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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982/06/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1: Ca�ll to Order 2.. Presentati�ns 3. Roll_ Ca.l l MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK. MINNESOTA June 7, 1982 A regular meeting of the St. Louis Park City Council was called to order at a�05 p.m. by Presideni: Pro Tern Lyle Hanks President Hanks presented a proclamation tn John Ross commemorating "Qeep Bas�eball Week" August 22-28. The folloa�inq Councilmembers were present at roll call: Ronald Qackes Jerrold Martin �Keith Meland John Ralles Richard Strohl Lyle Hanks Also preseni, were ti�e City Manager•, City Attorney, Director of Public ' Works, Direcl.or of Planning. 4. A.p�oval of Minutes._ It was mov�d by Councilman Ralles, sec- � ~ onded by Councilman Martin, to approve the�. � minutes of the rec�ular City Council meeting held May 17 as presented. 5. The moti�n passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman M�rtin, seconded by C�uncilman Backes, to a�prove the minutes of the study session held �4ay 24. � The motion passed 6-0. . A�pproval of A�enda � It was m�ved by Councilman Plartin, sec- onded by Councilman Strohl� to approve the consent agenda for June 1. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved �y Cuuncilman Martin� seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the agenda for June 7 with the follow�ng addition: Item llf, Set Board of Equalization meetinq, The motion passed 6-0. PUQL.I C,. HEAR I N�S Shrrl��rd f'��rk c�iitr•��nrr� i'�im�� ; lir��c� I u I I i�it 1 I�i (+ Inq,t•nvrmniil hc��irin��. I'�•n,i�c:t. Nn. A7-�1: , II 1c�hw�iy 1�' �vr�; I.I�nini�l ��i� I.r�iiic� rt�m�� f�•�'�n �21 Sli�� 1 a rd I`arkway ( cont 1 nued f rom MaY 3�� 9t There bein� no one wisF�ing to speak�. the f'►•esl�Pnt hr•o Tem declared the hear•iny closed with tt�P right of Council to LhP►•r�ftPr reopen and continue City Council meeting minutes June 7, 1982 7a. 0 7b. 7c it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Hartin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution P�o. 7146 entitled, "Resolution orderiny imNrovement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 82-07: Trunk Highway 12 westbround entrance ramp." The vote was 5-0-1 {Councilman Backes abstained). Councilman Meland said that six votes would be required for passage of this improvement. Councilman Backes said he would change his vote to the affirmative, thereby making the vote 6-0. PETITIONS, RE�UESTS, COMMUNICATIONS B�°_ An application to conduct bingo by the St. . Louis Park Senior Program was ordered filed by consent• . Fee schedule Review of fee sch'edule. Presideni Pro Tem Hanks said that in the past reviews of the City's fee s�hedule had occurred too close to budget review time, and he would like to.see the review occur earlier. ' It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman ��eland, that staff be directed to review the fee schedule and present proposals for change duriny the sumner prior to budget review time. Councilman Backes asked if this would include liquor licenses, special permits and so forth. President Hanks said he would like to see a review of all fees the City collects. The motion passed 6-0. Private schools zoning chan�e Request for study to ailow private schools in resi.dential districts t4r. Robert Engelke, president of Groves Learning School, said that the present R-1 zoning ordinance limits schools to public, parochial and church schools. He was requesting that the ordinance be amended to include private schools. Councilman Meland asked if the present owner of thc pro�ierty in question should not be making the request. Mr. Engelke said the school would not know until June 15 if their bid for the property would be accepted . -147- City Council meeting minutes June 7, 1982 Councilman Backes suggested tf�e item be referred for consideration at iessfulnitl6ouldtbegrem�ved school's bid be unsucc Mel and , the Ci ty Manager sa i d thi s under any present classification. to the P1 anni ng Commi ssion, the meantime, should the from the Commission's ayenda. In answer to a type of