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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 09141999 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 100762 Box: 19 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1999 Document: CC MINUTES 09141999 ri t 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY • REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.-m., followed by the Pledge of.Allegiance led by Mayor 6 Ranallo. 7 II. ROLL CALL. 8 Councilmembers present: Mayor Ranallo, Cavanaugh, Marks, Faust and Thuesen. 9 Councilmembers absent: None. 10 Also present: City Manager Mike Mornson. l 1 III. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 12 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks,to approve the September 14, 1999 Regular City 13 Council Meeting Agenda as presented. 14 Motion carried unanimously. 15 IV. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 24, 1999 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. 16 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve the August 24, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. 18 Motion carried unanimously. 19 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS. 20 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Faust,to approve the following licenses: 21 Multiple Dwelling License: 22 D & J Properties, LLC, 3721 Chandler Drive/ 12 Units. 23 Heating License: 24 Apollo Heating & Vent. Corp., Oakdale, MN. 25 Motion carried unanimously. 26 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS. 27 Cavanaugh questioned the status of the project relating to the Northdale Construction invoice 28 (Claim "F"). He felt there were some closure problems and asked if there were adequate hold- 29 backs. In response, Mayor Ranallo introduced Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates. Mr. Hubmer 30 stated that there have been a number of concerns associated with retaining walls at some loca- 31 tions. There are two more retaining walls being installed and some birdbaths in the alleys will be corrected. Mr. Hubmer has spoken with residents and there are a couple of issues regarding paving that will be addressed. Mr. Hubmer assured the Council that issues are being addressed 34 and handled. f 1 City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 2 1 Cavanaugh asked Mr. Hubmer to formalize a punch list so that the status of the project is clear. 2 Mr. Hubmer agreed to ensure a punch list was completed and included in the next newsletter. 3 Thuesen requested a copy of the punch list, preferably prior to the newsletter. 4 Cavanaugh inquired about the status of the project relating to the invoice for Storm Water 5 Improvements on Silver Point Park and Central Park(Claim "G"). He stated that he had 6 received a telephone call from a resident stating the grass is not adequately growing. Mr. 7 Hubmer responded that it is not surprising for a varied amount of erosion to occur during turf 8 building and that the project is progressing as expected. Mr. Hubmer further stated that the 9 contractor would be visiting the site in the near future to ensure the progress is satisfactory. 10 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve the following claims A-I: 11 A. Water Tower Park: 12 1. Arrigoni Brothers Company in the amount of$62,503.54 for services rendered to 13 July 30, 1999 regarding Central Park and Water Tower Playground 14 Improvements. 41 B. GAC Water Plant Repair: 1. Magney Construction, Inc. in the amount of$1,640.45 for services rendered 17 through August 14, 1999 regarding maintenance work at the GAC Water Filtra- 18 tion Plant. 19 C. Property Taxes(2713 St. Anthony Boulevard): 20 1. Hennepin County in the amount of$977.74 for the second half of property taxes 21 due in 1999. 22 D. Engineering Services: 23 1. SEH/RCM: 24 a. $328.23 for professional services rendered from June 1, 1999 through July 25 31, 1999 regarding Rehab. and Recoad. Elevated Water Tower Construction, 26 Administration and Inspection. 27 b. $4,935.11 for professional services rendered from June 1, 1999 through 28 July 31, 1999 regarding Water Treatment Plant Repair, GAC Filter Construction 29 Administration, Bidding and Inspection. 30 C. $540.77 for professional services rendered from June 1, 1999 through July 31 31, 1999 regarding St. Anthony Boulevard Sidewalk Reconstruction. .32 d. $1,297.93 for professional services rendered from June 1, 1999 through 33 July 31, 1999 regarding 1998 Street Improvements Construction. 34 e. $8,263.44 for professional services rendered from June 1, 1999 through 35 July 31, 1999 regarding Silver Lake Road Watermain. 6 E. Legal Services: 1. Dorsey & Whitney: t City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 3 1 a. $1,773.54 for legal services rendered through July 31, 1999 regarding 2 General Matters. 3 b. $165.00 for legal services rendered through July 31, 1999 regarding Hard- 4 ing Street Ponding Project. 5 C. $1,930.00 for legal services rendered through July 31, 1999 regarding Pahl 6 Avenue Properties/Condemnation Matter. 7 F. 1999 Street Improvements: 8 1. Northdale Construction in the amount of$266,876.82 for the period ending 9 - August 15, 1999 regarding 1999 Street and Watermain Improvements. 10 G. Storm Water Improvements - Silver Point and Central Parks: 11 1. Richard Knutson, Inc. in the amount of$140,028.70 for the period ending August 12 15, 1999 regarding Silver Point Park and Central"Park Stormwater Improvement 13 Project. 