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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982/06/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA June 21, 1982 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m, b� Hayor Phyllis McQuaid_ 2. Presentations None 3. Roll Call The follo�+ing Councila+e+nbers r+ere present at roll call: Ronald Backes Y,eith Meland Lyle Nanks John Ralles Jerrold Martin P.ithar� Strohl Phyllis Nc;uaid Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Norks and Director of Planning. 4. A�proval of Minutes It was moved by Councilrnan Meland, seconCed by Councilman Martirt, to approv� the minutes of the June 7, 1982 meeting with the follorving corrections: paqe 138, third line, change "successful" to "unsuccessful"; page 139, item 8d. fourth paragraph, the phrase beginning "...in the future" should read "in the future three Council seats will be available when the Mayoral campaign is conducted ..."; and page 141, item 8h, the tr+o votes fn opposition rrere Councilmen Backes and Strohl. The mc�tion passed 6-0-1 (Mayor McQuaid abstained). 5. �proval of Agenda It was naved by Cauncilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the consent agenda for June 21, 1982. The motion passed 1-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Counciln�an Ralles, to approve the agenda for June 21, 1982 with the follorrinq additions: At the conclusion of the meeting, C�uncil to discuss City Manager evaluation; and Itea+ 8c� G b N Partnership, Request for IR bonds. The motion passed 1-0. _ PUBLIC HEARJNGS 6a. Zoning change: 6eth Application of Beth E1 Synaqoque to cha�9e E1 Synagogue the zoning clas�ification on the north s�� of 26th Street as described in Notice of Hearing published June 9, 1982. � Philip J. Stern, 4421 W. 25th St. said he Kas adverse to the apPlication ' -158- City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 of Beth E1 for a zoning change. He•said he was in favor of the Planning Comnission's recommendation and that it should be shown if the Planning Cor�nission is judged wrong. He cited Hahn vs. the City of Coon Rapids in which the court decided that unless.there is strong evidence to the contrary, a City Council is to abide by decisions of the Planning Com- mission. He said since the Planning Comnission had denied this appli- cation, the City Council was bound by their decision. Maurice Gordon, 2445 Winfield, said you can't stop putting people to work and bringing money into the area. He said Beth E1 needs additional income, that the development will have the finest people, and development on the site will get rid of what is now a dump. He said the area is in a depression and the comnunity needs to put people to work. David Lasky, 2506 Monterey So., said he lived some Z00 yards from the proposed development and is a member of Beth E1. He felt the development would be unattractive. He said he could understand some sort of develop- ment, but how much was the question, and that si�gle family homes would be preferable. Stanley Segelbaum, 1611 Fairway Lane, said he was the upcoming president of Beth E1. He said they owned four and one-half acres of land that in its present state was no use to Beth El or the City. He.said Be�h E1 has proposed to develop an attractive cluster housing project. He circulated a rendering of the proposed project, and introduced Robert Greenberg, 2242 Nevada Ave. who described the project in more detail. He said the proposed units would be one and on-half story with under- ground parking. He commented it was economically impossible in this day to construct single family dwellings on this land because of the poor soils. He said it was obvious from the rendering what an attractive project is proposed. He concluded by saying only a two percent increase in the traffic is anticipated based on the number of units proposed. Michael Garelick, 8216 would be an attraction quarters. He said the resident. He canpared which he said enhanced that it would help the W. 30# Street, comnented that the proposed project to present neighborhood residents seeking smaller price of the units will dictate a stable, high-class it to a similar development in Golden Valley the value of the whole neighborhood there and City's tax base. Rabbi Kassel Abelson, 2611 Natchez So., said that currently unauthorized construction trucks are dumping debris on this vacant land and that the fence constructed to prevent that had been knocked down. He said the development will be an asset for him and others in St. Louis Park who sell their homes and can remain within easy access to the synagogue. Mayor McQuaid asked if the synagogue will maintain control of the land, but that others will build upon it. Ftr. Segelbaum said the synagogue will retain ownership of the land and after the development is complete, ownership will revert to the project association. Mayor McQuaid asked what would happen to the land should there be no r---.�......�.