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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJul 23, 1984OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 23, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M.. ). Roll Call Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation There was no minister available. No Invocation was offered. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetin9 Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 9th, as presented in writing and that the reading be dis- pensed with. The Council received written material for additional language to be added to the following items cantained in the minutes for July 9th; information regarding a resident's inquiry about Jackson Pond, and the procedure employed by the Council in adjusting the salary of the City Manager. Roll call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1088 Preliminary Approval of a Project Kraus-Anderson Corporation, developer of the property on 44th and Central Avenues, is requesting the City to approve the issuance of its industrial development rev- enue bonds. The amount being requested is not to exceed $1,O00,O00. The bond counsel for the developer advised the Council that these funds will be taken, if approved, from the City's allocation of IDBs. The Mayor noted that at this point in time there are no other proposed industrial projects for the year 1984. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes The second reading of Ordinance No. 1088 is scheduled for August 27, 1984 at 7:30 PM.. ORDINANCE NO. 1088 ORDINANCE GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE MINNESOTA ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEV- ELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL, AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared as follows: 1.1 The welfare of the State of Minnesota (the "State") requires active promotion, attraction, encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce through governmental acts to prevent, so far as possible, emergence of blighted lands and areas of chronic unemployment, and it is the policy of the State to facilitate and encourage action by local government units to prevent the economic deterioration of such areas to the point where the process can be reversed only by total redevelop- ment through the use of local, state and federal funds derived from taxation, with the attendant necessity of relocating displaced persons and of duplicating public services in other areas; and Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1984 page 2 1.2 TechnolIogical change has caused a shift to a significant degree in the area of opportunity for educated youth to processing, transporting, marketing, service and other industries, and unless existing and related industries are retained and new industries are developed to use the available resources of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City"), a large part of the existing investment of the community and of the State as a whole in educational and public service facilities will be lost, and the movement of talented, educated personnel of mature age to areas where their services may be effectively used and compensated and the lessening attraction of per- sons and businesses from other areas for purposes of industry, commerce and tourism will deprive the City and the State of the economic and human resources needed as a base for providing governmental services and facilities for the remaining population; and 1.3 The increase in the amount and cost of governmental services requires the need for more intensive development and use of land to provide an adequate tax base to finance these costs; and 1.4 A representative of Kraus-Anderson, Incorporated, a Minnesota corporation (the "Developer"), has advised the City Council that it desires to undertake a project, consisting of financing the acquisition and construction of certain improvements and betterments to the Central Valu Mall for use in connection with the businesses conducted therein, said project being located in the City (hereinafter referred to as the "Project"); and 1.5 The exilstence of the Project in the City will contribute to more intensive dev- elopment and use of land to increase the tax base of the City and overlapping taxing authorities and maintain and provide for an increase in opportunities for employment for residents of the City, including economically disadvantaged or unemployed ind- ividuals; and 1.6 The City has been advised that conventional, commercial financing to pay the cap- ital cost of the Project is available at such costs of borrowing that the economic feasibility of operating the Project would be significantly reduced, but that with the aid of municipal financing, and its resulting lower borrowing cost, the Project is economically more feasible; and 1.7 This Council has been advised by a representative of the Developer that on the basis of information submitted to them and their discussions with the representatives of area financial institutions and potential buyers of tax-exempt bonds, industrial development revenue bonds of the City could be issued and sold upon favorable rates and terms to finance the Project; and 1.8 The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, to issue its revenue bonds to finance the cost, in whole or in part, of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement or extension of capital projects consisting of prop- erties used and useful in connection~ith revenue producing enterprises, such as those of the Developer and the businesses located in the project, and the issuance of such bonds by the City would be a substantial inducement to the undertaking of the Project in the City. 2. On the basis of information given the City to date, it appears that it would be in the best interest of the City to issue its industrial development revenue bonds under the provisions of Chapter 474 to finance the costs of the Project of the Dev- eloper in an amount presently estimated not to exceed $1,000,000. Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1984 page 3 3. The Project is hereby given preliminary approval by the City and the issuance of the revenue bonds for such purpose and in such amount approved, subject to approval of the Project by the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Authority and to the mutual agreement of this body, the Developer and the initial purchaser of the bonds as to the details of the bonds and provisions for their payment. In all events it is understood, however, that the bonds of the City shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance legal or equitable upon any property of the City except the Project, and the bonds, when, as, and if issued, shall recite in substance that the bonds, including interest thereon, are payable solely from the revenues received from the Project and property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not consti- tute a debt of the City. 4. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.O1, Subdivision 7a, the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal for the Pro- ject to the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Authority for approval of the Project. The Mayor and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to provide the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Auth- ority with any preliminary information needed for this purpose, and the City At- torney is authorized to initiate and assist in the preparation of such documents as may be appropriate to the Project, if it is approved by the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Authority. 5. The law firm of Holmes & Graven, Chartered, is authorized to act as Bond Coun- sel and to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents relating to the Project and bonds issued in connection therewith. The Mayor, City Attorney, and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to assist Bond Counsel in the preparation of such documents. 6. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.O1, Subdivision ll, the City Manager and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed to encourage the Developer to provide employment opportunities to ec- onomically disadvantaged or unemployed individuals. Such individuals may be ident- ified by such mechanisms as are available to the City, including a first source agreement in which the Developer agrees to use a designated State employment of- fice as a first source for employment recruitment, referral, and placement. 7. The City shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to withdraw from part- icipation, and accordingly, not issue its revenue bonds for the Project, should the City at any time prior to the issuance thereof determine that it is in the best interest of the City not to issue its revenue bonds or should the parties to the transaction be unable to reach agreement as to the terms and conditions of any of the aforementioned matters shall be incontestable. 8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: July 23, 1984 b. Resolution No. 84-48 Establishing Date for Public Hearing Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to waive the r~ading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 84-48 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO UNDERTAKE AND FINANCE A PROJECT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 474 Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1984 page 4 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 474.01 et seq. (the "Act"), authorized the issuance of revenue bonds to finance projects; and WHEREAS, the term "project" is defined by Section 474.02, subdivision la, of the Act to include "any properties, real or personal, used or useful in connection with a revenue producing enterprise"; and WHEREAS, a representative of Kraus-Anderson, Incorporated, a Minnesota corporation (the "Developer") has presented this City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columbia Heights (the 'lCity") with information concerning the financing of a pro- posed project (the "Project") to be acquired and constructed within the City; and WHEREAS, the Developer has requested that the City undertake to issue revenue bonds pursuant to the Act to finance the Project and has presented to the City a form of ordinance concerning such issuance with a request that such ordinance, attached here- to as Exhibit A, be considered for adoption by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that the Council must conduct a public hearing on any proposal to undertake and finance a project; and WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that notice of the time and place of such public hearing and stating the general nature of the project and an estimate of the principal amount of the bonds or other obligations to be issued to finance the project must be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing in the offical newspaper of the City and a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that the notice must state that a draft copy of the proposed application (the "Application") to the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Authority for approval of the Project, together with all at- tachments and exhibits, is on file with the City and available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the Developer has presented to the City a form of public notice, attached hereto as Exhibit B, with a request that the Council establish a date for a public hearing on the proposal to undertake and finance the Project and authorize publication of the form of public notice provided by the Developer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT: 1. The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposal to undertake and finance the Project on the 27th day of August, 1984. 