04-04-77 City Council MinutesM
REGULAR MEETING
of the
City Council April 4, 1977
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road in said City on April 4, 1977 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and
Thorsen. Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Engineer
Lowell E. Odland, City Attorney Robert M. Skare and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
Ed Silberman - Re: Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission
Mr, Ed Silberman the Golden Valley representative to the Bassett Creek Flood
Control Commission appeared before the Council to summarize the activities
of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission and to preface the public
hearing scheduled for May 19, 1977.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to place further dis-
cussion with Mr. Silberman on the Workshop Session agenda of May 9, 1977.
Approval of Minutes - March 16, 1977
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes
of the Special Meeting_,of March 16, 1977 as corrected.
Approval of Minutes - March 21, 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of March 21, 1977 as corrected.
Approval of Licenses
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LICENSES FOR APPROVAL April 4, 1977
No.
Licensee
Tie
Fee
4595
Ambassador Press
Vend NP
$ 1.100
4596
Winnetka Coffee Kup
Food Est
100.00
4597
G.V. Supr Valu
Vend NP
5.00
4598
of
Grocery
80.00
4599
ifMalt
"Off -Sale"
25.00
4600
Brookview Golf Course
Food Est.
Exempt
4601
Rapid Copy, Inc.
Vend NP
Exempt
4602
Children's Theatre
Solicit
Exempt
4603
Luther Truck & Motor Home
Vend NP
5.00
4604
Liberty Carton
"
12.50
4605
to
Vend P
15.00
4606
Advance Music
Vend NP
17.50
4607
of
Vend P
35.00
4608
Heilicher Brothers
"
20.00
4609
to
Vend NP
20.00
4610
Superior Dairy -at Liberty Carton
Vend milk
Exempt
4611
Red Lobster Inns of America, Inc.
Food Est.
100.00
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Licensee
Type
Fee
Golden Hills "66" Service
Gasoline Station
$ 60.00
Byerly Foods, Inc.
Malt "Off -Sale"
25.00
Honeywell, Inc.
Vend P
15.00
Void
Honeywell, Inc.
Vend NP
7.50
If
Food Est.
100.00
Suburban Tire, Inc.
Vend NP
7.50
it
Gasoline Station
35.00
Opportunity House, Inc.
Food Est.
100.00
Gregg's Union 76
Vend NP
7.50
Mpls. Clinic of Psychiatry & Neur.
Food Est.
100.00
Valley Drug
Sp. Food Handling
20.00
Buddy's Hair Crimpers
Vend NP
5.00
McDonald's
Food Est.
100.00
Perkins Cake & Steak, Inc.
"
100.00
Home Away Shelters, Inc.
it
100.00
Midland Shell
Gasoline Station
50.00
The Courage Center
Vend NP
5.00
Vendall Bulk Vending Company
Bulk Vending
20.00
Appollo Piping Supply
Vend NP
5.00
Jacobsen Machines
Vend NP
5.00
G. V. Laundry
it
5..00
Bruch & Morrow
it
5.00
Boulevard Cafe
If
5.00
Metro "500"
5.00
Rudy Luther Motor Home
"
5.00
Golden Valley Lanes
Bowling Alley
120.00
It
Malt On -Sale
350.00
General Mills, Inc. 9200 Wayzata Blvd.
Food Est.
100.00
it 9000 Plymouth
Food Research
100.00
Ice Center
Food Est.
100.00
it
Vend NP
12.50
Pako Corporation
Food Est.
100.00
Pako Corporation
Vend NP
25.00
it
Vend P
80.00
Gopher News
Vend NP
5.00
it
Vend P
40.00
My Pi
Malt On -Sale
350.00
Schuller's Kitchen, Inc.
Add'1 Food Facility
20.00
Typhoon Twelve Car Wash
Gasoline Station
80.00
Wissota Mfg. Co.
Vend NP
5.00
Eldon's Auto Service
Gasoline Station
50.00
it
Vend NP
7.50
Malik's Union "76"
Vend ATP
5.00
Continental Minnesota
If
5.00
Kennedy Transmission West, Inc.
Motor Vehicle Repair 25.00
M.G.M. Liquor Warehouse
Sp. Food Handling
20.00
Big B's Pizza
Amusement Device
25.00
Mr. Steak
Food Est.
100.00
Russell's Golden Valley Texaco
Gasoline Station
60.00
ifitVend
NP
5.00
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuance
of the licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. Councilmember Thorsen ab-
stained from voting on the licenses for Big B's Pizza and Councilmember
Swartz abstained from voting on the licenses for Advance Music and Heilicher
Brothers.
Approval of Verified Accounts
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on -the prelist.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - March 10, 1977
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of March 10, 1977.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint LeRoy Marshall
to a one year term on the Human Rights Commission effective immediately.
