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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-1995RECORD_ OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 33, August 7, 1995 4505 Agenda Item A-1 President Hunziker called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Hunziker, Councilmembers Canfield, Evans, McConnell, Myhrom, Senjem and Stobaugh. Absent:None.' B-1 A H.daring on the proposed Sidewalk Replacement Project 9-1995 J 9355 Country Club Manor area. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 379-95 approving the project and in- structing the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on August 16, 1995. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. B-2 A Hearing on the proposed Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 8=1995 J 9354 - Sidewalks in the Elton Hills area. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 380-95 approving the project and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on August 16, 1995. Ayes (7) Nays (0).Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Vacation petition by Dale Ragan to vacate the Utility easements dedicated on Lot 1, Blk 3, Fifth Street Sub. Wishing to be heard was Bill Tointon of McGhie and Betts, Eng. on behalf of the owner Dale Ragan. Mr. Tointon stated that the slope easement will be combined with the utility easements. Richard Freese of the Public Works Dept. stated that this is O.K. with him. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Stobaugh moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 381-95 approving the request including the request by Mr. Tointon. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the proposed Project 6241 J 9282 Street Resurfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter on 41st St. N.W. from 15th Ave.N.W. to Summit Square. Wishing to be heard was Steven Quen of 4102 14th Ave. N.W. He wanted to have the costs explained to him and the Public Works personnel provided him with figures. Having no one else present that wished to be heard. President Hunziker closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Evans second to a dopt'Resolution 382-95. After Council discussion, it was decided that the 13th Avenue as well as 14th Avenue wlll be drained more efficiently after this project is completed. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-5 A Hearing on the proposed Project 9504-95 J 9352 - San. Sewer and Watermain in Riverside Dr.. N.E., Erin Ct. N.E. and 27th St. N.E. all in Riverside Addn. Wishing to be heard was Erin Johnson of 2702 Erin Lane N.E. and is opposed to.the project and will be opposed to any unreasonable assessment. Also opposed are the following: Russell Meske of 2755 Riverside Lane N.E. ; David Johnson of 2686 Riverside Lane; Ron Deno of 2785 Riverside Lane N.E. ; Ron Reilander of 2710 Riverside Lane; Keith Trom of 2972 Erin Lane; Lori Nelson of 2700 Riverside Lane N.W.; Georgia Nelson of Rochester, Mn. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. After Council discussion, Myhrom moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 383-95 approving the RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL _. CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 4506 Regular Meeting No. 33 - August 7,. 1995 Agenda Item FRW, project. It is noted that if you do not want to hook up to this project you do not have to providing that your well and septic system are good. If a time comes when a person wants this improvement there will be various charges and an assessment agreement will have to be signed before you can hook up to this project. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. A Hearing on the proposed Project 9106-95 J 9353 -.San. Sewer and Watermain in 23rd Ave. S.W. from 4th St. S.W. to 'Gates ,Dr,. in 5th St. S.W. from 500 Ft. E. to 650 Ft. W. of 23rd Ave. S.W. Wishing to be heard was Ervin Senst of 418 23rd Ave. S.W. and wanted to have a neighborhood meeting that was promised them by the Public Works Dept. He said that a lot of people had questions and they saved them for the neighborhood meeting. He stated that it would only be fair to have this and postpone this hearing. Wishing to be heard was Dave Edens of 409 23rd Avenue S.W. Mr. Edens was concerned about the number of people who are in favor of the project. He has changed his mind from being opposed to in favor and he stated that more people may have done the same thing so befo this project is denied a more accurate count of the pros and cons should be made. Richard Freese, Public Works Dir. suggested that this meeting should be postponed and a neighborhood meeting be held.. Having no further discussion, Evans moved, Canfield second to post- pone the meeting until August 21, 1995. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Annexati= by, the Payne Company to annex 15.72 acres of vacant land located in sections 19 and 30 Haverhill Township. Wishing to be heard was Diane Spencer of 1914 Viola Hgts N.E. and is opposed and Karen Snyder of Rochester Mn. lives in Haverhill' Township and wants this to stay in the township andh n8t habve devea opment.. ' n tN s area. I;Iavi �g o ge. else gejenitl �►is •e to de hear resti�ntnk r c yoso p�epareran90rnanced vans secon to instruc e y /�i orne for adopti-on.-Ayes (7), Nays (0).Mot-ion carried. A Hearing on the Zone Change request by the Payne Company from the R-1 District to the R-2 District and the B-1 District. Wishing to speak in opposition was Diane Spencer of 1914 Viola Hgts. N.E. does not want development in the area. Also opposed was Karen Snyder and cannot see development destroying the beautiful country setting that they now have. Roger Payne, Developer was present and stated that this was zoned B-4 in the 1990's. They compromised with the neighbors at that time and now are happy with B-1. Mr. Payne stated that they will work with the neighbors on this development. owed, 1 Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunzik closed the hearing. Senjem moved, Stobaugh second to approve the request and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ord. for adopti Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. �r n. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 33 - August 7, 1995 4597 Agenda Item B-g A Hearing on the General Deve.lopment,P,lan fo,r the Mike Younge Property located alg Gates Dr.- S.W. W of 23rd Ave. S.W.Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Canfield moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 384-95 approving the request subject to the four conditions with No. 2 being revised and the assessment agreements being completed. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-10 A Hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of the ROW for 37th St. N.W. at the entrance to the Target Store. Wishing to be heard was Frank Kottschade and was present for any questions. Havin no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Evans moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 385-95 approving the vacation. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-11 A Hearing on the Type III, Phase II,Land Sub. Permit ( Prel.Plat) to be known as FoxCroft East First Subdivision. Wishing to be heard was John Klopp of 1020 Orchard Lane S.W. and was making the Council aware that condition No. 2 was revised. They are agreeable with all the conditions and the revision as stated on the Request for Council Action. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Senjem moved, Stobaugh second to adopt the Findings of Fact with the conditions. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-12 A Hearing on the Conditional Use Permit by the Rochester Park and Recreation Dept. to Develop a Playground within the Silver Creek Floodway. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 386-95 approving the request with the condition as listed on the Request for Council Action (7). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.. B-13 A Hearing on the Text Amendment defining "above" and "below" Grade Swimming Pools. Ron Livingston of the Planning Dept. explained the text to the Council. Having,no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to approve the request and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the Ordinance. Ayes (5), Nays (1). Councilmember Evans voted nay. Councilmember Senjem abstained. Motion carried. This is with a five foot fence above and below grade C-1-26 McConnell moved, Stobaugh second to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1-7 and 9-21 and 23-26. C-1 Approve the minutes of July 5th and 19th,'1995. C-2 Approve the request for $400.00 from the 1995 Cont. Acct. to the Diversity Council to fund the 4th Annual Multi -Cultural Back to School Picnic. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL _. CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 4508 Regular Meeting No. 33 - August 7, 1995 Agenda Item C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 C-9 C-10 C-11 Adopt Resolution No.'387-85 approving Change Order -No. 4 - $49,064.00. to Knutson City Hall Contract. (new City Hall) Approve the following licenses and bonds: TEMP. ON SALE 3.2 BEER Rochester Softball Assoc. - Men's B State Tournament McQuillan Field 8-12 and 13, 1995. St. Anargyroi Greek Orothodox Church for Greek Festival Silver Lake Park 8-27-95. CIG. OVER THE COUNTER Superamerica 4367 - 2025 S.Bdwy CIRCUS/CARNIVAL Bill Hames Shows - Olmsted Co. Fair Grounds 7-31-8-6-95. GAMBLING - TEMP. The Ruffed Grouse Society - Raffle at the Radisson Hotel Centerplace Senior Citizens Center - Raffle Mayo Civ. Center 9-21-95 Mt.Frontenac Ski Patrol - 10-15-95 4H-Bldg. HEATING CONTRACTOR Loren Woodhouse DBA A.B. Systems. HOUSE MOVING (FLOOD CONTROL HOUSES ) Michael Bruce Pine Island Mn. and Theresa M. Petruck from Claremont, Mn. SIGNS Robert Scott DBA M and M Signs - Mankato, Mn. Misc. Street Use - A.B.A.T.E Roch.Mn. 8-19-95 Alzheimer's Assoc. Walk A Thon 9-9-95 Rochester Track Club. 11-4-95 - Rochester Track Club 5-26-96 Relays and Marathon. SOUND AMP. PERMITS - Sheri Boysen Neighborhood party 7-29-95 Max Trenery for Mayo Clinic Div. of Psychology Div. Picnic from 11-A.M. to 7 P.M. 8-6-95. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Approve a Sound Amplification Permit for Multicultural Back to School Picnic on Aug. 13 at•$.l.atterly Park noon- 6 P.M. Adopt Resolution No. 388-95 approving a Sound Amp. Permit at the Mayo Med. Center for outdoor concert at Mayo Civ. Aud. Aug. 18, 1995. Approve the request for Sound Amp. Permit for Labor Council for Monday Sept. 4 from 4-8 P.M. in Central Park. Approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $2,521,387.52. File is in the City Clerk's Office. Adopt Resolution No. 389-95 approving a Revocable Agreement for Postage Vending in City Hall. Adopt Resolution No. 390-95 approving signatures for Cooperative Program 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 33 - August 7, 1995 4509 Agenda Item C-12 C-13 C-14 C-15 Adopt Resolution No. 391-95 authorizing the City Adm. to be authorized to sign amendments to the City's Group Insurance Plan. Approve the Appointment by Mayor Hazama of Frederick J. Fanning to the position of Police Officer contingent upon his passing the requirements as set forth by the Police Civil -,Service. Approve the Appointment by Mayor Hazama of David D. Dress to the position of Police Officer contingent upong the requirements of the Police Civil. Service. Adopt Resolution No. 392-95 approving setting a hearing for September 5, 1995 on the proposed vacation of Lowell Penz of of the ROW for 36th St. S.W. and adjacent utilities. a portion C-16 Adopt Resolution No. 393-95 setting a hearing for Sept. 5, 1995 on a proposed vacation of a portion of the 10 foot easement lying Sly of the N. In of Lots 6 and 7 Hartman Square. C-17 Adopt Resolution No. 394-95 setting a hearing for Sept.18, 1995 on an annexation by Ord. - Anthony and JoAnn Bianco of 2520 Institute Rd. S.W. C-18 Adopt Resolution. No. 395-95 setting a hearing for Sept. 18, 1995 on proposed annexation by Timothy Buechler of 2009 Eastwood Rd. S.E. C-19 Adopt Resolution No. 396-95 authorizing the City Clerk to adv. for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on Sept. 1, 1995 on Project 9407 9.5 J 9347 - Sans. Sewer and Watermain Ext. to serve the S. Side of TH 14 W and 3850 Hwy 14 E. Plat 5065 and Parcel 00800 C120 Adopt Resolution No. 397-95 authorizing the City Clerk to adv. for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on Aug. 18, 1995. This is for Project 7503-16-95 J 4946 - Bit. Walkway 41st St. N.W. C-21 Adopt.Resolution No. 398-95 approving the ordering of a feasibility report on extension of watermain in 23rd Avenue S.W. from So. Pointe 2nd Sub. Ely across Th 63 to serve Machinery Hill Sub. C-23 Adopt Resolution No. 399-95 authorizing.the City Clerk to adv. for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on Sept. 1, 1995. This is Proejct 6311-1-93 J 2291 - llth Avenue NE Bridge Deck Replacement. C-24 Approve the Findings of Fact for Special Assessment Abatement requested by Oakhills, Kleist Replat, Golden Hill ( Mark Hanson, Richard Turri and Delbert C. Ryberg ). C-25 Adopt Resolution No. 400-95 authorizing the City Clerk to Adv. for bids on Electronic Parking Meters. Bid opening will be Aug. 30, 1995 at 11:00 A.M. C-26 Adopt Resolution No. 401-95 approving the adding Para. (2.0) Sec. H Zone F-2 hr pkg to read - 1st Ave. N.E. on the E side from 5th St. to 6th St. 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.Mon-Fri. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL _. CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 4.510 Regular Meeting No. 33 - August 7, 1995 Agenda Item C-22 Im D-1 E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 The Proposal by McGhie and Betts for J 9353 Sewer and Wm to Gates Dr. S.W. ( 23rd Ave. S.W. ) was postponed until Aug. 21, 1995. No action was needed on approving an appeals board for Door-to-door Salespeople. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. The C-section was approved. Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to approve the initiation of the rezoning request for a portion of the near W. side Neighborhood from R-2 to R-1. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. , Senjem moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 402-95 approving the request for a revocable permit from Ted Erickson on Lot 1, Blk 1 Plaia 41. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Adopt Resolution No. 402A-95 authorizing staff to request to the Charter Commission .on a reduction in public notice time for vacation! to l0'days or two weeks. Ayes.(7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Motion is same as E-1 above. Senjem moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 403-95 approving an amendment to Yaggy Colby 3rd St. Design contract from $15,000 to $21,249.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Stobaugh moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 404-95 approving the execution of a development assistance agreement with Bandel Hills Affordable Townhomes Limited Partnership. Ayes (5) Nays (2). Councilmembers Myhrom and McConnell voted nay. Motion carried. Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to adopt the following resolutions as approved by the Rochester Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 405-95 approving a purchase order with AEG Ele. Power Systems for gas circuit breakers in the amt. of $228,270.00. Resolution No. 406-95 requesting the State of Mn. to provide 50.perc( cost -sharing funding for the repair of Lake Zumbro Dam which the estimates are $2,000,000.00. Resolution, No. 407-95 approving a purchase order with Sandy Slopes Well Corporation for the Sandy Slopes Water System in the amount of $1.00 and other valuable consideration. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Evans moved, Stobaugh.second to adopt Resolution No. 408-95 setting a public hearing for Sept. 5, 1995 on an amendment by Ordinance of Charter Board Sections regarding the Boards of the Public Library, Park and Utility. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Councilmember McConnell abstained. Motion carried.. R n L RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 33 - August 7, 1995 4511 Agenda Item E-6 Evans moved, McConnell second to approve the.renewal of the On -Sale Liquor licenses for the following businesses: Moose Lodge; John.'s Family Rest.; Hinck Lounge, Inc. DBA RochesCheer ; Rochester Economy Lodge; Christensen Food and Drini DBA Ed's Attic and Rookies. The Council.wished to hold the request from Tom Rubenstein until he meets with the Council on Sept. 5 1995 to see what is..happening to him and his proposed new building. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-7 McConnell moved, Stobaugh second to authorize the change in parkland dedication for Waterford Phases 1-2 to be cash in lieu of land in the amt. of $15,450.00 payable in 30 days of Council approval. Ayes (7), Nay, (0).Motion Carried. E-8 Senjem moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 409-95 awarding the low bid of $28,989.00 by Rochester Sand and Gravel, Roch.Mn. on Project 9407 J 2246 Grading and Surf. Silver Creek Rd. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-9 Stobaugh moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 410-95 approvinc a Supplemental Agmt, for the Dept. of Public Works to construct the turn lane at 4th St. S.E. and 9th Avenue S.E. and enter into an agmt. with the property owners to recover one half of the cost of the additional construction. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Stobaugh moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 411-95 awarding the low bid of Progressive Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $43,604.95 for Pro-jzct 6202-2-95A J 2254 - Concrete Replacement 2nd St. S.E. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-11 McConnell moved,. Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 412-95 awarding the low bid of $243,713.25 - Rochester Sand and Gravel, Inc. for Project 6201-4-95 J 2253 - Construct 1st St. N.W. 19th Ave. to West; West Zumbro Est. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Councilmember Senjem and Stobaugh are employed at the Mayo Clinic. E-12 Stobaugh moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 413A-95 awarding the low bid of $127,807.20 for Project 6202-3-95 J 2173 San. Sewer in 2nd ST.S.W. from 14th Avenue S.M. to 16th Ave. S.W.. Ayes .(7);.Nays (0).Motion carried. E-13 Senjem moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No 413-B-95 x awarding the low bid of $59,172.01 to Progressive Contractors, Inc. for Project 6214-4-95A J 2108 Overlay Bridge Deck on 14th St. N.W. Bridge No. 55524 over Cascade Creek. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. E-14 Stobaugh moved; Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 413C-95 awarding the low bid of $382,377.00 from Elcor Construction Co. for Project 6311-3-95 J 9337 Watermain through future Gerlach Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL _ CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 45f2 Regular Meeting .No. 33 - August 7, 1995 Agenda Item E-15 Stobaugh moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No.414-95 approving the Assessment Agreement for 3850 Highway 14 East - Mark Mathis Plat 5065 Parcel 00800. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion.carried. E-16 Myhrom moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution 415-95 approving the Parking Restriction adding Para. Ill to Sec. B No Pkg Zones 4th Ave. S.W. on the E side from 18th St. to 20th St. At all times. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-17 Evans moved, Stobaugh second to adopt.Resolution No. 416-95 n he 1 463.20 to Rochester Sand and Gravel awarding w bid f 16 t o o $ , Inc. for Walkway Project 5-1995 J.4946. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-18 Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 417-95 awarding the low bid of $23,234.00 by Doyle Conner Co. for Handicap Ramp.Project 6-1995 J 9343. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-19 Stobaugh moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution 418-95 approving the purchase of 1828 1st St. N.W. from.David Carrow in the amt. of $78,500.00. This i.s'for the Flood Control Project. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-20 McConnell moved, Stobaugh second to call fora hearing for Sept. 5, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. on a proposed vacation of a utility easement in Lots 5-10 Blk 11 West Zumbro Addn. Forrest Sargent. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion.carried. Resolution 419-95 was adopted. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester approx. 15.72 acres'oi land in Haverhill Township. ( Roger Payne )Payne Co. was given its first reading. Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to suspend the rules and give this Ord. a second reading. Upon Roll Call vote, Council - members Canfield, Evans, McConnell, Myhrom, Senjem, Stobaugh and Pres.. Hunziker voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays.(0).Motion carried The Ord. was given its second reading. Senjem.moved, Stobaugh second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ord. Rezoning property to B-1 in Sec. 30, T107N R13w -Payne Co. was given its first reading. F-1 An Ord. Amend. Sec. 60.200 Sub. 5 (B) (1). of Sec. 62.278 of RCO relating to Requirements for Fencing surrounding Swimming. Pools was given its first reading. F-1 An Ord. Amending various sections in 32. and 34. of the RCO relating to the Revisions to the Housing Code was given its second reading. Stobaugh moved, Evans second to adopt the Ord. as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Amending Sec. 2 of Ord. 1466 relating to the Est. within the City and Urban Service Dist. and Rural Service Dist. as separate taxing dist. This was given its second reading. McConnel' moved, Senjem second to adopt the Ord. as read. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. 11 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 33 - August 7, 1995 Agenda Item F-1 Stobaugh moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 420-95 approving the Election Judges for the year 1995-and set their compensation. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 Senjem moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 421-95 approving the owner contract for.Basic Construction in Southern Hills Sub. ; Charles W. Gerlach and Elcor Construction Co. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. G-1 C.-a6field moved, Evans second to remove the tabled item of the proposed personnel policy on Political Activity by City Employees from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. After lengthy discussion by the Council, McConnell moved, Evans second to approve the policy outlined on the Request for Council Action ( three items ). Ayes (3),Nays (4), Councilmembers Stobaugh Hunziker, Canfield and Senjem voting Nay. Councilmembers Evans, McConnell and Myhrom voting aye..,-.- o-�i-on :did not carry. Myhrom moved, McConnell second to table this request. Ayes (3), Nays (4). Motion did not carry. Councilmembers Evans, McConnell and Myhrom voting aye. Councilmembers Canfield, Senjem, Stobaugh and Pres. Hunziker voting nay. Stobaugh moved, Senjem second to adopt a Personnel Policy containing the following contents: 1. City Employees are encouraged to seek the elective offices of City organizations to make use of their talent. 2. A City employee will not be expected to.take a leave of absence while campaigning for elective offices. 3. A City employee will be expected to resign his/her appointed,=;'City position prior to taking the Oath of Office for the elected position. If the employee does not resign his/her appointed position, the takin of the Oath of Office for the elected position shall result in the implied resignation of the employees' appointed position. Ayes (4), Nays (3), Councilmembers Canfield, Senjem, Stobaugh and President Hunziker voted aye. Councilmembers Evans, McConnell and Myhrom voted nay. Motion carried. Having no further business, Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. ty Cler