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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 23, 1992OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 23, 1992 , CALL TO ORDER Mayor Murzyn called the Board of Trustees Meeting to order at 9:50 p.m. · ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the minutes of the October 26, 1992 Board of Trustees - Volunteer Firefighter Relief Association as presented in writing. Roll call: All ayes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 9:52 p.m. Roll call: All ayes /o-An{~e student, Council Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mur2yn. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Minutes for Approval The Council approved the minutes of the November 16, 1992 Special Council Meeting. The minutes of the November 9, 1992 Regular Council Meeting were removed from the consent agenda for discussion. Temporary. Sign Request - Cousins Subs, 4621 qe~tral Avenue The Council approve the temporary signage as reqeusted for the dates of November 27 - December 1, 1992, provided a $100 deposit is submitted to the City prior to installation to assure the removal of the balloon by December 2, 1992. League of Minnesota Cities Annual Membership Dues The Council approved the continued membership with the League of Minnesota Cities and authorized the final payment of $8,670. Approval of 1992 and 1993 License Applications The Council approved the 1992 and 1993 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the bills as listed out of proper fees. 4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to approve the consent agenda as submitted with the exception of the minutes of the November 9, 1992 Council Meeting minutes. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Nawrocki advised he had additional comments for inclusion in the November 9, 1992 Council Meeting minutes regarding the Honeywell proposal, the credentials for a management specialist for Parkview Villa, and the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 2 o o reconsidered motion regarding parking designations for the Box Seat Restaurant. Councilmember Nawrocki read a statement about the Honeywell energy savings proposal.He requested the comments in the statement be included in the minutes of the November 9, 1992 Council Meeting. Regarding his comments at the November 9th Council Meeting about the management of Parkview Villa, Councilmember Nawrocki felt they needed clarification as to the desired qualifications of a management specialist. Councilmember Nawrocki felt the motion to reconsider the motion passed at the September 14th Council Meeting regarding parking designations for the Box Seat Restaurant never received final approval after it was reconsidered.He suggested this issue should be brought back on an agenda. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Murzyn to table further consideration of the November 9, ]992 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Roll ca]]: All ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Doug Hill, 1037 43rd Avenue, presented a plaque to Councilmember Nawrocki and to the Council Secretary in recognition of their assistance to him with some legislation. PUBLIC HEARINGS/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES A, Second Readinq of Ordinance No. ]258, Being an Ordinance for the Sale of Real Estate Owned by the City of Columbia Heights Metro Exteriors had offered $16,000 for the ]ors located at 568 and 570 38th Avenue. During a search of its files, staff found the City had granted an ingress and egress easement to the property owner west of the property. A representative of the buyers, Scott Craft, advised that his clients feel the property has been decreased in value because of this easement and are now only willing to pay $14,000 for the property. Some Councilmembers felt the easement did not impact on the building which is being proposed for the parcel. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to reject the offer of $!4,000 for the two parcels in question. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 3 Mr. Craft stated he would call his clients regarding their position on the selling price. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to table this matter until later in the meeting. Roll call: All ayes 7. COMMUNICATIONS a . ~emporary Sign Request - Jean's Furniture, 4110 Central Avenue The owner of this firm had been advised that temporary signage is allowed twice in one year. The City Manager noted there has never been a stipulation for this approval. He also advised that temporary signage is only allowed as a Council policy and does not have authority in an ordinance. Discussion continued regarding the Council's desire to help businesses in the City yet have control over signage. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to approve the request from Jean's Furniture at 4110 Central Avenue for temporary signage from November 25-29, 1992. Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - aye Nawrocki - nay Councilmember Nawrocki felt approval of this request did a disservice to those businesses who have been denied in the past. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to refer the issue of temporary signage to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its review and refer to the Columbia Heights Chamber of Commerce for discussion and review. Roll call: All ayes 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (cont.) a. Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 1258 (continued) The realtor for the buyers of the parcels at 568 and 570 38th Avenue advised he contacted them and they agreed to the selling price of $16,000. They will pay an additional $1,000 and the builder, Metro Exteriors, will pay $1,000. The total purchase price will be $16,000. The buyers requested that the property owners who have the easement be required to use it only for ingress and egress and not for parking of vehicles. The City Manager advised that a letter to this effect has already been sent to the people at 564 38th Avenue. The City Manager noted that they are also responsible for its maintenance. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 4 Motion by Ruettimann, second by C]erkin to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1258 BEING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey by Quit Claim to Metro Exteriors the following described land lying and being in the County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to-wit: Lots 11 and 12, Block 89, in Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, excepting and reserving to the said state, in trust for taxing districts concerned, all minerals and mineral rights, as provided by law, for the purchase price of $16,000, all real estate taxes due and payable in the calendar year 1992 and all special assessments to be paid by the City of Columbia Heights at the time of closing. This sale is contingent upon one single family dwelling being built upon the two lots. Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to convey said real property. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: November 9, 1992 November 23, 1992 November 23, 1992 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Ruettimann Nawrocki All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR C©Ui.~CIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 5 b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1236 Motion by Clerkin, second by Murzyn to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1236 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERSKIS, ROLLERSKATES ANP ROLLERBLADES ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GROUNDS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Chapter 10, Article III, Section 7, of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which is currently reserved, shall be amended to hereafter read as follows, to-wit: 10.207(1) Intent and Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of this ordinance to protect the public health and safety by the regulation of the use of skateboards, rollerskis, rollerskates and ro]]erb]ades within the City and to prohibit use of the same within designated areas and to provide penalties for violations. 10.207(2) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and application of this section, and the following words and terms, wherever they occur in this section, are defined as follows: (a) Skateboard. A non-motorized platform mounted on wheels. (b) Rollerski. A non-motorized ski-like devise mounted on wheels. (c) Rollerskate/Rollerb]ade. A non-motorized device with wheels which is attached to a shoe or designed to be attached to a shoe. 10.207(3) Prohibited Conduct. No person shall ride or propel oneself upon skateboards within any of the followin~ areas: (a) That area within the following: East of the East curb line of Van Buren Street N.E. and North of the North curb line of 39th Avenue N.E. and South of the South curb line of 41st Avenue N.E. and West of a line 300 feet East of the East curb line of Central Avenue. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 6 (b) On or about any public tennis courts within the city limits of Columbia Heights. (c) On or about any public or private parking lot, ramp, area or facility without the express written permission of the owner thereof. (d) In any area within the city limits of Columbia Heights while being pushed, pulled, or in any way propelled by any motorized vehicle or by a person on a bicycle. (e) In any area or in any manner which is contrary to the statutory provisions applicable to the operation of bicycles. 10.207(4) Prohibited Conduct. No person shall ride or propel oneself upon rollerskis, rol]erskates or rol]erblades within any of the following areas: (a) On or about any public tennis courts within the city limits of Columbia Heights. (b) On or about any public or private parking lot, ramp, area or facility without the express written permission of the owner thereof. (c) In any area within the city limits of Columbia Heights while being pushed, pulled, or in any way propelled by any motorized vehicle or by a person on a bicycle. 10.207(5) Exceptions. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the following: (a) The owner of any property using such premises for skateboards, rollerskis, rollerskates or rollerb]ades for the owner's own use or for an organized event conducted with the owner's permission. (b) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of a wheelchair or any other wheeled device designed to assist a disabled person on any of the places mentioned herein. 10.207(6) Penalties. Any violation of this Chapter is a petty misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such violation under Minnesota Statutes. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 7 10.207(7) Impoundment. The Columbia Heights Police Department may impound any skateboard, rollerskis, rollerskates or rollerblades used, ridden, operated, owned or possessed or otherwise existing upon any public or private property within the City of Columbia Heights in violation of this section. Any skateboard, rollerskis, rollerskates and/or rollerblades impounded by the City and which remains unclaimed by the owner for a period of 60 days may be sold at public sale or auction following published notice. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: November 9, 1992 November 23, 1992 November 23, 1992 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll cai]: Clerkin Murzyn All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary c. Resolutions Approving Submittal of Variance Requests 1. Resolution No. 92-37, Being a Resolution Directing the City Engineer to Proceed with the Submittal of a Variance Request Motion by C]erkin, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-37 DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST TO THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 39TH AVENUE N.E. FROM STATION 36 + 50 TO 38 + 00 AND FROM STATION 39 + 50 TO 40 +21 WHEREAS, the City wishes to overlay 39th Avenue N.E. from 5th Street to T.H. 65 and whereas, the existing sag and crest vertical curves, respectively, do not meet the minimum required length for 30 MPM; and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 8 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.9945 requires that State Aid Streets have a minimum