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Home My WebLink About1978/04/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. �• 3. Call �o Or�ler Invocation Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEE�SOTA ST. LOUIS PARK� MIN April 3, 1978 A regular called to meeting order by No invocation was The f ollowing roll call: of the Mayor give�. City Council Stern at 7:35 was p.m. 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, Public Works Director, City Clerk/Finance Director 4. Approval of Minutes P lanning and City It.was moved by Councilman Hanks, Councilman Backes, to approve the the regular meeting held March 20, presented. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Elstrom abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 7-0. DiXector, Assessor. seconded by minutes of 1978, as It was moved by Councilman Meland, Councilman Martin, to approve the agenda for April 3, 1978, with the item lle. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by approve the agenda for April 3, 1978, with the lOh, Resolution No. 5987, canvass of election Improvement. The motion passed 7-0. -118- seconded by consent removal of Councilma�n Elstrom, to following additions: returns; llg, Bass Lake � V t City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 6a. Park Center Assessment; Resolution No. 5975 PUBLIC HEARINGS Supplemental assessment, Improvement Project 74-02S, Park Center Addition, as described in Notice of Hearing published March 17, 1978. Bruce Odlaug, 332 Hamm Building, St. Paul, stated the $12,000 assessment credit was based on past donations by the Freidheim Companies including: A 15,000 square- foot storm sewer easement across Park Center property; 34,000 square feet of property dedicated to the City for West 39 Street valued at $17,000; 30,000 square feet dedicated for the widening of West 36 Street valued at $1S,000; 40,000 square feet dedicated for the vacation of Raleigh Avenue; plus the use of a well on the Park Center property for monitoring the level of Wolf e Lake. It saas his opinion there should be no reassessment. The City Attorney stated that upon review of Minnesota Statute 429, it was determined the credit given on October 7, 1977, by the Council would not be authorized; therefore, the property would be subject to a supplemental assessment. He added the transactions in the past were not part of Improvement Project 74-02 and could not be considered justifica- tion for the credit given in October, 1977. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved reading and supplemental by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive adopt Resolution No. 5975, entitled "A resolution adopting assessment, Improvement No. 74-02S." ✓ The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Improvement 77-58; Resolution Nos. 5976 and 5986 Improvement No. 77-58, paving, curb, aprons and sidewalk repair on Cedar � from Kentucky to Nevada Avenues, as Notice of Hearing published March 22 gutter, Lake Road described in and 29, 1978. Don Spielmann, Hennepin County Highway Department, stated he was present to answer questions; he asked Council approval of the project. There being no hearing closed. one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the It wag moved by Councilman Griak�5976�nentitled�"ResolutionSordering waive reading and adopt Resolution No. , improvement, ordering preparation of plans, and authorizing advertisement for bids, Improvement No. 77-58," and Resolution No. 5986, en�itled "Resolution authorizing agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and the County of Hennepin for �hat porte�and�390ufeetSeast ofdLouis3ana�Avenueeen 390 feet west of Louisiana Avenu County �'roject No. 75-16, City Pro,ject No. 77-58." -i19-- , .� �� City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 The City Assessor stated �he single-family residences would be assessed the existing �i�Y Policy o£ $11 per front foot. He explained the assessment policY for corner lots; he also stated several houses on Lou�siana Avenue wi11 be assessed for indirect benef it. Tl.e motion passed 7-0. 6c. Improvem�nt 76-34; Resolution No. 5977 Improvement No. 76-34, paving on Wayzata Boulevard service road between Jersey Avenue and S00 feet west of Louisiana Avenue, and paving connecting service road to existing Louisiana Avenue, as described in Notice of Hearing published March 22 and 29, 1978. John Stinchfield, 1351 Louisiana Avenue, stated he purchased the property in May, 1977, and was informed by the City there would be no future assessments with the exception of widening Louisiana Avenue in nine to ten years. He noted his property will not receive curb and gutter. He said he was not notified of the April l, 1978, neighborhood meeting but noted the information may have been sent to the previous owner. The Public Works Director highlighted he explained iCs prime objective is to he proposed plan for improvement; reduce congestion. The City Assessor explained the apartment building located at 1351 Louisiana Avenue will be assessed $5.50 per front foot for indirect benefit. There being no one further wishing hearing closed. to speak, the Mayor declared the It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5971, entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, and authorizing advertisement for bids, Improvement No. 76-34." The motion passed 7-0. 