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06-10-1985 (2) CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 10, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Howard Bunee; Ivan Ludeman; Donald Priebe; and, Michael Sandahl. STAFF PRESENT: John Carwright, City Manager; Tom Ferber, City Clerk; Steve Devieh, Administrative Services Director; Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director; Larry Miller, Hennepin County Appraiser; and, Terry Hall, Acting City Attorney. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:07 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF INUTES M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to a rove the minutes of the Special Study Session of April 22, 1g 5 Spee a Study Session o May 1~. 1985. and the regular meeting of av 18. 19.5. Motion carried 5-0. Item ~~1 PR E 0 I 0 APP A 0 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT TATIANA MARIA CRESPO. C.L. N0. 200. Mayor Hamilton presented a certificate of appreciation to foreign exchange student Tatiana Maria Crespo. The Mayor gave Ms. Crespo a memento from the City of Richfield to present to the Mayor of her hometown in Equador. Item ~~2 PRESENTATION 0 CERTI KATE 0 APPRECIAT 0 TO GEORGE ASHWOOD, 5TH DISTRICT COMMANDER AMERICAN LEGION C.L. N0. 201. Mayor Hamilton presented a Certificate of Appreciation to George Ashwood honoring him for his involvement with community projects during his tenure as 5th District American Legion Commander. Council Meeting Minutes -2- June 1fl, 1985 Item ~~3 PR SEN ION PROCLA IO DESIGNA I G JUNE 17-23, 1985 AS RICHFIELD CITY EMPLOYEES RECOGNITION WEEK. C.L. N0. 202. Mayor Hamilton presented a proclamation to city employees Bill Fillmore and Jane Eggleston designating the week of June 17- 23, 1985 as Ri'ehfielcl City Employees Recognition Week. Stem ~~4 PR E TA IO BY LIA OZ LS 0 THE GOALS AND OBJECT VES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH. C.L. N0. 203. Lia Ozols, chairperson, presented the annual report of the Advisory Board of Health to the city council and said the issue of airport noise will be the number one priority of the Board in 1985. Item #5 OPP RT OR C TIZ NS TO ADDR SS GO IL None Item ~~6 CO N L APPRO AL 0 AGE D MlBunce, S/Ludeman that the council agenda be approved. Motion carried 5-0 . Item ~~7 C SENT CALENDAR. A. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MOVING OF PROPERTIES AT 6333 PORTLAND AND 7438 EMERSON. C.L .204. B. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF REALLOCATION OF YEAR IX CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS. C.L. 205. C. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH RICHIELD STATE AGENCY TO CHANGE THE DATE OF MOVING THE STRUCTURE AT bb01 LYNDALE TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1985. C.L. 206. _ D. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RATIFICATION OF ADDENDUM TO MASTER LABOR CONTRACT WITH LOCAL 4g. C.L. 207. Council Mestin~ Minutes -3- June 10, 1985 RESOLUTION N0. 7028 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOCAL ADDENDUM TO MASTER LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4g AFL/CIO FOR THE YEARS 1985-1986 E. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A 4TH OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION AND TO WAIVE THE LICENSE FEE. C.L. 208 F. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FORMALLY ESTABLISHING THE ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH. C.L. 209• RESOLUTION NO. 7029 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH G. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000. C.L. 210. H. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF LONGFELLOW FRONTAGE ROAD. C.L. 211. RESOLUTION N0. 7030 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, CONTINGENT UPON STATE AID APPROVAL. CITY PROJECT N0. 803, LONGFELLOW AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS. RESOLUTION N0. 7031 RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MUNICIPAL STATE AID CONSTRUCTION FUNDS TO S.A.P. 157-010-01, RECONSTRUCTION OF LONGFELLOW AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD. I. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A PERMIT TO ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN, BETHANY COVENANT CHURCH. C.L. N0. 212 J. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ERECT AN ILLUMNIATED SIGN, PANNEKOEKIN HUIS. C.L. 213. K. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN, MIDWEST DENTAL ASSOCIATES, 407 WEST 66TH. STREET. C.L. N0. 214. L. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN, FRED BABCOCK VFW. C.L. 215. M. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ERECT AN' ILLUMINATED SIGN, SONY SOUND CENTER, 6439 LYNDALE AVENUE. C.L. 216. N. ESTIMATE ~~20, PAYMENT TO WATER PROD UCTS CO. $21,000 500 WATER METERS. Council Meeting Minutes -~- June 10, 1985 0. FINAL PAYMENT TO MAERTENS BRENNY CONSTRUCTION $10,072 FOR REMODELING COMMUNITY CENTER. P. ESTIMATE 4~1 FOR P & I, INC. $23,406.70 FOR JOINT CLEANING AND RESEALING OF CITY STREETS. Q. ESTIMATE 4~2, MINNESOTA STATE ,CURB AND GUTTER FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS AND CURB CP 7g50, $18,051.56 R. FINAL PAYMENT FOR. MAERTENS BRENNY CONSTRUCTION FOR CF. 7b7 FIRE STATION ~~2 IMPROVEMENTS, $5,500. S. OFF-SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR TOM THUMB, 7600 KNOX. M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that the consent agenda be approved . Motion carried 5-0 . Mayor Hamilton stated it was necessary to temporarily adjourn the regular city council meeting at this time in order to reconvene the Board of Review for consideration of two appeals deferred from the June 3, 1985, Board of Review hearing. M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to~adjour.n temporarily+ the regular city meeting . Motion carried 5-0 . The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to reopen the regular city cpuneil meeting , Motion carried 5-0 . The meeting was reopened at 7:23 p.m. Item ~~$ C0 C L CO SI RA 0 0 N ORD A A D RE A G TO STATE ELECTRICAL LICNESES FOR INSTALLERS OF POWER LIMTED ALARM CIRCUITS (TO BE CONTINUED JULY, 1985). C.L. 219. City Manager Cartwright recommended continuation of this . ordinance amendment to the July 22, 1985, city council meeting because the state legislature is still considering amendments to the state statutes relating to this licensing procedure. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to continue council consideration of an ordinance amendment relating to State eleetieal licenses for ins a ers o power im to alarm elrcu s to he Ju y 22, 19 5, .counc 1 meeting . Motion carried 5-0 . Council Meeting Minutes -5- June 10, 1885 Item ~~g P C AR A D C N R AD NG, RA ORY O D A PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITON OF REAL PROPERTY AT 6636 CEDAR AVENUE (MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE SITE) TO BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 24, 1885. C.L. 220. City Manager Cartwright recommended that the city council continue the public hearing and second reading of the transitory ordinance until the June 24, 1885, city council meeting to allow further time to resolve the issue of the new location for the Cedar Liquor Store. M/Ludeman, S/Bunee to continue the public hearing and second reading of a transitorv or Hance prove ln~ or t e SpOSltlOn t> eaar Avenue to the JUrie council meeting . Motion carried 5-0 . Item ~~ 10 IL S D A 0 0 A QU OR A V RIAN 'FO THE SIDEYARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING CARPORT, 7204 PLEASANT AVENUE. C.L. 221. Community Development Director Dennis Kraft reviewed Council Letter N0. 221 recommending denial of this variance request. Irwin W. Bennett, 7204 Pleasant Avenue South, spoke in support of his variance request.: MlLudeman, S/Bunee to close the public hearing . Motion carried 5-0 . M/Ludeman, S/Bunee to grant a variance to the sideyard se.tbaek re uirements or construction o an a dition to an exis n carpor at 720 P easant Avenue Sout Motion carried 5-0 . Item ~~11 COU IL SID RA ION 0 A R QUES OR A PLAN ED U IT DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT BY FIRST WESTERN BANK AT 6500 NICOLLET AVENUE. C.L. 222. Community Development---Director Kraft reviewed Council Letter N0. 222 regarding a request for a Planned Unit Development Plan Amendment by First Western Bank at 6500 Nicollet Avenue South and recommended approval subject to the following stipulations: Council Meeting Minutes -6- June 10, 1985 1. That the number of parking stalls provided in the . P.U.D. continue to meet the city~s minimum parking. guidelines; 2. That final drainage plans be submitted for city staff approval; 3. That lighting plans be reviewed with the public safety department for approval; and, 4. That the width of the common curb cut and driveway lying between the Hub Shopping Center and First Western Bank not be reduced from its present dimensions. David Sellergren, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly, & Lindgren Ltd., representing First Western Bank, informed the city council that the Hub Shopping Center and the Medical Building owners had written letters of support for the propsed P.U.D. amendment and now are in agreement with the plan. Sellergren reviewed the site plan and presented the letters to the council. M/Ludeman,S/Priebe to close the public hearing . Motion carried 5-0 . M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to a prove the P.U.D. Plan Amendment for First Western Bank at 500 ico let Avenue ouch sub.iect to the following stipulations: . 1. That the number of parkin stalls provided in the . .D. continue to mee~'~ie city's minimum parkin gui a Ines; 2. That final drainage plans be submitted for city sta approva ; 3. That lighting plans be reviewed with the public safety departm ne t for approval . and , 4. That the width of the common curb cut and driveway ying between the Hu_b Shopping_ enter an first Western Ban n~s'"ot"be reduce from its present imensions . Item ~~12 COUNCIL CONSIDERA ION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTI G FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ROGERS CABLESYSTEMS BY SOUTHWEST CABLE CITIES. SECOND READING. C.L. 223. Council Meeting Minutes -7- June 10, 1985 City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Lettter N0. 