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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF T[IE
NOVEMBER 20, 1978
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD m cm HALL
Answering rollcall were members Courtney, Schmidt , Shaw and liayor Van Valkenburg.
Present also was Mrs. Sue FOSS, representing the Art Center.
EDINA-VEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM COMMENDED. Councilman Courtney offered the
following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION . TO THE EDINA-WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
WHEREAS, during the 1978 season, the Edina-West High School Football Team, under
the able direction of Head Coach Stav Canakes, has exemplified the highest goals
of good sportsmanship and athletic proficiency; and
WHEREAS, the team's efforts have been rewarded by winning the Lake Conference
Championship, the qualifying game against Brainerd High School, the quarter-final
game against Rochester John Marshall High School and the semi-final game against
St. Thomas Academy while participating Ln the newly formed Minnesota State Foot-
ball Championship Tournament; and
WHEREAS , the 1978 Cougars represented Edina , defeating Fridley High School in the
Class AA final game at Parade Stadium on Friday, November 17, 1978;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Edina
in special meeting held November 18, 1978, that the outstanding accomplishments
of the Edina-West Football Cougars deserve the sincere congratulations of the
citizenry for the excellent manner in which the team has conducted itself and for'
the great credit the team has brought to the comunity; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of Edina express to the
team on behalf of the citizenry as a whole, deep gratitude for the exemplary Lon-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate copies of this resolution be presented to
Larry Eastman, Don Markwardt, Scott House, Dave Forester, Hap Williams, Kyle
Allison, Mike Donahue, Kevin Kloewer, Doug Bailey, Mike Wagner, Stew Rallis,
John O'Brien, Todd Anderson, Brad Rickenbach, Mark Wooldridge, Todd Appel, Scott
Wales, Tom Vanable, Mike Sullivan, Jim Ten Broek, Dan Hare, Paul Vaaler, Tom
Wheeler, Tim Rosland, Tim Dean, Bill Holm, John Ryden, Steve Veit, Dave Phillips,
Mike Weiss, Jay O'Brien, Jeff Bolin, Blake Johnson, Kip Wahlquist, Gregg Bjork,
Todd Iliff, Dave Hunt, Dave Eike, Dave Barbe, Phil Kraffq Chris Sackrison, Gene
O'Brien, Ievin McCoy, John Olsonoski and to Coach Stav Canakes, Assistant Coaches
Bob Haddorff, Ron King, Jim Luther, Pat Pavelko, Student Managers Lincoln Wal-
lace and Steve Culbert, Athletic Director Sara Lykken, Principal James Cabalka
and to all other members of the team.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and
unanimously carried.
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duct of the team; and .---
ORDINANCE NO. 811-A122 GRANTED FIRST READING; EDINA OFFICE CENTER GRANTED PRELIM-
INARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to
form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hughes presented the request of Rauenhorst
Corporation for preliminary plat for Edina Office Center and First Reading for a
zoning change for property located at the Southwest quadrant of W. 76th Street and
Prance Ave. from R-1 Residential District to PID Planned Industrial District. He
explained that the basic concept of this plan is the realignment of the North
frontage road of 1-494 from its present location to the Northerly -lot line of the
drive-in theater and the Southerly lot line of the subject property.
that a future objective would be to close the existing median cut at France Ave.
and W. 77th Street extended, as well as to remove the present intersection of the
frontage road and France Avenue, and would, hopefully, reduce traffic congestion
at France Ave. and Interstate Highway 494. Mr. Hughes explained that a secondary
concept 0.f the
and provide an improved internal circulation system for the industrial, office
and commercial developments in the area.
Planning and Governmental Affairs for the Rauenhorst Corporation, said that his
company is sensitive to storm-water problems in the area and that they would do
whatever the City considered necessary to all.eviate these problems. Council.was
advised that the Board of Aplmals and Adjustments has granted .variances to allow
for four office buildings which would be four stories in height. Mr. Hughes recom-
mended that this three lot'plat be granted preliminary approval, with the under-
standing that Lot 3 remain an outlot, and that Ordinance No. 811-Al22 be given
First Reading, with the understanding chat revisions may be made before final
plat approval and Second Reading of the ordinance. Councilman Courtney there-
upon offered Ordinance No. 811-A122 for First Reading as follows:
He explained
plan connecting W. 77th Street to the realigned frontage road
. should provide some relief to the intersection at 76th Street and France Avenue
Mr. Robert Worthington, Director of
.
11/20/78
ORDINANCE NO. 811-A122
AN ORDINANCE ANENDINC THE ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, El@NESOTA, ORDAINS:
by adding the following thereto:
the following prop.erty: .
f!
(NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Section 1. Paragraph 2 .of Section 10 of Ordinance 811 of the City is amended
"The extent of the Planned Industrial District is enlarged by the addition of
Tract 0, Re&'sltered Land Survey No. 1129." ...* .. -
Sec. 2. This*-ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
pub licat ion.
Councilman Courtney then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that that certain plat known as "Edina
Office Cente?' platted by Rauenhorst Corporation, and presented at the Regular
Council Meeting of November 20, 1978, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat
approval, with the understanding that revivisions to the plat may be made before
it is brought back to Council for final approval.
Motion for adoption of the: resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
RESOLUTION
.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, VanValkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
FRANC KREISER REAL ESTATE COMPANY APPEAL FROM BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS
DECISION GRANTED.
