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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
December 2, 1985
1. Call to order
2. Presentations
been of assistance to him during his
Council.
The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Lyle Hanks at 7:35
p.m.
Councilman Jerry Martin addressed
the Council and audience and
offered his thanks to all individ-
uals and residents who had
eight years' service on the City
City Clerk Beverly Flanagan swore in the newly -elected Council members:
David Strand, Thomas Duffy, Allen Friedman, Keith Meland, Larry Mitchell.
3. Roll Call The following Council members
were present at roll call:
Ronald Backes Keith Meland
Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell
Allen Friedman David Strand
Lyle Hanks
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works
and Director of Planning.
4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman
Mitchell, seconded by Councilman
Meland, to approve the minutes
of the November 18, 1985 City Council meeting with the following
corrections: in item 6h, insertion of the motion for action; and
that in paragraph 6, the addition of the City's bond rating would
not be affected; a clarification in 7b that the word suspended had
been inserted in handwriting; and in 9h, third paragraph, the trees
are on the northeast corner; the grade and fence are on the southeast
corner.
The motion to approve the minutes as amended passed 7-0.
5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman
Duffy, seconded by Councilman
Backes to approve the consent
with the removal of item 9g to the agenda.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes
to approve the agenda with the addition of item llf tax forfeited
1 ai;.1.
The motion passed 7-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Bor-Son/Plesko Multiple family rental bonds
Mayor Hanks asked why no Council action was requested, to which
the Planning Director said this item was on the agenda so that
its language could come into conformance with recently passed TEFRA
(Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) language.
Councilman Mitchell asked what was unique about this development,
to which the Director replied that it was a type 1 project (hi
rise) and that there were proposed substantial facilities such
as congregate dining.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
6b. Walker Place Housing Assoc. Walker Place Housing Associates
Resolution No. 85-203 Limited Partnership (Dominium)
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.
Councilman Strand asked what was different in all the bond program
resolutions, to which the Director of Planning said once again
it was to meet requirements of TEFRA.
Councilman Strand asked if the City reserved all rights relative
to density, zoning, etc. The Planning Director said approval of
a bond program for a project does not affect the City's approvals
or special permit processes.
Councilman Mitchell asked how much money had come from Community
Development Block Grant funds, to which the City Manager responded
approximately $70,000 for demolition on the building on the site.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-203 entitled "A resolution
giving preliminary approval to a multi -family rental housing project
under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C."
The motion passed 7-0.
6c. Sholom Home, Shared Living Sholom Home and Shared Living
Resolutions - (Minneapolis Federation for Jewish
Services)
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
l it;'.LlI with Lne I igilL of COUnG 1 1 Lu Lhei eai Lev VeUpell uI,d LJr.tlllue
it at a future date.
It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes
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to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-204 entitled "Resolution
reciting a proposal for a nursing home project and giving preliminary
approval to the project."
Mayor Hanks asked if the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was
not considering the nursing home as a tax increment district. The
City Manager responded the project can go forward with or without
it being a tax increment district.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Friedman,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-205 entitled "Resolution
reciting a proposal for a shared living facility project giving
preliminary approval to the project."
The motion passed 7-0.
6d. Oakmont Properties Multiple family rental bonds
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 Quffy
to approve the project.
Councilman Strand asked what were provisions for future remedial
action should the property be sold.
The City Manager responded the notice of proceedings would be followed
should the property be sold and that the EPA and PCA would be watching
carefully the stipulations in any agreements.
Mayor Hanks said nothing would be done on this property during
litigation.
Councilman Duffy felt the City and HRA would proceed as cautiously
with the development of this property as was done in Block 1.
The motion failed 3-2-2 (Mayor Hanks, Councilman Meland opposed;
Councilmen Friedman and Strand abstained).
6e. Storer Cable Request for cable system transfer
Ron Abrams, attorney for Storer, said they were present to answer quest-
ions and that the Council was being asked to approve a leveraged buy-
out of the system. He said the current management would remair and that
the company will become privately held.