__ ____, City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 re-zoning to which Mr. Segelbaum replied the land would be sold with Beth El retaining no control. Councilman Hanks said he wanted to remind those present that the City Council ne�er authorizes the selection of any developers. � Joyce Abramson, 2624 Princeton Ave. So., said Beth El purchased the property that it was R-1 and she v�ould changes that might be made to be accomplished within zoning. knew when they like to see any the existing R-1 Dr. Irving Herman, 2605 Natchez So., said he didn't feel the figure of �95,000 per unit would represent a very luxurious townhouse in today's market. He said an expensive single family home would also add to the City's tax base. He said traffic will.be worse and that condominiums or cluster home projects do not improve the value of single family homes. He asked if this vacant land has become a dump site, why aren't the City inspectors taking action. Ruth Segal, 2604 Lynn Ave. So., said this project would represent additional expense to the City in fire, police and other City services. She asked that Beth E1 withdraw its request as it had done last year. Mrs. Harry Mayeron, 2628 Monterey Ave., said she is opposed to what she � felt was an over-purchase on Beth E1's behalf as they knew what the zoning � was when they bought the property. She said she fails to see the attraction of the proposed dwellings to older citizens. She questioned the alleged dumping on the l�and as it is against the law. Berta Smith asked whose Planning Commission it was: the residents' or the Council's. Mayor McQuaid responded the Planning Comnission acts purely as an.advisory body to the City Council and the Council can abide by its recommendations or overrule it. Howard George, resident of the Lake Forest area, said he was opposed to any chanqe in zoning and that the property should be utilized for single family dwellings. Karen Bradick, 2600 Salem, asked that the property not be developed be- cause the traffic was already too heavy. June Angelson felt the traffic situation should be given more consideration in light of the proposed changes to Highway 100/Highway 12. She expres- sed her concern about the additional pollutants that would be created with more traffic. A discussion followed reqarding the management of the property once the development is completed. � Mayor McQuaid said previously there was a plan for a hi h rise apartment on the property which she could not support. She asked9if a neighborhood _..�. � n...��-____.._w City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 meeting had ever been held regarding Beth E1's plans for this property. Mr. Segelman responded there had not been one held as yet, that Beth E1 had only applied for re-zoning. He said if it were appropriate, Beth E1 would want to meet with all the neighbors concerned when a more com- prehensive plan is developed. A discussion followed as to how the project fits in with the Comprehensive Plan and the current status of that plan. Councilman Martin said the paan was currently under review b� the Metro- politan Council and is thereaf ter referred back to the City. The City Manager said formal adoption by the Council is strongly rec- omnended by all concerned with the Comprehensive Plan. A member of the audience asked to what extent citizens get involved in the Comprehensive Plan process. The Director of Planning said the Planning Comnission had spent some three years in developing, amendinq and updating the current plan. He said numerous neighborhood meetings were held to discuss the proposed plan. He said that after adoptioR by the Planning Commission, the plan goes tb the Metropolitan Council for its review along with review of all other metro communities' plans. He explained that St. Louis Park chooses to allow its City Council to formally adopt the plan within the confines of State statutes. Mayor McQuaid said the City Charter specifies adoption of the Plan by the Council. She carmented that in a mature comnunity like St. Louis Park, expansion for homes is severely confined. She asked who can afford single family homes these days. to build or to buy. She said she would like to see Beth E1 and the neighborhood work closely together on this matter, There being no one further wishinq to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed with the right of.Council to thereafter reopen�and con- tinue it at a future date. • lt was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilma� Meland, to authoriZe preparation of an ordinance changing the zoning classifica�ion. Councilman Ralles said there was a 32-unit condominium development going up in his Hard in the HestMrood Hills Road area and invited all present to visit what he felt was going to be a most attractive project. Councilman Strohl said pians to be looked at, should be upheld. if more discussion was to take place and alternative it would seem the Planning Carmission's recommendation Councilman Hanks asked what Beth E1's intent was relating to the develop- ment. Nould it be a land lease? Would Beth E1 control the sale of the -161- City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 