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Home My WebLink About1982/10/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 4, 1982 1. Call to Order 2. Presentations the City's Water Department. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:35 p.m. The Mayor read a resolution honoring Uance Marfell for his 42 years of employment in It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7237 entitled, "Resolution comnending Vance Marfell for his service to the City of St. Louis Park." The motion passed 7-0. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Lyle Hanks Jerrold Martin Phyllis Keith Meland John Ralles Richard Strohl McQuaid Also present Nere the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning and Director of Public Works 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strohl to approve the minutes of the revenue sharing hearing held Sept- ember 20, 1982. The motion passed 7-0. It was mflved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman �•lartin, to approve the minutes of the joint City Council/HRA meeting held September 20, 1982• The motion passed 7-0. . It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the City Council meetinq of September 20, 1982 with the following amendments: Item 6c, Councilman Backes opposed the motion and Councilman Strohl voted in favor; item 8a, the following three sentences to be substituted for the first three sentences• It was moved by Council- man Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive first reading and set second reading for Qctober 4, 1982 (no vote on this motion). Councilman Backes expressed concern the proposed ordinance amendment would permit occupants to be evicted if certain maintenance requirements were not met� noting the current ordinance requires inspection and repair upon sale of property. He said the requirement for smoke detectors may open the door to additional requirements. In item 8h, the second paragraph was amended to read: Councilman Qackes an�ended the motion to leave the fee at �35.00 but to change "housing maintenance" in the title to "health and safety". This was agreeable to the maker of the motion. -254- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 5. Approval of the Agenda It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the consent agenda for October 4, 1982 as presented. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the agenda for October 4, 1982 as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 6a. Accessory uses; Ordinance Code amendment PUBLIC HEARINGS Proposed amendment to Ordinance Code relative to accessory uses: Caretaker/ Supervisor dwelling at car wash (Solar) There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive first reading and set second reading for October 18, 1982. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. American Legion zoninq Application of American Legion Post �282 chan e to change zoning at 4015-19 Yosemite Ave. Marti Wivell, 4049 Xenwood Ave., spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning chanae. She addressed the analysis as presented by the Legion for the zoning change, making the following comnents: the house owned by the Legion has not been rented for quite some time, and couldn't present facilities in the Post itself be used for the auxiliary; the traffic at this busy inter- section can only get worse; why does the Legion not utilize the property upon which the Nobil station sits. Mrs. Fred Zabel, 4020 Xenwood, spoke in opposition stating there were presently nine bingo games pe� week being conducted and that generated enough traffic and noise. Vernette Maurer, 4031 Xenwood, asked what a special permit was and expressed her concern about a multi-family dwelling being built on this property. The Director of Planning explained what a special permjt was as well as the requested change in zoning and that the Legion's plans were for a lodge on the pr�perty. Ms. Maurer said a lodge on the property would mean more liquor on the premises and that the Legion already served liquor in its Post. Dorothy Caine, 4033 Xenwood, also expressed her concerns relevant to the previous speakers. Tom Shottenbauer, 4170 lJebster Ave., Conmander of the Post, said their -255- � City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 request was three-fold: it was an effort to correct the drainage problems on their property in which water ruis off onto a neighbor's property, and creates a huge puddle in the intersection; create 41 additional spaces for parking; and it is in harmony with the Planning Commission's long- range plan for this area. � John Miller, attorney for applicant, reviewed the history of this location since 1966 and the Legion's efforts to upgrade it. He said they had met with the residents on many occasions in an effort to work cooperatively together. Mrs. Caine suggested if they moved the house, they would have plenty of room for parking, Chris Formo, whose home abuts the property, said she preferred not to have parking so close to her bedroom windows where they are already bothered by lights at night along with the noise. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. Councilman t�artin acknowledged it was a difficult problem. He felt by rezoning the property the problem viould be put to rest and that both the residents and the Legion would profit. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to authorize preparation of an ordinance approve the change in zoning. Councilman Hanks said he was sympathetic to the concerns of the residents, and that this situation had been going on for a long time. He said more parking must be provided and perhaps fencing could be provided in the special permit which would shield the abutting properties from lights. Mayor McQuaid said that as a resident of the immediate neighborhood, she was well aware of the problems and concerns in the neighborhood. She said she was concerned that there apparently was a�misunderstanding among the residents about the request for a zoning change . She said the Legion was looking for additional parking, not to construct a building. She said if the matter were approved that evening, she would hope the representatives from the Legion would get together with neighborhood residents to inform them better of exactly what they planned for this property. The motion passed 5-2.(Councilmen Hanks and Strohl opposed). 6b. Assessment i�earing, Proj.81-57; Al1ey paving imnediately north of Resolution No _ 7238 Minnetonka Blvd. west of Blackstone Ave. on east side af MNRS railroad tracks John 0'ftourke, Wooddale 11ve., asked if there was some chanye in the assess1i1e�'� as his son-in-law oY,ned one of the properties. The 1layor assured him the assessrnent was as residents had been notified. -256- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7238 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 81-57." The motion passed 7-0. 6d. Assessment hearing, Proj. 81-60; Resolution No. 7239 Alley paving, from W. 31st St. to W. 32nd St. between Dakota Ave. and Edgewood Ave. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the�right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7239 entitled, "Resolution adopting assessment improvement No. 81-60" incorporating alternative No. 3 of staff's report reducing the assessment to $17,890.53. The motion passed 7-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). REQUESTS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Bor-Son Develo ment; Resolution in re Bor-Son Development, Reso ut�on No. 7240 Minnetonka Blvd. (continued from September 20) Councilman Backes asked the City Attorney in what respect the resolution had changed. The City Attorney responded there was no basic change in the substance of the resolution; rather a restatement of the language to strengthen and, clarify the City's position. Councilman Backes asked if the condominium association's declaration of covenants would contain the appropriate language to enforce the points in the resolution, to which the Attorney stated it would. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7240 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a 27-unit�condominium for property located in the PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 4625 t4innetonka Blvd." Councilman Hanks said he could not support this resolution. He said the neighborhood residents had been told this complex was to be for senior citizens, not 40-year olds. He said he was concerned about the problems, including parking, that this complex was going to experience. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilman Hanks and Strohl opposed). -257- / City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 8b. Election judges; Ordinance No. 1571 Second reading of ordinance in re election judges It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1571 entitled, "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code amending Section 4-203 related to judges of election." The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Permit and License fees; Second readinq of ordinance in re permit Ordinance No. 1570 and license fees It was moved by�Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman t4eland, to waive second reading and adopt ordinance and authorize preparation of an ordinance establishing a separate fee for bulk vending machines at a fee of $15.00 per location and �2.00 per machine. Councilman Martin said he felt that was too high and amended the�motion, seconded by Councilman Backes, that 5� and less machines pay no fee and that amusement devices be raised to $50 instead of $72. Councilman Backes said there was some confusion of the permit and license fees and request for bu]k vending machines. Councilman Hanks withdrew his motion. here with second reading an ordinance covering the Councilman Martin repeated his motion, to which Councilman Ralles said he would second the gumball portion of the motion. Councilman Hanks said he couldn't go along with staff doing all the work involved in licensing for free if under 5� machines were to have no fee. The motion failed 2-5 (Councilmen Backes, Hanks, Meland, S�rohl, Mayor �1cQuaid opposed; Councilmen Martin and Ralles in favor). It was moved by Councilman Qackes, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive second reading and adopt ordinance. Phil Smith, 8023 W. 18th St., representing Perry Amusement Co., asked that Council defer the matter in order for the amusement association to confer with the City Attorney relative to the increase for�electronic games. Councilman Backes asked if this would delay the City's preparation and mailing of license renewals, to which the City Manager said he saw no problem with deferring the matter to October 18. Councilman Qackes a��►ended his motion that all of the ordinance except Section 13.404 be adopted and that that matter be continued to October 18• This was agreeable to the Councilman Strohl. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman 14eland op�osed). -258- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 It was moved by Councilman Nanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize preparation of an ordinance establishing a separate fee for bulk vending machines at $15.00 per location and $Z.00 per machine except for machines under 5� which would be exempt. Mr. Arnold 1�1. Nelson, 1820 E. 38th St., asked for further clarification and agreed the reduction was desirable. Mr. Robert Kelner, 6210 W. 34th St., said he,had a gumball machine in City Hall nine years ago and there was no license and no fee required. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman �1artin opposed). 8d. Election judges; Resolution No. 7241 Resolution appointing election judges for November 2 general election It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7241 entitled, "Resolution setting polling places and naming election judges for state, general and City. special election November 2, 1982." The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Dram shop liability First reading of ordinance relating to dram shop liability It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive firs� reading and set second reading for October 18, 1982 The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Ralles abstained; Councilman Hanks absent from Chambers). 8f. Cable TV ordinance• Second reading of ordinance in re Ordinance No. 5� ; Cable TV ordinance It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1573 entitled, "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code related to cable television: Section 9-714(2)(e) The motion passed 7-.0. 8g. Ottawa/TH 7 detachment; Request for state aid for Ottawa/TH 7 Resolution No. 7242 detachment Councilman Hanks said no where in the resolution is the south frontage road mentioned. The City Manager said money had been set aside for both the north and south frontage roads, but only the south side was affected by this particular resolution and that the agreement when drafted will so state. It �ras rnoved by Councilman ��lartin. seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 72a2 entitled, "Resolution requesting -?59- � City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 8h. ,� . state funds for construction of frontage rc�dNoet82h36)t„at Ottawa Avenue and Trunk Highway No. 7(C�ty Pro�e The motion passed 7-0. � Variance: Levinson; Resolution granting variance: Sidney Reso ution No. 7243 Levinson It was moved by Councilman Meland, NoC07243 entitled,1mAnresolution� waive reading and adopt resolut�on granting variance in side yard setback of one foot instead of the required six feet from Section 14-1a8�ara�e inethedRnlncSingle Famalyn� to zoning to permit an add�tion to g 9 Residence District, at 4216 41. 25th St." The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Backes and Hanks opposed). Variance: Holmber Resolution No. 7244 Resolution granting variance: John Holmberg It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Plartin, to waive reading and adopt resolution Plo. 7244 entitled, "A resolution granting variance in front yard setback of 16 feet instead of the required 35 feet from Section 14-108(1) and 14-128 (5) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit construction of a detached double garage in the R-1, Single Family Residence District, at 8213 Virginia Circle So." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). 8j. Human Services Plannan Board; Resolution supporting West Hennepin Human Reso ution No. 7245 Services Planning Board funding priorities It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7245 entitled, "Resolution in support of West t�ennepin Human Services Planning priorities for funding by Hennepin County." The motion passed 7-0. 8k. Knollwood PUD; Pro osed Herb Davis addressed the Council relative or inance amendments to this matter. He said his client was in agreement with the list of permitted uses at Knollwood. He said he did not understand why sentence (3) of paragrdPh B, Uses by Special Permit, was being ineluded. Regarding item 4, Amusement centers for e ectronic games/devices, under Paragraph 6, he asked how this would be affected should the management wish to change operators. He said they could not concur with terms of an ordinance beina tied to a particular court decision. He said there appa►•ently was disagreement over interpretation of the phrase, gross leaseable area, in which the center does not consider the floor area containing tables and chairs as gross leaseable, but the City -260- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 does. He was concerned that this seemed to be an interpretation on the part of staff inembers, rather than being an ordinance provision, and wondered how it might be interpreted should staff change. Therefore, he felt the maximum 36,000 sq. ft. should be increased in terms of what they specify as gross leasable area. He questioned whether the Ordinance shoul� not include Class I and Iw restaurants. He said he was aware of the problems the City had in the past with a Class I restaurant at Knollwood. He said Powers was interested in offering cocktails and wine in the store's restaurant. He passed around a group of pictures from shopping malls in Florida which illustrated a variety of attractions available to customers. The City Manager said the 36,000 sq. ft. maximum for restaurant space came about by calculating all the existing square footage plus all con- templated square footage and adding ten per cent. It was moved by Councilman waive reading and adopt the sentence (3) of Paragraph B. The amendment passed 6-0. Backes, seconded by Councilman Ftartin, to ordinance and amending it by eliminating Councilman tlartin asked if the work "leaseable" would be added in section 1 of Paragraph B. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to eliminat� Class V classification, increase the square footage al.lowable to 40,000 sq. ft., and add the words "comnon area used for seating in food court." Relative to a liquor license, Councilman ��leland noted that Council's granting of liquor licenses was a discretionary power and if a Class I and Class Iw were granted by special permit, would Council be giving away some of its discretionary power. The City Attorney said he felt it would not; however, Council might want to look at the total needs within the conmunity and its affect on Council's discretionary powers. Councilman Hanks said certain specifics are required in issuing Class I and Iw licenses such as minimum 10,000 sq. ft., printed menus, etc. He asked if Powers liad the necessary square footage available on its premises or would the mall itself be comnitted to justify this requirement. The City Attorney said he believed the requirements for such a facility at Powers would have to be as any other location having a Class I or Iw license. Councilman Martin asked if tlie Council had to have some reason for denying a license. -261- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 The City Attorney responded that some recent court decisions tend to indicate the interpretation of discretionary powers differently from previous interpretations. The motion of Councilman Backes failed Z-4 (Councilman Hanks, Pleland Strohl and tlayor McQuaid opposes; Councilman Ralles was absent from Chambers). It was moved by Councilman �leland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to table the matter. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Backes and Martin opposed). 81. Anti-scavenger policy First reading of an ordinance relating to an anti-scavenger policy It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive first reading, set second reading for October 18, 1982 and authorize sumnary publication. 7he motion passed 7-0. 8m. 1983 bud et It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded R rdinance ��o. 157/� 3 by Councilman Meland, to waive second readinc� and adopt Ordinance No. 1574 entitled, � "An ordinance adopting the budget for the fiscal year 1983 and amending the 1982 budget as adopted by Ordinance 1527, and amended by Ordinances 1530, 1537, 1545 and 1548" and authorize preparation of an ordinance ad- justing the water and sewer rates in 1983. The motion passed 7-0. 8n. Allotment for state aid ReSolution requesting maximum allotment street system: P.eso ution 7246 for general maintenance of state aid street system. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by reading and adopt Resolution No. 7246 entitled, imum allotment for general maintenance of state The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Strohl, to waive "Resolution requesting max- aid street system." 80. Assessment lev ; Resolution levying assessment for delinquent Reso ution No. 7241 water/sewer charges, nuisance abatements, false alarm fees and tree removal. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 7247 entitled, "Resolution levying assessment for delinquent water/sewer charges, nuisance abatements, false alar'm fees and tree removal." The motion passed 7-0. -262- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 8p. Refuse collection assessment; Resolution settinq annual service charge Resolution No. 7248 for collection of garbage and refuse from dwellings and levying assessment of costs Councilman Backes asked if this referred to condominium associations to which the City Planager said those associations were not included. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7248 entitled, "Resolution setting annual service charge for collection of garba��e and refuse from dwellings and levying assessment of costs." The motion passed 7-0. 8q. 1982 tax levy; Resolution adopting 1982 tax levy, payable Resolution No. 7249 in 1982 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution Plo. 7249 entitled, "Resol�ution approving 1952 tax levy, collectible in 1983." The motion passed 7-0. 8r. Sale of 2036 Flaq Ave.; Second reading of an ordinance in re Ordi nance No . 7�5fl �S� � sa l e of 2036 Fl ag Ave . It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 7250 entitled, "An ordinance authorizing sale by the City of Lot 26, 2036 Flag Avenue South, South Crestview additian." The motion passed 7-0. 8s. Random sidewalk repair; Resolution setting assessment for random Resolution No. 7251 sidewalk repair It was moved by Councilman �leland, seconded by Councilman htartin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7251 entitled, "Resolution levying assessment for random sidewalk repair, Project Nos. 81-17, 82-17." The motion passed 7-0. 8t. Sk�ehill townhomes; Resolution No. 7252 Resolution extending time - Skyehill townhomes Councilman Ralles said he had spoken to the contractor and that would be able to complete all of the project items except for putting the street in. Councilman Nanks wondered if the Qctober 15 day �vas realistic for completion of those jobs. The Oirector of Public l�lorks said staff's concern was that the projects -263- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 be completed before winter and that perhaps an October 31 completion date was more realistic. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman t4eland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7252 entitled, "Resolution extending the completion date of Contract No. 1494, subdivision agreement for Skyehill Townhomes" and extending the completion date to October 31, 1982. The motion passed 7-0. 8u. Litter ordinance It was moved by Councilman waive first reading and set summary publication. First reading of an ordinance amending code relating to litter Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to second reading for October 18 and authorize 7he motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Hanks opposed). REPORTS FROht OFFICERS, BOARDS, C0�IMITTEES 9a. Traffic Study No. 292; Traffic Study No. 292: W. 37th St. Resolution No. 7253 from Aquila to Minnehaha Creek/Target Rd. It was moved by Councilman hlartin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt resolution Plo. 7253 entitled, "Resolution authorizing in- stallation of no-parking controls on ldest 37th St." The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Metl�odist Hospital; Resolution No. 1254 tlethodist Hospital expansion flood plain encroachment It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1254 entitled, "A resolution amending Resolution No. 7981 adopted October 5, 1981, amending Resolution No. 6569 adopted June 2, 1980 amending Resolution No. 5873 adopted October 11, 1977, amending Resolution No. 5815 adopted September 6, 1977 granting permit under Section 14-195(3) and Section 14-123.100 of the Ordinance Code to permit a residential and institutional develop�nt and providing for modifications to on-grade parking lots and additions to htethodist Hospital for property located in the R-4, Multiple Family �� District, and F-2, Flood Plain District, at 6500 Excelsior Blvd. West. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). 9c. Parkview Centers; Parkview Centers, 3705 Park Center Bivd. Reso ution No. 7255 It was moved by Councilman �kirtin. seconded by Councilman Strotil, to waive readin9 and ado4�t Resolution No. 7255 entitled, "11 resolution grantinq permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance -264- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 Code relating to zoning to permit expansion of a treatment center for property located in the PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 3705 Park Center alvd." The motion passed 7-0. 9d. Jennings Red Coach Inn; Remodeling of Jennings Red Coach Inn. Resolution 7256 It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7256. Councilman Martin said he would like to see paragraph c under Condition 4 deleted as it appeared to give the City carte blanche in charging Jennings for any parking ramp which might be constructed in the irrmediate vicinity. It was moved by Councilman Martin , seconded by.Councilman Backes, to so amend the motion. The City �1anaGer said tax increment financing would be utilized for any ramp built. Councilman Hanks said he would like 4c left as is as apparently the applicant is willing to work with the City on any ramp if and when it is to be constructed. Councilman Nartin said he would be willing for the phrase "applicant to work with City staff" be added to this condition. The motion to amend the motion passed 7-0. The motion as amended passed 7-0. 9e. Precision Tune; Reso ution No. 7257 Precision Tune - Request for special permit Mike Baker, owner of Precision Tune, said he had inherited the special permit issued to this property to the previous owner.. He said the trash bin requirement was being completed and asked if he might be permitted to not store the trash inside at night. He said with his kind of business and the various oils and solvents being used, this would create a fire hazard. He said most. of the service stations in St. Louis Park were permitted to store materials outside and that he was not a service station. The Director of Planning said that Custom Auto Service is in the B-2 District and also close to single family homes and they are re�uired to store inside overni�ht. 1t was moved by Councilman Flartin, secondecl by Councilman Strohl, to waive readinq and adopt Resolution No. 7251 entitled, "A resolution amendinq Resolution No. 6397 adopted October 2, 1979, granting permit -265- _� City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 under Section 14-146(18) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit an automotive service center in a B-2 Business District at 7205 Wayzata Blvd." The motion passed 7-0. . 9f. Liqht rail transit � Light rail transit statement of purpose It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the statement of purpose and agree to participate in the cost . of drafting a joint powers agreement. Councilman Plartin said he felt light rail transit yet has a place in the comnunity and he was against spending any money for it. Councilman Backes said that $1,200 had been approved for this and was included in the 1983 budget. Councilman Hanks said he would ao along with any plan that would change the present proposed plans for I-394. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed}. 9g. Virginia Ave. development It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes,�to refer the proposed development plan to the Planning Comnission for study. The motion passed 7-0. 9h. Liquor license violation Liquor license violation: American Legion Post It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to set an administrative review on the subject matter for Nonday, October 18, 1982 at 6:45 p.m. � The motion passed 7-0. 