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Home My WebLink About1978/03/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular� 3. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call ST. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING LOUIS PARK, MZNNESOTA March 20, 1978 A regular meetin� of the City Council was called to order by Mayor 5tern at 7:32 P•m• No invocation was given. � The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Lyle Hanks Jerrold Martin Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, acting Director of Public Works and City Assessor. 4, Approval of Minutes Rose-Mary Griak Keith Meland Irving Stern Director of P�anning, It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 13, 1978, as presented. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Griak abstained). It was moved by the minutes of as presented. � Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the City Council/Housing Authority meeting held March 14, 1978, The motion passed 5, Approval of Agenda �e motion passed 4-0-2 (Councilmen Meland and Griak abstained). 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the agenda for March 20, 1978, with the following additions: lOd, Knollwood Development; 10e, Knollwood Review Committee; llb CATV; 12d, Miscellaneous Communications. -105- ► �, � , City Council minutes, riarch 20, 1.978 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Improvement Project 78-06; Resalu�ion No. 5970 Improv�ment No. 78-06, Paving, curb and guCter, Wes� 32 Stree�, as drehr8bandilSNoig78�of Hearing published Ma There being no Mayor decl.ared one wishing the hearinQ Tt was moved by CouncilmFzn Meland, �eco�n��tbed rettding and adopt Resa1uCton No. 5970, irnprovemeni:, or.cleri.n� rrepa�-ation of pl.ans and� for bids, Impzov�ment No. 7f3-06." The motion pas�ed 6-0. Councilman by Council front foot. to speak, the closed. Councilman Griak, to waive "Resolution ordering authorizing advertisement Meland notied the a�sessments for the project wi11 be as approved policy: $11 per front fovt; side street to not exceed $3 per PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7. There were no petitions, requests or communications. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES � 8a. Securities; Resolution No. 5971 Resolution approving se�urities for collatieral, It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5971, entitled "Resolution approving securities for collateral from Northwestern National Bank of Hopkins, Hopkins, Minnesota." The motion passed b-0. 8b. Depository; . Resolution No. 5972 Resolution funds." Resolution funds. No. 5972, entitled The motion passed 6-0. by redesignating depository for City It was moved by Councilman Councilman Martin, to waive "Resolution redesignating -io6- Griak, seconded by reading and adopti depository for City �* City Council minutes, March 20, 1978 g�, LEAA Pro�ram; Resolution No. 5973 Resolutivn authorizing application for continuation of LEAA grant program; Tri-City Crime Prevention Program. � It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by �. Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5973, entitled "Resolution authorizing application for LEAA funding." 9a. Improvement Project 78-21 REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Preliminary engineering report; Proj ect 78-21, paving, curb •and driveway aprons, Alabama Avenue Boulevard to West 29 Street. Improvement gutter and from Minnetonka It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to set pub lic hearing for May l, 1978. Councilman Meland noted the balance of the neighborhood streets were paved five or six years ago and asked why this street was not paved at tliat time. The acting Director of Public Works stated it was his understanding th� street was removed from the project area by the Council, due to resident concern; he said the files contain a 1971 plan design for the street. Councilman Hanks stated the street may have been gutter at that time; he wondered if the residents front foot for this work. The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Improvement Froject 78-03 patched without curb and were assessed $1.50 per Preliminary engineering report; Project 78-0�, alley paving, West 27 to West 28 Street betw�en Webster and Xenwood Avenues. It was moved by Councilman Backes, to set public hearing for Councilman Griak, seconded by May 1, 1978. se to Councilman Hanks, the acting Director of Public Works srated In respon etition to determine exact percentage. he would review the signatures on the p The motion passed 6-0. 