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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
August 4, 1980 �
A regular meet�ng of the City Council
was called to order by Mayor Phyllis
McQuaid at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor McQuaid presented a Resolution
of Appreciation to Harold Hanson in
appreciation of his 20 years of
service with the City Nater Department.
The following Councilmen were present
at roll call:
Ronald Backes
Lyle Hanks
Jerrold Martin
Keith Meland
John Ralles
Phyllis McQuaid
Also present were the Acting City Manager/Planning Director, City
Attorney, Director of Public Works and the City Assessor.
4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Ra11es,
seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve
the minutes of the joint City Council/
School Board meeting held July 21, 1980.
The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Meland abstained).
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman 14artin, to
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 21,
1980, as amended on page 249 to strike the word "not" from the first
line of the fourth paragraph and on page 261 to change the artwunt of
the figure in line two to $32,700,000.
The motion as amended passed 6-0.
5a, AQproval of Consent Agenda
The motion passed 6-0.
5b, Approval of Aqenda
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Ralles to approve
the consent agenda.
It was moved by.Councilman H�ove�thecagenda
by Councilman Councilman Martin to add
as amended by
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Item lOh, Yosemite Avenue at Excelsior Boulevard, by Councilman Hanks
to add Item 10i, Setting Assessment Hearing Dates, and by Mayor McQuaid
to add Item lld, Stop Signs at Cedar Lake Road.
The motion as amended passed 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Variance: Application of William Mozey, Jr, for a
4114 Colorado Avenue South variance in side yard requirements at
Resolution No. 6603 4114 Colorado Avenue South as described
in Notice of Hearing published July 9,
1980 (continued from July 21, 1980).
Mr. Mozey told the Council that he had met with Mrs. Trzecinski, his
neighbor. He said that he had guaranteed to her that he would not
construct anything on top of the proposed garage. He said that he
would be installing stained glass on one side of the garage epsuring
privacy but allowing light. With regard to the retaining wall, he
explained that he plans to change the grade of his yard so tl�at it
is consistent with the grade of Mrs. Trzecinski's yard. He asked
Council for a decision since time was of the essence.
Mark Wollschlager, 3255 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, spoke on Mrs.
Trzecinski's behalf. He reviewed the facts of the application and
stated that denial of the variance would not �roduce an undue hard-
ship for Mr. Mozey. Therefore, he said, Council was not justified
in ordering it. He stated that the Council could not ignore the
zoning laws, and that there was no point in allowing the variance
because it was not consistent with the zoning laws. He added that
denying the variance would not prevent Mr. Mozey from building a
garage. He concluded that the variance was not justified and that
if granted, it would have an adverse impact on Mrs. Trzecinski's
property.
Mrs. Trzecinski addressed the Council and said that the granting of
this variance would cause her property to be devalued. Mr. Mozey
stated that of the 38 homes in his neighborhood, 28 are in violation
of the side yard requirements.
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. 6603 entitled, "Resolution
granting variance in side yard setback from Section 14-133 of the
Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a 1-story garage on t�e
north with a side yard setback of 4 ft. instead of the required 6 ft.
in the R-2 district at 4114 Colorado Avenue."
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The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Backes and Hanks opposed).
6b. Improvement Hearing;
Project 79-35A
Resolution No. 6604
Improvement Hearing, Project 79-35A,
Maintenance on Paving, Curb, Gutters,
Driveway Aprons, Sidewalks and Sanitary
Sewer on Virginia Avenue, West 30� Street
and West 31st Street as described in
Notice of Hearing published July 9 and
July 16, 1980 (continued from July 21, 198p),
James Greupner, 512 Builders Exchange, Minneapolis, addressed the Council
on behalf of the property owners. He said that he had met with represen-
tatives of the Public Works Department and that he had a good understanding
of the three alternatives. He said that it was the impression of the prop-
erty owners that Alternative #1 would solve the problem, but that Alter-
native �2, while more costly, would provide a 20-year guarantee. He ex-
plained that the property owners desire the best solution since the streets
in this area have been a problem for a number of years. According to Mr.
