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Ca11 to Order
Invocation
Presentation of
Police Reserves
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL P4EETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, riINNESOTA
April 17, 1978
A regular meeting of the City Council
called to order by Mayor Stern at 7:3I
No invocation was given.
was
p.m.
Mayor Stern stated it has been over two
years since the last swearing in ceremony
for police reserves; he welcomed the
reservists on behalf of the City Council and
citizens and briefly outlined the training
and duties of the volunteer organization.
The oath of office was administered by the City Clezk.
The City Manager extended congratulations and thanked the reserve for its
assistance to the City. Mayor Stern presented certificates to the
reservists. Councilrnan Martin, a former police officer, gave a few words
of advice.
Roll Call
The following
roll call:
Councilmen were present at
Ronald Backes
Rose-Mary Griak
Keith Meland
Irving
Martha Elstrom
Lyle Hanks
Jerrold Martin
Stern
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning,
Director of Public Works and City Assessor.
4. Approval
of Minutes
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by
approval o� the
1978, to May 1,
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded
by Councilman Elstrom, to approve the minutes
of the special City�Council meeting held
April 3, 1978, as presented.
Cou�.cilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to defer
minutes of Che regular City Cout�cil meeCing held April 3,
1978•
The motion passed 7-0•
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5, Approval
of Age_�c�a
The motion passed 7--0 •
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded
by Councilman Griak, to approve the consent
agenda for April 17, 1978, as presented.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
approve �he agenda zor Apri1 17, 1978, with the following additions:
7b, Pedestrian Safet�; 7c, Drug and Alcohol Abuse; 8f, Knollwood Special
Permit.
The motion passed 7-0.
6a. Improvement 76-08;
Resolution No. 5987
declared the hearing closed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Improvement No. 76-08, paving,
and sidewalk repair, East City
described in Notice of Hearing
April 5 and 12, 1978.
curb, gutter
H�:11, as
published
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize
$11 per front foot assessment for single-family houses located within the
improvment project not zoned single family.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded, by Councilman Meland, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 5987, entitled "Resolution ordering
improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement for
bids, Improvement No, 76_pg,►�
The motion passed 7-p,
George Ash, 3040 Ottawa Avenue, stated eight prop erty owners on Ottawa
Avenue would like the sidewalk placed on the east ai,de of the street and are
willing to share equally in the assessment for the sidewalk. He explained
the west side of the street has a shortage of front ard de th• he aiso
stated the majority of pedestrian traffic is observed on the east side of
the street.
Jim Grove felt there would be no loss of pro ert �
on the west side; he �aid t p Y with the sidewalk lvcated
he road would be moved four feet to the east•
The Director of Public Works expla�ned the o
two sidewalks on Ottawa south of riginal proposal was to install
north of West 31 Street. West 31 Street and one on the west �ide
af Ottawa at Minnetonka BoHe 8aid a bus plaza is planned for the west side
anticipated. He referred toethed and additional pedestrian traffic is
residents requested locatin Property owner meeting at which time t�1e
He added that staff has g the sidewalk on the east side of the streeC•
to accommodate t no p�eference in that the roadway would be st�jft�'�
he sidewalk location, In response to Herman Madnik, he
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�xplained 20 feet
on the east side;
on the west side
way acquisition.
of right of way would be needed to locate the sidewalk
approximately 15 to 20 f eet would be necessary if located
of the street. He also explained the process for right-of-
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
authorize installation of one sidewalk on Ottawa Avenue between Minnetonka
Boulevard and West 31 Street, its cost to be shared equally by the property
owners on both sides of the street; after deliberation by the neighborhood,
it will be decided by the Council on which side of the street it will be
installed.
The motion passed 7-0.
Alex Astern, representing B'Nai Emet Synagogue, expressed concern relating
to the assessments for the project. He said he did not attend the informa-
tional meeting and received the notice of public hearing 1.5 weeks ago.
Councilman Hanks explained churches and schools are assessed for paving,
curb and gutter projects.
6b. Improvement 78-22;
Resolution Nos. 5988
and 5993
Improvement No. 78-22, paving, curb, gutter
and driveway aprons, Cedar Lake Road/Vernon
Avenue, as described in Notice of Hearing
published April 5 and 12, 1978.
John Noggle, representing Space Center, Inc.,
owner of the Honeywell property, stated he would like to review the final
plans f or the improvement relative to the City's proposal to close various
access points to the Honeywell parking lot along Vernon Avenue on both the
north and south sides of the building.
