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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987/02/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 4a MINUTES 111 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 2, 1987 1 . Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Presentations Pat Jensen, Legislative Liaison, gave a legislative update. 3. Roll Call The following 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 Planning and Director of Public Works. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the minutes of the January 20, 1987 Council meeting with the following corrections: pg. 17, item 9f, first paragraph should read: Councilman Friedman excused himself from the discussion explaining that since he sells residential real estate, he didn't think it proper to be involved and especially since someone from his office was under consideration. On page 15, second paragraph, change "he didn't believe" to "he wasn' t certain." The motion passed 7-0. It was moved byCouncilman Duffy, seconded byCouncilman Meland, to approve PP the minutes of the January 26, 1987 study session. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Str_aad., An _a.p.prove the _consent agenda _f_or—F_eb.r-uax y 2, 1987. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the agenda for February 2, 1987 with the following additions: 8e, Golden Valley plat, lld. study session process; lle. meeting with City Prosecutor; llf. elderly and handicapped check. The motion passed 7-0. 111 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a American Fish & Seafood Special permit to permit filling Resolution 87-8 in the floodplain and the establish- ment of a fish and seafood processing facility at 7201 W. Lake St. -23- City Council meeting minutes February 2, 1987 Fir. Howard Bard asked for clarification of item 2 in the resolution. The City Manager explained that covered all plans that would be submitted prior to construction commencing. 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. Upon consideration of item 8a, which passed unanimously, Council returned to item 6a. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-8 entitled "A resolution granting special permit under Sections 14-123.100 and 14-171 (5. 1 ) of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to permit filling in the flood plain and to establish a fish and seafood processing facility on property zoned I-1 industrial and F-2 floodplain located at 7201 W. Lake St." The motion passed 7-0. 6b. One of a Kind Pizza Application of One of a Kind Pizza for on-sale licenses to sell wine and 3.2 beer at 5617 Wayzata Blvd. 41111 I 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 Strand, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the applications. The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. American Fish & Seafood Second reading of an ordinance Ordinance No. 1708-87 amending - the zoning ordinance for property at 7201 W. Lake St. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1708-87 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park crdinance code relating to zoning by amending Section 14-171 to include fish and seafood processing as a special permit use in the I-1 district." The motion passed 7-0. -24- City Council meeting minutes February 2, 1987 11111 8b. Land at Flag/Hwy. 18 Study of public need for County- owned property at Flag Ave. and County Rd. 18 Sally Olsen, 3307 Decatur Ave. , addressed the Council . She referred to a January 21 , 1987 meeting of the Planning Commission at which time there was discussion to determine if there were a public neer: for the land at Highway 18/Flag Ave. which was left over from the Hwy. 18 construction. She said the commission found no known present or future need for the property. She said there was a suggestion from a member of the community who was not able to present at the commission meeting that perhaps there might be additional public use for the land. She noted there is no park land in this neighborhood. Also, there was a suggestion that given the size of the piece of land it might be used for snow storage. Councilman Strand recalled that the Parks & Recreation Commission had made a couple of recommendations but they seemed inconsistent to him and he asked for clarification as _ to exactly what the commission was recommendin; to Council . The City Manager said the Parks & Recreation Commission suggested the piece was not prime land for development and if it is not sold that it be designated as park land. Secondly, it was suggested the land be developed as a planned unit development (PUD) which then would allow for the incorporation of a 1 11111 tot lot or some sort of open space to be incorporated in such a development. He said that was the motion that passed. It was his recollection in talking with the Parks & Recreation Director that if the land were developed, it be developed so that there is some control over open space being prcvided in the development. Councilman Strand asked if there were any recommendation as to Whether or not then ought to be development on the property. Mayor Hanks said he didn't believe that was the question that came before - them. He said he was in attendance at the meeting and a figure of $1 .25/sq. ft. was discussed. The comment was made that that was a tremendous amount of money for- property backing right up to Highway 18. The commission felt the best thing would be for the property to be looked at by Council ard if it were to be developed, that a park LE