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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.07.80 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, February 7, 1980 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 80-3 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 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, 24ayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present Frances L. Juker, Councilperson Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 80-2 (January 17, 1980) Councilman Nelson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-2 (January 17, 1980) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. " D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the agenda as amended: 1. School Closing 2. Reconsideration 3. White Bear Avenue - County Road B and Highway 36 4. Maryland Avenue 5. Building Inspections 6. 14eeting on Thursday - 7. Wage Negotiations 8. Staff Cars 9. C.C.Ludwig Award Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Items 2, 5 and 6 from the Consent Agenda to become Items J-8, 9 and 10. Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 thru 14 as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services and Expenses, Check No. 003959 through Check No. 003996 - $83,797.31; Check No. 004399 through Check IQo. 004614 - $329,231.37: Part II - Payroll - Check No. 23097 through Check No. 23231 - $50,783.27; Check Tdo. -1- 2/7 23232 through Check No. 23358 - $48,145.07) in the amount of $511,957.02. 2. Uncollectible Developers Bill Approved the City Attorney's recommendation to cancel the developer's bill for Desoto Park, Inc. and a transfer from the General Fund be authorized effective December 31, 1979, to finance the remaining project costs of $2,944.01. 3. Purchase of Police Vehicles (Replacement - Squad 9907) Resolution No. 80-2-36 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUIQCIL OF MAPLEW00D, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Midway _ Ford in the amount of $5,118.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the purchase of a police vehicle to replace Squad No. 9907 and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Authorized the following budget transfers: The transfer of $1,300.00 from the police department's Repair and Maintenance of Vehicle account for 1980 to the Capital Outlay Vehicles account and the transfer of $3,820 from the Contingency account to the Police Capital Outlay Vehicles account. 4. 1980 Neighborhood Park Charge Approved the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation that the park charge fees remain the same for 1980 - $4,000 per acre for acquisition and $7,500 per acre for development. 5. Environmental Health Service Contract - Ramsey County Resolution No. 80-2-37 WHEREAS, the Municipality wishes to provide Community Health Services under the Community Health Services Act of 1976; and WHEP.EAS, funds are available from the Minnesota Department of Health for the - provision of Community Health Services; and WHEREAS, the County wishes to support such services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings and agreements herein- after set forth, the County and the Municipality enter into the 1980 contract for en- vironmental health services. 6. 1980 Proposed Animal Control Contract Authorized the agreement between the City and M.A.P.S.I. for 1980 Animal Control as proposed. 7. iational Planning Conference - Director of Community Development Approved the travel and training application of Director of Community Development to attend the American Planning Association National Conference in San Francisco, April _ 12 through 16, 1980. -2- 2/7 8. Community Design Review Board Annual Report Accepted the 1979 Annual Community Design Review Board report. 9. Quit Claim Deed - Maplewood (Rank) Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the quit claim deed for Robert and Judy Rank for the purpose of correcting the alignment of an easement. 10. Contract Amendment No. 2 - Maryland Avenue Resolution IQo, 80-2-38 WHEREAS: A. The City Council of the City of Maplewood has heretofore ordered made improve- ment Project No, 77-12 and has let a construction contract therefor pursuant to Minn- . esota Statutes Chapter 429. B. Said construction contract was awarded on a unit price basis for a total con- . tract price of $1,232,108.95. C. It is necessary and expedient that said contract be modified so as to delete units of work (designated as Improvement Project Sdo. 77-12) resulting in a net decrease of $11,588.50. D, A Supplemental Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, has been presented to the Council for the purpose of effecting such modification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINTQ- ESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract with respect to Project No. 77-12 by executing said Supplemental Agreement. 11. 1979 Park and Recreation Commission Annual Report Accepted the 1979 Park and Recreation Commission Report. 12. Resolution - $350,000 Commercial Development Revenue Note Resolution No. 80-2-39 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE NOTE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 474, MINNESOTA STATUTES, TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO BE LOANED TO MAPLEWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ANll APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENT, LOAN AGREEMENT ASSIGIQMEIdT, CONSTRUCTIOiQ LOAN AGREEMENT, DISBURSING AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT' AND FIXTURE FINAiQC IIdG STATEMENT, GUARANTY, SPECIFIC LEASE ASSIGNMEIQT, GENERAL LEASE ASSIGNMENT AND BUY AND SELL AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows: _ g _ 2/7 1. Authority. The City is, by the Constitution and laws of the State of Minn- esota, including Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, as amended (the "Act"), authorized to issue and sell its revenue notes for the purpose of financing the cost of author- ized projects and to enter into contracts necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers granted by the Act. 2. Authorization of Project; Documents Presented. This Council proposes that the City shall issue and sell its City of Maplewood Commercial Development Revenue Note (Maplewood Industrial Park Project--Product Manufacturing, Inc., Lessee) in substant- ially the form set forth in Exhibit A to the hereinafter-defined Loan Agreement (the "Note"), pursuant to the Act and loan the proceeds thereof to Maplewood Industrial Park, a Minnesota general partnership (the "Borrower"), to finance the construction of a building addition to its existing facility in the City, and the acquisition and in- stallation of equipment therefor, together with any site improvements required in relation _ thereto, all to be owned by the Borrower and leased to Product Sanufacturing, Inc. (the "Lessee"), and partially to be used by the Lessee in