04-08-1985CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 8, 1985
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MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Howard Bunce; Ivan Ludeman;
Donald Priebe; and, Michael Sandahl
STAFF PRESENT: John Cart-,~right, City Manager; John Dean, City
Attorney; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director/Assistant City
Manager; .Don Fondrick, Community Services
Director; Dennis Kraft, Cc~ity Development
.Director; Thomas Morgan, Public Safety Director;
and, Michael Eastling, City Engineer
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of Joint Ci
Commission Meeting, February. pecia i ounce
1985; and Regular City Council Meeting, March 11, 1985.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 P SENT .TONS
A RI 0 0 "G JACO CITIZEN OF
THE YEAR" AWARD Z'0 JOHN TAKEKAWA . C . L . 102
Mayor Hamilton and Joe Sausen, representing the Richfield Human Rights
Commission, presented Mr. John Takekawa with a plaque and proclamation for his
selection as recipient of the 1984 "Gene Jacobsen Citizen of the Year" Award.
Item #2 OPPORTUNI CIT S AD C TY
Adrian Blood, 6816 Washburn Avenue South, requested that the four-way stop
signs at 69th street and Vincent Avenue be relocated to 69th Street and Upton
Avenue.
City Manager Cart<,rright stated that Mr. Blood's request would be referred
to the Traffic Control Committee for consideration at their April meeting.
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Item #3 CTL V F
April 8, 1985
Councilmember Ludeman asked that discussion. of ILN Development be added to
the agenda under item 23, Council choice.
M/Priebe, SJBunce that the agenda be approved as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 ON ~NrT CAL
A. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES, BID TABULATIONS AND
AWARD OF CONTRACT FnR PURCHASE OF HYDRAULIC BUCKET MACHINE. C.L.
103.
B. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT BIDS FOR
PAINTING OF_LOGAN AVENUE WATER TOWER AND TO REBID. C.L. 104.
C. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES BID TABULAT20N, AND
AWARD OF CONTRACT FnR REMOVAL OF DISEASED 7~ES ON PRIVATE
PROPER:CY. C,L. 105 .
D. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF CAB AND CHASSIS
FUR THE BRUSH PICKER. C.L. 106.
E. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RESCHEDULIlVG DATE OF
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1985 ALLEY PAVIlVG PROJECT TO APRIL 22,
1985. C.L. 407.
RESOLUTION N0. 7020
RESOLUTION G DATE 0 PUBLIC HEARING FC~R
1985 ALLEY PAVING PROJECT - CITY PROJECT N0. 812
F. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A PERMIT APPLICATION FOR AN ILLUMINATED
SIGN AT KINIIDO RESTAURANT, 6345 PENN AVENUE. C.L. 108.
G. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A PERMIT APPLICATION FOR AN ILLUMINATED
SIGN AT ADVENTURES IN VIDEO, 12 E. 66TH STREET. C.L. 109.
H. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY ROOF
SIGN (30 DAYS) AT CORPORATE TRAVEL, 1401 WEST 76TH STREET. C.L.
110.
I. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY BANNERS, PENNANTS
AND GROUND SIGNS AT FOUR SUPER.AMERICA LOCATIONS FC9R A PERIOD NOT
TO EXCEID 30 DAYS. C.L. 111
J. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT tdITH THE RICHFIELD SWIM CLUB
TO USE THE MUNICIPAL OUTDOOR POOL FOR A TWO DAY SWIM MEET JULY 6
& 7. C.L. 112.
K. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A FEE WAIVED RAFFLE LICENSE
FbR A ONE DAY FUND RAISER TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE ROLLIN TIGERS.
C.L. 113.
L. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY ST. RICHARD'S CHURCH FOR A
FEE WAIVED GAMBLIlVG PERMIT TO CONDUCT MONTE CARLO NIGHT. C.L.
114.
M. ESTIMATE #17, WATER METERS DELIVERED, WATER PRODUCTS COMPANY, CP
703-1569,$21,000.
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N. LICENSE RENEWALS
MILL P ZA, AMUSEMENT DEVICE
PDQ FOOD, 2201 PORTLAND, 3.2 BEER OFF-SALE
PDQ FOOD, 813 E. 66TH STREET, 3.2 OFF-SALE BEER AND AMUSEMENT
•DEVICE .
TERRY FELDMAN'S IMPORTS, NEW & USID MOTOR VEHICLES
WALLY MCCARTHY LINDAHL OLDS, NEW & USED MOTOR VEHICLES
MORROW AUTO, 644.5 CEDAR. AVENUE, USID MOTOR VEHICLES
WEST RICHFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL, FEE WAIVED CONCESSION STAND
LICENSE
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that the consent agenda be approved.
