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�, Call to Order
"1I�JUTES
CITY COUNCIL.f'1EETING
ST . LOU I S PARK, �-1I NNESOTA
September 8, 1931
The meeting was called to order at 7:30
by Mayor Phyl 1 i s P1cQuai d
?, !'resentations The Mavor presented proclamations to the
organizations involved in the Minnehaha
Creek Clean Up Day, Septemher 12, 1981:
Franl: Lun�fberg Post 282 c�f the American Legion; Creekside Chapter of the
Iz�ak IJaI ton Leaque; troops of tt�e Mustang Di strict of the Boy Scouts of
Anerica; Sons of thP American Squadrons and Headquarters Cor�pany, 3d an,
3d Inf .
3.
4.
5,
Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present
at roll call:
Ronald Backes Jerrold �tartin
P1artha Elstrom Keith Meland
Lyle' Hanks John Ralles
Phyllis McQuaid
Al so present were the Ci ty �•lanager, Ci ty tlttorney., Di rector of P1 anni ng,
�ireci:or of Puhlic Works, City Engineer and City Assessor.
�pproval of P�1inutes _ It was moved by Councilman P1eland, seconded
by Councilrian Ralles, to approve the min-
' utes of the study session held August 17,
19�1 as presentecl.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Gouncilman ��lartin abstained).
It was r�oved by Councilman Ralles, secondedeb� Auqust117n Mgg�nd, to approve
the m�nutes of the administrative hearing h
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Martin abstained).
It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilr�an Backes, to
approve the r�inutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 17,
i 9Fil .
The motion �assed 6-0�-1
(Councilman P�artin abstained).
It was moved by Cou�nci lman hlarti n,
an�rove the minutes of the special
19f31 with the following addition:
the meetinq.
The motion passed 5-0-7.
Ap�roval of the A�enda
seconded by Councilman Meland, to
held August 25,
City Council meeting
Councilr�an Elstrom �vas in attendance at
(Councilman
Councilman Ralles, sec-
�t Was maved by rove the
onded by Councilman Meland, to app
presented.
Backes and Ralles abstaineci).
consent agenda for Sep�en�ber � as
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City Council
September 8,
meetin9 minutes
1981
The motion passed 7-0•
Councilman Elstrom, secondecl by Councilman Pleland, to
It was moved by ' ' '
approve
the agenda for,September 8 with the following aCd��Coim: Item
1 i Parkinq of Recreational Veh�cles, as requeSue�sted b� Councilman
� � conference, as req Y
Elstrom and Iter� 11J, Housing
Backes. �
The motion pa�sed 7-0.
6a. Assessr�ent hearing,
Resolution No. 6930
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Proj. 77-26;
Assessment hearing,
sidewalk, north side
from Louisiana Ave.
access road. �
Project No. 77-26,
of Excelsior Blvd.
to P1ethodi st Hospi tal
There bei ng no oine �Gr� sh�.na t� sp�k the Mayor decl ared the heari ng cl osed
with the right of Council�to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future
date.
It was r�oved by Councilr�an Ralles,
waive reading and adopt Resolution
ir�provement No. 77-26.,"
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. AsSessment hearing, Pr
Resolution P�o, 6931
6c,
j . 78-41;
seconded by Councilman Elstrom�, to
No. 69�30 enti �1 ed, "Resol uti on adopti ng
Assessment heari ng, Project 7�-41, side-
walk north side of Excelsior Blvd.
�runswick Ave. to Methodist Hospital
access road.
There being no one ti�►i shi nq to speak, the Mayor decl ared the heari ng closed
with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and contin�ae it at a future
date.
It was moved by Councilman ��lartin seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6931 entitled, "Resolution adopiing
assessr�ent No. 78-41."
The motion passed�7-p,
Assessment hearinc
. Proj. 79-41
Sidewalk,
from Utah
south side of
Ave, t� Aquila
�1i nnetonka al vd.
Ave.
James �reupner,�512 Builders Exchange Bldg., addressed Council to say he
r�presented GPneral Realty Inc., owner and manaqer of various �ropertles
franti nc� on the si de��al k ir�provement. He sai d hi s cl i ent objected to the
proposed assPssments for several reasons �mon `e sidewa]ks
are vi rt�aal 1y unuseabl e b �] them, that th
Y the tenants of the ro ert because of the �op-
oqraphy of th e l a n d ar hic h r�akes the walks unacpessible and that therefore
the pro�Prties are not benefitted by the im ro ���ry
purpose of the improvement was to rovid � Ver�en ts; and that ihe pc���,,
P e access to the 1ocal 4rade S
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S�,Pter'h�►" �'
r�ee t i na
1981
mi nu tes
of c�uesti�nahle benefi t to hi s cl ient's properties.
rn answer to
an�5 USecl the
r�p1ied their
w�f�; provided
q«estion from t�layor McOuaid whether or not the apartment ten-
sidewalk to qet to Texa-Tonka shopping center, Mr. Gruepner
only access t�o the center was via Utah Ave., that the side-
no access.
,lar�Ps Johnson ,�001 Aqui 1 a, sa i d the s i dewa 1 k provi ded rro benef i t to hi s
property but he was beine� assessed $2,900. He saici the City had an easement
over part of his �roperty and it was his•understanding the City would pay
for the assessr�ent.
There beinq no one further w.ishinq to speak, the Playor declared the hearing
closed with the riqht of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at
a future date.