Gruepner, the property owners believe that the City should accept some
responsibility for this problem. The property owners would like to accept
Alternative �2 if the City participates to a greater extent in the cost.
Mr. Greupner suggested the City contribute one-half of the cost of the
improvement. If the City felt it could not make a meaningful contribution,
he said that the property owners would request Alternative �1.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Councilman Hanks stated that the residents of the proposed improvement area
have had this street for 18 years. He said he could not support a City
contribution of one-half of the cost of improvement.
Councilman Martin said he appreciated staff's efforts in meeting with
the property owners. He stated his support for Alternative #2, but said
that the property owners should not have to bear the total cost. The City
should share in the funding and he suggested one-third of the cost.
Councilman Hanks asked the Public Works Director when the City first pro-
vided a 20-year guarantee. The Public Works Director said that this practice
began in 1969.
Councilman �anks observed that this proposed project was being regarded
as though the 20-year guarantee was applicable. He stated that the guarantee
for streets was placed in effect eight years after the construction of these
streets.
Councilman Martin stated that he did not want to see the proposed improve-
ments made without a 20-year guarantee for the property owners. He sug-
gested that the City assume part of the difference between the costs of
Alternatives #1 and �2.
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Councilman Backes asked if the assessment hearing were held on September
2, when construction would start.
The Public Works Director replied that staff would try to get the projett
underway. He aske� whether waivers could be obtained in order to begin
work at the earliest possible date.
The City Attorney responded that waivers could be obtained.
Mr. Gruepner asked if there could be a consolidation of assessment hearings.
Councilman Martin replied that Council could not do that because the approp-
riate notices had not yet been mailed.
Councilman Hanks asked the City Attorney if a�motion could be made expres-
sing the action Council wanted to take designating the amount of the
City's share.
The City Attorney replied that such a motion could be made.
i1 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6604 entitled, "Resolution ardering im-
provement far Improvement No. 79-35A and declaring cost to be assessed and
; ordering preparation of proposed assessment," thereby authorizing the
! implementation of Alternative �2,establishing the City's share at 355,856
and instructing staff to obtain all necessary waivers so that the improve-
�, ments can commence as soon as possible.
Mr. Gruepner said that all of the property owners present were in agreement
with this arranqement. He did, however, advise Council that he was not
representing all of the property owners but that he would contact them
regarding the waivers.
The motion to adopt Resolution No. 6604 passed 6-0.
Councilman Backes comnented that new assessment notices should be prepared
notifying property owners of the September 2 hearing.
6c. Assessment Nearin
ro�ect 1 -35_
Assessment Hearing, Project 79-35A, Haint-
enance on Paving, Curb and Gutters, Orive-
way Aprons, Sidewalks and Sanitary Se+�+er
on Yirginia Avenue, West 30� Street,
and West 31st Street as described in Notice
of Hearing Published July 16, 1980.
In response to a question from the Council, the City Attorney repled that the
improvement project could be expedited if all the property owners signed
the waiver.
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Councilman Backes noted that the September 2 assessment hearing would be
the last chance for property owners to appear before the Council should
their assessment be wrong. �
The Acting City Manager said that each �roperty owner would receive a
notice specifying the amount to be assessed. If they choose to sign the
waiver, the City can proceed. If not, they can come to the September 2
assessment hearing. -
Councilman Meland said that since the assessment hearing is invalid, the
Council should reject the resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland to reject
the resolution.
The motion pessed 6-0.