school question from Councilman cannot proper]y operate President Hanks type of zoning said he felt Councii should be lookir�g seriously at this change in light of the schools that have.or will be closing. Cuunciluian Qackes sugyes�ed Schools permit. He wondered if staff could Planning Comnission meeting. of thi s type mi ght be al 1 owed by special prepare�information by the June 16 �� The Director of Planning said that if Council so directs by motion tonight, staff would do its utmost to have Nertinent information prepared by the June 16 meei:ing. � Councilman Backes said would it be appropriate to authorize a study to which'Presi�dent Hanks responded that he would like to see this moved forward a5 quickly as possible in light.of other potential school closings he had heard of. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, that a study be undertaken regarding private schools in residential districts�with a target of June 16 for revi ew by tlie.� P1 ann i ny Con�ni s s i on . The motion passed 6-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Qillboard ordinance; Second reading of ordinance relating to �r3inance No. �T558 billboards it was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive second reading and adopt Or.dinance No. 1558 entitled, "An ordinance a�nending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code related to zoning by amending Section�l4-185(5)(aj; Billboard Square Footage:" . The motion passed 6-0. Sb. Ordinance in re utility_ Second reading of ordinance relating to easement: �rainance No._1559 Lou Park utility easement •• It was moved by Councllman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1559 entitled, "An ordinance vacating public utility easement." � th� �uc�tion ��aSsc�d 6-n . -1�8- City Council meeting minutes June 7, 1982 8c. Ordinance relatiny_ to te e� hone cabinets; r inance No. 56 Second reading of ordinance relating to telephone cabinets It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1560 entitled, "An ordinance authorizinq granting of authorization for telephone cabinets on city street right-of-way." The motion passed 6-0. 8d. Ordinance relating to Ma oy ra term Proposed ordinance amending Section 2.03 of the Home Rule Charter to extend Mayoral term to four years. tlichael Schwartz, chairman of the Charter Comnission, presented the Comnission's reasoning for the proposed ordinance. He said that if the Council was not in favor of the proposed ordinance, the Comnission would ask for a referendum. Counc�lman Hanks asked if the Comnission were unanimous on this issue. Mr. Schwartz said they were not at the beginning of their research and discussions but that after the issue had been studied, the Carmission was unanimous. Councilman Backes said that if this is adopted, in the future three Council seats Ki11 be available When the Mayoral campaign is conducted and two wards rvill never haVe campaigns simultaneously with the Mayoral campaign. Ne said there is always more excitement generated when there is a Mayoral campaign and wondered if this had been discussed by the Comnission. Mr. Schwartz said it Nas felt more qualified candidates would be attracted if it were a four-year term. Councilman Martin said he would not vote for the change and felt'it should be a referendum. He was concerned that the Council might be controlled for a number of years and that sometimes a tr+o-year term was enough. Councilman Meland said he shared Councilman Martin's feelings. He said that since 1965 he diJn't beiieve any Mayor had served out two full terms. Ne inquired as to how the Edina and Robbinsdale Councils were elected. Mr. Schwartz said he Nas not able to answer that question. Councilman Hanks asked if the issue went to referendum, would a public hearing be required. The City Attorney said it r+ould not be if the issue went directly to the electorate. He said the Charter Carmission must draft the ballot language. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles,�to deny. -1a9- City Council meeting minutes June 7, 1982 The motion passed 4-2 (President Pro Tem Hanks and Councilman Strohl opposed). � later in the meeting it was moved by COeconsmderedCkes, seconded by Councilman Strohl, that the matter be The �notion for reconsideration passed 6-0. Cnunci"lmarr�Backes said it might be wise to air a discussion of the Mayoral term at a public�hearing. It was moved by Councilman Backes, set the publi� hearing for July 6. The motion passed 6-0. seconded by Councilman Meland, to 8e.. Proposed ordinance relating . Proposed ordinance amending Section 4.05 to judges o.f election of the Home Rule Charter relating to judges of election ��1r. Schwartz reviewed the matter as discussed by the Charter Commission. ; � 'I Councilman Meland as.ked if there were any state laws dealing witn a re- _, quirement that election judges reside in the precinct in which they serve }` f as judges. �� Mr. Schwartz said this requirement was obsolete and there were no .restrictions on the state level. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to set a public hearing for July 6, 1982. � Councilman.Meland said he would not be present at that meeting. The City Attorney said it was not necessary that the entire Council be present at the p�fblic hearing, but that it should be for the second readin9 of the proposed ordinance. The motion passed 6-0. 8f. Sidewalk repair policy; Resolution No. 7141 Resolution relating to sidewalk repair policy I.t was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7147 entitled, "Resolution establishin9 a sidevialk installation and snow removal policy for the City of St. Louis Park." The motion passed 6-0. 8g. CDBG pro9ram; Resolution No. 7148 Comnunity Development Block Grant P►"o9ram It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to Wa�ye -15 0- City Council meetinq minutes June 1, 1982 readiny and adopt Resolution No. 7148 entitled, "Resolution autP�orizing the submission of Community Development activities for the City of St. Louis Park to Hennepin County for cohsideration as �art of the Year V1II Urban Nennepin County Con�nunity Development Block Grant application in accord- ance with the Housing and Comnunity Developmei�t Act of 1974 as amended." The motion passed 6-0. 8'n. Perbix P1achirie Co.; Resolution tJo. 7149 Final resolution of approval: Perbix Machine Co. request f�r IR bonds It was moved�by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7149 entitled, "A resolution pro- vidina for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds pursuant to Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, to provide funds to be loaned to Thomas Perbix and Associates for industrial development pro,ject." The motion passed 4-2.(Councilman Backes and Strohl opposed) Councilman Meland asked if four votes were sufficient. The City Attorney responded there was a conflict between the City Charter which stated six votes were required and�the State Statute which specified an affirmative vote of a majority of the Council present . He said that alternai;ively, under.the City Charter, an issue could be referred to r•eferendum. He said ttiat in this case fihe State Statute was prevailing and that the item was passed. 8i. G_& N Partnership: IR bonds G& N Partnership: Request for corrmercial � � � development revenue bonds It was moved by Councilman P.alles, seconded by Councilman Meland, that the matter be refe►•red to a bona fide bond counsel for review and there- after submitted to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion passed 6-0. Rj. f�ighway 12 signal_project; Resolution No. 7150 Highway 1?_/Lauisiana Ave. signal project Councilman Martin asked how much of the property would be taken away from the businesses on that corner. Tlie City I�anager replied it would be approximately ten feet. It was n�oved by Councilman Meland, secunded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7150 entitled, "R�solution regarding Trunk I�ic�hw�y No. 17_/L.ouisiana Avenue intersPction revisions." Ih�� m��i inn ���is�.r�1 ��-fl. ��4 • Sui��;cl. It i�l���� I�us irir�:ti I'�ii•k C�►unc i lir.