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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980/11/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 3, 19a0 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by hlayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:34 p.m. 2. Presentations ��tayor �1cQuaid presented the proclamation for Youth Appreciation Week to a rep- resentative of the Optomists Club. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at ro11 call: Ronald Backes Jerrold Martin Martha Elstrom Keith �ieland Lyle Hanks John Ralles Phyllis McQuaid Also present were the City Manaaer, City Attorney, City Development Director and Director of Pi�blic Works. 4• �proval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Ralles, sec- onded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meetinq held October 20, 1930 as amended to read: Page 375, third line to read as follows: The City Manager said that the ordinance would be applicable upon its adoption. The motion passed 7-0. 5a. Ap�roval of Consent Aqenda as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 5b. Aoproval of Aqenda the following a�Jditions: National Bank. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, sec- onded by Councilman Backes, to approve the consent agenda for November 3, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Ralles, sec- onded by Councilman hteland, to approve the agenda for November 3, 1980 with Item lld, Liquor issue; and Item 9r, Midland -391- City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Preliminary plat: Ridge Request for preliminary plat, Ridge Addition Addition south of West 24th Street and east of Highway 100, as described in Notice of Hearing published October 22, 19a0. Steven Shapiro, a representative from the Griffin Companies, stated that he felt the plan was well done and that his firm accepted the con- ditions set forth in the report and requested Council's approval of the preliminary;plat. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the City Development �irector said that an applicat�ion for a zoning change could be con- sidered at the time of review of the fi�al plat. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, Leonard Thiel, a representative of the developer, explained the lease agreement with Win Stephens Buick and the provisions calling for the leasee to comply with all State and local laws. and regulations. He continued that the lease would expire April 1, 1981. Councilman Hanks stated that the lessors have attempted to deal with the apparent violation of the ordinance code by the leasee and that the matter is now between the City and the leasee. There bein� no one further wishin� to speak, the Mayor declare�t the hearina closed. It was moved by Councilman ��eland, seconded by Councilman �1artin, to approve the preliminary plat subject to the three conditions set forth in the staff report. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Oak Park Village Drive Request of International Multi-Housing vacation Inc. and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Louis Park, Minnesota to vacate the westerly 190 feet of Oak Park Village Drive as described in Notice of Hearing published October 22, 1980. There beinn no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. . It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive first readinq of the ordinance and set second readin� for Nov- ember 17, 1980. The motion passed 7-0. -392- City Council meeting minutes November 3, 198� 6c. Fred 6. Anderson Request of. Fred G. Anderson Painting zoning change and Wallpaper Company, Inc. to change the zonina from B-2, Business and R-2, Single Family, to PUD, Planned Unit Development, as described in Notice of Hearing published October 22, 1ggp, There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive readinq of the ordinance and set second reading for November 17, 1980. The motion passed 7-0. 7a. B�•n9o. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS A Notice of Intent to Conduct Bingo from The American Legion Post #282 was ordered filed by consent. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. License and Permit•Fees Second reading of an ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code re- lating to the fees for permits and licenses. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt ordinance. Councilman Elstrom stated that it would be more appropriate for Section 13-1329.103(b) to read as follows: "Applicants for either auction license or estate sale license shall further pay a non-refundable investigation fee of $30 with the first application." It was noted by Councilman Backes that the Council's action on October 20, 1980 was to set the fee for variances for single family residences at S80 instead of for special permits as shown in the proposed ordinance. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the fee for all special permits for single family residences should be $60. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer consideration of the ordinance until the November 17, 1980 ►neeti nq. The motion passed 7-0. -393- _ _. �!"`'. City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 �b. Siqn ordinance; . Second readiny of an ordinance relating Ordinance No. 148� to St. Louis Park sign ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Pleland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt ordinance No. 1484 entitled, "An ordinance relating to the St. Louis Park Sign Ordinance: Amending Sections 13-108 and 13-709 and adding Section 13-102 subdivisions (8) and (9)." It was moved by Councilman Meland, sec�nded by Councilman Hanks, to amend the ordinance by inserting: 13-709. Annual Inspection Proqram and Fees_ The Director of Inspectional Services shall inspect annually, or at such times as he deems necessary, each billboard structure regulated by the Ordinance Code for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same is secure and whether it is in ne�d of repair, or removal and lvhether the surroundinq site is properly maintained; and that it is in compliance with all City code requirements. To meet the ex- pense of•such inspection, the permitee shall there- fore pay to the City Treasurer the sum of $40. and by adding the followinq sentence to Section 13-708(12): "This fee shall be calculated on the basis of only one side of a double-faced, back-to-back billboard." The amendment to the main motion passed 7-0. The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Permitted accessory uses: Second reading of an ordinance relat- Ordinance No. 1485 inq to the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning by amending Section 14-172, Permitted Accessory Uses. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1485 entitled, "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning by amendin� Section 14-172, Permitted Accessory Uses." The motion passed 7-p. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS ANO COMMITTEES 9a. flinutes of Planninq The minutes of the Planning Commission Commission meeting held October 15, 1980 were ordered filed by consent. 9b, Minutes of Board of The minutes of the aoard of Zoning Zonin9 _ppea s Appeals meeting held October 23, 198p were ordereci filed by consent. 394 City Council meeting minutes Hovember 3, 1980 9�. 14inutes of Housin. and Re evelopment uthority. 9d. Minutes of Numan Rights Comni ss ion 9e. Minutes of Cha rter Comnission meetinq 9f. Shelard bond release; Resolution No. 6691 The minutes of the Housing and Re- development Authority meeting held October 14, 1980 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting held October 15, 1980 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Charter Commission meeting held October 21, 1980 were ordered filed by consent. Shelard Companies' request for release of a$5,000 subdivision bond for boule- vard trees. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to xaive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6691 entitled, "Resolution accepting work for subdivision contract construction - Shelard Park Subdivision." The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). 9g. Traffic Study Ho. 252: Traffic Study No. 252: Brunswick Avenue, Resolution No. 6692 39th to Excelsior. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to Naive reading and adopt the recomnended resolution. Harry Hallstein, 3982 Brunswick Avenue, stated that the property owners in the 3900 block of Brunswick Avenue are concerned emergency vehicles yould not be able to pass safely on Brunswick Avenue during the winter- time if a broader no-parkina ban was not instituted. He said that the property owners were in favor of a 2-hour limit on parking between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. up past the first six houses on the even side of the street. The Director of Public Norks reviewed the traf�ic study report and explained that the City had received conflicting petitions from dif- ferent groups of residents affected by the traffic study. Joyce Nielend, 3978 Brunswick Avenue, stated that she was concerned about the traffic and hazardous intersection of Brunswick Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard. She stated that the filling station manaqer expressed a vrillingness to provide parking to area residents and there was also nearby a municipal lot available for parkinq. She also sup- ported the 2-hour parking limit between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Elaine McGauqhey, 3978 Brunswick Avenue, felt the most serious problem -3Q5- City Council meetinq minutes November 3, 1980 existed in the wintertime. Ron Lahr, 3987 Brunswick Avenue, stated the parking limitations pro- posed by the neiqhborhood would involve hardships for him and sup- ported the recor�nendation contained in the parking study. Leonard Poppenhagen, 3994 Brunswick Avenue, explained that many people in the area who are renters have no other alternative to street park- ing and that a limitation on parkinq as