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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 22, 1997 (2)OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The Mayor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Added to Other Business was the change order ~1 for Argonne Drive watermain cleaning and lining. There were no deletions. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted upon by one motion. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered as the next order of business after the Consent Agenda is approved. A. Motion bM Peterson, second by Jones to approve the Consent Aqenda items as follows: Adopt Council Minutes The minutes from the August 25, 1997 Council Meeting were distributed at this meeting. Councilmember Jones requested this item be removed from the consent agenda. Dedication of Funds for the Ramsdet! Park Dedication Picnic The Council approved the dedication of $300 to the Ramsde!l Park dedication picnic to be held October 8, 1997 to cover the cost of hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and miscellaneous picnic supplies with funding coming from Fund 45050, Recognition/Special Events. Resolution No. 97-48 Reqardinc Police Overtime Grant The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 97-48 BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A COMMI/NITY ORIENTED POLICING OVERTIME GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 2 WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Police Department made. application to the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety for a grant for community oriented policing activities in order to pay overtime to perform these activities; and WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Police Department has been successful in obtaining this grant for the period of November 1, 1997 to November 1, 1998; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department Of Public Safety for the project entitled Community Oriented Policing Grant for Overtime for the period from November 1, 1997 to November 1, 1998; and that the City Manager and Mayor are hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. Passed this 22nd day of September, 1997. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary First Reading of Ordinance No. 1358 Being an Ordinance Creating an Administrative Offenses and TaGGinG Process A resident requested this item be removed from the Consent Agenda. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1357 Authorizing Conveyance of Certain Real Estate Located a 572-38th Avenue The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample' copies available for the public. ORDINANCE NO. 1357 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 572-38TH AVENUE NORTHEAST The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto , Quality Checked Construction, the real property described as follows, to wit: .~ ~ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 3 That part of Lot 10 lying West of the East 23.3 feet thereof, all of Lot 11, and the East 11.6 feet of Lot 12, all in Block 89, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute deed to effectuate the conveyance of said real estate subject to the terms, purchase price, and conditions specified in the attached agreement labeled "Exhibit A." Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: September 22, 1997 The second reading of Ordinance No. 1357 was scheduled for October 13, 1997 at approximately 7:00 p.m. First Readinc of Ordinance No. 1355 Beinq a Correction to an Ordinance Reqardinq the Sale of Certain Property. This ordinance corrects an error made in Ordinance No. 1354 regarding the sale of 4613-15 Pierce Street. A portion of the legal description of the property was omitted. The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample copies available for the public. ORDINANCE NO. 1355 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4613-15 PIERCE STREET NORTHEAST The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto Quality Checked Construction, the real property described as follows, to wit: That part of the South 60 feet of the North 180 feet of Lot Fifteen (15), lying East of the West 95 feet thereof, also the South 60 feet of the North 180 feet of Lot Sixteen (t6) all in Block One (!), Sheffietd's Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute deed to effectuate the conveyance of said real estate subject to the terms, purchase price, and conditions specified in the attached agreement labeled "Exhibit A". REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 4 Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: September 22, 1997 The second reading of Ordinance No. 1355 was scheduled for October .13, 1997 for approximately 7:00 p.m. Audit EnGagement Letter The Mayor and City Manager were authorized to enter into a contract with Tautges, Redpath & Company, Ltd. to complete the City's audit for the years of 1997 through 2000 as outlined in their letter of July 24, 1997. Joint MeetinG - City Council/Park and Recreation Commission The Council approved a joint meeting of the City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission on Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gauvitte Room in Murzyn Hall to discuss the 1998 budget. Joint Meeting - City Council/Library Board Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. was the date and time approved by the Council for a joint meeting of the City Council and the Library Board for the purposes of discussing the proposed 1998 library budget. Purchase of Security System for Murzyn Mall Staff was authorized to purchase the security system from United States Security, Inc. and Varda Alarm for John P. Murzyn Hall for the price of $3,164.50. Approval of Classification and County Sale of Certain Forfeit Land A member of the Council requested this item be removed from the Consent Agenda. CDBG Applications Staff was requested to forward all Public Service Agency proposals for the 1998 CDBG applications for review and recommendation by the Human Services Commission. Establish Joint Meetinq with the Telecommunications Commission A special meeting of the City Council and Telecommunications Commission was established for Thursday, October 16, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. RF. GULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 5 Establish Dates for Work Sessions and Meetinq with School Board/Other Municipalities The Council