the townhouses? Mr. Greenberg said Beth E1 will control the land and will sell the townhomes. He said management of the land will be set up through the County Recorder. Councilman Hanks said he would want to know if it were to be a Perma- Lease situation or a condominium ownership situation before committing himsel f . Mr. �reenberg sai�d Beth E1 will maintain control and would want to see buyers conforming to the terms of their purchase agreement. The Mayor called for the vote and the motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Hanks and Strohl opposed). Mr. Stern said he would like a clarification on the court's ruling and whether the Council intended to uphold or overrule the Planning Comnission's recommendation. � Councilman Hanks said the Planning Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council, as the Mayor had explained, and that he resented Mr. Stern's making such demands of the Council. 6b. Bartram request for variance; Application of John W. Bartram for a Resolution No. �7161 variance at 4440 W. 25th St. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue the hearing at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7161 entitled, "A resolution granting variance in rear yard setback of 16 feet instead of the required 35 feet from Section 14-128(5) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the construction of an expansion in a single family house �� the R-1, Single Family Residence Di�trict, at 4440 ��J. 25th Street." The motion passed 7-0. 6c. Schwebel request for variance; Application of James R. Schwebel for a Resolution No. 7162 variance at 4330 Cedarwood There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor 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 hy Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7162 entitled, "A resolution grantin9 -162- City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 ' variance in size of a non-conforming structure from Section 14-106(9) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit expansion of a non- conforming structure �in the R-1, Single Family Residence Oistrict at 4330 Cedarwood Road." The motion passed 7-0. fid. Request of DST for variance; Application of DST Associates for a Resolution No. 7163 variance at 2301 Louisiana Ave. So.� Milton Rubenstein asked exactly what it was the applicant wanted to do. In response, Mayor McQuaid highlighted the terms of the request as stated in the resolution. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7163 entitled, "A resolution granting variance in landscaping setback from Section 14-158(3) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a minimum landscaping setback of six feet instead of the required 15 meet in the 6-2, General Business District, at 2301 Louisiana Avenue South." The motion passed 7-0. 6e. Knollwood PUD plan amendment Proposed amendment to PUD general plan at Knollwood Herb Davi.s, 4043 Brookside, representing General Growth, addressed the Council and passed out additional information for consideration. He said an amendment to the PUD plan to more specifically delineate the type of tenants and square footage of facilities to be located at Knoll- wood Mall was of concern to General Growth. He stated the Director of Planning's i�dea is to reduce the list of acceptable tenants in the P1a11 to what he feels is more in keeping with a shopping mall. He said his client does not object to a list, but would like to see it expanded because it is impossible to predict the future needs of any center. He said his client's roain concern is an effort on staff's part to dictate the square footage of tenants, primarily restaurants, and their location within the mall. He reminded Council that his client had made recommended modifications in the theater and Bishop's restaurant at staff's request. He indicated the material he had passed out from the Urban Land Institute which classifies all shopping centers and said that Knollwood �1a11 would fit in the classification of a regional shopping center. A lengthy explanation followed relating ratios of food and food service facilities to total center area. Mr. Davis said staff's concern seems to be how restaurant size affects parking. He said this was valid, but only if the restaurant is in a free-standing building. He said that the Director of Planning apparently had used an out-dated study to substantiate 5.5 car spaces per square foot of restaurant space, but that the current ULI study states four to five spaces is th� accepted ratio. lb.�� ,.._._.. _ City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 He inquired as to why there is an attempt to restrict a McDonald's-type establishment. He said that Powers and Montgomery Ward have restaurants within their facilities (as opposed to being in the fast food area) and that the HoHo Restaurant is not within the fast food area. Mr. Davis introduced Phil Engle of General Growth who concurred with htr. Davis' corm�nts and concluded that General Growth is merely seeking to fill out the complement of food shops as has been done in all their other centers. � Mr. Davis said his client.was requesting that the ordinance not be adopted at this time because of the discrepancy between the list of allowable tenants and the tenants c�rrently there and/or in the future. He said they were requesting the matter be referred for further study. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Meland to waive first reading, and set second reading for July 6 and approve summary publication. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Backes, to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission and continue the public hearing. Councilman Meland said he would offer a substitute motion and moved that first reading be waived and second reading be set for August 16, 1982 thus allowing the Planning Comnission time to study Mr. Davis' comnents of that evening. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hanks. In answer to a question regarding the appropriateness of this motion with regard to first and second reading, the City Attorney said the problem with a lapse between readings is that people loose track, but it was his opinion, in this instance, the matter is being closely followed. There was also discussion on the fact that the McDona�d application is due to be heard by Council in July. Councilman Martin said he didn't think the �4cDonald's application, which had been submitted previously, was germaine to the proposed ordinance change under discussion. He read from several sections of the Planning Commission minutes and concluded that in his opinion, the manager of the Mall should permit whatever tenants they want. It was then moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the material presented this evening be referred to the Planning Commission and staff for review. Councilman Hanks asked how many times thts matter had come before the P1anning Comnission to which Councilman Strohl replied twice. Councilman Hanks said Council was not telling the Planning Commission -164- City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 how to proceed or what to do on this matter. Councilman Meland said the material Mr. Davis passed out had not yet been evaluated and should be. Councilman Backes said he would hope that between that evening and the Planning Commission meeting staff and Council could get together to make the Commission's job a bit easier. The City Manager said he was in general agreement with Councilman Martin in that the mall managers should decide what tenants are to be located in the mall. He said now there were three alternatives for seleciion proposed by the various parties involved: the "laundry" list as proposed by the Planning Commission; a general descriptive list as proposed by General Growth, with which he didn't necessarily agree; and so�ething in �etween those two alternatives. He said he felt the material under discussion would be helpful to the Planning Commission. Councilman Nanks said he was not happy with the lack of rapport between the Council and General Growth and would like to amend ihe motion to ask that the Planning Commission consider the laundry list and General Growth's general description list. Councilman Backes seconded the amended motion. Councilman Martin said he was opposed to sending the matter back to the Planning Commission. He said he felt the issue was the parking and there seemed to be a deadlock over it. Councilman ��eland said the information relating to food service in the mater- ial presented that evening ought to be reviewed. Councilman Martin said why review this material at a study session since it really was not part of the problem. The vote was called and the motion passed 7-0. �a• American Leqion: Gamblin .license PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS American Legion: Application for a gambling license Councilman Hanks asked for an explanation of what the Legion was requesting. Tom Shottenbauer explained the Legion was requesting a gambling license to run the following games: tipboard, pulltab, paddlewheel and raffles. Councilman Hanks said that according to the board in front of the Legion hall, bingo is conducted there nine times a week and he was wondering if it were a Legion hall or what. Mr. Shottenbauer said the Legion runs bingo games twice weekly and the remainder of the games are run by other organizations who simply rent th� building. -165- City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 Mr. Shottenbauer said tickets for the games will and their guests. He said the Legion is working it has been having with neighborhood residents. only be sold to members on the various problems Mayor McQuaid said she had heard from some residents that the Legion really seemed to be working at a solution to the parking problem. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to grant the gambling license. � The motion passed 7-0. 