Adjustments decision denying a 29 car parking variance for property located at
5036 France Ave. which was made by the Frank Kreiser Real Estate Company had been
continued from the meeting of November 6, 1978, so that an additional survey could
be made as to parking needs in the 50th and France Redevelopment District.
advised that in a survey made on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11,
1978, there were 103 vacancies about 1:OO p.m. and in the upper 300's in the late
afternoon on both days.
ahost half were vacant mst of the time on those dafs, but that on Wednesday and
Thursday, November 15 and 16, when school was not in session, he found only 26
empty spaces, many of which were handicapped spaces. Mr. Hughes reported that
this represented the functional saturation of all public parking at 50th and
France. He clarified that there is a potential of 130 more parking spaces with
the recent addition to the South ramp. Mr. Hughes said that he had contacted
owners of six out of the seven places of business on the Southwest comer of 50th
and France and found that none have any plans for expansion at this time, but that
some properties may be sold in the near future. Mr. Kreiser showed renderings of
his proposed building and advised that there is a potential of 130 more spaces
with an addition to the South ramp.
Mr. Hughes said that Minneapolis is apparently laying the groundwork for parking
facilities on its side of France Ave., but that nothing will be done for three to
five years. The Mayor said that since it was the intent of the tax increment dis-
trict to encourage expansion, he believed that the Kreiser request should be
granted and that other businesses in the area should be encouraged also to expmd.
Mr. Kreiser::agreed, that, in the event he expanded his building, he would make a
payment toward the special assessment HRA-1 to equalize hTs assessment with other
property owners in the redevelopment area. Mr. Kreiser also said that he would
assuine that his business should pay a proportionate share-of the cost if it be-
comes necessary to enlarge the ramps further.
the area be made aware that, if they wish to enlarge their places of business,
there .is the possibility of enlarging the parking ramps and assessing the cost
against the benefitted properties.
of the Kreiser Real Estate Company be approved, with the understanding that Mr.
Kreiser agreed to be a part of any special assessment adjustment caused by eons-
truction of additional parking facilities. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman
S chqid t .
Mr. Hughes recalled that the appeal from a Board of Appeals and
He
He added that of the 693 public parking spaces available,
In response to a question of Councilman Shaw,
The Mayor suggested that others in
Councilman Courtney then moved that the appeal
Rollcall :
Nays: None -_ i-
Motion carried.
: Ayes : Courtney, Schmidt , Shaw, Van Valkenburg .. .-- - ~ ..
Councilman Shaw emphasized that, while he had voted "aye", he
had not moved or seconded the motion because he had been on the Board of Appeals
and Adjustments when the matter was referred back to the Council.
SUPERANERICA DRIVEVAY SETBACK APPEAL FROM BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS DECI-
SION 'CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 4, 1978. As recommendcd by Mr. Hughes, Councilwoman
Schmidt's motion continuing the appeal of Superamerica from the Board of Appeals
and Adjustments decision for a driveway setback from street right-oE-way for Lot
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2 , Block 1 , Enroth's First Addition '(5205 Vernon Ave.) .
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkcnburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MODIFICATION OF YEAR 4 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR PURCHASE OF MORNINGSIDE SCHOOL AND
YEAR 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM RECc7NI+fENDA'!XONS ACCEPTED. Af f i-
davits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed
on file.
resident to the County Citizen Advisory Committee, the number of hearings on Com-
munity Development Block Grants have been reduced inasmuch as much of the citi-
zen participation requirements associated with block grants are being handled at
the County level, rather than at the municipal level. He recalled also that in
1977, the use of Community Development funds was limited to the following three
general categories: 1) Activities which directly benefit low and moderate
income persons,(housing rehabilitation and land acquisition f6r low and moderate
income housing); Improvement projects in areas containing a majority of low
and moderate income persons (parks, utilities and other public works) ; 3) Excep-
tions, including elimination of slums and blight. Mr. Hughes explained that there
has been a major change in the Community Development regulations for 1978 to
include relief for special assessments and that this regulation could be parti-
cularly beneficial for the Morningside area improvements. Council was advised
that to date the only suggestion for use .of Community Development funds for Year'
5 was made by a church wishing to construct a handicapped access to its church
building. Mr. Hughes recalled expenditures made from allocations for Years 1
thru 4. He recalled also that the Council had conducted a public hearing and
amended the Year 4 Community Development application to include the
School acquisitiion and development project as an eligible activity, but that
to date, Year 4 funds have not been reallocated lor this project. He explained
that since this project was established--as a multi-year activity, the City will
be able to iecover costs incurred by this project in 1978 during subsequent years.
Mr. Hughes recalled that, with the recent appointment of an Edina
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Mr. Hughes suggested the following reallocation of Year
ingside project: ..
Housing Land Acquisition
Land Acquisition Administration
Housing Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Administration
Hmdicapped Access
50th and France
Comprehensive Plan
Morningside School
Mr. Hughes also suggested the Year
Housing Land Acquisition
Housing Rehabilitation
Kehabilitat ion Administration
Special Assessment Relief
140 rnings ide School
Handicapped Access
Year 4 Budget
64 , 306
5,000
70 , 000
12,000
5 , 000
76,000
15,000 .
