, i.e. the Excelsior Boulevard Advisory Committee. Councilman Backes stated that the DDD Advisory Committee Worked for a long period of time to establish the DDD and should be consulted on this subject. Councilman ttartin felt that it was best that the subject of billboards and signs in the DDD be considered on a case-by-case basis. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen *tartin, Meland and Ralles opposed). tiature Centet It was moved by Councilman Keland, Fire Plan secondect by Councilman Ralles, to accept the staff report on the fire protection plan for the WesCwood Aills Environmental Center. The motion passed 7-0. Traffic Study No. 230; Resolution No. 6570 Traffic Study No. 230; Minnetonka Boulevard at St. Louis Park Theater. In response to a question by Councilman Hanks, the acting City Manager stated that the no-parking zone would be applicable to approximately half the distance from the present theater to City Hall. Councilman Hanks express- ed concern that this would cause a reduction in parking for people interested in visiting City Hall and felt that the bushes were a greater traffic hazard than the on-street parking. It was moved by Councilman Elstror�, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 657Q, entitled "Resolution authorizing installation of no-parkin� signs on the south side of Minnetonka Boulevard adjacent to the 5t. Louis Park Theater" and that the City Council review the traffic situation at this location folloving the construction of the senior citizen's highrise on the site of the present St. Louis Park Theater. The mo[ion passed 7-0. -171- ,� City Council Meeting minutes, June 2, 1980 91. Traffic Study No. 231; Traffic Study No. 231, Excelsior Resolution No. 6571 , Boulevard and Dakota Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded.by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6571, entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control sign on eastbound Excelsior Boulevard at Dakota Avenue." The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Martin asked a neighborhood resident in the audience, Colonel Jones, if the residents had developed opinions concerning the termfnation of Dakota Avenue at Excelsior Boulevard. Colonel Jones responded that the neighborhood agreed with the concept, but under- stood that doing so would cause problems for emergency vehicles. Councilman Martin requested that staff review the matter and study the impact it would have on emergency vehicles. 9m. Traffic Study; Mayor McOuaid stated there was a Yosemite Avenue serious traffic problem on Yosemite � Avenue between Excelsior Boulevard and West 42nd Street and felt it was important to authorize a traffic study in the area. It was moved by Councilman, Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize staff to conduct a traffic study on Yosemite Avenue between Excelsior Boulevard and West 42nd Street. lOR. lOb. The motion passed 7-0. Appointments UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments to boards and commissions. Councilman Meland requested that staff Mayor.McQuaid with applicants for theeCity'snrepresentativeipositiondon the West Suburban Human Services Planning Board. Second Ploor Remodelinq Architect's contract for City Hall Architect's Contract second floor remodeling. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, defer consideration of the contracteunCildthe JuneC30,�1980,1study�session• -173- City Council Meeting minutes, June 2, 19�0 Councilman Hanks explained that he was still not comfortable with the alternatives for the remodelin� of the s�cond floor, especia?ly in light of the personnel. changes that are taking place in the Recreation Department. Iie stated that further consideration should be given to the possibility of moving the Recreation offices to the Recreation Center. _ In response to a question by Councilman Backes, the acting City �anager stated that the Council did order the project and the preparation of plans and specifications and the advertisement for bids. There was a general discussion of the number of votes needed to fund the project. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). lOc. Traffic Signals; Zarthan Avenue and West Lake Street Report on traffic light at Zarthan Avenue/idest Lake Street. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes to order the placement oE the semiphore traffic signal at Zarthan Avenue and West Lake Street and to transfer from the 1980 Emergency APpropriations Fund the sum of $52,000 to finance the project. � Councilman Hanks stated that funds from the E�ergency Appropriation Fund should not be spent for this type of project. Both Councilman Ralles and ?tayor McQuaid stated that the project was a needed one, but the financing of it should be considered at budget time. Councilman t�[�►rtin state� that when the residents of the area attended the Council meeting in rlovember they left with the impression that a traffic signal was going to be installed at the intersection. He felt the Council should follow through with its committmen[. The motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Elstrom, Hartin and Meland favored). It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Backes to consider the financing of the installation of a semiphore traffic signal at Zarthan/West Lake Street d��ring the 1980 revised-1981 budget considerations. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). -179- � . � � �-- City Council Meeting minutes, June 2, 1930 lOd. lla. llb. llc. Police and Fire Study Session with representatives of Pensions the Pol'ice and Fire Pension Boards regarding options on the future Police and Fire Pension Funds. Councilman Hanks explained that he and Mayor McQuaid had met with repre- sentatives of the Police and Fire Pension Funds and had discussed the issue of whether or not the City should join the Piiblic Employees Retirement Association (PERA) or continue in the local Pension Punds, As a result of this meeting Councilman Hanks felt it would be helpful for the entire City Council to meet with representatives of the Police and Fire Pension Funds to discuss the issue further. Following a d.iscussion for dates and time study sessions for the Police and Fire Pension Funds and a meeting with representatives from MnDOT concerning Highway 12, it was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to set June 9 at 5:00 p.m. as a date and time for a study session with MnDOT concerning Highway 12 and June 9 at 6:30 p.m. for a study session with representatives from the Police and Fire Pension Fund to discuss PERA. The motion passed 7-0. Meeting with MnDOT; Highway 12 fiE41 BUSINESS Request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation to meet with the City Council for the purpose of dis- cussing the final preliminary plans for the upgrading of Highway 12. The City Council took action concerning this matter under Item lOd. Acting City Mana�er; Corporate Surety Bond Mortgage Revenue Bond Program Corporate Surety Bond of $10,000 for the acting City Manager. The City Council approved the Corporate Surety Bond for the acting City Manager in the amount of $10,000 by consent. Report on aingle family and multi- family mortgage revenue bonde for St. Louis Park. � City Council Meeting minutes, June 2, 19E0 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom to approve Resolution No. 6572, entitled; "A resoluCion supportin�; passage of the "Sense of the Senate Resolution" relative to single family and multi-family mortgage revenue bonds." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman F.lstrom to implement the single and multi-family mortgage revenue bond program in St. Louis Park and to concur in bonding for $48 million dollars, and have staff, make contact with developers who might be interested in�the program and authorize the Initial steps to be taken to implement the City's program so the bond sale program could be submitted to the MFHA for early review. Councilman Hanks questioned whether anyone had studied the impact this program would have on the present housing stock and on those individuals who will be unable to participate in the program. Councilman Martin felt that the program will help balance oi�t the types of housing stock and the socio-economic background of people in the City. He further stated that the program will make money available on a first come first served basis an� will apply to all homes on the market that are within the price range stipulated by the program. Councilman Hanks felt that this program may give an unfair advantage to certain developers and homeowners since those with better financ- ing will be able to sell faster. He also questioned w�ether it was proper for the City to be involved in this type of activity. The motion to implement the mortgage revenue bond program passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). lld. Amhurst Sanitary Sewer and Water Main; Bid Tabulation Bid tabulation - Amhurst water- main and sanitary sewer, Projects 79-42 and 80-19. It was moved by Councilman tianks, seconded by Councilman Backes to designate Brown and Cris, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder on Projects 79-42 anc] 80-19, and to authorize execution of a contract with Brown and Cris, Inc. for these projects in the amount of $176,6�.57 and that an assessment hearinR for the affected area be set for July 7, 19i30. The motion passed 7-0. -181- � `� City Council tleeting �inutes, June 2, 1980 lle. llf . llg. 12a. Zarthan Landscaping; Bid tabulation - Zarthan Avenue Bid Tabulation Landscaping, Proj ect No. 80-31. It vas moved by Councilman Heland, _ seconded by Councilman Ralles, to designate Arbor Valleq Landacaping Company the lwest responsible bidder for Project No. 30-31 and authorize execution of a contract With Arbor Valley Landscaping Comapny for this project in the amount of S19,877. The notion passed 7-0. Street Ligh[ing Fixtures; Bid tabulation - Street Lighting Bid ?abulation Fixtures and Installation. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilnan Ralles to reject the bids received on Hay 29, 2980, fvr street lighting fixtures and installations. The aotion passed 7-0. Y.