Motion carried 5-0
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Item #5 C FOR STREET IMPROVE S TO LONGFELLOW AVENUE TH
TO 69TH STREET AND O~IERLAY OF HIGHWAY 77 EAST FRONTAGE ROAD 69TH
STREET TO 24TH AVEIVITE, CITY PROJECT N0. 803. C.L. 115
City Manager Cartc~rright reviewed Council Letter #115 regarding the proposed
improvements to Longfellow Avenue 66th to 69th Street and the overlay of the
Highway 77 East Frontage Road 69th Street to 24th Avenue.
City Engineer Mike Eastling stated that a neighborhood meeting had been
conducted prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed project and
related traffic issues were discussed.
M/Bunce,. S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Priebe, S/Bunce that the following resolution be adopted; that it be
spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7021
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEL~NT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
ON THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LONGF'ELLOW AVENtTE, 06TH TO 69TH STREE'T'
AND THE OVERLAY OF HIGHWAY 77. EAST FRONTAGE ROAD, 69TH STREET
2'0 24TH AVENUE SOUTH - CITY PROJECT N0. 803
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7021 in
Resolution ook o. 52.
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Item #6 UNCIL CONSID ION F A REQUEST FO A VARIAN TO THE REAR YARD
SETBAG"~{ REQUIREMENTS TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING GARAGE
AT 7201 NEWTON AVENUE. C.L. 116.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed a request for a variance to the rear yard
setback requirements to construct an addition to an existing garage at 7201
Newton Avenue. City Manager Cartwright reported that City staff and Planning
Commission recommended denial of this request.
Steve Duerr, 8707 Queen Avenue South, representing Mrs. McDonald owner of
the property, spoke in support of the variance request.
M/Ludemarn, S/Prfebe to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to approve variance to the rear yard setback
requirements.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 ION OF A RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR AN ON-SALE 3.2 1VON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE, CHUCK E. CHEESE, 2900 WEST 66TH
STREET. C.L. 117.
City Manager Gartwright reviewed Council Letter #117 recommending approval
of the renewal application for anon-sale 3.2 non-intoxicating malt liquor
license for Chuck E. Cheese, 2900 West 66th Street.
Public Safety Director Morgan reported that applicants had been informed
that they were not required to be present because of City Council direction to
amend the ordinance requirements concerning applicant attendance.
M/Bunce, S/Priebe to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Bunce, S/Sandahl to approve license renewal for/on-sale malt liquor.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 L S ION OF A AL APPLI AT ON F0 N-S 3.2
NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE, LARIAT LANES, ]NC., 6320
PENN A~U'ENUE . C.. L, 118 .
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #118 recommending approval
of the renewal application for anon-sale 3,2 non-intoxicating malt liquor
license for Lariat Lanes, Inc., 6320 Penn Avenue.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Bunce to approve license renewal for on-sale malt liquor.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 NS I N OF A AL APPLIC ION R AN N-SALE 3.2
NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE, GODFATHER PIZZA, HtJB
SHOPPING CEI~1'!:'ER. C .L. 119 .
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #119 regarding the renewal
application of on-sale 3.2 non-intoxicating malt liquor license for Godfather's
Pizza, Inc., 2 West 66th Street.
Gerald Baer representing Godfather Pizza appeared in support of the renewal
application.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Bunce, S/Priebe to approve license renewal for on-sale malt liquor.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEAR G ON TYE CITY OF RICtIF'IELD'S PROPOSED USE OF i2 ,839
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR YEAR XI. C.L. 120.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #120 regarding Year XI
Community Development Block Grant Program and Richfield's proposed use of the
$206,839 in funds.
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George Halter, 6424 Emerson Avenue South, questioned the administrative
cost associated with this program and spoke in opposition to the proposed use
of the funds.
Betty Carr, 6633 Lynwood Boulevard, informed the City Council that she no
longer represents Richfield on the Planning Area 1, Citizen Advisory Committee
and that CDGH funds must be used within 18 months. She spoke in support of the
proposed program funding.
M/$unce, S/Priebe to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that the follow resolution be ado ted• that it be
spread in the °resolution oo an i ara e o ese mi.nu s:
RESOLUTION N0. 7022
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR
YEAR XI URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMTTrAL
Motion ca-rried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7022 in
Reso u ion o~ o.
Item #11
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY'S
S~RM SEWERS . SECI)ND READING . C. L . 121.
Mayor Hamilton opened the hearing explaining the reasons why the City
Council was considering the proposed Storm Drainage Utility Ordinance.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #121 regarding the
establishment of a Storm Drainage Utility Ordinance to provide funding for
capital improvements and maintenance of the City's storm sewer system.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the history of Richfield's
storm sewer system, the funding of the existing system, and use of the utility
concept as a funding method.
City Engineer Eastling reported on the proposed level of service and
construction which would occur if the utility is implemented.
