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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
June 16, 1980 '
1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was
called to order by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid
at 7:33 p.m.
2. Presentations
3. Roll Call
None.
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 acting City Manager/Director of Planning, City
Attorney, Director of Public Works and City Assessor.
4• Approval It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
of Minutes Councilman Elstrom, to approve the minutes of
the regular City Council meeting of June 2,
1980, as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
approve the minutes of the City Council Study Session relative to the
Highway 12 improvemenCs held June 9, 1980, as presented.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Heland abstained).
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
approve the minutes of the City Council Study Session relative to
Police and Fire Pensions held June 9, 1980, as presented.
The motion passed 5-0-2 (Councilmen Hanks and Meland abstained).
S• A roval
oE A enda
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by
Councilman Elstrom, to approve the consent
agenda for June ].6, 1980, as presented.
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It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
approve the agenda for June 16, 1980, with the following addition:
ld, Request of William and Michael Dickel.
The motion passed 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Variance; Application of ProFessional Instrument
Street Vacation Company and Basic Properties to vacate
a portion of Monterey Avenue South from
the Highway 7 south service road 227.58
feet to the end of Che Avenue, as describ-
ed in Notice of Hearing published May 28, 1930.
There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the
public hearing closed.
In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the acting City
Manager indicated that Che proposed street vacation was acceptable to
the neighboring business. •
It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive first reading of the ordinance and set the second reading for
July 7, 1980. .
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. Vacation; Application of Oak Park Village Assoc-
Sanitary Sewez Easement iates to vacate a portion of an easement
for sanitary sewer purposes on Lot 1,
' Block 3, Oak Park Village, as described
in Notice of Hearing published June 4,
1980.
There being no one present wishing to speak, the Maybr declared the
hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive first reading of the ordinance and set the second reading for
July 7, 1980.
The motion passed 7-0. "
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bc. Vacation;
Public Utility Easeaent
Applicatiop of Satya Garg to vaca[e a
public utility easement oa Lot 2,
Block 1, Rasa's Addi[ion, as described
in Notice of Hearing published June 4,
1980.
There being no one presen[ vishing to speak, the Hayor declared the
hearing closed.
It vas awved by Councilsan Neland, seconded by Covncilasan Ralles, to
vaive first reading of the ordinance and se[ the second reading for
July 7. 1980.
The sotion paased 7-0.
6d. Varisnce;
6300 Excelsior Boulevard
Application of R. Sutton� Inc., for a
variance of ground floor area at 6300
Excelsior Boulevard, as described in
Notice of Hearing published June 4,
i9ao.
Eugene Hickey. 3934 Dakota Avenue, appeared before the Council in
opposition to the proposed variance requested by R. Sutton, Inc.
He stated that the proposed office building and parking structure
v�ould have a ground floor area of .477 instead of the permitced .25
for property located !n the Reaidential-Business District at 6300
Excelsior Eoul�evard. ?!r. Hickey graphically demonstrated the need
for further variancea on [his property, in the event [hat the pro-
poeed buildina vaa constructed on thie aite. In addition, Hr. Hickey
explained problms that vould result to the adjacent residences
because of the difference ia elevations betaeen the resldeutial struc-
tures and that of the propoeed office building. Aside from the con-
figuration of the proposed building, Hr. Hickey raised so�oe questions
about the capacity of the exiating ator� aever aad if the proposed
building vould be allwed to connect into the existing systea. He
alao indicated that traffic and parking requireaents generated by
this building vould create subetantlal vehicular pressures vfthin this
ar�a. Re said that sany treea would have to be destroyed in order to
petait coastruction of this facility.
Itike Sullivan, representing R. Sutton, Inc., advised Council that he
had vithdravn his request for a variance in ground floor area. He
iadicated that he vas replacing the proposed office building s�rith
another struc[ure that ti+ould meet all the requirements of the Residen-
tial-Business District in the 6300 block of Excelsior Boulevard.