Todd Sperry, vice president of Storer's northeast region, said
iL was r;o secret Lhc) piannad to sell the Minnesota system. He
said they had 2-3 prospective buyers, that there was no floor on
the sale price. He said that ciustaiing Uf cable franchises was
now the name of the game and that Fridley, Bloomington and St.
Louis Park were their only franchises in Minnesota.
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Mr. Sperry said they hoped to make the transfer as transparent as possible,
that Storer will remain the same entity, with the same management and
services but with a different ownership structure. He said rate increases
were not going to happen, citing that the company is not a public utility
and is fully aware of the competition it faces from movies, theater,
sporting events, etc. He spoke against the company being required to
put up a performance bond as it would figure out to $2.00/subscriber
in total.
Bootsie Anderson, public access coordinator for the northern suburbs
and a member of Park Cable Works spoke in opposition to the proposed
transfer.
Don Richards, financial consultant, gave a presentation on the financial
complexities of the proposed transfer. Of concern to Mr. Richards was
the potential for rate increases and insufficient revenue to support
capital expenditures.
John Gibbs, attorney for the City, said the City had three options: to
approve the transfer, disapprove it, or to approve it contingent on Storer's
acceptance of a Capital Commitment Agreement or Storer's willingness
to provide a performance bond.
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.
Councilman Strand asked if Storer had accepted the amendments and how
they planned to meet the debt requirements.
Mr. Abrams responded they would accept the amendments should Council
pass the ordinance. Mr. Sperry said that if the debt strains to the point
it would affect operations and services, the City could consider revocation.
He said one existing Storer television station must be sold which would
generate some of the necessary revenue.
Councilman Strand said a major concern is Storer's ability to perform
and since it had no competition, he wondered how they would demonstrate
their ability to perform.
In answer to Councilman Friedman's question of whether or not rates will
be increased and how such an increase would benefit St. Louis Park customers,
Mr. Sperry responded a rate increase would occur in January 1986, although
it would not be substantial. He said the increase would result in generally
improved service to its customers.
It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to
adopt Resolution 85-207 entitled "Resolution of the approval of cable
franchisee change of ownership (Capital Commitment Agreement)," and to
waive first reading of the franchise ordinance amendments, set second
reading for December 16, 1985 and authorize summary publication.
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Councilman Mitchell asked if not living up to the terms of the
franchise agreement were grounds for dissolution and Mr. Gibbs said that
was correct.
Councilman Strand asked that a subparagraph G be added to the resolution,
to wit, "Other provisions deemed necessary or appropriate by legal
counsel to the City including security adequate to assure performance
of franchise contemplated by the agreement."
Councilmen Mitchell and Duffy said this was agreeable to them to
be added to the motion.
The motion to approve the resolution as amended passed 7-0.
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS
7a. Sunset Ridge Letter from Kenneth Worsdale
The City Manager referred to the letter from Mr. Worsdale, and
reported that the building he referred to is in compliance with
the approved special permit.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to direct staff to respond to Mr. Worsdale's letter based on the
comments of the City Manager.
The motion passed 7-0.
1b. Request from Darrel Farr Proposed purchase of City -owned
land directly west of Sunset
Business Park.
Mayor Hanks wondered if staff should not research this request
to determine if the City needs this land for anything.
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland
to refer this request to the Planning Commission and the Parks
and Recreation Commission.
Councilman Friedman asked' if - - the City owned the land and
thought it would be appropriate for staff to check into the fee
title. He felt that if after staff's research it was determined
the land should not be sold, the item should return to Council
before going to the Planning Commission.
Councilman Duffy said he'd like to see input from both staff and
the Planning Commission.
The motion passed 7-0.
