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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981/11/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular.,,,,,,..--_ 4 2. 3. 4, 5. Call to Order Presentations Roll Call rnHurEs CITY COUi�CIL PIEETING ST, LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 16, 1981 �an.,r' '�Ir.n�` �i.�w. The meetinq was cailed to order at 7:35 p.m. by Hayor Phyliis ticQuaid. None. . The following Counci�mer�bers were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Jerrold Martin Martha Elstrom Keith Meland Lyle Hanks John Ra71es Phyllis McQuaid !11 so p reseni, wer� the Ci ty F1anager, the Ci ty Attorney, the Di rector of P1 anni ng ancl the Di rector of Publ i c lJor4%s . �lpproval of P�1inutes in iter� lla to read "contained It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstror�, to approve the minutes of the November 2 meeting as amended in a prior report." The r�otion passed 6-1 (Mayor McQuaid abstained). It was noved hv Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilr�an Plartin, to - approve the ni nutes of the speci al Ci ty Counci 1 meetinc� hel d Nover�ber 5, l��l. The notion passed 6-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). � It vras moved by Councilman Backes, seconded Approval of Agenda to approve tfie con- by Councilr�an Elstrom, sent agenda for November 16. The r��ti on passed 7-0. It was m�veci by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to a�prove the aqenda for Movember 16, 1981 as presellboardtSizee following additions: lOb Apnle Valley Red-E-P1ix; and llf 6� The motion nassed 7-0. 6a. Gen�ral Realty: Variance Resolution No. 7009 1 i shed Pdaver.�ber 4, 1981. PUBLIC NE/�� Request of General Real ty Co��papY for a variance at 8000-81�0 r1ifnHearin�6pub- as described in Notice o �_ - 361 E] City Gouncil �Jovei��he►� 16 , 6b. m�etir�c� 1 �f31 P1��r~shal 1 i anni ck, Attorney, re�r�senti nq tr�� appl i cant present�d back- r�r�un�i informat;ion on the lacation in c�uestion, explain�nc� the reasons f�r the request for � variance in 1��nc�scapin� sethack. TherF hein� no one fur�-,her wishinc� to speak, the Mayor closed the fiearing- 4��7th the ric�ht of Counci 1 to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future �ate. It ��as i��ved h,y Council�r�an P1artin, sPGonded by Councilman f�1elan�i, to �v��ive re��dinc� �n�1 aclo��t RPsolution No. 7U09 entitlec�, "A resolution qrantinq vari �nce i n 1 artcisc��pe�1 setback f rom �ec ti on 14-1 f�7 ( 3)(q ) �f the Ordi nance �adn rel ati nc� to zoni nq to permi t a 1 an�iscaped setback of two feet and tl�ree f eFt i nsteacl of tl�c� rec�ui red s i x feet i n the B-2 �enera l Busi ness �i st,ri�ct. a� 8000-�1 q� �1i nn�tonk� Ci1 vd. " Counci linan Hanks 1SiCE'ri i f not four feet. The Ci t,y The motion �assed 7-0. Council had Mana�er saica IR E�onds: Excelsior Clinic anproved that was a setback cc�rrect. �f three feet, Preliminary approval relating to issuance of industrial revenue bonds: Excelsior Clinic. �?epresc�ntati ves of the appl i cant were not i n attendance at that time. It �•�as r�oved by the i?�atter unti 1 to appe�r. Counci lrnan Nank.s , seconcieci by Counci 1 man M�l and, to conti nue 1 ater i n the rieeti nca w��en tfie re�resentati ves were expected The ���otion passed 7-0. Upon reopen� nQ of the publ i c heari nc� 1 ater i n the r�eeti nq, reoresentati ves of the aopl�cant were�still not in attendanc�. � , It was r�oved by �Councilman Nanks, seconderi by Counr,ilman Elstrom, to continue thP.hearinq�t� Deceinber 7, 1981. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Meland absen 6c. IR Roncis: Center Parkview Treatment Preliminary approval of i ndustri a 1 revenue ment Center. John Curran, 3044 Edqewood Ave., representinq �vi tf� bond counsel to answer any questi ar�s. He in tl�e resolution, that the jobs to be cr�ated ,iobs w��ul d be a n�ore accurate fi c�ure. relatinq to issuance bonds: Parkview Treat- applicant said he was note� there ��vas one was understated and present correction that 45 (;c�u��c:i lr.