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Home My WebLink About1979/12/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regularl. 2. 3. Ca11 to Order Presentations MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MErTING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 3, 1979 A regular meeting called to order by at 7:31 p.m• of the City Council was Mayor Frank•J. Howard Installation/Oa�h of Office. The oath of office was administered to newly elected Mayor Phyllis McQuaid and newly reelected CAuncilmen Backes, Hanks and Ralles by Earl E, Hanson, City Clerk. � Mayor McQuaid said she was proud to be Mayor working with the Council and staff; she would the City and do her best to serve all. President Pro Tem Lyle a street identificatio him for his service to Roll Call and looked represent forward to the people and Hanks presented a resolution of appreciativn and n sign to outgoing Mayor Frank J. Howard thanking the community. � The fol�owing roll call: Councilmen were present at Ronald Backes Lyle Hanl;s Keith Meland Phyllis Martha Elstrom Jerrold Martin John Ralles McQuaid Also present were the City Manager; City Attorrrey, Director of Planning and Director of Public Works. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority meeting held November 19, 1979, and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 19, 1979, as presented. The motion passed 5-0-2 (Mayor McQuaid and Councilman Meland abstained). -382- w City Council mit�utes, 5, pp �oval of Agenda The motion passed 7-0. Aecember 3, 1979 It was moved by Councilman Melana, seconded by Council�n Martln, to a agenda for December 3, 1979prwithtremoyaleof Item 9b, Park and Recreat�on Advisory �o�� mission minutes. . It was move y Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin to apprvve the agenda f or December 3, 1979, with the following additions: Item 8b, Resolution of Appreciation; Item 8c, Proclamation relating to Community.Ed�cation; Item 14e, Council Decorum; Item lOf; Flag Avenue Lift Station. The motion �assed 7-0. 6a. Sweet Caroline's Liquor License PUSLIC HEARINGS Application of Sweet Garoline's for on-$ale, Sunday-sale intoxicating liquor license (continued trom November 5& 19, 1979�. There being no one wishing to speak, the r4ayor declared the hearing closed. ' ,It was moved by Councilman Hanks, secvnded by Councilman Meland, to approve the application. Councilman I�anks explained the City of St. Louis PaXk perhaps conducts a more thorough license investigation than other areas throughout the country and said he was disappoi�ted that the police department was required to devote additional time investigating this paxticular appli,cation. Councilman Martin noted weekdays.� He asked how liquor after 1 a.m. and complying with the law. the restaurant would rema�ed f�omucor�suming • �ustomers would be preven believed the o.wners could experienee difficulty Bruce Burton a licant, exAlained the bar ar�a wpU�eratingiattL��40 �•m' � PP modern liquor dispensing system which would cease op ' t contemplated th�t food would be S��ed inbutein the He said it was no disco area ox throughout the entire �'estaurant �n��i a'm'' employees would be on main dining room. He continued that addiu�anbe �erved to the di�ting duty to monitor the ma�ter, and liquor �� , .m. room throuQh a s�pax'ate service b�r untll 12.40 � ames Councilman Backes npted to be located in one of rir . push would Burton button be no n advertising broGhure xe£erred to g that a the rooms . ith one d explained the wc�ul.d b� equiPPe W former p eanu� �ar �m�s. He said �here inball game and several ele�ame�ic g P � ambling g games ot chance or g ..` i�... City Council minuCes, December 3, 1979 jt �ianks asked if the game room must be licensed or if it C�uncilma es of games involved. depended upon the number and typ ' 's licensing provisions would apply The City rianager explained the City coin-o erated games; the licenses are issued adm.inistratively and for P do not require Council action. The motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to transfer the 1979 Webster's West liquor license to Sweet Caroline's. Responding to the City Manager about a tax.petition Carolinets closed Courts, Mr. Burton explained that aha�h�otfilesalltneaessary on the purchase they were adivsed t documents, the taxes