its business and partially to be subleased to other tenants (the "Project"), all pursuant to the Act. Forms of the following documents relating to the Note and the Project have been submitted to the City Council and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk: (a) Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") dated as of January 1, 1980, between the City and the Borrower, whereby the City agrees to make a loan to the Borrower and the Borrower agrees to complete the Project and to pay amounts sufficient to provide for the full and prompt payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Note; (b) Loan Agreement Assignment (the "Assignment"), dated as of January 1, 1980, from the City to American National Bank and Trust Company, in St. Paul, Minnesota (the "Mortgagee"), whereby the City assigns its interest in the Loan Agreement to the Mortgagee as security for the Note; (c) Construction Loan Agreement (the "Construction Loan Agreement"), dated as of January 1, 1980, by and among the City, the Mortgagee and the Borrower, providing for the purchase of the Note by the Mortgagee and the making of advances thereunder from the Mortgagee to the Borrower; (d) Disbursing Agreement (the "Disbursing Agreement"), dated as of January 1, 1980, by and between the Mortgagee and Title Insurance Company of Minnesota (the "Disbursing Agent"), whereby, subject to the conditions therein stated, the Disbursing Agent agrees to disburse advances to be made by the Mortgagee under the Construction Loan Agreement (this document not to be executed by the City); (e) Mortgage and Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement (the "Mortgage"), dated as of January 1, 1980, between the Borrower and the Mortgagee, by which the Bor- e rower grants to the Mortgagee a mortgage lien on and security interest in the Premises, as defined therein, as security for the. payment of the Note (this document not to be executed by the City); (f.) Guaranty Agreement (the "Guaranty"), dated as of January 1, 1980, from Steven Olson and Glen Olson (the "Guarantors") to the Mortgagee, whereby the Guarantors jointly and severally guarantee to the Mortgagee the full and prompt payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Note (this document not to be executed by the City); - 4 - Z/7 (g). Assignment of Lease (the "Specific Lease Assignment") dated as of January 1, 1980, from the Borrower to the Mortgagee, assigning to the Mortgagee the Borrower's interest in the Lease between the Borrower, as lessor, and the Lessee, as additional security for the payment of the Note (this document not to be executed by the City); (h) Assignment of Rents and Leases (the "General Lease Assignment"), dated as of January 1, 1980, from the Borrower to the Mortgagee, assigning to the Mortgagee the Borrower's interest in all rents and income from the Premises and any leases of the Project as additional security .for the payment of the 1Qote (this document not to be executed by the City); and (i) Buy and Sell Agreement (the "Buy and Sell Agreement"), dated as of January 1, 1980, by and among the Mortgagee, Northwestern National Life Insurance Company .(the "Permanent Lender") and the Borrower, whereby the Permanent Lender agrees, at the com- pletion of the Project, and subject to the conditions therein stated, to purchase from the Mortgagee the Note and to accept assignment of the instruments providing security therefor (this document not to be executed by the City). 3. Findings. It is hereby found, determined and declared that: (a) The Project, as described in paragraph 2 above and in the Loan Agreement, con- . stitutes a project authorized by and described in Section 474.02, Subd, la, of the Act, and furthers the general purposes contemplated by and described in Section 474.01 of the Act. (b) The purpose of the Project is and the effect thereof will be to promote the public welfare by: preventing the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment; preventing economic deterioration; the development of sound industry and commerece to use the available resources of the community, in order to retain the benefit of the community's existing investment in educational and public service facilities; halting the movement of talented, educated personnel to other areas thus preserving the economic and human resources needed as a base for provid- ing governmental services and facilities; and increasing the tax base of the City and the county and school district in which the Project is located. (c) The Project has been approved by the Commissioner of Securities of the State of Minnesota as tending to further the purposes and policies of the Act. (d) The issuance and sale of the Note, the execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement, the Construction Loan Agreement and the Assignment and the performance of all covenants and agreements of the City contained in the Note, the Loan Agreement, the Construction Loan Agreement, and the Assignment and of all other acts of the City and the State of Minnesota to make the Loan Agreement, the Construction Loan Agreement, the Assignment and the Note valid and binding obligations of the City in accordance with their terms, are authorized by the Act. (e) It is desirable that the Note, in the principal amount of $350,000, be issued by the City upon the terms set forth herein and in the Loan Agreement, and that the City's interest in the Loan Agreement be assigned to the Mortgagee pursuant to the Assignment as security for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest. on the Note. (f) The Loan Agreement provides for payments by the Borrower to the Mortgagee for the account of the City of such amounts as will be sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Note when due. The Loan Agreement obligates the Borrower to pay all expenses of the operation and maintenance of the Project in- chiding, but without limitation, adequate insurance thereon and insurance against all -5- 2/7 liability for injury to persons or property arising from the operation thereof, and all taxes and special assessments levied upon or with respect to the Project and payable during the term of the Loan Agreement. (g) Under the provisions of Section 474.10, Minnesota Statutes, the Note is not to be payable from nor charged upon any funds other than amounts payable by the Bor- rower pursuant to the Loan Agreement which are pledged to the payment thereof, or amounts payable under the Guaranty or moneys received upon disposition of the Mortgaged Property under the Mortgage; the City is not subject to any liability thereon; no holder of the IQote shall ever have the right to compel the exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the Note or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City; the Note shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the City, other than its interest in the Loan Agreement; and the Note shall recite that the Note, including interest thereon, shall not constttute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability- of the City or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers and that the Note does not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statuatory provision. 4. Approval and Execution of Documents. The forms of Loan Agreement, Assignment, Construction Loan Agreement, Disbursing Agreement, Mortgage, Guaranty, Specific Lease _ Assignment, General Lease Assignment and Buy and Sell Agreement, referred to in para- graph 2, are approved. The Loan Agreement, Assignment, and Construction Loan Agreement shall be executed in the name and on behalf of the City by its Mayor and City Manager, or by other appropriate officers of the City authorized to execute documents on their behalf, in substantially the form on file, but with all such changes therein, not in- consistent with the Act or other law, as may be approved by the officers executing the same, which approval shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof. Copies of all documents shall be delivered and filed as provided therein; The Mortgage, Dis- bursing Agreement, Guaranty, Specific Lease Assignment, General Lease Assignment and Buy and Sell Agreement may contain such revisions as may be approved by the Mortgage, the Permanent Lender and the parties executing the same. 5. Approval, Execution and Delivery of Note. The City shall proceed forthwith to issue the Note, to be dated the date of delivery, in the principal amount of $350,000, in the form and containing-the terms set forth in the form of Note attached as Exhibit A to the Loan Agreement, which form and terms are hereby incorporated by reference herein to the same extent as if set forth herein in full. The proposal of the Mortgagee to purchase the Note at a price of $350,000 (100% of its par value) by making advances in accordance with the Construction Loan Agreement is hereby found and determined to be reasonable and is hereby accepted. The Note shall be prepared in typewritten form sub- stantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A to the Loan Agreement. The Note shall be executed by the manual signatures of the Mayor and City Manager and attested by the manual signature of the City Clerk, and the official seal of the City shall be affixed thereto. When so prepared and executed the Note shall be delivered to the Mortgagee upon receipt of the purchase price therefor, which may be paid to the parties entitled to receive the loan proceeds in accordance with the Construction Loan Agreement and the Loan Agreemento The Note shall contain a recital that it is issued pursuant to the Act, and such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity and regularity of the issuance thereof. 6. Registration Records. The City Clerk, as Note Registrar, shall keep a Note Register in which the City shall provide for the registration of the Note and for transfers of the Pdote. The principal of and interest on the Note shall be payable to the Mortgagee or registered assigns in lawful money of the United States of America at the address of the Mortgagee or registered assigns as shown on the Note Register. - 6 - 2/7 7. Mutilated, Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Note. If the Note is mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed, the City may execute and deliver to the registered owner of a new Note of the like date, number, maturity and tenor as that mutilation, the mutilated Note shall first be surrendered to the City, and in the case of a lost, stolen or des- troyed Note, there shall be first furnished to the City and the Borrower evidence of such loss, theft or destruction satisfactory to the City and the Borrower together with indemnity satisfactory to them. The City may charge the Noteholder with its reasonable fees and expenses in this connection. 8, Transfer of Note; Person Treated as Owner, The Note shall be transferable by the registered owner on the Note Register of the City, upon presentation of the Note for notation of such transfer thereon at the office of the City Clerk, as Note Registrar, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Note Regis- trar duly executed by the registered owner or its attorney duly authorized in writing. The registered owner seeking to transfer ownership of the Note shall also give written notice thereof to the Borrower. The Note shall continue to be subject to successive transfers at the option of the registered owner of the Note. No service charge, shall be made for any such transfer, but the Note Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith. The person in whose name the Note shall be registered from time to tine shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes, and payment of or on account of the principal of and interest on the Note shall be made only to or upon the order of the owner thereof, or its attorney duly authorized in writing, and neither the City, the Note Registrar nor the Borrower shall be affected by any notice to the contrary, All such payment shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liablility upon the Note to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. 9. Amendments, Changes and Modifications to Loan Agreement Construction Loan Agreement, Assignment and Note Resolution. The City shall not, without the written consent of the Mortgagee, enter into any agreement, change, modification, alteration or ' termination of the Loan Agreement, the Construction Loan Agreement, the Assignment or this Note Resolution. 10. Certificates, etc. The Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk and other officers of the City are authorized and directed to prepare and furnish to the purchaser of the Note, certified copies of all proceedings and records of the City relating to the Note, and such other affidavits and certificates as may be required to show the facts appear- ing from the books and records in such officers' custody and control or as otherwise known to them; and all such certified copies, certificates and affidavits, including any. heretofore furnished, sha1L constitute representations of the Gity as to the truth of all statements contained therein. All such documents to be executed by the City are subject to approval by the special counsel to the City. 13. Resolution - Canceling Assessment on Miklas Property Resolution No. 80-2-40 A RESOLUTION requesting cancellation and removal from taxation records in the office of the Director of Property Taxation, Ramsey County, Minnesota, the assessments levied and identified by Ramsey County Code, Year Levied and Amount of Tax to be Cancelled, as follows: RAMSEY COUNTY CODE YEAR LEVIED TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE CANCELLED 57 01200 040 50 1979 $8,560.68 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, acquired the above identified property - 7 - 2/7 by negotiation from Mary Jane Miklas, divorced and unmarried, by a Warranty Deed dated August 2, 1979, for Vista Hills Park, Maplewood, Minnesota, partially described as follows, viz: UNPLATTED LANDS, Part of East 30 acres of NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 12, Township 28N, Range 22W, Ramsey County, Minnesota _ IQOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the Special Assessments, Identified by Ramsey County Code, Year Levied, and Total Amount of Tax Levied as above set out be CANCELLED and removed from the taxation re- cords of the .Director of Taxation, Ramsey County, Minnesota. 