14 H. Central Park Survey & Design: 15 1. BRW: 16 a. $3,382.52 for professional services rendered from June 5, 1999 through 17 July 2, 1999 regarding Central Park Playground, Field Survey and Park Design, 18 33' and Silverlake Road. b. $1,491.13 for professional services rendered from July 3, 1999 through 46 August 13, 1999 regarding Central Park Playground, Field Survey and Park 21 Design, 331 and Silverlake Road. 22 I. Three pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director. 23 Motion carried unanimously. 24 VII. REPORTS. 25 A. Proclamation Declaring September 24, 1999 as Kiwanis Peanut Day. 26 Mayor Ranallo introduced Mr. Dick Johnson and Mr. Dave Abramson as representatives of the 27 Kiwanis organization. Mr. Johnson stated that the Kiwanis are preparing for the organization's 28 premier fundraising event. He reviewed for the Council that, during the year, Kiwanis distributes 29 $15,000 to programs and organizations, and donates hundreds of hours of volunteer time. 30 Kiwanis is currently focusing on building assets for the children and community. In this respect, 31 Kiwanis has donated $3,000 to the IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorder)fund. On September 24, 32 1999, members from the Kiwanis organization will be selling peanuts as a fundraiser and the 33 community is encouraged to participate. Mr. Johnson reminded the Council that the television 34 program "20/20" would soon be hosting a special on the IDD program. 35 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks, to approve the Proclamation designating Friday, 36 September 24, 1999 as St. Anthony Kiwanis Peanut Day. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 4 1 Ranallo mentioned that the Kiwanis organization has been generous in donating money to the 2 community. Some examples are the dedication of Water Tower Park, and donations to the police 3 and fire departments for various programs. Ranallo encouraged the community to support the 4 Kiwanis in its fundraising efforts. 5 B. Councilmembers. 6 Cavanaugh stated that he had a meeting on August 25, 1999 with City Manager Mike Mornson, 7 the Fire Chief, a Councilmember from Minneapolis, and residents regarding Sroga's Towing. He 8 reviewed that complaints had been received about noise from the towing company and the meet- 9 ing was productive in arriving at possible solutions to the complaints. Cavanaugh assured the 10 Council'and residents that Sroga's Towing was sympathetic to the residents' complaints and was 11 conducive to working with the City to solve the problems. 12 Cavanaugh also attended a Northwest Family Services Board Meeting. He mentioned that wel- 13 fare reform has been directed towards the county for redistribution and this could mean 14 additional funds locally for the community. 15 Cavanaugh stated he had attended a meeting for Adults and Children Together In Our Neighbor- hood (ACTION)meeting. The organization is applying for grants and Cavanaugh was pleased to 10 announce.that an anonymous donation was recently received. 18 Cavanaugh reported that he has been working with the City of Roseville and Minnesota 19 Commercial regarding the bump at the railroad crossing on County Road C towards Roseville. It 20 is his understanding that the road is scheduled to be repaired soon. 21 Marks reported that a meeting is scheduled in the near future for the Sister City Association and 22 that the organization's annual meeting will also be held soon. He encouraged the community to 23 join the Sister City Association and invited anyone interested to talk further with him. 24 Faust had nothing to report. 25 Thuesen announced the possibility that the St. Anthony Shopping Center Merchants Association 26 could disband. The main reason for the possible split is low attendance. Thuesen stated that 27 there are other issues, but he would continue to update the Council. 28 Thuesen felt that increased communication would have been beneficial regarding the street 29 project in the south end. Although there have been some weather problems, he believed that the 30 concern surrounding the sodding process could have been avoided with more available 31 information. Thuesen stated that the delays had been explained,but for future projects, it is 32 important to remember that exceptional communication is vital. 33 C. Mayor. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 5 1 Ranallo mentioned that some residents are having problems with cable t.v. or the cable system. 2 The Cable Company is upgrading the system,but Ranallo suggested that if residents continue to 3 have difficulties, a telephone number is available (651-482-1261). 4 5 Ranallo reviewed for the Council that last summer,the City videotaped a mock drunk-driving 6 course along with the police and fire departments. Many volunteers were involved and the 7 project was a success. The tape was submitted to the National Association of 8 Telecommunications and was then selected to be presented in Atlanta this month. Ranallo stated 9 that it is possible that the City will win an award for the videotape. 