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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978/08/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular�.----- �- ._� 1. 2. 3. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL P1E�TING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA August 7, 1978 A regular meeting of the City called to order by Mayor Stern No invocation was given. Council at 7:31 was p.m. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Lyle Hanks Jerrold Martin Martha Elstrom Keith Meland Irving Stern Also present were the City Manager, City A�torney, Director of Planning and Director of Public Works. 4. Approval of Minutes held July 25; the City as presented. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meetings held July 10 and 17; the City Council/School Board meeting held Ju1y 20; the special City Council meeting Council/Housing Authority meeting held Ju1y 25, 1978, The motion passed by a majority vote. S. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Hanks, Councilman Meland, to approve the for August 7, 1978, as presented. The motion passed 6-0. seconded by consent agenda It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, Lo approve the agenda for August 7, 1978, deferring Item lOf, Salary Structure, to 7 p,m., August 8, 1978; and with the addition of Item 8h, Resolution relatin to Public Health Nursing Service; and Item llj, Petition for Stop g Signs at West 27 Street/Florida Avenue. The motion passed 6-0. -283- � � City Council 6a. Variance 7814 West 13 Lane• Resolution No. 6073 minutes, August 7, 1978 PUBLIC HEARINGS Application of Anthony side yard requirements described in Notice of July 26y 1978- There declared the hear1nS c1oS��' Magsig for variance in at 7814 West 13 Lane, as Hearing published being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to It was moved by 6073, entitled "A resolution waive reading and adopt Resolution No. granting variance in side yard seCback from Section 14-133(S) of the Ordi- nance Code relating to zoning to permit a side yard of 8 feet on the west side in the R-3 One and Two Family District at 7814 West 13 Lane." The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Park Hill Zonin Chan e PUD zoning change, Park Hill; Raleigh to Natchez Avenues, as described in Notice of Hearing published Ju1y 19, 1978. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. In response to Councilman Hanks, the Planning Director explained the single-family houses on Ottawa Avenue c�an be rebuilt single family under the proposed PUD zoning classif ication. He added the three single-family properties on the west side of Natchez Avenue north of West 31 Street can be included within the PUD and subject to the same provisions as the houses on the east side of Ottawa Avenue. He said all property owners within 350 feet of the area proposed to be rezoned have received notice of the public hearing. . It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive first reading of the ordinance designating PUD zoning for the area, including the three single-family properties on the west side of Natchez Avenue north of West 31 Street, and set second reading for August 21, 1918� the three property owners shall be informed of the Council's action prior to second reading. The motion passed 6-0. 6c. Outdoor Stora�e and Sales Ordinance Code amendment relat-ing to daily outdoor storage and sales in the B-1, B-z and I-3 Districts, as described in Notice of Hearing published July 26, 1978. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing cl�$ed• It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for The motion passed 6-p, -284- w� i ��e Elstrom,2i° �9�q, August �.`'`����� .,S City Council minutes, August 7, 1978 bd . S E' r_--v i-- �"- � Station Pumps Ordinance Code amendment relating to service station pumps, as described in Notice of Hearing published July 26, 1978. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Meland noted that in the abut residential properties; he �ras pumps would require an increase in disrupt the neighborhoods. B-1 zones, many of the service stations concerned that allowing addiCional the delivery of fuel which could It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to reject the proposed Ordinance Code amendment. In response to Councilman Hanks, the Planning Director explained the proposed amendment would increase the allowed number of purnps from six to ten; the existing limitation of two service bays per station would remain in effect. The motion f ailed 1-S (Councilman Meland in favor). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for August 21, 1978. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). 7a. Israeli Scout Day 7b. PETITIONS The motion passed 6-0. Park Market ESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Proclamation designating August 10, 197$, as Israeli Scout Day in St. Louis Park. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the proclamation. Communication tr°�tn6320w�Minnetonkr��Boul.evard. variance request The Council was presented � �ethe=exi$tittguPazk�ng 1978, requesting tetention o f the building and modification of Chen�o�n�ss�bCouncil �r�- at the west o ,�r. Don Swa create better landscaping and parking ti� Counc�l on of the variance request which hainbe��tk�ttbe�nb�he ,�egt cxe�te� considerati nat allaw g P on April 17 , 1978 • He added that by pr���,� of the a hardship in that he is unab].e �O s�cllre ��nascApedrCwopgo�� ��tva�� on building. He aslced apprav��.l oC a fenced, a�king pa�CErt1. He sa�.d tk� Dakota Avenue with retenCion o� the exis�u��gaid, and the egrese would be entrance woul.d one way off Minnet;onka B one way onto the g��-eY • . � ���: • . ;: � . , � .,.,.�..�:1`. .., � �-r « .. . . . \ � �i.ty Council minutes, August 7, 1978 The Planning Director explained the original request which was denied was for a variance to reduce the required setback to zero and to allow six or less parking spaces; the Ordinance requires a minimum of six feet landscaped setback when parking is located between a building and the lot line. He added a variance would not be required if the six-foot landscaped seCback and a minimum of sixopa�kofgtheaPlanning Department He further ex�lained that Alternative N repart provides for a six-foot setback and requires a variance to allow fewer than six parking spaces. Councilman Martin suggested ehe entrance on Minneton k3 Boulevard was not a proper distanc.e Irom the intersection with Dakota Avenue. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a variance for fewer. than six Parking spaces on the west side of the building; a six-foot landscaped seCbacic shall be provided as shown in Planning Department Alternative No. 2. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilman Martin and r4ayor Stern opposed). Sa. Sales at Fuel Stations; Ordinance No. 1418 R�SOLUTIONS AN1) ORDINANC�S Second reading of Ordinance Code amendment relating to outdoor sales at motor fuel stations. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive second readir�g and adopt Ordinance No. 1418, entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning by amending Section 14-150(3)(a)(xii), motor fuel station." The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Vehicle Storage; Ordinance No. 1419 Second reading of Ordinance Code amendment relating to storage of licensed and operable vehicles in the I-1 District. Councilman Martin stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he would abstain from voting on this item. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1419, the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to 14-171(6)(z), outdoor storage and sales." Councilman Backes, to waive entitled "-An ordinance amending zoning by amending Section The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman �lartin abstained). -286- CYty Council minutes, �lugust 7, 1978 s�, � ortin clian e; Ordinance No. 1420 , he worried Boulevard meeting. Second reading of ordinance changing zoning at 4201 Minnetonka Bouleva�d�from B-1 to B-2 (Citizens State Bank). Morton Cohen, 2848 Glenhurst Avenue, felt a bank would be an improvement to the area; however, that the City may also change the zoning north of Minnetonka to B-2. He also said he did not receive proper notice of the Mayor Stern explained the Council denied a zoning change application for the north side of r�innetonka Boulevard at its last meeting and the Council is aware of the f eelings of the residents in the area. He also explained the City does not send notice to residents of ordinance second readings; Mr. Cohen was present at f irst reading and therefore was aware the Council set second read ing f or August 7, 1978. He said the City Council will address its notif ication policy at the ne�t study session. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1420, entitled "An ordinance amending Ordinance 730, the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance, changing boundaries of zoning districts," with the intent and restrictions con- tained in Resolution No. 6067, Compreh�nsive Plan amendment for the area. The motion passed 6-0. 8d. Temporar}� Ourdoor Sales; Ordinance No. 1417 Second reading of Ordinance Code amendment requiring license for temporary outdoor retail sales. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman �lstrom, to reconsider second reading of Ordinance No. 1417, adopted July 17, 1978. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive second reading and adopt the recommended version of Ordinance No. 1417, entitled "An ordinance requiring license for the conduct of temporary outdoor retail sales." The motion passed 6-0. 