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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978/06/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. . 2. �• Call tio Order Invocat�.on Roll Call. MZNUTEs C]:TY COUNCIL MI�ESOTA ST. LOUT.S PARK� 1978 June 19, A regular meet ing of the City Counci,l was called to order by President Pro Tem Backes at 7:34 p.m. No invocation was given. The following Councilmen were preSent at roXl ca11: Ronald Backes Lyle Nanks Jerrold Rose-Mary Griak Keith Meland Ma.r t in Also pres�nt were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Flanning� Director of Public Works and City Assessor. 4. Ap�roval of Minutes The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the minutes of the Board of Review and City Council meetings held June 5, 1978, as presented. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hank�, to approve the minutes of the Board of Review meeting held June 15, 1978, as p�esented. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Griak abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman H Councilman Griak, to approve for June 19, 1978, with the 9h, 9i, lla, llc and llh. anks , seconded bY the consent agenda removal of i�ems It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Martin, to aFProve ., the agenda for June 19, 1978, with the addition of item lOd, Storm $eWe�' Dakota Avenue; removal of item llc, Bid Tabulation - BoaYdwalk Material.g• The motion passed S-0. +._ ' -228_ � i: � r . 6a. S� in PUD City Council minutes, June 19, lg7g PUBLIC HEARINGS First r eading of Ordinance Code amendment regulating signs in PUD Districts, as described in Notice of Hearing published June 7, 1978. There being no one wishing to speak, the President Pro Tem declared the hearing closed. �t was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Han�:s, to waive first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for July 10, �978. The motion passed 5-0. PETITIONS; AND COMMUNICATI�NS 7, There were no pet3.tions, requests or coIImnunications. 8a. Zoning Change; Embers Restaurant Councilman Meland, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Second reading of ordinance changing zonin� at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue; E.M.S. Systems, Inc. (Embers Restaurant). It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by to waive reading and adopt the ordinance. The mo�i.on failed 4-1 (Councilman Griak opposed). s moved b Councilman Hanks, seconded Uy Councilman Martin, to defer It wa Y 1978. second reading of the ordinance to July 10, It was noted th at several Councilmen would be absent from the City on July 10, �978• � an Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to defer It was moved by Councilm x978, se�ond reading of the ordinance to July 17� 0 osition to the xoning change re]Lates to Councilman Griak exp�ansionhon theparea residents. a the impact of the exp ecial permit E.M S. Sys�ems, Inc., noted tihe proPosed sp Henry Crystal, • uires all construction to e com- the exp�nsion req resolution permitting �ated if the item is de�Erred �d JUly �o'ect.. 1978. He s �.eti�,n af the P J pleted by Octiober 15, eXtension of the datie for comp. hig f irm would request an , The motion to def er to JulX 1� � 1978, passed 5-Q• -229- . . _ . . „ . . . ..y.%�;:::. . . . � � Council minu�eS, June 19, 1978 City gb, Off-Sale HOu�si412 Ordinance No• Second reading of Ordinance Code amendmen� to hours of operation of off-�ale relating intoxicating liquor establishments. I� WaS moved by Councilman Martin, srconded by and adopt Ordinance No. 1412, en�itled Councilmar� Gria�C, to w�ive reading . �� ance r�lating �� houxs of operation of of f-sale intoxicating l�quo� An ordin ,e�tion 13-327• es�ablishments, amend�ng the City Manager explained In response to Councilman Hanand allows owners of off-sale �akes effect August 1, 1978, remaxn open until 10 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday eveni The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). $c. Bu3lding Demolition; Ordinance No. 1413 t c� �� tl�e ordinance � establishments to ngs i� tt�ey chooae, Second reading of Ordinance Code relating to building demolition; bonding. amendment insurance and It was moved by Councilman Me�and, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1413, entitled "An ordinance rel.ating to the demolition of buildings; amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 13-119 and 13-124; adding Section 14-211.102." The motion passed 5-0. 