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CI?Y COI1rdCIL �1EETING
ST. LOUIS PARI;, ��I�INESOTA
December 7, 1981
The meetinq v�as called to order at 7:30
p.m. by f1ayor Phyllis McQuaid.
f�layor P�cQuaid introduced Associate Justice
D�uc�l as Ar�dalil of the Mi nnesota Su�►reme
Court ��rho conducted the swearing-in of
Councilnan Richard Strohl and Mayor ��c�uaid.
�1a��or �1c�uaid ca11Pd u�on t1artha Elsirom, outc�oinct Councilr�an, First Ward,
t��ho thanke�i the Ci t,v� Counci 1, Ci ty staff and her constituents for the
experience of servin� th� City.
P1ay�r "1c�uai ci reac+ the pl aque whi ch w�s presented
Leaque of Cities
qui ct envi ronr�ent
to P1ann� Cami 11 on
conference in reco4nition of its
in Plinnesota cities. The Ma�or
of Inspectional Services who was
thP Citv's �r��r�m.
Rnll Call
to the City at the Nat.ional
efforts to promote a
Pxtended special thanks
responsible for institutinq
The follovrin� Co�incilr�embprs ��vere present
at roll ca11:
Ronal�i f�ackes John Ralles
L.yl e Hanks Ri chard Strohl
Phyllis McQuaid _
Al so �resPnt were the Ci ty fl�nac��r, Ci t.Y lltt�rne�, Di rec,tor of Publ ic Works
and Director of Plannin�.
Ap�roval of f1i nutes
sideration until the December 21,
Tlie n�ti�n n�ssed 5-0-
A�nrova 1 of Ac�enda_
Tl�e rintl(lp passed �-n•
pn a moti�n of Councilman Backes, seconded
b,y Cauncili►�an Hanks, the rn�ir�ut;es of the
Novei�+bE�r 16, 1��1 vrere deFerred for con-
�gf;l i;�eetinc�.
It v�ras moved bBac�Ps,ltoaapprovestheeconded
by Councilman
consent a�lenda for Uecember 7 as presented.
It t•��s rinv�� b;� C�uncilm�n R��I�E�s, Seco��de�l
� �r�5en i;e�i v�i Lh
thr� �n�ncl�� f�r �ec�riher 7 a., I Water�
11 i, Coun�; i 1 rie�ti n�1s ;`�ndi�ier'lhor�es .
f nvi ror�r��n tal Ediacati on Ce
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t�y Cour�ci lman Hanks, to apnrove
the f�lloavoo�uadd�t�Jesi:vrood��
��nd sewer h C�
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DecenbPr 7, 1981
Ga. �iquor license: Vant
Hul i Li quors
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Intoxicatinq li�uor license: Kathryn
Wawracz dba Vant Hull Liquors.
There heinq no one wishing to spea�, the P�9ayor declared the hearing closed.
It �•�as r��ved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Eackes, that the
liquor license application he ap�roved.
The motion passed 4-�-1 (Councilman Ralles abstained).
6b. IR bonds: Parkview Request for industrial revenue bon�is:
Parkview Treatment Centers, Inc.
There beinq n� one wishing to speak, the tlayor close�i the hea ring.�
It. �yas move�l by Councllman Ral les, seconded by Counci lman Backes, ti�at
this item be continued to �ecember 21, 19�1 as requested hy the applicant.
The,motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Hanks op�osed).
�c. IR boncis: Excelsior Clinic Request for industrial revenue bonds:
Excelsior Clinic (Duraps, Inc.)
6d.
Cou�cilman Backes said he had received a call f ror� the applicant that
day requestinq a continuance to January 4, 19f32.
It �•�as noved by Councilman f3ackes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
con�i nue the matter to ,lan�aary 4, 1982. �
The � moti on passeci 5-0.
Req�aest for alle
North of P-1eadowb
vacation:
rook Blvd.
Rec�u�st for vacation of a 6-foot alley
north of Pleadotlibrook B1 vd, bettveen Brunswi cl�
anci Col orado Avenues .
There bei nq no one wi shi nq to speak, the ��a�/or �iecl ared the heari nq cl osed.
It w�s mo��ed by Councilman Nanks, seconded hy Councilman Ral�les, to
�vai v� fi rst readi na of the or�li n.�nce and set second readi ng for Decer�ber
21, l��l.
