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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/06/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 4111 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA June 6, 1988 1 . Call to order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks 2. Presentations None 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 Planning and Director of Public Works. 4111 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to approve the minutes of the May 16, 1988 City Council meeting. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Meland abstained) . It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to approve the minutes of the May 23, 1988 study session. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Friedman abstained) ._ 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the consent agenda for June 6, 1988 with removal of the following items to the agenda: 8c, 9b, 9f, 9c, 9m. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy to approve the agenda for June 6, 1988 with the addition of item 7a. Lorraine Lietzke. 4111 The motion passed 7-0. _ PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Variance: 2710 Ottawa Rear yard setback Resolution 88-56 -104- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 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 Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-56 entitled "A resolution granting variance in rear yard setback from Section 14-128(5) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the construction of a family room addition having a rear yard setback of 28 feet instead of the required 35 feet in the R-1 single family residence district at 2710 Ottawa Ave. So." The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Variance: 1634 Kentucky Variance for parking setback Resolution 88-57 Mr. Steve Olsen, Louisiana Ave. , asked for clarification as to what was being requested. The Planning Director provided clarification. Mr. Benecke, the applicant, passed around pictures illustrating their difficulty with parking under the present arrangements. 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 Meland, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-57 entitled "A resolution granting variance in parking setback from Sections 14-133(5) and 14--187(2) (b) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit an off-street parking area in the front yard having a front yard setback of 9 feet instead of the required 30 feet in the R-2, single family residence district, at 1634 Kentucky Ave. So." Councilmember Battaglia asked if some sort of precedent was being set. The Planning Director said one would have to check pretty far back to find whether or not a variance of this type had been approved. Councilmember Strand said this was the sort of item he would be inclined not to approve if it weren't for the fact there wasn't any access to the rear yard. He said he would support it and wanted the record to reflect that the request was distinguishable on that basis. Were someone to come and request a variance where there was access to an alley where a garage could be built, he would oppose it. The motion passed 7-0. 6c. Special permit: Shelard Request to reinstate special permit Resolution 88-58 at 400, 450 and 600 So. County Rd. 18 There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-58 entitled, "Resolution rescinding -105- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 Resolution No. 86-107 adopted on July 21 , 1986 and granting special permit under Section 14-124.-101 (2) of the St. Louis Park ordinance code-- relating to zoning to allow the construction of a 19-story, 356,234 sq. ft. office building for property located in the PUD, planned unit development, at 400, 450 and 600 So. County Road 18." The motion passed 7-0. 6d. Holzer's Import Car Sales Request to reinstate special permit at 1335-1337 Colorado Ave. So. Councilmember Mitchell recalled that this special permit dealt with the piece of property which contained a billboard in the middle of the parking lot. He said he'd like to see the matter continued so other Councilmembers could be _ apprised of previous discussion on this property. _ It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to continue the hearing to June 20, 1988 and that Council be provided with all information as previously discussed. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmember Duffy, Mayor Hanks opposed) . 6e. American Legion Variance in front and rear yard setback 4111 Lee Erickson reported on the results of the most recent meeting. He displayed a concept drawing showing 40i St. enlarged and cul-de-sacs constructed at the end of Xenwood and Webster without pedestrian access to the Legion property. Tom Shottenbauer, American Legion, said one problem was the amount of public improvements involved in the latest neighborhood plan. In answer to the neighbor- hood's request for an overall plan for the area, he referred to the Legion's plan before Council . Phase I would be the variance to construct its parking lot. Phase II, the extension of the parking lot and further improvements, also would involve responsibility for paying for the improvements. Phase III would involve what is currently the Zabel property. Anything outside of the parking itself would be the