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Home My WebLink About1981/06/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2)2. 3. � 5. � Ca 11 to Order Presentations Roll Call t� I t�UT ES CITY COUNCIL ST. LOUIS PARK, June l, �IE ET I � J� t�1 I *i�� ESOTA 1981 A requiar meeting of the City Council was called to order by llayor P1cQuaid at 7:30 p.r�. None. The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Keith tleland Martha Elstror� John Ralles Jerrol d�1arti n Phyl 1 i s McQuai d Also presen t were t he City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Assessor, the Director of Planning and the City Enqineer. � i�pproval of P1i nutes the minutes of the City on P�ay 1 �, 1981 . �. It was r�oved by Councilman Ralle�, sec- onded by Councilman Elstron, to approve Council/Policy Advisory Committee meeting held The r�otion passecl 5-0-1 (�•1ayor ��cQuaid abstained). It was moved by Councilnan Elstrom, seconded by Councilmhe1�a�avsjgto approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting 19�1. The r�otion passed 5-0-1 (Mayor A�proval of Agenda The motion passed 6-0. P�IcQuaid abstained). It was moved by Counc�lles gtokaPprove the onded by Councilman Ra � consent agenda for June 1, l 9�j • It was moved by Counci 1 maneRil � i981 approve the aqencia for J�an � The motion passed 6-0. seconded by Co«ncilman as presented. -159- �1arti n, to City Council June 1 , 19II1 meeting minutes pUBLIC HEARI��GS 6a. Li uor license transfer: P�ar�a Rosa s r�otice of Nearina May 13 and There being closed with continue it Application of Il Primo Ristorante, dba t�ama Rosa's, for transfer o.f Steak & Ale on-sale, Sunday sale intoxicating 1 iquor 1 icense for property located at 6475 Wayzata Blvd, as published in May 20, 1981. no one v�i shi ng to speak, the P�ayor the right of Council to thereafter at a later date. declared the hearing reopen the hearing �nd It vras move�i by Counci lman Ral 1 es, seconded by Counci 1 man Marti n, to approve the transfer of the 1 icense fror� S teak &�11 e to Mama Rosa's. The motion passed 6-0. 6b, Projecis 81-26, 81-37; Improvement Projects P�os. 81-26 and 81-37, 6c. Resolution tJos. 6845, 6846 to install new� street lighting fixtures, pol es and underqround wi ri ng on W. 38th - Street and W. 39th Street from r�onterey Dri ve to Park Center Bl vd. ; and to i nstal 1 net�� street 1 i ghti ng fi xtures, pol es ancl underqround wi ring: on �1onterey Dr. , from Excel si or al vd. to Belt Line Blvcf./4J. 36th St. as described �in Notice of Hearina published Apri 1 22 . and Apri 1 29, 1981 �conti nueci fror� May 4, 1981) . There being no one wi shing to sp�ak, the Mayor decl ared the hearing closed v�ith the right of Council to� thereafter reopen the liearing and continue it at a future date. It was r�oved by Councilman F1eland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to wai ve readi ng and a�io�t Resol �iti on No. 6�345 enti t� ed, "Resol ution vr- , dering improvement, orderinc� preparation of plans and authorizing ad- verti ser�ent for bids, Improvement Mo. 81-26" and Resolution ��o. 6846 entitle�i,''Resolution ordering improvement, orderin� preparation of plans an� authorizinq advertisement for bi�s, Improver.�nt No. 81-37." The motion passed 6-0. 6d. Pro,ject ��o. 79-44: Resol ution ;do, 6847 a s riescri bed .i n 14oti ce There being ci osed wi th continue it Ir�provement �Jo. 79-4�, �o revise traffic � siqnal and rechannelization of inter- secti on on Aqui 1 a Ave. at W. 37th St�e� of Heari nq publ i shed May 20 and �tay 27, � 931 - no one wishinq to speak, the riqht of Council to at a future date, the tlavor decl ared the heari ng thereafter reopen the heari ng and It was r�oved by CoUnci lrran P,al l es secon!fer! b Counc i 1 r�an f 1e1 a�'d , to waive r e a d i n c � a n d a � i o p t Reso lution ��o. 6�347 entitled "�esolution ordering improvement advertisenen� for b��5��derinq �reparation of plans anci authorizin� ., hearin� for �u�y 6 �g� jmProv�ment tlo 79-44" and to set the �ssess�' _--____--_____ � 81. The motion passed 6-0. - _ .