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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/08/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations 3. Roll call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA August 18, 1986 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks On behalf of the United Way, Michael Judkins accepted a proclamation: United Way Salute to Small Business presented by Mayor Hanks. The following Council present at roll call: Ronald Backes Thomas Duffy Keith Meland Councilman Friedman arrived at 7:47. members were Larry Mitchell David Strand Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1986 City Council meeting with the following corrections: 9a. should be Councilman Strand, not Strohl; and item 9b. it should be specified Cedar Lake Road not be considered as an alternative. The minutes as amended were approved 6-0. 5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes to approve the consent agenda for August 18, 1986. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the agenda for August 18, 1986. The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Lois Bredahl, representing Frantz or property northeast o ass Lake Klodt b Son, developer, briefly Resolution-86_ so u ion -130 explained the four Klodt agenda items 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. -175- City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 86-130 entitled "A resolution approving amendments to the Comprehensive Plan 1980 to the year 2000 for the City of St. Louis Park under Minnesota Statutes 462.351 to 462.364." The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Zoning: Park Glen Rd. Zoning change from I-1 and R-4 to R -B at 4341-4351 Park Glen Rd. and 4401-4501 Park Glen Road. 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 Duffyj to waive first reading and set second reading for September 2, 1986, and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. 6c. Vacation: Beltline Business Park Vacation of a 20 -ft. utility easement between Lot 2 and Lot 3, Beltline Business Park 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 Duffy , to waive first reading, set second reading fir September 2, 1986 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. 6d. Special permit: Park Glen Rd. Special permit for a 127 -unit apartment building at 4341-4351 Park Glen Rd. 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 Duffy, to continue the matter to September 2, 1986 and consider it after consideration of second reading of the ordinance changing zoning to R -B. Councilman Mitchell asked how parking and landscaping will be laid out. Councilman Strand noted that the Planning Commission had some concerns about the design of the building, i.e. the S-shape of the building. It was felt the serpentine shape might cause problems for other apartment units because of this building's configuration. The Mayor asked the applicant to be prepared to address the issues of parking, landscaping and building configuration at the September 2, 1986 meeting. / I t. , t The motion passed 1-0. W 1T i City council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 6e. MEPC plat Resolution 86-131 Preliminary and final plat of MEPC property north of Gamble Drive 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 Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-131 entitled "Resolution giving approval for final plat of MEPC registered land survey for property north of Gamble Drive." The motion passed 7-0. 6f. Dominium plat Preliminary and final plat of Dominium addition 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 Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-132 entitled "Resolution giving approval for final plat of Dominium Addition." Mayor Hanks asked if a special permit had been issued for this project and what the potential target date is. The Planning Director said a permit had been issued and target date for construction was contingent upon passage of their bond issue. The motion passed 7-0. 69. McDonald's request Amendment to special permit for expansion Resolut—io--n-'96-132 of the building and reorganization of the parking lot at 6320 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 Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-132 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 5402 adopted on November 3, 1975 which amended Resolution No. 5002 dated February 19 1974 which amended Resolution No. 4427 dated January 10, 1972 and granting special permit under Section 14-156(17) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Code to zoning to allow a Class IV restaurant for property zoned B-2, business district, at 320 W. Lake St." Councilman Mitchell asked to see was planned. The Planning Director what was planned in the parking lot. The motion passed 7-0. a graphic to more clearly illustrate what complied, showing a overhead and explaining -177- City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 Vacation: Hampshire Ave. Vacation of a portion of Hampshire Avenue Tom O'Connell, representing BTO Development, alluded to a change in the legal description which related to a cul-de-sac they intended to construct. It will be moved 25 ft. further to the north, and so the legal description before Council was not correct. Mayor Hanks noted that this could be corrected before second reading of this ordinance scheduled for September 2, 1986. 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 Backes, to waive first reading, set second reading for September 2, 1986 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. 