I t was moved by Counci 1 man Mel an�l, seconded by Counci lman Marti n, to defer
the r��tter to September 21 to allow the City Assessor time to review the
situation.
Councilmar� h1�rtin asked where the funds would come from should relief be
e�ranted to the •parti Ps appeal i nc�.
ThP Ci ty t�lanaqer responded that on the 41 st and Quentin project, part of
the assessments was f unc�ed from c�eneral obliqation monies.
Th� r�otion passed 7-0.
6d, Assessmen� hearinc�, ProJ• 78�22
7P-�9; Resolution No. 6932
There being n� one wishinc� �o
with the right of Council to
date.
Curb, �lutter, �iriveway
landscap�nc� arid street
(;edar Lake Road/Vernon
�
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aprons, boulevard
lighting at the
Avenue intPrsection area
speak, the �'1ayar declared the itaatna cfu�u�re
there�fter r,eopen and cont�nue
�econc���� by ��uncilman Ralles,
It was moved by Councilr�an ��lu�lon N�. 6��2 �ntitlecl, "Resolution
waive reading �n� �PnttNo�s7�-22 and 18-a9•��
assessment im�rovem
Thr_ motion passed 7-�•
�ie. Asses�ment h�ari rt��,_ �'r�Jr �..� 1 ;
e�s�u t i on 1Vo .�b�3'�
Ceri�r Lake f',o�d to LJ. Z4th S�• �
cie-sac on th� west,; W. 23r�� 5�;.
1�ier� �?cl. h�tween Nain�>>hi r� Ave.
to
adopting
utter, si �1ewa1 k repai r,
Pavi nq , curb ar�d g � rons
and drivewaL�ne from
bc�ul ev�rcl 1 anciscapi ng K�n,�u�ky
in the Cedarcrest area:
��h S�. fram Hampshire Ave. toethe�liot
W. 2 ,
from Nam�sh� re l�ve. to Loui si ana
� Kentucl�,y I_an�.
�skecl wha �
Tt��e re5 i�lr�nt ai h9��� W. `I_�t,Ci t�.wor'kers I:ore
in a new driv�away ��n�l 1;hati Y , ����,� ��
N� s�id a ni�n�her of Cc�unr.�l tc�lcl h�i�� �
of �r dr� i na��c>, prohl etn. _
. r� � �r
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an a��r�on ►�ras. Ne
��p 20 ft, of hi s
h� 5 dri vewa:� ��as
s4�ic1 he put
new drive.
taken becaus�
City Council
September ��
meetin9 minutes
1��1
Counci 1 man Bac�kes , the res i dent sa i d he re_
uestion from , •
Xn ans�ver to a� Counc�1man Backes painted out that he was not
ceivPd a���� fQr ���of5the driveway repair, only $80.75 of it,
charcled for the rest
��estion from the resident,
In response to another q Side-street benefits.
plained what is meant by
the City Assessor eX_
There beinq no one further wishing to speak, the Maynr�ndccone� the hearing
cl osed wi th � the ri c�ht of Counc� 1 to thereaf ter reope t nue i t to
a future date. . �
It was moved by Counci lm�n Ralles, seconded by Counci lman �1arti n, to waive
readinq and ado�t Resolution No. 6933 entitled, "Resolution adopting
assessr�ent impr�venent No. 80-01."
The motion passed 7-0.
6f. Assessment project 8�-06;
Resolution No.6934
Vernon and Webster; W. 26th St.
Pavinq, curb & gutter, sidewalk repair
boulevard landscapinc�, Vernon from Minne-
tonka to W. 25'2 St. ; Xenwood from Minne-
tonka to W. 28th; W. 25'2 St. between
beta�een Vernon and Webster.
James Krantz, 2644 Vernon Ave�. said the sidewalk had been replaced on his
property but that i t was ful 1 of cracks and some hol es . Ne sa i d the Ci ty
Engineer told him the City was not going to repair it.
The City Engineer said he spoke with Mr. Kranz but was not aware of the
exteni of the problem anci that he told him any repairs would not be done at
City cost. � ,
Counci lman P1artin suggested staff 1 ook at the si dewal k and i ncl ude i t among
its random repair jobs.
The Publi c Works Di rector sai d staff was not sure i f the cracks referred to
were nat in an older section of the walk.
Tf�ere being no one further wi shi ng to speak, the Mla,yor decl ared the hearing
closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it to a
futur�e date.
It v�as moved by Counci lman Backes, seconded by Counci lman .El strom to waive
reari i nq and adopt Resol uti on �!0 6934 enti tl ed ,"Reso 1 u ti on adopti ng
�ssessment improvement ��o. 80-06."
The motion passed 7-Q,
Councilman P1eland said if the sidewalk was cracked badly enouc�h. staf� sh°Ujd
look at it �nd report back to Council. �
Counci lman Mel and moved and Counci lr,�an �larti n secon d that staff check the
records to see what repai rs were ca 1 led for and re o�rt same back to COifnC, 1•
P
Councilman Hanks said staff must have
known then as much as they do tonignt.
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SePtem�� �'
meetinq
19a�
mi nu tes
�n answer to a question from
pr�,lect Was Waoteneces�ari 1
tk�r-ou�hs are n Y
Councilnan Hanks, the
construction but that
I�ept on fi 1 e.
City Engineer said the
records of such walk-
�o,�nci lman �tarti n sai d that i f cracks don't exceed the standard, they
usually aren t re�aired.