�.....,.,.�..--.---�-,- .._ _. _ _ � Jy_�_.._. _- _ --- - City Council June l, 1981 meeting minutes 6e. Project 81-49: Municipal Parkinq Lot 6f . Hearing publ i shed f�lay Improvement P�ta. 81-49, to landscape the P�unicipal Parking Lot adjacent to W. 38th Street as described in �lotice of 20 and �1ay 27, �1981. There bei nc� no one wi shi nci to speak, the Ptayor decl ared the heari nq closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen the hearing and continue it at a future date. � It was r�oved by Counci�lr�an E1 strom, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive rea�iing ancl adopt the approvinq resolution. � The motion passed 6-0. Co�incilr�an P1eland asked if a question regarding funding of this project should not- be referred to the Nousing and Redevelopment Authority to see if tax increment financing.might not be available. It was moved by Councilman continue �his matter until research if tax increment project. The motion passed 6-0. Assessment hearinc Ivu. �3v- i v the discontinuance i�lotice of Hearing ��eland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to July 6, 1981 to allow the HRA time to financinc� would be avail�able to fund this , • , Project l�ssessment Hearinh, Improvement f�o. �0-10, � Lynn Ave. south of Hi c�h�vay 7, Sal em Ave. south of Hic�hway 7 frontage road; redesign of Ottawa Ave./High�vay 7 interchange and of Natchez Ave./Hvey. 7 intersection as described in publ i shed P1ay 13, 1981 • � � Mark Dalquist, Maid of Scandanavia, 5051 Highway 7, said that his company would be assessed for the majority .of this improveme�a punJ$10-12NOOOabut their original uncierstandin� was the �mprovement w now the were to�ld their assessment would be closerement2�ro,�7'ect:H(1)athat Y he would like to request some chan�scaledtdownmpperha{�s utilizing an the improvements for Salem Ave. be lt overlaY, such as P1nDOT put on their service rsadn aood(condhtion aspha _ the curb the company had installed einht years ago wa � and onlv a small portion is in need of,replacement. V the City Assessor explained that� tl�eir assessr�ent extent of tl�ei r front footac�e at �70/foot. In answer to a question, was high because of the The City Engineer said in�their oric�inal the figure of approxir�ately �50/foot had Councilman Backes st�adied bv staff. .. The City Engineer asked�if the ideas put discussions with the company, been used. forth by Mr. Dalquist had been � said they had not at this point. -161- � � C i ty June 6q. Counc i 1 1, � 981 meetinct minutes Council�man �1a�s�ns at �1r. Dahlqu asl;ed i f a del ay �n suggestions woul The Ci ty �ngi neer Sthi s streets as part of niajor problems. staff was project it was moved by Co�uncilr�an continue �the hearin� bnt��. the suc1nesti ons made y The motion passe�i 6-0. Assessment h'eari n (Vo . $1�� Resolut�on P�o. 6348 the project to l ook more cl osely create a probl em• looking and that at the a delay jlartin, seconded June 15 to allow �ahlquist. improvement woul d not of additiona� cause any by Counci i r�an Ral l es, to staff time to look into pra� Assessment Hearing, Ir�provement No. 81-10 �lal ker St. from W. Lake St. to approxi- mately 150 feet east ofi lst St. N.W. and W. � Lake St. from Wal ker St. to Hwy. 7 as described in Notice of Hearing publ i shed P�1ay 13, 19�1. There beinq no one wishinc� to speak, the r�ayor cl ose�l wi th the ri ght of .Coiinci 1 to thereafter and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Counci lr�an Mel and, seconded by to waive readinq and adopt Resolution �lo. 6B�4B adopting assessment improvement i�o. II1-10." The motion passe� 6-0. 