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8a. Reduction in HRC
Ordinance-go.–T668-85
Reduction in size of Human
Rights Commission
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes
to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1668-85 entitled "An ordinance
amending the St. Louis Park Municipal Code related to the Human
Rights Commission, Section 1-341."
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Water/Sewer/Refuse rates Second reading of an ordinance
Ordinance No.1669--SS—re water/sewer/refuse rate
adjustments
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1669-85 entitled
"An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code: Section
9-101 Water Rates; Section 9-231 Sewer Rental Rates; Section 9-307
Garbage/Refuse Service Rates."
Councilman Friedman said the report before Council did not exactly
answer his questions as to why the fund balances are what they
are and why the reserves, especially sewer, continue to expand.
Mayor Hanks said these balances reflect budget considerations, that
amounts needed for repair, replacement and so forth in the future
are unknown quantities.
Councilman Friedman said these were rates, not levies and could
they not be separate from budget considerations.
Mayor Hanks said this was a Council policy and decision to keep
reserves for the future.
Councilman Friedman asked if the recycling program was not supposed
to reduce the refuse rates, to which the City Manager responded
that the projected rate of $6.05 was reduced to $5.90 due to the
recycling program.
The motion passed 5-1-1 (Councilman Friedman opposed; Councilman
Strand abstained).
8b. Wallace Yahn
Resolution No. 85-208
Resolution of denial
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-208 entitled "A resolution
of findings regarding the application of John and Cheryl Johnston
(Wallace M. Yahn) for a variance under Section 14-133(5) of the
St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the
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division of a lot into two lots such that the northerly lot has
an area of 5,450 sq. ft. instead of the required 7,200 sq. ft.,
a front yard setback of 22 ft. instead of the required 30 ft. and
a rear yard setback of 4 ft. instead of the required 25 ft.; and
the southerly lot has a width of 55 ft. instead of the required
60 ft. an area of 5,475 sq. ft. instead of the required 7,200 sq.
ft. and a front yard setback of 30 feet instead of the required
50 ft. (based on averaging) in the R-2 single family residence
district at 7520 W. Lake St."
The motion passed 7-0.
8d. Hale Kunerth Resolution of variance approval:
Hale Kunerth
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to waive reading and adopt a resolution of approval.
The motion failed 3-4 .(Councilmen Backes, Duffy, Strand, Mayor
Hanks opposed).
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes
to authorize preparation of a resolution of denial with findings.
The motion passed 4-3 (Coundilmen Meland, Mitchell, Friedman opposed).
8e. Park Nicollet Med Ctr.
Approval of a minor amendment
to an approved special permit
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-209 entitled "A resolution
rescinding Resolution 84-28 adopted March 5, 1984 and granting
special (conditional use) permit under Section 14-124.101 of the
St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow a medical
office for property located in the PUD, planned unit development
district, at 4916 Excelsior Blvd."
The motion passed 7-0.
8f. Rezoning: Bass Lake
Second reading of an ordinance
re zoning at Bass Lake.
The City Manager explained briefly what it was Klodt Developers
had in mind, i.e., moving the proposed residential development
to the west and adjacent to the proposed storm water retention
Pond. This would allow the option of developing additional residential
or office uses at the eastern portion of the parcel. The requested
zoning change was from I-1 to R -B and that Council might wish to
refer this request to the Planning Commission because of the proposed
zut►ing change since first reading of the ordinance on November 18.
Councilman Mitchell asked if going to the Planning Commission could
be skipped.
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The City Attorney responded that the 1985 Legislature did amend
the law to require all amendments to the zoning ordinance be reviewed
by the Planning Commission. It would be the Attorney's recommendation
that the issue be reviewed by the Planning Commission because of
the proposed zoning change.
The City Manager was concerned about setting a date for the hearing
because of publication requirements. The City Attorney offered
that the Minneapolis Star & Tribune would meet the legal requirements.
The Planning Director said newspaper publication was not required for
this proposed zoning change.