The motion �assed 5-0.
6e. Rec�r,es� for alley vacati�n:
Sout o l,I. 33rc1 St.
Rec���est to vacate a�ortion of an alley
south of W. 33rd St. between Colorado and
Dakota /ivenues .
There h�inc� no one arishin� to speak, the �layor closed the hearing,
It was rtoved hv Co��nci lm��n fl�nl:s, s�c�nded hy Councilr�an Backes, to waive
`irst rea�iinq of the ordinance and set second readinq for December ?.l, 1981
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�ecer�ber 7, 19F1
6f.
The m�tion nassed 5-�,
Vacation of utili
Dunberry Corp,�
easement; Request to vacate a public utility ease-
ment: Dunberry Corporation, between
Monterey and Natchez Avenues
Ther-e be i ng no one wi shi nq to speak, the P�layor decl ared the heari ng cl osed
witf� the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future
date.
It was moved by Co�ancilman B�ckes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive
first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for Dec. 21., 1981.
The moti on passed 5-0.
PETITIONS
7a. Bi n, o
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7b. Nevens: P,equest for
Zoning Change
REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
An application to conduct binqo by St.
Louis Pa rk Senior program was ordered
filed by consent.
�devens: Request for ordinance zoning
change at pro{�erty located at 5101 Minne-
tonka Blvd.
It was m�ved by Council�>>an Ralles, secon�led by C.ouncilman Hanks, that the
matter be referred to the Planning Carnmission fior study.
The mot7on passed 5-�.
7c. Goodyear Tire Co.: Rec���est
to amend zoninc� ordinance
Request of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, for
�n ameridment �to the zoning ordinance for
property lacated at 5100 W. 35th St,
It was moved by Councilman f-lanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to refer
this matter to the Planninq Commission for study.
The moti�n passeci 5-0.
1d. Bin�o: Lundberg Post 2�2
(A�erican Legion)
��• Q1nno: Lun�lberc� Pos� 28?
� (Auxiliary)
7f. Ciinic�o:_ Kni2ht:s_of Colun�l�us
11n app1 i ca ti on to conduc�: bi ngo by Frank
Lundberg Post 282 was ordered fil�d by
Consent. (Friday and Saturdays)
An application to conduct bingo by Frank
L�i�dberg Post 2�2 was ordered filed by
consent (Saturdays)
�n applic�tion t�Lo°�duPark�Counby1�394gts
of Coli�mbus, St.
was ordered filed by consent. (At Legion
on Thursdays)
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City Council meetinq
DPcember 7, 19�31
mi n�ates
7g. Bin�c�o: LunclbPrq Uni t 282
(Auxiliary) .
7h. Bi�o: Q'��Jai Brith
(At American Legion}
7i . Bi nyo : Kni c�hts of Col �ambus
(At American Legion
7j. Westwooci Liquors: A�idition
of a stockholder
It v�as moved
the rec��iest
transfer of
�1cGi 11 i qan .
An appl i cati on �o conc�uct bi ngo by Frank�
Lundberg Unit 282 was ordered filed by
consent. (Wednesdays)
An application to conduct bingogbithra
4Jei1 Jeffery Lodge �148�sentd1 CTuesdays)
was ordered fi led by con
An �application to conduct binqo by
Knights of Columbus, St. Louis Park
�t3949 was ordered filed by consent.
Council
(Mondays)
blestwood Li quors : Reques t for addi ti on
of a stockholder � .
by Counci lman [iackes, seconded
of WestwoocJ I_iquors for a change
a majority of the capital stock
by Councilman Hanks,
in the ownership by
to hi s son, P�i chael
The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Ralles abstained.).
8a. Food establishments;
Ordi nance PJo. 1531
RESOLUTIOPdS AND ORDItJANCES
to ap�rove
the
Second readinq of ordinance relating to
food establishnents and food vendinq
revisions
It was r.�oved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
waive second readinc���and adopt Ordinance No. 1531 entitled, "Part 8: Food
Establishments and Part 9. Food Handlers, Food Vending".
The motion passed 5-0.
8b. Hi �hv�ay 10�/W. 36th St�.
Resolution No. 7015
9a.
