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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982/12/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations 3. Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETIP�G ST. LOUIS PAP,K, MINNESOTA December fi, 1g82 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Phyllis McQuaid. None. The following Council members were present at roll call: Lyle Nanks John Ralles Jerrol d 1�larti n Phyl 1 i s Mc'�ua i d Keith Pleland Also present were the City Mana�er, City Attorney, Director of Public works, Director of Planninq. 4. A�proval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the minutes of the November 15, 1982 meetinq. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Meland abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the consent agenda for December 6, 1982. It was moved by Councilman �4artin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the agenda for December 6, 1982. The motion passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Code amendment• f�anufactured First reading of a proposed amendment to �S the Ordinance Code relative to manufactured homes as recomnended by the Planning Comnission. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed Nith the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a later date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive first reading and set second readinq for December 20, 1982. Councilman Hartin referred to the stipulation that exterior exposed metal must be non-qlare. He wondered if aluminum sidinq was acceptable. �_ * •,�,:a.�..� City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 The Director of Planning explained that that provision was to prevent proliferation of the shiny type of aluminum siding most often found on mobile homes which is very different from the type of siding Councilman Martin was referring to. Councilman Martin said he had a problem with this provision as aluminum siding of various types is allowed on residential homes. Councilman Martin withdrew his motion. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, that the matter be deferred to December 20. Councilman Hanks pointed out that in the case of a public hearing, the appropriate action was to continue it rather than deferring it. Councilman Meland suagested that since this was first reading of a proposed ordinance change, perhaps Councilman Martin's concerns could be explored prior to the regular second reading scheduled for Oecember 20. It was moved by Councilman Martin, waive first readin� and set second authorize sumnary publication. The motion passed 5-0. seconded by Councilman Ralles, to reading for December 20, 1982 and 6b. Ordinance revision: Special First reading of a proposed amendment to the permits, variances Ordinance Code relative to special permits and variances as recomnended by the Planning Comnission 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 Plartin, to waive first reading, set second reading for �ecember 20, 1982 and authorize summary publication. Councilman Hanks inquired how much additional staff time would be necessary to comply with the proposed change. The City "lanager felt there might be some additional time and paperwork involved, but not of major significance. He said this amendment would put the City in compliance with State law. The motion passed 5-0. 6c. IR bonds: Gary Qell � Request for industrial revenue bond Re os ution No. 7287 financing: Gary Dell - Resolution qiving preliminary approval. -306- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 The City Manager referred to the memo from the City Attorney's office amending the resolution of preliminary approval. Councilman Hanks said he felt people would like to know more specifically what an industrial revenue bond is. The City Manager explained that these particular bond5 carry a tax-exempt status making them more desirable to sell. He said all a City does is allow the sale to happen, and that it increases the tax base. He said the City is in no way liable after authorizing the sale. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman 14artin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7287 entitled, "Resolution giving prelim � ry approval to a project under the ��unicipal Industrial Develop- ment Act, referring the proposal to the Commissioner of Energy, Plannin� and Development for apnroval, and authorizing preparation of necessary documents." The motion passed 5-0. 6d. IR bonds: Peaceful Famil Councilman Hanks commented he had never Partners ip; Reso ution Plo. 7288 seen a proposal put together quite this fasi. He wondered if the members of the existing club would become members of the proposed facility. David Salene, 1619 Portland, Ptinneapolis, spokesman for the applicant, said they would. In answer to a question from Councilman Hanks, Mr. Salene said that the St. Louis Park Medical Center was going to lease the present�facility and run it as a preventative care center on a straight lease agreement. Councilman Ralles asked it would not be exempt, facility. about its tax status, to which Mr. Salene replied that its status would be the same as the present It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive readinq and adopt Resolution No. 7288 entitled, "Resolution giving preliminary approval to a project under the �4unicipal Industrial Develop- ment Act, referring the proposal to the Commissioner of Energy, Planning and Development for approval and authorizing preparation of necessary documents." The motion passed 5-0. PETITIONS REQUESTS, COMI�UNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Se• Water & Sewer Rates• Or inance No. 584 It was moved by Councilman -307- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive readinq and adopt Ordinance 1584 entitled, "An ordinance related to water and sewer rates: Amending the St. Louis Park Municipal Code, Sections 9-101 (1), (4); 9-104 (2); and 9-231(1). The motion passed 5-0. 