�oi��cilman Nanks said he could not support a motion Council couldn't do
aT�ytl�i ng about. �
The motion for a check of the records failed 3-4 (Councilr�an Backes, Nanks,
�tartin and Ralles opposed).
I t ���s m�vecl hy
fiqure out wha t
and report that
Councilman Nanks,
it would cost to
back to Council.
The motion passeci 7-0.
Gq, Assessment_hearin�� Proj. �i0-(?6A;
(;esolution No. 6935
There bei nn no one v�i sh i ng to
wi th the ri qht of Cot�nci 1 to
date.
secondeci by Counci lman P�larti n, that staff
fix the sidPwalk to ��r. Kranz' satisfaction
�1�intenance on �aviny, curb, �utter, side-
walk repair, boulevard landscapin� and
driveway aprons, W. 25'2 St. fror� Webster
to 5812 and 5813 W. 25'-2 St.
speak, tlie Playor decl ared the
tl�ereafter reopen and continue
I t was R�oved by Counci 1 r�an P1arti n�����06935
waive re�dinc� and adoPt �eS��u�6An"
assessment improvement No.
The motion passed
6h. Im
7-0.
rovei»ent heari n�
Proj . 8�-106
Rohert Davids, 47?_5 Hic�hwaY
work as pro�osed and that he
hearinq closed
it to a f uture
by Counci lr.�an ��1el��nd, �o
entitled, "Resolution adoptinq
Street paving, curb and gutter, inter-
s�ction relocation with lefWatAve,lane
�n trunk hihhway 7 and Otta
�� Said he
felt the proj�ct was not going to
d like to see more time taken to come u
woul
with a better plan• t the safety factor.
RohPrt Meyer, 4725 Nighway
Ne said access and eqress
a traffic sic�nal. He said
ti sfi Pd
� S�id he w�,s concerned abou
��ould be of no benefit wntu°ed and
from Hi �h��a�es from f�i s fi r��► had nead been sol ved.
two er�pl oye ro' ect h
the safety aspects of the � � had
that he was not sa - • ' firm
• products at �1521 Hiqhaay77.
Roy Utne, of �eneral �Office of h�iahw Y
hePn wai tincl for ye1rs, f�r the uoarha�n�r.e��ted hazards
�f all the businesses �n that ar�' � said that th� P�an
cust�mers and delivery clri��rs. H
inadec�uate�.
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He said �the �
t� their er�ployees,
as prop���� was
Council meeting minutes
City 1981
Septe�ber �� .
Ron Hansen, 46�1 N�9hWa� 7�
aqreed with the comments of the other gentiemen,
A lady representin� B'Nai Abraham
traffic siqnal must be includeu in
19K3 as the.Y ha� been tol d.
There beina
closed with
at a future
Sy�aqoc�ue at 3114 Ottav�a Ave. , saicl a
a�ny i mprovement rather than wai ti ng unti 1
no one further ��i shi ng
the right of Council to
date.
to speak, the Mayor cleclared the hearing
�thereafter reopen it and continue it
The �Ci t� En�i neer sai d the stacki nc� capabi 1 i ty of the entrances to Highway
7 were very important to the property owners and thsaidhstaffScertaQnld
for now was better than the present situation. He y
understood their concerns and that the pr�perty owners really would like
to wai t for State a i d to hel p f i nance the pro j ect whi ch �voul d then be �
more to their satisfaction. He said that the signal installation was planned
f�r 19�3 but that staff could submi t thei r�request now. .
In answer to a question from P�layor P1cQuaid, the City Engineer said staff did
not expPct to hear the�status of State aid before the end of the year.
Councilman F�anks
inclusi�n of the
said he couldn't
light si�nal.
really support the project wi �hout the
In answer to a c�uesti on from Counci lman Hanks , the Ci ty Attorney sai d i t
was appropriate to continue hearing to a future da te, not necessarily
specified, with the usual notification to all affected property owners.
It was moved
the pro�oseci
pro�iect.
by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to reject
oroject as detailed and that staff continue working on the
The motion passed 7-�.
6i . Rec�uest for vacati on - 14th St. Request of Robert Schul tZ to vacate a
portion of W. 14th Street between Hamp-
shire and Idaho Avenues
Councilman Elstrom asked if the street were vaca ted, how would the applicant
be affected.
The Ci i-,y tlanager repl i ed that he
woulci retain an easement over it
It was r�oved by Councilr�an
preparation of an Ordinance
The motion passPd 7-�,
woul d retai n the property �Nhi le the Ci ty
for sewer, water and other utilities.
�tal les, seconded by Counci lnan Mel and, to o►"��er
for Vacation of a Street.
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�ity Coun�il
�eQte�Pr 8,
meeting
19R1
minutes
6,i. Shan'_!-�- �rd A�dition;
p,esol ut� on 693
There beinc� no on�ow�hereafter
ric�ht of Counc� 1
Proposed� fi nal pl at.
speak, the Playor closed the hearing with the
reopen and continue it at a future date.
I t W�s moved hy Counci lr�an ��1arti n,
v�aive reaclinc� anci adopt Resolution
a�proval for final plat of Shamrock
The motion passed 7-0.
bk. Qaystar Additio6937
Resolut�on No.
61,
7a.
7b.
seconded by Counci lr,ian �•1e1 and, to
No. 6936 entitled, "Resolution giving
3rd Addition."
Daystar proposed final plat.
There bei ng r�o one wi shi nc� . to speak, the Mayor decl ared the heari ng
closed with the rigiit of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at
a future date.