6h. Assessment hearinq, Project 81-18: Resolution No. 6849 decl ared the hearing reopen the hearing Councilman Elstrom, enti tl ed, "Resol ution Assessment Hearing, Improvement PJo. 81-18� north frontage road of Fli qha�ay 7 east of Joppa Ave. to Inglewood Ave. and on Inglewood Ave. from Highivay 7 to Plinne- tonka B1 vd, as descri be�i i n��otice of Hearing published May 13, 1981• There being no one wishing to speak, cl osed .wi th the ri ght of Counci 1 to continue �it at a fu ture date. It was moved by Councilrian Ralles, wa�ve readinq ahd adopt Reso�ution adopting assessr�ent improvement � PJo. The motion passed 6-0. the Playor decl ared the hearing thereafter reopen the heari ng and seconded No. 6549 81-1�." by Councilman Backes, �o entitled, "Resolution 6i, Requesi for vacation Request of James � Marga�het Johnson� . P�yl es � Joyce Koshi ol and Larry �ae9er lJest 18th Street between for the vacation of a pub1 ic strSQ�th Colorado Ave. South and Dakota Avenue as descri bed i n Noti ce of Heari ng publ i shed t�iay 20, 1931. �. City Council �w�e 1, 1981 meeiing minutes ��argaret Johnson, 1300 Coloracio Ave. So., said that all the residents on the street had siqned a petition for vacation. She stated that a recent traffic count showe:i that only 50 cars per day use the street. There bein� no one further wishin� to speak, the Mayor declared the heari ng cl oseci wi th the ri ght of Counci 1 to thereafter reopen the hearing and continue it at a future date. � It t�as moved by Councilman Ralles, secon�ied by Councilman �'eland, to authorize preparation of an ordinance approving vacation of the street. , The r�otion failed by a vote of 4-2 (Councilmen Backes and Elstrom opposed). Five votes for approval are required for a vacation. It t�as moved reconsider. by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to The motion �assed 5-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). Councilr�an Ralles then r�oved the matter be deferred until Councilman Nanks' arrival, anci Councilman Flartin seconded. The r�otion passed 6-0. Upon Councilman Hanks' arrival, the matter�was reopened for discussion. Counci lr�an Ra 11 es sa id he fel t spen�iing sor�e �10 thousand to upgrade a street that is only 30 yards lonq and goes nowhere tivas a waste of money. � � Councilman Hanks askeci if staff had spoken to the person who was in opposition to the vacation. � The City Engineer repl ied that that person owned property on the street but was not living on the street. It was moved by Councilr�an Hanks, continue the matter to June 15. seconded by Councilman Bacl�.es, to Tl�e motion passed 6=1 (Counci`lnan t�artin opposed). Councilman residents signed by Backes said he detected some confusion on the part of tlie regardin g acc�ss to their garages.. Ne wondered if a aetiiion four residents was�a justification for vacation. Counc i 1 r�an the street. Elstror� asked if Council could elect to do nothing about The City Manager replied a decision would have to improvement. . that it was not good planning to do nothing and be made to either vacate or proceed with the It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconcied.by Councilr�an Backes, to � � , City Council June 1 � � 981 meetin� minutes continue with the vacation. tf1e r�atter residents . , . to J�ane 15 to allow� staff time to get 7n touch to further cl ar� fY what woul d be � nvol ved i n the The motion passeci 7-0• 6j. Holi�ia Stat685stores; Resolut�on 1 i ne fror� 1� Ma.y 20, 1981. fee� to � feet as , Appl i cation of a't15720 Excel �� Stores, Inc, for a var� ance s or B1 vd. . rel ated to zon i ng to re uce the requi red minimum landscapinq along tlie front lot descri bed i n Noti ce of Heari ng publ i shed Jerry Jensen, representing the.appl icant, said �that the proposed land- sca�inc� actuall,y exceeds the C�iy s requirements. Councilman P�lartin asked is staff's report were acceptable to Holiday. t�r. Jensen replied they were. recommendations as outlined in its There beinn no one further wi shi n� to s�eak, the Playor decl ared the hearing closed with the ric�ht of Council to thereafter reopen the heari n� and conti nue i t at a future date. It was moved by Counci lman �1arti n, seconded b,y Counci lman P1e1 and, to waive readinc� and a�opt Resol��tion P�o. 6850 entitled, "A Resolution amending Resolution ,No. 6315 grantinq va riance in front yard setback and n��amber of parkinc� spaces from Sections 14-158(4) and 14-187(,4)(w) bv adding� a vari.ance for a 1 andscape setback on Excel si or Boul evard from Sections 14-156(15) and 14-150(3�(a) of the Ordinance Code relat�ng to zoninq in the Q-2 �eneral Qusiness District, at 5720� Excelsior Boulevard," and �incorporatinc� all special conditior�s therein. Tf�e r�otion passed. 