�an Ii��nks s�i �i a r�c�uPst f�r �3 i�ii 11 i on i n inclustri al revenue bonris t� crt��te� 4ri ,idt�s s�em�ci �u�stionable. P1r. C�rran said 53' mi 11 i on was the total creation of jobs was only a p�rt of the -_3f�?- fundi ng package. requeste� and that the --- ------ . _.___.__._---_ _ _ -�._. _ _ _ . --,� Gity C�uncil November lh, meetina 1981 � Councilman Hanks said that since the appl�icant did not own the facility what share of fundi nq woul ci apply to t.he new faci 1 i ty and what woul d apply to the existinq building, �1r. Curran stated that the funding, apart from acquisition of the exi sti nq faci 1 i ty, woul d be for acqui s i ti on and cl eai,i nc� of the 1 and. tlayor P1cQuai d i nc�ui red i f i ndustri al revenue fi nanci ng coul d be used for an existing building. P1r. Nickerson, bon d counsel for the appl,icant, replied that the appli- cant d�es not own the facility but v�ould like an option to purchase to renain open. I�e said this created a better package for potential inv�stors. He said he did not know if that type of financing woul�d come to pass but that bond caunsel feels they are under a true lease and leqall,y able to do that. In ansv�er to a questi on from the "1ayar Curran responded that Lloyd Engelsmont stated the buildinq was designed so that bui 1 di ng shoul d the Parkvi ew Treatmei�t as to who owns the building, P1r. of Kraus-Anderson owned it. He it could be turned into an office Center not succeed. � There being no one further wishing to speak, hearincr closed with the right of Council to tin«e it at a later date. the Mayor declared the thereafter� reopen and con- It �vas moved by Councilman flanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to deny the request. � The r�oti on op�osed). passed 4-3 (Councilmen Martin and P1eland, P1ayor P1cQuaid P1r. Curran asked if the purchase of the request and the dollar amount requested industrial revenue�bond financing. He could fund the expansion of a separate accora?�oclate Counci 1's desi res would be Councilman Hanks�said it�appeared he felt certain bond bheerurchase pecially� as concerns p own. buildinq were deleted fror� the reduced, would Council favor said he felt the corporation facility and any way they could agreeable to them: the c�rporation had no money want some ty(�e of protection, of a building the corporation P1r. Nickerson said the corporation did have that inclusion of purchase of the buildinc� r�ore attractive package. - equity in the in the request and es- did that not building and made for a oriqinal purpose of indi�stria� anveWhec�>>��lucip� Cour�cilman {lanks said the ment or expansion of a coi p Y , was to assist in the redPvelo� osed to removing the f�e said he was not opP rotect the th� creation of r�ore johs. that his r�ain concern was to p buildinc� �rice from the request, • with respect to matters of revenue bond financin9• �nage of St. Louis Park -3G3- . � F Gity Council P�ovember 16, meeting ]�81 Plarsr�all Tannick, Atitorney, representinq tr�e applicant presented back� c�rounrl i nformati on on the 1 ocati on i n.questi on, expl ki ni nq the reasons far ihe request for a variance in landscaping sethac Ther� heinc� no one further wishinq to speak, the Mayor closed the hear�ng� with the ric�ht of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future �ate. It v�as m�v�d b,y Counci lr�an �larti n, seconded by Counci lman i�1e1 and, to ����ive readinq and adopt Resolution N�. 