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Maplewood City Council
7:30 P.M., Thursday, April 3, 1975
Municipal Administration Building
Meeting 75 - 11
(A) CALL TO ORLER
(B) ROLL CALL
(C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes 75 - 10 (March 20)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
i. Subdivision (Preliminary Plat - Battle Creek Court)
(7:30)
2. Board of Adjustments and Appeals:
a. Approval of Minutes - December 12, 1974
b. Sign Height Variance - 1145 Highway 36 (7:45)
AWARDING OF BIDS - None
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
(H) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Zone Change - South Side of Beam Avenue, White Bear
Avenue to Southlawr_ Drive
2. Maple Hills Golf Course - Reconsideration
3.
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Street Improvement - Conway Avenue
Community Facilities
I) VISITOR PRESENTATION
(J) NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Request - 1145 East Highway 36 (Perkins Pancake
House)
2. Lot Divisions
3. Northeast Area Streets
4. Affirmative Action Program_
5. Water System - Interim Agreement - _—
(K) COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. 1975 Legislation
2. Watershed Citizens Advisory Board
3. Other:
a.
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b.
Met
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d.
Dev
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Loc
arnings Legislation
ouncil Waste Management Plan
[toad B and Burr Street
nent Framework Guide
Lections - Proposed Legislation
f. X -Rated Movies Outdoor Theatres
g. Addendum to Union Contract - Clerical and T
(L) ADMINISTRAITIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. 1975 Budget - Engineering Personnel
2. Hearing Date
(M) ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:30 P.M„ Thursday, April 3, 1975
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 75 -11
A. 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 7:32 P.M. by Mayor Bruton.
ROLL CALL
Robert
T.
Bruton, Mayor
Present
John C.
Greavu, Councilman
Present
Donald
J.
Wiegert, Councilman
Present
Norman
G.
Anderson, Councilman
Present
Burton
A.
Murdock, Councilman
Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes No, 75 -10 (March 20, 1975)
Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No 75 -10 (March 20 1975)
be approved as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all,
J. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bruton moved to approve the Agenda with the following items added:
1, Gross Earnings Legislation
2, Metro Council Waste Management Plan
3,, County Road B and Burr Street
4. Development Framework Guide
5, Local Elections - Proposed Legislation
6, X -rated Movies - Outdoor Theatres
7, Addendum to Union Contract - Clerical and Technical Unit
Seconded by Councilman Murdock, Ayes - all.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1, Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) - Battle Creek Court - 7:30 P.M.
a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposed
land subdivision plat proposed by Marvin H. Anderson Construction Co, property
located at Sterling Avenue and Brookview Drive. The Clerk read the notice of hear-
ing along with the dates of publication.
b. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the recommendation that the pro-
posed preliminary plat be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. It is' recommended by City staff that a public hearing be held for the area
in the vicinity of Brookview Drive and Sterling Street for storm sewer install-
ation if, after the public hearing, storm sewer is ordered, it should be in-
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stalled at the same time as the upgrading of Brookview Lane;
2. Applicant and property owner shall dedicate development rights of those
portions of lots 8 through 17 lying between the back lot lines and /or the
portion of those lots beneath the bluff top and a line 20 feet in front of the
bluff top. It is the intent of this condition to exclude development and pre-
serve existing terrain and existing vegetation in the creek areas and the area
adjacent to the top of the bluff. It is also the intent of the City to permit
and encourage maintenance of slopes and natural terrain and vegetation within
this area by the homeowner.
Applicant shall prepare an accurate survey map delineating the existing location
of the top of the bluff and outlining the area within which development rights
are to be dedicated. A copy of this map, the final plat map and the conditions
attached by the City Council to the approval of that plat shall be provided to
each lot purchaser. Evidence of the receipt of the above information by the lot
purchaser shall be provided to the City.
3. A 6 foot wide sidewalk shall be installed along the street frontages of
lots 1 through 9.
4. Plans for the repair and retention of existing wash -out areas adjacent to the
bluff area shall be prepared for review and approval by the City staff.
5. A grading and landscaping plan shall be prepared for review and approval by
the City staff. This plan shall indicate the location of all trees with a cir-
cumference of 4 inches or greater at a point of 5 feet above ground level. Prior
to grading or removal of any trees on subject site all trees to be removed shall
be marked and an inspection made by City personnel. The plan shall also provide
details on landscaping within the island area of the cul -de -sac. The plan shall
also provide for installation of street trees at a spacing of one tree for every
40 foot of lot frontage. Excess trees approved for removal shall be offered to
the City Park and Recreation for relocation into City park and /or open space
areas.
6. A ten foot wide easement shall be provided for on lot #10 to provide access
from the cul -de -sac south and westerly to the adjacent open space and park areas.
This easement should approximate the present location of the pathway providing
access to that area.
c. Chairman Lester Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Howard moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council approval
of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions:
1. It is recommended by City staff that a public hearing be held for the area
in the vicinity of Brookview Drive and Sterling Street for storm sewer install-
ation and if, after the public hearing, storm sewer is cordered, it should be
installed at the same time as the upgrading of Brookview Drive.
2. Applicant and property owner shall dedicate development rights of those
portions of lots 8 through 17 lying between the back lot lines and /or the portion
of those lots beneath the bluff top and a line 15 feet in front of the bluff top.
