The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was held, commencing at
7:00 p.m., with Mayor Herbert Mocol presiding.  Councilmembers Mary Lofy,
Robert Schramski, Bruce Smith, Arline Brown, Lloyd Hagemann, the City Manager
William Bassett, the Assistant City Manager Philip Shealy, the Development
Specialist Tom Melena, and the City Attorney Michael McCauley were present. 
Councilman John Berg was absent at the commencement of the meeting.

    (1) Mr. Bassett requested that the agenda be amended by deleting the
report on supplemental agreement for CBD lighting.  Mr. Smith stated that he
had an item to add under Reports of City Council Members.
    Mr. Schramski moved approval of the agenda as amended.  The motion was
seconded by Mr. Smith, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (2) Mrs. Brown moved approval of the minutes of the regular council
meeting held on May 11, 1981.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Schramski, and
all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (3) Mr. Bassett reported on the Bend of River Days requests.  He stated
that the City has in the past provided the band shell and street sweeper for
use by Bend of the River Days committee and the staff would recommend doing so
again this year.  Mr. Bassett stated that the Bend of the River Days committee
would be receiving a $400$500 reduction in their costs that would normally be
required.
    Mr. Smith moved to provide the street sweeper and band shell to the
Committee and moved that all fees be waived.  The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hagemann, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (4) Mr. Schramski moved to amend the Employee Relationship Policy by
establishing the position of Director of Community Development at a Range 32,
amending the sick leave policy to bring into conformance with the union
standards, and amending the vacation policy to allow.the City Manager to make
exceptions to the amount of vacation allowed based on an employee's previous
municipal experience.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lofy, and all members
present voting aye, the motion carried.

    (5) Mr. Hagemann moved approval of the application of Jeui-Hua Lin, Ben
Liao and Peter Kong d/b/a Golden China Restaurant for a license for
encroachment in public right-of-way.  The motion was seconded by Mr.
Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (6) Mr. Bassett reported on the proposed fire contract.  He stated that
the proposed contract for the years 1981 and 1982 with Local 579 of the
Firefighters Union incorporates the salary award made by the arbitrator.  The
other changes, which were negotiated, involve a change in the definition of
the workweek to provide that in the nineday work cycle there would be three
on-duty days and six off-duty days, a change in the uniform allowance to
reflect an increase in the monthly allowance, and amendments in the sick leave
and vacation schedules.

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May 26, 1981
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    Mrs. Brown moved approval of the contract between Firefighters Local 579
and the City for 1981-82.  The motion was seconded by Mr.  Schramski, and all
voting aye, the motion carried.

    (7) Mr. Bassett reported on supplemental agreements for the Thompson
Ravine and Elm Street projects for wage amendment purposes.

    (8) Mr. Bassett stated that the staff had met with representatives of the
Hilltop Trailer Park and Lime Valley Trailer Park and the COACT group
regarding the possible use of CDBG funds for construction of tornado storm
shelters.  He stated that the group felt the City could approve rents as long
as rent increases were due to the storm shelter and not a reflection of normal
inflationary rates.  The group believed that prohibiting the owner from
selling the court for 25 years was reasonable if the City were repaid the
construction cost, if the Court were sold. on a prorated basis.  The group
agreed that the court owner should maintain the shelters, and believed that
the City should be given a long term lease to the property on which the
shelters will set, rather than fee title.
    Mr. Bassett stated that COACT estimates the cost for construction of both
shelters at $28,00 to $32,00 and the City estimates this cost at $150,000.
    Jim Spoors, 1551 Madison Avenue, representative of COACT, appeared before
the council stating that COACT would like the City to use entitlement monies
available currently to build the shelters. He stated that if a new grant
application is submitted, there is no guarantee that this project will be
funded.
    Mrs. Lofy indicated that these funds have already been specified for the
flood control project and the industrial park development project.
    Mayor Mocol reminded Mr. Spoors that these monies have already been
committed for other purposes and hearings would have to again be held to
redirect the money.
    Mr. Bassett stated that if a new application were made, submission would
occur in the fall of 1981.
    Mr. Hagemann moved to authorize the staff to prepare a CDBG application
for storm shelters in the trailer courts. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Brown, and all voting aye, the motion carried.
    Mr. Berg arrived at 7:25 p.m.