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Councilman Martin inquired whether the application fee would be
returned to R. Sutton, Inc. The acCing City Manager indicated that
because the matter had already been brought before Cvuncil for its
consideration that no fees could be recovered by the applicant.
Randall Jones, 3993 Colorado Avenue, expressed concern with respect
to the drainage of thie property. !ie encouraged the Planning staff
to make commenta relative to the provision of adequate drainage when
they review R. Sutton, Inc:s, new proposal for this property.
In response to a question from Councilman Backes, the City Attorney
indicated that Council did not need to take action on this item of
business aince the application for a variance had been vithdrawn.
6e. Variance;
Resolution No. 6575
Application of Lee. H. Rickard for a
variance in side-yard setbacks at
3715 Huntington Avenue South, as
described in Notice of Hearing pub-
lished June 4, 1980.
David Edwins, 3701 Huntington Avenue South, spoke in opposition to
the requested variance. He advi8ed Council that he Was also speak-
ing on behalf of Ruth V. Carlson and Margaret D. Carlson. He said
that he liked the existing aetbacka within the neighborhood and did
not want to see any reduction in setback8.
Councilman Martin asked Mr. Edwins why he had not appeared earlier
with respect to other variancea that had previously been requested
in this neighborhood. Mr. Edwins replied that this was the first
time that he had received a notice of a requested variance in his
neighborhood.
Councilman Hanks aeked if it was possible to grant this variance
but to grant it for a garage aceoamsodating no more than two cars.
The acting City Manager advised Councilman Hanks that the Council
could attach any reasonable conditions to its granting of the
variance.
Mr. Lee H. Rickard, 3715 Huntington Avenue South, spoke in favor of
the requested variance. He explained that within this neighborhood,
distance between homes varied from 16 feet to 9 feet. He indicated
that the diatance between his home and his neighbor's home vould
re�nain at 15 feet.
There being no one further wiehing to epeak, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
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It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.�6575, entitled "Resolu-
tion granting variance in side-yard setback from Section 14-128
of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a 4-foot side-
yard setback in the R-1 Single-family residence district at 3715
Huntington Avenue South" as amended to restrict the garage to
accommodating no more than two cars and to prohibit construction
of a tandem garage. .
The motion passed 7-0.
6f. Preliminary Plat Application of General Growth b
� Development Corporation for the
preliminary plat approval of Knoll-
• wood Mall First Addition, as
described in Notice of Hearing
published June 4, 1980. ,
Herb Davis, 6100 Excelsior Boulevard, appeared to answer any ques-
tions which Council had relative to the preliminary plat of the
Knollwood Mall First Addition.
Councilman :teland asked if the entrance to this develop�ent was
intended to be off Aquila Avenue. Mr. Davis replied that the
entrance was to be off West 37th Street. He did indicate that there
would be an exit off Aquila Avenue.
Councilman Elstrom asked how this development would affect traffic.
She was particularly concerned with people making turns out of Target.
Mr. Davis indicated that for this reason, the driveway on West 37th
Street had been moved somewhat east of i•ts original location.
Councilman Meland inquired as to the size of the building indicated
for general salea. Mr. Davis replied that the building had an area
of 6,700 square feet. Councilman Meland then asked if a tenant had
been found for this building. Mr. Davis indicated that discussions
were being held with prospective tenants. Ne said that this building
was to be used as a retail sales facility.
There being no one further wishing to speak; the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
approve the preliminary plat for the Knollwood Mall First Addition.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Meland and Hanks opposed).
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6g. Improvement Hearing;
Project 80-42
Improvement hearing, Project 80-42,
paving curb and gutter on the north
side of the service road egress-ingress
on Highway 12, benefiting Shelard Park
as described in Notice of Elearing pub-
�ished June 4 and June 11, 19$0.
There being no one present Wishing to speak, the
hearing closed. �
In response to a question from Councilman Martin,
Attorney stated that he could vote for this item
he is a resident in the project area.
