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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.08.86 MINUTES OF AIAPLEFPOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, September 8, 1986 Council Chambers, Municipal Building 24eeting No. 86-24 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of PTanlewood, "Tinnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:05 P.M, by Playor Greavu. BROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present tdorman G. Anderson, Coun cilmember Present Gary FI. Bastian, Councilmember Present Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present Charlotte A?asiluk, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.. Meeting DTo. 86-23 (August 28, 1986) Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-23 (August 28, 1986) as corrected: Page 2, Item K - 4 Councilmember Anderson, notBastian. Seconded by Councilmemher T9asiluk. Ayes.- all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. P.etirement Insurance 2. Employee Remembrance 3. Castle Avenue 4. Map leWOOd AlltO SUD_p1V_ 5. Banners 6. Next Meeting 7. Park Charge 8. Gambling Ordinance 9. Arts Task Force Report Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGETIDA Councilmember Anderson moved, seconded byCouncilmember Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda. Items 1 through 7 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check Register dated 8-29-86 through 9-2-86 - $559,703.76: Part II Payroll dated 9-5-86 gross amount of S7.35,960.19) in the amount of $695,663.95. 9/8 2. Planning Commission Resignation Accepted the resignation of Paul V. Ellefson and authorized Staff to adver- tise for a replacement and approved the following resolution: Resolution No. 86 - 9 - 161 WHEREAS, Paul Ellefson has been a member of the Planning Commission of Maplewood, Minnesota, since April 1977, and has served faithfully in that capacity to the present time; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commssion has appreciated his experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and T4fiEREAS, he has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the City. NOTJ, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens, that Paul Ellefson is hereby extended - our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service and we wish him continued success in the future. 3. Final Plat Cave's Sterling Street Addition .Approved the Cave's Sterling Street Addition, first phase, final plat. 4. Authorization for Destruction of Old Bonds and Coupons Resolution No. 86 - 9 - 162 T^7HEREAS, P~?.S.A. 475.553 _provides for the destruction o£ cancelled bonds and coupons; WHEREAS, a request for destruction of cancelled bonds and coupons dated over six years has been Dresented to Council in writing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF M.D.PLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to destroy the cancelled bonds and coupons. 5. Easement Acquisition Project 83-07 P,esolution No. 86 - 9 - 153 WHE72EAS, the Council has ordered made City Project 83-07, North Beaver Lake Storm Sewer, and WHEREAS, the Council has levied assessments against benefited property - for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, ponding easements are required for the project and property owned by or through Castle Design and Development Company, - 2 - 9/B NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF M?1PLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: That the assessment against the parcel described by PIN numbers 24-29-22-42- 0002 and 24-29-22-43-0002 through 24-29-22-43-0022 be cancelled in lieu of the payment for Aondingeasements for ponds 2, 4 and 5 of City Project 83-07, North Beaver Lake Storm Sewer. 6. Final Payment Lift Station Renovation - Project 85-09 _ Resolution No. 86 - 9 - 164A WHEREAS, Maplewood Project 85-9, Renovation of Lift Stations 6 and 8 is now complete, and WHEREAS, the total cost of said project is $181,123.43, and WHEREAS, the total amount funded for said project is $176,919.45. _ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the amount of $4,205.00 be and is hereby transferred from the sanitary sewer fund unappropriated retained earnings to Maplewood Project 85-9, Renovation of Lift Stations 6 and 8. Resolution No. 86 - 9 - 164B WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, - Minnesota, finds it necessary that the contract for Maplewood Project 85-9, Restoration of Lift Stations 6 and 8, be amended to include Change Order 2 in the amount of $1,558.80. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order 2 is hereby approved and that the contract amount for said project be amended from 5160,319.55 to $161,878.35. Resolution No. 86 - 9 - 164C WHEREAS, Orr Construction Co., Inc., has successfully completed Maplewood Project 85-9, Renovation of Lift Stations 6 and 8, in accordance with the plans and specifications thereof, NOD7, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF'~'MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA,. that the final payment in the amount of S8,093.92 be and is hereby approved. 7. Don Kortus Resolution Resolution No. 86 - 9 - 165 WHEREAS, Donald V. Kortus served the City of 9aplewood as a police officer for over 28 years, and WHEREAS, he was one of the pioneer part-time officers in 1958 and remained a part-time officer until the date of his retirement, and WHEREAS, he performed many valuable,~considerate services for the citizens - 3 - 9/8 - of the City of Maplewood and was instrumental in providing advice, training. and counseling to new police officers, always being courteous, well-dressed - and effective in his duties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PUAYOR AtdD COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that we, on behalf of the citizens of Maplewood, offer our sincere thank you for the many years of service so well rendered. We - - also congratulate you upon your retirement and wish you many years of happi- ness. G, APIARD OF BIDS Discussed after F - 3. F, PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7;00 P.24., Arkwright Street Project 86-12 (4 Votes) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to construct street, storm sewer, water main and sanitrary sewer services on Arkwright Street from Eldridge Avenue to County Road B. b. Assistant City Engineer ChucY. Ahl presented the Staff report. c. Mayor Greaw called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following voiced their opinions: Ray Nadeau, 407 E. Eldridge Dick Schreier, 2125 DeSOto Clifford Sandmeyer, 410 E. County Road B Paul Hasse, 385 Eldridge d. Mayor Greaw closed the public hearing - e. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 9 - 166 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of street, storm sewer, water main and sanitary sewer services on Arkwright Street from Eldridge Avenue to County Road B, a hearing on said improve- ment in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on September 8, 1986, and the-Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEIdOOD, MIP7NESOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct street, storm sewer, water main and sanitary sewer services on Arkwright Street from Eldridge Avenue to County Road B as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated Engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. - 4 - 9/8 Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 2. 7:10 P.M., Hillwood Drive Project 66-OS (4 Votes) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding con- struction of street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main on Hill- wood Drive east of Crestview Drive. b. Assistant City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report. - c. Commissioner Ralph Sletten presented the Planning Commission report. d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Albert Berg, 2481 Linwood Avenue John Peterson, Good Value Homes e. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until the September 22, 1986, meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. 7:20 P.M., Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat Miggler Addition (4 Votes) a. P7ayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Robert Miggler for approval of a plan amendment, rezoning and preliminary plat for the Miggler Addition located at Gervais and Highway 61. b. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Staff report. c. Commissioner Ralph Sletten presented the Planning Commission report. d. Mr. Bill Chapman, representing Mr. Miggler, spoke on behalf of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: John :4inson, Attorney representing Berg and Berg, waived any objections George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C. f. tlayor Greavu closed the public hearing. a. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86-9- 167 WHEREAS, an amendment has been initiated to the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan to designate a minor collector street between the Highway 61 frontage road and Gervais Avenue. Ti7HEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: - 5 - 9/8 1. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a ,public hearing on August 18, 1986, to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an. opportunity to be heard and present writ- - ten statements. the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved. 2. The Maplewood City Council considered said .plan amendment on Sep- tember 8, 1986. The Council considered reports and recommenda- tions from the Planning Commission and City Staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. This street is necessary for public safety to develop the Miggler property. 2. Designating this street on the land use plan will put the owner of the property to the south and future City Staff on notice that this right-of-way is needed. Seconded by Mayor Greavu.: Ayes - all. h. Councilmember Bastian moved to~rezone the property from R-1 to S4-l. S4otion failed. i. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 9 - 168 WHEREAS, Robert Miggler initiated a rezoning from R-l, residence district (single dwelling) to M-1, light manufacturing for the following-described property: Except the east 300 feet of Lot 16, that part of Lots 15 through 18, W.H. Howard's Garden Lots, lyinq easterly of a line beginning on the north line of and 1,030 feet west of the northeast corner of Lot 15 and ending on the south line of and 1,290 feet west of the southeast corner of Lot 8, all in Section 9, Township 29, P.ange 22. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning. is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by Robert Miggler, pursuant to Chap- ter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission oTi August 18, 1986. The Planninq Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Laplewood City Council held a public hearing on September 8, 1986, to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and mailed - 6 - 9/8 pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written state- ~i ments. The Council also considered reports and recommenda- tions of the City Staffand Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-described property be rezoned to CO, Commercial Office, on. the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code and comprehensive plan. - 2. The proposed1 change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safe- guarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facili- ties, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. j. Councilmember Bastian moved to table the preliminary plat for two weeks. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, Juker and Wasiluk Nay - Mayor Greavu. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Employee Insurance a. Director of Finance Dan Faust presented the Staff report. b. Mr. Charles Jelinek, Corporate Risk Managers, Inc., spoke on behalf - of the bids. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to approvethe following as recommended: 1. A one-year contract for health insurance be awarded to Blue Cross/Blue Shield; 2. One-year contracts for HMO coverages be awarded to Share and Group Health; - ~ - 9/8 3. A one-year contract for dental plan administrative services be awarded to Employee Benefit Plans and that the benefits pro- vided be revised to equal the Group Health dental plan so that all employees can be incorporated under the self-insurance plan; 4. A one-year contract for life insurance be awarded to Commercial (Continental) Life. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 2. Elevated Tank a. Assistant City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 9 - 169 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Hydrostorage, Inc., in the amount of $1,119,000.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of the elevated tank and feeder main for City Project 86-03, S9ater Service District 6 Improvements, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a con- tract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Metcalf Assessment a. City Attorney Pat Ke11y presented the Staff report. b. P9r. Allen Metcalf again requested that portions of his Project 78-1 assess- ment be cancelled. c. Councilmember Anderson moved to defer the assessment for Mr. ?4etoalf with the provision he pay the interest. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson and Juker Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Bastian and Wasiluk. Motion failed. 2. City Hall - Smoking a. Councilmember Bastian moved a directive that there be no smoking in the new City Hall; non-smokers be given preference when hiring; the manager in- vestigate having a single designated smoking area, restriction of caffeine for employees; nothing "stainable or spillable" allowed at desks. - 8 - 9/8 Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Juker I. NEW BUSINESS 1. 1987 Budget . a. Councilmember Bastian moved to set October 6, 1986, at 6:00 P.D1. as the date for the adoption of the proposed 1987 Budget. Seconded by Councilmember SVasiluk. Ayes - all. b. The following dates and times were established for work sessions: September 25, 1986 8:00 A. M. to 12:00 Noon 1:00 P.D7. to 4:00 P.M. October 2, 1986 8:00 A. M. to 12:00 Noon 2. "Park" Property - North of Brenner Avenue a. Director of Community Services Bob Odegard stated Jim Tilsen, Tilsen Homes has agreed to give the City an easement for the pond. The "park" can then be vacated and Tilsen Homes, Inc., would then have sole interest in the property. 3. Feasibility Study Hazelwood and County Road C Project 86-24 a. Assistant City Engineer Ahl .presented the Staff report.- b. The following area residents voiced their opinions: Chuck Pearson, 1475 E. County Road C. Ronald Erickson, 2673 Hzzelwood George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C c. Mayor Greavu moved to instruct the City Engineer to inquire of the area residents of Hazelwood and County Road C as to how they wish the project to proceed, allow them 30 days to respond, and inform them also that the Hazel- - wood access has been deleted from the proposal. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Lot Division Appeal 2673 Hazelwood a. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the lot division as requested by Mr. Ronald Erickson, 2673 Hazelwood subject to the City retaining the necessary utility easements. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. - 9 - 9/8 5. Lot Division Appeal County Road C and East Keller Parkway a. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the lot division at 930 E. County Road C as requested by Bruce Moaren, Edina Realty, without the ponding ease- ment. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 6. Feasibility Study County Road C - White Bear to rAcKnight a. Councilmember Juker introduced the followinq_ resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 9 - 170 WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct street paving, storm sewer and appurte- nances along County Road C from White Bear Avenue to Ariel Street and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pur- suant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RL'S OLVED BY THE CITY COi1NCIL OF C7APLEWOOD, S4INNBS0TA: That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed - advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improve- ment is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improve- ment as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - R4ayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Bastian. 7. Diseased Trees a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86-9- 171 WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have presented the final figures for the improvement of Diseased Tree Removal Project 86-06, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ?+fAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the City Office for inspection. FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment notify the Council thereof. - 10 - 9/g - Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 9 - 172 WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council, prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Project 86-06, Diseased Tree Removal, and the said assessment roll is on file in the office of the City Clerk; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 22nd day of September, 1986, at the City Hall at 7:20 P.M. to pass upon such proposed assess- ment and at such time and place all persons owning property af- fected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published in the offi- cial newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said assessment. 3. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time, and place of hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the area proposed to be assessed, that the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk, and that written or oral objections will be considered. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, will meet in the Council Chambers of the Paplewood City Hall, 1830 East County Road B, Maplewood, Minnesota, at 7:20 P.M. on September 22, 1986, to hear all per- sons concerning theadoption of the assessment roll for Public Improvement Project No. 86-06, Diseased Tree Removal, and to adopt the assessment roll as presented or amended. This hearing is scheduled pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. The assessment roll as herein described is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Area to be assessed: 2135 Larpenteur 2010 Hazelwood Street 771 Century 1450 Ripley 1878 Flandrau 1714 Cope 1904 Flandrau 774 Roselawn The total amount of the proposed assessment is $2,215.98. - 11 - 9/8 _ _ All persons who wish to be heard, or to object with reference to this matter may present their cases at this hearing, either orally or in writing. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment adopted unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City.Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court pursuant to M.S.A. _ Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk of the City of Maplewood within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and by filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk. However, no appeal may-be taken as to the amount of any individual assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. Linder provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.193 to 435.195 the City may, at its discretion, defer the payment of assessments for any home- stead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be hardship to make the payments. The procedures for applying for such deferment are available from the City Clerk. - Dated this 8th day of September, 1986. Lucille E. Aurelius, City Clerk City of Maplewood, Minnesota Your assessment may be paid without interest £rom September 22, 1986 to October 3, 1986 at the City Hall, 1830 East County Road B, Maplewood, Minnesota. This is an importanthearing because this is your last opportunity to be heard on the matter of this assessment which affects your property. If you have any questions regarding this assessment, please call the Engineering Department at 770-4550 or the City Clerk at 770-4500. Publish: Maplewood Review Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 8. Council Appointment East Communities Family Center Board of Directors. a. P4ayor Greavu moved to appoint Councilmember Bastian to the East Communities Family Center effective October 15, 1985, to mid May, 1988. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -?4a?ybs Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and L•Jasiluk Councilmembers Bastian and Juker abstained. - 12 - 9/8 9. Emergency Services a. Director of Emergency Services Cude presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the budget transfer from the eneral fund balance of $4,930.00 for the removal, relocating and installation of the generator. - Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Bastian. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the radio tower as requested by the Department of Emergency Services and that $1990.00 be transferred from the Contingency Account. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. - 10. Additional Work - New City Hall a. Director of Public Works Haider presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the following list of additional work to be done at City Hall: 1. Special Kokak outlet 2. Five additional lights in clerical 3. Light for driver license photos 4. Range outlet 5. Fire alarm monitor and silencer Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Retirement Insurance a. Council directed the City Manager to place "Fetirement Insurance" on the next Agenda. 2. Employee Remembrance a. Councilmember Wasiluk questioned when the Council sends flowers, etc., to employees. 3. Castle Avenue a. Councilmember Juker stated she had a call from Mrs. Themmes regarding a problem with the school district. She school district maps show Castle Avenue as Sherren Avenue and the bus will not pick up children on Castle. - 13 - 9/g b. Staff will notify school district. 4. Maplewood Auto Supply a. Councilmember Juker commented on the blacktop driveways on Frost Avenue by the~~Maplewood Auto Supply. b. Referred to Staff. - 5. Banners a. Councilmember Juker questionedif Staff had investiq_ated the problems she had raised regarding banners. b. Staff stated that "banners" was on their list of things to do. 6. Next Meeting a. Councilmember Juker stated she would not be at the next Council Meeting. 7. Park Change _ a. Councilmember Bastian requested the question of park charges be resurrected and brought before the.Council. 8. Gambling a. Councilmember Bastian questioned the progress of the gambling ordinance - proposal. b. Staff stated the proposal has been placed on "hold" for the time being. 9. Arts Task Force a. Councilmember Bastian gave an update on the Arts Task Force. - L. ADMIS7ISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. _ M. ADJOURNMENT 11:00 P.M. City Clerk - 14 - 9/8