    (9) Mr. Bassett reported that the staff had investigated the extension of
the bike trail from Balcerzak Drive to Glenwood Avenue.  Mr. Bassett stated
that the City Engineer would advise that bicycles be ridden on the newly
formed trail from Hoffman Road along T.H. 22 to Balcerzak Drive, as it is the
desirable bike riding route in the area.  The staff would not encourage
bicycle traffic on Pohl Road because of the narrow surface and potential
conflicts with high speed vehicles and parked cars.

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May 26, 1981
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    (10) Jim Gullickson, 406 E. Main Street, appeared before the council
representing the Mankato State University Vet's Club.  He thanked the city
council and staff for their assistance in planning the Vet's Picnic.  He gave
special thanks to Doug Elling qf the Parks Department and Chief of Police
Charles Alexander for their help.  He presented the City with a check in the
amount of $500 to be used for park purposes.

    (11) Mayor Mocol opened a public hearing on assessments for Dutck Elm
tree removal.
    Marion Holcomb, 2027 North Broad Street, appeared before the council
stating that he was charged $30 for tree removal not on his property.
    Mr. Hagemann moved to table Mr. Holcomb's assessment until June 8, 1981. 
The motion was seconded by Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion
carried.
    Mrs. Brown moved to amend the assessment roll by deleting the assessment
of Thomas Elbert because the tree has not been removed and charging Charles
Atwood the total cost of the assessment for removal with no State share.  The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Lofy, and all voting aye, the motion carried.
    No one else having appeared for the hearing, the hearing was closed.
    Mr. Hagemann moved adoption of the amended resolution entitled,
''RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 81326," removal of Dutch
Elm Diseased Trees, 1981 Section I.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Schramski,
and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (12) After public hearing thereon, with no one appearing for such
hearing, Mr. Schramski moved adoption of a resolution entitled, ''RESOLUTION
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 80067," grading, curb & gutter, and
surfacing on Sandpiper Drive in Southeast Village Subdivision #6.  The motion
was seconded by Mr. Smith, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (13) After public hearing thereon, with no one appearing for such
hearing, Mr. Schramski moved adoption of a resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION
DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH A PROJECT AND ITS FINANCING UNDER THE MUNICIPAL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT; REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE COMMISSIONER OF
SECURITIES FOR APPROVAL; AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS,"
for Brett's Department Stores Company.  The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hagemann, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (14) After public hearing thereon, with no one appearing for such
hearing, Mrs. Brown moved adoption of a resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION
GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY
IMMANUEL-ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF MANKATO, INC. UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT ACT AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES FOR APPROVAL THEREOF.'' The motion was seconded by
Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

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May 26, 1981
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    (15) Mayor Mocol opened the first of three public hearings on Year III
Old Town Community Development Program.
    With no one appearing for such hearing, the hearing was closed.

    (16) Mayor Mocol opened two public hearings - needs hearing and
authorizing submission of application - on the Urban Development Action Grant
application for the old Sears building.
    Mike Podowitz, Vice President of Marketing for Brutger Companies,
appeared before the council.  Mr. Podowitz stated that the Brutger Company is
proposing a $1,530,000 project for the substantial renovation of the old Sears
Building.  The structure, to be named Cherry Square, would contain 28
apartments located on the second and third floors and approximately 6,750
square feet of office/retail space on the first floor.  The basement area may
be used for warehouse or retail space.  Because of fire and building code
limitations, the City must agree to restrict a ten foot easement on the Cherry
Street side of the building for use as walkway space, or agree to restrict
future construction on the parking lot adjacent to Cherry Square to design
which would provide exterior access to south facing apartments located on the
second and third floor.  Mr. Podowitz indicated that Brutger Company would
like the Council to give two forms of assistance, UDAG and tax increment or
CDBG funds, in order that the project would be feasible to construct.
    Mr. Smith moved authorization for the staff to meet with Mr.  Podowitz to
attempt to work out a suitable negotiation with the financial tools the City
has available.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Hagemann, and all voting aye,
the motion carried.
    No one else having appeared for the two hearings, the hearings were
closed.
    Mr. Hagemann moved adoption of a resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANKATO, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR AN URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT FOR THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF CHERRY SQUARE.'' The motion
was seconded by Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (17) Mr. Hagemann moved to award the bid on Project No. 80056, Elm
Street, to the low bidder Barbarossa and Sons in the amount of $116,522.80. 
The motion was seconded by Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion
carried.