6d. Improvement Hearing;
Project 80-37
Improvement Hearing, Project 80-37, Opening,
Grading and Graveling of Beltline Boule-
vard as described in Notice of Hearing
published July 9 and July 16, 1980 (con--
tinued from July 21, 1980)
Bob Ehrenberg, 3440 Belt Line Boulevard, appeared on behalf of 8elt Line
Industrial Park. He said he generally favored the extension of Belt Line
and would like to see the railroad property developed. He also said he
would like to see Minneapolis involved in the project. He did, however,
have some doubts about the project, primarily because the extension would
result in a cul de sac. Ne questioned if the benefits would be equivalent
to the $19,000 proposed assessment. If the road went through to Minnea-
polis, he said he would support the project. Because of the cul de sac,
he did take strong issue with the proposed improvement.
George DuFour addressed the Council and reviewed the economics of the
situation. He said there woul� be $4 million worth of construction on
3 acres which would represent $164,000 in new taxes to the City in
addition to special assessments. Under the Fiscal Disparaties Act, the
City would be entitled to 60% of this revenue equalling $10�,000. He said
that current taxes are �10,000 and that the City has been getting income
from this property for many years without supplying City services.
Councilman Backes pointed out that this money goes to other taxing
jurisdictions rather than totally to the City.
Mr. DuFour also advised Council that the railroad is trying to sell its
property and would not want to sell with an assessment against it. He
said that the property wouid no doubt be developed soon.
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Councilman Martin said that the City would be spending a lot of money to
realize this improv�nent. He said that interest alone on 5420,000 would
be sizeable.
Mayor McQuaid asked if any development plans are available for this area.
Mr. OuFour said that there were none. He explained that it was difficult
to get developers because of•the costs involved and the fact that there is
not a roadway for the properties.
Mayor McQuaid comnented that there was,no guarantee that anyone Nould be
developing the property.
Lewis Remele, representing the Milwaukee Road, said that he had no know-
ledge of the railroad selling this prope�ty. He said that it is still
being used a5 a switching yard and that there is no imninent sale.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor �eclared the
hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to order
the improvements not be made.
Councilman Martin asked if the industrial park would be assessed since
there would not be additional ingress/egresss.
The Acting City Manager cortmented that the industrial park rvould receive
substantial benefits if the road was extended into Minneapolis.
Councilman Martin asked if the project would be economically feasible if
state funding were available to extend the road through to 32nd Street.
The Acting City Manager replied that Minneapolis is not interested in
getting involved in this project.
Councilman Martin cortmented that if Mr. DuFour could arrange an agreement
with Minneapolis and if state funding was available, the City could
proceed with the project. If not, he said that this project rvas not
financially acceptabie.
Councilman Hanks carrnented that after a change in the composition of the
Minneapolis City Council, state aid was re,noved from 32nd Street. The
City did not have a binding agreement with Minneapolis requiring its
participation in this project and the use of state aid monies.
Mr. Ehrenberger said that k�e would like to see the road extended into
Minneapolis. He offered to work with the Mayor or anyone representing the
City of Minneapolis to bring this imprbvement about.
The question was called and the motion to order the improvements not be
made passed 4-2 (Councilman Hanks and Mayor McQuaid opposed).
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Mayor McQuaid said that she will discuss the situation with Minneapolis.
6e. Assessment Hearing;
Project 80-37
Assessment Hearing, Project 80-37, Opening,
Grading, Graveling of Belt Line Boulevard
as described in Notice of Hearing published
July 17, 1980.
It was moved by Councilman �1artin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to reject
the resolution adopting assessment.
The motion passed 6-0.
6f. Assessment Hearin ;
Pro�ect 79-50
Resolution No. 6605
Assessment Hearing, Project 19-50A,
Sanitary Sewer Left Station, from the
existing sewer on Flag Avenue South
north of West 22nd Street, as described
in Notice of Hearing published July 16, 1980.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6605 entitled, "Resolution adopting
assessment improvement No. 79-50a."
The motion passed 6-0.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
1. None.
88. Uniform Fire Code
Ordinance No. 1474
RESOLUTIONS A�aD ORDINANCES
Second reading of Ordinance Code amending
Chapter 8, Fire Protection, by adopting
the Uniform Fire Code by reference.
