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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
111— ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
November 7, 1988
1 . Call to order The meeting was called to order at
7:35 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks.
2. Presentations Lyle Hanks presented Resolution 88-162 r'
Resolution 88-162 to Sharon Garber Klumpp, former Assistant
City Manager, commending her for her
service to the City of St. Louis Park.
3. Roll Call The following Council members were
present at roll call :
Bruce Battaglia Keith Meland
Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell
Allen Friedman David Strand
Lyle Hanks
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works
and Acting Director of Planning.
4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell ,
seconded by Councilmember Duffy,
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17, 1988 meeting. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Friedman abstained) .
It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1988 study session. The motion
passed 5-0-2 (Councilmembers Battaglia and Friedman abstained) .
5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia,
seconded by Councilmember Meland,
to approve the consent agenda. The
motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to approve the agenda for November 7, 1988 with the following addition: lle.
Zoning ordinance.
The motion passed 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Cable TV franchise renewal Kenneth Sachs, 4069 Alabama Ave. ,
addressed Council .
He said that based on 1980 demographics, the franchise should not be renewed.
From his figures, St. Louis Park residents over 25 years of age are approximately
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50% over the state average in education. He felt that the cable company was
not offering the type of programming that reflects the level of education
of its residents. He said that under federal law, the terms of a cable franchise
are unenforceable. Said law has been upheld in two federal district court
decisions in California. Thus, if the franchise is renewed for ten years,
the City cannot enforce any of the terms of the franchise. He thought the
City should find a cable company which was interested in dealing with the
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demographics of the City of St. Louis Park.
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Jerry Kazma, Nortel Cable, said he was present to answer questions.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
continue the hearing to December 19, 1988.
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. Comprehensive Plan amendment West side of Dakota between 37th
Resolution 88-163 St. and south of Oxford Ave.
There being no one 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 Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Meland
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-163 entitled "A resolution approving
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 1980 to the year 2000 for the City
of St. Louis Park under Minnesota Statutes 462.351 to 462.364: West side
of Dakota between 37th St. and south of Oxford."
The motion passed 7-0.
6c. Zoning change I-1 to R-3, west of Dakota between
36th St. and Oxford St. 1111
There being no one 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 Mitchell ,
to waive first reading, set second reading for November 21, 1988 and authorize
summary publication.
The motion passed 7-0.
6d. Comprehensive Plan amendment East side of Vernon Ave. between
Resolution 88-164 25i St. and 26th St.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the
right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing
with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future
time.
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-164 entitled "A resolution approving
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 1980 to the year 2000 for the City
of St. Louis Park under Minnesota Statutes 462.351 to 462.364: East side
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of Vernon Ave. between 25i St. and 26th St."
The motion passed 7-0.
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6e. 10-unit apartment building Special permit construction of
a 10-unit apartment building
at 3120 Inglewood Ave.
Mayor Hanks referred to the letter before Council in which the applicant
requested that the item be continued to a future date.
In response to a question from the Mayor, the City Attorney said a special
permit request does not carry a maximum 60-day continuance.
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to continue the hearing to February 6, 1989.
The motion passed 7-0.
6f. Kayo Oil Special permit amendment for
Resolution 88-165 canopy and site modifications:
M 5600 W. Lake St.
Rob Edmond, Kayo Oil , was present to answer questions. He clarified that
they were requesting signage on the canopy.
The Acting Planning Director said signage on the canopy was discussed at
the Planning Commission. He said in the resolution there is not a specific
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the setback.
In answer to a question from Councilmember Friedman, the Acting Planning
Director said that the proposed canopy is reduced in size to the extent
it will comply with setback requirements on Minnetonka Blvd.
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 Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Meland,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-165 entitled "A resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 86-137 adopted on August 18, 1986, rescinding Resolution
84-82 adopted on June 4, 1984, rescinding Resolution No. 7490 adopted on
October 27, 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 at 5600 W. Lake St."
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Strand opposed) .
6g. Vacation Gamble Drive Request to vacate the easterly
370 ft. of Gamble Drive
David Sellergren, representing MEPC, gave a brief background on the items
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There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing
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with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell to
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waive first reading of an ordinance vacating Gamble Drive and set second reading
for November 21 , 1988 and authorize preparation of resolutions approving registered
land survey and special permit for a 797-stall parking ramp.