Don Anderson, 6724 Wentworth Avenue South, Chairman of the Community
Services Advisory Commission, stated that the Commission had reviewed the
proposed Storm Drainage Utility and had endorsed by unanimous motion the
creation of a Storm Drainage Utility.
Orville Everson, 7000-3rd Avenue South, raised questions regarding the use
of funds provided by a Storm Drainage Utility.
Clayton Holt, 6321-12th Avenue South, spoke in opposition to the proposed
Storm Drainage Utility.
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Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland Avenue South, spoke in opposition to the
proposed Storm Drainage Utility and issues relating to the history of Norby's
Pond improvements.
Russ Susag, 7305-1st Avenue South, spoke in support of the proposed Storm
Drainage Utility.
Dick Blevins, 7539 Washburn Avenue South, spoke in support of the proposed
Storm Drainage Utility and requested that citizen input be allowed in the
design of the proposed capital improvements.
Francis Boll, 7045-3rd Avenue South, spoke advocating a low water level for
Norby's Fond.
Wally Johnson, representing House of Prayer Church, spoke in opposition to
the proposed rate structure for churches.
Don Cederholm, 6214-5th Avenue South, spoke in opposition to the proposed
Storm Drainage Utility.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue South, spoke in opposition to the
proposed Storm Drainage Utility.
George Tressel, 7527-4th Avenue South, asked questions relating to current
pumping and drainage patterns.
John Harwood, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron, Engineer, responded to questions
regarding run-off and storm sewer system ,capacities.
Andy Hartle, 6332-17th Avenue South, spoke in opposition to the proposed
Storm Drainage Utility and stated his concern about potential future rate
increases.
George Holter, 6424 Emerson Avenue South, suggested the capacity of the
lakes and ponding areas be increased to store water and spoke supporting the
proposed Storm Drainage Utility.
Jean Helfand, 6700 Irving Avenue South, spoke in opposition to the proposed
Storm Drainage Utility.
Pastor Chell, House of Prayer Church, requested an exemption from
paying Storm Drainage Utility fees for churches and schools.
Community Services Director Fondrick responded to the questions regarding
the administration and implementation of the proposed Storm Sewer Utility.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Ludeman spoke in opposition to the proposed Storm Drainage
Utility and the use of bonds for financing the capital improvements.
Councilmember Ludeman stated he supported using Revenue Sharing and Special
Revenue funding for the capital improvements to pay as you go, avoiding the
interest costs of bonds.
Councilmember Bunce spoke in support of the proposed Storm Drainage
Utility. Councilmember Bunce also stated he supported reducing the fee
proposed for churches.
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. Mayor Hamilton stated that the Richfield School District had been made
aware of the proposed Storm Drainage Utility.
Councilmember Priebe spoke in support of the proposed Storm Drainage
Utility .
M/Bunce to amend the proposed ordinance to include
churches in the same rate category as schools and
institutional.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
M/Sandahl, S/Priebe that this constitue a Second Reading of Bill 1985-5
that it be published in the o fica newspaper and that it a made a part of
'1'hcca m~ rnii-ca
Motion carried ¢-1. (Ludeman opposed.)
Item #12 L CON ID ION 0 AN AMENDMENT THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELA ING
TO COMMERCIAL, MULTI-FAMILY AND INDUSTRIAL DRIVEWAY WIDTHS. SECOPID
READING. C.L. 122..
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #122 recommending approval
of an ordinance amendment to the Municipal Code relating to minimum width
standards for commercial, multi-family and industrial driveways.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close public hearing..
Motion carried 4-0. (Councilmember Bunce was temporarily absent for this
roll call.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute a Second Reading of Bill 1985-b
that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of
t ese nu s. .
Motion carried ¢-0. (Councilmember Bunce was temporarily absent for this
roll ca 1.
Item #13 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE RABIES
VACCINATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WI72i THE ISSUANCE OF PET LICENSES.
FIRST READING . C . L . 123-.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #123 regarding an ordinance
amendment to require rabies vaccinations in conjunction with the issuance of
pet licenses.
M/Priebe, S/Ludeman that this constitute a First Reading of this ordinance
amendment, and that Second Reading of the ordinance au~ndment be scheduled for
April 22, 1985. -
Motion carried 5-O.
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Item #14 COUNCIL CONSID ION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO EXCLUDE INSTALLERS
OF POWER LIMITED ALARM CIRCUITS FROM STATE ELECTRICAL LICENSURE.
FIRST READING. C.L. 124•
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #124 regarding an ordinance
amendment to exclude installers of power limited alarm circuits from state
electrical licensure.
Sid Sanford, 70~ Portland Avenue South, stated this matter is now before
the state legislature and urged delay until after the legislature has acted.
The City Council requested that Second Reading for this proposed ordinance
amendment be delayed. until after the current legislative session is adjourned.
M/$unce, S/Priebe that this constitute a First Reading of this ordinance
amendment, and that Second Reading be delayed until a ter :pending state
egislation-has been resolved.