700� entitled, "A resolution qrantinq vari �nce i n 1 ancisca��eci setback �f rom Sect i on 14-1 f� 7( 3)(q ) of the Ordi nance Codn rela�inc� to zoning to p�rmit a landscaped setback �f two feet and three feet insteacl of th� r�c�ui red s�i x feet in the 6-Z General Busi ness �i st,ri.ct, at II000-�314� �1i nnFtonka al vd." Council�;�an Nanks ask�d if Council had a�proved a setback �f three. feet, not fo�ir feet. The City Mana�er said that was correct. The motion �assed 7-0. 6b. IR Bonds: Excelsior Clinic Prelir�inary approval relating to issuance of industrial revenue bonds: Excelsior Clinic. Represc�ntatives of the applicant were not in attendance at that time. It �•ras r�oved by Counci lr�an Hank.s, seconded by Counci lman Mel and, to conti nue the rnatter unti 1 l ater i n the r.�eeti na wl�en tlie representati ves were expected to appear. The r�otion passed 7-0. Upon reopen�ng of the public hearinc� later in the r�eetin�, rearesentatives of the aoplicant were.still not in attendanc�. � . It was r�oved by �Counci 1 man Hanks , seconde�l by Counci lman El strom, to conti nue the hearinq t� December 7, 1981. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Meland absent; 6c. IR Ronds: Parkview Treatr�ent Center Preliminary approval relating to issuance �f industrial revenue bonds: Parkvietiv Treat- ment Center. John Curran, 3044 Edqewood Ave., representinq applicant s�id he was �vi tfi bond counsel to answer any questi ans. He note� there ►Nas one in tf�e r�solution, th�t the jobs to be created was understate�i and ,iobs woul d be a r�ore accurate fi qure . present correction that 45 t;c�uncilr.�an II�Znks s�ir� a rec�uest f�r $3 n�illion in inciustrial revenue bonris t� crc��te� 45 ,iohs seemeci �u�sti onabl e, P1r. Curran said 53' mi 11 i on was the total crea�ion of jobs vras only a p�rt of the fundinq package. requested and that the ��ty Council rdovember 1 Fi, meetin� 1981 Councilman Hanks said that since what share of fundi nq woul ci apply appl,y to the existinq building, the applicant did not own the fa •• to t.he new ,faci 1 i ty and what woul d� ty t1r. Curran stated that the funding apart from acquis�tio exi sti nc� faci 1 i ty, woul d be for acqui s i t� on and cl ea�,i�n n of the � of the land. P1ayor F1cQuai d i nqui red i f i ndustri al revenue fi nanci ng coul d for an existing building. . . be used �1r. Nickerson, bond counsel for the appl.icant, replied that the a cant d�es not own the faci 1 i i:y but v�oul d 1 i ke an opti on to purchase, l remain open. f�e said this created a better package for potential to investors . He sai d he di d not know i f that type of fi nancing woul�d come to pass but that bon� counsel feels they are under a true lease and legally able to do that. � In ansv�er to a ques ti on from the "1a,yor as to who owns the bui 1 di ng, P1r. Curran responded that Lloyd Engelsmont of Kraus-Anderson owned it. He stated the buildinq was designed so that it could be turned into an office bui 1 di nc� shoul d the Parkvi ew Treatmerit Center not succeed. � There bei ng no one further wi shi nc� to speak, the Mayor declared the hea ri nq cl osed wi th the ri ght of Counci 1 to thereafter� reopen and con- ti n�ie i t at a 1 ater da te . It ���as �moved by Councilman Flanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to deny the request. The r�oti on opposed). passed 4-3 (Counci lmen Martin and P1eland, P1ayor P1cQuaid P1r. Curran asked i f the purchase of the bui 1 di ng were del eted fror� the request and the dol 1 a r ar�ount requested reduced, woul d Counci 1 favor i ndustri a 1 revenue �bond f i nanci ng . Ne sai d he fel t the corporati on could fund th.e expansion of a separate facility and any way they could accor►x�odate Counci 1's desi res woul d be agreeabl e to them. Councilman Hanks�said it appeared the he felt certain bond buyers would want peciall,� as concerns the purchase of a own. co rporation had no money and that s�me ty(�e of protection, es- building the corporation did not P1r, Ni��erson said the corporation cli�d have equity that inclusion of purchase of the buildinq in the ��re attractive packa�e. in the building and request made for a �ounci lm�n I� ' ' i na l ur ose of i nd�istri al revenue f� incl uded anks sa�d the oriq p!