The motion passed 7-0.
6j. Variance 2736 Alabama Ave.
Resolution 88-166
There being no one 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 Strand, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution 88-166 entitled "A resolution granting variance
in front yard setback and permitting parking in a front yard setback from Section
14-133(5) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to establish off-street parking
in the front yard setback area having a front yard setback of 0 feet instead
of the required 30 feet and permitting parking in a front yard setback in the
R-2 single family residence district at 2736 Alabama Ave. So."
The motion passed 7-0.
6k. Hwy. 7 redevelopment corridor Modification to the tax increment
Resolution 88-167 financing district 85-1 located
within the Hwy. 7 redevelopment
corridor
It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution 88-167 entitled "A resolution relating to the modifica-
tion, by increased costs, of the tax increment financing plan for tax increment
financing district 85-1 located within the Highway 7 development district."
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Mitchell abstained) .
PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
7a. Oakmont Place Apartments Steve Cox addressed Council . Basically
he was unable to find lendors
for his Oakmont Place Apartments
to be located in Oak Park Village because of previous problems with the groundwater.
The bonds he received to develop this project expire at the end of the year,
and he was before Council this evening to propose that his project be moved
to the City-owned property south of the Jewish Community Center.
A representative from the Lake Forest neighborhood association asked if there
was any way of getting an extension on the bonds. Their concern was that only
seven weeks was being proposed to come up with this development and that that
was really insufficient.
Marshall Levin, Jewish Community Center expressed their concern over the time
necessary to produce a project worthy of the site. They had special needs in
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In answer to a question from the Mayor, the Acting Planning Director said the
zoning of the subject area as well as to the area to the east is all R-4.
Councilmember Duffy said in light of the fact the property was City-owned land,
did the City want to go ahead without a bid process or opening it up to other
bidders. He felt Steve Cox to be an excellent developer, but was a precedent
being established if the land is put up for sale to only one developer when
maybe there are others who have expressed interest in that land.
Councilmember Strand agreed that the developer had put up some excellent projects
in the City. He said the City has already found out what the loss of tax exempt
financing is doing in the way of the City being asked to subsidize projects and
cited Can-America's proposal at Hwy. 7/Hwy. 100 where if tax exempt financing
were not available, they would be asking the City for $800,000 to get this project
going. He felt the preservation of tax exempt financing is a vehicle to avoid
having to get involved in such things as write down in land costs or some other
type of subsidy. The point is, does the City want to preserve tax exempt financing.
He would not condone a project being ramrodded through, but in the present case
he felt it valuable to preserve the tax exempt financing concept. He thought it was
worthwhile to proceed with Mr. Cox's proposal .
Councilmember Duffy concurred in all respects, but he was cautious about proceeding
without opening it up for bid. He asked if a letter could be received indicating
4111 the bonds were transferable. Mr. Cox said his bond counsel has told him if they
accomplish the steps as he has proposed, they will give him such a letter.
Mr. Cox said they had no intention of ramrodding anything through the City,
nor had they ever done so. They were solely intersted in preserving the bond
financing. They were willing to put forth whatever time was necessary for site
planning, landscaping, etc.
A discussion ensued relative to the number of units planned for the project.
Mr. Cox said his bonding was for 180 units, but because of the original site,
they reduced the number of units.
The City Manager suggested that the developer think about if someone should
come to the City 10 days hence and say he wants to purchase the land and leave
it for open space. He said he had no inkling that such a thing was going to
happen, but the current situation was complicated by the fact that the City
owns the property.
In answer to a question from Mayor Hanks as to how the City would dispose of
the property, the City Manager said there are a variety of ways: put a price
on it, put it out for bid, get it appraised.
Councilmember Friedman said his dilemma was with respect to how a city does
business. He had three concerns: the land has not been offered for sale and
its value is unknown; he felt investigation of the land should go before some
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body to determine if it is needed for public purposes and if not, then can it
be put up for sale; that those involved - in this case the Lake Forest neighborhood
and Jewish Community Center - have ample opportunity to look at what is going
on. His concern was that Council was acting in the best public service even
if that might be to the City's disadvantage.