Robert Ehrenberg, Freidh�im Companies, suggested expansion of the benefited
area to include the west side of the MN&S railroad tracks. He said 90
percen� of its heavy traffic uses Cedar Lake Road/Vernon Avenue.
Mayor Stern stated the matter would be discussed at the time of the assess--
ment hearing.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, secoentitledC�Resolutionlorderingo waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 5988,
improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement
for bids, Improvement No.78-22," and Resol.ution No. 5993, entitled "Resolut�.on
authorizing agreement between the City
of St. Louis Park and the CoLnty of
Hennep in for construction of County State Aid Highway No. 16 between Vernon
Avenue and T.H. 100."
The motion passed 7-0•
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Improvements 77-11B
and 7i-11C;
Resolution No. 5989
Improvement No. 77-11B, paving, curb and
gutter, Vernon Avenue (Honeywell) ; Improvement
No. 77-11C, lighting, Vernon Avenue and Gamble
Drive, as described in Notices of Hearing
published April 5 and 12, 1978.
John N�gg1e, representing Space
to the effect of the improvement
t�ernon Avenue.
Center, Inc., expressed concern relative
on access to the Honeywell parking lot on
There being no one further wishing
closed.
to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
The City Manager explained MN/DOT requires closure of the frontage road
access to Highway 12; it also p�ans to signalize the Highway 12 frontage
road intersection with Vernon Avenue.
The Council suggested St. Louis Park was not being treated equitably in
that Golden Valley access points to the north would not be closed at this
time. It was felt St. Louis Park is taking the initiative in solving the
traffic problem but its citizens in the area are being penalized.
Joe1 Katz, MN/DOT District 5 Office, explained the State has taken the
position there should be no direct access from frontage roads to mainline
roads; the objective is to concentrate access at controlled intersections. �
He said the approved layout indicates closure of all crossovers in the
area and when Golden Valley submits its plan for the north side of Highway 12,
its access points will be closed.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive
reading and adopt the resolution ordering the improvement.
The motion failed 5-2 (Councilmen Hanks and Martin opposed).
Councilmen Martin and Griak felt it would be appropriate to order the
improvement with the stipulation that south frontage road access points to
Highway 12 remain open until Goiden Valley submits its plan for the north.
Mr. Katz explained MN/DOT can unilaterally close an access point in the case
of a median crossover; he was uncertafn if it could unilaterally close a
frontage road access to a mainline road. He added that the crossovers,
being a short distance from an intersection, are considered unsafe. He
admitted the same unsafe conditions exist to the north.
Councilman Meland suggested safety problems outweigh convenience [o the
businesses in the area.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to waive
reading and adopt the resolution ordering the improvement. �
The motion failed 5-2
Councilman Hanks noted
not be able to proceed
(Councilmen Griak and
that without MN/DOT
wfth necessary road
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Elstrom opposed).
approval, St. Louis
improvements.
Park wQuld
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I� was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin,to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 5989, entitled "Resolution ordering
improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement
for bids, Improvement No. 77-11B&C," and the Council encourages the
Department of Transportation to treat St. Louis Park and Golden Valley
equally with respect.to closure of frontage road access to Highway 12.
E.N. Thompson, owner of
area will be penalized
Highway 12, but he felt
are long overdue.
The motion passed 7-0.
6d. Improvement 78-29;
Resolution No. 5990
the Cooper Theatre, stated the businesses in the
somewhat by the closure of the access points to
the advantages of the project outweighed this and
Improvement No. 78-29, watermain looping,
Highway 12 frontage road and Vernon Avenue,
as described in Notice of Hearing published
April 5 and 12, 1978.
There being no one present wishing to speak,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Griak,
reading and adopt Resolution No.
improvement, ordering preparation
bids, Improvement No. 78-29."
The motion passed 7-0.
6e. Variance, 2646 Joppa
Avenue; Resolution
No. 5991
There being
closed.
seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive
5990, entitled "Resolution ordering
of plans and authorizing advertisement for
App licatipn of Margulas and Gunderson for
variance in yard requirements at 2646 Joppa
Avenue, as described in Notice of Heazing
published April S, 1978.
no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
Councilman Elstrom stated concerns expressenuetwithoutha�portioneoflthe
related to the garage fronting on Joppa Av
house fronting on Joppa Avenue.