6i. Price Savers warehouse Special permit for filling in the Resolution - floodplain at 7003 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 Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-134 entitled "A resolution granting special permit under Section 14-123.100(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the placement of fill in the floodplain for property zoned I-1, industrial, and F-2, flood plain district, located at 7003 W. Lake St." contingent upon resolution of flood storage and drainage issues. Mayor Hanks alluded to the other application for a similar facility in this area wherein the problems of drainage and flood storage had been discussed He asked if similar discussions had been held with this applicant, to which the City Manager said condition 2 of the resolution addresses this question. Councilman Strand asked if condition 2 was the same as imposed on the other developer, and the Manager said it was. The motion passed 7-0. 6j. Variance: 1621 Dakota Variance in side yard setback at 1621 Dakota Ave. So. 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize preparation of a resolution of denial with findings. The motion passed 7-0. -178- City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 6k Variance: 7618 Edgebrook Variance in lot width, lot area, side Resolution 86-135 and front yard setbacks at 7618 Edgebrook Drive Kathleen Dion was present to answer questions. Betty Anderson, 7610 Edgebrook Dr. said she had concerns as to whether or not the proposed construction was going to be too close to her house, thereby depreciating its value. She felt a 2.5ft.separation between homes was way too close for any resale value. She felt her only recourse was to purchase one-half of the lot but she was in no financial position to do so. She was only seeking a guarantee that any home would not be closer to her house than the requirements state. She also was concerned about the trees on the property. The Planning Director explained that should the applicant build on the lot, any dwelling must meet current minimum side yard widths, not the 2.5 feet Mrs. Anderson questioned. Ms. Dion said that twice in the past seven years she had offered Mrs. Anderson the option to buy all or half of the property, but has been turned down. She said she does not intend to do anything that will cause the trees to be cut down. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing Z closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. t It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt resolution of approval. Councilman Friedman asked how this variance request squared with a previous request in which one of the lots met the criteria, one not meeting the criteria in terms of total lot size and in this request in which neither lot meets the criteria. The City Manager said the criteria used was consideration of the size of the majority of the lots in the neighborhood. Councilman Friedman felt the rules were being flexed. He said he would like the community to have some kind of a standard that adheres to a code or change the zoning code if it is wrong. Councilman Strand felt the essential issue was one of degree, to what degree does a given request vary from the ordinance. He felt those conditions would always vary and it would always be a judgment call. Mayor Hanks agreed with Councilman Friedman to a large extent. He wished it were cut and dried, either yes or no, but analysis of each request was necessary. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Friedman, Strand, Mayor Hanks opposed). 61. Variance: 3750 Colorado Variance in lot width, lot area, lot area per family, front yard setback, side yard setbacks and ground floor area ratio at 3750 Colorado Ave. So. -179- City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 Steven Thal], attorney for the applicant, spoke to Council. He said Mr. Miller had not received notice of the Board of Zcnir►g Appeals meeting and therefore was unable to provide his input. '..*. wondered if it were appropriate to address BGZA on this matter. He said Mr. Miller had found some inaccuracies in the Planner's report to BGZA. He said it appears as though Mr. Miller was requesting a conversion from a single -fax -fly residence to a duplex; in fact, it is now being used as a two-family residence and has been so used for a number of years. Mr. Thall said Mr. Miller's notice of the BGZA meeting arrived while he was on vacation, and a decision had been made before his return. Councilman Backes asked if he had been apprised by staff, at the time of making application, when the matter would be tefore BGZA. Mayor Hanks said if Mr. Miller wished to present his testimony, the Council could move forward regardless of BGZA's decision. Mr. Thall proceeded with background information, that W. Miller had purchased the property at 3750 Colorado Ave. in 1980 at which time the house was being used as a two-family residence. He said the Certificate of Code Compliance he received indicated one dwelling unit, two families. He said when application was made to HUD to make some improvements, apparently there were conflicting records within the City as to whether or not it was a single family house or a duplex. He said in checking with the City Assessor, since 1984 it has been taxed as a duplex. Ann Brown said there were other double bungalows in the immediate areas but they all were within code requirements. She said this house seemed to expand as the families living in it grew. Site was concerned about parking and if all the homes in the neighborhood were permitted to become two family, where was everyone going to park. Also, residents from other streets park on her street, where the residents have garages, when their streets are plowed. Mayor Hanks reassured Mrs. Brom that this was not a Council policy to be putting duplexes in all over her neighborhood. ,loan Bondourant, property manager for Mr. Miller, said this home had a higher assessed valuation than the duplex next door. She said the most recent inspection report (1980) shows an upstairs apartment ana a downstairs apartment. She said there was a garage and double driveway on the property, and that she was guaranteeing the garage and driveway will be functional within 30 days. 