Ordinance No. 1474 entitled, "An Ordinance amending the St. Louis Park
Ordinance Code, Chapter 8; By adopting the 1979 Uniform Fire Code, by
reference," was adopted by consent.
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8b. Nae ele Outdoor Advertisin ;
Reso ut�on No.6606
Resolution to allow Naegele Outdoor Adver-
tising to install billboard on property
located at 1332 Zarthan Avenue South.
It was moved by Councilman Backes to table this matter. The motion died
for�lack of a second.
Curt Lofquist, Naegele Outdoor Advertising, addressed the Council and
asked how far the building is set back from the right of way. He noted
that the resolution stated 20 feet and stated that Naegele Outdoor
Advertising would like to position the billboard even with the building.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6606 entitled, "A resolution �ra�ting
permit under Section 14-124 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating
to zoning to permit an outdoor advertising structure on property located
in the DDD, Diversified Development �istrict, at 1332 Zarthan Avenue South"
as amended to stipulate that the billboard be positioned parallel with the
front of the building.
The motion passed 4-2 (Councilman Backes and Mayor McQuaid opposed).
Mayor McQuaid comnented that she reviewed the prior Council meeting on
Cable TV to try to better understand why the Council had supported the
installation of this billboard. She stated she was still in opposition
to the billboard as were the majority of the developers.
8c. Polling Places;
Resolution No. 6607
Resolution setting polling places and
naming election judges for state primary
election on September 9, 1980.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive
reading and aaopt Resolution No. 6607 entitled, "Resolution setting polling
places and naming election judges for state primary election September 9,
1980."
The motion passed 6-0.
Councilman Meland asked if this number would be sufficient for the pres-
idential election.
The Acting City Manager responded additional personnel is planned, but he
did not have the details at this time.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COt�IITTEES
9a. Plannin Commission The minutes of the Planning Comnission
treets & Fi wa s meeting held July 30, 1980 (Streets
Cormiission & Highways Comnission meeting held
July 14, 1980) were ordered filed by consent.
9b. Traffic Report:
West 35th Street and
Rhode Island
9c. Traffic Report:
22nd Street and
Ewing Avenue
10a. Appointments
A traffic report on West 35th Street and
Rhode Island Avenue was accepted by consent.
A report on stop signs at 22nd Street
and Ewing Avenue was accepted by consent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointments to Boards and Cortmissions.
It was moved by Councilman Backes to appoint Rose A. Wilson and James A.
Vose to the Human Rights Commission.
The motion passed 6-0.
Mayor McQuaid stated that there were openings on the Cortmunity Relations
Cortmission but as of,yet, no interested applicants. She requested Council
members to recommend any interested persons to fill these positions.
lOb. Bid Tabulation;
Pro�ect 79-35
West 31st Street and Yirginia Street
street reconstruction and sanitary sewer
bid tabulation.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to designate
Northwest Asphalt Inc. the low bidder under Alternate No. 2 in the amount
of $111,493.50 and to approve execution of the contract on receipt of all
necessary assessment waivers.
The motion passed 6-0.
lOc. Bid Tabulation;
Be t ine Bou evard
ro�ect 8 -37
Construction of Belt Line Boulevard bid
tabulation.
It �vas moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to reject
the bid tabulation on construction of Belt Line Boulevard, Project No. 80-37.
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The motion passed 4-2 (Councilman Hanks, t�ayor ��cQuaid opposed).
lOd. Application for Special
Permit.
Resolution No. 6608
Application of General Growth and De-
velopment Corporation for a special
permit to construct buildinas on property
located at 37th Street and Aquila Avenue.
Herb Davis, 6100 Excelsior BouT�vard, addressed the Council as the rep-
resentative of General Growth and Development Corporation. He said he
had spoken with a representative of Midwest Federal and that they are
ready to begin construction of the savings and loan drive-in facility.