�ii� Il,irik�; w��ii�lr��r�cl i f �:Laf I w��s Itesolution No. 1151 fa►ni 1 iar enuuyh wi t.h thF� pr-ojr�ct to g� �� � � f�r�vard wi t.h i t at thi s time. -151- City Council meeting minutes June 7, 1982 Councilman Meland asked if the City Attorney had reviewed the resolution. The City Manager said he had a copy of the resolution but that he had not yet seen his opinion. Councilman Nanks said he would support the proposal at this point as long as bond counsel was aware that he had some problems with the project. Councilman Ralles wondered what would happen in the future to the project when other people are sitting on the Council. Councilman Martin said if the resolution were passed tonight the City a°�uiube datey obligated in the future unless changed by Council action at It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7151 entitled, " Resolution authorizing the development of the City of St. Louis Park Small Business Financing Program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474." The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, QOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. HRA financial report Annual financial disclosure.report: Housing � and Redevelopment Authority It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the report. The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Hi�hwa�r 100/W. 36th St. The Director of Public l�Jorks said that the Resolutions Nos. 7152;_7153 Me.tropolitan Council had met that day to continue discussions on the highway funding. He said that further discussion on the four priority projects was deferred to Ju.ne 28. He said the Highway 100/W.� 36th St. project is looked upon more favorably based on the modified plan submitted by the City. Councilman Hanks asked if the City would be responsible for the �2.3 million. The City Manager said this definitely was a risk, and the question is whether or not the City wants to take such a risk. He said the second resolution under consideration, relating to right-of-way acquisition, indicates the extent of Council's commitment to this project. He said that the Met Council does not�know at this point the level of financing they can expect for the priority projects. 1t was moved by Councilman �leland, seconded by Councilman Martin. to waive rr.a�ling anri ado��t thc� followin� resnlutic�►is: R�s�lution N��. 7152 entitled, "Itesnlul:ion reqn►•dinc� right-of-w�y ace�uisiti�ri F�r the West 36th Str•eet/Trunk {Iighway.No. 100 Project", and Resolution No. 7153 entitled "Resolution authorizing the City to enter into agency right-of-waY -15 2- City Council meeting�minutes June 7, 1982 . agreement on S. P. 163-010-19, 163-277-13, IX 5402 (14)." The motion passed 6-0. 9c. Lincoln Del request Dan Berenberg, representing Lincoln Del, � said the r.estaurant was requesting that the � study begun in the past regarding redevelop- ment of the easterly section on Minnetonka Blvd. be finished. He said that busi.nesses located there were concerned about the general deterioration of �the area. � Councilman Martin asked if this study had not been undertaken before to which the City Manager repli�d it had, but had been discontinued at the request of Reighborhood residents some five.to six years ago. The Director of Planning said that if this request were to be pursued, the other study would have to 6e updated. Councilman Martin asked if the Director were thinking in terms of 60-90 days for.such an update, and the Director replied more like six or more months. I.t was moved by Councilman Qackes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to refer the request to the Planning Commission for their opinion on whether pursuing and updating the redevelopment study was worthwhile and if they find it to be a worthwhile undertaking�to proceed in a timely manner. The motion passed 5-1 (President Pro Tem Hanks opposed). 9d. Plannin� Cor�nission minutes The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held May 19, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. 9e. HRA minutes The minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held �•1ay 11, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. 9f. Charter Comnission minutes 99• Parks & Rec Comnission The minutes of the Charter Corrmission meeting held flay 18, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meetings held April 4 and May 12, 1982 were ordered filed by consent.