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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982/12/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 20, 1982 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Pro Tem Lyle Hanks at 7:35 p.m. 2. Presentations President Pro Tem Lyle Hanks presented a plaque to ex-t4ayor Phyllis McQuaid. Phyllis � thanked the residents of St. Louis Park and the staff of City Hall for their cooperation, help and support during her three years as Mayor. Proclamations were presented to the following: John Storm, in honor of his 100th birthday; Ron Berthe and Bob Whalton, retiring members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The President Pro Tem asked that all in attendance stand for a moment of silence in honor of John Ralles, Councilman Fourth IJard, who passed away December 13, 1982. 3. Roll Call The following Council members were present at roll call: Ron Backes Keith Meland Jerrold Martin Richard Strohl � Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, Director of Planning, Director of Public works. 4• A�proval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the minutes of the December 6, 1982 Council meeting as oresented. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Strohl abstained). 5• Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the con- sent agenda for December 20, 1982 as presented. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, second�d by Councilman Strohl, to approve the agenda for Recember 20, 1982 �vith the following additions: 7b, Letter from Eleanor Winn; delete item 8c; 8j, Resolution declaring vacancy in office of Mayor; 8k, Resolution declaring vacancy in Fourth Ward Council seat. The motfvn passed 5-0. -317- City Council minutes Qecember 20, 1982 6a, 6b Taxicab applicatiohs and Other Cab �ompany). PUBLIC HEARINGS Application for issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Taxicab Operation (Yellow Cab Company Tim Pabst, attorney for Yellow Cab Company, said a survey conducted indicated additional taxicab service to the St. Louis Park area was desirable. He said Yellow Cab provided service for Project Mobility, but without a city license, the cabs are unable to serve their stop at Methodist Hospital. He said many employers in the city had asked for additional cab service. Councilman Martin questioned.the survey which indicated 11� of 25� queried felt additional service was desirable. Councilman Martin was not impressed by those figures as indicative of much support for more service. Dick Berbrauer, 3000 Hwy. 100 So., a cab driver, said there was no need for additional cab service, that the applicant was really looking to make the longer passenger runs to the airport. He wondered why application had not been made within the past 65 years that cabs had been servicing St. Louis Park. Alice Huqhes, Colorado Avenue, asked if the applicants would provide the service that Town Taxi currently provides, such as assisting the elderly up and down stairs, and so forth. Wayne Joyce, president of Yellow Cab, said that all services such as Ms. Hughes nd would be provided. He said the company will maintain three stands and will not be flooding the streets of St. Louis Park with taxicabs. Diana Mucciacciaro, 838 3rd Ave., an independent driver for Town Taxi, said she felt additional need had not been proven. She said drivers like herself are struggling, that they each spend some $300 per week just to keep their cabs on the street. Kirk Osgood, 5028 Nicollet Ave., agreed with her re- marks, stating the citizens are currently.well and adequately serviced by the Town Taxi drivers. Several other members of the audience spoke, expressing similar views to those coming before them. When there were no others wishing to express their opinions, the President Pro Tem declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to continue the hearing to a date to be determined after item 6b, Other Cab Company, was discussed. The motion passed 5-0. __..._.._.__�� �...�._��.� ._.. .-____..�_ �_ -_ _ -318- City Council meeting minutes December 20, 1982 Other Cab Compan,� Barbara Leininger said she was speakinq on behalf of Corine araun, head of Other Cab Company. Among the points she made were that presently there was a ratio of 1 cab per 1,000 St. Louis Park residents. She sai� Other Cab Company drivers were owner/operators and that they would be able to provide any and all personal services to their riders. There being no hearing closed a= futur.e time. , , � . one further wishing to speak, the President Pro Tem declared the with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at Councilman Backes said he didn't feel Council had sufficient information and he moved, with Councilman Strohl seconding, to continue both the Yellow Cab Co. and Other Cab Company hearings to January 17, 1983 and add this item to the January 10 study session. Councilman Martin didn't see any reason to put a decision off. He said he doesn't see any reason to add more licenses; Project Mobility has a limited number of calls; increased traffic doesn't seem to be a problem. Councilman Meland said he must agree with Councilman Martin in that he has not seen sufficient evidence to make him believe there is a need for additional cabs. Couhcilman Backes' motion failed 2-3 (Councilmen Hanks, �4eland, Martin