� , wh�ch �as to assist in ihe r�develo�ment or expansion of a company th� crPation of r�ore 'ohs. fle said he was not opposeci to removing the � rotect the building price f rom the req uest, that his main concern was to p , s ect , to matters of revenue bond financ�nq. ��a�e of St. Loui s Park �vit�� re p . -3G3- � City Cauncil Novei1�ber 16, n�eeti nq 1981 P1r. Curran coi>>riented the cor�orati on has every desi re to conti nue to onerate in the Pxis�in� fac�lity. �;o�ancilr>>an Hanks askecl why they didn't put the $700,00� into the buil�inc�. � P1r. Curran explained that Parkview is exp�nding all �ver the country and the economics of this expansion necessitated keepina a dollar fic�ure on the books. He said the corporation proposed to buy the building at hook v�lue, not the market price, and that bond counsel felt this would be feasible in today's market. I i was moveci, �.y Counci 1 r�an Hanks , seconded by Counci 1 man Marti n, to conti nue the r�atter to �ecember 7, 1981 to a l low t he applicant to �re pare another pronosal for industrial revenue funding . The motion �assed 7-0. PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COP1��1U�JICATIONS 7a . Eii ngo 7b. Binqo 8a. NFLP LINE; Ordinance No. 1530 An a�plication of the UFW to conduct binqo was ordered filed by consent. An application of the Leqion Women's �1uxi 1 i ary to condur,t hi n�o was prdered filed by consent. f�ES�LUTIOP�S AND �RUINANCES Secon�i rea�ing of ordinance authorizing transfer of funris and providinq appro- �riations for HELP LINE in 1982� It was moved by Councilr�an t1eland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive secand reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1530 entitled, "An ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds and prov�dinq appropriations for a NEl.P L�INE in 19�2." The r�otion {�assed 7-0. 8b. Food ord i establish�ent, ance revisions vending First readinq of ordinance relatinq to food establishment and food vending rev15i0nS. Counci 1iT�an El strom corx��ented that �e mi ssi nq s�r�e verbi ac�e as they that the items be reviewed before on pac�e 7, i tems 2 and 3 appearesi to didn't seem to make sense. She asked second reading. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman �ackes, to waive fi rst readi ng and set second readi ng f�r Decerr�er 7, 1981, The mo�ion passed 7--0. . � -364- _....._— ..... ._�>.�....e.�.�ww-,1 �ity Counci 1 meeting tJoveribe r 16 , 1981 �c. Nw �, 10�/W. 36th Resolution No. 7 9a. St. design; �i] Resolution relating to�Highway 100/West 36th Street design It Was ►�oved by Co�anci 1 man Qackes , seconded by Counci lman Mel and, to waive readi.ng and adopt Resolu.tion No. 7010 entitled "Resolution aiithorizinq tt�e City of St. Louis Park to enter into�an ac�reement with the ��linnesota Department of T ransportat�on for eng�neerinq services for Tr�ink Hic�hway .100/West 3�6th Street inte�rchanqe, Minnesota Department of Transnortation S.P. No. ?_734." The motion passed�7-0. REPORTS FROP�1 OFFICERS PER: Louisiana Ave. C��1MITTEES , QOARDS P reliminary engineerinc� report: Louisiana Avenue from 32nd St. to P1innetonka Blvd. It ��vas moved by Cot�ncilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to accept the recomrnendations of staff's report and set a public hearing for January 18, 1982. The motion oassed 7-0. 