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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, t4INNESOTA
April 19, 1982
A regular meeting of the City Council Nas
called to order at 7:30 by President Pro '
Tem Lyle Hanks.
2. Presentations The President Pro Tem read a proclamation
designating Volunteer Week which was then
presented to Judy�Silverman. The�President Pro Tem also read a proclamation
designating Nursing Home Week which was presented to Oonna Harris. The Pres-
ident Pro Tem asked various recipients of resolutions thanking them for their
contributions to the emergency communications mcrbile unit to step forward.
Those re�eiving resolutions of appreciation were Robe.rt Reznick, St. Louis
Park Rotary, the Crime Prevention Fund, St. Louis Park Lions Club, the
American Legion, St. Louis Park Firefighters, St. Louis Park VFW and B'Nai
� B' Ri th .
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin that the
reading of the resolutions be waived and they be adopted.
The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor McQuaid and Councilman Strohl were absent).
3. Roll Call The following Council members were
present at roll call:
Ronald Backes Lyle Nanks
Jerrold Martin Keith Meland
John Ralles
Mayor Phyllis McQuaid and Councilman Richard Strohl were absent.
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works
and Director of Planning.
4. Approval of the Minutes It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Martin, to
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 5, 1982
It was noted that the approval of the minutes of March 1 and March 15, 1982
had been passed by a 3-0-3 vote, and that no action of the Council can be
approved by a vote of three.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to defer
approval of the minutes of March 1 and 15 as well as April 5, 1982 to the
meeting of May 3, 1982.
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The motion passed 4-0 (President Pro Tem Nanks abstained).
5. Approval of the Agenda_ It was moved by Councilman Ralles, sec-
onded by Councilman Backes, to app►'ove '
the consent agenda for April 19, 1982 as presented.
The motion passed 5-0. �
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Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Backes, sec-
onded by Councilman Ralles, to approve
the agenda for April 19, 1982 as presented.
The motion passed 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Port of Call Liquors Application for an off-sale intoxicating
liquor license at 8220 Highway 1: Port
of Call Liquors (cont. from April 5)
There being no one ►vishing to speak, the President Pro Tem closed the
hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at
a later date.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to deny
the application.
Daniel Finn, applicant, asked Council for a deferral of the matter.
President Pro Tem Hanks asked what the problem was necessitating another
continuance.
Mr. Finn said there was some misunderstanding relating to the police report
and the funding of the establishmen�.
Councilman Martin asked that the applicant be prepared with all pertinent
information by the next Council meeting.
The vote on Councilman Meland's motion to deny was 3-0-1 (Councilman Ralles
abstained).
It was moved by Councilman �Aartin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to continue
the hearing to May 3, 1982.
The vote was 4-0-1 (Councilman Ralles abstained).
6b. Im�rovement No. 82-11 Improvement No. 82-11, paving, curb and
gutter, driveway aprons, sidewalk repair
and inspection of watermain on Ottawa
Avenue So. and Princeton Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and W. 28th St.
Allan Skalder, 2928 Ottawa Ave. So., asked why the street was being widened,
stating it's now 25 to 27 feet which is adequate. He said there was n�
broken curbing and asked why it needed to be replaced. He said he felt
Council should check on these suggested items of repair before approving
the project. He also asked what was wrong with the water main.
The City Manager said t�ie reason for tl�e proposed project was not to widen
the street but to upgrade the street. He said the project was part of the
Capital Improvement Program which carries a 20-year guarantee on the work
eliminating the necessity for periodic patching.
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President Pro 7em Hanks said the Council had initiated street improvement
projects some 10-11 years ago which was acceptable to most citizens, at
that time costing some $8.00 per foot. Ne said Council is very sensitive
to the concerns of the citizens, and even though the costs have risen
appreciably, Council feels the long-term benefits of such projects to
be considerable.
Marvin Marshak, 2855 Ottawa, asked if the residents could not have an
answer about the water main situation before Council decides to proceed
with the project. He said he has not been able to get any information on
what his portion of the project cost will be. He said he understood that
even though construction costs have supposedly dropped, the assessment rates
have risen.
Councilman hlartin said the assessed rate has increased per front foot, but
this was actually less that the rise in construction costs.
