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05-10-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING May 10, 1976 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, May 10, 1976 at 7:00 PM. Councilman Ludeman gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law 1. Minutes Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the April 26, 1976 council meeting be approved as present~#d. A11 ayes - Carried. 2. Proclamation Mayor Law read a proclamation announcing a project of the Richfield Lions Club whereby they were sponsoring a pancake breakfast for the benefit of the Community Center and the funds contributed would be donated for the purpose of furnishing the Community Center. Mr. Russ Gemick, president of the Lions Club, received the proclamation. Mayor Law also acknowledged the presence of John Lischefska, the new reporter from the Richfield Sun. 3. Appeal to the Board of Building, Health and Fire Appeals for Time Extension of .Fire Prevention Sprinkler System The council, acting as the Board of Building, Health and Fire Appeals, was advised by the City Manager that a request for extension of fire prevention sprinkler system for approximately four months had been received from Mr. Sutton, Vice President of Korner Plaza, in order to enable them to comglete construction of a new storage facility and transfer the merchandise presently stored at 410 West 65th Streeto Council Meeting Minutes _2_ May 10, 1976 Mr. Sutton appeared and requested that an extension be granted to September 30, 1976. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be amended to state an extension date of September 30, 1976, and be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution Book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5529 REGARDING TI1~ EXTENSION OF FIRE PREVENTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM ORDER FOR KORNER PLAZA, INC. Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5529 in Resolution Book No. 38. Request by Knutson Corporation for an Apartment Use Permit. Contract Planning Director, Richard Krier, presented the request of the Knutson Corporation for an apartment use permit to build a 150 unit apartment building for the elderly and handicapped located 2.61 acres adjacent to the I-494 north frontage road at Chicago Avenue. The applicant also requested the granting of the three following variances as listed in Council Letter No. 149: 1. To reduce the required side yard on the 78th Street fide from 30 feet to 21 feet, a reduction of nine feet; to re- duce the required side yard on the E. 77th Street side from 30 feet to 22 feet, a reduction of eight feet. 2. To allow an apartment structure of seven stories instead of three stories as required per Section 3.31, Subdivision 2. The total structure height will not exceed the maximum height provided for in Section 3.39. 3. To allow construction of an apartment building with the total number of units in excess of those allowed in Section 3.37, Subdivision 3 (part 12). The ordinance allows 54 units, the project will contain 150 units, 96 more than the allowable number. 1 1 1 Council Meeting Minutes -3- May 10, 1976 Tom O'Connell and Robert Lebig, of the Knutson Company, and Robert R. Nelson, design architect with the Wold Association, appeared in behalf of the project. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked about ownership and operation, tax exemptions and the average term of the mortgage. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to grant. the variances with the following stipulations as listed in Council Letter No. 149: 1. That adequate landscaping be accomplished on the site. 2. That landscaping or other means be used to reduce the noise levels from I-494 below 65 dba at the south building line. 3. That air conditioners be made available to the tenants who desire them because of the close proximity of the project to I-494 and because it is a senior citizen project. (Experience indicates that only 20-30 percent of the tenants will desire air conditioners. '1"his would create an additional cost to Knutson Corporation of $4,000 to $6,000. The operating costs could be paid by the tenant.) 4. That 20 additional parking spaces be shown on the plan (to be constructed if necessary) and that the loading area should be signed "5 Minute Parking Only". A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5530 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 76-2, CONTRACT N0. 2216 The Knudson Co. 17 North Washington Avenue Location: 78th and Chicago Use: Elderly Housing Project Clerk's File No. C-9720 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None.. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5530 in Resolution Council Meeting Minutes -4- May 10, 1976 Book No. 38. 5. Request for Rezoning, 7644 Nicollet Avenue Richard Krier, City Planning Director, reviewed the request of Robert E. Moses, 7644 Nicollet Avenue, to have the above property rezoned from residential (R) to general commercial (C-2) to allow him to operate a security, patrol and detective business from the existing single family residential structure. Mr. Krier also reported on the Planning Commission's deliberation and recommendations for denial. The following residents appeared in opposition to the proposed rezoning: Mrs. Mary Ann Welter, 7620 Nicollet Richard Whitmore, 7627 Blaisdell Robert Walker, 7638 Blaisdell Mr. Moses withdrew his application. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to accept the applicant's offer to withdraw his application. A11 ayes - Carried. 6. Request for Special Use Permit, 6945 Penn Avenue Mr. Tom Snow, owner of the above property, was present and stated that the prospective buyer of this property was no longer interested in it and asked that the request for a special use permit be withdrawn. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to accept Mr. Snow's request to withdraw the application. All ayes - Carried. 7. Review of Swimming Pool Fees and Charges '1"he City Manager reviewed the three alternative methods for swimming pool user fees that had-been requested by the city council after the staff and com- mission proposal had been re3ected. Frank Lutes, 6645 Elliot, spoke in favor of a family seasonal ticket. ' Council Meeting Minutes -5- May 10, 1976 Mrs. Clayton Holt, 6321 12th Avenue, said she would like to see the city initiate free bus transportation to the West Junior High pool. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, suggested maintaining the $19.50 family ticket and a $12.00 single season ticket; that holding the price on tickets would probably result in increased sales. Mrs. June Jaeger, 6343 Humboldt, was concerned about busing of children for swimming lessons. Mrs. Doris Myrvold, 7211 16th Avenue, suggested the city sell patches for swim suits for 50~. George Karnas, 2921 Washburn Circle, spoke regarding the school's commitment on the city's use of the school pools. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to adopt in general terms Plan II described in Council Letter No. 150, except that it should include the same usage fee system and relationships with the usage system as utilized in 1975 with the provision that the family season ticket and the individual season ticket before the penalty, would be $20 and $15 respectively; that the hours of open swiumning would be adjustable at the pools on the basis of usage; that the city reserves the right to impose time limitations on individual pool use from time to time as necessary to avoid overcrowding and that busing be provided in the same manner as in 1975 for learn to swim instruction at no direct cost to the student. Po11 of votes; Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. Stan Christianson, 6644 Logan, asked about the use of 13.quor funds for pool operations. Council Meeting Minutes -6- May 10, 1976 Walter Sieve, 6816 Second Avenue, spoke in favor of letting non-residents purchase swimming tickets. The City Manager advised council members that it would be necessary to transfer $28,000 from the emergency contingency fund to the swimming pool budget to cover the cost of busing and rental of West Junior High pool under the usage fee plan adopted by the city council. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5531 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION OF THE 1976 BUDGET TO SUBSIDIZE SWIl~IING POOL OPERATION IlV THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5531 in Resolution book No. 38. 8. Fee Waived Licenses Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following fee waived licenses be approved: Fee Waived Licenses New Hub Business Men's Association Itinerant Food (for carnival May 25 thru May 31) Renewal E. Richfield National Little League Food, Soft Drink 66th and Standish New Assumption Church, 305 E. 77th Street (June 12 - Centennial Celebration) A11 ayes - Carried. 