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Home My WebLink About1979/02/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. 2. 3. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA Fetiruary 5, 1979 Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also present were the and Director of Public 4. Approval of Minutes A regular meeting called�to order by None. �The f ollowing roll call: of the Mayor City Council Stern at 7:30 was p.m. Councilmen were present at Ronald Backes Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Irving Martha Elstrom Jerrold Martin John Ralles Stern City Manager, Citg Attorney, Director of P lanning Works. It by of 6, was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes the City Council meetings held January 3, and 15, 1979, as presented. The motion passed by a majority vote of Councilmen present at the meetings; Councilmen absent abstained. 5. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilmen Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the consent agenda for February S, 1979, with the removal of item Sb, Resolution Supporting Minnesota Cities Week. Zt was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the agenda for February 5, 1979, with the following additions: 7a, Communication relating to Human Rights Commission; lOj, Ca�le Television. The motion passed 7-0. i 6a. Charter Amendments City Council minutes, February S, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS Amendments to Sections 2.04 and 2.09 of �he St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter (continued from November 6, 1978, and January 15, 1979). There being no one wis:�ing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to reject the proposed Charter amendments. The tnotion.passed 5-1-1 (Mayor Stern opposed; Councilman Martin abstained). 6b. Shamrock Addition Application of Shamrock Builders, Inc., for preliminary plat approval of Shamrock Addition, Zarthan Avenue/West 27 Street, as described in Notice of Hearing published Janu�ary 24, 1979. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Planning Director exhibited graphics indicating the relationship of the proposed plat to Meadow Tree Addition. He added the subject site had been subdivided in 1970 as Homewood Park Addition, although the owner did not f ile the plat with the County. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the preliminary plat of Shamrock Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1) Six-foot-wide drainage and utility easements shall be provided on each side of the side lot lines and along the rear lot line. Requirements for drainage easements and the applicable provisions in the subdivision ordinance will be studied in 1979; 2) A 30-foot radius shall be provided on Lot 9 at the intersection of West 27�Street/Zarthan Avenue. In response to Councilman Hanks, the Planning Director agreed that the proposed development of nine duplexes would amount to approximately ten units per acre. He explained 400 square feet plus sufficient lot width are required for each dwelling unit in the two-family district. Responding to Councilman Elstrom, he explained the Ordinance Code requires that notices of public hearing on preliminary plats are published in the City's official n8wpap er; there is no r�equirement that �abutting property owners receive personal notice. � Councilman Hanks noted the property has been zoned R-3, Two-Family f or approximately 12 years; therefore, he suggested the residents that duplexes are a permitted use. � District, are aware Ron Bastyr, representing the subdivider, explained two of the structures wi11 require pil�ing, all units will have basements and the builders will have insurance covering possible damage incurred due to the piling process. He said he was famlliar with the recommendations/conditions contained in th�e staf f report . The motion passed 7-0. 6c. PUD Dis[ricts City Council minuGos, February 5� 19T9 �irsti �'ec�din� ��.f: Or.di.n�;nce Coc1Q amendment �.�x��,ng tin nonr.c�nfr�rming useA in Planned Unit Devel�pment Di�trLr_ts, ag de�cribed in Notice of Neoring pub�.ished January 24, 1979. There being no one w�shing to speak, closed . the Mayor declared the hearing It was moved by Counci.lman Meland, seconded by Councilman EJ.strom, to waive first readii�g of the ordinance and set second reading for February 20, 1979. The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS 7a. Human Rlghts UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ,Communication to State Department of Human Rights relating to gender discrimination in school athleCics. Councilman Martin presented a draft 2etter from the St. Louis Park Hum.an Rights Commission to Commissioner Wilson of the State Department of Human Rights for inclusion in the record of the February 8 and 9, 1979, hearing in the�matter of proposed rules relating to equal opportunity in school athletics. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Ralles, to delete reference to the City Council from the letter, the Council does not have benefit of the subject's origin. The Council District. Councilman in that concurred the matter may be the jurisdiction of the School The motion passed 7-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. �� Resolution approving 1979-1983 Capital Improvement Program; Improvement Program. Reeolution No. 6210 It wae moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6210, entitled "Resolution approving Capital Improvement Program 1979-1983." After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Elst.rom, to amend the Capital Improvement Program €or 1979 co include the total repair/replacement of defective concrete curb and gutter throughout the City. In response to a question from Councilman Martin, the City Manager explained the estimated coat of the work is $85,000. The motion to amend passed 7-0. The main motion passed 7-0. --------.�__ _ _ CiCy Council minutes, February 5, 1979 8b. Cities Week; Resolution su Resolution No. 6212 Pporting Minnesota will be held March l, 1979, Cities Week. Mayor Stern announced that Legislature Day sponsored by the Minnesota League of Cities and he urged Council members to attend. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, reading and adopt Resolution No. participation in Minnesota Cities The motion passed 7-Q. 8c. Se1f-lnsurance; Resolution No. 6213 seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive 6212, entitled "Resolution supporting Week." Resolution of support for local self-insurance legislation. ,Resolution No. b213, entitled "Resolut.ion of support for loc�l self-insurance legislation," was approved by consent. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9a. Park and Recreation � Commission 9b. Planning Commission 9c. Housing Authority 9d. Community Relations Commission 9e. Health Advisory Committee Minutes of�Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held January 10, 1979. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. Minutes of Planning January 17, 1979. Commission meeting held There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetin�sheld January 9 and 23, 1979. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. Minutes of Community Relations Commission meeting held January 11, 1979. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for f iling. . Minutes of Health Advisory Committee meetings held January 9 and 24, 1979. There being no discussion, the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing. , � �� "'-' �.�� City Council 9f . Parkin Lo t minutes, February 5, 1979 Preliminary engineering report, Excelsior Aoulevard/Wooddale Avenu?9parking lot (requested January 2, 19 ) It was moved by Councilmah 19nk197geconded bq Councilman Meland, to set improvement hearing for Matc � Mayor 5tern and Councilman Meland stated they would not be present at the March 19 meeting. The motion was amended to set improvement hearing for March 12, 1979. Councilman Martin said he would not be present on March 12, 1979, and requested that staff review the totals of the cost estimates as presented in the report. He also suggested the Council consider a two—hour parking limit, in that the lot could be utilized by bus patrons. The motion as amended passed 7-0. 9g. Byerly's Center; Resolution No. 6214 Special permft request of Ryan Construction Company to construct retail center at 3755 Park Center Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6214, entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a retail shopping center for properCy located in the PUD District at 3755 Park Center Boulevard." The motion passed 7-0. 9h. Betty Crocker Drive; Resolution No. 6215 Traffic Study No. 197; Betty Crocker Drive/ Ford Road. It was moved by Councilman R.alles, to waive reading and adopt "Resolution authorizing relocation of traff ic Betty Crocker Drive." The motion passed 7-0. 9i. Off-Sale Liquor Licenses Councilman Meland, seconded by Resolution No. 6215, entitled control signs at Ford Road/ Off-sale no�intoxicating liquot licenses; denial procedure. Thete being no discussion, Mayor Stern ordered the report received for filing and referred to the City C�uncil Liquor Study Committee for possible incorporation within its pol�cy recommendations. 9j. 10a. Sidewalks Gity Council minutes, February 5, 1979 Sidewalk plowing policy. The Council discussed the dilemma confronting the City and the homeowner in areas which do noz have boulevards adjacent to the street for snow storage. It was also suggested that the speed of the plow could aC times cause snow to travel beyond the boulevard and onto sidewalks. The City Manager explained most employees are very concientious of the speed of their vehicles when plowing streets. There being no further discussion, the Mayor ordered the policy to be received for filing. Appointments UNFINISflED BUSINESS Appointments commissions. to advisory boards and Councilman Backes appointed James L. Rhodes to a f ull term on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. The appointment was approved unanimously. lOb. Mor�gage Revenue Bonds Residential mortgage revenue bonds (deferred from January 2 and 15, 1979). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to table the item. The motion passed 7-0- lOc . S� Ordinance by Councilman Ralles, to at 9 a.m., February 24, Proposed Clydinance Code amendment relating to signs (deferred from January 15, 1979). It was def er the 1979. moved by Councilman Meland, seconded item to a Council/staff study session Councilman Backes requesCed Chat all interested parties be notified of the Council's action. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). lOd. Cedar Lake Road Status report on extension of Cedar Lake Road from Jewish Community Center to Minneapolis. . Mayor Stern reported that the Chief Administrator �f the Metropolitan Transit CommisSssibilit) of obtaininge of the proposed busway and suggo�tsternrcontinued that although his Federal Aid Urban funding. �Y ersonal reference is the busway and not expansion he �ro osedtl2gfootdWay, P P he did have concerns relative to the narrowness of t p P oneway bus lane. ; ; ; ; , � , �� City Council minutes, February 5, 1979 The City Manager explained 12 feet would be the minimum width considered. d it ma be appropriate to set a public hearing Councilman Elstrom suggeste Y on the matter, enabling affected residents to speak, including the residents experiencing difficulty gaining access to Highway 12 adjacent to Golden Valley. Councilman Meland felt the Council must determine prior to proceeding with design considerations. the most desirable corridor The City Manager explained staff recommends Corridor I with respect to its economy and safety, although he felt there may be some opposition to the extension from the neighboring community. Councilman Meland suggested that staff con�tact Minneapolis regarding the corridor. Councilma.n Martin felt the Council should schedule an informational meeting or study session to gain addit�onal insight and recommendations from the MTC, citizens and City of Minneapolis. He would be opposed to selecting any corridor prior to consulting all interested parties. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to authorize staff negotiations with the MTC relative to obtaining FAU funding for busway and/or p arkway options for Corridor I; the item will be returned to the Council for authorization to prepare plans and specifications. The Council also discussed the necessity of a public hearing, corridor width and right of way. . The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Ralles opposed). 10e. Belt Line Boulevard Status report on the extension of Belt Line Boulevard. Mayor Stern reported that the Minneapolis Transportation and Property Service Com�tittee recommended the extension of Belt Line Boulevard to West 32 Street in Minneapolis by a vote of 3-2. He continued that the entire Minneapolis City Council will consider the matter on February 9, 1979. The City Manager e�lained the roadway design currently being considered will connect the former Acme Lumber site to West 32 Street. The actual implementation would be dependent upon the Capital Improvement Program and the Council's conducting a public hearing ordering the improvement. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer the item to February 20, 1979, at which time the Minneapolis City Council will have considered Ghe matter. The motion passed 7-0. -�.. --------�--�-'" _. City Council minutes, February 5, 1979 lOf . t�'est 36 Street/ Texas Avenue Traffic signals at West 36 Street/Texas Avenue (requested by Mayor Stern). Councilman Meland moved to defer the item uritil a study of the effects of not allowing turns du'ring morning and afternoon hours of high pedestrian activity could be prepared. There was no second to the motion. In response to a question, the City Manager noted the staff recommendation on the matter had been presented to the Council on August 7, 1978,and January 2, 1979. Councilman Martin moved to remove the no-right-turn-on-red signs. There was no second to the motion. Councilman Ralles stated he concurred with the concept of not allowing turns during certain hours. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to defer the item until February 20, 1979, at which time a traffic study of�not allowing turns during hours of high pedestrian activity can be considered. The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Elstrom requested that staff also report on possible sight obstruction due to the topography. 10g. City Report on City incinerator (requested� Incinerator January 2, 1979). , The Council was presented a report listing �the history of the property, its estimated value and potential uses. Mayor Stern favored retu rning the property to the tax roles. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize a private appraisal of the property. The motion passed 7-0. lOh. Excelsior Boulevard; Reso lution No. 6216 Hennepin County plan approval;� Excelsior Boulevard, Methodist Hospital to west City limits. Resolution No. 6216, entitled "Resolution authorizing the construction of improvements along Excelsior Boulevard from Methodist Hospital to the western limits of the City," was approved by consent. r �- City Council minutes, February 5, 1979 Resolutions providing participation in joint 10i. Employee Insurance; insurance. Resolutions 6217 & 6218 Resolution No. 62I7, entiCled "Resolution providing for City participation in group life insurance for City employees jointly with Hennepin County, " and Resolution No. 6218, entitled "Resolution providing for City parCicipation in premium payments f or hospitalization and medical insurance for City employees jointly with Hennepin County," were approved by consent. 10 j . CATV Cable Television (requested by Councilman Hanks). � Councilman Hanks reported that on February 9, 1979, the State of Minnesota Cable Communications Board will propose territory for the communities within the Southwest Cable Commission plus Bloomington, and Northern Cablevision, Inc., proposes to service same. He added the proposal has received Metropolitan Council approval. He requested Council consideration of his attendance at the annual Cable Television convention. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman authorize Councilman Hanks to attend the annual National The motion passed 7-0. lla. Corporate Surety Bonds � NEW BUSINESS Corporate surety bonds. Backes, to CATV convention. The City Council approved corp�rate surety bonds for the City Manager ($10,000), City Clerk ($25,000) and City Treasurer ($50,000) by consent. llb. Federal Aid; Resolution No. 6219 Federal aid assistance agreement. Resolution No. 6219, entitled "�Resolution authorizing annual agency agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation," was adopted by consent. llc. Retaining Walls; Resolution No. 6220 by Councilman Hanks, entitled "Resolution along City streets." Retaining wall policy (requested January 20, 1979); M. � C. No. 79-04. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6220, establishing policy for construction of retaining walls The motion passed 7-0. City Council minutes, February S, 1979 lld. Salaries; Resolution No. 6221 Salaries; administrative/supervisory/ management (M. & C. No. 79-02), Councilman Meland, to waive readins andeadoy Councilman Hanks, seconded by "A resolution revising the Position Classification1Plannand•ame21� entitled Resolution No. 5511 effective January 1, 1979." nding Councilman Backes suggested it would be appropriate to authorize preparation of an Ordinance Code amendment relative to floating holidays. The motion passed 7-0. lle. Bid Tabulation Tabulation of bids; civil defense siren. The bid.submitted by Electric Services, Inc., at $8,099 was rejected by consent. The Council was informed that the siren on an existing pole, and thus reducing the cost of llf. Assessment Rates; Resolution No. 6222 not the advance, practice in tha.t new specifications will be prepared placing eliminating the need for an additional pole, the project. 1979 street assessment rates (M. & C. No. 79-03). Referring to the $13 assessment rate proposed for 1980, Councilman Backes suggested it was of the Council to establish front-foot rates years in the Council cannot project 1980 construction costs. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6222, entitled "Resolution special assessment policy for paving, curb and gutter projects," 1979. to establishing at $12 for The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Meland, Hanks and Elstrom opposed). llg. Community Health � Agreement llh. Bassetts Creek Coimnunity health service agreement. The Council authorized execution of agreement with Hennepin County for 1979 community health services by consent.� Bassetts Creek Flood Control project (M. & C. No. 79-OS). In response to a question from Mayor Stern, Councilman Meland.explained the City has involvement and has financial responsibility in the flood control district due to the fact that a small portion of the watershed of the creek lies in St. Louis Park. It was further explained by the City Engineer that the district was created through a joint powers agreement of the member communities,and it is most likely that the Board of Directors would object to the City's withdrawal. Cit Ca�n��.��..1 m�:nuto�, C�hru�rY 5� i919 Y , � �h�«�,� �t�e CommtA�ivn no� b� go�cCounty Tlie City Fngineer cbr�t�n�iC� t�'� �� ,ikel.y Ct1at Che 5tate thie in �ontroll.itt�; rhe cre�k flaorJi��t,d �sgeRs� the clkiee in�uisePetk. w�ul.d n��um� the reapo�e�'fin�nc�.�lly obl.igototy Co St , Lo asee�smen� could bC m There wc�s consider.