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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980/07/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING• ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNfSOTA July 7, 1980 Call to Order � A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations 3. Roll Call A resolution of sympathy was presented to the husband of Shirley Luster. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Qackes Lyle Hanks Jerrold Martin Keith Meland John Ralles Phyllis McQuaid Also present were the Acting City Manager/Director of Planning, City Attorney, and City Assessor. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held June 16, 1980 with the following changes: Under item 6g, the third paragraph should read as follows: "In response to a question from Councilman Martin, the City Attorney stated that since Councilman Martin would benefit in no greater amount than the other property owners affected by the improvement project, it would not constitute a conflict of interest for him to participate in a motion concerning the improvement project." The fifth paragraph should read: "The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Backes not present for the vote)." 5• Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Qackes, to approve.the consent agenda for July 7, 19�0, as presented. The motion passed 6-0. -225- � City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by approve the agenda for July 7, 1930, with the l0e - Water Use Restriction, llg-Alley between Avenue, llh-Beer in City Parks. The motion passed 6-0. ' PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilman Martin, to following additions: Monterey and Natchez 6a. Vacation; Application of William and Doris M. Pub�ic Utilities Easement Klein to vacate a public utility easement on property located at 8424 West 25th Street, as described in Notice of Public Hearing published June 25, 1980. 6b. There being no one present wishing to spe�k, the �layor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman �4eland, to waive first reading and set second reading of the ordinance for July 31, 19a0. The motion passed 6-0. Im rovement Hearin ; Improvement Hearing, Project 80-01, Pro�ect 80-0 Cedarcrest's Paving, Curb and Gutter as described in Notice of Public Hearing � published June 25 and July 6, 1980. Richard Person, 7030 West 24th Street, presented a petition from residents in the neighborhood in support of the improvement project. John Wordelrian, 7020 West 23rd Street, presented a petition in oppositian to the closure of IJest 23rd Street at Louisiana Avenue. Mr. Wordelman felt that most of the traffic that uses West 23rd Street was generated from within the neighborhood. He stated that he did not feel that all the people in the neighborhood �vere aware of the impli- cations involved in the closing of West 23rd Street. Gordon Middag, 6621 Eliot View Road, stated that he with the proposal to remove Class 2 gravel from �the replace it with Class 5 gravel since there had been ation of the streets since their original placement. in opposition to the removal of curbing on the south View Road. -226- did not agree street base and little deterior- He also spoke� side of Eliot City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, 1980 He felt that it would be better to repair damaged sections than to replace all the present curb. • In response to a question from Councilman Martin, Mr. Middag agreed that there was a need to improve the street. Councilman Martin then explained that some of the reasons for replacing what appears to be good curbing, e.g., the Plevation of the road may be changed as a result of the street improvement makin� the present curb out of line with the new street. The City Engineer explained the reasons for the use of Class 5 gravel and that soil borings had been taken along the streets and showed the soils to be of an irregular nature. Councilman Hanks explained that quite often it is less expensive to put in entire sections of new curbing than repairing old curbing. Fle stated that this is a result of new methods in the laying of concrete curbing. Doug Guild, 7100 West 23rd Street, spoke in favor of the improvement project and the closing of West 23rd Street at Louisiana Avenue. He stated that the reason he supported the closing of West 23rd Street was the need to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in the neigh- borhood. He further stated this would reduce the impact that the upgrading of portions of�Louisiana Avenue might have on the neighbor- hood and it would preVent drivers from cutting through the neighborhood when there is a traffic backup at the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and Cedar Lake Road. If the closure of West 23rd Street was not possible, he requested that the City staff propose alternatives for the control of traffic in the neighborhood. . Councilman flartin expressed a desire to see a sampling of the entire neighborhood's opinion of the various alternatives available for control of traffic on West 23rd Street. Councilman Ralles stated that he had received 10 phone calls from residents on West 24th Street opposed to the closing of West 23rd Street at Louisiana Avenue. . Mayor McQuaid had reservations about the proposed closing since th� issue was not addressed at the neighborhood meeting. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the City Engineer stated that traffic counts show that 575 cars a day were using West 23rd Street. Councilman Backes asked if the Council was prepared to accept staff's recommendation or to reject the improvement project and hold another neighborhood meeting. -227- City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, 1980 Kenneth Brooks, 6724 Eliot View Road, favQred only the repair and noi the replacement of sidewalks in the improvement project area, and stated that 27 of the homeowners on Eliot View Road have ex- pressed support for the improvement project. In response to a question from Mr. Brooks, the City Engineer stated that the records on the'1975 soil boring have apparently been destroyed. � Councilman Hanks expressed a desire to have the street built in a manner which would allow the City to guarantee it for 20 years. He further stated that t�ose residents who were assessed the full cost of street improvement projects under the original street improvement program in the late 1960s, are now subsidizing the present improvement projects since the City notiv picks up a portion of the cost of street improvement projects. , The Mayor stated that the replacement of all curbing in the neigh- borhood would insure good drainage for the area. John Lambert, 6712 Eliot View Road, asked why the soil borings were taken off the street instead of in the actual street. City Engineer responded that it is felt more accurate soil boring can be taken off the street where there is less possibility of hitting back fill material. Charles Rodman, 6626 Eliot View Road, requested informati�n concerning the 20-year guarantee. Councilman Qackes responded that once the neighborhood is assessed for the improvement project, the street is guaranteed for 20 years and no assessments will be placed against the residents during that time period for street improvements. There being no one present to speak�further, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Qackes felt that it was important for the residents of the area to understand that the Council had already set the front foot cost for street improvement projects for 1980 and that it would take a separate action of the Council to reduce the front foot cost. Consequently, if changes were made in engineering aspects of the project to reduce the total project cost, it would not necessarily mean that the front fcpt cost to the residents would be reduced, since the City is presently scheduled to pick up 40X of the cost of the project. Mr. Middag stated that if the neighborhood had been aware that there was little chance for a reduction in the front footage cost of the project,many of them would not have bothered to speak at the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to order the improvement and authorite preparation of plans, specifi- cations and advertise for bids. -228- �_. City Council Meeting f1inutes, July 7, 1930 The motion passed 6-0. 6c. Assessment Hearin s: Pro�ect 79-42 Assessment hearing, Project 79-42, Amhurst water main, as described in Notice of Hearing published June 18, • 1980. Emett Altergotti, 7 Greenway Gables, Mi�nneapolis, a representaiive of Target Stores, presented a letter to the City Council expressing opposition to the assessment of the Target comp]ex for both the water- main and sanitary sewer improvement projects. hir. Altergotti stated that Target Stores were willing to grant any necessary easements to the City, but felt they did not in any way benefit from the projects and wished the assessments be waived. � Len Thiel, a representative of Centurion Development Corporation, stated both the City staff and the Council had been very cooperative throughout the project development process. He did question the 15% figure for engineering and the 20� figure for overrun in the assessment costs. He also questioned whether the looping assessment was consistent with past City policy on such projects. There being no one further wishing to speak, the f4ayor declared the hearing.closed. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the Acting City hlanager explained that this was the first time that an assessment had been held before a project was approved and as a result, it would be difficult to increase the cost of the assessments if the improvement project �vere to be more expensive than expected. He further stated it would be a simple matter of reducing the assessments if it should turn out the project was less costly than expected. If there was a basis for a rebate, it would be granted before the assessment rolls were filed with the county. There was a general discussion of the development of contract docu- ments dealing with the removal of soils and the obligation the contractor versus the City for cost overruns. In response to a question from Councilman Backes, the City Engineer explained the procedures used in developing the cost estimated which were the basis for the assessments against the relevant properties. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the City Assessor explained that the advantage to the Target complex from the looping project was that it increased the water circulatory syster� thereby insuring against disruption of supply and improving the quality of the water. -229- .� City Council Meeting Minutes, July 1, 1930 At this point, ��r. Albergotti stated tfw t he would remove the objectian of Target stores to the assessment for the Kater looping project, s.ince he could now see the benefit involved. The City �lanager reiterated that if the assessment ro11s were approved by the Council, it would not be filed with the county until a finalization of costs had been developed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles to waive reading and adopt Resolution �6584, entitled "Resolution Adopting Assessment�Improvement �7942. It xas further motioned that that the assessr��ent stated in the Resolution would be the maximum assessment, and that staff report to the City Council on a finali- zation of the costs for the project. The motion passed 6-0.' 6d. Assessment Hearings: Project 80-19 Assessment hearing, Project 20-19, Amhurst sanitary sewer, as described in Notice of Hearing published June 18, 1980. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the City Assessor stated that the recent discovery of records showed that Target stores had been assessed'in 1965 for the placement of sanitary sewer and recommended that the assessment for 56,000 against Target Stores be revised, removing Target stores and spreading �6,000 assessment against the other involved properties, i.e., Amhurst and Hennepin County. There being no ane further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was r,�oved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt resblution �6585, entitled "Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement ��0-19. It was further motioned to exempt Target stores from the assessment and spread the remaining 56,0�0 among other affected property, and that assessment stated in the resolution be the maximum for the property owners and that staff report to Council when the costs for the project have been finalized. The motion passed 6-0. 6e. Improvement Hearinc�: Project 79-50 and 79-50a Improvement hearing, Project 79-50 and 19-50a, Flaa Avenue sewer, (79-50 continued from 14arch 24, April 21, May 5, ]980); 19-50a as described in !lotice of Hearing published June 25 and July 2, 19E�. Lyle Eakins, 2048 Flag Avenue, read a written statement requesting -230- City Council Meeting Plinutes, July 7, lggp that the City of St. Louis Park pay for half of the project from general funds and that the properties on the east side of Flag Avenue be assessed equally with properties on the west side of the Avenue. Eric Olson, 2054 Flag Avenue, read a statement requesting that he and the other residents'affected, pay the same assessments as their neighbors on Flag Avenue and adjoining�streets to the south paid 20 years ago with adjustments to be made for the cost of living since that time. He supplied figures to the Council showing that the consumer price index had increased since 1959 by 153 points. In response to a question from Councilman Ralles, Mr. Eakins stated that he did not request sanitary sewer when the original project was being done in 1959 because he had received no notice of the project. He further stated that there were also discussions at that time that their property would receive sewer connections from a different direction. Councilman Hanks suggested the assessments for the golf course property should be deferred until such time as they are developed. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the Acting City Manager stated that he w�s unable to say with certainty whether capital projects have been or could be funded through the sewer utility fund. Councilman Meland posed the question of whether or not the Council was going to take responsibility for an error committed by the City 20 years ago. He further stated that once that question was decided it would be easier to proceed. The City Engineer stated that.the costs stated in the staff report were based on the actual bi�s plus administrative costs. Councilman Hanks felt that a mistake had been made in 1959 and the City whould now make�good on it: Paul Eddy explained to the Council that he had two properties ready for development but cannot sell them until the problem of the sanitary sewer is resolved. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing clased. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to order the improvements as described in alternative one of the staff report (Project No. 79-50, lift station) and authorize execution of contract. It was further moved that the maximum assessment for the property owned by Mr. Eakins, Mr. Olson, and Mr. Eddy be at between �2,000 and 52,500 per lot and that assessments against the golf course be deferred until such time as the property is developed and that an assessment hearing be held as soon as possible. -231- � � /+�"�. City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, 1980 The motion passed 6-0. RESOLlfTIONS AN� ORDINANCES Ba. Monterey Avenue Yacation; Ordinance No. 1468 Second.reading of ordinance to vacate a portion of Monterey Avenue south from Nighway 7 south service road 227.5� feet to the end of the avenue. By consent Council waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1468 entitled "An ordinance vacating public street": 8b. Sewer Easement Yacation; Ordinance No. 69 Second reading of ordinance to vacate a portion of an easement for sanitary sewer purposes on Lot 1, Block.3, Oak Park Village. By consent Council waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1469 entitled "An ordinance vacating public utility easement". 8c. Utilit Easement Vacation; Second reading of ordinance to vacate a Ordinance i�o. 1 0 ' public utility easement on Lot 2, Block 1, Ramus addition. By consent Council waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 14�0 entitled, "An ordinance vacating public utility easement." 8d. Sauna Ordinance: Or inance 1 5 Second reading of Ordinance Code amend- ment relating to saunas, massage parlors, etc. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1�151, with a change under section 13-1148, adjusting the annual license fee from $2,500 to �1,500 and adjusting the annual investigation fee from $2,500 to �1,500. Councilman Meland stated that his reason for changing the fees was to bring it into line with other City fees of this nature. The motion as amended passed 6-0. 8e. France Avenue Interchan�e; Resolution stating City position Resolution No. 58 concerning France Avenue - Highway 12 access. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6586 entitled, "A resolution of the City of St. Louis Park regarding access to Highway 12 and/or Highway 395 at France Avenue." The motion passed 6-0. -232- City Council Meeting Ptinutes, July 7, 19E0 Darrell Carter, 2915 Glenwood Avenue, requested the Council consider the implications that their position on France Avenue interchange and and pointed to three possible problems if the France Ave. interchange was not built: (1) Penn Ave. could become the only interchange in the area; (2) this would make West 26th Street a commuter throughway; and (3) �ccess to Highway 12 for people in the aryn Mawr neighborhood will be quite limited. Councilman Hanks stated that he felt that the resolution was in the best interest of the City. Sf. Preliminary statement on Resolution stating the City's Highway 12; Resolution PJo. 65II7 preliminary position on plans for the upgrading of Highway 12. Mrs. Shelton Fisher, 1826 Louisiana Avenue, presented a petition from residents living along Louisiana Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and Highway 12. The petition opposed the closing of feeder roads on to Highway 12 and MnDOT's plans for Highway 12. Mrs. Fisher further stated that the petition requested that Louisiana Avenue remain a single family residential area and that no changes be made to the Avenue that would increase traffic levels. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6587 entitled, "A resolution of the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park constituting the City's preliminary statement regarding the June, 1980 layout plans of MnDOT for improvements of Trunk I�ighway 12." Co�ncilman Hanks stated that he supported the motion but did not feel that the resolution went far enough in outlining the City's position concerning the upgrading of Highway 12. The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COt�4ITTEES 9a• Comnunity Relations Corrmi ssi on 9b• Health Advisory Com on The minutes of the Community Relations Corranission meeting held June 7, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Health Advisory Comnittee meeting held June 18, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. �•�k� � __ � � � City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, 1980 9c. Human Rights Corrmi s s i on 9d. Board of Equalization 9e. Planning Comnission 9f. Housing and Redevelopment Authority 9g. Parks and Recreation Cortmission 9h. Reiss's Special Permit; Resol ution !�o. 6588 The minutes of the Human Rights Comnission meeting held June 18, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Board of Equali- . zation meeting held June 30, 19a0, were filed by consent. The minutes of the Planning Cortmission meeting held June 18, 1980, (Streets and Highway Committee meeting held June 24, 1980) were filed by consent. The minutes of the Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority meeting held June 10, 19�0, were filed by consent. The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held June 11, 1980, were ordered filed by consent. Application of Reiss, Inc. for a special permit to construct an expansion for property at 6900 West Lake Street. By consent, the Cauncil waived reading and adopted approving Reso- lution No. 6586 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-181 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the expansion of a restaurant and liquor store for property located in the I-3, industrial, at 6900 West Lake Street." 