Councilman Mitchell said apparently all remained the same, but
the project was shifted some 300 feet to the west and this was
really a judgment call by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes
to refer the proposed zoning change to the Planning Commission.
The motion passed 7-0.
Councilman Mitchell asked if Council were dealing with a change
in the Comprehensive Plan.
The City Manager said that with all the problems with this project,
it might not be a bad idea to send both issues to the Planning
Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to refer this proposed change to the Comprehensive Plan to the
Planning Commission
Len Thiel, representing the developer, commented that he was under
the impression the Planning Commission was an advisory body to
the City Council and that the Council could take action with or
without a recommendation from the Planning Commission. He didn't
understand the difficulty of Council moving on this proposal.
Councilman Backes felt the question was- Is this proposal an amendment
to an amendment? --Or is it a material change? He felt Council had
the authority to proceed in making a decision.
Councilman Mitchell felt Council should act consistently and not
be put in a position of callingthe proposal marginal.
The motion of Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
failed 3-4 (Councilmen Backes, Duffy, Meland, Mayor Hanks opposed).
Councilman Mitchell felt the proposed change was different from
wha had toren approved and should be rEvi ewed by the P l aio, i rig Cumm i s -
sion. He felt all procedures should be followed and wondered why
there was always such a hurry with this project. He said he would in-
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terpret the statute to mean this change must go to the Planning
Commission for review.
Councilman Backes asked if there were any action Council could
take to move this matter forward, to which the City Attorney responded
that the statute was silent in that regard.
Paul Klodt, developer, addressed Council to say he didn't realize
his request was going to create such problems and that he was willing
to go back to the previous plan.
Councilman Friedman asked if the City Attorney would, in writing,
back up Council's action, in essence standing behind the Council's
decision.
It was moved by Councilman Duffy to include this minor amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan as part of the resolution approved by
Council on November 18, 1985.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Jim Winspear, representing Minikanda Oaks neighborhood, stated
the proposed change in the plan was all right with him, but that
he was concerned with what was planned for the eastern end of the
property.
Mayor Hanks stated any plans for that area would be controlled
by the special permit process.
Councilman Duffy said the previously -adopted resolution encompassed
the entire area of development, and thus no further action on the
Comprehensive Plan was required.
It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy
to authorize the preparation of an opinion by the City Attorney
corroborating Council's action.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained).
Mr. Thiel said they were under rather tight time constraints in
that their funding must be completed prior to the end of the year.
It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Meland
to direct the City Manager and staff to take whatever action they
deemed necessary to expeditiously get a letter of approval for
the proposed change to bond counsel.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained).
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy
to set a public hearing for January 6, 1988- an the proposed zoning
change from I-1 to R -B.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained).
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8g. Classs 1-W restaurant
Resolution No.85-210
Resolution amending a special
permit to permit a Class I -W
restaurant at 5647 Wayzata
Blvd.
Councilman Backes corrected language in the resolution to change Class
1 to Class 1-w.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-210 entitled "A resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 85-100 adopted on July 25, 1985 rescinding
Resolution No. 7132 adopted on May 3, 1982, amending Resolution no.
7004 adopted November 2, 1981 amending Resolution No. 6860 adopted
June 1, 1981 and granting special (conditional use) permit under Section
14-124 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to
allow construction of a one story office/retail building and Class
Iw restaurant for property in the DDD, diversified development district
at 5601-5625 Wayzata Blvd."
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilman Mitchell, Mayor Hanks opposed).
8h. Tamarind project It was moved by Councilman Meland,
Project - seconded by Councilman Duffy
to waive reading and adopt
Resolution 85-206 entitled "A resolution of the City Council of
the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the "issuer") authorizing
the issuance, sale and delivery of the $4,000,000 rental housing
revenue bonds (Fannie Mae Program/Tamarind Project), Series 1985
(the "bonds") which bonds and the interest and any premium thereon
shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the Fannie
Mae certificate to be issued and other revenues pledged pursuant
to the indenture; approving the form of and authorizing the execution
and delivery of an indenture of trust, a bond purchase agreement,
a regulatory agreement, a remarketing agreement, and a financing
agreement; approving the form of a declaration of restrictive covenants,
mortgage purchase agreement and agreement to issue mortgage pass-
through certificate, investment agreements and preliminary and final
official statement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution
and delivery of the bonds; and providing for the securities, rights
and remedies of the holder of said bonds."