�bl.e diacu �eion reg�rding th� exact Area °� pnditions ed wi.thin the waCershed of the creek Aninceeeetiablishment of �'�rk contaii� �h��ged e f1 oding have af,f�cCin� the warershed �nd A rhe Commission. seconded It was moved l�y Counci�.eaexectaa�r.ea of the staf� to redeter.mine th watershed; a consultant was euthorized, if Tt�e motion psssed 7-0. l li . lii�t�way 12 / Vernon Avenue � by Cvuncilman City within the neceeeary. Deed acceptance; (Itesolution No. The deed from Kraus Anderson��Inc., and Vernon Avenue by consent. llj. New Reeiden� List — City's new resident list. August, 1977, continuing membera. . _ . : : direct Creel� right-of-way acquisition 6007 adopted May 1, 1978)- Council accepted an �antuofdHighwaytl2 for the �outhwest quad New resident list (requested by Councilman Backes). �C � Councilman Backes stated he received a from a State representative to receive referred to the Council's action in policy to distribute the list only to request the Council It was moved�by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elatrom, to amend the policy to include St. Louis Park 5tate representatives. Upon a roll call vote, the motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Backes, Elsttom and Hanks in favor). Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to discontinue preparation of the new resid ent lis t. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Elstrom and Backes opposed). 12a. Dama e Claims _.__._.— MISCELLANEOUS Damage claims Harry S. Hat€ield, 3360 Zar[han Avenue Florence C. Hartkopf, 2555 Webstet Avenue. The Council authorized filing of claims with City Clerk for ptoper ac[ion by City Manager and City AtCorney by consent. � � �,.,:: . _...�,.._.________ . _...- - - .�_ _____� _..._. _ t ; I City Council minutes, Februarq S, 1979 1?b. Cor�:unicatiot�s f rom May�r such as fountains, benches, 1) Carroll Hurd Park - The Council was presented a requeat from the Com�nunity Service Director of the St. Louis Park Ro[ary Club relative to renaming the park and sponsoring improvements trees, f lag poles, etc. Af[er discussion, it was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to refer the item to the Park and Recreation Commission for its review, advice and recom�endations for Council consideration in Irtarch, 1979. The motion passed 7-0. 2) Recreation Center locker room - Mayor Stern described a communication from the St. Louis Park Hockey.Association relative to expanded locker rooms for hockey teams as discussed duririg past budget sessions; he wondered if the Council would consider designating unallocated revenue sharing funds for this purpose. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to request a staff report on the item for February 20, 1979. The motion passed 7-0. 12c. Communications from City Manager � 13a. 1) The City Manager stated the National League of Cities mid winter legislative conference will be held March 2 through 6, 1979. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to authorize six representatives of St. Louis Park to attend the conference. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilrnan Hanks opposed). 2) Reset Meeting dates - The.City Manager announced that four Councilma.n and himself would be absent from the City for the regularly scheduled March 5, 1979, Council meeting. It was rnoved by Councilmen Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to reset the March S meeting to March 12, 1979. The motion passed 7-0. 3) School Board - The City Manager requested possible dates for presentation to the School Board for a joint meeting with the Council. The Council agreed to a lunch meeting with the School Board on February 24, 1979, depending upon the availability of the School Board. Verified Claims CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS Upon motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ra11es, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council, dated February S, 1979, in the total amounCs of $363,253.35 for vendors and $7,627.53 for payroit, were �1 A�-= J� City Council minutes, February 5, 1979 Cit Clerk and City Treasurer we�e approved, and the City Manager, Y to issue checks in the same amounts by a vote of 7-�• 13b. Contract Payments; Resolution No. 6223 14. At Nos. 77-38A, 77-38C, 77-63," 1) Final payment, street Kilmer Electric Company, Inc. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved and authorize authorized It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6223, entitled "Resolution accepting work on street lighting, Improvement on the following contract pay'ment: lighting, Projects 77-38A, Amount:. $3,9�8•��• by Councilman Meland, seconded the following payment: 77-38C, 77-63, by Councilman Hanks to approve 2) Partial payment, paving, curb and gutter, Projects 77--11A, 77-11B and 74-22, Part I, Nardrives Construction, Inc. Amount: $10,326.12. The motion passed 7-0. Adjournment t: 'Beverly F Recording �nagan Secretary On motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 ,�.m. by a vote of 7-0. Irv r�ay , � � g M. Stern