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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held December 10th, 1998, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Humph rey; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorneys Dougherty and Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Finance Director Ballenger, Assistant Planner Bodmer, Police Chief Erickson, Assistant to the City Administrator Grawe, Assistant Public Works Director Heuer, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Assistant Planner Lovelace, Human Resources Manager Margarit, and Public Works Director Miranowski. Mayor Humphrey called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Humphrey asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting’s agenda. No one was present to speak. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded b y Grendahl, moving consideration of writing off uncollectible debts to the regular agenda; and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of November 24th, 1998, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, setting the 1999 fee structure for the Outdoor Family Aquatic Center, as described in the Parks & Recreation Director’s memo dated December 4, 1998; at a base daily rate of $5.75 per person and $3.75 after 5:00 p.m.. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 2 Resolution No. 1998-218 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting authorizing the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Liquor Fund to the General Fund for 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving a Relocation Settlement Agreement with Sidney Nelson, d/b/a Custom Care Cleaning Services, authorizing payment of $10,707.48 for acquisition of part of Lot 3, Block 1, Apple Valley Business Center, related to Project 96-501, Fischer Market Place Improvements, as described in the Public Works Director’s memo dated December 10, 1998; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving updated Snow and Ice Control Policy and Procedures as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated December 10, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-219 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the final plat of Holiday Johnny Cake Addition (replat of Lot 5, Block 2, North Star Industrial Park), waiving the requirement for a subdivision agreement, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving a Well Sealing Grant Agreement with Dakota County, for $2,000.00, in connection with Project 98-522, Sealing Deep Oil Exploration Well, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-220 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting receiving the preliminary feasibility report for Project 99-822, Cedar Marketplace Addition Utility Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on January 14, 1999. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-221 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the specifications for Project 98-817, Deep Well No. 6 Pump Repair, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on January 5, 1999. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving various change orders for Project 97-542, Outdoor Family Aquatic Center, in the total amount of an additional $3,130.00, as listed in the Construction Manager’s letter dated December 4, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving various change orders for the Apple Valley Community Center Gym Addition/Teen Center Building Project, in CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 3 the total amount of an additional $10,133.00, as listed in the Construction Manager’s letter dated December 4, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving reduction of a subdivision financial guarantee for Cedar Isle Village Homes, from $108,000.00 to $38,417.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, authorizing the expenditure of $27,661.00 for purchase of a replacement vehicle for Code Enforcement as described in the City Administrator’s memo dated December 7, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving an Agreement with Personnel Decisions International for search, recruitment and selection services for the City Administrator and Police Chief positions, as described in the Human Resources Manager’s memo dated December 10, 1998; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, receiving notice of the Fire Chief’s appointment of Walter Pickup as Captain at Fire Station No. 3, as described in the Fire Chief’s memo dated November 30, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring Karleen Holmstrom for the position of Clerk/Typist at Parks & Recreation as listed in the Personnel Report dated December 10, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring the and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated December 10, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA UNCOLLECTIBLE DEBTS Councilmember Sterling asked whether the bad checks listed for writing off have been submitted to a collection agency? Mr. Ballenger said they are sent through the Checkrite agency. They are still attempting collection, but are being written off 1998 records as an accounting function. Resolution No. 1998-222 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting writing off insufficient fund checks and uncollectible invoices, in the total amount of $3,958.50, for 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. FISCHER SAND & AGGREGATE MINING APPLICATION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 4 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, directing Staff to review submittals by Fischer Sand & Aggregate for a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning, and Conditional Use Permit to allow sand and gravel mining, on property located north of 160th Street at future Johnny Cake Ridge Road, to determine whether a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement should be prepared and report back for the first meeting in January, as described in the City Attorney’s memo dated December 10, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. LEBANON CEMETERY OF APPLE VALLEY Mr. Miranowski reviewed the proposed process of accepting property from the Lebanon Cemetery Association, at the southeast corner of County Road 42 and Pilot Knot Road, and establishing a City cemetery as described in the City Attorney’s memo dated December 7, 1998. As authorized by referendum in 1997, eight surrounding acres have been purchased to be combined with the existing two-acre cemetery. Resolution No. 1998-223 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting accepting transfer of the existing two-acre cemetery, at the southeast corner of County Road 42 and Pilot Knob Road, and perpetual care fund from Lebanon Cemetery Association of Apple Valley, Inc. The Council thanked the members of the Cemetery Board, which included Mayor Humphrey and Councilmember Sterling, for their efforts in pursuing the transfer and establishment of a City cemetery and for their work in maintaining the property. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, waiving the requirement of two readings for an ordinance establishing a City cemetery and providing for its operation. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Ordinance No. 653 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, passing amending the City Code by adding Chapter 22 establishing Lebanon Cemetery of Apple Valley and providing for its operation, creating a seven-member advisory committee, and setting the necessary fees. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Eri ckson, appointing members of the Cemetery Advisory Committee, as listed in the Public Works Director’s memo dated December 8, 1998; as follows: Gary Wagner, term expiring March 1, 2000; Math Fischer and Reid Koepp, terms expiring March 1, 2001; Wilton Anderson, David Quarberg, and John Raiche, terms expiring March 1, 2002; and accepting applications for the one remaining vacancy on the Committee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 5 Resolution No. 1998-224 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving policies, rules, and regulations, as attached, for day-to-day operation and management of the City’s cemetery. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mr. Miranowski noted that Wilton Anderson, Fred Mangano, Reid Koepp, Gary Wagner, and John Raiche of the Cemetery Board were present and thanked them for work on the transfer, along with Mayor Humphrey and Councilmember Sterling, who also served on the Board. 1999 LIQUOR, WINE & BEER LICENSE RENEWALS Mayor Humphrey called the public hearing to order at 8:20 p.m. to consider renewal applications for on-sale liquor, wine and beer licenses for the year 1999 and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gretz noted a list of the applications is attached to the City Clerk’s memo dated December 7, 1998. Necessary checks of police and tax records have been conducted and indicate nothing which would preclude renewing the licenses. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:21 p.m. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving renewal, for 1999, of on-sale liquor Resolutions No. 1998-225 and wine licenses by adopting for Rich Mgt., Inc., No. 1998-226 No. 1998-227 d/b/a Apple Place; for H.O.C., Inc., d/b/a Rascals; for No. 1998-228 LRB Restaurant Company, d/b/a Grizzly’s Grill N’ Saloon; for No. 1998-229 Lancer Food Service, Inc.; for Wadsworth Old Chicago, Inc., d/b/a No. 1998-230 No. Old Chicago; for Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776; 1998-231 No. 1998-232 for C.I.A.O., Inc., d/b/a Broadway Station; for D & D of No. 1998-233 Minnesota, Inc., d/b/a Famous Dave’s BBQ Shack; and for Jade Island Chinese Cuisine, Inc., d/b/a Jade Island. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving renewal, for 1999, of on-sale and off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor or beer licenses as listed in the City Clerk's memo dated December 7, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PROJECT 98-803 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Humphrey called the public hearing to order, at 8:22 p.m., to consider Project 98-803, Eveleth Path Construction at County Road 38, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the proposed improvements as contained in the preliminary engineering report dated October 30, 1998. Eveleth Path will be a one-way street, southbound, from its current terminus to the entrance of Shepherd of the Valley Church parking lot. Access between County Road 38 and the parking lot will have two-way traffic. The entire cost of the project will be assessed to the Church property. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:26 p.m. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 6 Resolution No. 1998-234 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting ordering installation of Project 98-803, Eveleth Path Construction at County Road 38. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-235 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 98-803, Eveleth Path Construction at County Road 38. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PROJECT 98-809 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Humphrey called the public hearing to order, at 8:27 p.m., to consider Project 98-809, Avsur Acres Utility and Street Improvements, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the proposed improvements as contained in the preliminary engineering report dated August 20, 1998. Construction will complete the connection of Glenhaven Drive. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:29 p.m. Resolution No. 1998-236 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting ordering installation of Project 98-809, Avsur Acres Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-237 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 98-809, Avsur Acres Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. WILLIAMS PIPE LINE SAND & GRAVEL MINING PROPOSAL Mr. Kelley said at the November 24, 1998, meeting, Staff was directed to prepare a finding of fact for denial of Williams Pipe Line Company’s application for an Interim Use Permit to allow sand and gravel mining, a Comprehensive Plan amendment to medium density multiple residential, and rezoning. Concern has been expressed about merits of the project and it has been suggested it brought back for reconsideration. Mayor Humphrey noted an update of the entire Comprehensive Plan is also on the agenda which affects this property. Mr. Kelley said the update would amend the use on this property to “Mixed Use” (industrial, commercial, medium and high density multiple residential). An amendment submitted to the Metropolitan Council separately would be acted on more quickly than the entire update which will take about four months for approval. Resolution No. 1998-238 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting approving an amendment to the Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan, from “GI” (general industrial) to “Mixed Use” (industrial, commercial, medium and high CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 7 density multiple residential) on property located east of future Flagstaff Avenue south of the 145th Street alignment (Williams Pipe Line) for submittal to the Metropolitan Council as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Council discussed whether the amendment should be considered separately or as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. Mr. Kelley noted this mixed use designation would allow Williams to continue operating and the current zoning would remain in place. Mayor Humphrey asked whether approval of this amendment would remove the issue from the finding of fact to be considered later? Mr. Sheldon said the amendment Williams requested was different from the one proposed by the City. The Council has the option of considering it separately or with the full Comprehensive Plan update. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, tab ling the motion to approve Williams Pipe Line’s Comprehensive Plan amendment. Ayes - 2 (Goodwin and Grendahl) - Nays 3 (Erickson, Sterling, and Humphrey). Mr. Dougherty said part of the rationale for separating consideration of the Comprehensive Plan amendment was to determine what the ultimate land use should be. Donna Beckman asked if there is additional cost in considering the amendment separately? Mr. Kelley said no, it would just be a separate submittal to the Metropolitan Council. Vote was take n on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey. directing Staff to prepare an Interim Use Permit to allow sand and gravel mining on the northern portion of Williams Pipe Line property with a provision that excavation be completed within two years. Councilmember Sterling stated she said she would support the neighborhood’s wishes at the last meeting. Since that time, information that the Barton gravel pit will be closed in two years and shorten the time this mining can be completed has become known. Letters were distributed to the neighborhood describing the options and resulting calls seemed to indicate support for interim mining. Councilmember Erickson asked Beth Gray if sentiments in the neighborhood have changed. Ms. Gray commented on two different flyers distributed. There was some confusion, but she contacted neighbors and has the names of 80 residents who believe nothing has changed and are still opposed to mining. Mayor Humphrey said he supports mining because 147th Street will need to be constructed very soon, as an alternate to County Road 42. It is a very important route for the City. Allowing mining will allow that to happen. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 8 Bonnie Wilkens, of Kennedy & Graven representing Williams, reminded the Council that decisions have to be based on facts and cannot be arbitrary and capricious. Everything she has looked at does not support denial. Williams has presented evidence that noise, dust, etc., will be controlled and has responded to all concerns raised. Truck traffic has been eliminated by use of a conveyor. This is not a referendum. The Council needs to make its decision based on facts. The end result will benefit the community and Williams will work to minimize concerns. Councilmember Erickson said he asked neighbors for their opinion on the project and was not looking for a vote on the issue from them. Barry Berg, 14068 Flintwood Way, cited basic issues concerning local governance. He noted cities have the ability to make determinations about local issues. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 2 (Humphrey and Sterling) - Nays - 3 (Erickson, Goodwin, and Grendahl). Resolution No. 1998-239 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting making findings of fact, conclusions and decision denying Williams Pipe Line’s proposal for a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning, and Interim Use Permit for sand and gravel mining proposal on the northern portion of its property. Ms. Wilkins asked to have each item in the resolution considered separately. Mayor Humphrey said the Comprehensive Plan amendment, to “Mixed Use”, was previously approved and a motion to prepare an Interim Use Permit failed. Mr. Kelley noted that a rezoning could not be approved until the Comprehensive Plan amendment is approved by the Metropolitan Council. Councilmember Goodwin said every issue the Council faces is a combination of emotional, political, factual, and technical concerns. The items listed in the findings of fact were not ignored in earlier discussions of the proposal. Mayor Humphrey offered a motion, which died for lack of a second, to separate consideration into three issues. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Humphrey). COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Mr. Kelley gave an overview of the Comprehensive Plan update recommended by the Planning Commission and summarized in his memo dated December 7, 1998. The update was mandated by the State. The original Plan was adopted in 1976 and has been updated through the years. In CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 9 the land use update, it is proposed to compress residential districts into three, identified by density; and commercial districts into two, identified by commercial or neighborhood service. The text of the Plan presents performance standards which will be used to guide future development within the districts. Mayor Humphrey questioned the nine scattered sites recommended for land use changes. He suggested these be considered separately from the entire update and public hearings held with notification to surrounding property owners. Lawrence Samstad, of Itasca Engineering, spoke representing Peter and Susan Paron, 15820 Gallery Avenue. He asked that land use on the site, now proposed for apartments, at 157th Street and Galaxie Avenue, also be considered with the scattered sites. He reviewed a history of zoning changes in the area. When the Parons bought their home in 1995, they were told the area was zoned for single family homes. They are opposed to the proposed apartments. Mr. Kelley commented on the difference between Comprehensive Plan land use designations and zoning and said Mr. Samstad is referring to land use. There is an application before the Planning Commission at this time for rezoning and a Comprehensive Plan amendment to high density residential. He reviewed the proposed amendment in the Plan update which is to mixed use (C, HD, and MD). Councilmember Sterling said she has some concern about all of the area south of County Road 42 being planned for higher densities and asked how that will affect projected total population? Mr. Kelley said the total is only about one or two percent greater, but it is anticipated the area will develop with different types of housing. Rita DiRico, 379 Cimarron Road, asked for clarification of what the Mayor proposes by considering the scattered sites separately and the notification process. Mr. Kelley said that would be different from the normal process. Mailed notice to surrounding property owners is given on rezoning and subdivision applications; when development is actually proposed. Resolution No. 1998-240 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the entire City Comprehensive Plan update, as recommended by the Planning Commission, for submittal to the Metropolitan Council. The Council discussed the process of evaluating changes on the nine scattered sites or deleting them from the Plan. Mr. Sheldon advised that the Plan update is a legislative decision which the Council has authority to make. Mr. Kelley said if the Plan is submitted without those sites, the Metropolitan Council would look at them as no change. Later, there could be a concern that those sites were not part of the update. Mr. Kelley then reviewed each of the nine scattered sites with the Council. It was noted that property owners were not in agreement with land use changes on three of the sites. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 10 They are the McNamara property, south of the Central Maintenance Facility; the Watrud/Eaton property, at the southwest corner of 140th Street and Cedar Avenue; and the Palomino East apartment site on the west side of Pennock Avenue. Peter Coyle, 12886 Essex Way, representing Joel Watrud, was present and objected to changing the Palomino East site from “MD” to “LD”. He noted the proposed project has been reduced to 72 units based on existing conditions. Re-guiding the property to lower density will diminish the value of the site to the City and cause more environmental issues due to the larger footprint of lower density buildings. Richard Koontz, 260 Cimarron Road, spoke in support of changing the Palomino East site to lower density. He questioned whether 72 units could actually be built on the site under the existing zoning. Councilmember Goodwin said he is concerned about eliminating the limited business use on the site at the southwest corner of 140th Street and Cedar Avenue. He is also concerned about high density in the area of 157th Street and Galaxie Avenue. Glen Van Wormer, the City’s traffic consultant, reviewed the transportation element of the Plan update. He noted the change in terminology, related to arterial and collector designations, is being made to be consistent with Metropolitan Council requirements. The Plan looks at operational problems; that is, where potential traffic problems and congestion would occur. It considers the potential for traffic relief including transit issues, traffic and system management, and technological changes, such as telecommuting, to reduce traffic volume. Mark Heieren, 15883 Garden View Drive, expressed concern about the Transportation Plan related to the Garden View/Whitney area. He noted the Planning Commission had suggested the neighborhood collector designation remain on Garden View Drive. Their neighborhood is concerned that traffic will increase on Garden View with the potential realignment of Highview Avenue in Lakeville. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 2 (Goodwin and Humphrey). 1999 BUDGET & TAX LEVY Resolution No. 1998-241 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving 1999 City Budgets with total revenue of $29,162,372 and total expenditures of $28,443,915. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-242 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving the 1998 tax levy collectible in 1999 in the net amount of $10,037,498.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1998 Page 11 Resolution No. 1998-243 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the 1998 transit tax levy collectible in 1999 in the net amount of $983,023.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Humphrey). ORDINANCE AMENDING DEFINITIONS OF RESTAURANTS Ms. Bodmer gave the second reading of an ordinance amending the definitions of restaurants in the City Code. Sections A1-3 and A1-67, of Appendix A, would be amended to add “casual restaurant” as a Class I restaurant. Definitions of Class II (fast food) restaurants would be clarified. A new Class III, neighborhood restaurant definition would be added. Section 3-31 would be amended so the definition of a restaurant eligible for an on-sale liquor license conforms with the zoning ordinance definition. The Council could apply the eligibility to both Class I traditional and casual restaurants as part of the amendment. Ordinance No. 654 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, passing amending Sections A1-3 and A1-67 of Appendix A and Section 3-31 of the City Code by adding definitions of casual and neighborhood restaurants and amending the definition of restaurants eligible for an on-sale liquor license to include both Class I traditional and casual restaurants. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR The Council received a memo dated December 7, 1998, with a calendar listing upcoming events. Councilmember Sterling noted the Optimist’s Club is again sponsoring the 6th annual holiday lighting contest. Maps with locations of the displays are available at City Hall. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated November 24, 1998, in the amount of $3,407.45; December 2, 1998, in the amount of $9,005,346.62; and December 9, 1998, in the amount of $1,314,375.91. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:54 o’clock p.m.