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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985/07/15 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 15, 1985 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by Mayor Lyle Hanks. 2. Presentations Mayor Hanks read a proclamation commend- ing Tony Rhode for his years of service to the City of St. Louis Park. 3. Roll Call The following Council members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Keith Meland Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Richard Stroh] Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and Director of City Development. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Stroh] to approve July 1, 1985. the City Council meeting minutes of The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the minutes of the City Council study session on July 8, 1985. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). 5. Agenda It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the consent agenda for July 15. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl to approve the agenda for July 15, 1985 with the following addition: 7e Fair Labor Standards Act. The motion passed 7-0. Mayor Hanks said he had received a request from the applicant to defer items 6e and 6f until August. Councilman Backes felt that since many people had shown up to talk about this matter, they should at least be given an opportunity to present their comments rather than being required to return yet another time. 106 - Meeting minutes City Council meeting July 15, 1985 Councilman Martin said that at this point he was opposed to the proposed project, but was not sure he had all the answers to his questions. He said he'd like to hear what alternative plans the applicant might have. It was agreed the item would be discussed in order that evening. The City Manager referred to the memo in front of Council relative to the sprinkling ban. He asked if Council cared to comment in light of the large number of people in attendance. Councilman Mitchell asked when the painting of the reservoir was scheduled for completion, to which the Public Works Director responded the contract states August 2. Councilman Mitchell asked how long it would then take to fill the reservoir and the Director replied approximately a day and a half to fill to capacity. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin to adopt alternative No. 4 of staff's report, Modify the total ban to odd/even sprinkling system with a 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. restriction to commence July 22, 1985. The City Manager responded to a question from Councilman Strohl re violations by suggesting a $10 charge on one's water bill for each citation received. Councilman Strohl asked that since there was such a drain on the system, would it not be best' to phase in the modification sooner. Since there would a letter going to all residents, the Director felt coordination between instituting the modification and receipt of letters would be important. An amendment to the motion to make the modification effective July 17 was defeated on a 2-5 vote (Councilman Martin and Strohl in favor). The motion to implement the modification on July 22 and remain in effect until September 15 passed 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Street lighting Improvement Project 85-23: Street Resolution 85-95 lighting 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. 85-95 entitled "Resolution ordering improve- ment, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertise- ment for bids for Improvement Nos. 85-23 and 85-24: Street lighting" with no assessment to residential property. -107- City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 Councilman Backes asked if this were consistent with Council's new policy on the assessment of street lighting projects, to which the City Manager responded it was. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Hwy. 7 frontage road Improvement hearing, Project 84-20: Resolution 85-96 North frontage road of TH 7 from Zarthan to Webster Tom Duevel said that a petition of 62 of the neighborhood residents desired the current experiment to end and that the improvement project be approved. 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 Strohl, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-96 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 84-20: Paving, curb and gutter on north frontage road of TH 7." The motion passed 7-0. 6c. Proposed Charter amendment Proposed amendment to Nome Rule Charter re Council approval of City Manager's appointments/terminations There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to Wereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. Councilman Martin wondered what happened should the amendment not be approved. The Mayor said the item would than go back to the Charter Commission. Councilman Martin said he oppor,ed the amendment as the full burden of hiring and firing was placed on the City Manager which he didn't feel was wholly fair. He said the Charter was written years ago and what really was the point in making such a change. He said that employees not protected by a union would seemingly have no recourse should they be terminated. It was moved by Councilman Mirtin, seconded by Councilman Strohl to reject the proposed amendment to the I.ome Rule Charter. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Backes, Meland and Mitchell opposed). 6d. Housing Plan & Program Lois Bredahl, representing Klodt Develop- eso u ion No. 8z5-97 ment, appeared to request an increase in its proposal from $12 to $14 million for upgrading of the prpperty they are intending to develop under the Housing Plan and Program. The City Manager said the i-litial figures on this whole program are estimates City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 at this point, and since the entire program must be submitted to the Metropol- itan Council for review and approval, he did not see this request as a problem. Marcia Cohodes, representing Miller 8 Schroeder Municipals, proposed under- writer of the bonds to be issued in connection with the rehabilitation project, asked that Council consider an amendment before it which modifies the number of units proposed by Park Ridge Associates eliminating an additional 24 units previously requested. Dean Larson, Bigos Properties, said that firm was interested in purchasing additional property for construction of apartments. 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 Duffy, to approve the amendments including the requested change by Klodt from $12 to $14 and to authorize. preparation of a resolution for the August 19, 1985 meeting. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-97 as requested by Miller 8 Schroeder Municipals entitled "A resolution giving preliminary approval to a multifamily rental housing project (Park Ridge project) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C." The motion passed 7-0. 6e, 6f Kendale request for zoning The Director of City Development explained change, preliminary plat the request for zoning change from R-1 single family to R-4 multiple family Scott Young, representing the neighboring residents, asked when the 60 days in which the matter could be acted upon were up, to which the Director responded 60 days from that evening. Mr. Young said he would feel more comfortable giving the residents' presentation with the applicant present. Councilman Backes asked if it were up to the developer to schedule a meeting with the neighborhood. Mayor Hanks replied that the developer had spoken to Mr. Young on Monday about his plan to defer the matter, but that others had not been contacted. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to continue the hearing to August 5, 1985, but only to August 5 and that the developer g be directed to hold a meeting with the residents in the immediate neighborhood, The motion passed 7-0. -109- City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 6g. Water treatment plant City of St. Louis Park: Special permit Resolution No. 85---M to construct an essential service structure for water treatment at 2900 Idaho Ave. The City Manager reported the building would be one story high and concerns about noise were unfounded as all mechanisms would be entirely contained within the building. There being' no 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-98 entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-131(1) and Section 14-126(1) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the construction of an essential service structure for water treatment on property located in the R-2 single family residence district on the east side of Jersey Ave. (Bronx Park) at 2900 Idaho Ave." The motion passed 7-0. Mayor Hanks alluded to a letter which had appeared in a local newspaper. He said this system was not experimental, that it was a tested and proven system. 6h. Knollwood West Partners Knollwood West Partners: Special permit Resolution 85-99 for grading and construction in the flood plain district at 8500-8530 Highway 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-99 entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-123.100 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit grading and construction for property located in the B-2 business district and F-2 flood plain district at 8500-8530 Highway 7 . " The motion passed 7-0. 6i. Yangtzee Restaurant Yuk Leung Shum (Yangtzee Restaurant): eso u ion 85-10U Amendment to special permit to reclassify restaurant from Class lw to Class 1 Councilman Strohl said he was concerned about staff's report of overcrowding in this facility. The City Manager said reclassification of the liquor license would not mean the addition of additional tables but that liquor would be served to tables from a bar setup. City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 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 Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-100 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 7132 adopted on May 3, 1982 amending Resolution No. 7004 adopted November 2, 1981 amending Resolution No. 6860 adopted on June 1, 1981 and granting 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 lw restaurant for property in the DDD, diversified develop- ment district, at 5601-5625 Wayzata Blvd." The motion passed 5-2 (Councilman Strohl, Mayor Hanks opposed). 6j. MEPC Properties MEPC American Properties: Special eso u ion No. 85-101 permit to construct an office building and parking facility at 1550 Utica Ave. Ted Haldeman, architect for the proposed project, showed drawings of the buildings and explained what the developer had in mind. Bob Schmidt, Lincoln Del, expressed the restaurant's concern over parking. He said the Del will be deprived of 35-40 employee parking spaces. Danny Berenberg, Lincoln Del, said they had not been included in any of the planning process for this new building. Councilman Backes asked if their lease with MEPC called for designated property for parking, to which Mr. Berenberg said yes, but that it was not being complied with. Councilman Martin said this sounded like a tenant/landlord problem to which Councilman Backes concurred. Steve Dourn, also representing MEPC, said that the plannOdo parking facility should relieve any traffic crunch and provide ample room for Lincoln Del customers and employees. He said it was his company's intention to work fully with the Del during the construction of 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 Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-101 entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-124 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning( to allow the construction of an office building and parking facility for property zoned DDD, diversified development district, at 1550 Utica Aye'1 So. The motion passed 7-0. City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the Lincoln Del be included henceforth in all planning for this development. The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Martin said he remainded concerned about the reduction in parking that would occur during the building. The Director of City Development said that pooling arrangements among the various businesses in the area have and will continue to lessen the impact of the reduction in parking. 6k. Target Stores Target Stores: Special permit to construct a discount department store at 3601 Highway 100 Tom Bonneville, Target Stores, said the company was not aware of the expiration of its special permit approved in 1981 and that they were now appearing tW?tpAch�pa laihficRgWibf VRef 0bpAeWaAwynd16M°d3Rihc%&dRWQ,would occur Councilman Duffy alluded to complications which have arisen in the interim because of various legislation passed relative to City Council/Housing and Redevelopment Authority approval of projects in the redevelopment areas. He said the rules governing this type of project were now different from those of 1981 when the original special permit was approved. In answer to a question from Councilman Backes, the special permit runs for one year and at this point reactivation of the previous permit would require an ordinance amendment. Councilman Backes wanted to the record to show that amendment to the Comprehen- sive Plan as well as redevelopment plan would be required at this point, far more complex than reactivation of a previously -approved special permit. Don Byerly, Byerly's, spoke in favor of the Target Store being built; that it was a good faith understanding when the permit was issued that it would not be built within one year because of the Hwy. 100/W. 36th St. construction. Councilman Mitchell felt this was too complex and important an issue to arrive at a decision that evening. 