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Mayor declared the
the City
even though
t Was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded bv Counci2man Ralles, to
order tl�e improvement �nd authorize preparation of plans, specifica-
tions and advertiaement for bids.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilman Backes Was not present for the vot )
6h. Tmprovement liearing;
Pro�ect 80-06
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Improvement hearing, Project $0-06,
Xenwood/ West 26th/Vernon Avenue
paving, curb and gutter (continued from
June 2, 1980).
Edith Gottesman, 2773 Vernon Avenue South, spoke in favor of these
iaProvements. She said that people should be concerned about improv-
ing the neighborhood in which they live. She felt that some people
opposed the project because they were on fixed incomes and vould have
some difficulty paying the assessments. Others, she said, opposed
the project because they were not interested in investing in the
neighborhood since they did not intend to live there for a long time.
Hark Reitkopp, 2717 Vernon Avenue South, spoke in favor of the pro-
posed project. He commented that he would like to see Utica Avenue
closed. He indicated his concern that if these improvements vere
made, further actions would be taken with regard to traffic problems
within the neighborhood.
The Direc[or of Public Works indicated that several alternatives
would be explored to resolve traffic problems in this neighborhood.
He e�;plained that following Council authorization, these alternatives
would be thoroughly examined and that feedback would be obtained
from neighborhood residents.
It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles,
[o order the itnprovement and authorize the preparation of plans,
specifications and advertisement for bids and to authorize staff to
conduct traffic studies after the improvement project is completed.
The motion passed 7-0.
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Councilman Meland requested information about the special asAessment
deferment available for senior citizens. �The City Agsessor explained
that under this provision, senior citizens having incames of 53,0�0
or less were eligible to defer special assessments until Ruch time
as the title of the property is transferred. He indicated tt�at
$10,000 might be a more reasonable figure in light of the inflation-
ary condition of the economy.
61. Improvement Hearing;
Project No. 80-06A
Improvement hearinh, Pro�jer_t tao. 80-06A,
paving curb and �utter, on por�i�ns of
West 25'� Street West of Vernon Avenue
as described in t�otice of Hearing pub-
lished June 4 and June 11, 198A.
Ken Dubbe, 2550 Webster, questioned why the ue�stern boundary for this
improvement project extended to an area where the eiistin� pavenent
was in a good condition. He presented a petition to the City Council
which stated that while residents in his neighborhood u�re indirectly
affected by Project 80-06A, they offered no objection to the upKrading
of existing curbs and gutters. Those residents signing thc petition
indicated that they did not feel existing curbs and gutters should be
disturbed unless it was absolutely necessary to do so. They also
indicated through the petition that driveway aprons should not be
disturbed unless it was upon the request of the individual property
owners. He concluded by saying that curbs and gutters in this area
were still in a serviceable condition.
The Director of Public Works explained that existing curb and gutter
would be replaced when it was in a sunken or deteriorated condition.
He said that property owners would be consulted prior to removal of
existing curbs and gutters. He explained that some existing curb
and gutter would have to-be removed in or�er to allow for proper
drainage of the improved street.
Arlene Corwin, 5612 West 25� Street, spoke to the Council about
speeding problems occuring in her neighborhood. The Mayor indicated
to Ms. Corwin that the City would be conducting traffic studies in
this general area. Councilman Martin said that increased [raffic
enforcement could be placed in this neighborhood.
Stephen Z�ckerman, 5801 25� Street, questioned �rhy paving vould be
occuring beyond his property. He felt that pavement in this area wae
still in good condition.
The Director of Public Works told Nr. Zuckerman that the condition
oE the pavement in this area would be studied. lie indicated that
the pavement would not be replaced if it Was in a satisfactory
condition.
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Leonard Silesky, 5524 West 25� Street, questioned if his property
was included under Project 80-06A. Councilman Elstrom replied that
his property was included under Project 80-06. The Director of
Public W�rks advised Mr. Silesky that the same procedures for �
replacement of curb and gutter would be followed for Project 80-06.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Councilman Backes stated his concern that it should be clear to the
residents in this area that the City Engineer would have the final
judgement as to the replacement of curbs and gutters.