6-0. PETITIOPJS, RE(�UESTS, COP1P�IU��ICATIOPJS. 7a. Bi_ •n�o �a. Sale of water tower; Ordinance P�o. 1511 It was waive , A t�Joti ce of Intent requested by Msqr. #1637 was ordered RESOLUTIONS APJD ORpI��JANCES to Conduct Bingo �leagher Asser�bly filed by consent. Second read i ng of ord i nance regar�i ng sal e of water tower, 36th � BrunswiGk• movec� by Counci l man Bac kes , seconded second rea d i ng an d adopt Ordinance iVo. -lh4_ . by Counci i r�an Mel�and, to 1511 entitled, An �,,,,.,�,.,.... _�. ... . - - - - --. . _�_. `1 t_y Counc i 1 me�ing �ni nutes June 1, 19f31 �rdir�ance authorizinq St. Loui s Park Centre. :� The motion passed 6-0. sale by the City of part of Lot 4, Block 42, �� Dakota/Virqinia traffic stu� Resolution tlos. 6851, 6852 State aid: Dakota and Virginia Avenues; 7raffic Study "�o. 264. It was moveci by Councilr�an Pleland, seconded by Councilman t1artin, to wa i ve readi nc� a nd adopt Resol uti on P1o. 6851 enti tl ed, "Resol ution rec�uAstinq f1nDOT for variance in parkinq requirer�ents at Dakota Avenue" and Resolution Wo. G852 entitled, "Resolution authorizing the installation of No Parking signs on Virginia Avenue fro�rn Cedar Lake Road to the Burl i nqton �lorthern Rail road property.." The mo ti on pa ssed 6-0, 8c. John Bury, Variance Resol!ition rlo. 6853 Resolution granting variance: John Bury, 2944 Independence Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Pteland, waive reading and adopt Reso.l�ation c�ranting variance in lot width and of the Ordinance Code relating to of three lots into two in the �-1, at 29�0-2944 Independence Avenue." l The motion passed 6-0. 3c1. Hol iday Stati onstores Resol ution No. 6854 seconded by Councilnan Ralles, to ��o. 68�3 entitled, "A �esolution lot area from Section 14-12II(5) zoning to permit recombination Single Family Residence District, Resolution motor fuel store. regarding construction of pumps and Noliday Station- It was move�i by Counci lman Plartin, seconded �raive readinq and adopt Resolution �Jo. 6854 �ranting permit under Section 14-156(15) of inance Code relating to zoning to permit a Holiday Stationstore for property located i District, at 5720 Excelsior Boulevard." The motion passed 6-0. 8e. Securities for collateral; f'.esolution ��o. 6855 Resoluiion collateral, It was r�oved by Counci lman P1e1 and, waive readin4 and a�iopt Zesolution a�proving securiti es for��col l ateral Ed�na, E�ina, f��l�nnesota. The motion passed 6-0. —165— by Councilman Ralles, to entitled, "A P.esolution the St. Louis Park Ord- motor fuel station and n the B-2, Business approvi nc� Americana securities for State Bank seconded by Counciln��esolution No. 6855 entitled, from Americana Stat� �ank of to C�ty Cuuncil Jun� 1, 1981 mee�ing mir�u�es Sf. P�r•ty�n t�he �'ark; I Re o ution �� 9a. ► •�. P�rty �n the Park : Resol uti on grant��g temporary use of Ci ty property ( fi re_ works ) t was moved b.y Councilman Meland,.seconded by I to waiv� reading and adopt Resol�ution No. 685 temporary use' of C� �y property. The motion passed 6-�. Councilman Martin, enti tl ed, "Granting RF�nRTs OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, C4N�IISSIOt�S Si ster Ci ti es program Si ster Ci ti es program Counci lman E1 strom noted thi s pro�ram had been vears �go, at which time there was no ment�on She asked if staff had any suggestions at this Councilman Martin sai� he could see association with a city in a foreign fioday's budget restraints. discussed some three of funding the program. time regarding funding. no benefi t to the Ci ty havi ng an country pa rti cul a rl y i n 1 i ght of Councilman Elstrom said the benefits derived would be through cultural, educational, and related exchanges between the cities. She said she would like to know what manner of support might be forthcoming from,other orc� izations in �he City, and that the Community Relations Corr�ission coia�� research this matter. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman �leland, to support the efforts of the Community Relations Commission relating to a Sister City affiliation. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Martin and Ralles opposed). Senior Citizen bus Senior Citizen bus It was moved by Councilman 1�lartin, authorize that the proceeds of the be allocated on a yearly basis to Program (RSVP). The motion passed 6-0. 9c. Traffic Stud No. 263; Resolut�oh No. 68,7 seconded by Councilman,Ralles, to sale of the Senior Citizen bus support the Reti red Senior Yol unteer Traffic study No. 263: 1leador+brook 61vd, cul-de-sacs It was moved by Councilr�an Martin, seconded waive readinQ and adQpt resolution �lo. 6857 authorizinq installation of �10 Parking si ns adjacent to P�eadowbrook Park." � TF�e motion passed 6-0. `- _ _ . _____.� _____._ �_ __ __. _ -166 - by Councilr�an �'alles, en t i t 1 ed ,"Reso 1 ut i o� on Neadoabrook B1 ��'d. to � _ 1n9"""""""_ . --- ---- -- -- ��ty Council meeting minutes �lune 1 , 1981 g�, American Legion k t \ PreT i mi n ary general PUD pl an : Ar�eri can Legion property, Excelsior B1vd. It was r�oved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to defer thi s i tem unti 1 Mr. P1i 11 er� from �;t�e Legi on arri ved. Motion passed 6-0. Upon the arri val of t1r. ��li 11 er, the matter was reopened for c+i scussi on by Coimci 1. The t-1ayor said Council was not approving �nything that evening; r.ather, it was accepting the report of the Planninc� Commission. � Councilman Hanks.asked about the status of the storm sewer problem. The City Manager said staff was still working on the problem. P9ayor McQuaid said one of t��e residents had expressed concern over the proposed� closinq of Xenv�iood Ave. Tom Shattenhauer fr-om the pl an . said that the channelization concept had been removed It tiras moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to accept the report of the PlanninQ Commission. The motion passed 7-0. 9e. Hilton Hotel, Shelard Park Request of Vernon Beck � Associates for an amendment to a special permit: Hi 1 ton f�otel , Shel ard Park Councilr�en Backes and Martin left the Council chambers. Vernon Qeck addresse�i the Council to explain the rheud�siqnrofnaatower ment. He said that the so�l cond�thenbu�ildingefurther to the east. and that the revised plan located t Gary ��lanson and Tom Filla addressed the plan. Among their concerns were c�enerated, the 13�story tower design singl e family residences. Council to speak in opposition to the increasedttOn{the abuttinc� and its impa • ritin Duraps, developer of Coach Hor�o�ficesdnexty J1m S.haw, represe 9 ersons with were in favor qf the design a erally welcor�ed this addition to Shelard to the proposed hotel who gen Park. d Twin FOress/egresssin Dean Pelton, representinq th.e ing deal of concern regarding would like to see traffic directed more towards Hiqhway 12, away from Shelard Parkway• said there was a goo this area and t�a�Yon the frontage r s members of the audience voiced their opinions, Variou pro and con, _ , � . ^;,,, "• ,`.',.'; ��.t+��s � ...