223 regarding financial assistance to Rogers Cablesystems by the Southwest Cable Cities. • Mayor Hamilton stated that the Southwest Cable Commission had negotiated this proposed solution. Ralph Campbell, Southwest Cable Commission administrator, reviewed the provisions of the original franchise ordinance, the proposed relief ordinance, and the proposed amending ordinance. Mr. Campbell responded to questions from the council regarding the reasons for the relief package, the management of the company, the closing of the Richfield Studio, and the management fee of the parent company. Mr.Jones, an attorney for Rogers Cablesystems, explained the management fees and reviewed the results of•a study by Touche Ross Accountants concerning the financial problems of the firm. Mr. Campbell stated that the original franchise ordinance would go back into effect if Rogers sold the franchise or defaulted. Council Member Bunee spoke amendment and the relief ordin approve any future relief. Council Member Priebe said responsibility to reduce costs the cities for relief. in support of the ordinance once, but said he would not that it is the company~s and that it should not rely on Council Member Ludeman questioned the fact that the franchise fee to the cities will be reduced while the parent firms management fee is not reduced. Council Member Sandahl spoke in support of the relief ~paekage so that cable TV is maintained in Richfield. City Manager Cartwright recommended Second Reading approval of the amending ordinance, the relief ordinance, the Performance Agreement,-and Exhibits A and B with the stipulation that the Performane Agreement and Exhibits A and B be approved by the City Attorney and City Manager for form and content. Council Member Bunee suggested that approval of the Performance Agreement and Exhibits A and B be~delayed to give the council time to review them. Mr. Campbell indicated the council could approve the two ordinances and delay consideration of the Performance Agreement and the Exhibits. Council Meeting Minutes -8- June 10, 1985 The consensus of the council was to delay consideration of the Performance Agreement and Exhibits A and B until the June 24, 1985 council meeting. ° M/Ludeman, SlBunce to close the public hearing . Motion carried 5-0 . M/Sandahl, S/Bunce that this constitute a Second Reading of Bill 1985-12 that i be pub shed in o vial news aper and t at it be ma a part o t ese minutes .- Motion carried 4-1 (Priebe opposed). M/Sandahl, S/Bunce that this constitute a Second Reading of Bill 1985-13 that t be ublis ed n offieia newspaper and that it be made part o these m nutes . Motion carried 4-1 (Priebe opposed). Item 413 COU C L O S DERATION O A ORDIN E AME D NG T LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS. SECOND READING. C.L. 224. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 224 regarding an ordinance amending the licensing requirements for domestic animals. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing . Motion carried 5-0 . M/Ludeman,S/Sandahl that this constitute a Sec©nd Reading of Bill _1984-1.4, .that it be publishe ~,n the of icial newspaper and that it be .made part of these minutes . Motion carried 5-0 Item ~~14 C L CO S D TION O A ORDI A AM D E T HIC WOULD PERMIT FREE STANDING CANOPIES FOR SERVICE STATION OPEARATIONS. SECOND READING. C.L. 225. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 225 regarding an ordinance amendment which would permit freestanding canopies to be constructed over gasoline pump islands at service stations. M/Sandahl, S/Bunce to close the public hearing Council Meeting. Minutes -9- June 10, 1985 Motion carried 5-0 . M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that this constitute a Second Reading of Bill 1985-15 that be u is a in e o icla news a er and that t be made part of these minutes . Motion carried 5-0 . Item #15 OUN IL CO SIDERA ON 0 AN ORD NAN AM D N RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY. SECOND READING. C.L. 226. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 226 regarding an amendment to the municiapl code of ordinances relating to the disposition of lost property coming into the possession of the city. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing . Motion carried 5-0 M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that this constitute a Second Readin of Bill 1985-17 that it be published in the o icial news a er an that it be ma a part o these m nutes . Motion carried 5-0 . Item•~~16 U L CO S D RAT 0 0 AN ORD AN E R LA ING 0 COUNCIL SALARIES. SECOND READING. C.L. 227 City Manger Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 227 regarding an ordinance amendment to change the compensation of the mayor and council members. The amendment would set the salary of the mayor at $b ,700 and the salary of council members at $5,200. Cartwright stated this would bring Riefield's compensation inline with the average of other comparable communities. Council Member Priebe spoke in support of the ordinane~ amendment. Council Member Sandahl stated