must be paid in full which had bee�lo=n�o thatsaid the tax question on behalf of Webster s West occurred p time, and he was unsure of the status of that claim or petition foll.owing payment of taxes by Sweet Caroline s. He also explained that a partial cause of the investigation delay experienced by the St. Louis Park Police Department was that one investor had been involved i�n an automobile accident and another was out of the state. The City Manager asked if Mr. Burton had no ob1ection to full payment of taxes as a condition of the liquor license. Mr. Burton agreed. The motion passed 7-0. It w<zs moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, Co renew Sweet Caroline's 1980 on-sale, Sunday-sale intoxicating liquor license. The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7. None. 8a. Lioness Club; Resolution No. 6433 8b. Mayor Howard; Resvlution No. 6434 RESOLUTIONS AI�3D ORDINANC�S Resolution No. 6433, entitled "ResoluCion vf appreciation to the Lioness Clt�h �f St. Louis Park," was adopted by consent. Resolution No. 6434� appreciation [o Mayor adopted by consent. -38k- emGitled "Resolution of FTank J . Noward,'� was �,,.�._, £c• City Council minutes, December 3, 1979 ��utlfty Education Proclamation designating December 3 throu h December 7, 1979, to be Community Education Week, It was moved by C�uncilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to �pprove the proclamation, Councilman Meland described the National Community Education Association annual convention, stating the City received an award for communit;� and schoal district development which was a high honor. Th� motion passed 7-0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS ga, Planning Commission 9b. Park and RPcreation BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The minutes of the Planning Commission and Streets and Highways Subcommittee meetings held November 21, 1979, were ordered filed by consent. Minutes �f Park and Recreation Advisoxy Commission meeting held November 14, 1979. Councilman Backes called the Council's attention to Old Business, Baseball/Softball Program, wherein the Commission discussed the possibility of requesting Council approval to conduct a meeting wi.th parents and coaches to discuss proposed changes in the program. He asked if tr.e Council has any objection and, if not, if it had any recommendations as t� program change. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to authorize the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission to proceed with its requested meeting to describe proposed changes in the program. Councilman Hanks offered an amendment.to the motion that a public meeting sha11 be held with thorough advance notice. The motion, as amended, passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). There bein no further discussion, the minutes were ordere,d received g for filing. 9c. Delmark Company; Resolu�icn No. 6435 �� uest ot Delmark Company to Special permit req at 5340 West 23 Street in construct warehouse ment District. the Diversified Develop seconded l�y �%ouneilman Meland, �� It wasmoved b Councilman Martin, "� xesolution y 6435, entitJed �r��nance waive reading and adopt Resolution No. �}�� St LouY-s Park grantin permit uncler Sectior► 14-124 of ''of a W�rehouse on Code r.e?ating to zoni_ng to permit CODeveloPm�nt Distx�ct at 5340 West proPer.ty located in tl�e Diversified 23 utrePt,�� ,._385_ CiCy Council minutes, December 3, ly�y The Council noted that special permit approval should not be construed automatic approval of a future industrial revenue bond issue request. The morion passed 7-0• 9d. Relate Relate: Report on diversion program 1979) ; M. & C. No. f und ing f or you th (requesCed November 19, 79-30. Councilman Martin stated that upon readmng Heeaskedf did not appear available for the progra police department would be inten$ifying its referral that the position could require a 10 - 12 hour day. repor t , f unds o what extent the activities, in The City Manager exptained it was not sCaff's i�tent to state the program would be equal but would be intensified. It was moved by Councilman Martin to reject the curren t requ�st for funding. , The motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Meland, Seconded by Councilman Martin, to request a staff report on December 17, 1979, detailing how a.youth outreach worker could be employed as a member of City staff, salary ranges, qualifications, job description and how the position would be structured into the organization. Councilman Meland said a somewhat similar position had been discussed in the past when the Council reviewed the need f or a City human services coordinator. The motion passed 7-0. 