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03-17-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the GOLDEN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL March 17, 1975 Pursuant to due call 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 March 17, 1975 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs. Also present were: City Manager Barkley G. Omans; City Attorney Robert Skare; City Engineer Lowell Odland and Acting City Clerk Carol LeVesque. Minutes of March 3, 1975 Regular Meeting: MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of March 3; 1975 as corrected. Rezoning - 6000 Glenwood Area: (1) 5915-6031 Glenwood Ave. (Open Dev. to Res.) 360- 365 Brunswick Ave. S. (Open Dev. to Res_.): MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to bring on for first reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Residential Zoning District) (6001 Glenwood Avenue, Glenway Slopes 4th Addition - Trach's 2nd Addition) Mayor Riggs opened the public hearing at this time and asked for anyone present regarding this item to state their views. James Hawks, representing Neslund Construction, stated they had filed a PUD on Friday, March 14 and that the matter would be coming up for public hearing on April 14. He asked to have the property under discussion pointed out on the map. Several residents present at the meeting stated they were happy to have the open development rezoned to residential. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Hoover YES Bix YES Moberg YES Riggs YES 1 1 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 Rezoning - 6000 Glenwood Area: (2) 380 Brunswick ave. S. (Open Dev. to In- sti. I-4) (3) 390 Brunswick Ave. S. (Res. to Insti. I-4): MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to bring on for first reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Institutional Zoning District) (6001 Glenwood Avenue, Glenway Slopes 4th Addition - Trach's 2nd Addition) Mayor Riggs opened the public hearing and requested anyone present on these items to speak at this time. An unidentified resident asked if the property was going to be left open and was told that there may be some development for trails and perhaps a berm in the future but that there were no immediate plans. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken there- on, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Hoover YES Bix YES Moberg YES Riggs YES Rezoning - Institutional I-1 to B&PO - 5000 Glenwood Ave. - Earl Wilson: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to bring on for first reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Professional and Business Office Zoning District) (West Suburban Builders, Inc.) Mayor Riggs opened the public hearing and requested anyone present on this item to speak at this time. Warren Lundsgaard, representing the Planning Commission, stated therewere no objections to the proposed rezoning. Mayor Riggs closed the public hearing. The City Manager informed Council there was a matter he wished to bring before them regarding this item. He stated that there is a section of highway property that lies between this property and the service drive and he feels that a tile should be extended for drainage and the section filled. He proposed that Mr. Wilson extend this tile and that the City would do the filling from the Wollman lot. Mr. Wilson agreed to the Manager's proposal and stated he would pay for the installation of the tile. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken there- on, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Hoover YES Bix YES Moberg Riggs YES MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to authorize the City to fill the property as indicated on the map attached to the Highway Department per- mit after the culvert is installed by Mr. Wilson, with him assuming the cost. Second Reading of Ordinances - Ordinance Adopting 1973 Uniform Code and Fees: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to bring on for second reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Building and Zoning Code) Mayor Riggs opened the public hearing and requested anyone present on this item to speak at this time. There being no one present, the public hearing was closed. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote being taken there- on, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Hoover YES Bix YES Moberg YES Riggs YES Second Reading Ordinance on Discriminatory Practices & Incorporating Sections of Minnacnta Ctatiitac MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to bring on for second reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Building and Zoning Code) Mayor Riggs opened the public hearing. Ronald Haskvitz, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, was present at the meeting for this item. There being no other persons present on this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, rhe members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Hoover `.,YES Bix YES Moberg YES Riggs YES Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 League of Minnesota Municipalities re: Open Meeting Law Modification: Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Open Meeting Law Modification) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Moberg and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; 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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page .2 License List: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Riggs carried to approve the license list as follows: LICENSES FOR APPROVAL March 17. 1975 No. Licensee Type Fee 3310 American Olean Tile Co. Vend NP $ 5.00 3311 Red Owl Stores, Inc. Malt Off -Sale 25.00 3312 Red Owl Stores, Inc. Food Est. 35.00 3313 Colonial Acres Home, Inc. Vend NP 7.50 3314 Weldwood Nursing Home, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3315 The Courage Center (J. Jingle) Vend NP 5.00 3316 Walgreen Drugs Food Est. 25.00 3317 Walgreen Drugs Vend NP 7.50 3318 Jolly Troll, Inc. (Theisen Vend) Vend NP 12.50 3319 Holiday Motor Hotel itVend NP 5.00 3320 Lyon Food Products, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3321 White House, Inc. Food Est. 45.00 3322 Golden Valley Super Valu Food Est. 35.00 3323 St. Margaret Mary School & Church Food Est. Exempt 3324 John's No. 1 Son Restaurant Food Est. 25.00 3325 7 - Eleven Store Malt Off -Sale 25.00 3326 7 - Eleven Store Food Est. 25.00 3327 Masonic Cataract Lodge Food Est. Exempt 3328 Byerly's Beverages Sp. Food Handling Est. 5.00 3329 Byerly's Foods, Inc. Food Est. 45.00 3330 Byerly Foods, Inc. Vend NP 5.00 3331 Arthur Treacher Fish & Chips, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3332 Liquor Warehouse (Valley Liquors) Sp Food Handling 5.00 3333 Westview Superette Malt Off -Sale 25.00 3334 Minnesota Toro Vend NP 5.00 3335 Buhler-Miag, Inc. Vend NP 7.50 3336 Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Company Vend NP 5.00 Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 LICENSES FOR APPROVAL March 17, 1975 Continued: No. Licensee Tvpe Fee 3337 Glen's Union 1176" Filling Station $ 30.00 3338 Don's Spur Service, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3339 Don's Spur Service, Inc. Filling Station 20.00 3340 Lauren Clayman Solicit - Flowers 10.00 3341 United Dressed Beef, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3342 F & H Liquor Store Malt Off -Sale 25.00 3343 F & H Liquor Store, Inc. Sp Food Handling 5.00 3344 Malik's Union "76" Vend NP 5.00 3345 Malik's Union "76" Filling Station 35.00 3346 Schuller's Tavern, Inc. Tavern 350.00 3347 Schuller's Tavern, Inc. Pool Table 5.00 3348 Schuller's Tavern, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3349 Rosy's Liquors, Inc. Sp Food Handling 5.00 3350 Courage Center Food Est. Exempt 3351 Northwest Swiss -Matic (Lukasavitz) Vend NP Exempt 3352 Minn. Highway Department " Vend NP Exempt 3353 Upjohn Co., Inc. " Vend NP Exempt 3354 Dick's Lawn & Sanitary Service, Inc. Garbage 52.00 3355 Hi -Mount, Inc. (1974 Lic.) Food Est. 25.00 3356 McLaughlin Goriey King Co. (B & J Vend) Vend NP 5.00 3357 Northland Concession Supply Vend NP 7.50 3358 Brunswick Carriage House Lanes Games of Skill 275.00 3359 Honeywell, Inc. Vend NP 5.00 3360 Honeywell, Inc. Vend P 15.00 3361 Honeywell, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3362 G & H Sanitation, Inc. Garbage 26.00 3363 Edina Morningside Sanitation Garbage 26.00 3364 Brunswick Carriage House Lanes, Inc. Bowling Alley 32 180.00 3365 Brunswick Carriage House Lanes, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3366 Brunswick Carriage House Lanes, Inca. Pool Tables 20.00 3367 Brunswick Carriage House Lanes, Inca. Vend P 15.00 3368 Brunswick Carriage -House -lanes, Inc. Vend NP 17.50 3369 Golden Valley Lutheran Church Food Est. Exempt 3370 Northwest Swiss -Matic, Inc. (Coke) Vend NP 5.00 3371 Byerly Foods, Inc. (Coke) Vend NP 2.50 3372 Gold Medal Beverage Co. Dahlberg's Vend NP 5.00 3373 Gold Medal Beverage Co. G. Mills Res. Vend NP 5.00 3374 G. M. Bev. Hoban Properties 6950 Wayz Vend NP 5.00 3375 G. M. Bev. Hoban Properties 7515 Wayz Vend NP 5.00 3376 G. M. Bev. J. L. Marsh 850 Decatur Vend NP 10.00 3377 G. M. Bev. Northwestern Bell Vend NP 5.00 3378 G. M. Bev. Parker Hannifin Co. Vend NP 5.00 3379 G. M. Bev. Phillip 66 - 5426 Wayz. Vend NP 5.00 3380 G. M. Bev. Pillsbury Ware house 418 Vend NP 7.50 3381 G.,M. Bev. Porsch Audi - 8989 Wayz Vend NP 5.00 3382 G. M. Bev. Shelard Plaza 418 Vend NP 5.00 