14. Resolution - Canceling Assessment on G.C. Rehnberg's 1st Addition Resolution No. 80-2-41 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 59-9-76 and 70-9-133 of the City Council of Maple- wood, Minnesota, adopted September 3, 1959 and September 1, 1970, the special assessments for the construction of Sanitary Sewer No. 1 and Water Improvement 66-9 were levied - against property described as 57 62750 010 Ol; and WHEREAS, the above described property was assessed in 1979 and the above stated assessment is to be refunded in the amount of $1,420.00; ($595.00 Sanitary Sewer No. 1; $825.00 Water Improvement 69-9); NOW, THEREFORE, BE I^1 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the assessments for Sanitary Sewer No. 1 and Water Improvement 66-9, in the amount against 57 62750 010 O1 be, and the same hereby are refunded. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment/Rezoning: 2335 Stillwater Road - John - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing for the request of Donald John to rezone Lot 6, Auditors Subdivision No. 77 from R-1 (Single Family Residence)and R-3 (Multiple) to BC (Business Commercial).. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the following recommendation: I. Denial of the rezoning to BC, Business Commercial, due to there being no justification for the zone change. II. Approval of a Home Occupation permit to allow the applicant to use his dwelling as an office for .his construction company, providing that: a. There shall be no storage of any job related materials, equipment, vehicles, or the parking of employee's vehicles in the area adjacent to Stillwater Road. b. The applicant may park these vehicles and equipment on the subject lot in the clearing north of his new home. c. The home occupation is subject to review by the City Council one year after approval, to see if any nuisances are being created. d. This permit shall terminate when the surrounding Rh designated area begins to develop. _ u _ 2/7 III. Denial of the proposed Land Use Plan amendment, due to the absence of substantial justification for the request. c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Commissioner Sherburne moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Land Use Plan amendment for the subject lot from Rh, High Density Resident- ial to SC, Service Commercial based on the neighborhood support for the proposal and the unlikely ultimate development of that area into Rh. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes - 8 Nays - 1 (Commissioner Howard) Commissioner Sherburne moved the staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of making the northern strip of Stillwater Road between Barracks at 2305 Stillwater Road and the subject property as all SC, Service Commercial as part of the Plan re-write and to be covered in those hearings. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes all. Commissioner Sherburne moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council rezoning of the subject property from R-3 and R-1 to BC (M), Business Commercial (Modified) based on the neighborhood support for the applicant's proposal and utilizing the BC (M) zone rather than the requested BC, Business Commercial because of its more restrictive nature and that it would allow Mr. John to proceed with his proposal. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes 8 Nays 1 (Commissioner Howard)." d. The applicant, Mr. Donald John, spoke on behalf of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Mike Klein, 2334 Stillwater Road; Mr. Joseph Miller, 2327 Stillwater Road. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mrs. Englebretson, speaking for Mrs. Albert Lepsche, 840 No. McKnight Road; Mrs. Joseph (Aileen), Fritsch, 812 No. McKnight Road. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-2-42 WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the Council of the City of Maplewood by the owner of the following described property, and a hearing was set as provided under Section 915.020 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood: Lot 6, Auditors Subdivision No. 77 which has been proposed for rezoning from R-1 (Single Family) and R-3 (Multiple) - to BC-P4 (Business-Commercial Modified); and -9- 2/7 WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 7, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall, notice thereof having been duly published in the official City news- paper, and notices of said hearing having been mailed to all property owners of record within 350 feet of the area proposed for rezoning; and WHEREAS, all objections and recommendations relative thereto were heard by the City Council; and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said petition be granted; NOSd, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF P9APLEWOOD, that the petition for the above described rezoning be granted. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. i. Councilman Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80- 2-43 _ WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council and the Maplewood Planning Commission have prepared and adopted a Comprehensive Community Plan in compliance with the require- ments of Section 462.355 of the State Planning Enabling Legislation; and WIIEREAS, said Section 462.355 provides for subsequent amendment of said Com- prehensive Plan which reflect changed conditions; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood Planning Commission has conducted the required public hearing and has given consideration to all evidence and testimony submitted at such hearing held on February 4, 1980 and has adopted said amendment and forwarded said amendment to the City Council for certification; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has reviewed said amendment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council hereby adopts and amends the Comprehensive Plan for Maplewood. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting at 8:23 P.M, to convene as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 8:30 P.M. 3. Preliminary Plat - Schwichtenberg Addition - 8:00 P.M. a. The applicant has requested this public hearing be cancelled at this time. b. Mayor Greavu moved to deny the request for approval of the preliminary plat for Schwichtenberg Addition. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 4. Commercial Revenue Note - Cope Avenue - Nordstrand - 8:15 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Burt Nordstrand and Associates for Commercial Revenue Note financing to con- - 10 - 2/7 struct a 6,000 square foot professional office on Cope Avenue just west of White Bear Avenue. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Commissioner Fischer moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the application for Commercial Revenue Note.,financing on the basis that the project meets the criteria outlined by the Council. Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes - all." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. _ g. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:- - 80-2-45 RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SAID PROJECT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMEN^1S AND MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PROJECT WHEREAS, (a) The purpose of Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act (the "Act") as found and determined by the legislature is to promote the welfare of the state by the active attraction and encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to prevent ass far as possible the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment; (b) Factors necessitating the active promotion and development of economically sound industry and commerce are the increasing concentration of population in the metropolitan areas and the rapidly rising increase in the amount and cost of govern- mental services required to meet the needs of the increased population and the need for development of land use which will provide an adequate tax base to finance these increased costs and access to employment opportunities for such population; - 11 - 2/7 (c) The City Council of the City of Maplewood ("the City") has received from Burt Norstrand & Associates, sole proprietorship formed under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the "Company") a proposal that the City assist in financing a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of a Revenue Bond or Bonds or a Revenue Note or Notes hereinafter referred to in this resolution as "Revenue Bonds" pursuant to the Act; (d) The City desires to facilitate the selective development of the community, retain and improve its tax base and help it provide the range of services and employ- ment opportunities required by its population; and said Project will assist the City in achieving those objectives. The Project will help to increase assessed valuation of the City and help maintain a positive relationship between assessed valuation and debt and enhance the image and reputation of the City; (e) Company is currently engaged in the business of developing commercial real estate. The Project to be financed by the Revenue Bonds is a 6,000 square foot pro- fessional office building to be located in the City and leased to doctors, dentists, accountants, and other professionals and consists of the construction of buildings and improvements thereon, and will result in the employment of additional persons to-work within the new facilities; (f) The City has been advised by representatives of Company that conventional, commercial financing to pay the capital cost of the Project is available only on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the economic feasibility of operating the Project would be significantly reduced, but Company has also advised this Council that with the aid of municipal financing, and its resulting low borrow- ing cost, the Project is economically more feasible; (g) Pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted on January 17 , 198'0, a public hearing on the Project was held on Feb. 7 1980, after notice was published, and materials made available for public inspection at the City Hall, all as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.01, Subdivision 7b at which public hearing all those appearing at said hearing so desired to speak were heard; (h) No public official of the City has either a direct or indirect financial interest in the Project nor will any public official either directly or indirectly benefit financially from the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minn- esota, as follows: 1. The Council hereby gives preliminary approval to the proposal of Company that the City undertake the Project pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Develop- ment Act (Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes), consisting of the acquisition, construction and equipping of facilities within the City pursuant to Company's specifications suit- able for the operations described above and gives preliminary approval to a revenue agreement between the City and Company upon such terms and conditions with provisions for revision from time to time as necessary, so as to produce income and revenues sufficient to pay, when due, the principal of and interest on the Revenue Bonds in the total principal amount of approximately $ to be issued pursuant to the Act to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Project; and the City hereby undertakes preliminarily to issue its Revenue Bonds in accordance with such terms and conditions; 2. On the basis of information available to this Council it appears, and the Council hereby finds, that the Project constitutes properties, real and personal, used or useful in connection with one or more revenue producing enterprises engaged in any - 12 - 2/7 business within the meaning of Subdivision la of Section 474.02 of the Act, that the Project furthers the purposes stated in Section 474.01, Minnesota Statutes; that the availability of the financing under the Act and willingness of the City to furnish such financing will be a substantial inducement to Company to undertake the Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken, will be to encourage the development of economically sound industry and commerce, to assist in the prevention of the emer- gence of blighted and marginal land, to help prevent chronic unemployment, to help the City retain and improve its tax base and provide the range of services and employ- ment opportunities required by its population, to help prevent the movement of talented and educated persons out of the state and to areas within the State where their services may not be as effectively used, to promote more intensive development and use of land within the City and to eventually increase the City's tax base; 3. The Project is hereby given preliminary approval by the City subject to the approval of the Project by the Commissioner of Securities, and subject to final approval by this Council, Company, and the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds as to the ultimate details of the financing of the Project; 4. In accordance with Subdivision 7a of Section 474.01 Minnesota Statutes, the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal for the Project to the Commissioner of Securities, requesting the Commissioner's approval, and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to provide the Commissioner with such preliminary information as the Commissioner may require; 5. Company. has agreed and it is hereby determined that any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the financing of the Project whether or not the Project is carried to completion and whether or not approved by the Commissioner will be paid by Company. e 6. Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, acting as bond counsel, and Suran & Moody, investment bankers, are authorized to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents relating to the Project, to consult with the City Attorney, Company and the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds as to the maturities, interest rates and other terms and provisions of the Revenue Bonds and as to the covenants and other provisions of the necessary documents and to submit such documents to the Council for final approval; 7. Nothing in this resolution or in the documents prepared pursuant hereto shall authorize the expenditure of any municipal funds on the Project other than the revenues derived from the Project or otherwise granted to the City for this purpose. The Rev- enue Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property or funds of the City except the revenue and proceeds pledged to the pay- ment thereof, nor shall the City be subject to any liability thereon. The holder of the Revenue Bonds shall never have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the outstanding principal on the Revenue Bonds or the interest thereon, or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City. The Revenue Bonds shall recite in substance that the Revenue Bonds, including interest thereon, are payable solely from the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof. The Revenue Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any con- stitutional or statutory limitation; 8. In anticipation of the approval by the Commissioner of Securities and the issuance of the Revenue Bonds to finance all or a portion of the Project, and in order that completion of the Project will not be unduly delayed when approved, Company is hereby authorized to make such expenditures and advances toward payment of that portion of the costs of the Project to be financed from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds as Company considers necessary, including the use of interim, short-term financing, sub- . - 13 - 2/7 ject to reimbursement from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds if and when delivered but otherwise without liability on the part of the City. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Recreation Department - Van a. Manager Evans presented the staff report recommending the bid of Rosedale Chevrolet in the amount of $8,497.88 be accepted for the purchase of a one ton twelve passenger window van for the Community Services Department. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-2-46 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Rosedale Chevrolet in the. amount of $8,497.88 for the purchase of a one ton twelve passenger van and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Payments to Members of Advisory Boards and Commissions a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mr. Ed O'Mara, 1786 Maryknoll Avenue, a member of the Civil Service Commission, stated he was opposed to this proposal. c. No action taken. Councilman Anderson stated he wished to express his appreci- ation for the endeavors of the volunteer committees. 2. P.U.D., Preliminary Plat - Cave's Century Addition a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-2-47 WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the City of Maplewood as provided under Section 915.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood, said petition having been signed by more than 50% of the owners of property within 200 feet of the property described as follows: That part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 29, Range 22, lying North of Myhra Addition, except the North 435 ft of the east 409.5 ft of said SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 and Lots 1 through 11, Block 2, Mylira Addition which has been proposed for Special Use Permit. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 3, 1980 at 8:00 P.P4. in the City Hall, notice thereof having been duly published in the official City newspaper, and - 14 - 2~7 notices of said hearing having been mailed to all property owners of record within 200 feet of the area proposed for Special Use Permit for Planned Unit Development to construct 29 single dwellings, 2I double dwellings and 17 fourplexes; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made its recommendations; and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said petition be granted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the petition for the above described Special Use Permit for Planned Unit Development to construct 29 single dwellings, 21 double dwellings and 17 four- plexes be granted, subject to all conditions contained in the Planning Commission report. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. c. Councilman Bastian moved to approve the preliminary plat for Cave's Century Addition subject to the conditions given in the Planning Commission report. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 3. Special Use Permit: Payne Avenue and Roselawn Avenue a. Manager Evans stated Council asked that this item be placed on the agenda at the January 17 meeting. Staff has notified the affected property owners of the meeting. b. City Attorney Don Lais explained a new ruling issued by the Supreme Court that could affect this proposal. c. Mr. George Ostrand, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his proposal. d. Senator Jerome Hughes, representing the neighbors oppose the double dwelling in a R-1 zoned property. e. Councilman Anderson moved to refer this matter to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 4. Zoning Code Amendment: Outlot Definition a. Manager Evans stated Council gave first reading to this Ordinance on January 17 and referred it to the City Attorney for review. The proposed ordinance has been revised and first reading is recommended. b. Councilman Anderson moved first reading of the revised ordinance regarding outlot definitions. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 5. Alarm Ordinance - Second Reading a. Manager Evans presented staff report. b. Councilman Bastian moved to table this proposed ordinance until the first meeting in March to allow further study. - 15 - 2/7 Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. John Kavanagh a. P4r. Kavanagh stated he was the owner of the property that the City was attempt- ing to acquire for park purposes on Cope Avenue. He had requested a copy of the appraisal that the City Attorney had ordered for this property and the City Attorney had let him see the appraisal, but not have a copy. b. City Attorney Lais stated this was proper since the City is negotiating for this property and also since Mr. Kavanagh has refused the City's offer, this may have to f;n to condemnation. c. No action taken. J. ,NEW BUSINESS 1. Plar. Amendment - 2315-2329 Stillwater Road - Planning Commission a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the recommendation to amend the Plan from RH, Residential High Density to Rm, Residential Medium Density for 2315 Stillwater Road north to and including the easterly 704 feet of 840 McKnight Road. b. Commissioner Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Pellish moved that the Planning Commission recommend to deny the suggested change in the Plan from Rh, Residential High Density to SC, Service Commercial for properties addressed as 2315, 2321,.2327, and 2329 Stillwater Road. Commissioner Prew seconded. Ayes 7 Abstained 1 (Commissioner Fischer)" c. Mayor Greavu moved to deny the Plan Amendment from RII to RM for 2315 Stillwater Road north to and including the easterly 704 feet of 840 McKnight Road. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - a11. 2. Initiation of Street Vacation: Jessie Street - Forest Lawn a. Manager Evans stated Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association has requested Council to initiate a public hearing regarding vacating Jessie Street. They have been unable to obtain the necessary petition signatures. b. Mr. Dennis Prokop, representing Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association, spoke on behalf of the proposal. c. Mayor Greavu moved to set a hearing date of March 20, 1980 for the proposal to vacate Jessie Street from Ripley Street south to dead end. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Plan Review Appeal - Sherwin Williams - Beam Avenue a. Manager Evans stated Sherman Williams is appealing a condition that the Com- munity Design Review Board has placed on the approval of their Plan Review. The condition in question is: Applicant shall provide reciprocal easements, to be approved by the City Attorney, allowing for ingress and egress from the adjacent properties. - 16 - 2/7 b. Mr. Dennis D. Cavanaugh, C.G. .Rein Company, spoke on behalf of the appeal. c. Councilman Bastian moved to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for review and report back to the Council within 30 days. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Lodging Ordinance _ a. Manager Evans stated this proposed ordinance adopting the state lodging establishment regulations by reference was drafted as a part of the require- ments set forth in the Community Health Services Contract. This ordinance will give the City the authority to license and conduct routine inspections of all hotel, motel and other lodging establishments. There is a need to ensure that certain standards are maintained in all lodging establishments in order to pro- - tect the health of the public. The annual license fee to be set forth in Section 266 and 288 would serve to com- pensate the City for time and expenses incurred during these routine inspections. The proposed annual license fees would be as follows: 1 - 15 Units $ 20.00 16 - 35 Units 40.00 36 - 100 Units 60.00 100+ Units 80.00 These license fees will be comparable to the 1980 license fees charged by the State in their annual license. The Maplewood license, when issued, would replace the State licensing of these establishments. Currently there are only four establish- ments:.that would apply. b. Councilman Anderson moved first reading of an ordinance giving the City the authority to license and conduct routine inspections of all lodging establishments. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - Councilman Anderson & Nelson, Councilperson Juker. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilman Bastian. 5. Swimming Pool Ordinance a. Manager Evans stated this proposed ordinance adopting the State Swimming Pool Code by reference was drafted to fulfill a part of the requirements as set forth in the Community Health Services contract. This ordinance will give the City the authority to license and conduct routine inspections of all public and semi-public swimming pools. There is a need to ensure that strict safety and health standards are maintained in these pools so as to protect the public from injury and disease. The license fee to be set forth in Sections 266 and 288 would serve to compensate the City for time and expenses incurred in the periodic inspections. The proposed license fee would be $50.00 for all outdoor pools and $75.00 for indoor pools. 6Jhereas the state does have a swimming pool ordinance, it does not license these pools, nor inspect them on a routine basis. This program would be new for the approximate thirteen public and semi-public pools in the City. - 17 - 2/7 b. Councilperson Juker moved to deny the proposed ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilman Anderson - and Bastian and Councilperson Juker. Nays - Councilman Nelson. 6. Pigeon Ordinance a. Manager Evans stated this proposed amendment to the nuisance ordinance concern- ing the keeping of pigeons was drafted due to a situation that has arisen in the McClelland area of the City. This department has received numerous complaints from neighbors of a resident who is keeping a large flock of pigeons in his garage. Their main complaint stems from the fact that he allows the birds to fly at large. As our current ordinance stands, we have no specific section that would prohibit this. Our Environmental Health Official feels that the keeping of pigeons does constitute a nuisance, and that we need an ordinance to regulate it, but not necess- arily prohibit it. b. Mr. Bob Woodbury, 348 E. County Road B, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. c. Mr. G.O. Smith, 48 No. Ferndale Street, spoke in favor of the proposed ordin- anc e. d. Councilman Bastian moved to deny the proposed ordinance regulating pigeons and requested that the residents, for or against a pigeon ordinance, meet with staff to prepare an ordinance. ' Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. 7. Feasibility Study - Gladstone Park Storm Sewer a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. Mayor Greavu moved to extend the agenda to past the deadline. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilmen Anderson and Nelson, Councilperson Juker. Nays - Councilman Bastian. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-2-48 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare preliminary plans for the improvement of the area lying generally south of Trunk Highway 36, east of Atlantic Street (extended), west of Hazelwood Avenue and north of Belmont Avenue (extended) by construction of storm sewers and appurtenances, and necessary street construction, and curbs and gutters (Public Improvement Project 79-8). WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid preliminary plans for the improvement herein described: - 18 - 2/7 IdOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MIIdNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement of the area lying generally south of Trunk Highway 36, east of Atlantic Street (extended), west of Hazelwood Avenue and north of Belmont Avenue (extended) by construction of storm sewers and appurtenances and nec- essary street construction and curb and gutters 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 estimated total cost of the improvement of $602,000.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Thursday the 13th day of March, 1980, 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 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WIIEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, deems it necessary and expedient that the improvement hereinafter described, 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: March 13, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. Location: Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1380 Frost Avenue The general nature of the improvement is the construction of storm sewers and appurtenances and necessary street construction and curbs and gutters (Public Improvement Project 79-8) in the following described area: The area lying generally south of Trunk Highway 36, east of Atlantic Street (extended), west of Hazelwood Avenue and north of Belmont Avenue (extended) The total estimated cost of said improvement is $602,000.00. 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. - 19 - 2/7 This Council proposed to proceed under the authority granted by Chapter 429 M.S.A. llated this 7th day of February, 1980. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. c, Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-2-49 WHEREAS, the proposed public improvement of the area lying generally south of Trunk Highway 36, east of Atlantic Street (extended), west of Hazelwood Avenue and north of Belmont Avenue (extended), Maplewood Project No. 79-8, by construction of storm sewers and. appurtenances and necessary street construction and curbs and gutters, does not have any impact on the City Comprehensive Master Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that under the provisions of M.S. Section 462.356, City Council hereby waives the review of aforementioned project by the City Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 8. .Policy on Hardship Cases - Park Pees a. Director of Community Services Blank presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastian moved to refer the proposed policy on hardship cases to staff for further study. (Obtain the school district policy). Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 9. Computerization - Police Record System a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the recommendation that the Council endorse the concept of an expanded computerized police record and manage- ment system as the development of the computer software has now been completed and there are sufficient monies available. Also, it is recommended that the Council authorize the following buget changes: the carry over from 1979 of $10,880 for implementation of the system and the appropriate transfer between accounts within the 1980 budget of the Police Department. b. Councilman Bastian voiced his concerns regarding the proposed program. c. Councilman Bastian moved to approve the concept of an expanded computerized police record system, authorize the carry over from 1979 of unspent funds and authorize the appropriate budget transfers between accounts within the 1980 budget of the Police Department. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. - 20 - 2/7 10. 1980 Park User's Fee Schedule a. Manager Evans stated each year a Fee Schedule for use of Maplewood park facilities is submitted to the Council for approval. This fee schedule establishes a uniform rental rate for the use of all park facilities, and authorizes the Commun- ity Services Department to reserve these facilities and be responsible for the collection of the rental charges. Fees are established giving the greatest benefits to the citizens of Maplewood. Rental charges are consistent with the approved 1979 schedule except for the light- ing charge at Wakefield and Goodrich Parks. We recommend raising the rate from the 1979 schedule - $10.00 per field per evening - to $10.00 per field per hour. We feel this increase is justified by the rising costs in utility rates; second, the addition of two new lighted fields at Goodrich Park; and third, additional maintenance and supervision costs. b. Councilman Bastian moved to adopt the 1980 Park User's Fee Schedule as recommended. _ Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. School Closing a. Councilperson Juker discussed the possibility of the Council asking the School District 622 Board to postpone closing the northerly schools. b. Mayor Greavu stated the Council never became involved in these proceedings. 2. Reconsideration a. Councilman Anderson moved reconsideration of the action taken by the Council January 17 1980 regarding the lot split request of Mr. Dennis Larson, 501 Farrell Street. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilman Anderson and Councilperson Juker. Nays - Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. b. Mayor Greavu moved to set a hearing date of March 6, 1980 regarding the variance requested by Mr. Dennis Larson, 501 Farrell Street. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson & Nelson. Nays - Councilman Bastian. 3. White Bear Avenue - County Road B to Highway 36 a. Councilman Anderson questioned the progress of the alignment proposal for White Bear Avenue, County Road B to Highway 36. b. Staff stated they are in contact with Ramsey County regarding this matter. - 21 - 2/7 4. Maryland Avenue - Improvement 77-12 a. Mayor Greavu reviewed the costs of the Maryland Avenue (77-12) improvement. 6. Meeting on Thursdays a. Mayor Greavu stated he thought Council should meet every Thursday. b. No action taken. 7. Wage Negotiations a. Mayor Greavu questioned the status of the Clerical Technical wage negotiations. b. Manager Evans stated the union members would be voting on the proposal next week. 8. Staff Cars a. Mayor Greavu expressed his concerns regarding staff cars. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. C.C. Ludwig Award a, Manager Evans suggested Council nominate former Councilman Donald Wiegert for the C.C, Ludwig Award. b. Councilman Anderson moved to nominate Donald J. Wiegert for the C.C. Ludwig Award. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. M. ADJOURNMENT 12:37 AoM. City Clerk - 22 - 2/7