Councilman Martin explained that drainage is a primary concern for
the replacement o� curbs and gutters. He said that while existing
curbs and gutters may appear to be in good condition, the new street
pavement may affect drainage thereby necessitating the replacement of
curbs and gutters.
It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
order the improvement and authorized preparation of plans, specifica-
tions and advertisement for bids and to authorize staff to determine
in what instances curbs, gutters, and driveway aprons will have to be
replaced because of drainage concerns.
The motion passed 7-0.
6j. Temporary Non-Intoxicating Application for temporary on-sale
Liquor License; non-intoxicating liquor license for
Resolution No. 6576 Jaycees as described in Notice of
Hearing published June 11, 1980.
The Mayor indicated that she had been
advised that this application had been withdrawn. She explained that
consequently the proposed resolution would not require any reference
to the temporary sale of non-intoxicating liquor.
Councilman Elstrom said that if the application had been withdrawn,
the resolution did not need to mention the requirement for Iiquor
liability insurance. ' �
Gregory Arnott, 4209 Wooddale Avenue, appeared to speak on behalf of
the Jaycees non-intoxicating liquor license application. He indicated
that the Jaycees had not withdrawn their application. Mr. Arnott
contended that originally the Police Chief had concurred with this
proposed activity. He now indicated that the Police Chief was not in
favor of the sale of non-intoxicating liquor at the Party in the
Park celebration.
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Councilman Martin expressed his concern that if beer was not permitted
in the parks, the City should not make specfal provisions so that a
City-wide event could include the sale of non-intoxicating liquor.
David Wick, 3132 Edgewood Avenue, explained that the Pony Colt League
had permission to sell concessions at the Fourth of July celebration.
He indicated that he was opposed to the sale of non-intoxicating
liquor at the Party in the Park celebration. He said that in the past
there had been a croWd control problem and that 3.2 beer could con-
tribute to rowdiness. He also said that if 3.2 beer was sold at this
event, more people Would attend and there would be grea[er traffic
control problems.
There being no one further Wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6576 entitled, "A resolution
granting temporary use of City property" as amended to delete all
references to the sale of non-intoxica[ing liquor.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom,
to request staff to explore the matter of granting a commission at
the fireworks display to the Pony Colt League and to provide a report
at the June 30 meeting.
Councilman Hanks said that the motioa should be amended to allw the
Pony Colt League to provide concessions for this year's event.
The motion aa amended was passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed).
6k. 9treet Vacation Application of John R. Smith to vacate
a por[ion of Edgewood Avenue between
Cambridge Street and Tract B, Registered
Land Survey 698, as described in Notice
of Hearing published June 4, 1980.
William Howard, 280 Baker Building, Minneapolis, appeared in behalf
oF John R. Smith. Mr. Hovard indicated that Mr. Smith's request was
to vacate that portion of the street described in the Notice of Hearing
and to vacate Tract B as well. He indicated that the property owner
to the west of the applicant concurred with the proposed street
vacation. llr. Aoward explained that the property proposed to be
vacated was used primarily by trucks traveling to adjacent properties.
He said that Tract B had never been dedicated as a public street and
that there Were reverter rights running with this property in the
event that it was not used for public streets. Hr. Howard indicated
that the necessary easements could be maintained on this property.
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There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Councilman Elstrom expressed her concern about public safety access-
ability if this street were.to be vacated. She indicated that she
felt that a public need was being served by the street.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to
reject the application of John R. Smith to vacate a portion of Edgewood
Avenue between Cambridge Street and Tract B Registered Land Survey 698.
The motion passed 7-0.
61. Improvement Hearing; Improvement hearing, Project No. 79-50A,
Proiect 79_-50A . Flag Avenue Sanitary Sewer Lift Station
as described in Notice of Hearing pub-
lished June 4 and June 11, 1980, and
Project No. 79-50, Flag Avenue Sewer
continued from March 24, 1980, April 21, 1980 and May 5, 1980.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
continue the hearing to July 7, 1980.