W. Klovstad - Re: Noise Seminar
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize $30 for
registration fees for two members of the Environmental Commission to attend
a seminar on Noise.
G. Sylvestre - Re: Community Education Workshop - H.R.C.
Gene Sylvestre, consultant to the Human Rights Commission appeared before
the council regarding a proposed community education workshop to be sponsor-
ed by the Human Rights Commission in conjunction with the Crystal Human Rights
Commission, the Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission and District 281 Commun-
ity Education Division.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the Human
Rights Commission participation in sponsoring the community education work
shop on May 3, 1977 at Sandburg Junior High School.
Safety Council - Re: No Parking on Jersey Avenue
Marilyn Huret, chairperson of the Safety Council appeared before the Council
to report on the findings of the Safety Council in regard to placement of no
parking signs on Jersey Avenue.
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1977
No.
Licensee
kpe
Fee
4664
Northland Concession Supply, Inc.
Food Warehouse
$ 50.00
4665
United Dressed Beef, Inc.
Vend NP
17.50
4666
McDonald's 720 Winnetka
Food Est.
100.00
4667
Dick's Standard
Vend NP
10.00
4668
"
Gasoline Station
65.00
4669
Paul R. Vargo
Peddle, using car
F1. 11.00
4670
Mark Hurd
Cigarettes
12.00
4671
Service Bureau
"
12.00
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuance
of the licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. Councilmember Thorsen ab-
stained from voting on the licenses for Big B's Pizza and Councilmember
Swartz abstained from voting on the licenses for Advance Music and Heilicher
Brothers.
Approval of Verified Accounts
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on -the prelist.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - March 10, 1977
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of March 10, 1977.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint LeRoy Marshall
to a one year term on the Human Rights Commission effective immediately.
W. Klovstad - Re: Noise Seminar
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize $30 for
registration fees for two members of the Environmental Commission to attend
a seminar on Noise.
G. Sylvestre - Re: Community Education Workshop - H.R.C.
Gene Sylvestre, consultant to the Human Rights Commission appeared before
the council regarding a proposed community education workshop to be sponsor-
ed by the Human Rights Commission in conjunction with the Crystal Human Rights
Commission, the Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission and District 281 Commun-
ity Education Division.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the Human
Rights Commission participation in sponsoring the community education work
shop on May 3, 1977 at Sandburg Junior High School.
Safety Council - Re: No Parking on Jersey Avenue
Marilyn Huret, chairperson of the Safety Council appeared before the Council
to report on the findings of the Safety Council in regard to placement of no
parking signs on Jersey Avenue.
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MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer this matter back
to the Safety Council. and request that they survey the area residents on
their desire for no parking signs and report the findings of the survey to
the Council along with their recommendation at the first council meeting
in May.
P.U.D. #16A - Concept Approval (from 3/21/77)
The Mayor gave a brief background of the P.U.D. #16A Concept Approval re-
quest and re -opened the meeting for public input from residents wishing to
make comment.
Glen eiden, 345 Brunswick Avenue South requested the Council to deny appro-
val of P.U.D. #16A.
Bob Levy, 240 Brunswick Avenue South also stated -opposition of approval of
P.U.D. #16A.
Mr. James Hawks, representing the Cheyenne Land Company briefly described
the planned development.
Mr. G. Wm. Forster, representative of the Planning Commission presented the
findings of the Planning Commission in regard to the P.U.D.
Brian Bennett, 5924 Glenwood, tittle holder of the property to the west of
the development informed the Council of the possible future of the property
and the history of purchase and proposed use.
Lee LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Avenue South expressed appreciation to the Council
for the openness of the council in considering the concept approval of the
P,U,D.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to give concept approval
to P.U.D. #16A with the following conditions:
1) in the development of the general plan, consideration be given to
variety in design of the dwelling units.
2) some single family dwellings be considered in trade off,of the four-
plexes.
3) the seven items stipulated by the Planning Commission be observed.
a) a traffic study be made.
b) a hydrant location plan be submitted to the City.
c) temporary alternate emergency access be located in the south
area of the site, stipulated by the Planning Commission and
the City Council.
d) approval on the flood plain be given by the Bassett Creek
Flood Control Commission, the Department of Natural Resources
and the City.
e) a range of up to 54 units,
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f) that the City's housing policy be adhered to.
g) that the developer provide the following information to the
City staff as regards its P.U.D.'s that are presently con-
structed.
1) number of children.
2) problems encountered by the home owner's associations.
3) that it is the view of the Council that the adjacent
property should be used for single family homes.
1977 Sidewalk Program (from 3/7/77).
The City Engineer presented cost estimates of the construction of sidewalk
on the west side of Winnetka from Wesley Drive to Duluth Street and the
south side of Harold adjacent to Lion's Club Park as requested by the
Council.
The Mayor then opened the meeting to comment from persons present con-
cerned with the sidewalk project.
