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Call to Order
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C ITY COUPJC I L �1EETI NG
ST. LOUIS f'ARK, MI�JPJESOTA
Apri 1 20, •1 �81
A regular meetinq o
was called to order
Phyl l is McQuaid.
the City
at 7:30 by
Councii
r�ayo r
2. Presentations Two proclamations were read and delivered
by Mayor P1c(luai d: One was i n h�onor of
St. Louis Park Volunteer Recognition
�leek, Apri 1 27 throuc�h P1a�v 1, 1981 , i n honor of the Ci tv's many vol unteers
in the health, education, welfare, recreation and cultural areas of com-
munitv activities; the other honored April 25 as Tootsie Roll Day, in
honor of the Kniqhts of Columbus fund raisino proc�ram for exceptional
persons. `
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4.
5.
Roll Call
111so present were the
l�orks, City En�ineer,
The followinc� Councilmembers were present
at roll call:
Ronal d Backes Kei th ��lel and
Lyle Hanks
Jerrol d P�lartin
John Ralles
Phyl 1 i s �•1cQuaid
Ci ty Planager, Ci ty Attorney, Di rector of Publ i c
Director of Plannin� and the City Assessor.
Approval of the ��inutes
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held April 6, 1�81 as presented.
The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, sec-
onded bv Councilman Meland to approve
the ninutes of the City Council meeting
It was moved by Councilman Melancl, seconded by Councilman
reconsider tl�e pr�or approval. The r�otion passed 6-0, It
by Councilr�an r1elan�i, seconded by Councilman Ralles that
year be chanqed from 1981 to 1982, '
The motion passecl 6-0.
Approval of the Agenda
consent aqen da for April 20, 1981
The motion passeci 6-p,
It �vas moved by Councilman
�he aaenda for April 20 as
The motion passed 6-0.
It was rr�ved
bY Co �.� n c i 1 ma n
as presented.
Martin, to
was then moved
in Item 6c, the
bY Counci 1 r�an Hanks, seconded
Backes , to approve the
Hanks, sPconded by Councilman Backes, to approve
presented.
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City Council meeting minutes
April 20, 1981
6a. Ind��strial revenue bonds-
�1edvesco; Resolution 6810
6b.
PUBLIC HEARIt�GS
Industrial revenue bond request: Medvesco,
as described in Notice of Hearin,q published
March 25, 1981.
There beina no one present wishin� to speak, the Mayor declared the hearino
closed with the riqht of Council to thereafter reopen and continue the ✓
hearinc� to a future date.
It ��as moved b.y Councilman tleland, seconded by Councilr�an �1artin, to waive
readinc� and adopt Resolution ��o. 6810 entitled, "Resolution aliving pre-
1 iminary anproval to a nroposed ind�astrial development project by f�edvesco
under the flunicinal Industrial Development Act and authorizinq submission
of an application to the Commissioner of Securities for approval thereof."
The r.�otion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained).
Li c�uor 1 i cense a
H.I.L. Liquors
�lication:
lished February 25 and March 4,
Application of H.I.L. Liquors for an
off-sale intoxicaiing liquor license
for property located at 3670 Aquila Ave.
as described in Plotice of Hearing pub-
1981 ( conti nued from P�arc�i 16, 19�1) .
At the request of applicant, it was moved b,y Councilman Hanks, seconded
by Councilman Martin, to accept applicant's withdrawal of its request
for a 1 icense. �
The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Ralles abstained).
Councilr�an f9artin asked if the appl icant was entitled to a�refund.
The City Manager said he did not have the exact information available but
that he would check with the Clerk's office.
6c. Zoninq chanqe: American
Leaion Post �`282
�larch 25, 1981 (continued
Application of Frank Lundberg American
Leoion Post #232 to chan�e the zonin�
classification at 4015 Yosemite Ave. as
described in �Jotice of Hearing published
from Apri 1 6) .
There bei ng no one v��i shi nq to
with the ric�ht of Council to
at a future date.
speak, the P1ayor declared the hearinQ closed
thereafter reopen the hearing and continue it
Playor Mc�uaid said it was herbu�d�Osdatelhadsnotone
to contact the Cit,y Engineer
from the Post was c�oing
It �yas r�ove�i by Councilman Hanks, seconded byaCoen�esentativeeof the
the hearin� to May 4 or untsuinhea PUDrzon�ng. p
whether or not they are pur q
The motion passed G-0.
