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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982/09/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2)1.� Call to Order 2. Presentations P4INUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, �4IPJPIESOTA September 20, 1982 Mayor t•1cQuaid called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. None. 3. Roll Call The following Council members were present at roll call: ' Ronald Backes Keith Meland Lyle Hanks John Ralles Jerrold Martin Richard Strohl Phyllis McQuaid Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, City Engineer and City Assessor. 4. ApProval of �4inute� It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the September 7, 1982 meeting. The motion passed 7-0. 5• Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the consent agenda for September 20, 1982. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to approve the agenda for September 20, 1982 with the following additions: item�.11d, Cor�nunity Education conference and lle, Roadside stands. The motion passed 7-0. 6a. Liquor Kin� � PUBLIC HEARINGS Liquor license application: Gorham/Kouzes dba Liquor King 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the application. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Ralles abstained). 6b. Variance: Reierson; Request for variance: Gary a. and Pamela eso u ion o:-7'lf� N. Reierson, 2725 Toledo Ave. So. �,.�.-�._,,,,.�,,...� - 2 39 ; �,�T . �.. >.�,- . . .., - • -. - _... _ - _;,,�-�-.:.-�..,:.�,:,�....V, :�.. �..�... . - . ::�+'� City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 Gary Reierson said there was an error intthe resolutiop in that the rear yard setback request was for 16 fee Councilman Martin questioned tha design and asked how theyHe�saadethat the garage, to which Mr. Reierson replied through the alley. to change the design would necessitate tearing out a retaining wall and landscaping as well as obscuring their view from the house. He read a letter from his neighbor who stated he had no objection to the project. There being no one further 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 by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7219 entitled, "A resolution granting variance in side yard setback of one foot instead of the re- quired six feet and a rear yard setback of 16 feet instead of the re- quired 35 feet from Section 14-128(5) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit construction of an attached garage in the R-1 single family residence district at 2725 Toledo Ave. So.", and making the correction as noted by �1r. Reierson. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). 6c. Variance - Levinson Request for variance: Sidney B. Levinson, 4216 W. 25th St. Mr. Levinson stated he wished to expand the size of his garage because his doctor had ordered him to avoid the cold in the winter. He said the expan5ion would bring his garage to within one foot of his neighbor's property but that his neighbor had no objection and he read a letter to that effect. Councilman Hanks comnented that health was not a valid reason to grant a variance. and Councilman �lartin felt that since there was no objection from the neighbor, it should be granted. There being no one further 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to authorize preparation of a�esolution approving the variance. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Hanks and Backes opposed). 6d. Variance - Holmberg Request for variance: John N. Holmberg, 8213 Virginia Circle So. Mr. Holmberg explained the reasons for his request. A neighbor, Barbara Donley, 8207 Virginia Circle So..said she had no objection to his plans and that the garage will actually benefit her by acting as a barrier to the traffic noise on Cedar Lake Road and providin9 ._.._.-••-�------ ...�..,.,.-.-».,.,...,.rt--= � ' �= --�-.-.-..K .-. . � <"„`'."" ,,""~'^---r-......�,..,.,�...N....R-�. �•-.�-•�^.,� City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 more privacy•to her property. There being no one further 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 by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation of a resolution approving the variance. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). 6e. Variance - Batteen; Resolution No. 7220 Request for a variance: Ralph Batteen, 3272 Webster Ave. So. 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 Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7220 entitled "A resolution granting variance in side yard setback of four feet instead of the required 15 feet from Section 14-133(3) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit construction of a detatched garage in the R-2 single family residence district at 3272 Webster Ave. So." The motion pa5sed 7-0. 6f. Assessment hearing 73-24/72-28; Assessment hearing Project 73-24/72-28: Resolution No. 7221 Louisiana Ave. from lJ. 32nd St. to Oxford including construction of railroad viaduct There being no one 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 Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7221 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement PJos. 73-24/72-28." The motion passed 7-0. 69• Assessment hearing 78-46; Assessment hearing, Project 78-46: South Resolution No. 7222 Highway 12 frontage road between Zarthan and Colorado 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 Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7222 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 78-46." � The motion passed 7-0. � '�.� -241- City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 6h. Assessment hearing, Project 79-44; Assessment hearing, Project 79-44 Res olution No. 7223 (supplement) W. 37th St. and Aquila�Ave. There being no one 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. Councilman Hanks said he thought it was illegal to assess on a partial basis. The City Assessor said an assessment Wa�amerinedaasupplementalhassessment the contract. When the contract amount was necessitated. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7223 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 79-44 (supplement)." The motion passed 7-0. 6i. Assessment hearing, Project 79-54; Assessment hearing, Project 79-54: Resolution No. 7224 lJ. 37th St. between Aquila Ave. and Minnehaha Creek bridge 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 Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7224 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 79-44 (supplement)." The motion passed 7-0. 6j. Assessment hearing, Proj. 80-10; Assessment hearing, Project 80-10 (supple- Resolution No. 7225 ment): Salem Ave. south of TH 7 to dead end; Ottawa Ave./TH 7 interchange; and Lynn Ave. from TH 7 to dead end. 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 Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7225 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 7225." The motion passed 7-0. 6k. Assessment hearing, Proj. a0-10A; Assessment hearing, Project SO-10A: Resolution No. 7226 Quentin Ave, south of TH 7 to dead end There being no one wishing tq speak, the �tayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. -7�2- p City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7226 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 80-10A." The motion passed 7-0. 61. Assessment hearing, Proj. 81-02; Assessment hearing, Project 81-02: Resolution No. 7227 � Division St. (west of Texas Ave.) and Texas Ave., TH 7 to W. Lake St. 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 Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7227 entitled, " Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 81-02." �ouncilman Meland commented the resolution should include that one property in the area is B-1 which should be so assessed (Kirchner property). The motion passed 7-0. 6m. Assessment hearin , Pro'. 81-10; Assessment hearing, Project 81-10 Reso ution No. 7228 (supplement): Walker St. from W. Lake St. to approximately 150 ft. east of lst St. N.IJ. and W. Lake St. from Walter to TH 7. 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 Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7228 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 81-10 (supplement)." The motion passed 7-0. 6n. Assessment hearina, Proj._81-12; Assessment hearing, Project 81-12: Between Resolution No. 7229 Utica Ave. and TH 100 and between W. 41st St. and 61. 42nd St. 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 I�anks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt resolution No. 7229 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 81-12." The motion passed 6-0 (Councilman Meland absent) ''',�. . - 2 4 3 - ..,� City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 Proj. 81-18; Assessment hearing, Project 81-18 (sup- 60. Assessment hearing, plement); North frontage road of TH 7 Resolution No. 7230 east of Joppa Ave. to Inglewood Ave. and Inglewood Ave. from TH 7 to Minnetonka Blvd. There being no one wishing to speak, the e�o en andlcontinue itaatna future with the right of Council to thereafter r p date. It was moved by Councilmam Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7230 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 81-18 (supplement)." The motion passed 6-0 (Councilman Meland absent). 6p. Assessment hearing, Proj. 81-52: Assessment hearing Project 81-52: Between Resolution No. Z231 Rhode Island Ave. and Sumter Ave. from W. 36th St. to W. 37th St. Donovan Nash, 3609 Sumter Ave., asked about the discrepancy between the price quoted and the final assessment. He pointed out that the sidewalk was cracking all throughout the project, that the contractor had been asked to check this out but had not. 7he City Assessor said the difference resulted from the fact the final measurement of the project, 35 lineal feet, was longer than the contractor's estimate of 29 lineal feet. The City Engineer said staff was aware that repairs were needed and that the contractor had until October 1 to complete those repairs. Mr. Lofrano, 3624 Rhode Island, said the.contractor dug a six foot hole, fialed it with sand and now it was settling leaving the surface six inches lower than the edge. � The City Engineer said to avoid installing a storm sewer, provision for" drainage had to be made. He said they would meet with the contractor and come up with a resolution to this problem. Mr. Roepke said the City Engineer had promised to fix the area along his garage. . Councilman Meland assured Mr. Roepke that someone would be out to fix that area. There being no one further wishing to speak, the t4ayor declared to hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Qackes, to v�aive reading and adopt Resolution 7231 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement tJo. 81-52." -244- City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 The motion passed 7-0. 6q. Assessment hearinq, Proj. 81-53; Assessment hearing, Project 81-53: Resolution No. 7232 Between Glenhurst Ave. and Huntington . Ave. from Cedar Lake Rd. to approx. 160 ft. south of W. 26th St. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it to a future date. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7232 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 81-53." The motion passed 7-0. 