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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 24, 1981Official Proceedings Columbia Heights City Council Meeting August 24, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Council President Heintz at 8:00 pm. i. Roll Call Logacz, Norberg, Hentges, Heintz--present Nawrocki--absent 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Associate Pastor Richard Mork of the First Lutheran Church. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27th; the Board of Trustees Meeting of duly 27th; and the Regular Meeting of August 10th, with additions as recommended by the City Attorney regarding the minutes of August 10th, as presented in writing; and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Nawrocki joined the meeting at 8:03 pm. 3a Proclamation Mayor Nawrocki proclaimed August 25, 1981 as GRASSLANDS DAY in the City of Columbia Heights and briefly explained what the GRASSLANDS project in Anoka County is. 4. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second reading of Ordinance No.963 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No.853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to arcades. The second reading of this ordinance had been continued from the meeting of August 10th at which time members of the Council requested the City Attorney to incorporate into the ordinance some of their concerns regarding arcades. At this meeting the City At- torney presented two additional versions of the ordinance for Council consideration. He explained the differences in the three versions, the original amended version, and version a and version b. Considerable discussion followed concerning arcades. Motion by Norberg, second by Logacz to waive the reading of the revised version a and revised version b of Ordinance No.963. Roll call: [ogacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki-- aye Heintz--nay Motion fails. An unanimous vote is necessary to waive the reading of an ordinance. Motion by Hentges to waive the second reading of Ordinance No.963. Motion fails for lack of a second. Motion by Hentges to read Ordinance No. 963. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Norberg, second by Heintz to table further consideration of Ordinance No.963, until the next regular meeting. Roll call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki--aye Hentges--nay b. Second reading of Ordinance No. 966 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853 City Code of 1977, vacating a storm drain easement. ' Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes This ordinance deals with the ~torm drain kehinH ~ir Waxer on bntk ~nd ~entral ~enues. Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page 2 ORDINANCE NO. 966 BEING AN ORDINANCE A~ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall vacate the storm drain easement -t~cated over the following described property, to-wit: The East ten feet (10') of Lots 30, 31 and 32, Block 6, Reservoir Hills, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, M/nnesota Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: August 10, 1981 Second reading: August 24, 1981 Date of passage: August 24, 1981 Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Heintz Roll call: All ayes ,//o-A~n'e Student, Se~-retary to the Council C. Second Read;rig of Ordinance No. 967, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No.853, City Code of 1977, vacating an alley. Motion by Heintz, second by Norberg to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call; All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 967 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING AN ALLEY The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights herew/th vacates the public alley over the following described property, to-wit: Section 2: The West twenty feet (20') of Lot 18, Block 5, Reservoir Hills,,according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Re- corder in and for Anoka County, M/nnesota This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page 3 First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: August 10, 1981 August 24, 1981 August 24, 1981 Heintz Hentges Ail ayes /- ne' Student, Secr~ary to the Council Bruce G. Nawrocki, Nayor d. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 968 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, conveying certain real property to the HRA of Columbia Heights. Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 968 ~EING AN ORDINANCE 'AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE HOUSING AND RE- DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell, convey and quit claim unto the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the following described real property, to-wit: - Lot 34, Block 5, except the West twenty feet (20') thereof, Reservoir Hills, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota Lot 35, Block 5, Reservoir Hills,'according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota Section 2: The purchase price shall be $1.00 Section 3: Section 4: The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to convey the City's interest in the said property. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: August 10, 1981 Second reading: August 24, 1981 Date of passage: August 24, 198l Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page 4 Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Heintz Roll call: All ayes Bruc~ G. Na~ocki, Mayor 'A~n~ Student, Secretary to the Council e. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 969 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, conveying certain real property to the HRA of Columbia Heights. Motion ~y Hentges, second by Norberg to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: Ail ayes ORDINANCE NO. 969 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE HOUSING AND RE- DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell, convey and quit claim unto the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the following described real property, to-wit: Section 2: All of the alley adjacent to Lots 20 through 28, Block 1, inclusive, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Reservoir Hills, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota The purchase price shall be $1.00 Section 3: Section 4: The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to convey the City's interest in the said property. 