10 11 Ranallo reminded the Council and residents that November 2, 1999 is Election Day. The City. 12 has been approached by the local cable company to use the Council Chambers for coverage of 13 election results. Ranallo mentioned that two years ago the City had agreed to this request and it 14 was a success. The City Council has a Work Session meeting that evening, but a partition could 15 be placed in the room. The Cable Company is searching for at least three locations for coverage 16 of election results, and would like St. Anthony to be one of the locations. 17 18 Faust thought it was as good idea to allow the Cable Company access for election results. is Ranallo clarified that coverage would be about 8:30 p.m. live from St. Anthony City Hall and. 20 would cover all the election results. 21 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to direct the City Manager to arrange for the Cable Company 22 to utilize the facilities in St. Anthony for election results coverage. 23 Motion carried unanimously. 24 Ranallo mentioned that "Candidate's Night" will be held on October 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in 25 Council Chambers. The purpose is to allow candidates an opportunity to answer questions from 26 the community. There are three candidates for School Board; five candidates for City Council; 27 and two candidates for Mayor. The evening will be broadcast live on both Channels 15 and 16. 28 Ranallo wished to comment on the possible disbanding of the St. Anthony Shopping Center Mer- 29 chants Association. He stated that the Association has had problems in the past with 30 participation and that there was a general consensus that the Association should consider 31 disbanding. 32 D. Cily Manager. 33 City Manager Mike Mornson stated that meetings are continuing with the new owners of the Town& Country site to finalize the Conditional Use Permit granted by the City and to create an agreement to ensure the conditions are met. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 6 1 Mornson stated he has been meeting with the new owners of the St. Anthony Shopping Center in 2 general to resolve green space issues. The green space is currently estimated to be about 58,000 3 square feet. Mornson is preparing to have a presentation ready for the Planning Commission 4 meeting in October, 1999. 5 Mornson mentioned he has scheduled a meeting with the TIF consultant as well as the financial 6 consultant about issues the City will be faced with before the end of the year. Mornson is plan- 7 ning to present.a report to the Council at the October 5, 1999 Work Session. 8 Mornson reminded the Council that a new legislative session will be starting soon, and in light of 9 that, he has scheduled meetings in October and November with the DNR to ensure that issues are 10 in order for the end of the year. 11 Cavanaugh inquired if the City is aware of the committee(s) in the House of Representatives that 12. handle DNR funding. Faust clarified that the committee is the DNR Committee, or the Natural 13 Resources Committee, but that specific committee members were not yet known. The organiza- 14 tional meeting would probably be in January 2000. VIII. NEW BUSINESS. A. Resolution 99-044, re: Receive Report and Order Plans and Specifications for Street 17 Improvements on 291 Avenue NE. 18 Ranallo reviewed for the Council and residents that the street project for 29'Avenue was to pri- 19 marily upgrade the streetto take care of the flooding problems. After meetings with residents, 20 work sessions, and research, it was generally agreed that the City would order WSB & 21 Associates to consider improvements of the streets from County Road 88 to Stinson Boulevard, 22 with no sidewalks, and also where there are currently sidewalks, to replace them with sidewalks 23 as the City has done in the past. Lights on the intersections are mostly lit now, but some 24 improvements are still to be accomplished. It has been determined that the streets would not be 25 any wider, but that digging would begin to put in storm sewers to solve flooding. The City will 26 review the project in March or April 2000 to determine the amount of funds available and if the 27 project can go all the way from County 88 to Stinson Boulevard. 28 Faust clarified that the City is following the same footprint that is currently in place. 29 Mr. Hubmer mentioned there would be a few minor changes, such as intersection improvements 30 at Silver Lake Road and some of the choker sections. 31 Cavanaugh asked about detouring traffic during the construction period. Mr. Hubmer volun- 32 teered that several options are being considered and reviewed. is Cavanaugh stated that he understood in the Council's Work Session,that the construction work 34 is subject to DNR funding. Mornson clarified that there is not any DNR funding on this project. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 Page 7 1 Faust recalled that the discussion was that Mr. Hubmer would be sent forward for full planning 2 from Stinson to County Road 88 and then funding would be reviewed in March or April 2000. 3 The project would be considered based on the amount of funding available. Faust clarified that 4 Mr. Hubmer could continue to plan for full construction from Stinson to County Road 88 up 5 until that point and the project could be scaled back depending on funding. 6 Cavanaugh wished to be clear that the construction project consisting of Stinson to County Road 7 88 is contingent on the package of financing the City needs to finish the South-End project. He 8 believed that the City does not have the funding in hand to finish the South-End project because 9 DNR funding is required. Ranallo stated that the City does have the funding in hand to accom- 10 plish the 29'Avenue Project. Cavanaugh stated that finishing the Harding project is as critical 11 as accomplishing the 291h Avenue project. 