HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980/04/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularPrior to the regular portion of the meeting, six
members of the City Council (Councilman Hanks was
not present) met to discuss the retention of a con-
sultant firm to aid in the city manager selection
process. Following discussion, it was the unani-
mous decision of the Council to authorize execution
of a contract with Korn/Ferry International to perform
consultant services related to city manager selection.
1. Call to Order
2. Presentations
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
April 21, 1980
A regular meeting of the City Council was called
to order by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:30 p.m.
(a) The Council unanimously approved a
Proclamation Designating Volunteer Week.
(b) The Council unanimously approved a Proclamation Designating Respect
for Law Week.
3. Roll Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
Ronald Backes Jerrold Martin
Martha Elstrom Keith Meland
Lyle Hanks John Ralles
Phyllis McQuaid
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning,
Director of Public Worka and City Assessor.
4. Approval It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by
of Minutes Councilman Ralles, to approve the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting held April 7, 198�,
as presented.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Martin abstained).
IC was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting held April 8� 1980,
as presented.
The motion passed 5-0-2 (Councilmen Martin and Meland abstained).
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5, Approval It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
of Agenda Councilman RaLles, to approve the consent agenda
for April 21, 1980, as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Cou�ncilman Ralles, to
approve the agenda for April 21, 1980, as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Park Pizzeria Application of Nicholas �loman (Park Pizzeria) for
Liquor License on-sale intoxicating wine license (continued from
February 25, 1980).
Nicholas Homan, applicant, concurred that there were parking problems in
the area, but explained the Pizzeria's high-use period was between 5 and
9 p.m. which did not coincide with the adjacent liquor establishments' high-
use periods. He also said it had been difficult to compete with other
establishments which do serve wine. He continued that the majority of
his clientele was between Ages 25 and 40 including children and families.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
approve the application.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Hanks and Ralles opposed).
6b. Fla� Avenue Improvement hearing, Project 79-50 (grinder pump),
Sewer Flag Avenue sewer (continued from March 24, 1980).
Statement submitted to Council from Lyle Eakins,
2048 Flag, and Erick Olson, 2054 Flag Avenue:
"After considerable thought and discussion (including consultation with the
City Engineer), we are of the opinion that the only acceptable physical
solution to provide us with access to the sanitary sewer trunk for which
we have already been assessed, and for which we have already paid, is a
north-flowing lateral to the low point of Flag Avenue with a lift station
to the closest manhole. We are concerned that such a project would result
in an exorbitant assessment to our properties because of the small number
of properties which would be served.
The City, in providing access to sewage disposal to the four properties
north of us (two of them being practically identical to our two houses),
effectively cut us off from access. IJe are of the opinion that all
existing occupants should have similar financial investments in their
property--that we should not be discriminated against because of errors
made over 20 years ago. We are willing to pay the same assessment our
neighbors did--inflated to 1980 dollars and �t 1980 interest rates. We
are not ttiinking of asking any consideration Eor the 20 years we have .
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, been denied access to appropriaCe sewage diapogal• And we are aware
� that we wtll have to pay a considerable "connect" fee which was not
,' assessed against our neighbors. We are in no pasition to make any
recommendation concerning any assessment against the property north of
us or on the east side of the street."
6c.
Paul Eddy staCed he had been assesged $500 each Eor�the north lots on the
street which cannot be developed due to the lack of sewer. He safd he
must provide an answer to a potential buyer lained the City$hadRrepurchased
to a question from Councilman Ralles, he exp
from him its two lots, and he currently referred to the two lots he bought
from the County in 1977• He said the County misrepresented the facts, in
that no sewer exists in the street and he purchased the property with that
assumption.
Councilman Ralles referred to the property owners' concern that FHA
mortgage approval could not be obtained for properties developed to
include grinder pumps, and he suggested staff contact the FHA to determine
whether approval would be given to existing houses having that system.
The City Manager explained the cost of Project 79-SOA (liEt station)
would be approximately $78,000, or $82 per front foot,if benefit were
assessed to the golf course.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Co�►ncitman Meland, to
continue the hearing to May 5, 1980, and authorize staff to contact the
FHA for clarification of its policies related to mortga�e approval,should
grinder pumps be installed at Cwo existing houses and also undeveloped
properties.
Councilman Martin noted $67,500 was the maximum mortgage approved by the
FHA, and he suggested it a remote possibility that the existing homes
would sell at that rate.