It is the intent of this condition to exclude development and preserve existing
terrain and existing vegetation in the creek areas and the area adjacent to the
top of the bluff. It is also the intent of the City to permit and encourage
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maintenance of slopes and natural terrain and vegetation within this area by
the homeowner.
Applicant shall prepare an accurate survey map delineating the existing location
of the top of the bluff and outlining the area within which development rights
are to be dedicated. A copy of this map, the final plat map and the conditions
attached by the City Council to the approval of that plat shall be provided to
each lot purchaser. Evidence of the receipt of the above information by the lot
purchaser shall be provided to the City.
3. Plans for the repair and retention of existing wash -out areas adjacent to
the bluff area shall be prepared for review and approval by the City staff.
The concrete on the east bank of the north /south creek shall be cleaned up.
4. A grading and landscaping plan shall be prepared for review and approval
by the City staff. This plan shall indicate the location of all trees with a
diameter of 4 inches or greater at a point of 5 feet above ground level. Prior
to grading or removal of any trees of the above description on the subject site
all trees to be removed shall be marked and an inspection made by City staff to
insure additional trees are not removed. The plan shall also provide details
on landscaping within the island area of the cul -de -sac. The plan shall also
provide for installation of street trees at a spacing of one tree for every 40
foot of lot frontage. Excess trees approved for removal shall be offered to the
City Park and Recreation for relocation into City park and /or open space areas.
5. Feasibility study should be made for possible pathway along Sterling align-
ment.
Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes all."
d. Mr. Fred Haas, Vice President of Marvin Anderson Construction Co., spoke relative
to the conditions.
e. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal.
The following were heard:
Mr. Don Disselkamp, 188 Crestivew Drive, spoke regarding the condition pertain-
ing to the concrete.
Mr. Alan Porter, 2530 Brookview Drive, questioned the drainage and stated he
was against sidewalks.
f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing.
g. Mr. Fred Haas from Marvin Anderson Construction Co., stated they would contribute
$1500 to a pathway system or foot bridge over Battle Creek.
h. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the Battle Creek Court Preliminary Plat
subject to the following conditions:
1. Further study and review to be made by City Engineering Department regard-
ing drainage;
2. Applicant and property owner shall dedicate development rights of those
portions of lots 8 through 17 lying between the back lot lines and /or the
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portion of those lots beneath the bluff top and a line 15 feet in front
of the bluff top. It is the intent of this condition to exclude development
and preserve existing vegetation in the creek areas and the area adjacent
to the top of the bluff. It is also the intent of the City to permit and
encourage maintenance of slopes and natural terrain and vegetation within
this area by the homeowner.
Applicant shall prepare an accurate survey map delineating the existing
location of the top of the bluff and outlining the area within which devel-
opment rights are to be dedicated. A copy of this map, the final plat map
and the conditions attached by the City,Council to the approval of that plat
shall be provided to each lot purchaser. Evidence of the receipt of the
above information by the lot purchaser shall be provided to the City;
3. Plans for the repair and retention of existing wash -out areas adjacent to
the bluff area shall be prepared for review and approval by the City staff.
The concrete on the east bank of the north /south creek shall be cleaned up
as feasible;
4. A grading and landscaping plan shall be prepared for review and approval
by the City staff. Prior to grading or removal of any trees on the subject
site all trees to be removed shall be marked and an inspection made by City
staff to insure additional trees are not removed. The plan shall also pro-
vide details on landscaping within the island area of the cul -de -sac. The
plan shall also provide for installation of street trees at a spacing of one
tree for every 40 foot of lot frontage. Excess trees approved for removal
shall be offered to the City Park and Recreation for relocation into City
park and /or open space areas;
5. Feasibility study will be made to construct a possible pathway system and
the applicant will participate in this construction up to $1500,00;
6. Brookview Lane will be renamed Brookview Drive in final plat.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
i. Staff to seek County participation in the construction, if feasible, of a foot
bridge over Battle Creek,
Mayor Bruton recessed the meeting at 8:32 P.M. to reconvene as the Board of Appeals and
Adjustments.
Mayor Bruton reconvened the meeting at 8:53 P.M.
F. AWARDING OF BIDS
None.
G. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
Mayor Bruton moved that t
through Check No. 14655 -
Part II - Pavroll Check N
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es - Check No.
No. 8093 - $29,311.08) in the amount of
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Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Zone Change - South Side of Beam Avenue - White Bear Avenue to Southlawn Drive
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report.
b. Councilman Murdock moved to hold a "shirt sleeve
April 15, 1975 to discuss the Beam Avenue Zoning pro
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Maple Hills Golf Course - Reconsideration
session with
a. Manager Miller stated he had received correspondence from Hans T. Hagen, Jr.,
President of Ban Con Inc., which offers to underwrite "any loss sustained in an
amount not to exceed $5,000 per year ", excluding capital improvements, for the first
five years of operation of the golf course. It is felt that this new development
does warrant reconsideration of the matter at your next regularly scheduled meeting
on April 17. Such reconsideration is recommended.
b. No action was taken.