He advised Council that construction of the second building would not
comnence until all applicable permits have been obtained.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by �ouncilman Backes, to waive
reading and adopt approving Resolution No. 6608 entitled, "A resolution
granting permit under Section 14=156 and 14-123.100(2) of the St. Louis
Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a drive-in facility lo-
cated in the F-2, Flood Plain, and B-2 General Business Districts at
3650 and 3670 Aquila Avenue."
The motion was passed 6-0.
10e. Knollwood Mall;
Resolution No. 6609
Knollwood Mall First Addition Final Plat.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6609 entitled, "Resolution giving approval
for final plat of Knollwood Mall First Addition."
The motion was passed 6-0.
lOf. Position Paper;
Highway 12
Position paper on High:vay 12 (I-394)
Larry Kirchner addressed the City Council with respect to the proposed
Highway 12 improvements. He stated that while a number of different
Highway 12 issues were presented at the July 1 meeting, the acceptability
of the various improvement alternatives was not explicitly discussed. Mr.
Kirchner indicated that Alternatives 3 and 5 presented the best options
to the City and would appear to be acceptable to most of those people
who attended the July 1 meeting. He said that Council should arrive at
a realistic decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, he said that the
decision could ultimately be made by Mn/DOT.
Councilman Martin stated that Alternative 3 appeared to be the City's most
desirable alternative.
The Acting City Manager explained that the principal concern of upgrading
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Highway 12 was to eliminate traffic lights and at-grade intersections.
Councilman Hanks commented that the differenc� between Alternative �1
and Alternative �2 involved the removal of the NOV lanes. Ne stated
that he was not in agreement with Alternative 2 if it required lowering
the grade of existing roadway.
Councilman ��lartin stated that the purpose of upgrading Nighway 12 was
to improve traffic flow. He said that this necessitated eliminating
the at-grade intersections and the traffic lights. He said that
it seemed probable that the grade of some portions of Highway 12 would
have to be lowered. •
Mayor McQuaid reported that she had attended a meeting with Represen-
tatives Rothenberg and Olsen and the Cor�nissioner of Transportation. She
said that the Comnissioner had been advised that those people in attendance
at the meeting supported a 6-lane expressway similar to that outlined in
Alternative 3. She also said that the Commissioner of Transportation
had commented that such an improvement would be outdated before its com-
pletion but conceded that some of the concerns expressed to him about the
HOV lanes were legitimate. �
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
accept the Highway 12 position paper and to authorize further research
on interstate substitution funding.
Councilman Hanks said that passage of the proposed motion would result in
Council's acceptance of Alternate 2. He favored Alternative 3 with the in-
corporation of sane of the positive features of Alternative 2.
Councilman Meland withdrew his second:
Councilman Martin stated that it was important for the Council to adopt
a�osition with regard to the Highway 12 improvements. He emphasized that
M�/DOT was moving ahead with its plans while Council continued to delib-
erate the issues.
Councilman Hanks said that he could accept the position paper if the
conclusion was changed to state that Alternative 2 was not acceptable. He
supported Alternative 3 with the incorporation of the best features of
Alternative 2.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to accept
the position paper as modified to recommend�Alternative 3 with the incor-
poration of the best features of Alternative 2.
The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
authorize further research of interstate substit�ition funding.
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The motion passed 6-0.
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
approve the wording of the question to appear on the November baliot
with respect to the proposed.Code of Ethics.
Councilman Backes said the wording did not really deal with the Code of
Ethics. He said that it would not be acceptable to the Charter Comnis-
sion and that he would oppose the motion.
Councilman Martin said that the question focused on the essence of
the Code of Ethics issue wherein any citizen running for public office
must disclose details of his or her financial situation.
The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Backes and Hanks opposed).
lOh. Yosemite Avenue and Yosemite Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard.
Excelsior Boulevard
Councilman Martin discussed the ongoing problems involving the two single
family lots on this corner. He asked that staff develop a viable alter-
native to resolve these problems.
