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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-2001MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 14, 2001 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 01-10 A. B. C. D. CALL TO ORDER: A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Cardinal. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 01-09 (Aril 23. 2001) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All Councilmember Sherry Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Worksho~(Anril 23. 2001) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the Agenda as amended. M1. Water Board M2. Nest Update M3. Administrative Presentation Seconded by Councilmember Collins 5-14-01 Ayes -All 1 F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Tzianeng Vang was appointed for the Police Civil Service vacancy. G. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda items 1-7 & 10-14 as presented. (Items-8 and 9 were pulled for a separate vote.) Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes -All 1. Approval of Claims. Approved claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $126,919.97 Checks #53862 thru #53920 dated 4/20 thru 4/24/01 $143,906.23 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 4/17 thru 4/23/01 $2,745.35 Checks #53921 thru #53922 dated 4/24 thru 4/25/01 $435,870.51 Checks #53923 thru #53991 dated 5/1/Ol $208,015.33 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 4/24 thru 4/30/01 $114,790.81 Checks #53992 thru #54004 dated 4/27 thru 5/3/01 $45,487.05 Checks #54005 thru #54067 dated 5/4 thru 5/8/01 $928,401.92 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 5/1 thru 5/7/01 $2,006,137.17 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $503,784.58 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 4/27/01 $25,971.47 Payroll Deduction check #83820 thru #83825 dated 4/27/01 $529,756.05 Total Payroll $2,535,893.22 GRAND TOTAL 5-14-01 2 2. Budget Appropriation for Gladstone Fire District Fund Approved the purchase of equipment and furnishings for the fire station on County Road C in the amount of $57,560. 3. Budget Appropriation for East County Line Fire District Fund Approved the purchase of equipment and furnishings for the East County Line fire stations one and four in the amount of $9,720. 4. Proposed Settlement LELS, Local #173 Sergeants, 2001-2002 Approved the two-year negotiated labor agreement between the city and LELS, Local #173 Sergeants. 5. Bruentrup Farm Fund Budget Approved the $1,709 in deficits in Fund 419 be financed by the General Fund Contingency Account. 6. Temporary Food Permit -Fee Waiver -Boy Scouts -Troop 187 Waived the miscellaneous food permit fee for the Boy Scouts, Troop 187, to sell food at the garage sale being held by Arlington Hills United Methodist Church, 759 East County Road B, on Saturday, June 2nd. 7. Temporary Food Permit -Fee Waiver -Boy Scouts -Pack 64 Waived the miscellaneous food permit fee for the Boy Scouts, Pack 64, to sell food at the rummage sale being held by Cross Lutheran Church on May 19th. 10. Intoxicating Liquor License -Change of Manager -Best Western Maplewood Inn -Scott Uttley Approved the intoxicating liquor license application from Scott Uttley, the new manager for the Best Western Maplewood Inn, 1780 East County Road D. 11. Expenditure of 1999 LLEBG Grant Funds Authorized the expenditure of the 1999 LLEBG funds for police technology, primarily forensic and investigative equipment. 12. Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Woodbury for the Purchase of a Fire Truck Adopted the following resolution approving a joint powers agreement with the City of Woodbury for the purchase of a 75' Telesquirt: RESOLUTION Ol-OS-037 5-14-01 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, to approve a j oint powers agreement with the city of W oodbury for the purchase of two 75' Telesquirts. 13. Adjust Sanitary Sewer Delinquent Charges - 2321 Stillwater Road Approved the removal of four years of delinquent sanitary sewer charges (1988-1991) in the amount of $405.88 on property identified as 25-29-22-33-0045 located at 2321 Stillwater Road. 14. Request for City Contingency Monies for Repair of City Halhs Roof and Front Walk Approved transfer of $8,870.00 from the city~s General Fund Contingency Account to the Building Operations fund to cover the costs to repair the City Halhs roof and sidewalk. Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve: 8. Temporary Beer Permit - St. Paul East Park Lions at Ramsey County Fair Grounds Approved the St. Paul East Park Lions application for a temporary beer permit to sell 3.2 beer during the Ramsey County Fair, July 12th through the 15th. 9. Temporary Gambling Permit - St. Paul East Park Lions at Ramsey County Fair Grounds Approved the St. Paul East Park Lions temporary gambling permit to conduct bingo at the Ramsey County Fair, July 12th through 15th. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Collins, Wasiluk Abstain -Councilmember Koppen H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M. (7:15) Beaver Lake Townhomes (Maryland Avenue, Lakewood Drive to Sterling Street) A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Planned Unit Development (PUD) B. Street Right-of--Way Vacation C. Easement Vacations D. Preliminary Plat E. Park and Open Space Purchase 5-14-01 4 a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. c. Planner Ken Roberts presented the specifics of the report. d. Assistant City Manager Melinda Coleman also presented information about the report. e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Bob Zick, 1880 E. Shore Drive, Maplewood Thor Nordwall, 1142 Sterling St. N., Maplewood Tony Schwartz, 1142 Evar St., Maplewood Tim Kennedy, 1134 Glendon St., Maplewood Ginny Yingling, 773 Dorland Road, Maplewood Robert Johnson, 1060 Mary Street, Maplewood Gary Cooper, 1057 Sterling Street N., Maplewood Pat Meron, 1043 Mary Street, Maplewood Jeff Engelen, 2357 Case Avenue, Maplewood Wayne Haag, 2407 Stillwater Road, Maplewood Ted Ginkel, 