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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 10, 1993OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION MAY 10, 1993 The Board of Trustees, Volunteer Relief Association, meeting was called to order by Mayor Murzyn at 9:20 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to approve the minutes of the Board of Trustees - Volunteer Relief Association of April 12, 1993 as presented in writing. Roll call: All ayes 3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - GUY DEMARS Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to record the leave of absence status of Guy N. DeMars, Volunteer Fire Department, effective December 9, 1992 - April 30, 1993 (143 days). Roll call: All ayes 4. RESIGNATION - TOM PODVIN Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to accept the resignation of Thomas Podvin, Volunteer Fire Department, effective April 30, 1993. No Relief Association benefits have accrued. Roll call: All ayes 5. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Roll call: All ayes -;~r~ne'-St u'dent ,-'C'6'un c i 1 Ma~or~Donald J. ~/~yn~/Jr. Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent AGenda: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting The Council approved the minutes of the April 26, 1993 Regular Council Meeting as presented and there were no corrections. Special Purpose Fence - Pat Peters, 3839 Second Street The Council approved the six foot high special purpose fence for 3839 Second Street. Special Purpose Fence - Harold Price, 4022 Jefferson Street The Council approved the six foot high special purpose fence at 4022 Jefferson Street provided the property markers are visible and the fence is instal]ed a minimum of six inches inside the south property line. Special Purpose Fence - Rebecca LundberG, 4441 Jefferson Street The Council approved the six foot high special purpose privacy fence for 4441 Jefferson Street. Request for Removal of "2 Hour ParkinG" Signs The Council approved the removal of the "2 Hour ParkinG" signs on Fifth Street from Mill Street to 40th Avenue, based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Request for "Handicapped Parking Only" Sign The Council approved the installation of as "Handicapped Parking Only" sign at 4216 Seventh Street based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Permits for 1993 Jamboree The Council authorized staff to close Jefferson Street from Monday afternoon, June 22nd through June 27, 1993 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 2 The Council authorized the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the Jamboree Parade to be held on Friday, June 25, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. for the following streets: Central Avenue at 45th Avenue to 40th Avenue; west on 40th Avenue to Fifth Street; and Fifth Street to Mill Street. Fourth of July Fireworks The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the Fourth of July fireworks display. License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Proclamation Mayor Murzyn read a proclamation designating the month of May as "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" in Columbia Heights. He presented the proc'lamation to representatives of the Senior Center and Karen Moeller, Senior Citizen Coordinator. Open Mike A resident who lives at 4630 Fillmore Street stated his opinion as to how some of the problems in his neighborhood are being handled. He suggested that more pressure be put on the landlords in the area. Councilmember Ruettimann advised him of the recently passed ordinances which have proven quite effective in changing some conduct. The City Manager also noted that there is a need for cooperation between the citizens and area residents. The resident who lives at 1945 Argonne Drive gave the details of her experiences with a SACA client who lives in the area. She noted that the living conditions in her client's apartment were less than desirable. She also stated that many apartment dwellers are unable to get their damage deposit returned when it appears that it is being unjustifiably held by the landlord. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 3 This resident suggested that a third party should become involved when apartments are rented. She felt the tenant needed protection in renting so they would not be losing their deposits for reasons they do not understand. Councilmember Ruettimann suggested the tenant talk to the City Attorney regarding drafting a document which would allow a third party to become involved. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to direct the City Manager, City Attorney, the HRA Director and the HRA legal counsel to draft a document regarding deposits charged by landlords. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Nawrocki is of the opinion that the inspections of Section 8 units are ineffective and have low standards. He stated that inspections required by the City's Housing Maintenance Code ordinance are done on a 12 to 18 month basis and are much more effective. Councilmember Ruettimann fe]t it is unfortunate that so much Section 8 housing is located in a small area in the City. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 1266 - Refunding Bonds Councilmember Nawrocki referred to a section of the City Charter which addressed the requirements for public notice of an ordinance. He felt more specific language was needed in resolutipn form. The City Manager stated he will draft a resolution for the next Council Meeting. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1266 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF APPROXIMATELY $735,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1993A The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: 1. It is hereby determined that: (a) The City is authorized by Minneota Statutes, Chapter 475 (Act) and Section 475.67, Subdivision 3, of the Act to issue and sell its general obligation bonds to refund obl'igations and the interest thereon before the due date of the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY ]0, ]993 PAGE 4 obligations, if consistent with covenants made with the holders thereof, when determined by the City Council to be necessary or desirable for the reduction of debt service cost to the City or for the extension or adjustment of maturities in relation to the resources available for their payment; (b) Subdivision 4 of the Act permits the sale of refunding obligations during the six month period prior to the date on which the obligations to be refunded may be called for redemption; (c) It is necessary and desirable to reduce debt service costs that the City issue approximately $735,000 General Obligation Taxable Refunding Bonds, Series 1993A (Bonds) to refund certain outstanding general obligations of the City; (d) The outstanding bonds to be refunded (Refunded Bonds) consist of the $1,100,000 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bond of 1987, Series A, dated August l, 1987, of which $7]0,000 in principal amount is currently callable on August 1, 1993. 2. To provide moneys to refund the Refunded Bonds, the City will issue and sell Bonds in the approximate amount of $727,650. To provide in part the additional interest required to market the Bonds at this time, additional Bonds will be issued in the amount of $7,350. The excess of the purchase price of the Bonds over the sum of $727,650 will be credited to the debt service fund for the Bonds for the purpose of paying interest coming due on the additional Bonds. The Bonds will be issued, sold and delivered in accordance with the terms of the following Official Terms of Offering: THE CITY HAS AUTHORIZED SPRINGSTED INCORPORATED TO NEGOTIATE THIS ISSUE ON ITS BEHALF. PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS: TERMS OF PROPOSAL $735,000* CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1993A DETAILS OF THE BONDS The Bonds will be dated July 1, 1993, as the date of .original issue, and wi]] bear interest payable February 1 and August I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, ]993 PAGE 5 of each year, commencing February 1, 1994. Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. The Bonds will be issued in the denomination of $5,000 each, or in integral multiples thereof, as requested by the purchaser, and fully registered as to principal and interest. Principl will be payable at the main corporate office of the registrar and interest on each Bond will be payable by check or draft of the registrar mailed to the registered holder thereof at the holder's address as it appears on the books of the registrar as of the close of business on the 15th day of the immediately preceding month. The Bonds will mature February 1 in the years and amounts as follows: 1994 - $160,000 1997 - $200,000 1995 - $185,000 1996 - $190,000 * The City reserves the right, after the proposal is received, to increase or reduce the principal amount of the Bonds offered for sale. Any such increase or reduction will be in a total amount not to exceed $10,000 and will be made in multiples of $5,000 in any of the maturities. In the event the principal amount of the Bonds is increased or reduced, any premium offered or any discount taken will be increased or reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the principal amount of the Bonds is increased or reduced. OPTIONAL REDEMPTION The Bonds will not be subject to payment in advance of their respective stated maturity dates. SECURITY AND PURPOSE The Bonds will be general obligations of the City for which the City will pledge its full faith and credit and power to levy direct general ad valorem taxes. In addition the City will pledge tax increment revenues generated from the City's "Downtown C.B.D. Revitalization Project." The proceeds will be used to refund the 1994-1997 maturities, totaling $710,000 of the City's General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds of 1987, Series A. TAXABILITY OF INTEREST The interest to be paid on the Bonds is includable in gross income of the recipient for United States and State of Minnesota income tax purposes, and is subject to Minnes'ota REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 6 Corporate and bank excise taxes measured by net income. TYPE OF PROPOSALS The Proposal shall be for not ]ess than $727,650 and accrued interest on the total principal amount of the Bonds. Rates shall be in integral mu]tip]es of 5/100 or 1/8 of 1%. Rates must be in ascending order. Bonds of the same maturity shall bear a single rate from the date of the Bonds to the date of maturity. No conditional proposals will be accepted. 3. Springsted Incorporated negotiated the sale and purchase of the Bond in accordance with the forgoing terms with Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. The City Council will meet to consider the sale of the Bonds and take any other appropriate action with respect to the Bonds. 