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Home My WebLink About1980/12/15 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations 3. Rol� Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 15, 1980 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:30 p.m. A proclamation in hono� of Urban Forestry Appreciation Week, December 22 through December 27 was issued. The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Martha Elstrom Lyle Hanks Jerrol d Plarti n John Ralles Phyl 1 i s h1c(�uai d Also present were the City Mana,qer, City Develo�tnent Director, City Attorney and Director of Public Works. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec- onded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meetinq of December 1, 1980 as presented. The motion passed 4-0 (Councilmen Elstrom and Ralles abstained). 5. A roval of Consent It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, sec- qen�ia onded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the consent agenda for December 15 as presented. The motion passed 6-0 5a. Approval of Ayenda The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, sec- onded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the agenda for December 15 as presented. -444- City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 6a. Accessory structures PUBLIC HEARINGS Study of accessory structures, lot coverage and rear yard in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. Mr. Neal Brown, 6906 W. 24th St., addressed the Council to say that he had a corner lot and wanted to erect a storage shed but because it was only 11' 9" from the curb, the Planning Commission said he could not erect it. Councilman Martin said that Council was concerned with a chanqe in the language of an o rdinance and that this was not a special permit hearing. Mayor Mc(�uaid explained that the procedure was for one to appear before the Planning Comnission first and then before the Co��cil. Councilman Ralles asked if the proposed ordinance changes would not make the ordinance more liberal in ��hat was allowed with respect to rear yards, setbacks and so forth. The Director of Planning said that that was the intent of the amendments. - Councilman Hanks asked why Council was taking up items 6a and 9d on the aqenda, both of which dealt with rear yards. The Director of Planning said that item 6a wasr proposed language amendments to the ordinance particularly pertaininq to setbacks. He said tfiat item 9d was a request for a study of garages and their location on lots in light of the proposed ordinance amendments as spelled out in item 6a. He said that the Planning Commission felt as long as the subject of yards was under discussion, the subject of qaraqes was appropriate. There beinq no one further wishing to speak, the tlayor declared the hearinq closed subject to the right of the City Council to subsequently ►'eopen the public hearinq and continue it to a future date. Gouncilman Martin stated that this proposed ordinance amendment does not affect the variance process. The Director of Planning said that that was correct. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive first reading and set second reading for January 5, 1981. The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Request for liquor license, Application of Frantz Klodt L Son for Frantz Klodt & Son an on-sale Sunday-sale intoxicating liquor license for a restaurant to be located at 5555 Wayzata Blvd. - 445- City Council meetinq minutes Decenber 15, 1980 6c. 6d. Joseph D. Zwak, 50 �roveland Terrace, attorney representing the applicant, said he was available to answer any questions. He said that the facility wo��destaurantaandethatscompletionris cocktail lounge and d�nne scheduled for the sprinq of 1982. Mayor McQuaid asked if banquet facilities would be provided. Mr. Zwak said that there would be banquet facilities. There beinq no one further wishing to speak the Mayor declared the hearing closed subject to the right of the City Council to sub- sequently reopen the public hearing and contin�ie it at a later �ate. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to approve the application. The r�otion passed 6-0. Park Tavern Application of Phillip's Investment Co. - dba Park Tavern, for a Sunday sale in- toxicating liquor license for its business located at 3401 Louisiana Ave. There being no one wishing to address the Council, the Mayor declared the hearinq closed subject to the right of the City Council to sub- sequently reopen the public hearing and continue it to a future date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, aparove the application. The motion passed 6-0. Shakey's Pizza Parlor seconded by Councilman Ralles, to Application of Shakey's Pizza Parlor for an on-sale intoxicatino (wine only) liquor license for its establishment located at 6501 Wayzata Blvd. Mr. Rick Lupu, 7708 5th Ave. So., Richfield, president of Shakey's Twin Cities' franchise, addressed the Council to answer any questions. Councilman Ralles asked what the mean aqe of their customers was. Mr. Lupu replied that it was 25 to 45 years. Councilman Hanks asked if Shakey's would be considered a Class I Restaurant should the license be approved. The Director of Planning said that it became 3 Class I Restaura;�t upon issuance of the special permit on November 3. -446- City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 Councilman Elstrom asked if it is a Class I Restaurant does this mean it has a dishwasher, cooks, tableware, and so forth. The City Attorney replied that that was correct. Councilman Elstrom asked if they served three-course meals as defined