Motion carried 4-1. (Ludeman opposed.)
Item #15 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A TRANSITORY ORDINAN APP OPRIATING S
FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL INN~ROVF~NTS. FIRST
READING . C . L . 125 .
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #125 regarding a transitory
ordinance providing for the expenditure of money from the Special Revenue Fund
for certain capital improvements.
M/Bunce, S/Priebe that .this constitute a First Reading of this ordinance
amendment, and that Second Read ng of the ordinance amendment be scheduled for
April 22, 1985•
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #16 COUNC L CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDIlVAN AMENDMENT REQUIR G APP I ANTS
FOR ON-SALE 3.2 NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES BE PRESENT
AT-THE COUNCIL MEETING WHEN THEIR LICENSE APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL. C.L. 126.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #126 regarding an ordinance
amendment requiring applicants for on-sale 3.2 non-intoxicating malt liquor
licenses to be present at the Council Meeting when the initial license is
considered and thereafter, at renewal only is such attendance has been
requested.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute a First Reading of this
ordinance amendment, and that Second Reading of the ordinance amendment be
be schedu ed for Apri 22, 1985•
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #17 CIL CONSIDERATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEN~ITS TO LITTLE BOB'S PARK, 67TH
AND HARRIET AVENUE. C.L. 127
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #127 relating to Council
consideration of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for
bids for improvements to Little Bob's Park.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve plans and specifications and authorize
advertisement for bids for improvements to Little Bob's Park.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #18 UNCIL CONS TON OF PROPOSED SIGNAG R MCDONALUS STAURANT
AS PART OF THE RICHFIELD STATE AGIINCY PROJECT. C.L. 128
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #128 regarding the proposed
signage for the McDonalds Restaurant to be located in the Richfield State
Agency Building.
Counci].member Ludeman spoke in opposition to the number of signs proposed
and particularly to the proposed signs on the Richfield Bank/Message Board
Pylon Sign.
Randy Bergh, Real Estate Manager for McDonalds, responded. to questions
concerning the proposed signage.
Council discussed. the size and number of signs proposed.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to appove the proposed signage excluding the placement
of signs on the Richfield Bank Message Pvlon SiEn and conti.n~nt isnnn tr,p
appiican-t~ s
Motion carried 3-2.
(Priebe, Sandahl opposed.)
128.
Item #19 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE 1984 CITY OF RICHFIELD ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR FINDING DECEMBER 31, 1984. C.L. 129.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter #129 regarding the 1984
City of Richfield Annual_Financial Report.
The City Council received the report.
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Item X20 C~UN L DI CU ION 0 INCREAS COSTS FOR PROVISION OF THE CITY'S
LIABILITY INSURANCE CAVERAGES. C.L: 130.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council Letter #130
regarding the renewal premium for the City's Property and Casualty Insurance
Package for 1885.
Eric Thompson, Marsh and McCIellan,Inc., spoke concerning the current
insurance industry situation and responded to questions of the City Council.
Don Holding, 7145--13~ Avenue South, urged the City to explore
insurance alternatives and self funding.
George Holter, 6424 Eu~ rson Avenue South, spoke advocating self insurance
for the City.
The City Council received the report.
Item #21 C CO 0 S UL 1~G S ATING ~ S
IN MAY 1985. C.L. 131 __ .._
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Cotuzcil Letter ,131 regarding the
scheduling conflicts_relating to the second Council Meeting in May.
The City Council decided to consider tyiis matter again at a future City
Council Meeting..
Item X22 CC CO ON D SI A CCU1 CIL 4 rrFt TO S V ON
N.O.I.S.E. EOARD OF DIRECTORS. C.L. 132.
Citq Manager Cart~rright reviewed Council Letter rr132 regardi,~g
Councilmember Sandah].'s willingness to serve on the N.O.I.S.E. Board of
Directors.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to appoint Council~mber Michael Sandahl to serve on
;~1.O.I.S.E. Board of Directors.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item X23 COUNCIL CHOICE - NO A ICN
Caunciln~ember Ludeman sfizt..~d that tre Civil Defense Sirens failed .to
activate during the last '~eet.
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City Manager Cartwright responded that the failure was.due to problems with
Northwestern Bell equipment and he would investigate further as to .the cause
of the problems.
Council.member Ludeman discussed proposed development in the ILN
Redevelopment area during the period of time a plan for the area is being _
developed.
City Manager Cartwright responded that staff will communicate and work with.
any interested developers and advise them of plans for the area.
Item #24 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payroll be approved:
FIRST WESTERN
Checks 43387143712 Payroll $ 244,116.11
Checks 2164/2186 General $ 507,453.33
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST
Checks 5595/5656, 75916/76190 $ 655,272.95
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOU~'~E TT
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
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