supported by some of the area pronerty owners would be unfair. He further stated that the property owners talked v�ith the manager of the gas station and not the owner of the facility and this might have produced an inconclusive answer. It was his opinion that if the parking restrictions proposed by the residents were instituted, parking would simply be moved further north on the street. John Norberg, 3989 Brunswick Ave., also supported the recommendations contained in the traffic study. David Ross, 6114 Excelsior Boulevard, stated that even under the present parking restrictions, it was difficult for visitors to area renters to find parking spaces. He also expressed concern about vandalism to parked vehicles which were far away from their owners' residences. Councilman Meland withdrew his motion. Councilman Martin stated that if the Council were to adopt the parking limitations as suggested by some area residents, the parking problem would simply be moved further north and that it was not practical to have individuals park for long periods of time in the municipal parking lot. Councilman Hanks had concern that under the recomnendations contained in the traffic study that the property owners in the area would be worse off than they presently are. Narry Hallstein stated that the traffic study recommendations would be about one percent better than the present situation and continued to support the 2-hour parkinq limit between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mayor McQuaid felt that the suggestions of the area property owners was a reasonable one and that there was a need for some type of parking restriction. Councilman Hanks stated that he would oppose the traffic study rec- omnendations and suggested that perhaps a 2-hour parking restriction between the hours of 9 and 4 p.m, would work to the advantage of all concerned. Charles Mark, a resident of the area apartment complex, stated that he often times takes the bus to work and leaves his car parked in the � -396- City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 street durin4 the working day. He explained that an t restriction would leave him without a place to park andythatfheawasn9 in support of the recommendations contained within the traffic study. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive readinq and adopt Resolution No. 6692 entitled, "Resolution authorizing installation of no-parking signs on Brunswick Avenue north of Excelsior Boulevard." The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Hanks, Meland and Mayor McQuaid opposed). 9h. Traffic Study No 250; Traf�ic Study No. 250: Kentucky and Resolution No. 6693 West 27th Street. It was moved by Councilman Flartin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6693 entitled, "Resolution establishing traffic control on Kentucky Avenue at West 27th Street and repealing Resolution No. 4385." The motion passed 7-0. 9i. Adams s ecial ermit; Resolution No. 66 South. Request of Adams Construction Company for a special permit to allow cluster housing at 2009-2021 Louisiana Avenue It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6694 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-13F3 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a cluster housing development for property located in the R-3 District at 2009-2021 Louisiana Avenue So. Councilman Ralles stated that Mr. Harrison from Adams Construction Company had contacted him and supported the conditions contained within the resolution. The motion passed 7-J. 9J• 6'nai Emet special permit; Request of B'nai Emet for special permit Kesolution No. 6695 to allow construction of an accessory structure at 3115 Ottawa Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Pteland, seconded by Councilman ��artin, to waive readinp and adopt Resolution No. 6695 entitled, "Resolution amending Resolution No. 4747 granting permit under Sections 6:17.64 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for residential development unit for institutional use o� property and under Section 14-124.1�J1 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of an accessory structure for property in the R-3 Oistrict and in the PUO, Planned Unit Development District, at 3115 Ottawa Avenue South." The motion passed 1-0. — -391- �,. ------`�...w.w� ..� City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 9k. Northstar Pizza special ep �� t' . Resolution No. 6696 Request of Northstar Pizza Corporation (dba Shakey's) for a special permit to allow a Class I restaurant at 6,i'bl Wayzata Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6696 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-156 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a Class I restaurant for property located in the B-2 district at 6501 Wayzata Boulevard." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). 91. Garcia's special permit; Request of Garcia's Restaurants, Inc. Resolution No. 6697 for an amendment to an existing special permit allowing a Class I restaurant and discotheque at 560J Wayzata Boulevard. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the City Development Director stated that all the necessary information had been received from the applicant except for inforr,�ation concerning the trash room. Steve Mueller, 6700 France Avenue, the architect for Garcia's Restaurants, Inc., explained the parking layout and the modifications made to the proposed fence in front of the property. Thomas Fleck, 5740 North Echo Canyon Drive, Phoenix, Arizona, owner of Garcia's Restaurants, Inc., explained the operation and type of restaurant proaosed for the site. Ne further explained that the kitchen area was not large enough to handle the large dining space and subsequently needed to be expanded. , The City Development Director explained that ti�t had been recomnended the expansion take place to the west instead of to the south as pro- posed by the applicant. In response to a question from Councilman Backes, the City Development Director explained that the resolution does not address the proposed addition. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive readina and adopt Resolution No. 6697 entitled, "A resolution amending Resolution No. 6376 granting permit under Section 14-124 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the expansion of a Class I restaurant in the Diversified Development District at 5600 Wayzata Boulevard." The motion passed 7-0. 9m. Nickels & Dimes, Inc.; Co e Interpretat�on �� Request of Nickels & Dimes, Inc. for interpretation of Section 14-155 (3)(F) reaarding perr�itted use in B-2 district (electronic amusement facility)• lt was moved by Councilman Martin to approve the use. -398- �� r � �. �- � � � City Counc� meeting minutes r. November 3, 1980 � The motion died for lack of a second. Herb Davis, 6100 Excelsior Boulevard, representative of General Growth & Development, Inc., and Nickels & Oimes, Inc., spoke of the progress that has been made at the Knollwood Mall in the last year and pre- sented some background information on the operation of Nickels b Dimes, Inc. Ne stated that the request hefore the Council was for an inter- pretation of ordinance code language and that the Council's function was to state whether or not this was a proper use under the present code. It was moved by Councilman Neland, seconded by Gouncilman Elstrom, to authorize the preparation of clarifying amendments to the Ordinance Code relating to electronic amusement facilities. Mr. Davis thought the motion to request clarifying language to the Or- dinance Code was out of order. In response to a question f rom Councilman Elstrom, Mr. Engel noted that 26 malls around the country had the electronic amusement operations for over 10 years. The representative from Nickels & Dimes, Inc., stated that they presently have 92 stores in shopping malls across the country. These stores include on-site supervision and prohibit food or drink or loitering on the premises. Councilman Backes suqgested that since the Knollwood Mall was in a PUD District that Council may wish to consider allowing the electronic amusement operation by special permit. There was a general discussion as to the most appropriate method for resolution of the request of Knollwood Mall for an electronic amusement h�siness on its premises. Councilman Martin stated that many problems have been associated with electronic amusement operations that have been located in isolated areas without supervision. Councilman Hanks stated that if the Council were to permit this type of operation in a R_2 district, then anyone would be able to operate such an operation in most any comnercial area. Councilman Martin spoke in favor of allowing Knollwood Plaza to lease to Nickels & Dimes, Inc., and following that, the Council should develop a definite policy. Councilman Martin felt that Knollwood Mall and Nickels & Dimes, Inc. should not be asked to suffer a delay during the policy development period. Herb Davis stated that if it would speed the process up, General Growth & Development would appl.y for a special permit. -399- � City Council meeting minutes November 3, 19II0 Mayor McQuaid said that she could not support allowing an electronic amusement device at Knollwood Mall unless the impacts on the entire comnunity were addressed. The motion oassed 6-1 (Councilman Martin oppose�). It was moved b,y Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Pleland, to have staff develop am �mendment to the Ordinance Code which will allow electronic amusement devices only by speciai permit. Councilman Hanks stated that the Council would expect that in the mean- time, General Growth & Development would apply for a special permit. In response to a question, the City Attorney stated that the proposed course of action appeared to be proper. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Martin and Meland opposed). 9n. Jose's s ecial ermit; esolution No. 669$. Application of Jose's/Amalgamated Restaurant for amendment to an approved existing special permit to allow expansion of an existing Class I restaurant. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6698 entitle�, "A resoluting amending resolution No. 6411 grantinq permit under Section 14-156 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit ex- pansion of a Class I restaurant for property located in the B-2, General Business District, at 9920 Wayzata Boulevard." The architect for Jose's Restaurant stated he had objected to Condition No. 4 of the approvinq resolution which would require the removal of illegal billboards on the site. It was moved hy Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to delete Condition No. 4 from the resolution. The motion to amend passed 5-3 (Mayor McQuaid, Councilmen Elstrom opposed). The motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained.) 90. General Growth & Develo ment Request of General Growth & Development s ec�a = ermit; Corporation for an amendment to an Reso �ution No. 6699 approved special permit to allow a banking facility in comnercial building on property at 3670 Aquila Avenue. It was moved b,y Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6699 entitled, "A resolution amending Resolution No. 6603 grantinq permit under Section 14�156 and 14-123.100(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to � -400- City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 zoninq to perrrri t a drive-in facility located in the F-2, Flood P1ain, and B-2, General Business Districts, at 3650 and 3610 Aquila Avenue." The motion passed 7-0. 9p. Traffic Stud No. 251; Traffic Study No. 251: Louisiana Ave. so ution No. 670 between Nalker and Oxford Streets. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6700 entitled, "Resolution establishinq traffic controls on Louisiana Avenue, Oxford Street, West Lake Street, Walker Street and the north and south frontage roads of State Trunk Highway 7," The motion passed 7-0. 9q. Traffic Stud No. 249; Traffic Study No. 249: Intersection eso ut on No. of Kipling and West 40th Street. It Nas moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive readina and adopt Reso]ution No. 6701 entitled, "Resolution establishing a traffic sign at the intersection of West 40th Street and Kipling Avenue." The motion passed 7-0. 9r. Midland National Bank s ecia ermit; eso ut on o. 702 Request of Midland National Bank to amend an approved special permit for an office building and drive-ia bank at 3601 Park Center Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6702 entitled, "A resolution amending Resolution No. 6670 granting permit under Section 14-124.100 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a drive-in banking facility for property located in the PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 3601 Park Center Blvd." The motion passed 7-0. 10a. A�pointments UNFINISHED 6USINESS Appointments to Boards & Cortmissions. It was na ved by Councilman Ralles to reappoint Margaret Gingerich, James Jones and Robert Krischef to the Cormunity Relations Cortmission. The motion oassed 1-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes to appoint Bonita Sindelir to the Planning Area Citizens Advisory Cortmittee. The motion passed 7-0. ' -401- City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 lOb. Home improvement r� o9ram Home Improvement Interest Subsidy program, It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to adopt the Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Income Eligibility Limits for the City's Home Improvement Interest Subsidy program. The motion passed 7-0. lOc. Sale of Cit ro ert ; Sale of City property: Flag Avenue. ag Avenue . It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to authorize the hlayor and City Manager to sign a reconveyance deed for the property located at 1300 Flag Avenue South. The motion passed 7-0. lOd. Air-supported membrane Policy on construction of air-supported structures membrane structures in St. Louis Park. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the policy on air-sunported membrane structures in the City of St. Louis Park as presented by staff. Councilman Martin felt that the policy was well developed but that Sections 1, 4 and 5 should be eliminated. The City Manager explained the process involved in developing the policy and the rationale behind each of the policy statements. Followinq further discussion, Councilman Martin withdrew his motion. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Pteland, to approve the policy statement on air-supported membrane structures with the following amendments: Statement No. 1 was to be struck from the policy and Statement 2 was to read as follows: "Air-supported membrane structures r�ay be erected only for recreational and educational purposes and used only between October 1 and April 30." Statement No. 4 was changed to read as follows: "A temporary buildinq permit shall be issued each year valid only between October 1 and April 30 of the following year."� The motion passed 1-0. 