established September 29, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. as a work session to interview consulting engineering firms regarding storm sewer improvements. The Council established September 30, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. as a joint meeting with School District #13 School Board and other municipal representatives which will be held in the School District's Board Room. The Council scheduled Council work sessions for October 6, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. and October 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Resolution No. 97-51 Beinq a Resolution Ca!linc for a Public Hearinq to Consider the Modification of Central Business District Redevelopment Project The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 97-51 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY ON THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND THE PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR HOUSING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2 THEREIN BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council (the "Council") for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows: Section 1. Public Hearinc. This Council shall meet on Monday, October 27, 1997, at approximately 7:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing on the proposed adoption of the Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project, the proposed establishment of Housing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2, (a housing district), and the proposed adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor, all pursuant to and accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through 469-1081, inclusive, as amended, and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.179, inclusive, as amended in an effort to encourage the development and redevelopment of certain designated areas within the City; and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 6 Section 2. Notice of Public HearinG, Filing of Plans. City staff is authorized and directed to work with Ehlers and Associates, Inc., to prepare the Modification to the Redevelopment Plan and the Tax Increment Financing Plan (the "Plans") and to forward documents to the appropriate taxing jurisdictions including Anoka County and Independent School District No. 13. The City Clerk-Treasurer is authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing together with an appropriate map as required by law, to be published at least once in the official newspaper of the City not later than 10, nor more than 30 days prior to October 27, 1997, and to place a copy of the Plans on file in the City Clerk-Treasurer's office at City Hall and to make such copy available for inspection by the public. Adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights this 22nd day of September, 1997. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Establish Hearing Date for License Revocation for a Rental Property The Council established a hearing date of October 27, 1997 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against the property owner Anthony Wilczek for rental property located at 3935 Tyler Street Northeast. Close Hearing on Rental License Revocation The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Kurt Lowenthal regarding rental property at 1206 and 1407 Circle Terrace in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Establish Date for Special Assessment Levy Hearing The Council established Monday, November 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing to be held in ' the City Council Chambers. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed. REGULAR COI/NCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 7 AQproval of Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. Fireworks DisDla¥ The Council approved the expenditure of up to $3,500 for a fireworks display on Friday, October 3, 1997 from the Heights Pride/Council Contingency Fund, and furthermore, these fireworks will be held contingent upon agreement and approval by School District #13. Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA AdoDtion of Council Minutes No action was taken on the minutes of the August 25, 1997 Regular Council Meeting. Councilmember Jones noted they had only been received at this meeting tonight and she felt they should be read by the Council before they were approved. First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1358 Beinq an Ordinance Creatinq an Administrative Offenses and Taqqinq Process for the City This item was removed by a resident who was at the Council Meeting. He was opposed to the ordinance. His comments reflected he did not understand its intent. The Chief of Police explained the intent of the ordinance. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1358 BEING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION 8, CHAPTER 3, OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE WHICH CREATES THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE (CODE) OFFENSES The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES Subd. 1 DEFINITIONS: Da administrative offense is a violation of any section of this code when one performs an act prohibited or fails to act when such failure is thereby prohibited and is subject to the penalties set forth in this code and attached schedule. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 8 Any person violating a section of this code shall be subject to the scheduled penalty, not to exceed $100 for each offense. Subd. 2 NOTICE: Any member of the Police Department and/or any person employed by the City with authority to enforce this code shall, upon determining that there has been a violation, notify the violator, or person responsible for the violation, or in the case of a vehicular violation by attaching to said vehicle notice of the violation, said notice setting forth the nature, date, time of the violation, the name of the official issuing the notice and the amount of the scheduled initial penalty, and where applicable, any charges relating thereto. Subd. 3 PAYMENT: Once such notice is given, the person responsible for the violation shall, within seven (7) days of the time of issuance of the notice, pay full satisfaction of the stated violation scheduled to the City Finance Department. The penalty may be paid in person or by mail and payment shall be admission of the violation. Subd. 4 FAILURE TO PAY: If a violator fails to pay the penalty imposed by this section, the matter may be processed as a code violation through the Anoka County Court system. Subd. 5. 