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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/11/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 21 , 1988 1 . Call to order Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. 2. Presentations None. 3. Roll call The following Council members were present at roll call : Bruce Battaglia Larry Mitchell Thomas Duffy Keith Meland Allen Friedman Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and Acting Director of Planning. 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the minutes of the November 7, 1988 meeting with the following corrections: pg. 222, item 9g, fifth 4111 paragraph, change "any" to "a." Under 9d. Traffic study 395, indicate Council requested enforcement of the stop signs after they were in place. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to approve the minutes of the November 14, 1988 study session. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, _ seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the consent agenda for November 21 , 1988. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the agenda for November 21 with the following addition: 10a. Appointment to zoning ordinance task force. The motion passed 6-0. Two representatives from the Hennepin County Railroad Authority gave a brief presentation on light rail transit. 41/1 -225- ., City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 6a. Sidewalk deletion Special permit amendment to delete requirement for sidewalk along 26th St. : 2500-2528 Princeton Court and 2500-2512 Quentin Court. Howard Karon, 2500 Princeton Ct. , read and submitted a petition stating the residents objection to a proposed sidewalk for the north side of 26th St. They felt installation of a sidewalk would not benefit the community and would result in the removal of many mature trees, thus diminishing the esthetics of the wetland area. He said 37 property owners had signed the petition. Judy Snitzer, 2504 Quentin Court, felt it sensible to have a sidewalk to connect their townhomes with the park down the street especially with 26th St. being a fairly busy street. She felt a compromise or alternative as far as the width was concerned could be explored. Bruce Lundquist, 2600 Quentin Ave. asked if there would be a boulevard between the sidewalk and street. The Acting Director of Planning responded normally there is a boulevard between any sidewalk and street for snow storage purposes. He said the Planning Commission's recommendation was that a narrower than standard sidewalk be placed with the intention of reducing the number of trees to be affected in such a sidewalk placement. Mr. Lundquist asked why the sidewalk was not put in when the townhomes were constructed since it was in the special permit . The Acting Director said in this instance the developer sold all the units before the completion date specified on the special permit and non-completion of the sidewalks slipped through. Mr. Lundquist said the present situation of people walking in the street to get to the high school , church and park was quite dangerous, especially in the winter. He felt the residents of Princeton Court and Quentin Court should seek redress from the developer. ;t The City Manager asked the Director of Public Works who would be responsible for the construction of the sidewalk today. The Director said as long as it remains a special permit, it is the responsibility of the developer named in the special permit. Should a trail be constructed from Hwy. 100 to France Ave. , that is part of the City' s capital improvement program and funded by the City. Harold Posnick, 2601 Princeton Ave. , expressed his concern about the removal of any trees and the expense involved in laying a sidewalk. He suggested a blacktop type of sidewalk which is plowed by a special snowplow such as Vernon Ave. in Edina. Susan Stewart, 2525 Princeton Ct. shared a letter from her neighbor. Both of them expressed their concerns about the sidewalk and trees. Joan Spangler, 2517 Quentin Ct. , speaking on behalf of the homeowners association, said they found an inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan in that when Beth El Synagogue redid its parking lot, they were not 1110 required to install a sidewalk. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date. -226 City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 1111 It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to authorize preparation of a resolution of approval deleting the requirement for a sidewalk. Mayor Hanks had a problem with this motion as he felt it took the developer off the hook. If at some future time a sidewalk goes in, the abutting property owners are going to have to pay for it. He felt staff could work with the neighbor- hood to come up with a sidewalk that could move people yet save the trees. Councilmember Friedman said in _ talking with the homeowners association it is ; his impression that they fully understand that they may be liable for the cost of the sidewalk should it go in at a future date. In answer to a question from Councilmember Friedmanthee1ativ� gQrflhe developer escrowing funds for future construction of a sidewalk,/ s ii ou de f investi- gating if a bond has been posted, his office has not reviewed whether therye would -be an alternative enforcement mechanism. 3 It was moved by Councilmember Friedman to defer in order that two things could happen: (1 ) that the City Attorney can pursue what remedies the City has in holding the developer to his original permit; and (2) have staff come up with some innovative method to put in a narrow path or sidewalk. Also he wanted to pursue installation of a walking path or sidewalk to the park if not all the way to France Ave. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Battaglia. 4111 Deferral was to January 17, 1989 Councilmember Mitchell asked if a bond was required. The City Attorney said in most subdivision projects it is required, but it is not required for a special permit. The motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Friedman assumed someone from staff would be in touch with represent- atives of the homeowners association. The City Manager said they would. 6b. Restaurant: 5621 Wayzata Blvd. Special permit amendment to permit the operation of a Class IV restaurant at 5621 Wayzata Blvd. Louise Sugretto, representing KK Corp. , addressed Council . She said the proposed restaurant, Subway, was nationally franchised and catered to walk-in customers. Only four tables will be located within the restaurant. She said the developer felt parking would have less impact than the Sun Tan shop currently located in the space does. Councilmember Mitchell asked about the City's agreement with the hotel re parking. If the hotel were sold, he wondered what the implications would be to that parking agreement. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with 41// the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia to continue the hearing to Dec. 12 in order to review the parking agreement. -227- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 Councilmember Friedman asked if this delay would cause the applicant any problems. Kim Seng addressed Council . He said such a delay would not cause him a problem. He said he had paid the franchise fee. Mayor Hanks suggested the project be approved contingent upon the agreement coming to the City for review. That was agreeable to Councilmember Mitchell . Councilmember Mitchell withdrew his motion. It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to authorize preparation of a resolution of approval and that the owner of the parcel present to the City Manager a copy of the lease arrangements between the hotel and other properties. The City Manager suggested that agreement be given to the City Attorney. The motion passed 6-0. 6c. 1600 Pennsylvania Special permit to construct a single Resolution 88-177 family home in the floodplain at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Pat McAllister, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. , said he had a petition from the neighborhood residents who were opposed to construction of a home on the lot. They didn't want to loose the scenic pond which borders the western edge of the lot. He felt the homes across the street from the subject property would be devalued as their view of the pond and wildlife will be cut off. The lot was completely flooded during the July 23 storm and the neighborhood was worried there would be flooding in other yards should the lot be filled. Also the resident next door will be affected 'because of access to her driveway. Ann Hetzel , 1610 Pennsylvania, said all Mr. McAllister said was true. Al Engen, 5900 Cambridge, owner of the lot, said he had posted signs but they immediately disappeared. He said in other instances he was aware of, residents had purchased a lot they didn't want to see sold. He said it was a buildable lot and the special permit approved by the Planning Commission. Earl Peterson, 1605 Pennsylvania, was concerned about the property value of his home because of the lovely view he has. Mr. Engen said the buyer was aware of soil correction work that needs to be done and also that he is giving the resident next door an easement over the property for her driveway. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if the reason this item was before Council was because the lot is in the flood plain. The attorney said that was correct. -228- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 1111 It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-177 entitled "A resolution granting special permit under Section 14-123.100(2) (k) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the construction of a single family home in the flood plain for property zoned R-1 , one family district, and F-2 flood plain district located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave." Councilmember Duffy noted that all elements of the special permit meet City ordinances and he could see no way in which it could be denied. Councilmember Mitchell asked the City Attorney if the owner of the property could not sue the City should the special permit be denied based on insufficient grounds for denial . The City Attorney replied that he could sue. He said the court would require evidence in the record of Council 's decision and resolution of denial factually supporting the basis for denial . There followed discussion re :the easement over the property for the neighbor's garage driveway. Councilmember Friedman asked why the Council was getting involved in a private land dispute. The City Attorney replied they need not get involved. Councilmember Friedman did not wish to set any precedent of Council getting involved in a private land dispute. 