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09-27-1983 CCMs MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor DeMeyer at 7:30 P.M., with the fol- lowing present: Alderman Mike Carls, 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. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend John Longley. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the bid opening of September 12, 1983 and regular meeting of September 13, 1983 were approved as presented upon motion by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF "ON -SALE" INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO WILLIAM LEUNG, OWNER OF GOLD COIN Mayor DeMeyer called the public hearing to order at 8:00 P.M. There was no one present to object to the issuance of an "on -sale" intoxicating liq- uor license to William Leung, owner of the Gold Coin. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to close the hearing at 8:02 P.M. Motion approved unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Beatty to approve and issue the intoxicating liq- uor license. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS: 1. ROLL NO. 153 The public hearing was called to order at 8:02 P.M.,with the reading of Publication No. 3122, by Mayor DeMeyer. City Engineer Priebe reported on the improvement of a sidewalk in the Down- town Parking District. The total cost of the project was estimated at $114,988.37. Mr. Brad Gilliland, representative of the First Apostolic Church, voiced an objection to the assessment. N COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to close the hearing. The motion unanimously carried. The City Engineer stated the City policy for a commercial district was to defer the assessment on homestead property until such time as there was a change in property to commercial use. Alderman Beatty moved to approve Assessment Roll No. 153. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and approved unanimously. 2. ROLL NO. 154 Mayor DeMeyer read Publication No. 3123 for Assessment Roll No. 154. A report was presented by the City Engineer on the improvement of Rolling Oaks Fourth Addition by the construction of water and sewer service leads, hydrant relocation, catch basin relocation, curb and gutter, and appurten- ances. The estimated cost of the improvement was $3,683.37 It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen to close the hearing. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously. The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to approve Assessment Roll No. 154. Motion unanimously approved. 3. ROLL NO. 156 Publication No. 3125,for Assessment Roll No. 156,was read by Mayor DeMeyer. City Engineer Priebe reviewed the assessment roll which was for 1982 side- walk improvement. It was stated the estimated cost would be $50,162.55. Mr. Brad Gilliland, representative of the First Apostolic Church, inquired about the property owner being allowed to repair the sidewalk. He was told the property owner had until July of 1981 to make the repairs or the City would do the work. Mr. Gilliland requested a breakdown of the assessment for Roll No. 156 and Roll No. 153. An unidentified lady stated her 1982 assessment notice indicated the assess- ment would be deferred; however, the notice for 1981 work did not state the cost would be deferred even though the district was commercially zoned. Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. It was moved by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve Assessment Roll No. 156. Motion approved unanimously. -2- COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 4. ROLL NO. 157 Mayor DeMeyer read Publication No. 3124 for Assessment Roll No. 157. The City Engineer presented a report on the improvement of Hassan Street by the construction of watermain and appurtenances. The estimated cost of the improvement was $62,889.00. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty to close the hearing. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Carls, to approve Assessment Roll No. 157. Motion approved unanimously. 5. ROLL NO. 171 Publication No. 3119 was read by Mayor DeMeyer. City Engineer Priebe reported on the 1983 sidewalk improvement in the Downtown Parking District of Jefferson Street from Washington Avenue to Third Avenue S.E.; Washington Avenue S.E., First Avenue S.E., Second Ave- nue S.E. and Third Avenue S.E. from Hassan Street to Adams Street; Adams Street from Washington Avenue S.E. to Fair Avenue. It was stated the esti- mated cast would be $58,416.80. Following discussion, Alderman Carls made the motion to close the hearing. Alderman Beatty seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. Alderman Carls moved to approve Assessment Roll No. 171. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty to waive readings and adopt Resolu- tions No. 7531, No. 7532, No. 7533, No. 7534 and No. 7535 for Assessment Rolls No. 153, No. 154, No. 156, No. 157 and No. 171. Alderman Gruenhagen seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF 1984 BUDGET City Accountant Kenneth Merrill presented a report on the City's 1984 bud- get. He stated the total for the 1984 general fund budget was $3,034,498. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to close the hearing at 8:25 P.M. The motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and approved unanimously. 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF EXPENSE FOR FIRE MARSHALL TO TEACH CLASS AT MID -WEST REGIONAL FIRE SERVICE CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2 -3- COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 Following discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to approve the request. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINT AGAINST NEGLECT OF PROPERTY Mayor DeMeyer read a letter received from Hutch Computer Industries in which they filed complaint against the property directly to the east of their building. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Carls, that the City Building Inspector proceed with the necessary pro- cedure and look into the property that has been cited. Motion unanimously approved. (c) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF RANDY BUBOLTZ TO AIRPORT COMMISSION Mr. Randy Buboltz was re -appointed to a five-year term on the Airport Commission by Mayor DeMeyer. Alderman Carls moved to ratify the appointment of Randy Buboltz to the Airport Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and car- ried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUND CONTRIBUTION BY RICHARD SCHMIDTBAUER Mr. Richard Schmidtbauer appeared before the Council to request clarifi- cation regarding his parks and playground contribution for Cedar Acres Subdivision (Echo Drive). He reported a fee of $500 per lot had been paid at the time of platting. Recently he received notice that an additional contribution was due, and his building permit would not be issued until such time as the payment was made. The amount due was scheduled to be cer- tified to his taxes in October. City Administrator Plotz commented that the plat referred to dated back 10 years. At that time the owner could either contribute cash or a por- tion of his land for a parks and playground contribution. However, in the late 1970's the City added an additional requirement for apartment houses. The additional change was based on the number of units going into an apart- ment complex. There would be a contribution at the initial time of the platting and another one at the time the building permit was taken out. City Attorney Schaefer stated he had not reviewed the issue in detail, but his opinion was that if a development or apartment was platted prior to adoption of the second ruling made in the late 1970's, then the land was platted with the idea that the contribution would be final. Therefore, the owner should not be required to make a second contribution. However, if the land for an apartment complex was platted after the late 1970 change, it should have been platted with the knowledge of the rules and regulations in effect to make a secondary contribution. Any additional payment would 1149 COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 depend upon the rules and regulations in effect at the time Mr. Schmidt- bauer platted his property. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty to request that Mr. Schmidtbauer present information in chronological order at the nekt Council meeting. Seconded by Alderman Carls, the motion unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF INQUIRY RELATING TO ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 166 Mayor DeMeyer read a letter received from Lucille Ulrich in which she in- quired about her assessment for the Second Avenue project relating to sidewalk replacement. The City Engineer explained the Second Avenue project was for sidewalk, curb and gutter, and street surfacing. Ms. Ulrich was being assessed for residential street surfacing on the short side only. There was no sidewalk improvement included on her assessment. Engineer Priebe was instructed to contact Ms. Ulrich and explain the assessment to her. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 7520 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7520. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and approved unanimously. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 7521 - RESOLUTION SETTING ELECTION, TIME, PLACE LOCATIONS OF PRECINCTS, AND APPOINTING OF JUDGES FOR CITY GENERAL ELECTION Alderman Beatty made the motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7521. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 7522 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GENERAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 Upon request, City Accountant Merrill presented a line item breakdown on the 1984 City budget. He stated the proposed amount discussed for Alder- man and Mayor salaries was not placed back into the budget. The Mayor then requested consideration of the Council to include an addi- tional $1,000 for each Alderman serving the City to $4,600 a year and a $1,000 increase for the Mayor's position to $6,400 a year, and continu- ance of the additional $300 a month expense fund from $3,600 a year to $5,600 a year, for a total salary of $12,000 for the Mayor. -5- COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor's request for a 33 percent salary increase was out of line inasmuch as Hutch- inson has one of the highest paid Mayors of comparable communities. Alderman Beatty moved that the request by the Mayor be denied. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and carried, with roll call vote of Aldermen Gruenhagen, Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting aye and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. The motion was then made by Alderman Gruenhagen to increase the Mayor's salary by 10% or $45 a month and the Alderman's salary by 10% or $30 a month. The motion was seconded by the Chair and failed, with roll call vote of Alderman Gruenhagen and Mayor DeMeyer voting aye and Aldermen Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting nay. Alderman Carls moved that the 1984 salary remain at $5,400 for Mayor and $3,600 for Alderman, and the Mayor's additional expense account of $3,600 be deleted from the budget. Alderman Beatty seconded the motion, and it carried, with Aldermen Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting aye and Alderman Gruenhagen and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. It was moved by Alderman Beatty to adopt Resolution No. 7522 as amended. Alderman Carls seconded the motion, and it carried, with Aldermen Gruen- hagen, Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting aye and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. City Accountant Merrill commented on the money borrowed from the water/ sewer fund for the purchase of land for the proposed new liquor store. A pay -back system will be established when the water/sewer and liquor store budgets are considered at a later date. City Administrator Plotz reported the Task Force Committee would be mak- ing a recommendation regarding this property. An appraisal of the site was done on May 5, 1983, and the appraised value was $112,600. RECESS: Alderman Carls moved to recess for five minutes at 9:35 P.M. The motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 7523 - RESOLUTION APPROVING 1984 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 1984 After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Ald- erman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7523. The motion carried, with Aldermen Gruenhagen, Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting aye and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 7524 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PLEDGED SECURITY FROM FIRST STATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA Q COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7524. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and approved unanimously. (f) ORDINANCE NO. 12/83 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF City Attorney Schaefer presented an amendment under Section 3, Exemptions, to the proposed Ordinance No. 12/83. Several local merchants expressed their viewpoint on the adoption of the Ordinance. The general consensus was that the City should enforce a reg- ulation to control transient merchants and to protect the consumer. After lengthy discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to waive first reading of the amended Ordinance No. 12/83 and set the second reading for October 11, 1983. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls. The motion was amended by Alder- man Beatty to include the fee of $25 per day and $200 per year for all three categories mentioned in the Ordinance. Alderman Carls seconded the amendment. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voted aye and Alderman Gruenhagen and Mayor DeMeyer voted nay. The motion car- ried on the amendment. Then Aldermen Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voted aye and Alderman Gruenhagen and Mayor DeMeyer voted nay, with the motion car- rying. The City Engineer suggested posting signs at the City limits stating a license would be required so that transient merchants would be aware of it. (g) RESOLUTION NO. 7530 - CERTIFYING ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO THE COUNTY OF MCLEOD Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7530. The mo- tion carried, with roll call vote of Aldermen Gruenhagen, Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting aye and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 1983 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (b) MINUTES OF HOSPITAL BOARD DATED JULY 19, 1983 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. -7- COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 (c) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION DATED AUGUST 16, 1983 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR ONE CITY AUTOMOBILE (DEFERRED SEPTEMBER 26, 1983) City Engineer Priebe presented a report on the bids received for a vehicle in his department. After discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve and award the bid to Plowman's at $6,925 for a 1983 Fairmont. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT 84-01, HILLTOP ADDITION The request was made by City Engineer Priebe to defer this item to the next Council meeting. Alderman Carls moved to defer until the next Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and approved unanimously. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS There was no one present to request an extension of the payment period. A question was raised regarding account No. 04-0375-4-00, and the City At- torneywas directed to obtain additional information on it. It was moved by Alderman Carls to authorize discontinuation of service on October 3, 1983 at 12:00 Noon, unless otherwise stated, with the ex- ception of account No. 04-0375-4-00. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruen- hagen and carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO USE EHLERS & ASSOCIATES AS BOND CONSULTANT FOR PREPARATION OF LIBRARY BOND Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Carls, to approve the bond consultant. Motion unanimously approved. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SHADY RIDGE ESTATES AS SUBMITTED BY LYNDON GERNAND WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION 20 COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 Mr. Lyndon Gernand reported the drainage problem in Shady Ridge Estates would be taken care of. It was the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission to approve the preliminary and final plat. After discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7525. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY RAYMOND STRASMANN WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Raymond Strasmann submitted an application for a conditional use per- mit to allow the construction of an addition to an existing, non -conform- ing garage. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7526. Motion approved unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF ROLLING OAKS FIFTH ADDITION AS SUBMITTED BY GARY MILLER WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7527. The motion was amended by Alderman Gruenhagen to require the radius of the cul de sac to be 66 feet as required in the Subd. Ordinance. The amend- ment was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. The motion was unanimously approved. (f) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VACATION OF EASEMENT, ROLLING OAKS FOURTH ADDITION, LOTS 10 AND 11, AS SUBMITTED BY GARY MILLER, WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Gary Miller requested the vacation of utility and drainage easements in Rolling Oaks Fourth Addition. It was the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission to approve the vacation of easement, contingent upon a new easement being established. Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 20/83 and set the second reading for October 11, 1983. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY JEFF HAAG, WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH CONTINGENCY Mr. Jeff Haag requested a conditional use permit to allow the construction COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 of a four -unit condominium. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the permit, contingent upon the association papers being submitted. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to defer action. Motion approved unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The Little Lambs Preschool submitted an application for a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a preschool on the property of Peace Luth- eran Church. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7529. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF PLAT REFERRAL FOR SOUTH GRADE ROAD SUBDIVISION SUBMITTED BY MCLEOD COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The South Grade Road Subdivision lies within the two mile radius of the City, and the County was requesting approval of platting and rezoning from agricultural to rural residential. After discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve the plat and rezoning. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously approved. (j) CONSIDERATION OF PRIZES FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK POSTER CONTEST Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve and authorize the expenditure for prizes. Motion ap- proved unanimously. (k) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR GAMBLING DEVICES LICENSE BY AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, POST 96 After discussion, Alderman Mlinar made the motion to approve and issue a gambling devices license to the American Legion Auxiliary. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously. (1) CONSIDERATION OF SURFACING BOULDER STREET, BOULDER CIRCLE IN STONEY POINT ADDITION City Engineer Priebe reported on the surfacing of the streets in Stoney Point Addition for 1984. The City will go through the 429 proceedings. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to approve -10- COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 and waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 7517 and No. 7518 which order the preparation of the report and set the public hearing for October 25, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously car- ried. (m) CONSIDERATION OF CONVERSION FOR WATER/SEWER BILLING TO LOGIS SYSTEM It was recommended that the City convert to the LOGIS utility billing system. There would be some savings to the City, although the change -over wdiild in- volve changes in the billing process to postcard billing. The first LOGIS billing would be mailed in November. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve the conversion to the LOGIS system. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously approved. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported three candidates had filed for the up- coming City election, one for Mayor and two for alderman. It was reported by Mr. Plotz that the proposal submitted by Trucker Sheehy Constructors would be presented at the Public Facilities Task Force meet- ing the next day. A request was made to schedule a public hearing for the next Council meet- ing to consider the issuance of an intoxicating liquor license. The pros- pective owner of T. L. Scalawags, Allan E. Otremba, submitted an applica- tion which will be presented at the next meeting, along with the investi- gation report. Alderman Carls moved to approve scheduling a public hearing for October 11, 1983 to consider an intoxicating liquor license. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING City Engineer Priebe reported he had received a layout of the Minnesota Highway Department's proposal for improvement of T.H. No. 15 from the south City limits to Linden Avenue. He suggested holding a public hear- ing for public input and Council approval of the plan. A representative from the State would be present for the meeting. The motion was made by Alderman Carls to proceed as recommended by the City Engineer and to schedule a public hearing for October 11, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and approved unanimously. -11- COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1983 (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Schaefer reviewed the West River Park project and reported on his contacts with the various property owners of the 10 affected par- cels. He stated it was not his understanding this was an all or nothing project. In 1981 the project was started, and the park could be developed without acquiring all 10 parcels. The property would be purchased through an earnest money contract of sale; however, Attorney Schaefer pointed out it was difficult for him to approach the property owners when the City was not willing to commit itself. After extensive discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the City At- torney to proceed with obtaining earnest money contract of sale, contin- gent upon the City securing LAWCON grant monies and acquiring sufficient property to create a viable park. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. It was reported the final papers for the closing on the Hutch Computer funding was ready for the Mayor's signature. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN BEATTY Alderman Beatty referred to the Roberts Rules of Order book and stated he was correct in his "point of order" earlier in the meeting. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN CARLS Alderman Carls requested the Mayor to submit to the City Council a copy of the statement he had read earlier regarding the total expenses incurred by the Mayor's office over a one year period. The Mayor stated it was part of the record. Alderman Carls then moved to direct the City Council Sec- retary to prepare a copy off the cassette tape for the Council members. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and approved unanimously. 11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS Alderman Gruenhagen moved to approve the payment of verified claims from the appropriate funds. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried, with the Chair abstaining from voting. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:02 A.M. upon motion by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously. -12-