The motion passed 7-0.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COI�IUNICATIONS
7a. Bin o Notice of Intent to Conduct Bingo; St. Louis
Park Senior Citizens Program at Lenox Community
Center.
By consent, the Notice of Intent to conduct bingo was ordered received
for filing.
7b. Request from Request from Reinhard Brothers Company relative
Reinhard Brothers to storage and sale of used vehiclea.
Company
�By consent, this matter was referred to the
� Planning Coimnission for study.
7c. Bingo Notice of Intent to Conduct Bingo; Knights of
. Columbus at the American Legion Hall.
By consent, the Notice of Intent to conduct
bingo was ordered received for filing.
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7d. Request of William Request of William and Michael Dickel
and Michael Dickel relative to relocation payments.
Councilman Ralles explained that William
and Michael Dickel had expressed a desire
to have theix relocation paymenta made as soon as possible.
The acCing City Manager explained that William and Michael Dickel
appeared to be eligible for the maximum payment under the uniform
relocation guidelines. He c mmnented that in order to receive payment,
the Dickels had to vacate the City's rental property.. Tl�e acting
City Manager indicated that there was some question of unpaid rent.
He fiirther stated thet in the event that the rent was not pafd, this
amount would have to be deducted from the relocation payment. The
acting City Manager indicated that these payments could be added to
the claims list subject to the above conditions.
RESOLUTIONS AND �ItDINANCCS
Sa. Library i.ane A1ley; Resolution establishing the Library Lane
Reaolution No. 6577 alley as a one-way alley.
By consent, Council waived reading and
adopted Resolution No. 6577 entitled, "A
resolution authorizing inetallation of one-way traffic signals at the
alley eaet of Library Lane and the High School property, and between
Pirst Street Northwest and the High School driveway'.'.
gb. Time Bxtension for the
Comprehensive Plan;
Resolution No. 6578
necessary to complete the
Statutee Chapter 473".
Reeolution granting an extension for the
Comprehensive Plan.
Ry consent, Council waiveci eading and
adopted Resolution No. 6578 entitled, "A
resolution requesting an extension of time
Comprehensive Plan as required by Minnesota
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS At7D COt�4[ITTEES
98• Board of 7,oning
� eels
The minutes of the Board of
meeting held May 22, 1980,
filed by consent.
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were ordered
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9b. Planning Commission
The minutes of the Planning Commission
meeting held June 4, 1980, were ordered
filed by consent.
9c. Human Rights The minutes of the Human Rights Commission
Commission meeting held May 21, 1980, were ordered
filed by consent.
9d. Traffic Study 232;
Resolution No. 6579
Traffic Study No. 232; St. George's
Episcopal Church, Minnetonka Boulevard at
Salem Avenue.
Councilman Elstrom said that there appeared
to be a problem at the church parking lot hecause of bushes and
requested staff to call this to the attention of the church.
It was moved by Councilman Aieland, seconded by Councilman �lstrom,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6579 entitled, "A resolu-
tion authorizing placement of traffic control signs regulating
parking on Salem Avenue north of Minnetonka Boulevard".
The motion was approved 7-0.
9e. Financial Report
9f. Board of Equalization
The May 1980 financial report was ordered
filed by consent.
The miriutes of the Board of Equalization
meetings held June 2, 1980 and June 9, 1980,
were ordered filed by consent.
9g. Traffic Study Traffic study at West Lake Street from
Highway 7 to Taft Avenue (requested by
Councilman Meland).
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
authorize staff to conduct a traffic study at West Lake Street from
Highway 7 to Taft Avenue.
The motion passed 7-0.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Appointments
The motion passed 7-0.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded
by Councilman Ralles, to defer appointments
to Boards and Commissions.
lOb. Youth Diversion Youth Diversion Program.