3. Street Improvement - Conway Avenue
a. Manager Miller stated Mr. Robert Owens Senior Traffic Engineer from 3M Company
is unable to attend the meeting and recommended this item be tabled.
b. Councilman:Wiegert moved to table Item H -3.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
4. Community Facilities
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended that the matter be
referred back to the Commission for further study and a more in -depth recommendation
concerning all aspects of the Facilities Study.
b. Chairman Lester Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission report:
"Commissioner Howard moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that
a letter be directed to Independent School District #622 advising the district of
the City's need for additional space and requesting that the district advise the City
of what space it might have available and on what terms.
Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes all.
Commissioner Disselkamp moved that it is the consensus of the Commission that a need
presently exists for expanded facilities for City Administrative, Public Safety and
Public Works facilities. White it is very desirable to establish a single unified
complex the Commission recommends the following actions listed in order of priority,
a. Investigate expansion of present City Hall site by acquisition of additional
properties;
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b. Acquire Gladstone School and maintain present City Hall as a Public Safety
Building;
c. Acquire the Cope /Hazelwood site and maintain present City Hall as a Public
Safety Building.
Commissioner Waldron seconded. Ayes - all.
Commissioner Prew moved that it is the consensus of the Commission that a need
presently exists for a separate Public Works garage facility. The preferred location
for such facility is site C, County Road B and White Bear Avenue. The alternate
location is site B, Highway 36.
Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes - all.
Commissioner Disselkamp moved that the Commission expresses concern about the
growth of projected Municipal personnel by the year 1995 and recommends the City
Council review these projections with regard to the need to go from the present
ratio of 2.86 per 1000 to the projected ratio of 4.75 per 1000 population in com-
parison with the six other communities referenced on Page 4 -7 of the Maplewood
Municipal Facilities Study report.
Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes - all."
c. Councilman Wiegert moved to refer the Community Facilities Study to the Planning
Commission for their evaluation and for a more in depth recommendation concerning
)ects of the st
Seconded by Councilman Greavu.
Motion carried.
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
J. NEW BUSINESS
Ayes - !Councilmen Greavu, Murdock and
Wiegert
Nays - Mayor 'Bruton °and Councilman Anderson.
1. Sign Request - 1145 East Highway 36 (Perkins)
a. Manager Miller stated Perkins Cake and Steak, 1145 E. Highway 36, is requesting
approval of a sign permit for a free standing sign to read 'Open 24 Hours ". The
sign was added December 30, 1974. It is recommended that the subject sign request
be denied as being contrary to the guidelines of the Community Design Review Board
Ordinance.
b. Following lengthy:diseussion, Councilman Anderson moved to approve the sign
permit for Perkins Cake and Steak for a one year period and that the owner agree to
this condition in writing.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
2. Lot Divisions
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a. McKnight Road South of Linwood Avenue
1. Manager Miller stated the applicant seeks approval to create three irreg-
ularly shaped parcels of land from one 6.4 acre lot. It is recommended that the
proposed lot division be denied as detrimental to the best overall pattern for
development of this area and as contrary to good planning practice.
2. Mr. Pete VanDusartz, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
d. Councilman Wiegert moved to deny the lot division as being an undesirable
project.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
b. Beam Avenue (East of White Bear Avenue)
1. Manager Miller stated the applicant, Lawrence Schroeder, seeks approval of
a division of a 1.35 acre parcel on Radatz Avenue east of White Bear Avenue
into two parcels. It is recommended that the proposed lot division be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. Any and all deferred assessments for subject property shall be paid
prior to final of the lot division;
2. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing.
2. Mayor Bruton asked if the applicant was present. He was not present.
3. Councilman Greavu moved to approve the lot division as presented subject to
the following conditions:
1. Any and all deferred assessments for subject property shall be paid
prior to final of the lot division;
2. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing.
Seconded by Councilman:'Wiegert. Ayes - all.
3. Northeast Area Streets
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report.
b. Representatives from the consulting engineering firm made a presentation to the
Council.
c. Mr. William Harrison and Mr. Nick Nichols, Inland Construction Co., spoke regard-
ing the proposed assessments for the area. They requested Council to review the
assessment policy.
d. No action taken.
4. Affirmative Action Program
a. Manager Miller stated he wished to congratulate the Human Relations Commission
for all their work on the Affirmative Action Program and to recommend it be adopted.
b. Chairman Janet Kampf, Human Relations Commission, spoke on behalf of the program.
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c. Mayor Bruton moved to adopt the Affirmative Action Program subject to the
changes on Pages 9 and 10.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
5. Water System - Interim Agreement
a. Manager Miller stated the staff has worked with the staff of the Water Board
in preparing a transition agreement between the Board and the City which states that
the City will enter into a master meter contract similar to the City of Roseville
on or about July 1, 1977 for a term of 30 years, the City of Maplewood will not be
bound by St. Paul specifications for water line construction during the interim, the
Board will continue to service that part of Maplewood lying south of I -94 and one
reading shall be utilized in determining the City water bill under the master meter
contract. It is anticipated that we will save as much as 15% on water line con-
struction. It is recommended that the agreement be authorized.
b. Councilman Wiegert moved to refer the Water System Interim Agreement to staff
for further negotiations.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
J. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. 1975 Legislation
a. Gross Earnings Resolution
1. Manager Miller recommended adoption of the resolution presented by the
League of Minnesota Municipalities.
