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12-13-1983 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1983 1. Mayor DeMeyer called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., with the following present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman Kenneth Gruen- hagen, Alderman Ted Beatty and Mayor James G. DeMeyer. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City Engineer Marlow V. Priebe, and City Attorney James Schaefer. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Robert Lounsbury. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of November 22, 1983 and special meeting of November 29, 1983 were approved as presented upon motion by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING None 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) PRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY ROBERT HALVORSON REGARDING MAYOR DEMEYER'S CONCERNS Mayor DeMeyer reported his attorney, Robert Halvorson, could not be present for the Council meeting. Therefore, he would be represented by Attorney William Moeller of the same firm. Attorney Moeller stated that several months ago Mayor DeMeyer had come to their law firm with concerns regarding the way business was being con- ducted by the City Council. He was advised of areas involving procedural irregularities, with some in the "gray area." Attorney Moeller then re- lated six areas of concern the Mayor had, namely: 1. Parking Improvement Bonds - Attorney Moeller made reference to M.S. 459.14, Subd. 3 and stated there were two ways to approve bonds, i.e., either by voter approval or by 50 percent assessed against the park- ing district. He pointed out that approximately 25 percent had been assessed. It was his opinion the act was unauthorized and perhaps un- enforceable. 2. Tax Increment Financing - The Development District No. 4 was considered to be blighted, but the Council ignored the fact that a mall was sched- uled to be built on the site. It was not supportable by the facts. IN COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 3. Armory Sale - Attorney Moeller stated the sale of the Old Armory was done in reverse order. The act was done and the deed handed over to the purchasers, and now the City was attempting to ratify the sale. An ordinance was required prior to the sale to make it legal. 4. Transfer of Funds - The City Council transferred approximately $90,000 from the sewer/water fund to purchase land for a new liquor store. The revenue from the sewer/water fund was for the benefit of the system, and this action could be considered an over -charge. 5. S & L Project - The sale of the S & L property was similar in nature to the Old Armory sale. An ordinance to approve the sale was listed on tonight's agenda. It was felt this was an improperwayto conduct City business. 6. Parking Lots - Attorney Moeller commented that some City -owned parking lots were no longer considered part of the City's municipal parking system, but they were maintained by the City. The law firm recommended the Mayor ask that the Council consider certain possibilities of irregularities in conducting City business. He felt there were certain areas of doubt. The Mayor was asked to do the following prior to placing this matter in suit of a declaratory judgment to determine what areas were procedurally correct and incorrect: 1. Have all members of the Council request from the State Auditor's Office a procedures and compliance audit. 2. Asked that the Mayor consider this alternative. By December 16 the Council would submit individual letters to the City Attorney stating agreement or disagreement that a procedural audit was necessary. At- torney Moeller then outlined the legal proceedings that would be fol- lowed, with litigation being the final step. Alderman Beatty moved to direct Attorney Moeller to visit with the City Attorney on this matter and discuss the issues with him. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT AT HIGHWAY 7 WEST AND THIRD AVENUE NORTHWEST Mr. Jerry Cornell requested the installation of a street light at Highway 7 West and Third Avenue Northwest. Following discussion, the motion was Alderman Beatty, to approve and refer ties. Motion approved unanimously. -2- made by Alderman Carls, seconded by the request to the Hutchinson Utili- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 7573 - TRANSFERRING $30,000 FROM LIQUOR STORE TO GENERAL FUND After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7573. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried, with Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 7574 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7574. The motion unanimously carried. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT - NOVEMBER 1983 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (b) MINUTES OF AIRPORT ZONING BOARD DATED AUGUST 25, 1983 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF LIBRARY BOARD DATED NOVEMBER 22, 1983 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d) MINUTES OF NURSING HOME BOARD DATED OCTOBER 20, 1983 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DATED OCTOBER 5, 1983 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF HOOK-UP FOR WATER SPRINKLERS IN BUILDING LOCATED AT MAIN STREET NORTH AND WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST (REQUESTED BY LORRAINE MEYER) DEFERRED NOVEMBER 22, 1983 -3- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 Attorney Roger Gilmer stated he was representing Lorraine Meyer at the Council meeting since she could not be present. He then reviewed the situation and requested the Council to bring a water line to Ms. Meyer's property line for hook up of the sprinkler system in her building. City Engineer Priebe reported he had inspected the building piping, which had been installed for hook up to the water line in the alley. Extension of the line would involve lots 5 and 6, for a total construction cost of $7,170 for summer work and $8,370 for winter work. Ms. Meyer would be assessed $3,916.67 for summer work and $5,106.67 for winter work. Two other property owners would have deferred assessments. After extensive discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to research this area further and to hold a workshop on the subject. The question was raised whether the City could legally defer the sprinkler system until summer, or whether it would be held responsible in the event of a fire, if the property owner issued a hold harmless agreement with the City. It was the City Attorney's legal opinion that the sprinkler system could be deferred providing the property owner had sufficient insurance to cover any unforeseeable problem, but it was not his recommendation. Both the Building Official and Fire Marshal concurred that the building should not be occupied until such time as the system was installed to comply with the fire code requirements.and a certificate of occupancy had been issued. There could be potential harm to life and serious conse- quences. Alderman Beatty moved that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare cost figures and a one -,two -,three -,or five-year plan for sprinkling of the central business district and for service to be extended to Lorraine Meyer's property line with the cost assessed to her until such time as the Council determined if the City would share in the expense and issue a refund or assessment would stand. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty to order a report for project 83-10 and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7592. Motion seconded by Alder- man Carls and approved unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Beatty to receive the report and call for a hear- ing on December 27, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. and to waive reading and adopt Reso- lution No. 7593. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unani- mously. Alderman Beatty made the motion to approve change order No. 2 to project 83-06 for construction of project 83-10 and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7594. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unani- mously approved. -4- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7601, setting a hearing date of January 10, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. for assessment roll No. 186. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion, Alderman Carls moved that the lower level of the Meyer building not be used until the occupancy certificate had been issued. Mo- tion seconded by Alderman Beatty and approved unanimously. (b) DISCUSSION OF WATER LINE BETWEEN W. 0. SWENSON AND MIKE SCHMIDT ON GARDEN ROAD IN CLIFTON HEIGHTS City Attorney Schaefer reported that since the October 25, 1983 Council meeting he had talked to both parties involved. He stated the City had several alternatives to resolve the matter. Mr. Schmidt had proposed that the City water line be hooked up to his property and the $950 fee waived. He would in return release his rights to the line in question. Mr. Swen- son would not be affected by a frozen water line since his well was lo- cated in the basement. City Engineer Priebe commented the street in Clifton Heights was put in at the request of the developer, and it was his responsibility. Therefore, he should be contacted to determine what he wants to do about the situa- tion. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to refer this matter to the City Engineer for him to contact the developer and parties involved. Alderman Carls seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF SEWER AND WATER SERVICE TO LIEPKE AUTO REPAIR It was reported by City Engineer Priebe that in order to provide sewer and water service to Liepke Auto Repair, it would be necessary to construct a sanitary sewer line on First Avenue Northeast from Hassan Street West to the alley at a cost of $3,910, with $1,710 assessable to the property owner. It was recommended that a public hearing be held on the project for January 10, 1984. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to order the report on project 84-04 for sewer and water service and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7597. Motion unanimously approved. Alderman Beatty moved to receive the report and set the hearing for Jan- uary 10, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. for project No. 84-04 and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7598. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously. -5- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 (d) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONCERNING RECREATION FACILITY Parks and Recreation Director Ericson reported that the City had not re- ceived state funding for either the Girl Scout Park or the bass pond projects. Therefore, the Parks and Recreation Board felt the "recreation facility problem" needed to be reviewed again by the Public Facilities Task Force. City Administrator Plotz stated that the proposed project for a new police building had not materialized, and this area also needed to be reviewed by the Task Force. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty to reactivate the Public Facilities Task Force to study the recreation facility problem and the police depart- ment situation. Alderman Carls seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUED SUPPORT OF REGION E DRUG INVESTIGATION UNIT The Region E Drug Investigation Unit requested a $200 contribution from the City of Hutchinson to help fund its operation. It was the recommen- dation of Police Chief O'Borsky to continue supporting the Unit inasmuch as the Police Department had received direct benefit in the area of drug enforcement. It was moved by Alderman Carls to approve and authorize a $200 contribu- tion to the Region E Drug Investigation Unit. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT FILING FOR LIPKE ADDITION AND MAC'S BLUFF ADDITION City Attorney Schaefer reported that the final plats for Lipke Addition and Mac's Bluff Addition were not filed with the County within 90 days following the date of approval. The County Recorder had requested Coun- cil action verifying approval of the plats had not been withdrawn prior to her filing the documents. During discussion it was pointed out that it was the developer's responsi- bility to file the final plat with the County. Alderman Carls made the motion that approval of the final plats for Lipke Addition and Mac's Bluff Addition had not been rescinded. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously approved. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 (c) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR 1984 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (ASSESSMENT ROLLS NO. 178 - 185) City Engineer Priebe reported that bids would be received on December 12, 1983 for some of the 1984 improvement projects. It was his recommenda- tion to approve the assessment rolls No. 178 - 185 and set the hearing date.for January 10, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Following discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to approve assessment rolls No. 178 - 185 and to set the hearing date for January 10, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 7576 - No. 7591. Motion approved unani- mously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR WINE LICENSE BY JIM MCCLURE, LE BISTRO CAFE This item was withdrawn from the agenda at this time. (e) PRESENTATION BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF SURVEY FOR STREET MAINTENANCE The motion was made by Alderman Carls to defer this subject until the first City Council meeting in January. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. City Engineer Priebe commented that he hoped to hold a meeting this month regarding this subject to make some decisions for early 1984. Mayor De - Meyer stated that consideration should be given to assessing the property owners in the area where the street work would be done through a hearing process and get away from extra costs. The previous method in which street maintenance was handled was unacceptable to the people, but they want good streets in town. (f) CONSIDERATION OF SNOW REMOVAL OF PARKING LOT ON NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECOND AVENUE AND GLEN STREET (REQUESTED BY ALDERMEN MIKE CARLS, JOHN MLINAR, TED BEATTY, AND KENNETH GRUENHAGEN) It was reported that the Mayor had instructed the street department not to remove snow from certain City parking lots which were not designated as part of the downtown parking district. Discussion was given as to what constituted a City parking lot and whether lots located outside the parking district were to be maintained by the City. Minutes of the November 25, 1980 Council meeting revealed that the parking lot on the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Glen Street was "gifted" to the City by the owner for a public parking lot. Therefore, the City was to maintain it. -7- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 Alderman Mlinar moved to direct City staff to research the parking lots in question by the Mayor, with input from the Mayor, and defer discussion to the next Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unan- imously carried. City Attorney Schaefer stated that it needed to be determined if there were parking lots that should not be designated as such and whether or not the parking lots should be plowed in the interim. Alderman Carls made the motion that the City parking lots be plowed until such time as a legal decision had been made on this matter. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar and carried, with Aldermen Gruenhagen, Beatty, Mlinar and Carls voting aye and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. City Administrator Plotz inquired if the above motion included plowing all public parking lots as well as the one "gifted" private parking lot. The answer was "yes." (g) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF LOT 10, BLOCK 13 S 1/2 CITY (S & L SITE) TO HUTCHINSON S & L REHAB, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Mayor DeMeyer raised issue that the ordinance for the sale of the S & L site was being acted on after the title had been transferred and the deed granted. It was his opinion there should be annulity and start the pro- ceedings over, with the documents in chronological order. City Attorney Schaefer pointed out that tax increment financing was used for the S & L project, and the City had agreed to purchase the old S & L building and resell it to S & L Rehab. The entire transaction took place on December 3, 1982, with the City exercising its option and purchasing the property. The City in turn conveyed the property to S & L Rehab. No one involved had complained about the handling of the transaction. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 23/83 and set the second reading for December 27, 1983. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion and it carried, with Aldermen Gruen- hagen, Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting aye and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. Attorney Schaefer contended that the substance of the sale was not at is- sue but rather the procedures necessary to transfer the title. The deed had already been awarded, and it was now being ratified by ordinance. If this procedure was not acceptable, it would be a simple matter to ratify the sale by voiding the original deed, pass an ordinance and issue a new deed dated after adoption of the ordinance. (h) CONSIDERATION OF SIGNING RESOLUTIONS FOR CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS AND TAX INCREMENT FUND TRANSFER (REQUESTED BY ALDERMEN KENNETH GRUENHAGEN, JOHN MLINAR AND MIKE CARLS) COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 Mayor DeMeyer clarified that he was not refusing to sign the resolution for canvassing election returns, but he was, not ready to sign it. City Attorney Schaefer stated the purpose of the resolution was to cer- tify the votes of the election results. An individual could seek pri- vate judicial counsel regarding any wrong -doing in the election campaign. He reported the election returns had to be certified prior to the new of- ficials taking office the first of the year. In the event the Mayor re- fused to sign the resolution, two aldermen could be authorized to sign it. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen that two aldermen either volunteer or be selected to sign Resolution No. 7558. The City Attorney suggested it would be appropriate if the signers were not involved in the election. Alderman Gruenhagen then amended his motion that Aldermen Gruenhagen, Mlinar and Carls be authorized to sign Resolution No. 7558, canvassing election returns. The motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried, with the Mayor abstaining from voting. The Mayor commented that he could not accept Resolution No. 7571, trans- ferring money from the 1980 tax increment fund to the 1981 parking im- provement fund. He then requested that documents from the downtown park- ing program be provided from its commencement to the present time,to in- clude a cover letter chronologically outlining each and every step and citation of how it was accomplished. After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved that two aldermen be authorized to sign the documents that will affect the tax increment fund transfer, and specifically Resolution No. 7571. Alderman Carls seconded the motion and it carried, with Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. (i) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT: 1. GENE C. BETKER - BETKER CONST. 8. BUD REINERT 2. CARL CHRISTENSEN 9. ROBERT RUBISCHKO 3. THOMAS DAHL 10. RICHARD SMYKALSKI 4. RICHARD EWERT 11. CLARENCE STARKS 5. DON GLAS 12. DALE STURGES 6. CURT PAULSEN 13. HOWARD TELECKY 7. RANDY PETERSON 14. HOMER WASS Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alder- man Beatty, to approve the above applications and issue snow removal per- mits. Motion approved unanimously. (j) CONSIDERATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO DISCONTINUE PICKUP SERVICE FOR STORM DAMAGE COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 It was the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board that the City discontinue its free pick-up service for storm damage. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen to reject the recommendation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. Alderman Beatty moved to refer this item back to the Parks and Recreation Board for a policy. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and approved unani- mo us ly . (k) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL MICRO COMPUTER (WORD PROCESSOR) City Administrator Plotz requested authorization to purchase an additional micro computer HP 150 and software at a cost of $7,000,for use in City Hall. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Mlinar, to approve the purchase of a micro computer. Motion carried unanimously. (1) CONSIDERATION OF FOUR -UNIT APARTMENT IN R-2 ZONE It was reported that a structure located on the southeast corner of Third Avenue Southwest and Glen Street was being utilized as a four -unit apart- ment building. The R-2 zoning does not permit same. Also, there is a parking problem due to the lack of on-site parking. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to refer this mat- ter to the City Attorney for a recommendation. Alderman Gruenhagen sec- onded the motion, and it unanimously carried. (m) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 84-03, STONEY POINT ADDITION, AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City Engineer Priebe reported the plans and specifications were completed for project 84-03, Stoney Point Addition. It was his recommendation to approve same and call for bids on December 27, 1983 at 2:00 P.M. Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the plans and spe- cifications for project 84-03 and to call for bids on December 27, 1983 at 2:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and approved unani- mously. The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7575. Motion carried unanimously. -10- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 (n) REPORT ON BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS' CONCERNS REGARDING DISCOUNT AS REPORTED OFFERED TO A CERTAIN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT REGARDING PURCHASES AT THE HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR DEMEYER) It was moved by Alderman Beatty to remove this item from the agenda inas- much as it is a personnel matter and has been handled through the proper channels. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and carried, with the Chair abstaining from voting. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported the airport zoning was drawing to a con- clusion with one more meeting required to adopt the proposed zoning ordi- nance. One of the affected property owners has an attorney representing him for compensation from the City due to the restrictions placed on his farm land. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Director Ralph Neumann reported that bids were received for maintenance work on well No. 5. It was his recommendation to award the bid to Thein Well Company in the amount of $7,557.50. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to accept the recommendation to award the bid to Thein Well Company. Mo- tion approved unanimously. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL Building Official Homer Pittman stated that although the City Council had waived Pat Smith's building permit fee for relocating the Cameo Cleaners, he would be required to pay the state surcharge tax. It was moved by Alderman Carls that the Building Official inform Mr. Smith of the requirement to pay the state surcharge tax. Alderman Beatty sec- onded the motion, and it unanimously carried. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING City Engineer Priebe stated the City Council would need to adopt a resolu- tion approving the boundaries of the urbanized area for the federal aid urban system and a resolution establishing the urban functional classifi- cation plan and the federal aid urban system. Alderman Gruenhagen made the motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7595 to establish the boundaries of the urban area. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously approved. -11- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1983 The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7596 to establish the urban func- tional classification plan and federal aid urban system. Motion carried unanimously. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Schaefer reported on the status of the West River Park project and requested Council authorization for relocation payment to Charles Roethemeier. The City purchased his property located at 427 First Avenue Southeast, and the property owner was eligible for $500 moving ex- pense and $15,000 relocation expense. It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to ap- prove the relocation plan and pay Charles Roethemeier the authorized amount of $15,500. Motion unanimously approved. Attorney Schaefer stated a trial was scheduled for January 3, 1984 regard- ing the assessment appeals filed by Velvet Coach, 7 -Hi Motel and Kable Furniture. The appraisals prepared by the appraiser would be submitted to the judge for determination of the case. (f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar questioned what the Mayor was requesting the Council mem- bers to submit by December 16, 1983 when it was unclear what the Mayor's concerns were. Attorney Schaefer clarified that the Aldermen were to determine whether or not they desired to have a procedural and compliance audit done by the State Auditor's office, and the deadline for their decision was Decem- ber 16. 11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The verified claims were approved for payment from the appropriate funds upon motion by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried, with Mayor DeMeyer abstaining from voting. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:37 P.M. upon motion by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. -12-