0
5 budget as follows:
$ 95,000
30,000
5 , 000
10,000
50 , 000
50,000
4 funds-due to -the Mom-
Recommended Reallocation
55,306
5,000
23,000
3 , 000
5 , 000
76 , 000
15,000
65 , 000
Comprehensive Plan 10,000
Total $250,000
Mr. Hughes introduced Ms. Judy Bye of Hennepin County who was in attendance to
answer questions of the Council. Mr. Hughes explained to Mrs. Alison Fuhr, 6609
Brittany Road, that $95,000 is being earmarked for possible write-down in land
values if such a request should be submitted and approved.
Mrs. Fuhr that prospects for the site previously proposed for low and moderate
income housing at 51st and France Ave. are not particularly good because it is
di'fficult for a developer to make any money on such a project.
Scudder, 5109 Oxford Ave., was told by Mr. Hughes that he believed that a handi-
capped entrance for the City Hall should have a high priority for the use of
funds.
recommended allocation be approved, with the understanding that it can be real-
located if different problems come up during the year, was seconded by Council-
woman Schmidt.
Rollcall :
Ayes : Courtney , Schmidt , Shaw , Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried. .
He also advised
Mrs. Donna
No further discussion being heard, Councilman Courtney moved that the
Councilman Shaw then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED that.the City of Edina requests the following reallocation of
Year IV Community Development Block Grant Funds:
RESOLUTION
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r Housing Land Acquisition 55,306
Land Acquisition Administration 5,000
Ilousing Rehabilitation 23,000
Rehab it at ion Administration 3,000
Handicapped Access 5,000
50th and France 76,000 .
Morningside School 65,000
Comprehensive Plan 15 , 000
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. I Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
. Resolution adopted.
opment hearing to sign their names on a tablet provided.
Mr. Hughes asked any persons present for the Community Devel-
LEAGUE OF IJOMEN VOTERS POLICE LAISON PROGRAH PROPOSAL REVIEWED.
sented Mrs, Mary Ness of the League of 'Nomen Voters, recalling that the League had
also made their presentation to the School Board.
wishes to bring about a meeting of the Council and the School Board to discuss a
proposed Police Liaison Program and reviewed four areas in which the League has
reached concensus as follows: 1) The concept of a police officer(s) in the Edina
Public Schools to act as a liaison among the police, schools and the community;
2)
Liaison Program; 3) Qualifications and/or training for the liaison officer(s)
directly related and necessary pursuant to working with youth; Additional
personnel to supplement the liaison program. Mrs. Ness presented a summary of the
study done by the League, advising that the program would serve as a "posititre
approach to youth and their problems, encompassing prevention, early intervention,
deterrence and detection in' recognizing the-educational value of the program,
especially in the elementary schooIs". Mrs. Ness recommended that the cost of
the program be shared between the schools and the City and pointed out that the
League recognizes the "need for establishing goals and objectives , clear, real-
istic, well defined and consistent with funding and personnel available".
Council thanked Mrs. Ness, as well as other members of the Edina League of Women
Voters who were in attendance, for their efforts.
CITY SPONSORSHIP OF GROUP OF PARENTS OF CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT CHILDREN REQUESTED. I
Mr, Rosland referred to a letter fromMrs. Herbert Chilstrom, requesting that: the
City sponsor a group of parents of chemically dependent children.
Mrs. Chilstrom has been working with Mrs. Pat Llona of the Human Relations Commis-
sion and said that he would work with Mrs. Chilsrrom to determine the best way to
fit soch a group in with the Human Relations effort.
SmJER HOOK-UP CHARGE REIMBURSEMDIT DENIED. Council's attention was called to a
request of Mr. Gib Peig, owner of property at 6527-29 Vernon Avenue, requesting
the City to rebate permit fees for connection to his sandtary sewer because of
the unusual depth of the sewer.'
when the connection was being made, and also objected that he had been told that
the pipes were clay when they were really cast iron.
apparently some additional filling had occurred from the time of the trunk sewer
construction and the sewer hook-up and that the City has no way of knowing how
deep the pipes would be.
suggested that he contact the County inasmuch as they filled the street at the
time the road was constructed. No formal action was taken.
ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF HENNEPIN COUNTY REQUEST FOR FUNDS NOTED. Council was
ad-Jised of a letter from the Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County requesting
funds to assist the Society in the maintance of its ongoing program. Mr. Rosland
referred to the City's agreement with the City of Bloomington for animal control.
Mr. Rosland pre-
Mrs. Ness advised that the League
The cooperative commitment of City, school and community to continue the Police
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The
No formal action was taken. B
He noted that
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No action was taken.
Mf.'Feig reiterated problems which developed
.
Mr. Hoffman pointed out that
Mayor Van Valkenburg expressed sympathy 'for Mr. Feig and
I ' No action was' taken.
GARBAGE AND REFUSE HAULER CONTRACTS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 4, 1978. As recommended
by Mr. Rosland, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw,
continuing award of garbage and refuse hauler contracts until December 4, 1978, so
that the Edina Sun could publicize the matter and residents could have an opport-
unity to express their opinions. ..
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: . None .
Motion carried.
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FIRE HOSE FOR SKATING RINK BID AWARDED.
bids received for fire hose for skating rink.
ates low bidder at $1,257.00 against bid of F:H. Bathke Co. at $1,621.53.
Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of two
Tabulation showed Coyer and Associ-
The
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motion of Councilman Courtney for award to recommended low bidder, Coyer and Assoc-
iates, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkeriburg
Nays: None
Motion carried. ..