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Councilmember Strand said there was no excuse for not going through the process
unless there was a reason for so doing. In this instance, he saw a valid reason:
it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, consistent with the zoning, and
the quality of the development will , in a sense, be postponed which will give
the neighborhood a rather unique chance to sit down with the developer before
they start planning and give their input. He saw it as a win-win situation for
everyone involved. It was his opinion the public interest would be served by
trying to preserve the project.
Councilmember Mitchell felt that the process would be open and legitimate, given
the developer's past track record and it would be expeditious. Although it might
be viewed as risky, knowing Mr. Cox's work in the City to date made it less
risky in his mind.
Councilmember Duffy remained concerned about the transferability of the bonds.
He asked what was necessary to assure the transferability of the bonds.
Mr. Cox said they needed two things: a commitment from their lendor, the person
buying the bonds as well as the developer being in control of the site. An associate
of Mr. Cox said there would also have to be neighborhood approval and an indication
of what was planned for the site.
The City Attorney said the only constraints on disposing of City-owned land
is that it be done by ordinance. He said previously land had been put up for
bid, it had been sold to interested neighborhood residents, and in some instances,
not sold as a public need was found.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia to
proceed with having the property appraised, perhaps two independent appraisers
to arrive at a value on the property as quickly as possible. Also he would move
the City notify the JCC and Lake Forest neighborhood of what is going on so
they have formal notice of the process.
The motion passed 7-0.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8a. 49er contract Second reading of an ordinance
Ordinance 1769-88 transferring funds for 49er contract
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Friedman,
to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1769-88 entitled "An ordinance authorizing
the transfer of funds and providing appropriations for salary adjustments for
49ers contract settlement for year ending December 31, 1988."
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Audit of City records It was moved by Councilmember
Resolution 88-168 Friedman, seconded by Councilmember
Strand to waive reading and adopt
Resolution 88-168 entitled "Resolution providing for the employment of George
M. Hansen Company to audit the accounts and records of the City for the 1988
fiscal year."
The motion passed 7-0.
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8c. Vacation4111 First reading of ordinance vacating
a portion of W. 39th St., west
of Princeton Ave.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to
waive first reading, set second reading for November 21, 1988 and authorize
summary publication.
The motion passed 7-0.
8d. Minnesota Cellular Telephone The City Manager said there were
two resolutions before Council
pertaining to Minnesota Cellular's
request: one of approval , one
of denial .
He said discussions were continuing with Minnesota Cellular about the feasibility
of placing antennae on the City water tower at Cedar Lake Rd./Louisiana Ave.
Tom Peterson thanked the City for its efforts in getting antennae placed on
the water tower.
Tim Keane, representing the applicant, said the feasibility does exist to use
the water tower. He asked that the item be deferred to Nov. 21 at which time
4111 he felt they would have a proposal for Council 's consideration.
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia
to continue the negotiations and that the item come back to Council at its Nov.
21 meeting.
The motion passed 7-0.
8e. EDA compensation It was moved by Councilmember
Resolution 88-169 Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember
Meland, to waive reading and adopt
Resolution 88-169 entitled "Resolution establishing compensation for Economic
Development Authority commissioners and president."
The motion passed 7-0.
8f. Side yard variance 4225 W. 25th St.
Resolution 88-170
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Meland, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-170 entitled "A resolution granting variance
in side yard setback from Section 14-128(5) of the ordinance code relating to
zoning to permit a side yard setback of 3 feet instead of the required 6 feet
in the R-1, single family residence district, at 4225 W. 25th St."
The motion passed 7-0.
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8g. KK Corporation Amendment to industrial development
Resolution 88-171 revenue bond
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-171 entitled "Resolution authorizing
the execution and delivery of amendment No. 1 to the $1 ,000,000 industrial
development revenue bond (KK Corporation) ."
The motion passed 7-0.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
9a. 37th/Dakota marketing report By consent, motion to direct staff
to use a real estate agent to market
the four City-owned lots as it did in marketing the homes on Louisiana Ave.
9b. Silverburg Addition Bond release
Resolution 88-172
By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-172 entitled
"Resolution releasing bond and accepting improvements."
9c. Traffic study 394 Colonial Terrace, 5621 and 5635
Minnetonka Blvd.
By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-173 entitled
"Resolution establishing fire lanes along the south building wall of 5621
and 5635 Minnetonka Blvd. and the abutting alley shall be restricted to no
parking."
9d. Traffic Study 395: Stop sign placement at Browndale
Resolution 88-174 Ave. at W. 43i St.
