10-07-97 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 7, 1997
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on October 7, 1997 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks and Russell.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Tim Rosecraus, 12900 Fairfield Road West, asked questions about the status of the golf
balls that are hit on I-394 and asked if he could contact the city's insurance company.
Mayor Anderson stated Mr. Rosecraus would receive a response from staff.
*Petition from Sue Lundgren Regarding the Xerxes/Glenwood Parkway Neighborhood
Area
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the petition from Sue Lundgren regarding the Xerxes/Glenwood Parkway neighborhood
area.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - September 16. 1997
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of September 16, 1997 as amended: Public Hearing -
Ordinance #168 - Rezoning to Industrial Zoning District - North 100 Feet of Northeast
Quadrant of Zane Avenue and Olson Memorial Highway Frontage Road and Public
Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - GBC Partners Addition - Council Member Johnsons
rationale for denying the rezoning request - 4. Add after building - "as large as the footprint
of the Old Federal Reserve Building".
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of October 7, 1997 as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petitions - Petition from
Sue Lundgren Regarding the Xerxes/Glenwood Parkway Neighborhood Area; and Mayor
and Council Item - Public Thank You to the Fire Department, and Permit for Schuller's
Tavern OctoberFest.
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October 7, 1997
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Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, adding Letters and/or Petitions -
Petition from Sue Lundgren Regarding the Xerxes/Glenwood Parkway Neighborhood
Area.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heatina Licenses
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of general business licenses #16717 - #16720 and #6972.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Ladies Auxiliarv to the
VFW Post
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post#7051.
On Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License - MBA Enterprises LLC d/b/a Metropole
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
on sale and Sunday sale liquor license for MBA Enterprises LLC d/b/a Metropole.
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October 7, 1997
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�`Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - September 8, 1997
Joint Water Commission - August 28, 1997
Human Services Foundation - August 11 and September 15, 1997
Board of Zoning Appeals - August 26, 1997
Open Space and Recreation Commission - September 22, 1997
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - August 21, 1997
Public Hearing - Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map - 5650 and 5800 St
Croix Avenue - Rezoning to M-3 Multiple Dwelling Zoning District - 5650 and 5800 St Croix
Avenue
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the
table for consideration the amendment to the comprehensive land use plan map and the
rezoning to M-3 multiple dwelling zoning district.
� Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; reviewed the staff report and
answered questions from the Council.
Dan BiersdorF, representing the Applicant; reviewed the reasons for the request and
answered questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input for and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-63
RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE PLAN MAP RESPECTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT
5650 AND 5800 ST. CROIX AVENUE NORTH
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October 7, 1997
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Public Hearing - Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan Ma� - 5650 and 5800 St.
Croix Avenue - Rezoning to M-3 Multiple Dwelling Zoning District - 5650 and 5800 St. Croix
Avenue - Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell:
ORDINANCE #169, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning from M-1 Multiple Dwelling Zoning District and Radio and
Television Zoning Districts to the M-3 Multiple Dwelling Zoning District
5650 and 5800 St. Croix Avenue North
Colonial Acres Home, Inc. Applicant
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #169, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan A�.proval - Amendment #3 - PUD #1 B -
Covenant Manor Colonial Acres
Dan BiersdorF, representing the Applicant; John Howl, Covenant Manor Campus
Coordinator; and Rick Moore, Architect reviewed the plan and answered questions from
the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; reviewed the staff report and
answered questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report and answered
questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Vernon Peterson, stated he was there for the assessment hearing. The Council informed
him that was the next public hearing scheduled.
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October 7, 1997
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - Amendment #3 - PUD #1 B -
Covenant Manor Colonial Acres - Continued
Phillip Anderson, Covenant Manor residents, stated he and his wife came to this
community because it met their needs, as it was close to their children, and lake property
and because a previous family member had lived there and received great care.
John Coho, Covenant Manor resident, stated he served on the design committee and feels
that the development will meet the needs of the seniors who live there.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary design for Amendment #3, PUD #1 B, Covenant Manor Colonial Acres, subject
to the ten conditions outlined in the memo from Elizabeth Knoblauch, City Planner, dated
September 29, 1997.
Staff and the Open Space and Recreation Commission were requested to review the park
dedication issue and make a recommendation to the Council prior to final approval.
Public Hearing - Special Assessments
Fred Salsbury reviewed 97 SI 18.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-64
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 SI 18
POPLAR DRIVE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Fred Salsbury reviewed RSL 218.
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October 7, 1997
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Public Hearinq - Special Assessments - Continued
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-65
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 218
KYLE AVENUE NORTH, ADELL AVENUE TO 34TH AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Fred Salsbury reviewed 90 SS 8.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-66
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
90SS8
8085 WAYZATA BOULEVARD
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed 1997 delinquent utility bills.
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October 7, 1997
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Publi� Hearing - Special Assessments - Continued
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-67
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
1997 DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed the 1997 miscellaneous charges.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-68
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
1997 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Fred Salsbury reviewed 1996 driveways.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
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October 7, 1997
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Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Continued
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-69
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
1996 DRIVEWAYS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Fred Salsbury reviewed buried utility lines.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-70
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
BURIED UTILITY LINES
POPLAR DRIVE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Public Hearina - Ordinance #170 - Amendment #1 - Conditional Use Permit - 7155
Madison Avenue West
Richard Strong, Hennepin County Property Manager; Sig Fine, Hennepin County
Department of Corrections, Barbara Karn, Juvenile Detention Center Manager, and May
Beth Christenson, Assistant to Commissioner Mark Stenglein representative; reviewed
their request and answered questions from the Council.