RPsol ut,i on rpl ati ng to Hi c�hv�ay 100/W. 36th
Street agreement
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilr�an Ratles to waive
reading anci adopt Resolution No. 7015 entitled "Resolution authorizinc� the
City �f St. Louis Park to enter into an ac�reement with Bather-Rin�rose-
W�lsfeld-Jarvis-Gardner, Inc. (BRW) for enqineering services for Trunk
Wiqhvray 100/West 36th St. interchange, City of St. Louis Park Pro'ect
Number 78-10." ' �
The motion passed.5-0.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COPI�IITTEES
Virginia Ave, oarkinq Virginia Avenue parking variance
Councilman Ralles said the neic�hborhood residents were concernec� about the
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December 1,
rieeting minutes
19�1
7�f park i nc� restri cti on
Counci lr.�an Hanks sai d
Ave., the request was
a twice �iaily parking
p�rtation.
ancl preferred 7-g a.m, and 4-6 p.n. - ,
that when a similar request had been made for Dakota
turned down. Ne asked what the odds were for getting
restriction accepted by the Commissioner of Trans-
The Director of P�iblic Works said the variance request had been discussed
wi th the Vari ance Board w�ho sugc�ested the Ci ty try to be conti nuous wi th a
varianc�, for example from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Coianci 1 man Hanks asl;ed i f the resi dents requi red much daytime parking.
Arlis Grossman, speakinq on behalf of the residents, said there often times
was a need for ciaytimP parkinn such as v�omen entertaining in their homes.
She asked why the f,ity not go for the twice-daily restriction as there was
a chance it might be approved. She asked if the City did not receive a
variance, was the City willing to c�ive up the state aid earmarked for this
project.
�4ay�r P1c()uaid said the situation was not to that point quite yet.
Ms. G rossr�an asked what the options were: No variance, or if a variance
tvere to be permitted, the state aid funds to finance the project would be
cancel lecf.
P�ayor McQuaid asked how long it would take for the state to take any action.
Th� Di rector of ('uhl i c Works said approximately ianti l late February or early
P�1arch.
It was r��veci by Councilman ftalles, seconded by Councilman Hanks, that a
variance req�aest be submitted to the Cnrn�issioner of Transportation to
restrict no-pa rking to 7-9 a.m. and 4-h p.►»•
The r,�otion passeci 5-0.
t�s. �rossman said she.and �1r. I:im G•rere upset that lptters for distributic�n
to the resi�ents which outlined th�s plan were lei't at their res�ective
homes an�i that thi s was the only cominun7 cation tf�ey had recei ved that the
item was to be on the a�en�ia.
9h. Traffic Stuc� No•
Resoluti�on No. 7�J
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273: Lenox
:,
Traffic Study No.
Center.
It was r�ove�i by Cou�ncili>>an Ra11es,
w�ive reaciinq an�l aciopt I�esol�ation
i�stall��rion of no-parking ��n�►"�ls
7h� motion p�sseci 5-�,
273: Lenox Community
seconded by Council��an Backes, to
��o. 7016 entitled "Resolutian authorizing
at the Lenox Community Center driveway."
In res�onsc� t� a c�u�stior� fr�m � t"n�Pnter.
r�as th� m�naqer of Ler�ox Commun Y
Hanks, tl�e P�ayor said Greg Shank
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Ci ty Counci 1 meeti ng r,�i nutes
December 7, 1��1
9c. Ex�elsior Blvd, turnback Turnback of Excelsior Blvd. from Trunk
� Highway 100�to France Avenue
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Cour�cilman Ralles, to waive
readinc� and adopt resolution.
Councilman Hanks asked how much the signal at Plonterey was goinq to cost.
The Ci ty t•lanae�er sai ci i t woul �1 be approximately �5,000 and that the
Housi nc� and Redevel opment Authori ty was parti ci pati ng i n the cost�.
Councilman Hanks said the state has said there will
of traffic at the Monterey/Excelsior intersection.
won't put the signal in. �
be no re�iucti on
He asked why they
The Director of Public Works said the City feels there will be a
divertin� of traffic onto Excelsior Blvd., perhaps in the a rea of 20�.
Councilman Hanks sa�id this reminded him of another instance wl�ere the
state aras derelict in its jo�. He said hP is concerned about the City
qetting involveci in a project that appears to be the state's job.
It was moved by Counc.ilman Nanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to
table the matter.
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The motion failed 2-3 (Councilmen Backes, Ralles� and
Mayor 1�1cQuai d opposed ) ,
.Councilman Backes said that the work on this roadway needs to be done an�i
' that the Ci ty r�ii ght h�ave to take i t over. He asked i f the Di rector of Publ i c
6Jorks had any idea what the cost might be. �
The Director said approximately $220,OOO�and that this would be funded
entirely by turnback funds.
Co�ancilman�Backes asked if the road could hold up through 1985.
The Dire�tor said the road is really in quite bad shape.
Councilman Hanks asked who was responsible for the s�gnal at Excelsior and
Wooddale.
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The Director said the state would maintain control over that signal because
of its �iirect accessibility to Highway 100 ramps.
Councilman Hanks asked how loag the turn�iack process would take.
The Di rector sai d i t was the state's recor�menda ti on that proceedi ngs be
i ni ti ateci now, and� the state woul d 1 ook toward � 19�2 proj ect.
Councilr�an Hanks said the state refuses to send the City its money, is
� cutting the school f��nds and in this instance it would a
to unload an �xpensi ve road on the Ci ty and Co�nty, �'pear i t's trying
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It was then moved by Cauncilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles
to clefer the matter to December 21 , 19�1 at 7:00 p,m, and request a
representati ve of the State H� ghv�a.y Di vi sion to speak to Counci 1.
Councilman Hanks asked what did Councilman Backes expect to hear.
Councilman Backes said he wo�ld like an answer to the question.will
the roadway last until 1985 or what is to become of the street.
�he r�oti on passed 5-0.
g�, MAPSI contract renewal
Renewal of P1unicipal and Private Service,
Inc. (PIAPSI) contract for 19a2
It was +>>ovecf by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
authori ze executi on of the contract for 1982 by the P1ayor and Ci ty
P1anager.
The motion passed 5-0.
9e. 19£32 heal th i nsurance
contribiiti onr�eso� uti on No.
1982 health insurance contributions:
Office, technical and supervisary
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It was moveci by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to
�-�aive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7017 entitled, "Resolu�ion pro-
vidinq for City participation in premium payments for hospitalization
and rie�iical insurance for City employees jointly with Hennepin County."
The motion passe�i 5-0.
9f. Speci al permi t rec�uest:
�1ini I;ahda A{�artm�nts
Resolution No. 701�3
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Special permit: Minikahda Court Apartments,
to add 12 efficiency apartments
I was moved by` Councilr�an Ralles, seconded entitled,1mAnresoiution�grantinq
t Resolut�on No. 70�8
ti•rai ve reaci i n� and adopt � f the St. Loui s Park Ordi nance Coc1e rel ati nq
perr�i t un�ier Secti on 1�-195 ( 3)
• i t the acidi ti on of 12 eff i ci ency Ru4rtMul ti�pl e Familysti ng
t� zon�ng to perm ro erty located in tlie �
a�artment devel op�Pna�f�50�_3566 P1i ni kahda Court" ���ith condi �i ons as
R�sidence Distric ,
so note�i.
The motion passed 5-0•
g9. S�ecial p�r��i t req�iest: _
I;lodt & S�n; Resolut o
N�. �7�1�
Request of Lake WeS�,a�� �rmitZtolpermi�t
S�ns to ar�end a speci p
� Class III Restaurant at 5775 Wayzata
alvd.
seconded by Councilmanresolution�
� Counci lr,�an Backes � PJo. 7019 enti tl ed, A
t t ���as ri�vc.�l by + Resol uti on
wai v� rea�fi n�� an�.i adop �. • er�i � ut�der Secti on 14-124 of the t.
ar.iandi nc1 Resol uti on 6173 aran�� ng p ,.
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Louis Park
building,
1 oca tec� i n
�ven�ae."
ntinutes
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� �'Zo�� n� to , pe�rmi t a ni ne-story offi ce
Ordinanc� Gode relatinq to , 9
'-i banki nq f�ci l i ty and C1 ass : I I I Restaurant for��hanerty
�r7ve n .
the DDD, Diversified Uevelopment Distr�ct, at 1355 a
The motion passed 5-0.
Plai�ninc� Commission minutes
HRA minutes .
Parks & Rec minutes
CRC r�i n��tes
Charter Cor�mi ssi on
Human Rights minutes
The mi nutes of the P1 anni nc� Comr►i �ei on
meeting held November 18, 19a1 we
ordered filed by consent.
Tl�e mi nutes of the Hotas i nq1 nndMel d
development Authority ��Were ordered
Pdovember 10, 21 �nd 2$
filed by consent.
The minutes of the Parks and R�ereation
Advisory Committee r�eeting held Novem-
ber 11, 1981 were ordered filed by
consent.
The minutes of the Community Relations
Commission meetinq held November 12,
1981 were ordered filed by consent.
The minutes of the Charter
meeting held November 17,
ordered filed by consent.
Comr,li�ssion
1981 were
The mi n�ates of the Human Ri qhts Com-
rni s s i on meeti nq hel d�Jovember 18, 19�31
were ordered filed by consent.
UPJFINISHEO BUSINESS
10a. Boarcis and Commissions
of servinq on the Transportation
Councilman Backes said the Association
of Metropolit�n Municipalities was most
interested�to hear from someone desirous
Advi sory E3oard.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilr�an Backes, that
Council���an John Ralles' name be suggested for one of the vacancies.
The notion�passed 5-0.
In resnonse to a question from the Mayor, the Assistant
t��lanaqer repl i ed that �:he future of the Pl anni ng Area One
Conm�i ttee ( PACAC ) after J une of 19�3? a�as questi onabl e.
to the City.
Citizens Advisory
� �1a�or �1c0��ai d s�.�c�aested tf�at P1artha Elstror:� mi ght be i nterested i n servi nq
on this committPe and asked that she be contacted.
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�� ty Counci 1 r��eeti r�q mi nu�;es
Dec�'mh� r 7, i 981
lOb. ����� an fund i n�
aqreement
lla,
llb.
llc.
Fi nance Ac�enc� (MFIFA) 1 oan fundi ng
officials.
The motion passed 5--�,
Liquor license violations
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec-
on�ied by Councilman Ralles, to authorize
execution of the Minnesota Housing
agreement by the appropriate City
fJEW BUSI"�ESS
fol 1 owi n�1 admi ni s tra ti ve heari ngs
6:3(1 p.�». Park Tavern; anci 7:00
The mo�ion passed 5-0.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec-
onded by Councilman Backes to set tne
regarding liquor license violations:
p.m. Jennings Red Coach Inn on Jan. 18, 1982.
Chan e orde r: Well No. 17 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded
by Councilman Backes, to approve Chanqe
Order No. 1 in the amo�ant of $22,120 and that the project completion date
be chan�ed from �1arch� 15, 1982 to Apri 1 15, 19�3�.
The motion passed 5-0.
Councilman Ralles said he could not
had drilled IJell No. 17 years ago,
arising at this site.
The Director
no cave in or
borinq.
believe that Layne Minnesota Co., who
could not have anticipated this problem
of Publ i c tdorks sai d hi s
any re] ate�l problem hacl
staff had studied the borinq log and
occurred at the time of original
Councilr�an Ralles sai�i he would appreciate seeinq the boring loq himself,
and the Di rector of Publ i c �Jorks said he would see to that.
: Street lightinq Change Order No. l; Street lighting by
Chanqe o rder Kilmer Electric
secondecl by Counci li�an
It �ras moved by Councilman Backes, .
No. 1 extending the contract c�mpinsl:allation
Chanc�e Order and that the
on sodciing and restorationun�i�'�anuary 15, 1982•
bJest 3�th St. be extended
Tf�e r�otion passed 5-�•
11 d. Chanqe Orrier�l°ns tructi on I�
-- by
�� r Boda Constriacti on extendi nq
�rdE,r fo
t-,o June 10, 19II2.
The motic�n passc�ci �-��•
Hanks, to approve
to May 14, 1982
of poles on
.
was movcd bY Councilman Nanks, seconded
�� �pprove the Chanqe
Co�ii�ci lman Ral les,
the coinple�ion date of the contract
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December 7, 1981
the Di rector of Publ ic
1n answer to a ques�ion from Councilman Hanks, . ,
t�or�ks said this change order did include the sidewalks on Quent�n Ave.