9c. Im�rovement Project 78-23 and 78-27 Councilman Griak, advertisement for Preliminary engineering report; Project 78-23 and 78-27, watermain loopirtg at West 16 5treet/ Natchez Avenue and West 32 Street/Pennsylvania areas. It was moved to authorize b ids . The motion passed 6-0. preparatio -io�- by Councilman Meland, seconded by n of plans and specif icatio�.s and j i a 9d. Improvement Project 78-29 City Cou�cil minutes, March 20, 1978 Preliminary engineering report; Proj ect 78_29 watermain looping, south service road of ' Wayzata Baulevard from 265 feet west of center line of Vernon Avenue to 72� feet east of Vernon Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Meland, public hearing for May 1, i978- seconded by Councilman Griak, to set 7n response to Councilman Hanks, the acting Director of Public Works explained the project required a public hearing in that it is proposed to assess Co].dwell i3anker for the portion of, the looping which will provide service to Parcel 555. The motion passed b-0. 9e. Rehahilitation Program interest Community Ho us in� 78-17). Rehabiliration Program (M. & C. No. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize funding of the subsidy and grant programs from the first, second- and third-year DevelopmenC Block Grant funds on a City-wide basis. The motion passed 6-0. 9f. Improvement Project 78-25 Preliminary engineering report; Project 78-25, installation of altitude valve, Tank No. 4, ' Louisiana Avenue and Cedar Lake Road. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded b�► Councilman Meland, to authorize preparation of plans and specifications and advertisement for bids. The motion passed 6-0. 9g. City Hall Garage Preliminary en�ineering report; Project 78-2�, City Hall garage (M. & C. No. 78-18). The acting Director of Public Works summarized the report presented to the Council and ex- plained the feasibility study conducted by staff indicates it is desirable to construct a garage on the west side of City Hall (Alt. 1) which can house the Mobile City Ha11 and app�oximately 30 vehicles and provide storage areas for various purposes. He said an enclosed stairway to the second floor of City Hall would cost approximately $10,000 above the estimated project cost of $300,000. He explained the garage design will accommodate the future addition of two floors; the expanded structure would be slightly higher than City Hall. Councilman Hanks asked how it had been determined that the aerial tower and ; control building must be relocated. The City Manager explained that dvring prepara�ion of detail design p1ans for the new communication center, �he design consultant recommended the existing antenna would be insuffirient Co � support additional equipment; this recommendation is currently being ev�l�'��J -108- Ci.ty CQunci.l mi�u��s, �rG� 20, �978 Aft�r further dis�ussion, it Councilman Backes, to retain o� plans and specifications The motion passed 6-0.. 10a. Appointments was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by a structural en�ineer, authorize preparation and advertisement for bids for Alternative 1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments . . commissions. to City advisory boards and Councilman Hanks nominated Stanley Barton and Charles Waiss to unexpired terms on the Board of Zoning Appeals. The nominations were approved by a vote of 6-0. lOb. Playground Program lOc. to close playgrounds; he fel the area of personnel. It was moved the inclusio 1978 Playground Program. Referring to discussions at past Coun,cil meetings, Councilman Hanks stated it was not the intent of the Council at budget hearings t the recreation budget could be reduced in by Councilman Hanks, seconded n of $2,000 in the amended 1978 The motion passed 6-0. Park Hill II r by Councilman Meland, to authorize recreation budget. Park Hill II Study (deferred from January 3, 1978). The Director of Planning explained that pursuant to Council direction on January 3, 197$, staff, Planning Commission and Housing Authority have further reviewed the proposed plan for the West 31 Street/Ottawa area of the Study. On March 1, 1978, the Planning Commission received an addendum to the report on the matter identifying three alternatives for consideration; the Planning Commission recommended Alternative.3 (retentonnvacantlland) forgapprovaly units and development of multi-family units by the Council. On March 14, 1978, the �aXsingrementrlaws�abled the matter primarily due to pending changes in the In response to Councilman Hanks, the PlanningrDnnetonkaSBoulevardtand 1959, the east side of Ottn�ial/BusinessWand the wes� side was zoned R ide West 31 Street was zoned es Commercial. He explained the Ordinance aelfamil�mstructuresVcannotnbe