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October 7, 1997
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #170 - Amendment #1 - Conditional Use Permit - 7155
Madison Avenue West - Continued
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; Dean Mooney, Director of Public
Safety; and Allen Barnard reviewed the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Duane Deverox, 2455 Louisiana Avenue North, and 2370 Lousiana Avenue North, feels
that the building doesn't fit the site, expressed concern over parking spaces on site, cost
for running the facility, no provisions for food services, suggested that Plymouth site might
be better suited.
Curtis Smith, CJ Printing, 2420 Nevada Avenue North, opposed to the site getting bigger
each time it is considered, expressed concern over changing to an adult facility in the
future, feels this will decline property values in the area.
Richard Penna, Wold Industries, 2305 Louisiana Avenue North, opposed to maximum
security facilty at this site, asked about people who will be visiting the site and loitering and
how the City will handle problems and security dealing with this site.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell:
� ORDINANCE #170, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Conditional Use Permit - Amendment#1
7151 Madison Avenue West
(formerly known as 7155 Madison Avenue West)
Hennepin County Property Services, Applicant
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to add condition
#11 as follows:
11. An Advisory Committee, for this facility, shall be formed including the Public
Safety Department, neighbors, and Hennepin County with semi-annual reporting
to the City Council.
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October 7, 1997
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #170 - Amendment #1 - Conditional Use Permit - 7155
Madison Avenue West - Continued
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to amend
condition #8 as follows:
8. No persons charged with or convicted of murder or rape shall be housed at
this site. The County shall select the detainees who pose the least risk to public
safety for housing in this facility.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried to approve Ordinance #167,
2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - NO LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES
Public Hearing - Parking Restrictions - Portion of Sunnyridge Lane
Fred Salsbury introduced the agenda item.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-71
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON
PORTIONS OF SUNNYRIDGE LANE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Portion of Ensign Avenue North at Medicine Lake
Road
Allen Barnard stated that it is not necessary to go forward with the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to table
consideration of the easement vacation for a portion of Ensign Avenue North at Medicine
Lake Road indefinitely.
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Approval of Plat - PUD #72 - Medley Hills
Mark Grimes introduced the agenda item.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-72
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT
MEDLEY HILLS, PUD #76
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - PUD #72 - Medley Hills
Mark Grimes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for PUD #76, Medley Hills.
Arnie Zachman asked questions about the issuance of building permits for the site and
was informed he should discuss his request with staff.
Authorization to Prepare Feasibility Study - Sandbura Road and Madison Avenue
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
staff to develop a feasibility study for the pond and drainage system in the Sandburg Road
and Madison Avenue area; and, to develop a plan and estimate to address the backlot
drainage problem at 6960 Madison Avenue.
*Approval of General Election Judges
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-73
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997
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*Approval of General Election Judges - Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Receipt of August 1997 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the August 1997 general fund budget report.
Preliminary Approval of$3.000.000 Revenue Bonds for LOGIS and Call for Public Hearing -
11/5/97 97-74
Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-74
RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO REVENUE BOND
FINANCING ON BEHALF OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION AND CALLING PUBLIC HEARING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks,
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Call for Informal Public Hearina on Parking Restrictions - Portion of Laurel Avenue -
10/21/97
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider parking restrictions on a portion of Laurel Avenue on
October 21, 1997.
Announcements of Meetings
A ground breaking will be held on October 13, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. on the Area A office
building site.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is on October 14, 1997 at 7:00
p.m.
The League of Women Voters Candidate Night will be held on October 15, 1997 at 7:00
p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on October 21, 1997. The public hearing for the
general plan for the Hidden Lakes Development will be held at that meeting. The Council
will set any additional meeting times to discuss said item, at the October 21, 1997 meeting.
The Council will cancel the Council/Manager meeting for October 14 and hold the
Council/Manager meeting on October 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Xenia Avenue
Extension.
The Council will hold a Special Council/Manager meeting on October 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
to discuss the pavement management program.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Set Budget Workshop Dates
The Council set November 19, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. as the first budget workshop.
Set Canvassina Board Meeting Date
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to set November
5, 1997 at 6:15 p.m. as the Canvassing Board meeting date.
*Proclamation for National Mammogra�hy Day and Month
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
October 17, 1997 as National Mammography Day and October 1997 as National
Mammography Month in Golden Valley.
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Public Thank You to the Fire Department
Council Member Russell stated she wanted to thank the Fire Department on behalf of her
neighbor who informed her that she had a kitchen fire and she was impressed with the
professionalism, promptness, comfort and consideration that was given to her under a
difficult situation.
Permit for Schuller's Tavern Octoberfest
Council Member Micks asked about the guidelines for allowing outside tent events and
reviewed some of the complaints she had received. William Joynes stated that the code
does allow for these types of events and staff does have the authority to authorize their use
and that most of them are uneventful.
Adjournment
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 10:30 p.m.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary