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05-24-1988 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1988 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 7:30 P.M. The follow- ing were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Mike Carls, John Mlinar, Marlin Torgerson and Pat Mikulecky. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Director of Engineering Eugene Anderson and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Jon Lindekugel. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of May 5, 1988, regular meeting of May 10, 1988 and bid opening of May 13, 1988 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. FINANCIAL REPORT - APRIL 1988 2. NURSING HOME BOARD MIINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1988 3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 1988 4. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 1988 (b) USE OF LIBRARY SQUARE FOR ANNUAL FARMERS' MARKET (c) APPOINTMENTS: 1. LIBRARY BOARD - JOYCE BEYTIEN 2. POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - DELORES SAAR 3. TREE BOARD - CAROL BROWN The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to order the report and minutes filed, approve the use of Library Square and ratify the appointments. Motion unanimously carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) SET-UP LICENSE FOR BRADLEY LARSON AT LITTLE CROW BOWLING LANES (CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1988) Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to continue the hearing. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (b) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 88-31 - WALLER DRIVE Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:05 P.M. and read Publi- cation No. 8863. 1 CITY COUNCIL MIWUTES - MAY 241 1988 Mr. Alvin Exsted of Silver Lake stated he owned property on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Waller Drive. He had been assessed for Sixth Ave- nue, but he wasn't sure what it was for. He asked about the assessment and how it would be paid. The City Engineer thought the previous assessment was for curb and gut- ter and gravel base about three years ago. Corner lot properties are assessed for the short side, and Mr. Exsted would be assessed for the south side frontage at $20 per foot. Mr. John Beckman, 667 Bluff, asked how the assessments would be billed out. He lives on the corner of Bluff and Waller Drive but has no access to Waller. Also, there are residential lots, and he wondered bow they would be assessed. Mayor Ackland commented that the assessment would be based on the short side. The lots might not be assessed since the project is being done in stages, with only 340 feet from the south and the same to the north. Mr. Sidney Grams, 56 Selchow Avenue, stated he owned the duplex on the corner. He wondered when the project would be finished and was con- cerned about the cost for a dust coat on the remaining area. Alderman Torgerson moved to close the hearing at 8:24 P.M. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. Alderman Carls moved to order the plans and specifications for Project No. 88-31 and to waive reading and adopt Resolutions No. 8793 and No. 8794. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (c) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 88-32 - MCCLURE'S SECOND ADDITION Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:25 P.M. and read Publi- cation No. 8864. No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-32. Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing at 8:25 P.M. Notion sec- onded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. Alderman Mikulecky moved to order the plans and specifications for Project No. 88-32 and to waive reading and adopt Resolutions No. 8791 and No. 8792. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously car- ried. (d) ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 242 - LETTING NO. 5 Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:26 P.M. and read Publi- cation No. 3860. (1) PROJECT NO. 88-01 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-01. (2) PROJECT 10. 88-01A It was reported the Golf Course roadway will be done without City in- volvement and, therefore, will be dropped from the assessment roll. (3) PROJECT 10. 88-03 No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-03. (4) PROJECT NO. 88-09 Mr. Bruce Rahn, 7 West Truck Stop, asked if the open lot on the west side would be assessed the same as the truck stop. Also, he inquired if there would be a curb. The City Engineer stated the corner lot would be assessed for the nar- row side. There would be a six inch curb, with one to the north and one to the south of the building. (5) PROJECT 10. 88-12 No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-12. Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing at 8:34 P.X. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. Alderman Mlinar moved to adopt Assessment Roll No. 242, except for Project No. 88-01A, to award the contract to Wm. Mueller & Sons for $149,718.10, and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 8795 and No. 8796. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously car- ried. (e) ASSESSMENT ROLL 10. 243 - LETTING NO. 6 Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:35 P.M. and read Publi- cation No. 3861. (1) PROJECT NO. 88-04 No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-04. (2) PROJECT 10. 88-05 No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-05. Mayor Ackland read the letter from the I.S.D. No. 423 objecting to the proposed assessment. Also, he read a letter from Anthony Machtemes who objected to the project. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 (3) PROJECT NO. 88-06 Mr. Chester Luebke, 802 Lindy Lane, asked how the City arrived at the cost. He could not pay the assessment since he is retired. Mayor Ackland stated the subdivision agreement for the area set the assessment. All property owners in the development share the same costs. (4) PROJECT 10. 