7b. Terry Wurscher in her garage/apron. is on the apron, it said she strenuously Terry Wurscher, 1436 Hampshire, spoke to Council about�her complaint against her landlord who is. requiring tandem parking She said if she is in the garage and her roommate is very inconvenient to get vut of the garage. She objected to the Council perniitting such a variance. It was not clear to the Council what t4s. Wurscher was requesting, but Mayor McQuaid said she didn't feel Council was appreciative of the sarca5m t4s. Wurscher used. It was pointed out that many families have multiple cars and that it does take some extra effort to get arrangements worked out. � 8a. N.W. Bell easement• Ordinance No. 56 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINAtJCES Second reading of ordinance relating to Northwestern Bell request for easement It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1561 entitled, "An ordinance aLthorizing granting of authorization for telephone cabinet on city street right-of-way." The motion passed 7-0. � 8b. Sale of ro ert . �.�4F" rdinance No. 1562 �� Second reading of ordinance relating to sale of City-owned property south of Gordon Sasf� b Door property. Councilman Hanks asked if the sale price were firm to which the City Manager replied that the original bidder for the property may be wanting to back out of the proposed sale because of the condition of the soil. However, the passage of the ordinance will ease any future negotiations relative to the sale of this land. The motion passed 7-0. -166- City Council meeting mirw tes June 21, 1982 8c. 9a. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1562 entitled, "An ordinance authorizing the sale by the City of the vacant land at 3700 Louisiana Ave. So." The motion passed 7-0. G& N Partnership: IR bonds G& N Partnership, Inc.: Request for Resolution No. 7164 industrial revenue bonds It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7164 entitled, "Resolution relating to a project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act: Calling for a public hearing thereon." The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES PER: Alley projects� Preliminary engineering report: 1982 petitioned alley projects Mr. Lindgren asked the Council about this project stating he had heard no decision was to be made until a decision was made on the I-394/Hwy. 100 intersection project. Councilman Martin said nothing would preclude his voting for it as long as over 50 percent of the affected residents favor the project and are willing to pay for it. The City Manager said a neighborhood meeting on the project was scheduled for J�ine 30. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to set the public hearing for July 19, 1982. The motion passed 7-0. 9b• Snowplowinq restrictions for filing. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. � It was moved by Councilman t4artin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to receive the report Mayor McQuaid 5aid the report should be placed on an upcoming study session. Highway 7 redevelopment Nighway 7 corridor redevelopment plan It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to reject the proposal. Councilman Martin said it appeared to him staff had done all the work and -167- City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 what was the point in then hiring a consultant. The City Manager said that the figure proposed was staff's estimate only. He said a bid might come in considerably lower. He said the issue at this point was does Council want to proceed to a study of the plan. Counci_lman Meland commented that what Council is really doing at this juncture is notifying Nennepin County the proposed study area is to be expanded. He said the County has been promising to do something about the Highway 7 corridor for years. Councilman Martin withdrew his motion. I�t was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to direct staff to notif.y Hennepin County of City's intent to expand boundaries of the study and to authorize staff to solicit proposals from local consulting firms. � The motion passed 7-0. 9d. Water Update Mayor McQuaid asked the status of a sprinklin9 . � ban in light of this update. f The City Manager said a ban would be dependent on whether or not there . were good weekly rainfalls. �� Councilman Strohl asked for an update on the well situation. The Director of Public Works said the grouting was no�v complete. He said this had taken longer than anticipated because of a variance which had to be granted by the Health Department. He said a projection for completion of the work was September 1982. Councilman Martin asked if the proposed allocation of $200,000 was just to find wells around the City. • The Director of Public 4Jorks said the approximate breakdown was one-fourth of that amount to complete a survey of St. Louis Park to find all abandoned well sites and $150,000 to clean out wells on site. • It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to receive the report for filing and send summary reports to previous recipients of the "Endless Search" r.eport. The motion passed 7-0. 