2. The City Manager of the City is hereby authorized to cause a public notice, sub- stantially in the form of the notice attached hereto as Exhibit B, to be published in the official newspaper of the City and a newspaper of general circulation in the City. 3. The City' Manager of the City is hereby authorized and directed to have available for public inspection in the offices of the City a draft copy of the proposed Application, together with all attachments and exhibits thereto. First Reading: July 23, 1984 Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1984 page 5 c. Resolution No. 84-49 Para-Transit Agreement Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION 84-49 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARA- TRANSIT ASSISTANCE SERVICE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been operating a para-transit program called SHARED RIDE since December 1, 1978, with para-transit assistance funds from the Minne- sota Department of Transportation; and, WHEREAS, the SHARED RIDE PROGRAM has demonstrated to be serving a substantial portion of the population and shows a continuing need for this service; and now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, to provide a public transportation service in the City of Columbia Heights and certain points outside of the city limits for fiscal year 1985; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights agrees to provide 40 percent of the total operating cost of the transit project from local funds, not to exceed $10,O00 from the General Fund in fiscal year 1985; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization to execute the aforementioned agreement is hereby given to the Mayor and City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and Administrative Assistant to the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute requests for reimbursements from the Minne- sota Department of Transportation. Passed this 23rd day of July, 1984. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor CERTIFICATION 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 July, 1984, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. William J. Elrite, City Clerk Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1984 page 6. 6. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Conditional Use Permit, 215 40th Avenue N.E. Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to grant a conditional use permit to construct a 12' by 16' utility shed at the rear of the lot at 215 40th Avenue; the building is to be placed 4' from the rear property line and 3' from the side property line. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this conditional use permit. Roll call: All ayes 2. Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan Approval Skipper's Inc., 5124 Central Avenue Skipper's restaurant is requesting site plan approval and a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a ll4-seat restaurant at 5124 Central Avenue. A repre- sentative of Skipper's and the Building Inspector made the presentation of the pro- posed restaurant that will feature seafood. Previously the Planning and Zoning Com- mission approved the site plan and recommended approval of the conditional use per- mit contingent on three conditions. A lengthy discussion followed the presentation relative to traffic flow, access and potential problems. Mayor Nawrocki questioned the wisdom of a developer whose project would be situated in an area where traffic problems already exist. The developer stated the only way that a vehicle travelling north on Central Avenue could gain access to the restaurant property would be to make a U-turn. Alternatives for traffic patterns were discussed. Councilman Carlson said the Traffic Commission had discussed only parking for this project and did not dis- cuss traffic patterns or potential problems. The Council agreed that this proposal should be reviewed by the Traffic Commission, in particular, the matter of increased traffic and access. Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to refer the Skipper's Restaurant proposal back to the Traffic Commission for additional review. Roll call: All ayes This item will be on the Traffic Commission agenda for its August 6th meeting. 3. Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan Approval 4001 University Avenue A gas station is being proposed for this address with future plans for a grocery store. The plans for this project were submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission but were not submitted early enough for reviewal by the Engineering Department nor the Traffic Co,~ission. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the site plan and the conditional use permit contingent on approval of the Traffic Com- mission and the Engineering Department. The developer stated he did not understand that these additional approvals were needed and expressed concern with time this mat- ter may take if other departments needed to review the plans for the project. Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to refer this request to the Traffic Commission for review and to report back to the Council. Roll call: All ayes 4. Cimmaror, Capital Corporation/DaVerne Corporation Final Development Plan Amendment, 5101 Fifth Street The developer of this project is proposing two major changes for the approved final development: plan. They are the elimination of one garage structure and modification of the landscape plan. Also being requested is approval of a revised development schedule for the planned unit development. The developer presented to the Council the details of his proposed changes. He is decreasing the number of parking spaces, both covered and on-site, and is decreasing the number of shrubs and plantings. The size of the shrubs that ultimately will be planted will be larger than those first proposed. Also removal of a 30" high fence is being proposed as the developer felt the shrubs and plantings will afford the site adequate screening. Regu'lar Council Meeting July 23, 1984 page 7 Mayor Nawrocki noted that the development plan had been presented at a series of public hearings and meetings where residents of the surrounding neighborhood had input and an opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions. Through this process a consensus of the residents was reached and a development was approved with the support of the maj- ority. The Mayor stated he feels that these proposed changes constitute a breach of faith with the residents and a downgrading of the project. The developer was advised by his consultant that the original parking allocation would not be needed according to a feasibility study done which addressed the needs of potential buyers. It was noted that the size and number of units will not be changed. The Mayor expressed a concern with on-street parking that may develop because of the decrease in parking spaces. The Building Inspector advised the Council that all affected residents were notified by mail of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the Council meeting whose agendas included this item. Councilman Peterson suggested that this project is an unusual type of construction project. He felt because of the nature of the construction and economic%construction revisions are not unusual. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the amendments to the Final Develop- ment Plan for the Columbia Place Residential Planned Unit Development contingent upon satisfying the following conditions: a) The garage on the north side of the site be enlarged by 10 feet on the west side. b) The entrance/exit to the north garage be changed to the 52nd Avenue side of the building. c) The berm on the 52nd side of the north garage be extended to the east side of the building. d) The driveway along Sixth Street be placed where originally proposed. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, P~terson - aye Carlson, Nawrocki - nay The City Attorney advised the Council that a $40,000 letter of credit agreement had been negotiated with the Cimmaron Corporation and read the draft of the agreement. He stated he was comfortable with the content of the draft. The revised development schedule for the Planned Unit Development will be attached as an exhibit and made a part of the agreement. The anticipated completion date is June 30, 1985. Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a letter of credit agreement with the Cimmaron Corporation for the condominium project "Columbia Place" provided the agreement is put into the proper legal form for their signatures. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson- aye Carlson, Nawrocki - nay b. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, Annual Dues and Alternate Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to approve the continued membership with the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and that the annual dues payment of $3,007 be authorized. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to appoint Councilmember Petkoff as the de- signated alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the City of Columbia Heights to serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Roll call: All ayes 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. 1984 International City Management Association Councilmember Petkoff requested that the Council address an item that had failed to be approved at a previous Council meeting, that being, authorizing the attend- ance of the City Manager at the ICMA international annual meeting. Councilmember Petkoff stated she felt the material presented by the City Manager regarding the content of the meeting and those seminars or meetings he would be attending would Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1984 page 8 benefit him professionally and would also benefit the City. Mayor Nawrocki stated he had no problem with what was being offered at the conference but felt the City Manager should not be gone from his position at the time the conference is scheduled. The Mayor stated three items that will be under consideration at that time, budget, liquor store, and cabte rates. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to reconsider the City Manager's request to attend the ICMA Conference. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki nay Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to approve the attendance of the City Manager at the 1984 International City Management Association in San Antonio, Texas on Sept- ember 15-20, 1984; and furthermore, to authorize reimbursement of related expenses. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki nay b. New Business 1. Liquor Store Lease Members of the Council received copies of the lease for the proposed liquor store to be located in the Kraus-Anderson building at 44th and Central. The City Manager re- quested an opportunity to review the lease. This lease agreement is for five years and stated that the City is to provide some of the major equipment for a liquor store, such as the coolers, shelving and a conveyor system. These items would all be retained by the City if the lease is terminated. The Mayor stated that he felt a five year lease is for too 'long a time if the operation proves to be unprofitable. Discussion followed regarding sub-leasing agreements and the type of businesses that could sub-lease. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Kraus-Anderson to lease the property at 4308 Central Avenue for the purpose of starting another off-sale liquor outlet. Roll call: All ayes 2. Library Parking Lot Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to create one handicapped parking stall immediately in front of the south entrance of the Library and change the parking from diagonal to right-anglell and furthermore to authorize the expenditure of $1,440 to extend the pave- ed portion of the parking lot to the south an additional five feet the entire length of the parking lot. It was noted that there are funds in the Library Budget (line item #1850)to accomplish the changes proposed by the motion. Roll call: All ayes 3. Group W Cable - Rate Increase Members of the Council received a copy of a letter sent to the Cable Commission from Group W Cab]le regarding rate changes in the Super Basic Tier, pay programming and dis- count packages. Also included in the letter was financial information that had previously been requested by the Commission. Councilmember Petkoff stated that the Commission will support the increased rates based on its reviewal of the costs that Group W is exper- iencing and the comparisons made with the levels of service our City receives. The Mayor felt the rates should be based on the cost of providing the service not on the expenses being experienced by the cable company. The Acting General Manager of Group W cited how much money had been lost by the company since it started servicing our City and welcomed the City to have someone of its choosing review the company's financial records. The Mayor noted that the agreement the City has with the cable com- pany rate regulation is up to the City. Recent federal legislation does not demand but allows cable companies to change rates. Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff that the City Manager be directed to explore the availibility of a consulting service to advise the City on the proposed new rate structure of Group W Cable for the Columbia Heights/Hilltop service. Roll call: Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Hovland abstain An Executiw~ Session with the City Attorney was called by the Council at 10:25 P.M.. Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1984 page 9 The Council meeting resumed at 11:35 P.M.. 4. Varda Alarm System This alarm system is intended to be installed at Liquor Store #3 to replace the system presently being used. That system is being used on a lease basis which expires soon. The Varda System is installed and in use in Liquor Store #2 and has proven to be quite satisfactory. Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to purchase a Varda Alarm System for Liquor Store #3 at a cost not to exceed $2,000; and furthermore, that the City Council recognizes this purchase to be a proprietary item. Roll call: All ayes 5. Change Order #3 - Supervisory Pump Controls Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to authorize Change Order #3 in the amount of $7,195 to Hoffman Electric of Roseville, Minnesota for the replacement of water flow recorders. These controls are located at pump house #3 at 4633 Ivanhoe Place. Roll call: All ayes 5. 1039 42½ Avenue - Street Excavation Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland that the City Council approve the waiver of the five-year moratorium and to permit street excavation at 1039 42½ Avenue pro- vided, however, that appropriate permits are secured from the Public Works Depart- ment and that such excavation conform to City permit requirements, and furthermore, that curb cuts also be approved if necessary. Roll call: All ayes 7. Release of Letter of Credit - Kraus-Anderson Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to release Kraus-Anderson's letter of credit. All ayes 8. Request for Block Party & Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize a block party to be held in the Prestemon Park area on August 25th (weather permitting; if rain August 26th) between 1:00 P.M. and dusk; and furthermore, that the Council grant permission to possess and consume non-intoxicating malt liquor in conjunction with this party. Roll call: All ayes 9. Request for Block Party Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize a block party to be held on Sat- urday, August 4th, from 6:00 P.M. to 12 Midnight; with barricades to be placed form Peters Place to the alley just before Reservoir Boulevard. Roll call: All ayes 10. Schools and Conferences Public Works Congress & Equipment Conference Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to approve the attendance of the Public Works Director at the Public Works Equipment Congress and Equipment Show in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 15-20, 1984; and furthermore, to authorize reimbursement of related expenses. Roll call: All ayes 11. Establishment of Liquor Operations Manager Position & Salary Range Discussion was had regarding some of the responslblitles of this position. Council- member Petkoff stated that the proposed salary probably would not attract the type of person the Council had expressed the hope of attracting. The Mayor suggested that the position be advertised with the salary open. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to advertise for the position of Liquor Operations Manager. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting July 23, t984 page 10 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and many of the items in the report were discussed. 1) University Heights Retaining Wall When a drainage plan was developed for University Heights, it was necessary to include a retaining wall ten feet in height. Although this wall was not part of the plans viewed by the City Council it has received approval from the Building Inspector and the City Engineer. Some members of the Council objected to a ten- foot high railroad tie fence and referred to a previous problem experienced by the same developer with the same materials. Motion by Carlson, second by Nawrocki that the City Council not approve of the of the ten-foot high retaining wall at 210 40th Avenue at the University Heights Project. Roll call: Carlson, Nawrocki- aye Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson - nay Motion fails. 2) Liquor Store Dock Facility - New Store The Finance Director and the Council had a lengthy discussion regarding the traf- fic patterns and loading dock for the proposed liquor store in the Kraus-Anderson building at 44th and Central Avenue. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. Licenses Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees, and that the fee be waived for The Wearhouse at 918 40th Avenue being operated by the Anoka County Association of Retarded Citizens. Roll call: All ayes 10. Payment of Bills Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 1:0( ~A.M.. Roll call: All ayes Jo'Anne Studen{, Cou~ci~"~ecretary