2415 Stillwater Road, Maplewood Cindy Hofineister, 995 Lakewood Dr. N., Maplewood Georgianna Kemper, 2513 E. Geranium, Maplewood Kevin Berglund, 1929 Kingston Avenue, Maplewood Renee Readel, 215 East Larpenteur, Maplewood Tom Hofineister, 995 Lakewood Dr. N., Maplewood Margaret Lutfey, 1076 Mary Street, Maplewood Annie Benjamin, 1060 Lakewood Drive, Maplewood Steve Benjamin, 1060 Lakewood Drive, Maplewood William Robbins, 2277 Stillwater Avenue, Maplewood Kathleen Peterson, 1085 Mary Street, Maplewood Planning Commissioner Gary Pearson, Beaver Lake Estates, Maplewood Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing at 10:22 p.m. Councilmember Kenneth Collins moved to continue the city council meeting until all business is completed: Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes -All Councilmember Collins moved to require the city to hire an independent consultant, paid for by the developer, to complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Beaver Lakes Estates proposed development because of the potential significant issues including: traffic, effects on the creek bed, the proposed buffer is not significant enough to protect the creek from development, and that the developer did not supply enough information relating to storm ponding and run-off to the creek and adjacent and/or connecting lakes. 5-14-01 Seconded by Mayor Cardinal. Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Collins, Wasiluk Nays -Councilmember Koppen 2. 7:15 P.M. (10:47)Assessment Hearing for Gladstone West Street Improvements, Project 00-05 a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. c. Public Works Director Ahl presented the specifics of the report. d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: George and Luella Ashton, 1731 Edward Street, Maplewood Greg Votel, 1730 Atlantic Street, Maplewood Al Galbrath, 1770 Edward Street, Maplewood Teresa Manzella, 1741 Atlantic Street, Maplewood Roger Roemhildt, 1708 Duluth Street, Maplewood Bob Ryan, 1173 Larpenteur, Maplewood Tom Enright, 1211 Ripley, Maplewood e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adopt the following resolution for the Adoption of the Assessment Roll for the Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-05: RESOLUTION Ol-OS-038 ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the city council has met and heard and passed on all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of the Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, as described in the files of the city clerk as Project 00-05, and has such proposed assessment as it deems just, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 5-14-01 6 2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January, 2002, and bear interest at the rate of 6.3 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2001. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the council to reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to such properties make such assessment feasible. 4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which maybe served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the city by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension or improvements. 5. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All I. AWARD OF BIDS 1. 95' Mid-Ship Aerial Platform Ladder a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Fire Chief Lukin presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Award of Bid fora 95' midship aerial platform ladder fire truck to Claret's Safety Equipment in the amount of $637,500. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All 2. Gladstone West Street Improvements, Project 00-05 a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Public Works Director Ahl presented the specifics of the report. 5-14-01 7 Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adopt the following resolution for Award of Bid for the Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets. Project 00-05 to T.A. Schifsky and Sons in the amount of $961,863.58: RESOLUTION Ol-OS-039 AWARD OF BID--Gladstone Project 00-OS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid from T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $961,863.58, is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of the Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, City Project 00-05, and the mayor and are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the city. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All 3. Edgerton Park Bid a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the recommendation approving the bid for Edgerton Park base bid in the amount of $531.000 plus bud alternatives as delineated for $87.000 for a total bid allocation to Carl Bolander & Sons of $618.000. The council also approves the finance directory preparation of a funding option program for city council consideration with the monies to come from the park dedication fund Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Schedule Meeting to Review 2000 Annual Financial Report and Audit Reports a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Collins moved to schedule a meeting to review the 2000 Annual Financial Report and Audit Reports with Steve Laible, the partner at KPMG who was in charge of the audit, for 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2001 in the Maplewood Room. Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -All 2. Residential Parking Ordinance Amendment (Second Reading) a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. 