9b. Taroet Stores ; Resolution No. 7011 9c. 9d, Target Stores: Request for special permi t It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive readinq and a�lopt Resolution No. 7011 ��1e�S�edLouAsrPa�kuOrdinance qrantin� permit under SPctionr�4��cons�ru�tion of a discount dep�rtment Code relatinR to zoninq t� pe store for �rope rty located in the PUD, Planned Unit Uevelopment District, at 36th Street and Park Center Blvd. The rnot i on opposed). . passed 4-3 (Councilmen Elstrom, Hani:s and Playor P�1cQuaid P9ayor McQuaid commented concPrn over whethe r the redevelopment area or on the I�ousin� and Re�levelopment Authorverviewrofsthe Council was considerin� the total o a �iece-by-piece basis. Counci lr�an E1 strom sai d i t��di dn't accept all the conditions of the seem as special P9r, firooks, repres�nti n� Tarnet, sai d the conditions of the special �ermit. Traffic Stuci� No. 271: Kentuck� Ave. Virc�inia �ve. arkin t Galen Kir�, 2520 of the res i dents that no-parkirig thou�lh pe rmi t . �ar�ei: was ready to Tarqet woul d cor�p�Y wi 11 all of 3rd St. (see end of minutes) at 2 Uirqinia Ave. Virginia Ave. So., of Virginia Ave. restrictions were parkina report - t voice complain s addressed Council to n�t aWare Ne Sa�� the resid�ntSNeereferred to to be put in effe -365- �, City Council meetinq minutes Nover,iber lh, 1981 the �dovember P1SA fundi na assessed for 16 '1etter from the Puhlic Works Division which referenced for this project and asked w��y the residents were being the project. Arlis Grossman, R031 Cedar Lake Road, reiterated h1r. Y.im's comments. She said she recalled a discussion with Councilman Martin reqardinq p�rking restrictions. She said that at �he March publ�c hearing on the project, no mention v��as made of restricted parking o r reimbursement thr��lqh State aid, and that Council determined the street would remain 32 feet wide. She said the residents were requesting that the no-parking restriction he removed and if parking pr�bler�s occur, a neiqhborhood meetinct shoul�i be helci to solve them. Councilman �lartin said his recollection of a conversation regardinq parkinq restrictions was his suc�gestion that perhaps the center line could be moved off-center, thus providinc� parking on one side of�the street and no curtailnent of north-south traffic. He reca]l�d that he had said parking on both sides of the street would not be possible. He sai d t�e recal 1 ed r�entioni ng that i f parki nc� i s al l owed, state ai d funding would be affected. �layor P�1cQuaid asked for clarification of the state fundinq. The City Manac�er replied that�ther� is a flat rate assessed, currently $16.00 per front foot, for this type of project whether o r not the project qualifies for state aid. He said that in order to qualify for state ai d fundi nc�, a project must meet al l cri teri a of the state which, in this instance, res�ricts any on-street parking. If any parkinq i s to be al 1 owed, fundi nq for the pro,ject must come from the Ci ty's general fund. - Co�ancilman Martin said he would suc�gest the matter be deferred until alternative options could be explored. F1s. Grossman asked if the no-parking signs could be remove� in the interir�. The Ci ty P�1anager repl i ed they coul d not. "1ayor �1cQuai d not2d c�ui te a di fference i n the names of the r�ee �i ng attendees and the petition signers. Mr. Y,im responded that the sheet she was lookinq at was only one of nrany sheets siqned by t�ie petiiioners, that she did not have the ca�plete petition in front of her. P1r. Kim inquired why tl�e residents had not been informed of the traffic stildy done on the street indicatin� cars traveling the street per day. In response to a question from Councilman Ralles, the Director of Pubiic l�lorks said several traffic co�jnts had been conducted durin the ast year, �J P Councilman Ralles said there appears to bP as much �raffic on the street .� - - _'tFr,_ � - --�-----"1 City C�«ncil Nov��ber 16, �Petinq 1981 as ever a�hi ch wi 11 cause hazardo�as condi ti ons i f parki nc� i s al 1 He asked if most of the homes dicl not� have driveways and qara �SWed. wf�ich could be used for off-street parkinc�. ' 9 P1r. kim repl i ed that off-street parki nc� was a hardshi p for sone of the residents, not all. �-. It was nioved� by Councilman Ralles, seconded by,,Councilman Martin, that staff be d�rected to contact the state to see Tf any alternatives are available to restrict parking, rather than prohibit, and still benefit fror.