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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.06.80 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, March 6, 1980 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 80-6 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 7:34 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present Frances L. Juker, Councilperson Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF MIlVUTES 1. Minutes No. 80-3 (February 7, 1980) Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-3 (February 7, 1980) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 2. Minutes No. 80-4 (February 21, 1980) Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-4 (February 21, 1980) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENllA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Ponds 2. Fire Protection 3. Rezone - Initiate - White Bear Avenue from Frost Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue 4. Staff-Council Meeting 5. N. Pelra 6. Liability Insurance 7. Employees 8. Police Canine Program 9. Voting Plachines Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA - 1 - 3/6 Councilman Bastian moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable Approved the Accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 004032 through Check No. 004069 - $48,907.19; Check No. 004831 through Check No. 004988 - $139,951.53: Part II - Payroll - Check No. 23485 through Check Tdo. 23616 - $61,499.94; Check No. 23617 through Check TNo. 23669 - $7,546.24) in the amount of $275,904.90 Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting at 7:37 P.M. to convene as the Maplewood Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 8:16 P.M. 2. Rezoning - I-35E and Roselawn Avenue - Council - 7:45 P. M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed rezoning of a parcel of land located west of I-35E and north of Roselawn Avenue from F, Farm Residence to M-1, Light Manufacturing. The Clerk stated the hearing notice is in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the following recommendation: Denial of the rezoning and special use permit, on the basis that: 1. Council approved the Land Use Plan designation of LSC, with the condition that any use "be based on an integrated office warehouse complex or use of this more limited nature under a PUD approach." ' 2. The M-1 zone would allow other uses than intended by Council in the Plan designation and would, therefore, not be consistent with the Council's intent for this property. 3. Some of these uses may not be compatible with the adjacent residential neigh- borhood to the west. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council denial of the zone change from F, Farm Residence to M-1, Light Manufacturing, and the special use permit based on the following: 1. Council approved the Land Use Plan designation of LSC, with the condition that any use "be based on an integrated office warehouse complex or use of this more limited nature under a PUD approach." 2. The M-1 zone would allow other uses than intended by Council in the Plan designation and would, therefore, not be consistent with the Council's intent for this property. 3. Some of these uses may not be compatible with the adjacent residential neigh- borhood to the west. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes all." - 2 - 3/6 d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Ray Willenbring, 1914 Adolphus Street Mrs. Gerald Blommer, 1962 Adolphus Street Mr. Elden Brandt, 2000 Adolphus Street; Mrs. Bev Lindner, 1928 Adolphus Street. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Anderson moved to deny the zone change from F-Farm Residence to M-l, Light Manufacturing, the property located west of I-35E and north of Roselawn Avenue based on the following: 1. The M-1 Zone would allow other uses than intended by Council in the Plan designation and would, therefore, not be consistent with the Council's intent for this property. 2. Some of the uses may not be compatible with the adjacent residential neighborhood to the west. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Fire Station a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-3-59 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of George Olson in the amount of $367,950.00 is the ldwest responsible hid for the construction of a Fire Station at Londin Lane and Lower Afton Road 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 Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. c. Council directed staff to proceed with construction of the Fire Station and when able to sell general obligation bonds. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Quad Design Ordinance.- Second Reading a. Manager Evans stated this ordinance was given first reading and is recommended for final approval. b. Mr. Fred Haas, Marvin Anderson Construction Company, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. c. Councilman Anderson moved to table second reading of this ordinance and refer to staff for a better definition of Quads. - 3 - 3/6 Seconded by Councilman Bastian, Ayes - all. 2. Lodging Ordinance - Second Reading a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastian moved to table. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Alarm Ordinance a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 483 An Ordinance Amending the Maplewood Code By Adding A New Chapter 1216 Burglary, Holdups and Fire Alarm Systems THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The following Chapter numbered 1216 of the Maplewood Code is hereby adopted to read as follows: 1216.010. Definitions. (a) "Alarm System" shall mean an assembly of equipment and devices (or a single device such as a solid state unit which plugs directly into a 110 volt AC line) arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which public safety personnel are expected to respond. (b) "Alarm Business" shall mean any person engaged in selling, leasing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving, installing or monitoring any alarm system or causing to be sold, maintained, serviced, repaired, altered, replaced, moved, installed or monitored an alarm system in or on any building, place or premises. _ (c) "Alarm Agent" shall mean any person who is employed by an alarm business, either directly or indirectly, whose duties include any of the following: selling, maintaining, leasing, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving or in- stalling on any building, place or premise, any alarm system. (d) "Audible Alarm" shall mean a device designed for the detection of un- authorized entry on premises or for smoke or fire detection; and when actuated, generates an audible sound on or near the premises. (e) "Proprietor Alarm" shall mean an alarm which is not serviced by an alarm business. (f) "False Alarm" shall mean the activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure,. malfunction, improper installation, or the negligence of the owner or lessee of an alarm system or of his employees or agents. It does not include activation of the alarm by acts of God or by utility company power outages. -4- 3/6 (g) "Subscriber" shall mean a person contracting with an alarm business for the leasing, servicing or maintaining of an alarm system. (h) "Person" shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation or other entity. Licenses and Exempitions.~ (a) Effective March 15, 1980, licenses shall be required for each alarm business, alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm. (b) Exemptions. The provisions of this Chapter are not applicable to audible alarms affixed to automobiles or owner-installed audible alarms when used in a single family private dwelling.. 1216.020. Requirements and Duties. (a) Alarm System Standards. The Director of Public Safety may prescribe minimum standards for the construction and maintenance and may require inspection and approval of all alarm systems, proprietor alarms and audible alarms installed within the City. These regulations shall become effective upon adoption by Council resolution, and all debices shall meet or exceed such standards before licenses may be issued under the Chapter. Such standards shall not exceed the requirements spec- ified by Underwriters Laboratories or Factory Mutual, (b) False Alarm Reports Required. A report shall be filed with the Director of Public Safety within ten (10) working days after alarm for each and every alarm trans- mitted to the Maplewood Police Department, and if requested by the Director of Public Safety, such report shall contain all information specified by the Director of Public Safety. Where the alarm system is serviced by an alarm business, the report shall be made by the licensee. (c) Audible Alarm Requirements: All audible alarms shall meet the following requirements. (1) Every person maintaining an audible alarm shall post a notice containing the name and telephone number of the persons to be notified to render repairs or service during any hour of the day or night that the burglar alarm rings. Such notice shall be posted at the main entrance to such premises or near the alarm in such a position as to be legible from the ground level adjacent to the building or kept currently corrected and on file with the Public Safety Dispatcher. (2) Audible alarms that sound like police or fire sirens are forbidden. (3) Such audible alarms shall have an automatic shut-off which will silence the audible alarm within a period not be exceed 20 minutes. 1216.030. Prohibitions. (a) Alarm Business. No person or company shall engage in, conduct or carry on an alarm business without first applying for and receiving a license therefor in accordance with the provisions of the Chapter. (b) Alarm Agent, No person shall engage in, conduct or operate as an alarm agent unless they are employed by a licensed alarm company. (c) Alarm System, Proprietor Alarm and Audible Alarm License. No person shall install an alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm, or use and possess an operative alarm system, proprietor alarm, or audible alarm without first applying for and receiving a license in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. - 5 - 3/6 (d) Alarm Systems Utilizing Taped or Pre-recorded Messages. No person shall install an alarm system, or use and possess an operative alarm system, which utilizes taped or pre-recorded messages which deliver a telephone alarm message to the Maplewood Public Safety Communications Center. 1216.040. Application and Issuance. (a) Issuing Authority. The issuing authority shall be the City Clerk upon receipt of approval from the Director of Public Safety. (b) Approving Authority. The approving authority shall be the Director of Public Safety. (c) Applications: Forms, Applications for all licenses required under this Chapter shall be filed with the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall prescribe the form of the application and request such information as is necessary to evaluate and act upon the license application. The application for alarm systems, audible alarms and proprietor alarms shall require the name, address and telephone number of the person or alarm business who will render service or repairs during any hour of the day or night.. (d) Applications: Investigations, (1) Alarm Business and Alarm Agent. The Director of Public Safety shall conduct an investigation of the applicant,to determine his character, reputation, and moral integrity; provided further, the Director of Public Safety, at his discretion, may dispense with the investigation upon being furnished with an authenticated copy of a current license issued by another governmental agency located in the County of Ramsey. The license shall be denied if the character, reputation, or moral integrity of the applicant is determined to be inimical to the safety or the general welfare of the ° community, or if the applicant falsifies any information in the license application. (2) Alarm Systems, Proprietor Alarms, Audible Alarms. Licenses shall be issued to the person owning, using or possessing the alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm. Alarm businesses .shall procure and process applications for their subscribers. The subscribers shall forward the completed application to the alarm business servicing the system and the license fee shall be collected from the subscribers by the alarm business and transmitted together with the application forthwith to the _ City Clerk. When a proprietor alarm or audible alarm is in operation and not serviced by an alarm business, the application for the license and payment of the license fee shall be made directly to the City Clerk. A copy of such application and license shall be forwarded by the City Clerk to the Director of Public Safety. 1216.050. Bonds and Insurance. Each alarm business shall furnish to the City Clerk,. prior to the. issuance of the license, evidence of a corporate surety bond in the principal amount of $5,000. The bond shall be conditioned as follows: (a) Upon the observance by the applicant and each operator of all the provisions of this Chapter; and (b) Upon the truth of all the representations made in connection with the applica- tion of such licensed - 6 - 3/6 Such bond shall inure to the benefit of the City of Maplewood, but any person injured or aggrieved or who sustained loss or damages through fraud, deception, negligence or tortious conduct on the part of the alarm business, or its alarm agent, shall have a right to recover against the bond in the event of the bankruptcy or in- solvency of the licensee. 1216.060. Fees. (a) Alarm Business Licenses. An annual license fee of Fifty and No/100ths ($50.00) Dollars shall be due and payable on March 15, 1980, and on January 1st of each subsequent year for each alarm business engaging business within the City of Maplewood. Such license fee shall not be prorated. (b) Alarm System, Proprietor Alarm, and Audible Alarm Licenses. An annual fee in the amount of Twenty-five and No/100ths ($25.00 Dollars shall be due and payable on March 15, 1980, and on January 1st of each subsequent year by each person possessing, owning or using an operative alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm within the City. Owners of self-installed alarms for the protection of their own single family dwelling are exempted. License fees will be prorated on a monthly basis for any device installed subsequent to the effective date of this Chapter. (c) Responses to False Alarms. (1) No fee shall be charged for a response to an alarm system at which no false alarm has occurred within the preceding six months' period, but the person having or maintaining the alarm system shall make a written report thereof to the Director of Public Safety as provided in Section II (b) of this Chapter. (2) No fee shall be charged for a second false alarm response to an alarm system within six months after the first response, but in addition to the requirement of a written report thereof as provided in Section II (b), the Director of Public Safety shall be authorized to inspect or cause to be inspected the alarm system, prescribe necessary corrective action, and shall give notice to the person having or maintaining. such alarm system of the conditions and requirements of this Chapter. (3) For a third false alarm response to an alarm system within six months after such a second response, and for all succeeding responses within six months of the last response, a fee of Twenty-five and No/100th ($25..00) Dollars may be charged, and if such third false alarm or any such succeeding false alarm is the result of the failure to take necessary corrective action prescribed by the Director of Public Safety, the provisions of Section VII shall be applicable. (4) The Director of Public Safety may excuse "false alarms" when there is evidence that they are the result of an effort or order to upgrade, install or maintain an alarm system or if one or more false alarms result from the same malfunction within a seven day period of time. (d) Fee Exemptions. The United States Government, the State of Minnesota, County of Ramsey, City of Maplewood or any departments thereof, are exempt from the fee re- quirements of Paragraph (b) of this section. 1216.070. Suspension and Revocation of Licenses. (a) The following shall constitute grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses issued hereunder: - 7 - 3/6 (1) The violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or failure to comply with same. (2) Where the character or moral integrity of the license holder or his employees is determined inimical to public safety or the general welfare of the com- munity. (3) An alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm license may be revoked where such device actuates excessive false alarms (more than six (6) in a six (6) month period) and thereby constitutes a public nuisance. (b) Upon suspension or revocation of an alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm license, the Director of Public Safety may order the disconnection of such alarm system; provided, that no disconnection shall be ordered as to any premises required by law to have an alarm system in operation. 1216.080. Fees. The $25.00 fee for Annual Alarm System license shall expire January 1, 1982, unless other action taken. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. 4. Sherwin Williams - Agreements a. City Attorney Don Lais explained the proposed agreements. ' b. Mr. Dennis Cavanaugh, C.G. Rein Co., discussed the agreement. c. Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto Street, stated he owns lots on Beam Avenue and questioned the agreement. d. Councilman. Bastian authorized the agreement and introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80- 3-60 WHEREAS, C.G. Rein Co., a Minnesota Corporation ("Company"), is desirous of securing a building permit from the City of Maplewood ("City"), on a parcel of land on the South side of Beam Avenue, directly opposite'ahe first exit froYn`.ehe Maplewood Mall lying immediately West of White Bear Avenue; said land being described as follows, to wit: Unplatted Land subject to Beam Avenue the North 330 feet of part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) North of Radatz in Section Two (2), Township Twenty-Nine (29), Range Twenty-two (22), Maplewood. (155' x 330'). WHEREAS, the City of Piaplewood desires to provide a major access from the aforesaid Maplewood Mall exit across Beam Avenue on the properties lying on the South side of Beam Avenue and to provide for an interconnection between all of the properties lying between White Bear Avenue on the East and Southlawn Drive on the West, on the South side of Beam Avenue, by means of reciprocal road easements over - 8 - 3/6 and across said properties; it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. In consideration of the covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company shall give a common access easement to the City and adjoining and abutting property owners, for entry upon said property together with cross easements with the abutting properties for the benefit of the abutting proper- ties and all other properties lying on the South side of Beam Avenue between White Bear Avenue and Southlawn Drive, said easements to be described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein. The City agrees that it will allow a direct access from and to Beam Avenue as designated in Exhibit "A" and issue a building permit for the proposed SHERWIN WILL LAMS paint store as currently designed and set forth in Exhibit "B", which is attached hereto. 2. The City shall obtain cross easements for the purpose of ingress and egress between, from and to all the properties lying South of and fronting on Beam Avenue between White Bear Avenue and Southlawn Drive. 3. In the event the City is unsuccessful in obtaining said cross easements from all the property owners having property lying on the South side of and fronting on Beam Avenue between White Bear Avenue and Southlawn Drive, within five (5) years from the date hereof, the easements granted by the Company pursuant to this Agreement shall be null and void; provided, however, in the event and within said five (5) year period easements are obtained for all of the properties lying between the subject land and White Bear Avenue, the access, egress and cross easements pertaining to those properties only shall remain in full force and effect following the termination of said five (5) year period. 4. Furthermore, in the event the cost o.f maintaining or repairing should exceed $500.00 for any given incident of maintenance or repair, Company shall obtain the City's prior approval by giving City written notice thereof. Within five (5) days of receipt of said notice, City shall approve or dis- approve the incurring of said cost. Failure to give approval or disapproval within said five (5) day period shall be deemed approval. The City may assess any and all expenses incurred for maintenance against all benefitted properties pursuant to its authority under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 5. In the event Company, its successors or assigns should experience traffic congestion, and/or motor vehicle stacking problems which impairs Company's use, or its customer's use of Company's land, the Company may request that the City cancel this Agreement and revoke any and all easements which are subject to this Agreement by giving the parties affected thereby written notice of such cancellation and revocations thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of cancellation and revocations. The City shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt of such request, either grant or deny the request. In the event the City denies the request, the Company may retain an indepen- dent qualified traffic engineer and give notice to the City of the selection of said engineer. The City shall, within five (5) days, give written notice of its disapproval of the selection or shall be deemed to have approved of said engineer. Said engineer shall study and report his findings and recommendations to the Company and the City as to whether or not the traffic congestion and/or motor vehicle stacking problems are of sufficient severity to require the termination of the easements and cross-flow traffic permitted thereby. Both parties will be bound by his findings and determination. - 9 - 3/6 In the event the consultant recommends termination of the easements, the City shall pay the costs of his fees and in the event he does not so recommend, Cornpany shall pay the costs of his fees. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this 6th day of March, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. J. NEW BUSIIQESS 1. Special Exception - 1918 Kennard Street a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the following recommendation: Approval of the requested Special Exception for a reupholstery-seamstress home occupation with the following conditions: 1. The Special Exception shall be issued fora one-year period. After one year, the Council may review the use for possible nuisance conditions. If none exist, the permit may be renewed; 2. One sign conforming to the Sign Ordinance, may be used; 3. The following shall be provided and complied with: a. One-2? gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher for the second floor sewing room; b. One-21z gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher and one-Sll ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher for the basement workshop; c. Metal trash containers with covers for work areas; d. Replace the sheetrock covering the ceiling and walls in basement. stair area; e. No public in basement or second floor work areas, due to limited exits. f. Councilman Bastian moved to approve the Special Exception as requested by Jeanne Roberts to conduct an upholstery-seamstress business