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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 29, 1990OFFICIAL PROCEEDING5 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ~AY 29, 1990 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlson at 7:02 p.m.. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Paterson, Carlson - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the consent agenda: Minutes for Approval The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May lqth; the Continued City Council Meeting of May 15th; and the Board of Trustees Meeting of May ISth as presented In writing and there were no corrections. Application for One-Day Off-Site Lawful Gambling - Athletic Boosters The Council authorized the City Manager to advise the Charitable Gambling Control Board that the City has no objections to the Columbla Heights Athletlc Boosters Club (Minnesota Gambling License B-02072-001) conducting a one-day off-site lawful gambling (bingo) in conjunction with the Fourth of July Celebration on July q, 1990 at John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mil1 Street and that the remainder of the sixty day waiting period be waived. 1990 Way to Grow/School Readiness Grant Budget The Council approved the 1990'Budget for the '~ay To Grow/School Readiness'~ Grant in the amount of $78,q55. Fourth of July Celebration The Council approved awarding a contract to Americana Fireworks Company for the July Fourth fireworks display at a cost of $7,500 based on quantity and quality and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract for the same. The Council authorized the closing of 39th Avenue between Jefferson and Fifth Streets from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and that no parking be allowed on said street between 5:00 p.m. and 11:O0 p.m. and that Mill Street between qOth Avenue and the east driveway to the police parking lot be closed from 5:00 p.m. to i!:00 p.m.. Authorization to Expend Monies for 1990 Employee Picnic/Employee Holiday Party The Council authorized the expenditure of up to $1,750 for the 1990 Employee Holiday Party and Employee Picnic. .' Award of Weed Cuttin9 Contract The Council authorized the award of the 1990 Mowing and Weed Cutting Contract to Vernon Scott of 3527 Lincoln Street for an hour rate of $33.50 based on low, informal quotation received. License Approval The Councll approved the 1990 llcense applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and waived the fees as indicated. Regular Council Meeting May 29, 1990 page 2 Payment of Bills The Council approved payment of the bills as listed out of .proper funds. q. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to approve the Consent Agenda as pre- sented. Roll call: AIl ayes 5. OPEN MIKE/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLARRTIONS There was no one present for Open Mike and no presentations or proclamations were on the agenda. At a previous Council meeting Counctlmember Nawrocki had inquired about the process for renewing taxi cab l'icensing and licensing of cab drivers. At this meeting there was a cab driver operator in attendance. The City Manager reviewed the taxi cab licensing procedures which were Included in his Manager's Report. He suggested a temporary license could be Issued. The Building Inspector advised that the reason there is a delay in issuing a cab license is because the applicant does not supply current proof of insurance. The City Manager advised that if the insurance is slow in sending the operator proof of insurance the City licensing clerk can accept a faxed copy of a binder. Councilmember Nawrocki observed that the present situation ls one where the applicant is a licensed driver in our City and has had a newly-purchased vehicle out of use because of the City's licensing procedure. He felt there should be a process whereby a vehlcle can be licensed more speedily. He also felt that pro-rating of the fee for a new vehicle should be reviewed by the Council. Councilmember Nawrocki's purpose in bringing this matter up is that the delay for a new license could be up to two or three weeks. The City Manager stated he will have a process drafted to revise the ordinance governing cab licensing so that when a]l the required documentation is submitted the staff can be authorized to issue a license. Councilmember Nawrocki thanked the Council for addressing this Issue on a timel'y basis rather than in the order it appears on the Council Agenda which would have required the cab driver to waita lengthy amount of time at the Council meeting. He requested that staff should return its recommendations regarding this' matter to the City Council. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES~ RESOLUTIONS a. First Reading of Ordinance No. ~q~; Being an-Ord'inance Authorizing Issuance of up to $2,q00,000 Original Principal Amount of General Obligation Tax Incre- ment Capltal Appreciation Bonds of 1990, Series A The City Manager reviewed the proposal to remarker general obligation tax increment revenue bonds rather than HRA tax increment revenue bonds. The bond counsel from Miller & Schroeder Financial explained the change, noting that the only change was the date of maturity. The City Attorney inquired if this change would affect the deadline which had to be met. The bond counsel responded that the deadline was met by issuing refundable bonds. Councilmember Peterson inquired when the Council would know the actual cost of the project which is for ~O to q5 units of low income senior citizen housing. Regular Council Meeting May 29, 1990 page 3 The HRA Director advised that presently he has estimated costs but will have preliminary costs in July. He feels there will be enough funds to cover the project. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to waive the readlng of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1200 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,q00,O00 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT CAPITAL APPRECIATION BONOS OF 1990, SERIES A The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: 1. Bond Purpose and Authorization Sale. a. Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections q69.17q through q69.179 and Chapter ~75, City of Columbia Heights (the "City") ls authorized to issue general obligation tax Increment bonds for the purpose of financing public redevelopment costs of the redevelopment project established by The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota ("the HRA'~), designated as the Downtown C.B.D. Revitalization Pro- ject (the "Project") including refunding bonds previously issued by the HRA for such purpose. b. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the financing of certain public redevelopment costs of the Project, compromising specifically the con- struction of a senior housing project to be owned and operated by the HRA, is necessary and desirable and In the best interest of the public health and welfare, and that the City should issue, and the City hereby authorized and directs the issuance and sale of, its General 0bligation Tax Increment Capital Appreciation Bonds of 1990, Series A in the original principal amount of up to $2,400,000 (the "Bonds~'). 2. Sale. This City Council (the "Council") shall meet at the time and place specified in the form of Official Notice of Bond Sale for the Bonds attached hereto as ExhlbJt B for the purpose of opening and considering sealed bids for, and awarding the sale of the Bonds. 3. Notice of Bond Sale. The Councll hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager or his designee to cause to be published the notice of advertisement for sealed bids for the Bonds in the offlclal newspaper of the City, and in Northwestern Financial Review, a{ Minneapolis, Minn&sota, in substantlally the form attached hereto as Exhibit B. Each and all of the terms and provisions set forth in such notices are adopted and confirmed as the terms and conditions of the Bends and the sale thereof. h. Official Terms of Offerin9. The Official Terms of Offering of the Bonds in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A shall constitute the terms and conditions for the sale of the Bonds, and the Council hereby authorizes the incorporation of such terms and conditions in the material to be dis- tributed to prospective bidders for the Bonds. 5. Information and bidding forms may be obtained from the undersigned or from Miller and Schroeder Financial, Inc. 7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis, Min- nesota 554q0; telephone: 612-831-1500, financial consultants to the City. Regular Council Meeting Hay 29, 1990 page 4 6. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty days after its passage. First reading: May 29, 1990 Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to schedule the second read.lng and public hearing of Ordinance No. 1200 for June II, 1990.'R~11 call= All ayes b. Resolution No. 90-29; Being a Resolution Regarding Labor Agreement It was noted that this agreement was accepted by a unanimous vote. Motion by aeterson, second by Ruettl~ann to welve the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the publlc. Roll call: Ail ayes RESOLUTION NO. 90-29 REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. q9 WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local No. 49, representing employees of the Public Works 0apart- ment and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for calendar year 1990, 1991, and 1992; WHEREAS, a copy of said contract Is available for Inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by reference; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement as negotiated, be and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar year 1990, 1991 and 1992 for lU0E bargaining unit employees of the City with a wage and contribution to fringe benefit reopener for 1992; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this 29th day of May, 1990. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Paterson Ruettimann All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carlson 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Request to Consume Beer and Wine Cooler on Park Property The Metronlcs Company is requesting permission to consume beer and wlne coolers at Sulllvan Lake Park on August 17th. The City Manager advlsed that the ordinance does not allow the consumption of wine coolers on park property. No one would qualify as a good neighbor more than Hedtronics was the obser- vation of Councilmember Nawrockl and he lnquleed if wine coolers were con- sidered intoxicating. The Clty Attorney responded that they were so con- sidered. Counciimember Ruettimann requested staff to advise Metronics by letter that the City Council is prohibited from authorizing such consumption by Regular Council Meeting May 29, 1990 page 5 ordinance and that the ordinance will be reviewed to accommodate wine coolers. Hotion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to allow Metronic Company to consume 3.2 beer at Sullivan Lake Park on August 17, 1990, from I:O0 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes 'b. Reappointment to Houslng and Redevelopment Authority The Mayor appointed Patrlcla Jindra to another five year term as a Commissioner of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. c. Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority The Mayor appointed Dick Dustin to fill the unexpired term of Gary Paterson on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. d. Petition Received from LaBelle Condominiums and Parkvlew Villa A petition bearing 293 signatures of residents of LaBelle Condominiums and Park- view Villa was received regarding the implementation of a total clean up of LaBelle Park and pond. It was noted that the residents have indicated a willingness to provide lawn treatments to rid the area of dandelions and weeds. Mayor Carlson observed that this area was designated as a natural wildlife habitat. He also noted that a few years ago the City had purchased a "john" boat to keep the pond clear of debris and has not seen it being used. The Public Works Director advised that this boat is used regularly and felt the petition addressed weeds. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to receive and place on file the petition received from residents of LaBelle Condominiums and Parkview Villa. Roll call: Rll ayes Councilmember Ruettimann advised that the Athletic Boosters are planning a "clean up" party for this area in July. The City Manager stated that some residents of these buildings have indicated they will be attending the next Council meeting. Councilmember Ruettimann felt the Council should receive any costs formulated for dredging of the pond and for disposing of the material removed. The Public Works Director advised that there is a three page study with this information. It contains costs and benefits, design and specifications and Improvements being proposed. These items were budgeted for In this year's budget. Councilmember Ruettimann expressed a concern that this work may be undertaken by the Deparment of Natural Resources if the City doesn't do something In the near future. Councilmember Nawrockl noted that originally a general clean up of the area had been proposed. The Public Vorks Director responded that this was done. He stated that the City Council had Indicated it wanted to see what happened with the aeration program being used in Highland Lake as well. Councilmember Paterson stated that the residents in the area are well aware of some clean up work but felt more should be done to the water quality. He has been advised that some of the property owners in the area were led to believe that the issue is dead. He feels that something should be decided by the Council at a work session. Regular Council Heating ;~c,~ 29, 1990 pa~e 6 e. AMM Legislative Update Councilmember Nawrocki requested that the most recent AMM Legislative Update be copied fcr the City Councllmembers, f. Regional Transit Board Representative Councilmember Nawrocki stated that the Chair of the Regional Transit Board has requested that someone from each City appoint a representative to the Chair's Advisory Committee of the Regional Transit Board. Notion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann that Scan Clerkln represent the City on the Regional Transit Board Chair's Advisory eommlttee. Roll call: Ali ayes This committee has a meeting scheduled for June 7th at the Melrs Park Center. g. Wargo Court Improvements Improvements to Wargo Court were referred to in the minutes of the most recent Park Board meeting. Councilmember Nawrockl Inquired if any more information had been received relative to the costs for this improvement project. The Public Works Director advised that no costs have been recelved at this point in time. Councilmember Paterson felt if the aggregate already on the site were mixed with cement and used on the project some costs could be saved. h. Petition Received Regarding Skateboard Location The Mayor and City Council received a petition from some local youngsters re- questing the City designate a location in the City for use by skateboarders. Mayor Carlson felt this request should be passed on to the School District. Councilmember Ruettimann expressed concern for the liability connected with this type of activity if initiated by the City. The Public Works Director advised that this request was tabled for consideration by the Park Board pending further information regarding liability and costs. i. Management Plan for Murzyn Hall The City Manager advised that the Management Plan for Murzyn Hall has been amended regarding the use of the Hall by the DFL and IR pol. itical parties. i. Costs of Paver versus Box The Public Works Director advised that the purchase price of a box is about $17,500 to $20,000 and the cost of a self-propelled paving unit is about $20,000 to $25,000. The width of a self-propelled unit ls six feet with capabilities to extend to nine feet~ A street width is thirty-three feet. Purchase costs versus rental costs are still being pursued· j. Revision of Murzyn Hall Management Plan Councilmember Nawrockl requested staff to determlne'~here the responsibility for establishing rental fees for Murzyn Hall lies. Councilmember Nawrocki advised that some of the metropolitan counties are presently working on a plan for collection of household hazardous waste. He noted that the costs for the liability also have to be addressed. 8. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Award of Contract - Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling Regular Council I~eeting' May 29, 1990 page 7 Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if this service is cost effective notlng that so few of the City employees use the service. The City Manager res- ponded that he felt it was cost effectlve in Ilght of the fact that If these services were used by clients In the private sector they ~ould be much more expensive. Some of these same services were availab~e through hospitalization plans. Councilmember Ruettimann inquired If the employees could use these services on a reimbursable basis, The Assistant to the City Manager advised that they could not.as this would breach the confldentlality of the service. She also noted that there would not be the option to direct an employee to seek the services. Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling to provide diagnostic and referral services to employees of the City of Columbia Heights, their dependents and household members for the contract period of June I, 1990 to Hay 31, 1991, with such base retainer fee to be $82q.50 or $8.50 per employee, with maximum fee not to exceed $1,6q9. Roll call: All ayes b. Recommendation of Bid Award for Project #8600 Project #8600 is for the widening and re-signalization of the intersection of qqth Avenue and Central Avenue as well as an overlay of qqth Avenue to Reservolr Boulevard. Because there are newly-elected persons on the Councll the Public Works Director reviewed this project which was first planned in 1985. The project will add one more lane at qqth Avenue, replace all of the signalization system, change the retaining wall on the southwest corner and restrict parking on either side of 44th Avenue. It was noted that property owners in the area agreed to the no parklng to avoid losing some of the property in front of their homes or businesses. Motion by Paterson, second by Ruettlmann to recommend to the Commissioner of Transportation for the State of Minnesota that W.B. Mlller, Inc. of Ramsay, Minnesota, be awarded the bid for Municipal Project #8600, otherwise known as S.P. #113-104-07, and Municipal Project R.$.A.S. for IO4 for an amount of $359,7q5.10~ based upon iow formal bid received. Roll. call: All ayes c. Advertising at Top Valu Councilmember Nawrocki advlsed he has received complaints regarding the behaviorof some of the Top Valu clientele in the parking lot. Councllmember Paterson prevlously indicated he had been receiving"the same type of com- plaints. Councllmember Nawrocki felt these complalnts should be o~f some consideration when advertising sources are being considered and what focus this advertislng might have. Councilmember Paterson suggested that vlslble police cars' should be in evidence during shopping hours to stem this type of objectionable behavior. Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and Clty Manager to enter into an agreement with the Twin Cities Reader for nine advertisements of liquor store merchandise and hours, at a cost not to exceed $3,600. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting May 29, 1990 page 8 d. Authorization to Contract for Cleaning Services at City Hall The City Manager advised it ~ould be less costly if a cleaning service were hired for City Hall than using part time custodians. Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if staff had gone out for blds for this service. He was advised that this had not been done at thls time. The City Attorney mentioned that previ~usly blds had been sought and no firm bid. The Building Inspector advised that the last time he sought bids no blds were received and some of the coepanles contacted stated they felt there was too much to be done for too little compensation. The recoe~,ended company w|11 be retained on a monthly basis. Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to accept the quotation of Town and Country Office Cleaning Company to provide cleaning services at City Hall at a rate of $1,600 per month, and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Paterson, Carlson - aye Nawrocki - nay e. Authorization of City's Financial Participation in Downtown Celebration The City Manager reviewed the history of the Downtown Celebration. Me advised that the use of C.D.B.G. funds for this event will be denied for 1990. This information was received verbally by the HRA from HUD. Councilmember Nawrocki requested that this HUD decision be put in writing for the Council. He felt this denial should be pursued for a possible reconsideration. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to authorize a payment of up to $2,000 to the Columbia Heights Chamber of Commerce as the City's financial participation in the 1990 Downtown Celebration Business Fair; the funding to come from the General Fund Contingencies Fund; and this financial commitment is made on the basis that the organizing committee will be soliclting funds from other businesses. Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson- aye Carlson - nay f. Establish Date for Council Work Session The City Council is holding a public improvement hearing on Monday, June qth at 8:00 p.m.. The Council established a Council work session to follow the June qth public improvement hearing. Councilmember Nawrocki requested staff to contact the legal counsel of the League of Minnesota Cities regarding what procedure~, should be followed for work sessions to comply with the Open Meeting Law. The City Manager suggested he could bring a recorder to work sessions and at the end of each work session he could dictate summaries and concluslons of what was discussed and the Councll could approve what was dictated. The City Attorney advised that a record with minimal information could be kept by a Secretary Pro-tam. The Council could decide the amount of detail to be retained. He noted this was the same opinion as that of the legal counsel of the LMC. g. Street Closing for Jamboree Motion by Nawrocki, second by Paterson to authorize that Jefferson Street be Regular Council Meeting May 29, 1990 page 9 barricaded between 39th and ~Oth Avenues from Tuesday, June 19th until Honday, June 25th for the damboree as per the Lions Club request. Roll call: AIl ayes 10. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City ManagerSs report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: w 1. Donation from the Athletlc Boosters for Clrcle Terrace Neighborhood Park: The Athletic Boosters donated $3,928.50 for the construction of a new basketball court at the Circle Terrace Park. It was noted thas this was a very generous'- donation. 2. Water Tank Repair Fire Truck #3786: A memo was received from the Fi~e .Chief indicating where the funding for this repair was coming from. 3. Silver Lake Beach and Boat Landing: A resident whose home is located on Silver Lake sent a letter to the Council suggesting that the beach at Silver Lake be relocated at the boat landing. It was determined that this proposal is not feasible as there is limlted parking at the boat landing. ~. Water Service to Valley View and Central Middle Schools: An executed copy of an agreement with the School District is being researched for providing water service to these two schools. A non-executed copy was located in the School District's files. Counci)member Nawrocki recommended staff contact the former City Manager and the former City Engineer to find out if they recalled the history of this issue. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had been asked to research the issue of allowing minors into establishments where 3.2 beer is served. Ordinance No. 1199 had been drafted to address the matter. A memo was received from the Building Inspector on findings of practices in other communities. Councllmember Peterson felt this matter could be considered when the Council considers the beer ordinance at a work session. Councilmember Nawrocki was of the opinion that requiring a minor to be in the company of a responsible adult made sense. Councilmember Nawrocki requested the City Manager to survey other communities regarding their handling of funds for a Sunshine Fund. What source for funds was used was his concern. ADJOURNMENT Hotion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to adjourn at IO:O5 p.m.. Ro11 ¢a11: All ayes May'or Edward' M: CarFgo~ -Ahne Student; Council Secretary THE FOLLOWING ~ OF THE CITY OF COLUi~4BiA HEIGHTS ARE STRONGLY IN FAVOR OF L~{PLE~[ENTING LASELLE THE TOTAL CLEAN-up OF ~o~.mm~ PARK AND POND, INCLUDIi~G PERIODIC TRASH/WEEDS/GRAFFiTTi/ ANI[~IAL FECES/AND BROMEN TREES RE£~OVAL AND A PROGRA~i OF CHE~,~[ICAL ALGAE TREAT~,]ENT AND WATER AERATION TO BE INITIATED DURING THE EARLy SUf~,~dER OF 1990 AS BUDGETED. MANAGER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAY 'i~ :,';: 1990 CITY OF COLUM[~IA HEIGHTS Common address of the following signatured residents of Labelle Park I Condominium is 1000 41st Av N.E., Columbia Heights, ~n. 55421 Common address of the following signatured residents of Labelle Park II Condominium is 1011 41st Av N.E., Columbia Heights, ~4n. 55421 t~/ Ils-' L 5 Con. on address of the following signatured residents of Labelle Park III Condominium is 999 41st Av N.E., Columbia Heights, Mn. 55421 Common address of the following signatured residents of Parkview Villa Hiqh Rise is 965 40th Av N.E., Columbia With all of the recent national focus on Earth Day 1990 and our environmental problems, it makes us even more aware of our LaBelle Park Pond and its deterioration. The Pond has been used as a dumping ground for all manner of junk. This is a disgrace and it is hoped that the City will keep its promise to clean it up and continue clean up. The DNR has requested chemical application to clear up the algae, etc., and also aeration to get the Pond back to its original beauty. We are confident that the seriousness of the situation will prompt quick action from the City of Columbia Heights! Perhaps some people are unaware of how much the Park is used - by people of all ages - both summer and winter. There is always someone using the walkway. It is especially heartwarming to see groups of children being escorted by grownups. They stop and absorb the nature around them, enjoy the wildlife and no doubt it is a learning experience and one they will treasure for a long time. There are many lovely parks in Columbia -. Heights but because LaBelle Park is situated in the hub of the business district it is an influencial factor in the impressions made upon visitors to our City, Let us all make a commitment to a clean environment beginning with the LaBelle Park Pond! We want a beautiful Columbia Heights! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LA BELLE PARK AND POh~D ? ? ? THIS PARK AND POND ARE ONLY A BLOCK AND A HALF EAST ON 41st AVE. IT IS A NICE pARK WITH A wALKWAY ALL AROUND THE POND WHICH IS HOME TO FAMILIES OF DUCKS AND DUCKLINGS BUT- IT MAS NOT HAD THE PROPER CARE BY OUR CITY. IT IS GETTING IN A WORSENING STATE FROM TRASH,WEEDS, GRAFETTI, ANI~L FECES, AND BROKEN TREES. IT NEEDS A PROGRAM' OF CHEMICAL TREAT~fENT AErD WATER AERATION TO BRING IT BACK TO A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE POND AND PARK. IF YOU ARE Ih"fERESTED, PLEASE SIGN YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS TO A PETITION WHICH IS ON THE TABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ROOM WITHIN THE NEXT FEW 'DAYS. LA BELLE I AND LA BELLE II ARE ALSO SIGNING '.'~-' 4~ PETITION. THE TRASH AND ODORS ARE MOST OFFENSIVE IN THE SUMMER.' THIS PETITION IS VOLUR~fARY AND MAS NOT BEEN ACTED UPON OR APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF LA BELLE III~ ~l~ ~ ~,