9e. Traffic Stud� 215; Resolution No. 6436 Traffic Study No. 215; no parking at Aquila Avenue north o� West 36 Street. . It was moved by by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and entitled "Resolution authorizing placement Aquila Avenue north of West 36 Street." The motion passed 7-0. 9f. Traffic Study 214; Resolution No. 6437 Councilman Meland, seconded adopt Resolution No. 643b, of traff ic control signs at Traff ic Study No. 214; east Nighway 100 frontage road/Utica Avenue. It c�as moved by by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and entitled "Resolution authorizing placement on Utica Avenue." �'he motion passed 7-0. -386- Councilman Ralles, secanded adopt Resolution No. 6437, o� traffic control signs City Council minu�es, December 3, 1979 9g, TrSf f i� Study 216 � T�af f ic Study No, . Resolu�ion No. 6438 West 29 Street/BrunSWickiAvens�gns at ue. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution NoSe6438ed entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic at West 29 Street and Brunswick Avenue." control signs The motion passed 7=0. �Oa. Appointments UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments to advisory boards and commissions. It was mov�� by Councilman Hanks seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer the item. � The motion passed 7-0. lOb. Ci� Sports , Program lOc. Joint Meeting, Council/HRA Councilman Elstrom, to set 7 p.m., December 10, 1979. The motion pa5sed 7-0. lOd . Lenox Change Orders A report on eligibility rules for City sports programs (requested November 19, 1979) was ordered filed by consent. Joint meeting with Housir�g and Redevelop�ent Authority. It was moved by Counci],man Hanks, secanded by a meeting with the Housing Authority for Change Orders 5& 6, wnllcovering/decorating and electrical at the Leno� Community Center. It was maved�by CouncilmAn �lstrom, seconded by Coun�ilman Meland, to approve Change Order No. 5 at $838.80 for electrical work; and Change Order No. 6 at $11,818.8AB�o�n��prises, des�ign work to a total project to date of $14,246, Inc. The motion passed� 7-0. 10e, Council Dec------____� ------_ of smolcing in the front The motiort �av�r) . � Council decorum (r�nues�ed by Councilman Hanks). Councilman Hanks, seconded It was moved by to aFprp�,e e1i,m�nation by Councilman Pleland, of the Council cliambers. f.ailed 3-4 (Counc3lmen Hanks, � 387- Meland and MaYor McQuai.d in , Gi�ty-�ounc�il minutes, December 3, 1979 ��. Flag Avenue Li:f t 5tation meeting, the Council for Flag Avenue sewer rlag Aven�� lift station' '(reques�ed� by Councilman Martin). � Councilman Martin said that at its last discussed an alternativessatus.offthetmatter. and inquired as.to the K The City Manager stated work onaalaterrdate,in be submitted to the Council at lla. Elevated Tanlc No . NEW BUSINESS progress and wou�d Change order permitting time extension� 3 Allied Painting and Renovating Company. Change Order No. 1, Contract No. 1351, Project No. 79-63, painCing of Elevated Tank No. 3, granting an extention of completion date to June,l, 1980, was approved l�y consent. llb. Pedestrian Bridge Bid tabulati�on - pedestrian bridge at �xcelsior Boulevard over Minnehaha Creek. � It was moved by Council.man Meland, by Councilman Ra1les, to designate Continental Custom Bridge lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract $5,400. The motion passed 7-0. . . seconded Company at It wa� moved by Councilman Meland, secpnded by Councilman Elstrom, to obtain quotations for bri.dge installation. The motion passed 7-0. 11c. Insulation Bid tabulatipn - insulation of pumphouses and Iift stations. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, ' to reject the bid of Wells Contracting Company and that the project be readvertised. Councilman Martin asked if the integrity of the bidding �rocess could be adversely affected by the Council's rejection of a high bid to readvertise�and if the ae�ion could affect future pYoposals. The City Manager explained staff would propose to evaluate khe entire project for energy �rant fund eligibility. The motion passec� 7-0. -388- - -� � _^ ____ �M City Council minutes, December 3, 1979 1�� y�=di reen Application of Walgreen Com an Liquur L��ense for offsale intoxicatin p y' 830II HighWay 7, g �iquor license. l�a �. The Council set public hearing on the application for January 7, 1980, by consent. Uama e Claims _�.-- i) 2) MISCELLANEOUS By consent, the Council ordered the following claims filed with the City Clerk for propex action by City Attorney and City Manager: David A. Olmscheid Jon 5, Burud for Marisa J. Burud. 12b. Communication� trom Mayor suggested it would St . I�ouis Park to involve citizens. Mayor McQuaid asked Council advice and recommendation on the prospect of conducting one Council town meeting in each City ward , during the course of the year. She alsp b e appropriate to establish a community day in somewhat counter the City's image problem and to She aga in requested Council advice and recommendation. 12e. Communications 1) Future study sessian - It was moved by from City Manager Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to set a Council study session on the Capital Improvement Program and other items following the joint Council/Housing Authority meeting December 10, 1979. The motion passed 7-0. 2) Chamber f ilm - "St. Minnehop" f �r School Board in the meeting. 13a. Verified C la---- 13b. CLAIriS The Council agreed to schedule 6:45 p.m., December 17, 1979, event members wish to attend the showing of and to notify the prior to its 8 p.m• APPROPRIATION� AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS December 3, 1979, in th 56,989.58 for payroll, and City Treasurer were bY a vote of 7-0. Contract Payments; Resolutions 6439, 6440 and 6441 On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, the Iist of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and d�rected to the City Council, dated 288�375,28 for vendors and e total amvunts �f $ Manager, City Clerk were approved and the Ci�y thorized to issue cl�ecks in the same amounts au Payment on the follow�ng It was moved by CoLtncilman Backes, seconded ' man Nanks> tp �aive reading and by Counc�.l 6440 and 6441 Nos. 6439, �inal adont Resolution authorizing accep�ing �he work and contract Paym�nts: ,,,.� .,nn t� r, City �ouncil minutes, December 3, 1979 1, Final payment, Natural Green, Project 79.--�+9, Inc. Amount: land�caping, $948.70. a ent, Projec� 78-20, City 2. Final p yn► Carlson Automatic Fire Protec�ion Amount: $994.20. Ha.11 �arage, _ � Campany. . Pro'ects 78-01, 78-03, 78-33, 3, Final payment, � uCter C, S. 78-31 & Z7-61, paving, curb and g � McCrossan. Amount: $32,896.32. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to approve and authorize the following partial paymen�$: 4. Partial payment, modification� Lee $19,437.30. S. Partial paving, _ Amount: 6. Par�ial paving, Amount: Projecz 78-43� contro�]. panel Richert Plumbing. Amount: payment, Projects 79-13, 78-44, 78-46, curb and gutter, Hardrives, Inc. $33,718.91. � paymenta P.rojecCs 79-01, 79-03, 79-08 sidewalk and miscellan�ous, Hardrives, $20,469.46. & 79-43, Inc, 7. Partial payment, Project 78-20, Ci�y Hall garage, George F. Cook Constru�tion. Amount: $2,709.90. 8. Partial payment, Project 78-20, City Hall garage, West Electric Gompany. AmQun�: $2,204.10. 9. Partial payment, Projects 75-39, 79-07, 79-35, 79-35A and 79-53, gutter, alley and parking lots, Company. Amount: $33,49�+.98. 77-38B, 79-04, paving z curb , Arcon Cons�ruction 10. Partial payment, Projects 78-05, 79-10, 79-55, paving, curb, gutter and alley, Arcan Construction Company. Amount: $51,916.83. 11. Partial payment, Projeets 77-38B and 79-04, sodding and topsoil, Doc Blanchard En�erprises. Amount: $�8, 780 . 31. . 12. Partial payment, street lighting, Ss4,1z7.os. The motion passed�7-0. Projects 77-11C, 78-48, 78-49, 78-44A, Collins Electric Company. Amount: ' � -390- -. .a.• : �-;� r �.� ��: c .. �_ � i ty C:��r�c i� n+i nute� , U�cE�,�r 3. 19i9 �.t��s�: ,�, . , : /'� �lL-, :�?.� _ -,.� �. ; , r ! :�,��;;an ;t�_,r,�i�g Seeretary C}n mc� t i on a f Cvunc i lmar� Hanks .�econded hy Co�nc i l man ME l�nd , t� meet ing vas ad j ourned at f�:30 p.�. by a v�E� of 7-0. Pt��.is NcQuaid Mayor -39�- � �