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 to waive reading and adopt a resolution of approval with an October 1987 completion date. The motion died for lack of a second. -112- City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 It was moved by Councilman Backes, would be appropriate for the City Redevelopment Authority to take a close hensive Plan as it relates to this to defer the item to August 19, 1985 the City Council and NRA in theinterim. r seconded by Councilman Duffy that it l Council to meet with the Housing and look at the land use and the Compre- property. It was moved and seconded j and that a joint meeting be held between I Councilman Martin said that the special permit was that the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment changes He said he' hoped they would be allowed to build as by special permit. The vote to defer passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). 61. CB Lake Assoc. Resolution No. 85-102 adopted i n 1981 and had come thereafter. previously approved CB Lake Associates: Amendment to special permit to construct an addition to an existing office building at 5775 Wayzata Blvd. 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 time. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-102 entitled "A resolution rescinding) Resolution No. 7019 adopted on December 7, 1981 amending Resolution No.� 6173 adopted on November 20, 1978 and granting permit under Section 14-124 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow nine story office building, drive-in banking facility and Class III restaurant for property located in the DDD, diversified development district, at 5115 Wayzata Blvd." The motion passed 7-0. 6m. Construction Materials Resolution No. 85-103, 1O3a Construction Materials: Amendment to special permit to modify landscaping at 6610, 6830 Oxford 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-103 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolu- tion No. 85-39 adopted April 1, 1985 and granting permit under Section 14-171(6)(z) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relatingto zoning to allow an open storage yard for property located in the I-1 geeral industrial and F-2 flood plain district at 6830 Oxford St. and Resolution 55-103, entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 6003 adopted on May11 park 1978 and granting permit under Section 14-171(6) of the St. Louis k Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow construction of an outdoor storage yard for construction materials for property located in the I-1 industrial district at 6660 Oxford Ave." The motion passed 7-0. -113- City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 6n. Oak Park Village Resolution No. 5-104 Brutger Co: Amendment to special permit for modifications to property located at 7400-7465 Oak Park Village Gertrude Boutang wondered how the developer could go ahead and pave the parking lot with approval. 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 later date. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-104 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 84-45 adopted on April 16, 1984 rescinding Resolution No. 7516 adopted on December 5, 1983 and granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow construction of a 100 unit residential development on Block 1, Oak Park Village." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). 6o. Youngstedt's Amoco Resolution No. -105 Youngstedt's Amoco: Request for special permit at 5925 Excelsior Blvd. David Eastling, speaking for the application, described what was planned for development of the site. Councilman Duffy expressed his concern about the curb cut so close to the corner of Brookside and Excelsior making ingress and egress dangerous. He wondered if it could not be located further south on Brookside. Mr. Eastling did not feel this would be a problem. Councilman Martin wondered about the feasibility of using the land abutting the railroad tracks for additional parking. Gene Lemke, owner of an office suite immediately south of the property was concerned about the south property line and whether a retaining wall was planned. Mr. Eastling was not sure whether one was planned or not. Mr. Lemke was concerned what would happen to their utility easement that was secured from Standard Oil should a wall be placed on it. Further discussion concerned elevation of the catch basin planned for the south end of the 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 Backes, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-105 entitled "A resolution granting permit under Sections 14-156(5), 14-15605 and 14-158(18) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the construction Of an automotive service station, car wash and automotive repair facility for property located in the B-2 business district at 5925 Excelsior Blvd." -114- City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 Mayor Hanks felt the traffic situation discussed by Councilman Duffy should be looked at and he would like any decision incorporated into the resolu- tion of approval. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilman Martin, Mayor opposed). 6p. Minneapolis Fed. for Jewish Services Request of Minneapolis Federation for Jewish Services for PUD zoning and approval of preliminary plat Linda Fisher introduced representatives of the Minneapolis Federation for Jewish Services and made a presentation of the development planned at 8900 W. 36th St. At the conclusion of her presentation, Mayor Hanks asked if provisions were being made to accommodate all of the City's elderly. Ms. Fisher said the development was planned to accommodate all citizens and that because of the federal funding being made available, that was a stipulation. 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 Mitchell to approve the preliminary plat. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to approve the planned unit development zoning for this project. The motion passed 7-0. 7a. Amusement devices PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS License fee for amusement devices Anita Bennett, Thiesen Vending Company, reiterated the position as set forth in their letter relative to licensing fees. Councilman Martin questioned the $100 investigation fee on top of the $150 owner fee. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Stroh] to refer this item to budget review. The Mayor reminded Council that not too many years ago rather heavy policing of amusement devices was required throughout the City. Councilman Mitchell said he would be interested in seeing the fee structure of other communities. -115_ City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 7b. 7c. The motion passed 7-0. Holy Family Church Gambling: Holy Family Church It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Duffy to receive the report for filing. Farr request Request of Darrel Farr Development for development of marsh land south of Cedar Lake Rd/Brunswick intersection The request was received for filing. 7d. Jewish Community Center request Jewish Community Center request for a sign It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Martin to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement. The motion passed 7-0. 7e. Fair Labor Standards Act Councilman Martin said there was good deal of consternation over the recent Fair Labor Standards Act decision. He felt Congress should be lobbied with an end to allow employees to opt for compensatory time or for payment. It was felt the City should develop a position paper on this subject. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Ba. Renaming of Betty Crocker Dr. Second reading of an ordinance renaming Betty Crocker Drive to Shelard Parkway. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Martin to defer this matter pending the outcome of a neighborhood meeting. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Street lighting policy It was moved by Councilman Meland, eso u ion No. 85- U seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-106 entitled "Resolution amending Resolution No. 6565 establishing a special assessment policy for street lighting projects." • The motion passed 7-0. Sc. Depository desination Resolution increasing designated eso u ion o.-8-T--TV—maximum amount to be kept in depository. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-107 entitled "Resolution increasing City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 designated maximum amount to be kept in depository." The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Securities for collateral Resolution approving securities for Resolution No. 85-108 collateral from Park National Bank It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-108 entitled "Resolution approving securities for collateral from Park National Bank, St. Louis Park, MN." The motion passed 7-0. Be. Agreement with railroad Agreement with railroad for undergrounding Resolution No.85--TOT—of watermain It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-109 entitled "Resolution authoriz- ing agreement between Chicago Northwestern and Milwaukee Road railroad and the City of St. Louis Park - Watermain." The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. MWCC easement MWCC easement on existing Hopkins forcemain It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to authorize staff to negotiate with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission re the issuance of the requested easement and any related survey costs or essential documentation. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Westwood sanitary line It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl to authorize staff to proceed with work to correct the sanitary line and to revise the budget accordingly. The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Sale of homes: Louisiana Ave. Councilman Mitchell said he didn't have enough information to make a decision on this item. For example what is the interest rate? what is the balloon, and so forth. He also stated he would prefer that these homes be owner occupied rather than encouraging rental. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Martin, to defer this item for further information. The motion passed 7-0. -117- City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 9d. Minneapolis Federation of Jewish ervices 9e. No right turn: Cedar Lake Rd. The motion passed 7-0. See item 6p. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to authorize staff to work with the County to further study the intersection. 9f. Minnesota Housing Finance rehab program Resolution o. - It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-110 entitled "Resolution authorizing application for MHFA Housing Rehabilitation Loan funds. The motion passed 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions No business. 10b. Sale of County land Councilman Meland said that the City had authorized the sale of land between the Burlington Northern railroad tracks and the cul-de-sac on Flag Ave. Several residents of the area had contacted him asking that it not be sold but retained as a wooded buffer. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to request the County remove that parcel from its sale list. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). NEW BUSINESS lla. Park Center Blvd. signal Change order: Time extension, traffic control signat at W. 36th St. and Park Center Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the time extension, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-111 entitled Resolution authorizing the installation of temporary traffic control signs at Park Center Blvd. and W. 36th St." The motion passed 7-0. -118- City Council meeting minutes July 15, 1985 llb. Lift station Change order: Time extension, storm sewer lift station It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the change order. The motion passed 7-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims None 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks reminded those interested in attending the NLC conference in Seattle to contact the City Manager. 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager reported that the City has an opportunity to submit a grant application to the County for an expansion of the recycling program. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell that the appropriate City officials be authorized to sign the request and submit it to the county. The motion passed 7-0. The Manager referred to the letter re seats on the Regional Transit Board. He said the competition for the seats is intense and that Allison Fuhr has indicated her interest in being considered. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy to submit Allison Fuhr's name to the Metropolitan Council for being considered for the Regional Transit Board. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained). CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to approve the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated July 15, 1985 in the amount of $802,835.50 for vendor claims and $28,979.80 for payroll claims and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment A) pp�f- Smith, Recording Secretary -119- It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy that the meeting be adjourned at 12:10 a.m. ) Mayor