It was moved
the request
the garage.
by Councilman Elsrrom, seconded by ionnoflaadesignkrelocating
to May l, 1978, to allow the submiss
Councilman Martin noted a variance
h ired He said other houses
as exp •
had been granted
on 40-foot lots
a,
in 1960 for the prcperty but
exist in the neighborhoocl.
�� the City Attorney stated the statute providing
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for variances permits the Council to attach condi�no�hefdesign wouldcbe n
• d ustment
of various interests involved; lf the a �
for this eff ect, it is within the Council's jurisdiction.
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lained that as proposed the property would be one
Gregory Gunderson �XP a Avenue with a�arage
of four structures on the 2600 block of Jopp ,
a, He said consideration was given to locating the
fronti�ig on Jopp •
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arage on the wes� side of the lot, but he understood this would not
b e al lowed .
Mrs. Gunderson stateclshe w3s informedanceOon�Weste27aStreet.thShe�s line
is requirPd to locate the garage entr aid
that if less than ZO feet is allowed, the garage entrance would be built
facing West 27 Street.
After further discussion, the motian to defer was withdrawn.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Coun�ilman Elstrom, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 5991, entitled "A resolution granting
variance in lot width and side yard setback from Sections 14-128(3) and
(5) to permit construction of a single-family house on a lot 40 feet in
width and to permit a side yard on a street of ten feet in the R-1 District
at 2646 Joppa Avenue under specified conditions," amending Condition 7b to
require that the attached garage shall f ace West 27 Street.
The motion passed 7-0.
Mr. Gunderson stated that the garage end of his house, facing Joppa Avenue,
would be provided with windows and present an attracCive front to Joppa
Avenue.
6f. Variance, 2455
Decatur Avenue
There being no one wishing to
Application of Curtis Engelbrektson for
variance in front yard setback at 2455 Decatur
Avenue, as described in Notice of Hearing
published April 5, 1978.
speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Councilman Martin presented a petition of the immediate area residents
supporting the variance.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to approve
the requested variance and authorize preparation of a resolution for
adoption on May 1, 1978.
In response to Councilman Griak, the City Manager stated staif recommends
denial of the request in that a hardshi
the variance would be grantin a P has not been determined• �ranting
other g privilege which is not generally afforded
property owners in the area.
Councilman Martin and Mayor Stern felt
owners must relocate due to denial of
Councilman Hanks felt granting a
and other property owners on the
a hardship would be involved, if the
variance.
variance as
block could
requested
aPPlY for
Councilman Griak stated she su
variances becomes extremel pp°rted the motion;
its policy for Y arbitzary unless the
granting them.
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similar variance3 �
however, she
City strictly
felt Kra"�i°K
adheres t°
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Curtis Engelbrektson, 2455 Decatur Avenue, s�ated the request will allow
expansion of the dining room and living room areas.
The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Meland, Backes and Hanks opposed).
6g. Variance,
Boulevard
6320 Minnetonka
Application of Donald Swanson (Don's Park
Market) for variance in parking lot setback
area at 6320 Minnetonka Boulevard, as
described in Notice of Hearing published
April S, 1978.
Gil Thompson, manager of Don's Park Market, stated that parking is a primary
key to the success of a retail business. In 1976, Che City required closure
of the drive-through area at the front of the store; due to the loss of
convenience to the customers, there was a decrease in sales. He referred to
the loss of tenants and stated he is unable to obtain a permit to rent
without a variance allowing parking on the west side of the building. He
said the income from the vacant property is necessary for mortgage and tar.
payments. He felt the ordinance requiring a setback creates a hardship when
it eliminates convenience parking. He said the space in question has been
used for parking f or 29 years. He added that the loss of this parking would
result in on-street parking on Dakota Avenue. He discussed various options
and asked Council approval of the Planning Department Alternative No. 3
with diagonal parking, and variances allowing space for less than six parked
cars and less than a six-foot setback which would contain a two-foot hedged
area. He also agreed to complete all landscaping and planting in 1978.
There being no one f urther wishing to spealc, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed. .
Councilman Meland suggested the request is similar to 6f above,in that ther.e
is no f inding of fact indicating a hardehip exists.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to deny the
requested variance.
The motion passed 6-1
PETITIO�TS
7a. Westwood
Hills Fence
(Councilman Griak opposed).
UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Hanson relating to location of fence
at Westwood Hills Drive/Virginia Avenue.
