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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980/09/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 2, 1980 Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:35 p.m. 2. Presentations Mayor McQuaid presented a proclamation to Marion Wolfe, representing the Daughters of the American Revolution, proclaiming the week of September 17 through September 23, 1980 as Constitution Week. Mark Ennenga, representing the Frank Lundberg Post 282 of the American Legion, the Creekside Chapter of the Izaak Walton League and troops of the Mustang District, Boy Scouts of America, accepted a proclamation from the Mayor designating September 13, 1980 as Minnehaha Creek Clean-Up Day. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Martha Elstrom Jerrold Martin Keith Meland John Ralles Phyllis McQuaid Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning and Director of Public Works. 4• �proval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Ralles, sec- onded by Councilman Elstrom, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 14, 1980 as amended on page 292, item 10(d� to indicate that the motion was made by Councilman Hanks. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Meland abstained), 5a. �proval of Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, sec- onded by Councilman Backes to approve the consent agenda for September 2 as presented with the removal of items 8a, requested by Councilman Martin, and 6h, requested by the City Manager. The motion passed 6-0. -297- .�'. "'� City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 5b. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, sec- onded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the agenda for September 2 as presented with the following additions: llo, Community Education as requested by Councilman Meland for Councilman Hanks, and 10e, Code of Ethics as re- quested by Councilman Backes. The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. I_mprovement Hearing Improvement Hearing, Project 80-46, Pro"�ect=80-46. Dakota Avenue Sanitary Sewer. ResolutionTlo. 6626 There being no one present wishinq to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Backes asked for a clarification of the difference in costs noted in the cover memorandum to Council, the change order for the project and the resolution for.the project. The City Manager said that a 12% contingency had been added to the contract and that the maximum assessment would be $8,602. Councilman Elstrom asked if it was correct as stated in paragraph 3 of the resolution. The City Attorney responded that the resolution was correct and pro- vided a maximum assessment of $8,602. Councilman Elstrom suggested that the word "maximum" be inserted in paragraph 3 of the resolution in front of the figure $8,602. Councilman Backes asked if it would not be appropriate to use the word "approximately" rather than maximum. The City Attorney responded that either term would be acceptable. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6626 entitled, "Resolution ordering improvement No. 80-46 and declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment." The motion passed 6-0. � City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 6b. Assessment Hearin , Pro�ect 75-39. Resolution No. 6627 Assessment Hearing, Project 75-39, Alley paving, North Street area. Carolyn Gray, 7623 North Street, addressed the Council to state her opposition to the assessment for this alley paving project. She said that she had received an assessment notice of nearly $1,900, but there is no access from her garage to the alley. In answer to Ms. Gray's question, the City Assessor said that City policy has always been to assess all properties abutting alley im- provement projects. He said that in the past many owners have been assessed for alley paving projects to which they did not have access and there has rarely been complaints. Councilman Martin said that nothing at this time precludes Ms. Gray from using the alley at a later date. Councilman Backes stated that alley improvements are always initiated by the residents and that over 50 percent of her neighbors had signed a petition requesting the project. Ms. Gray said she knew this to be true but that she was still concerned as her assessment was higher than any of her neighbors because she owned two lots but could not use the alley. Councilman Hanks arrived at the meeting. Mayor McQuaid said that even though the benefit to the property did not seem to be immediate that the time could come when she would need to use the alley. Councilman Ralles inquired if Ms. Gray owned a buildable lot in addit- ion to the lot where her home was located. Ms. Gray responded that she did. There being no one further 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. 6627 entitled, "Resolution adopting improvement No. 75-39." The motion passed 7-0. 