8d. Securities; ;' Resolution No. 6045 Resolution approving securities for coll.akexal. ,, It was moved by Councilman G.riak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopC Resolution No. 6045, entitled "Resolution �pproving securities for collateral from Northwestern National Bank of Hopkins, HpPk�ns� Minnesota." The motion passed 5-0.. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9a. Embers Special Permit , Special permit request of E.M.S. Systems, In�'' ty to expand existing Embers Restaurant at 7525 Way�a Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks to defer the item to July 17, 1978. The motion passed 5-0. -230- . 9b. Texas Avenue Improvement City Council minutes, June 19, 1978 Preliminary engineering report; Texas Avenue from �, Highway 7 to West 36 Street (Project No. 78-28). . It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer scheduling public hearing until staft and Council have achieved an understanding with the new owners of Knollwood Plaza relative to the assessment for the improvement. Councilman Hanks suggested the Council could schedule a public hearing to order the improvement contingent upon the owners of Knollwood Plaza agreeing to pay the cost of the improvement. Councilman Meland stated it was his understanding that United Natio�al Corporation had indicated in the past it would pay the entize cost of the improvement; he f elt the City should obtain a similar agreement from the.new owner s . � President Pro Tem Backes suggested it would streetrconstruct�oneuntil the preparation of plans and specifications for expansion of the shopping center is definite. The mo�ion passed 5-0. 9c, Minnehaha Cr� by August 18, 1978. creek rehabilitation; Minnehaha Creek improvements. The City Manager explained HiJSitionao�hprQPerty e� use of excess �unds for acqui for direct improvements, if the work is complet�d He described the six areas included in the program fp� ,,. he noted a shelter is not planned.for Creekside Park. Councilman Hanks, seconded by Counciltnan Meland, to Tt was moved by i e re aration.of plans and specifications and advertisemen author z p P f or bids . a Izaak Walton League, the City rlanager In re�ponse to Maek�onii ited funds, a bridge has not been included in explained that du the Creekside Park pro�ect. The motion passed 5-0. 9d. � Financial Re ort 9e. Lenox Traf tic Stu�� Resolution No. 6046 authorizing placement of Georgia Avenue and WeSt The mo�ion passed 5�0. Month1Y f inancial repor�; May, 1978• no discussion, �he President There being ort to be rFce�-�ed for Tem orde'red the rep Pro f_ i..ling . �. Traff ic Stiudy No. 172; Lenox area. , s moved by Councilman �iela��., �ne�An�ed Y� Wa to waive read g by Councilman Gr3ak, entitled "Resolu�ion adopC Resolutlo� NrrolOat�intersection of Signs f or��tiraf f i.c ton 32 Street• 2 31- , . , . . . - -.;.... :.� .. ..��r. -• :•. ,. . f. •, , ; ��� F1ann�� Co�mi�sion 9g. H�aith A:��s�� so� __,._a_.. Comm�.�tee �....�-�...-. 4h. Hoye�.n Au- hor i� Gitiy Council minutes, June 19, 19�8 Minutes of Planning June �, 1978• Commissio� mee�ing �eld There being no discussion, the President Pro x�m ordered the minutes to be received for f il�.�g, Minutes of Health held May 31, 1978. Advisory Committee meeting There being no discussion, the President Pro'�� ordered the minutes to be received for fil�,ng. Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Aythotj.hy meeting held June 13, 1978. President Pro Tem �Backes directed �he Cou�n�il's " attention to the statement of the Housing Authority on Page 6 of the minutes relating to disposition of proPerty it� the Excels�or ,, Boulevard Redeve�opment Project: "The Authority is concerned abo�t the resale�� value of property i� the $xcelsior Boulevard Redevelopment Di�trict and therefote the City Council and the Housing and Redevelopment AuthQrity should., adopt at► agreeable and understandable policy of the resale value of any proper�y publicly d�sposed of in the redevelopment district." There being no �urther diseussion, the President Pro Tem ordere�i the minut�s to be received �or f il,ing. 9i, Human Rig�ts , Commissiop unanimously confere�ees Minutes of Human Rights riay 17, 1978. Commission nteet�n� held Councilman Griak directed the Coitncil's at�ention to Page 5 of the minutes wherein the Commission adopted a mo�ion that all City off icials not considet attending in $tates which have not adopted the Equal Rights Ame�dment. There being no fur�her discussion, the President Pro Tea� ordered the mi�ut�s to be received for filing. 