4111 The motion passed 6-0. 6d. Custom auto service store Special permit: 4804 Park Glen Rd. Resolution 88-178 Louise Sugretto, KK Corporation, briefly explained the custom auto service concept. Since cars will be serviced in bays, there will be no parking stack up. She was available to answer questions. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-178 entitled "A resolution granting special permit under Section 14-171 (3) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a custom auto service store for property zoned I-1 , industrial district, located at 4804 Park Glen Rd." The motion passed 6-0. 6e. Variance: 4012 Utica Request to convert office space into Resolution 88-179 2 1-bedroom units each containing 480 sq. ft. instead of the required 540 sq. ft. at 4012 Utica Ave. Howard Smith, applicant, addressed Council to explain his variance request. 41// He said basically there is a glut of office space in the western suburbs and they wished to covert their office space into 1-bedroom units. -229- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-179 entitled "A resolution granting variance in minimum usable floor area from Section 14-112 of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit conversion of office space into two 1-bedroom dwelling units each containing 480 sq. ft. instead of the required 540 sq. ft. in the PUD, planned unit development district, at 4012 Utica Ave. So." Councilmember Meland asked if the PUD zoning designation could not be changed to allow this without going through the variance procedure. The Acting Director of Planning said that the PUD itself governs the square footage. The variance is being brought from a general provision of the ordinance which deals with minimum apartment size in all zoning districts. In order to amend the PUD, first a condition would have to be added that regulated floor area and then it would have to be amended. Currently in the PUD ordinance, there is no restriction on areas. The motion passed 6-0. PETITIONS, REQUEST, COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Vacation: W. 38th St. Second reading of an ordinance vacating Ordinance No. 1770-88 a portion of W. 38th St. west of Princeton Ave. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy,, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance 1770-88 entitled "An ordinance vacating a portion of a public street." The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Zoning change Second reading of an ordinance changing Ordinance 1771-88 zoning from I-1 to R-3 west of Dakota Ave. between 37th St. and Oxford. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1771-88 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park ordinance code changing boundaries of zoning districts." The motion passed 6-0. 8c. Ordinance vacating Gamble Drive 8d. Registered land survey: MEPC 8e. Special permit: Parking ramp It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to defer items 8c, d, e to December 12, 1988 The motion passed 6-0. City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 4111 8f. Space Center project Scoping decision: Space Center project, Resolution 88-180 1551 Vernon Ave. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-180 entitled "A resolution approving a scoping decision with respect to the scoping environmental assessment worksheet for the 1551 Vernon Avenue development proposed by Space Center, Inc. for property located near Vernon Ave. and Highway 12 (I-394) ." i The motion passed 6-0. 8g. Medical insurance Resolution providing for City participation ' Resolution 88-181 and premium payments for hospitalization and medical insurance jointly with LOGIS health insurance group Councilmember Battaglia noted. the increased health care benefits escalation of late.- He felt from a :Citypr tandpoint Council needs to take a look at overall health care and insurance grams. He would direct staff to look at this in the future and look at any options or alternatives that might be open to the City. It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-181 entitled "Resolution providing 4111 for city participation and premium payments for hospitalization and medical insurance for City employees jointly with LOGIS health insurance group" and direct staff to bring back alternative proposals for future years and for the Council to develop a policy on this matter. Councilmember Mitchell asked about a timeframe. Councilmember Friedman felt 90 days frantonight' s date was sufficient. Councilmember Friedman felt if it was necessary to bring in members of employees' - groups to discuss this matter, he would encourage that. The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Study of public need Tax forfeited land at 3459 Utica Ave. No action required. 