�llc. f3id tabulation: Dental
insurance; Resolution No. 7020
In answer to a question from Councilman Ralles as to the cost of the
insurance and how many employees were involved, the City Planager said
b d t�d hi h covers all�employees, but the
that $12,000 had been u ge e w c
far�ily coverage was undetermined until employees' respond to d
questionnaire.
It vras moved by Counci lr�an Hanks, seconded by Counci lman Ral les, to
designate Delta Dental plan of P1innesota as the lowest resporsible
bidder and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7020 entitled,
"Resolution providing for employee clental insurance program."
The motion passed 5-0.
llf. Change order: Lenox
Chanc�e order No. 3: Leno�c Communi ty
Center restrooms remode]ing
It was r�oved by Co�.inci�lman Ral les, sec�nded by Counci lman Backes, to
approve Cl�ange Order No. 3 extendinq the completion date of Proj e�t
�1-51, remodeling of basement restrooms at the Lenox Community Center,
to December 31, 19�1. �
The motion passed 5-0.
11q. Liquor license renewals 1982 non-intoxicating liqi�or license
renewals
It was rioved by Coi�ncilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman aackes, to
approve the non-intoxicatina liquor license renewals as presented in
staff's report for 1982.
llh.
The motion passed 4-0-1
�1GM Li�uor Warehouse
(Councilr�an Ralles abstained).
Liquor 1 i cense: MGM Li q.uor Warehouse
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded b
a p��blic hearing for January 18, 1982 on the
for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license
The motion passed 4-0-1
(Councilman P.alles
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request of MGP� Liquor Warehouse
at 4212 Lake St.
ab�stai ned) .
�� �y Co��nC11 R�eeti ng mi nutes
�Cember 7, 19R1
� ��, Co�inci 1 meeti r�gs
Cot�nci lr�an Nanks, secondecl
smoking breaks ancl to take
The moti�n passeci 5-0,
With respect to smokinq breaks durin�
Counci � meeti nqs , i t was r�oved by
by Councilman Ralles, to dispense with formal
breaks only as specifically requested.
j� j, Sewer h�oku�: Wes twood The Ci ty Manager revi ewed staff's report
Nature Cente r homes in which was discussed the hookup of two
City-owned homes in the Westwood Nills
Envi r�nmental Educati on Center to Ci ty uti 1 i ti es. Presently the hor�es
are served by pri va te wel 1 s and septi c tanks , i n non-conformance wi th
Gity orciinances, He e;cplained that the matter was beinq presented at
this time because it was felt tl�e price offered by a utility sub-contractor
��orking on the Skye Hill Addition was a very reasonable one.
fle said thr.ee options werP available: Accept the offer of the sub-
contractor, have the Ci ty perform the work, or i ncl ude the proj ect as
part of a 1 arqer proj ect duri ng 198?.. �
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by
�tie vrater and sewer ut�i 1 i ty 1 i nes be extend�d
by Tl�on�as Mont�omery Constructi �n Company at a
The motion passed 5-0
P1ISCELLANEOUS
Councilman Ralles, that
to the City-owned houses
cost not to exceed $4,800.
12a. Ua���aqe C1 aims � Bel 1 a Haskel 1, 3200 Vi rgi ni a Ave. , SLP
Coilnci 1 a uthori zed tf�e above cl ai m to be fi 1 ed w�t�nehe
�3;r consent, the the City h1anager and the C�ty At o y
City Clerk for proper action by
12b. Communi cati ons from
the �yor
12c. Communications from
the C ti y �1 ana qer
Ne
in
for
sa i d he woul �I especi al l y 1� ke
the viorks by March i n order� to
Se�tember.
seconc�e�
r�oved by Councilmanl�alk�inprovement
session on the Ca�
None.
The City Manaqer asked ff rCcons�derat�on
to set a stud� Imsrovement Proc�ram.
of the Cap�Ca P
�o qet the special assessment projects
have the ass�ssment hearings scheduled
It, was
a study
The motion passe�l 5��•
' na er rerni nrlecl Counc� � ec�n ber
The C�ty Ma �
M�ini ci a 1 i t7 es ann�aal meet� r�� on �
P
�tecrPation Center.