Councilman Hanks offered an amendment to the motion to authorize
advertisement for bids on Project 79-50A (lift station) thereby providing
two alternatives to consider on May 5, 1980, at wtrich time a public
hearing could be set for June 16, 19a0, should the Council select Project
79-SOA.
Councilman Martin stated he would oppose $78,OOQ to construct a lift station,
in any case.
The motion, as amended, passed 7-0.
East Hannon Improvement hearing, Project SO-07, east Hannon
Lake Paving Lake neighborhood paving, curb and gutter, as
described in Notice of liearing published
April 9 b 16, 1980.
Councilman Martin left the Council chambera.
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Alan Gray, 2626 Burd Place, favored terminating access of Burd to Cedar Lake
Road if it could be accomplished in a reasonable manner. He noted the
current traffic volume was not high, but expressed concern that future
traffic due to construction on Highways 12 and 100 could have a negative im-
pact on the street.
Gregg Beckman, 8711 Boone Court, was not specifically opposed to a cul-de-
sac, but suggested the plan as designed wiCh a 24-foot opening from the
church lot would not limit the traffic or reduce its speed, and he proposed
a fence or gate which would allow the church to use the lot when services
were conducted and close it other times. In response to a question from
Councilman Ralles, he did not believe speed bumps would be effective, in
that the young people who cause the traffic problem did not generally
worry about damage to their vehicles. He said the installation of a chain
had been discussed at the neighborhood meeting, as well as the suggestion
it may be illegal.
Wallace Novak, 3055 Boone Court, church building superintendent, believed
a chain or gate would create hazards due to the lot's high level of
activity and because it would be difficult to exit because of the slope.
He recommended speed bumps and signs.
Raymond Woodbury, 8710 Boone Court, did not believe any good purpose would
be served by constructing a cul-de-sac; he said speed bumps would not solve
the problem and suggested the installation o£ a lane divider within the
24-foot cut.
Linda Beckman, 8711 Boone�Court, stated speed bumps would not reduce traffic
speed.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Backes, to order
the improvement and authorize preparation of plans, specifications and
advertisement for bids to not include a cul-de-sac on Burd Place and to
authorize staff to meet with the church and residents on Boone Court to
reach agreement as to the 24-foot parking lot exit, such as speed bumps,
fence, gate or other type barrier.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilman Martin was not present).
bd. Lake Forest Improvement hearing, Project 80-13, Lake
Street Lighting Forest street lighting, as described in Notice of
Hearing published April 9 b 16, 1980.
William �'ar�, 2118 Parklands Road; Paul Olfelt, 2206 Parklands Road;
HowarJ (:eorRe, 2112 Parklands Road; Leonard Brawerman� 2501 Inglewood;
Hr. Crossman, 4236 Basswood Road; Burt Ribnick, 4130 West 25 S[reet;
Norman Stein, 4222 Basswood Road; C.R. Zimmerschied, 2124 Parklands Lane;
Nr. Langer, 2330 Parkwaods Road; Bob Casserly, 2108 Parklands Road;
Stan Jurgensen, 2309 Westridge Lane, opposed the praject.
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There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
Councilman Elstrom stated she had been contacted by Mr. Cooperman,
president of the Lake Forest Association, who requested the hearing continued
to enable another neig1980hood meeting to be held. She moved to continue
the hearing to May 5,
Councilman Backes noted that on April 7,
1980, the Council authorized a
' staff study to be presented ttay 5 relato iciesheetcree�hereforeg heogram,
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the Capital Improvement Program, p
� suggested it would be appropriate to continue the hearing to May 19, 1980.
It was moved by Councilman Eistr1980seconded by Councilman Backes, to
continue the hearing to May 9,
Mayor McQuaid agreed that the persons attending the meeting did not favor
the project,but she believed there could sed�fixtures�andswho�havernot�been
i about the cost effectiveness of the prop
heard.
Councilman Elstrom explained that Mr. Cooperman did not indicate whether
the Association approved or opposed the project, but wanted additional time
for study of maintenance costs, etc., prior to rejecting the project
prematurely.
Councilman Martin stated that due to the economy, additional projects should
not be ordered unless it was the wish of the neighborhood.
The motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Backes, Elstrom and Ralles in favor).
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to order the
project not be made.
The motion passed 7-0.