3383 G. M. Bev. Shell Station 7000 Wayz. Vend NP 5.00 3384 G. M. Bev. Westwood Lake Office Park Vend NP 5.00 3385 G. M. Bev. Coin Control Washers Wayz Vend NP 5.00 3386 G. M. Vev. G.V. Sports Center Vend NP 5.00 3387 G. M. Bev. Red Owl Store Vend NP 5.00 u 1 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17 1975 LICENSES FOR APPROVAL March 17, 1975 Continued: No. Licenses Type Fee 3388 G. M. Bev. Walgreen Drug Vend NP $ 5.00 3389 Coca-Cola Midwest United Dressed Beef Vend NP 7.50 3390 itPackers Meats - Wayz. Blvd Vend NP 5.00 3391 G. V. Laundry Vend NP 5.00 3392 G. V. Golf Club Vend NP 5.00 3393 Luther Motor Home Vend NP 5.00 3394 Animal Humane Society Vend NP 5.00 3395 " Bruch & Morrow Vend NP 5.00 3396 Nortronics Vend NP 5.00 3397 Jacobsen Machines Vend NP 5.00 3398 Minnesota Toro Vend NP 5.00 3399 B. F. Goodrich 800 Tr. Cr. Vend Np 5.00 3400 Minnesota Highway Department Vend NP 5.00 3401 Midwest G. V. Arms Vend NP 5.00 3402 Gold Cross Company Vend NP 5.00 3403 Schumacher Wholesale Meats, Inc. Food Vehicles 50.00 3404 International Paper Co. - J. Jingle Vend NP 5.00 3405 International Paper Co. toVend P 30.00 3406 Florida Properties Vend P 25.00 3407 of it" Vend NP 5.00 3408 Hennepin Co-op Seed Exchange, Inc. Gas Pump 5.00 3409 Schumacher Wholesale Meats, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3410 to if it Vend NP 10.00 3411 Waste Control, Inc. Garbage 26.00 Bid - Road Construction Maintenance Materials (from 3/3/75): The City Manager recommended award to the following suppliers for Street Con- struction and Maintenance Materials for 1975: Class 2 - Gravel Class 5 - Gravel MC Plant Mix 3/8" MC Plant Mix 3/4" AC Plant Mix 2341 Bit Material Winter Sand Seal Coat I Seal Coat II Crushed Rock BINDER Rock 1 1/4" BINDER Rock 3/4" - RIVER WARREN - BARTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - BURRY & CARLSON - BURY & CARLSON - BURY & CARLSON - NORTH STAR ASPHALT - BARTON CONSTRUCTION - BARTON CONSTRUCTION - BRYAN DRESSER TRAP ROCK, INC. - ED KRAEMER & SONS, INC. - RIVER WARREN - RIVER WARREN MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to approve the recommendations for award as listed herein for street construction and maintenance materials for 1975. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 Bid Opening - 3/6/75 - Seven Gang Mower: The Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the City Manager, Park Superintendent and Acting City Clerk met at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, at 11:00 A. M., on March 6, 1975 and publicly opened and read the bids, as follows: Bid Bidder Security Price Trade-in Net R. L. GOULD COMPANY 5% $11,750.00 $1,900.00 $9,850.00 MINNESOTA TORO INC. 5% 9,450.00 750.00 8,700.00 KROMER COMPANY (No Bid) The City Manager recommended award of bid to the low bidder, Minnesota Toro Inc. MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the bid to the low bidder, Minnesota Toro Inc., at the above quoted figures. Bid Opening - 3/13/75 - Bituminous Materials: The clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the City Manager, Director of Public Works and Acting City Clerk met at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, at 11:00 A.M., on March 13, 1975 and publicly opened and read the bids, as follows: Bidder Bid Bond MC 30,70,250 KOCH REFINING COMPANY ' 5% ' ($1,873.50 (.3747 per gal. G.V. (.3630 pickup at Pine Bend *NORTHWESTERN REFINING '$1,400.00' ($1,869.50 (.3739 per gal. G. V. (.3630 pickup at St. Paul Park *Bid price for shipment subject to change, based on date of shipment, as Northwestern Refining posted prices may change. RC 250,800 $24,355.50 ' .3747 per gal. G. V. .3630 pickup at Pine ° Bend ' $24,303.50 ' .3739 per gal. G. V. ' .3630 pickup at St. ' Paul Park The City Manager recommended award to the Koch Refining Company at their firm price bid. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the bid to Koch Refining Company at the prices herein quoted. Ordinances Amending Mechanical Permit Fees: The City Manager stated that there are two separate ordinances involved under this item: 1 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 Mechanical permit fees continued: (1) Plumbing„ Water, Piping and Fire Suppression System Code: The Manager feels the City should adopt the fee system as proposed as there are many advantages to be gained by the City in having a uniform fee ordin- ance with Minneapolis. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to bring on for first reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Plumbing, Water, Piping and Fire Suppression System Code: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. (2) Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Code: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to bring on for first reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Code) MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. 1975 Street Light Assessment Rate: The City Manager reviewed the present Street Light Assessment rate. He stated there would be another increase coming on July 19th. He recommended that the Council set a fee of $5.40 per year per parcel, which should last until July of 1976 unless another change is made by NSP. MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to set the assessment rate at $5.40 peryear per parcel, as recommended by the City Manager; also that the present policy as shown in the Council's policy booklets be rewritten to show the current policy. February 1975 Budget Report: MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to accept and file the February Budget Report. TOPICS program, Phase II: The City Manager presented a billing for the TOPICS Program, Phase II, which is the City's share in the amount of $1,671.18. Funds were provided in the 1973 budget but the program was not completed at that time and the funds were not carried forward. The Manager recommends action to transfer $1,671.18 from General Contingency to Engineering for making certain safety studies. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to accept the recommendation of the Manager and order transfer of $1,671.18 from the General Contingency fund to Engineering for the purpose of making certain safety studies in accordance with Phase II of the TOPICS Program. Public Service Commission Agreement - Railroad Signals at Golden Valley Road: The Public Works Director presented an agreement for Council approval regard- ing railroad crossing signal installation on Golden Valley Road and recommend- ed that this action be taken. Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Agreement for Installation of Railroad Crossing Signals on Golden Valley Road) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Hoover and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; 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 Resolutions Book page___a�__. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to request State Aid Funds in the amount of $1,643.00 to pay the City cost of the installation. Resolution Declaring Council Vacancy: Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Declaring a Vacancy to Exist on the Golden Valley City Council) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bix and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; 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 Resolutions Book page ?,p After considerable discussion, the Council members agreed to meet on Tuesday, April 1, 1975 to discuss the people who have indicated an interest in the Council vacancy, either in writing or by telephone calls, and to decide when to set up interviews. 1975 Real Estate Assessment Report - City Assessor: City Assessor James Ingemunson was present to answer any questions the Council might have regarding the 1975 Real Estate Assessment Report. The report was accepted as presented, with Councilmember Moberg complimenting the Assessor on his presentation. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 Board of Fire Officers - Proposed Revised Rules: John Rudolph, Al Hanover and Lyle Larsen were present at the meeting. John Rudolph acted as spokesman and stated that the proposed rules had been pre- pared by the Board of Fire Officers to bring their rules up to the standards of today. The Board of Fire Officers consists of the Fire Chief, the two Assistant Fire Chiefs, the President of the Relief Association, the Secretary and Treasurer of the Relief Association and the Fire Marshal. MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to accept and approve the Proposed Revised Rules of the Board of Fire Officers. Fire Chief re: Pumping Engine Purchaser Fire Chief Al Hanover presented his request for an early purchase of a Pumping Engine to replace a 1956 Pumper at #2 Station. He stated it would take from 12 to 24 months to get the truck after the order is placed. Under the amortization plan, he is not eligible to purchase until 1976 but in view of the great increase in prices for fire equipment, he felt his request was justified at this time. MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the Fire Chief's request for early purchase of a Pumping Engine and ordering drawing of specifications and advertisement for bids. Members Hoover and Riggs voted against the motion. Handicapped Recreation Program - Mr. & Mrs Tripet: The City Manager explained the proposal of New Hope to have each suburb with children in their program for the mentally handicapped pay a proportionate cost for each child involved. He stated it would cost no more to accept this proposal than to furnish a program person and recommended this action to Council MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to authorize payment to New Hope of funds up to $75 per child to provide a summer recreation program for mentally handicapped trainable children from Golden to be conducted at High - view School. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes: Raymond Petersen, representing the Park & Recreation Commission, appeared re- garding the Leines property. He stated the Open Space Committee would like to see the City either purchase or lease this property as they are concerned with this property remaining open. He read the motion that had been passed by the committee at their meeting of February 19, 1975 recommending to the Park & Recreation Commission "that the City purchase, from School District 275, a 100 -foot wide strip of land on the northern edge of the property parallel to the railroad tracks". MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried that Council have a meeting with School Board 275 and the City engineer to explore all the problems and possib- ilities on this particular piece of property, with the Mayor to appoint two Councilpersons to represent the Council. (Continue next page): Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 The Mayor appointed Councilman Bix and himself, with the Engineer, to meet with School District 275. The Engineer will notify the school of the desire to meet with them and set a date for discussion between the two groups. Mr. Petersen also brought up the naming of the parcel of land which the City had recently purchased from Star of Behhlehem and including the pond south of 23rd. The Open Space Committee had pucked two from those submitted: Penn- sylvania Woods and Wilderwood. The Park & Recreation Commission preferred "Pennsylvania Woods." MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve and accept the re- commendation of the Park & Recreation Commission to name the area "Pennsyl- vania Woods". MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg to call a public hearing for April 7, 1975 on street vacation of 23rd Avenue from Rhode Island to Pennsylvania. Motion carried. Lawn & Garden Clinic - (Environmental Commission): Wallace Klovstad, Chairman of the Environmental Commission, was present to request authority from Council to hold a Lawn, Garden and Energy Fair at Sigurd Olson School on April 19, 1975 and to request funds in the amount of $4.80 for this purpose. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to approve the request of the Environ- mental Commission to hold the Lawn, Garden and Energy Fair at Sigurd Olson School, with transfer of $480 from Contingency to the Council budget. Human Rights Commission Minutes - 3/18/75: MOVED by Hoover seconded by Riggs carried to receive and file the Human Rights Commission minutes of March 13, 1975. Park & Recreation Minutes - 2/27/75: MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Park and Recreation minutes of February 27, 1975. Planning Commission Minutes - 3/10/75: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of March 10, 1975. Environmental Commission Minutes - 3/10/75: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Environ- mental Commission minutes of March 10, 1975. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - 3/11/75: MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes of March 11, 1975. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 17, 1975 Valley Square Task Force: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried that Member Anderson will be the Council liaison to the Valley Square Task Force and will call the first meeting of the committee.. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried that the Golden Valley City Council charges the Valley Square Task Force to determine whether there is interest in, and support for, a study for the development of a commun- ity center area. Some of the issues to be considered would be: land use, transportation (pedestrian and vehicular) and community facilities. A report should be presented to the Council within 90 days of the first meeting of the Task Force. Helen Penniman Status: The Special Council Meeting of February 4, 1975 regarding Helen Penniman's status, covered the period up to March 17, 1975. Council reviewed this matter again and the Manager will place her on sick leave without pay for a temporary period. Claim - Palm Beach Laboratories - Royal Globe Ins - 950 Xenia Avenue So.: MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the com- munication from the Royal Globe Insurance. Adjournment: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P. M. Attest: Acting City Clerk Ca 1 LeVesque Mayor