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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976/11/22PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY. MINNESOTA A regular meeting of the Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Pickar on November 22,1976 at 8:00 p.m. at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 Members Present: Mayor Pickar Councilmember Rowley Councilmember Shelquist Councilmember Baumgartner Councilmember Hodges Also present: Clerk Admin. Achen Attorney Meyers Engineer Hubbard MSP (Baumgartner Shelquist) for approval of the November 8, 1976 minutes. MSP (Shelquist- Hodges) for approval of the special council meeting minutes of November 15, 1976. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Rodney Robinson, 8340 Long Lake Road, asked that the Council waive the need for a deed before getting a building permit. Mr. Robinson explained that on April 16th he turned over the abstract to his Attorney to file for torrens. He then had a buyer so he applied to the Council to split the property on October 25th. Mr. Robinson had the deeds typed up but his attorney advised him that this would cause problems with the torrens pro- ceedings. The property has been sold but there has not been a closing yet. The developer has already sold the house with a closing date of January 31st. The torrens hearing is set for December 15th but the contractor wants to get started before the ground freezes. 5 ayes Attorney Meyers explained that Mr. Robinson sold the west one -half of his property to a contractor and is now going through a torrens proceeding. The contractor wants to pull a building permit before the torrens proceedings are finished. Attorney Meyers stated that waiving this requirement would be contrary to what has been done in the past. Attorney Meyers stated that in the past the City has taken proposed deeds used for conveyance of parcels and executed it along with the amount needed for filing the deeds. This would guarantee that the parcel ould be conveyed. If this is a torrens the City cannot file it and will not be able to until after December 15th or longer. The proper procedure would be to have their attorney prepare proposed deeds for the City, with a filing fee, and a letter stating that he will deliver to the City a torrens certificate so the deed can be recorded. It should be sufficient if the City has the executed deeds and the assurances of their attorney that he will forward the torrens. 5 ayes Councilmember Rowley stated that if Attorney Meyers feels he will have control of this it would be acceptable to her. She explained that she did not want to see &N/ two houses on one lot at a future date. Attorney Meyers stated that before the 1'tiding permit is issued the City will have the deed and the attorney's assurances. November 72, 1976 Page 2 Councilmember Shelquist asked if the City could or could not file the deed. Aft Attorney Meyers stated that if it is a torrens, the City cannot file the deed until we have the certificate. If their attorney can't come up with the torrens, the City can file the deed. Councilmember Shelquist stated that under these circumstances, he would go along with the request. Councilmembers Hodges and Baumgartner stated they would agree. Attorney Meyers explained that if someone contests the torrens proceedings, it could hold up the proceedings. The City could then go ahead and file the deed with no torrens. Mayor Pickar stated he did not see any problems with this. MSP (Pickar Hodges) for approval of issuing a building permit to Rodney Robinson, 8340 Long Lake Road, for the west one -half of his property on the condition that his attorney furnish Attorney Meyers the proper assurances that the title will be furnished to the City upon the time the torrens title is issued and also furnish immediately the executed deed along with a $25 filing fee. 5 ayes APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA MSP (Hodges Shelquist) for approval of the following consent agenda items. ITEM A. Set public hearing at 8:30 p.m. Monday, December 13, 1976, on E. E. Gustafson petition to rezone Lots 8 -23, Greenfield Plat 2, Block 3 from R -1 Single Family Residence to R -3 General Residence District and to grant special use permit for Lots 4 -7 Greenfield Plat 2, Block 3 for proposed townhouse development. ITEM B. Set public hearings at 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 13, 1976, and 8:15 p.m. Monday, December. 27, 1976, on proposed amendment of Communit• Develo•ment Block Grant Program to distinguish between administrative and code enforcement costs in the city's CDBG Program. ITEM G. Approve November 22, 1976 bills for payment. ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 777 Establishing Development Escrow Fund. ITEM D. Adopt Resolution Nos. 778 -781 reapportioning assessments fo•- *hs co' lowing subdivisions respectively: Herman T. Wiese, 8465 Groveland Road; Jerry W. Ackerman, 8454 Spring Lake Rd.; C. F. Hutchison, 8245 Spring Lake Rd.; and Velda L. Fogard, 8311 Spring Lake Road. ITEM E. Acknowledge receipt of $1,853 in Antirecession Fiscal Assistance from the Office of Revenue Sharing for the period of July 1 through December 31, 1976, and authorize such funds be spent to maintain police services. ITEM F. Approve specifications and authorize solicitation of bids to be opened at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 1976, for a 1977 model police marked squad car (1977 budget item). 