9. Amendment to the Liquor Ordinance, Relating to the 19 Year Old Law (Second Reading} Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, explained that the first reading proposal was based on the ordinance prior to adopting Bill No. 1973-14 and he was sub- witting a revised propsal for second reading. i Council Meeting Minutes -7- May 10, 1976 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to amend the proposed ordinance to the revision prepared by the City Attorney. A11 ayes - Carried. Bill No. 1976-12, "An Amendment to Chapter XI Sections 11.01, 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.05 and 11.06 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield" relating to liquor and intoxicating beverage control, was. read and reviewed by the City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the. city clerk. (C-9716) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried,' Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a second 1 reading of Bi11 No. 1976-12; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 10. Resolution Establishing Tree Removal Policy Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the proposed resolution be amended as follows; 3. The tree creates an unusual hazard to persons or property. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adopted as amended; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5532 RESOLUTION RELATING Ta TREE REMOVAL IN THE 1976 PERMANENT STREET 1T4PROVEMENT PROJECT Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. '1"his resolution appears as Resolution No. 5532 in Resolution Book No. 38. f r ~ ~ .; . .t ~~ f' ~,~. . ` ~ ~ . ~ • ,t„ , ~1~. Council .Meeting Minutes -8- May 1 ~, i9. .-~ fr ' ,~~~ _;. . .. _ x ~ w ~; • 11, . A royal of Cif Pro ect No.' 695 Orderin. Plans and S ecificq 5 a~-k .~~,'Y~: and Approval of an Agreement for Nngineering Services , •--=; t~ .~ '` ~. ~ x _ ~ ~ ~ ~. ` Peter Eberz, Public Works Director, requested councilapprova~. b T yy .,~~ k ~ 4 ~~ ~ t Project No. 695, ordering of plans and specifications and approval q'~y~, ,t ~~ ~` ~f ~` »~ , agreement for engineering services for. the .construction of a new. deepx:w ~`~' p_Y'" ~, ~ `~~ 4~ the city's water division. '~ ~~`~ '' >; ~. .,~ - ~. ~ Motion by Luettinger,-seconded by Anderson, to receive .the prel~n •~ ~ - ` ,. ~''`~ report and estimate of .coat for the construction of~deep well.~~7:. _.~ `` ~' ~ All ayes -Carried. ~ ~ ~T Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to authorize the.-agree~en~'$~s`< _ engineering services between, the city of Richfield and Orr-Schelen May,o~~&t~ ,~ , . Associates Inc.; ; - ~ a~ ~ ~ , ` `.~~ ~~ f All ayes - Carried. E ` ` "` ~ .. ~., Motion by Lu~.~tinger, seconded .by ~udeman, -that the folloating resole 'd~1'~ be adopted; that it be~spreai•in the resolution book and that it be ~,~~ ` ,~ ~: f h ~ o t ese minutes ,~ ~ ~k n' ~° ..- ~:.' ~ '' RESOLUTION N0. 5533- ~~,~ ~` r::~t:~ iii. ~'ii L:18`;~.Z~.bL'r'~.w'~t~' ;a~~C' .$~Tl;t -"!'~'T:il~: -.P~ T'i7:~..Y4 . ~v: } .'c.£. ~ ~?;y _ RESOLUTIQN:.-bRDERING. IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION ~`~ ~,,~,.~,. ~~, '~~ ~ OF'7~'L'ANS. A~Tb SPECIFICATIONS '~OR,,TI~ CONSTRUCTION ' OF, ~rTE~~, ~~'~ City Project No.: 6~5 '' "~' "' E- Poll of votes: Ayes`- Anderson, Jacobsen, i,~ideman,,Luettinger,.Laws ~~. ~ _ ~~ None. Caricied,~ ~-This resolution appears a8•'Reso~.ution No. 5533 inn _ - ~ ~ r,. 3ook No. 38. ~;: ~ y ~ ~ r~ ~ .1 12. Request to. Barricade Streets for Block Party .. ~, t ,,. ~.. Ms Verna Mace,, 7221 Wentworth Avenue, requested-that Wentworth Agse~~ ~et~een . ~~ . 72nd and. 73rd Streets be barricaded for ablock-party. on Sunday, May 23; 19-76'x::.' ;; ,,. from-12:00 noon to 9:00 PM _ ,~ '~ `~ Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this request bq,.g~ F .~~• ~ _= ~. .~,~ c, ` - ~ ~ ". a ~ ~ r ~t. ,. ~r4e~. ; .•_ L .a •. _.. .. ~ .4 ~ .. - - 'fL Council Meeting Minutes ~9- May 10, 1976 • with the stipulation to permit ingress and egress of municipal emergency vehicles in the event that they would be required during the tune of the block party. All ayes m Carriedo 13. Request to Erect Church Directional Signs Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the request of Emerson Avenue Congregational Church to install directional signs at 7700 Lyndale Avenue, 7601 Penn Avenue and 1017 West 76th Street. All ayes m Carried. 14. Agreement with Hennepin County for__~tr_eet Imprvoements in L/H/N Commercial Improvement Area Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the agreement with Hennepin County providing for the preparation of plans and improvements on county roads located within the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet tax increment project. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -.None. Abstain - Andersono Carriedo Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5535 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY CONCERNING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Po11 of votes: Ayes o Jacobsen, .Ludeman, Luettinger,. Law. Nayes - None. Abstain - Anderson. Carriedo This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5535 in Resolution Book No. 38. 