6e. 2716 Blackstone Avenue; Application of Marvin H. Anderson Construction
Resolution No. 6539 Company for variance in side-yard requirement at
2716 Blackstone Avenue, as described in Notice
of Hearing published April 9, 1980.
The future owner of the property stated the adjacent property owners had no
objection to the reduction in side yard.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed. .
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6539, entitled "A resolution granting
variance in side yard setback from Section 14-133 of the Ordinance Code
related to zoning to permi[ construction of a house with side yard setbacks
of five feet instead of the required six feet for property in an R-2�
Single Family Residence District at 2716 Blackstone Avenue."
The motion passed 7-0.
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6f. Variance Request; ApplicaCion of Satya Garg and Sohan Uppal for
4304 West 28 Street variance in side yard requirement at 4304 West 28
Street, as described in Notice of Hearing pub-
lished April 9, 1980.
Satya Garg hoped the Council would act in the best interest o£ all parties.
There being no one furCher wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
authorize preparation of approving resolution for adoption May S, I980.
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed).
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COi�Il�1UNICATIONS
7a. Binpo
8a. Electricians;
Ordinance PIo. 1462
A Notice of Intent to Conduct Bingo of the VFW,
5605 West 36 Street, was filed by consent.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Second reading of ordinance repealing requirement
that electricians be registered with City.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Elstrom, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1462,
entitled "An ordinance related to electrical contractors, amending the
St. Louis Park Ordinance Code by repealing Sections 13-201 through 13-205."
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Ethics
First reading of ordinance related to ethics
(authorized April 7, 1980).
It was moved by Councilman Els[rom, seconded by
Councilman Backes, to waive first reading of ordinance and set second
reading for May 5, 1980.
Councilman Meland stated it was not his intent to support the inclusion
of Sections 4-601 through 4-610 (Campaign Contributions and Expenditures)
at second reading, in that existing statutes were sufficient for the City;
however, he would support the other sections.
The City Attorney explained that although the Council, on March 24, 1980,
discussed amending "member" to "officer" in Section 4-602, it appeared
State statutes on the subject require the word "member." He also suggested
Section 4-603(1) could be clarified by stating any "individual" in place of
"single person," thus eliminating the need to indicate a certain dollar
amount for a single person, doubled for a couple.
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Councilman Elstrom stated that at second reading, there would probably be
considerable d.iscussion on the ordinance.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Nanks and Martin opposed).
1 8c. City ;ianager Vacancy;
, Resolution No. 6540
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Resolution declaring vacancy in city manager�
position and appointing acCing city manager
effective May 2, 1980.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman :4artin, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6540, entitled "Resolution accepting
city manager's resignation and appointing acting city manager."
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed).
8d. Securities; Resolution approving securities for collateral,
Resolution No. 6541 Shelard National Bank.
It was moved by Councilman hleland, seconded by
Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6541, entitled
"Resolution approving securities for collateral from Shelard National Bank,
St. Louis Park, Plinnesota."
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained).
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COA4fITTEES
.9a. Nousing
Authority
9b. Planning
Commission
9c. Financial
Report
9d. Numan Rights
Commission
9e. Health
Advisory Committee
9f. Community Relations
Commission
The minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority meeting held April S, 1980, were
ordered filed by consent.
The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting
held April 2, 1980, were ordered filed by consent.
The March, 1980, financial report was ordered
filed by consent.
The minutes of the Human Riglits Commission
meeting held April 2, 1980, were ordered filed
by consent.
The minutes oE the Health Advisory Committee
meeting held March 25, 1980, were ordered filed
by consent.
The minutes of the Community RelaCions Commission
meeting held April 10, 1980� were ordered filed
by conaent.
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9g. Board of The minutes of the Board of Zonin A
Zoning Appeals meeting held March 27, 1980, weregorderedsfiled
by consenC.
9h. Parks and
Recreation Commission
9i. Interest
Subsidy Program
The minutes of the Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting held April 9, 1980, were
ordered filed by consent.
Report on revisions to interest subsidy program.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Ralles, to approve a maximum interest
subsidy of 10 percent for rehabilitation program; work orders shall include
work which is most essential and necessary to satisfy health and safety
requirements of the Housing Code; and a full housing inspection shall be
made at time of application.
The motion passed 7-0.
9j. Council/Commission Request of Human Rights Commission related to
Annual Meetings Council/Commission chairman meetinQs.
Mayor McQuaid explained the Commission's intent
was that the Council hold an annual 1.5-hour meeting prior to regular
meetings at which time all nine comanissions and their chairs may present
a report on the workings and status of each commission.