8b. Ordinance re liquor set-up; Second reading of an ordinance relating Ordinance No. 1585 to liquor set-up It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1585 entitled, "An ordinance related to intoxicating liquor set-up licenses: Amending the St. Louis Park Municipal Code, Sections 13-330, 13-331 & 13-333; renumbering Section 13-333 to a13-332; adding a new section 13-333; renumbering Section 13-332 to 13-334." The motion passed 5-0. 8c. Variance: Cannon; Resolution 7289 Resolution granting variance: Gerald Cannon It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7289 entitled, "A resolution granting variance in side yard setback from Section 14-109(2) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a side yard encroachment with a setback of one foot instead of the required four feet in the R-2, Single Family Residence District, at 3500 Wyoming Ave. So." The motion passed 5-0. 8d. MSA route; Resolution 7290 Redesignation of Municipal State Aid route It was moved by Councilman t•leland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adoot Resolution No. 1290 entitled, "Resolution redesignating Brookside Avenue and Yosemite Avenue as Munici�pal State Aid streets." The motion passed 5-0. 8e. Variance: Cox Resolution relating to request for variance: Cox It was moved by Councilman Pleland, seconded by Councilman Nanks, to defer this matter to December 20. Councilman Hanks explaine� to the audience that this matter was deferred because some of the members in favor of denying this request were not present to vote. The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). -308- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 REPORTS FROM OFFICER, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Traffic study: Amhurst; Traffic study PJo. 300:� Amhurst development Resolution No. 7291 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman �4eland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7291 entitled, "Resolution author- izing installation of no-parking controls on Gettysburg Avenue, Independence Avenue and W. 36th Street." The motion passed 5-0. 9b. Traffic stud : Brunswick Traffic Study No. 298: Brunswick Ave. at Woo dale from W. Lake St. to lJooddale Ave. Philip Minell, 6206 Namilton St., presented a petition from neighborhood residents in which the consensus was opposed to any restriction at this intersection. Their concern is that if a no-right turn sign is posted at the intersection, traffic will just he diverted onto other streets, Hamilton among them. Larry Peterson, a resident on Brunswick, said everyone in his neighborhood is very concerned about the speed of the cars on Brunswick, trying to find a cut-off from the Wooddale/Lake intersection. Mayor McQuaid asked if in the traffic study is it determined if the cars live in that particular neighborhood. The City Engineer said in this study 50X of the cars were not of residents. Councilman Hanks asked what the volume of traffic in the neighborhood was before the hook onto Brunswick was constructed. The City Engineer said he was not in a position to answer exactly and Councilman Hanks said he recollected it was over 500 cars per day. He said that now the residents were complaining about the speed of the cars on their streets rather than the number. He said he would like to see the results of previous studies conducted in this area. Councilman Martin said he had no problem with installation of no-right turn signs at both BrunswicK and 35th. Mayor McQuaid felt doing this was not accomnodatina the residents trying to get into their own neighborhood. Mr. Minell said no person polled was opposed to a four-way stop at either Wooddale/Brunswick or Wooddale/Hamilton. Ne alluded to the stops at 38th Street. Councilman Martin said that stop sign was put up for an entirely different reason - the number of accidents at that intersection. -309- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 Mayor McQuaid said that at two separate neighborhood meetings, the majority was opposed to any change, to which the City Engineer said that �vas only a majority of those in attendance at the meetings. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to defer the item and request that staff present to Council a list of streets with over 500 cars a day traveling on them. He said his concern was getting people home to their neighborhoods. Mayor McQuaid said she also City street. She felt that it only took 1 car to cause The motion passed 5-0. 9c. Traffic Study: Raleigh and W. 29th; Resolution No. 7292 questioned if speed was the an accident. Councilman Hanks asked if the biggest problem, to which the view but that also the slope stop. 500 cars was really so many on a real concern and corrmented that Traffic Study Mo. 299: Raleigh Avenue and W. 29th St. shrubbery at this intersection was the City En4ineer said that it did block the of the street made it hard to both start and It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7292 entitled., "Resolution authorizing installation of stop signs at the intersection of 4Jest 29th St. and Raleigh Avenue." The motion passed 5-0. 