Mr. Marshak said a staff inember quoted a 60/40 formula for apportioning this
type of const�ruction project costs,'the 40 percent coming from general revenues.
President Pro Tem Hanks said Council had never set a policy of 60/40 and
that originally the entire cost was assessed at $8.00 per foot.
�4r. Marshak said staff did not seem to be aware of the condition of the
street and not aware that the street had been worked on. Ne said he and
his neighbors like the street the way it is, but would prefer a lower curb
as on some streets in the Lake Forest area.
With reference to the water main, the President Pro Tem asked the City
Manager if he could clarify.
The City Manager said it is difficult to predict the life expectancy of
water mains and that several have broken over the past winter throughout
the city. He said it was not possible to come up with what the cost might
be as there are several factors to be considered: the age of the main, the
status of the materials, and so forth.
Mr. Marshak said the residents are asking not to be assessed for street
work now and then for the water main later on.
The Director of Public Works said there had been two breaks in this area
in a four-block area during the past two years. He said the main may not
need to be replaced, but that the City needs to know why the breaks are
occurring and how long the main can be expected to last. He said the
water main issue could be deferred, but why not attend to it while the
street is being fixed.
Mark aloom, 2817 Princeton, presented a petition and stated that 100� of
the residents on his street had signed in opposition to the project. Ne
asked how long they would be without service and what was the long-term
impact of fi�ancing. �
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residents will bear their fair share of the costs.
Councilman Martin commented that Lake Forest area residents had agreed to
bear the cost of maintaining their streets at a$6-$8 front foot rate
with no guarantees.
Mr. Bloom asked that Council provide the residents with
let them decide what to do. He said he also would like
petition for placement of a street light on 28th Street,
affected residents. .
an estimate and
to present a
signed by all
Dick Pierce, 2837 Ottawa, said this subject had been argued about for
the last ten years. He asked that if the project goes forward, would the
City please work everything out with the utilities companies so all the
necessary digging up of the street is done at one time.
President Pro Tem Hanks said he had been presented a letter from Kate
Turner, 2848 Ottawa, expressing her opposition to the project.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the President Pro Tem declared
the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and con-
tinue it at a future date. �
It was moved by Councilman �4artin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to continue
the hearing to May 3, 1982 to give staff additional time to review the
project and the concerns expressed by residents.
The motion passed 5-0.
Variance request: Color-Ad; Request of Color-Ad Packaging for a
Reso ution No. 7108 variance to permit two loading berths
instead of the required three at 3600
Alabame Ave. So. as described in Notice of Hearing published April 7, 1982.
Jerry Finch, 3600 Alabama, stated he was there to answer any questions.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the President Pro Tem declared
the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue
it at a future date.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7108 entitled, "A resolution granting
a variance in the number of loading berths from Section 14-187(6)(c) of
the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit two loading berths instead
of the required three loading berths in the I-1, Industrial District, at
3600 Alabama Avenue South."
The motion passed 5-0.
6d. General Real�/Teka�Tonka Lanes, Request of General Realty and Texa Tonka
� uest for variance�_ Lanes for a variance to allow a bowling
Reso ution No. 7�09 alley and on-sale liquor establishment
at 8200 Minnetonka Blvd.
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Brad Naddy, 5431 Bryant Ave. So., applicant, said he would ask the Council
to vote against the Board of Zoning Appeals recommentations relative to
construction of a concrete wall on the south side and beautification of
the east end. He said both would interfere with maintenance of his
business relative to parking.
President.Pro Tem said that recommendation was for posts t.o be installed
to prevent anyone from driving over the curb.
Mr, Haddy said the Board did not feel his idea for posts and cnain link
were in the spirit of beautification of the City.
Councilman Ralles asked if he would object to parking blocks being
installed to solve the problem to which t4r. Haddy said he had no objection.
Councilman Martin did not think the loss of two parking spots was of
critical importance.
Mr. Haddy wondered how he would know what is acceptable to the City as
far as beautification is concerned.
The Director of Planning said it was spelled out in the resolution.
Councilman Ralles asked if crushed rock was acceptable.
The Director of Planning said the resolution does not mention use of
crushed rock and that this material frequently causes maintenance problems.
He said the preference is for-sod. .