Councilman Martin suggested that all commissions may have an audience with
the Council whenever necessary, but he would not favor mandating an annual
meeting. He could not perceive what commission chairmen would have to
report other than matters contained within their minutes.
Robert Arnold, Human Rights Commission, explained the concept had originally
been presented to the Council by letter in February, 1980; the Commission
desires to become familiar with the projects of other commissions and the
Council to avoid duplication. He also believed the duties and charge of
the Commission should be reaffirmed as to pertinence, or revised.
Councilman Martin stated all commissions should present recommendatians
to the Council related to perceived reforms in their charge, ordinance
definition, etc.; for example, the Human Rights Commission should perhaps
recommend to the Council that it not meet monthly, but at two-month
intervals or as required.
Councilman Backes agreed. He noted that in the past, the Human Rights
Commission had also approached the Council with a slight hint of criticism.
He said that in 1979, the Council referred the State Memorandum of
Understanding to the Commission for its recommendation, which had not been
received.
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Mr. Arnold explained the State Department of Human Rights had cancelled
the agreement and recently issued a subsequent report which the Commission
would be studying. He asked if the Council would agree that the chairmen
of various corrm�issions shall meet once each year.
Mayor McQuaid suggested an exchange of ideas could be beneficial, and
the Commission may wish to communicate with the other commissions to
determine whether they have the same wish for an exchange oE ideas. She
continued that prior to Co�nunity Day, a community recognition night
would be held to recognize all persons having served the cormnunity.
9k. Alley, lst Avenue Preliminary engineering report, Project 80-40,
Northwest alley improvement between First Avenue Northwest/
school/Library Lane.
By consent, the Council set public hearing on the improvement for May 19,
1980.
9L. Fire Lanes; Fire lanes requested at Aquila Apartments and
Resolutions No. 6542 Northwest Tennis � Swim Club.
and 6543
By consent, the Council adopted Resolution No.
6542, entitled "Resolution authorizing placement
of traffic control signs establishing fire lanes at Aquila Apartment
buildings at 8150, 8216, 8224, 8330 and 830a West 30!f Street," and
Resolution No. b543, entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic
control signs establishing fire lanes at 5525 Cedar Lake Road--Northwest
Tennis/Swim Club."
9m. Sewer Rate Water and sewer rate study (consultant).
S tudY_
Councilman Meland explained although he had
originated the request for a study, the proposal
of Black � Veatch to not exceed $45,000 appeared more than the Council may
wish to spend. He suggested the new city manager might care to review the
consultants' proposals and also the possibility of performing the study
internally, i.e. staff assignments, etc. He asked if increased sewer and
water charges were anticipated during 1980.
The City Manager explained it would be necessary to review water rates.
Councilman Meland explained the Suburban Rate Authority was reviewing
certain of its policies related to sewer rates, such as increased block
rates, etc.
It c+as moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councflman Ralles, to table
the item pending review by the new city manager.
Councilman Neland withdrew the motion for discussion.
Councilman Martin asked if the study could be performed internally for
less than $35,000. The City Ptanager explained that would depend upon the
scope of services desired by the Council.
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It was moved by Councilman �eland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to table
the item.
The motion passed 7-0.
9n. Traffic Study 227; Traffic Study No. 227; West Lake Street/
Resolution No. 6544 Cambridge Avenue (requested 24arch 24, 1980).
It Was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Elstrom, to Waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6544,
entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs at
the intersection of West Lake Street and Cambridge Avenue."
The motion passed 7-0.
90. Traffic Study 226 Traffic Study No. 226; Walker Street from Texas
Avenue to Quebec Avenue (requested March 24,
1980).
It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
approve the resolution placing four-way stop signs on Walker Stree[ at
Quebec and removing the signs on Walker Street at Rhode Island.
Councilman Meland asked if there was staff justification of signs at both Quebec
and Rhode Island on Walker Street.
The City Manager explained the Uniform Traffic Manual reco�ends that at
no time may signs be placed to reduce speed.
Councilman Hanks believed the area residents would desire signs at both
intersections, and he suggested a neighborhood meeting to explain the
staff proposal.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to '
authorize signs at Quebec and to not remove the signs at Rhode Island.