Many residents spoke to this issue, citing the topography of the neighborhood
which creates the dangerous traffic situation'. Those residents were: Bob
Knudson, 4375 Browndale; Bob Weigle, 4355 Browndale; Steve Coombs, 4332 Browndale;
Vera Vogelsang-Coombs, 4332 Browndale; Tom Heffelfinger, 4362 Browndale;
Dana Strong, 4321 Browndale; Bruce Fisher, 4359 Browndale; Richard WEgner,
4306 Browndale; Tom Olson, 4316 Browndale; John Lawson, 4320 Browndale; and
Curt Adams. Conn LeGeros, 4351 Browndale was opposed to placement of any
stop signs.
It was pointed out by the City Manager that placement of the proposed stop
signs does not meet warrants, but in some instances, conditions will dictate
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Mayor Hanks expressed his concern about placing stop signs because people
go through them, they don't see them. He would rather have children trained
to be very careful whenever crossing a street rather than having them have
a false sense of security just because they are crossing where there is a
stop sign.
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Concern was expressed that their be enforcement of stopping when sign is installed.
It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-174 entitled "Resolution authorizing
installation of traffic control signs at the intersection of Browndale Ave.
and W. 43i St."
The motion passed 7-0.
9e. Traffic study 396 Traffic controls at intersection
of Edgewood Ave. and Eliot View
Rd.
Janet Rasmussen, 6620 Eliot View Rd. The problem with the traffic is the
cut-through from the industrial area behind their homes. She noted the area
was residential before the industrial area was developed. She said the problem
is during rush hours, cars back up at Cedar Lake Rd. , and then cut through
over Eliot View Rd. to Louisiana rather than getting onto Cedar Lake Rd.
She said there is no indication of right-of-way on Edgewood and Eliot View.
The neighborhood was simply asking the City for some type of traffic control
sign at Edgewood and Eliot View Rd. dictating the right-of-way for traffic.
Tom Peterson, Eliot View Rd. , referring to the Comprehensive Plan, which
predicted 1300 car trips per day through the year 2000, noted there are presently
2500 trips per day. This traffic is compounded by the trucking companies
4111 located in the industrial area. He felt it was important to place a stop
sign just to make the neighborhood safer. He would also request the trucking
companies not use neighborhood streets for ingress and egress. He said it
would be different if they had sidewalks, but there were sidewalks in front
of only 4 homes. He suggested a left turn sign only on Edgewood, 3-6 p.m.
and a no right turn on Eliot View and Edgewood, 6-9 a.m.
Councilmember Strand's concern was that all residents of the neighborhood
would be apprised of what might be put in as some of their movements would
be restricted. He felt it appropriate that a neighborhood meeting be held.
It was moved that a neighborhood meeting be set up for the purpose of ascertaining
whether some sort of traffic controls like the ones suggested in the neighborhood
petition be installed and that staff work with Mrs. Rasmussen and Tom Peterson
to determine what the appropriate area of notice should be. The motion was
made by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell .
Councilmember Meland asked if the maker of the motion would include taking
a look at the use of trumpet island dividers probably at either end of Eliot
View Rd.
The motion passed 7-0.
9f. City Hall remodeling The City Manager reviewed the recommended
action of staff's report.
Councilmember Battaglia asked what was allocated in the 1989 budget for the
remodeling project. The City Manager responded $316,000. However, if everything
is done as envisioned, the cost is $191 ,000. The variable with that figure
is whether work stations on the third floor will be purchased.
Councilmember Battaglia recalled the remodeling item had been asterisked
in the budget, meaning put on hold to be looked at further. Also he was concerned
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about the sort of piecemeal way in which the remodeling was being undertaken.
He felt that in the long run, this ended up being more expensive rather than
undertaking it all at one time.
It was moved by Councilmember STrand, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to
authorize the expenditure in 1989 of up to $13,000 for the purchase of City
Hall second floor cafeteria furniture and third floor occasional tables,
general public seating and office visitor seating pursuant to a contract
awarded July 7, 1988.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Battaglia and Friedman opposed) .
9g. 1600 block of Princeton I-394/T.H. 100 update
The Director of Public Works gave a brief history of the item.
Councilmember Mitchell asked what would the proposal cost the City.