Robert Hanson, 1643 Virginia Avenue,
redistributed a letter dated Novembearch 29771978arwhich exhibiteduthe�
and also presentied a drawin� dated M '
neighborhood's agreed-upon compromise for Che relocation of the fence from
1643 to 1674 Westwood Hille Drive. He felt tlie City's plan to landscape
the existing fence would make 3�t more obv��g�orationgareaQwouldaproceednin
advised that the plan��.n� o� the prairie
the near future. He reiCerated his belief that the �.ocation of the fence
at Westwood H1�.1s Drive and Vizginia Avenv� is a violation of the
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ards. He said his purpose in
Zoning Oedinance requirement for front y ossibi],it�tes of
addressing the Council once more is to inhaiiti aation.
adminisrrative review prior Lo consider g g
1'resident Pro Tem Backes assumed the chair.
It was moved by Mayo� Stern, s�conded by Councilman Martin, to remove the
item of Lhe fence,from 1674 Westwood Hi11s Drive to a point across �rom
1643 Westwood Hills Drive,from �he table for the purpose of discussion.
The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Meland, Elstrom and Griak opposed).
� Il-. was m�v�d by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, �o remove
�, the item of the fence from West 16 Street to Franklin Avenue from the
table.
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The motion passed 5-2 (Councilman Mel,and and Mayor SCern opposed).
Councilman Hanks did not feel the Council would be correct in relocatin�
the portion of the fence as proposed by Mr. Hanson; he suggested iti musr
consider the relocation of the entire f ence.
Mayor Stern said the area being disputed is the children's play area and is
unrelated to the remainder of the nature center. He felt the fence at the
edge of the hill would have no detrimental effect on the center.
Councilman Elstrom wondered if a gate could be installed giving access to the
play area. Mr. Hanson stated a gate exists in the trees. He also said the
play area is an open field and is maintained by the City.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Mayor Stern,to delay planting
the prairie in the play area.
In response to President Pro Tem Backes, the City Manager st�ted the design
phase of the prairie restoration project is under contract amounting to
$650. He distributed a layout of the project.
The motion failed 2-5 (Councilman Hanks and Mayor Stern in favor).
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to table
the request to move the f ence.
The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Hanks, Backes and Mayor Stern opposed).
Mayor Stern assumed the chair.
7b. Pedestrian Sa£ety
Pedestrian saf ety (requested by Mayor Stern)•
Mayor Stern stated he had informed the
Community Relations Commission of the Council'�
discussion on Apri1 3, 1978, relating to pedestrian safety. He added the
Commission requests Council authority to proceed with a study of pedesCrian
safety in St. Louis Park.
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�� was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to
authorize the Community Relations Commission to proceed with a study of
pedestrian saf ety and report to the Council.
Councilman Griak requested that the Commission be provided the former
sidewalk study materials and the Council philosophy for locating sidewalks
on main thoroughfares. She f elt trails should also be addressed.
The motion passed 7-0.
7�, Dru
Abuse
Drug and alcohol abuse (requested by Mayor Stern).
Mayor Stern stated the Community Relations
Commission requests authorization from the
Council to conduct a task force study of �he
ramif ications of drug and alcohol abuse in St. Louis Park.
Councilman Meland su�gested a project of this type may duplicate work
being done by the West Hennep in Human Services Planning Board.
Mayor Stern explained the Commission wishes to meet with the Planning Board
regarding the Johnson Institute Program, etc.
The Council concurred that the Commission should meet with representatives
of the Planning Board to determine what services are already available in
the area and if a need exists for additional study.
8a. Penalty f or
Ordinance
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES.
First reading of Ordinance Code amendment;
maximum penalty,for ordinance violations.
Violations
After discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Meland, seconded by Counc�lman
Elstro to waive first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for
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May 1, 1978•
The motion passed 7-0•
8b. Tree Removal/
Treatment
First reading of Ordinance Code amendment;
tree removal/treatment.
The Council requested moancepforfseconddreading.
be included in the ozdin
It was moved by
Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive
first reading
of the ordinance and set second reading for May 1, 197 •
The motion passed 7-0•
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8c. Sewer Rates;
Orcl ' n ni a ce No . 1.406
Ordinance No. 1406, entitled
Ordinance Cod�, Section 9-231
Second reading
adjusting sewer
of Ordinance Code
rates.
amendment
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Griak, to waive r�ading and adopt
"An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park
entitled "Water Rates," Section 9-102
' "D li W
entitled "Service Charges" and Section 9-103 entitled e nquent ater
AccounL-s."