15. Computer Consultant The City Manager reviewed the history of the staff proposal to make a change in computer equipment to make use of improved technical capability available in Council Meeting Minutes -10- May 10, 1976 data processing, and to improve the efficiency of our operation and to reduce costs. It was reported that the city council had directed the City Manager to obtain requests for proposals from consultants and to negotiate a consultant contract for council consideration. The City Manager presented a proposed con- tract with Intech, Incorporated to provide consulting services, for preparing technical bid specifications on a system that would meet city needs and to evaluate and recommend the award of such bids. Mr. Dewey Albers, president of Intech, Incorporated, was present to answer questions of the council. • Dennis Louis, 6300 4th Avenue, spoke in behalf of the use of a consultant. Motion by Jacobsen, to approve the consulting agreement with Intech, Incorporated. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, to defer this item to the council meeting of May 24, 1976, with the request that the council be given the opportunity to read all responses to the city's request for proposal before making a final determination. Poll of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson, Jacobsen. Carried. 16. Authorization to Request Bids for Maintenance Control Contract.. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to authorize the call for bids for heating and air conditioning controls and equipment service/maintenance contract. All ayes - Carried. 17. Authorization to Request Bids for Tennis Court Resurfacing Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution•be - ~ ~ -, c~'F ~ - 'i ~ '.u ,~~h ~ ~~~~ Minutes - -1-1- . -M&y.10, 1976 ~` ; `~ ''~d~,~ ~~ ~ `tai ~:t be -~pxasd ~.n,.the ~~ssolution bQolc~and that .,it be" shade a part of x '~1 : b _~. ~ ,; a ~~ . ~S,OhUTION N0: 5534 ~~ s~• 1tFSQl,UT~~N QRD~RT~TG, PROJ.EC`I,: APPROVING. PLANS AND '~ SI~P~T~"r(~A'~IONS AND AUTHORIZING CALL FQR,' D.IISS,.FQR .. , •~ ,~ •` TEN~JIS GOUR`T RESURFACING r;~ t •: P JEC .R~ _.. ~,~ ~ v ~: C1~rk's F31e loo, 9717 A` 4 es $~Ayes ~ Anderson, J~cnbsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.. Hayes - - ; ~ _ s ' },,~~~~~~-i~i~:.. Th3.a ree~lution appears as Reso7,_ution loo:: 5534 in Resolution w .-:' ~~sion ~ . ~~,iitdoi 71~fi '~ , ,: _ : _ :: - .- r-~ ~ 1lowin~ ci~~sion Appoi~itments were made: - a r ~ ~ i'. i ~_' a ~ . ~ ~F ~, -;~ ~ ~~$ i :,Commiss~dn T ~ r ~., ~~ii, try Jacobseri;° s~ecQnded ~by Luettinger, ,that the following residents be Z .~ ~~ _ - A~~d~ ~~o a three y~a~. ~erin~ ..expiring Ms.~i 27, 1979: #', •: a ~' 3 Mr's. Bei,ett At~drn~l~,.. 73Q.~aTpton Avenue- - - ~~~ ~ls ~' ~ ,,~ Elmer Jos~phs~ ,;~~i~ Oa~C1~nd Avenue Y` t .. -~ , YS, ,~ ~ JQAt~n~: ~~.oomberg . 6~0$ Oliver- Avenue S~ A ? ; F . ~R~ d ;~ i ~~~ ~ ~`th 'CotuniasiQn ,~ ~ r, :,, J . ~ ~ r y ~ ~ by Ludethari, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the .following ,appointments ~. ; '~ ~ ~;~, a one year term, ertpiring June 1,- 1977.: ~. ~~, g''ki;-0l~so~t, 744 Fi~1l~sbury Avenue - ' a r , ;. ; Ott _.$faan$Qi~~ 6799. ;~~th Avenue r ~~, ~.~,~0~~(~od 7345 C1~~.c$go ,Avenue F ~~~^~b~.. Lidbom, 6831- .Lynddle ., : - - ~, ~ .. h `. 3 k~~ "F ~x„~3:t~. -Manager presented a 1~tCer reoeived from Mr. Jack ' Daly, , J.r. ,.. , ~ i ~ - ~ ~ n ~e `;~. s~~,Ce pre$idex~t- o..i ~hS. Ye11o~;Taxi Company, .advising'-the c,ity.of ~axic~b F ?~ ~ '. ~ . t ', x ' ~~~ ants which rauet be ~i~~d `a~itk~~. tie -city clerk in accordance ;with city .- - '~ -. :~ ,~~ _ R4 }: ~.~Y~ ^~5., y ~ ritii?krcy..c :~iiS ~li'..iaL.Y~ t,~.xy%F ?c... ei:.- - ~ ~+.F:.Si.~~`i.. :. ~ A ._., ..... ..... _ ... .., 1=- ,.k~.....,~~~i~'it~#_ . 7. Council Meeting Minutes -12- May 10, 1976 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to acknowledge receipt of the letter and file it with the city clerk. (C-9718) All ayes - Carried. 20. Hennepin County Proposed public Safety Communications Interim User Board Recommendation on Joint Powers Agreement Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that this item be deferred to the next council meeting. All ayes - Carried. 