9e. Inventory of City-owned land Bert Gross, 2151 Glenhurst Rd., rep- resenting Lake Forest Association, Sa�d the Association's pasition is that as long as no re-zoning is planned for ' Lake Forest, the Association has no opposition to recomnended disposition of any affected lands. The City Manager said nane of the parcels under consideration at this t�� -168- City CounciJ meeting minutes June 21, 1982 had re-zoning recorrmendations. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to accept staff's recommendation for retention/disposition of properties with firm recornnendation and that all other parcels be referred to a study session. The motion passed 7-0. 9f. Recycling 9g. 9h. Recycling pilot program. Councilman Nanks inquired if bids could be obtained with two alternatives: a bid on paper bags and a bid on containers. The City Manager said that since the success of a recycling program hinges on the convenience to the residents to separate the various materials, the containers would probably do a better job. He said a mid-July response from the County regarding their financial participation was expected. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to authorize staff to obtain bids from local recyclables haulers. The motion passed 7-0. CRC minutes The minutes of the Community Relations Comnission meetingsheld May 13 and June 10 were ordered filed by consent. BOZA minutes � The minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held May 27, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. � 9i• Planninq Commission minutes The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held June Z, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. 9J• Parks & Rec minutes The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Comnission held June 9, 1982 were . ordered filed by consent 9k• Charter Comnission minutes 91• Financial re�ort 10a, g0d�$ Comnissions The minutes of the Charter Comnission meeting held June 15, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The May financial report was ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSIP�ESS Confirming the recomnendation of Mayor McQuaid that Len Thiel be reappointed to -169- "'�--._ City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 the Housing�and Redevelopment Authority, said action was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, that the following be appointed to serve as Youth Representatives on the respective Boards and Comnissions: Leah Kaplan Sam Goldfarb Victor Khabie Tania Bunik David Burton The motion passed 7-0. Planning Commission Parks & Rec Advisory Cor�nittee Cable TV Advisory Board Community Relations Commission Human Rights Commission NEW BUSIP�ESS lla. Change order: Aquila/W. 37th St. � construction It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman 8ackes, to approve Change Order No. 2, Contract No. 1485, street intersection and retaining wall revisions at West 37th St. and Aquila Ave. The motion passed 7=0. llb. Change order: Random sidewalk re air sidewalk repair, alley projects The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve Change Order No. 3, Contract No. 1478, random to June 30, 1982. llc. Purchase of riqht-of-way; Purchase of property for right-lf-�vay, Resolution No..bi�** 2930 Louisiana Ave., 7200 Minnetonka Blvd. (Note: Res. 7165 repealed and replaced by Res. 7171 on July 6, 1982.) Because of the change in the price of the property at 2930 Louisiana Ave., it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to defer this matter until after staff's review, and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7165 entitled, 'Resolution authorizing purchase of property for street right of way - 7200 �4innetonka Boulevard." The motion passed 7-0. 12. Claims MISCELLANEOUS Ruth Fenelon By consent, the claim was referre� to City Manager and City Attorney for appropriate action. -170- City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1982 17.b. Corrrnunications from the Mayor Mayor McQuaid gave the Council an update on the Party in the Park festivities 12c. Communications from the The City �1ana�er said a study session was City Manager . scheduled for July 12, 1982. He reminded Council of the Ward 2 Town Meeting, Monday, June 28 at the Recreation Center He asked who would be going to the National League of Cities conference in Los Angeles, November 27-December 2, 1982. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman t�tartin, to make four reservations for the conference. The motion passed 7-0. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIOPaS, CONTRACT PAYMEP�TS 13a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $567,320.78 for vendor claims and�$12,819.01 for payroll be ap�roved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in those amounts. . The motion passed 7-0. 13b. Contract Payments None. Councilman Hanks reminded those present of the Board of Equalization meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 23 at 4:0� p.m. 14• �ournment �� . P Sm i' ti� � � � , ecordinq Secretary It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, that the meeting be adjourned at 11:25 p.m. �j %/�� � Mayor -171-