included in any development with the number of homes or iiilatever -is constructed to be limited. The City Manager said if it were to be developed as a PUD, open spbce would be required; however, if it here a straight---development, open space would not be a requirement. Ms. Olsen aEked that PUD be explained to the audierce and what type of hcuEing would be allowed. III The City Manager said a PUD means it mould be a coordinated development which could permit single family cluster housing, perhaps townhouse type development. What is contrclled is the allocation of open space. He :,aid one of the problems with this piece is it is not large erc,ugh for major park de%elopment where there would be ballfields. On the other hare, it' s too large to just be called a tot lot. -25- City Council meeting minutes Fetruary 2, 1987 Ms. Olsen said that since this land was in an area of rather expensive homes, it was a concern of the neighborhood that a townhouse type development not 41111 go in there. She said she was surprised to see that Hennepin County has already posted a For Sale sign on the property. She thought the County had to await a decision by the City. Councilman Strand asked if the City had ever been in a situation where the County was willing to sell the City a piece of land at a "fire sale" price because they simply wanted to get rid of it. The City Manager said he was not familiar with that occurring. Councilman Mitchell thought this was done via a bidding process and land can be get fairly cheaply is no one if competing. He used the example c.f Aspenwood where 10 or 12 lots went for somewhere around $100,000. Councilman Meland asked if the property originally was City land anc' the Director of Planning said he was not aware of that. Councilman Backes asked if under the City ' s PUD ordinance, because this property is only 3.8 acres, would that preclude PUD zoning as it's so small . The Director of Planning said the ordinance is nct specific on any minimum acreage that can be PUD, but it does specify that it must be demonstrated that the PUD would provide a significantly better design and then a developer would have to provide the proper background and information on which that can be judged. He said uses and density must be consistent with the Comprehen11111 I - sive Plan. The type of homes, i .e. cluster, townhome, is more flexible. Councilman Duffy asked if it were not correct that the developer would have to request a PUD, that the City can't say it must be a PUD. The Planning Director said that was usually true, but he was aware -of -a couple of -situations where the City had initiated PUD zoning. John Iacono, 8900 W. 34th St., asked if it were true there would be no need for a developer to come to Council to ask for anything unless he did not intend to develop the land in accordance with the present R-1 zoning. The Planning Director said the land is unplatted so a developer could build one principal structure, i .e. one single-family home, a school , church or synagogue. In order to build anything else, the land would have to be platted and come to the City -Council after reivew by the Planning Commission. Mr. Iacono said the level of the lot is currently below the existing sewer line. He had a hard time believing a -price of -$1 .25/sq. ft. fcr property depressed below the level of the street, thEt it would take a ten ific amount of fill in order to bring it to a level that could use City services. He was concerned about open space requirements relative to a PUD. He didn't think such a development would require Oe amount of open spEce for use by members_ of the community outside of that development who currently use it for recreational space, but would then be deprived of it. In other words, he asked if planning fcr public space in 8 P 'D includes planning fcr public space for cthers outside the c:evelopment itself. Mr. Iacono did not ti- ink it unreasonable that part of any public space designate in a PUD should be shared with other merrters of the community especially since tfere is no park in the immediate neighborhood. -26- • City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 The Director of Planning explained the options under PUD zoning: First, a require- ment that there be public land or semi-public land owned in common with the remainder of the owners or developers within the site itself. Secondly, that there actually be some public space. Thirdly, a combination of the two. The appropriateness of any option would have to be evaluated in terms of location, quantity of space, and the relationship of space to the residential units being proposed. Mr. Iacono asked when finding no public use for the land, how is no public use defined. He said there is no place in their neighborhood where a child can throw a ball or one can walk a dog except on 34th St. He was asking that Council reconsider a finding of no public use. If Council was concerned about $1 .25/sq. ft. being an awful lot to pay, he would counter that that amount seems like an awful lot for a developer to pay taking into account the shape of the property, its elevation and location backed up to Hwy. 18. He assumed a substantially lower bid could be submitted, and it just might be that the City's bid would be the highest. He asked that the whole matter be held over for further study. Len Aberle, 3345 Decatur Lane, asked that no cluster homes or HUD development be approved. Councilman Strand asked if he were right that if Council declares no public need this evening, Council was