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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/1993CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held August 19th, 1993, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Brarming, Councilmembers Erickson, Humphrey and Sterling. ABSENT: Councilmember Goodwin. City staff members present were: City Administrator Melena, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Park Superintendent Adamini, Finance Director Ballenger, Personnel Director Boland, Police Captain Erickson, Public Works Director Gretz, City Planner Kelley, Assistant Public Works Director Miranowski and Lead Dispatcher Nelson. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the.flag. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA Mayor Branning asked if anyone was present to address the Council at this time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. Connie Scheid, 177 Beaumont Court, asked if additional development will allow four- way stop signs to be installed at Pennock and County Road 38; and if an additional park and ride lot will be constructed this year? AUDIENCE DISC. STOP SIGNS/ PARK & RIDE Mr. Melena said another traffic study will be done at the intersection this fall. The State and County have authority over the intersection, but it is hoped the study will show enough traffic to meet warrants for stop sign installation. Gouncilmember Humphrey said the park and ride lot is still under consideration. He will be attending a transit meeting on it at 11:00 a.m. on August 23, 1993. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, moving consideration of Public Safety Communications Study, E-911 Telephone System specifications, Police CCTV and Door Control System contract, Valley Ford sign variance and Police Facility change orders to the regular agenda and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 22nd, 1993, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. JULY 22, 1993 MINUTES MGMT. ACADEMY COMMENDATION MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, receiving the Governor's Certificate of Commendation, dated May 10, 1993, in recog- nition of implementing the Management Academy Supervisory Training Program. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnssota August 19, 1993 Page 2 MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, receiving the Apple Valley Firefighters' Relief Association resolution, dated July 26, 1993, certifying the 1994 financial requirements for the Special Fund of the Association in the amount of $30,000.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, receiving notice of the City Administrator's appointment as Director-at-Large on the Local Government Information Systems Association (LOGIS) Executive Committee effective as of August, 1993. Ayes - 4 ~ Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the Agreement with the Minnesota Zoological Gardens for plumbing permit inspections from July 1, 1993 to July 5, 1994, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993~170 awarding the eontract for Project 93-408, The Woodwinds 1st Addition Utility and Street Improvements, to Erfckson Construction, Inc., the Iow bidder, in the amount of $468,940.60. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-171 awarding the purchase of a Fire/Rescue Apparatus with Pump to General Safety Equipment Corporation, the only bidder, in the base amount of $232,810.00 with Options 2 and 3 in the amount of $3,068.00, for a total of $235,878.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, receiving a notice, dated August 2, 1993, that the Dakota County Highway Department is establishing a continuous no passing zone on County Road 46 (160th Street) between Cedar Avenue and Pilot Knob Road. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing the expenditure of $28,000 for installation of eight street lights on County Road 42 between 147th Street and Hayes Road. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-172 approving the final plat of Cobblestones 4th Addition (replat of Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Cobblestones 3rd Addition); waiving the requirement for a subdivision agreement; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. 1994 FIRE RELIEF ASSN. TAX LEV%' MELENA LOGI$ APPOINTMENT ZOO PLUMBING PERMIT AGREEMENT RES. 1993-1~-- AWARD CONTRACT RES. 1993-17~~ AWARD FIRE/ RESCUE TRUCK COUNTY ROAD 46 NO PASSING COUNTY ROAD 42 STREET LIG~T~ RES. 1993-172 OOBBLESTS. 4TH FINAL PLAT CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Page 3 MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, granting a variance to allow construction of a free-standing accessory building, up to 1,200 square feet in size, on Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Beckman's 1st Addition, as recommended By the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, granting a variance to allow construction of a replacement detached garage, exceeding 144 square feet, on Lot 3, Block 1, Broner Woods, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing issuance of temporary on-sale liquor licenses to the Minnesota Zoo by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division, for events on September 23 and October 2, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-173 approving an Application for Authorization for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License for Apple Valley Firefighters' Relief Association for an event on September 18, 1993, at Fire Station No. 1, and waiving the waiting period for Gambling Board approval. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving release of the $87,750.00 subdivision financial guarantee for Embassy Estates 3rd Addition, private streets and landscaping. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-174 removing the stop sign on southbound Garrett Avenue at 151st Street and rescinding Resolution No. 1990-199. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-175 ordering installation of stop signs on: Denmark, northbound at Dover; Garrett, southbound at 153rd Street; and 151st Street, eastbound and westbound at Garrett. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-176 approving plans and specifications for Project 93- 429, Valleywood Golf Course Parking Lot Improvements, and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with McNamara Contracting for Project 93-405, 1993 Street Maintenance, in the amount of an additional $5.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. VARIANCE BECKMAN' S 1ST VARIANCE BRONER WOODS ZOO TEMPORARY LIOUOR LICENSE RES. 1993-173 FIRE RELIEF GAMBLING EXEMPTION EMBASSY EST. 3 BOND RELEASE RES. 1993-174 REMOVE GARRETT STOP SIGN RES. 1993-175 VARIOUS STOP SIGNS RES. 1993-176 TAKE BIDS PROJ, 93-429 CHANGE ORDER 2 PROJ. 93-405 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Page 4 MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 3 to the contract with CECA Utilities, Inc., for Project 92-403, Gardenvtew Place Utility Improvements, in the amount of an additional $1,000.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Erickson Construction for Project 91-373, Greenleaf Park Estates 2nd Addition Improvements, in the amount of an additional $2,886.50. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 5 to the contract with Erickson Construction for Project 91-373, Greenleaf Park Estates 2nd Addition Improvements, in the amount of an additional $5,382.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 6 to the contract with Erickson Construction for Project 91-373, Greenleaf Park Estates ~nd Addition Improvements, in the amount of an additional $1,695.00 for Foxmoore Ridge Townhomes. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Hydrocon, Inc., for Project 92- 379, HRA Apple Valley Development Townhomes Utilities, in the amount of an additional $2,365.88. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, accepting Project 91-373, Greenleaf Park Estates 2nd Addition (Fischer 1st Addition) Improvements, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Erickson Construction in the amount of $47,866.50. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, accepting Project 91-379, HRAApple Valley Development (Cedar Knolls) Townhomes Utilities, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Hydrocon, Inc., in the amount of $33,526.37. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, accepting Project 92-401, Pilot Hill (Park Hill) Utility Improvements, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Inland Utility Construction in the amount of $1,266.21. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring Kenneth N. Otto for the fulltime Golf Course/Sports Arena Maintenance I position, effective September 7, 1993, as described in the Personnel Report dated August 19, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. CHANGE ORDER PROJ, 92-&0~ .... CHANGE ORDER PROJ. 91-373 CHANGE ORDER PROJ. 91-3~3 CHANGE ORDER 6 PROJ, 91-373 ~ CHANGE ORD~ PROJ, 92-379e FINAL PAYMENT PROJ, 91-373 FINAL PAYMENT PROJ. 91-379 FINAL PAYMENT PROJ, 92-401 HIRE OTTO MAINTENANCE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Page 5 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring the seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated August 19, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. HIRE SEASONAL EMPLOYEES END OF CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Sterling asked to discuss the consolidated public safety communications study and asked what would happen if all 11 cities do not agree to participate? Mr. Melena said the agreement and cost of the study would have to be reviewed and brought back for consideration. JOINT DISPATCH STUDY MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Study of Feasibility of Consolidated Public Safety Communications Services, at a cost to Apple Valley of $3,587.00, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. J.P. AGREEMENT JOINT DISPATCH STUDY Councilmember Humphrey asked to discuss specifications for the E-911 E-911 TEL. Telephone System. He attended a meeting, today, on an 800 megahertz 800 MHZ RADIO metro area public sector communications system. He also toured the SYSTEMS City of Bloomington's dispatch center and looked at its system. The items being specified and purchased for the new Police Facility dispatch center do not preclude compatibility with a metro-wide radio system. Mayor Branning said internal reviews need to continue to make sure equipment will be compatible with any metro-wide systems. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1993-177 approving specifications for an Enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone System, for the Police Facility, and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on September 14, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1993-177 TAKE BIDS E- 911 TEL. SYS. Councilmember Sterling asked to discuss purchase of the closed circuit CCTV & CARD TV system and card access door control system for the Police Facility ACCESS SYSTEMS and asked why some items are not being purchased. Mr. Melena said it was determined that some cameras and card access for some doors were unnecessary. Wiring will be installed, but the equipment will not be installed initially. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1993-178 awarding the purchase of Closed Circuit TV and Card Access Door Control Systems, for the Police Facility, to Videotronix, the low bidder, in the amount of $64,839.00, as described in the memo dated August 16, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. RES. 1993-178 AWARD PURCHASE CCTV & CARD ACCESS SYSTEMS RES. 1993-188 DENY A.V. FORD SIGN VARIANCE MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1993-188 finding insufficient hardship for approval of a sign variance and denying the request of Apple Valley Ford for an additional business sign at 7200 West 150th Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Page 6 Councilmember Sterling asked how change orders requested for the Police POLICE STN. Facility construction affect cost projections? Mr. Melena said the COSTS total budget is $3,200,000 with a contingency of $76,000. With these changes, $48,000 of the contingency will be used, but the project is still on track. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Ertckson, approving various change orders to the contracts for Police Facility construction, in the total amount of an additional $7,877.00, and additional architectural and engineering fees as described in the Personnel Director's memo dated August 19, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. POLICE STN. CHANGE ORD~ ,.~ Merrily Tipler, Ring-Around-The-Arts Festival Coordinator, was present RING-AROUND3'~ and reported on the first festival held June 19, 1993. The 1994 fss- ARTS FESTIVAL rival will be two days and is set for September 17 and 18, 1994. The REPORT 1993 festival had a shortfall of $7,000 and they are pursuing other -~ revenue sources and grants to overcome it. She asked for continued support from the City at the same level as 1993; that is $6,000. Mayor Branning said 1994 will be the City's 25th anniversary. A group of volunteers met August 16, 1993, to begin planning activities. He encouraged carrying the silver anniversary theme through all events in 1994. Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:35 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HEARIN~ sider Project 93-399, Cherry Oak Estates 2nd Addition Utility and PROJ, 93-399~ . Street Improvements, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report dated June 30, 1993. It indicates the improvements will be assessed to property owned by Joel Lindquist, and being platted into six lots, except for a portion of storm sewer which benefits property to the north. The storm sewer cost could be assessed and deferred until that property develops. A hearing on the assessments would not be held until September of 1994. Lest Wilson, 13724 Cedar Avenue, said he owns the property to the north and does not want any encumbrances on his property. He does not know when it will develop and objected to any assessment. He stated that the elevation and grade of the future street is what will determine where the water will run. Part of the property now drains north and west. The Mayor asked for any other questions or comments. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:47 p.m. MOTION: of Eriekson, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-179 ordering installation of Project 93-399, Cherry Oak Estates 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements. RES. 1993-179 ORDER PROJECT 93-399 Mayor Branning asked what the basis is for the Wilson property proposed assessment? Mr. Gordon said there is a preliminary plat showing six future lots CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Page 7 for it, thus the storm sewer would be shared equally. Mr. Sheldon said the 1994 assessment hearing will determine the amount. Tonight's hearing preserves the Gity's authority to assess the property in the future. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-180 approving plans and specifications for Project 93- 399, Cherry Oak Estates 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m., on September 2, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1993-180 TAKE BIDS PROJ. 93-399 RES. 1993-181 CHERRY OAKS 2ND FINAL PLAT RES. 1993~182 GHERRY OAKS 2ND GRADING PERMIT MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1993-181 approving the final plat and subdivision agreement for Cherry Oaks Estates Second Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1993-182 approving a subdivision grading permit for Gherry Oak Estates Second Addition, as recommended by the City Engineer. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:53 p.m. to PUBLIC HEARING consider Project 93-415, Greenleaf Elementary School Storm Sewer PROJ. 93-415 Improvements, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report dated March 31, 1993. The Council received a letter dated July 23, 1993, from Inde- pendent School District 196 indicating its support for the project and acceptance of special assessments. The Council also received a letter dated August 13, 1993, from Skip Hills, 7013 West 135th Street, in favor of the project. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:55 p.m. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1993-183 ordering installation of Project 93-415, Oreenleaf Elementary School Storm Sewer Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays RES. 1993-183 ORDER PROJECT 93-415 RES. 1993-184 TAKE BIDS PROJ 93-415 DENY V.C. PARK 2ND GB CHANGE MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1993-184 approving plans and specifications for Project 93- 415, Greenleaf School and Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Improve- ments, and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m., on September 16, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, directing Staff to prepare a finding of fact and resolution of denial of the request for land use change to General Business on Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Commercial Park 2nd Addition. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Page 8 The Council asked Staff to review permitted uses in Retail Business zoning districts to determine if they should be revised. If so, the Planning Commission could proceed with a separate hearing. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O, MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1993-185 amending the Comprehensive Guide Plan by approving the revised Introduction and Profile of the City chapter, as recommended by the Planning Commission, with corrected statistics and dates. AMEND COMP. PLAN INTRO. & PROFILE Mayor Branning asked that dates be addedto the text where statistics are used to describe development and other activities and accomplishments. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, authorizing the INSTALL expenditure of $44,800 for construction of an eight-foot PENNOCK AVE. wide pathway on the west side of Pennock Avenue between PATHWAY Palomino Drive and County Road 38. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. '~ Ms. Boland reviewed, for the second reading, an ordinance amending City Code Section 16-3(b), employment practices and procedures. The amendment is proposed in compliance with the Human Rights Act and prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, passing Ordinance No. 559 amending City Code Section 16-3(b), employment practices and procedures, by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES ORDINANCE SECOND READI~Q ORDINANCE 55~ EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES DAKOTA COUN~{;~ MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, supporting formation of a Dakota County League of Governments to be discussed September 8, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., at Wescott Library; with Mayor Branning serving as elected representative and the City Administrator as the administrative representative. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. LEAGUE OF GOVERNMENTS Mr. Melena reviewed preliminary cost estimates for extending Garrett GARRETT AVE. Avenue between 153rd and 155th Streets. With the locations of sur- EXTENSION rounding streets now established, this link would provide an alternate route for traffic. Easements would have to be acquired for the right-of-way. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, directing the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for construction of Carrett Avenue between 153rd and 155th Streets. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. PRELIM, REPORT GARRETT AVE. EXTENSION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Page 9 Mr. Melena reviewed the budget message contained in the proposed 1994 1994 BUDGET Budget delivered to the Council and on which an informal meeting was held August 17, 1993. The total operating budget is $19,877,854 and it is a balanced budget with no tax rate increase. The preliminary budget must be adopted by September 15th and the final budget by December 22nd. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, setting an informal SET INFOILMAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. on August 30, 1993, for further review MEETING of the 1994 Budget. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council received an outline, dated August 13, 1993, of the ll5-kV TRANSMISSION Transmission Line study being undertaken by Burns & McDonnell Engin- LINE STUDY eerin§ Company, Inc., the consultant retained by the City. The Council asked that a presentation by the consultant be made Jointly, to the Planning Commission and Gouncil, and suggested scheduling it for 6:30 p.m. on September 1, 1993~ The Council received a report dated August 19, 1993, assessing storm damage in the City from the August 18, 1993, rain storm. STORM DAMAGE REPORT Councilmemher Sterling said she asked Staff to prepare information on ORGANIZATIONAL revising the organization chart due to vacancies in several positions. STRUCTURE The charts were distributed with the 1994 budget, but she asked that reorganization be considered at this time. Mr. Melena reviewed the existing and proposed charts and specifically the revised Community Development and Public Works Departments. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the departmental reorganization, as contained in the proposed 1994 budget, except establishment of a four-year term for the Mayor and economic development structure. DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION Councilmember Humphrey asked to address the Mayor's term and economic development issues at a later date. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1993-186 designating John Gretz, in the position of Commun- ity Development Director, to serve as Acting Administrator during any periods of absence of the City Administrator. RES. 1993-186 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR AMEND MOTION MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Branning, amending the foregoing motion by appointing John Gretz, in the position of Commun- ity Development Director, to serve as Deputy Administrator and act as Administrator during any periods of absence of the City Administrator. Ayes ~ 3 - Nays - 1 (Erickson). Vote was taken on the motion as amended. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 1 (Erickson). CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 19, 1993 Page 10 MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Sterling, promoting John Gretz to the position of Community Development Director, Dennis Miranowski to the position of Public Works Director and Mary Mueller to the position of City Clerk/Administrative Assistant effective August 23, 1993. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. EFFECTUATE PROMOTIONS Councilmember Humphrey reported on a meeting he attended, at Richfield, HIGH SPEED on an alternative to light rail transit. A high speed bus project is ~__ proposed with 35W as a demonstration corridor. A commitment of $7,500 and resolution of support are being requested. The MVTA Board will be discussing whether to make that contribution at its next meeting. MOTION: MOTION: of Branntng, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1993-187 supporting and endorsing the appointment of Gouncilmember Humphrey to the Regional Transit Board as representative for Metropolitan Council Districts 15 and 16. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated July 28th, 1993, in the amount of $5,865,075.40; August 5th, 1993, in the amount of $191,534.11; August 12th, 1993, in the amount of $783,544.34; and August 19th, 1993, in the amount of $919,125.94. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1993-187 HUMPHREY RTB APPOINTMENT ..-- MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 o Nays ~ O. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 o'clock p.m.