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April 20, 19�1
6d. im r�ver�en� PJo. f30-10�
f;esol uti on PJos. 6311
ch�nc�e and ihe discontinuance
ciescri bed i n iJot i ce o f I�eari nq
Ir�provement project
and install pavinc�,
driveway aprons and
on �.�'nn l�ve. south
of P�atchez Ave./Hwy. 7
published April II and
rJo. 80-10 to constru�t
curb and qutters,
boul evard 1 andscaping
o f H i ghway 7 i nter-
intersection, as
15, 1981. �
f'enny Druq of ��orthl and A1 umi num sa i d she had two requests of Counci 1
ivith re�arcl to this project: One was for the upgradinq of Raleigh and
nuen�in� by install inn curbs and ctutters and secondly the installation of
PJo Parkina signs on the Salem Ave. cul-de-sac and placer�ent of a stop
l�qht on Natchez.
The Director of Publ ic Works, using an overhead transparency, illustrated
how Ms. Drun's concerns would be alleviated by the improvement praject.
�---�+� �1s.. Dria� said her company was
loadinq and unloaciing,.and how
improvements.
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The Director of Public Works
in the area with a plan for
prove the traffic flow. He
anci that it was an entirely
uncler discussion.
also concerned about �he truck traffic,
that would be affected by the proposed
said his
vacation
said that
separate
department is workin� with businesses
of some of the streets which wi 11 ir�-
this 4ias a long-ranqe plan, however,
issue from the improvement project
There beinc� no one further wishinq to speak, the Playor declared the hearina
closed with the riqht of Council to thereafter reopen the hearing and con-
tinue it to a�future date. ��
It was moved by Councilr�an Hanks, seconded by Councilr�an Backes, to waive
readinn and adopt Resolution No. 6311 entitled "Resolution orderinq im-
provement, orderin� preparation of plans, and authorizinq advertisement for
bi c1s , Improvement �Vo. 80-10. "
The r�otion passed 6-0.
Ge. Ir�provement �lo. �1-18; Ir�provenent No. 81-18 to construct and
Resolut�on No. G812 install pavin b �'
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7 east of Joppa
Minnetonka alvd.
15, 1981.
q, cur and c�utters, r�ve
wa,y aprons and boul evard 1 andscapi�ng on
the hroposed north fronta�e road of Nign►�aY
Ave. to Inc�l e►yood Ave. and In�l ev��ood Ave. from Hi ghway 7 to
as described in Notice of Hearing published April 8 and
There beinq no one wishing to s�peak, the Mayor declared the hearin closed
with the riQht of Council to thereafter reopen the he ' 9' ue it
to a future date. arin� and cont�n
It was,c�oved by Councilman Hank.s, seconded by Councilman Ralles to waive
readin� and adopt Resolution tlo, 6�12 entitled, "Res ' �' im-
olution ordering
provement, order�nc, prenaration of plans and authorizinq advertisement for
hids, Improvem�nt ��0 81-18."
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�ity Council meetin� minutes
p�ril 2Q, 1981
The motion passed 6-0.
6f, I�prover►ent �ao. 81-1 �;
Resol uiion Tlo. G�l �
6g.
at Utica and
described in
extendin�
�loti ce of
Ir�nrovement oroject 31-15, pavi ng, curb
and 4utter, driveway aprons, sanitary
sewer and watermain, W. 24th St. beginnino
ap�ro ximatel,y �0� ft. to west of Utica Ave. So. as
Elearinq published April l, 1981.
There beinc� no one wishinq to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed
��ith the ri�ht of Council to thereafter reopen the hearin� and continue it
at a future date.
It �rras r�oved by Co�ancilman P1el and, seconded by
r�a�i nn an�1 �do�t F:esol �iti on ��o . 6813 enti tl e,
r�ent Inprovement "do. 81-15. "
The r�otion �assed 5-0.
Variance re uest: Blatz Realtv;
Resol ution fJo. G� 4
re�uirer�ents of the Ordinance Co�
iished April 8, 1981.
There beina no one
with the ri�ht of
at a future date.