responsibility of some one other than the Legion. The Legion felt that institution of Phase I would take the majority of the parking off the streets. Councilmember Strand asked what assurances the City had that the Legion would go through with all three phases. Mr. Shottenbauer said at this time the Legion was committed to do Phase I and they have indicated to the neighborhood and Cityifghh'long with public improvements including utilities, they will proceed with Phase II. Phase III they certainly want to do as it's right out their back door, but monetary constraints will have to determine when that phase is done. He said the Legion would not go along with sealing off access to Excelsior Blvd. across the Legion's property. Councilmember Duffy asked how many cars park on the street that go to the Legion. 4111 A member of the audience responded 12-15. Councilmember Duffy said the_ Legion is providing 30 additional in Phase I and 20+ in Phase II, and it seemed that the parking problem was going to be solved, albeit not totally, because there are always those people who won't park in a parking lot. -106- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 Councilmember Duffy asked Mr. Shottenbauer how the Legion would feel about an _agreement drawn up that addressed going further along with Phase II and III at _a future date. Mr. Shottenbauer said as he had mentioned before the Legion has monetary constraints as far as Phase II and III are concerned and he couldn't make any monetary commitment at this time. He did say that if the City vacates 40i St. , builds a cul-de-sac, utilities, retaining wall or fence, the American Legion would commit to Phase I, Phase II and then Phase III. He said the Legion has a long-range plan to build the three parking lots as funds are available. Councilmember Strand could not vote for the variance tonight without a firm commitment on Phase II and III especially with the City expense involved in cul-de-sacing two streets. ,, Mayor Hanks said he felt there were two things to be done: re the cul-de-sac, r have the City engineering staff take a look and see exactly wh.t is being talked about and secondly, an overall meeting of the neighborhood shotrld be held to see if cul-de-sacs are viable in that neighborhood. He said he felt these questions needed to be answered before anything else can be undertaken. There was discussion as to how the timeframe was progressing. In answer to a question from Councilmember Strand as to what happens in the case of a tie vote, the City Attorney responded that the failure to secure four affirmative votes for the variance constitutes denial . Councilmember Strand asked if the applicant withdrew its application at this point, what would be the effect. The City Attorney said a refiling would be required at some point in time. Councilmember Strand said it seemed if a long-term agreement were going to be effected, it appeared some City costs were going to be incurred and he'd like to get an idea if it is feasible from an engineering standpoint, what would the costs be and thereafter see if some sort of agreement can be reached with the neighborhood and Legion. He encouraged the Legion to withdraw its application in order to proceed on that course. FMayor Hanks asked if the 60-day period could be waived. The City Attorney said this had been done in the past. By such -a waiving, it would eliminate any argument from the applicant that the variance had been approved by failure to take action. Councilmember Duffy said he'd like to see the variance approved so that 30 cars can be gotten off the street and that a barricade be erected prohibiting cars from getting on to Xenwood. Councilmember Mitchell felt the Legion was not interested in withdrawing its application, that they want Council to vote on the item and move it forward, that there is no indication of their willingness to extend the time limit. Councilmember Strand asked the City Attorney what the legal effect would be continuing the public hearing with a direction to get more information. He assumed that continuing the hearing and not acting on it will result in the item being deemed to be denied unless the application is withdrawn between now and the date it would otherwise expire. -107- • City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 The City Attorney read two sentences which govern this matter. " At the time set for the hearing, the Council shall hear arguments for and against said proposed variance and may continue said hearing from time to time not to exceed 60 days from the original date specified in the hearing notice. Final vote on the proposed variance shall be taken within said 60 days." Ann Campbell , 4032 Webster, said the neighborhood association does not represent the entire neighborhood because Webster residents were not contacted about the new proposal , nor had she been contacted about a 6-foot fence being put outside her bedroom window if Phase II goes through. She said what had been presented was Xenwood's plan, not a neighborhood plan. Councilmember Strand asked if it would be valid for Council to continue the public hearing until June 20. The City Attorney said that was an appropriate action for the Council to take. Councilmember Meland asked what would be the effect of a motion to table and then remove it from the table