- UNFINISHED BUSItlESS • 10a. Qoards and_Commissions President Pro Tem tlanks asked that any � ! ' � suggestions for candiclatPs to fill the vac�incit�s ��i th� Charter C�nruiSsirni be st�nt �iirectly Lo tl�e judye who makes the a�uointmeiits. Councilman Meland moved that the four members of �he Human Rights Comnission -1 53- City Council n�eeting minutes ,lune 7 , 1982 whose t�rms were expiring be heappointed: Joe Casey, John Iacono, Sfielton �. Fisher and Nancy are�tbart Action on reappointment n���ethehl� yor°Stretutrns�ng and Redevelopment Authority was deferred u Councilman htartin moved that Nancy Snyder be ap�ointed to fill the vacancy on the Community Relations Commission. . lOb. Nuclear wea�ons freeze President Pro �Tem said that two individuals �o�ution No._ 1154 had requested to speak to this item. lt was rnoved by Councilman 6ackes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt the substitution resolution. I�eal Wakershauser, 3536 Zinran, said that he had petitions signed by 1800 residents urging passage of a nuclear arms freeze. � President Pro Tem said that the Mayor had coirmunicated to him her support of the substitute resolution. Geoff Driscoll, 3354 Library Lane, said the substitute resolution was un- � acceotable and asked that the matter be deferred until the Mayor was in attendance. Councilman Mel�nd said that he had introduced the initial resolution in '� April. Ne said that the substitute resolution. althouqh not including findinqs of fact, differed very little in spirit from the April resolution and that he Noul�1 support the latter. Councilman t-tartin said the substitute resolution �vas brief, to the point and represented the wishes of the citizenry. �'�•es i dent �'ro 7em Ilanks sa i d tha t s i nce the Mayo�• wa s i n support of the substitute resolution he could see no reason to defer the matter for her return. ' The motion by Counciln�an Backes. seconded by Councilman ;lartin, waive reading anci adopting Resolution No. 7154 entitled, "A resolution related to nuclear weapons" passed 6-0. ' lt was moved by Councilman Qackes, seconded by Counciln�an Meland, to.send a copy of the resolution to the elected officials in Washington. The motion passed 6-0. lOc. Private use of public lt was moved by Counciln�an Meland, seconded ri_�t-of-way by Counc i ln�an Martin, that the request for a fence �n �,uhlic riqht-of-way �t 3101 t�rr�rr�i�i Av��nur t►� r��virw+�rl in li��ltt �f thr, (;ilv'� ����St �1►'t1Ct1C('� in t.F�i� r��t�.1 �'tl . Tl�e uation passed 5-1 (Councilman Dackes opn�sc�d), -154- City Council meeting minutes June 7, 1982 lUd. Cable TV 1ldvisory Qoard; It was moved hy Councilman Fleland, seconded Resolution P1�. 7155 'by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7155 entitled, "Resolution establishing the Citizens Cable Advisory Cortmission." . The motion passed 6-0�. It was moved by Courrcilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to appoint ttartha Elstrom to the Cable TV Advisor,y Comnission. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). The City �lanager said other inte.rested residents would be solicited to serve on the Comrnission. NEW QUSINESS �lla. Qid tab_ Louisiana Ave. Qid tabulation: Louisiana Avenue street � reconstruction It �vas moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to designate 1lrcon Construction as lo�vest responsible bidder for Alternative Mo. 4, no integrated curb, no �vatermain, at $442,969.60, and authorize execution of a contract with that firm. The motion passed 6-0. llb. Chanc�e order: Natural_Green Chanye order: Extension of.time. P�atural � � � � GrePn It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman �lartin, to approve the request foi• extension of time by Natural Green to complete Contract N�. 1521, 1982 bus plaza construction, from June 1 to June 25, ' 1982. The motion passed 6-0. . 11c. Easement: PI.IJ. Qell Northwestern Qell: Request for easement It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive first reading of an ordinance and set second reading for June 21, 1982 and approve sumnary publication. The motion passed 6-0. >>�• Louisiana Ave. right-of-way Furchase of ric�ht-nf-way on Lnuisian� Ave. R�soluti�n fV�s. 715��. 