Councilman
"R�sol �.�ti on
Nan ks , to
ddoptin�
�yai ve
assess-
Application of Blatz Realty, Inc. for a
variance at 2839 Salem Ave. to permit
si de ��ard setbacks di fferent from the
e as descri be:f i n Ploti ce of Heari nq pub-
wishing to s�eak, the �1ayor declared the hearing closed
Council to thereafter reo�en the hearing and continue it
• nded by Counci 1 man t�el an�1, to ��ai ve
It ���as moved bv �o�nci 1 man Ral l es, seco , ��� resol ution granting
readi ng and adoot �'.esol uti on No. 6f314 ent� tl ed,
variance in front yard setbac� rear yard setback, side yard setback and
lot area from Secti�n 1�l-12�(5) of the �rdinance Code relating to zoninq
' front .yard setback of 25 feet instead of the required.35
to permit a
feet; rear yard setbac k of 7 feet instead of the rheureeuiredf9efeet;
�.outherly side yard setback of 8 feet instead of the required 9 feet;
northerly side yard setback of 7 feet in
and a lot area of 7,��3 square feet instead of the req�ira� 2839oSalem
square feet in the R-1 sinqle family res�dence distric ,
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Ave. So.
The motion passed 6-0.
Gh. Holiday Stationstores, Variance;
Resolution No. 6815
Application of Holiday 5�2�lExcelsior
Inc. for a variance at
Blvd. to perr�it a front yard of 12 ft.
instead of the required 20 Zg'asndes�
f the required
�rovide 22 off-street parkinq spaces instead o
� ublished April 8, 1981.
cribed in P�otice of Hear�nq p
• lida Stationstores, said he was present to
Brad Steinman, representine� Ho Y
answer any questions.
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Citv Co�ar�cil r�eetinA minut�s
April 20, 19�1
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' this ro�er�y w��s nddl.y shaped and 1;heir rec�uest
N e s r> > �I (�
was i n an effort t� h�tt�r accom�'�o�a�e th�� r Cwhi �hea1 so
were f�ur {�arac�es at the rear of the va°pance.
the desirrn �v�it,hout �he issuance of a
Cour� c i 1 n��n "�a rt i n
on their husiness.
for a var� ance
fle said there
complicated
��sked i f 600 1 ess sq�aare feet �voul d h�ve an impact
��1r. Steinm�n said th�t condensinct their des�c�n would actually affect
th�ir profiles.
�1a,yor P1c�uaid s�icl shc� thouc�ht their closinq off the curb cuts on Ex-
cel s ior Rl vr.l. was ��►� excEl 1 ent i dea. ,
Tl�ere bc�i r�� no one fur�:her wi shi nc� to speak, the Mayor c1ec1 ared the
hear�nq closed.
It �����s r�oved by Cauncilr�an Il�nks, seconde�i by Councilman P�artin, to
�� � wa.i ve reaclin� anci aciop� f;esol ution No. 6�15 enti tl ed, "A resol ution
c�rantinct variance in front ,yard setbacl; �nd nur�ber of parking spaces
fror� Section 14�-15�3(�I ) and 1�-1 �7( �)(w) of the Ordi nance Co�e rel ati nc�
- to zoninr to perr�it a front yard of 12 feet insteacl of the requi red
�'� 20 feet and �o provide 22 off-s�reet parkinc� spaces instea� of the
� require�l 2II spaces in the [�-2 c�eneral business district at 5720 Excel-
sior [31vc1." �
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The motion nassed 6-0.
Schneider re uest for variance;
Resol ution �do. 63 �
requ i reci
8, 1981.
25 feet as describe� in
A�plication of �dayne and Elaine
Schneicier for a variance at 4241
Wooddal e Ave. to p�ermi t a front yard
setback ofi B feet instead of the
��oti ce of f�eari na p�abl i shed Apri 1
There beinc� no one wishinq to speak, the �9ayor declared the hearinq
closed with the riqht of Council to thereafter reopen the hearing and
continue i� at a future date.
It was moved by Councilman 1lartin seconded
waive readinq and adopt Resolution Pdo. 6g16
qrantinq variance in front yard setback from
Ordinance Code relatinq to zonin�q to permit
five feet instead of the required 30 feet in
district at 4241 Wooddale Ave."
The motion passed 6-�.
6j. Cartier re uest for variance;
Resolut�on No. 6� 7
rec�uired 6 feet as described ir�
by Counc i 1 r�an Ral 1 es , to
entitled, "A resolution
Section 14-135(5) of the
a front yard setback of
the R-2 s i nc�1 e fami 1 y
Appl i cat i on of P1r, and P1rs . John Carti er
for a variance at 2426 Decatur Ave. So.
to permi t an attached garac�e wi th s i de
.yard setback of 4 feet instea� ofi the
Notice of Hearing published April 8, 1981.