Program
Councflman Hanks stated that he felt the
amount of funding provided for Community
Education programs had pre-empted funding
for the Youth Diversion Program. He specifically cited the $10,000
approved for the Time Out Program.
Councilman Martin questioned why the schools were not able to help
fund the Youth Outreach �orker since so much of her work had been
with students.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
discontinue the Youth Diversion Program. .
Mayor McQuaid suggested that the Youth Diversion Program be discussed
at the City's next joint meeting with the School Board.
Councilman Martin agreed that the Youth Diversion Program was a good
program. He withdrew his second from the motion to enable discussion
to take place With the School Board.
It�was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
defer a decision on the Youth Diversion Program until after the study
session with the Schovl Board takes place.
The motion passed 7-0.
lOc. Traffic Study No. 228_; Traffic Study No. 228; Aquila Lane/West
Resolution No. 6580 31st/Minnehaha Creek.
Jerry Strong, 3243 Aquila Lane, explained
three concerns of neighborhood residents
which had been submitted to the City in the form of a petition on
June 13, 1980. The first concern was that the no-parking signs be
removed from the west side of Aquila Lane south of West 31st Street.
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The second concern was for more conspicupus placement of signs
limiting vehicular traffic to 25 miles per hour. The third concern
was to install the stop sign that had previously been at Aquila Lane
and Cavell.
Horris Fink, 3237 Cavell, said that cars frequentlq travel in this
area in excess of 35 miles per hour. He felt that by alloving cars
to park on both sides of the street, traffic passing through the
neighborhood would be required to travel at a slwer rate of speed.
Mr. Fink also supported placement of the stoP sign at �q��ila ar�d
Cavell. tle indicated that the stop sign would make the street safer.
Hrs. William Ballwebber, 3235 Aq�iila Lane, asked Counci? to give
serious consideration to the neighborhood's request. She told
Council that neighborhood residents had not been avare that this itea
vould be considered at the June 16 meeting. She said tnat the City
representa[ive attending the neighborhood meeting had not indicated
that this item would be placed on this agenda. In addition, she
indicated that City staff had said that this item migh[ not co�e up
for Council consideration until very kate in the evenin�.
It Was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilnan Backes, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6580 entitled, "A resolution
authorizing removal of parking restrictions on the west side of Aquila
Lane between West 31st Street and West 34th Street and on the north
side of West 34th Street from Aquila Lane to Hinnehaha Creeic" as
amended.
Councilman Ralles commented that parking may be a deterrent to
speeding, but it would not change the traffic flow. He also co�ented
that parked cars could be very dangerous to children.
Councilman Martin expressed the same concerns. He also said that it
would be difficult for emergency vehicles to travel davn the street
in this area, particularly during the winter moaths.
Horris Fink asked if parking could be eliminated only during the
vinter months.
Council.nian Hanks said that this would not be a workable solution and
he could not support it.
The motion to approve Resolution No. 6580 as amended vas pasaed 4-3
(Councilmen Backes, Hanks and Ralles opposed).
Councilman Hanks requested a report from staff concerning vhat
neighborhood residents had been told about the Council's consideration
of Traffic Study No. 228.
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lOd. Preliminary EngineerinR
Report;
Project No. 79-35A
Preliminary engineering report;
Project No. 79-35A.
It was moved by Councilman Martin,
seconded by Councilman Meland, to set
the improvement hearing for Project No. 79-35A for July 21, 1980.
The motion passed 7-0.
10e. Police and Fire�Pension; Police and Fire Pension report.
ResoluCion No. 6581
It was moved by Councilman Martin,
seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution
No. 6581 entitled, "A resolution on Police and Fire Pensions" as
amended to delete the first paragraph specifying that all svorn
Police and Fire service employees hired after July 15, 1980, be
covered by the State PERA Police and Fire Fund.
Councilman Martin explained that he felt the City's Police and Fire
Pension Was more solvent than that of the State. He emphasized the
need for a pension plan providing equal benefits to all employees.