5 ayes November 22, 1976 Page 3 ITEM H. Approve the following licenses: Masonry renewal M. L. Clausen 5080 Sunnyside Road New Brighton, MN 55112 General renewal Gilbert Construction Company, Inc. 1202 Jackson Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Peddler renewal Denny Erickson To sell Christmas trees at the Mermaid for the 2167 Terrace Drive period November 29, 1976 through Mounds View, MN 55112 December 25, 1976. On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor with Cabaret Mermaid Cocktail Lounge, Inc. amend license to increase 2200 Highway 10 7638 square feet to 8,268 Mounds Vise, MN 55112 (subject to remittance of license fee) ITEM I. Set public informational meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 1976, on Minnesota Highway Department proposal to erect noise barriers along Interstate 35W in Mounds View. Stu Rothgeber, 5200 Grecnfield, stated that he was told that if they went back to the Planning Commission with their request, the public hearing would be held tonight. Their request is for a rezoning through a petition and also a request for a special use permit for townhouses. Mayor Pickar stated that the City needs this period of time to announce the public hearing. public area from square feet required additional Administrator Achen explained that once a rezoning has been denied, the only way it can be reconsidered within 6 months is through a petition. This would be a new request. Otherwise, a property owner could take the City and developer into court for not following the proper legal procedures. Administrator Achen reviewed the background of this case and stated that he had talked to Mr. Gustafson today and explained all of this to him then. Mr. Rothgeber stated that the Planning Commission led him to believe that they could get through by changing the request from rezoning to special use permit_ Administrator Achen stated that the Council reviewed the original rezoning request but cannot reconsider this unless the proper procedures have been gone through which requires a petition. Administrator Achen explained that he sent a letter explaining in detail the things that had to be done by the applicants. Mayor Pickar stated that this was the earlist date the public hearing could be set. At 8:20 p.m. Mayor Pickar adjourned the regular council meeting and called to order the public hearing on the revision of precinct boundaries. Admin. Achen explained that under the new state laws adopted by the last session of ;legislature, the precinct boundaries which exist on Jan. 1, 1977, must stand for five years. This law also requires that all precinct boundaries are visible to the eye, such as the center line of a street or a state highway. Admin. Achen then reviewed the existing precincts and boundary lines along with the number of November 22, 1976 Page 4 persons that voted from each precinct during the last election. He explained that Precinct #4 is in a different legislative district so they are recommending that this precinct be left as is. Administrator Achen recommended that Precincts 1 -3 be split in one -half. One precinct would then have a boundary of Edgewood and County Road I. The line would be continued up Edgewood from Highway 10 for another precinct. The remaining area west of Edgewood Road would be divided along Eastwood Road up to the northern boundary of the City. New polling places could be at Messiah Lutheran Church's educational building, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and the Sunrise Methodist Church. Administrator Achen stated there were ways to make the precincts more balanced, but this would require making a lot of jogs in the boundary lines. He felt it would be more beneficial to keep the precinct boundaries as simple and easy to understand as possible. Admin. Achen stated that this did not have to be acted on tonight but a decision will have to be made before December 31st. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the reason for doing this is because of the long lines experienced in the general election and tiewaiting time. This should cut the waiting time down. Councilmember Baumgartner asked Administrator Achen if he would have difficulty in finding enough election judges for the additional three precincts. Admin. Achen stated that the election judges at each precinct will be reduced from 11 to 6 or 7 so he would probably need about 15 more judges with the three additional polling places. He stated it would probably be easier to get judges by revising their pay scale. Admin. Achen said he would evaluate this and submit recommendations to the Council with the next budget that includes an election. Councilmember Baumgartner stated he had heard this complaint too and he realizes they put in a lot of time but so do the people on the Planning Commission and they do not get any pay. Administrator Achen stated that it is important that elections be conducted as fairly and openly as possible. An increase in salary will not increase the efficiency, but it makes it easier to be selective. He explained