The Director of Public Works said the only place where there might be a cost
would be Item 7, disposal of excess lands. That is, when the project is finished,
lands not needed by MnDOT for right-of-way purposes will be turned over to
others. The City has right of first refusal . The question is will MnDOT dispose
of those remnant properties free of charge or charge the City.
Dave Schaeffer, 1628 Princeton, thanked City staff for bringing this matter
to a satisfactory conclusion to date.
Councilmember Friedman thanked all concerned who were involved in this project
and wanted to assure the residents that he would back a plan to maintain
their residential neighborhood.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Strand,
to direct staff to notify residents of the 1600 block of Princeton Ave. and
to MnDOT that the City considers all significant elements having an impact
on the design of the I-394/Hyw. 100 project to be resolved. Any remaining
questions relative to the disposition of remnant properties will be dealt
with by the City after proper consideration by the appropriate boards and
commissions.
The motion passed 7-0.
9h. Land purchase 3100 block of Quebec and Rhode
Resolution 88-175 Island
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-185 entitled "Resolution authorizing
purchase of four lots at 3146 and 3150 Quebec Avenue and 3145 and 3151 Rhode
Island for drainage purposes.
The motion passed 7-0.
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9i . Minutes of Charter Commission October 25
9j. Minutes of Cable TV Commission meeting October 27
9k. Minutes of Planning Commission meeting October 19
By consent, starred items ordered filed by consent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Boards and commissions Mayor Hanks noted the resignation
of Geoffrey Driscoll from the Charter
Commission and Don Ringham from
Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council . Staff was directed to send
letters thanking them for their service to the City.
Mayor Hanks said he had met with Walter Hartman and Richard McGinley re their
interest in serving on the Housing Authority. Both are interested in serving.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
approve the appointment of Walter Hartman and Richard McGinley to the Housing
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The motion passed 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. VFW gambling license renewal By consent, motion to approve
11b. Animal boarding contract By consent, motion to authorize
execution of a contract with Park
Pet Hospital which extends the present contract through Dec. 31 , 1989.
llc. 1989 animal control contract By consent, motion to authorize
execution of a contract with Midwest
Animal Services which continues the present contract through Dec. 31 , 1989.
lld. Change order South Oak Pond expansion
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
approve change order to Contract No. 1873 with Veit Construction in the amount
of $39,701 .27.
The motion passed 770.
lle. Zoning ordinance Mayor Hanks brought Council up
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to date on the joint meeting between
the Planning Commission and City Council . He said a decision was made that
a task force should be created to work their way through the ordinance. The
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consensus was the task force would be comprised of two Planning Commission
members, two Council members, a member of BOZA, the City's zoning administrator
and a resident-at-large. It was his suggestion since the task force will
probably meet quite often, that there be designated three from Planning and
Council and two from BOZA so that there would be two at most of the meetings.
Councilmember Mitchell offered to serve on the task force as did Councilmember
Battaglia.
In answer to a question from Councilmember Strand as to why a task force
was found to be necessary, the Acting Director of Planning responded that
over the years the zoning items brought to the Planning Commission for review
were more at a concept level . At this point, the ordinance is down to specific
language, the actual language which will implement the concepts the Planning
Commission has been discussing over the past years.
MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Claims Hal Nichless
Irwin Minter
Julie Ann Maxwell
Valarie Kreps
By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager
12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks said there was a ground-
breaking at Knollwood Place on
Sunday at 3:00.
12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager alluded to the
packet of letters from citizens
before Council commending City employees for their various services rendered
to citizens.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified
claims prepared by the Director
of Finance, dated November 7, 1988
in the amount of $665,791 . 13 for vendor claims and $10,772.41 for payroll
claims was approved and the City Manager and City treasurer authorized to
issue checks in the appropriate amounts.
13b. Contract payments
Final : Layne Minnesota, recondition wells 8 and 17. Amount: $32,380.00
By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-176 entitled
"Resolution accepting work on Contract 1851 : Well reconditioning."
Partial payments:
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s. Veit and Co. , pond expansion & surcharge. Amount: $179,582.32
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3. J. P. Norex, sanitary sewer extension, reconstruction and pond
construction. Amount: $88,141 .21
4. Shafer Contracting Co., alley paving, random repair, sidewalk and
trails. Amount: $49,219.83
By consent, partial payments approved for payment.
14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:35. p.m.
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