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 wondered if two families living in a single family hone was permitted under City ordinances, to which the City Manager said it was wt - EEO i City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 It was felt that over the years City inspectors and City assessors no doubt presumed that two families living in this house was legal and within ordinance requirements. It seemed like a case of something being overlooked as it did not appear to be an infraction. Councilman Strand felt if the variance were denied, the City might have a legal problem on its hands. Councilman Backes asked what had occurred that prompted the applicant to file for a variance. Mr. Miller said the issue arose when he applied for a permit to do some plumbing work in January. Mayor Hanks asked if this could be granted in a "grandfathered" manner so that if at some time in the future the house is moved or whatever the City hasn't opened the way for a duplex being built on the property. He pointed out that even though the zoning is R-3 which permits duplexes, it was a variance that was being sought because it was not currently within code requirements. The City Attorney said as he understood it, the current dwelling was non- conforming because of its dimensions. One question might be if it were to be taken down and a new structure to be built, a duplex could be built under the zoning ordinance. The question would be whether that duplex conformed to all code requirements. He said the duplex that could be built would have to be a conforming duplex. Mayor Hanks asked if that were true if there were a variance on the property. The City Attorney said the variance on this property would be because of the dimensions of the present structure and such variance would not prohibit the construction of a new conforming duplex in the future. Councilman Backes wanted to remind those present that variances are granted to land, not to applicants. He asked if a variance is granted, do those not become the new setback lines. Councilman Mitchell said he could not vote on this item as there were too many unanswered legal questions. He felt there were legal implications and he would want a written review from an attorney, did the applicant have a legal description at time of purchase, that there were too many unknowns. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to continue the hearing to September 2, 1986 and that Council be provided with the necessary documentation from the applicant's attorney and City Attorney. *- Miller had a conflict on September 2, and the motion was amended to continue it to September 15. Councilman Duffy asked for more specifics on what it was Councilman Mitchell was asking for. Councilman Mitchell asked for a review of documentation as it relates to the City, i.e. description of the property, assessments, how does the title description read, and what are the implications of approval/denial. -181 City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 Councilman Backes asked what the time frame was relative to Council action. The Director of Planning said 60 days from the date of application. The motion passed 7-0. 6m. Variance: 7400 Edgebrook Dr. Variance in lot width, lot area Resolution M-136 and side yard setbacks at 7400 Edgebrook Dr. Mr. Freiborg, applicant, spoke to Council in support of his application. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-136 entitled "A resolution granting variance in lot width, lot area and side yards from Section 14-133(3) and 14-133(5) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the division of one parcel into two, resulting in a westerly lot having a width of 50 ft. instead of the required 60 ft. and an area of 6,500 sq. ft. instead of the required 7,200 sq. ft. and an easterly lot having an interior side yard of 5 ft. instead of the required 9 ft. and a side yard abutting a street of 13 ft. instead of the required 15 ft. in the R-2 single vamily residence district at 7400 Edgebrook Dr." Mayor Hanks said he was basing his vote on the fact that this parcel was already split into lots and that a piece of property is not being requested to be divided. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Friedman abstained). PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Kayo Oil Amendment to special permit at eso u ion 86-137 5600 W. Lake St. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-137 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 85-59 adopted on May 6, 1985 rescinding Resolution No. 84-82 adopted on June 4, 1984 rescinding Resolution No. 7490 adopted on October 17, 1983 and granting special permit under Section 14-109(2)(f) and 14-156(15) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow construction of a canopy and to make modifications to site at 5600 W. Lake St." The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Walker Place Apartments Walker Place Apartments: Issuance Resolution 86-138 of multifamily mortgage revenue bonds It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive f i City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 reading and adopt Resolution issuance and sale by the City of mortgage revenue bonds (Walker in the aggregate principal amount of related documents." The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Parking: Hi2h school Resolution 86-139 86-138 entitled "Resolution approving the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, of its multifamily Place Apartments project), Series 1986, not exceeding $10,800,000 and the execution Parking restrictions in high school area It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-139 entitled "Resolution authorizing permit parking restrictions in the Park Senior High School area." The motion passed 7-0. Bd. House Doctor