Councilman Ralles said he felt sod was a problem because snow which usually
is full of salt is dumped on sodded boulevards and then the sod dies.
Mary Wall, a neighborhood resident, said she would like to see some
beautification of the property.
There being no one furiher wishing to speak, the President Pro Tem declared
the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and
continue it at a�future date. �
It was moved by.Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 2109 entitled, "A resolution granting
variance in front and side yard setbacks from Section 14-155(3)(f) and
14-187(3)(g) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a front
yard setback of zero feet instead of the required six feet and a variable
of from 2-6 feet on the east side yard setback instead of the required
six feet in the B-2, General Business District, at 820U Minnetonka Blvd."
changing the recommended concrete wall to a continuous concrete curb.
The motion passed 5-0.
6e. CDaG amendment
R� ution No. 7110
Proposed amendment to the 1980 Comr��'ty
Development Block Grant program as
described in Notice of Hearing published
April 7, 1982.
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There being no one wishing io speak, the President Pro Tem declared the
hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue
it at a later date.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7110 entitled, "Resolution amending
the 1980 Community Development Block Grant program."
The motion passed 5-0.
6f. Improvement No. 82-32 Improvement No. 82-32: Louisiana Ave.
street lighting (cont. from April 5)
The Director of Public Works made a presentation showing the style of
light fixtures proposed. He said there would be 23 poles installed with
Marquette fixtures. He said the intensity of the lights would be the
same as those now standing, using 150 watt vapor fixtures with less output
of energy involved. Of the total cost, $175,000 will be borne by NSP,
$30,000 by Hennepin County and $42,000 to be assessed. He said the average
property owner will be assessed $160 plus interest payable over 10 years.
He said that NSP will underground the wires should this project be approved
at its expense, the last project it will do at its expense.
Rose 0'Fallon, 2837 Louisiana Ave., presented a petition in opposition to
the project signed by 87% of the residents. She said they felt the present
lighting was fine, that it was in seemingly good shape and that the assessment
would represent a hardship to the many senior citizens living on Louisiana.
Oick Loftus, 2900 block of Louisiana, said the residents were gettina assessed
for the street widening and now the street lighting. He said that even
though he is in the ornamental lighting business, with the economy the way
it is he felt the existing lighting is serviceable and the money could better
be spent in other ways.
Ruth Bergene also expressed her opposition to the project.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the President Pro Tem declared
the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue
it to a future daie.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, that the
improvement not be made.
Councilman �4artin said although the residents don't favor paying for this
project, the City as a whole will profit from the project. He said that
in the future NSP will not participate to the extent they will now and the
costs in the future will be greater. I�e said he hated to see the project
die and wondered if there was some way the cost of the project could sub-
stantially be reduced, perhaps using state aid funds.
Councilman Qackes agreed, stating he'� like to see some funding alternatives.
Ne asked that the matter be continued and set for the study session agenda.
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8c.
The motion of Councilman Meland failed by a vote of 1-4 (Councilmen Backes,
Nanks, Martin and Ralles opposed )
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes to continue
the hearing to May 3, 1982 and refer the matter to the April 26 study
session for exploration�of funding alternatives.
The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Meland opposed).
Amendment to Housin Plan• Amendment to Housing Plan and Program,
Resolution No. 71 1 1979-1983
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7111 entitled, "A resolution author-
izin� submission of the Multi-Family Rental Housing Program to the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency."
The motion passed 5-0.
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Ward Boundaries;
Ordinance No. 1549
PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINAWCE�S
Second reading of an ordinance relatin9
to ward boundaries
It was moved by Councilman �leland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1549 entitled, "An ordinance re-
determining St. Louis Park ward boundaries following 1980 decennial census
of the United States and confirming boundaries established by Ordinance
No. 1211 adopted March 5, 1973."
The motion passed 5-0.
Letter of intent: Moratorium;
Ordinance No. 1550
Second reading of an ordinance es-
tablishing a moratorium for certain
parcels of land in the Excelsior Blvd.
redevelopment project area
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1550 entitled, "An ordinance
establishing a moratorium for certain parcels of land in the Excelsior D1vd•
Redevelopment Project area." �
The motion passed 5-0.