The motion passed 7-0.
The Council was presented a draft letter informing the community of the
new rates; Councilman Backes requested that staff indicate measurements
of cubic feet in gallon equivalents.
8d. Commission
Membership;
Ordinance No. 1405
ordinance relating
Second reading of Ordinance Code amendment
relating to board and commission membership.
It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by
Councilman Meland, to waive reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 1405, entitled "An
to membership and terms of advisory commissions."
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to amend
the ordinance to indicate Council members may vote in the situations where
lack of a quorum or iie vote occurs.
The motion passed 7-0.
The main motion passed 7-0.
Se. Hennepin County
Lease; Resolution
No. 5992
adopt Resolution No. 5992,
with Hennepin County."
Resolution authorizing lease agreement with
Hennepin County for provision of space within
City Hall. �
It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by
Councilmen Elstrom, to waive reading and
entitled "Resolution authorizing lease agreement
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed).
8f. Knollwood
Expansion
Resolution No. 5983 granting special permit
for expansion of Knollwood Plaza (requested
by Councilman Backes).
Councilman Backes stated United Nativnal
Corporation disagrees with the language in the resolution adopted on
April 3, 1978; he requested that staff contact United National and if
necessary include the item on the next Council agenda. Mayvr Stern concurred�
It was moved by Councilman
meet with the developer for
of �he conditions is to be
Council.
Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, that staff
clarification of the reeolution; if the intent
changed, the resolution will be resubmitted to the
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
ga, Proj ecr 78-33
Preliminary engineering report; Project 78-33,
alley paving, West 26 to 27 Street/Webster
Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Griak, to set public hearing for May 15, 1978.
gb. Sdater System
Control Panel
City Hall water and sewer system control panel
(M. & C. No. 78-21).
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Griak, to authorize retention of a
consultant for the design study not to exceed $5,000.
Councilman Martin questioned the amount of money the City spends on
consultants each year.
The City Manager exp lained the consultant has a total knowledge of the
capabilities, design, mark�t comparisons and equ�.pment; staff does not have
this expertise.
The motion passed 7-0.
9c. Housing
Authority
Minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority meeting held March 27, 1978.
There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered �
the minutes to be received for filing.
9d. Board of
Zoning Appeals
Minutes of tlie Board o£ Zoning Appeals meeti�g
held March 23, 1978.
There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered
the minutes to be received for filing.
9e. Human Rights
Commission
Minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting
held Ma.rch 15, 1978.
There being no discussion, the Mayox ordered
the minutes to be received for filing.
9f. Parks and
Recreation Commission
Minutes of t�e Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting held April 5, 1978.
There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered
the minutes to be received for filing.
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Center Fees
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Recreation Cen�er fee schedule; arena and
pool (M. & C. No. 78-22)•
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded
by Councilman Griak, to approve fee modifica-
tions as follows: Increase pool season
ticket fees by $2, retaining established discount rate for early purchase
of season tickets; increase prime-time arena rental fee to $47.50, non-
prime time to $42.50 in off seasons. From approximately mid November to
M�rch 1, rental fees shall be $50 prime time, $45 non-prime time.
The motion passed 7-Q.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to direct
staff to investigate promotional options for recommendation to the Council.
The motion passed 7-0.
Project 78-24
Preliminary eiigineering reporr; lift station
at Natchez Avenue/Highway 7, Project No. 78-24.
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
Councilman Griak, to set public hearing for May 1, 1978.
The motion passed 7-0.
Financial Monthly financial report - March.
Report
Project 78-34
seconded by
There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered
the report to be received for filing.
Preliminary engineering report, Project No.
78-34, tennis court Northside Park.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded
by Councilman Griak, to authorize preparation of plans and specif ications
and advertisement for bids.
Councilman Hanks noted the location is currently being utilized by ballteams
for practice.
The motion passed 7-0.
Councilman Martin felt consideration should be given to installing lights
and have users pay.
Appointments
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointments to advisory boards and commissions�
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded bY
Councilman Griak, to reappoint Marion Hume, Sharron Fingerhut, Gerald Dokka
and Sandra Dratler to the Health Advisory Committee.
The motion passed 7-0.
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Park acquisition/lease, West 16 Street at
Alabama Avenue (deferred from March 13, 1978).