The motion passed 7-0.
8i. 1986 insurance contributions
Resolutions -85-212
1986 insurance contributions:
office, technical, maintenance
and supervisory.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell,
to waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 85-211
entitled "Resolution providing for City participation in premium
payments for huspitalization and medical insurUnLe fur CiLy enipluyees
jointly with Hennepin County"; and No. 85-212 entitled "Resolution
providing for City participation in premium payments for dental
insurance for certain City employees."
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The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Strand abstained).
9b. Housing Review form A report on the updated Housing
Review form was ordered filed
by consent.
9c. Traffic Study: Hwy. 7 Traffic study: No parking on Highway
south rontage road 7 south frontage road from Quebec
Resolution 85-213 to Texas
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strand to waive
reading and adopt Resolution 85-213 entitled "Resolution authorizing
installation of traffic control signs on both sides of Highway 7 south
frontage road between the west property line of Wagner's Drive-in and
Texas Avenue.
The motion passed 7-0.
9d. Traffic study: 42nd 8 Salem Laura Foster, 4231 Salem Ave.
Resolution No. - So., addressed the Council to
request that stop signs be installed
at this intersection. She said Salem Ave. has become a thoroughfare
as there are no stop signs, and she and her neighbors have observed
cars going 40+ miles an hour. She said there are 9 children in that
block and that there is a sidewalk on one side only. She asked that
stop signs be placed to slow down the speed on Salem.
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to install stop signs at the intersection of Salem Ave. and 42nd St.
Mayor Hanks said he felt this was not in the best interest of protecting
the children of the neighborhood and that he could not support signs.
The motion passed 6-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed).
9e. Emergency Plan It was moved by Councilman Duffy,
eso u ion -215 seconded by Councilman Meland
to waive reading and adopt Resolution
85-215 entitled "A resolution accepting the City of St. Louis Park
emergency operations plan as a basis for City action in time of emergency
and to replace the St. Louis Park Emergency Plan dated April 1970."
The motion passed 7-0.
9f. Animal Control Contract
any way to match up people who havF
Councilman Meland said he had
had calls from residents who had
found dogs and had notified the
police. He wondered if there were
lost an animal with the animal.
The City Manager said he would research this suggestion.
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes to authorize
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Councilman Friedman asked if Council could be given information on
White Bear's past performance, i.e., how many animals caught, how
many killed, how long are animals held, is the pound inspected by
a vet, and so forth.
The motion passed 7-0.
9g. Public Officials' Insurance Public officials and employees'
liability insurance coverage
Councilman Strand alluded to policy exclusions #4 and #5 and asked
if this meant Council would not be protected in the Reilly Tar matter.
The City Manager said that would refer to any future pollution that
might occur, not what had transpired in the past. He said he would
check this out in greater detail for Council.
Councilman Friedman asked if the coverage were $1 million per occurence,
to which the City Manager said that was correct.
The report was ordered filed by consent.
9h. Fire Civil Service Commission minutes
9i. Housing and Redevelopmentut ori y minutes
9j. Nanning Commission minutes
All minutes were ordered filed by consent.
10a. Boards and Commissions
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council made the following appoint-
ments to Boards and Commissions:
Susan Kopher, Maxene Benson and Nancy Snyder to the Community Relations
Commission; Ted Martz, Frank Abramson to the Citizens TV Cable Advisory
Commission.