� - Council meet�ng minuteS � � ty 1981 June 1 , reqarding the proposed L' design. Councilman Hanks arrivecl at �:50 p•m' was r�oved by Counci 1 man Ral l es, seconded It 1 an. accept the renort on the concept p by Councilman �1eland, to Councilman :�el�nd stai;e� �he traffic situathat and asked i f the pl an coul d be chanc�ed he woul d onto the frontaqe road . He al so sa � d to reduce the size of the tower. was of concern to him traffic would eqress 1 i ke an attempt made Counci lman Ral l es sai d he fel t there was basi cal 1y very 1 i ttl e differ- ence between a nine an d t h�r t e e n- s t o r y t o w e r. In answer to a question from Councilman Elstrom regardinq the traffic, the Direcior of Planning. said relocatinq the,acces� further west places it in close proximity to the Sh�lar� intearencies oflthels already somewhat conc�ested. Ne displayed transp concept design and expressed concern �about traffic backup along the frontaqe road. Councilman Hanks asked what the next step was. The Director� of Planning said �one of two steps .could be taken: �•lodify the pl an or i f the concept pl an i s approved, proceed to special permit. Mayor �•1cQuaid said she would vote against the 13-story design. She said the resi dents are not opposed to a hotel i n Shel ard - they are opposed to a 13-story tower as part of the hotel. She said she felt there must be some compromise on that point. � Councilman Hanks plan as long as areas of traffic said he was willinc� the developers wo uld and tower height. to approve thi s prel i mi nary � concept pursue changes to the plan in the Councilman Ra?les' motion passer� 4-1 (P1ayor �1c(�uaid opposed; Council�n Backes and ��lartin absent from chambers ). 9f. Berndt request for s ecial ermit; Resol uti on Jo � 685f� Request of Eu�ene t1. Berndt perr�i t to construct a si nc�l e at 6316 Meado��vbrook Bl vd. for a special fani 1y house It ��as move�l by Councilr�an� Hanks, seconded b�/ Councilman Backes, to wai ve readi ng and a�opt Resol ution Plo. 6358 enti tl ed, "A Resol ut�on grantino, �err�i t under Section 14-123.100( 2) of the St. Loui s P�rk Ordinance Code relatinr� to zoninq to ermit construction of a sin��° t. far�i 1y house wi thi n 200 feet of the Fpl , Fl oo�iway Di stri ct, for Pr°�� locateci in the '?-1 SinqlE Family Residence �istrict at 6316 �1eadowb Blvd." The r�otion �.. passed 7-p, -168- � C i t y Co�� 19R 1 ,lune 1 , r.�eet i ng minutes qq , G� r i-Ca re I nc .• —� 2—N�f;59 Reso�l ut� �on o. Request of menttoa struction Vi rgi nia Geri-Care, Inc. for an amend- special permit to permit con- of a two-car garage at 3201 Ave. So. f�r�d �hazei�, representinq Geri-Care, requested of Co�mcil that con- di tion �b of tl�e resol ution be wa.i ved since they were not at�l e to ohtai n riatchi r�� brick ancf have sel ected a di fferent r,�aterial to fi n i sl� the s i de. Ne al so stated the� area had been fenced off so i s not readi 1y ol�servable. It t�as moved by Councilman Hanks, secon�ieci by Counctilr�an �leland, to ��aive reaciin� �nd adopt �esolution i�o. 6859 entitled, "A Resvlution a��endin� Resolution No. 2973 c�ranting �ermit under Sectinn 14-141(3) (alci Section 6:QR?_.2) of the St. Louis Park Zoninc� Ordinance acic�jtion to a nursincl horTie," anci that condition 7b thereof be Th� motion passed 7-0. 9h. Frant;t Kl o�it �� San' Reso�l ut�ori��. �� , fteques� speci�l offiG� at 1200 for of Frantz Kl orlt J'� Son perr.�i t to Gonstruct a building and Class Iw Vernon Avenue, waived. for a one-story restaurant ��nc:ilr,ian �I�nks �ske� �he apnlicant if h� were willinc� t� accept all the Gonditions as specified in the resolution. p�ve Jai�nsar�. representinc� �he �ppl ic�nt� sa�ci tl�at �It�y were. it w�s niovF�c1 h Cntii�cilm��t� ht��rtin� seconcleci hy C��mc�li�ian 13ackes, t� w�� i vr, ►•c�t��li r�c� inci ��i�E�t Rt�sol ut ian Pdo. E�tf(� en�i tl c��1. "A Resol utiQn h�. 5t. Loi��S �'�rk �r'dinance �1r'r�t�t.1 I►ct E�c�rii�i t ur�cier Sec: t i c�n 1�1-1 �� f f. '. f;��lc� rc�l ��i nn i,� xaii inn �� I�erij�i t c�ns truc:ti on af r� �i�e-s�ory oi�fi c� r�nt far pr��er�Y 1n thr. �qn, piversified l�ri 11 c� i nc1 r�nci Cl ��s s Iw res�� vel u��nien� ni stri ct. �t 1�0� V�rnon ilver�ue." The nic�tiat� �at�sS�c1 7-p. 9 i, I) r� � fr�� 1 t• k(:t� t>> t� It V; r��c�t �,�t�-�ic�n� �c�. c;t�f 1 � . _ _ . _ _.. _. , .,. _.._ ___..