9b. Minnesota Cellular Telephone Negotiations to permit antennae on water tower City Manager The/said that currently staff was exploring what other communities are charging for their lease agreements with cellular companies. Attorney Tim Keane distributed relevant materials. His client was looking toward 41 execution of the lease before having any more delays. He believed that City staff and his client were in substantial agreement as to the terms of the lease. Councilmember Friedman said he would like to have added to the lease an indemnifica- -231- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 tion clause on all costs relating to the defense of any such claims. Attorney Keane agreed with councilmember Friedman. Councilmember Mitchell alluded to the $575/mo rental . He asked if additional antennae or discs were hung, how would the monthly rate be figured. He said the Apple Valley rental rate structure was used as a guide which shows $50/antennae and $200/dish. He said the $575 monthly lease rate covers two dishes and three antennae attached to the tower. Councilmember Mitchell asked if the lease was tied to the Consumer Price Index but an inflation rate of not more than four percent a year. Mr. Keane said that was correct. Council asked to see private sector comparisons. Relative to the special permit request for the tower pending before Council , the City Attorney was under the impression that would be withdrawn and thus the City would have no formal action before it. Any issue% between the land owner and Mr. Keane's client is strictly between them. Mr. Keane concurred. Mayor Hanks felt action could not be taken this evening because of one or two unresolved items, but he did not want to see the item delayed again to Dec. 12. Councilmember Mitchell asked what the timetable had been if they had constructed the tower. Mr. Keane responded it was a 60-day construction, to be in operation in very early 1989. Councilmember Duffy suggested that the meeting be continued to November 28 subject to a negotiated lease being brought back at that time. It was seconded by Councilmember Meland. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilmember Battaglia opposed) . 9c. Southeast neighborhood meeting Dean Dubbe, 3808 Joppa Ave. , represented the taski_force and lives in- the neighbor- hood. He briefly described the work of the task force, talked about the positives and the negatives of the work of the task force and felt that people in general had become more enlightened relative to disruptive traffic in neighborhoods. He felt the work of the task force should continue with consultant input. He thanked Council and staff for its assistance throughout the entire experiment. Bruce Richardson described a survey made of residents in Minikanda Vista. Councilmember Duffy said the action before Council did not address funds necessary to hire a consultant to further the neighborhood study. But it did address staff 's contacting the county re adjustment of the signal . He felt the consensus at the meeting he attended was until it is found out what is going to happen at Excelsior Blvd./W. 38th St./Monterey, nothing the City can do one way or the other will be sufficient to handle the problem. He thanked the task force for all their hard work as well as the flak they had to take. He also thanked the residents who were opposed to the experiment as their energy in opposition kept. the task force moving along. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to -232- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 • not enact any of the traffic alternatives tried during the summer and that 4111 the traffic management task force continue its deliberations. He would direct staff to contact the county re the adjustment of the signal at W. 38th St./ Excelsior Blvd./Monterey Ave. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meland. C' Mayor Hanks asked what was the purpose for the task force to continue meeting when the results of adjustment of the traffic signal were not known. He felt going ahead with the experiments over the summer and generally upsetting the neighborhood would better have waited until results of adjustment of the traffic signal had been evaluated. Preston Hagland, 4383 Wooddale, reminded Council that the charge to the task force had been to look at all the traffic south of Excelsior Blvd. He said the Quentin/Wooddale neighborhood had not been studied but should remain at the top of the list because of the perceived problems to come. The motion passed 6-0. 9d. Ottawa Ave. neighborhood meeting Results of neighborhood meeting: Resolution 88-182 Ottawa Ave. : Hwy. 7 to Minnetonka Greg Nelson, 3032 Ottawa Ave. , proposed retention of the prohibition on parking south of Park Hill complex but increase it from 40 ft. to 120 ft. and to not enact "No parking 6-9 a.m. , 4-6 p.m. , Monday-Friday" along the east side of Ottawa Ave. from 40 ft. south of Park Hill complex access to Hwy. 7 frontage 411 road. He also suggested installation of a stop sign at Ottawa and 31st. Mayor Hanks felt the grade on Ottawa heading north was too steep in the winter to make a stop sign effective. Betty Skinner, 3044 Ottawa, said the residents are concerned about snow removal when there are cars in the street. She said currently plows go around the cars and snow is left piled in the street. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-182 entitled "Resolution enacting parking restrictions on Ottawa Ave. between Minnetonka Blvd. and Highway 7." Mayor Hanks asked why the arbitrary figure of 40 feet south of Park Hill has been selected. The Director of Public Works said that was considered to be two parking stalls to give adequate visibility for a car leaving the Park Hill complex. Mayor Hanks reiterated his feelings that stop signs oft times lull people, including children, into a sense of security. However, there are too many drivers who don't adhere to stop signs. Often times he felt stop signs were more dangerous than if they weren't there. The motion passed 6-0. 