Council asked that a resolution of appreciation be prepared for
Jacqueline Ingersoll, who has resigned from the Planning Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Ila. Liquor license renewals It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Duffy to
license renewal for 1986. approve the intoxicating liquor
Councilman Strand noted an excessive number of violations at Garcia's
and the Classic Motor Company. He felt it appropriate to dcier thuse
two renewals until explanations are received from those two establishments.
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It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
amend the motion to that effect and to ask for letters from the two
establishments describing how they intend to rectify this situation.
The mA8n9$%99ed 7-0. The main motion passed 7-0
Councilman Friedman asked if there were any fine for false alarms,
to which the City Manager replied after three false alarms, a fine
is levied and that he would provide him with a copy of the false alarm
ordinance.
llb.
Non -intoxicating liquor licenses
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by
Councilman
Mitchell,
to renew
the non -intoxicating
liquor licenses.for 1986
The motion passed 7-0.
llc.
Garcia's: Add an officer
It was moved
by Councilman Strand,
seconded by
Councilman
Mitchell
to defer any
action until
December
16.
Councilman Meland said he felt
item had
uncomfortable
with a delay
as this
nothing to do with the renewal
of 1986 liquor
licenses.
Councilman Strand withdrew his motion.
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded
by Councilman
Duffy to
approve the addition of an officer
at Garcia's.
The motion passed 7-0.
lld.
Bennigan's: _Add an officer
It was moved
by Councilman
Backes,
seconded by
Councilman
Mitchell
Officer at Bennigan's.
to approve
the addition
of an
The motion passed 7-0.
Ile.
Change order: Bury 8 Carlson
Time extension
Councilman Strand wondered by the City paid the contractor
when a
time extension was being requested.
The City Manager responded that
funds were withheld
until completion
of a project per City policy.
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded
by Councilman
Duffy,
to approve the til; -,a extension.
The motion passed 7-0.
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llf. Tax forfeited land Change of use and application
Resolution No. -216, 85-217 for tax -forfeited land
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to
waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 85-216 entitled
"Resolution authorizing application for conveyance of tax -forfeit
lands; and No. 85-217 entitled "Resolution authorizing application
for approval of new use of tax -forfeited lands."
The motion passed 7-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Claims Storer Cable Communications
Bertha Chidester, 8224 W. 30J St., SLP
William Zuehlke, 5341 Woodstock, Mpls.
The claims were referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney by
consent.
12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks referred to the MPELRA
resolution before Council. It
was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Duffy
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-218 commending Susan Richards
for her work with MPELRA.
The motion passed 7-0.
12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager commented on
the outstanding job done by the
streets crew in snowplowing.
He reported that the City received a recommendation of approval
from the administrative law judge for the Ottawa Ave. crossing.
The matter now rests with MnDOT for a decision.
He said that Council would be meeting at 5:30 p.m. on December 16
to review the Capital Improvement Program.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Duffy
that the list of verified claims
prepared by the Director of Finance dated December 2, 1985 in the
amount of $512,485.70 for vendor claims and $11,258.87 for payroll
claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer
be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. Motion passed 7-0.
13b. Contract payments
Resolution No. 85-219
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Final payment: Standard Sidewalk, watermain & sanitary sewer. Amount: $3,198.16.
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-219 entitled "Resolution
accepting work on watermain and sanitary sewer, City projects 85-01.13,
30 and 85-31, Contract No. 1687."
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell,
to approve the following partial contract payments:
0 & P Contracting, watermain. Amount: $51,486.10
Bury and Carlson, watermain and sanitary sewer. Amount: $49,696.10
Bituminous Roadways, tennis court, bituminous trail, concrete wing
wall and decorative pavement. Amount: $8,383.27
Barber Construction, paving, curb & gutter. Amount: $43,342.68
The motion passed 7-0.
14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Duffy to
adjourn the meeting at 11:20 p.m.
The motion passed 7-0.
Ai ecor in Secretary
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