8e• Terminal Agreement; Resolution No. 6074 Resolution No. 6074, service agreement." Computer County. terminal service agreement with Hennepin It was moved by Council.man Hanks, seconded by Councilman Eackes, to waive reading and adopt entitled "Resolution authorizing computer terminal The motion passed 6-0. -287- Ciry Council minutes, At.lgust 7, 1978 gf. Ward IV Vacancy; Declaration, of vacancy Resolution No. b075 of Rose-Mary Utne. Resolution No. resignation of in Ward IV; resignation It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt 6075, entitled "Resolution declaring Council vacancy upon Councilman Utne." The motion passed 6-0. Mayor Stern then requested the August 14 irems related to the Fourth Ward vacancy, until August 21, 1978, It was moved by Councilman Hanks, the item to August 21, 1978. The motion passed 6-0. 8g. Revenue Bonds; Resolution No. 6076 meeting, and those be deferred seconded by Councilman Martin, to defer Preliminary approval of industrial revenue bond issue; Reuben Anderson-Cherne project. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6076, entitled "Resolution reciting a proposal for a commercial development project and giving pre- liminary approval to the project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes and authorizing the submission of an application for approval of said project to the Commissioner of Securities of the State of Minnesota and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and related matters in connection with said project." The City Manager suggested the Council may wish to substitute the City's present bond counsel for Briggs and Morgan; he said Juran and rioody is agreeable to this substitution. Mayor Stern noted the faith and credit of the City are not involved, and all expenses are borne by the applicant; therefore, he did no� feel it appropriate to dictate to the applicant who the bond counsel will be. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded amend the resolution, Item 5, substituting LeFevere, Lefler, Pearson, 0'Brien & Drawz f essional Association. by Councilman Meland, to the City's bond counsel,. for Briggs and Morgan Pro- The City Attorney stated the City has the authority to designate the bond counsel, and to amend the resolution is within the Council's prero&a" tive. Randy Nelson, Juran and Moody, Inc,, stated his f irm would be agreeable �0 whichever law firm the City pref ers. The motion to amend passed 6-0. ` The main motion ,� passed 6-p, -288- � �,. �,y,.".-_ -,�''� .�� City Council minutes, August 7, 1q78 gh. �ursing Services; R�solution No. 6085 Design�tion of public health nursing providers in suburban Hennepin County (requested by Councilman Meland). Councilman Meland explained that in preparation of its 1979 Community Health Service Plan the Hennepin County Board is requesting advice from affected communities relating to single versus multiple providers of public health nursing services. He said the Board will base its decision on the response it receives from the municipalities; he also discussed a possible conflict relating to hospitals which provide these services. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6085, entitled "Resolution addressing the provision of comprehensive public health nursing services." The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9a. Financial . Report 9b. Housing Authority 9c. Parks and Recreation 9d. Planning Commission 9e• Board of Zoning Appeals 9f. Health Advisory Commi t tee Monthly f inancial report; June, 1978. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the report to be received for filing. Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings held July 11. (two) and July 13, 1978. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. Minutes of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held July 14, 1978. There being no cliscussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received fox filing. Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held July 19, 1978• There Ueing no discussion, �he Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. Minutes of Board of Zoning App�als meeting held July 20, 1978• There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. Minutes of Health Advisory Committee meeting held July 12, 1978. There being no d�&��ssion, the Mayor ordered the minutes Co be received for filing. un2�✓-- � �., rr.: � . CiCy Council gg. Spj. Permit 6f�70 Oxfard S�zC'�t � KCSOl li t �0i1 No .