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10-25-1983 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1983 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor DeMeyer at 7:30 P.M., with the follow- ing present: Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman Kenneth Gruenhagen, 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. Ald- erman Mike Carls arrived late at 9:43 P.M. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend John Longley. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the bid opening of October 10, 1983 and regular meeting of Octo- ber 11, 1983 were approved as presented upon motion by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE PROPOSED BY COMMITTEE OF ELECTORS AND PETITION SUBMITTED FOR SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON SUNDAY Mayor DeMeyer called the hearing to order and stated it was for the pur- pose of considering the Ordinance which had been proposed by a committee of electors and submitted by petition to the City Council for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sunday. Mr. Ron Shun appeared before the Council and stated that Sunday was a holy day to the Lord, and we were to "remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy." It would not be doing that if liquor was sold on Sunday. It was his opin- ion that the City shouldn't condone alcohol on Sunday. He then referred to the problems of alcohol abuse and the money spent by the County to straighten out alcohol abusers. The City didn't need to add another day for consuming alcohol publicly. He pointed out that 50 percent of high- way fatalities were caused because of the use of alcohol. Mr. Shun asked the Council to not approve the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sunday, if it was within their power to do so. City Attorney Schaefer stated this was a unique situation. Normally when petitions were presented to the Council, they had two choices. In this case the State law required that the question be placed on the ballot as a referendum issue to go to the people at election time, and the voters would decide at the polls. The City Council couldn't take any action. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen to close the hearing at 8:06 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and approved unanimously. N COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 Alderman Mlinar made the motion to set the proposed Ordinance as a ref- erendum issue for the next election on November 8, 1983. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT 84-03 - STONEY POINT ADDITION City Engineer Priebe reported on Project 84-03, which would include con- struction of grading, bituminous base, bituminous wear course and appurten- ances. The estimated cost of the improvement was $24,450. The developer had not contracted for the work to be done, and the City Engineer assumed Mr. Smith was in favor of the project since he was not present for the hearing. Cheryl Faye Dooley stated she owned property in the area and was in favor of a finished street since she had asked for one the past four years. She inquired about the cost involved on Boulder Street. The City Engineer re- sponded the cost would be approximately $10 a foot. Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing at 8:09 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and approved unanimously. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty to approve Project 84-03 and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7556. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) UPDATE ON PROPOSED LIBRARY ADDITION AND REFERENDUM WITH PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Sally Cone and Kathy McGraw, representatives of the Library Board, pre- sented a scale model of the proposed library addition. It was reported a plaza would be built around the exterior of the existing building, and the first floor would be used for reference and reading areas. The addi- tion would be underground. Presiently 2,600 books are stacked on the floor of the library, with no shelf room for them. It was pointed out that in 1934 a proposed $4,000 addition to the library was voted down. Nothing has been done to the library since then. Each resident of the City will be mailed a library referendum brochure. Alderman Mlinar commented that the library serves every age group, and everyone will benefit from the referendum. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HUTCHINSON ROTARY CLUB TO USE LIBRARY SQUARE TO OPERATE A FOOD STAND FOR CRAZY DAYS IN JULY 1984 Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Gruenhagen, to approve the request. Motion unanimously approved. -2- COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CITY ENGINEER TO ATTEND MINNESOTA PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION FALL CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 17-18, 1983 After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve attendance at the conference. Motion unani- mously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING TO ATTEND ANNUAL PLANNING INSTITUTE ON DECEMBER 1, 1983 Following discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to approve the request. Alderman Beatty seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 7548 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PLEDGED SECURITY FROM FIRST STATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7548. Motion carried unanimously. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 7553 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE Alderman Gruenhagen made the motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7553. The motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously ap- proved. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 7555 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO THE AID ASSOCIATION FOR LUTHERANS Mayor DeMeyer read Resolution No. 7555 which expressed appreciation to the Aid Association for Lutherans for providing funding for projects at Eheim Park, Roberts Park and North Park. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to adopt Resolution No. 7555 and approved unanimously. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1983 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (b) MINUTES OF LIBRARY BOARD DATED OCTOBER 13, 1983 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. -3- COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 (c) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUND CONTRIBUTION BY RICHARD SCHMIDTBAUER (DEFERRED OCTOBER 11, 1983) City Attorney Schaefer stated the question was whether or not the City could establish a policy that would permit additional parks and playground contributions after the subdivision agreement had been entered into. The Cedar Acres Subdivision Agreement was dated October 27, 1971, which was prior to when the new policy was adopted. Under item No. 12 of the sub- division agreement, it stated the developer was required to pay $6,600 to the City for a parks and playground contribution. It was the City Attor- ney's opinion that Mr. Schmidtbauer had met his obligation at the time of platting, and no additional fee was owing from him.,for the proposed struc- ture being constructed. It was further suggested that a refund be issued to those individuals who had paid additional fees for structures erected within said plat. Attorney Schaefer recommended that the staff determine the amounts to be refunded to John Korngiebel for his apartment building and to G & H Properties for their building so that the City Council could act on it. Alderman Beatty moved to defer action for the staff to review and bring the findings to a future City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alder- man Mlinar and approved, with Alderman Gruenhagen abstaining from voting. (b) DISCUSSION OF CAMEO CLEANERS REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO OCCUPY PLOWMAN BUILDING (REQUESTED BY PAT SMITH) Attorney Roger Gilmer stated his client Pat Smith had entered into a pur- chase agreement with Melvin Ziemer to relocate his drycleaning business to 37 North Main Street, subject to three contingencies in the agreement, two of which involved the City. Attorney Gilmer then requested the City pay Mr. Smith $5,000 relocation benefits and extend the existing lease in the Plowman building to January 15, 1984. Mayor DeMeyer inquired if Mr. Smith would continue to occupy the Plowman building as it was and hold the City harmless. He further stated there would be no heating in the building after the lease terminated December 1, 1983. City staff pointed out there could be potential problems with heat, leaks and corroded water pipes. Mr. Smith stated he would assume responsi- bility and take care of any necessary repairs. SE41 COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 City Attorney Schaefer commented that the lease could be extended since Mr. Smith was willing to accept responsibility for the building. In the past the City had paid relocation benefits involving the parking program. However, the City's bond attorney had advised the City it would not have to pay Mr. Smith relocation benefits. Attorney Schaefer had requested a written legal opinion on the issue, which would be forthcoming. He in- quired if Mr. Smith would be agreeable to provide the City with vouchers or itemized expenditures of his relocation costs. It was pointed out the payment could come from one of three sources, namely the parking program fund, the contingency fund, or from federal revenue sharing dollars sub- sequent to a public hearing. Following lengthy discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved that the City authorize expenditure not to exceed $5,000 as relocation fees for Cameo Cleaners and that there be an itemized accounting of how the money was spent, with the money to come from the parking fund, if possible, or else from the contingency fund. The motion failed for lack of a second. Alderman Gruenhagen then moved to extend the lease date for Cameo Cleaners to February 15, 1984 to allow additional time for relocation. The motion failed for lack of a second. In closing, Attorney Gilmer stated the Council was not sympathetic with the issue, and a real injustice had been done to Mr. Smith. He commented that over a period of time the City "wastes" $5,000 which could be used to pay the relocation costs. (c) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR DEMOLITION OF PLOWMAN BUILDING (DEFERRED OCTOBER 11, 1983) It was reported that low bidder for demolition of the Plowman building was Diamond 5 Wrecking in the amount of $10,800. Alderman Beatty moved to approve and award the bid to Diamond 5 Wrecking. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and upon roll call, Aldermen Beatty and Mlinar voted aye and Alderman Gruenhagen and Mayor DeMeyer voted nay. The motion failed. City Attorney Schaefer stated that if the low bid was not awarded, the Council would have to take action to reject all the bids on or before No- vember 3, 1983. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen to reject all bids on demolition of the Plowman building. The Chair seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PORTION OF PROJECT 84-01 -5- COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 The City Engineer reported project 84-01 was requested by petition; therefore, he recommended the area north of Hilltop Addition be approved separate from Hilltop Addition. The estimated cost would be $36,400. After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the portion of project 84-01 and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7519. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and approved unanimously. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS No one was present to request an extension of the payment period. Upon motion by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, it was moved to authorize discontinuation of service on October 31, 1983 at 12:00 noon, unless otherwise stated. Motion unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL CIGARETTES AT RETAIL BY ALLAN E. OTREMBA FOR SCALAWAGS Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to approve and issue a license. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously approved. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS SUBMITTED BY GORDON HEDLUND WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Gordon Hedlund requested to rezone property located at California Street from R-3 to R-5. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning since the property adjoins an R-5 district. After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the rezoning and to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 21/83 and set the second reading for November 8, 1983. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY SLYTER BUILDERS FOR KENNETH BAUMAN WITH FAVORABLE RECO14MENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION A conditional use permit was requested to allow the construction of an addition onto an existing non -conforming garage located on property be- longing to Kenneth Bauman. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alder- man Beatty, to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7549. The motion unanimously carried. M COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 (e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE AS SUBMITTED BY SLYTER BUILDERS FOR KENNETH BAUMAN WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The request was made for a variance to reduce the sideyard setback to al- low construction of an addition to an existing, non -conforming garage on property owned by Kenneth Bauman. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen to approve the variance and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7550. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and approved unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT FOR ROLLING GREENS SECOND TOWNHOUSE ADDITION AS SUBMITTED BY BETHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Gruenhagen, to approve the final plat and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7551. Motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VACATION OF EASEMENT AS SUBMITTED BY BETHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Larry Bethke requested to vacate the sidelot easements of Greens View Addition inasmuch as the new plat overrides it. New easements have been established on the new plat. After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the vacation of ease- ment and to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 22/83 and to set the second reading for November 8, 1983. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and approved unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION WITH CONTINGENCIES The Hutchinson Public Schools requested a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 24' by 24' wood -framed garage as an accessory build- ing on property located at 980 Second Avenue Southeast, located in an I-1 zone. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the per- mit be granted, contingent upon the following conditions: the building be moved off the site upon sale of the land, the building have a foundation, and the color combination be the same as the main existing building. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve the permit and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7552, with contingencies. Motion unanimously carried. -7- COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 (i) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4, AS SUBMITTED BY STAFF WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION It was reported that Zoning Ordinance No. 464, Section 4, had been amended by adding a definition of dog kennel. After discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and waive first read- ing of Ordinance No. 19/83 and set second reading for November 8, 1983. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously approved. (j) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT FOR SOUTH GRADE ROAD SUBDIVISION WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Engineer Priebe reported the South Grade Road Subdivision was located outside the City limits but within the two-mile radius. The plat as pro- posed was in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and had been rezoned from agricultural to rural residential by the County. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alder- man Beatty, to approve the final plat. Motion carried unanimously. (k) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION, HR4103 CABLE LEGISLATION City Administrator Plotz reported the information regarding cable legisla- tion had been received from the League of Cities. It would be left to the City Council's discretion to act on the proposed legislation. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty for the Council to go on record as opposed to cable legislation HR4103. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and approved unanimously. (1) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT 1. HARVEY F. GETZ 2. LLOYD CHRISTENSEN 3. LESLIE JOHNSON 4. TONY FORCIER It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to ap- prove and issue said permits. Motion unanimously carried. (m) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 84-02 AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City Engineer Priebe reported on the areas involved with project 84-02. Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the plans and spe- cifications and call for bids on December 12, 1983 and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7554. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz commented the next Council meeting was scheduled the night of the election. Therefore, the Council could not meet before 8:00 P.M. when the polls closed. Also, the election results would be available about 9:30 P.M. so the Board of Canvass Review could be held that night. Alderman Beatty moved to set the City Council meeting for 8:15 P.M. on November 8, 1983. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to hold the Board of Canvass Re- view at the November 8, 1983 City Council meeting. The motion was sec- onded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously. Mr. Plotz reported there was a request for a dance permit which was not on the agenda. The dance would be held November 26, 1983 at the National Guard Armory. The police department had reviewed the application and rec- ommended approval. Alderman Beatty moved to grant the dance permit. Motion seconded by Ald- erman Mlinar and approved unanimously. The City Administrator questioned whether the City would authorize free round-trip rides on the Hutchmobile to voters going to the polls on elec- tion day. Personnel Coordinator Sitz stated that in the past the City Council had authorized the use of the bus for transportation to the elec- tion site. She asked if this same policy would apply this year. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen to authorize the use of the Hutchmobile to provide free transportation to the polls, with the staff to determine how to implement the service. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Director Priebe reported the Hutchinson Utilities plans to bury all elec- trical facilities downtown. They have requested a 8' x 32' area to place multiple transformers and switchgear on the ground located north of the State Th6atre. The property belongs to the City. Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to grant the request. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried, with the Chair abstaining from voting. M COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 A letter was received from Mr. W. 0. Swenson, 105 Garden Road, concern- ing the waterline easement between his house and the Michael Sehmidt house. He expressed concern about the condition of Hilltop Drive and the possibility of water line freeze-up during the winter months. After discussion, it was determined that inasmuch as the water line existed prior to the installation of Hilltop Drive, the City would take necessary action to insure there would be no water line freeze-up during the winter months. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney. that the property owner acquire a franchise agreement with the City to continue utilizing the easement under Hilltop Drive in the future. In addition, the City would require the property owner to pay for the costs of repair to Hilltop Drive in the event the water line would require future work or agree to book up to City water which is available in that area. The motion was -made by Alderman Beatty to approve the above -stated recom- mendations. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and approved unani- mously. City Engineer Priebe reported that Change Order No. 1 for Project 83-08 would total $4,062. He requested the Council to approve same. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to approve the Change Order No. 1. Motion unanimously approved. Engineer Priebe commented on the public hearing held at the October 11, 1983 Council meeting regarding Project 84-02. He stated the sidewalk was not approved at that time so it would be necessary.to set a new hearing date for November 8, 1983. It was moved by Alderman Beatty to approve the hearing date and waive read- ing and adopt Resolution No. 7564 and No. 7565. Motion seconded by Alder- man Ininar and carried unanimously. Mr. Priebe stated the plans and specifications were completed for Projects 83-02 and 83-06, and it was his recommendation to set a bid date for -De- cember 12, 1983. Alderman Beatty moved to approve a bid date of December 12, 1983 for Projects 83-02 and 83-06. and to waive reading and adopt Resolutions No. 7559-7561. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and approved unanimously. City Engineer Priebe reported the Public Participation Committee will hold a meeting on October 27, 1983 to discuss the Step I Study. Mr. Warren Sytsma had resigned from the committee, and Mr. Frank Mott had accepted appointment to said committee. Mr. Priebe requested Council approval of the appointment of Mr. Mott to the committee. ,511113 • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve the appointment of Frank Mott to the Public Participation Com- mittee. Motion unanimously carried. It was reported that the City Engineer had recently met with P.C.A., and an updated report would be available in a few weeks. January 1, 1990 has been determined the completion date for the new sewage treatment plant. The present cost is estimated not to exceed $20 million. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Director Ralph Neumann reported that the Minnesota Department of Trans- portation, Aeronautics Division, had a beacon light refurbishing program which would save the City money on airport maintenance of lights. The proposed light would last five times as long and take one-fifth the amount of electricity as the present one being used. Approval of the program would require the City to enter into an agreement and adopt a Resolution, which will be presented for Council action at the next meeting. It was reported that the City took in $9,800 from its auction held on Oc- tober 17, 1983. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Schaefer reported on the status of property acquisition for the West River Park area. He recently obtained a purchase option for par- cel No. 1 (lots 5, 6 and 7) so that the City has now acquired eight of the 10 lots or 70 percent of the proposed area. Alderman Beatty made the motion to grant authorization for the City At- torney to enter into an earnest money contract with the property owner of parcel No. 1. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. City Attorney Schaefer requested permission to proceed with closing on some of the properties already approved for purchase. Although the park property would not have to be acquired for a period of two years, the City now had option agreements with 80 percent of the owners. The State had in- formed Mr. Schaefer the City could disburse funds since the money was avail- able. The sooner the City disbursed funds, the sooner the State would be reimbursed by the federal government. The City would be able to create two well defined park land areas. Attorney Schaefer will continue to negotiate for parcels 3 and 4. Alderman Beatty moved to begin disbursement of funds to property owners who have signed contracts with the City. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried, with Aldermen Carls, Mlinar and Beatty voting aye and Alderman Gruenhagen and Mayor DeMeyer abstaining from voting. -11- COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN BEATTY Alderman Beatty commented on the street maintenance assessment program which was recently rejected by the Council. He expressed concern that the 1984 budget did not provide funding for street maintenance materials, and therefore, suggested setting up a committee to study the issue. Ald- erman Beatty volunteered to sit on the committee and requested Alderman Mlinar also serve on it with City staff. Mayor DeMeyer pointed out that since Alderman Carls was Superintendent of Streets and Alleys, he should sit on the committee rather than Alder- man Mlinar. Alderman Carls stated he would be willing to serve on said committee. Alderman Beatty made reference to the earlier request from Attorney Roger Gilmer and Pat Smith. He then requested the City Accountant and City Ad- ministrator to prepare an expenditure report on the parking fund, includ- ing what has been spent to date and anticipated expenses. He commented that some people are being assessed for parking spaces not in place. (f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN GRUENHAGEN Alderman Gruenhagen questioned when the money would be available for pur- chasing the park land properties. City Attorney Schaefer informed him the money was already available, and it would be distributed as soon as closings could be arranged. Mr. Schaefer then explained the procedure for property closings and disbursement of the funds. (g) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar commented that it might appear the Council was not con- cerned about the Cameo Cleaners business. He went on to clarify that it was an unfortunate situation that there was a lease on the Plowman build- ing. The City would require some accountability for the $5,000 relocation benefits, and it was his impression that Mr. Smith would produce a bill for $5,000 if that was what the City wanted. The City had to be careful not to set a precedent and to be fair with previous people who were denied relocation benefits. Alderman Mlinar felt the Council needed to take a position on the issue since Mr. Smith will be leaving the building and the building will not be torn down at this time. Alderman Mlinar expressed a concern he had regarding the proposed Highway 15 South State highway project. At the public hearing recently held, it was reported two homes located by the park would lose the parking spaces in front of their homes. It was his suggestion that the street be made a one-way to the north in that area, which would save the parking spaces. He further suggested that at the intersection of Highway 15 South and Brown Street cars exit to the right and come onto the road from the right, with no traffic going across the highway. -12- COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The verified claims were approved for payment from the appropriate funds upon motion by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried, with the Chair abstaining from voting. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:21 P.M. upon motion by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously approved. -13-