that by State law the training session will be required for other elections too. Councilmember Baumgartner stated he would be uncomfortable with increasing their pay scale. Councilmember Rowley asked if the additional precincts would require more machines. Administrator Achen stated that it is recommended to have one voting machine for every 125 registered voters. During this election the City had one machine for every 150 voters. The City has 38 devices and will probably need another 6 to 8 more. Administrator Achen recommended that these additional machines be acquired on an annual basis so we are brought up to the recommended number by the 1980 election. Charles Parker, 8040 Groveland, stated he felt the polling places should be within the precinct boundaries and if possible as close to the middle of the precinct as possible. Admin. Achen stated that this is a problem with all of the new precincts. He explained that it is very difficult to get the November 22, 1976 Page 5 precinct boundaries as simple as possible and have the polling place inside the boundaries. He then reviewed thl polling places that are available to use. Mr. Parker stated that he voted at Red Oak School during the busiest time and only had to wait 30 to 45 minutes which he did not feel was outside the limits of reason. Administrator Achen stated that it is almost beyond the scope of the Chairperson to cope with this many voters. He reviewed some of the problems that can come up for the Chairperson and stated that this person is the key to the successful conduct of the election. This person starts at 6:00 a.m. and works to 10:00 p.m. so the level of efficiency decreases as the hours increase. There is also added pressure at the end of the day. Splitting the precincts would allow the elections to run more effeciently and reduce the chance for errors. Administrator Achen stated that the City does not have wards so the boundaries do not have a political impact except that parties usually caucus along precinct lines. Mr. Parker stated that the number of people that voted for your party determines the number of delegates you get to go to the convention. Admin. Achen stated the three precincts are within District 46a. Mr. Parker stated that for every 200 votes you get a delegate for the Mounds View Subdistrict meeting so there would be a problem with how many of these voters are east or west of Eastwood Road. Mr. Parker stated that they could probably caucus for this as a precinct. Mayor Pickar stated that this may affect this once in the transition period, but should not be a problem after that. Mayor Pickar stated that it is un- likely that Mounds View would go to a ward system because of its area. At 8:55 p.m. Mayor Pickar closed this public hearing and called the regular meeting back to order. Mayor Pickar stated he felt the items brought out during the public hearing were beneficial to the Council in making a decision that will be permanent for five years. He explained that this item will be acted on formally in the next two meetings. TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT REQUEST OF MOGA ESTATE, 5013 HIGHWAY 8 Mayor Pickar stated that a permit was granted quite a few years ago for Mr. Moga to place a mobile home on his farm and since that time the property has been sold and there is :low a request to continue the temporary special use permit for a mobile home outside of a park. Don Kelly, the Executor of the estate, stated that the property has not been sold, but the heirs have retained a realtor. He explained that they were asking for this permit because they want a caretaker on the premises to avoid any vandalism. The person presently living on the premises is the Recreational Director at Bethel College and will be bringing his family here and buying a home after June 1. This person is paying a modest rent. Mr. Kelly stated they requested a 90 day extension and at the Planning Commission meeting a second request was made to extend the permit until June 1. If the permit is not extended until June 1 they will make arrangements to have the occupant of the trailer make arrangements to leave in midterm. The mobile home is sold and will be moved from the premises after June 1. November 22, 1976 Page 6 Mayor Pickar stated the ordinance indicates that the maximum extension allowed is 90 days. This doesn't mean that it can't be renewed. Councilmember Hodges explained that the reason for the 90 day limit was because the City had other trailers in the community out of a park and in case a problem came up it could be handled sooner. He stated that vandalism is a problem and did not see any problems with the mobile home staying until June 1. Councilmember Rowley asked if the occupant would move off the property before June 1 if the property is sold. Mr. Kelly stated that if the property is sold they would ask reservation of the occupant's right to stay for his convenience. Councilmember Rowley stated that the mobile home cannot have any other occupant than the existing one. Mr. Kelly stated that the trailer will be moved from the premises. Councilmember Rowley stated she felt the 90 day permit should be granted at this time but she would like to see the occupant move if the property is sold. Councilmember Shelquist stated