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ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PARK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
September 17,2002
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Ron Latz, Susan Sanger, Sue
Santa, Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
The following Councilmembers were absent: Jim Bnmeyer and Chns Nelson.
Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); Manager of Grounds and Natural
Resources (Mr. Vaughan); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson).
2. Presentations
2a. Proclamation for AAA Minneapolis-100-year anniversary
Mayor Jacobs presented a proclamation to AAA Minneapolis in recognition of their
100th anniversary. Mayor Jacobs proclaimed September 30, 2002 to be AAA
Minneapolis Day.
2b. Evergreen Award Recipients
Manager of Grounds and Natural Resources Jim Vaughan announced the Evergreen
Award recipients and they are: Joel, Patty, and Greg Johnson; Fran and Mary Schmit;
Ellen and Thomas Swanson; and Betsy Tarnowski. Mayor Jacobs presented trees to the
recipients.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes of September 3, 2002
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
4a Motion to approve the contract with Three Rivers Park Distnct, formerly
Hennepin Parks, to clear and remove snow from the LRT and Cedar Lake
Extension Trails through the City of St. Louis Park.
4b Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. as the lowest
responsible bidder and authonze execution of a contract with the firm in the
amount of$47,104.00 for Alley Improvement Project-2900 block between Flonda
&Edgewood Avenues, Project No. 02-13
4c Motion to adopt Resolution No. 02-098 authorizing the installation of a stop sign
on southbound Monterey Avenue at W. 40th Street.
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4d Motion to designate Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible
bidder and authonze execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of
$485,842.75 for the 2002 Sidewalk Improvement Project-Phase A—City Project
No. 02-01A and for conduit/handhole construction for future LOGIS fiber optic
connection
4e Motion to adopt Resolution No. 02-099 authorizing final contract payment for
Midwest Asphalt Corporation, Contract No. 44-01, W. 16`h Street/Zarthan Avenue
in the amount of$29,232.86
4f Motion to adopt Resolution No. 02-100 authorizing final contract payment for
Tjader & Highstrom, Contract No. 37-02 in the amount of$152,754.22
4g Motion to accept for filling: Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes—July
17, 2002
4h Authorize Reimbursement for City Manager Exchange Program Expenses
4i Motion to approve Resolution 02-101 authorizing amendment of the Southwest
Mutual Aid Agreement
4j Motion to accept August Financial Reports
4k Motion to accept Vendor Claim Reports (Supplement)
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed 5-0
5. Boards and Commissions--None
6. Public Hearings--None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public--None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions--None
9. Communications
From Councilmember Latz: Councilmember Latz said he appreciates the convenience
AAA Minneapolis provides to St. Louis Park, and he thinks it is the best value in town in
terms of roadside assistance
10. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
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