Sale of land: Richatti L Second reading of ordinance relatin9
Ordinance No. 1551 to sale of land: Richatti
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
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waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1551 entitled, "An ordinance approving
the sale of city property to Richatti Investment Corporation."
The motion passed 5-0.
8d. Sale of land: Almor
Or inance No. 1552
Second reading of ordinance relating
io sale of land: Almor Co.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1552 entitled, "An ordinance
approving the sale of city property to the Almor Company."
The motion passed 5-0.
8e. Ordinance in re animal quan- First reading of ordinance relating
antine, food handling, to animal quarantine, food handling
vending/amusement device and vending/amusement device identification
identification
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
wai e f'rst reading and set second reading for t4ay 3, 1982. and approve summary
pub�ica�ion.
The motion passed 5-0.
8f. Ordinance in re local Board First reading of ordinance relating to a
of Health local Board of Health and its duties.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive
first reading and set second reading for May 3 and approve sumnary publication.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOAROS, COt�MITTEES
9a. Engineering report: Hannon Preliminary engineering report: Hannon Lake
lake basin settling basin
Councilman Martin said there was more than one inlet coming into this
lake and asked why there was only one settling basin planned.
The Director of Public Works said there are actually three inlets and
the one under consideration is the primary basin. He said the others are
being studied for possible future work.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
consider the project as part of the 1983 budget process.
The motion passed 4-1 (President Pro Tem Hanks opposed).
9b• Fire lane: 5555 WaYzata Blvd.; By consent, reading was waived and the
es�'o u1—tion No. 7�1�2 � following resolution adopted: "Resolution
-`-- authorizing placement of traffic control
signs establishing fire lanes at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel."
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9c. Traffic study; Xenwood Ave.� northiofSWud36th.sta2' Xenwood Ave.
Resolution No. 7113
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
waive reading and adopf one�hour narking1controls1on�XenwooduAvenueuth-
orizing �nstallat�on o P
The motion passed 5-0.
9d. Sanitary sewer analysis It was moved by Councilman Melar.d, seconded
by Councilman Martin, to approve the selection
of Donohue & Associates, Inc. as consultant and authorize execution of an
agreement for an amount not to exceed $7,700 to conduct an analysis of
the sanitary sewer for the area bordered by W. 36th St., Highway 100,
Excelsior Blvd. and Monterey Dr.
The motion passed 5-0.
9e. Louisiana Ave. construction Louisiana Ave. (Gorham to W. 29th St.) re-
construction.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
accept recomnendation of staff's report that Project No. 81-64 be bid as
a concrete roadway.
The motion passed 5-0.
9f. Fire lane: 5420 Excelsior Blvd.• By consent, reading was waived and the
eso ut�on No. 71 4 following resolution adopted: "Resolution
authorizing placement of traffic con-
trol signs establishing fire lanes at 5420 Excelsior Boulevard Leaning Post•"
9g. Engineering report: Car enter Preliminary engineering report: Car-
Park; Reso ution No. 7 penter Park parking lot
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7115 entitled, "Resolution order-
ing improvement, ordering�preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement
for bids for improvement No. 82-04: Carpenter Park parking lot."
The motion passed 5-0.
9h. Fire lane: 3501 Hi hwa 100 So. By consent, reading was waived and the
eso ut�on o. 7 6 following resolution adopted: "Resolutio"
authorizing placement of traffic con-
trol signs establishing fire lanes at 3501 Nighway 100 So. - Westinghouse."
9i. Council chamber remodelinq It was moved by Councilman Martin,
seconded by Councilman Backes, to
authorize the Mayor and City �4anager to execute an agreement with Lindber9
Pierce for design and architectural services for remodeling the Council
Chambers.
The motion passed 5-0.
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9j. Undergrounding policy
ordered filed.
9k. City water wells
By consent a report on the utility power-
line undergrounding status report was
Monitoring and use of City water wells.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
accept staff's report.
91. Sidewalk repair policy It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded
by Councilman Martin, to accept staff's
report on sidewalk repair/installation policy and schedule discussion of
the�report for the April 26 study session.
The motion passed 5-0.
9m. Traffic Study No. 283;
Resolution No. 7117
Traffic study No. 283: Highway 12 south
frontage road, Vernon to Colorado and
V�rnon Ave., Highway 12 to Cedar Lake Road.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7117 entiiled, "Resolution author-
izing installation of no-parking controls on Vernon Avenue south ard the
south frontage road of Highway 12."