at some point in time, set a public hearing and waive the applicant's fee. The City Attorney said that action would be preferable if agreed to by the applicant. Councilmember Duffy asked Mr. Shottenbauer if he would be willing to withdraw the 4111 application for 30 days to allow time for the City to gather all the pertinent facts and figures relative to engineering costs, etc. Mr. Shottenbauer could see no benefit in withdrawing its request. They would like to get the parking lot constructed this year. He did not see where Phase II had anything to do with Phase I. After further discussion on the merits of postponing any action for 30 days) Mr. Shottenbauer said the American Legion would agree to postpone the hearing for 30 days, .b ut_ he asked that each Council member please make a decision by 30 days so that-this project can be completed. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to continue the hearing for 30 days with the approval of the applicant. Councilmember Strand asked that staff's report include the preliminary engineering costs to vacate and cul-de-sac those two streets. He also directed a neighborhood meeting be held during that 30-day period in order to get their opinion on all aspects of the proposed plan. Mayor Hanks wanted to clarify a point about the feeling that the Legion had tons of money because of its various gambling activities. He wanted to point out that a majority of profit from the Legion and VFWgoesfornon-profit purposes and to support their scholarship activities. He wanted it understood that improvements to their property came from the membership itself. He certainly 41/1 understood that this would have to be a phased-in project as funding permits-: Councilmember Strand looked for a proper definition of "the neighborhood." It was determined that all residents on Vernon, Webster, Xenwood and Yosemite from Excelsior Blvd. to 42nd would be notified. The motion passed 7-0. -108- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 The. City Manager wanted to set the record straight relative to a comment made by- Tom Schottenbauer that the City had asked the Legion to buy the property. 1111 He said that when the negotiations for the right-of-way for Excelsior Blvd. were undertaken, it was suggested that perhaps that piece of land was a good place to put a parking lot to get Legion traffic off the street. He was not sure at that time if securing a variance would be necessary; it was contemplated that neighborhood streets would be closed off from access to any Legion parking lot. He felt the eventual closure of Xenwood was always anticipated. Perhaps a parking lot could be constructed without a variance, but it would hold fewer cars. The motion passed 7-0. 6f. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan East side of Virginia Ave. between 28th St. and Burlington Northern RR John Schomburg, representing the applicant, displayed and explained a new rendering proposed for the property. Mayor Hanks asked if the purpose of bringing this proposal tonight was to get Council into discussion and comment . He asked if his client was willing to look into a PUD (planned unit development) for this property when the plan becomes more refined. Mr. Schomburg said they were certainly willing to participate in such a discussion. They would be willing to look at a PUD if it appeared that were heading towards something with the benefit of refinement which the developer felt was feasible. Councilmember Mitchell asked the City Planner to comment on what was discussed previously and what was Council 's action. The Planner said previously the Council had approved a change in the zoning to R-3. Discussion previously has revolved around land use planning and the Official Map. Councilmember Mitchell asked for a walk-through of what has been before Council previously) as tonight there was a brand new proposal and he didn't recall all that hd come before. He felt it would be helpful if tonight's proposal could be contrasted with previous proposals. Mayor Hanks thought it appropriate for that type of comparison to take place at a study session so staff could have time to assemble all that information. Then Council could give input. In answer to a question from Councilmember Mitchell , the Planner said they had discussed this most recent proposal with the developer. The two major comments that came out of staff's review were that the developer was proposing a change in land use at the western end of the site from medium density residential to high density residential and secondly, details of the plan, 1110 i .e. how-well certain aspects worked such as the trail , parking, setbacks. Councilmember Strand asked what action the developer was looking for tonight. -109- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 _ Mr. Schomburg said there had been some discussion with staff that the new 4111 proposal be discussed at a study session and that was agreeable to the developer. The other items on the agenda could be continued. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to continue items 6f and 6g to June 20, 1988 and that a study session to discuss the new concept plan be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 20. The motion passed 7-0. REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Lorraine Lietzke Councilmember Strand said that Mrs. Lietzke had requested her petition be deferred to June 20, 1988. He so moved and Councilmember Meland seconded. The motion passed 7-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. 9021 Club Rd. Second reading of an ordinance vacating Ordinance No. 1745-88 utility easement at 9021 Club Rd. 4111 It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1745-88 entitled "An ordinance vacating utility easement at 9021 Club Rd." The motion passed 7-0. 8b. France/Excelsior Blvd. Second reading of an ordinance vacating Ordinance No. 1746-88 utility easements: France/Excelsior Blvd. The City Attorney said a revised ordinance was before Council making its effective date subject to the issuance by the City Attorney's office of a certificate that current title defects for the easements previously dedicated by the City have been resolved so the vacating will not occur until the title issue which they have identified in the initial dedication has been resolved. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1746-88 entitled "An ordinance vacating public utility and drainage easements at the northwest corner of France Ave. and Excelsior Blvd." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Strand opposed) . 8c. Park signs41/1 Councilmember Friedman asked what Resolution 88-59 this matter meant in relationship to the present signs. The City Manager said as park signs are replaced, the new signs will be put in place and staff will not have to come back to Council each time a sign is put in place. -110- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-59 entitled "Resolution identifying park signs as public signs." The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Sale of incinerator property It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, Ordinance No. 1747-88 seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1747-88 entitled "An ordinance authorizing sale by the City of property located at 3547 Xenwood Ave. So. to Hoigaard's, Inc." The motion passed 7-0. 9a. Government access/Park Cable Works Proposed consolidation Councilmember Strand asked what the current budget expenditures are and what the consolidated operations would do the City's budget, i .e. -would there be a greater expenditure of funds through the consolidation. The City Manager said that 90-95 percent of the funding for Park Cable Works comes from the cable franchise fee. The Assistant City Manager said that budget expenditures would increase slightly but the franchise fees should be able to cover those expenditures. Councilmember Mitchell asked the implications 15 years out, i .e. would the proposed positionsobligate the City, is it tied to the ability to generate 1111 the income off the franchise fee. The City Manager said it was more tied to the interest in public access and public programming and could be cut at any time. Councilmember Battaglia asked why this was being proposed in the middle of a fiscal year and during the time of franchise renewal . The Assistant City Manager said that last year during budget review, the Council asked staff to work with Park Cable Works and identify some ways of increasing community programming and looking towards the elimination of duplicate costs which had occurred essentially because Park Cable Works set up its own operation. She said the reason for doing it at mid-year is the fact the way the budget is structured is to give an incentive to make it happen. Also when Park Cable Works would be seeking the second half of its operating grant makes it a logical point in time to make that change. Councilmember Battaglia asked if this matter could not be incorporated into franchise negotiations. The Assistant City Manager said that was a possibility. She said having this proposal more defined might make renewal work more to the advantage of strengthening community programming. - John McHugh said he had distributed a newsletter giving an update of happenings at channel 10. He said that the membership and board of Park Cable Works wished that the transition reflect a strong commitment to public access while meeting the commitment to increase community topic programming desired -111- Park Cable Works June 6, 1988 by the City Manager's office. Councilmember Meland asked what happened if Park Cable Works does not support the dissolution, and questioned why Council was getting this proposal before the Park Cable Works membership did. The Assistant City Manager said if notapproved the corporation could continue to exist. However, they are almost entirely dependent upon the City for their funding. It was her impression the board of Park Cable Works had been keeping its membership apprised of this plan all along. Councilmember Battaglia alluded to staff' s report and cited a potential risk in that the City would not recover part of the funding should renewal not go through. The Assistant City Manager responded that would be true if for some reason renewal was not accepted. Councilmember Strand felt any risk was minimal . He said this was something Council requested that staff do in order to reduce budget expenditures and to emphasize more the public programming rather than the access portion. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy to approve the colsolidation and freeze the balance of the 1988 operating 4111 grant for Park Cable Works and authorize the establishment of two full-time video producer positions and direct that these positions be incorporated into the 1988 revised budget. Councilmember Mitchell acknowledged that it was not always comfortable to undue something that has been created. However, he felt that ultimately the consolidation will work out better even for the people who do not want to see this happen. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Battaglia and Meland opposed) . 9b. Obscenity law Alice Tencate addressed the Council in response to staff's report. She stated that legally obscene material needs to be prohibited which does not appear to be addressed by the City relating to Chapter 406. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to receive the report for filing. Councilmember Strand felt receiving the report for filing was not adequate. He felt there were a number of things that could be done which would at least show on the part of the City a willingness to deal with this issue. He felt Council should be directing City police to send a letter to all establishments prior to August 1 , 1988 informing them of the new law with 4111 respect to display of pornographic merchandise and telling them what they- need to do to comply. Then the Council should receive a reply back from the police indicating whether or not the establishments are complying with the law. Councilmember Battaglia didn't feel the staff report addressed Section 406 adequately. -112- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 Councilmember Mitchell did not want to see Council act in some emotional or expedient manner, that each case would need to be analyzed in its particulars. He felt it appropriate to use the legal counsel which is available to the 1111 City. He felt referring specific questions to the City Prosecutor was the appropriate way to proceed. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Battaglia and Strand opposed) . 9c. Relocation of jury trials Councilmember Friedman asked if the Supreme Court determined 12-person juries based on the Con- stitution, federal , state or statutory law. He wondered if it would not be appropriate for Council to direct its efforts to changing the law. He was in favor of the recommendation in staff's report but felt pursuit of changing the law could be followed as well . It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to direct staff to prepare a letter in opposition to the proposal to the Court Administrator, Chief Judge and other members of the bench and to direct the Police Chief and City Manager to communicate the City's opposition to their respective professional organizations. The motion passed 7-0. 9d. South Oak Pond expansion It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the expansion of South Oak Pond, set a public hearing for July 5, 1988 and direct staff to sponsor a neighborhood meeting. The motion passed 7-0. -The City Manager left the meeting. Prior to his departure it was decided budget goals and objectives would be discussed at 6:30 p.m. on June 20. It was decided a joint meeting with Hopkins relative to light rail transit would be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 13. He announced that a brunch for community clergy -was scheduled for Wednesday of that week. He noted that, the report and executive summary on the Planning/HRA study was before Council . With reference to a sprinkling ban, it was of interest that no ' radio/tv stations have pointed out that St. Louis Park is one of the few communities not having a ban at this time in comparison to their treatment of the City's water problems in the past. No ban was yet anticipated. It was moved by Council- member Friedman, seconded by Cslman Duffy, to institute a ban if it proves necessary. 9e. Preliminary engineering report Storm sewer construction at 2847 Princeton Ave. By consent, motion to approve the preliminary engineering report, authorize staff to meet with the affected property owners to develop the necessary legal agreements and to award a contract to J. P. Norex Contracting who submitted the lowest competitive quotation. 9f. Neighborhood meeting minutes W. 38th St. traffic management plan The Director of Public Works gave a brief update on the status of this project. -113- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 He said the task force's recommendation is to implement an experimental phase during the summer and trying three alternatives, one each month. At the end of the experiment, staff and the task force would then meet with the neighborhood to receive feedback from the neighborhood on the success or failure of any/all of the options tried during the summer. A number of neighborhood residents spoke including Terri McKeon, 3675 Huntington, Erica Buffington, 3800 Huntington; George Zimmer, 3621 Huntington; Jim Edwins, 3625 Huntington; Steve Buffington, 3800 Huntington; David Edwins, 3701 Hunting- ton. Among their comments were that if the current stop light is not changed, which encourages people to cross Excelsior and onto 38th St. , the experiments are not going to show anything; the experiments are going to divert traffic onto streets where people have bought their homes because they weren't busy traffic streets; the inconvenience the experiments are going to cause the people who live in the neighborhood; suggestion to put stop signs at every intersection; a comment that stop signs don't stop anything, that additional police surveillance is needed; a straw vote was taken after many residents left the meeting; reduce the speed limit in the neighborhood. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell to approve the recommendations in staff's report, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-60 entitled "Resolution authorizing the City Manager and Director 4111 of Public Works to implement traffic and parking restrictions necessary to implement all phases of the southeast neighborhood traffic management experiment." Councilmember Strand had full confidence in the work of the task force and felt there would be significant input from the neighborhood at the end of the experiment. Councilmember Duffy felt there would not be a true report until the stop sign at Excelsior/W. 38th is adjusted. The Director of Public Works did not feel this element would have that great an effect on the experiment. Mayor Hanks felt somewhat frustrated. He said previously the traffic in this area was even heavier and that was when the no left turn off of France into the neighborhood was initiated. Dean Dubbe, member of the task force, supported the staff is moving forward with the experiment during the summer. Councilmember Friedman wondered if the City could not talk to the County Commissioner in our district and see what can be done about the stop light adjustment. Councilmember Duffy suggested flipping the alternatives around, doing B 4111 and C first in the hope that by the time we arrive at implementing A; that the stop light will be in. _ 6-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed) . -114- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 9g. Charter Commission minutes 9h. Streets/Highway minutes May 18 9i . Planning Commission minutes May 4 9j. BOZA minutes April 28 - 9k. HRA minutes May 10 91 . Planning Commission minutes May 18 Items 9g through 91 ordered filed by consent. 9m. First quarter legal costs It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland to receive report for filing. The motion passed 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions None. - lOb. Rename Creekside Park By consent, motion to approve the renaming of Creekside Park to Izaak Walton League of America Creekside Park. NEW BUSINESS lla. Code amendment: City Clerk By consent, motion to waive first reading, set second reading for June 20 and authorize summary publication. 11b. Off-sale liquor sales Thanksgiving eve By consent, motion to waive first reading and set second reading for June 20. llc. Sealcoating_ materials Bid tabulation By consent motion to designate Koch Asphalt Company and J. L. Shiely Co. as the lowest responsible bidders and authorize execution Of contracts with those two companies in the amount of $45,360 and $55,100 respectively. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims None. 12b. Communications from Mayor Relative to the appointment of an Acting City Manager, Counct member:- ;f Mitchell said he had asked the consultant what the procedure was and he was told the Council usually designates someone several weeks out to provide for a smooth transition period. He felt it appropriate to appoint an Acting City Manager effective immediately rather than making it effective the day the present Manager leaves. -115- City Council meeting minutes June 6, 1988 4111 In answer to a question from the Mayor, Councilmember Meland, Council memoratorium, recalled that an Acting City Manager's effective date has always been immediately after the City Manager left. Councilmember Friedman felt it was in the best interests of all involved to appoint the Acting City Manager at this time. Councilmember Strand asked if that were done, what was the status of the present City Manager. Councilmember Duffy felt that question was resolved by appointing the Acting City Manager effective the day after the present Manager leaves. Knowing who that person is, the present Assistant to the City Manager, it was logical they would be working very closely together until the time the Manager actually leaves. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to direct staff to prepare a resolution for the June 20, 1988 meet-ing designating Sharon Klumpp as Acting City Manager effective July 1 , 1988. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Hanks referred to the manager profile prepared by Jensen-Oldani . He asked if any Councilmembers had any changes, additions, etc. to please pass them along to him. 4111 CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 12. Verified claims By consent the list of verified claims prepared by the Director Finance dated June 6, 1988 in the amount of $599,598.97 for vendor claims and $12,376.06 for payroll claims was approved and the City Manager and City Treasurer authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. 13b. Contract Rayments - Resolution 88-61 1 . Final payment: Electric Service Co. , street lighting. Amount: $1 ,145.48. By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-61 entitled "Resolu- tion accepting work on street lighting." 14. Adjournment On a motion by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. d%4' /6e M ay 4� n R o ng Se e`t6 -116-