6c. Assessment Hearin9, Pro'ect 79-0 . Reso ution No. 6628 Assessment Hearing, Project 19-01, Paving curbs, gutters, Minnikahda Oaks area. Dean 6. Saeugling, 3332 France Avenue South, addressed the Council. He said that his property fronts on France Avenue and asked why he had to pay the assessment for property fronting on a side street. -299- %� City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 The City Assessor responded that owners of interior lots benefit from the paving, curbs and gutters on the side street in that it facilitates their ingress and egress to the side street. He said that the City assessment policy in these instances is to assess the corner lot 25% of the total assessment, and to assess the re- maining 75� of the assessment to the interior lots plus the corner lot. Mr. Saeugling asked if the Minnikahda Golf Club had been assessed for the work done on France Avenue abutting its property. The City Assessor said that the Minnikahda Golf Club had been assessed. George DuFour addressed the Council. He said that he had been assessed $9,000 for upgrading France Avenue so that the street could handle 9-ton trucks. He said that when he spoke to the Public Works Director, he had been told that less blacktop was used for this improvement than had been estimated. He said that he wanted to know how much blacktop was actually used and what happened to the traffic control signal which was removed for the resurfacing. Ne also asked what the amount of the change order had actually been and if the City had received a credit for the difference in the change order amount. He concluded by asking if these changes were reflected in his assessment. The City Manager replied that staff did not have the details of this project available to answer these questions, but that the Public Works Director would call Mr. DuFour with the answers to his questions. Jeffrey Bolles, 3325 Glenhurst,addressed the Council. He asked why he should be paying an assessment for a sidewalk when he does not have a sidewalk in front of his home. The City Assessor said that at a neighborhood meeting the residents agreed to pay for the installation of a sidewalk throughout the area at $.77 per linear foot. Mayor McQuaid referred to a letter received from the law firm of Lindquist & Vennum representing the Minnikhada Golf and Country Club expressing their opposition to the assessment. It was his wish to have the country club's opposition on record. Councilman Elstrom asked if either the City Attorney or the City Assessor could comment on the attorney's letter. The City Attorney said the improvement will increase the value of the club's property and that the City Assessor has determined that the property will benefit from this improvement. He added that the letter from the club's attorney did not state any arguments as , ,; -300- City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 to why these improvements should not be made. Councilman Meland asked if part of the club's properiy was within the city limits of Minneapolis. The City Assessor replied that it was, but that an 18 foot strip of land abutting the right-of-way is within the city limits of St. Louis Park. Therefore, he said, the assessment is justified. The City Manager added that as a part of this project the City had pro- vided driveway aprons and curb cuts on the club's property which are being used to facilitate ingress and egress of lawn maintenance equipment. Mr. Saeugling asked if he and his neighbors would have to pay the Minni- khada Club's portion of the assessment should the club not pay it. Mayor McQuaid said no, that the club would be paying its share of the assessment. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6628 entitled, "Resolution adopt- ing assessment improvement No. 79-01." The motion passed 7-0. 6d. Assessment Hearing, Pro'ect 79-93; Reso ution o. 6629 Assessment Hearing, Project 79-03, Watermain looping, paving, curbs and gutters, Meadowbrook Boulevard, Colorado Avenue to Alabama Avenue Mayor McQuaid referred to a letter Council members had received from Robert P. Schwinn, 4306 Alabama Avenue, in which he stated his objections to the assessment for improvements to Meadowbrook Boulevard which is at the rear of his property. He stated that he had previously been informed by the City Assessor that if the portion of 4306 Alabama facing Meadow- brook Boulevard was not buildable, he would not be assessed as though it were a buildable lot. Councilman Hanks inquired why it was not a buildable lot. F(r. Schwinn replied that the existing lot would have to be split into two sections and a variance to build would be required because the di- mensions of the lot were less than the code specifies. The City Assessor said that he advised Mr. Schwinn that the assessment for the streets, curbs and gutters would be 50 percent deferred and that the water connection assessment would be 100 percent deferred until a variance was issued for the partion�'of'his�property facing Meadowbrook. -301- City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 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 ovement�No.N79-0329 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment impr The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, that the portion of assessment relative to improvements to 4306 Ala- bama be deferred until such time as the lot becomes buildable. The motion passed 7-0. 6e. Assessment Hearing, Project 79-04; Resolution No. 6630 Assessment Hearing, Project 79-04, Paving, curbs, gutters Cedarhurst area. 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. 6630 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 79-04." The motion passed 7-0. 6f. Assessment Hearing, Project 79-08; Reso ution No. 6631 Assessment Hearing, Projec � 79-08, Paving, curbs and gutters, West 13th Lane area. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Ralles to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6631 entitled, "Resolution adopt- i ing assessment improvement No. 79-08." The motion passed 7-0. ; 6g. Application of Holy Familv . Application of Holy Family Fall Festival Fall Festival Comnittee Committee for a temporary non-intoxicating .; liquor l�cense. �'. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to grant a temporary non-intoxicating liquor license to Holy Family Fall Festival Comnittee. -302- _�� City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, l9gp The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). 6h. Assessment Hearing, Assessment Hearing, Project 79-35A, 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 August 20, 1980. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Martin asked why this hearing had been removed from the consent agenda. The City Manager replied that since this report states that ali waivers have been signed, it was preferable to have the record show that all property owners had waived their rights to a hearing. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to order the assessment report on Project 79-35A received for filing. The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7. None. 8a. Cable TY r ��d`nance No. 1475 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Second reading of Ordinance amending sections of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relative to Cable TV. Councilman Martin said that the proposed ordinance would require that an audit report be filed once yearly. He suggested that franchise pay- ments also be received once yearly. Councilman Elstrom said she felt accepting franchise payments only once yearly represented giving money away in lost interest. An Administrative Assistant to the City Manager stated that the City had always received quarterly payments and one annual report. He said that the purpose of the proposed ordinance was to establish a date for submission of the annual report. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to -303- �� � Cit Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 Y waive second reading of Ordinance No. 1475 entitled, "An ordinance relating to cable tel�evision: Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 9-106. � The motion passed 7-0• 8b. Police Pension Benefits. Clarification of Resolution modifying Resolution No,6637 Police Pension Benefits. By consent, Council waived reading and adopted Resolution No. 6637 enti.tled, "Resolution amending Resolution No. 6602 relating to the benefits of the St. Louis Park Police Relief Association." `�. ; . REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Budget 1980 revised Budget; 1981 proposed Budget. Councilman Hanks suggested setting the review sessions as soon as possible to avoid tarslsectmonstofrthe budgetvhadsbeenrchangedcbecaused that in prev�ous ye of citizens seeking allocations coming in at the last minute. � The City Manager said that it probabl�y would not be possible for every- - one to be present for every session and that the Planning Director and Director of Finance would be available to attend the sessions as needed. He suggested holding the first session September 8 at 5 p.m.,and scheduling further sessions at that time. � ; Councilman Backes suggested scheduling appointments for groups wishing to speak to the Council regarding the budget. 9b. Sunset Ridge; Resolution No. 6632 Application of Darrell A. Farr Develop- ment for special permit in re Sunset Ridge. Councilman Backes asked if the applicant was aware of the special conditions contained in the resolution. The Planning Director said applicant was aware of the conditions. � It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6632 entitled, "A resolution granting � permit under Section 14-124(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code ' relating to zoning to permit a 60-unit condominium development for prop- erty located in the DDD district at 5701 Cedar Lake Road." -304- City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Shelard Park; Resolution No. 6633 Request of Duraps, Inc. to amend the approved special permit for a residen- tial development unit (Shelard Park). It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6633 entitled, "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 6522 and all previous special permit reso- lutions for Shelard Park, and granting permit under Section 14-195(1) and 14-195(3) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a commercial and a residential development for property located in the 6-2 General Bus- iness District, and R-6, Residential Business District in Shelard Park." The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). 9d. Royal Oaks, Ltd.; Resolution No. 6634 Application of Royal Oaks, Ltd. for a special permit. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6634 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the Si. Louis Park Or- dinance Code relating to zoning to permit a 48-52 unit duplex develop- ment for property located in the PUD District on Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Village." The motion passed 7-0. 9e. Sunset Ridge First Addition; Sunset Ridge First Addition: Final Resolution No. 6635 Plat. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6635 entitled, "Resolution giving approval for final plat of Sunset Ridge lst addition." The motion passed 7-0. 9f. Park Nursing Home; Resolution No. 6636 Request of Park Nursing Home to amend existing special permit. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6636 entitled, "A resolution amending Resolution No. 4896 granting permit under Section 14-141(3) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a 120-bed nursing home on property located in the R-4 District at 4415 West 37� Street." The motion passed 7-0. -305- � City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 9g. Legal retainer, non- retainer fees The annual report on retainer and non- retainer fees was ordered received for filing by consent. 9h. Planning Comnission The minutes of the Planning Comnission meeting minutes meetings held August 6 and August 20 incorporating the minutes of the Streets & Highways Comnission were ordered received for filing by consent. 9i. Comnunity Relations meeting minutes The minutes of the Community Relations Commission held August 14, 1980 were ordered received for filing by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions Appointments to Boards and Comnissions. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to defer this item. The motion passed 7-0. lOb. Traffic stud : Traffic study No. 241: Yosemite Avenue Yosemite xcelsior Boulevard and Excelsior Boulevard (No Left Turn sigqs). Mayor McQuaid said that she still believed No Left Turn signs should be posted at this intersection. She said that even though there was not a long line of cars backed up in the morning, it was almost�impossible to gain access to Excelsior Boulevard from Yosemite because of left turning cars waiting to enter the heavy traffic flow on Excelsior. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom to accept the staff recomnendation. The motion passed 6-1 (Mayor McQuaid opposed). lOc. Louisiana Ave. Bridge lOd. Mortgaqe bond revenue sale; Resolution No. 6638 A status report on the Louisiana Avenue bridge between Cedar Lake Road and Minnetonka Boulevard was ordered received for filing by consent. Single family/multiple family mortgage revenue bond sale. The Planning Director said that the following firms were recomnended to �.; -306- �, �: t City Council Pleeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 be inserted in the resolution on the basis of the best service and low- est cost: Trustee: First Trust Company of St. Pau; Program Adminis- trator: Banco; Mortgage Pool Insurer: MGIC�(Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp.); and Special Hazard Insurer: MGIC. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6638 entitled, "Resolution of the City of St. Louis Park designating trustee, program administrator, mortgage pool insurer, special hazard insurer for single family/multiple family mortgage revenue bonds for the bond program." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). 10e. Code of Ethics; Resolution No. 6643 Code of Ethics. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to remove the resolution re Code of Ethics from table. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and to adopt the resolution changing the language of the question to read as follows: "Shall the City Charter be amended to include a chapter on ethical conduct that will define conflict of in- terest, require financial disclosure and regulate campaign contributions of candidates for and those elected as City Councilpersons and Mayor?" Councilman Meland said that he could not support the language as sug- gested. He said that if the three words, "on ethical conduEt" were deleted, he could support this language appearing on the ballot. Councilman Hanks asked the City Attorney if he felt those three words were essential to the motion. The City Attorney replied that the Charter Commission would accept deletion of those three words. Councilman Backes said that it would be acceptable to him to have those three words deleted from the motion. Councilman Elstrom commented that the wording regarding ethical conduct on the State ballot for senators and legislators was not as restrictive as the wording proposed by the Charter Commission for the election of City Council members. Councilman Martin stated that he could not support this proposed change. Mayor McQuaid questioned if good people are prevented from running for -307- City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 public office because of their opposition to this type of disclosure. Councilman Martin said that it was unethical for him to support any language which might keep any persons from running for public office. Councilman Elstrom said that the Charter Comnission had overlooked the adoption of a Code of Ethics by Council previously. Councilman Meland said that the Council passed a resolution regarding Code of Ethics, not an ordinance, and that this action was brought about because of the Charter Comnission's concerns several years ago. The motion to adopt the resolution passed 6-1 (Councilman t�artin opposed). lla. Bid tabulation: Truck dump box Bid tabulation: Truck dump box. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to designate LaHass Manufacturing and Sales as the low responsible bidder. The motion passed 7-0. llb. County Road 18 & Highway 7 County Road 18;and Highway 7: Final plan�approval. Councilman Meland asked if West 36th Street would end at the entrance to Amhurst. ` The Public Works Director replied that this project is scheduled to end at the entrance to Amhurst. . llc. Golden Auto Parts; Resolution No. 6640 Extension of towing contract with Golden Auto parts. : Councilman Pleland said that he had received several complaints from � citizens about Golden's service. He asked if the Police Department would advise citizens that they do not have to use Golden or have their cars towed to Golden's garage. Councilman Martin said that the service Golden provides is much quicker than permitting the owner of the car to call another towing service. Mayor McQuaid said that she was concerned about the appearance of Golden's premises on Highway 7. Councilman Elstrom said that the trees they had planted to shield the �: City Council �teeting Minutes, September Z, 1980 premises from the highway were probably planted 20 years ago and no longer provide an adequate screen. Councilman Martin suggested that staff visit the premises to determine if any violations existed on the premises. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6640 entitled, "Resolution au- thorizing execution of an Addendum No. 2 to Contract No. 1177." It was moved by Councilman Meland to table the matter. The motion died for lack of a second. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). lld. Edgebrook Park Bid tabulation: Edgebrook Park timber construction and playscape. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to accept the recarmendation that Kahnke Brothers, Inc. be designated the low responsible bidder and that staff execute an agreement with that firm in the amount of $14,900. The motion passed 7-0. lle. Change Order: Project 80-46, Dakota Avenue sanitary Dakota Avenue Sanitary Sewer sewer. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to accept change order No. 2 contingent upon execution of the'assessment waiver. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). Councilman Hanks asked why this property owner did not have a sewer in- stalled when sanitary sewers were installed in this area. He com- mented that this matter seemed to be very similar to the recently approved sanitary sewer project on Flag Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to pro- ceed with the change order but to defer consideration of the assessment until such time as staff presents additional information. The motion passed 7-0. �1f• Northwestern Bell Te ephone easement Easement to Northwestern Bell Tele- phone Company. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to -309- ` City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 authorize execution of agreement and to waive firs� reading of an ordinance granting an easement on City property and set second reading for September 15, 1980. The motion passed 7-0. 11g. Re uest to lace fence ReqUest to place fence in public on r�g t o way right of way at 4105 West 31st Street. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize execution of the agreement granting request. The motion passed 7-0. llh. Legal Services Budget study Legal Services Budget Study. By consent, Council deferred action on the Legal Services Budget Study until the first budget session. lli. Assessment Hearing Schedule Assessment hearing schedule. The following schedule setting assessment hearings was ordered received for filing by consent: Improv. 77-58 Improv. 79-41 Paving, curb, gutter Cedar Lake Rd. from Kentucky to Nevada Sidewalk: South side of Minnetonka, Aquila to Utah Oct. 6, 1980 Oct. 6, 1980 llj. Bid Tabulation: Park Shelter Bid tabulation: Park shelter roof repair and replacement. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to designate John A. Dalsin and Son as the low responsible bidder and authorize execution of the contract in the amount of $17,646.00. The motion passed 7-0. : llk. Sale of Citv lots: Fla Avenue. Authorization to sell City Lots: Flag , Avenue. � It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded b Councilman Elstrom that the City-owned lots at 2032 and 2036 Flag Avenue be advertised for sale. . . � -310- City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, lggp The motion passed 7-0. 111 Amhurst Street Lightinq: Resolution and change order for Resolut�on No. 6641 Project 80-55: Amhurst street lighting Councilman Backes said that the word "maximum" should be inserted in front of the figure of $49, 065.75 in the resolution. In answer to a question, the City Attorney said that if the total amount as called for in the resolution should not be sufficient to cover the project's cost, a supplemental assessment would have to be made or the City could absorb the difference. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6641 entitled, "Resolution ordering improvement No. 80-55 and declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment", amended to include the word "maximum" in frnnt of the amount of $49,065.75. The motion passed 7-0. llm. Librar Lane Trail Easement Library Lane trail easement. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles to authorize execution of the easement for Library Lane. The motion passed 7-0. lln. Carpenter Park Carpenter Park improvements. Councilman Hanks asked if Council could see the plans of the proposed improvements at Carpenter Park. The Public Works Director displayed the plans and said that the im- provements included installation of a timber-type play lot, horseshoe pits and benches, construction of a shelter building adjacent to the tennis courts and upgrading of the ballfields. Councilman Hanks asked if Council had to decide at this time whether or not to approve construction of the shelter. The Public Works Director said that the decision had to be made because of the time frame for the installation of water and sewer lines to service the proposed shelter. � Councilman Hanks said that the shelter is going to cause more problems than already exist at the park. -311- � City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 1980 Councilman Martin said that the Parks and Recreation Commission had given a great deal of thought to