that as a practical matter, if the 'ouncil grants a 90 day permit now, they will also be granting the second 90 day extension 1 the first one would expire in February when it may be unduly expensive to move snow and pull the trailer out. He stated he felt there was a legitimate hardship in this case because of vandalism and would favor granting two 90 day permits, with the certainty that it will be removed before June 1. Councilmember Shelquist stated he would like them to enter into a contract with the Cir_y that guarantees the trailer will be removed so there is no doubt by any potential buyer that the trailer will be removed. Attorney Meyers stated that this could be simplified if Mr. Kelly would put it into the form of a letter with the terms the City wants. Mr. Kelly stated that he sent a letter of this type to Mr. Rose. Admin. Achen stated the Council may get a request like this from the subsequent owners. Mr. Kelly stated that the farm house probably would not be occupied unless it was brought up to date. Councilmember Shelquist stated that the person buying the property would either upgrade the house to liveable standards or remove it. If it were to become a museum it would have provisions for a caretaker. Councilmember Baumgartner agreed with the 90 day extension but felt that the second permit would have to be granted after the first one expired. Attorney Meyers stated it was not the intent of the ordinance to grant consecutive permits, but it en„lr be waived. Mayor Pickar stated he would hesitate to do this. Cordon Ziebarth, the newly elected councilman, stated he agreed with what Councilman Shelquist had stated about granting one permit would also be granting the second. He had no objections if the trailer is removed by June 1. Mr. Ziebarth stated he would nog like to change the ordinance or go against the intent of the ordinance. The Council could issue a 90 day permit and give a consensus on the next 90 day extension. November 22, 1976 Page 7 Mayor Picker stated he felt the intent of the ordinance would be stretched by granting a consecutive permit. The minutes from tonight will reflect that the intent of issuing a permit now has in mind removal of the trailerhome by June 1. MS (Picker Hodges) to grant a 90 day permit to the estate of the Moga property for security reasons under the present owner, subject to expire in 90 days and with this motion it is the intent of the Council to consider a renewal if requested at the end of the 90 days. The trailer will be removed no later than June 1, 1977. MSP (Shelquist Hodges) to amend the motion to place restrictions on the permit being issued until the City is in receipt of a letter of intent as previously discussed assuring the removal by June lst. Vote on the amendment: 5 ayes Vote on the main motion as amended: 5 ayes TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT REQUEST OF JAMES PARKER, 4889 HIGHWAY 8 Brenda Parker, 4889 Highway 8 stated that they sold the trailer a few weeks ago and need the 90 days to find an apartment to live in and move. Councilmember Shelquist reviewed the background of this matter. This trailer has been on the motel property for 15 to 20 years. During that time it has been use as a residence by various people who, in return, work one day per week to give the motel operators a day off. The City noticed it and tagged the trailer. The residents are students at Bethel College and want to live there until they finish school, which would be two years. Councilmember Shelquist stated that he would have given this the same consideration as the Moga permit if they had requested a permit. Mayor Picker stated that a mobile home has been allowed outside a park in cases where there is an extreme hardship, but it would be hard to justify this for two years. MSP (Shelquist- Rowley) to grant the 90 day temporary special use permit to James Parker to maintain a trailer at 4889 Highway 8 with the permit to be issued upon the receipt of a letter indicating the trailer will be removed by March 1, 1977. 5 ayes Councilmember Shelquist stated that Mr. Rose or Attorney Meyers could give the proper wording for this letter. MARTIN OIL SERVICE STATION, 2901 HIGHWAY 10, OFF -SALE NON INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST Lila Price, 2010 Stratford Avenue, stated she manages the station. Martin Oil is a company and the stations are not leased. The managers have no say in what the company decides to bring into the stations. Mayor Pickar stated the station was opened 24 hours per day and asked if Ms. Price throught there may be more thefts and hold -ups with the Liquor license. Ms. Price stated she did not know, but did not want to jeopardize her help. Councilmember Baumgartner asked if she employs persons under 18 years of age. Ms. Price stated she does have two who work alone until 10:00 p.m. She explained that she did not know this request would be made when she hired these two. November 22, 1976 Page 8 Mayor Pickar stated that as long as there were juveniles employed there would be no way that liquor could be sold. The permit from the Police Chief indicates the station has had more thefts since it has been opened 24 hours per day. Councilmember Rowley stated that since there are minors employed, the station is opened 