opposed � It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, t4 deny the dPplications. The motion failed 2-3 (Councilman Backes, Hanks and Strohl opposed). It was moved by Councilman Fleland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to continue the hearings to January 3 but not schedule the items for the study session. The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS �a• Letter from National Amusement Company David Soderstrom, owner of Guidos Pizza, requested installation of a video game at his establishment on �4innetonka Blvd. at Texas. He said it would be a convenience for customers waiting to pickup �izza. The City Manager said such devices are allowed in sit down restaurants but not in carry out places. He suggested the Council could either deny the request or refer it to the Planning Commission for study. Councilman 1lartin asked if this meant such places as a shoe repair shop would be prohibited from installing such devices to which the City Flanager responded that was correct. It was moved by Councilman Martin that staff report back to Council with some recorrmendations m this matter. City Council meetinq minutes December 20,, 1982 The motion died for lack of a second. No other motion was made and no action was taken. 7b. Letter from Eleanor Winn Ron Peterson, �816 Excelsior Blvd. asked that Council consider a waiver to the ordinance to allow massage therapy in beauty salons. Ms. tJinn said her request was for a modification to the ordinance to permit legitimate theapeutic massage to be done in her beauty salon. She said she has lost a number of customers because she cannot offer this service. Councilman Backes said it appeared those establishments that were offering it were in violation of the ordinance. Councilman Martin wondered what the details of therapeutic massage were, that is, is it dcne behind closed doors or where. Elaine Colbonson said therapeutic massage is very different from other types of massage including that which prompted the recent City ordinance. She said it is more like the therapy done in hospitals. Councilman Backes asked if this type of service wasn't provided at Methodist Hospital, to which Ms. Colbonson replied it probably could be done by physical therapists but that therapeutic massage was more muscle manipulation. Councilman Meland asked if persons practicing therapeutic massage were licensed by the State. In response Ms. Colbonson said they are trying to become licensed. Councilman Meland said the Council originated its ordinance to solve the problems with unlicensed massage parlors and that if therapeutic massagers would get licensed, there would be no problem. He felt that permitting them to operate uniicensed would repeat the earlier problems. Jerry Lewis, attorney for Mr. Peterson, spoke about the� benefits of therapeutic massage and that his client was requesting a variance to allow legitimate massage in legitimately established business establishments. Ms. IJinn said that two of her masseuses were older ladies, that they arere doing therapeutic massage and that it was degrading for them to be thought of as not legitimate. Councilman Martin said that legistation was the key, that no one was de- grading anyone. � It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to refer the question to the City Attorney. The motion passed 5-0. City Council meeting minutes December 20, 1982 8a. �Hol�ida �s rd0 inance No. 1586 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINAPlCES Second readinq of an ordinance relating to holidays. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1586 entitled, "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Chapter 3, Personnel, Section 3-606(2) related to rest periods and holidays." The motion passed 5-0. 8b. hlanufactured homes; r inance No. 5�T 87 - Second reading of an ordinance relating to manufactured homes Councilman Martin brought up the point of aluminum siding on manufactured homes vs. other types of homes. The City Manager explained that no more than 50N of a manufactured home can be aluminum siding to which Councilman ��lartin said it seemed somewhat dis- criminatory. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1581 entitled, "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning by adding Sections 14-104(81) and 14-130(2)." The motion passed 5-0. 8�• Ordinance relatin to s�ecia permits variances Deferred. 8d• Resolution of denial: Cox It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to defer this item to January 17, 1983. The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). 8e. Cit news a er; Reso ution P�o. 7299 Resolution designating official City newspaper. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7299 entitled, "Resolution designating legal newspaper for the calendar year 1983." The motion passed 5-0. 8f• IR bonds: Bell Reso ution No. 7300 Industrial revenue bonds: Gary Qell - Resolution givinq final approval It was moved by Counciln�an �tartin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive City Council meeting minutes December 20, 1982 reading and adopt Resolution No. 7300 entitled, "Resolution of the City. Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota ("City") authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of the $600,000 industrial development revenue note (Gary M. Bell project)(the "Note"), which note and the interest and any premium thereon shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the loan agreement, (the "Loan Agreement"); approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the disbursing agreement, the loan agreement, and the assignment of loan agreement; approving the form of the combination mortgage, security agreement and fixture financing statement; approving certain other documents an� authorizing execution of certain documents; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the note; and pro- viding for the security, rights, and remedies of the holders of said note." The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). 8g. IR bonds: Sports & Health Club; Industrial revenue bonds: Sports & Health Resolution No. 7301 Club - Resolution af final approval It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7301 entitled, "Authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery.of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, commercial develop= ment revenue bonds (Sports & Health Club project), series 1983, which bonds and the interest and any premium thereon shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement"); approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the indenture of trust, and the loan agreement, and the bond purchase agreement; approving certain other documents and authorizing execution of certain documents; approving the�form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the bonds; and providing for the security, rights and remedies of the holders of said bonds." � The motion passed 5-0. 8h. Amendment to licensing code Councilman Strohl asked the reason First reading of ordinance adding penalty clause to Licensing section of Code for this amendment. The City Manager responded it was an effort to improve the enforcement aspects of the section. Councilman Strohl asked if this had been a problem, to which the Manager said ii had and that he would have a list of violations prepared for him. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive first reading, set second reading for January 3 and author.ize summary publication. The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). 8i. IR bonds: Med Center• Industrial revenue bonds: St. Louis Park Reso ution 7307 Medical Center - Set public hearing It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive . , _:.3??.-..._,,.,.,., � City Council meeting minutes December 20, 1982 reading and adopt resolution No. 7307 entitled, "Resolution of the City of St. Louis Park relating to a project under the Municipal Industrial Develop- ment Act and calling for a public hearing thereon." Lloyd Kepple, representing the applicant, said a presentation of the project would be presented at the January 17 meeting. The motion passed 5-0. 8j. Vacancy - Mayor's office Resolution No. 7302 "Resolution declaring Council The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7302 entitled vacancy upon resignation of Mayor �1cQuaid." 8k. Vacanc - Fourth 4Jard seat Reso ution No. 7303 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7303 entitled, "ResoTution declarin� Council vacancy upon the death of Councilman John Ralles." The motion passed 5-0. REPORTS FROt4 OFFICERS, BOARDS, C0�4MITTEES 9a• PER: Louisiana Ave/Kentucky Preliminary engineering report: Louisiane Ave. alley Ave./Kentucky Ave. alley It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to set a public hearing for January 17, 1983 on improvement to the Louisiana Ave./Kentucky Ave. alley. The motion passed 5-0. 9b• Louisiana Ave. arkin Reso ution No. 7304 � It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Meland, to reject recomnendation of the report and resolution. The motion failed 2-3 (Councilmen Backes, Hanks, Martin opposed). Rose 0'Fallon, 2837 Louisiana Ave., said she was opposed to any parking restriction but would support loss of parking for least possible time. She said there were no mid-block accidents in that area of Louisiana, that all accidents were intersectional and therefore she couldn't understand the need for mid-block parking restrictions. Councilman Hanks asked if the parking restrictions were not to be on a six- month trial basis to which the City Flanager said that was correct. -323- ' .. _ _. - _" ' -• • - _._ . _ . . . . rr,.�-...r. n-wac...���.. ..�+,T-w... City Council meeting minutes �December 20, 1982 Bill McMillan, a resident of Louisiar.a Ave., said he wanted to thank the Director of Public 4Jorks and Administrative Assistant for their time and efforts on this matter and that the Louisiana Ave. parking cor�nittee would support the recommendations of the resolution. Councilman Strohl said he didn't see any reason for parking restrictions. It was his opinion based on what the residents said that the only problem in the area is getting onto Louisiana from 23rd Street, so restricting parking on 27th and 28th Streets is irrelevant. He felt this was not getting ' the best use of the tax dollars used to improve this street. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7304 entitled, "Resolution authorizing installation of parking controls on Louisiana Ave." The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). 