    (18) Mr. Schramski moved to award Project No. 80067, Sandpiper Drive, to
the low bidder Komatz Construction in the amount of $34,435.65 as per staff's
recommendation.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Smith, and all voting aye, the
motion carried.

    (19) Mr. Schramski moved to award Project No. 80048, Fair Street, to the
low bidder Komatz Construction in the amount of $52,608.20, contingent upon
receiving a signed agreement relating to assessments from Charles Atwood.  The
motion was seconded by Mr. Smith, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

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May 26, 1981
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    (20) Mayor Mocol opened a continued hearing on the variance request of
the City of Mankato.
    No one appearing for the hearing, the hearing was closed.  Mr. Schramski
    moved adoption of a resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANKATO GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE MANKATO
ZONING ORDINANCE," which resolution grants a side yard variance for a
Municipal Garage at 221 Lamm Street.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lofy,
and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (21) Mr. Hagemann moved to set the date of hearing for June 8, 1981, on
the variance request of Michael Hoffrogge, 1119 North 4th Street, to locate a
detached garage 1.5 feet from lot line in the rear yard.  The motion was
seconded by Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (22) Mr. Hagemann moved to set the date of hearing for June 8, 1981, on
the variance request of Roland Marshall at 218 Clover Lane to enlarge an
existing attached garage 4.5 feet from the side lot line.  The motion was
seconded by Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (23) Mr. Hagemann moved to set the date of hearing for June 8, 1981, on
the front yard variance request of Ethel H. Zimmerman at 402-404 Harper to
build a six foot front entrance addition to a duplex.  The motion was seconded
by Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (24) Mr. Hagemann moved to set the date of hearing for June 8, 1981, on
the request of Michael J. McCauley at 200 Thro Avenue to erect a 6.5 foot
fence in the rear and side yards.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Schramski,
and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (25) Mr. Hagemann moved to set the date of hearing for June 8, 1981, on
the request of Cecil J. Gates for a rear yard variance at 1503 Woodland Avenue
to locate a covered deck three feet from the rear property line.  The motion
was seconded by Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (26) After public hearing thereon, Mr. Berg moved adoption of an
ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LEASING OF LOT 10 BLOCK 12 MAP
OF MANKATO TO HERMAN HUFFER." The motion was seconded by Mr. Schramski, and
all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (27) Mayor Mocol opened a public hearing on the proposed golf ordinance.
    Mr. Berg believed that the ordinance was too restrictive as it regulated
private as well as public property.  He suggested that the ordinance only
regulate publicly owned land.
    After further discussion, Mr. Hagemann moved that this hearing be
continued until June 8, 1981.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lofy, and all
voting aye, the motion carried.

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May 26, 1981
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    (28) Mrs. Brown moved approval and issuance of a peddler's license to
Winona Knitting Mills to sell at the Armory on November 14-15, 1981.  The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hagemann, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (29) Mr. Hagemann moved approval and issuance of 35 coin-operated
amusement device licenses at Mankato Mall for Aladdin's Castle.  The motion
was seconded by Mr. Schramski, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (30) Mrs. Brown moved approval and issuance of a peddler's license to
Midwest Consumer Concepts Corporation to sell coupon books in the City of
Mankato for the 1981-82 license year.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Smith,
and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (31) Mr. Bassett reported that the Airport Commission had met that
morning to consider proposals for air service to replace Republic Airlines.
    George Sugden, representative of the Airport Commission, appeared before
the council stating that three proposals had been received from Aerodrome,
Lake State and Mesaba.  He stated that the Airport Commission would recommend
Mesaba as the replacement service.
    Mr. Bassett stated that the staff agrees with the Airport Commission
recommendation.
    Mr. Berg moved to support Mesaba's request to be the replacement service. 
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lofy, and all voting aye, the motion carried.

    (32) Mr. Schramski requested that the staff investigate the possibility
of the City providing Cable TV service.

    (33) The entire council thanked Phil Shealy for his years of service and
indicated that they had very much enjoyed working with him.

    (34) There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25
p.m.



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