PAINT FOR HOCKEY RINKS QUOTE AWARDED.
quotes received for paint for hockey rinks and warming houses. Tabulation
showed Jerry's Hardware store low bidder at $1,537.25, against quote of Sher-
win Williams Company at $2,035.00.
Jerry's Hardware Store as recommended by the City Manager was seconded by Council-
man Courtney.
Ayes:
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of two
Motion of Councilwoman Schmidt for award to
Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, 'Van Valkenburg
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTXS ACCEPTED. Councilman Courtney's motion
accepting the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of November 14, '1978, was
seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Mot ion carried.
METRO CLEAN AIR COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE had requested to speak to the Council
but did not appear. I
CLIFFORD E. HEATON SUIT NOTED. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to a suit
served on the City Clerk relative to an alleged sewer backup at the home of Mr.
Clifford E. Heaton, 5721 Londonderry Road. The matter has been referred to the
insurance company and to the City Attorney. No action was taken.
JUANITA FENNERNIKATHY DRESOW NOTICES OF CLAIM FILED. Mr. Rosland advised Council
that Notices of Claims had been served on the City Clerk relative to an alleged
accident involving Ms. Juanita Fennern and Kathy Dresow, The notices have been
referred to the insurance company and to the City Attorney.
CITY'S LIQUOR OPERATIONS REVIEWED. Council's attention was called to a report
submitted by the City's auditors, comparing various phases of the City's liquor
operations with operations of other municipalities.
No action was taken.
No action was taken.
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' 5-YEAR STATE AID CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPROvED. Mr. Hoffman presented a memo-
randum from the Director of the Office of State Aid, indicating a requirement for
implementing a Five Year Construction Program, advising that failure to approve a
the Plan would penalize the City's State Aid needs apportionment. Councilman
Courtney's motion approving the program under which estimated costs amount to
$513,304.00 per year was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
STORM SEWER ASSESSMENT REBATE GRANTED. Mr. Hoffman recalled that during the .. .
October 2 storm sewer assessment hearing, Mr. John Cooney, Owner of Lot 19,
Block 1, Edina Park, said that he was being assessed twice for the same area. Mr.
Hoffman said that a review indicates that Mr. Cooney was properly assessed for
Storm Sewer No. 124, but that in 1952 and 1953 he was assessed twice on the same
1000 square feet of the lot in question for Storm Sewer Improvements 18 and 19.
AS recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Schmidt authorizing reimbursment to Mr. Cooney in the amount of
$12.28 for the lateral assessment on Storm Sewer Improvement ST.S-124 as compens-
tion for the oversight in 1953.
Ayes : Courtney, Schmidt , Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried. .
CITY HOLIDAYS DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland presented a list of holidays established
for the City in 1979, and recommended that City employees work on Columbus Day
in lieu of the mornings of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Days, thus leaving
the City Hall closed this year .od Saturday, December 23 until Wednesday, Decem-
ber 27. Councilman Courtney's motion approving the City Manager's recommendation,
provided the change is authorized by State Statute, was seconded by Councilman
Shaw, with the understanding that the Attorney check to see if the change is legal.
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Ayes: Courtney, ' Schmidt , Slinw, Van Vallcenburg
Nays: None
. Motion carried. ,
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LAWCON GRANTS REVIEWED_, Mr. Rosland presented a memorandum received from the
Metropolitan Cnuncil which indicated that Edina ranks 29th out or 34 municipali-
t5es in the funds received from LAWCON. No action was taken.
JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEEIENT NO. 146 WITH METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMNISSION
APPROVED.
ing resolution and moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter
into agreernent with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to renew the Joint
Use Rental Agreement No. 146 under the same terms and conditions contained in .
the agreement which is currently in force between these parties, said renewal
period to be from January 1, 1979, through December 31, 1979.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilman Courtney offered the' follow-
RESOLUTION
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
e.
COUNCIL SALARIES DISCUSSED. Councilman Shaw said that in view of the fact that
time involvement of Council members has increased substantially over the past'few
years and that the last increase of any substance had been in 1970, he believed
that an increase in salaries should be considered. He then moved that the salary
of the Mayor be increased from $3,900 to $5,850 and the salaries of Council Mem-
bers be increased from $2,600 to $2,900. The motion died for lack of a second.
The City Manager was then requested to check with other municipalities to find out
Ghafother Councils are paid.
MRS. BERNICE E. JACKSON APPEAL FROM BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS DECISION
HEARING DATE SET.
seconded by Counyilwoman Schmidt, setting December 20, 1978, as hearing date for
the appeal from a Board of Appeals and Adjustments Decision for Lot 16, Block 3, -
Colonial Grove 6th Addition (5660 Woodcrest Dr.) whidh appeal was made by Mrs. -
Bernice E. Jackson.
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
As recommended by Nr. Hughes, Councilman Courtney's motion was
Nays: None
Motion carried.
YAYOR TO MEET WITH MAYOR OF RICHFIELD TO DISCUSS STORE FRONT/YOUTH ACTION.
Van Valkenburn said that he will be meeting tomrrow with Mayor Loren Law of Rich-
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field to discuss Store Front/Pouth Action. No formal'action was taken.
, DE LARIA'S RESTAURANT CONDITIONS DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised the Council that
the owner of DeLaria's Restaurant is complying with orders of the City.
was taken.