5-14-01 b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following ordinance approving the code change about off-street parking in residential areas: ORDINANCE NO. 813 AN ORDINANCE ABOUT OFF-STREET PARHING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS The Maplewood City Council approves the following changes to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances: (Additions are underlined and deletions crossed out). SECTION 1. This section changes the language of Section 19-9(24) of the Maplewood City Code as follows: (24) All other conditions, acts or things which are liable to cause injury to the person or property of anyone. This shall include, but not be limited to, the parking or storage of vehicles in the front yard of a residential property on grass, unimproved areas or areas without a hard surface. SECTION 2. This section adds the following definition to Section 36-6 of the Maplewood City Code. Vehicle: A device for carr~g or conve~g persons or property that maybe self-propelled or ma,} be propelled, drawn ortowed by aself-propelled vehicle. SECTION 3. This section adds Subsection 36-22(j) to the city code as follows: Section 36-22(j) Purf ose The purpose of this Article of the City Code is to control, through nuisance and zoning regulations, certain land uses and activities that have a direct and detrimental effect on the character of the City's residential neighborhoods. As such, the Maplewood City Council finds that, in order to accommodate the off-street parking needs of residents while protecting the interests of the public, regulations and performance standards are desirable and necessary for off-street parking areas in residential zoning districts. Findings To the purposes listed above, the Maplewood City Council finds that the use and possession of vehicles are an important factor in the lives of many residents of Maplewood. The city council also finds that the number of vehicles, the improper storage of vehicles and the parking of and storage of excessive numbers of vehicles can be a nuisance and can affect the neighborhood character as well as the public health. safety and welfare, property values and the reasonable use and enjoyment of 5-14-01 9 neighboring properties. The city council further finds that the establishment of these regulations further the foals in the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan relative to the establishment and enhancement of residential neighborhoods and similar goals. In making these findings, the city council accepts the recommendations of city staff and planning commission that have studied the experiences of other suburban cities that have reviewed and regulated off-street parking in residential areas. The Maplewood City Council establishes these regulations as a means to balance the interests of the owners of vehicles, nearby residents and the public. Goals Goals in adopting this ordinance include the following a. Preserving neighborhood character, public health, safety and welfare and property values. b. Allowing all residents a reasonable use of and a chance to enjo ty heir propertX a Minimizing the nuisances and the adverse effects ofoff-street vehicle parking through careful site design standards. d. Requiring the owners and builders of residential drivewa~parkin~ areas to dew and build them to reasonable standards. e. Avoiding nuisances and potential damage to adjacent properties from off-street vehicle parking and parking areas through design standards and setback requirements. (4) Off-Street Parking Standards for Single and Two Family Dwellings. The following standards shall apply to off-street parking for single and two family residential properties in the RE-4Q RE-3Q RE-2Q F, R-1, R-1(S) and R-2 zoning districts. a. Vehicle narkine in the front yard setback area (the area between the front of the residential structure and the street right-of--way line) of single and two family residences shall only be on a hard surface driveway or on improved and designated parking areas. Such a hard surface shall include bituminous, concrete, brick. Gravel or crushed rock or another hard surface approved by cites b. The city prohibits vehicle parking or storage in the front yard on grass, unimnroved areas or areas without a hard surface. c. Drivewa~parkin~ areas shall be at least five feet from a side grope ,line and parking areas shall not be in the street right-of--way or on other public property. d. No owner or operator shall park a vehicle that would block a sidewalk. e. All vehicles parked or stored outside on a residential property shall not be abandoned (as defined in Section 19-28), shall have a current license and r~istration and shall be in operable condition. (Also see Sections 19-28. 5-14-01 10 Definitions and 19-29, Violation.) £ The total area in the front yard setback area of a single dwelling lot improved for parking and driveway purposes shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the front yard setback area. The total area in the front yard setback area of a duplex or double dwelling lot improved for parking and driveway~urposes shall not exceed fift3%(50) percent of the front yard setback area. ii The city may approve an increase in front yard driveway coverage, a different driveway setback or a different driveway surface for a single or double dwelling by administrative review of minor construction plans as outlined in Section 25-65 of the city code. The city may approve an increase in front yard driveway coverage, a different driveway setback or a different driveway surface where such approval would meet the standards required by code for unique circumstances and where the above ordinance standards do not fit or where they_ would create a hardship for the property owner. As part of such an approval, the city may require the property owner or applicant to add screening next to or around the parking area or driveway. The city may require such screening to help hide the parking area and vehicles from the view of adiacent residential properties or from the view from the public street. The property owner or applicant may use a privacy fence, additional landscaping or other means to meet the screening requirement. City staff shall approve and inspect all such screening. 3. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect on August 1, 200 L (After the City Council approves it and the official newspaper publishes it). Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Charitable Gambling Requests for 2002 a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Collins, Koppen Nays -Councilmember Wasiluk Councilmember Koppen moved to table the requests for 2002 charitable contributions until the next meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -All 4. Tilsen South Neighborhood Improvements, Project 00-04, Assessment Objections a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. 5-14-01 11 b. Public Works Director Ahl presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the senior citizen deferment for the following properties: 2995 Bartelmy Lane N 2953 Howard Street N 2100 Mapleview Avenue E PID 01-29-22-24-0065 PID 02-29-22-14-0037 PID 02-29-22-42-0025 and deny the cancellation request of the following property: 2141 Mapleview Avenue E PID 02-29-22-41-0009 Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Stop Sign Requests a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Ahl presented the specifics of the report. The following people were heard for a stop sign at Brooks and Hazelwood: John Edmonson, 1396 County Road C. East, Maplewood Mike Voss, 1522 Brooks Avenue, Maplewood Doug Freed, 2467 Hazelwood, Maplewood Jason Amborn, 1552 Brooks Avenue, Maplewood Councilmember Collins moved to refer this request to Chuck Ahl and Chief Wenger to work with the residents in the area to come up with a resolution to the problem. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen. Ayes -All Councilmember Collins asked that one side of Brooks be posted for no parking for the ball tournament this weekend for public safety reasons. The following people were heard for a stop sign at Cypress Street and ConnorAvenue: Mark Warner, 2504 Cypress Street, Maplewood Michelle Dansky, 2551 Cypress Street, Maplewood Councilmember Collins moved to approve the stop sign request at Cypress Street and Connor Avenue. Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes - All 5-14-01 12 The following person was heard for a stop sign at Montanna Avenue and Lakewood Drive: Debbie Braun, 1617 Lakewood Drive, Maplewood Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the stop sign request at Montanna Avenue and Lakewood Drive. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All 2. Authorize Feasibility Study of Sewer Replacement at Lakewood/Maryland a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Ahl presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Allenspach moved to authorize a feasibility for the sewer at Lakewood and Maryland and that a consultant be hired to perform the stud Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All 3. Pawn Shop/Currency Exchange Businesses -Moratorium a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve a moratorium until December 1. 2001 on the issuance of pawn shop business licenses until a study is completed on this and other types of licenses, including the possibility of licensing currency exchange (check cashing) and related businesses. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive, Maplewood--Mr. Zick felt when the Police Chief speaks at a press conference he should be in street clothes not his uniform. In uniform it appears his perspective on an issue may be perceived as city policy. 5-14-01 13 2. Renee Readel, 2215 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood--Ms. Readel expressed her frustration working with the city~s insurance company about a sewer flooding issue in her home. She questioned •who is responsible for contracting with the League of Minnesota Cities~s?•~ and •who the city representative is that works with them?•• Councilmember Collins moved to have city Attorney research Ms. Readehs claims and report back to the council as soon as possible. Seconded by Mayor Cardinal. Ayes -All M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Water Board--Mayor Cardinal reported the executive director of the St. Paul Regional Water Service would like to offer water service to those Maplewood residents that are affected and getting poor service from North St. Paul. 2. NEST Update--Julie Wasiluk reported the funding proposal from the House of Representatives cuts out the chance of saving the dial-a ride system. Information has been distributed to the council members and hopefully they will contact the legislatures encouraging support for this program and bus service. N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS Public Safety Dispatching 1. Mr. Fursman explained that on May 10, 2001, Sheriff Fletcher gave 120-day notice that the Ramsey County Sheriffs Office is terminating the agreement to provide dispatch services for the City of Maplewood effective September 12, 2001. The following persons were heard: Sergeant Rabbit, City of Maplewood Anne Fosburgh, Election Judge Former Mayor George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C., Maplewood Kathy Juenemann, 721 Mount Vernon Avenue, Maplewood Tim Butler, Director of 911 Dispatch Center, St. Paul Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive ,Maplewood Councilmember Collins moved to 1. Authorize the return of dispatch services to the City of Maplewood. 2. Authorize the Chief of Police, Fire Chief and the City Manager meet with officials from other entities to market our dispatch services; 3. Approve an $80,500 increase in the Dispatching Services budget to be financed by a transfer from the General Fund contingency account; 4. Approve a $750,000 budget for dispatching equipment to be financed by the issuance of capital notes; 5. Schedule the bid award for May 29 for the purchase of dispatching equipment; 5-14-01 14 6. Approve 2001 Salary ranges for Public Safety Dispatcher at $15.39 to $19.67 per hour and Dispatcher Trainee at $14.66 per hour. 7. Advise the City Manager to authorize the recruitment process to fill one supervisory and eight dispatcher positions. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -All Councilmember Collins moved to staff according to the recommendation. O. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Allenspach, Wasiluk, Collins Nays -Councilmember Koppen ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 1:07 a.m. 5-14-01 15