9i. Sather-t�ewkirk S ecial Permit; Application of Donald M. Sather and Ray eso ution No. 8 Newkirk for a special permit to allorr a contractor's yard on property located at 7920 Powell Road. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman I�artin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6539 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under section 14-171 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code related to zoning to permit a contractor's yard on property located in the I-1, industrial district, 7920 Powell Road." -23�t- City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, l9gp In response to a question said that he was aware of approving resolution and The motion passed 6-0. 9j. Naegele Special Permit • from Councilman Martin, Donald Sather the conditions contained within the had no objections to them. Application of P�aegele Outdoor Ad- vertising Company for a special permit to allow a billboard on property lo- cated at 1332 Zarthon Avenue South. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to defer action until the July 21, 1980, City Council meeting. 9k. Preliminar En ineerin Report; Pro�ect No. 0-46 Preliminary Engineering Report, Project No. 80-46, 32nd Street sanitary sewer. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation of plans, specifications and advertisement for bids. The motion passed 6-0. ' 91. Excelsior Boulevard Traffic Study of traffic and parking in the StudY Excelsior Boulevard redevelopment district. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to receive the report for filing. The motion passed 6-0. 9m. Traffic Stud ��o. 235; Traffic Study No. 235;.West Lake Street Reso ution Plo. 8 between Highway 7 and Taft Avenue. By consent the Council waived reading and adopted Resolution No. 6588, entitled, "A resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs on West Lake Street." 9n. Knollwood Hall Final Plat Knollwood Mall First Addition Final Plant. Herb Davis, 6000 Excelsior Boulevard, reviewed the proposal of the developer for the site and stated that one of the buildings has been proposed to be leased to MGM liquors. He felt that the plans were adequate to handle any problems associated with the flood plane. It was moved by Councilman Qackes, secanded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt resolution entitled, "A resolution giving approval for final plat of Knollwood Mall first addition." -235- �� City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, 1980 Councilman Ralles stated that he was abstaining from the vote because an off-sale liquor license was involved. The motion failed 3-2-1. (Councilmen Hanks and Meland opposed, Ralles abstained). Councilman t�artin stated that he was in favor of the land being developed but would not be in favor of a liquor store locating there. Herb Davis felt the•matter before the Couricil is the platting of a comnercial structure and not the issue of a liquor license. He further explained that Council has control over the granting of a liquor license at a later date. Mayor McQuaid stated that she, too, favored development and opposed the operation of a liquor store at this location. In response to a question from Councilman Backes, the Acting City Manager stated that there was no difference between the preliminary plats and the final plats. Councilman Hanks stated that his reason for opposition to the plat was concern about development in the area and the impact it would have on traffic congestion and access to the various properties. Councilman Meland stated that continued development in this area will increase traffic problems. Herb Davis requested that the matter be deferred to a later meeting. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Co�ncilman Martin, to defer consideration of the final plat until the.August 4 meeting. 90. General Growth Special Permit Application of General Growth and Development Corporation for a special permit to construct structures on property lacated at 37th Street and Aquilla Avenue. It was moved by Cauncilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to defer until the August 4 meeting. 