-Mart ; Industrial Revenue Bonds The request of K-Nart for the City Council to se[ a public hearing for issuance of Industrial Revenue bonds for the remodeling of the Zayer Shoppers City facility. It vae emred bq Councilman Neland, seconded by Councilman Ralles to reject aetting a public hearing for the issuance of Industrial Revenue bonds for R-Mart. Councilman Hanka and Councilman Elstrom felt the Council had made a coc�nittoent to hold a public heariag on the subject. 'fhe ootion passed S-2 (Councilsen Hanks and Els[rom opposed). Damage Claims lQSCELLANEOUS Damage clains. y ICathleen Anderson, 2625 Xe�ood Avenue By consent, the Council suthorized the above claim to be filed with the City Clerk for proper action bq the actiag City Manager and the City Attorney. -182- ,. . City Council Meetinq minutes, June 2, 1980 12b. 12c. 1.3a . Coamunications from the Hayot Communications from the Acting City Manager The Mayor offered no �ommunic�tion» to the Council. _ Cardinal Glass The actinR City Nanager provided an update conccrn- ing litigation involving Cardinal Glass. Idaho Avenue Sewer Problem The acting City Manager reported thrst t}�c� staff had been supplied with costs of the damages involved in tfie bnr_k- up of the sewer lines on Idaho Avenue and that a staff report would he eupplied to the Council on June 19, 19F0. Minnehaha Creek Cleanup The acting City Manager explained th�t may be possible for the Citq to receive funds for tt�e cleanup of sections of Minnehaha Creek. When more definite information hae received, ataff Will report back to Council. CLAL'1S, APPROPRIATIONS A.�TD CONTRACT PAYMENTS it been Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman NankR, seconded by Councilman Elstrom to remove from the claims list the payment to STEP in the amount of $2,610. Councilman Hanks expressed distress over the letter that was sen[ by STEP to members of the community requesting that they contact their ward councilmen concerning their needs. He stated that the ward councilmen had no knoWledge ahead of time of what was sent out and the type of request that STEP was making. He felt that Council would have no problem in discussing any requests of STEP but preferred thnt they had used a different approach. Co�lncilmnn Ralles and Councilman Elstrom stated that they had received a number of calls in response to STEP's letter and were totally un�are vhat STEP vas requesting. Mayot McQuaid stated that she had been contacted earlier by Sue NelAon, STEP co�rdinatot, concerning the use of a Tree Trust peraon by STEP. The motion passed 6-1 (Playor McQuaid opposed). Councilraan Backes left the chambers at 10:35 p.m. -18�- City Council Heeting minutes, June 2, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, that staff be directed to meet with a representative of STEP to discuss the manner and nature of their request to the Council and that staff relate to STEP the Council desire to be notified of any future requests before letters are sent out to City residents. The motion passed 6-0. On motion of Covncilman 14eland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, the list of verified claims prepareri by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council, dated June 2, 1930, with the deletion of the disbursement for STEP and in the total amounts of 5215,964.83 for vendors and $9,073.£4 for payroll, were approved and the acting City Manager, City Clerk, and Cfty Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the same amounts by a vote of 6-0. 13b. Contract Payments; It was moved by Councilman Hanks, Resolution Nos. 6573 & 6574 seconded by Councilc►an Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6573, entitled "Resolution accepting work on deep well no. 12, Improvement No. 80-27," and Resolution Plo. 6574, entitled "Resolution acceptiag work on prefabricated pedestrian bridge, Improvement No. 77-31," on the following final contract payments: 1) Final payment, Project 80-27, 're�air of D. W. �12. Layne Minnesota Co. Amount: �36,694.00. 2) Final payment, Project 77-31, orefabricated pedestrian bridqe. Continental Custom Bridge Co. Amount: 57,730.00. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles to approve and authorize the following partial payments: 3) Partial payment, Project 77-38B et al, sodding and topsoil work. Doc Blanchard Enterprises, Inc. Amount• �31,298.16. 4) Partial payment, Project 78-43, Lee Richert Plumbing & Neating, Inc. Amount: E51,16J.68. 5) Partial payment, Phoject 79-01 et al, street paving, sidewalk and miscellaneous utilities. Hardrives, Inc. Amount: �4,938.07. 6) Partial payment, Project 79-10 et al, paving, curb and gutter. Arcon Construction Company. Amount: �34,190.a3• -184- � � City Council Meetin minutes, June 2, 19u� 7) Partial payment, Project 79-57, l�Jestwood Hills Environmental Education Center. Bud Johnson Construction Company. �rnount: $27,680.40. _ 8) Partial payment, Project 80-03, storm sewer lift station. ACG Mechanical. Amount: $45,787.50. 9) Partial payment, Project 78-52, renovation - Lenox School. A.B.J. Enterprises; Inc. Amount: $45,847.44. ,.. : . 10) Partial payment, Projeci 79-13 et al, paving, curb and gutter. Hardrives, Inc. Amount: �15�484.10. The motion passed 6-0. 14. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. by a vote of 6-0. Attest: Timothy Madigan Recording Secretary , y�� ` Phyli s McQuaid ' � Mayor -1II5- " �