Mayor Stern stated he had been advised by
Counsel for Space Center that the City would
receive a letter authorizing its use of the tot 1ot at West 16 Street/
Alabama Avenue; the letter has not been received. He recommended that the
Council direct staff to proceed with condemnation of the land
under discussion, to direct staff to withhold any pending permits until
condemnation proceedings have been completed, and to review the rooftop
screening on the Honeywell property.
Councilman Griak reminded the Council that due to high winds, it is not
possib le to provide all screening at the Honeywell building.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize
staff to study the possibility of purchase or condemnation of property north
of West 16 Street and west of Zarthan Avenue, and that the Council declare
a moratorium on granting building permits in the subject area until the
matter is resolved.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Hanks and Backes opposed).
It was moved by
staff to inspect
code and report
Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, tfl request
the Space Center property for violations of the building
to the Council.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Backes and Hanks opposed).
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes,
staff to investigate the feasibility of a less expensive location
Councilman Hanks stated he opposed spending
also opposed f ive- and ten-year leases. He
Road could be considered.
The motion f ailed 2-5 (Councilmen Hanks and
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
reconsider �he motion relating to
at the Honeywell facility.
The motion passed 7-4•
to direct
for a park.
$150,000 for a small park; he
felt realignment of Cedar Lake
Backes in iavor).
seconded by Councilman Nanks, to
inspections and building code violations
Councilman Meland, seconded by
It was moved by
the motion relating to code violations at the
The motion passed 7-0•
lOc. Tri-City Film
the City and meet
tives of Hopkins
review procedure,
Review of
by Mayor
Councilman Hanks, to table
Honeywell facility.
tri-city
SCern).
film program (requested
Councilman Elstrom was
roducer, the Chamber
with the f ilm p
and Minnetonka, tio discuss contract
etc., relating to production ot the
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of Commerce, representa-
prepararion, timetable,
f ilm.
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Council minutes, April 17, 1978
lOd. Suburban Health
5uburban HealtMelanding Service (requested
by Councilman )
Nursing Servzce ,
Councilman Meland explained that recent action
�f the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
indicates the intent of th� Community Health Service Act and County Health
Plan has been lessened to the extent thatrSofunursingaservicesingHeervice
overnin body nor provide
is no loager a g g
suggested St. Louis Park may do as well contracting on its own and felt
the Council should app
rove a health plan and authorize staff to negotiate
services for 1979. He also suggested the Council could study the options
available at its May 1, 1978, meeting.
].Oe. Groundwater
Sampling
Groundwater sampling
78-23).
program (M. & C. No.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
approve the water sampling program,.as proposed by staff,at a cost of
$3,500 and designate Brainerd, Minnesota, as one of the out-State locations
for comparison purposes.
The motion passed 7-0.
lla. Community
Ed Budget
12a.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Education budget; approval of City
contribution.
In response to Councilman Hanks, Jim Cramer,
Director of Community Education stated
several part-time positions will be funded with CETA monies in the 1978-i9
budget; funding sources for these programs in future years will present
a dilemma.
Councilman Hanks suggested Community Education may.wish to consider some
type public relations effort to apprise the citizenry that only $5,000
of general school funds are invested i
n the program each year.
It was mvved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks to
approve the Community Education 1978-79 budget and suthorize City con�rl"
bution of $50,400.
The motion passed 7-p.
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12b. Communicatfons
from Mayor
MISCELLANEOUS
None,
Mayor Stern stated the Council may wish t° ,�
review additional Housi.ng Authority me�b�I ��i1
at its next study session.
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1��. �om�nunications
fro, m ;�nager
13a• Verified
Claims
The City Manager presented several dates for
a joint School Board/City Council meeting.
The Council agreed to meet at 7:30 p.m.,
May 3, 1978, at the Senior High School, if
agreeable with the School Board.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
vendors and $4,842.48 f or
Clerk and City Treasurer
amounts by a vote of 7-0.
13b. Contract
Payments
14. Adjournment
AttPst:
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Recording
Secretary
Upon motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Elstrom, the list of verified claims
prepared by the Director of Finance and
directed to the City Council, dated April 17,
1978, in the total amounts of 5139,315.06 for
payroll were approved, and the City Manager, City
were authorized to issue checks in the same
None.
On motion
Cd�µnc i lma
t� �
of Councilman Meland, seconded by
n Hanks, the meeting was adjourned
� a�:11:31 p.m. by a vote of 7-0.
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Ir ing
Ma or
. Stern
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