Roy Theiring, 1611 Winnetka stated his support of construction of sidewalk
on Winnetka Avenue.
Bruce Gingerich, 1711 Winnetka Avenue also stated his support of construction
of sidewalk on Winnetka Avenue.
The Mayor then closed the hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to include the west side
of Winnetka from Wesley Drive to Duluth Street in the 1977 Sidewalk program.
Request Fill Permit on Flood Plain - 1919 Kyle Place - Darcy
Mr. Patrick Darcy, Sr., appeared before the Council to request a fill per-
mit to allow him to build a home on the lot located at 1919 Kyle Place on
the flood plain of Sweeney Lake.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the fill per-
mit subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission as follows:
1) no fill allowed more than 85' South from the North property line.
2) The Planning Commission recommends to the Board of Zoning Appeals,,
that a variance be granted to reduce the front yard setback and
that any variance in the front yard setback allowed by the Board
of Zoning Appeals compensate by reducing the 85 foot line as
measured from the North property line (Example: variance of 10'.
Fill area could be no closer than 75' from the North property line.)
And further it is subject to the Board of Zoning Appeals granting the re-
quired variance.
Waive Public Hearing - RSL - Ardmore and Beverly
The City Engineer submitted a feasibility report in regard to the resident-
ial street lighting as petitioned by the residents on Ardmore and Beverly.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 4, 1977
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 75
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen, and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
City Clerk. See Resolution Book page y 70
Request for Driveway Permit - Golden Valley State Bank
Mr. Paul Gallick, president of the Golden Valley State Bank appeared before
the Council to request a driveway permit for the new bank building to be
constructed on Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Hoover to approve the curb cuts as requested by
the Golden Valley State Bank.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to table the above motion until
the proponent is ready to submit further information on alternative driveway
placement. Mayor Hoover and Councilmember Johnson voted nay.
The Council determined to meet with the proponent at 7:00 p.m. on April 11, 1977
before their workshop session.
Congregate Housing - 1-3 Zoning - Paul Pink Architect
Paul Pink, architect for a congregate housing facility for senior citizens
proposed to be constructed south of the Trevilla Nursing Home appeared before
the Council in regard to the zoning ordinance for such a structure.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried that it is the finding of
the Council that 1-3 zoning is suitable for the proposed use for a congregate
housing structure.
Gale Brothers - Re: Bingo
Mr. Gale Brothers representing the Committee to Combat Huntington's Disease, Inc.
apperared before the Council to request permission to conduct a fund raiser at
their headquarters at 4225 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
communications from Mr. Brothers and comment that the Council has no objection
to the fund raiser and commend the organization for their efforts on combating
Huntington's Disease.
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Resolution Establishing Open Space-& Trail's Commission
Member Anderson introduced the following amended resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Establishing an Open Space Commission)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
City Clerk. See Resolution Book page *0 -
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that the Park & Recreation
Commission has responsibility for recommendation of policies of construction
in maintenance of trails in all areas except open space.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint the following
persons to the new Open Space Commission: Roz Anderson, Mary Bowman, Delores
Cufaude, Robert Englund, Craig Husebye, Paul St. Marie and Roma Witzig.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to designate the length of
term of the above appointed persons as follows: Roz Anderson - three years;
Mary Bowman - three years; Delores Cufaude - one year; Robert Englund - two
years; Craig Husebye - one year; Paul St. Marie - Three years and Roma Witzig -
two years.
Staff Report - Bicycle Safety Program
Public Safety Director James Crawford appeared before the Council to answer
any questions they might have as regards his memo of April 1, 1977.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the staff to
recommend a budget consideration on what a modified Bicycle Safety Program
would cost and forward the memo from the Public Safety Director to the
Safety Council for comment.
Dover dills - Re:
Gardening Plot
The Council briefly reviewed a letter received from Dover Hill in regard to the
-of
use of a plot'
land adjacent to the senior citizen
high rise -for -the purpose
of gardening'-
ardening'
MOVED by Johnson,
MOVED
seconded by Thorsen and carried to
grant approval of the
request and mote
that the Council interprets this as
a part of the P.U.D.
agreement._
Resolution Establishing Open Space-& Trail's Commission
Member Anderson introduced the following amended resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Establishing an Open Space Commission)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
City Clerk. See Resolution Book page *0 -
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that the Park & Recreation
Commission has responsibility for recommendation of policies of construction
in maintenance of trails in all areas except open space.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint the following
persons to the new Open Space Commission: Roz Anderson, Mary Bowman, Delores
Cufaude, Robert Englund, Craig Husebye, Paul St. Marie and Roma Witzig.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to designate the length of
term of the above appointed persons as follows: Roz Anderson - three years;
Mary Bowman - three years; Delores Cufaude - one year; Robert Englund - two
years; Craig Husebye - one year; Paul St. Marie - Three years and Roma Witzig -
two years.