6d. Improvement 78-02; Resolution Nos. 5978 and 5979 Improvement No. 78-p2, paving, curb and gutter and driveway approach, Eliot North, as described in Notice of Hearing published March 22 and 29, 1978. The Public Works Direttor described the project and stated at the Apri1 1, 1978, neighborhood meeting, the construction of a cul-de-sac on Kentucky Avenue/West 13 Street was discussed. The resi- dents felt this would eliminate traffic on Kentucky Avenue; Jersey and Idaho Avenues could be used for neighborhood traffic. It was also felt the cul- de-sac would separate residential properties from the commercial area. Larry Stimac, 1463 Kentucky sented a petition signed by West 13 Street and Kentucky Avenue, spoke in favor of a cul-de-sac; he prer 22 property owners supporting its iocation At Avenue. -120- 7a. 7b. City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 There being no one further w ishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Griak, reading and adopt Resolution No. improvement, ordering preparation for bids, Improvement No. 78-02." The motion passed 7-0. seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive 5978, entitled "Resolution ordering of plans and authorizing advertisement It was moved by Councilman Griak seconded b Councilman Meland to defer , y � assessments greater than $11 per front foot for residential dwellings located in zoning districts- greater than R-2 until land-use change to conunercial or business . The motion passed 7-0, �t was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve installation of a cul-de-sac on Kentucky Avenue/West 13 Street, conditioned upon the dedication of necessary easements to the City. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5979, entitled "Resolution requesting Prestige Lincoln-Mercury to cease the operation of test cars on residential City streets." The mot�on passed 7-0. PETITIONS Law Week Commendation swiftly in saving of Commendation on 7c. Pedestrian Safet the rights of could perhaps cedures to be accidents. ESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Proclamation designating May 1-7, 1978, Respect for Law Week. The Council unanimously approved the proclamation. Certificates of Commendation. Mayor Stern announced that Boy Scouts Jim Hovland, Craig Stuhr and Ron Hillman acted wisely and the life of an injured swimmer. He presented Certificates behalf of the City Council. _ Pedestrian (requested safety; Bob by Mayor). Krishef and Judy Breitbrath Mayor Stern explained in the State of California, pedestrians are protected by law; he suggested St. Louis Park designate a committee to study and advise on various pro- implemented which would prevent��pedestrian/automobile -121- , City Council minuCes, Apri1 3, 1978 ,�t,� nrie�bra�h, I�inneapolis Commi�tee on �o�itteen y a St. Louis Park C wo�ild bc willing to he1p ar�icles on the subject and gave 1.976 statistics of faralirics �nd injuries. 1301� Kr. i. �hc�, 2711 Y�semi�e Avenue, f e1� S� • bc�Cter �pp�r�un��Y to develop a viable pl.an of o�hex communir_ies; he suggested he would Rights, stated she She distributed pedestrian Louis Parlc would have a if it worked independently be interested in reviewing research a�1d plans cleveloped by other groups. Councilman I{nnks no�ed City has :installed many determi.ne the format of -� It was moved the matter to in recognition of the danger to pedesCrians, the sidewa�ks. He fel.� the Council itself should a s�ucly o� tZtis �ype. by Councilman Nanks, seconded Uy Councilman Elstrom, to defer the nexC Counc�l sCudy seasion. � Councilman Meland atated the City's Community Relations Commission �'� usually considers items of this type. He Felt the Council could request a Public Works Department review of technology, engineering, etc., with � regard to pedestrian safety. r.,�, ,r �. J Councilman Hanks noted several years ago, the Community Relations Commission presented the Council recommendations on sidewalks. The motion passed S-2 (Councilman Backes and Mayor Stern opposed). 7d. Finance Officers Award Presentation of Certificate of Conformance (Municipal Finance Officers Association). Mayor Stern presented a Certificate of Conformance from the Municipal Finance 0£ficers Association of the United States and Canada to Earl Hanson, Director of Finance/City Clerk. He noted Mr. Hanson was the first in the State of Minnesota to receive the award and the only individual to consistently receive it annually. Mr. Hanson stated it would not be possible to qualify this type without the support of the City Council, the the City Manager's office and the staff in the Finance 8a. Release of Securities; Resolution No. 5980 authorizing the of Park National RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES for an award of direction from Department. Resolution authorizing release of securities. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5980, entitled "Resolution release of securities and approval of substituted securik1es Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota." The motion passed �-0. -122- City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 6b. i�'est 28 Street; Resolution No. 5981 West 28 Street utility easement. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5981, entitled "Authorizing taking of land by eminent domain for water main and sanitar}► sewer easemen�t." The t�otion passed 7-0. 8c. Attendance; Resolution No. 5982 establishing policies boards and commissions The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Advisory Boards/ Commissions Attendance policy; boards and commissions. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5982, entitled "Resolution for the selection of inembers to citizen advisory setting attendance requirements." Amendment to the Ordinance Code relating to City advisory boards and commissions. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive first reading of the ordinance amended to indicate eight regular members on the Planning Commission and set second reading for April 17, 1978. The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Sewer Rates Proposed sewer rate adjustment (M. & C. No. 78-13) deferred from March 13, 1978. Barhara Aslakson, 2615 Xylon Avenue, representing the League of Women Voters, stated the League supports water conservation and commends the City's move to adjust sewer rates. She said there is concern as to the ability of some residents to pay higher rates, but the League is not in a position to make recommendations at this time. She hoped the City will address water rates in the future. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman riartin, to waive f irst reading of the ordinance and set second reading for April 17, 1978. The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9a. Special Permit, Knollwood Plaza; Resolution No. 5983 Application for special permit, United National Corporation, to expand and modify Knollwood P1aza. The Planning DirecCor explained the proposal would expand the shopping center by the addition of an interio��-sliopping mall, an increase of .� -] 2'i- � � � ,� �6 � f : ;� ; �: � � � i r a 'i , ; ; r � � f � P � � � � � E ,. } # . t t , City Council minutes, April 3, �978 50 percent to 700,000 square feet; additional P3r�eSented�toetle�Counci east of the property. He summarized the report p 1 dated March 9, 1978. He said the Planning Commission recommends approval of the special permit with eleven conditions; the applicant's modified plans are consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation with the excep�ion of r_rash facilities, signs, right of way on Texas Avenue, and completion date. �Ie explained it is recommended tha� trash not be stored at the exterior of the building in four-sided enclosures; it is felt there would be a conflict between trash operations and customer accessibility. Larry Zimmerman, 3415 Texas Avenue, member of the Knollwood Review Committee, stated the Committee has met on the item more than 20 times. �►� He said the Committee's two main concerns relate to the traffic on Texas Avenue and berming and landscaping the perimeter of the parking lot on West 36 Street. He said the concerns are not included as part , of the Planning Commission recommendation to the Council. He read the �, main points of the Committee's report dated March 13, 1978, which was ' presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council. He explained the Committee prefers one entrance to the Center from Texas Avenue, and . if it is necessary to have a mid-block entrance, it recommends closing � the existing access. He added, however, the Committee feels an access �� from Highway 7 preferable. He then exhibited slides of the Center and other shopping centers. .* t' �-a A petition was presented to the City. Council signed by 21 property owners which read "We, the undersigned residents, living on the east side of � Texas Avenue between 35th and 37th Streets and east of Texas Avenue on � Walker Street, are opposed to the proposal which would prohibit parking in the above-described area." In response to questions, Mr. Zimmerman stated the majority of the Committee prefers Texas Avenue to remain as it is, or that an additional entrance be constructed off Highway 7 roughly between Texas and the existing access. With respect to parking on the south side of West 36 Street, he stated it is used infrequently for guest parking and noted there are no restrictions at the present time. The Planning Director stated staff is engaging in more detail design studies of Texas Avenue and each alternative will be applied to an exact map of the area. Paul Scheirer, owner of 3607 Texas Avenue, spoke in favor of additional landscaping and felt future improvement to Texas Avenue should be assessed to United National Corp. - Don Blount, 3543 Texas Avenue, objected to the 21-foot Ward service cen ter sign; he wanted the plan to include a bus plaza on the south side of West 36 Street; he requested the transformers at the rear of the e�anded facility to