It was moved by Counci lman I�1artin,
►vai ve readi nq anci adopt Resol uti on
approval for final plat of Daystar
The r�otion passed 7-0.
Evergreen on the Park
There beinq no
closed with the
a futtare date.
seconded by Councilman Backes to
Wo. 69:i7 entitled, "Resolution giving
addition."
P roposed preliminary plat.
one wishing to speak, the ��ayor declaredn�h�ontinuegit at
ri�ht of Council to thereafter reopen a
It was r�oved by Councilman
the preliminary pla t. �
The r�otion passed
T • •
7-0.
P1artin, seconded by Councilman
PETITIO�JS
REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
Backes, to approve
Twin City Tire Co. - RequPst for study.
���in City T�re Co.
�I seconded by Councilman Ral�Ordinance to
It wa.s moved by Councilman Melan � ,.. un�er the Zoni�n�
authorize a study to explore the feasCb���Tire, Inc•, 6039 High�ray 7•
incl�.jde auto repair services at Twin Y
The motion passed 7-0.
Petition: American Le�ion
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submittecl
and filed.
b,y res i den ts i n the
was r.�oved by Councilmande��the�
It to or
by Counci ln�ani cankLe9i on faci 1 i �y
area of the Am�r
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seconded
�etition
recorded
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Council meetinq m�nutes
City 19�1 �
September P� • '
rr the s i tua ti on had not been abl e to
7c.
7d.
% P. .
7f.
r McQuai d sai d she v�as very so y •
t1ayo rnuch ti me had. been put i nto r,�eeti nqs , conservati ons,
�e resol ved after so She sai d she fel t there �voul d I�ave to be
th
phone calls, an� Penfthe in�olved parties.
�ompror�ise betw.
a .
. . a reed Wi t�� tf�P �layor stati nq tha� �butChe
Counci lr�an Han�.s �
very hard t
o brin� about a resolution of the ptobether and
u to the Le�ion and its neiqhbors tmiddle. �
was � • • �n the
lution withou� the Counc��l being
Elstrom, Mayor Mc(�uaid opposed).
had worked
fel t i t now
find a reso-
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilman
Binqo: Susan Lindqren
Qinqo: UF�J Post 5632
School
f3inqo: SLP Senior program
Binqo: City of Hope
8a. Li �uo.r license:
Reso� uti on 693�
Rb.
�n application to
by Susan Lindclren
consent.
An appl i cati on to
by St. Louis Park
was ordered filed
conduct bi r�go requesied
PTA was ordered fi leci by
conduct bingo
UFW Post No.
by consent.
requested
5632
An application to conduct bingo requested
�y the St. Loui s Park Seni or prograrn was
orcfered fi led by. consent.
An application to conduct binqo requested
by The City of Hope Minneapolis Chapter
147 was ordered filed by consent.
RES�LUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Otten Realtv
Resolution related to la�psed liquor
l�icense: Otten Realty
It was moved by Councilman P1eland, seconded
readi n� and �adopt Resol uti on 6939 ent� tl ed,
liquor license� Otten Realty, Inc."
The motion passed ?-0.
Ordinance in re mechanical
amusement devices; Ord-
inance No. 1520
It was moved
�•�a i ve readi ng
the St. Louis
rrent devices:
hy Councilman Ra11es, to waive
"Resolution related to lapsed
Second readi ng of ordi nance rel ateci to
1 i censi nc� of inechani cal amusement de�� ��S'
by Councilman Hanks, seconded
an�i adopt Ordi nance tJo. 1520
Parl; F1uni ci pal Code rel atecl
t�d�ii nc� Section 13-403(1) ."
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilnen
8c. Sunday sale, liquor;
Ordinance No. 1521
by Councilman Meland, to ,
entitleci, "An ordinance amend�n`�
to 1 i cens i n� of inechani ca� am�s��
Elstrom and hlartin op�osed).
Second readi n of ordi nance rel atec� to
Sunday sale of on-sale, intoxicat��d �'Qu�r
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Sente�h�'r �,
,�,eeti ng mi nutes
19�1
.
1t ��ias moved bv Counci man Hanks to reject the ordinance revision.
The motion fai led for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded bv Councilman �1artin, to
W�ive readinq anci adopt Ordinance PJo. 1521 entitled, "An ordinance amen�iing
the St. Lou�s Park Ptunicipal Code related to ho�irs of Sunday-sale, on-sale
intoxicatin� liquor: Amendin� sections 13-326(17)(?_) & 13-327."
(;���ncilman I�anks said because this ar�endnent was to accor�modate five
Vikinq football games he must oppose.
The motion pas�sed fi-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed).
g�i. Lidfors variance
Resolution No. 69�0
Resolution relating to variance for
Lidfors property
It was rioved b.y Councilr�an t�1eland, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to
�,ra i ve read i ng and ado�t Resol uti on No. 6940 enti tl ed, "l1 resol uti o�h
qrantinn varian ce in f ront yard setback from Section 14-128(5) of the
Ordinance Code relating to z�ning to permit construction of a porch on
a sinnlP family house in the R-1 Single Family Residence District, at 2801
f�uentin /1ve. So." �
The motion nassed 7-0.
�ie. Or�finance
easement;
i n rP NW Qel 1
Councilrnan Elstrom asked if the
the equipment box was vacated.
First reading of ordinance in re
N�rthwestern Qell easement.
street �apon which they wanted to place
The Ci ty P�anaqer sai c� i t was not.