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A��ri 1 20, 19f�1
There beinc� no one wishinc� to speak, the 1�layor declared the hearing closed
subject to Council thereafter reooeninq the hearinc� and continuing it at
a future date. • _
It was moved by Councilnan Ralles, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive
readin� anci adopt Resolution �!o. f�17 entitled, "A resolution qrantin� var-
i�nce in side .yard setback from Section 14-128(5) of the Ordinance Code
relatinq to zoninn to perr�it a side yard setback of four feet instead
o f the requ i red s i x feet i n tlie R-1 s i ngl e fami 1 y res i dence di stri ct at 2426
Decatur Ave. So."
The r�otion nassecl 6-�.
6k. Restaurant classification �
Code revision
Proposed ar�endment to Ordinance Code re-
lative to restaurant classifications as
descri 6ed i n fJoti ce of Heari ng publ i s hed
April 8, 1931.
There bei nc� no one wi sl�i nn to speak, the �layor decl ared the heari nc� cl osed
stib,ject to the ric�ht of Council to thereafter reopen and continue the
hearing at a future date.
It was moved bv Coun.cilman Hanks, secondeci by Councilman ��eland, to waive
first readinc� of �he o rdinance and set second readinq for P�ay 4, 1981.
The r�otion passed 6-0.
7�. Binno.
P�otice of intent
filed bv consent.
PETITIOP�S, RE(1UESTS, COt1MUf�ICATIONS
Notice of intent to conduct bingo: Amer-
i can Lec�i on Post �282.
to conduct binqo by American Leqion Post �282 was ordered
7b. Dre�ine �1innehaha Creek Petition to dredge Minnehaha Creek.
Councilman Han ks asked if the sic�nerscharted backttontheme aware that the
assessment for any dredgina woul�i be 9
Counc i 1 man Mel anci comr�ented that a publ i c heari ng wo!�1 d be hel d on the
matter before any Y�ork was undertaken.
It was moved by Councilnan P1artin, secondedatershedcDistrictlles, to
refer the netition to the �1innehaha Creek
The r�otion passed 6-�.
7c. Rinc�o.
tJotice of intent
filed by consent.
IJotice of intent to
Post ��5632.
to conduct�bin�o by
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conduct binao:V.F.W.
°ost j�5632 was ordered
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City Co�mci 1 �>>eetin�t r�inutes
April 2Q, 1931
7ci. Shelard Park�lat
(tesolu�ion No. �87�
It was move�
waive readinn
provin� land
Park."
Request
plat.
bv Councilman Pleland,
and adopt Resolution
surveyer's certificate
The motion passed 5-0-1
7e. City-owne� property,
42nd an Princeton
for correction to Shelard Park
seconded by Councilman Martin, to
��o, 6g18 entitled, "Resolution ap-
of correction to plat of Shelard
(Councilman Backes abstained).
Disposition of City-owned property at
42nd and Princeton.
In response to a question, the City �lanac�er said the proper motion on
this rnatter was to refer it back to the Planninq Comr�ission because the
c1i s�osi tion of any City-owned pro�erty i s fi rst revi ewed by the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Commiss.ion and then by the Plannin� Commission.
In this case tl�e Parks and Recreation Commission had indicated it could
be s�ld.
It was moved by Councilman P1artin, seconded by
the disposition of the City-owned property at
the Plannina Commission for their opinion.
The r�oti on passed 6-0.
8a. �linnesota Rubber
Resolution N�. 6819
Counc i 1 man Han ks , to refer
42nd and Princeton Ave. to
RESOLUTIOPJS AND ORDINANCES
i�1i nnesota R�abber I R bond amendment.
It r��as moved by Councilman Meland, seconded b,y Councilman t�lartin, to
wai ve readi ng and adopt Resol i�ti on PJo. 6P19 enti tl ed, "Resol uti on gi vi ng
consent to the amenclment of the Combination P-1ortqage, Security Agreement
and Fixture Financinv Statement relatinc� to the issuance and sale of
g1,500,000 inriustrial development revenue bonds (CKR Deve1opment Company
project -- Minnesota Rubber Company, lessee)."
The motion passed 6-0.
8b. Utility easement,
Shel a rc1 Pa rk
Ord�nance f�o, 1502
, It was moved by
second readinq
' vacatin� publ ic
Par{;. "
Second reading of ordinance
vacatin� utility easement in
in re
Shel ard Park.