9i. t1ulti-family rental housing 9j. Charter Comnission minutes 9k. Plannin9 Conmission minutes A staff report on multi-family rental housing required no action and was received for filing. The minutes of the Charter Comnission meeting held September 21, 1982 was ordered filed by consent The minutes of the Planning Conmission meetinc� held SP��tember 15. 1982 were ordered filed by consent. -266- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 91. HRA minutes 10a. Boards and Comnissions The minutes of the Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority meeting held September 14, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. UWFINISHED BUSINESS No action. lOb. Bass Lake Development Councilman Hanks said he asked the developer to meet with the neighbors so they would be apprised of his plans for this area. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the plan be received for filing. The motion passed 7-0. lOc. Bi�ngo Bingo: Supplement to September 20 report It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive first reading, and set second reading for October 18, .1982 and authorize surmary publication. The motion passed 7-0. NEW BUSIPJESS lla. Louisiana Ave. development Louisiana Avenue development (requested by Councilman Strohl) Councilman Strohl said the Louisiana Ave. construction project has had an impact on the neighborhood and some of the residents wished to comment on this to the Council. Ruth Bergene, 2825 Louisiana Ave. So., said she was speaking on behalf of many of her neighbors. She said they felt the situation was out of control: information on the project had been denied them, they were merely told not to worry; the street has become a race track mostly full of speeding trucks; will our homes be saleable under these con- ditions; will the on-street parking be revoked such as it was in the 29 and 3000 blocks and if so, where are we to park - in our backyards; this will turn our neighborhood into a slum; we were told in order to take advantage of state aid for this improvement, on-street parking is forbidden. She offered alternatives: make it a two-way street with parking bays; have the City purchase one lot per block, remove the house and turn land into parking lot; allow on-street but, if necessary, restricted parking; re-zone the street conmercial. She said they were submittinc� a list of questions and requesting answers -267- `�..,_ . ,..,...,....�t.,�. City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 from City Council and/or staff and that said materials be incorporated into the minutes of the City Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Flan�eviewcandea repo�tnbackatoMCounci�to refer the matter to staff for Councilman Martin said a meeting was scheduled for Plovember 9, 1982 at the Lenox community center auditorium. He commented on the low attendance at previous meetings called to discuss this project. Mayor PicQuaid asked what area the mailings covered to which the Director of Public �Jorks responded that in the case of the first part of the project, addressed from IJ. 29th �t. to Gorham were notified. He said there have been no meetings as yet on the project area north of 29th St. Councilman Hanks said he believed the minutes of past Council meetings will reflect no discussions of any construction north of 29th Street and he wondered at the concern and misinformation on the part of the residents. Don Larson (no card) said that he and his neighbors from Cedar Lake Road north would like to be invited to any future meetinqs.concerning Louisiana Ave. Councilman Backes said that to date nothing had been approved north of Cedar Lake Road. On a motion of Lyle Hanks, seconded by Keith Meland, the question was called by a vote of 7-0. The motion of Councilman Hanks was passed 7-0. llb. Change order, Louisiana Ave. Chanqe order No. 2, Louisiana Ave. street construction, �orham to W. 29th It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman hleland, to approve the change order granting an extension of time to October 15, 1982. � llc. Sale of property, 3742 It was rnoved by Councilman �leland, seconded Dakota Ave. So. by Councilman Strohl to waive first readi�ng and set second reading for October 18, 1982. The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Ralles left the chambers lZa. Claims MISCELLANEOUS Oavid J. Krueger's dog The above claim was referred to the City Attorney and the City Manager for appropriate action by consent. -268— City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 12b. Communications from Mayor McQuaid said that Min Himmelman and the Mayor her committee would be celebrating the � City's birthday on October 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall corrmunity room. Honorees will be�the City Council members. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to meet for an executive session at the conclusion of the regular meeting. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). 12c. Communication from the The City �4anager said that favorable City Manager comments have been received on the City's plan for a pilot recycling program and that containers are currently being distributed to residents. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, that after the joint meeting with the HRA on Tuesday, October 12, the Council discuss the chambers remodeling. CLAINS, APPROPRIATIOP�S AND CONTRACT PAYf1ENTS 13a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and dated October 4, 1982 in the amount of $385,051.58 for vendor claims and $16,944.29 for payroll be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer authorize checks in those amounts. The motion passed 6-0. 