12 13 Ranallo introduced Helen Cullen, 2836 Roosevelt Street, and invited her to address the Council. 14 Mrs. Cullen reviewed her July 27, 1999 letter to the Mayor and Councilmembers, stating that she 15 resides on the corner of 29`h Avenue and Roosevelt. She stated that the sewer problem has been 16 an issue since 1954. She was concerned that widening the street would cause an increase in the 17 volume of traffic and that the curbing would be removed and the underground irrigation system in her yard would be disrupted. 19 Ranallo reviewed that the plans are that a sidewalk will not be added. Mr. Hubmer responded 20 that Mrs. Cullen's sprinkler system would probably be removed, but replaced at no cost to her. 21 22 Ranallo wished to make it clear that there was conversation about only doing construction from 23 Wilson Street to Crestview. In March or April 2000, the project will be reviewed to determine 24 the amount of funding available. 25 Ranallo thanked Mrs. Cullen for addressing the Council. 26 Ranallo introduced Julie Kimbllin, 2705 29'Avenue, and invited her to address the Council. 27 Ms. Kimbllin thanked the Council for considering the opinions of the residents of 291 Avenue 28 and she applauded the Council's decision to eliminate sidewalks. Ms. Kimbllin inquired if the 29 signs restricting truck traffic would be reinstalled after the construction is completed. 30 Mr. Hubmer responded that he understands the residents' concern regarding truck traffic, but that 31 291 Avenue is a state aid street, and is constructed to a certain design standard. If the truck traf- 32 fic is restricted below design standard, issues are created with regard to state aid and funding. 33 Ms. Kimbllin inquired about progress towards decorative lighting and landscaping. Ranallo 46 4 replied that it would be difficult to install decorative lighting without sidewalks. He clarified that the City's comprehensive plan suggests installation of sidewalks whenever possible and he had 36 felt strongly that the residents should be contacted prior to finalizing plans. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 8 1 Cavanaugh mentioned that landscaping could still be discussed. Ms. Kimbllin stated that adding 2 trees and/or shrubbery would add a warmer feeling to the street. Although she realizes that there 3 is an issue regarding funding, she stated that most residents felt it was more cost effective to 4 complete the construction project from Stinson to County Road 88. 5 Ranallo thanked Ms. Kimbllin for addressing the Council. 6 Ranallo introduced Stan Mirocha, 2604 291 Avenue, and invited him to address the Council. 7 Mr. Mirocha stated that he had noticed a significant amount of heavy traffic on the road and 8 mentioned that a large truck had run over the curb and into his lawn. 9 Ranallo thanked Mr. Mirocha for addressing the Council. 10 Cavanaugh inquired if a state-aid road could be decertified. Mr. Hubmer replied that it is a com- 11 plicated issue and that the funding is based on a certain percentage of roads being designated as 12 state-aid roads. 13 Marks wished to express that he has enjoyed having a sidewalk in front of his house and feels 40 there is an opportunity being lost by the residents of 291h Avenue. 15 Cavanaugh clarified that Resolution 99-044 is approving the project from Stinson to County 16 Road 88, with no sidewalks. 17 kanallo stated that if funding were not available, some of the project would not be completed. 18 Faust reiterated that the project would be revisited in March or April 2000 and it is the City's 19 hope that the project can be completed at all the same time. 20 Thuesen wished to echo the comments by Marks regarding sidewalks. Thuesen felt that the 21 important issue of flooding is being resolved, but is concerned about the long-term effect of 22 eliminating sidewalks for the future. Thuesen expressed sincere appreciation for the residents' 23 feelings, and hopes that the City is able to continue to consider options for other residents 24 regarding sidewalks and channeling pedestrian traffic. 25 26 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 99-044 stating that: 27 (1) The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report 28 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of$2,630,000.00. 29 (2) WSB & Associates, Inc. is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement. They 30 shall prepare plans for making such improvement. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 9 1 B. Resolution 99-057, re: Authorize Feasibility Study for 33rd Avenue NE for Street and 2 Sidewalk Improvements. 3 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to approve Resolution 99-057 stating that the proposed 4 improvement be referred to SEH/RCM for study and that they are instructed to report to the 5 Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the 6 proposed improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best 7 be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of 8 the improvement as recommended. 9 10 Motion carried unanimously. 11 C. Resolution 99-058, re: Hennepin County Road Maintenance Agreement. 