Councilman Elstrom inquired if
rather than ri clht i n•the mi ddl e
said this would be checked out
the box could not be placedThefC�tytManager
as shown on the drawin�.
pric�r to the second reading.
It was moved hy Councilmar� Qack�s, seconded by Ce�n�ilmi��Martin,
first rPadinq ar�d set second reading f�r Septemb
The motion passed 7-0.
pf � S�e�:uri ties for c:ol1 ateral
�'esalution No. F,9�l�1 �
1�ati�n ap�rovin� securities f�r
�-���is Park, MN."
The ���otion �ass�d 7--0.
to waiv.e
It was moved by Councilman P�eland, secondeci
b�� Counc i 1 man El s trom,
to waive readinq and
��{o � Resolution No. 6941 ent�ank� SReso-
P
collatPr�al from Park National
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Se{�tember �,
meetinq minutes
1981
8g. Hurnan P.i ghts Commi ss i on
ordinance revision;
Ord�nance No. 1522 .
Hunan Rights Commission - enabling
ordinance revision
John�Iacono, Ch�irman of the Commission, said the Commission hacl chosen
the phrase "protected class members" in an attempt to broaden the field
of those interested in serving, that is, previous national, local or
state experience in human rights matters would not necessarily be a
requi si te for membershi p on the Fluman Ri ghts Commi ssi on.
• �ouncilm�n Hanks said he wanted the most interested people to serve on
the Commission with no questions asked.
�lfter di scussi on i t was a�reed to r�wri te the sentence endi ng wi th "i n-
ter�sted in serving on the Human Rights Conmission."
t1r. Iacono said this wording�would be acceptable to the Commission.
The above was so moved by Councilman P�lartin, seconded by Councilman Hanks.
The motion �assed 7-0.
Councilman Elstrom said it was her understanding the words "for cause"
�vere to be struck from Secti on 1-341(4) .
It r�ras moved by Councilman P•lartin, seconded by Councilr,�an Elstrom, that
the words "for cause" be struck from Section 1-341(4). �
The motion�passed 7-0.
Councilr�an Hanks said he would like to ex�ress the thanks of the City
Council to the Human Ri�hts Commission for their efforts in updating the
ordinance.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOAR�S, COMMITTEES .
9a. Park Hill Investment; Special permit: Park Hill Investment Com-
Resolution No. 6942 �
pany,
It was moved by Councilman Nanks, seconded by Councilman P1eland, to waive
readi ng and adopt Resol ution P�o. 6942 enti tl ed, "A Resol uti on qranti ng
permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Cade
relating to zoning to permit a 64-unit apartment building and office space
for property located in the Planned Unit Development District at 3004
Ottawa Ave. So, and 4725 Minnetonka Blvd."
The motion passed 7_p,
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Resalut�on No. 6943
Site plan approval: Delmark Company, Inc.
I t►ras moved by Counci lr�an Plarti n, seconded by Coi,nci lman fieland, to
w�ive read�nq and acfo�t Resolution PJo. 69�13 entitled "A resolution re-
scin�finc� Resolut,ion 6861 and amen�iing Resolution 6435 granting permit
unde►' Section 14-124 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to
7oning to permit construction of a warehouse on property located in the
�iversified Oevelopment District at 5430 W. 23rd St."
The m�tion passed 7-0.
g�, K-ttart Co�oration; - K-P1art Corporation: Request for special
ek-sofution o� . 694Q permit �
6ecause of some confusion as to what K-Mart was rec�uesting, the City
Pl�nner cl ari f i ed the terms of the resol uti on , poi nti ng out i t c�eal t only
with the amusement devi�es request.
9d,
It was moved by Councilma�n ���artin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
waive readin� and adopt Re�solutio� �do. 694a entitled, "A resolution amending
Resol ution No. 6671 amendi ng a�perr�i t granted under Section 14-171 of the
St. Loui s Park Urdi nance Code rel ati ng to zoni nc� to perni t a di scount -
department store, clrocery store and related use fvr a commercial develop-
ment unit on property located in the I-1 Inciustrial District at 3700
So, Hi gh�vay 1 Q0. "
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Elstrom opposed�).
Sqecial permi t: 4134 Col orado_ Ave_.
Resolution No. 6��5
Special
Ave.
permit request: 4134 Colorado
It was moved by Councilman Meland, secondecl by Councilman
waive reading and adopt resolutian No. 69�5 entitled, "A
in� permi t under Secti on 14-12:3.1�00 of the St. Loui s Park
relatinq to zoninq to permit construction of an addition
family housP for property located in the F-2 Flood Plain
4134 Colorado Ave." �
The motion passed 7-0.
9P. Shamrock: S ecial� ermit;
Reso ut�on D. 94 �
P1artin, to
resolution grant-
Ordinance Code.
to a single
District at
Request of Shamrock 6i.iildeionfof 205units1
permit to permit construct
of cluster housinc� at 2W�127th�s�arthan
Ave. and 5822 and 5�?.�
It was m ounci lman Nanks, seconded by Counci lman hlartin, to
oved by C � "A resolution qranting
waive reaciin� and ado�t Resolution P�o. 6946ou�s�Park'Ordinance Cocie re-
perrnit under Section 14-136(4) of the St. , .
• • nstr�actian af �0 units �f c1u��e2601using
1 at7 nc� t� zon i nq to permi t the co �eS � dence Di s tri ct
f�r property 1ocaie�i in th� R 3 Two FamilY ,
2G51 Zarthan an�i SB�.?. and 5�2� W. 2�th St."