for a Class I Restaurant. The manaaer of the applicant Shakey's replied that their menu contains a variety of entrees, not just pizza. Councilman Hanks asked if this license, if approved, would be considered as one of the City's liquor licenses. The City Manager replied that it was his understanding it does not count as one of the City's liquor licenses. Councilman Hanks said he has the sa�e problem with this application as with the others, none of which he has supported. He said he feels it is a double standard. He said the establishment apparently fills the require�ents for a Class I Restaurant but that its liquor license is not to be counted. He said he would like to see this matter cleared up by the Leyislature and if not by them, perhaps Council should do so. He said he has seen many persons intoxicated on wine. Councilman Backes said he presumed the matter would not be before Council if staff had not found it to be in ord"er and perhaps their questions should be directed to staff rather than to the applicant. The City Manager replied that the establishment was in compliance with the City ordinance. He said that the application was reviewed by the Police Department and the City Clerk's office. Councilman Hanks stated that approving this application would not make Shakey's a Class I Restaurant. He said that he has no problem with Shakey's but that his concern is that soon every pizza parlor in town will have a liquor license since this was approximately the third request before Council. Upon a suggestion to defer the matter, Councilman Hanks said he felt they should proceed with the vote. He said applicant was not looking for an intoxicating liquor license which would make it a Class I restaurant. He said he merely wanted to point out what he feels are inconsistencies in the issuance of some of these licenses and that the matter should not be deferred any longer. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed subject to the right of the City Council to subsequently reopen the public hearing and continue it to a future date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the application. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). -441- City Council meetinq minutes December 15, 1980 6e. Garcia's Application of Garcia's for an on-sale and Sunday sale liquor license for property located at 5600 Wayzata Blvd. There being no one wishina to address the Council, the Mayor declared the oublic hearing closed subject to the riqht of the City Council to subsequently reopen the hearing and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilwoman�ElStrom, to approve the application. The motion passed 6-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. B��ngo _ Notice of intent to conduct bingo by American Legion Auxiliary-Frank Lundberg Unit 282 was ordered filed 7b. Charter Commission Request by consent. Mayor McQuaid said that Mr. Qill Hanley of the Charter Commission wanted to bring forth an ite� reqar�in� the Charter Comnission's legal expe�ses. She said Council had j��st received the, information and that perhaps it would be advisable if ft could b� postponed so Councilmembers could have a chance to review the information. �1r. Hanley said that would be acceptable. l It was moved by Councilwoman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to place this item on the January 5, 1981 agenda. The motion Nas approved 5-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). RESOLUTIONS ANO ORDINANCES 8a. Ordinance chan e in Second reading of an ordinance in re re sim lar uses489 "other similar uses." It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes to waive second readinq and adopt the ordinance. Councilman Martin asked that henceforth, if the use is not spelled out, the assumvtion is the use is prohibited. The City Manager said one could obtain a special permit. Councilman Martin said he is still troubled by the fact that if a use is not specifically listed, then it is prohibited. The City Nanager said the only intent of this change in language was to eliminate any ambiguity that may exist by virtue of the phrase "other similar use. He said this does not preclude anyone applyinc� for a �� special permit under that code section or for any of those uses. • -h48- City Council meetina minutes December 15, 19R0 � � Councilr�an f•lartin asked how the tanning parlor in town was permitted as it is not listed as a permitted use. The City Attorney respon�led this use was permited under a category of the zoning ordinance pertaininc� to physical health. Councilr�an Martin said that if the "similar uses" language is now eliminated as well as more generalized languaqe to describe a potential use, he feels this type of operation will have difficulty oettinq a permit aoproved. as well as future uses Council might not conceive of now. Councilman Backes said that the reason this matter was again before Council was because of the request at Knollwo�d. He said the applicant was now looking for approval of a special permit to permit that use and that the recommendation is not to allow it. He said he felt that if the ordinance were passed, Councilman Martin's fears about future, un- specified uses receiving permits, were well founded. The Director of Planning said he wished to remind Council that the proposed ordinance change affects only fvur out of 230 uses as presented in staff's report. Passaqe of the ordinance does not prevent staff from makinq a decision on any application that may be presented to it. The motion as made by Councilman Hanks and seconded by Councilman Backes was approved 6-0. 