Staff Report - Bicycle Safety Program
Public Safety Director James Crawford appeared before the Council to answer
any questions they might have as regards his memo of April 1, 1977.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the staff to
recommend a budget consideration on what a modified Bicycle Safety Program
would cost and forward the memo from the Public Safety Director to the
Safety Council for comment.
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Parking Ordinance Amendments
The Council briefly reviewed the memo from the Public Safety Director and
the City Attorney regarding amendments to the City Code section on parking
regulations.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the City Attorney
to proceed with the drafting of amendments to the parking regulations with
the provision of a thirty-six hour parking limit.
Golden "V" Liquor License
Mr. Ted Jameson, the licensed owner of the Golden "V" Liquor Store appeared
before the Council regarding the recent violations of sales of intoxicating
liquor to minors.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried that it is the finding of
the Council that the sales made to minors were not willfully made and the
liquor license be suspended for a minimum of five days with respect to each
violations and the suspension be run concurrently on both counts.
Bid Opening - March 24, 1977 - Road Materials
The Council reviewed the tabulation of bids as received at the.bid opening
of March 24, 1977 for road materials.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the bids as recommended
by the City Engineer as follows: Class 2 Aggregate - Bryan Aggregates at $3.34;
Seal Coat Aggregate - Bryan Dresser Traprock at $8.35; Sand - Anderson Aggre-
gate at $1.50; Crushed Rock - Bryan Aggregates at $3.40; Binder Stone - Bryan
Aggregates at $3.40; Plant Mix 2331 - Bury & Carlson at $10.10; Plant Mix 2341
Bury & Carlson at $10.10: Wearing Course Mix - Bury & Carlson at $8.04;
Bituminous Material Mix - Anderson Aggregate at $74.00 and Road Oil - W.H.
Barber Oil Co. at $.343.
Resolution Authroizing Public Safety Radio Lease Agreement
Member Swartz introduced the following resoltlttaion and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Public Safety Radio Lease
Agreement with Hennepin County Sheriff)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen, and the follow-
ing voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City
Clerk. See Resolution Book page.
Quotations - Steel Sign Posts
The Council reviewed the quotations received for steel sign posts. They were as
follows: Gopher Sign Co. - $1,610.00: E.F. Anderson & Assoc. - $1,458.00 and
Doncor, Inc. - $1,242.00.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to award purchase to the
low bidder Doncor Inc. as recommended by the City Manager.
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Quotations - Mobile Radios
The City Council reviewed the quotations received for mobile radios for the
Public Works Department and Park Department. They were as follows: Air Comm -
$2,800.00; General Communications - $2,992.00; R.C.A. Corporations - $3,272.00
and Motorala Communications - $3,240.00.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award purchase to the
low quotations received from Air Comm at $2,800.00 as recommended by the City
Manager.
Preliminary General Fund Statements for 1976.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
preliminary general fund statements for 1976.
State Highway Department - Re: Signal Installation - T.H. 12 & Winnetka
Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Installation of Signals at
the Intersection of T.H. 12 and Winnetka
Avenue by the State Highway Department)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen and the follow-
ing voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
City Clerk. See Resolution Book page 4.� .
Appropriations for Hwy. 12 Signals
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to finance the T.H. 12
and Winnetka Avenue signal installation of $3,329.45 from the State Aid
Fund.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to finance the signal
installation at T.H. 12 and Turners Crossroad and T.H. 12 and Louisiana
in the amount of $8,878.56 from the State Aid Funds.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to finance the installation
of signals at T.H. 12 and Florida in the amount of $1,590.00 from the General
Contingency Fund and transfer that amount to the Traffic Signal Fund.
Legislative Breakfast - April 15, 1977
The Council briefly discussed items for discussion at the Legislative
Breakfast tentatively scheduled for April 15, 1977. The Mayor was requested
to contact the other communities to be involved regarding discussion items
if there is no new legislation to discuss the meeting will be postponed
to a later date.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 4, 1977
City Clerk Resignation - Discussion of Council Secretary
The City Manager informed the Council of the receipt of a letter of resignation
from City Clerk Mary H. Marske to become effective April 29, 1977. The
subject of a Council Secretary to replace the Clerk with the official designation
of Clerk to be assigned to the present Treasurer was discussed.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the City
Manager to pursue the retention of a Council Secretary to replace the City
Clerk as recommended.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to commend the City Clerk
for her past service to the City of Golden Valley and to wish her well on
her new endeavors.
The Council briefly discussed the agenda for the Workshop Session to be held
on April 11, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. and to agree on a 10:00 p.m. adjournment time.
The Council adjourned at 12:15 a.m. to reconvene on April 11, 1977 at 7:00 p.m.
for the abovementioned Workshop Session.
Mayor
Attest:
Council Secretary
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