be surface mounted; and felt if an additional access is necessary to the Center it should be from Highway 7, �� -124- City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 The Planning Director noted a letter from the applicant 1978, states the 19-foot Ward sign will be deleted from also explained a b us plaza is included in the plan to be public right of way on West 36 Street. dated March 29, th e plan . He located on William Grobe, 3627 Texas Avenue, stated he appreciates the shopping center and hoped the problems will be resolved. He was concerned with possible relocation north and extension of West 37 Street west into the Center. William Johannek, 2807 Idaho Avenue, favored the developer's plan. He noted Texas Avenue is 25 years old and may need improvement which could increase the value of the adjacent properties. He explained the resi- dential area is of a higher elevation than the Center, and he did not feel berming and landscaping would have much effect. He said the expansion will provide jobs and will result in increased taxes for the community. Howard Johnson, Ma.urice Malmberg, Carl Linde and Arnold Martin favored upgrading the shopping center due to convenience for residents, jobs for tradespeople and employment for citizens. John Ralles, 1642 Utah Drive, proprietor of the Knollwood Liquor Store, favored the development; he objected to a median on Texas Avenue in front of the liquor store. Richard Naiman, United National Corporation, stated he had met with the Neighborhood Committee on every occasion he had been invited. He felt the plan presented to the Council is responsive to the community. He said due to limited available land, the applicant is unable to set aside the amount required by the Committee for landscaping. As an alternative, intensive landscaping on the perimeters of the property will be provided. Approximately 70 trees and attendant shrubbery, ground cover, etc., will be pr.ovided east and north of the Ward building. One hundred additional trees will be planted on the balance of the site. He presented a color rendering of the West 36 Street/Texas Avenue intersecti.on showing the trees as they wi11 appear in three to five years. He added the firm of Barton Aschman Associates had been engaged to project traffic which would be produced by the Center and its impact on Texas Avenue; the report concluded traffic generated on Texas Avenue by the proposed expansion can be handled comfortably by the existing pavement, but would preclude curbside parking. The study suggested on-street parking is hazardous at the present on Texas Avenue and is used in£requently by the residents. Mr. Naiman anticipated the neighborhood residents will be parking in the Center as is often done at locations elsewhere. In response was drawn to 3x6 �eet. to Councilman Backes, Mr. Naiman stated the color rendering scale; he also stated the sign on Texas Avenue would be The Planning Director presen�ed an overview of the recommended design for Texas Avenue (new Alternative IIA) which included the existing access plus a mid -block access. -125- � ti � � � � City Council minutes, Apri1 3, 1978 Mr. Naiman explained Mon�gomery Ward has sCatedl�hWouldtnottbenintereste on Texas Avenue 1eading directly to its store, d in the project. Sheldon Johnson, Barton Aschman Associates, explained three alternative access points from Highway 7 were studied and it was concluded the existing access off Highway 7 should be retained wiCh slight modifications. The study concluded the appropriate solution is contained in new Alternative IIA, which modifies the existing access on Texas Avenue and also contains a mid-block access. With respect to consideration of the effect future highway improvements to County Road 18/Louisiana Avenue could have on traffic, he stated this was not contained in the recommendation, in that completion would be several years in the future, Councilman Hanks felt it would be penalizin� people in the neighborhood to close the existing entrance to the Center on Texas, but he did not concur with a mid-block entrance. Larry Schwanz, 3545 Wyoming Avenue, referred to drainage problems at rear of the former Young Quinlan store. He stated in the past, water poured onto his property. He added he would expect the developer to responsible for paint accidentally splattered on his siding. the had L� It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to amend Condition No. 1 of the resolution to include elevation of berms of three to four feet on Texas Avenue and t�o to three feet on West 36 Street. The motion passed 5-1-1 (Mayor Stern opposed; Councilman Hanks abstained). It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Griak, to amend Condition No. 2 to read: An additional 13 feet shall be dedicated along the west side of Texas Avenue for the upgrading of Texas Avenue as shown on the Texas Avenue Alternative IIA, as modified, which will provide 24 feet between the curb line and west edge of the setback area, if the street is widened to 52 feet. Mr. Naiman stated this additional dedication will remove one row of parked cars from the parking lot (12 cars). The motion passed 4-0-3 (Councilmen Martin and Hanks and Mayor Stern opposed). It was moved by Councilman Meland to amend Condition No. 3 to state Texas Avenue will not be redesigned until there is a period of experience with trafffc after completion of the development. There was no second to the motion. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to amend Condition No. 8 to read: The construction of the mall, additional shops and Ward store shall be simultaneous. The motion passed 7-0. -126- � , ,. � City Council minutes, Apri1 3, 1978 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, that all improvements, including landscaping, buildings, parking lot construction and roadway i shall be completed by October 15, 1979; all other completed by October 15, 1980. The motion passed 7-0. the Ward's facilities area shall be It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks that all outdoor electrical transformers shall be mounted at ground level and all utilities placed underground. Mr. Naiman explained the expense of locating all existing lines and transformers underground would be prohibitive. He stated the lines for the new stores will be underground, the existing lines on West 36 Street will be underground, and the necessary transformers for the expansion will be at ground level. The motion opposed). failed 3-4 (Councilmen Griak, Hanks, Martin; Mayor Stern It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the developer shall provide evidence of insurance for indemnification of surrounding property owners against subterranean damage to structures caused by construction. The City Attorney noted this is not a City requirement. Mr. Naiman stated contractors are required to carry liability insurance. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Elstrom, Martin; Mayor Stern opposed). It was moved by Councilman Meland that provision shall be made to provide underground sprinklers in landscaped areas. Mr. Naiman explained landscape consultants state effective. He noted pipes freeze in the winter which requires removing sod: Councilman Meland withdrew the motion. It was there retail seep hoses and must be are more repaired moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that shall be no on-sale or off-sale intoxicating liquor establishments; sale of intoxicating malt liquor will �e permitted. The motion failed 2-5 (Councilmen Meland and Griak in favor). Tt was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, that a drainage plan acceptable to the City shall be submitted. The motion passed 7-0• -127- ! � Cit� Council minutes, April 3, 1978 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded amend Condition No. 1 requiring that a plan shayl be brought to the Council for its rev issuing a building permit. by Councilman Elstrom, berming the landscape iew and consideration The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). to area prior Mr. Naiman stated he agreed with the Planning Department recommendation and would use a cementitious coating on the exterior of the expansion. The P].anning Director explained the concern of the Planning Commission was thati the expansion conform with the TargeC-Cype exterior. to It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive readii�g and adopr Resolution No. 5983, entitled "A resolution granting permit under Sec.tion 14-124.102(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit expansion and modif ication of the Knollwood Shopping Center for property located in the Planned Unit Development District at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Texas Avenue," as amended. Tt�e motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). 9b. Special permit, 5801 Minnetonka Boulevard; Resolution No. 5984 Application for special permit, W. A. Boran, to permit 16-unit cluster housing development at 3051 to 3081 Zarthan Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolu-tion No. 5984, entitled "A r�solution granting permit under Section 14-131(1) and Section 14-146(5) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a 16-unit cluster housing development for property located in the R-B Residence/Business District and R-2 Residence District at 3051-3081 Zarthan Avenue." The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Oak Hill Street Improvement Preliminary engineering report, Improvement No. 78-01, paving, curb and gutter, Oak Hill neighborhood. It was moved Councilman Martin,to set public hearing The motion passed 7-p. 9d. Watermain Lo� plans and specifications The motion passed 7-0. by Councilman Meland, seconded by for MaX l, 1978. Preliminary engineering report, Project No. 78-30, watermain looping Highway 7/Ottawa Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation of and advertisement for bids. -128- t' City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 qe, Parks and Recreation Advisorv Commissian Minutes of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held March 8, 1978; minutes of Westwood Hi11s Advisory Committee meeting held March 21, 1978. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received f or f iling . gf, Community Relations I�Iinutes of Community Relations Commission Cotnmission meeting held March 9, 1978• There being no discussion, the Mayar ordered the minutes to be received for filing. gg. Housin Authority Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held March 14, 1978. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. 9h. Planning Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held Commi,ssion March 15, 1978• There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing.. g�. Municipal Parkin� Lot 10a. Councilman Elstrom, Off-street parking regulations and policies relating to Municipal parking lot at West 38 Street located in PUD District (Case No. 78-6-P)- It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by to authorize further study. The motion passed 7-0• Appointments Councilman Elstrom, UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments to City advisory boards and commissivns . It �„�as moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by to defer appointments. _ The motion passed 7-�• lOb. Dut_ m Disease • ram; decrease in Dutch Elm Dise�ssanitation and reforestation State grant fo activities (M. & C. No• �8'19�• Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to It was moved bY Sid to residential property owners for diseased approve a 33-percent sub Y tree removal/disposal for 1978• -129- , , � P �' r � City Council minutes, Apri1 3, 1978 Cour_cilman Hanks suggested City that the reduction in subsidy is not the fault of the City. The motion was withdrawn. residents be�informed via 920-3000 due to reduction in State funding and It was moved by Councilman Elstram,seconded maintain the existing policy of 40-percent awners; to increase the City's share of the federal revenue sharing funds. by Councilman Griak, to subsidy to residential property cost by use of unallocated The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Martin, Hanks; Mayor Stern opposed). lOc. Capital Improvement Pro ram Capital Improvement Program; Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center 1978-1980. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to reject the three-year • Ed t' #; Capital Improvement Program for Westwood Hills Environmental uca ion -=, Center. The motion was withdrawn. It was moved the item. by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to table The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). Zt was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to remove the item from the table. The motion passed 7-0. The City Manager explained the Council has previously approved tion for LAWCON grant for trail development at the site. This should be included in the 1978 Capital Improvement Program. an applica- development Councilmen Hanks and Backes did not feel the City should commit funds for a$500,000 administrative facility. They also objected to the architectural fees estimated for 1978-1980. The City Manager explained the plan serves as a work guide for staff and noted the Council could consider eliminating the 1978 architectural fees by including them in 1979 for approval or rejection at that time. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the three-year program with the exception of architectural fees and reconsider expenditures for the facility scheduled for 1979 and 1980 when reviewing the 1979-1983 Cap ital Improvement Prog�am. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Martin, -130- Nanks; Mayor Stern opposed?• � ► �w-- --- - . lOd. Park Hill II City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 Park �iill II (deferred and March 20, 1978), from January 3, 1978, Councilman Hanks announced that an informational meeting with concerned residents in the Ottawa Avenue/West 31 Street area had been held on March 30, 1978. George Ash, 3040 Ottawa Avenue, stated the owner-occupants of family houses on Ottawa and Natchez Avenues at West 31 Street rezoning to enable their houses to be rebuilt in the event of any multi-family construction in the area will be reviewed by the single- favor disaster; the Council. IC was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the Park Hill II plan as amended. The motion passed 7-0. 10e. Council Ethics Committee City Council committee to review proposed code of ethics. Councilman Meland nominated Councilmen Griak, Elstrom, and Backes to review the proposed code of ethics. The nominations were approved 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). lOf . M�or' s Of f ice lOg. Mayor and City Council Office. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to remove the item from the table. The motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Backes, Martin; Mayor Stern in favor). Votin S..�s t.em adequately serve establishment of Electronic voting system (M. & C. No. 78-20). Barbara Aslakson, League of Women Voters, stated the League recommends purchase by the City of a sufficient number of machines to the voters in Che community. It also recommends the a separate absentee ballot precinct in St. Louis Park. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by eouncilman Backes, authorize purchase of 225 votomatic units from Computer Election at a cost of $59,625 and a ballot tab and other equipment,for a cost of $81,733. The motion passed 7-0• Councilman Griak requested of a separate precinct �o the City Managex to pursue ta11y absentee ballots. -131- to Systems total net the possibility . f i i ;: lOh. Canvass of 1977 Election Re r.____-� lla. l lb . llc. City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 who also administered Bid Tabulation Resolution No. 5897, canvass of election returns (requested by Councilman Meland), Councilman Meland announced a Certif icate of Election by the oath of off ice. NEW BUSINESS he had been given the City Clerk Tabulation ot bids; truck cab and chassis and dump box. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to designate Bill Boyer Ford lowest responsible bidder for the truck cab and chassis, Garwood Z�ain Cities for the dump boX, and authorize execution of contracts in the amounts of $11,925 and $4,564 respectively. The motion passed 7-0. Bid Tabulation Tabulation of bids; 1978 street materials. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to designate lowest responsible bidders and authorize execution of contracts as follows: Ashland Petroleum Co. for RC-800 and MC-70 asphalt at $.3529 per gallon; Prior Lake Aggregate for FA-4 aggregate at $3.50 per ton; Midwest Asphalt Co. for AC-1, SC-250 bituminous mixture at $10.20 per ton respectively. The motion passed 7-p. Bid Tabulation AC-1 Med., MC-800, and $10.20, $10.50, $10.20 and Tabulation of bids; mowing tractor. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded bY Councilman Martin, to designate Minnesota Toro lowest responsible bidder and authorize execut�on of contract in the amount of $1p,425 With an option to purchase the unit with or without trade in. The motion passed 7_p, lld. Munici al Parkin Lot; Resolution No. 59�_ Modification of parking lot restrictions; municipal parking lot at Minnetonka Boulevard� Inglewood Avenue {requested by Mayor)• .zt w3s moved by Councilman Councilman Meland, to waive -1'�� Hanks , seconded b} reading an�� ad��t a t Resolution authoriz ing be reviewe City Council minutes, April 3, 1978 No. 5985, entitled "Resolution amending Resolution No. 3226 p lacement of traffic control signs regulating parking," to d by the Council if problems develop. The motion passed 7-0. l�e, Bernie's Del Application for off-sale intoxicating liquor license; Allen Horovitz, 4212 West Lake Street. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to set puhlic hearing on the application for May l, 1978• The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). llf. Improvement Project 74-22 llg. 12a. .Improvement Project No. 74-22, storm sewer, Highway 12/Cedar Lake Road/Vernon Avenue. the improvement for May 1, The motion passed 7-0• Bass Lake It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to set assessment hearing on 1978• Consideration of ball field at Bass Lake (requested by Councilman Hanks). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by cilman Elstrom, to authorize staff to study �areareforause�astaeball Coun used as a dumping � Elmwood Post Off ice currently 100 and f ield to replace the facility on the northeasC corner of Highway West 36 5treet. He requested costs, etc. The motion passed 7-0- Damage Claims Clerk for proper MISCELLANEOUS Ann Chemrinow, 1145 Utica Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to file claim with City action by City Manager and City Attorney. The motion passed 7-0• 12b. Communications From� Mayor Stern professional hours to th -133- reminded the Council that qualified citizens have volunteered many e proposed code of ethics. , -•:Yi).+G-�i�aV , City 12c. Communicati�ana er �ram C�e�-- Council minutes, ----.--- . 1. A C3.ty Council studY session wlll Apri1 3, 1978 be held at 5:30 p.m. on April 2t,, - It was moved by Councilman Hanks, 2, Cedar Knoll Park fence re Iacement . Councilman Backes, to authorize Change Order No. 2 in seconded by Metro olitan Fence � the amount of $5,535 to Contract No. 1193, p , Inc. for fence replacement at Cedar Knoll Park; total contract amount $65,612. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified Upon motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Claims Councilman Martin, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council, dated April 3, 1978, in the total amounts of $163,855.86 for vendors and $4,120.84 for payroll were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of 7-0. 13b. Contract Payments It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks to approve the following and authorize payment: 1. Partial payment, Contract No. i234, repair of Deep Wells 11 and 15, Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. Amoun�: $44,085.10. 2. Partial payment, Project No. 77-62, parking lighting, �:illmer � Electric Co., Inc. Amount: $4,500. The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment Attest: Beverly �`lanagan v Recording Secretary On Co at Irv r�ay �otion of Councilman Meland, seconded bY ricilman Hanks, the meeting was adjourned 1�01 a.m. by a 7-0 vote. � - ' � k� � Stern ��"�, -134-