� P1SA funding and report back t� Council as soon as possible. The motion �assed 7-0. 9P. Traffic Study No. 272; Resolution No. 7013 Traffic at 5825 study No. Excelsior 272: No,parking. 61vd. . In resoonse to a question from Councilman Hanks as to whether the abutting property owner had been appraised of this restriction, the Director of . Public Works �aid a petition had been received from Fred G. Anderson Co., that Hennepin County officials had been contacted and they had n� objection t� the restriction as the Anderson property is the only prope rty directly affected. Therefore, it was not felt necessary to contact any other individuals. It was r�ovecJ by Co�ancilman Ralles, awa�ive readinc� and adopt Resolution orizinn installation of no-parking 5825 Excelsior Blvd." Ti�e moti on passed 7-0. 9f. Roard of Zon i ncl A�peal s r�i nutes �g. Jh. Planning Comr�ission minutes Financial report _ seconded No. 7013 signs on by Councilman Elstrom, to entitled, "Resolution auth- the roadway adjacent to Th� minutes of the Board of Zoning �lppeals meeting held Qctober 22, 1981 were ordereci filed by consent. The r�i ni��es of i;he Pl anning Commi ssi on rnee�.ina held November 4, 19�1 were ordered filed by consent. The October 1981 financial report was ordered filed by consent. Counci lman ��1e1 anc� 1 eft the chambers. UNFINISHED 10a. E3oards and Commissions Ruth Ann Licht and James N. Narrison and Patricia QUSINESS Councilr�an Elstroin announced the foilowing Commission appo�ntments. isk to the Human Riql�ts Comm�sis°ion`.Q1The F Relations Comm Davis, Corx�unity -3G7- . , :, City Council Nover�be r 16 , meetin� 1981 appointments passed unanimously. Cour�cilman hlartin moved the reappointment of Uictor G�ldsteen to the Fire Civil Service_Commission. The motion passed unanimously. 1 Qb. �1ppl e 1►al 1 ev Red-E-P�i x The City Manaqe agreement before � to both parties qoocl aqreement to resolve this matter. In answe � P�anaqer sai d the agreer�ent ownPr of the property might would be in effect no be. r commented that the Council was acceptable and that it was r to a questlon, matter who any It was r�oved hy Councilman Elstrom, second�d by Councilman that the appropriate City officials he authorized to sign bet�vPen the City and Apple Valley R�d-E-P1ix. The motion �assed 5-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). NEW BUSINESS a ve ry the City future Ralles, the aqreement lla. Lic�uor license: Vant Hull Lic�uor license a�plication: Set public hearing It was r�oved by Councilr�an Qackes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to set a public hearin� on December 7, 1981 on the application of Kathr�n ' J A. Wawracz, dba 1,�ant Hull Liquors,for an off-sale intoxicatinc� liquor 1 icense at 7835 �•layzata �Blvd. The motion passed 6-0. llb. Firefighters contract; Resoluti�n No. 7014 Firefiqhters Local �93: 19�2-83 contract It was moved by Counci lr�an Hanks, seconded by Counci lm�n Plarti n, to authorize the rl�yor and City F�anaqer to execute the agreement between the Ci�y and Firefi�hters Loca1 993 for 19�2-83, and t� waive reading and ado�t Resolution �do. 7014 entitled, "Resolution establishinq fire salar�es, insurance contributions and clothinq allowance for the years en�iinq December 31 , 1982 and Cecember 31 , 1983." The motion �assed 6-0. llc. Qid tab: Water conr►ection Bid tabulation: Water inte rconnection with City of Plymo►�th It was move�i by Councilman Nanks, seconded b_y Cour�cilman Elstror�, that s�ihject to final a�pravai of the waterm�in i�terco�nection aqreement t�etween the Ci t� of St. L���i s Park, Ci t� of Plyr�outh and Wal l ace E. Freer�an, Ideal Enter�rises, Inc. be desiqnate� the lowPst respons�ble b�dder for Project No. 81-68 and that staff be authorized to execute �n ac�reement w� th thi � contractor i n the amount of �45,4�37, 50. -3E��3- �i ty Counci 1 Nove��ber 16, lld. meeting 1981 The r.