Councilman P,alles, seconded by Councilman Meland, to Naive
and adopt Ordinance No. 1502 entitled, "An ordinance
util ity and drainaoe easement in anci adjacent tv Shelard
The motion passed 5-0-1 (Co�incilman
Backes abstained),
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April 20, 1981
Sc, Utility easement, Knoll�vood
P�all ; Orciinance No. 1503
It was
readin�
public
Second reading of ordinance in re vacation
of utility easement in Knollwood P1a11
shoo'pi ng center.
moved by Councilman �1eland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive
and adopt Ordinance tJo. 15Q3 entitled, "An ordinance vacating
utility easements (Knollwood P1all shoppina center)."
The motion passed 6-0.
8d. Vacation of T-alley;
�rdinance No. 1504
Second readinc� of ordinance in re vacation
of T-alley, 28th and 29th Streets, Salem
ancl Toledo Streets.
It was moveci by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Prtartin, to
waive second readinq and adopt Ordinance ��o. 1504 entitled, "An ordinance
vacatinq alley (locatecl between Salem and Toledo and 28th and 29th Sts.)."
The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Backes opposed).
8e. Parkinc� sic�ns, Cedar Lake Rd.
Resolution relative to P�o Parking signs,
Cedar Lake Road to Jewish Community Center
(deferred from April 6)
Councilman Eackes sair.l he had not yet r�et with the other homeowners assoc-
i ati on pres i clent ancl that tf�e one ��e s poke wi th coul d not recal l on whi ch
side of the street the siqns were to be placed.
It was moved hy Co�incilman P1eland, seconded by Councilman Qackes, to
defer the matter to P1ay 4 to allow Co�incilman Backes additional time to
contact the people involved.
The motion passed 6-0.
8f. Comr�uni tv Devel o
Resol ution �do. G
nt
roc�ram; Resolution in re final approva7 of Com-
munity Developr�ent Block Grant program.
It was moved b.y Councilman Plartin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive
readinn and adopt Resolution No. G�320 entitled, "Resolution approving the
proposed use of 19�1 Community Develonment 61ock Grant funds."
The r�otion passed 6-0.
8�. Senate �ile
Reso u on
388/House
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File 1242;
Resolution expressinq opposition to Senate
File 3�8/House File 12�2.
It t•ras moved by Councilman Mar�in, seconde�l by Councilman Meland, to reject
adoption of the resolutian.
The motion failed 2-4 (Councilmen �ackes, Hanks, Ralles, Playor Mc(�uaid
onp4sed). �
I t was moved b Counc i 1 man f�ackes , secon�led by Counc i 1 man Ral 1 es , to wai ve
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' n �nci �dopt Resol �at i on f�o. 6821 enti tl ed ,. Reso u i on oppos � ng certain
read� n
�mendments
to the P�ahl i c Em�l oYp�en� l,abor Rel ati ons Act.'
The m��ior� p�ssecl �I-2
P1ort�aqe revenue bonds
(Councilr�an Martin and Meland opposed).
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Resolution amendinq residential mortqage
revenue bond series 1930 allowinq develop-
ers to decrease the interest rate.
It was moveci hy Councilr�an Pleland,
tahle tilis matter.
The motion passed 6-0.
REPORTS OF OF�ICERS, a
l�ir-supporteci structures
secon�led by Councilman Martin to
RDS A�JD C
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Revi si on of pol i c,y on ai r-supported
membrane structures. ,
It was moved by Counci 1 man Qackes, seconded by Counci�l man Hanks , to amend
the policy statement on air-supported r�embrane structures to provide for
the use of such struct��res between the dates of September 1 and May 7
of the following year.
The motion passed 6-0.
9b. Preliminary en.�ineering
,w„� a �
' re o rt
9c.
Preliminary enqineering report, Project
81-06: Ford Road
It was moved b,y Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Nanks, to set
the public hearincl for June 1, 1981.
The motion passed 6-�.
l�lestwood subdivision
bJestwooci subdivision.
It was r�ove�i by Councilman Packes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
accept the recommendation of the City t�anager's report whereby the access
from the 11inneapolis Golf Course to Franklin Ave. �s not needed and that
the developer be allowed to build on that piece of property, that the City
retain the 25-foot park strip for future emerc�ency vehicle/pedestrian
access and that the 25-foot park strip be landscaped to as to indicate to
potential home buyers the possible public use of this 25-foot strip.
The motion passed 6-0.
9�. Birchwood traffic stud
eso ution P�o. 8
Birchwood neighborhoocl traffic study.