12 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve Resolution 99-058 authorizing the Mayor and 13 City Manager to sign the Agreement between Hennepin County and the City of St. Anthony for 14 road maintenance services on behalf of the City of St. Anthony. 15 Motion carried unanimously. D. Resolution 99-059, re: Construction of Traffic Signals at County Road D and Hi hg crest 0 Road. 18 Cavanaugh inquired about the expenditures of MSA funding. Morrison reassured Cavanaugh 19 that funding has been set aside for this project. 20 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust to approve Resolution 99-059 approving the plans for the 21 construction of traffic signals at County Road D and Highcrest Road as submitted by Ramsey 22 County; and, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Maintenance and Construction 23 Agreement for said construction on behalf of the City of St. Anthony. 24 Motion carried unanimously. 25 E. Resolution 99-060,re: Agreement with Metro Transit Relatinia to Bus Stop Signs. 26 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 99-060 approving the Joint 27 Powers Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Installation, Replacement, and 28 Maintenance of Bus Stop Signage in the City of St. Anthony. 29 Motion carried unanimously. 30 F. Resolution 99-061, re: Metropolitan Livable Communities. 31 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve Resolution 99-061 authorizing the City 2 Council to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act during the calendar year 2000. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 10 1 Motion carried unanimously. 2 G. Resolution 99-062, re: November and December 1999 City Council MeetingDom. 3 Ranallo clarified that it is necessary to modify the dates for meetings in November and 4 December 1999 in regard to the Truth-in-Taxation hearings. Specifically, the November 23, 5 1999. meeting is changed to November 30 to allow for the Truth-in-Taxation hearing, and in 6 December, the regular Council meeting is changed from December 14, 1999 to December 16, 7 1999 for the purpose of reconvening the Truth-in-Taxation public hearing. 8 Motion by Marks, second by Faust,to approve,Resolution 99-062 stating that the City will hold 9 it's meetings in November and December 1999 on the following dates: 10 November 2, 1999 8:00 p.m. Council Work Session (and canvass of local 11 election results) 12 November 9, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Regular Meeting 13 November 23, 1999 Council Regular Meeting canceled 14 November 30, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Regular Meeting(Truth-in-Taxation public 15 hearing) aDecember 7, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Work Session 18 December 16, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Regular Meeting (this is a change from December 19 14, 1999) 20 December 28, 1999 Council Regular Meeting (canceled) 21 Motion carried unanimously. 22 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 23 A. Resolution 99-063,re: Authorize Tax Rate Increase and Resolution 99-064, re: Set 24 Proposed 2000 Tax Leyy and Budget. 25 Mayor Ranallo opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. There was no one in attendance for the 26 public hearing. 27 28 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to close the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. 29 Motion carried unanimously. 30 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to approve Resolution 99-063 authorizing the County 31 Auditor to fix a property tax rate for taxes payable in the year 2000 that is higher than the tax rate calculated pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §204B.135 for the City for taxes levied in 1998, collectible in 1999. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 11 1 Motion carried unanimously. 2 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve Resolution 99-064 setting the proposed 2000 3 Tax Levy and Budget as follows: 4 (1) The collectible 2000 proposed property tax levy is: 5 Property Tax Levy $1,996,178 6 Less: H.A.C.A. ( 349,208) 7 Proposed General Fund Levy $1,646,970 8 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy $ 20,000 9 Less: H.A.C.A. ( 4,597) 10 Proposed Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy $ 15,403 11 Special Assessment/Road Improvements $ 238,142 12 Total 2000 Proposed Tax Levy $1,900,515 10 (2) The 2000 General Fund Proposed Budget total $3,527,450 14 -arid further- 15 (1) That the hearing date for discussion of the 2000 proposed levy and budget is set at 16 November 30, 1999, 7:00 p.m. in its Council Chambers and if necessary be reconvened on 17 December 16, 1999, 7:00 p.m. in its Council Chambers. 18 (2) The subsequent hearing date to adopt the City's final property tax levy and budget shall 19 be announced prior to completion of its November 30, 1999 hearing, or if necessary, prior to its 20 completion of the December 16, 1999 reconvened hearing. 21 22 Motion carried unanimously. 23 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. 24 None. 25 XI. ADJOURNMENT. 26 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen,to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. • City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 Page 12 1 Respectfully submitted, 2 Sue Selseth 3 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 4 5 Mayor 6 ATTEST: 7 City Clerk • •