9p. Traffic Study 236; Traffic Study No. 236; Zarthan Avenue Resolution t�o. 65�9 and Highway 12 south frontage road. By consent, the Council waived reading and adopted Resolution No. 6591 en- titled, "Resolution a�thorizing placement of traffic control signs at the intersection of Highway 12 south frontage road and Zarthan Avenue." -236- � City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, 1980 9q. Cable Television Report l 0a . lOb. Report on.Northern Cablevision's compliance with the City Ordinance Code concerning the cable television franchise. Councilman Hanks expressed strong displeasure with Northern Cable- vision's lack of compliaince with Ordinance Code requirements regarding the submission of a performance bond and a financial report. Ne stated he felt that Northern Cablevision shoulr comply with these re- quirements as soon as possible. It was moved by Co��ncilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to direct staff io place on the July 21, 1980 City Council meeting agenda the subject of Northern Cablevision's compoiance with the Ordinance code requirements and for staff to suggest action at that time if Northern Cablevision is still not in compliance. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). UNFINISHED BUSINESS �pointments Rosen to the Human Rights The motion passed 6-0. Code of majori ty already whether appeared Charter had been Appointments to Board and Commissions. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to reappoint Charles Bastis and Stanton Comni ssi on. Ethics , Request of Charter Commission to place a proposed code of ethics on the November general election ballot. Councilman Meland stated he felt a of the items covered by the proposed code af eithics were dealt with by State statutes. He expressed some doubt as to this type of document belonged in the City Charter since it to be more legislative in nature. -He also stated that the Commission lacked accountability and the power to legislate placed in the hands of the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to defer consideration of the Charter Commission's request and to seek an opinion from the City Attorney as to whether the proposed code of ethics was appropriate for placement in the City Charter. The motion passed 6-0. -237- � City Councii Meeting �4inutes, July 7, 1980 lOc. �n aid S ecial Assessments; Resolution setting interest rate for Reso ution o. unpaid special assessments at B� per annum. Ey consent, the Council waived reading and adopted Resolution No. 6592 entitled, "Resolution stating policy for interest rate on special assessment". lOd. Second Floor Remodeling Archit�ct's contract for City Hall second floor remodeling. The Acting City Manager reviewed the background ' on the second floor remodeling project and explained that it was necessary to execute a contract with arch- itects so that proper payments could be made for work already com- p1 eted. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize the �dayor and the Acting City Manager to execute a contract with Kilstofte P� Associates. 10e. Water Use Restrictions Discussion of the City's restrictions on lawn watering and sprinkling. Councilman Hanks expressed a need for the City to increase the publicity concerning the restrictions on lawn watering and sprinkling. He stated that all news agencies should be contacted and requested to provide coverage of the restrictions. He mentioned that staff should take all measures necessary incl�ding the use of sound trucks and the tagaing of residences in violation of the restrictions. Councilman Martin stated that it would be possible to use the districts set up by the Police Department and for employees to canvas these districts on a two-week cycle, one week advising people of thei�r regulations and the second week tagging violators. NEW BUSINESS lla. Qid Tabulation; Flaq Avenue Flag Avenue Sanitary Sewer bid Sanitary Sewer tabulation. It was moved by Council- � man Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to designate Axel P�eumann Heating �� Plumbing Company the low bidder under Alternate No. 1 in the amount of �,37,922, and to authorize execution of contract for the construction of the sewer lift station. llb. Park Land Dedication; Resolution No. 65 3 Park land dedication by Donovan Construction Company. By consent, the Council waived reading and adopted approving Resolution No. 6593 entitled, -23a- City Council Meeting Minutes, July 7, lggp "Resolution authorizing park dedication adjacent to Meadowbrook Manor by Donovan Construction Company". • llc. Street Weight Restrictions; East City Hall street vehicle weight Resolution No. 6594 restrictions. By consent, the City • Council waived reading and adopted approving Resolution No. 6594 entitled, "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs/signals on Ottawa Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard to 31st Street and on i�atchez, Monterey ahd Lynn Avenues from Minnetonka Boulevard to Highway 7." lld. Senior Citizen Assessments; Reso ution No. 6595 Senior Citizen special assessment deferment policy. By consent, the Council waived reading and adopted �� approving Resolution No. 6593 entitled, A resolution amending Resolution No. 5376 relating to deferment of special assessments for persons 65 years of age or older". lle. Change Order; Water Control Change Order on contract for instal- Panel lation of water control panel. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve Change Order P�o. 1 for Contract 1349 increasing the contract by $6,900 from $288,200 to a total contract to date of $295,100. llf. Employee Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to authorize the Playor and the Acting City Manager to execute a contract with Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling for the Employee Assistance Program. . llg. The motion passed 6-0. Alley Improvement T-alley between Monterey and Natchez Avenues and t4innetonka Boulevard and 29th Street. It was moved by Council- man Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize the conducting of an engineering feasibility report on the improving of the T-alley between Monterey and Natchez Avenues and Minnetonks Boulevard and 29th Street, and for staff to hold a neighborhood meeting on this subject. The motion passed 6-0. llh. Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks City parks. He stated there Alcoholic beverages in City parks. Councilman Hanks felt that there is a serious problem with the drinking of beer and other alcoholic beverages in appeared to be some inconsistencies in -?_3�- �� i � City Council t�leeting Minutes, July 7, 1980 � } � the enforcement of the prohibition on liquor in City parks and would j like to see a report conducted on the subject. � � It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize a staff study on the use of alcoholic beverages in City parks and to present recommendations on how to deal with the situation. The motion passed 6-0. MISCELLA��EOUS 12a. Damage Claims None. 12b. Communications from Partv in thp Park. The t4ayor reported the Mayor that the "Party in the Park" had been a success with over 7,�00 people in attendance. She stated the "Party" had received excellent cooperation from businesses who had made contri- butions in excess of $1,000. She further stated that next year the event would be even bigger and better. 12c. Communications from Acting Mort4aqe revenue bonds. Tl�e Acting City t�lanager City Manager stated that the sense of the Senate resolution had been passed � by the United States Senate and indic- aL-ed that it was likely the Congress would pass legislation approving of mortgage reven�e bonding. He informed the Council that the City has received tti��o proposals concerning the mortgage revenue bond program. Joint Neetin�: The Acting City Manager stated that the School Qoard had agreed to a joint meeting with the City Council on July 21, 1930. The meeting will be held in City Hall at 6:30 p.m. 13a. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman tlartin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, the list of veri- fied claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council dated July 7, 1930, in the total amount of 5230,905.�� for �vendors�and 320,333.37 for payroll were approved and the Acting City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the same amount be a vote of 6-�. 13b. Contract Payments; It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec- Resolution tlos. 6596, 6597 onded by Councilman Meland, to waive rea�ing and adopt Resolution PJo. 6596 entitled, "Resolution acce�ting work on Oak f�ill Wading Pool Improvement No. 76-�42," and Resolution No. 6597 -240- City Council Meeting f4inutes, July 7, �ggp entitled "Resolution accepting sodding and topsoil work, Improve- ments Nos. 77-3II6, 79-04, 79_07 and 75-39" and the following final contract payments: 1) Final payment, Project No. 76-42, Oak Hill Wading Pool. Arteka, Inc. Amount: $1,000.00. 2) Final payment, Project No. 77-386, Sodding and Topsoi] Work. Doc alanchard Enterprises, Inc. Amount: $10,784.73. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by CounciTman ��lartin, to approve and authorize the following partial payments: 1) Partia] payment, Project Nos. 79-10, 7g_55 and 78-05, paving curb and gutter. Arcon Construction Company. Amount: �12,914.11. 2) Partial payment, Project Nos. 75-39, 77-386, Paving, Curb and � Gutter, Alley Paving and Parking Lots. Arcon Construction Company. Amount: �13,218,71, 3) Partial payment, Projeci Nos. 77-26, 78-41, etc., Paving, Curb and Gutter, Sanitary Sewer. Northwest Asphalt. Amount: 568,944.39. 4) Partial payment, Project PJo. 78-20, City Hall Garage. George Cook Construction Co. Amount: $809.98. 5) Partial payment, Project PJos. 79-01, 79-03, etc., Street paving, sidewalk and miscellaneous utilities. Hardrives, Inc. Amount: $326.86. 6) Partial payment, Proj.ect �ao. 79-63, Sandblasting, painting of elevated tank �3. Allied Painting & Renovating, Inc. Amount: $42,255.00. 1) Partial payment, Project Nos. 79-13, 18-46, etc., Paving, Curb and Gutter. Hardrives, Inc. Amount: $27,277.79. a) Partial payment, Project No. 80-31, Landscape screen between Honeywell parking lot and residence. Arbor Va11ey Landscaping, Inc. Amount: 510,�32.90. -241- ��� � `_ 14. Adjournment On motion.of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. by a vote of 6-0. Attest: �� � � � � � Tim Madigan Recording Secretary • ; � , r 1 Phy li cQuaid, Mayor -242-