Councilman Backes said it was inappropriate for staff to research this
and that any request for a rezoning should come from affected property
owners. �
Councilman Martin said that Council had reviewed this matter several
times. He suggested that staff could research this problem and present
its findings to the Planning Comnission for development of a resolution
to be considered by the Counci].
�elia Anderson, of the Planning Commission and the League of Women Voters,
said that the problem has been presented to the Planning Commission and
has come before the Council before. She said that the problem involves the
enforcement of the zoning ordinance. She stated that the property was
clearly not being used as the single family residential purpose for which
it is zoned.
Councilman �•lartin moved that staff prepare a viable alternative and
present it to the Planning Comnission. The motion died for lack of a
second.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to
investigate any zoning violations on the properties including the vacant
lot and the single family dwelling.
Councilman Hanks comnented that both property owners should be forced
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to live up to the zoning ordinances governing ti�e properties.
Mayor McQuaid said that she was dist�urbed by the appearance of the
properties. She said that she could not agree to rezoning these proper-
ties in the absence of a request from the neighborhood.
Councilman Martin said the zoning was inappropriate for these two lots
inasmuch as they are not single family lots. He said the neighbors
opposed rezoning because they were angry with the American Legion and
concerned about drainage problems.
Councilman Backes called the question:
The motion passed 6-0.
10i. Setting Assessment Hearin s Setting assessment hearings.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
schedule assessment hearings for the following projects on September 2,
1980: 75-39, 79-01, 79-03, 79-04, 79-08, 79-95 and 79-35A.
The motion passed 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
11a• Bid Tabulation• Cedarcrest Bid tabulation: Cedarcrest, City Ha11
C�ty Hal parkinq ot, parking lot, Highway 12 braided street.
Highway 12
Councilman Hanks asked why the parking lot paving was being deferred.
The Acting City Manager replied that funds for this project were not in
the budget.
Councilman Hanks said that Council has received excellent bids lately and
the prices seemed very good. He said that it seemed to be a good time
to contract for this work.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks to
designate the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract
for these three projects.
The motion passed 6-0.
>>b• Ced__ke Road;
Kesolution No. 6610
Cost agreement for Cedar Lake Road
construction east of Highway 100.
It was moved by Councioman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles to waive
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reading and adopt Resolution No. 6610 entitled, "A resolution authorizing
the execution of a cost-sharing agreement for Cedar Lake Road Improvement
Project 79-10 between the City of St. Louis Park and Hennepin County."
The motion passed 6-0.
llc. Recycling Center Proposal • Recycling Center at St. Louis Park
Incinerator Site.
It was moved by Councilman Ra11es, seconded by Councilman Backes, to defer
this matter until after the arrival of the new City Manager.
Councilman Ralles said the matter needed further investigation including
possibility of obtaining government funds to help defer costs.
The motion passed 6-0.
lld. Stop signs at Cedar Lake Road Stop signs at Cedar Lake Road.
t�ayor t4cQuaid suggested that staff discuss the installation of stop signs
or traffic signals on Cedar Lake Road at Texas and Virginia Avenues.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
direct staff to discuss the instal�lation of stop signs or traffic signals
on Cedar Lake Road at Texas and Virginia Avenues with Hennepin Cou�ty.
Councilman Ralles asked if sig.nals were scheduled to be installed at
Virginia Avenue as a part of the Comprehensive Plan. �
The Acting City Manager responded that the installation of traffic
controls is not typically identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
The motion passed 6-0.
12a. Damage Claims
MISCELLANEO�S
Damage claims.
Issac Tolchinsky/Harlan Schopper,
2608 Joppa Ave. So.
Vernon L. Johnson, 3229 Texas Ave.
By consent, the Council authorized the above claims to be filed with the
City Clerk for proper action by the Acting City Manager and the City Attorney.
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�pb. Comnunications from Mayor.
None.
12c. Communications from the
Acting City �lanager
Communications from Mayor.
Comnunications from the Acting City
Manager.
The Acting City Manager said he would like to discuss several topics
with the Council.