No action
VARIANCE PROCEDURES CONSIDERED.
be given to some method of shortening Board of Appeals and Adjustments meetings
which have been lasting until 11:OO p.m.
Rosland and the City Attorney to try to streamline procedures.
taken.
Mayor Van Valkenburg suggested that consideration
He said that he will be meeting with Mr.
No action was
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES MEETING NOTED. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention
to a meeting on December 11, 1978, at 1O:OO a.m. in the League of Minnesota Cities
Conference Room to establish League lobbying positions on personnel and pensions
to help formulate a position as to whether State General Funds should be appropri-
ated to fund some or all of the actuarial deficit of the 29 cities which have local
police and fire relief associations. No action was
taken .
?i"CIS HOFFXAN NOMINATED FOR TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD.
Nr. Rosland that several vacancies exist on the Technical Advisory Committee of
the Transportation Advisory Board, which board deals basically with F.A.U Project
funding €or the seven county area, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by
The City will be represented.
Being advised by .
. Councilman Courtney nominating Mr. Hoffman to serve on the Board. . Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None -
Mot ion carried.
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING ON HOUSING NEEDS NOTED. Mr. Rosland called Counci1,l.s
attention to a meeting for local elected officials on planning on December 12, 1978,
to review housing needs at the Metropolitan Council.
for any Council Members wishing to attend.
Reservations will be made
No action was taken.
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CITY NEWSLISTTER DTSCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised that no definite arrangements
havc bccn nintle with the School District as to publisliing a joint newsletter.
said that if no arrangements arc made within the next week or two, he will recom-
mend that the City sknd out a newsletter on its own with the homestead forms.
No action was taken.
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ORDINANCE NOS. 1071 AND 1222-A1 ADOPTED. Mr. Rosland presented Ordinance Nos.
1071 and 1222-Al and explained to Ms. Nancy Nelson Carlson the intent of the ord-
inances. Councilman Courtney then offered the following ordinances for First
Reading, with waiver of Second Reading and moved their adoption:
.3 ORDINANCE NO. 1071
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN TRAPS, AND
PRESCRIBING A PENALTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
hereby finds and declares that the use of steel-jaw, leghold traps within the
City of Edina is potentially harmful to the citizens of Edina, particularly
children, and to domesticated animals and fowl, and is unnecessarily harmful,
painful, and injurious to wild animals;
this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens
of the City of Edina by prohibiting the use of steel-jawed, leghold traps in
the manner hereinafter set out.
Section 1. Declaration: Purpose. The City Council of the City of Edina I
that, therefore, it is the purpose of
Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this ordinance:
"Trapping" means to set, lay, prepare, or use any steel-jawed leghold trap.
Sec. 3. Trapping Prohibited. Trappingwithin the City of Edina is pro-
Sec. 4. Penalty.
Sec. 5.
Trap" means a steel-jawed, leghold trap. (1
hibited.
a misdemeanor.
age and publication.
Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Any person violating this ordinance shall be guilty of
This ordinance shall be Tn*full force and effect upon its pass-
Rollcall :
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Ordinance adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1222-A1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1222
TO ALLOW TRAPPING IN PUBLIC PARKS BY
AGENTS OF THE CITY OF EDINA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
amended by adding thereto the following sentence:
The prohibition in this subparagraph (b) shall not apply to trapping done by the City of Edina, or done under its direction, or done by any other govern-
mental agency or department with the permission of the City of.Edina; provided
that in no event shall steel-jawed, leghold traps be used."
Sec. 2.
and publication.
Motion for adoption of the Ordinance was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Section 1. Subparagraph (b) of Sec. 8 'of Ordinance No. 1222 is hereby
It
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage
Rollcall :
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Ordinance adopted.
ATTEST:
Y, Y. -
City Clerk 4
STATE AID HIGHWAY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Councilman-Courtney offered the following resolutions and moved their adoption:
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the
streets hereinafter described should be designated Municipal State Aid Streets
under the provisions of Minnesota Laws of 1959, Chapter 500;
As recommended by the City Engineer,
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS
11/20/78
1. East Highway 100 Frontage Road from Benton Ave. to Eden Ave.
2. Dewey Hill Road from Cahill Road to center of Section 8, T. 116, R. 21
3. Cahill Road frpm W. 78th Street to Amundson Ave.
(120-164-02)
(120-138-02) .
( 120-156-02)
be and hereby are established, located and designated Municipal State Aid Streets
of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State
of Minnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed'to for-
ward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways for
his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said roads or
portion thereof, that the same be constructed, improved and maintained as Munici-
pal State Aid Streets as shown above.
WIIEESAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Edina that the road herein-
after described should be revoked as a Municipal State Aid Street under the provis-
ions of Minnesota Laws:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that the
road described as follows, to-wit:
r. RESOLUTION REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET
Amundson Avenue from W. 78th Street to Cahill Road (Municipal State
Segment 120 165 01
be and is hereby, revoked as a Municipal State Aid Street of said City, subject to
the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota; and
BE IT FLJRTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways
for his consideration.
Motion for adoption of :he foregoing resolutions was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Rollcall : C-
Ayes : Courtney , Shaw, Schmidt , Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolutions adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1353 CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 4, 1978. Cuuncilman Couitney's motion.
continuing Ordinance No. 1353 for further study was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried. L
GL"&ON'S FIFTH ADDITION LOT DIVISION DESCRIPTION REVISED.
Hughes, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution for the purpose of
cfianging a legal description to agree with the surveyor's description and moved
its adoption, division of said lot having been approved on August 7, 1978:
WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land:
As recommended by Mr.
RESOLUTION
Lot 3, Block 1, Gleason's Fifth Addition, except the Southwesterly 10.00
feet thereof, and that part of Outlot Cy Gleason's Fifth Addition, lying
Westerly of a line described as follows:
Beginning'at the most Easterly corner of Lot 3, (also a point in the North
line of Outlot C) thence Southwesterly 60.80 feet, more or less, to a point
on the South line of Outlot Cy a distance of 45.80 feet East of the most
Westerly corner thereof; and
WHEREAS, the owner has requested the subdivision of said tract into separate
parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows:
All that part of Lot 3, Block 1, and Outlot Cy Gleason's Fifth Addition,
according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying
Westerly of a line drawn Southwesterly from the most Easterly comer of said
Lot 3 to a point on the South line of said Outlot Cy -distant 45.80 feet East
of the most Westerly corner of said Outlot C; and lying Northeasterly of a
line drawn parallel with the Northeasterly line and its Southeasterly
extension of said Lot 3, from a point on the Northwesterly line of said Lot
3, distznt 50.00 .. feet Sopthwesterly of the most Northerly corner df said
Lot 3; and
All that part of Lot 3, Block 1, and Outlot Cy except all that part of said
Lot 3, Block 1, and Outlot Cy Gleason's Fifth Addition, lying Westerly of a
line drawn Southwesterly from the most Easterly corner of said Lot 3 to a
point on the South line of said Outlot Cy distant 45.80 feet East of the most
Westerly.corner of said Outlot C; and lying Northeasterly of a line drawn
parallel with the Northeasterly line ana its Southeasterly extension of said
feet Southwesterly of the most Northerly corner of said Lot 3; and
WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Ordinance No. 801 and it
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'Lot 3, from a point on the Northwesterly line of said Lot 3, distant 50.00
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has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of
the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate
tracts of land do not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision and Zoning
regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 811 and 801;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina
that the conveyance and ownership of the second above described Parcels as separ-
ate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ord-
inance Nos. 811 and 801 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance
thereof as separate' tracts of land, but only to the extent permitted under Ord-
inance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 811 and subject to the limitations set out in
Ordinance No. 811 and said ordinances are not waived for any other purpose or as
to any other provisions thereof, and further subject, however, to the provision
that no further subdivision be madeof said Parcels unless made in compliance with
the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this
Council as may be provided for by those ordinances.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
I
LOTS 1 AND 4, BLOCK 1,' LAKE EDINA ADDITION CONTRACT EXTENSION APPROVED.
presented the request of Mr. Frank R. Card.arelle, requesting an extension of the
contract on Lots 1 and 4, Block 1, Lake Edina Addition, due to the extensive sub-
surface conditions and preparation needed on the two lots. Councilvoman Schmidt's
motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried, extending the contract two
years, with the understanding that the interest rate is 10% over the entire time
that the contract is outstanding.
Mr. Dalen
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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BRAEMAR HILLS 7TH ADDITION EASEMENTS RELEASED.
lease of easements in Braemar Hills 7th Addition had been continued from the Counkil
Mr. Hughes recalled that the re-
Meeting of November 6, 1978 and advised that the City has now received new ease-
ments which have been approved by the City Attorney. Councilwoman Schmidt then
offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, noting that Braemar
Hills 9th Addition and Braemar Hills 10th Addition were created out of Braemar
Hills 7th Addition: y. * I
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, by Easement dated March 19, 1974, Village'Associates of Edina, Inc., a
Minnesota corporation, granted to Edina certain rights with regard to certain
real property located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, as more particularly detailed
in said Easement; which Easement was recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds on the 3rd day of April, 1974, at 11:OO o'clock a.m., in Book 74 of EIenne-
pi2 County Records, at page 4074340; which Easement was also recorded in the
Office of the Registrar of Titles on the 3rd day of April, 1974, at 8:OO o'clock
a.m. as Document Number 1102759 (hereinafter. called "Easement") ; and
WHEREAS, certain portions of the real property subject to the Easement have uses
vJhich are now inconsistent with the rights granted in the Easement;
KOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, Edina does hereby:
1. Release and discharge, forever, the following described property from the
Easement :
All the Lots, Blocks and Outlots located in Braemar Hills 9th Addition;
and
All the Lots and Blocks located in Braemar Hills 10th Addition,
all located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Ro 1 lc a1 1:
Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
1979 EMPLOYEES' WAGE AND BENEFIT PLAN APPROVED; APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED.
sented the development of a compensation system for City employees. He pre-
sented a Personnel Compensation Module which divides the various catagories into
three year steps under which the first step would be at 80% of the ultimate salary
for a particular position. .Mr. Rosland pointed out the procedure under which
employees could be advanced, noting that he would still have the flexibility and
that increases are based on performance. He said that he believes that this con-
cept will accomplish the following: 1) will let an employee know where he stands
. Mr. Rosland referred to the Council Meeting of November 8, 1978, at which he pre-
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if he performs well;
sonnel;
cular catagory;
withstanding the length of time an employee has worked for the City; and 5) will
give the advantage of knowing the limits for each position. Mr. Rosland advised
that the proposed salaries are within President Carter's guidelines and are
increased for 8% for 1979 and 6% in 1980. He presented the following catagories .