88-07 No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-07. (5) PROJECT NO. 88-08 Mr. Vernon Anderson, 635 Hillcrest Road, questioned if the street need- ed to be ripped up for curb and gutter. Although there is a crack, the street is good. Going further north, there is curb and gutter and asphalt, but no lots have been sold. Therefore, he didn't want to pay for assessments. He didn't feel he should be assessed for empty lots. City Engineer Anderson reported that the blacktop and soil beneath needed to be replaced, but not the curb. Mr. Gary Graham, 655 Hillcrest Road, commented he was present for the first meeting on the project, and it was rejected at that time. He asked if the project would still go through if the property owners were opposed to it again tonight. He thought that if the sub -soil needed to be replaced, it should have been done earlier. The street had not de- teriorated that much in 14 years. He wondered what the heavy equipment on the road would do to it in the next five years if it were upgraded. Mr. Graham was opposed to the project and submitted a letter of pro- test. Mayor Ackland stated that only two people objected to the project be- fore. The Council will not force a project on people who do not want it. An unidentified lady commented that Hillcrest Road would be the long side of her property. She was opposed to the project. Mr. Mark Paulson, 465 College Avenue, stated he was opposed to the project. Mr. Earl Hall, 665 Hillcrest Road, was opposed to the project for the same reasons as already stated. He asked how the project can be justi- fied when no lots have been sold. Mr. Warren Heilman, 624 Hillcrest Road, remarked he did not feel the present road was that bad. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 Mr. John Hutchison, 645 Hillcrest Road, didn't feel the street was bad enough to pay the cost for the assessment. He was opposed to the project. Ms. Jo Ann Christensen, 493 Campbell Lane, commented that she owned the first house on Campbell Lane. She was glad the street was being paved this summer, but there is a lot of wear and tear on the road. (6) PROJECT NO. 88-11 No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-11. (7) PROJECT 10. 88-27 No one was present to be heard on Project No. 88-27. Alderman Carls moved to close the hearing at 8:55 P.X. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. Alderman Carls moved to adopt Assessment Roll No. 243, except for Project No. 88-08, award contract to Duininck Bros., Inc. for $129,187.50, and waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 8797, No. 8798 and No. 8809. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unani- mously carried. (f) ASSESSMENT ROLL N0. 244 - LETTING NO. 7 Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 9:00 P.K. and read Publi- cation No. 3862. (1) PROJECT NO. 88-13 Mr. John Rydning stated he was in the closing stages of buying the du- plex located at 246 Fourth Avenue S.W. The pending assessment on the property was causing problems with the financing institution. Mr. Corey Stearns, 326 Fourth Avenue S.W., asked what would happen to the water main on Fourth Avenue. He commented that the manhole cover in front of his road was six feet from the curb. He inquired if it would be moved out to the street. It raises havoc with cars because the manhole is lower than the street. He questioned why the City didn't tear up the street two or three years ago when they dug up the north side of Fourth Avenue to put in a new sewer for the treatment plant. Mr. Stearns was against the assessments on Fourth Avenue and rejected the proposal. The City Engineer stated the manhole would be raised up to the street surface. Mayor Ackland commented that for a major project, the road should be allowed to settle. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 Mr. Allan Lindblom, 338 Fourth Avenue S.W., inquired about the cost for the assessments. He felt it was too high. Mr. Lindblom wanted to know if the speed bumps would be put in the street. He asked for a break- down on the project and objected because it was unreasonable. Mr. Myron Rolf, 535 Grove Street South, stated he owned property at 306 and 310 Grove Street. He asked if the assessments were the same now as when the other part of Grove Street was done. The cost seemed higher now. The City Engineer responded he could not answer the question. Ms. Dorothy Dobratz, 218 Fourth Avenue S.W., wanted to know if the assessment cost was the lowest bid for the work. She did not object to the project but to the cost of the assessment. Engineer Anderson re- ported in the affirmative. However, the nature of the soils in the area make it more expensive work. Mr. Ben Piehl, 314 Boulder Street, asked about the water hook up. He stated he was in the process of selling his property and wondered where his property started. The City Engineer told him it was approximately 60 feet to the property line shut off from the center of the street. Mr. Robert Kamrath, 232 Fourth Avenue S.W., wanted to know where the City line and the sanitary sewer were on Fourth Avenue. Engineer Anderson stated that the sanitary sewer was part of the treat- ment plant pipe put in last year. The one in the center of the street services Mr. Kamrath's house. The other one does not serve the people on Fourth Avenue and is not connected there. There is seepage in the sewer lines, and it was just recently discovered. The City is abandon- ing one line and connecting to a larger line. (2) PROJECT NO. 88-14 Mr. Jim Haugen, 420 Grove Street South, reported he was also speaking for Myrtle Wixcey at 430 Grove Street South. He questioned if they would be assessed for the project. Engineer Anderson responded they should not have been notified of the hearing since they have corner lots and will be assessed for one side only. Mr. Larry DeGrote, 228 Grove Street, filed a letter of appeal because the project would not increase the market value of his property and the cost was too high. (3) PROJECT NO. 88-16 Mr. Mark Schnobrich represented Dr. James Lobeck, 2 Franklin Street, who did not agree with the project as it was proposed. Diagonal park- ing in front of the police station would mean a loss of his boulevard. In a letter submitted, Dr. Lobeck stated he was not in favor of any 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 change at this time. Dr. Steve Flinn, 107 First Avenue S.W., asked if First Avenue would be approved also in the near future as the road was in the same condition. If so, Dr. Flinn would lose some trees and boulevard around the corner. A new sidewalk was put in two years ago, and he wondered if he would be assessed again for sidewalk. He would be in favor of angle parking in the middle of the block but not for the entire block. The City Engineer stated the City would almost have to take out the sidewalk in order for it to match. However, the City would pay the cost for the sidewalk. Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing at 9:45 P.X. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. Mayor Ackland requested to go on record to support the projects, except for the new plan for Franklin Street with angle parking in the center of the block only to save the trees. It was also suggested to delete John Rydning from Assessment Roll No. 244 and assess him at a later date after the closing on the property at 246 Fourth Avenue S.W. Alderman Carls moved to adopt Assessment Roll No. 244, award the con- tract to Duininck Bros., Inc. for $330,280.80, waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 8799 and No. 8800, with the exclusion of Account No. 6 for property at 246 & 248 Fourth Avenue S.W. Motion seconded by Alder- man Torgerson and unanimously carried. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL BY LIONS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES Representatives of the Lions Club expressed thanks for the help given to construct the Ice Palace. On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club, the City Council was presented with a framed picture of the Hutchinson Ice Castle. (b) RENTAL OF FARMLAND LOCATED BY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Willard Reinert made an offer of $20 per acre to rent the farmland near the wastewater treatment plant. It was the consensus of the Council that the City would break even since that amount would go for taxes. City Administrator Plotz then reported that Paul Thissen had made an offer of $30 per acre for the entire acreage. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to rent the entire tract for $30 per acre. No- tion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. It was noted that Mr. Reinert would be allowed to farm the land at no charge for this year if the Thissen offer did not materialize. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 7. RESOLUTIONS AHD ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE 10. 8/88 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ISSUANCE OF SETUP LICENSES FOR THE CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR WITHIN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON Alderman Torgerson moved to defer to June 14, 1988. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried four to one, with Alderman Carls voting nay. (b) ORDINANCE 10. 9/88 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 235:05, 235:15 AND 235:20 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ENTITLED HOSPITAL BOARD, AND ADDING SECTION 235:30 TO THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON Alderman Carls moved to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 776. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously car- ried. (c) ITEM REMOVED (d) ORDINANCE 10. 12/88 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY BORDERED BY LAND WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND ABUTTING THEREON Alderman Torgerson moved to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 12/88 and set second reading June 14, 1988. Motion seconded by Alder- man Carls and unanimously carried. (e) ITEM REMOVED (f) RESOLUTION NO. 8790 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE Alderman Carls moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8790. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REVIEW OF BOND ISSUE COSTS (DEFERRED APRIL 26, 1988) Following a report by Finance Director Kenneth Merrill, Alderman Carls moved to set the engineering and administrative fee for 1988 at a figure of 11%. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously car- ried. Alderman Mikulecky moved to take the difference between the figures and apply it toward the City's share of the 429 projects for 1988. The motion failed for lack of a second. (b) CONSIDERATION OF RELEASE OF GENERAL FUND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR 1988 (DEFERRED APRIL 26, 1988) R CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to release the funds, con- tingent upon the Finance Director's approval. Motion seconded by Ald- erman Mikulecky. Alderman Carls amended the motion for a figure of $55,319. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson. The amendment was amended by Alderman Carls to include two radios for the Fire Department. Alderman Torgerson seconded the amended amendment and both carried unanimously. Main motion unanimously carried. 9. NEV BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Alderman Carls moved to discontinue the service on May 31 at noon un- less other arrangements were made. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR INSTALLATION OF GRANDSTANDS AT VETERANS MEMORIAL FIELD Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve waiving the fee. Notion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Following a report by Director Bruce Ericson, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to approve the purchases. Motion seconded by Ald- erman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF STUDEMAN PROPERTY AS PART OF BASS POND AREA It was reported that the property purchase would be included in the LAWCON grant application. The park dedication fund could cover the purchase of the vacant lot for approximately $5,000. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to direct the Park and Recreation Board to negotiate a purchase and get an option on the property for Council review and contingent upon the City Council ap- proving the LAWCON grant application. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF PARKLAND DONATION FOR DEFOREST WAGNER PLAT Director Bruce Ericson reported on the need for parkland from the De- forest Wagner plat since there are no parks in the area. Following discussion, no action was taken. (f) CONSIDERATION OF PARK AREA REQUIREMENT FOR COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE Alderman Carls moved to defer. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 (g) CONSIDERATION OF POLICY ON BUILDING PERMITS Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to take no action and use the existing ordinance. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (h) ITEM REMOVED (i) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING BY BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve the handicapped parking and to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 15/88 and set sec- ond reading for June 14, 1988. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR VOTING MACHINES Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the purchase of scan voting equipment and award the contract to Business Records Corporation, Minnesota in the amount of $29,175.00, with the stipula- tion to extend the warranty on the machines to two years, starting in November 1988 for voting time. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (k) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-4 TO R-2 ON CALIFORNIA STREET, SUBMITTED BY CITY STAFF WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 13/88 and set second reading June 14, 1988. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (1) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY JAMIE EMANS WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the variance and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8801. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (m) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY JAMIE EMANS WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the permit and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8802. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (n) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-2 TO C-2 AS REQUESTED BY F. H. SCHMELING WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION During discussion it was noted that the south 42 feet of the lot would 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 revert back to its previous zoning if the project was not completed. Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the rezoning, to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 14/88 and set the second reading for June 14, 1988. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (o) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY F. H. SCHMELING WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the permit and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8803. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (p) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTED BY DEFOREST WAGNER WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION It was reported there would be a 10 -year development program for the plat. Considerable discussion was given to how much land and cash con- tribution would be donated by Mr. Wagner. The School District will be contacted regarding the need for access and the possibility of locating the cul-de-sac on school property. Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the preliminary plat with the park and playground requirement to be met by adjusting lots 1-4 in block 8 and lots 13-16 in block 7 to approach right-of-way between the lots and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8804. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar. The motion was amended by Alderman Torgerson to in- clude the exit to the south to Larson, centered on the east line of school property. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Carls. Follow- ing discussion, the amended motion unanimously failed. The main motion carried unanimously. (q) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY MARVIN WILLHITE WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the permit and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8805. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (r) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY NORMAN PONSFORD WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the permit and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8806. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (s) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT SUBMITTED BY TISCHER CONSTRUCTION WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the lot split. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 (t) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY JOHN MYLLYKANGAS (WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS) WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to refer to the County with no objection. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (u) CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRING ASSESSMENTS ON SANTELMAN'S ADDITION Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to defer until the first meeting in June. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (v) CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR PROJECT NO. 88-17, LETTING 3 Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve and hold a hear- ing on June 28, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. for Assessment Roll No. 245 and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 8807 and No. 8808. Notion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported the Chamber of Commerce had requested approval to hold summer band concerts in Library Square. The motion was made by Alderman Carls to approve the request. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. Mr. Ward Haugen had requested directional signs to the Country Club be located at Eighth Avenue and School Road, County Road and School Road, and School Road and Highway 7. Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve the signs. Notion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. The AmericInn had requested temporary signs be posted for detoured traffic on Century Avenue and Jefferson Street to businesses on Highway► 15 South during road construction. Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the signs. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. The Motor Vehicle Department wants to move into the former police sta tion area by July 1. Two quotes for remodeling were received, and it was recommended to award the work to the low bidder, Betker Construc- tion, for $2,838. It was also mentioned that the front doors to City Hall need repair, the upstairs drinking fountain needs replacement, and the roof needs repair. Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve expenditure of $2,800. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. It was reported that a meeting was held with Maplewood Academy regard -!I 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 24, 1988 ing their drainage problem. The line was cleaned out by the City crew, and the water is flowing. There was discussion of billing the County for the work performed to open up the county line. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON Alderman Torgerson reported the Safety Council had complaints of four locations where semi -trucks blocked the street. The Police Chief was directed to contact the businesses and instruct the drivers not to ob- struct the traffic patterns or they would receive citations in the fu- ture. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY Alderman Mikulecky reported 10 trees were taken down on Main Street for the highway construction. However, the City had been told no trees would be cut down. While 35 trees were to be cut down, in actuality 39� trees were cut. The City staff will contact MN/DOT regarding this issue and report back to the Council. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion unan- imously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:40 A.M. 13