Program It was moved by Councilman Friedman, Re so u ion 86-14U seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 86-140 entitled "Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for grant funding to the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development for Fiscal Year 1981 -Cycle 1." The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Strand asked if there were any candidates other than Mr. Brottlund, to which the City Manager said there were not at this time. Councilman Strand asked who had suggested Mr. Brottlund and he was told that Steve Wolfe, housing inspector, had suggested his name. Councilman Strand said he would appreciate information on how individuals are selected and how they are approved. The City Manager said members of the City's various boards and commissions were asked if they knew of likely candidates. He said the City had to submit one name to DED to get the program rolling. He said four additional people would be appointed. Mayor Hanks said all other interested individuals could be interviewed prior to Council's August 25 study session. It was determined ttthat Council would be appointing individuals to serve SR {hi &OUR ��uefiasea epvIR4egndfhS-CS8Hpj1!man Friedman asked for information 8e. Multifamily housing bonds Amendment to Indenture of Trust Resolution 86-141 Agreement for $11 million multifamily housing bonds It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-141 entitled "Resolution authorizing certain amendments to the Indenture of Trust for the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Sll million multifamily rental housing revenue bonds (Community Housing and Service Corporation Project), Series 1985." The motion passed 7-0. -183- City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 REPORTS FROM BOARDS, OFFICERS, CDIif1IT US 9a. Energy conservation Energy Audit Conservation: Multifamily housing, Proposal of Self -Reliance It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to authorize the City's participation in the proposed program. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Single family housing bonds Refinancing City's 1980 single family housing bonds It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize further investigation of the 1980 $20,200,000 single family mortgage revenue bond. Councilman Mitchell asked if this was restricted to owner occupied, to which the City Manager said that was correct. The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Dakota Ave./W. 37th St. study It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Friedman, 25 study session. to defer the item to the August Mayor Hanks felt the item should be brought before the neighborhood before Council studies it. Councilman Duffy was somewhat in agreement, but he felt the proposal should be refined a bit so that the neighborhood had a better idea where Council is coming from. The motion passed 6-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed). 9d. Oak Park Village drainage study It was moved by Councilman Meland. seconded by Councilman Friedman, to receive report for filing and direct staff to prepare a storm water management plan for the subwatershed for review by the City Council at a study session. It is further directed to direct staff to contact the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District informing them of Council's acceptance of this report. Mayor Hanks asked staff what the potential timetable would be for this project. The City Manager said this was a winter construction project and the following steps needed to be taken: give the report to the Watershed District as a show of good faith and also the Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Emergency Management Administration. The motion passed 7-0. h -184- City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 M Mayor Hanks wondered how the developers of the multi million dollar complexes on Lake Minnetonka provided for flood storage such as is demanded of the p' City for any project in the floodplain. 9e. Houses on Louisiana Ave. Proposed turnback of 15 contracts for deed on houses on Louisiana Ave. and Georgia Ave. from CRW Investments to the City It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strand, to direct staff to take possession of the properties, upgrade them and return them to owner -occupied status. Councilman Friedman noted that the interiors of properties had not been viewed as they were renter -occupied. He was concerned about the cost to renovate the properties. He wondered what the true value of some of these properties was. The City Manager said he would take this back to the City Assessor and ask for a determination of the thoroughness of those appraisals, and if that is a problem Council could stop the process. Councilman Friedman said he had no objection to the proposal as long as more information is gathered relative to more in-depth appraisals and then for the City to proceed cautiously. Councilman Mitchell amended his motion to include a thorough appraisal of all properties. Councilman Strand agreed. The motion passed 7-0. 