41// Councilmember Friedman felt it was highly distressing for those people who do stop at stop signs to hear that many drivers do not. If there was indeed that much disobedience among drivers in the City, he would ask the City Manager to enforce stop sign regulations and not to allow this to continue. -233- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 Mayor Hanks felt that the police enforce the law when they are there. II 9e. Control Data request Groundwater contamination abatement It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland to approve the discharge of groundwater by Control Data into the sanitary sewer and direct staff to establish a policy for future similar circumstances with the following addition: " . . .Control Data Corporation reimbursing the City for legal or other costs incurred in the treatment of the water and any and all subsequent costs that might arise pertaining to that discharge. . ." Councilmember Meland asked if there were not secondary and tertiary costs also from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission that will have to be paid. The City Attorney felt that was covered under the motion. Councilmember Meland said that usually the discharge source usually pays that charge directly to the MWCC. He asked if this were different in the present instance. The Director of Public Works said it was groundwater that was being discharged and is being introduced into the sanitary sewer. The water would go to the MWCC treatment plant and costs would be incurred. The City is billed by the MWCC for -those treatment costs and those would be the costs that would be passed along. Councilmember Meland asked how the MWCC differentiated costs for that discharge as opposed to other sewage that enters the system requiring additional treatment. The Director of Public Works said there are strength charges wherein certain industries - Control Data quite possibly one of them - periodically have their effluent checked by the MWCC. The MWCC then bills those operators directly for those increased costs. In the present instance, this is not a strength charge. - The motion passed 6-0. 9f. Ad benches Communication from the Planning Commission Rollie and Woody Danielson, U.S. Bench Corp. , addressed Council . They provided Council with additional information relative to their request for nine advertising benches to be located in St. Louis Park. They felt their information pertained to the bench ordinance and not to the sign ordinance. They also presented a petition signed by 2300 residents of St. Louis Park expressing their support of the ad benches. They were asking the Council to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission that benches be allowed to exist under the present bench ordinance; that U.S. Bench be allowed to license nine additional benches under the provision of the bench ordinance that have been pending for several months; that after licensing the nine applications, place a moratorium on additional bench licenses until the ordinance is studied, reviewed, refined and possible changes made for future controls; and during the moratorium, give U.S. Bench the right to transfer a license is a bus stop location changes. Councilmember Mitchell said their petition reflected a door-to-door solicitation. He asked how they had conducted the collection of names. -234- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 • 4111 , Woody Danielson said the signatures were gathered door-to-door and at the bus stops. Councilmember Mitchell said he had conducted a small survey of bench usage and over a two-day period found no one using the benches on the route he traveled. He noted the bench on Lake St. and Minnetonka Blvd. which is no longer a bus stop. He felt the only reason for the benches was strictly for the advertising. Councilmember Mitchell questioned whether there was a need for ad benches in the City, particularly in residential neighborhoods. _ Councilmember Friedman said he did not prefer one bench company over another. t He was disappointed to see the condition of the City-maintained benches as shown on a set of pictures the Danielsons passed around. Relative to Mr. Mitchell 's comments that he was not aware of any outcry on the part of residents for these ad benches, he said he had not heard any clamoring for the citizens ' for the park area on top of the City garage. He felt it was important for the Council - to first determie whether or not they want benches - not what kind, where or installed by whom. If the City determines it does want benches, then should the City be in the bench business. It appeared to him that the public should be in private sector business only when the private sector can't perform or do what government can do or does not do what it is charged to do and therefore government has to take over. 4111 Councilmember Friedman moved that the matter be referred to staff for redraft or update of the ordinance. If benches are to be allowed by ordinance, to do