in her home at 1918 Kennard Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Special Exception shall be issued fora one-year period. After one year, The Council may review the use for possible nuisance conditions. If none exist, the permit may be renewed; 2. One sign conforming to the Sign Ordinance, may be used; 3. The following shall be provided and complied with: a. One-22 gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher for the second floor sewing room; b. One-2jz gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher and one-5~1 ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher for the basement workshop; c. Metal trash containers with covers for work areas; d. Replace the sheetrock covering the ceiling and walls in basement stair area; e. No public in basement or second floor work areas, due to limited exits. Seconded by Councilman Anderson.. Ayes - all. - 10 - 3/6 3. Time Extension - Carsgroves Meadow a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastian moved to approve a 90 day extension for the Carsgroves Meadows preliminary plat subject to the conditions given in the original approval of March 2, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Nelson.- Ayes - all. 3. Plan Amendment - Define Net Acreage a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Howard moved the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the definition of Gross and Net acreage as follows: "Gross acreage is defined as the total residential acreage of the development, including, but not limited to, streets, private open space, and drainage facilities. Net acreage is defined as the gross acreage, less the acreage designated for public rights-of-way for streets or walkways, floodplains, existing drainage ways, and wetlands that cannot be developed according to Federal, State, or City regulations. Developable land, which is to be dedicated for drainage ponds, shall be included in calculating density. Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes 5 Nays 1 (Commissioner Fischer)." c. Mayor Greavu asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to be heard. The following expressed their opinions: Mr. John Kavanaugh, 758 E. 4th Street; Mr. Fred Haas, Marvin Anderson Construction Co.; Mr. Dick Pearson, 1989 White Bear Avenue; Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto Street. d. No action taken. 4. Ordinance: Regulating Interference with Traffic Control a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilperson Juker moved .fi.rst_reading of an-.ordinance prohibiting the:_util- ization of the City's controls on traffic, semaphore signals by unauthorized persons. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. 5. Additional Dispatcher a. Manager Evans stated when the 1980 Budget was approved, provision was made for an additional police officer subject to Council approval at time of need. - 11 - 3/6 After reviewing this with Chief Schaller, we agree that additional police protection can be obtained by hiring another dispatcher thereby freeing an existing policeman for patrol duty. While we presently have four civilian dispatchers, this is not a sufficient number to provide 24 hour 7 day a week coverage.. I recommend that Council approve the hiring of a fifth dispatcher in order to provide better police protection on the most efficient cost basis. b. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the hiring of a fifth dispatcher in lieu of a police officer, at this time, as recommended in the staff report. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson and Nelson. Nays - Councilman Bastian. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Ponds _ a. Councilperson Juker questioned who maintains the numerous ponds located in the City. b. Staff stated if privately owned, the owner; if public, City forces do. Even privately owned ponds the City has helped with. Staff will investigate. 2. Fire Protection a. Councilperson Juker stated. she has received numerous complaints regarding the use of the words Fire Protection on the sewer bills. Many of the residents believe it is a charge connected with the City Fire Departments. b. Staff will investigate. 3. Initiate Rezoning - White Bear Avenue from Frost Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue a. Councilman Anderson moved to initiate a rezone hearing for the property on the West side of White Bear Avenue from Larpenteur Avenue to Frost Avenue. - Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 4. Staff-Council Meeting a. Councilman Anderson requested the staff-Council meeting scheduled for March 11, 1980 be rescheduled. b. Council set the meeting for March 18, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Greavu moved to extend the meeting past the deadline. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - a11. - 12 - 3/6 5. N. Pelra a. Councilman Bastian stated due to the lateness of the hour, this item is tabled. 6. Liability Insurance a. Mayor Greavu questioned if the Police Volunteers are covered by insurance when they are performing services for the City. b. Staff will investigate. 7. Employees a. Mayor Greavu delayed discussion on this matter. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Police Canine Program a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the recommendation that the Council endorse the concept of an expanded Police Canine Program by one additional team and accept the donation of $5,400 from the North Maplewood Lions Club. b. Councilman Anderson moved an amendment to the 1980 Budget to allow for the expanded Canine Program by one additional team as recommended by staff. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Voting Machines a. Mayor Greavu authorized the purchase of two (2) voting machines in the amount of $5 550.00 from Automatic Voting Machine Company of New York payment to be made one half in 1980 and one half in 1981. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. M. ADJOURNMETdT 11:39 P.M. City Clerk - 13 - 3/6