not precluded from bidding on the property. Martin Schonberger, 9000 Minnehaha Circle, said there were lots of youngsters - in the neighborhood and no convenient park for them to go to and he urged that the City purchase the land Jeff Baill , 9021 Minnehaha_ Circle, reitereated the comments of the previous speakers. He asked if it was the IS-fact-ice—of—the—C-ounty—to-estab-l-ish a--minimum bid. The City Manager said that was the procedure the last time they put a piece of land up for sale, a parcel south of 36th St. , east of Hwy. 18. Mr. Baill asked what the qualifications of a bidder were, to which the City Manager said he supposed it would be a percentage down and some provable means of financing the purchase. Mr. Baill said there was a covenant on his property that a particular size house must be built, with specified Th-stances -between abitti-n ouscs.--#e-wandered if any type of covenant existed on this piece of property. The Planning Director said a title search did not reveal any such covenants. Mr. Baill said he would encourage the City to take any steps necessary to obtain this piece of land. Finally, if the City is unwilling to make it into a park, he would encourage Council to take whatever steps were necessary so the City retains control over how the land is developed. Councilman Strand said in reviewing the Planning Commission minutes, he wondered what other possible uses had been suggested for this land. The Planning Director said some of the possibilities discussed were park, utility, community facilities ranging from fire station, lift station to water treatment plant. He said that whatever use was decided upon would have to be in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. -27- • City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 Councilman Strand said it didn't make much sense to construct a park on the property because of its proximity to Hwy. 18. On the other hand, this matter introduced an interesting policy question. He noted there were a number of odd-shaped parcels in the City which have never been developed. He thought the Council could be looking at the value of having space that is simply open space, neither developed as park land nor developed for single family- homes or townhomes. He thought this piece of land fell into that category. Mayor Hanks said if the County gave the land to the City, he couldn't agree with Councilman Strand more. He believed the neighborhood would prefer to see it developed into park land to some extent; at a minimum, at least maintained. However, he could not see a $180,000 piece of property being left to just sit, in all good conscience. Councilman Meland said if Council feels that in order to exert some extraordinary control over the development of the land, it would have to pass a resolution informing the County the City does see a public need for the property. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman _Backes, that the City does see a public need for the property but not in its entirety and directed that a resolution be brought back to Council indicating that we would want to maintain some extraordinary controls over development of housing and open space on that parcel . Councilman Friedman asked if there were any way Council could review this again to see if the City can't come up with a way that zoning could be secure for the intentions Council was contemplating without purchasing the property or holding on to it. He felt anyone purchasing the property can come to Council and request something different. He didn't see how that would change. Councilman Meland said-the-point-he-was-making--was that the land must be designated as public need if the City wants to exert that kind of control over it. He said he viewed the City as a subdivider in this case, designating the area that can be platted for development and the balance left for open space. Councilman Strand said that would be acceptable but he wanted to go on record to indicate as an amendment to the motion that the Council favors that the remaining portion be designated for single family housing comparable in value with the abutting single family homes. This was acceptable to Councilman Meland. Mayor Hanks wanted to make sure the motion was clear, i .e. the City will inform the County that there is a public need for at least part of the property and that /PRy portion not declared for public need, the City would request any develop- ment to be in single family housing in comparable size and value to abutting single family homes. Councilman Mitchell asked if there were a requirement of a minimum bid. He said it was conceivable the property will sell for considerably less. The City •IP Manager said there was such a requirement. The motion passed 7-0. -28- City Council meeting minutes February 2, 1987 8c. 1987 police contract It was moved by Councilman Meland, Resolution 87-9 seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 87-9 entitled "Resolution establishing police salaries and insurance contribu- tions for the year ending Dec. 31 , 1987/88." The motion passed 7-0. 8d. 1987 fire contract It was moved by Councilman Friedman, Resolution 87-10 seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 87-10 entitled "Resolution establishing fire salaries and insurance contributions for the year ending Dec. 31 , 1987". The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Golden Valley plat Resolution 87-11 It was moved by Councilman Mitchell , seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-11 entitled "Resolution giving approval for final plat of the Colonnade." The motion passed 7-0. 