his support of the ordinance amendment because it had been seven years since the last adjustment. Council Member Ludeman stated he supported a phased increase of salaries, but could not support an 11~ increase in one year as proposed. Council Meeting Minutes -10- June 10, 1985 M/Bunce, S1Priebe to close the public hearing . Motion .carried 5-0 , M/Priebe, S/Bunce that this constitute a Second Reading of Bi11 1985-16 that ~.s be ublished in the officical news aper and that it be made part of these minutes . Motion carried 4-1 (Ludeman opposed). Item ~~17 0 L 0 IDE A 0 0' 0 DI A ND E 0 REMOVE THE COLONIAL LODGE MOTEL PROPERTY-FROM THE ILN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE. FIRST READING. C.L. 228 City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 228 regarding a request by developers to r:emove~the Colonial Lodge Motel property at 77th Street and Lyndale Avenue from the provisions of the ILN Interim Zoning Ordinance. Tom Price, 7745 Lyndale Avenue, owner of the Colonial Lodge Motel, reviewed the Hampton Inn proposal for the site. Joeseph Abdo, representing PALSCO, Inc, of Mankato, requested the removal of this site from the moratorium area. Thomas LaSalle, representing Realty Development Services ,explained the Hampton Inn concept and requested the moratorium be lifted to allow approval of this pro,~ect. He stated competition far the Hampton Inn franchise from other sites made it very important that the moratorium be lifted so that this site proposal would not be at a disadvantage. Community Development Director Kraft explained the importance of finalizing the proposed transportation plan prior to development in the area. Ari,jis Paekalns, B.R.W. consultant, reviewed the I.L.N. planning process. Paekalns stated that traffic circulation, site access, and resolving the Lyndale Avenue, 4g4, 77th Street, and 77 1/2 Street traffic problems were the key issues. He reviewed a traffic circulation concept for the I.L.N. and stated that the Hampton Inn plan may preclude some traffic circulation options. Council discussion followed concerning the planning process, time frames, and the inclusion of the Print Shop property with this site. Connie Hoverson, Planning Commission Chairperson, read a resolution. passed by the Planning Commission urging the council to maintain the entire I.L.N. area under the moratorium. Council Meeting Minutes -11- June 10, 1985 Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue, chairperson of the I.L.N. Committee, stated that the committee had not taken a position concerning the Hampton Inn proposal. Ulrich urged the council to allow the planning process to proceed so that traffic solutions can be attained prior to development. Jan Jacobson, 7501 Portland Avenue, read a letter from the Richfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors supporting the adoption of city staff's 'alternative recommendation to authorize the pity staff to assist the developers in the preparation of their plans while keeping the site in under the provisions of the ILN Interim Zoning ordinance. Ruth Larson, 7638 Harriet Avenue, stated that if the moratorium is lifted for one business, it should be eliminated altogether. Tom Price, 7745 Lyndale Avenue, urged. the council to consider each project on its own merit. Steve Sawitzke, I.L.N.•Committee Member, spoke in support of continuing the current planning process. Council Member Ludeman stated his support for this proposal because it would increase the tax base. He said he opposed using tax increment financing in the I.L.N. Mr. Ludeman° suggested the planning process provide for the incorporation of the Hampton Inn as a part of the plan. Council Member Priebe spoke in opposition to the proposed lifting of the moratorium for Hampton Inn because isolated developments led to the existing problems. He stated his support for continuing the planning process. Council Member Sandahl stated his support of the Hampton Inn proposal. M/Sandahl to a rove the staff alternative with sti ulations to : - • 1. Include the Print Sho pro ert in the Hampton Inn• proposal, an , 2. Obtain prior a reement with the develo er to ro osed roa way c anges . Council Member Sandahl withdrew the motion. M/Sandahl,S/Ludeman that this constitute First Reading of this ordinance amendment and that the Public Hearing and Secon Reading o the or finance amendment be sehedu ed for June 2 ~ 19 5 . Council Meeting Minutes -12- June 10, 1985 Motion carried 4-1 (Priebe opposed). Item #1$ 0 NCIL CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE WHICH WOULD PROVIDE "PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY ZONES". FIRST RE~;DING. C.L. 229• City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 229 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to allow the implementation of a 'residential parking permit procedure. Mary Wiffit, representing Maeken Music and Entertainment Agency, 7'704 Morgan Avenue South, asked if this business could receive permits for her customers to park in front of the business. Council discussion followed coneerX~ing possible solutions to allow patrons of this business access to on-street parking. City Manager Cartwright stated he would work with Ms. Wiffit to resolve this issue. M/Sandahl,SlLudeman that this constitute First Reading of this ordinance amendment and that the Pub is Hearin and -Secon Rea ng of the or finance amendment be sc edule or June 24 , 1 5 . Motion carried 5-0 . Item ~~19 L C0 ER IO AN A E D T T H PUD ORDINANCE TO CREATE A PLANNED T~bO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT. FIRST READING. C.L. 230. Community Development Director Kraft reviewed Council Letter N0. 