2. Mayor Bruton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, property taxes tend to be highest and most burdensome in cities,
and in the absence of some action by the State Legislature municipal property
taxes in the City of Maplewood will increase in 1976 and 1977; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood strongly favors the reduction of
municipal property taxes, and the most feasible way of accomplishing this with-
out drastically reducing essential municipal services is through the distribut-
ion of railroad and telephone gross earnings taxes to cities as proposed by
Governor Anderson; and
WHEREAS, local units of government receive no property taxes or other taxes
from railroad or telephone property and the City of Maplewood will receive
approximately $213,054.05 under the proposed distribution of telephone and rail-
road gross earnings in 1976; and
WHEREAS, this method of tax reduction is preferable to other alternatives
being considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD;, MINNESOTA,
respectfully urges the Minnesota State Legislature to distribute all of the
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telephone and railroad gross earnings taxes, amounting to $46 million in 1976
and $49 million in 1977, to local units of government as proposed by Governor
Anderson; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the
Governor of the State of Minnesota, our Members of the State Legislature and the
League of Minnesota Municipalities.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
b. Paramedics
1. Manager Miller stated State Law presently provides immunity for paramedics
employed by the City of St. Paul and by Ramsey County. Since Maplewood is now
undertaking a paramedic program, it is recommended that the Council go on record
as asking its legislators to sponsor a bill granting immunity to Maplewood par-
amedics.
2. Councilman Greavu moved to go on record as asking its legislators to sponsor
a bill granting immunity to Maplewood paramedics.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
c. Proposed Legislation - Metro Council
1. Councilman Wiegert stated he received a copy of the proposed legislation
for the Metro Council to proceed with their development guide framework. He
read the cover letter.
d. Local Elections
1. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, various bills have been proposed to alter local election dates;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood supports methods to increase citizen
exercise of electoral rights and obligations;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, believes
participation and best citizen awareness of issues in local
occur if a single election date were assigned for counties,
palities, school districts, and other local governments, as
and federal elections.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. Watershed Citizens Advisory Committee
that maximum citizen
elections would
townships, munici-
distinct from state
a. Mayor Bruton stated he had received a phone call from Harry Lyon who is the
representative from North Saint Paul on the new Watershed District. He indicated
he was covering the Maplewood -North Saint Paul area. He expressed his willingness
to work with us and to serve us. He specifically asked us if we had anyone who we
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thought could serve on the Advisory Board. They appoint one under State Statute
to do their leg work for them and to review some of the things that come up. Does
Council wish to recommend any names?
b. The following names are to be submitted:
John Greavu
Gary Sherburne
Alan Laidlaw
3. Metropolitan Development Guide Plan
a. Mayor Bruton stated he had requested a copy of the proposed plan. The public
hearing has been scheduled.
b. Mayor Bruton moved to refer the proposed Metro Deve
for review and to report back to Council by next reeula
Seconded by Councilman Anderson.
Ayes - all.
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Plan to st
4. Culvert - County Road B and Burr
a. Councilman Murdock stated the culvert at County Road B and Burr Street appears
to need cleaning,,
Staff to investigate. — — -
5. X -Rated Movies
Councilman Anderson „ptnted he is concerned about x -rated movies being shown in theatres.
Staff to investigate,
T ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. 1975 Budget - Engineering Personnel
a. Manager Miller stated due to the late hour this item is recommended to be tabled.
b. Councilman Wiegert moved to table Item L -1;
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Hearing Dates
a. Beam Avenue
1. Manager Miller stated a feasibility study for signalization, lighting, land-
scaping and sidewalks on Beam Avenue between White Bear Avenue and Highway 61
indicates that the sidewalks are not feasible at this time although the rest of
the improvements are. Due to the opening of Beam Avenue through to Highway 61
in the near future, it is imperative that signals be placed at locations as soon
as possible. It is recommended that the feasibility report be accepted and that
a hearing date of April 24 be established. The public hearing for the Marylake
Road improvement is also scheduled for that evening.
2. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized
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and directed to prepare preliminary plans for the improvement of Beam Avenue
between White Bear Avenue and T.H. 61 by construction of signalization, light-
ing, landscaping and sidewalks and appurtenances as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid preliminary plans
for the improvement herein described:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
as follows:
1. The report of the City Engineer advising the Council that the proposed
improvement on Beam Avenue between White Bear Avenue and T.H. 61 by con-
struction of signalization, lighting and landscaping is feasible and should
best be made as proposed, is hereby received.
2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with
the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion
of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an es-
timated total cost of the improvement of $345,000.00.
3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall
at 1380 Frost Avenue on Thursday, the 24th day of April, 1975, at 8:30 P.M.
to consider said improvement. The notice for said public hearing shall be
in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minn-
esota, deems it necessary and expedient that the improvement hereinafter describ-
ed, be made,
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a
public hearing on said improvement at the following time and place within the
said City:
Date and Time: April 24, 1975, at 8:30 P.M.
Location: Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1380 Frost Avenue
The general nature of the improvement is the construction of signalization,
lighting, and landscaping along Beam Avenue between T.H. 61 and White Bear
Avenue.
The total estimated cost of said improvement is $345,000.00.
It is proposed to assess every lot, piece or parcel of land benefited by
said improvement whether abutting thereon or not, based upon benefits received
without regard to cash valuation.
Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement
should be present at this hearing.
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This Council proposes to proceed under the authority granted by Chapter
429 M.S.A.
Dated this 3rd day of April, 1975.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
City of Maplewood, Minnesota
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
b. County Ditch 17
1. Manager Miller stated it now appears that 24 of the 494 properties involved
in the County Ditch 17 improvement were inadvertently not notified of the hear-
ing. The City Attorney indicates that the project has been legally heard and
ordered, but that there is a possibility that the 24 properties may not be legal-
ly assessable. In order to assess the 24 properties, it will be necessary that
a new public hearing be heard. The bonding attorney has indicated that it is
permissible to enclose a statement explaining the need for a rehearing. It is
therefore recommended that the Council rehear the project on May 6 % -,(a Tuesday
night).
2. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized
and directed to prepare preliminary plans for the improvement of County Ditch
#17 by installation of pipe, sloping and restoration; and
WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid preliminary plans
for the improvement herein described; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 13, 1975, after which the project
was ordered; and
WHEREAS, subsequently it was discovered that certain property owners apparent -
ly had not been properly notified;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
as follows:
1. The resolution ordering the improvement to County Ditch #17 will be
reconsidered at a public hearing on the matter.
2. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed
improvement of County Ditch #17 is feasible and should best be made as pro-
posed, is hereby received.
3. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with
the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of
the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estimated
total cost of the improvement of $684,000.00.
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4. A public hearing will be held in the Cafetorium of John Glenn Jr.
High School, 1560 E. County Road "B ", Maplewood, Minnesota on Thursday,
the 8th day of May, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. to consider said improvement. The
notice for said public hearing shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
OF IMPROVEMENT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota,
deems it necessary and expedient that the improvement hereinafterdescribed, be
made;
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a
public hearing on said improvement at the following time and place within the
said City:
Date and Time: Thursday, May 8, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
Location: Cafetorium of John Glenn Jr. High School
1560 E. County Road "B ", Maplewood, Minnesota -
The general nature of the improvement is the improvement of County Ditch
X117 in the following described general area:
From Hazelwood Avenue on the West to McKnight Road on the East.
From T.H. 36 on the North to Larpenteur Avenue on the South.
The total estimated cost of said improvement is $684,000.00.
It is proposed to assess every lot, piece or parcel of land benefited by
said improvement whether abutting thereon or not, based upon benefits received
without regard to cash valuation.
Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement
should be present at this hearing.
This Council proposed to proceed under the authority granted by Chapter 429
M.S.A.
Dated this 4th day of April, 1975.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
City of Maplewood, Minnesota
Seconded by Councilman "Wiegert. Ayes - all.
3. Clerical- Technical
a. Manager Miller explained two addendums (appendix B and C) to be added to the
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Clerical- Technical Unit of Union Local 2725 of Council No. 91, Approval is re-
commended,
b. Mayor Bruton moved to apRrove the two addendums (appendix B and C to the
Clerical-Technical Unit of Union Contract,
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes all.
4. Police Civil Service Commission.
a. Manager Miller stated Harold Prust, a member of the Police Civil Service Com-
mission, has recently been employed by the State in a civil service position.
Attached is a copy of a legal opinion from the City Attorney indicating "Mr. Prust
can no longer validly act as a member of the Maplewood Police Civil Service Commission
unless he were to leave his employment with the State of Minnesota." It is recom-
mended that the Council declare the position open and request the press to make the
public aware that the position on the Commission is open for applications.
b. Mayor Bruton
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
5. Parks and Recreation Commission - Meeting
e Commission
en and that
a. Manager Miller stated the Parks and Recreation Commission has selected the
evening of April 29 at 7:30 P.M. to meet in a "shirt sleeve" session with the Council.
b. Councilman Wiegert moved a date of April 29, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. for Council to
hold a "shirt sleeve" session with the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
M. ADJOU MENT
3:34 A.M.