Following considerable discussion regarding the possible inappropriateness
of stop signs at both intersections and the fact that the adjacent park
warranted sig�s at Quebec, Councilman Meland suggested the signs on Rhode
Island be allowed to remain until the relocation of Walker Street, at
Which time there would be a reduction in traffic.
It vas moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer
action on the i[em until May 5, 1980, to provide staff the opportunity to
set a neighborhood meeting on the matter.
In response to Councilman Elstrom, the Public Works Director described the
proposed configuration of Walker Street and explained it would accommodate
vehicles with less ease; vehicles traveling west would probably follow the
frontage road. He said the Walker Street proposal would be presented to
the Council within the next several months.
The motion to defer passed 7-0.
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9p. Traffic Study 225; Traffic Study No. 225; Louisiana Avenue south
Resolution No. 6545 of Minnetonka Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by
, Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 6545, entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic
control signs on Louisiana Avenue south of Piinnetonka Boulevard."
The motion passed 7-0.
9q. Bus Plaza Preliminary engineering report, Project 78-15,
bus plaza at Minnetonka Boulevard/Inglewood
Avenue.
By consent, the Council authorized preparation of plans, specifications
and advertisement for bids.
10a. Appointments
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointments to boards and commissions.
It w�:moved by Councilman Hanks, secnnded by
Councilman �lstrom, to reappoint Gerald Quilling to a full term on the
Board of Zoning Appeals.
The motion passed 7-0.
Councilman Meland requested that interviews for the Nealth Advisory
Committee vacancies be scheduled prior to the May 5 meeting.
Mayor McQuaid suggested Human Rights Commission interviews also be set
for May 5, 1980.
lOb. Second Floor
Remodeling
City Hall second floor remodeling (deferred from
April 7, 1980).
Following brief discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve Alternative
No.l which entailed: Relocating City Development to Recreation offices;
Recreation to old print shop; lunchroom to first floor and remodeling
Inspectional Services.
Councilman Backes stated he did not deny No. 1 the best alternative;
however, it would be appropriate to determine the source of funding for the
project.
Councilman Elstrom suggested Alternative No. 4 appeared similar to No. 1
with the exception of relocating the lunchroom to the first floor, but
less expensive by $30,000. She said although it eliminated the conference
room, for $30,000 people could conduct meetings and interviews in other
areas.
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Councilman MarCin believed Alternative No. 1 to be the most cost-effective
over the long range.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
amend the motion to state that the project shall not.exceed a maximum total
budget of $97,424 including all change orders.
The motion to amend passed S-2 (Councilman Hanks and Mayor McQuaid opposed).
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Councilman Hanks stated his opposition to the project was because he
believed the Recreation Department would be properly located at the
Recreation Center. He did not believe it appropriate that rooms at the
Recreation Center were held to play cards at a time when City staff
required additional space in which to work, and he suggested card games
could be scheduled at the Nelson Park Community Center.
Councilman Martin stated the comrnunication from the seniors was that the
rooms at Lenor. and Nelson Park were not air conditioned. He sug�ested
money saved could be used to air-condition the other buildings.
The motion to approve Alternative No. 1 passed 5-2 (Councilman Hanks and
Mayor McQuaid opposed).
lOc. Nature Center
Building
change orders.
Westwood Hills Nature Center building--Change
Orders 2� 6{deferred from April 7, 1980).
It was moved by Councilman Hanks to reject the
The motion failed for lack of a second.
It Was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to
approve Change Orders 2 6 6.
Councilman Ralles stated he vould not vote in favor of further change
orders related to the project.
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed).
lOd. Cable
Televieion
Televised Council meetings.
It Was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by
Councilman Martin, to approve broadcasts of
Council meetings as follows: The broadcast of Council meetings in their
entirety shall begain with the meeting of April 21, 1980, and the tapes
of the meeting shall be broadcast eac� week on Tuesday afternoon and
Thur�day evening. The exact date live broadcasting shall begin is depend-
ent upon [he arrival of electronic equipment. Northern Cablevision will
continue to broadcast tapes of the meetings twice each week. Tapes of
the Council meetings shall be the property of Northern Cablevision and
each tape vill commence and end with a televised message stating that no
p�rtion of the tapes shall be used withou[ the express written approval
of Northern Cablevision.
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Councilman Meland asked if the firm would be conducting surveys from
time to Cime to determine the size and type of the broadcast audience.
A representative of Northern Cablevision stated the firm did not have
survey service, but should the Council desire an announcement could be
shown throughout the broadcast requesting viewers to call a given number.