The motior� passed 7-0.
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gf, par�;h�r1e De.velopers;
Resolution No. 6947
Request of Parkhome Developers for a special
permi t to permi t constructi on of up to 67
townhor�es at the termi �us of Oak Park Vi 1-
lage Drive.
It was moved by
Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive
r adi nq and adopt Resol uti on F�o. G947 ent� tl ed, A� rkSOrdi nancerCoden�r -
e � Louis Pa e
perr�i t under Secti on 14-124.1 �1 of the St.
1 ati nc� to zoni nq to permi t constructi on of up to 67 . townhouse uni ts for
property lacated in the Pl�anned Unit Development District at the terminus
of Oak Park Villa�e Dr�ve.' - �
The motion passed 7-�.
9c�. Halle�rec�ues T��ecial
�err�it: RPsolution PJo. 69n�i
In response
unit price
uni t.
Rec�uest of Michael
permit to construct
condominium at 4550
Halley for a special
27-unit a�artment
Plinnetonka Blvd.
to a questi�n from Councilman Ffianks, f�1r. Halley saici the per
of the condominiums was proposed at $120,000 to $180,0�0 per
I t was moved by Counci lr�an Ra11 es , seconded by Counei lman P�larti n, to wai ve
readinc� and adopt Resol �ati.on No. F94� enti tl ed, "A resol uti on gran�i nq .
�permit under Section 14-141 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code re-
latinc� to zonin� to permit construction of 27-unit apartment condominiurn
for property located in the R-4 Plulti,ple Family Residence District at
455� Minne�onka Blvd," �
The motion �assed 7-0.
9h. CDaG proqram: 19�2-84; Agreement with Herinepin County for Community
P,esolution No. 6949 � Development Block Grant Program 1982-84
It was moved by Councilman Backes seconded by Councilman Elstrom to waive
readin� and adopt Resolution No. 6949 entitled, "Resolution authorizinq
execution of new joint cooperation agreement effective October 1, 1981 and
terminating current agreement effective September 30, 19 �l."
The motion passed 7-0.
9i . Sol i d Waste Manaqer�ent
Sol i� Waste hlanaqement Study.
It was r,ioved bv Councilman �1eland,
orize the execution af an agreement
a solid waste mana�ement study for
The r�otion �assed 6-1 (Councilman
seconded by Councilman Nanks,
with Pope-Reid Associates to
a fee not to exceed $25,000.
�lartin opposed).
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Set�t�'�er �'
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1981
��gC, reproqrar►�i n
9j.
eso ution No. f950
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P►eprogramninq Cor,munity Development Block
Grant Proqram: 1g7g .
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It was moved bypCounci rtan Hanks, seconded by Council�an �fartin, to waive
reading and ado t Resolution No. 6950 entitled, Resolution reallocating
1�78 Cor.anuni ty Devel opment B1 ock Grant Funds."
;he r�otion passed 7-0.
Garki n b� Permi t
accept staff's report, �o
staff to proceed wi th the
It was moved by Councilman Martin,
. seconded by Councilman Elstro�, ta
implement a parFin� by permit program and for
preparation of an ordinance.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Hanks and Martin opposed).
Plavor Mc(�dai d� sai d that Counci 1 does want i nput from the communi ty on
this issue. "
Nannan Lake sed basin Hannan Lake sedimentation basin.
In ansr�er to a qt�estion fror:� Councilman f�anl;s, the City 1lanager said
thPre is no sedimentation basin on Hannan�Lal:e at this time. �
The City P�anac�er said that staff is not sure whether a sedimentation
basin is qoinq to do the job or�not., lie said there also was a question
reqardinq the finai�cinc� of tl�e project and �erhaps staff could r�eet
with the affected neighborhood groups to see how they feel about partici-
pating i n the fi nanci nc� of thi s projeci.
I t was r�oved
thi s matter.
by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to table
The motion passed 7-0.
Human Ri�hts Commission
Pla�ning Commission
f�RA meetinq
Comr�unitv Relations Corrn�issian
The minutes of the Humanl����Were�orderedn
meeting held August 19, ,
filed by consent.
The r�inutes of the Planning Conmission
meeting hel� August 19 wer� ordered filed
by consent-
The m�nutes of the Nousing and Redevelop-
ment Authori ty meeti ng f1e� d��nsent•' 1�
1981 were ordered fi leci by
The minutes of the Community Re�ations
held�August 13, 1981
Comt�ission meetin9 �onsent.
were� ordereci filed by
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UNFINISNCu 4� ��S
No action.
I d tr'�a1 Revcnue Bonds: K K�orp
1lrll� � ��il�lj 7l�la�� U� V�1 ^ il UJ � •
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it was �naved hy Cc�uncil►ri��n ��Eland� secon�ied by Councilman Martin, to
4v�ive rc���c��n�1 and ada�at� R�solution No. 6951 �ntitled, "A resolution
��rovi di n� for thc? i ssuance and sa le of revenue bonds �ursuant to
C�h���itc�r �17�, P�linnc�s�ta StC�tu�es, to prov�de funds to be loaned t�
K K Cor�aration for Industrial Development Project."
Th� i,iot i on passed 7-0.
NEW �USINESS
11 a. flydi nar�ce �mendment : Gaiiibl � ng
Ordin�nce
gambling.
Code amendment re1a�ed to
It was moved by Councilr�an Niartin, seconded by Counci lman Ral les, to
wai ve fi rs t readi nc� and set second readi ng for September 21, 1981.