24 hours and the Police Department has indicated there has been problems with hold -ups, she would deny the license request. Councilmember Shelquist stated he trades at this station and when he goes into the station there is usually several other youngsters, in addition to the attendant, around the station. Based on this he would recommend that no liquor license be issued. Councilmember Hodges and Baumgartner agreed. MSP (Rowley Shelquist) that the Council deny the non intoxicating liquor license to the Martin 011 station, 2901 Highway 10, for the following reasons as indicated in the Police Chief's recommendations: 1. The station employes minors under the legal drinking age 2. Juveniles frequent the station which is open 24 hours /day 3. The station has been a target for hold -ups and thefts 5 ayes Ms. Price thanked the Council for their time. At 9:30 pm. the meeting was recessed. Mayor Pickar called the meeting back to order at 9:50 p.m. RESOLUTION OF COMMENT ON METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MODEST COST PRIVATE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Mayor Pickar stated this was brought about when the Metro Council furnished the City with a report on what they would like to do to increase the amount of low cost housing in the Metro area. The administration of Mounds View is quite upset about the potential control the Metro Council would have with this study and their proposed changes. A joint meeting of the Council and Planning Commission was held to discuss this project. The same night Councilmember Baumgartner attended a session with the Metro Council to state Mounds View's comments and suggestions on this report. The City has drawn up a resolution on what our stand is with the Modest Cost Private Housing Report. Administrator Achen read the proposed resolution of comment. MS (Shelquist- Hodges) to adopt Resolution No. 782, "Comments on Metropolitan Council's Modest Cost Private Housing Advisory Committee Report." Councilmember Baumgartner stated that all of the other 18 persons on the agenda did agree with the intent of the report but also agreed that this report barely scratches the surface of the problem. The report also suggests that this problem is directly involved with the particular ordinances of the City. Councilmember Baumgartner then reviewed some of the recommendations made by the Metro Council and stated that the persons present felt that it should be locally dealt with. The Metro Council also recommends that State Aid Funds be added as incentive for a community to comply with their recommendations. They recommended that if the local communities did not revise their comprehensive plan to accommodate the requirements of the Metro Council they could through legal mandate require this November 22, 1976 Page 9 Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that this report was not furnished by the Metro Council, the City had to request it. Several communities did not know of its existence until our Administrator made them aware. Councilmember Baumgartner reviewed a portion of the report concerning the average size and cost of the homes built in 1977 and stated that there is a market for homes other than those of minimum requirements. The starter home is something of the past. 5 ayes ORDINANCE REGULATING CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES AND AMUSEMENT RIDES Attorney Meyers recommended the folio-trig addition to the end of subdivision 3: "A bond may be required in such form and amount as specified by the Council to guarantee compliance with such conditions as may be herein imposed." Mayor Pickar stated the City presently doesn't have an ordinance regulating this type of activity. This item came about because of a request by the Bel -Rae Ballroom to have its annual Polka Fest on June 16 -19, 1977. Councilmember Shelquist stated that the license fee in the proposed ordinance is $15 /day and if the Council denies the request there is a $25 forfeiture. He pointed out that if the event was only for one day there would not be enough money submitted to cover the costs. He suggested the fee be $25 for the first day and $15 for every day after with a $25 forfeiture upon denial. Mayor Pickar stated he did not think this would be out of line, since he could foresee additional police activity with something like this. Administrator Achen stated that Holiday Village Shopping Center has an annual carnival and the City of Fridley charges them a flat $25 fee. Councilmember Shelquist stated that this carnival is set off to one side of the parking lot and probably doesn't generate much more additional traffic. Councilmember Rowley stated she would go along with the suggested change in the fee schedule. Councilmembers Hodges and Baumgartner agreed. MS Pickar- Hodges) to adopt Ordinance #257 with the amendment to Subdivision 3 to add the bonding requirements as stated by the Attorney and to change ihe license fee in Section 116.03 to $25 for the first day and $15 for every day thereafter with a forfeiture of $25 upon denial. Mr. Ziebarth stated that by listing different types of debris in Section 116.06, Paragraph 3, it doesn't make room for anything else. He asked if driveways and parking areas were also included in this section. Administrator