�otion passed 6-0. Bid tah: Word processinc� Bid tabulation: equipment l•Jord processinq It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconcied by Councilr�an Ralles, that Uictapf�one be desi�nated as the low bidder and that appropriate rental arrangements be made with that company. The motion passed G-0. lle. Bid tab: Rec Center insulation Bid tabulation: Recreation Center exterior walls insulation It was. moved by Councilman Hanks,�seconded by Councilman Elstrom, that Rupert Insulation Products, Inc. be designated low bidder in the amount of �l 4,000 and that staff execute .an agreement v�i th that fi rm. Councilman P�artin alluded to the problem of insulation fallin�g from areas of �:he fire station ceili�g and asked if this problem were likely to happen with the wal�l insulation. Th� City hlana�e r said tha t an energy consultant had been involved in this projec� and this manne r of insulation was felt to be completely successful. He said he would check with the Parks and Recreation Director as to the exact manne r in �vhich the insulation material is to be installed and report back to Council. . The motion �assed G-0. llf. Billboard size standards are 75� sq. ft. Councilman Backes said that the maximum outdoor board sign size is currently 650 sq. ft but that industry It v�as move�i by Councilman Backes, secondedo��inance�coverHaqkoutdoor staff prepare an amendment to the exist�nq boards increasinq the maximum squar� footac�efor°Decembe� Z1�' and that first reading of the ar�endment be scheduled The motion nassed 6-0. 12a. DamaqP cl ai ms 12b. Comr.�unications from �e �1a nr 12c. C�mmunications from � the City Manaqe— r � I t v�a s r�oved by PIISCELLAP__ Councilman Hanks, None. P�ayor f��lcQuai d � ed� fordNo�e �ber meetinq schedu fourth ward. of a tov�m 30 in the The City ��anager asked the Council how they wished to handle the swearing-in of Council- members on December 7. . seconded by Councilman _369- Backes, that the � i t.y ��i.in� � i �jov�nh�r 16, r���e�ing 19P1 -,�,ra��rlrtc{—�n cer�mony f.r�ur�� i 1 meetinn. f�� conducted at 7:30 p.r�. irnmediat�ly prior to the rhr� �u�tion ���ss�d 6-0. T hr; r i r,y P-1��r���)Fr sa i d the hond sa 1 e w�ul d be conducted on November 17 and 1F�. �I� ����id that staff is presPn�ly w�rking on tent�tive budqet cuts. r.�Aih1s_, J1r�l'R(l�'RIATI(lNS_/IND CO��TRlI�T PAYPIENTS 13��. Verifietl C1t�irns c�f Finc�nc� in tlte �im�unt. c�f ����yrnl 1 he ������r�v�d ��n�i t.h�i t: t,n issue ch�ck5 in thc� ���r�� 13b. Co__ ntract�,�vm�nts 1 �. 11d,i ot�rnment � a t Srti t�, Recor i nq ecretary 9c. Tr�ffi c Stucf,v No. 271 : Reso ut�on � � Councilr�an instead of Ral l es note�l vield siqns. 1t� w�s r�ovnd hy Councilm�n Nanks, secon�ed h.�� C�unc: i 7 r���n Ral 1 es , that the 1 i st of v��ri �ir.cl cl �7 ims nre�ared by the Di r�ctor $1j�I,R4f�, 7� for vc�ndor cl�ims an�i y9,367.84 for t.h� rir,y Manartcr an�1 Ci�y Treasurer be authorized ��mount hy a v�te nf f�-0. � Non�. �n a r,�oti on h by Cotancilnan adjourned at y Co��nci lman (�anks, the 9:23 by a vo R°alles, seconded rneetinq was te of 6-0. Traffic study 23rc1 Street No. 271: Kentucky Avenue at tl�at the neighborho�d petitioners wanted stop signs I t ti�as r�oveci h,v Counci l r�an Ra l l es , seconded by reac�i nc� an�i adopt Resol uti on PJo. 7012 enti tl ed, 1 ati on of yi el d�� si �ns��at the i ntersecti on of ��J. ►vith the tNor�is yield chan�eci to "sto�." The r��tion �assed 7-0. -37Q- Counci 1 man rlarti n, to �wai ve "Resolution authorizing instal- �3rd St. and Kentucky Lane"