9a. Fire lane desiqnatiorr Fire lane designation - 3401 Resolution No. 6726 LouiSiana Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive readinq and adopt Resolution No. 6726 entitled, "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs establishing fire lanes at 3401 Louisiana Avenue." The motion passe� 6-0. 9b. Traffic study t�o. 256: Resolution No. 6721 Traffic study No. 256: No parking Louisiana Ave. between Excelsior Blvd. and Walker St.; Highway 1 frontage roads. It was noved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6727 entitled, "Resolution authorizinq installation of no-parking signs on Louisiana Avenue, north and south Hiohway 7 frontage roads, West Lake St. and Walker St." Councilman Ralles asked if the draftinq school, east of Quebec, has parking facilities because quite a few cars are always parked on the street. The City Manager said that they presently do not have parking facilities but that they have been advised of this reco►miendation. Councilr�an Hanks said he would like to request that staff look at the -449- ; ;,i n,. . City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 liqhting on the connection over the street at the railroad underpass. The City hlanager said that the Director of Public Works has been in touch with NSP about installing proper lighting for this area. The �otion passed 6-0. 9c. Mechanical qame centers Study of electronic and mechanical � qame centers. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilwoman Elstro�, to accept the recommendation of the report. Councilman Martin asked if this vote was for denial of the application. Councilman Backes said that the permit matter had been deferred until January 5. He said that the matter before Councii was whether or not to allow this use by special permit and whether they should be treated as principal or accessory uses. He said the recommendation of the report before Council was that these uses be treated as accessory uses only. Councilwoman Elstrom withdrew her second. - "T Councilman Ralles seconded the motion. The City Manager repl-ied this use would be allowed as an accessory use to a principal use. The Direetor of Planning said that the recommendation is that such use be regarded as an accessory use, limited by the total square foot area to be used for that purpose and that perhaps in two years a report be submitted as to how well that use was working. Councilwoman Elstrom asked if she was correct in understandinq that there could not be free standing devices in a building or store location. Mayor McQuaid said that was correct. � In answer to Councilman Martin's question about such devices being allowed in other shopoing facilities such as dress shops, clothing stores and so forth if allowed in shopping centers, the City Hanager replied that the • total square foot area was the determination for consideration of a permit. The motion as made by Councilman Backes was passed 5-1 (Councilman hlartin opposed) 9d. Garages Communication from the Planninq �I Commission: Garages (�i�� It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to order a study relative to the impact of the current ordinance and proposed ariendment might have on the small lots in the City with respect to the location of qarages and distances from the alley or side lot line. ` The motion passed 6-0. � City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 9e. HRA financial disclosure _w'"_ Annual financial disclosure state- ment from Housing and Redevelopment Authority. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to accept the report as presented. The motion passed 6-0. 9f. Parks u Recreation meeting minutes 9g. November 1930 i� nancial statement The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting held December 10, 1950 were ordered filed by consent. The November 1980 financiai statement was ordered filed by consent. UNFIWISHED BUSINESS 10a. �pointments to Councilman Ralles said that he was in Boards & Cortmissions attendance at the most recent Cortmunity Relations Corrmission �eting and that it appeared the members were upset with Council and staff because they do not have enough projects to work on. He said he suggested to them if there was insufficient business on their agenda, they should not meet that month. He said that a motion to that effect had not been seconded, so it appeared to him that the Commission did want to meet regularly. � Councilman Hanks said that he would like to make a motion that the Comrninity Relations Commission and the Human Rights Commission be combined to handle all the matters previously handled by each Cortmission separately. Mayor McQuaid said she felt this was a good idea. Councilman Ralles asked if Councilman Hanks could provide some back- ground on the formation of the Community Relations Commission. Councilman Hanks said that basically the Comnission was formed because Council needed a sounding board and that the Commission did a great deal of work on a qood number of issues and provided r�uch needed infor- mation and recomnendations to Council. Following lengthy ciiscussion of the function and future of the two Commissions, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to disband the Community Relations Comnission and Human Rights Commission and direct staff to develop a new format involving these two comnissions to be presented to the January 5, 19a1 meeting. Councilman Elstrom noted that the Comnunity Relations Commission is geographically distributed whereas the Human Rights Comnission is not. -451- City Council meeting minutes Oecember 15, 1980 Councilman Backes said that he would oppose the disbanding of these two Cor►gnissions until Council had better direction on how to proceed. Councilman Hanks withdrew his motion. He stated that it was important for the members bf both of these Commissions not to misunderstand the action of Council. He said he did not want any member to think his or her efforts were not apprec�ated, but rather that the lack of projects for both Comnissions was the concern of Council. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, that both Corrmissions be informed that Council is thinking of combining them into one Community Relations Comnission and that staff will be asking for the members' comments. The motion passed 6-0. Councilman Ralles said he did not want to see the HELP Line disbanded which the Community Relations Commission had worked so hard on setting up. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Council�an Backes, that the followi�q three Planning Cor�nission members be reappointed: Celia Anderson, A1 Hovland and Harvey Bass. The motion passed 6-0. � It was moved by Councilman �•lartin, seconded by Councilman Har.ks, that Greg Nack be reappointed to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Comrnission. There are two openings remaining on this Commission and it was decided that Councilmembers Martin, Ralles and Mayor McQuaid interview the in- terested candidates on Monday, January 5 at 6:00 p.m, prior to the requ]ar Council meeting. A motion by Councilma� Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to defer Council appointments to Commission positions until the January 5, 1981 �eeting failed by a vote of 2-4. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman hlartin, that no appointments be made to either the Community Relations Corrmission or the Human Riqhts Comnission at this time. The motion passed 6-0. The following appointments were made to serve on Comnissions during 1981: Councilman Hanks and Backes to serve on the Planning Comnission. It was sugqested by Councilman Ralles that each Councilmember serve on this Commission for two months because of the demanding work load. Councilman Hanks said that he and Councilman Backes would arrange to work out a schedule of attendance; Councilman Ralles to serve on the Park & Recreation Commission with Councilman Martin as alternate; Councilman Martin to serve on the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission; -452- _�.: City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 Councilwqman Elstrom to serve on the Southwest Cable Commission; Councilman Meland to serve on the Comnunity Education Policy Advisory Comnittee; Councilman Meland to serve on the West Nennepin Human Services Planning Board; Councilman Backes to serve on the Association of Metropolitan �4unicipalities; Councilnan Meland to serve on the Suburban Rate Authority with Council- man Nanks as aiternate; Councilman �4artin to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals with Council- woman Elstrom to serve as alternate; City Enqineer Chet Harrison will serve on the Bassett Creek Comnission with Director of Public Works Dick Koppy as alternate; Director of Public Works Dick Koppy will serve on the Minnehaha Creek Improvement Comnittee. Si nce the functi on of the forr.ier Hea 1 th Advi sory •Corrani ttee i s now under the auspices of Hennepin County, it was moved by Councilwoman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to ciirect staff to inforn the Health Advisory Cor.r.�ittee members that Council is considering disbanding the HAC. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). Following a discussion of Commission members' attendance, it was moved by Councilwoman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Hanks, that all members attending less than 60X of the meetings be sent a letter to this effect. This motion excluded a letter being sent to Sar� Segal of the Building Construction Advisory Codes Commission. The motion passed 6-0. lOb. Comnunit Develo ment 1978 Comnunity Development reallocation. eso u ion o. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6728 entitled, "Resolution auth- orizing the reallocation of funds in the 1975 Comnunity Development , _ Block Grant proqram." The motion passed 6-0. lOc. Ben Weber Adjustment: Ben Weber It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to defer this item to January 5, 1981. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Plartin opposed). � -453- City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 lOd. Skyehill Townhomes . Skyehill Townhomes: Barriers and schedule. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the plan for the decorative street barrier to be completed by June 15, 19�1 and for landscaping to be completed within 20 days after completing of the adjacent concrete curbing. Councilman Ralles commented that Mr. Krinke asked that his thanks be extended to the Council for their interest and assistance in this matter. The motion passed 6-0. 