Cit Clerk
14 - 4/3
CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DATE
04-03-75
CHECK I
A M O U N T
C L A I M A N T
P U R P O S E
t543
5.00
ACCURATE ELECTRIC
SUPPLIES, JANITORIAL
14544
29460.75
ADLER STEEL PRODUCTS
INC MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
14545
23.50
AFU SERVICE
SUPPLIES, VEHICLE
14546
202.50
AIR COMM
REPAIREMAINT., RADIO
14547
14548
14549
14550
14551
14552
14553
14554
l 1,4555
�1+556
14557
14558
14559
14560
14561
14562
14563
14564
14565
14566
14567
568
244.05
819.75
705.75
841.37
1,560.00
8.32
38.30
5.62
9.30
264.00
5,959.18
100.37
20.00
5.50
44.70
102.00
14.32
28.95
117.03
10.00
11,405.84
12.10
DONALD ASHWORTH
B E E PATROL
JAMES BAHT
BOARD OF WATER COMM
BOARD OF MATER COMM
BOARD OF WATER COMM
BOARD OF WATER COMM
ANTHONY G CAHANES
CAPITOL SALES CO
J G CHISHOLM
CRIS CONSTRUCTION CO INC
DENNIS S CUSICK
PAT DALEY
DAYTON BLUFF SHEET METAL
DISPATCH PIONEER PRESS
JAMES EMBERTSON
GENUINE PARTS CO
GLADSTONE LUMBER MART
DAVID M GRAF
RAYMOND HITE JR
HOWARD IEEDLES TAMMIN E
HO WIES LOCK C KEY SERVICE
TRAVEL S TRAINING
FEES FOR SERVICE
FEES FOR SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION FUND
CONSTRUCTION FUND
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
TRAVEL C TRAINING
REPAIR&MAINT., RADIO
FEES FOR SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION FUND
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND
FEES FOR SERVICE
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT
PUBLISHING
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
ESCROW FUND
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND
UNIFORMS S CLOTHING
CONSTRUCTION FUND
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT
CITY QF
MAPLEWOCD ACCOUNTS
PAYABLF DATE 04-03-75
P
CHECK 9 A
M O U N T
C L A I M A N T
P U R P O S E
+569
170.00
INTERN BUSINESS MACH CORP
RENTAL, EQUIPMENT
14570
46.00
INTL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOC
BOOKS £ PERIODICALS
14571
226.50
KIRKHAM MICHAEL
CONSTRUCTION FUND
14572
160.00
ROBERT LEACH
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND
14573
104.76
LION BROTHERS CO INC
UNIFORMS £ CLOTHING
14574
2.25
MAPLEWOOD PLBG £ HTG INC
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT
14575
36.00
MCHUTCHISON, NORQUIST £
FEES FOR SERVICE
14576
37,266.26
METRO WASTE CONTROL COMM
RENTAL, SEWER
i
AND -CONTRACT PAYMENT
14577
i
60.00
MIKES PRO SHOP
SUPPLIES, PROGRAM
1 14578
I
35.95
MILLER CLOTHING
UNIFORMS £ CLOTHING
j 14579
15.00
MINN. CITY MGR. ASSN.
SUBSCRIPTIONS £ MEMBERSHIP
i
14580
103.92
3 M COMPANY M133864
SIGNS E SIGNALS
x:581
5.00
MINN STATE TREASSURER
TRAVEL £ TRAINING
r 14582
5.00
MINN STATE TREASSURER
TRAVEL £ TRAINING
1 14583
81.71
MINN DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
CONSTRUCTION FUND
i
14584
9
42.61
RAYMOND MORELLI
TRAVEL £ TRAINING
14585
217.70
MOTOTOLA C £ E INC
REPAIR£MAINT., RADIO
14586
75.46
CLIFFORN MOTTAZ
TRAVEL £ TRAINING
1 14587
3.00
MUNICI-PALS TREASURER
SUBSCRIPTIONS £ MEMBERSHIP
i
14588
1,60C.00
EUGENE MURRAY
FEES FOR SERVICE
14589
5.00
N ST PAUL MAPLEWOOD SCHLS
SUBSCRIPTIONS £ MEMBERSHIP
1
14590
811.59
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO
UTILITIES
14591
608.86
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO
UTILITIES
14592
6.90
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO
UTILITIES
14593
37.03
NORTHERN STATES POIAER CO
UTILITIES
CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
DATE
04-03-75
CC
CHECK #
A M O U N T
C L A I
M A N T
TEL
P U R P O S E
14600
215.68
NORTHWESTERN
BELL
TEL
CC
+594
272.76
NORTHERN
STATES POWER
CO
UTILITIES
14595
2,214.80
NORTHERN
STATES POWER
CO
FEES FOR SERVICE
14596
1,069.38
NORTHERN
STATES POWER
CO
UTILITIES
14597
33.55
NORTHWESTERN
BELL TEL
CO
TELEPHONE
14598
34.24
NORTHWESTERN
BELL
TEL
CC
14599
50.00
NORTHWESTERN
BELL
TEL
CC
14600
215.68
NORTHWESTERN
BELL
TEL
CC
14601
11074.91
NORTHWESTERN
BELL
TEL
CC
14602
35.40
NORTHWESTERN
BELL
TEL
CO
14603
600.00
POSTMASTER
14604
}
837.16
RAMSEY COUNTY
TREASURER
14605
2r180.56
RAMSEY COUNTY
TREASURER
e .606
14607
14608
12.00 REEL' TIRE SALES INC
216.92
S E T OFFICE PRODUCTS INC
5.75 RICHARD 'W SCHALLER
14609
45.15
SEARS ROEBUCK E CO
14610
30.42
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
14611
439.37
SINGER BUSINESS MACHINES
14612
155.00
ST PAUL C SUBURBAN BUS CO
14613
24.00
STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
14614
95.40
- G M STEWART LUMBER CO
14615
303.70
STOFFEL SEALS CORP
14616
29204.24
SUPERAMERICA
107.40
TABULATING SERV BUREAU
X617
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
POSTAGE
FEES FOR SERVICE
SIGNS C SIGNALS
AND -FEES FOR SERVICE
SUPPLIES, VEHICLE
AND-REPAIRCMAINT., VEHICLE
SUPPLIES, OFFICE
AND -MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