�. �f�iir�c�i 1��»r� Ilnnk� ri�kc�c1 i f r'Efvc��ttac+ l�c�t��l� �� f 1 n�r��;r.. ftrc�ties t u F ll��l i1it�r,k Guntpar7,y f or s i t�� 1 �� n � �� t* � v� i 1 t; c� c c� �� s� r. r uc r_ �,�I�l i��i o�� w�lr��lic�i�sr/n��riuf�rtt�r�ir�c� f�icillt�es at �;;31O IJ. � .�r�c1 �t�. !)c�li�tr��•k wc��ilcf hc� ��I��yir�� fnr i��f��st�r�i�1 �:Ii i s ��rc�,1c�� C � I��in I'hi 11 1(��► � rc►�:�t'c�sc�rtt; i i1c1 11c�1 lalrlr�k. wui�l c1 ��r•c�r;t�E�ci wi CI� I;lit� ��i'�,�c�t;t, w�t t;l� �� 1�� '�\��e '�t,�{��lll��,�'��f 1 t��'' c�t~ w'i1;ltc�t�t, lld (1�� t.l��t �e�i��ark � � Ci�y Council June 1 , 1981 neeting minutes I� was r�oved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to �vaive readinc� anci adopt Resol ution No. 6�61 enti tl eSectAone141 j�ion ar�encling Resol ution PJo. 6�135 grant i ng permi t under 4 of the St. Loui s Park Ordi nance CorJe rel ati ng� to1 n�the9DDD pDi ver�si fi construction of a warehouse on property located , , ed Development �istrict, at 534Q W. 23rd St." The motion passed 7-0. 9j. 4130 �uentin Avenue; Resolution Plo. 6862 9k. 91 . 9m. Renort on p�abl i c need for 1 and l.ocated at 4130 Quentin Avenue. I t wa s moved by Counc i 1 man Ra 11 es , secon�led by Counc i 1 r�an i�1el and, to wai ve reacii n� and adopt Resol i�tion PJo . 6�362 enti tl ed, "Resol uti on authorizinc� reconveyance of tax-forfeite� lands." The r�oti�n passed 6-0-� (Counci 1 man �1arti n abstai ned ). Data processing update Data processing update: LOGIS and City of St. Louis Park It was moved by Counci 1 man .El stror�, seconded by Counci 1 man P�1e1 and, to accept staff's report for filing on data processinq. The motion passed 7-0. Enc�i neeri nn report: P�atchez north of 28th Street r Prel imi nary Engi neeri nc� Report : Natchez north of 23th Street It was moved b,y Councilr�an Hanks,� seconcied by author� ze staff to adver^ti se for bids for the water utilities to serve the property located The motion� passe�i 7-0, � Councilman Elstrom, to construction of sewer and at 2745 �Jatchez Avenue. It was further moved by Councilman Hanks seconcied by Councilman flartin, to set the public hearing on this project for July 6, 1981. The motion passed 7-0. Planninc 9n. Gommuni 90 . � , Cor�mi ssi on minutes Relations minutes Charter Commission minutes The : inutes of the Planning Corra�issian meeting held P�ay 20, 1981 were or�ered filed by consent. . The r�inutes of the Community Relations meeti ng hel d P�1ay 14, 1981 were ordered fi 1 e�i by consent. The minutes of the Charter r�eeti ng hel d �1ay 19, � 981 filed by consent, ' -170- Commission were ordered r;ty rouncil J�ine 1 , 1981 meeting minutes IIPJFIf�IISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Comr,�issions It a�as noved by Councilr�an Pleland, � seconded by•Councilman Ralles, to confirm the f�tayor s reappointment of Thomas Duffy to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The motion passed 7-0, The Co��ncil unanimously reappointed A. Craig Abrahamson to another term on the Human Rights Commission. It was requeste� that appointments be set up with the two interested ca�di dates wl�o woul �i 1 i ke to serve on the Human fti ghts Cor�m�i ssi on to fill the current vacancies. lOb. Community Ed budget Approval bu�iget. of Community Education It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Co »ncilr�an Backes, to approve the•buclqet subr�itted by the Community Education Department. The motion passed 7-0. lOc. West Hennepin Services Qoa rd ' lla. >>n. 41est Hennepin Board. Human Services Planning flayor P1cRiaai d and Counci 1 man P-1e1 and sa i d the,y woul d i ntervi ew the can- didate who has expressed an interest in being appointed to this Board. NW Bell easer�ent fdEW BUSI�JESS Pdorthwestern Bell request for easement It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman P�artin, to wai ve fi rst readi ng an�i