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: August 10, 1981 August 24, 1981 August 24, 1981 Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Heintz Roll call: All ayes ,~o-Anne Student, ~-~etary to the Council Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page 5 f. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 970 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853, ity Code of 1977, conveying certain real property to the HRA of Columbia Heights. Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 970 ~NG AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE HOUSING AND RE- DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMMIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell, convey and quit claim unto the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the following described real.property, to-wit: The North five feet (5') of Lot 14, Block 5, Reservoir Hills, and the South five feet (5') of Lots 31 and 33, Block 4, Reservoir Hills, except reserving to the City of Columbia Heights an easement for street and utility purposes over, under and across the South five feet (5') of said Lot 31, Block 4, except the East eleven feet (11') thereof, Reservoir Hills, according to the map or plat thereof on file and Of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota Section 2: The purchase price shall be $ 1.00 Section 3: The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to convey the City's interest in the said property. Section 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: August 10, 1981 August 24, 1981 August 24, 1981 Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Hentges Roll call: All ayes /o-A~ne Student, ~retary to the Council Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor g. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 971 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, vacating an alley. ion by Heintz, second by Norberg to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ~mple copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page 6 Section l: Sect ion 2: First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: ORDINANCE NO. 971 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CIT~ CODE OF 1977, VACATING AN ALLEY The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: -~The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates the public alley over the following-described property, to-wit: The West twenty feet (20') of Lot 34, Block 5, 'Reservoir Rills", according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder In and for Anoka County, Minnesota. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. August 10, 1951 August 24, 1981 August 24, 1981 Offered by: Seconded by: Heintz Roll call: Hentges All ayes /]?-Ann~ Student '- ~/~ecretary to the Council Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor h. Resolution 81-46 being a resolution approving the infiltration/inflow contract between the City of Columbia Heights and Professional Services Group, Inc., Engineering Consultants. The total estimate of the contract is not to exceed $99,340. Motion by Norberg, second by Heintz to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: AIl ayes RESOLUTION 81-46 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INFILTRATION/INFLOW CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP, INC., ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been designated the authority to ad- minister the Infiltration/Inflow Joint Study for the City of Columbia Heights and the City of Hilltop by virtue of a joint powers agreement between the com- munities; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights did request engineering proposals to com- Plete an Infiltration/Inflow Study of the respective sewer systems; and Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 paqe 7 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights did review said pro- posals and awarded conceptual approval of the proposal submitted by Professional Services Group, Inc. on July 27, 1~81; and WHEREAS, Professional Services Group, Inc. has submitted a contract proposal to the ~ity of Columbia Heights based upon its conceptual j>roposal; and WHEREAS, the contract has been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Colum- bia Heights, WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Pollution Agency will fund 75~ of the study cost and the State of Minnesota will contribute 15% of the study cost under a matching grant f'und. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: ]. The proposed contract in the a~unt not to exceed $~,340 is approved. 2. The City of Columbia Heights will not authorize Professional Services Group, Inc. to proceed with the contract and no a~unt of ~ney shall be due to Professional Services Group, Inc. pursuant to the contract unless the contract, including the amounts to be paid by the Metro- politan Waste Control Commission and Environmental Protection Agency have been approved by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, the Minnesota Pollution Contro]'Agency, am the Environmental Protection Agency. Upon Professional Services Group, Inc.'s providing pr~f of the fulfillment of the terms of paragraph two of this resolution, the city shall make payments to Professional Servlces Group, Inc., pursuant to the terms of the above contract. 3. That an estimated ceiling price of $5,500 for City Force Account Work be included in the grant request, resu]ting in a final total estimte of $104,840 to conduct the I/I Analysis. 4. That the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute said contract with Professional Services Group, Inc. and Suburban Engineering, Inc. upon approval of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and Minne- sota Pol]ution Control Aoencv. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS THIS 24th DAY OF August , 1981. ' R~U~[ G. NAWROCKI, MAYOR OFFERED BY: Norberg SECONDED BY: Heintz ROLL CALL: All ayes ATTEST: .