9d. Traffic Study: Wooddale Traffic Study No. 301: Wooddale Avenue and �. 36th St.; and W. 36th Street Reso ution No. 7293 Councilman Hanks asked how soon the signs could be installed, to which the City Engineer replied this project would have to wait until spring. Mayor McQuaid comnented that the most awaited project in this area was the repair of the roadway over the railroad tracks. The City Manager said that this project was recor�nended in the 1983 Capital Improvement Project which would be before Council shortly. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7293 entitled, "Resolution authorizing installation of stop controls at the intersection of W. 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue." The motion passed 5-0. -317- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 9e. Proposed 1983 salary adjustments; It was moved by Councilman Nanks, Resolution No. 7294 seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution t�o. 7294 entitled, "A resolution revising the position classification plan and amending Resolution No. 7034 effective January 1, 1983." It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive first reading of an ordinance relating to holiday changes, set second reading for December 20, 1982 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 5-0. 9f. Rec Center modifications Councilman Hanks asked if it would be possible to hold off on Phase II of the proposed modifications to the Recreation Center. . The City �lanager said this phase was not to be undertaken for some time�, but that he just wanted Council to be alerted that it will be done in the future. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to oroceed with Phase I and II of the proposed modifications to the Rec Center. The motion passed 5-0. 9g. Insurance program - 1983_ It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman ��eland to authorize placement of the City's 1983 insurance program with Home Insurance Company and utilize services of BHK&R as broker. The motion passed 5-0. 9h. Health insurance Resolution No. 7298 1983 health insurance contributions It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7298 entitled, "Resolution providing for City participation in premium payments for hospitalization and medical insurance for City employees jointly with Hennepin County." 9i• Multi-family Housing Revenue Bon Program St. Louis Park Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bond Program It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to direct staff to determine the level of interest of builders/developers in the Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bond program and report its findings to Council. The motion passed 5-0. -311- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 9j. Louisiana Ave.; Don Larson, 1632 Louisiana Ave. So. Reso ution No. 7295 said he would like to corrmend staff on the fine job it has done in bringing about some solutions to the problems with this project. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7295 entitled, "Resolution authorizing installation of parking and pedestrian controls on Louisiana Avenue." The motion passed 5-0. The City Manager said that by adopting the resolution, Council was giving its o.k. to items 1-4 of staff's report, mainly relating to parking. He said the other recommendations of the report would be brought back to Council as they become relevant to the project. Councilman Hanks wondered why there weren't more 30 mph signs posted. The City Manager said that posting of speed limit signs is not done by resolution. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, that staff be directed to continue to meet with all interested neighborhood residents and to go forward with the project. The motion passed 5-0. 9k. Notice to residents Recommendation of Board of Zoning Appeals to City Council relative to notice to residents of neighboring properties on variance requests. Councilman Martin said he doesn't feel zoning applies to people, it applies to property and its use. He felt the present procedures on variances were well thought out within the law. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to leave the procedures relating to variance requests and notification as they presently stand. The motion passed 5-0. 91. Towing contract It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin that Quality Auto Body be awarded a one-year contract to tow vehicles for the City of St. Louis Park. The motion passed 5-0. 9m. Planning Commission minutes The minutes of the November 3 and 17 meetings of the Planning Commission were ordered filed by consent. -31?_- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 9n. HRA minutes 90. Charter Corrmission minutes 9p. Cable TV Commission The minutes of the Nousing Redevelopment Authority meeting held November 9, 1982 were ordered file� by consent. The minutes of the Charter Cortmission meeting hel d November 16, 1982 r+ere ordered f i 1 ed by consent. The minutes of the Cable TY Advisory Comnission meeting rrere ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards & Comnissions • It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, that Mary Anne Thies�n b reappointed to the Comnunity Relations Commission. Motion passe 5-�. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Ralles, that Jacquelyn Ingersoll be reappointed to the Planning Carmission. The motion passed 5-0. lOb. Classic Motor Co. Liquor license violation: Classic Motor Company It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman kartin, to take no action on this matter. The motion passed 5-0. NEW BUSINE55 lla. Li uor license violation: Timothy 0 Too es It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, that an a�rninistrative hearing on a liquor license violation at Timothy 0'Toole's be scheduled at 7:00 prior to the January 17 Council meeting. The motion passed 5-0. 11b• Change Order: Reservoir Change Order No. 1: Cleaning and painting of ground reservoir No. 2 It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Meland, to time�fromhNovembere30N�1982 tonJunet1N�198342 9ranting an extension of The motion passed 5-0. -313- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 llc. Non-intoxicating liquor license renewals - 1983 It was moved by Councilmaa Hrove�the�onded by Councilman Meland, to pp applications for non-intoxicating liquor license renewals for 1983. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Ralles �abstained). lld. Tax forfeited lands; Resolution 7286 Amendment of Resolution 7167 reconveying tax forfeited lands It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman.Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7286 entitled, "Resolutaon amending Resolution No. 7167 adopted July 6, 1982 authorizing reconveyance of tax-forfeited lands." The motion passed 5-0. lle. Taxicab requests Applications for Taxicab Certificate of. Public Convenience for Other Cab Company and Yellow Cab Company It was moved.by Councilman Hanks, seconded�by Councilman Meland, to set the public hearings on the two applications for December 20, 1982 The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Martin opposed).. llf. Charter amendments Proposed amendments to City Charter It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Flartin, that the proposed amendments to the City Charter as proposed by the Charter Commission be included on the December 13, 1982 study session agenda. The motion passed 5-0. 12a. Claims. 12b. Comnunications from the Mayor MISCELLANEOUS None . Appointment to Light Rail Transit Steering Comni ttee . Mayor McQuaid said Councilman Strohl had indicated an interest in serving on this comnittee. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, that Councilman Strohl be appointed to the comnittee. The motion passed 5-0. Mayor McQuaid said that she wpuld be resigning as of December 10, 1982. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to direct staff to prepare a resolution of acceptance of Nayor's resignation and that the Council meet at 6:00 p.m. on December 13 to discuss a course of action for her replacement. . -314- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 The motion passed 4-0-1 (Mayor McQuaid abstained). Mayor McQuaid said she found the recent conference of the National League of Cities in Los Angeles very informative. 12c. Communications from the With reference to a special meeting at City Manaqer the end of the year, it was the consensus the meeting be held December 30, 1982 would not be in attendance at theameeti�g.noon. The City Manager said he The City Manager reminded the Council of the legal seminar scheduled for Saturday, December 18 at 9:30. It was decided to meet with the leqislato-s on January 17, 1983 prior to the regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. CLAIMS, APPP,OPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman t4eland, seconded � �by Councilman Ralles, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council dated December 6, 1982 in the total amount of �334,002.98 for vendor claims and $18,652.13 for payroll be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be directed to issue checks in those amounts. The motion passed 5-0. 13b. Contract payments - Final It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded Resolutions 7296, 7297 by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and �� adopt the following resolutions: No. 7296, Resolution acceptinq work on 2nd floor remodeling, Project No. 80-32, Contract 1424"; and No. 7297, "Resolution acceptina work on landscaping on Louisiana Avenue, Project t�o. 81-64 (S.A.P. 163-276-19), Contract 1548", and authorizinq the following final payments: 1. Business Furniture Inc., Project 8�-32, 2nd floor remodeling. Amount �49.15. 2. Margolis Bros. Landscape Contractors, landscapint on Louisiana Ave. Amount: �2,672.61. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman t4eland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, that the following partial contract payments be approved: 3. Layne Minnesota, Well N17, Project 81-11. Amount: $31,511.22 4. Allied P�inting & Renovatin�, cleaning, painting of Reservoir �2, Project 82-56. Amount: b25,650.00. -315- City Council meeting minutes December 6, 1982 5. Ridgedale Electric Co., street lighiing, Projects 81-64 and 82-32, Amount: $71,493.40. 6. Arcon Construction Co., concrete paving, curb & gutter, Projects 81064, 82-17, 82-06. Amount: $42,693.33. 7. U.S. Masonry & Concrete, alley paving, Projects 8Z-50, 82-52, 82-55. Amount: $9,320.61. 8. Asphalt Paving t•laterials, paving, curb & gutter, street reconstruction Projects 80-23, 82-04, 82-05, 82-11, 82-12. Amount: $7,g)g.4g, The motion passed 5-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, that the meetinq be adjourned at 9:15 p.m. = —� . � '' `'n.�r�% i% 9 ' ��li Mayor ,� , � at Smit , Recording Secretary