�07 � 9h. m.inu�es, Ausust 7, 1978 Special permit request of Western Account Services to locaLe open storage 1ot at 6670 Oxford Street. Councilman Martin announcecl vot3ng on this item due to interest. he would abstain from a possible conf lict ot It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and aclopt Resolt�tion No. 6077ofethetSta LouisSParklOrdina granting permit under 5ection 14-171(6)(z) nce Code relating to zoning to permiC �n t�1al�Districteata6670o0xford�Street." for property located in the I-1 Indus The motion p�ssed 5-0-1 (Councilman Martin abstained). S�ecial Permit 4959 Excelsior Boule- vard; Resolution No. 6078 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolurion No. 6078, entitled "Resolution under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance zoning Co permit an office building and day care center the PUD District at 4959 Excelsio�r Boulevard." Special permit request of New Enterprises, Inc., to locate 4959�Excelsior Boulevard. Horizons nursery school at granting permit Code relating to for property in In response to Councilman Hanks, the Planning Director explained six or seven existing parking spaces would be removed to locate the playground as proposed. He noted the Planning Commissio� discussed approving the project conditioned upon a two-year limitation. Sue Dunkley, representing the applicant, stated New Horizons has negotiated a three-year lease with the Medical Center. She added the maximum capacitq o£ the proposed project is 60 children; the maximum capacity of the play- ground is 20 children. She said State Statutes require 100 square feet of area per cHild. She explained children in groups of ten, accompanied by teachers, wi.11 cross the parking lot to reach the playground area three times per day. She added that the children will not be out of doors during peak traffic periods. Councilman Backes noted the approving resolution did not contain the two' year limitation discussed by the Planning Commission. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Backes and Hanks opposed). 9i. Tra� Traf.fic Study No. 177; West 36 Street/Texas Study No. 177 Avenue. Councilman Meland did not feel it apProFr�a�e to remove the four existing no-right-turn-on"red signs at the intersection. He explained bUses traveling east on West 36 Street make frequent lef t turns north onto Texas Avenue, and he felt the area pedestrian traffic warranted the retention of these safety measures. i '� -�90- � !� City Council minutes, August 7, 1978 It caas moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks to reject the recommended removal of the signals. ' �' Councilman Elstrom f elt the signals should be retained due to the existing traffic congestion and the heavy pedestrian movement generated by Kriollwood Plaza and Oak Hill Park. She suggested the Council reconsider the matter upon completion of the proposed expansion of Knollwood Plaza. Councilman Martin suggested the vehicular congestion could be alleviated by allowing free right turns a.t red signals. The motion passed 5-1 9j, Traffic Study No. 176; Resolution No. 6079 (Councilman Martin opposed). Traf f ic Avenue. Study No. 176; West 25 Street/Boone It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6079, entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of signs for traff ic control at intersection of West 25 Street and Boone Avenue." Councilman Martin explained that although the neighborhood agrees•with the placement of signs at the north and south approaches of Boone Avenue at West 25 Street, several residents expressed concern that future traffic may travel West 25 Street to Gettysburg Avenu� without being required to stop; these residents may request a traff ic count for West 25 Street in the future. The motion passed 6-0. 9k. Meadow Tree Addition these utilities and Meadow Tree final plat. The Planning Director referred to Section 14-309 of the Ordinance Code which lists the required improvements that are the responsibility of the subdivider and also three procedures under which improvements can be installed. William J. Schlegel, 7544 Clinton Avenue, stated he has located subcontractors for the installation of sewer and water buG tinybids onaAugust 9�n1978ctfore curb cuts and streets. He felt he could obta some improvements. He added that several larger developers have expressed an interest in participating in the project and requested deferral of the matter to Au ust 21, 1978• In response to Councilman Martin, he stated he g Department report which states: preferred Procedure No. 3 of the Planning rovements as above, the "In lieu of furnishing and installing said imp Council to provide for furnishing and con- subdivider may pet ition the City osit with Che structing the improvements, provided the siibdivider shall dep ' ual to 65 percent of the estimated cost as determined City Treasurer a sum eq by the City Engineer." Amanda Ylvisaker, 6933 Russell Avenue, stated she has entered into a s ewe purchase agreement for one of the lots which contains water an roved uired performance bond for the unimp lines. She e�cplained the req ' ed the Council to lots is affectin the erttire addition, and she encourag aPprove f inal lat of the lots which have