~O-ANNI~STUDEN'T, CITY COUNCIL SECRETARY Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page 8 i. Resolution 81-47 being a resolution reconveying certain real estate and applying for a conveyance of tax-forfeited lands for unrestricted use. Motion by Heintz, second by [ogacz to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes The lsnd in question is located 5017 Seventh Street. RESOLUTION NO. 81-47 ~BEING A RESOLUTION RECONVEYING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND APPLYING FOR A CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Columbia Heights shall reconvey the following described pro- perty, to-wit: Lot Ten (10), Block Nine (9), Roslyn Park (except easement to City of Columbia Heights over the West two feet) (except the North thirty feet of Lot 10), Anoka County, Minnesota to the State of Minnesota e That the City of Columbia Heights, through its Mayor and City Manager, shall make application for the conveyance by the State of Minnesota to the City of Columbia Heights of the aforedescribed property for unrestricted use. Passed this 24~hday of August Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Hentges Roll Call: All ayes ~-A ~eS~ne~ti~ secretary , 1981. to 6. Communications a. Burger King, 3939 Central Avenue Privacy Fence Burger King is appealing the Planning and Zoning Commission decision to deny a permit for a privacy fence to run across the rear of their property. The fence was constructed approximately two months ago without a fence permit. This fence will have to be removed to allow access of the 17 unit apartment building on the vacant lot behind Burger King. The fence as it stands meets all the requirements of the fencing ordinance. Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to direct the City Manager and HRA to arrange to negotiate partial removal of the fence, and to restore it to its original condition after the apartment building has been moved. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to table for further consideration the appeal of Burger King until the first regular scheduled meeting in September. Roll call: All ayes b. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities This was an informational item. Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page 9 c. League of Minnesota Cities--Policy on the Percentage of Votes to Adopt or Amend a rter The League study committee on general legislation is developing a policy on the percentage of votes that should be required to adopt a charter or a charter amendment. The League is requesting that each member city indicate a preference regarding the percentage. Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to recommend the percentage of 51% needed to adopt or amend a charter to the League of Minnesota Cities. Councilman Norberg noted that the charter is a p~allel to the Constitution and it takes considerable effort to change the Constitution. Councilman Heintz concurred. Roll call: Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Heintz, Norberg--nay Motion passes d. Redistricting of Anoka County The City Manager spoke to a letter he had received from the Anoka County Board of Com- missioners advising the Council that the County has been redistricted into seven districts. 7. 01d and New Business a. Old Business 1. Electronic Typewriter for Library The Library Director provided examples of material which would be generated at the Library by the use of this typewriter. She also presented additional information regarding how much time will be saved with the use of this machine and how the additional staff time will be spent. Using graphs, the Director showed the Council the comparative results of timed typing tests and she spoke to how this typewriter accommodates the needs of the Library in a much superior fashion compared to other typewriters considered. Eotion by Logacz, second by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to purchase one Olivetti T 221 Electronic Typewriter from Calc-Type,lnc. in the amount of $1,755 based upon low, informal quotation; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a service agreement in the amount of $189 per year. Motion by Heintz, second by Hentn~ to table this matter until the Library supplies formal quotations that meet specs. Roll call: Heintz, Hentges--aye Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki-- nay Motion fails. Roll call on original motion: Logacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Hei'ntz--nay RECESS: 9:55 pm RECONVENE: 10:15 pm 2. Library Building Roof The City Manager gave the background on the roof'presently on the Library and what firms have been contacted regarding their recommendations for specific repairs. He also contacted TKDA who is conducting the maxi-energy audit with regards to what they would recommend or services they would perform to repair the roof. TKDA advised the City Manager that the maxi-energy audit would not specifically define whether or not the roof should be replaced. Motion by Norberg, second by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with TKDA to investigate and specify the work of repair or replacement of the roof of the Library. Councilman Hentges feels the roof should be patched now to avoid any further risk of leaks damaging the inside of the Library. Roll call: Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki--aye Heintz, Hentges--nay 3. License Request for Amusement Machines Located at Heights Theatre ction on this request was delayed pending additional information regarding the proposed inance on arcades. The request in its original form was for the machines to be accessible to the public during those times when a film was not being shown in the theatre. This plan has been altered so that the game room would be open only when a film was being shown and a person must purchase a ticket to the film to gain entrance to the game room. The City Attorney said since this plan has been altered the game room would be considered an accessory Regular Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page 10 use of the facility and not the primary use. At this point in ti~ the game room ~ould not be considered an arcade therefore, would not be subject to the proposed arcade ordi- nance. This may change in the future. Legal counsel for the Cinemaland Corporation add- ressed the Council and explained that his client is asking for the licensing of the machines and not for the licensing of a game room. Councilman Hentges raised the question of games of skill being 200 feet from the nearest church and whether the placement of these machines in the theatre would be in violation of that ordinance requirement. The City Attorney f~t they would and will check this out. Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to deny the license request since the ordinance is not being complied with. The attorney for Cinemaland requested that the license applicat- ion be tabled at this time rather than denied. Motion by Logacz, second by Norberg to table this matter for further consideration. Roll call: Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki , Norberg--aye Heintz--na¥ Motion passes 4. Passenger Waiting Station--4Oth Avenue and Central Motion by Hentges that the Council approve of the Traffic Commission's recommendation to relocate the bus shelter presently at 40th and Central to a new proposed location north of the Dragon House Restaurant, but on Anoka County property Motion dies for lack of a second. · 5. 42½ and 44½ Avenues Funding of Arbitration Award and Other Costs The City Manager gave alternative ways to finance the arbitration award. They are as follows: an additional assessment; an appropriation from the General Fund. Much dis- cussion followed concerning the dollars involved and some of the specifics of the arbitration award. Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to assess the property owners 10% more of the project and the balance to come out of the General Unallocated Fund. Roll call: Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Heintz, Norberg--nay Motion carries. ~ation by Hentges, second by Logacz that the property owners be assessed 10~ of what r, as previously assessed and the balance to be paid out of the Public Improvement Revol- ving Fund (PIR). Councilman Norberg feels all of the costs for the repairs or replacements should be paid by the homeowners who ask for them. Councilman Heintz feels none of the costs should be assessed back to the homeowners, but should be paid out of the General Unall- ocated Fund. Roll call: Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Heintz, Norberg--nay Motion passes. 6. Fire Cadet Recognition Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $295 for recognition of participants in the Fire Cadet Progra%funds to be taken from the General Unallocated Fund balance. Roll call: All ayes 7. Joint Powers Agreement regarding Transfer of Parking Lot Located South of 40th Avenue on Van Buren Street The City Manager reviewed the details of the agreement and the responsibilities of each of the parties to the agreement regarding costs and maintenance. The Council had some concerns with parts of the agreement and questioned if that part of the lot that is adjacent to Cental Avenue was included in the agreement. Motion by Logacz, second by Heintz to table this matter until the next regular meeting. Roll call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki--aye Hentges--nay b. New Business 1. Merit Increase--Jackie Niccum Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to approve merit adjustment to Jackie Niccum in the o~ount of 4%. Roll call: All ayes 2. Award of Bid for Dump Truck Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to purchase one 27,500 Re~§u~ar Council Meeting August 24, 1981 page ll dump truck from Superior Ford of Minneapolis with the LaHass box in the amount of 8,381 with a trade-in; based upon Iow, formal quotation received. Roll call: Logacz, ,eintz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay .S.uspension of the 11:30 rule Motion by Hentges, second by Nawrocki to dispense with the 11:30 rule and to continue until the business of the agenda is completed. Motion to amend~ Logacz, second by Heintz to continue the meeting until 12:30 am. Roll call on the amendment: All ayes Roll call on amended motion: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay 3.Authorizations to Purchase a. Pipe for Storm Sewer Project for Huset Park--Field # 5 Motion by Heintz, second by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to purchase 300 lineal feet of 8" PVC-SDR-35 pipe from Goodwin Company of St. Paul in the amount of $2.00 per lineal foot (amounting to a total of $600) based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes b. VARDA Portable Alarm Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to purchase one VARDA portable alarm from Northland Security Systems in Bemidji, Minnesota, in the amount of $1,170. This is a proprietary item. Roll call: All ayes c. Fencing--Huset Park Motion by Logacz, second by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to expend funds for encing and installation of fencing on ballfield # 5 and a practice area for the east nnis courts from Cyclone Fence- U.S. Steel of St. Paul in the amount of $3,097, based upon iow, informal quotation. There was some discussion whether this area would continue to be used as a practice area for the tennis courts or if the use of this area would be designated for some other use. Roll call: Logacz, Nawrocki--aye Heintz, Norberg, Hentges- nay Motion fails. d. Asphalt Work on Projects 7900 and 8120 Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to award the asphalt work on projects 7900 and 8120 in the sum of $3,500 to Plehal Blacktopping of Shakopee; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Project 7900 is the asphalt work on 42½ Avenue and 44½ Avenue. Project 8120 is the asphalt work on the access road from 50th Avenue into Columbia Court. This access road had previously been included in a project that had been denied except for the access road. Since the proposal is much higher than the original estimate staff was seeking Council approval on this specific project by itself. Costs are higher on this project because it is being presented by its- elf and not part of a larger package. Roll call: A11 ayes 4. Authorization to Retain Electrical Engineer for Design of LaBelle Park Lighting The intent of this request is to get authorization to retain an engineer to design a more effective lighting system in LaBelle Park and one that would be less vulnerable to van- dals. Councilman Hentges felt this project should not go ahead until the moving of 41st Avenue is completed, as well as, construction of the condominiums. Motion by Hentges, second by Heintz to table this matter for further consideration and to direct the City Manager to contact P. J. Gaughan, the developer of the condominiums to explore lighting that would be most desirable and effective in this area. Roll call: ~intz, Norberg, Hentges--aye Logacz, Nawrocki--nay Motion passes. At 12:35 am the Mayor recessed the regular Council meeting until Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 pm.