10e. Plortgage revenue bonds Single family/multiple family mortgage Resolution 6729 revenue bond program. It was moved by Councilman �lartin, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive readina and adopt Resolution No. 6729 entitled, "Resolution approvin� preliminary official statement." Councilman Backes asked staff the status of goinq to issue with the interest rates yoing so high. The Director of City Development said that the bonds are being rated by Standard & Poors and a rating was expected by the end of the week, and that the interest rate was expected to be �12�. Councilman Backes asked if it was worthwhile to pursue this program with the present economic conditions and the timetable they were working with. The Director of City Development said that since the risk is somewhat qreater and because of the necessity of sellinq the bonds within one year, the program had been reviewed and re�uced by some 50%. He said that the risk he referred to is on the part of the developers and the originators. Councilman Hanks said he is still concerned about this program beinq very risky for the City with between �20 and $24 million worth of bonds being sold at 12�. Councilman Backes said this was of concern to him as well and that he would like to see Council take a conservative approach to this program. Council�an Ralles said he was concerned about people making �40-$50,000 a year taking advantage of these loans such as has happened elsewhere. He wondered if this could happen in the City with the Council endinq up as the scapegoat. -454- City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 Councilman Martin said that the safeguards were written into the program covering, among other things, income qualifications, purchase price, and so fprth. He said that he has faith in staff and the bankinq institution selected to administer the program. The Director of City Development said he was not totally familiar with the situation Councilman Ralles alluded to, but that it was his understanding that program had significantly different guidelines from the City's program. He said that the guidelines dictating the City's program would be strictly adhered to and he felt any risk was minimal. Mayor McQuaid said she appreciated the concerns expressed over this program and that she was also concerned about the City's being able to offer housing to its younger citizens. She said she did not know if this particular program was the answ2r but that properly administered, it could be a definite asset to the City. Councilman Hanks said he does not see where the City stands to gain from the program and asked staff if this could be explained. The Director of City Development said that there.are benefits, both direct and indirect, to be derived from the program among which are that without the bond proqram, chances are no development would be taking place; increase in potential City population by being able to offer housing to those in need; opportunity_ to participate in State population income distribution revenue; and the provision for some type of basis for assistance to t�he available housing currently shortaged by high interest rates. Councilman Hanks said he wanted to reiterate Councilman Backes' concern about this being a sensible time to be in the bond market. The Director of City Development said that when the bond proceeds are received, they will imnediately be investe�i which would in effect offset any future decline in interest rates, and that this was just one example of protections built into the program. The motion was passed 5-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). NEW BUSINESS lla. Contract settlement; Local 993 Contract settlement, Local 993, Resolutzon No. 730 I.A.F.F.: 1981 salary adjustment It was moved by Councilman I�lartin, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 6730 entitled, "Resolution estab- lishing fire salaries, insurance contributions and clothing allowance effective January 1, 1981." The motion passed 6-0. � -455- City Council meetinq minutes December 15, 1980 ilb. Salar a�'ustments: Office Proposed 1981 salary adjustments: Office aintenance, Technical Ptaintenance & Technical employees. Resolution Nos. 6731, 6732, 6733 It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt resolutions. Councilman Hanks asked how the motion affected the dental insurance proposal. It was explained that the dental insurance matter was not to be decided upon at this time. Councilman Elstrom said she had a question on the sick leave incentive program. She said this type of program has raised discussion about encouraginq sick people to come to work so as to receive the bonus. She wondered if this issue had been discussed when this matter was conceived. The City Manager replied that this matter received more attention than any of the other items. He said Councilman Elstrom's comr�ent was a good argument on the neqative side and that it was weiyhed against the positive side of recognizing employees who bpt to come to work before a holiday or long weekend. Mayor McQuaid said that rewarding deserving employees with a day off instead of a monetary award had.also been discussed, but of course this did not relate directly to the problem Councilman Elstrom had brought up. Councilman Nanks said he felt the monetary reward would cause fewer problems than the day off and that employees probably would not come to work if truly ill. He said he would like to see the program tried and if problems occur, staff would surely let Council know. The City Manager said the thrust of this program was positive and that the occasional employee who may not show up after a lonq weekend is far outweiqhed by the �ajority of employees who are loyal and res- ponsible to their work. This program is intended to recognize that majority of the employees. Following further discussion on whether or not the dental program is to be included in that night's b�siness, Councilman Hanks said if it were, he would like to withdraw his second. He said he would like to see that program included in another negotiating year, and not started in mid-year. The City t�anaqer said staff would like to have the option to study the dental program and return to Council next year with all the details and at that time Council could decide whether or not to implement the program and when. � -456- City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 