21. Setting Date of Hearing on General Revenue Sharing Planned Use Report Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to set the date of May 24, 1976 as a hearing date on the planned use of General Revenue Sharing-Entitlement No. 7 funds covering the period of July 1, 1976 through December 31, 1976 and authorize publication of this in the official newspaper. A11 ayes - Carried. RECESS 12:35 ~. RECONVENE 12:45 22. Discussion of Procedure Concerning Review of Special Use Permit Requests Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. All ayes -Carried. 23. Boxing Club Location The City Manager reported that the council committee of Mayor Law and Councilman Luettinger with assistance from Fire Chief Simpson have not been able to locate new facilities for the Richfield Boxing Club. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to accept the report and to continue searching efforts. A11 ayes - Carried. 24. Discussion of Membership in a Suburban Hennepin County Municipal Organization Council Meeting Minutes -13- May 10, 1976 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman, to defer this item to the council meeting of May 24, 1976° ' A11 ayes - Carried° 25. Compensation and Position Classification Study Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, to defer this item to the council meeting of May 24, 1976. A11 ayes - Carried, 26. Discussion of League of Minnesota Municipalities Labor Relations Subscription Service Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried. 27. Payments and Estimates Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payments and estimates be allowed: A. Progressive Contractors, Inc., Estimate No. 1, Contract No, 2212, 1.4% complete, CP No. 674, 1976 Street Improvements - $31,396.36 B. Bituminous Roadways, Inc., Estimate No. 7 and final. Contract No. 2194, CP No. 671, Roosevelt Park Site Improvements, 100% Complete - $3,970.00 C. ABJ Enterprises,. Inc., Estimate No. 5, Contract No. 2203, 99% Complete, CP No. 678, Remodeling of Senior Citizens Community Center - $13,237.88 D. Earl Weikle and Sons, Estimate No. 2, Final, Contract No. 2201, CP No. 664, Ice Arena Storage Bldg, - $7,771.80 A11 ayes - Carried® 28. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Ludemang seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be approveda Council Meeting Minutes RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 23111/23985 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 12979/13000 General Checks 12930/13838 Payroll All ayes - Carried. -14- May 10, 1976 Amount $619,916.11 109,834.34 128,829.19 29. Pigeon License Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the application of Ferdinand Schmeck, of 6900 Park Avenue, to keep seven pigeons in a loft in his garage. All ayes - Carried. 30. Licenses Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved: Re ular Renewal Wally's Lil Wagon, 6637 Xerxes Food Vehicle, Wagon Peddler Taxicab Drivers New Stephen D. Swenson, 6945 Oliver New Ronald S. Paul, 1881 Furness, Apt. 305, Maplewood Renewal Steve R. Ginkel, 4523 Bloomington New Mark S. Bowens, 3304 22nd Avenue New Robert D. Olson, 6938 Logan New Patricai Ann Alexander, 2864 Irving New Larry E. Felsing, 9136 1st Avenue New Donald E. Grugen, 12933 County Road 5, Burnsville New Alan K. Wade, 1911 Oliver A11 ayes - Carried. 31. Other Business 1 Councilman Ludeman reported on a meeting to be held in Robbinsdale on "mutual problems". Councilman Jacobsen reported on a Red Cross Volunteer Transportation Service meeting he attended. Council Meeting Minutes -15- May 10, 1976 Motion by Law, seconded by Ludeman, to appoint councilman Jacobsen liaison to the Red Cross Volunteer Transportation program. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Abstain - Jacobsen. Carried. Mayor Law read a proclamation from Governor Anderson proclaiming the week of May 16 to 22 as Volunteer Recognition Week. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to support Volunteer Recognition Week. All ayes - Carried.. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, that the council attend a point 1 meeting with the city of Bloomington May 17, 1976 at 5:30 PM to discuss the en- vironmental 3.mpact study on the proposed MTC garage. A11 ayes - Carried, The City Manager and Council members Ludeman and Luettinger reported on an inspection trip to~Fort Snelling. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to inform the historical society that the council is interested in the golf course and the open areas at Fort Snelling but not the buildings. A11 ayes - Carried. 32. Ad3ournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the meets 1 A11 ayes - Carried. Time; 1:00 AM, May 11, 1976. Date Approved; May 24, 1976 Thomas J, an City Clerk Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager