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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19820315_regular40 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MARCH 15, 1982 + *. Answering rollcall were Members Bredasen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney. ..- Following presentation of the colors by the 3foki Camp Fire Group, the Mayor read the following Camp Fire Week Proclamation: - CAMP FIRE WEEK' PROCLAMATION 1 WHEREAS, the National Council of Camp Fire has provided a program responding io the diverse needs and interests of young people for 72 years; and WHEREAS, Camp Fire is an organization open to all youth, regardless of race, creed, sex, economic status or national background; and WHEREAS, the National Council of Camp Fire Shall set aside the week of March I4 thru March 21, 1982, as a celebration and shall by various public displays and recognitions share this celebration with their communities; and WHEREAS, Camp Fire provides "opportunities for youth to realize their potential and to function effectively as caring, self-disciplined jndividuals responsible to themselves and to others, and as an organization, to seek to improve those : conditions in society which affect youth"; and WHEREAS, Camp Fire is celebrating their 72nd Anniversary since their founding-- the first national organization for girls in the country; and WHEREAS, the Law of Camp Fire states "Worship God, Seek Beauty, Give Service, Pursue Knowledge, Be Trustworthy, Hold on to Health, Glorify Work, Be Happy"; and WHEREAS, the Watchword of Camp Fire is "WOHELO", Wbrk, Health, Love; NOW, THEREFORE, I, C. Wayne Courtney, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby pro- claim the week of March 15 through 22, 1982, to be in Edina, Minnesota.. CAMP FIRE WEEK EDIEA HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM COMMENDED. tion of Commendation: The Mayor issued the following Resolu- RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION THE EDINA HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM WHERZAS, Zdina's long-standing superiority in youth hockey was again asserted dur- ing the 1981-82 season by the-efforts of the Edina High School Hockey Team which lost only four out of twenty-two games and climaxed its efforts by winning the Minnesota State High School Tournament Championship; and kXEP;EAS, as a result of the teas's exceptional record in regular season play, Edina High School was rated as NUMBER ONE in high school hockey in the State of Minnesota, winning the Lake Conference South Division and the Minnesota State High School League.Region 6AA Championship; and WHEREAS, as representatives of the City of Edina, the members of the team con- tinued to 'exemplify the highest standards of gentlemanly conduct , athletic pro- ficiency and good sportsmanship; and WHEREAS, Head Coach Willard Ikola and Assistant Coaches Bart Larson and Robert O'Connor were primarily responsible, because of their dedication and unselfish- ness for providing the leadership; and WHEREAS, Edina High School's success in hockey is due in large part to the uni tiring efforts of many parents who participate in the comprehensive Edina-Youth NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, on behalf of the citizenry as a whole, that all members of the Edina High School. Hockey Team be publicly commended for their outstanding accomplishments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the pages of the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that appropriate copies be presented to members of the team: Dave Baker, Bill Brauer, Dan Carroll, Wally Chapman, Brian Cutshall, John DeVoe, Mike DeVoe, Keven Galbraith, Andy Kasid, Jim Lozinski, Dave Maley, Jay Malm- quist,' Mike McCarthy, Greg McKush,-Mike Roberts, Paul Roff, Tom Rzeszut, Jeff Vacanti, Student Managers Ted Cadwell and Chris White, Assistant Coaches Bart Larson and Robert O'Connor, Coach Willard Ikola, Athletic Directors Bud Bjerken and Sara,Lykken, Principal James L. Cabalka and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ralph H. Lieber. Motion for adoption of the resolution was offered by Member Schmidt, seconded by Member Turner and unanimously carried. -Hockey Program; ORDINANCE NO. 811-A159 ADOPTED: SECOKD READING TJAIVED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hughes recalled that Ordinance No. 811-A157, which was adopted on January 4, 1982, 0 3/15/82 41 Drohibited additional Sub-districts 0-1 and 0-2 after January 1, 1982, and recom- ;ended that the effective date be changed to March 18, 1982, in order to accom- modate the rezoning of a portion of One Corporate Center Phase 6. by Mr. Hughes, Member Schmidt offered Ordinance No. 811-A159 for First Reading, with waiver of Second Reading ar?d moxred its adoption: As recommended ORDINANCE NO. 81 1-AI59 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW EFFECTIVE DATE FOR PROHIBITING TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES TO THE 0-1 AND 0-2 SUBDISTRICTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Paragraph 5 of Section 8 (Office Building District) of Ordin- ance No. 811 is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1. "5. Prohibition of Additional Sub-districts 0-1 and 0-2 No property shall be transferred to Sub-districts 0-1 and 0-2 from and after March 18, 1982. However, those properties then within Sub-districts 0-1 and 0-2 shall remain subject to the provisions applicable to the 0-1 and 0-2 Sub-district in which it is located as provided in this ordinance. Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Turner. ' Rollcall: Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney A Nays: None Ordinance adopted. ATTEST : cd- fh $b City Clerk ORDINANCE 811-A158 ADOPTED; SECOND READING WAIVED. Affidavits of Notice were pre- sented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hughes recalled that One Corporate Center Phase 6, generally located East of Ohms Lane and West of Metro Blvd., had been approved last summer and that the project is now under construction. Being advised that a small portion of the property was inadvertently omitted when the property was rezoned, Member Bredesen offered Ordinance No. 811-A158 for First Re'ading, with waiver of Second Reading and moved its adoption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 811-A158 AN ORDINLJCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) . BY ADDING TO THE OFFICE DISTRICT THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDIEA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: .. Section 1. "The extent of the Office District (Sub-District 0-2) is enlarged by That part of One Corporate Center Phase 6 lying North of the South line of Lot 18, Block 1, as platted in Edina Interchange Center Third Addition, which is in Sub-District 0-2". Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its pass- age and publicat ion. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Schmidt. Paragraph 1 of Section 8 of Ordinance No. 811 of the City is amended by adding the following thereto: the addition of the following property: Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Ordinance adopted. ATTEST: City Clerk YEAR VI11 COEMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) BEDGET APPROVED. AEfidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hughes advised that.&angesin HUD regulations have been made which reduce the total.budget for the CDBG Program for the City by 15% to $237,000, eliminates the eloped which transfers the burdell of defiging project eligibility from HUD to the applicant (Hennepin County). increases the risk of having projects aeclared ineligible at a future date, but that, currently, projects are essentially pre-approved by HUD, which greatly need for an A-95 review of the budget, and that a new format has been dev- He exp2ained that the new application format *. 3/ 15/82 .- -* .- . 42 v lessens the possibility of having to repay funds. CDBG funding for public services is newly added to the list of eligible activities for Year VI11 and is limited to 10% of the total budget. Mr. Hughes added that the South Hennepin Human Services Council has requesked $6,020 in CDGG fucds to support its H.O.M.E. (Houshold and Outside Maintenance for Elderly) program and recommended that, although regulations governing public services have not been issued at this time, the H.O.M.E. program be included in the CDBG budget for Year VIII. Nr. Russ Strclcer advised that during the first 1% years of the . . H.O.M.E. program approximately 500 households have been assisted. Member Schmidt ; , pointed out that there is a substantial savings in keeping people in their om . homes. As recommended by Mr. Hughes, Member Schmidt then offered the foll6wing . resolution and moved its adoption: He kxplained that this year I RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PEAR VI11 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGMf BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve the following budget for application for Year I11 Community Development Block Grant Program: Housing Rehabilitation $ 50,000 Housing Land Acquisition 90,000 Handicapped Access 50,000 Public Services 6,000 Contingency 21,000 Non-Profit Housing Sponsor 20 , 000 Total $237,000 Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes : Nays: None Resolution adopted. Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt', Turner, Courtney CORNELIA PARK/SCHOOL AREA ACCESSFROM PARKLAW AYE. EASEMENT TO BE SOUGHT. Hoffman recalled that consideration of public access to the Cornelia Park/School Showing a map of the area in question, would be. In response to a question of Member Richards as to why park dedica- tion funds cannot be used for this purpose, 14r. Rosland pointed out that the big- gest problem is to find landowners who would be willing to grant easements for this purpose. ing neighbors for easements. No formal action was taken. Mr. , =rea from 'larklawn Ave. had been continued from the meeting of March 1, 1982. e pointed out that there are existing fences on property at the point where --k th shortest distance for walks or paths 4 Nrs. Pameia Keating volunteered to assist Mr. Hoffman in contact- RIGOTTO'S PIZZA RESTAURANT MECHANICAL MKJSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE CONTINUED TO ' APICIL 19, 1982. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to a letter from Mr. Dimis- trios Papagiannopoulos, owner or Rigotto's Pizza Restaurant, requesting renewal of his license for one video amusement device and one pinball machine at his restaurant which is located at 4502% Valley View Road. over the'past years, this license had been issued by the City in error, inasmuch as mechanical amusement devises of these types are not permitted in the C-1 Comercial District in which Rigotto's Pizza Restaurant is located. Mr. Pap'agi- annopoulos explained that he had purchased the devises from the former owner at the time he purchased the restaurant and that he has spent S6,OOO for these mach- ines.. He expressed his concern that some of his customers may go elsewhere if the machines are removed. In response to the request of Mrs. Papagiannopoulos that +hey should be allowed to keep the machines inasmuch as they had been lic-. ensed previously, Nr. Erickson opined that the fact that the licenses were wrong- -full37 issued does not bin8 the Council. Noting that there has'been no problems referred to the Comuaity 3evelopment and Planning Commission for a possible ordinance amendment and that, since the devices had not caused any problem in the past, they be permitted until April 19, 1982, at which time the Council will-con- duct a public hearing on a zoning amendment. Mr. Rosland said that a survey . would be made before that time to see if there are any other mechanical amusement devices in the C-1 District. Member Richards said that he thought that the ordi- nance should be amended before the license is renewed and that it is only fair to treat all businesses the same. No further discussion being heard, Member Turner's motion referring the matter to the Community Development and Planning Commission and allowing Rigotto's license to be continued to April 19, 1982, was seconded by Member Schmidt. Council was advised that, with the iilazhines ia the past, Flayor Courtney suggested that the matter be - I. I Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner; Courtney Nays: Richards. Motion carried. Mr. Rosland assured Nr. and Fks . Papagiannopoulos that they would be notified of . the public hearing on the zoning amendment. .. -_ .). .. 3/ 15/C2 .. CQRNELIA PARK PICNIC SHELTER BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of three bids for construction of a 60 foot octagon shaped picnic shelter in Cor- nclla Park showing Ilamele Recreation Co., Iris., low bidder at $24,700.00, Earl F. Anderson & Associates, Inc., at $25,359.00 and Cedar Forest Products CO. at $43,228.00. Recreation Co., Inc., was seconded by Member Schmidt. Member Bredesen 's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Hamele Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner,. Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. MARCH 9, 1982, TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES APPROVED. Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Schmidt approving the following actions of the Traffic Safety Committee at its meeting of March 9, 1982: 1) That a pedestrian crossing be designated across Vernon Avenue no closer to Gleason Road than Schaefer Road and that a path be constructed along the North side of Vernon Ave.. from the park to the crossing; and 2) That traffic signals be installed at W. 70th Street at: Metro Blvd. and that the Council request a MNDOT study of traffic flow on West 70th Street at the East Frontage Road to promote safety. Mr. Hoff- maqpointed out that cost of the signals would be paid from State Aid Funds. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. Member Schmidt thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, West 70th Street &.the East Frontage Road to Highway 100 continues to be a high-accident area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council request blie Minnesota Department of Transportation to make a study.of the traffic flow on West 70th Street at the East Frontage Road in the interest of safety. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted, DISCIPLINARY ACTION RECONSIDERATION DENIED. Reference was made to a memorandum in opposition to motion to reconsider disciplinary decision relating to Lowell D. Holman which was submitted to Council in response to the appeal 05 Mr. Holman for reconsideration of the disciplinary action taken against him. Mr. Gerald Singer, attorney for Mr. Holman, reviewed the history of the matter. He said that, at the conclusion of the hearing process, and as the result of a news- paper article, his office was contacted by a witness who denied that he had made certain statements as claimed by Chief Swanson and suggested that the "process is tainted and worthy of Council's review". City Attorney John Zwakman said that Mr. Singer had ample opportunity in the course of the hearings before Mr. Rosland and before the Review Board to present whatever evidence he had that the statements in the exhibit were incorrect. Member Schmidt said that she believes that it is unfortunate that these points are being made so long after i the. fact and added that she believed that the new information brought forth by Mr. Holman's attorney made enough difference to warrant reconsideration of the case. She then moved that the Council consider a new hearing based on the newly presented evidence. moved to deny the motion for reconsideration, stating that he based his motion on the rationale as outlined in Mr. Zwakman's memorandum to the Council. Motion was seconded by Member Richards. Motion died for lack of a second. Member Bredesen then Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Turner, Courtney Nays: Schmidt - Motion carried. EDINA/BLOOMINGTON LAND EXCHAWE RESOLUTION ADOPTED. land, Member Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by Mr. Ros- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF EDINA'S DESIRE TO DETACH CERTAIN LAND FROM BLOOMINGTON 'FOR CONCURRENT AhTNEXATION TO EDINA WHEREAS, the City Council of the.City of Edina is the official governing body of the City of Edina; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that certain property now located in the City of Bloomington, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, described in Exhibit A (the "Winfield Property") which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, abuts 4.4 31 15/82 .. the City of Edina and is properly subject to concurrent detachment and annexation by concurrent resolutions of the two councils of the two municipalities pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 414.061; and LXEWS, it is the desire of the City of Edina that the Winfield Property des- cribed in Exhibit A be concurrently detached from the City of Bloomington and anexed to the City of Edina; and ITHEREAS, this.resolution is being adopted concurrently with a similar resolution by the City Council of the City of Bloomington approving the detachment and annexation of the property as provided above and is to be contingent upon adop- tion by the Bloomington City Council of said resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina ip Regular Meeting assembled, that the above-described concurrent detachment' and annexation be effective upon the issuance of the order by the Minnesota Munici- pal Board or at such later date as provided by the Board in its order; and BE IT RESOLVED further that the resolutions adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meetings of April 6, 1981, and August 31, 1982, be and are hereby amended by this resolution. Lot 1, Block 1, Northwestern Financial Center, according to the plat thereof, on file or of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and That part of U. S. Interstate Highway No. 494 as dedicated in said plat of Northwestern Financial Center, and that part of said U. S. Interstate Highway No. 494 in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, 'Tom- ship 27, Range 24, which lies Northerly and Easterly of said plat of Northwes'tern Financial Center, lying Northerly of the following described line: EXHIBIT A Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 09 seconds West assumed basis for bearings, 400.88 feet along the West line of said plat of Northwestern Financial Center, to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 67 degrees 24 min= Utes 16 seconds East 410.57 feet thence Easterly 214.91 feet on a tangential curve concave to the South, radius 2216.83 feet and central angle 5 degrees 33 minutes 17 seconds; thence North 72 degrees 57 minutes 33 seconds East 587.55 feet, tangent to said curve, to the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and there terminating. Motion for adoption of the resolution ~7as seconded by Member Bredesen. XGllcaii : Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. MR. &MRS. ROBERT A. RUDELL NOTICE OF CLAIM NOTED. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to a Notice of Claim filed by Mr. and Mrs.. Robert A. Rudell. The ' matter has been referred to the insurance company and to the City Attorney. No formal action was taken. BOARD AND CONMISSION APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED. The Mayor asked Council for recom- mendations for a member of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments and for a volun- teer to serve on the South Hennepin Human Services Board. FAIRVIEW-SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS CONTINUED INDEFINITELY. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to a letter from Mr. Kirby J. Erickson, Administrator of Fairview-Southdale Hospital, requesting an extention of the timetable leading to the issuance of the Hospital System Revenue Bonds due to high interest rates at this time. seconded by Xember Turner. No action was taken. Member Schmidt's motion continuing the matter indefinitely was Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. BEER, CLUB LIQUOR, SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES APPROVED. the receipt of the. following applications for Beer, Club Liquor and Sunday Liquor Licenses: On-sale Beer: Braemar Golf Course, The Brothers, Cicero'S Daytons Valley View Room, Donaldsons' Fifth Floor, Edina American Legion Post 471, Edina American Legion Post 471, Edina Country Club, The Empress Restaurant, Gus Young's Biltmore Lanes, Interlachen Country Club, J.P's Restaurant, LeBistro, Inc., Los Primos, Normandale Golf, Inc., Original Pancake House, Rain Restaur- ant, Rigotto's Restaurant; Off-sale Beer: Applebaum's Food Market, Byerly Foods of Edina, Edina Superette, Jerry's Foods; Kenny's Market, Q Petroleum, Red Owl Country- Store, Sgp-eramerica 4047; Sunday and Club Liquor Licenses: Edina Country Club, Council was advised of Pizza, Sandwich Factory, Southdale Bowl, Szechuan Star and T.J? s \ .- .- . ,-* 3/ 15/82 45 Interlachen Country Club. upon approval. by the Police and Health Department was seconded by Member Turner. Member Schmidt's motion for issuance of the licenses Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. EhjrS: None SPECIAL FINANCE MEETING DATE SET. Member Richards' motion to hold a special Council Meeting on Monday, March 29, 1982, at 7:OO p.m. to discuss reduction of expenditures as necessitated by the loss of State Aid funds was seconded by Mem- ber Bredesen. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner Nays: Motion carried. Courtney, who stated that he would rather meet at 5:OO p.m. -- . LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS COMMENDED ON ITS STUDY. Member Richards commented on the materials in the study, Edina in the ~O'S, which dealt with possible trends in providing and financing services in the City. tion should be made available in some manner to all residents. It was proposed that an outline of the pamphlet be sent out with the City Newsletters, made available with the Budget Message and distributed in the schools and in service clubs. material. In response to'a suggestion of Member Turner that a workshop be set up for some Saturday morning, Mr. Rosland said that he will discuss the matter with the League of Women Voters. He suggested that this informa- It was also suggested to work with ECCO in the distribution of the No formal action was taken. SGT. TOM JOHNSON COMMENDED. on March 11, 1982; describing how Police Sgt. Tom Johnson witnessed an automobile accident and held the car.to keep it from rolling down an embankment. response to the suggestion that a letter of commendation be sent to Sgt. Johnson by t'ne Council, Member Bredesen warned that care should be taken to acknowledge outstanding performance of all City employees. look into such a program. No formal action was taken. The Mayor noted an article in the Minneapolis Star In Mr. Rosland said that he would WINFIELD-LA- HOUSING PLAN AND HOUSING PROGRAM HEARING DATE SET. As recom- mended by Mr. Rosland, Member Richards o€fered the follosqing resolution and moved its zdcption, with tlie condition that it is undcrstocd thzt Cl.c C3ur-cil is GC~ making any promises: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A HOUSING PLAN AND PROGRAM PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID HEARING WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act") declares and provides that a city may develop and administer programs of making or purchasing mortgage loans to finance the acquisition of single family housing primarily by low and moderate income persons and families anywhere within its boundaries; and WHElU3AS, the Act provides that a City may issue and sell revenue bonds or obligations in order to finance the making of the loans which bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues of the program; and WHEREAS, the Act requires the City to adopt a hozsing plzn and a program prior to issuing bonds; and WHEREAS, the Act requires the holding of a Public Hearing and the publication of Notice of Hearing prior to the adoption of the housing plan and housing program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council-of the City of Edina: 1. .That a Public Hearing to ccnsider a housing plan and housing program will be held at 7:OO p.m. on April 19, 1982, at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street. 2. That the Notice of said public hearing shall be substantially in the form as follows : * (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL HOUSING PLAN AND PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Edina City Council will meet in the City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street, at 7:OO p.m. on April 19, 1982, and conduct a Public Hear- ing pursuant to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462C.01 et seq. as it relates to adoption of a General Housing Plan and Program. The Plan will describe the housing needs of the City, will contain a plan to meet said needs, methods of financing housing and minimum qualifications of lending institutions participating. The Program will identify specific elements of, and limitations 3/15/82 on, City-sponsored mxtgages and other matters residential mortgage revenue bonds. regulating the use and issuanse of Persons desiring to be heard on the proposed plan may address the Council at'the Hearing cr scbmit written comments at or Trior to the Hearing. Further informa- tion regarding the plan and program will be available at the office of the City Manager, 4801 I?. 50th Street, during normal business hours. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by tiember Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. j ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESS DISCUSSED. cern that Council might, in some way, be of more assistance to businesses with- in the City. He spoke particularly of easing the ordinance pertaining to ware- house sales, and developers dedication fees. Following a general philosophical discussion, it was generally decided that the City Manager should bring specific ideas for Council discussion, CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Hember Richards was seconded by Ifember Rpedesen for pay- ment of the fol-lowing claims as per Pre-List: Park Department, $12,835.14; Art Fund, $5,885.12; Park Construction, $54.30; Swim Pool, $786.00; Golf Course, $12,664.02; Arena, $13,513.60; Gun Range, $598.00; Water Fund,.$27,972.35; Sewer Fund, $142.534.24; Liquor Fund, $48,263.47; Construction, $271.69; IBR #2, $199,626.00; Total, $869,984.16; and for confirma- tion of payment of the following Claims: $87.10; Art Center, $1,126.09; Golf Course, $55.24; Arena, $485.53; Gun, $1-01;. Water Fund, $10,300.12; Sewer Fund, $5,283.80; Liquor Fund, $115,166.35; Total,' $153,005.34. Mr. Rosland advised that he as a deep con- General Fund, $404,980.23; General Fund, $19,494.10; Park Fund, Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. Meinbcr Turixx expresseci her concern about heating bills. Mr. Rosland referred to improvenients that have been made to conserve heat. Member Richards asked the staff to check with Knnegasco for their suggestions and to look toward alter- nate sources of heat. No formal action was taken. I No further business appearing , the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ment at 9:35 p.m. Ad j our- - A- -%LLQdUd/ City Clerk .