In addition, Councilman Martin observed that the City would have less
control and responsibility over pension matters if Police and Fire
employees were covered by PERA. He attributed the State's willing-
ness to assist coamunities in funding their pension deficits as a
means of attracting more members to PERA which would in turn help
them to fund the PERA deficit.
Councilman Backes stated that as residents of the State of Minnesota,
all of us will be paying svme share of the State`s deficit. Council-
u�an Martin comnented that legislation could be introduced exempting
St. Louis'Park from payment if we had our awn pension plan in effect.
Councilman Elstrom aaid that St. Louis Park and St. Paul are the only
cities questioning benefits of converting to PERA and that the pas-
sage of epecial legislation was, therefore, not likely.
Councilman Hanks s[ated that he wanted to be sure that the benefits
of police officers and firefighters were protected. He was concerned,
however, that if the motion proposed by Counci2man Martin was approved,
the City Would in effect be paying for tWo different pension plans.
Councilman Nartin questioned whether a public hearing was necessary.
The acting City `lanager responded that according to procedures adopted
bY the State� a public hearing had to be held in advance of August 15.
He reco�ended that if Council desired a public hearing, July 7,
should be selected as the date for the hearing.
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Councilman Martin questioned if there were differences between
pensions for public service employees and public safety officers with
respect to years of service. The acting City Manager replied that
differences in benefits did exist.
Councilman Backes asked if Resolution No. 6581 was meaningful if the
first paragraph relative to the inclusion of necaly hired Police and
Fire employees converting to PERA was deleted while the fourth para-
graph relating to employee contributions remained intact.
In response, Lieutenant Percy Morris responded that paragraph four
pertained to a separate law and was not connected to the issue of
whether or not to convert newly hired Police and Fire employees to
PERA.
Councilman Ralles withdrew his second to Councilman Martin's original
motion to approve Resolution No. 6581 as amended with the deletion
of paragraph one.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles
to reject Resolution No. 6581, entitled "A resolution on Police
and Fire Pensions".
The motion failed 1-6 ,(Councilman Martin favored).
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to
waive reading and approve Resolution No. 6531, entitled "A resolution
on Police and Fire pensions".
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed).
Councilman Iian'�s commended the pension comnittee on their study of
thia matter.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Sauna �rdinance First reading of Ordinance Code amend-
ment ielating to saunas, massage parlots,
etc.
Councilman Martin stated that the ordinance should be amended to
clarify that no existing licenses for saunas, massage parlors, etc.
would be renewed beyond.August 1, 1982.
The City Attorney suggested that the words "but not beyond" be added
Co the 41st line under the section entitled Statement of Policy so
that the sentence would read "... such establishments may be allowed
to retain their licenses but not beyond August 1, 1982 ..."
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Councilman Nartin questioned if there were differences between
pensions for public service employees and public safety officers with
respect to years of service. The acting City Manager replied that
differences in benefits did exist.
Councilman Backes asked if Resolution No. 6581 Was meanfngful iE the
first paragraph relative to the inclusion of newly hired Police and
Fire employees couverting to PERA was deleted while the fourth para-
graph relating to employee contributions remained intact.
In response, Lieuteaant Percy Morris responded that paragraph four
pertained to a separate law and was not connected to the issue of
ahether or not to convert newly hired Police and Fire employees to
PERA.
Councilman Ralles withdrew his second to Councilman Martin's original
motion to approve Resolution No. 6581 as amended with the deletion
of paragraph one.
It vas moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles
to reject Resolution No. 6581, entitled "A resolution on Police
and Pire Peasions".
The motion failed 1-6 (Councilman Martin favored).
It vas maved by Cou�ncilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Eletrom, to
vaive reading and approve Resolution No. 6531, entitled "A resolutioa
on Police and Pire pensions".
The Tsotion passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed).
Councilman I�an:cs commended the pensfon comnittee on their study of
thie satter.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Sauna Ordinaace First reading of Ordinance Code amend-
ment relating to saunas, massage parlore,
etc.