E. B. Dann said he was opposed to the closinq of 28th Street.
Mayor �1c(luaid explained that that was not part of staff's recomnendation
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� i t v Co �nc i 1 r�eet i nv r�i nutes
I�pri 1 20, 19f�1
to solve the traffic problems in that area.
orr�endation to Mr. Dann.
She read the proposed rec-
r1rs. F'ookkanen, 2�54 Blackstone, �lohn An�erson, 2700 Vernon, and Stu
f�:strand, ?_765 1Jernon all exoressed their concerns thai the installation
of stop sic�ns is not goinq to alleviate the traffic problems. He reviewed
the alternatives as suc�oested at the neiqhborhood meeting.
Co�,nc i 1 man Hanks sug��ste�i
install the stop siqns as
other 3 alternatives.
the appropriate way
recorimen�ied by staff
to prviceed rroul d be to
and that staff study the
Sarah Noqan, 2756 Blackstone and Leroy Pietz, 2651
the increased traffic qoin� throuoh the area in an
tonl�,a Bl vd. 11r. Pietz said he fel t the stop signs
as so �any people qo through thern anyway.
Vernon conmented on
effort to avoid Minne-
were not sufficient
Mayor t�lc�uaid asked about the installation of rur�ble strips.
The CitY Enqineer said the noise factor associated with rumble strips
was of concern.
4layne Anderson, 2753 Vernon, sai�1 the residents
study to be abanci�n�d as w�s to be recommen�ied.
any olans fo r future development in the area.
did not want
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the traffic
asked about
The Di rector of Pl anninc� sai d a total of 8�t uni ts are pl anned to the north
of this neiahborhood.
Councilman P�artin
united in how to
presented at the
the neighborhood
said it ap�eared the neighborhood residents were not
solve their problems. He said several alternatives were
vari o��s nei qhborhood meeti nQs and now it appeared that
itself was ciivide�i on how to proceed.
Mayor P1cRuaid said she wished citizens would attend Council meetings r�ore
often. She said that the nei�hborhood traffic problems are the most dif-
ficult fo r Council to solve and that the co�ents of the residents affected
are irrportant to the Co�ancilr�embers.
It was rroved bv Counci lr!�an Hanks, seconded b,y Counci 1 man Mel and to wai ve
readinq ancl ad��t Resolution ��o. 6�322 entitled, "Resolution entandlatlthe
stop sign controls at the W. 29th St./Vernon Ave. intersect�o
northerly W. 2 Sth St./Uernon Ave. intersection," and that staff continue
to stu�iy the other options in an effort to solve the neighborhood traffic
problems.
The motion �assed 6-0.
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ge. Preliminary engineerinq
report: 33tn �� Monterey
9f.
94.
9h.
Prel iminary enqineeri�ng report: 38th St,
and Monterey Dr. muni ci pal parking lot.
.
It was moved by Counc i 1 man Hanks , seconded by Counceeman �Mel and, to
set the publ ic heari nc� on 1 andscapi nc� l�lest 38th Str t an Monterey
Dri ve muni ci pal parki nc� 1 ot for May 18, 1981.
The motion passed 6-0.
Bus plazas
,
Bus pl azas : W. 36th and Aqui 1 a; Excel sior
Blvd. and Quentin; Excelsior Blvd, at
Brookside; Cedar Lake Road and Texas;
Shel ard Park and Ford Road.
It vlas r�oved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by
accept the recommendations of staff's report:
Counci 1 man Mel and, to
l. That the Metropolitan Transit Commission be autho rized to install
a bus shelter at W. 36th St. and Aquila Avenue, said project to
be financed entirely by the MTC.
2. Council approve Projects Nos. 81-32 and �81-09 (Excelsior Blvd./
�uentin Ave. and Excelsior Blvd/Brookside Ave) and that staff be
a�athorized to prepare plans and specifications to advertise for
bids and to obtain the necessary right-of-way.
3. That the bus shelters �roposed for Cedar Lake Rd. and Texas
Ave. ( Pro,ject No. 81-08) and in Shel arci Park ( Project No. 81-31)
be deferred in the Capital Improvement Pro�ram until passenger
loads increase at these locations.
The r�otion passed 6-0.
Residential
rkin
The residential
Drinkinq water
ermit Residential parking permit report.
parki nc� permi t report was ordered fi 1 ed by consent.