Councilman Elstrom explained that several times each year, there were
three-week periods between Council meetings. She asked if the tapes
would be broadcast three times in those instances.
The representative stated the current schedule would permit broadcasts on
all Tuesdays and Thursdays. He said it is the desire of the station to
consistently broadcast programs during the same times permitting viewers
to become familiar with the schedule.
The City Attorney explained the data privacy law was so complex that its
exact application to taped meetings would require study; he did not venture
an opinion, except that the matter could be of potential application.
The motion passed 7-0.
10e. Rooney Agreement; O�ffice building parking ramp, 4916 Excelsior
Resolution No. 6546 Boulevard; V. R. Rooney memorandum of understanding.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by
Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6546,
entitled "A resolution approving memorandum of understanding between the
City of St. Louis Park and V.R. Rooney governing property at 4900-4916
Excelsior Boulevard," deleting the word "increased" from Exhibit A, bottom
line, Page No. 1.
The motion passed 7-0.
N�W BUSINESS
lla. Parking at Request to use Brunswick Avenue terminus narth
1623 Brunswick Avenue of Cedar Lake Road for private parking.
It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by
Councilman Meland, to approve and authorize
execution of agreement permitting temporary use of a portion of the public
right of way for parking of a trailer.
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman B�ckes opposed).
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llb. Water
Contamination
Carbon adsorption report (M. & C. No. 80-20).
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by
Councilman Elstrom, to authorize preparation of
contract between City and Hickok Associares not to exceed $25,000 to
develop engineering feasibility report related to remedial drinking water
treatment.
In response to a question from Councilman Martin, the City :�ianager
explained the purpose of the atudy was the design and construction of
carbon treatment for well water.
Councilman Ralles noted Wells 7 6 9 were not used in the winter and asked
what it could cost to insulate them. He suggested their use could
alleviate a water shortage.
The City Manager explained although past tests indicated problems with
water quality, present tests did not; however, the wells did not produce
high capacities of water.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to
authorize preparation of an ordinance authorizing restrictions on water
use during summer months.
Councilman Ralles asked if an ordinance existed which prohibited use oE
private wells for drinking water.
Councilman Martin explained private wells in St. Louis Park were only
connected to outside faucets for lawn watering, etc.
The motion passed 7-0.
llc. Bid Bid Cabulation - 1980 street materials.
Tabulation
By consent, the Council designated lowest
responsible bidders and authorized execution of
contracts as follows• Bury & Carlson, Inc., MC-800�and SC-250 bituminous
at $18.45; Midwest Asphalt Corp., AC-1 and AC-1 Med/Fine bituminous at
$16.25 and $16.75 respectively.
lld. Bid Bid tabulation - rotary mower.
Tabulation
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Elstrom, to designate Edwin Johnson
Corp, lowest responsible bidder and suthorize execution of contract at
S5,485.
The motion passed 7-0.
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MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Darna e None.
Cla ims
12b. Communications 1) The City Manager announced the Cedar I,ake
from City Manager Road/Natchez Avenue no-ri�ht-turn sign would
be removed April 24, 1980.
2) Joint School Board Meeting - the Council Was
informed the School Board could not meet in May. Councilm.�n Meland
suggested it could be appropriate to defer the meeting until after the
upcoming school board election.
3) Study session - It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by
Councilman Elstrom, to meet at 5 p.m., April 29, 1980, to discuss 1)
water problems and 2) Louisiana Avenue.
The motion passed 7-0.
4) Hobile Playground Bus - The City Manager staCed a report on the program
would be presented to the Council on May 5, 1980.
S) The City Hanager thanked the Council and staff for the past years.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by
Claims Councilman Backes, the list of verified claims
prepared by the Director of Finance and directed
to the City Council dated April 21, 1980, in the
tatal amounts of $164,496.08 for vendors and $6,720.23 for payroll, vere
approved and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized
to issue checks in the same amounts by a vote of 7-0.
13b. Contract It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Payments Councilman Elstrom, to approve and authorize
the following payment:
i 1) ParCial Payment, control panel modification, Project 78-43, Lee Richert
; Plumbing and Heating. Amount: $1,783.08.
The motion passed 7-0.
14. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Rallea, seconded by
Councilman Meland, the meeting was adjoutned at
10:35 p.m. by a 7-0 vote.
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' Phy is McQuaid
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� Attest• Mayor
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