'DISPOSITION OF PENALTIES: Ail penalties collected shall be paid over to the City Finance Department. The Finance Director or his designee may receive negotiable instruments in payment of penalties as a conditional payment and shall not be held accountable therefor. Receipt shall be issued for cash payment. Subd. 6. POWERS AND DUTIES OF FINANCE DIRECTOR: In addition to all other duties set forth in the code, the Finance Director may delegate and supervise the work of City employees implementing and administering this chapter. The Finance Director shall make and have custody of all records necessary and shall keep proper accounts of the proceeds received. Subd. 7. SCHEDULED PENALTIES: Penalties shall be imposed for violation of the scheduled administrative offenses according to a schedule duly established and adopted from time to time by Resolution of the City Council. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1358 for Monday, October 13, 1997 at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 9 Approval of Classification & County Sale of Certain Forfeit Land This item was removed by Councilmember Jolly who had questions regarding any cost which may be incurred by the City associated with this property. Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to remove this item from the agenda and table for additional information. Roll call: All ayes 5. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS A. Introduction of Newly-Hired/Promoted Employees The following newly-hired or introduced by their supervisors: promoted employees were Dale Sorensen, Police Officer, Jennifer Bergman, Housing Coordinator, Julie Wesley, FSS Coordinator and Mel Collova, Building Official B. Proclamation The Mayor read a proclamation designating October as Polish- American Heritage Month. He presented it to Bernie Szymczak who co-chairs the Sister Cities Commission. C. C.H.A.S.E. Presentation Representatives of the C.H.A.S.E. Program reviewed the history of the Program and advised of its future plans. D. Women of Today Week - September 22-28, 1997 The Columbia Heights Women of Today is observing the week of September 22-28, 1997 to recognize the organization's efforts. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. ITEMS FOR CONSIDEP_ATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions a) First Readinq of Ordinance No.t349 Amendinq Chapter 3, Section 17 of the City Charter REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 10 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1349 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 17 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERTAINING TO RULES PROCEDURE AND QUORUM The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Chapter 3, Section 17, of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently reads as follows, to wit: RULES AND PROCEDURE AND QUORUM. The Council shall determine its own rules and order of business, and shall keep a leqible written journal and audiotapes of its proceedings. Such journal shall be kept of all public meetings of the Council and any body on which a majority of the members of the Council serve. A majority of all members elected shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a less number may adjourn from time to time. The Council shall provide by ordinance a means by which a majority may compel the attendance of absent members. Executive sessions of the Council shall keep such records as required by state statute. Each board and commission appointed by the Council shall also keep a journal of its proceedings. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ninety (90) days after its passage. First Reading: September 22, 1997 Motion by Ruettimann, second' by Peterson to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1349 for Monday, October 13, 1997 at approximately, 7:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes The President of the Charter Commission requested the following three recommendations from the Charter Commission be included in the minutes of this meeting: 1) That the City Council ensure that meeting minutes reflect the flavor of the meeting.2) That minutes be published in complete form and not condensed. 3) That minutes be made available at the City library as well as at City Hall. There was some discussion regarding the definition of "flavor." A copy of all approved Council Meeting minutes are available for the public at the Library. '~ ~ ~ ~ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 11 2) Resolution No. 97-49 Beinq a Resolution Authorizinq Execution of Sub-Grant Aqreement Councilmember Ruettimann requested the addition of Arthur Street to Cleveland Street, 41st to 42nd Avenues to the list of problem/damage sites. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies avaiabie for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 97-49 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUB-GR3LNT AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights suffered damages due to the storms from June 28 to July 27, 1997, and WHEREAS, the City would like to participate in the Federal Assistance under the Infrastructure Program as provided by the Federal Emergency Management Act, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Columbia Heights enter into a Sub-grant Agreement with the Division of Emergency Management in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the program entitled Infrastructure Program for FEMA l187-DR-MiNNESOTA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Walter Fehst, City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute and sign such Sub-grant Agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. Dated this 22nd day of September, 1997. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Jones Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 12 CERTIFICATION State of Minnesota County of Anoka City of Columbia Heights I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on ~he 22nd day of September, 1997, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk 3) Resolution No. 97-50 Authorizinq Aqreement with Mn/DOT Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 97-50 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-EMPTION AND RED LED SIGNAL INDICATIONS AT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS ON T.H. 47 FROM 37TH AVENUE TO 49TH AVENUE AND ON T.H. 65 FROM 37TH AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is installing emergency vehicle pre-emption and red LED signal indications at traffic control signals on T.H. 47 from 37th Avenue to 49th Avenue and on T.H. 65 at 37th Avenue, and WHEREAS, Minnesota Department of Transportation Agreement No. 76694 stipulates the requirements for said installation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Columbia Heights enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes, to wit: To install emergency vehicle pre-emption and red LED signal indications at the existing traffic control signals on Trunk Highway No. 47 (University Avenue) at County State Aid Highway No. 4 (49th Avenue Northeast) - County Road 104 (49th Avenue North~ast~, st 4~th Avenue REGULAR CO~CIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 13 Northeast, at County State Aid Highway No. 2 (40th Avenue Northeast), and at 37th Avenue Northeast, and on Trunk Highway No. 65 (Central Avenue) at 37th Avenue Northeast - 37th Avenue Northeast/Reservoir Boulevard in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth and contained in Agreement No. 76694, a copy of which was before the Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized to execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of the contractual obligations contained herein. Dated this 22nd day of September, 1997. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Sturdevant All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 4) Resolution No. 97-52 Approvinq the Adoption of the New By- Laws for the Columbia Heiqhts Fire Department The Finance Director reviewed recommended in the resolution. the new by-laws being Counci!member Ruettimann felt additional information and discussion was necessary before any action could be taken on this issue. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to table this matter until a Council work session. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Ruettimann requested that legal counsel Krista Boston be in attendance at the work session. B. Bid Considerations 1) Award of Bid for Storm Sewer Replacement. Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to award the storm sewer replacement at LaBelle Park, LaBelte Pond to 42nd Avenue Northeast, Municipal Project ~9716, to Penn Contracting, Inc. of Blaine, Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified responsible bid in the amount of $23,177.00 with funds to be appropriated from Fund 652-49499-5130; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 14 C. Other Business 1) Appeal of Planninq and Zoninq Commission Property owner Gerry Herringer is appealing a planning and Zoning Commission denial to allow the use of a vacant Foto-Mat building located at 2107 37th Avenue. This structure is located on the same lot as the Apache Chief Movie Theaters. The EDA Director reviewed the history of the building, its non-conformity and the length of time it has been vacant. Mr. Herringer felt the building could still have some productive use. He suggested if there were no businesses interested in using it that perhaps some civic group could use it. Councilmember Ruettimann requested staff to pursue information regarding what organizations and/or businesses could qualify to use the building. Motion by' Peterson, second by Sturdevant to allow one year from today (September 22, 1998) to establish an allowable business at this site and if nothing has transpired at the site by then that the building be removed voluntarily. Roll call: All ayes 2) Additional MIS Position This issue had been discussed at a Council work session. Originally, it had been understood the position had not been included in the 1998 budget. The Finance Director advised it was included in the 1998 budget but that the three months of 1997 in which it would be in place were not included in the 1997 budget. He reviewed the scenario of how it will be funded and what duties will be undertaken by various staff people in the Finance Department. Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to authorize the creation of a second MIS Coordinator position and to authorize the filling of this position by October 1, 1997. Roll call: Jones, Jolly, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Ruettimann - nay REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 15 3) Chanqe Order for 44th Avenue, Project 9412 Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to authorize Changer Order No. 4 in the amount of $1,570.00 to Ron Kassa Construction. Roll call: All ayes 4) Chanqe Order #1 for Arqonne Drive Water Main Cleaninq and Lininq Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jones to authorize Change Order #1 for Argonne Drive water main cleaning and lining to HERC Products, Inc. for a total of $8,385 with funds to be appropriated from 651-49449-5130. Roll call: All ayes 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manaqer The City Manager had nothing to report at this time. B. Report of the City Attorne~ The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Councilmember Jolly inquired of the Assistant City Engineer as to the progress of landscaping at the water tower site. She responded that the money has been received for this project and it will be referred to the Public Works Supervisor. Councilmember Jolly requested information regarding a house which was supposed to be moved from Pierce Street. The EPA Director advised the house will be relocated to LeCenter in the near future. Counciimember Ruettimann had some comments regarding an article in the recent League of Minnesota Cities about taxes in municipalities. He noted that percentages were used. 9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Minutes from the following meetings were included in the agenda packet: September 2, 1997 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting August 4, 1997 Economic Development Authority meeting August 19, 1997 Economic Development Authority meeting August 21, 1997 Telecommunications Commission meeting REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 PAGE 16 10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA A resident suggested there be additional curb cuts for senior citizens and the disabled. 11. ADJOURA/MENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:50 p.m. Roll call: All ayes ~- ~ ~ Secretary~~~cr~OO~/~p~ S~tu~~ /b-A~ne Student,- Co-Gtlncil