Councilman Hartin stated that the ordinance shoulc� be amended to
clarify that no existing licenses for saunas, massage parlors, etc.
vould be reneWed beyond.August 1, 1982.
The City Attorney suggested that the words "but not beyond" be added
to the 41st line under the section entitled Statement of Policy eo
that the eenteace Would read "... suc:� establishments may be allwed
to retain their licenses but not beyond August 1, 1982 ..."
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It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
waive first reading of the ordinance as amended and set second
reading for July 7, 1980.
The motion passed 7-0.
llb. Bid Tabulation Bid tabulation; 1980 street work
1980 Street Work Supplies supplies.
By consent, the Council designated
Richards Asphalt Reffning Co., Inc. and
W. G. Pearson, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidders, respectively,
for CRS-2 Cationic Emulaified Asphalt and FA-3 Seal Coat Aggregate and
authorized execuCion of tlie contracts.
llc. Bid Tabulation;
Street ConstrucCion
Bid tabulations for Project Nos. 80-02,
a0-Ob, and 80-29 and Change Order No. 1
adding Project No. 80-02A.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks,
seconded by Councilman Meland, that (1) Progressive Contractors, Inc.
be designated the lowest responsible bidder, (2) that staff be autho-
rized to execute a contract with Progressive Contractors, Inc. in the
amount of $280,129.80, and (3) that Change Order No. 1 in the amount
of $20,762.25, be approved under this contract.
The motion passed 7-0.
lld. Bid Tabulation;
Pick-up Truck
12a. Damaqe Claim$
Bid tabulation; pick-up truck.
By consent, Council designated Suburban
Chevrolet as the lowest responsible
bidder and authorized execution of a
contract.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Park Engineering, Inc., 5700 West
36th Street.
2. Harold R. Vogel� 4201 Sunset Boulevard.
3. Darla Urich, 7331 Wayzata Boulevard.
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It was moved by Councilman Pieland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
file Che above claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the
acting City Manager and City Attorney.
The motion passed 7-0.
12b. Communications Communications from riayor.
from Mayor
Councilman Hanks requested that staff
develop a proposal to raise the senior
citizen deferment to $10,000 as had
been cliscussed earlier in the meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
schedule a public meeting on Highway 12 for July 1, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
The motion passed 7-0.
Councilman Backes commented that coartnunications to the public should
be well publicized. Councilman Elstrom added that notices should be
sent to people who attended earlier meetings. She encouraged the use
of cable television.
Mayor McQuaid announced that the City Council would be meeting with
the School Board on July 21, 1980, at 6:30 p.m. in advance of the
regularly scheduled Council meeting.
12c. Communications from Idaho Avenue Sewer.
Acting City Manager
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Martin, to auth-
orize staff to negotiate settlements
with the four affected property owners and seek reimbursement, to the
extent possible, from the Home Insurance Company.
The motion passed 7-�.
12d. Comr�unications from Proposed League building.
Councilman Backes
Councilman Backes commented that all
. Council members had received the League
of Cities report describing the proposed
method of financing for the League building. He indicated that there
were some concerns about the terms of this financing. He asked that
all Council members review and comment on the report.
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CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Ralles, seconded
by Councilman Hanks, the list of veri-
fied claims prepared by the Director
of Finance and directed to the City
Council dated June 16, 1980, as amended to include $2,6].0 for STEP
(Help-Line contribution), in the total amount of $819,730.39 for
vendors and $2,414.44 for payroll were approved and the acting City
Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were autl�orized to issue checks
in the same amount and to make.relocation payments to William Dickel
and Michael Dickel by a vote of 7-0.
13b. Contract Payments None.
14. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Hartin, seconded
by Councilman Ralles, the meeting vas
adjourned at 11:15 p.m. by a 7-0 vote.
Attest:
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Sharon filumpp
Recording Secretary
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Phyll McQuaid
Mayor
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