11111 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Watermain Preliminary engineering report: Project 86-08, watermain, Louisiana Ave. from W. Lake St. to a point 560 -ft. south It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to accept the preliminary engineering report and set public hearing for March 2, 1987. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Recycling Recycling report It was moved by Counc+l-man Strand, -seconded by C-ounc--Tma-n--Mei-and,--to diced staff to draft a change order to contract No. 1744 with Watkins Super-Cycle to change its contract fee structure and present it to Council for consideration at its Feb. 17, 1987 meeting. Councilman Strand asked that staff inform the County about this action. The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Joppa Lane II ApartmentsI Illi Fire lane - Resolution 87-12 It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 87-12 entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs establishing fire lanes at 2888 Joppa Lane." The motion passed 7-0. -29- City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 9d. Composting program It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, 41111 1 to authorize staff to develop a proposal for a program of leaf collection and yard waste collection to be implemented in a new contract if the contract extension is found to be appropriate by the City Attorney. Councilman Strand asked how the City could address the cardboard and paper part of the waste stream and was that mostly commercial . The City Manager said it was. Councilman Strand asked if any kind of program were in place so the City could address it. The City Manager responded that one of the items on the City survey is asking businesses if they are recycling, and there has been discussion about an experimental program. Councilman Meland believed the larger users of cardboard and corragated materials were presently recycling. Councilman Strand asked if the amount currently being recycled counts towards the 16 percent mandated to be recycled by the County. The answer was it does not count. Councilman Friedman asked what was currently happening to yard waste since there is no leaf collection. The City Manager said the regular refuse contractor picks up what's put out. 41111 Councilman Friedman said it appeared residents would be paying double, through the regular refuse collection and through the proposed expanded recycling. The City Manager said an additional fee is not being suggested to collect composting. The City would encourage residents to bag yard waste for which they would receive credit. He said many municipalities are instituting programs where if residents recycle, they receive a card that is punched permitting credit on their utility bills. He said staff believes that is where recycling is heading in terms of financing it. Councilman Friedman said it appeared the City' s refuse fund would pick up $67,500, but residents are still paying $67,500, anyway you look at it, whether it's a surplus or what. He said he was always trying to put surplus -funds -back -in to reduce the mill rate every year, but has not been very successful . He felt that going from one type of program to another is confusing to the residents. He said he'd like to see some long-range--planning as- regards recycling, refuse collection, etc. Councilman Duffy said the bottom line remains that before very long, the City will be facing a 16 percent diversion system for the City which is going to cost money. He said the leaf pickup program from along the curbs was just not effective in anyone' s estimation. He said the City was not contemplating spending $67,500 for what appears to be an effective program and he felt the program should proceed. He felt this was one of the least expensive ways of reaching that goal which is very shortly ahead of the City. 41111 -30- City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 11111 Councilman Friedman said he was not arguing about doing it, he was arguing about paying for it twice. Councilman Strand said most of the communities in Minnesota have been ignoring recycling for a long time, falling back on landfills to take care of the waste disposal . He felt that even if the County did not mandate waste disposal , it' s a problem cities must address. If felt if this program will do it, he's all for it. Councilman Duffy said the City's recycling program did not reduce the cost of garbage pickup, but it did eliminate any increase in the cost of garbage pickup. He felt if the City could show the present refuse hauler that we are recycling 300,000 tons of leaves that he doesn't have to put in his trucks, it's going to make it easier to negotiate our next refuse hauling contract. He didn't see it as paying for collection twice, rather, an opportunity to make a saving the next time around. The motionP assed 7-0. Councilman Friedman stated he was voting in favor but wished to keep his options open. 9e. Deed back of four homes CRW Real Estate Investments to deed back four houses to the City and extend one contract III It was moved by Councilman Mitchell , seconded by Councilman Backes, to direct staff to take possession of the four residences and extend the contract for deed on 2557 Georgia Ave. for 12 months to Mar. 1 , 1988. Councilman Mitchell asked why the Georgia home was being extended a year. The City Manager responded it was at the request of the resident, that they had asked to keep that home. The motion passed 7-0. 