The n�otion passed 7'-0.
llb. Compost agreement 1981-92 compost agreement with Hennepin
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, County
It. was i��oved by Counci lman El strom, seconcled by Counci lman Meland, to
approve the agreement with Nennepin County and authorize its execution
by the �1�yor and Ci ty P•lananer. �
llc.
lld.
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman �lartin opposed).
Counci lr�an Marti n sa� d he was sti 11 opposed �s he fel t the Ci ty should
not be picking up leaves.
Bid tabulation
Bid tabulation:
and 81-69.
Pr�jects 79-44, 79-54
It was moved by Councilman P1eland, seconded by Councilr�an Ralles, to
desiqnate ��orthvrest Asphalt as the lowest responsible bidder an� auth-
orize execution of a contract stipulatinc� Alternate No ' he amount
of $186,699.60. . 1 in t
The motion passed 7-0,
Assessment hearin
.�
the schedule.
schedule
Counci lrnan Mel anc� sa i d wi th
owners were being assessed
it was moved by Councilman Elstrom, sec-
onded by Councilman Backes, to approve
regarci to
this year.
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He said
80-09 , th
a number
affected
of peaple
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had »•
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guired at the neighborhood meeting when they were to be assessed and
they we re told next year,
Oiscussion followed as to when assessment hearings should be held in
relation to the construction project.
It was then r�oved by Councilman M�land, seconded by Councilman Hanks for
the purpose of discussion, to defer the item until September 14, 1981.
The motion pass�d 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed).
Councilman Martin suqgested that
residents as to when assessments
1 le. Ri�c ht_ of way: Loui si ana Ave.
bridge; Res�lution No. 6952a-d
in the future promises not be made to
��i 11 be payable.
Purchase
bridge.
of right-of-way: Louisiana Ave.
It was r�oved hy Counr_ilman P1el�nd, seconded by Councilman f.talles, to
wai ve readi ng and adopt Resol i��i c�n No. 695?� enti tl ed "Resal ution
accepting gift of land far street ��urpases"; No. 6952b entitled, "Reso-
lution authorizing p�archase of �r�perty for street right of way"; Wo.
6952c enti tl ed, Resol uti on authori zi nc� purcf�ase af property for street
right of aiay"; and 6952 entitl�d, "Resolution a�tl�orizing purchase of
property for street right o�F way."
The motion passed 7-Q.
11f. Nausing Finance Program;
Resolution No. 6953 �—'-
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11h.
P�i nne�ot�
p roc� rar�
Nousinh �inance Rehahilitati�n
It was r�oved by Counc� lman P1�lancl � sc�c�n�icri hy Counci lmari rl st.r•om, to
wa i ve readi nq and ado�►t Resa 1 ut�i on N�. E�)�i3 c►�t:i 1:1 c�c�, "Iln�o 1 u�i c�n au�h-
orizing appl ication for MIIFA HouSinq Il�hahi 1 i C��tion Lc��3n Funds."
The motion passed 7-0.
Change order: Lenox
ChaM�e �rclr�r: Lrrinx ri:s�roo�us.
It was moved by Councilntan P��r�in, secnr�dc�d b,y C�ti�icilm��n Mc����i�cf, t�
a�prove Chanqe Order N�. 1 ir� thr� ���,�o�i��t o� ��,3(�0 fcjr I'►~c�,jc�ct t3�1-G1.
RPmo�ieling of Rasernent Res�rprmis �7t thc� I_c�nax C��i»i�u�r�it.,y t;enic�r.
The motion passed 6-1 (C�unci 1►����n W��nks c�����c�seci).
Liquor license transfer
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�iba P1ama Rosa's, for ��n nn- �a1E.',
l iquor 1 icense �for SPpte►nh��r ?1,
Recreation vehicles
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an investic�ati�n �f thc ���rkin��
/� r�c���i�c��;f. I;r� �;c��: f► (auhl ic: tic��i��inc� c�ri tl�c�
a�����lic:tat:inri o1� Il �'r,j�nc� Ill��c�r���t�t,c�. ine.
5u►►c.�`i,y��;�71r�, nl�l°�-�;�ilc-� �nt:�xic,at.in�1
l�1f31 w��'� t�►�rlrr•c�c) f i 1c�cl la,y r.r,t��►t�n�.
1 t, wri ► uu�vr►r� I�.y (;r�uric. i Iru�in ! I tit.r�c�iii. �;��r._
nrirl���) (�y (;c���nr. i lin�,n II�i►�k��, 1.� riut hc�ri lc�
r� f rc�r, t�r.�� 1,1 nr��i I vc►1i 1 r. I c��� w i f.l� i r� t.ht� C; i t.y,
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especially �s
requirements,
pertains �� �r�zede
for bath moto .
Council►�an P�artin daWhereP
matter and inquire
Mayor P1cQuaid responded it
roperty.
size, time limitations, set-back
and non-motorized vehicles.
City has an ordinance regulating this
the problem was in the City.
was in the 16th and Brunswick area on City
p
Councilman El�trom said it wam laints�
and tr�at there had been co p
recreation vehicle on City.pronerty.
Councilman Hanks withdrew his second.
end next to the railroad tracks
regarding the parkinq of a
It was moved by Councilman P�1ar�from staff after trey have
bring a report back to Council .
opportunity to investiqate the matter.