6r. Assessment hearin , Proj. 81-57: Assessment hearing, Project 81-57: Immediately north of Flinnetonka Blvd. west of Blackstone Ave. on ease side of MN&S railroad tracks Mr. Joseph Smith, 2944 Blackstone Ave., said he was being assessed for 1� units while neighbors were being assessed at 1 and 1/2 units. He felt it was unfair that some of the residents had to make up the difference � r thers who ere sse ed at a ower rate, and also unfair to one resident w�o �ad no use �or t�e a��ey at al�. Councilman Martin said there was some questi.on about the middle resident on that block who had died and if the new residents were even aware of an improvement assessment. It was moved by Councilman Meland., seconded by Councilman Strohl, that the matter be continued to October 4 and that the affected residents make an appointment to meet with the City Assessor. Mr. Smith wondered if he could expect any consideration for not using the alley. The City Assessor said improvement projects were based on the lineal footage to be improved, not use. Another resident asked what was the benefit of such an improvement when it only serves as an access to a garage but can't be parked on. 'The t4ayor reminded him this improvement was petitioned for by the residents and if there now was a problem, there was little Council could do. The motion to defer passed 7-0. -245- City Council me�ting minutes September 20, 1982 6s. Assessment hearing, Pro.i. 81-60 Assessment hearing, W. 32nd St. between wood Ave. Project 81-60: From Dakota Ave. & Edge- Mark Schwartz, 3149 Edgewood Ave. So., objected to the assessnent on the basis no mention was made of an indirect benefit during the public hearing on the improvement project and that the project came in 40� over the estimate. Ne also asked why the project had taken four months to complete. In answer, the City Engineer stated that the project had expected to run approximately 12� over estimate. He said the discrepancy arose between various aspects of the concrete work to be done - alleys vs. random sidewalk repair. He said the tie-ins were also considerably above estimate. In answer to a question from Mr. Schwartz regarding the payment of interest, the City Manager said interest was compounded from when the project is let. Mr. Schwartz asked if the residents ha�i therefore paid for the contractor's delay, to which Councilman Meland said that was correct. Councilman Hanks expressed his concern about residents being caught in a large project that was bid when only part of that project concerned them. There being no one further 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 Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to continue the hearing to October 4, 1982. Councilman Martin asked if the City were going to pick up any differences between estimate and project cost on already completed projects. The motion to continue the hearing passed 5-2 (Councilmen Backes and Flartin opposed). One other objections was read into the minutes from Colleen Edwards. 6t. Assessment hearin� L Pro,f. 81-55; Assessment hearing, Project 81-55: �eso�ution��o._1233 Sanitary sewer and watermain utiTities 2745 Natchez Ave. (cont. from Sept. 1) Mr. Richard Berland, 2745 Natchez, said Councilman Hanks had voiced his concern over thc way projects are being bicl. He agreed that bidding on multi-projects� for example alley projects bid along with random sidewalk rppair, seemeri to lr:ad to a lot of problems. He said he would pay the assAss+nent for the full pro,ject -246- City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 Councilman Backes commented that Mr. Berland had waived his right to a public hearing on this project. There being no one further 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 Hanks, seconded by Councilman htartin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7233 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 81-55." The motion passed 6-0 (Councilman Pteland absent). PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COM�4UNICATIONS None. 8a. Housing Inspections; RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Ordinance amendments It was �oved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ral]es, to ��aive first raa�ing and set second reading for October �, 19R?_ (nn vntP n� m�tiQn). Councilman Backes exoressed concern the proposed ordinance amendmPnts wouJd uermit occupants to be evicted if certain maintenance requirements were not met, noting the current ordinance required inspection �n� ran��r nn �a1p �f rroFerty. He was concerned about the sensitive portion of the current nr�inance which was proposed to be �leleted, and felt the requirement for smoke dPtPr_tnrt mjnht open the door to additional requirements. - He said he te�t the present ord�nance is good and effective and he would like to suggest the proposed changes be referred to the Building Codes Advisory Commission and Community Relations Commission for review. Councilman Hanks asked why this item was on the agenda, to which the City Manager replied the Inspections Department felt that after ten years, the ordinance should be reviewed. Councilman Hanks said Council tries to avoid the word "maintenance" and its ramifications relating to homes. He felt the present ordinance works very well and that he was opposed to the emphasis on health and safety. He said if there were good reason for changes, he approved, but in this case he didn't see any good reasons. Councilman Martin pointed to the requirement for water heater relief valve stating a lot of older homes inhabited by senior citizens don't have such a thing and questioned how they were to afford it. He also took issue with the requirements for grounding and not doing so being cause for vacation because of its being an inmediate hazard. It was moved by Councilman Qackes, seconded by Councilman Hanks to table the item. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman �4eland opposed). -241- City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 8b. Trunk highway bonds;_ Resolution No. 7234 Resolution in support of�removal of restrictions on interest rates for and the amount of trunk highway bonds It was moved by Councilman Backes, seco7234 entCtled,1mReso�lution support- waive reading and adopt Resolution No. ing constitutional amendment #2, anmovenrestrictions onnthe�inte�est stitution on highway bond�ng, to re rates for and the amount of trunk highway bonds." The motion passed 7-0. 