9f. Showmobile Rental rates for Showmobile It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the 1987 rates for the use of the showmobile by outside agencies. Councilman Friedman asked if there were any provision for indemnification when the City rents the Showmobile. The City Manager said that was written into the rental fee structure. Councilman Friedman was concerned about someone falling, a child getting caught under the vehicle and things of that nature. Would the City be covered? ILThe City Manager said liability was covered under the City's current liability policy. Councilman Friedman suggested that since it is not a City service, there was concern about indemnification and suggested that could be worked out with anyone wanting to rent it so that they would take out the proper insurance covering -31- City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 themselves and indemnifying the City. 1111 The motion passed 7-0. 9g. Planning Commission minutes 9h. Parks and Recreation Commission minutes 9i . Board of Zoning Appeals minutes 9j. Streets and Highways minutes 9k. December financial report 91 . HRA minutes All minutes were ordered filed by consent. 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions The City Council made the following appointments: , Paul Tschida, Police Civil Service Commission. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed on a motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Friedman, 4111 ' and passed on a 7-0 vote. Patrick Corcoran, Andrew Peacock to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, the motion passing 7-0. Ceil Gordon, Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Meland, motion passing 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy that candidates for the House Doctor Program be interviewed on Feb. 17. The motion passed 7-0. Robert Bennett, Fire Civil Service Commission. Motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell , motion passing 7-0. 10b. Bond reduction: Aspenwood Resolution 87-13 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded _ by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-13 entitled "Resolution reducing performance bonds for Aspenwood subdivision." Councilman Mitchell hoped that when this property was developed, it will be compatible with the rest of the development and the neighborhood. The motion passed 7-0. 10c. Property adjoining Amhurst It was moved by Councilman Strand, 4111 seconded by Councilman Mitchell , that the report be received for filing. -32- City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 Councilman Duffy asked if Council were saying to the developer we're not going 11,1 to do anything about this and that he can do anything he wants with the lots but may not develop them as homes. Councilman Strand said Council had acted on this matter previously and he saw nothing new which would cause him to reverse his decision. He said it was now back to where it was when Council would not approve an agreement for exchange of services. Councilman Friedman said he'd like to see something more positive decided about this. He asked why the land just wasn't given to Minnetonka and let them develop it. He felt he was not knowledgable about why this property was allowed to remain in limbo. Councilman Backes asked if the land were platted. The Planning Director said it was not. Councilman Backes could not see dealing with the agreement since neither preliminary nor final plat approval has been given. Councilman Meland ,,believed the developer would like some indication of whether or not he can proceed through the rather expensive platting process. Councilman Friedman said he'd like to see staff work with the developer to come to some sort of satisfactory conclusion to this problem. He said he had 111/1 no problem with filing the agreement at this time. Councilman Mitchell said nothing has changed. He felt if Council dealt with this property, it should look at all developable lots in the City. He said the City did not create this problem and probably can't resolve it. He felt that if the City were prepared to solve this problem, it had--better-he prepared to do the same for all the other lots. Councilman Duffy felt Council should give the developer some idea of what it would take to get some minute satisfaction from the Council . He was under the impression the thing was moving forward last spring when Council asked that the legality of sharing services with Minnetonka be explored. Now he felt Council was just dropping the whole issue. Councilman Strand said a question for him was whether the L iIy shni1d PxposP itself to additional risk in order to accommodate a developer. To him, the answer was no, that any risk was difficult to quantify. Mr. Thiel , representing- the developer, said the City has insurance which covers this situation. He alluded to the point powers agreement between Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Golden Valley for fire/police services. He did not understand where the additional exposure comes from. Councilman Strand felt there was a question about ceding protection services 116 to Minnetonka. He wondered what the City' s liability would be should the fire/police services extended by Minnetonka not be adequate. -33- City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 Councilman Duffy suggested that if the potential for liability is so great, 41111 perhaps the answer is to annex the property to Minnetonka and let them undertake insurance coverage, police and fire service. It felt it made no sense not to do something because the liability potential was so great. Councilman Mitchell felt it was more complicated than that - involved was the giving up of property and its attendant taxes, official maps have to be changed, a costly project, the complexity of changing borders. He felt it was a problem dumped into Council 's lap, a problem they didn't create. Councilman Duffy said this was not unlike the Flag Ave./Hwy. 18 problem, i .e. , another problem dumped in Council 's lap that they didn't create. Councilman Strand felt the developer should have negotiated the access problem when the property was offered to him. The motion to file failed 2-5 (Councilmen Backes, Duffy, Friedman, Meland, Mayor Hanks opposed) . It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to execute the agreement. % Councilman Mitchell felt a full legal opinion had not been received and he felt Council ought to have that in writing - what the liability potentially is, what the legal implications are, not only with this property but relative to the park on Ford Road. Councilman Strand felt it should be investigated if some sort of indemnification clause should be in the agreement, the liability issues, rates, etc. He pointed out that the agreement is not a definite commitment, that it is a 30-day commitment and at any future time, the City of -Minnetoek-a -c-a-n -remove itself from the agreement by merely voting to do so. Councilman Meland withdrew his motion and offered a new one. He moved, and Councilman Duffy seconded, that this item be placed on the Feb. 17 agenda and be accompanied by a revised agreement and an opinion from the City Attorney as to the questions of liability raised by the Council . Councilman Backes felt the issue of public access should be lookedat more closely. Councilman Friedman asked the makers of the motion if it would be acceptable to have insurance experts look over any agreement and opinion. It was acceptable. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilman Mitchell , Strand opposed). 10d. Sale of Louisiana Ave. homes It was moved by Councilman Mitchell , seconded by Councilman Meland, that Sally Harman, Edina Realty, be appointed realtor for the sale of homes on Louisiana Ave. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Friedman excused himself from the discussion because of his being in the residential real estate business) . -34- City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 10e. Civil service commissions Establishment of joint police/fire civil service commissions It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strand, to maintain separate civil service commissions. The motion passed 7-0. NEW BUSINESS lla. Gambling license renewals Application for renewal from Minnesota Brass, the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Auxiliary were approved by consent llb. Liquor license hours First reading of an ordinance amendment related to intoxicating liquor, hours of operation It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive first reading, set second for Feb. 17, 1987 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. llc. Bid tab: Sweeper It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize execution of a contract with McQueen Equipment Company for the purchase of one self-propelled pickup sweeper for $57,947. The motion passed 7-0. lld. Study session procedures Councilman Strand felt the process followed by the Planning Commission was something the Council might want to investigate, i .e. having one monthly session for review of cases and one session strictly for long-range planning. He felt study sessions should be a time to spend talking in-depth about different items facing the City. He also would like to see department heads visit with Council to let them know about their agendas, what Council can do to assist them and better understand their needs. He would propose devoting every Monday night to Council matters (two regular meetings and the remainder as study sessions) for an 8-9 month period throughout the year with summers and December having no study sessions. He will bring this up again, asking Council to think about it in the meantime. ile. City Prosecutor Councilman Strand asked if Council were still planning to meet with the City Prosecutor. 11111 The City Manager said this was scheduled for Feb. 9. llf. Elderly/handicapped Councilman Friedman asked if the City had any arrangements -35- City Council meeting minutes Feb. 2, 1987 whereby elderly and disabled people check wasnawasomeplace, mail carrierthey don't 41111 I system someone finds out what's happened to them. with stickers put on mailboxes, and if not removed, a check is made on the resident. The City Manager said he thought the City had such a plan available, but he would provide Council with the particulars. - MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Bernard Franklin, SLP By consent, claim referred to City Clerk and City Attorney 12b. Communications from the Mayor None. 12c. Communications from City Manager The Feb. 9 study session agenda was discussed. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, that the list of verified claims, dated Feb. 2, 1987 prepared by the Director of Finance, in the amounts aofd $531 ,491 for vendor claims and $11 ,829.90 in payroll claims be approved hat the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. / / Of Aldili2A} ►fI 'ayor/ i , ar- JOU eA cording Secretary III -36-