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Pro�ram for J n Y
Association °� Loui�pParkan
30 at the St.
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City Council meeting minutes
December 7, 19�1
He
al so remi ncied Co�anci 1 of the National . Lea�gue of Ci ti es Washington
c�nference February 27 to ��larch 2.
s movecl b Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to
It wa Y
make three reservations.
The r�otion. p�ssed �-0.
He comr�entecl that the tree branch and 1 i mb
st�rm and power outa�e was far worse than
now anticipated it will take 2-3 months to
pickup
earlier
remove
fol l owi nq the i ce
anticipated, and i� is
all debris..
In answer to a question from Coun�cilman Hanks, the City Manager �did
the most dangerous situations involving branches and limbs on sid�walks
and resicient egress/inc�ress had been cleared. �
He rer�inded Counci 1 of �ts requi red attendance at the 6Jednesday,
December 9, 1981 bond sale at 1:00 p.m.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIO�JS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilr�an Ra11es, seconded
by Councilman Nanks, that the list of
� � verified claims prepared by the Direcior
of Finance and directed to tr�e City Council dated Oecember 7, 19�i1 in the
total amount of �277,277.37 for vendor claims and $10,10�.06 for payroll
be ��►proved and the � Ci t�y P•1anager and Ci ty Treasurer be authori zed to
iss�ae chPcks in the same amount by a vote of 5-0.
13b. Contract payments: Final It was moved by Councilman BackEs, seconde�
by Co�ancilman Hanks, to waive reading
� and adopt Resolution N�o. 7021 enti.tled,
"Resol ��ti on accepti nc� work i n pavi riq, curb & g�atter, Con i;ract 1473" , Resol uti on
No. 7022 entitled "Resol�ation acceptin� work in paving, curb p� gutter, Contract
1456", and Resolution No. 7023 entitled, "Resolution accepting timber and
boulder wall construction, Contract 1457," �nd a�athorizinq the following
contract payments:
1. Fi nal payr�ent, Project �Jos. �0-10, 81-10, 81-1II, ;31-59, pavi ng, curb F�
q;�tter, Pdorthwest Asphalt Inc. Amou.nt: �54,183.18. �
?_. Fi na 1 payment, Frvject Pdos. 79-02, 80-09, �l -15, 73-14, � 81-14, pavi ng,
c�irb and gutter, Northwest Asphalt, Inc. Amount: �36,941,07.
3. Final payment, Project �lo. IIO-23, timber and boulder wall construction,
PJatural Green,�Inc. Amount: �449.50. .
Contract Payments: Partial It was moved by Gouncilman Hanks, seconded
by Councilman Ralles, to authorize payment
of the f�l 1 o�vi ng part� a 1 contrac�: payments :
4.� Partial payment, Project Nos. 81-71, 81-72, Well No, .17 engineerinq
services, Orr-Schelen-�1ayeron. Amount: �8,629.14.
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�ity Council
pecem�er 1,
r»eeti nq
19�1
minutes
5, Partial payr��ent, Project No, 81-71 Well #17, Layne Minnesota
Co. Art�unt: $16,064.50. ' .
h, Partial payment, Project No, a0-23 81-02 �1-05
. > > , pavi ng, � curb &
q��tter, storm sewer, sanitary sewer � bituminous trail, Bury &
Carlson. Amount: �100,735.64.
7' Partial payment, Project Nos. 79-44, 79-54, 81-69, paving, curb &
qut*cr, traffic s�gnal, Northwest Asphalt, Inc. Amount: $34,758.81.
g. Partial payment, Project PJos. II1-03, �1-04, 81-12, 81-17, 81-52,
n1-53, £31-54, 81-57, fil-60, Boda Construction Co: Amount: $17,694,88.
g. Partial payment, Project rdo. 81-26, 81-37, 81-4�, 81-65, street
lic�hting specifications, I:illmer Electric Co. Amount: �9,357.50.
The moti�n passed 5-0.
Coi�ncilman F�anks said he would like to take the opportunity to welcome
nPw Councilr�ember Richard Strohl.
14. Adj�urnn�er�t
1'he motion passed 5-0.
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at r�iti�, Recor inq Secretary
It was moved by Councilman Ralles,
seconded by Councilman Strohl, to
adjourn the meetinq at 8:55 p.m,
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