230 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to add language to the existing P.U.D. ordinance (Section 3.34 A) so that planned two family residential districts (PMR-1) can be created. James Howard, 915 Rae Drive, spoke in support on the ordinance amendment because it would restrict density to ten dwelling units per acre. Edward Burkhart, g21 Rae Drive, stated his concern about the condition of the retaining wall between his property and the H.R.A. owned property near 66th Street and Rae Drive. M/Sandahl, S/Priebe that this constitute First•Reading of this ordinance amendment and that the Public Hearing and Secon Reading of the•ordinanee amendment be scheduled for June 24,-1955 Council Meeting Minutes -13- June 10, 1985 Motion carried 5-0 . Item #20 CO NC L CO SIDERATION 0 A RESOLU ION PROPOSING AN ADVISORY COMMISSION NAME CHANGE FROM THE SENIOR CITIZENS/HANDICAPPED COMMISSION TO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: SERVING THE SENIORS AND DISABLED. C.L. 231. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 231 regarding the proposed changes to the resolution which established, the Senior Citizens/Handicapped Commission. Myrna Hammer, b322 Grand Avenue, Chairperson of the Senior Citizens/Handicapped Commission, requested that the counei'1 approve renaming the Commission to "Human Services Commission: Serving Seniors and Disabled". She sa-id this name would reflect who the Commission serves and its mission, while also eliminating the negative connotation of the word handicapped. She also noted that Federal, State, and County agencies use the term Human Services for programs concerning seniors and the disabled. Tollie Flippin, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, spoke in opposition to the proposed name change because it would cause confusion due to the similarity to the title of the Human Rights Commission and the Community Services Commission. He suggested that the Commissions meet ~vintly to discuss the issue and come to a compromise. Diane Healey, 6906 Newton Avenue South, past chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, said that the Human Rights Commission had voted vn February 8 not to endorse the proposed name change and had sent a letter tv Mrs. Hammer concerning the issue and the vote. She requested that the Senior Citizens/ Handicapped Commission reconsider -the proposed name change and that the two Commissions meet to consider alternative names. Council discussion followed concerning how the Commissions could resolve the issue. Mrs. Hammer asked that the council approve the name change as requested. Council Member Ludeman spoke in support of the new name. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted• that it be s read in the resolution book and that it be ma a part of these minutes Council Meeting Minutes -14- June 10, 1985. RESOLUTION N0. 7032 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION N0. 5101 ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION BY CHANGING THE NAME TO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Serving the Seniors and Disabled Motion carried 4-1 (Bunce opposed). This resolution appears as esolution N0. 7032 in Resolution Book N0. 52. Item 421 I S DER 0 A REQU S O E A LASHING NEON SIGN AT WALLY MCCARTHY'S OLDS, 1900 WEST 78TH STREET. C.L. 232 City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 232 recommending that the sign permit, if approved, be an illuminated sign without flashing lights or a changing message. Ron Mielke, Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co., said the current flashing sign would only be repainted and that the name McCarthy would be substituted for Lindahl. M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to a rove the erection of a flashin neon si n at Wally eCarthy's 0 ds 1900- est 7 th Street . Motion carried 5-0 . Item ~~22 OU L CO DERATI APPOIN NTS Y ADV SOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. C.L. 233• City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 233 regarding appointments to~,the Advisory Board of Health and the Human Rights Commission. M/Bunce, S/Sandahl to a point John McElmurry and Larry Sle icka to the Advisor Board of H_ea_lth and arole Rud to the uman ~tigh'ts Commiss~n Motion carried 5-0 . Item ~~23 C NCIL CONSIDERA ION 0 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 315 PORTLAND AVENUE FOR PARK PURPOSES. C.L. 234. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter N0. 234 recommending the acquisition of the property at 6315 Portland Avenue South for park purposes at purchase price of $78,400.