this time without Council approval; singl Y built or rebuilt in the existing zoning. -109- at w � '. ab' City Council minutes, March 20, 1978 reiterated concerns expressed at past George As11, 3040 Ot�awa Avenue, • meetin s. He was Council, Planning Commission and Housings�ntlerfamily houses could nqt bothered thaC under the current zoning, g He suggested be reUuilt in the event they were destroyed due to disaster. if the vacant parcels zoned R-B and Commercial are developed with apartments or townhouses, the area streets could not adequa�esidentseareeagainstonal vehicular traffic. He stated the single-family additional multi-family development in the area enfamilbaliving intolerable, to give rise to conditions which w ernative 31and approve Alternative 2 He urged the Council to reject Apt ro riate which accepts low-densiCy develo ment on OCtawa with app p Comprehensive P1an and zoning changes. Greg Nelson, 3032 Ottawa Avenue, stal:ed he purchased his house in December, 1977. He was opposed to Alternative 3; he felt if it became d b othing lef t of his front necessary to widen Ottawa Avenue, there woul e n yard. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer the item to April 3, 1978, for a report relating to possible lawsuits. by purchasers and developers of properties zoned R-B and Commercial in the event the City considers a zoning change to single-family for the subject area; also, the legal aspect of nonconforming existing single-family units which were bui1C prior to the existing zoning ordinance. The Planning Director explained in 1932; it was amended in 1959. the original Zoning Ordinance was adopted Councilman Martin noted that any purchasers of properties in the area since 1959 must have been aware of the R-B/Commercial zoning. The motion passed 6-0. lOd. Knollwood Plaza; Resolution No. 5974 Proposed Knollwood Plaza expansion; conditions for special permit (requested by Councilman Meland). Councilman Meland ref erred to areas of difficulty identified during meetings of the neighborhood committee relating to the upcoming special permit request of United National Corpora- tion for development at Knollwood Plaza. Fie presented a resolution requesting specific conditions in the special permit relating to landscaping adjacent to the single-family areas on West 36 Street and Texas Avenue. He requested the Council strike conditions in the resolution relating to Iiquor licenses. , It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to wa��e � reading and adopt Resolution No. 5974, entitled "Resolution requesting conditions in special permit, Case No. 77-26-Sp�" as amended. In response to Councilman Griak, Councilman Meland e�lained landscaping plan is not to scale; the resolution will ensure by the developer of an actual exhibit on April 3, rather than description. The motion passed 6-0. -110- �' �. the develoPer � 5 the submissi°n a general -�-�--- ---� �- -- -- - - -- -- - - -- 1��, Knollwood Review Committee - - __ _ _ � _.- -- � - - �-- _ _ . _ �__ _ .-_ _ _ - ._.- - _.�._ _.._..�.. City Council minutes, March 20, 1978 Knollwood Review Committee (requested by Councilman Backes). Councilman Backes noted the Council will be presented the special permit request of United National Corporation for expansion and development at Knollwood Plaza on April 3, 1978. He requested that the entire Park Knoll area be invited to an informational meeting with the developer prior to that date. He also requested that the neighborhood committee's report to the Council be typed and printed by staff. Mayor Stern agreed with the concept; however, he noted a vast number of meetings have been held, the plan has been through many reviews and unanimously approved by the Planning Cotmnission. Councilman Backes explained if the seven-member review committee considers it necessary to communicate with the other 400 residents, it should be assisted by the City in the printing and mailing of the notices. Councilman Meland suggested it may be necessary that staff attend such a meeting to review the landscaping plan. He recognized the developer has time constraints, but noted the final p�lans submitted were not shown to the Council or the neighborhood committee until approximately four weeks ago. Councilman Griak agreed with the need to communicate but did not s�pport another meeting of the entire neighborhood at this stage. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize staff to contact the seven-member review committee for determina- tion of areas,to be invitedin� necessarg andhtheedeveloperrcanfattend; and committee feels such a meet g Y authorize staff to print and mail the notices. The motion passed 6-0. NEW BUSINESS lla. Bid Bid tabulation; West 28 Street watermain. Tabulation It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by l lb . Councilman Griak, to designate Progressive Contractors, Inc., as the lowest respo886b�e�• bidder and authorize execution of a�contract in the amount of $116, The motion passed 6-0. CATV National CATV Conference. It was moved by Council�a�naB�enaS�heeNationa� by Councilman Meland, to authornualCconventionHatkNew Orleans, Louisiana, Cable Television Association an �rom Apri1 30 to May 3, 1978• , The motion passed 5-0-1 (Cou�cilman Hanks abstained). � .. � City Council minutes, March 20, 1978 12a. Damage Claims 12b . Commun.ica r.ions from Mayor MYSCELLANEOUS None. 1. Council Newsletter - Mayor Stern suggested it would to forward the Council. Newsletrorthe communityhiel for his many years of service t be appropriate £or one year, Ir was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize staFf to forward the Council Newsletter to Leonard Thiel for one year. The motion passed 6-0. 2. (�uarterly Newsletter, 920-3000 - Mayor Stern explained he frequ�ntly receives reques�s from various groups for permission to express opinions in 920-3000. He felt it would be appropriate to ask staff to print a letCer in the next issue explaining the purpose of the publica- tion and the reasons special interests cannot be published. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Nfeland, to authorize staff to include an explanation of the purpose of 920-3000 in the next issue. The motion passed 6-0. 3. Conference of Mayors - It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize Mayor Stern to attend the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors to be held in June at Atlanta, Georgia. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Mayor Stern abstained). 12c. Communications from City Manager 1. �ring Hills - The City Manager stated the training session at the Spring Hills Center is tentatively scheduled in June. 2. Study Session - The City Manager announced on March 27, the Council will review the long-range goals for Louisiana Avenue. 3. School Board - The City Manager noted the joint mee�ting with the School Board will be scheduled in May or June, 1978. 4. Director of Public Works - Pursuant to the City Charter, the City Manager requested Council approval of his appointment of Richard Koppy as Directo of Public Works at an annual salary of $28,000, waiving the six-month review. , It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to apPr�` Richard Koppy as Public Works Director as requested. The motion passed 6-0. -112- �.�-_-___-._ _ --- - - � - City Council minutes, March 20, 1.978 5, Employee Salary Structure - Councilman Hanks suggested within the next month, the Council ma.y wish to discuss the City's salary structure with respect to salaries offered in other communiti�s, the private sector and the job market. He felt the Council would be remiss in not reviewing this matter prior to budget review and asked a determination of the legality of discussing the matter at a Council study session. 6. Community Development Block Grant; 1978 application - The Counci� was informed the City has been notified its 1978 entitlement has been reduced from $440,000 to $436,000 resulting from changing population characteristics and data bases relating to housing. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize subtraction of $4,000 from the unallocated reserve portion of the existing apPlication. The motion passed 6-0. 12d. Miscellaneous Communications Miscellaneous communication (requested by Councilman Martin). Councilman Martin explained on March 19, 1978, he attended a recognition dinner in the Mayor's stead; he accepted the Maharishi Award for Contributions to Mankind bestowed upon Mayor Stern and presented it to the MayoX. Mayor Stern accepted the award and thanked Councilman Martin for attending the dinner in his place. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Veri= d Upon motion by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Claims Councilman Griak, the list of verified claimS prepared by the Dxrector of rinance and directed to the City Council, da�ed March 2�, 1978, �.n the total amounts of $156,852.71 for vendors were approved, and the Cifiy Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were autharized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of 6-0. 13b. Cont___ ract Payments 14. Adjournment Attest: Beverly F Recording anagan Secretary None. On Co at Ir Ma �tion of Councilman Meland, seconded by �ilman Hanks, the meeting was adjourned ;��5 p,m, bx� a 6-0 vote: ng M. r -113- '� Stern �