so with what limits may be necessary as to the number and location as well as rules for adequate maintenance and compliance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Duffy. Councilmember Mitchell felt the ordinance is going to have to be resolved. Even if the bench issue is resolved, the sign ordinance is going to have to be cleaned up. Councilmember Duffy thought a simple modification to the sign ordinance directing benches under a separate ordinance would probably suffice. He thought it would be a simple matter for staff to inquire among metropolitan cities which have bench ordinances as get copies of those. He did not believe they were all that different from the City's. Councilmember Mitchell , referring to the Danielson's information, asked what - the figure $152 meant. How much is really been proposed, how much does it cost the City to maintain the 30 or so benches in place. Councilmember Battaglia asked for clarification, that there was to be a moratorium on issuance of any additional bench licenses. The Mayor said that was correct. Mayor Hanks asked what was the justification for not issuing any licenses at this time. 41 Councilmember Mitchell felt it should first be ascertained if the community wants ad benches. Mayor Hanks said ad benches are allowed under the bench ordinance and was not sure how they could now be denied. -235- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 Mayor Hanks felt he could not support the motion. He would support study of the matter, he would support a moratorium, but he felt in denying this request, Council was being unfair to people who applied very honestly and very fairly and have been operating under an ordinance in operation in the City for many years. He did not understand what the justification was for denial and therefore could not support it. The City Attorney said there is an existing bench ordinance under which an application can be filed. He said it requires the City Manager to evaluate the application for conformance with the standards of that code and any other portion of the City code the City Manager determines to be applicable. It was his understanding it has been the practice - pending resolution of this matter - not to act on any applications. He believed the City Manager and City Attorney must receive additional direction from Council on how to proceed. Mayor Hanks asked the Danielsons how long ago they applied for an application that was turned down. They responded that since 1980 they have had no approval . They said they tried for over two years to get a bench at Nevada and Cedar Lake Rd. and after being denied, the City put one in. The motion passed 5-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed) . UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions Appointment to zoning ordinance task force It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to appoint Dennis Morris and Jeff Jacobs to the zoning ordinance task force. The motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Mitchell said they had very qualified candidates. He said Mr. Jacobs, being an attorney, would be an asset in wading through the job ahead. Mr. Morris possesses a good deal of real estate experience. He felt both would be very helpful . NEW BUSINESS lla. Braille Sports Foundation By consent, motion to approve. llb. Bid tabulation 5 full size police vehicles; 1 front wheel drive compact vehicle; 2 front wheel drive intermediate vehicle By consent, motion to accept proposal of Southdale Ford for the purchase of 5 police vehicles and 1 intermediate vehicle in an amount not to exceed $86,816 and further accept the proposal of Haugen Ford for the purchase of 1 compact vehicle in an amount not to exceed $9,503. llb. Bid tabulation One 34,000 lb. GVW cab chassis truck By consent, motion to accept the proposal of Lakeland Ford Trucks for the -236- City Council meeting minutes November 21 , 1988 IIIpurchase of one 34,000 lb. cab/chassis truck not to exceed $39,180. lld. Bid tabulation 6 trucks By consent motion to accept the proposal of Haugen Ford for the purchase of 1 heavy duty 3/4-ton 4x4 pickup; 1 heavy duty 2/4-ton van and 1 3/4-ton van at a cost not_to exceed $45, 158 and further to accept the proposal of Southdale Ford for the purchase of 2 heavy duty 1-ton trucks and 1 heavy duty 1-ton 4x4 truck at a cost not to exceed $36,674. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Takashi Yoshido Max Donath Frank Silverberg Losen, et al By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks reminded Council of its study session November 28 immediately following the EDA meeting 4111 12c. Communications from the City Manager Councilmember Mitchell noted that Council will be discussing Minnesota Cellular Telephone on Nov. 28. The City Manager referred to the citizen letters before Council as well as a letter from the Government Finance Officers Association. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims, prepared by the Director of Finance, dated November 21 , 1988 in the amount of $763,435.43 for vendor claims and $12,405.04 for payroll claims was approved and the City Manager and City Treasurer authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. 14. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. ‘V' /4,-it c Mayor , . la 11L �LiA 'e&or•ing =cre ary -237-