existing water and s�ewer lines. P__ -_ --- - --_ -291- City Council minutes, August 7, 1978 In response to riayo�r Stern, the Planning Director sta�ed the Ordinance permits tlie subdivision of any number o:E lots, but a portion of a plat roved. He said an alternative would be to divide the plat . cannot be app but this would cost the subdivider time resentnform,Handdthe landPcannot cannot be filed with the County in its p be built upon until the lots have been deeded. Mr. Schlegel stated he had commissioned an engineering f irm to redraft the plat. He said two of the lots have been sold. Councilman Hanlcs felt the matter should be deferred to August 21; he explained the purchasers of the lots must have the protection of the plat and the bond, and it is worth their time to wait an additional two weeks. It was moved by Councilma.n Mel�nd, seconded by Councilman Martin; to defer the item to August 21, 1978. The motion passed 6-0. •10a. Appointments UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments commissions. to City advisory boards and Councilman Backes requested that interviews for the Human Rights Commission be scheduled prior to the August 21, 1978, meeting. Councilman Hanks appointed Councilman Meland as the City's representative to the Community Education Policy Advisory Committee, replacing.Councilman Utne. . The appointment was approved 5-0-1 (Councilman Meland abstained). Mayor Stern stated Councilmen Backes and Meland as the City Council representatives to the City Review Committee for Oak Park Village. lOb. Oak Hill Wading Pool will continue to serve Council/Housing Authority Oak Hill wading pool (deferred from July 17); M. & C. No. 78-4g, It was moved by Councilman Meland, Councilman Elstrom, to appropr-iate the unallocated reserve of Community Development funds and execution of contract with Professional Pools, Inc., in the $41,965. seconded by $6,965 from authorize amount of Councilman Martin wondered if the citizens had been polled with respect to need for the facility; he was also concerned with the rise in the cost of construction and future maintenance costs. Councilman Meland explained by the Department of Health; 1976 and 1977 budget review. the pool was used heavily prior to its clast�re the Council discussed its replacement during -292- .-�...�....r_.`.a t _ �__-�•--w..��`` City Council minutes, August 7, 1978 Couticiiman rieland explained the neighborhood contains families with lsrge n�Imbers of young children who use the park for picnics and will be able to use the pool at no cost. � The motion passed S-1 lp� . Eco_ n_ Deve lopment Director funded by tax of the Economic (Councilman Hanks opposed). Economic Development Director (M. & C. No. 78-45); deferred from June S and Ju1y 17, 1978. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to employ an economic develop- ment director on an 18-month trial period to be increment monies, etc., as submitted in the recommendation Development Review Committee. Councilman Hanks asked the City Manager to explain the role of the position within the existing organizat.ion. Councilman Martin stated the intent of the motion is to create a position to work indep endently and be responsible to the City Manager and City Council. Councilman Backes wondered if funding for the position would be available from both the Excelsior Boulevard and Oak Park Village tax increment projects. He suggested if such funding is determined a proper legal expenditure, it would fall within the Housing Authority's jurisdiction; he asked whether creating a separate position parallel to Aousing Authority staf f would be benef icial . He said if the position is funded through the general fund, it would be appropriate to discuss the matter during budget review in September. The motion wa� withdrawn. Councilman Hanks ref erred to the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce suggestion of creating an economic development director for the cities of St. Louis Park, Hopkins and Minnetonka. He felt the Council should determine whether a f ull-time position is necessary and suggested the Council could consider sharing the salary of the position with one other community. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to defer the matter to August 21, 1978, and requested staff to report on funding alternatives, the Chamber of Commerce study and a�ob description for the position. � The motion passed 6-0. lOd. Elmwood Truck Traffic maximum of prohibited, seven tor�a Elmwood truck 1978, report. traffic - addendum to July 10, In response to Councilmanffickin the area Monager explained by limiting tra per axle, the heavy commercia]_ vehicles would be -293- .. .. .,., ,... ;. . _ ...._ ��. City Council minutes, August 7, 1978 . seconded by Co«ncilman Meland�, to I� was moved by Councilman Hanks, vehicles weighing more than seven tons �per axle from traveling prohibit Street in the Elmwood neighborhood. Alabama Avenue and Cambridge The motion passed 6-0. 10e. Park Construction with development of and to proceed with f und ing . Bronx, Edgewood and Ja�kley Park construction; M. & C. No. 78-49 (deferred from July 17, 1978), It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize staff to proceed Bronx Park in 1978, Edgewood and Jackley Parks in 1919, the proper reallocation of Community Development The motion passed 6-0. lOf. Salary Structure August 8, 1978. The motion passed 6-0. lla. �tunicipal Court; Resolution No. 6080 J Salary struc�ure (deferred from May 15, June 5 and July 17); Mr. Frank Stanton. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to defer the item to 7 p.m., NEW BUSINESS Changes in municipal court. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6080, entitled "Resolution requesting Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to continue certain court services in St. Louis Park." In response to Mayor Stern, the City Manager explained if court services are not conducted in the City, rental revenues will be lost; if certain non-�ury type services are conducted the revenues will decrease. The motion passed 6-0. Mayor Stern prepared for was provided llb. Drivewa Variances requested that a resolution protesting the legislation be consideration on August 21, 1978. He did not feel the City proper opportunity f or input during the legislative process. at 3445 Rhode Driveway variances; Oak Hill neighborhood. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by e5 Councilman Elstrom to approve drivewaY vari�n� Island Avenue and 3400 Quebec�Avenue as requested. The motion passed 6-0. � � � -294 �, _ � City Council minutes, August 7, 1978 .l lc . `1i��i ��• ii�c La ke Park encourages does not support Watc�r quality control - Medicine Lake (ri. & C. No. 7g_47) . It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilrnan Meland, that the City of St. Louis a water quality control program for Medicine Lake but being assessed for its implementation. Councilman Hanks noted that Bassetts Creek does not travel through St. Louis Park and therefore the City does not affect the water quality of Medicine Lake. Councilman Meland f elt a water quality program for the Lake should remain under the jurisdication of the Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commission rather than that of the Metropolitan Council and/or Hennepin County as recommended by the City of New Hope. He suggested under their jurisdiction, St. Louis Park could be assessed for the improvement. He suggested the Watershed District could attempt to secure LAWCON funds for the project. After further discussion, the motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation of a resolution for review August 21, 1978, indicating the City's support of the Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commission's efforts to develop a water quality plan for Medicine Lake; St. Lou.is Park does not agree to participate in the project funding and does not concur that the project should be transferred to Metropolitan Council or Hennepin County jurisdiction. The motion passed 6-0. lld. Construction Agreement; Resolution No. 6081 Highway 12/Louisiana Avenue frontage road detachments; �construction agreement with MN/DOT. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6031, entitled "Resolution author.�izing t11e City of St. Louis Park to enter into Agreement No. 59176 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, for the construction of Trunlc Highway No. 12 south detached frontage road." The motion passed 6-0. lle. Minnehaha Creek; Resolution No. 6032 authorizing purchase of Land acquisition; Minnehaha Creek. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Council.man Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6082, entitled "Resolution property for Minnehaha Creek right o� way." The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Elstrom opposed). -295- �_ � �'; . . � � c��y l�.C. li�d `I'abula�ion Cauncil m�inutes, t1���ust 7, ]-978 and authorize exeGur.ion The mation passed 6-0• xL�. Ii i.d 1'abu la t ion ���� r�U���r�on; lif t station at Natchez Avenue/Highway 7• � lt was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Me:land, to designate Or.vedahl Construction, Inc., lowesC responsible bidder oF contracC in the amount of $37,800. execut�on of contract in The motion passed 6-0. llh. Pedestrian Brid e li:id tabulation; Minnehaha Creek landscaping. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Co«ncilman Meland, to designate Perkins Suburban Lawn Service lowest responsible bidder and authorize the amount of $29,877• Wooddale Avenue/Highway 7 pedestrian bridge design. It was moved by Councilrnan Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to authorize preparation of plans and specifications and advertisement for bids. Jack Barnes, Park Bus Company, stated the bridge design, as proposed, would require a portion of his property and would adversely aff ect the operation af his business. He stated his f irm has been operating in St. Louis Park for 30 years but if the proposed design is implemented, it may be necessary to relocate. He described the difficulty and inconvenience his vehicles would encounter in attempting to exit from or enter onto Nighway 1� He did not feel a great number of students would make use of the facility and suggested, from a safety standpoint, it would be a great risk in that the south landing would be adjacent to the railroad yards which are heavily used. Councilman Elstrom suggested consideration should be given to other alternatives including the existing tunnel. She f elt the proposed landing adjacent to the railroad tracks potentially unsafe; she also noted pedes- trian bridges are infrequently used, and the majority of the residential property is located west of Brunswick Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer the item to August 21, 1978. The motion to defer passed 6-0. � Councilman Hanks noted the brid e is also ro osed as a 1 ink in the �lty � S � trail system connecting the area to the northpwith the Recreation �e�ter' ---._. -- __ -296- ,� . ���" - � �_._._- - City Council minutes, August 7, 1978 l�i, (;c(in:i I'tc�r�lin>sicic; Resolut ion �o . 6083 �c1lna Mornl.ngsldc improvement pro j ect . It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolukion No. b083, entitled "Resolution approving plans, specitications and special provisions for the construction of iniprovements of af f ected areas of St . Louis Park bordering the Edina- Piorningside improvement project." The motion passed 6-0. llj . Tra== St� Proposed traffic study at West 27 Street/Florida Avenue (requested by Councilman Martin). Councilman Martin referred to a petition from area residents requesting stop signs at the intersection of West 27 Street/Florida Avenue. Mayor Stern explained a traffic study has commenced, and recommendations will be presented to the City Council on August 21, 1978. 12a. Damage Claims Councilman Elstrom, to City Manager and City The motion passed 6-0. 12b. Communications from Mayor MISCELLANEOUS 1) John R. Budge, 3700 Brunswick Avenue 2) John Currier_, 1349 Jersey Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by f ile claims with City Clerk for proper action by Attorney. �,) Handlcapped Scout WeScoutsaofrAmericasthasd the Viking Council, BoY designaCed August 13 through 20, 1978, Handicapped 5couC Week. seconded by Councilman Martin, to It was moved by Councilman Meland, AUg�sti 13-20, 1978, approve preparation of a proclamation designating Handicapped Scout Week in St. Louis Park. The motion passed 6-0. wi11 Conference of M�Y ors Bbard Meeting 2) Mayor Stern stated the U.S. in December. He asked the Counci to con- be held in Anchorage, Alaska, us� 21, 1978. sider authoriz�.ng his attendance for action on Aug 12c. Communications from City Mana er ],) Community Band - The City Manager noted the �1 �utihoxiZed $500 for float materials for Counc nand; tzailer rental amounted to the Community endiGures above the $141 which etedeS �he eXP amount budg -297- �''�. 13a. City Council minutes, August 7, 1978 It was moved Uy Councilman Meland, seconded approve the appropriation of an additional reserve �or the additional expenditure. The motion passed 6-0. vy Councilman Martin, to $100 from unallocated general CL.AIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 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 August 7, 1978, in the f ndors and $20,258 for payroll were total amounts of S314,369.12 or ve • approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of 6-0. 13b. Contract Payments; Resolution No. 6084 14 . It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6084, entitled "Resolution accepting work on paving, curb and gutter, Improvement Nos. 77-01, 74-04, 77-49 and 77-51," on the following: 1. Final payment, paving, curb and gutter, Projects 77-01, 74-04, 77-49 and 77-51, Bury and Carlson, Inc. Amount: The motion passed 6-0. $4,471.78. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve and authorize payment on the f ollowing: 2. Partial payment, paving, curb and gutter, Projects 78-02, 76-34, 78-06, 76-08, 78-21, 78-36 and 78-34, Bury and Carlson, Inc. Amount: $71,086.43. 3. Partial payment, watermain and sanitary sewer, Projects 73-26, 73-27, 78-23, 78-27, 7g-2g and 7�-30, Progressive Contractors, Inc. Amount: $50,091.83. � The motion passed 6-0. Adjournment At Recording Secretary On otion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Cou ilman Martin, the meeting.was adjourned at 0 06 p.m. by a vote of 6-0. Irv i Mayo M.l Stern � _2og _ [7 r�� .� ,..