Achen stated this could be changed to, "no debris at all shall be allowed to be scattered about the premises, public or private property." Councilmember Shelquist asked how the City could control a wind that would drive the debris into a residential area. Something should be included to protect private property too. Attorney Meyers suggested that the ordinance say that "the operator shall not allow a public nuisance to exist Councilmember Shelquist stated that requiring a bond could be used to get the operator to clean it up. November 22, 1976 Page 10 Councilmember Baumgartner stated he felt this should be left out because of the enforcement problems. He suggested that any additional requirements be added to a permit after the council considers each individual request. Councilmember Shelquist stated that some operators do a good job of cleaning up but he would like to insure that other operators do likewise. Administrator Achen suggested wording that the "Council shall establish such conditions as it deems appropriate to insure that the premises and properties are adequately cleaned up within a reasonable period after the event. The C ouncil shall require posting of a bond to insure compliance with these conditions Administrator Achen stated it was his intent to treat this type of request the same as others in the sense that the Council would take formal action. This would be so infrequent that it would not be on the consent agenda. A public hearing could be held in case the Council is concerned about what could happen. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that each applicant would be subject to conditions the Council puts on the permit in excess of what it already there. MSP (Pickax- Shelquist) to amend the motion to include in Section 16.03, Paragraph 3, that the Council shall establish such conditions to insure cleaning the premises and all other property within a reasonable period and may require a bond to insure such. Vote on the amendment Vote on the main motion as amended: 5 ayes 5 ayes ADMTNTSTRATfR A(TWN'S PRPfRT Administrator Achen stated that a license was submitted this afternoon from the Red Oak Elementary School, 5th and 6th graders, who are attempting to raise funds for a January field trip. They would like to sell candles and little wooden ornaments beginning over the Thanksgiving holiday through December 22. The president of the P.T.O. signed the application. MSP Shelquist- Hodges) to grant the Red Oak Elementary P.T.O. a permit for the 5th and 6th graders to sell candles and ornaments during the months of November and December and the fee be waived. 5 ayes Administrator Achen stated there will be a dinner meeting held Wednesday, December 1, concerning a debate on the mill levy limitation. He encouraged the Councilmembers to attend. Mayor Pickar and Councilmembers Hodges and Rowley stated they would like to attend. Administrator Achen explained that Item E on the consent agenda is an automatic payment. This the first one the City has received and it is a result of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. This provides automatic payment to Cities where they have an unemployment rate in excess of 4.5% He then reviewed the restrictions on the way this money can be spent. ATTORNEY MEYER'S REPORT Attorney Meyers stated he received a letter which he would turn over to the Administrator relating to the Wharton property which has an easement over the west portion for the extension of lnollwood. This te r will not be needed now. Attorney Mayers stated that the only way this. can be handled is through a vacation hearing. Mr. Fahrmann has also given an easement. Attorney Meyers stated he would have to do more work on this first. November 22, 1976 ENGINEER HUBBARD had nothing to report. COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT Councilmember Rowley stated that Lakeside Park Commission has set the Silver Skate Race for January 9th. The skating rink will be opened December 20 providing weather permits. She explained that Mr. McCluskey and Doug will look into using the ball parks and make arrangements. The Lakeside Park Commission had the stipulation that they had to take the ball; parks as is because there are no funds for grooming them this year. COUNCILMEMBER SHELQUIST'S REPORT Councilmember Shelquist stated that the Planning Commission has canceled their November 24 meeting which would have occurred the night before Thanksgiving. They felt there wouldn't be that much business and probably wouldn't get enough people for a quorum. COUNCILMEMBER HODGES had nothing to report. COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the Park Recreation Commission would have had their meeting on the fourth Thursday so they have changed this to December 2. MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT Mayor Pickar gave a report on the Mayor's Convention he attended on November 12 and 13. Mayor Pickar asked about a letter he received from the Metro Council on block grant funds. Administrator Achen stated that since the City did not have any plans in this regard he did not respond to the letter. MSP (Baumgartner Shelquist) to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. 5 ayes Respectfully submitted, Mark Achen Clerk- Administrator Page 11