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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980/06/30 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Study Session1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call MINUT�S CITY COUNCIL STUI)Y SESSION ST. LOUIS PARI:, MINNESOTA June 30, 1980 The City Council study sPssion was called to order by riayor McQuaid at 8:35 p.m. The following Councilmen were present at roll ca11: Ronald Dackes Martha Elstrom Lyle IIanks Keith Meland John Ralles Phyllis McQuaid Councilman Martin arrived at the study session at 9 p.m. The acting City Manager/Planning Director and the Finance Director •aere also present at the meeting. • 3. City Manager Selection �The Mayor in�.Iicated that James Brimeyer of Worthington, Ohio had been contacted relative to his interest in accepting the St. Louis Park City Manager position. The Mayor had been advised by I:orn-rerry that the following items were desired by Mr. Brimeyer: a 15 percent increase from his current salary which is equivalent to $41,400, deferred compensation to be placed in the ICMA Retirement Corporation, use of a City car, health benefits equivalent to those received by City employees, regular vacation and sicic leave, payment of inembership fees for professional organizations, payment of moving expenses, and a housing allowance for two to three months in the event that he is unable to find suitable, permanent housing upon his arrival to 5t. I�ouis Park. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to formally offer the City Manager position to James L. Brimeyer at an annual salary of $41,000 with an agreemenr to review his salary in January 1981; to extend all of the usual City benefits to Mr. Brimeyer; and that he be available to.assume the position during the first part of August. Councilman Rackes stated that i�ousing allowance payments should be based � upon a monthly maximum amount to be established within the rtemorandum of Understanding. The motion to appoint James Brimeyer to the position of City Manager passed 6-0. ; -212- -. . ` City Council Study Session minutes, June 30, 1980 4, Capital Improvement Program In response to a question from Councilman Resolution No. 6582 Elstrom, the acting City Manager indicated that the Belt Line Boulevard project was of questionable feasibility due to the financial exposure of the City that could result in over 60 percent of the cost bein� financed by municipal •funds. He indicated that an assessment l�earin� woul_d be held on this project prior to the award of a construction contract. This would enable Council to evaluate the extent of tlie City's risk. With respect to the widening of Louisiana Avenue, the acting City 1�tanager indicated that the cost listed in the Capital Zmprovement Program did not provide for demolition of the affected homes, iie indicated that staff needs to develop a plan regarding the disposition of affected houses. The acting City Mana�er explained t11at the sale of bonds to provide financing for the Capital Improvement Program �enerally occurs af[er comple- tion of the improvement. Given the current economic condition, this places the City in a very advantageous position. Interest rates are expected to be lower in January 1981 when the City plans to issue Capital Improvement bonds. The actinq City Manager also indicated that construction costs this year have been very good--the cost of curb and gutter material, base material and asphalt were 13 percent lower than last year's prices. He said that one potential problem that could be experienced by having a bond sale early in 1981 is that the City's financial report would not be complete at that time.• The acting City Manager consider increasing the of special assessments. meeting. also stated that it would be appropriate to interest rates charged for financing the payment This item was deferred frou� the rtay 5 Council It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to increase the interest rate on installment payments to 8X for all future Capital Improvement projects and that a resolution accamplishing this be prepared for the next regular Council meeting. The motion passed 6-Q-1 (Councilman r�rtin abstained). The Mayor noted that a bus plaza at Excelsior Boulevard and Quentin Avenue should be included in the 1980 CapiCal Improvement Program. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to add construction of a bus plaza at the intersection of Excelsior Roulevard and Quentin Avenue to the 1980 Capital Improvement Program. The motion passed 6-1, (Councilman Hanks opposed). It was moved by Co�inci].man Hanks� seconded by Councilnan t:eland, to instruct staff to look into the feasibility of placinq a mid-block street light on Georgia Avenue beCween 32nd and 33rd streets. Councilman -213- . _� CiCy Council Study Session minutea, June 30, 1980 Hanks said thar the mid-block in the area blocked light from the middle of the block. The moeion passed 7-0. light was needed because the mature trees the residenCial properties situated in •It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer indefinitely the construction of all pedestrian bridges. The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Martin indicated that staff should be�in studyinq the situation at Dakota Avenue and �xcelsior Boulevard wit1� respect to the adequacy of the storm sewer. The acting City t4anager responded that this would be considered in the 19$1-85 Capital Improvement Program. Councilman Elstrom requested the acting City '[anager to look into a problem with standing water on West Lake Street between Brunswick and Zarthon Avenues. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, ta waive reading an3 adopt Resolution No. 6582, entitled "A resolution amend�ing the Capital Inprovement Program 1980-1984". �, The motion passed 7-0. 5. Parks and Recreation Reorganization Councilman Hanks coimnented that a way to better organize pation. He stated that City. Manager. irrespective of the declining school enrollment, there may be a recreation program to increase youtit partici- this matter should be taken up with the new Councilman itartin suggested that employees in the Ztaintenance Services Lepartment and in che Itecreation Department might'have some�ideas as to how these functions could be more effectively organized. It was moved by Councilman tianks, seconded by Councilman Meianu, to accept the staff report. 6. Concessions at Aquila Park Councilr�an Backes stated that he had some concerns witn the VFW making agreements regarding the sale of concessions on City parl: land. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom to further investigate this matter and to develop a recommendation with regard to Che establishment of a concessions policy. Councilman Martin left the meeCing at 9:55 p.m. The motion passed 6-Q. -?14- City Council Study Session minutes, June 30, 1980 7, 19�1 Budget The acting City t4anager stated that the same instructions used for the preparation of the 1930 budget were being used for preparation of the 1981 budget. He advised Council of a number of important items being considered during the budget preparation process. He indicated that a new schedule for .license and permit fees was heing developed. He also stated that budgeting efforts would be concentraCed in the area of energy management, maintenance and operation of ca�ital facilities, and continued provision of the basic municipal programs. The acting City Pianager said that staff was also preparing a review of legal costs. He indicated that options for providing legal services would be forwarded to the City Covncil during the budgeC�review process. 8. Superfund The riayor indicated that during her recent trip to Tdashington, D.C., she learned that St. Louis Park may be eligible for funds to clean up areas in the City having concentrations of creosote. Stie has requested more detailed information on the Superfund from Congressman Frenzel's office. The Mayor indicated that the City Council may want to consider adopting a resolution to be sent to St. Louis Park's Congressional representatives in support of the passage of the Superfund. 9. Condolences to the Family of Shirley Luster It was moved by Council- Resolution No. 6533 man Elstrom seconded b Resolution No. 6583, entitled "A family of Shirley Luster". The motion passed 6-0. � Y Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and approve resolution extending sympathy to the 10. Mr.�norandum of i7nderstanding Councilman Hanks presented a Memorandum of Understanding to be forwarded to r1r. Brimeyer which incorporated Mr. Brimeyer`s proposed terms of employment. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to accept the Memorandum of Understanding as presented by Councilman Hanks. The motion passed 6-0. +„�_ -21.5- City Council Study Session minutes, June 30, 1980 11. Adiournment• It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded �; by Councilman Rallea, to adjourn the study ?� session at 10:05 p.m. Attest: , Sharon G. Klumpp Recording Secretary . _ , ��� e Phylli McQuaid, Mayor ' -216- :. �.