The motion passed 5-0.
9n. Cardinal Glass The City �4anager said the terms of the
agreement relating to Cardinal Glass (Almor
Company) were still being worked out and thai any developments would be
published in the upcoming Friday newsletter.
90. Ninutes: BOZA The minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals
meeting held March 25, 1982 were ordered
� filed by consent.
9p. Minutes: Parks 8 Rec
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9r.
Minutes: Human Rights Comn.
Minutes: Plannin� Comn•
The minutes of the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Comnittee meeting held February 10,
1982 were ordered filed by consent.
The minutes of the Numan Rights Commission
meeting held March 17, 1982 were ordered
filed by consent.
The minutes of the Planning Comnission
meetin� held April 14, 1982 were ordered
filed by consent.
9s• Financial report The t�arch 1982 financial report was ordered
— filed by consent.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Boards and Comnissions It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded
• by Councilman Martin, to reappoint Lorene
Meredyk and Robert Jughans to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The motion passed 5-0.
lOb. Billboards-Accessory Use It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded
by Councilman Meland to set a public
hearing on this proposed change in the zoning ordinance for May 17, 1982.
The motion passed 5-0.
lla. Change order: Hockey
dasher boards
NEW BUSINESS
Change order No. 1: Purchase and installation
of hockey "dasher" boards by Holmsten Ice
Rinks, Inc.
p.
Councilman Martin said he wanted to conqratulate the Parks and Recreation ;.
Department for its efforts in'finding a buyer for the old hockey rink ,
dasher boards.
The City Manager said that the compliment should be directed to the
Director of the Recreation Center who was successful in finding the buyer.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
approve Change Order #1 with Holmsten Ice Rinks, Inc. in the amount of
$11,500.
The motion passed 5-0.
llb. Absentee ballot precinct/ First reading of an ordinance relating
counting board to absentee ballot precinctJcounting board.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland to
waive firs rea tn and set second reading for May 3, 1982 and approve
sumnary pu�lica io�.
The motion passed 5-0.
llc. Purchase of 3044 Louisiana Ave; It was moved by Councilman Meland, sec-
Resolution No. 7118 onded by Councilman Martin, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 71>8
entitled, "Resolution authorizing purchase of property at 3044 Louisiana
Avenue South."
The motion passed 5-0.
lld. Purchase of right-o�f-w�a y� It was moved by Councilman Martin, sec-
Reso ut�ion Nos. 7119, 7120� 7121 onded by Councilman Ralles, to waive
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reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 7119 entitled, "Resolution
authorizing purchase of property for street right-of-way at 2906 Louisi-
ana Avenue South; No. 7120 entitled, "Resolution authorizing purchase of
property for street right of way at 2912 Louisiana Avenue South"; and
No. 7121 entitled "Resolution authorizing purchase of property for
street right of way at 2918 Louisiana Avenue South."
The motion passed 5-0.
12a. Damage claims
MISCELLANEOUS
Amy Malone
By consent, the Council authorized the above claim to be filed with the
City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
12b. Communications from the The President Pro Tem asked that any
President Pro Tem Council members interested in attending
the League of Cities conference in June
please contact the Mayor or City Manager.
A time for the town meeting will be discussed at the May 3 Council
meeting.
12c. Communications from the The City Manager announced that brush
City Manaqer burning would run April 19 thru May 31 to
help rid the City of the debris accumulated
from the November ice storm. The Fire Chief is permitted to allow such
burning during certain emergency situations upon approval of the PCA.
He said there would be burning of small loads only, no wholesale dumping
by private contractors would be permitted.
He announced that upon some reorganization of the first floor, the
legal secretary would be relocated in the Police Department.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded
by Councilman Martin, that the list of veri-
' fied claims prepared by the Director of
Finance and directed to the City Council dated April 19, 1982 in the
total amount of $626,939.59 for vendors be approved and the City Manager
and City Treasurer be authorized io issue checks in the same amount by a
vote of 5-0.
13b. Contract pa ments
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None.
It was moved by Councilman Qackes, seconded
by Councilman Martin, that the meeting be
adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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