design speed of 30 MPH based on stopping sight distance; and WHEREAS, State Aid Rules provide that a political subdivision may request a variance from these rules; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: That the City Engineer be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation a formal request for variance from adopted Rule 8820.9945 to permit the overlay of 39th Avenue N.E. from 5th Street to T.H. 65 with less than the minimum required vertical curve length from 30 MPH from Station 36 + 50 to 38 + 00 and 39 + 50 to 40 + 21. Dated this 23rd day of November, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Murzyn Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ATTEST: I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of November, 1992, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. Jo-Anne Studen't, Deputy City Clerk 2. Resolution No. 92-38, Being a Resolution Directing the City Engineer to Proceed with the Submittal of a Variance Request Motion by Murzyn, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies availabe for the public. Roi] call: All ayes ~EGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 9 RESOLUTION NO. 92-38 DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST TO THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 51ST AVENUE N.E. FROM STATION 20 + 00 TO 21 + 00 WHEREAS, the City wishes to overlay 51st Avenue N.E. from Washington Street to T.H. 65 and whereas, the existing crest vertical curve does not meet the minimum required length for 30 MPH; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.9945 requires that State Aid Streets have a minimum design speed of 30 MPH based on stopping sight distance; and WHEREAS, State Aid Rules provide that a political subdivision may request a variance from these rules; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: That the City Engineer be directed to submit to the Con~issioner of Transportation a formal request for variance from adopted Rule 8820.9945 to permit the overlay of 51st Avenue N.E. from Washington Street to T.H. 65 with less than the minimum required vertical curve length for 30 MPH from Station 20 + 00 to 21 - 00. Dated this 23rd day of November, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Murzyn Peterson A]i ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ATTEST: I hereby certify that the afore~oing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of November, ]992, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 10 3. Resolution No. 92-39, Being a Resolution Directing the City Engineer to Proceed with the Submittal of a Variance Request Motion by Murzyn, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-39 DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST TO THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR JEFFERSON STREET N.E. FROM STATION 9 + 00 TO 10 + 50 AND FROM STATION 15 + 50 TO 16 + 50 WHEREAS, the City wishes to overlay Jefferson Street from 40th Avenue to 5lst Avenue and whereas, the existing crest and sag vertical curves, respectively, do not meet the minimum required length for 30 MPH, and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.9945 requires that State Aid Streets have a minimum design speed of 30 MPH based on stopping sight distance; and WHEREAS, State Aid Rules provide that a political subdivision may request a variance from these rules; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: That the City Engineer be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation a formal request for variance from adopted Rule 8820.9945 to permit the overlay of Jefferson Street N.E. from 40th Avenue to 51st Avenue, with less than the minimum required vertical curve length for 30 MPH from Station 9 + 00 to 10 + 50 and 15 + 50 to 16 + 50. Dated this 23rd day of November, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Mur~yn Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Mur~yn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 11 ATTEST: I hereby certify that the forgoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of November, 1992, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk The City Manager advised, referring to the three resolutions, the State will probably request a Hold Harmless agreement from Columbia Heights. d. Resolution No. 92-40; Beinq a Resolution Reqardinq a Labor Aqreement Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-40 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between AFSCME, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, representing clerical and technical employees of the City, and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable Labor Agreement for calendar years 1993 and 1994; WHEREAS, a copy of said Labor Agreement will be made 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 Labor Agreement as negotiated, be and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar years ]993 and 1994 for AFSCME, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees bargaining unit employees cf the City. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE ]2 Passed this 23rd day of November, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary . · COMMUNICATIONS a. Newspaper Article Reqardinq Enerq¥ Conservation Councilmember Nawrocki referred to an article which recently appeared in the Minneapolis paper regarding an energy conservation program. The article stated that the City of St. Paul has entered into an energy conservation program with Northern States Power. Councilmember Nawrocki felt working with a program such as this one with Northern States Power should have been considered by the Council when it was researching programs for energy savings in city buildings and parks. Mayor Murzyn noted that NSP had been contacted and offered a program which was not as comprehensive as that of Honeywell. Counci]member Ruettimann advised that neither NSP nor Minnegasco could offer a program which would meet the requirements of the Council. OLD BUSINESS a. Audit Proposals for 1992-1994 Audit The Finance Director reviewed the two recommendations proposed for an auditing firm. Councilmember Nawrocki addressed possible savings for the City if the Deloitte & Touche firm were selected to perform the audit. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a modified agreement with Deloitte & Touche to perform the City and Fire Relief REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEEBER 23, 1992 PAGE l 3 · Associations' audits for the years 1992 through 1994, based on their proposal of September 14, 1992, with a cost increase of $3,600. Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin - aye Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - nay Motion fails. Motion by Murzyn, second by Ruettimann to reconsider the selection of an auditor for 1992-1994. Roll call: All ayes At the October 26th Council Meeting, the Council had authorized an agreement for auditing services with Deloitte & Touche. These services were to include audits for the City, the Fire Relief Association and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (subject to concurrence of the RRA for the years 1992 through 1994). Mayor Murzyn observed that Deloitte & Touche had not stayed with their original price proposed but had increased it. Councilmember Nawrocki felt they were an honorable firm. He noted there is a difference between a bid and a proposal. He suggested that proposals reserve the right to state "flexible" figures. Re advised that the HRA has awarded its audit to De!~:itte & Touch based on the concurrence of the City Council. No -'ontract has been signed by the HRA. Motion by Murzyn, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tautges, Redpath & Company to perform the City, the Fire Relief Association and the Rousing and Redevelopment Authority (subject to the concurrence of the RRA) audits for the years 1992 through 1994. Roll call: All ayes b. Parkview Villa Manaqement Councilmember Nawrocki advised that at the November 24th meeting of the RRA, representatives of Crestview Lutheran Rome will be making a proposal for the management of Parkview Villa. He encourged members of the Council to attend this meeting. NEW BUSINESS a. Authorization to Purchase Park Benches for Huset Park Skatinq Rink REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 14 Motion by Murmyn, second by Ruettimann to authorize staff to purchase six benches, Model No. 1274, as manufactured by Miracle and Jamison Recreation Equipment Company from Bob Klein and Associates, based on their lowest, qualified responsible bid in the amount of $3,336 including freight and sales tax; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: Ali ayes b . Final Payment for Municipal Project #9114 - Chatham Road Lift Station Building Improvements Motion by C]erkin, second by Peterson to accept the work of Municipal Project #9114 and to authorize final payment to Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in an amount of $23,600. Roll call: All ayes C · Final Payment for Municipal Projects #8721, #9010 & #9016 ]991 Improvement Projects Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to accept the work for Municipal Projects #8721 (38th Avenue from Fifth Street to Madison Place) #9010 (storm sewer manhole reconstruction at east end of 42 1/2 Avenue), and #9016 (watermain construction from Matterhorn Drive to St. Moritz Drive) and to authorize final payment to W. B. Miller of Ramsey, Minnesota in an amount of $23,312.57, and with the understanding that ten percent of this amount will be withheld until substantial restoration is completed. Roll call: All ayes d. Permits and Licensing Software Program The Finance Director advised that this software is not directly compatible with the Police and Fire Department's programs, but it eventually will be compatible with the GIS software. No additional hardware will have to be purchased to accommodate this software program. Savings will be realized by making this software network compatible and several staff people could access the information and'issue permits. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Banyon Data Systems to develop a building permits and licensing software program and to modify the current special assessments program to make it network compatible not to exceed $6,890.00. Roil call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVE]~IBER 23, 1992 PAGE 15 e. Overlay on 44th Avenue Councilmember Nawrocki expressed concern with the over]ay on 44th Avenue. The City Manager noted that there is still some work to be done on that project with the manholes and some other items. The Public Works Director advised that staff will be watching this project very closely. It is under warranty until next spring. He noted that the paving was done late in the season and he felt the seams in the overlay will eventually match up so there will not be a visible line on the surface. f. Housing Maintenance Code Ordinance Locked front doors on apartment buildings was a requirement of the Housing Maintenance Code Ordinance. Counci!member Nawrocki advised he had recently been to two apartment buildings in the City where the doors were locked. There was no access to mai]boxes or doorbells as they were inside of locked doors. The City Manager suggested this would be a landlord/tenant issue. He felt the ordinance should perhaps be revisited regarding this issue as well as others. Councilmember Ruettimann felt the entire ordinance should be reviewed and there should be a meeting with landlords again. League of Minnesota Cities Policy Adoption Conference Counci]member Nawrocki attended the LHC Policy Adoption Conference. He advised that the Governor may be proposing elimination of Local Government Aids and no reduction in the sales tax. He noted that the LGA formula being proposed by the LMC is quite complicated. He advised what the City may receive if the proposed formula is adopted by the Legislature. A surplus in sales tax is expected. 10. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following item was discussed: REGULAR COUNCIL MEEING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 PAGE 16 There is a Council work session scheduled for December 7th at 8:00 p.m. Jim Brimeyer, whose firm is conducting the search for a new city manager, will be at this work session. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Roi! call: All ayes t~-Ann'e Student, ~%uncil Secretary