Consultant report on drinking water treat-
ment and remed,y evaluation.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by
accept the report and schedule further study
study session scheduled for April 27, 1981.
The motion passed 6-0.
CouncilMan
of it at the
Ralles, to
� Ci ty Counci 1
9i . P,ark 1 ic�htinq Prel iminary en in ' 'ect
q eerinq report, Pro�
81-48: Park liqhiinq.
It was moved by.Councilman Meland, seconded b
staff be author�zed to prepare plans and specifi�atiilman Rallea�_that
vertise for bids, ons and to
The motion passed 6-0.
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g j, Personnel chanc�es Central Bui 1 cii ng ��ai ntenance personnel
changes.
.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Coiancilman Backes, to
waive first readincl of ordinance and set second readin� for P1ay 4,
193� .
9k.
91.
The moti on �assed 6-0.
Shela rd traffic study
It was moved by Councilman
accept staff's Shelard Park
The motion passed 6-0.
Water stud,y_
Sl�elard Park traffic study.
Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
Traffic Study report for filing.
Shelard Parl: water study.
It was moved by Councilman P1eland, seconded by Councilman Ralles,
to authorize the expenditure of $1,700 to Orr-Schelen-Playeron to
conduct a study to determine the cost of updating the Shelard Park
water servir,e and that this expenditure be included in the 1981
revi sed buciqet.
The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman t�lartin opposed).
9m. Community P.elations minutes The minutes of the Cot�munity Relations
, Corr�nission meetinq of April 9, 19�1
9n.
90.
9p.
9q.
9r.
10a.
were ordered filed by consent.
Soar� of Zeninq A,ppeals
were ordered filed by c�nsent.
Plannin� Commission
filed by consent.
HRA meetinq
Parks � Recreation
were ordered filed by consent.
Financial report
[ioards £� Commi ss i ons
The minutes of the Board of Zoning
Appeals meetincl held March 26, 1981
The minutes of the Plalg81`�we�emordered
meeting held April 1,
The minutes of the Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authority meetinq helci April 14 .
were ordered filed by consent.
The minutes of the Parks � Recreation
Advisory Corimission meetinq held April 8
The �1arch financial
filed by consent.
U;�FI��ISHED BUSINESS
pppoi ntr�ents
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to Boards and Commissions.
�i�y Council meetinq minutes
�pri� 20, 19II1
Council�an
It v�as r�oved b.Y
de.fer this item.
Tlie motion passed 6-�•
lOh. Partv in the Park
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Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
Party in the Park.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles,
authorize an expenditure of �1,500
of July Celebration.
. seconded by Counci 1 man ��1e1 and, to
for the Part,Y in the Park Fourth
otion intended
Councilman Rallei S�nd future expenditures
for this vear on y
_year.
Backes, Hanks, P1artin opposed).
for thi s expendi ture to be
should be discussed each
The motion failed 3-3 (Councilmen
Councilrian Backes asked
franchise funds.
how •t.he Party i n the f'ark ti �d i n vii th Cabl e TV
The City t1anager expl a i ned that the FCC al 1 ows a three percent fran-
chise fee on Cable television. Commun�ties can charge up to five per-
cent if they can demonstrate that the additional t��ro percent will be
used for community-related activities and to improve community access
to Cable TV. Usin4 Cable TV funcis for a commianity activity such as
Party in the Park is one way of ,justifyinq this additional franchise
fee. He said that Northern Cablevision pla�s to ha ve a mobile unit
at the Party in the Park to demonstrate the capabilities of Cable
TV and their efforts to cover comr�unity activities. He said using
funds for Part,y in the Park was similar to the City's efforts to
publicize Cable TV throuqh the City newsletter.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconcied by
authorize the expenditure of �1,000 to support
celebration.
Tf�e moti on passed 6-0.
lOc. Plumbino, electrical work
hy hor�eown e r s
It was moved by Councilman
direct staff to comply with
homeowners.
Councilman
the Party
Backes, to
in the Park
Pl umbi nc�, el ectri cal work by homeowners
Backes, seconded by Councilman flanks, to
exi sti nc� 1 ativs for i ssuance of permi ts t�
Counci 1 man P1el and as ked i f that pol i cy appl i ed to peopl e wi shi ng to
,
do plumbing and electrical work on a home they were buildinc�.
The City Planager replied that under the present policy, it would not
be allowed.
The motion passed 6-Q,
lOd. Chanqe or�er: Parkin lot Chanqe order: City Hall parkin� lot.