Ralles, to
had an
Councilman Elstrom said the involved parties sf�.ould be notified, and
the Ci ty Planager sa•i d they woul d be.
The motion passed 7-0.
llj. Housing Conference
"Where will our children live."
Councilman Backes said he would likE�
to encourage Council's attendance at
the.September 16 conference entitled
P1ISCELLAPJEOUS
12a. Dar�age claims: lJilliam Hippee, Jr., 1845 Wisconsin Ave.
Y,athy � David Teasley, 4057 Raleigh Ave.
12b.
A motion to file claims with the City Clerk for appropriate action by
the Ci ty Attorney . and the Ci ty t•1anager was passed by consent.
Comnunications frnr� thp
None.
12c. Cor�munications from the
Ci ty P1anaqer
r
The City Ptanager referred
regarding redistrictinc�.
to the memo
Councilman Martin said Council should not express support for any pro-
posal until all had been reviewed.
� Counci lr�an El strom .sai d she thought thi s was the only one to be proP°Sed'
but Councilman Meland said he understood the County ���as preparing one.
�he City Manaqer introduced
Pires, and bid farewell .to
returning ta her stu�lies at
the new Adr�inistrative Assistant, Clinton
the sun�er intern, Geralyn Baker, who is
the University of Minnesota.
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1981
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS ANO CONTRACT PAYr�ENTs
1�3a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Backes,
seconded by Councilman Ralles, that
the list of verified clai�s prepared
by the Directo r of Finance and directed to the Ci�ty Council dated
September 8, 1981 in the total amount of $$256,8�3.71 for vendors and
$25,820.04 for payroll be approved and the City P1anager and City
Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the same amo.unt by a
vote of 7-0.
13b. Contract Payments �-�Final It was moved by Councilman Backes,
Resolut on Nos. 6954, 6955, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
6956, 6957, 6958 waive reading and adopt the followinq
' resolutions: No. 6954 entitled, "Reso-
lution acceptinq work on gradin.g and topsoil work, Project No..81-46,
Contract No. 1463"; No. 6955 entitled, "Resolution accepting work on
paving, curb � gutter, parking lot and alley paving on Contract No.
1�07, Projects Nos. 80-01, 80-28, 80-52, 80-49�, 80-56A and �0-566";
No. fi956 entitled, "Resolution accepting work on insta�llation of two-
card activated fuel control system, Contract tJo. 1433"; No. 6957._
entitled, "Resolution accepting work on paving, curb &�utter,
Project Nos. t31-01, B1-13, B1-47, Contract No. 1464";, and No. 695a
entitled, "Resolution acceptinq work on fence construction on
Proj ect No., 80-?.3, �l -40, Bl -41 , Contract No. �1453", and to authori ze
the following contract payments:
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1. St. Louis Park Landscapinq, grading and topsoil, Pro�ect 81-49,
� Amount: $4,087.50. �
2, Northwest Asphalt, pavinq, curb & gutter, Pro,iect Nos. 80-01, 80-28,
8�-42, 80-49, 80-56A, 80-564, Amount: �17,193.21.
3. Punp Meter Service,.2-card activated
fuel system, Ar�ount: $1,262.08.
4. Hardri.ves, Inc., paving, curb �► gutter, Project Nos. 81-01, 81-13,
81-47, Amount: $15,66�.00.
' � fence construction�, Project No. �30-23, �1-4U, II1-41,
5. Tennis West,
Ar�ount: $1 ,061 .55. .
`fhe motion passed 7-�0• �
ments .- P.artial � It was moved bY �°�manlaackreslato�
13b. Contract a , seconded by Coun
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authorize payment of the
6. Tiffany M, City Hall
followin�l partial contract payments.
reroofinc�. Anount: $15,879•25•
� avinq, curb & gutters,
7. Northwest_Aspha1t5�p Amount: $12;863.�5•
81-1�, 8� l�, 81
8. �Jorthrves�t Asphalt, paving, curb & gutters,
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Project Nos.
Project Nos.
BO-10,
79-02,
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C�t� 1g�1
Septe�ber 8�
�0-09, g�-15, 73-14.
9.
Bury �
II1-05.
Amount: $13��644.86.
aving, curb & gutter,
Carlson, p
Amount: $37,034.92.
», Collins Electric,
Ar�ount: $13,342.50
The motion passed 7-0.
The City Council ad,journed
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, secon�ded
by Councilman Backes, to direct the City
a time frame in his discussions with Apple Valley Red-E-�•1ix
that this business is a non-conforming use.
Project Nos. 80-23, II1-02,
traffic signal, Project ��o. 80-39.
for an executive session.
Executive Session
Manager to neqotiate
that will emphasize
The motion passed 7-0,
Council returned to chambers at 11:15 p.m.
The Di rector of Publ i c Works gave a� presentation whi ch expl ai ned the problems
posed �by the most recent well closures. He outlined a proc�ram of short- and
1 ong-range acti ons that woul d i nsure adec�uate tNater s.uppl i es for Ci ty resi -
dents. Interconnections with Plyr�outh, P1inneapolis and Minnetonka; con-
str�,cti on of a new f�i nkl ey wel l and_ devel opment pl ans for a carbon treatment
plant were included in the proposed plan of action.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin that the
City Manager be directed to implement the interconnection with Plymouth; to
begin construction processes for drilling of a new well; to continue in-
tensive well r�onitoring programs; and to proceed with a vigorous public in-
formati on proc�ram. �
The motion passed 7-0.
14. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 by
a vote of 7-0.
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