4. 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: April 26, 1993 May 10, ]993 May 10, 1993 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ATTEST: City Clerk-Treasurer b. First Reading of Ordinance No. 126], Flood Plain This ordinance was adopted by the City Council on March 8, 1993. Re-adoption is necessary to be consistent with public hearing requirements. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 7 ORDINANCE NO. 1261 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO FLOOD PLAIN Ordinance No. 1261 is available in its entirety for public review at the City Manager's Office, Mayor's Office, Library, Po]ice Department, Recreation Department, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Public Works Department and the Assessing Department. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1261 for May 24, 1993. Roll call: All ayes c. Resolution No. 93-18; Beinq a Resolution Establishinq Precinct Boundaries and Designatinq Polling Places Councilman Nawrocki stated his opposition to the ordinance in that it would cease using the Prestemon Park Building as a polling place. He noted that there is a large number of senior citizens who live in the immediate area of this building and they may find it difficult to vote at another location. Motion by Nawrocki to make no change in the number of polling places in the City. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roi! c~ll: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 93-18 ESTABLISHING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES AND DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES WHEREAS, the Columbia Height's City Council previously adopted Resolution 76-65 which established precinct boundaries for the City of Columbia Heights, and WHEREAS, on December 10, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution 92-41 adopting the 1993 budget and reducing the election department budget from nine (9) precincts to eight (8) precincts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, in compliance with the terms and provisions of Minnesota Statutes sections 204B.14 and 204B.16 that eight (8) precincts be established and that the following precinct boundaries and polling places are hereby established: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY ]0, 1993 PAGE 8 Precinct ] described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of 44th and Main Street, south along the center line of Main Street to 40th Avenue, west along the center line of 40th Avenue to the west boundary of Columbia Heights, south along the western boundary of Columbia Heights to 37th Avenue, east along the center line of 37th Avenue to 5th Street, north along the center line of 5th Street to 39th Avenue, northeast along the center line of 39th Avenue to Jefferson Street, north along the center line of Jefferson Street to 40th Avenue, west along the center line of 40th Avenue to 7th Street, north along the center line of 7th Street to 44th Avenue, west along the center line of 44th Avenue to the center line of Main Street. The polling place for Precinct 1 shall be John P. Murzyn Hall located at 530 Mill Street. Precinct 2 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of 44th Avenue and 7th Street, south along the center line of 7th Street to 40th Avenue, east along the center line of 40th Avenue to Jefferson Street, south along the center line of Jefferson to 39th Avenue, west along the center line of 39th Avenue to 5th Street, south along the center line of 5th Street to 37th Avenue, east along the center line of 37th Avenue to Central Avenue, north along the center line of Central Avenue to 44th Avenue, west along the center line of 44th Avenue to the center line of 7th Street. The polling place for Precinct 2 shall be Northwestern Electronics Institute located at 825 41st Avenue ~.E. Precinct 3 described as follows: Beginning at intersection of 42nd Avenue and Central Avenue, south along the center line of Central Avenue to 37th Avenue, east along the center line of 37th Avenue to Hayes Street, north along the center line of Hayes Street to 40th Avenue, west along the center line of 40th Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard, northeast along the center line of Reservoir Boulevard to 42nd Avenue, west along the center line of 42nd Avenue to the center line of Central Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 3 shall be Parkview Villa located at 965 40th Avenue N.E. Precinct 4 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of 42nd Avenue and Central Avenue, east along the center line of 42nd Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard, northeast along the center line of Reservoir Boulevard to McLeod Street, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 9 west along the center line of McLeod Street to north along the center line of McLeod Street to 45th Avenue, west along the center line of 45th Avenue to southwest corner of Keyes Park, north along the western boundary of Keyes Park to 46th Avenue, east along the center line of 46th Avenue to the Minneapolis Water Works, north along the boundary of the Minneapolis Water Works to 49th Avenue, west along the center line of 49th Avenue to Fillmore Street, northwest along the center line of Fillmore Street to 50th Avenue, west along the center line of 50th Avenue to Central Avenue, south along the center line of Central Avenue to the center line of 