9c. Capital Improvement Program It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the Capital Improvement Program report be referred to an upcoming study session for discussion. The motion passed 5-0. 9d. Police contract - 1983 Reso ution No. 7305 It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution P�o. 7305 entitled, "Resolution establishing police salaries, insurance contributions and clothing allowance for the year ending December 31, 1983." The motion passed 5-0. 9e. Dental Insurance Reso ution No. 7306 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7306 entitled, "Resolution providing for city participation in premium payments for dental insurance for certain city employees." 9f. 9g. 9h. The motion passed 5-0. November financial report HRA meeting minutes Planning Commission minutes The November 1982 financial report was ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the November 30 Nousing and Redevelopment Authority meeting were ordered filed by consent The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held December 1 were ordered filed by consent -3?4- City Council meeting minutes December 20, 1982 9i. Parks & Recreation minutes 9j. Coirmunity Relations minutes 10a. Boards and Cor�nissions The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Comnittee meeting held December 8 were ordered filed by consent The minutes of the Community Relations Commission meeting held December i0 were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to accept Chuck Bastis' resignation from the Human Rights Comnission. The motion passed 5-0. A letter from the Conmunity Rights Commission was referred to an upcoming study session for discussion. lOb. Council Chambers remodeling The City Manager briefly described what was intended by the remodeling and shoa�ed a plan. He said the design would be less than $60,000, funding to come from Cable TV franchise monies and revenue sharing. Councilman �4eland asked if the proportional funding from the various sources available could be available for the December 30 special City Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to continue the matter to that time. The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). NEIJ BUSINESS >>a• Qid tabulation: Hydraulic spreader It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman htartin, to designate Itasca Equipment as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize the execution of a contract with that firm for the purchase of a hydraulic spreader in the amount of $5,262. The motion passed 5-0. >>b• Bid tab: Refuse collection It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to designate Buckingham Disposal as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a one-year contract with that firm for refuse collection from municipal buildings in an amount not to exceed 53,729.60. The motion �assed 5-0.' -,^r i . _ . '""^'.++*,�-.-.+,-.._.�, City Council meeting minutes December 20, 1982 llc. Bingo licenses to play bingo during 1983. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the licenses Councilman Martin said he was not comfortable with the exemption from fee, bond and audit requirement proposed for the Senior Program. It felt that other groups would begin requesting the same or simil.ar exemption. President Pro Tem Hanks felt the program conducted by the Senior Program was different from other money-making programs conducted in the City in that the Senior Program was just for seniors and did not draw participants from the cor�nunity as a whole. � It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to exempt the Senior Program from the fee, bond, and audit requirements of the bingo license. The motion passed 5-0. lld. Sick leave incentive program It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland to continue the sick leave incentive program for eligible City employees. `�, The motion passed 5-0. 12a. Claims. MISCELLANEOUS None. 12b. Communications from the President Pro Tem Hanks asked that Council res� ent ro Tem convene at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 1983 to discuss the direction it will take to fill the Mayor's office and Fourth Ward seat. 12c. Communications from the City Manager would begin at twelve noon. The City Manager said that the special City Council meeting on December 30, 1982 He said that the Policy Advisory Comnittee would like to meet with Council on January 31 to discuss the Comnunity Education/School District goals. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to meet at 6:30 on January 31, after the Capital Improvement Program discussion, to discuss Community Ed goals. The City htanager said that MnDOT had granted the Virginia Ave. parking variance and a full report will be available at the January 3, 1983 meeting. � City Council meeting minutes December 20, 1982 CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AfVO COP(TRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the list of claims prepared by the Director of Finance and signed by the City t4anager in the amount of �210,895.41 for vendor claims and �9,768.96 for payroll be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized ta issue checks in those amounts. The motion passed 5-0. 14. Ad journment adjourned at 9:35 p.m. l� _ �{Cf � at Smit , ecor ing Secretary On a motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, the meeting was �t/ �r. Presi nt Pro Tem -327-