SUPPLIES, OFFICE
AND -TRAVEL S TRAINING
EQUIPMENT, OTHER
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
EQUIPMENT, OFFICE
FEES FOR SERVICE
SUPPLIES, ECUIPMENT
SIGNS C SIGNALS
SUPPLIES, PROGRAM
FUEL & OIL
FEES FOR SERVICE
CITY
OF MAP I_EWCUD
ALL -Q NTS PAYARLF DATE 04-03-75
CHECK 4
A M O U N T
C L A I M A N T
P U R P
O S E
+618
42.95
TASCO AUTOMOTIVE INC
SUPPLIESs
EQUIPMENT
14619
3.00
TEDS LAWN C SPORTS
REPAIR&MAINT.,
EQUIPMENT
14620
5.00
HERB TOUSLEY FORD INC
SUPPLIES,
VEHICLE
j 14621
17.00
TWIN CITY FILTER SERV INC
REP.&MAINT.,
BUILDING&GRND
14622
249.75
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
UNIFORMS
& CLOTHING
14623
6.34
UNITED ELECTRIC CORP
REP.&MAINT.,
BUILDING&GRND
r
i 14624
i
56.00
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
TRAVEL &
TRAINING
14625
20.75
VIRTUE PRINTING CO
SUPPLIES,
OFFICE
14626
€
5.50
WEBER & TROSETH, INC
REPAIR&MAINT.,
EQUIPMENT
14627
0
160.00
FLOYD WHITEBREAD
TRUST AND
AGENCY FUND
14628
i
36.00
VICTORIA ANDREWS
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
14629
10.00
HOWARD ARNTZEN
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
14630
28.00
DAVID CUTLING
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPCRARY
i
631
20.00
MARK DEED
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
14632
31.50
JOHN EDMUND
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
{ 14633
12.00
JUAN GALLOWAY
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
t 14634
€
12.00
STEVEN GALLOWAY
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPCRARY
14635
21.00
ROGER GRAETSCH
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
14636
f
10.50
RICHARD HAACK
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
14637
15.00
PAUL MARTY
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
€
14638
14.00
JAMES NIEM.CZYK
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
14639
18.00
WAYNE MO HWINKLE
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
t 14640
18.00
HOWARD ODDEN
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
14641
140.00
CHERYL PETERSON
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPCRARY
14642
16.50
ROBERT PUHL
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPCRARY
'+643
5.00
DOUGLAS RONSBERG
SALARIES
& WAGES,TEMPORARY
OF
�HE,CK # A
kA AntPAYABLE
M 0 U N T
DATE
C L A I M A N T
04-03-75
P U R P
O
S E
�'+644
10.00
PAUL SAND
SALARIES
E
WAGES,TEMPORARY
14645
18.75
JUTE THOMPSON
SALARIES
C
WAGES,TEMPORARY
14646
42.00
MICHAEL WALZ
SALARIES
C
WAGES,TEMPGRARY
14647
45.00
CHARLES WIECK
SALARIES
C
WAGES,TEMPORARY
r
i 14648
49.00
JIM WIECK
SALARIES
E
WAGES,TEMPORARY
14649
15.00
DELISLE CO REALTORS
REFUNDS
14650
112.50
CITY OF EDINA
TRAVEL C
TRAINING
14651
4.00
KEVIN LANDEEN
SALARIES
S
WAGES,TEMPORARY
146.52
41.95
LIEMANDTS
UNIFORMS
CLOTHING
14653
15.00
MRS GARY MULCAHY
REFUNDS
14654
49.95
SCHAAK ELECTRONICS
EQUIPMENT,
OTHER
14655
8.95
VIKING PRESS
BOOKS
PERIODICALS
643 THRU
014655
113 CHECKS TOTALING
80,378.38
t GRAND
TOTAL
132 CHECKS TOTALING
1009965.69
CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DATE 04-03-75
CHECK #
A M O U N T
C L A I M A N T
P U R P O S E
670,
71424.81
EASTERN HGTS STATE BANK
FEDERAL TAX W/H
671
3,053.86
MINN COMM OF REVENUE
STATE TAX W/H
672
125.00
AM FEDERATION STATE COUNT
UNION DUES W/H
673
37.50
EASTERN HGTS STATE BANK
IMAGE DEDUCTION W/H
674
81.40
RAMSEY CO CLERK OF DIST r
WAGE DEDUCTION W/H
675
9.20
AM FEDERATION STATE COUNT
FAIR SHARE W/H
s 676
2,562.29
CITY & CTY CREDIT UNION
CREDIT UNION W/H
677
9.00
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
TRAVEL & TRAINING
s
j 678
i
9.00
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
TRAVEL & TRAINING
4 679
30.00
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
TRAVEL & TRAINING
i
680
486.21
CONN GENERAL LIFE INS CO
CONTRIBUTIONS, INSURANCE
i
AND—TRUST AND AGENCY FUND
4
681
49640.75
MN BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHLD
CONTRIBUTIONS, INSURANCE
AND—HOSPITALIZATION W/H
! `/681
108.01
MN BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHLD
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND
682
i
125.00
DAYTONS
EQUIPMENT, OFFICE
683
i
139.10
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
UNIFORMS & CLOTHING
i
684
599.62
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
UNIFORMS & CLOTHING
685
i
602.96
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
UNIFORMS & CLOTHING
686
470.60
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
UNIFORMS & CLOTHING
F
687
73.00
BRUCE ANDERSON
TRAVEL & TRAINING
NECESSARY DIRECT EXPENDITURES SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING
SUB—TOTAL 19 CHECKS TOTALING 20,587.31
PAYROLL
IT. APRIL 3, 1975
PAYROLL DATED MARCH 21, 1975
ITEM NO.
CHECK NO.
CLAIMANT
AMOUNT
1.
8001
Norman G. Anderson
$ 123.71
2.
8002
Robert T. Bruton
188.30
3.
8003
John C. Greavu
132.49
4.
8004
Burton A. Murdock
141.22
5.
8005
Donald J. Wiegert
123.71
6.
8006
Vivian R. Lewis
261.76
7.
8007
Michael G. Miller
600.89
8.
8008
Donald W. Ashworth
520.76
9.
8009
Lucille E. Aurelius
342.45
10.
8010
JoAnn C. Christensen
246.37
11.
8011
Phyllis C. Green
251.43
12.
8012
Arline J. Hagen
192.36
13.
8013
Alfred J. Peloquin
264.40
14.
8014
Betty D. Selvog
251.43
15.
8015
Lydia A. Smail
201.83
16.
8816
Lorraine M. Dehler
176.75
17.
8017
David L. Arnold
333.48
18.
8018
John H. Atchison
355.56
19.
8019
Ronald D. Becker
271.66
20.
8020
Anthony G. Cahanes
461.14
21.
8021
Dale K. Clauson
359.50
22.
8022
Kenneth V. Collins
386.15
23.
8023
Dennis S. Cusick
485.33
24.
8024
Dennis J. Delmont
358.48
25.
8025
Robin A. DeRocker
376.50
26.
8026
Richard C. Dreger
386.44
27.
8027
Raymond E. Fernow
318.33
28.
8028
Patricia Y. Ferrazzo
285.09
29.
8029
David M. Graf
385.96
30.
8030
Norman L. Green
377.80
31.
8031
Thomas L. Hagen
470.81
32.
8032
Kevin R. Halweg
322.25
33.
8033
Michael J. Herbert
348.34
34.
8034
Terry A. Holt
367.79
35.
8035
James T. Horton
385.30
36.
8036
Donald V. Kortus
141.93
37.
8037
Richard J. Lang
301.35
38.
8038
Roger W. Lee
317.29
39.
8039
John J. McNulty
347.52
40.
8040
Jon A. Melander
290.80
41.
8041
Richard M. Moeschter
349.45
42.
8042
Raymond J. Morelli
371.90
43.
8043
Robert D. Nelson
402.30
44.
8044
William F. Peltier
332.41
45.
8045
Dale E. Razskazoff
347.73
46.
8046
Michael P. Ryan
228.48
47.
8047
Richard W. Schaller
550.37
48.
8048
Donald W. Skalman
301.39
49.
8049
Gregory L. Stafne
368.84
50.
8050
Timothy J., Truhler
277.76
4-3-•75
ITEM NO.
CHECK NO.
CLAIMANT
51.
8051
Robert E. Vorwerk
52.
8052
Duane J. Williams
53.
8053
Joseph A. Zappa
54.
8054
Marjorie L. Krogstad
55.
8055
JoAnne M. Svendsen
56.
8056
Joel A. White
57.
8057
Alfred C. Schadt
58.
8058
Clifford J. Mottaz
59.
8059
Marcella M. Mottaz
60.
8060
Frank J. Sailer
61.
8061
William C. Cass
62.
8062
Bobby D. Coliier
63.
8063
James G. Elias
64.
8064
Raymond J. Hite, Jr
65.
8065
Leota D. Oswald
66.
8066
Dennis L. Peck
67.
8067
Raymond J. Kaeder
68.
8068
Michael R. Kane
69.
8069
Gerald W. Meyer
70.
8070
Joseph W. Parnell
71.
8071
Arnold H. Pfarr
72.
8072
Joseph B. Prettner
73.
8073
Edward A. Reinert
74.
8074
George J. Richard
75.
8075
Harry J. Tevlin,.,Jr.
76.
8076
Myles R. Burke
77.
8077
David A. Germain
78.
8078
Dennis M. Mulvaney
79.
8079
Joseph S. Rasmussen
80.
8080
Kenneth C. Shoop
81.
8081
Henry F. Klausing
82.
8082
Bruce K. Anderson
83.
8083
Eric J. Blank
84.
8084
Evelyn T. Cotton
85.
8985
Barbara A. Krummel
86.
8086
Judy M. Chlebeck
87.
8087
Robert E. Reed
88.
8088
Frank R. Kirsebom
89.
8089
Richard J. Bartholomew
90.
8090
LaVerne S. Nuteson
91.
8091
Gerald C. Owen
92.
8092
Carmen G. Sarrack, Jr
93.
8093
Thomas L. Chaffee
CHECK NO. 8001 THRU 8093
PAYROLL DATED 3-21-75
$
AMOUNT
299.59
316.22
468.53
181.95
186.18
229.72
452.88
124.82
220.54
162.64
348.58
603.78
318.31
529.85
200.43
284.33
304.80
189.03
281.54
274.12
323.15
422.90
311.22
283.36
337.95
283.93
283.18
361.78
299.13
300.25
286.33
388.72
423.61
230.81
70.50
221.21
463.76
408.06
293.50
352.41
324.92
319.65
357.62
$ 29,311.08
4-3-75