42nd Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 4 shall be Highland Elementary School located at 1500 49th Avenue N.E. Precinct 5 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Hayes Street and 37th Avenue, east along the center line of 37th Avenue to Stinson Boulevard, north along the center line of Stinson Boulevard to 45th Avenue, west along the center line of 45th Avenue to the Minneapolis Water Works, west along the southern boundary of the Minneapolis Water Works to Keyes Park, west along the southern boundary of Keyes Park to McLeod Street, south along the center line of McLeod Street then east along the center line of McLeod Street to Reservoir Boulevard, southwest along the center line of Reservoir Boulevard to 40th Avenue, east along the center line of 40th Avenue to Hayes Street, south along the center line of Hayes Street to the center line of 37th Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 5 shall be Shiloh-Bethany Church located at 4301 Benjamin Street N.E. Precinct 6 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Stinson Boulevard and 45th Avenue, north along the center line of Stinson Boulevard to the northern boundary of Columbia Heights, west along the northern boundary of Columbia Heights to Central Avenue, south along the center . line of Central Avenue to 50th Avenue, east along the center line of 50th Avenue to Fillmore Street, southeast along the center line of Fillmore Street to 49th Avenue, east along the center line of 49th Avenue to Johnson Street, south along the western border of the Minneapolis Water Works to 46th Avenue, west along the center line of 46th Avenue to northwest corner of Keyes Park, south along the western boundary of Keyes Park to 45th Avenue, east along the center line of 45th Auenue to the southern boundary of Minneapolis Water Works, east along REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, ]993 PAGE 10 the southern boundary of Minneapolis Water Works to 45th Avenue, east along the center line of 45th Avenue to the center line of Stinson Boulevard. The polling place for Precinct 6 shall be Highland Elementary School located at 1500 49th Avenue N.E. Precinct 7 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of 7th Street and 44th Avenue, east along the center line of 44th Avenue to Central Avenue, north along the center line of Central Avenue to 53rd Avenue, west along the center line of 53rd Avenue to 7th Street, south along the center line of 7th Street to the center line of 44th Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 7 shall be Valley View Elementary School located at 800 49th Avenue N.E. Precinct 8 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Main Street and 44th Avenue, east along the center line of 44th Avenue to 7th Street, north along the center line of 7th Street to 53rd Avenue, west along the center line of 53rd Avenue to University Avenue, south along the center line of University Avenue to 45th Avenue, west along the center line of 45th Avenue to Main Street, south along the center line of Main Street to the center line of 44th Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 8 shall be Valley View Elementary School located at 800 49th Avenue N.E. Passed the 10th day of May, 1993 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: .Peterson Ruettimann Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - aye Nawrocki - nay Resolution No. 93-19; Being a Resolution Adjusting Salaries to Comply with Pay Equity Councilmember Nawrocki observed that the more expensive route was taken by staff to solve the equity problem. The City Manager stated that the future of the pay equity issue could be volatile so staff chose the higher level of compliance. Motion by Nawrocki that this resolution be referred back to the City Manager for review and return to the Council with a plan that would keep the compliance level at 80%. Motion fails for lack of a second. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 11 Motion by Peterson, second by C]erkin to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 93-19 RESOLUTION ADJUSTING SALARIES TO COMPLY WITH PAY EQUITY WHEREAS, the City of Columbia HeiGhts submitted a pay equity report to the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations as required by the Local Government Pay Equity Act and Minnesota Rules; WHEREAS, the report was found to not meet requirements, resu]t].nG in a non-compliance rulinG, certain WHEREAS, the City of Columbia HeiGhts can make adjustments to meet the requirements and submit a new report by June 30, 1993, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia HeiGhts hereby adjusts and establishes new salary ranges for certain position classifications for 1993 and 1994, as indicated on Schedule C, a copy of which is available at the Office of the City ManaGer, effective May 24, ]993, in order to comply with the provisions of pay equity; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes and directs the City ManaGer to submit a new report to the Departmeht of Employee Relations no later than June 30, 1993. Passed this 10th day of May, 1993. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Clerkin Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Mur2yn - aye Nawrocki - nay Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary COMMUNICATIONS a. Planning & Zoning Commission REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 12 Minutes of the May 4, 1993 P & Z Commission meeting were included in the agenda packet. No Council action was required. b. Traffic Commission Minutes of the May 3, 1993 Traffic Commission meeting were included in the agenda packet. No Council action was required. c. Funding for Fourth of July Fireworks Councilmember Nawrocki hoped there will be an attempt by the Park and Recreation Commission to obtain funding from civic and community organizations for the costs associated with the Fourth of July fireworks. Councilmember Ruettimann noted that the City Manager and the Recreation Director have been directed to pursue this funding. The City Manager mentioned that the fireworks are an unbudgeted item so funds would have to be solicited. d. Vacancy on Traffic Commission Councilmember Clerkin advised that the Traffic Commission has only two members remaining. Mayor Murzyn requested this be an agenda item for the Council work session on May 25th. e. Councilmember Nawrocki's Statement Counci]member Nawrocki read the following statement: STATEMENT BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUCE NAWROCKI REGARDING THE COUNCIL'S ACTION OF APRIL 26, 1993, TO AUTHORIZE A $12,575.00 EXTRA TO THE HONEYWELL ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT. I opposed this action of the City Council because I believe that the contractual relationship between the City and Honeywell did nor provide for any change orders. The Honeywell proposal accepted by the Council at its meeting of November 9, 1992, was a "lump sum proposal." That is, Honeywell agreed to perform a list of tasks, which included the retrofit of pump station number 2, for a fixed amount of money, $843,430.00 plus $53,324.00 per year for seven years, with the $53,324.00 subject to an annual escallation clause. The agreement between the City and Honeywell had no provisions for change orders, either'additions or deletions. Just as the City would have no basis for claiming a deduct from the lump sum price should Honeywell rece'ive a windfall because REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 13 something worked out at less cost to them then they may have anticipated, so should Honeywell not be entitled to an extra when things may have worked out at Greater cost to them than they anticipated. Should either the City or Honeywell have desired consideration of change orders to be part of the agreement, then the agreement should have spelled out a process, criteria, and detailed unit pricing for handling change orders. The City Attorney, when asked at the April 26, 1993 meeting, if the agreement between the City and Honeywell contained any provision which would require the City to pay this extra, indicated that it did not. Because the City did not obtain any competitive pricing for this agreement or require any detailed unit prices for the work involved, and because of the "confidential proprietary" restrictions Honeyweel placed on the work they did prepratory to making their proposal, as indicated in their document of August 3, 1992, the City was in fact placed at a very severe disadvantage in trying to make any rational judgement on any change orders that might be proposed. OLD BUSINESS Sharing of Equipment with St. Anthony Villaqe Councilmember Nawrocki noted that St. Anthony Village had used the City's vactor. Columbia Heights had used the auger of the Village previously. He observed that the Council had recently authorized the purchase of an expensive auger. When it had been suggested that perhaps we could borrow this equipment from another city, staff responded there were too many impractica]ities to this procedure. He requested additional information regarding this issue from the Public Works Director. The City Manager stated that a more clear understanding of reciprocal arrangements must be addressed. Mayor Murzyn felt very good judgement was used by staff to come to the aid of St. Anthony with this equipment. NEW BUSINESS a. Removal of Two Decorative Arbors at Sullivan Lake Park REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1993 PAGE 14 Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to deny authorization to seek reroofinG the Sullivan Lake Park shelter; and furthermore to concur with the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission to remove one arbor section at each end of the picnic shelter and to reuse the salvaged material at another location, if appropriate. Roll call: All ayes 10. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City ManaGer's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 37th & Stinson Boulevard Beautification Project: The City Manager advised that donations have been received from the St. Anthony Lions Club for this project. 38th & Stinson Boulevard - Crosswalk: Councilmember Ruettimann requested a status report on the pedestrian crosswalk being considered for $Sth and Stinson Boulevard. He also noted there are high weeds on property on Fifth Street at 38th Avenue. He requested staff to research whether this property is owned by the railroad or the City. Economic Development - NSP Comunity Investment Program: Councilmember Nawrocki requested additional information on these two items. Charter 'Commission Meeting: Councilmember Nawrocki advised there is a Charter Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 18th. He requested that notices of this meeting be sent to members of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn meeting at 9:20 p.m. Roll call: All ayes May~o~~~J~ . ~/o-]~nne Student, Council Secretary the '