and ranges for the General Employee Plan:
2) will give the Council input on pay catagories of per-
4) will hold a salary to what. a particular job is worth, not-
3) will give the Manager the flexibility of movement within a parti-
Management I ($17,427 - $21,840) Technical I ($11,206 - $14,014)
Xanagement I1 ($20,948 - $25,922) Technical I1 ($12,480 - $15,700)
Hanagement I11 ($27,742 - $34,684) Technical I11 ($14,066 - $17,576)
General I (8,632 - $10,790)
General I1 (9,780 - $12,194)
Mayor Van Valkenburg said that he had reviewed the proposals and concurred
with the Manager's recommendations.
following t.ransfer of funds as recommended by the Mayor and Manager was seconded
by Couocilman Courtney:
Councilman Shaw's motion approving the
ANNLJAL BUDGET
1979 BUDGET
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER - PERSONAL SERVICES
Revised Budget Transfer
Direct or
Planning Aide - 2
Secretary - (1/2)
Overtime
ADMINISTRATION
Manager
Administrative Assistant
City Clerk
Secretary
PBX Operator
Adminisfrative Assistant
S ec r e t a:ry
c.
FINANCE
Director
Secretary
Acc ount ant -Data Processing
Cashier
Accountant
Accountant-Data Processing - ( 1/2)
Clerks - Auto Licenses
Part-time help - Auto License
Clerical .
ELECTION
ASSESSING
Registration and Filing
Assessor
Deputy Assessor
Deputy Assessor
Deputy Assessor
Secretary
Assessment Clerk
PUBLIC IJQRKS
ADMINISTRATION
Director-
~ Secretary - (1/2)
ENGINEERING .
Supervisor of Surveys ' -. Supervisor of Designs
. Supervisor of Inspection
Aide 111 - (3)
Aide I1
. . Secretary.- (1/2)
SUPERVISION AND OVERHEAD
Sup erin t enden t
Administrative Assistant
Cost Clerk (1/2)
Ovcrtiine and SLlimner Help
$ 24,362 $ 23,400 $ 962
29,354 38,119 8,765*
4,680 4,680 -0- 1;ooo 1;ooo -0-
$ 59,396 $ 67,199 $ 7,803
39,962 .38,844 1,118
18,42l(A) 173524 89 7
11,206 10,894 3 12
8,502 8,476 26
11,232 10,920 312
17,472 14,846. - 2,626
11;076 10 738 3323
$117,871 $112,242 $ 5,629
I- $ 34,684 $ 33,722 $ 962
11,986 11,648 338
11,310 11,206 104
12,142 11,804 338
12,142 11,804 . 338
5,759 5,590 169
18,252 29,9 16 1,664*
1,500 1,500 -0-
2,500 2,500 -0-
. $110,275 $109,690 $ 585
4,238 4,121 11.7
$ 25,922 $ 25,194 $ 728
338
325
15,457(A) 15,119
15,574(A) 15,249
12,142 11,804 338
16,198 15,756 442
8,840 8,606 234
$ 943133 $ 91,728 $ 2,405
$ 30,186 . $ 26,270 $ 3,916
4,860 4,600 260
$ 35,046 $ 30,870 $ 4,176
$ 21,840 21,240 600
21,840 21,240 600
211840 21,240 . . 600 .
52,728 51,270 1,458
13.650 13,265 385
4 ; 860 '4;600 260
$136,758 $132,855 $ 3,903
$ 24,362 $ 24,000 $ 362
15,652 15,2 10 442
4,407 4,290 117
1,927 1,927 -0-
$ 46,348 $ 45,427 $ 921
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GENERAL
-PI_ 1:orcninn
Senior Public Works Person (10)
Electrician
Temporary Summer ‘Help
Overtime -
Public Works Person (15)
Park Maintenance Payroll
POLICE PROTECTION
Chief
Captain
Lieutenants (5)
Sergeants (6) .
Patrolmen (21)
Patrolmen (3)
Patrolmen (2)
Detectives (4)
Dispatchers (5)
Secretary (3)
Overtime and Court
Senior Police Reserve
Alcohol Safety Action Program
FIRE PROTECTION
Director (Public Safety)
Drivers & Inspectors (4).
Firemen (4)
Firemen (3)
Firemea (2)
Firemen (2)
Secretary
Firemen - Part-Time
. Assistant Chiefs (4)
Paramedics (6)
CIVIL DEFENSE
Director
ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Officer
Overtime and Extra Help
PUBLIC HEALTH
Sanitarian
Medical Officer
Secretary (1/2)
Ass is tant Sanitarian
Laboratory Technician (1/3)
Summer Help:
General
Laboratory (1/3)
INSPECTION
Building Official
Ass is t an t Inspector
Mechanical Inspector
Clerk
Assistant Inspector
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
Revised Bud get Transfer
. $ 19,656 $ 19.760 $ 104*
165,360 165 ; 360 -0-
.234,000 234,000 -0-
16 , 740 16 , 740 -0-
10,590 10,590 -0-
12,054 €1,950 10 4
$458,400. $458,400 $ -0-
$513,400 $513,400 $ -0-
55,000 55 , 000 -0-
$ 26,564
29,171
129 , 456
150,240
424,524
54,753
26,011
87,022
63 , 492
30,264
14,175
4 , 800
$ 25,835
29 , 171
129 , 456
150,242
42 4 , 52 4
54,753 . 26,011
87,022
63,492
29 , 406
14,175
4,800
$ 729
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
858
0-0
-0-
, -0-
6,670 6,670 -0-
$&,047,142 $1,045,555 $ 1,587
-* -
$.:134,684
93,440
79,638
76,336
56,597
34,033
38,513
10 , 322
117,523
$56 1,086
, 20.,000
$ 33,722
93,440
79 , 638
* 76 , 336
56,597
34,033
38,513
10,010
20 , 000
117,523
$559 , 812
962
-0-
-0-
. -0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
312
-0-
-0-
$1,274
$ 4,688 $ 4,559 129 .. $ 10,842 $ 10,530 3 12
2;500 2 I500 -0-
$ i3,342 $ 13,080 312
$ 21,489 $ 20,431 $1,058
300 300 -0-
4,680 4,680 -0-
16 , 432 15 , 740 692
6,301 6,125 176
1,500 1 , 500 -20-
3,050 3,050 -0-
$ 53,752 $ 51,826 $1,926
$ 24,362 $ 22,982 $1 , 380
19,084 19,066 18
15,938 16,216 278*
. 8,892 8,736 156
14,066 11,000 3 , 066
$ 82,342 $ 78,000 $4,342
One half of increase fi’rst six months, one-half last six months
Indicates red figure
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PARK AND RECREATION .
ADMINISTRATION ‘
Director
Assistant Director
Program Supervisor (2)
Secretary
Clerical - Part-time *...
Clerk-Typist (1/3)
‘ Paid Leave
Training
.,, ,
-: : . -3 e. . .. . *
$ 30,186 $ 29,380 $ 806
21,008 20,410 59 8
25 , 948 25 , 220 72 8
8,424 8,814 390*
3 , 900 3,900 -0-
2,808 2,775 33
32,500 32 , 500 -0-
500 500 -0-
$125,274 $123,499 $1,775
322. 11/20/78 .
MAINTENANCE
Park Foreman
Parkkeeper 111
Parkkeeper I1
Temporary Laborer (Spring and Summer
Overtime
Golf Course - (Winter Help)
TOTAL PARK AND RECREATION
CENTRAL SERVICES .
CITY HALL
Custodian
Extra Help and Overtime
Public Works - Payroll
Park - Payroll
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
Custodian
Public Works - Payroll
Park - Payroll
Overtime
EQUIPlENT OPERATION
Mechanic Foreman
Mechanics (2)
Serviceman - Night
Serviceman
Mechanic
Parts Clerk (1/2)
Public Works - Payroll
Park and Golf Course - Payroll
Overtime .. -
TOTAL CENTRAL SERVICES
Revised Budget Transfer
$ 18,980 $ 17,420 $ 1,560
16 , 536 16,536 -0-
2 18,400 2 18 , 400 -0-
25,000 25,000 . -0-
10,440 12,000 1 , 5GO*
11;ooo 11;ooo -0-
$300,356 $ 300,356 $ -0-
$425,630 $ 423,855 1,775
-0-
$ 14,456 $ 14,040
6,834 7 , 250
3,300 3,300
2,750 2,750 -0-
$ 27,340 $ 27,340 $ -0-
E* 8 ,.
$ 11,960 $ 11,804 $ 156
6,250 6,250 --0-
2,100 2,100 -0-
130 286 . 156*.
$ 20,440 $ 20,440 $ -0-
$ 19,916
' 33,072
16 , 796
15,860
9,152
4,407
18,500 c. *
4,900
$ .19;396
33,072
16 , 796
15,860
8 , 892
4,295
18,500
4.900
': 907 1; 799
$123,5 10 $123,5 10
$ 520
-0-
-0-
-0-
260
112
-0-
-0-
$171,290 $171,290 -0- -
Ayes:
Nays: None
Eotion carried.
Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
$ 7,803*
5,629
5 85
117
. 2,405
4,176
3,903
921
1,587
1,274
129
312
1,926
4,342
$19,503
$ 1,775
$21,278
$19,503
1,775
$21,278
TRANSFER TO:.
Planning
Administration
Finance
Elect ion
Assessing
Public Works :
Admini st ra t ion
Engineering
Supervision and Overhead
Police Protection
Fire Protection
Civilian Defense
Animal Control
Public Health
Inspection
Park and Recreation-Administrat ion
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
TOTAL
TRANSFER FROM:
Contingencies:
General Fund
Park Fund
TOTAL i
CLADS PAID.
carried for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: General Fund, ..
$141,370.80; Park Fund, $7,439.28; Art Center, $196.95; Park Construction $16,574.65;
Swimming Pool, $454.82; Golf Course, $2,669.98; Recreation Center, $7,994.84;
Gun Range, $116.05; Water Works, $2,607.70; Sewer Fund, $1,411.56; Liquor Fund,
$230,337.21; Construction Fund., $134.684.24; I.B.R., $851,962.50; Total,
$1,447,820.58
Motion of Councilman Courtney was seconded by Councilman Shaw and
in-
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Ayes:
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Courtney, Schmidk, ShaG, Van VaJkenburg
No further business appearing
seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and unanimously carried.
p.m. .
Councilman Courtney's motion for adjournment was
Adjournment at 9:lO
4L &.{Lo
City Clerk
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