Followina discussion as to what Councilman Martin was including in his motion, Councilman Martin withdrew his motion. It was moved by Councilman Nanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to accept the recortmended salary adjustments, including the recorrmended benefit changes, life insurance, health insurance, severance pay and sick leave incentive progr•am and mileage. The r�otion passed 6-0. It was further moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt the approving resolutions: No. 6731 entitled, "Resolution revising the position classification plan and amending Resolution No. 6455 effective January 1, l9g); No. 6732 entitled, "Resolution providing for City participating in premium payments for hospitalization and medical insurance for City employees jointly with Hennepin Co�nty"; and No. 6733 entitled, "Resolution providing for City participation in group life in- surance for City employees." The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman ftartin that staff be authorized to pursue the options under the dental plan and have it effective July 1, 1981 with a maximum contribution of $10.00. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to direct staff to pursue the dental insurance matter and return their results to Council for its edification so it might possibly be implemented July 1, 1981. The motion passed 6-0. llc. Salary adjustments: Adminis- Proposed 1981 salary adjustments; trative, Supervisory, Management; Administrative/Supervisory/Management Resolution No. 6734 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive readinq and a�opt Resolution No. 6734 entitled, "A resolution revising the position classification plan and amendinq Resolution No. 6456 effective January 1, 1981." The City Manager said he wanted to clarify one point, that he did not intend for the sick leave incentive program to necessarily apply to management employees, those reporting to him directly, but that he did intend for it to apply to supervisory personnel. He said that the under- standing between the City Mana�er's office and the management personnel is that their occasional absences for such things as dental appointments and so forth are handled by comp time. -457- ,�...,.. . � City Council meeting minutes Qecember 15, 1980 The motion to adopt the resolution was passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the recommended salary adjustments, health insurance, sever- ance pay, mileage, and dental insurance and sick leave as directed by the City Manager. The motion passed 6-0. lld. Water & sewer rates Resolution No. 6735 Water and sewer rates. Councilman Hanks said that the sewer utility fund is going in the hole and that this adjustment was most important. He said that the sewer and water utilities in St. Louis Park have always paid their own way, and that the City has never used tax dollars to pay for these utilities. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6735 entitled, "A resolution requesting the MWCC to request a second amendment to the federal program for infiltration/inflow studies." The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for January 5, 1981. _ . ,- The motion passed 6-0. lle. Capital improvements 1981 capital improvements budget. budget It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to accept the reportand set a study session for January 12, 1981. The motion passed 6-0. llf. Skid steer loader Bid tabulation: Skid steer loader. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to reject all bids� and readvertise for bids. The motion passed 6-0. llg. Refuse hauling Refuse hauling for municipal buildings: Bid tabulation. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to designate MCS Refuse as the low responsible bidder and that the Mayor an�i City Planager be authorized to execute a contract with MCS. The motion passed 6-0. • -45�3- . City Cou►�ci1 meeting minutes December 15, 1980 llh. Remedial well treatment Change order: Time extension for Hickok study on remedial well treatment. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to extend the completion date from December l, 1980 to February 13, 1981. The motion passed 6-0. lli. Fire pumper Bid tabulation: Fire pumper. It was moved by Councilman ��lartin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to award the bid to the Luverne Fire Equipment Company and that the City enter into a contraci for the delivery of the fire pumper as per specifications, The motion passed 6-0. llj. Northwa subdivision Bond release: P�orthway subdivision. eso u ion o. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waiue::�eadinq ar� d ado t R�sqlutTon Pao. 6741 e ti'tl �{ "Reso�ution acceptinq woFk for sugdivision Contract: Nort�iway �d�ition.' The motion passed 6-0. . llk. Animal control_ contract Animal control contract. The �layor pointed out that the action on this_a�atter is to authorize the Mayor and City-Manager to execute the contract with MAPSI. By consent, the tlayor and Cit�r Manager were authorized to execute the animal control contract wittr HAPSI. Councilman Martin asked if this contract was not a bid item. Staff liaison responded that it was not a bid item as there is only one vendor capable of providing the range of services the City requires including the housing of animals. 111. Light rail transit Light rail transit: Hennepin County. Resolution No. 67�0 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive readiny and adopt Resolution No. 6740 entitled, "Resolution conditionally supporting Hennepin County Board of Commissioners' action to preserve railroad right of way." The motion passed 6-0. llm. Sunday liquor sales Sunday liquor sales: Jenning's Red Coach Inn/Timothy 0'Toole's. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to reaffirm the Council's policy regarding Sunday liquor sales and direct staff to reinforce the ordinance. -459- _. .. . __ . , .. _ . ...�.. � ..,.,,.,,,.,,_ City Council meetinq minutes December 15, 1980 Councilman Hanks said that if staff was not successful in taking action to enforce this ordinance, it would be up to Council to take the necessary action. The motion passed 6-0. Councilman Martin left the chambers. lln. Intoxicatinq liquor licenses 1981 non-intoxicating liquor license renewal. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the renewal applications. The motion passed 4-0 (Councilman Ralles abstained). 12a. Damage claims MISCELLANEOUS None. 12b. Communications from Mayor McQuaid said Councilmembers had a copy Mayor of the letter she•had received from Mn/DOT Commissioner Braun. She said that �4n/DOT has turned the I-394 controversy over to the Metropolitan Council. She said the feeling of some of those persons involved is that the matter will be resolved within the next six months. �he said that Council should be prepared'to do some hard work during the next six months on this most important matter. She said that the State legislators would like to meet with Council and she suggested a meeting at 7:00 on January 5, 1981 in order to give � them some idea of what Council's legislative priorities were. Councilman Hanks suggested starting at 6:30 p.m. The Mayor said she would ask the City Manager to contact the State legislators to arrange such a meeting at that time on that date. She said that the super fund bill was passed by Congress and that St. Louis Park was the only city mentioned by name that possibly might receive some money from this fund. She said that she would be contacting Rep. Frenzel and Senators Boschwitz and Durenberqer asking for direction on how the City should proceed to make its desires known with regard to any funds available. Councilman Martin returned to chambers. 12c. Communications from City �tanager matter. Mayor McQuaid said that both Councilman Ralles and Martin had received some phone calls on the Cedar Lake Road extension Councilman Ralles asked what the City Manager had written to the City � -460- �---- - - - City Council meeting minutes December 15, 1980 of Minnetonka. � The City Manaqer replied that he restated Council's policy of several years back in that Cedar Lake Road was to remain a collector and that he hopesthe City of Minnetonka would abstain from taking any action at its Council meeting also being held on Decem6er 15. He said that in talking with the City Manager of Minnetonka, the latter felt the matter would probably be resolved that evening. Councilman Ralles said he felt Council should take a position on this matter in light of the increased traffic on Cedar Lake Rd. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the City of St. Louis Park go on record as opposing any ex- pansion or improvement of Cedar Lake Road in the City of Minnetonka which would encourage higher traffic volumes being generated on Cedar Lake Road through the City of St. Louis Park. Any improve- ments to Cedar Lake Road should not be considered prior to decisions and completion of improvements to Highway 12. The motion passed 6-0. Mayor NcQuaid said that Alderrian Trostel of hlinneapolis had approached her about the opening of Cedar Lake Road from the Jewish Community Center to Minneapolis. The Mayor said she corrmented that this was not a very popular subject. Councilman Backes said he thought the matter was tabele�l. Councilman Hanks said the Mayor could tell Alderman Trostel that St. Louis Park would entertain a discussion of Cedar Lake Road when Minneapolis hono�s the com�itment it made regarding 32nd Street. The 1layor said Alderman Trostel said she was not interested in dis- cussing 32nd Street. Councilman Hanks said he wanted to thank the City Manager for his report on the League of Cities meeting in Atlanta. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS,. CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec- onded by Councilman Martin, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council dated December 15, 1980 in the total amount of S283,158.35 for vendor clai�s and 35,011.81 for payroll be approved and the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of 6-0. 13b. Contract a ents; Final It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded Resoiution No. 61 6 by Councilman Backes, to waive readinq and adopt Resolution No. 6736 entitled, "Reso- lution accepting work on Zarthan Ave. landscaping, Prnject No. 80-31." -�161- City Council meetinv minutes December 15, 1980 Resolution No.•6737 entitled, "Resolution acceptinq work on timber walls and play structures, Project No. 77-54; Resolution No. 6738 entitled, "Resolution accepting work on seeding, sodding and top- soil work, Carpenter Park, Project No. 80-23; and Resolution No. 6739 entitled, "Resolution accepting work on Lenox interior remodeling project." The motion passed 6-0. Contract payments:Partial It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize pay- ment of the following partial contract payments: 5. Engineering services for drinking water treatment and remedy evaluation study, Hickok & Assoc. Amount: $2,755.00. The motion passed 6-0. 14. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Ralles, sec- onded by Councilman �lartin, the meeting was adjourned at 1�J:25 p.m. by a 6-0 vote. �� ./ � -� , �. Attest; �Gf , t m�t , ecor ing ecretary -462-