this issue and had arrived at the decision to recommend an open shelter. He said that it was the Commission's opinion that most vandalism occurs to closed shelters rather than to the open style that had been proposed. He said that the proximity of the Police Department should help to deter acts of vandalism. Councilman Hanks said that as long as there are bathrooms in the shelter, the proximity of the Police Department makes little diffierence. Councilman Elstrom said that there appeared to be some confusion re- garding the funding of this project. She asked if Community Develop- ment Block Grant funds would be used. The City Manager said that $100,000 of Block Grant funds would be used for this project. He also indicated that park improvements funds would be used to finance the remainder of the park improvements. Councilman Elstrom asked if satellite toilets have been constructed at any of the other park facilities. The City Manager commented that when shelters are located in high activity areas, there are not as many vandalism problems. Councilman Hanks said that his other concern was the justification for the shelter since other parks do not have them. He asked if the shelter could be considered under Phase Three of this project and if sewer and water line installation could be completed at a later date. Councilman Martin said that the justification for the construction of the shelter was to have facilities availa�le to all the citizens who use this park. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to accept the recomnendation authorizing proposal and prepare plans, spec- ifications and advertisement for bids. The motion failed 3-4 .(Councilmen Elstrom, Hanks, Ralles and McQuaid opposed). Councilman Hanks asked if the major portion of the construction could be commenced without the inclusion of the shelter. The City Manager said that the water and sewer lines could be laid at this time but that construction of the shelter could be delayed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to a�cept the recomnendation authorizing the proposal, to prepare plans, specifications and advertisement for bid, but to delay construction of the shelter. The motion passed 1-0. -312- City Council Meeting Minutes, 5eptember 2, 1980 llo. Community Education Community Education. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, that Councilman Meland be authorized to attend a community education confer- ence, December 3-5, at the City's expense. The motion passed 7-0. 12a. Damage Claims MISCELLANEOUS Damage claims. Roseann Kilkelly, 2831 Vernon Avenue Nancy Sjoberg, 5635 13th Avenue South By consent, the Council authorized the above claims to be filed with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 12b. Communications from Mayor The Mayor said that a publication was available through the U.S. Conference of Mayors re9arding highway transfer of funding. She said that there was to be a session held in Washington to assist cities understand the concepts of substitute funding and that she will write the organization�for further information. 12c. Comnunications from the None. City Manager CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified Claims Verified claims. � It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council dated September 2, 1980 in the total amount of $265,931.70 for vendors and $22,722.89 for payroll were approved and the City Manager and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks in the same amount by a vote of 7-0. 13b. Contract Pa ments; Reso ution No. 42 Contract payments, Final. It was moved by Council�an Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6642 entitled "Resolution accepting work on street paving, sidewalk and miscellaneous utilities, Improvement Nos. 79-01, 79-03, 79-08, 79-43�" and to authorize the following final con- -313- City Council Meeting Minutes, September 2, 198fl tract payment: 1) Final payment, Project Nos. 79-01, 79-�3� 79'08+ 79-43, street paving, sidewalk and miscellaneous utilities, Hardrives, nc. Amount: $18,207.82. The motion passed 7-0• It was moved by Councilman Hanks,nseca��ealbpaymentsl�an Backes, to approve and authorize the followi g p Partial paynent, window rE�placement, Bernco. Amount $34,461. Partial payment, Project No. &9Renovating1alncg Amountln$13g339e vated tank. Allied Painting Partial payment, Project Nos. �0-02, 80-06, 80-29, paving, curb and autter, sidewalk, random repair. Progressive Contractors, Inc. Amount: �44,087.53. Partial payment, Project Nos. 80-11, 80-12, 80-15, 80-»�P8emier 80-30, 80-41, 80-11A, 80-47 and 80-48,-street lighting. Electric Construction Co. Amount: $23,360.50. 5) Partial payment, Project Nos. 79-42, 80-19, sanitary sewer and watermain. Brown & Cris, Inc. Amount: $22,453.44. 6) Partial payment, Project No. 79-50, lift station. Axel Newman Heating and Plumbing Co. Amount $19,354.63. 7) Partial payment, Project Nos. 77-26, 78-41, 79-41, 80-0�, 80-01, 80-08, 80-25, 80-38 and 80-40, paving, curb & gutter, sanitary sewer. Northwest Asphalt. Amount $153,949.48. The motion passed 7-0. Executive Session Executive session. Council met in executive session. Upon Council's return to the Council Chambers, it was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to accept the settlement offer of the St. Louis Park Medical Center. The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, the meeting was adjourned at 9:�5 by a 7-0 vote. Attest: `� �� �- ' . , y�e . � ��r{�� Pa Smith P yl McQua�d, Mayor Recording Secretary -.� 1 �.-