9f. Highway 7 grain elevators Special construction revenue notes: Highway 7 grain elevator Marcia Cohotos spoke on behalf of Miller & Schroeder's research of this particular type of financing, construction notes. Basically, construction notes are issued for a period of three years. Proceeds of the notes are drawn down to rehabilitate the project and the notes paid off over three years by individual units being purchased. Miller & Schroeder was reporting to Council that this was the type of financing they could move forward with if the City so desired. Ms. Cohotos introduced Jack Bestram, Best Energy Corp., local development contact, and Jerry Fackroe, representing Jero Properties, co -developer and Landmark Restoration. Councilman Friedman asked what the City's obligation would be. hls. Cohotos said the City would acquire title to the property and enter into a development agreement with the developer. She said it would be the responsibility of the City's attorney and developer's attorney to develop an agreement which would specify such obligations. -185- t City Council meeting minutes �eI August 18, 1986 CouncilmWqMa it appeared the City was being asked to front the money and then take a chance the developer is going to sell the demo unit. He r wondered why the company could not do this renovation itself, why did they need the City's participation. Ms. Cohotos said that the lower interest on this type of special construct- ion notes makes it more economically feasible. However, this type of financing will not be available after September 1 and that was why there was a bit of pressure on Council to make a decision. The two gentlemen outlined their proposal for the grain elevator, basically a project for the elderly which would offer a club membership to those 65 and older. They would be taken care of for the rest of their lives with respect to housing, nursing care, total health needs. He said Prudential Insurance would be providing the guarantee. A nursing care facility would be off campus, and that Methodist Hospital had indicated some interest in participating. Councilman Duffy said this was similar to an International Retirement Village proposal some years ago.' Councilman Backes asked if they had done any market research to ascertain if this project is viable. The developer responded Moore Development of Texas, appraiser for elderly housing, would be doing an appraisal for this project. Mayor Hanks asked if the project got started but did not go through, would the bonds revert back with no obligation on the City's part, to which the developer responded that was true. In answer to a question from the City Manager, Ms. Cohotos said the cost of issuance of the bonds was the developer's responsibility. Councilman Friedman did not see how a company could be making this request without any proposal, background, studies, market research, letters of credit, etc. and ask that the City take action before September 1. He wondered if it were prudent for Council to even be studying such a proposal. The developer said Prudential has not as yet given them a letter of commitment ! although they are working on it, not did they have more than a verbal commit- ment from Knutson Construction. Councilman Friedman wondered what was the benefit to the community. He also pointed out there was no opportunity for a public meeting prior to September 2 which was after the deadline. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to authorize further investigation of this matter for consideration at Council's August 25 study session with proper notification given so that Council can take action on August 25, or at a special meeting later that week. The motion passed 1-0. ` There was further discussion as to what constitutes an open meeting. Councilman Mitchell said he would like to see discussion on August 25 more ani inquiring nature than decision making. -186- City Council meeting minutes August 18, 1986 9k. Community Relations Commission minutes 91. Housing an pment Authority minutes 9m. Planning omm ssion minutes 9n. July financial repor s The minutes and report were ordered filed by consent UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions Opening on Transportation Advisory Board The City Manager reminded Council of the problem the City had Hwy. 100/W. 36th St. intersection project high on the priority geIist9with NnDOT. Therefore, he felt it important that a representative of the City be on this Board particularly with the Highway 7/Louisiana Ave. project in the wings. He believed the opening required an elected official. Councilman Backes said there was no guarantee a Council member would be selected, that the process went to the AMM Board. Councilman Meland said he would check his schedule to see if it would be feasible for him to apply. NEW BUSINESS Ila. Bid tab: Alley pavin random si ewa c repair It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, as the lowest responsible bidder and to directeSstaffeto Standard Sidewalk with that firm in an amount not to exceed $72,270.61. execute a contract The motion passed 7-0. llb. Time extension Beth E1 driveway construction It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the time extension. The motion passed 7-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Timothy Indihar, 3025 Kentucky Patricia Smith, 3140 Edgewood Ave. By consent, the claims were referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney 12b. Communications from Mayor The Mayor reminded Council of the National Wheelchair tournament is a Centennial event. being sponsored by Honeywell and -188- City Council meeting minuses August 18, 1986 He also encouraged everyone to participate in the Park b Recreation Sept. 6 Centennial walk/run. 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager brought up the TwinWest Expo. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to expend funds to support the TwinWest Expo. The motion passed 7-0. Relative to the consultant, John Car.ver, he felt it would be appropriate for Council to move forward and reserve the dates of September 17 and 18. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to arrange those dates with Mr. Carver. Councilman Mitchell asked that consultant selection to implement the RAP be put on a Council agenda for its action. The City Manager and Council discussed the August 25 study session. 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 August 18, 1986 in the amount of $298,172.40 for vendor claims and $22,475.40 for payroll claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment qt Smith, Recording Secretary It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m. I �U wae� Way9 -189- r