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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
August 8, 1980 •
1 . Call to Order A special meeting of the City Council
was called to order by Mayor Phyllis
McQuaid at 11 :55 a.m.
2. Roll Call The fol lowing Councilmen were present
at roll call :
Ronald Backes Jerrold Martin
Lyle Hanks John Ralles
Phyllis McQuaid
Also present was the Acting City Manager and Al Hinderaker of the City
Attorney's office.
3. Westwood Hills The Acting City Manager presented the
Environmental Center: resolution related to the condition of
Resolution No: 6615 the east wall of the environmental center.
He explained that passage of this Resolution IT
would help to clarify the City's position and assist in the resumption of
construction of the building. �+
The City Attorney explained some of the legal ramifications of the con-
struction problems at the center and how this resolution related to them.
There was a general discussion amongst the Council members as to the
City's alternative courses of action and their implications. In response
to a question from Councilman Backes , the Acting City Manager stated that
the contractor had failed to properly complete the drain tile work, sup-
ply the required back fill material , follow contract specifications for
the method of placing the back fill and improperly placed reinforcement
bars in the wall .
Throughout the discussion on the condition on the center, the City Attorney
and the Acting City Manager emphasized that according to the architect's
letter of August 6, 1980, the east wall of the center has been found to
be structurally safe.
The City's consulting engineer on this project, Nelson-Rudie, has con-
firmed these findings.
There was a general discussion by the City Attorney of the legal difficulties
that may arise from the construction problems at the center.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6615 entitled, "A resolution regarding the
east wall of Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center. "
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The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed).
4. Adjournment Mayor McQuaid adjourned the meeting
at 12:40 p.m.
Phyllis Quaid, layor •
Attest:
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P Smith, Recording Secretary
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