7151 I 1 w�i•. mnvr�l I,y ('nuric. i Im��ii t4.�►•I in ,�:��� nn�l���l I�y r:��ui�� i Ini.ni I;,ii:k���, , I n w,�iv�� r�•.��lin�� nn�l ,��Ici��l lli�� Ic�ll��wi�iu� t�r�snluLinn�.: i���;�►lut.iur� N��. 71',i6 ��ntit,lr�l, "It�sc�lutir�n niitl�n►•izi�iy ��urchast� �f ���•n�,t�rLy for strPet right-of-�vay -15�- Cit,y f,�uncil meetinq minutes June 1, 1962 at 2930 I_ouisiana Avenue South" and Resolution P�o. 2936 entitled, "Reso- lution authorizing purchase of property for st►•eet right-of-way at 2936 Louisiana Avenue South." The motion passeA�6-0. tle. Sale of C_it�+_owned land Sale of City-owned land south of Gordon � �" � — � Sash and Door. � It was nmved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for June 21, 19�2 and to approve sumnary publication. . The motion passed 6-0. llf. Board of Equalization With concurrence of Councilmembers prPsent, meeting __ . � President Pro Tem Hanks set meetings of the Board of Equalization for 4:00 p.m. on ��londay, June 14 and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22. . . . MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims_ James E. Archer, 2725 Joppa Ave. SLP Robert Qenjamin, 2942 Boone Ave., SLP Evan Francis Ball, 3301 Yukon Ave. So., SLP � Shel ly Mann, ?.639 Aldrich Ave. , Mpls. . ��_. M. Sampson, 4708 Townes Rd., Edina Qy consent, it was moved the above claims be Filed with the City C1erM for proper action by the City Manager an� City �lttnrney. 12b. Cor�nunications from tfie Mayor%P�-esident_Pro Tem _'_ �. Idone. 1'.c. Conrnuriications from the City_t1anager_ ��-� �-� The City ��lanager said that the state highway departrnent was beginning resurfacing of Hiahway 7 from Wooddale to Texas Avenue the week of June 7 and the project would last appraximately two and one-half months. Councilman Meland said he had experienced a traffic backup on the frontage road as ��eople were trying to find alternate routes off of Highway 7. He felt it miqht be wise for staff to alert the citizens of the construction. CL111MS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS_ I:t,i . Vc�i� i f ir�l c� 1�i iuis I I. w��t muv��f hy f.c�i�i�c: i Im�in M�1 �►nd, srci�nd�`ri hy f.���n�r i I iu.�t� M,i i 1 i n t.h�t l I h�• vt��' i f i�`�I � I,i im�, I i•, I�i•; .��i•�,����r���l liy l.li�� I1 i ����� I��i• nI I in�in� �• rlalr�l Jinic� !, I�1;<< in f.lir �iwc�tml. nf �437.hE,f3.f;1 for vrn�lur c1�ii�i�s and $$1 I�Y�35.F�1 fnr ��ayi•ol I he a�►p�-�vE•d ai��i t.f�c� City Man�tger• a�id Ci.ty -156- City Co��ncil mPeting rninutes June 7, 1982 . Treasured be.auth�ti•ized to issue checks in th� same amount by a vote of 6-0. 13b. Contract pa ments - Final It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman htartin, to a�aive readiny an�i ���in�� the fot 1 owi ng resol uti ons for f i na 1 � ��R�S� payment: Resolution No. 71�R, l��tion �ir�l±(�tj�l(� work on traffic signal system"; Resolution No. 7159, "R���n- l�itio� jr����ting work�on play equipment and site furnishings"; and RPs�li�tir,r, P�o. 71F� ,"Resolution accepting work on street li�ghtinq" and tn authorize the following �ontract payments: 1. Collins Electric, traffic signal system, Project 80-39, Amount $11,76�.5�. 2. Earl F. Anderson, play equipment and site furnishings, Project 80-23, Amount $4,249.75. . 3. Killmer Electric Co., street lighting specifications, Projects 81-26, 81-37, 81-48. �mount $4,980. � The motion passed 6-0. . Contract pa ents =Partial_ It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded followin bY Councilm��n Ralles, to approve the g partial contract payments: 4. Northwest Asphalt, paving, curb & gutter, traffic signal, Project 79-44, 79-54, 81-69. Amount $19,954.76. 5. �oda Construction Co., concrete alley construction, repair and related work, Contract No. 1478. Amount: $9,636.58. 6. Nat��ral Green, Inc., bux plazas, Projects �1-09, 81-32, 82-19. Amount $4,338.27. The motion passed 6-0. 14• Adjour� It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Cauncilman Ralles, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m. � � , - .r .�-��� --.- -: - . --. . - - - �' t Smi th, Rec�rdinc� Secretary W . P ' ent Pro Tem — •---- -------__ -157-