Cable Television. The Acting City Manager said that there is federal
legislation pending to deregulate cable television. He said that this
legislation could bar the City from regulating the installation of cable
and receiving a franchise fee.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
instruct staff to prepare a letter to be sent to City's legislators opposing
Federal deregulation of cable television.
The motion passed 6-0.
Holy Family Church. The Acting City Manager said Holy Family Church is
seeking a nonintoxicating liquor license to sell 3.2 beer on September 5
and 6 at its carnival. He said that Council has been requested to issue
a carnival license and to waive the fee, bond and insurance requirements.
He indicated that Council had waived these requirements on certain
occasions in the past.
Councilman Meland left the Council chambers.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks,that
this matter be scheduled for a public hearing on September 2, 1980.
The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed).
Reduction in State Aid. The Acting City hianager advised Council that
because of an estimated $50 million to $90 million deficit whi.ch will
occur in the State's budget, there has been some speculation that State
aid may be reduced in order to balance the budget.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
instruct staff to write a letter to the Governor expressing Council's
objections to substantial reductions in State aid for the purpose of
balancing the State budget.
The motion passed 5-0..
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CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified Claims
Verified claims.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, that
the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and
directed to ihe City Council.dated August 4, 1980 as amended in the
total amount of $h12,163.57 for vendors and $24,953.15 for payroll
were a�proved and the Acting City Manager and City Treasurer were
a�thorized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of 5-0.
13b. Contract a ments;
Reso uiion Nos. 6611, 6612,
6613, 6614
Contract payments - Final.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6611 entitled, "Resolution accepting
work on storm sewer lift staiion improvement No. 80-03; Resolution No.
6612 entitled, "Resolution accepiing work on paving, curb and gutter
improvement Nos. 79-10, 79-55 and 78-95; Resolution No. 6613 entitled,
"Resolution accepting work on paving, curb an� g�tter, aTley paving
and parking lots, improvement�.Nos. 75-39, 77-386, 79-0�, 79-97, 79-35
and 79=53; and Resolution No. 6614 entitled, "Resolution accepting work
on �aving, curb and gutter, improvement No. 77-11A, 77-116 and 74-22,
Part I" and to authorize the following final contract payments: .
1) Final payment, Project No. 80-03, Storm sewer lift station, ACG
Mechanical. Amount: $11,087.50.� �
2) Final payment, Project Nos. 79-10, 79-55, 78-05, Paving, curb and
gutter, Arcon Construction Co. Amount: $23,26E.24.
3) Final payment, Project Nos. 75-39, 77-386, 79-04, 79-97, 79-35, 79-53,
Arcon Construction Co. Amount: �21,703.31.
4) Final payment, Project Nos. 77-11A, 77-116 and 74-22, Part I, Hard-
rives, Inc. Amount: �30,654.68.
The motion passed 5-0.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
approve and authorize the following partial payments:
1. Partial payment, Project Nos. 77-26, 78-41, 70-41, 80-05, 80-07,
80-08, 80-25, 80-38 and 80-40, paving, curb and gutter. Northwest
Asphalt. Amount: �124,506.61.
2. Partial payment, Project No. 78-43, control panel modifications.
Lee Richert Plumbfng & Heating. Amount: $120,500.55.
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3. Partial payment, Project No. 80-31, landscape screen between Honey-
well p�arking lot and residence, Arbor Vall.ey Landscaping.
Amount: $7,543.12.
4. Partial payment, Project Nos. 80-02, 80-06, 80-29, paving,,curb
and gutter, Progressive Contractors. Amount: $12,540.18.
5. Partial payment, Project'79-13, 78-46 and 78-44, paving, curb,
gutter, Hardrives, Inc. Amount $58,446.56.
The motion passed 6-0.
14. Adjournment � It was moved by Councilman Hanks,
seconded by Councilman Martin that
the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Attest:
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P t Smith �
Recording Secretary
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Phy is Quaid, Mayor
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