9� . • Walser Ford; Re�olutio� No. 6047 Resolution amending existing special permit, Condition No. 1(substitution of exhibit); Walser Ford, 3351 Highway 100. It was moved by Councilman Meland seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6047, entitled "A zesolution rescinding Resolution No. 5961 and adopting a resolution granCing permit un¢er Section 14-124.101 of the Ordinance Code to permit n�' and used automobile and truck sales in a Planned Unit DevelopmenC Dist�ricx at the northeast coxner of West 36 Street and Highway 100." The motion passed 5--0. -232- Y � City Council minutes, June 19, 1978 10a. Appointmenrs_ UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments co�is s ions . to City advisory boards and Councilman Meland appointed Linda Reich to an unexpired term on the Heal�h Advisory Committee. The appointment was approved by a vote of 5-0. Councilman Griak noted f ive vacancies exist on the Human Rights Commission and suggested the Council representative to the Commission ask the members to solicit new members. Councilman Hanks requested staff fio prepare a list of persons serving on the Commission indicating the dates of appointment and resignation. The City Ma.nager reminded the Council that interviews for appointment to the at-large vacancy on the Community Relations Commission will be scheduled June 26, 1978; the Mayor and at-large Councilmen will be provided the � schedul�. � lOb. Control Panel Remodeling of City Hall water and sewer control ' panel; selection of consultant (M. & C. No. 78-38). It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to designate Short-Elliot-Hendrickson & Associates consultant for design services and authorize execution of contract for preliminary engineering report not to exceed $5,000. The motion passed 5-0. lOc. Parking; Wooddale Avenue/Excelsior Boulevard objections to the City Proposed parking 1ot, southwest quadrant of Wooddale Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard (Mn/DOT right oi way). Councilman Nanks noted that on June 15,�1978, Mn/DOT informed the City it would have no constructing a parking lot in the area. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by staff to work with the affected area property for submission to Mn/DOT for its approval. Councilman Martin, to dixect owners on a preliminar.y plan Councilman Hanks suggested upon Mn/DOT approval the Council could ca.th�x schedule a public hearing and assess the costs of the improvement to the wish the parking lot to be a affected property owners,or the Council may Public facilit included in the public costs of the Excelsior Boulevard Y Redevexopmen� D�istricC. . � The motion passed 5-0. -233- ,, J r � � n ....�.....in,� � � �, � lOd. Storm 5ewer_ I'looding .__r____- ---�-�— CiCy Council minutes, June 19, 1978 Storm sewer at West 27 Street/Dakota Avenue area (reques�ed by Councilman Hanks). should be sust�.�ined., but Councilman Hanks noted the Board of Review determined the Assessor's value of the prap�rty the problem vf the flooding must be reso,lved. The City Manager explain�d �haC Ca.ty crews wi11 remove the berm adjacenC to tt�e ba�l d�tam�nd allowing excess rainfall to overf l.ow into th� ba11 diamoncl; a permanent so�.ution is being investigated. He added the work should be completed by the July 10 Council meeting. 11a. Bid Tabulation relative to this method. NEW BU5INLSS Tabulation of bids for street construetion materials - Oak i�ill and other projects. The Council discussed the alterna�ive resource recovery bids and requested additional informakion It was moved by Cour�cilman Meland,, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to designate C.S. McCrossan, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder and authoxize e�iecution of contract i,n the amount of $459, 310.15, retaining Che opkion of accepting the alternative bid of $457,652.57 at a later date. The motion passed 5-0. llb. Bid Tabulation Tabulation of bids for altitude valves. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to designate Lee Riehert Plumbing & Heating Company lowest responsible bi�dder and authorize execution of contract in the amount of $14,345. The motion passed 5-0. ].lc, Bid Tabulation The motion passed 5-0. � � 11d. WWTC Radio authorizs execution of of St. Louis Park. The motion pa$sed 5-0. Tabulation of ba�ds for boardwalk materials; Westwood Hills Nature Center. It was moved by Councilman Griak seconded by Councilman Martin, to remove this item from the agenda. Request for access; WWTC Radio. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the request and contract between M.E.T. Property, Inc,, and the City -234- i� 1 � 4 : 1Ze, ��ealth . Services, City Council minutes, June 19, 1978 Community Health Service preliminary plan. �-----_ Resolutlon No. b044 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6044, entitled "Resolution approving preliminary plan for provision of community health services and submission of application for Community Health Services Act subsidy." The motion passed 5-0. I lf . Pa___ rk_._ Hill Pav ing; Resolutiion No. 604$ Acquisition of right of way, Park Hill paving; Project No. 76-08. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6048, entitled "Resolution authorizing taking of land by eminent domain for stteet, right of way and utility use." The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). llg. Employee Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program (M. & C. No. 78-37). It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to direct the Mayor and City Manager to continue the conCract throu&h tMe second year. In response to Councilman Martin, the City Manager explained that to date, there has been no supervisory re�aveathe�identitiespofithehparticipants. voluntary and the City does not h He continued that there is no record of participation in an employee's personnel f ile. The motion passed 5-0. llh. Li uor License Transfer The motion passed 5-0. 12a. Damage Claims 12b. Cammunications from Ma�or Transfer o£ l.iquor license; Foo Chu Res�aurant, It was moved by Councilm<in Hanks, secanded Uy Councilman Meland, tio set public hearing for July 17, 1978• MISCELLANEOUS There were no damage cl.aims. None. -235- s 12c. Communications trom Cit � a..$e-r Council minutes� June 19, 1978 Ci�Y 1) The City Manager announced the annual meeting o� the Suburban Public Health Nursin� Service would be Ta lo f JDirectors 978' at 7; 30 p,m tio elect the Boa 2) Co�ncilman Grialc noted that Thresentedpay Charter Commissi.on and sh�u�d be p comrnunity• the past, the Council has not given formal of the Charter Commission. has resigned from the plaque for his . service �o the Councilman Meland statedmem'bersn recognition to outgoi.ng President Pro Tem Backes suggested staff could report on City pract�ee at the next meeting. 3) National. League of CiCies annual conf erence, November 26-29, 1978. Ir was moved by Cou�cilman Hanks to authorize f our representatives of khe City to attend the conference and direct staff to reserve four rooms, It was moved by Councilman Hanks to def er the iCem to July 10, 1978. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to authoriae four representatives of the City to attend the conference and dixect sCa�� to reserve f our rooms . The motion passed 5-0. CLAIM�, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1.3a. Verif ied Upon motion by Councilman Hanks, seconded hy Claims Councilman Martin, the list of verif ied claima prepared by the D irector of Finance at�d directed to the City Council dated June 19, 1978, in the total amounts of $808 292.81 for vendors and $8, 935. 83 f or payroll , were approved and Che Cicy Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of S-0. 13b. Contract Payments 14. Adjournment Attest: Bever ly Recordin Secretary There were no contract payments. On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded bY Cou cilman Meland, the meeting was adj�u�ned gt 8�4�P•m. by a vote of 5-0. Irvi Mavo � �. M. Stern --236- ►.1 ;