Counci 1 man Ral 1 es asked i f resi dents of the hi c�h ri se next to Ci ty
Hall would be parking in tl�e City Hall parkin� lot.
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The City Planaqer said they tvould probably not as they had ample parking
behind the hicrh rise and also that anyone parking in the City Hall
lot would have to clir�p a rather steep embankment to get to the high
rise.
It was moved by Councilman P1eland, seconded by Councilroan Backes, to
ap�rove Chanqe Order Flo. 4, Contract PJo. 1406 in the amount of $10,883.90
for an expansion of the south City Hall parking lot.
The motion passed 6-0.
lla. Bid tab: Carpenter Park
��EW BUSI�dESS.
Bid tabulation: Timber, boulder wall work
in Carpenter Park.
It was r�oved by Councilman ���eland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
desic�nate tJatural Green, Inc. as the low responsible bidder and that
staff be authorized to execute an agreement with Natural Green, Inc.
for construction of this improvement in the amount of $7,829.90.
The motion passed 6-0.
llb. Rid tab: Improvement
p�rojects
llc.
Bid tabulation: Improvement projects
79-02, 89-09, 81-15.
It was r�oved by Councilman Pleland, seconded b,y Councilman Backes, to
desiqnaie Northwest Asphalt, Inc. as the lowWithpthatbcontractoraforthat
staff be authorized to execute an a�reement
1. Project Mo. 79-�2 (Willow Park neic�hborhood) and Project No.
80-09 ( So. Nannan Lake neiqhborhood);
2. Project No. 73-14 (Virnin7a Ave. south of Cedar Lal%e Rd.) contingent
uaon ap�roval of plans by �1�nnesota Dept. of Transportation;
3. Project rJo. �1-15 (W.
the completion of the
or the procurement of
_ special assessments.
The motion passed 6-0.
�id tab: Observation node
24th St. west of Utica Ave.) continc�ent upon
30-day peri�d to appeal special assessments
waivers from the property owners on the
Qid tabulatian:
Carpenter Park.
Observation node for
It w
as moveci b,y Councilman ��artin, seconded hy Counie�badderland�that
desiqnate AD� Construction �0• an ahreementewpthSADB Construction Co.
staff be authorized to execute a �
for the construc
tion of the observation node in the ar�ount o� $8,215.
The motion passed 6-0.
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MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Damane claims: City Squad P�o. 742 �.
Steve Steege, 4171 Zarthan Ave. St. Louis Park
nsent, the Council authorized the above claims to be filed with
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ay co er action by the City Manaqer and the City
the City Clerk for prop
Attorney.
12b. Commiani�cations from
the P�a or
12c. Comr�unications from
the City P�anaqer
City of Excelsior and would
of the City staff f�r Tim's
position.
None.
The Ci ty Manaqer sa i ci that Ti m t�ladi gan,
Administrative Assistant, had accepted
the position of City h�anager of the
be 1 eavi ng May 8. He offered the .thanks
work and wished him well in his new
Councilman ��artin said he wanted to thank
efforts on behalf of the Little Leaaue in
on wl�i ch to pl ay.
the City Manager for his
findina other facilities
The City Manager said he would pass those thanks on to the Parks and
Recreation Department staff.
CLAIh9S, APPROPRI�ITIONS AND C4NTRACT PAYME��TS
13a. Verified claims
It was moved by Councilman P1artin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, that
the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance
and directed to the City Council dated April 20, 1981 in the total
amount of a325,054.22 for vendors and �$6,355.59 for payroll, be
approved and the CitY Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to
issue checks in the same ar�ount by a voie of 6-0.
13b. Contract payments: Final It was moved by Councilman Hanks,
Re�olution ��os. 6�23, 6824, 6825 seconcied by Councilman Meland,
Resol uti on PJo . to wa i ve read i ng and adopt
� 6823 enti tl ed "Resol uti on acce ti n work on engineerin°
services for drinking water treatment evaluation study on Contract ��o.
1392," Resolution No 6824 entitled "Resolution acceptincl work on
' �� and
lift station and sanitary sewer Pro�ects tlos 79-50 and 80-46,
Resolution P�o. 6825 entitled, "Resolution accepting work on 2nd floor
remoclel�nq of City Hall."
The motion passed f-0,
14. Adjournment
adjourned at 9:30 p.m. by a
On motion of
by Councilman
6-0 v�tP_
Counci 1 man P�el and, secondea
Ral l es, the r�eetina was
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