second readi nc� for June 15, 19II1. Tl�e motion passed 7-0. Lake/7.arthan traffic siqnal Bid tabulation: Lake/Zarthan traffic sic�nal . It was moved by Councilr�an Elstrom, seconded by Councilman �1eland, to designate Collins Electric Company as the low bidder and that staff be authori zed to, execute an agreement avi th that fi rr,� i n the �ar�o�ant �f �n0,098, and that the work specified in the agreement be cor�pleted by December �l, 1981. � The r�otion passeet 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). Co�incilman Hanks said he felt� this was the bic�gest waste of money in St. Louis Park histor,y. -171- , 1 Ci ty Co�anc 11 June l, 1981 meeting minutes llc, Bid tab: Pro,jects 31-02, gl -05 12a. 12b. . Bi � tabul ati on : mprovement Proj ects 81-02, 81-0� It was r�oved by Counci 1 man ��e� ated gury & Carlson, Inc. be des�qn staff be authorized to execute an follows: 1. That the Division contractor be Streets), and 2. That the contractor of il�nnetonka B1 v�1. ) for � P�uni ci pal State The r�oti on passed 7-0. sec�ncieci t��e. 1 ow agreer�ent by Counci lr.�an Ral les, that responsible bidder and that with that contractor as awarded Project 51-02 (Texas Ave. and he awar�ieci Project contingent�upon a Ai c1 F�inds by T1nD�T. No. 81-05 (Dakota Ave, north street wi rith vari ance rul i ng 11ISCELLA��EOUS Dar�aqe cl aims. P�lone � Commu�ications from the Mayor The. ;layor asked when Council wanted to sit as the Board of Equalization. I t was deci ded the fi rst �meeti ng of the E3oard of Equal i zati on woul d be r�on�ay, June 8 from �:00-5:30 p.m., and that it would reconvene after the recepti on at Westwoocf Hi l l s Envi ronr�ental Educati on Center. 12c. Communications from the City rlanager None. GLAIMS, �APPROPRIATIO�IS a��D CO�JTRACT PAY�IE��TS 13a. Verified Claims (roll call) It was moved bv Councilman Meland, � the list of verified claims preparednbe�the D�recilman Railen�etafld di rected to the Ci ty Counci 1 ciate� June 1, 1981 i n�thef total amount of �321,425.91 for vendors and $10,546.43 for payroll be approved and the Ci tv Manager and Ci ty Treas��rer be authori zed to i ssue checks i n the samey amount by a vote of 7-p, 13b. Contract Payments: Final Resol �ition Nos. 6863 6864 It Was moved by Counci 1 man Backes, 6865 ' � seconded by Councilman r�{eland, to wa i ve read i n� and adopt Resol uti on No. on cleaninQ and repair of dee W6�63 entitied, Resoluiion acceptinn "°rk ��o. 1443; Resol ution �Jo, p e> >�6 � Project t�o. 81-35, Contract ' 6864 entitled, Resol ut�on acce(�tina insta� lation of 125 �tor starter, Proj ect t _ . and Resolution t�o. 6865 entitled, "Reso� �� 6, Contract l�o. 1444: street 1 i ghtin 1 ution accepti nc� work f�r , ��_15� 80_�7 �oon Contract �Jo. 1�02, City projects Nos. 80-1� � g�"�`' authorize the foliowi8�-�p, �0-4i, 80- 11 A, 80-47 and 80-4�," and t� �q contract �ayments: .n:.�--..__. _... Cit�� Co��ncil June 1, 1981 13c. 14. r�eetinq minutes 1. Fina1 payi�ent: Bergerson-Caswell, cleaning & repair of well �6. Ar►�otjnt : $12,997. 2. 3. Fi nal payr�ent: Waconi a El ectric, motor starter. Ar►ount $8,986. Final payment: Premier Electric, street lighting. Ar�ount �5,000. The motion passed 7-0. Contract paynents: Partial It was r�oved by Counci 1 r�an t�el and, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize payment of the following partial contract payments: 4. �latural Green, Inc., timber and boulder wall construction. Ar�ount : �1 , 341 . 5. �dorthwest Asphalt, paving, curb and gutter. Ar�ount: �39,385.74. 6. �lorthHtest Asphalt, paving, curb & gutter, parking lot and alley paving. Arnount: �26,397.83. � 7. R. J. F1orast & Assoc., engineering services, traffic signal installation W. Lake fx Zarthan. Amount: $1,436.40. The motion passed 7-0. Adjournment r�eeting was adjourned at Attest: ��d �� r� , �Z� , �ecord� ng On r�otion of Councilman Hanks, sec- onded by Councilman Meland, the 10:10 p.rn, by a 7-0 vote. ecretary -173- �