10e. Gordon Sash & Door Gordon Sash � Door: Louisiana Avenue extension access. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman htartin, to authorize staff to develop an aqreement between Gordon Sash & Door and the City of St. Louis Park related to the provision of access for Gordon Sash & Door adjacent to the Louisiana Avenue extension and that Gordon Sash & Door not be charged an.y interest for back rent. -402- City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 The motion passed 7-0. lOf. Traffic Study No. 248 Traffic Study No. 2�8: Quentin Ave. � �' south to Excelsior Boulevard. Councilman Hanks expressed concern that the modificaiion of traffic patterns on one street often times has an adverse affect on the traffic patterns and loads on other adjacent streets and stated that Quentin Avenue is a case in point. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to direct staff to study the possibility of tne placement of sidewalk on the east side of Quentin Avenue between 41st Street and 42'Z Street, the placement of stop signs at the intersection of 42nd and Quentin Avenue, the posting of no-trucks signs and increased police surveillance of the traffic speeds in the area and to report back at a later Council meeting. Angelo Caliendo, a neighborhood resident, stated that 50 percent of the people using Quentin Avenue were not f�-om the neighborhood and this was inappropriate for a neighborhood collector street. He said that he endorsed the proposal set forth by the City's engineering department and requested that they be implemented by the Council. Councilman Hanks stated that it was important for the City to review all alternatives before making a final decision. In response to a questian from Councilman Hanks, the City Development Director stated that there was presently a draft study of proposals for traffic signals at Wooddale and Excelsior Blvd. Mayor McQuaid stated she supported the recommendations contained within the traffic study and that she had made a commitment to the neighborhood residents to do so. The motion passed 6-1 (Mayor McQuaid opposed). lOg. City incinerator Study on the future use of the City incinerator property. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to authorize staff to meet with Hoigaard's and arrange for a lease for the use of the lower part of the incinerator property. Councilman Martin felt that in the past the City had made a commitment to Hoigaard's to arranqe for a lease or to sell the incinerator prnperty. Councilman Hanks stated that he had spoken with representatives from Hoigaard's and that they were still interested in the site and the realigning orientation of their business site. The motion passed 7-0. -4 �3 - r City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 NEW BUSINESS lla. Deleted llb. Leaf compost site Agreement wi�h Hennepin County for the leaf compost processing site. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the establishment of a local compost site and that staff be authorized to prepare an agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Hennepin County for the development of the site and that staff be authorized to begin the composting process with the materials picked up during the 1980 leaf pickup program. In response to a question from Councilman Martin, the Public Works Director explained that the City would incur no costs as a result of its agreement with Hennepin County. He further explained that there was a possibility i� the future of some minimum costs, but at this time it did not appear likely that any costs would be involved. The motion passed 7-0. llc. Request to pave boulevard Request of a resident at �080 Xenwood area Avenue to pave a section of City boulevard adjacent to his residence. Larry Stodqhill, 4Q80 Xenwood Avenue, reviewed his request to pave a portion of City boulevard area and stated that he had difficulty getting his vehicle in and out of the garage and consequently was parking in the street. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, Mr. Stodhgill stated that the purpose of the paving was to allow for parking. The City Manager stated that the reason for the negative staff report on Mr. Stodghill's request was because paving of boulevard areas has always been discouraged in the City because of its negative aesthetic effect. Mayor McQuaid stated that the garage is extremely close to the street which causes Mr. Stodghill the unusual problems that do not occur elsewhere in the City. In response to a question from Councilman Ralles, t�r. Stodghill stated that he did have a two-car garage but that he had a problem getting into the garage because of its proximity to the street. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve Mr. Stodqhill's request to pave the boulevard area. Councilman Elstrom asked if it was illegal for someone to park on �the boulevard area. Councilman Hanks was concerned that Council's allowing of a boulevard -404- City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 area to be pa��ed would set a precedent for other residents who may wish to block off boulevard areas. The City Attorney stated that it had been a previous Council policy that the use of the boulevard right-of-way for parking was not permitted. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to defer the request until a further study could be made of the legality of parkinq on a boulevard area. The City Manager stated that a review of the Ordinance Code indicated no explicit code prnhibition against parkinq on a boulevard area. Councilman Hanks withdrew his motion. The motion to grant Mr. Stodghill's request was passed 4-3 (Councilmen Backes, El�strom and Ralles opoosed). ld. Liquor issue Councilman Ralles stated that when the State law was changed increasing the age limit from 18 to 19 years of beverages, compatible legislationawasfnottpassedsincreasing the�a�e�c for bartenders from 18 to 19 years. 9 It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize the City Attorney to develop ordinance code language pro- hibiting the employment of bartenders in the City of St. Louis Park under the age of 19. The rrrotion passed 7-0. 12a. Dama e claims 12b, Comnunications from the �4ayor 12c. Comnunications from the City anaqer MISCELLANEOUS None. Councilman Hanks requested that the telecasting of City Council meetings by Cable TV be placed on the November 17, 1980 agenda. a. Park Tavern: Louisiana Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard. The City Manager reported that the St. Louis Park Food Cooperative was willing to pay a rent of 5500 per month and that the individual proposing establishment of a family restaurant at this location was willinq to pay sliohtly more than that to rent the property. It was moved by Councilman �leland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to authorize the City Manager to continue his efforts to lease the former Park Tavern site at Louisiana Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard. • -405- ,� City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 The motion passed 7-0. 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council dated November 3, 1980 in the total amount of $245,340.99 for vendors and $8,262.16 for payroll be approved and th�e City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of 7-0. 13b. Contract payrients: Final It was moved by Councilman Meland, Resolution Nos. 6703, 6704 seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6703 entitled, "Resolution accepting work in sand blasting and painting of elevated tank, Projects No. 76-63, and Resolution No. 6704 entitled, "A resolution accepting work on Lenox Center window replace- ment, Contract 1371" and to authorize the following contract payments: 1. Final payment, Project 79-63, sandblasting & painting elevated tank, Allied Painting � Renovating, Inc. Amount: 56,266.00. 2. Final payment, window replacement, Bernco, Inc. Amount: $24,121.00. The motion passed 7-0. Contract payments: Partial It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to authorize payment of the following partial contract payments: 3. Partial payment, Project 79-42, 89-19, sanitary sewer and water main, Brown � Cris, Inc. Amount: $54,170.85. 4. Partial oayment, Project 79-35A, sewer and related work, Northwest Asphalt, Inc. Amount: $39,248.09. 5. Partial payment, Project 79-59, lift station & sanitary sewer, Axel Newman Heatin� R Plumbing. Amount: $6,326.57. 6. Partial payment, Project 80-11, 80-12, 80-15, a0-17, 80-26, � a0-30, 80-41, 80-11A, 80-57 and BO-48, street lighting. Premier Electric Const. Co. Amount: $136,908.65. 7. Partial payment, Project 80-31, well parking lot and residence. Amount: $2,664.00. landscaping screen between Honey- Arbor Valley Landscaping, Inc. 8. Partial payment, Project 78-43, control panel modification. Lee Reichert Plum6ing b Heating. Amount: g45,619.96. . 9. Partial payment, Project 80-23, sodding, seeding and topsoil work -406- City Council meeting minutes November 3, 1980 in Carpenter Park, St. Louis Park Landscaping Co. Amount: $6,080.00. 10. Partial payment, Project 80-01, 80-28, 80-42, 80-49, 80-56A, 80-566. Pavinq, curb, gutter, parking lot. Northwest Asphalt, Inc. Amount: g97,643.05. 11. Project No. 71026, 73-41, 79-41, 80-05, 80-07, 80-08, 80-25, a0-38, 80-50, paving, curb, gutter, sanitary sewer. Northwest Asphalt. Amount: 132,503.66. . 12. Project 80-02, 80-06, 80-29, paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, random repair, Proaressive Contractors, Inc. Amount: $74,302.20. 13. Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center, Bud Johnson Con- struction. Amount: $15,926.00. 14. Remedial drinking well treatment, Eugene Hickok. Amount: �4,189.68. The motion passed 7-0. 13c. Executive session Council met in executive session to discuss litigation matters. 14. Adjournment Upon Cou�cil's return to Chambers, on motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. by a 7-0 vote. � _ � ,� ' Mayor Attest: � � c L��c c.� Timothy Madi an Recording S retary