8c. 1983 budget 1531, 1545 and 1548. First reading of an ordinance adopting the budget for fiscal year 1983 and amending the 1982 budget as adopted by Ordinance 1427 and amended by Ordinances 1530, It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive first reading and set second reading for October 4, 1982 The motion passed 7-0. 8d. West Henne in Plannin Board; Resolution in support of lJest Hennepin eso ut�on No. 7235 Human Services Planning Board Jim �1cDonough made a presentation on behalf of the request for City Council support of the WHHSPB. Mayor McQuaid wondered if the WHHSPB paid rent for their facilities at the Brookside Comnunity Center. She suggested St. Louis Park receive credit in its contribution for providing this facility to the Board. It was moved by Councilman Meland., seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution �lo. 7235 entitled, "Resolution supporting future municipal and county funding of West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board." The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Cable TV ordinance First reading of an amendment to the Cable TV ordinance It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive first reading and set second reading for October 4, 1982. Councilman Pleland inquired is Council knew what the phrase "services regularly provided for" meant. The City Manager said staff would research that. The motion passed 7-0. -248- City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 Sf. Bin o First reading of ordinance related to bingo Joseph Hoban, 2817 Georgia, addressed Council to say he felt a copy of the proposed ordinance should have been sent to the six organizations affected by it. He asked if it were not inconsistent to wajve fees for some organizations and not for others. He asked how much it cost to inspect games or whatever the $250 license fee covered. He suggested all organizations wanting to conduct bingo apply in January and all pay a fee so that all would be licensed concurrently. Councilman Backes asked Mr. Hoban where the games he was involved with were held, to which he responded the American Legion. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer the item to October 4, 1982, that all six affected groups be notified, that those six be sent a copy of the current state law governing bingo games along with any other pertinent information. In answer to a question from Councilman Hanks, Mr. Hoban said his bingo game was audited every 12 months. It was moved by Councilman Hanks to amend the motion to specify all bingo qames be notified of any changes in fees. (No second). The motion of Councilman Backes passed 4-3 (Councilman Hanks, Martin and Meland opposed). Councilman I�anks felt there was a difference in bingo aames being opened to public participation and those held by cor�nunity groups such as the Senior Citizens strictly for their membership. He felt those attracting the public should be licensed. 89• Election judqes First reading of ordinance amending code relative to election judges It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive first reading and set second for October 4, 1982. The motion passed 7-0. ah• Permits & license fees First reading of ordinance amending per�nits and license fee ordinance It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fieland to waive reading and set second readinq for October 4, 1982, but amend �ection 15.334 fee to remain $30. Councilman Backes amended the motion to leave the fee at $35.00 but change "housing maintenance" in the title back to "health and safety". That was agreeable with the maker of the motion The motion as amended passed 7-0. .,�_ -249- _ ,. City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 8i. Redevelopment districts First reading of ordinance relating to redevelopment districts Action on this item was taken during the joint City Council/Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting prior to the Council meeting. 9a . Fre� Promi se ; Reso ution No. 7236 REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES Request for extension: Grenelefe Food Stores (Fresh Promise) It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman �4artin, to waive reading and adopt Reso]ution No. 7236 entitled, "A resolution amending Resolution No. 7216 adopted September 7, 1983 amending Resolution No. 7070 adopted February 16, 1982 amending Resolution No. 6559 adopted May 19, 198Q granting permit under Section 140124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit remodeling and site modifications to Miracle P4ile property located in a PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 5003-5425 Excelsior Blvd. and 4995 Excelsior Blvd." The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Electronic amusement devices Study of electronic amustment devices and games It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to defer this item to the November study session. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). 9c. Bor-Son Investment Request for special permit: Bor-Son Investment Councilman Hanks asked how 40 years of age had been selected as "senior citizen" status. � A representative from Bor-Son said that was the figure that had previously been used in discussions. Councilman Hanks said he felt there was going to be a problem with parking at this development Councilman �leland asked the City Attorney if he had any problem with the language contained in the resolution to which the City Attorney said his staff was still reviewing it. Councilman Meland moved to defer the matter to October 4. The motion died for lack of a secon�i. Councilman Meland withdrew his motion. -250- City Council meeting minutes September 20, 1982 9d. 9e. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt the resolution. The City Attorney said the wording of the resolution which would implement this project was still a bit knotty and that his staff was still trying to verify if procedures satisfy all the requirements of the project and to determine if the procedures will do the job or if modifications should be made. For example, how would the 40-year old requirement be implemented. He said this element was somewhat unprecedented and that his staff did have questions. Councilman Backes asked the representative from Bor-Son if any problems were created by this being deferred to October 4, to which he replied it would not be a problem. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer the item to October 4, 1982. The motion passed 5-2 {Councilmen Hanks and Strohl opposed). Plannin Commission Parks & Rec Corrmi ss iofi 9f• Community Relations 9g. Financial statement The minutes of the Planning Corrmission meeting held September 1, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission held September 8, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Community Relations Commission meeting held September 9, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The August 1982 financial statement was ordered filed by consent. 9h QOZA The minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held August 26, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. UNFIWISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Comnissions It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strohl that Herb�Schechter be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning Comnission. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, that Karen Reeves be appointed to the Policy Advisory Committee The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, that "`---�-�--_.�,.,.�,,, - ? F 1- ,s� . . . . � - -� �- --..-r.=.�-.-,-e-,.�,-.v,-n.-e,..-..�.,-t---,._,...�._•---------......_..r�...>....._._.�._ . . ... . . .. City Council meetina minutes September 20, 1982 Howard Buska be appointed to the Charter Commission. The motion passed 7-0. Mayor McQuaid appointed Thomas Gale to a three-year term on the Police Civil Service Commission, confirmed by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks to reappoint Nathan Goldstone to the Fire Civil Service Comnission. The motion passed 7-0. NE4J BUSINESS lla. Bid tab: Louisiana Ave. Bid tabulation: Louisiana Ave. landscaping Councilman Hanks asked if t4argolis Brpthers had done work for the City before to which the answer was no. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Cauncilman Ralles, to designate Margolis Brothers Co. as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize staff to execute an agreement with that firm in the amount of $9,722.56. The motion passed 7-0. llb. Leaf pickup program It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to dis- continue the leaf pickup program at the end of December 1982. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Backes and Meland opposed). llc. Sale of 2036 Flag Ave. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive first , reading and set second reading for October 4, 1982. The motion passed 7-0. lld. Community Ed conference It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec- onded by Councilman Martin, that all expenses for Councilman Meland to attend the Comnunity Education conference by pald by the City. The motion passed 7-0. lle. RoadSide stands Councilman Hanks expressed his concern � about flower vendors stationing themselves on busy intersections throughout the town creating potential hazard to themselves and people who stop to purchase their bouquets. He wondered if the City did not have an ordinance preventing this activity. -252- Cit Council meeting minutes Sep�ember 20, 1982 The City Manager and City Attorney concurred in that there was no specific ordinance preventing this type of activity. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, that this situation be researched in terms of these in�ividuals perhaps being licensed or even prohibited and that a report come back to Council. The City Manager said he would be helpful for staff to know what Council's philosophy was on this type of sales, for example, should they be totally prohibited or perhaps allowed in certain designated locations. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Backes and Ralles opposed). 12. Miscellaneous a. Claims MISCELLANEOUS Billy Plorton, 4112 Forest Lane, SLP ' The claim was referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for proper a�ction by consent. b. Comnunications from the Mayor c. Communications from the City Manager The Mayor reminded those present of the Ward 3 Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 28 at the library None. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13. a. Verified claims The list of verified claims presented by the Director of Finance dated September 20, 1982 in the amount of $350,160.85 for vendor claims and $22,977.21 for payroll claims were'approved on a motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, and the City t4anager and City Treasurer were author- ized to issue checks in those amounts. The motion passed 7-0. 13b. Contract payments 14. None. The Council adjourned for executive session to discuss litigation matters. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Backes, sec- onded by Councilman Martin, that the meeting adjourn at 10:30 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. , � . f'� � ' r� � ayor it �..,;t ' _�rnr in ' .e� �:_'_ , q Secretar,� ,;�? . ,----......�,-= .. . - .