13b. Contract a ments: Final It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded Reso ution No. 7258 by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7258 entitled, "Reso- lution acception work in improvement project 82-60 " and to authorize the following final payment: � 1. Central Roofing Company, reroofing fire station No. 1, Project 82-60, Amount: $12,242.00. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman t1eland, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the following partial contract payments be approved: 2. Arcon Construction Company, concrete paving, curb & gutter, Project Nos. 81-64, 82-17, 82-06. Amount: $84,429.66. 3. U.S. tlasonry & Concrete, alley paving, Projects 82-50, 82-52, 82-55. Arnount: $17,442.38. -269- City Council meeting minutes October 4, 1982 4. Asphalt Paving MateNos1s80P23,n82-04,b82-05tt82��jtr82tl�econ- struction, Pro�ect Amount: $26,365.16. The motion passed 6-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl,�to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 p.m. The motion passed 6-0. Pat Smit , Recording Secretary Mayor -270- .� � Direct Mail / Sales I'romotion / Nublic Relati� ons 2825 Louisiana Avenue South St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 ' (612) 925-2111 October 4, 1982 To: The St. Louis Park City Council I hereby formally request that the following questions be made a permanent part of the minutes of the St, Louis Park City Council mee�ting held on Monday, October 4, 1982 in the Gouncil Chambers. I further request that no action be taken on any plans for Louisiana Avenue until these questions are answered and solutions, satisfactory to the majority of the residents of the street, be found for hardships occu ring to the property owners on Louisiana Avenue. . In addition, I request that all property owners on Louisiana Avenue be included in any subsequent meetings held concerning the stree`. 1. We ask for full disclosure of the reason and necessity for c-eating a four lane high density thoroughfare through the Louisiana Avenue .residential area. 2. We ask for full disclosure of any future plans for Louisiana Avenue which would in any way affect property owners on that street. 3, Are Fecieral Funds or regulations in any way involved with this "redevelopment"? If so, what are provisions which would restrict or affect in any way the property owners on Louisiana Avenue? 4• We ask full disclosure of any plans, either currently on record or proposed for Louisiana Avenue which could in any way be involved with the I-394 project. 5• what provisions will the City of St. Louis Park make for convenient (within one block) off street parking for each and every resident of I.ouisiana Avenue? �• If such p.�rkinq provision is madc, what furthcr provision will !�c m.�cic to prohibit vandalism? �• Will property taxes and home valuations be decreased? 8• Will the City purchase our homes? 9• Is the City willing to pay damages to each homeowner for the loss in property values and hardship incurred by the development on Louisiana Avenue? 10. What provision will be made to enforce the 30 mile per hour speed lirnit Octobcr 4, ] 9�2 • To: Cil-y Council of St. Louis Park - for it�clusion in f�lcetiny cninutes Page 2 of 2 on�Louisiana Avenue? Is there any consideration of c}iangi►�g this speed limit? 11. Why is Louisiana Avenue considered a truck route allowing heavily laden semis to travel through a residential district? 12. Is a zoning change under consideration or will one be considered? Is this to the advantage of the residents of Louisiana Avenue? 13. What provision is being made for the safety of pedestrian traffic on Louisiana Avenue, for cars backing onto Louisiana Avenue from driveways and for our homes themselves? 14. will alley maintenance be improved? 15. Why are property owners being forced to pay for these "improvements" while at the same ti.me being denied full use of same? 16. i�1hy has the Mayor, some City Council members and City Staff refused to disclose plans and information to Louisiana Avenue homeowners? .-�-�--_ z _�� .,Tr � — �// f�..�� L - .t, . T0; ST. LOUIS P11RK CITY COUt�CIL k'e, the undersigned nroperty owners residing fn the 2700 and 2F100 blocks on � Louisiana Avenue South, undorstZnd that we face t�he possibility of restricted ' on-street parr.ing. We wish to inform you ot our position in advance of any action � you nay take. If this should becomQ an issue, please be aware thlst we object strongly to any or all restrictions of our on-streot �arking rights. T�is action, if ta};en by you, would prosent undue hardshi� to oach and every property owner on these hlocks. ?��•� ADDRESS TI:LI;PIiO*lI; � . -, � s � , S Z .!�- -2J1 j��.�l v tu� �: ('� i�s� ��5� �risi�. -�<< ,5 `!��-L ,�ZC� �4�"`J 'C � . 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NAMEannnrcc ....-._.._..__._ � �� / Li�..a.. _ i .�.. � - - ��r �. �� /- � � -L�. �� - 1 . � �/_i�� i � � / , �"��.,� yl.�,.�:�.� a�� ;�� a �,� _ �9�,. �� dv- ��.� o— � �a�=s�� i�� /_�.�,-- �� ." rt.rKf;:.;;:..rr-r .�; �.srrr;.:::;;,'+w':'"..r... _ = - - •�, .-,. � , -- - - T0: ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL F�e, the undersigned Property owners, reside in the 2900 block of Louisiana Avenue South. We protest the loss of our on-street parking and request further consideration in this matter. This action has caused great hardship for � each and every homeowner in this block. �Z �. �.r-�-,�- r; � . �. � � - �.�. .,�:-� _ .. _._ .,� „��.. .:,� i