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Home My WebLink About1982/03/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order h1INUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 1, 1982 The meeting was called to order by Fiayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations A class of Police Reservists who have recently completed their training were sworn into office by Director of Finance, Earl Hanson. Mayor McQuaid and Chief of Police Richard Setter presented them with their certificates. 3. Roll Call 4 5. The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Jerrold �tartin Lyle Hanks Phyllis McQuaid Also present were the Acting City Manager, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works and the City Assessor. Aporoval of the Minutes The motion passed 4-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec- onded by Councilman Martin, to approve the minutes of the joint City Council/ PCA meeting held February 16, 1982. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held February 16, 1982 as amended to show on page 57 under Mayor McQuaid's comnents with reference to the MGM Liquor Warehouse matter that the original application for an on-sale liquor license had created opposition. The motion passed 4-0. AQproval of the Agenda The motion passed 4-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the consent agenda for �4arch 1. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the agenda for March 1 as presented. The motion passed 4-0. PUaLIC HEARINGS 6a. Re uest for IR bond funding_ Farr Request for IR bond funding: Darrell A. Reso utions No. 7071, 7072, 7073,_Farr Development, preliminary approval. 7014 -65- ----,---�..�..�. City Council meeting minutes March 1, 1982 It was moved by Councilman Martin. seconded by C�uncilman Nanks, to waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 1011 entitled "Resolution giving preliminary approval to a project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act, referring the proposal to the Comnissioner of Energy, Planning and Development for approval, and authorizing prep- aration of necessary documents" (S8 million); No. 7072 entitled "Reso- lution giving preliminary approval to a project �Jnder the Municipal Industriaa Development Act, referring the proposal to the Commissioner of Energy, Pl�nning and Development for approval, and authorizing prep- aration of necessary documents" (�14 million); No. 7013 entitled "Reso- lution giving preliminary approval to a pr�ject under the Municipal Industrial Development Act, referring to a proposal to the Comnissioner of Energy, Planning and Development for approval, and authorizing prep- aration of necessary documents" (S10 million); and No. 7074 entitled "Resolution giving preliminary approval to a project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act, referring the proposal to the Commissioner of Energy, Planning and Development for approval, and authorizing prep- aration of necessary documents" (�10 million). In answer to a question from Councilman Backes, the Director of Planning said the project was divided up into four separate resolutions because each resolution can cover only up to S10 million in funding and this total project is for �38 million, and also that each of the resolutions covers various aspects of the project. The motion passed 4-0. 6b. Sunset Ridge Rd. improvement lmpr�vement flo. 82-12, paving, curb & gutt?r, driveway aprons, storm sewers and watermain on Sunset Ridge Road. Mayor McQuaid explained that since a quorum was not present, a vote could not be taken on this matter. She said that Council might want to discuss the matter anyway and that several concerned residents were present to state their positions. Robert Dibble, 3440 of the roadway) was simply not needed. Sunset Ridqe P,�., said alternative �1 (blacktopping acceptable, but that the six-inch watermain was Mayor McQuaid suggested the residents mi�ht want to meet with staff again to discuss the proposed pro,fect. Dean Bourne, 3430 Sunset Ridge Road, said he agreed with Mr. Dibble. Monte Miller, 345Q Sunsnt R(�1�Jr ►to��i, sa(d this road was in essence a private driveway and woi�ld nNver be a publfc thorouqhfare. He said his main concern was the expenditure fr�r a six-inch watermain which was not necessary and would require more City service than the existing one. There heing no one further wi,h;nq to spPak the Mayor closed the public hearing. to be continu�d to ��,ril 5, 1982. rr City Council meeting minutes March 1, 1982 The Director of Public Works said if the residents favored alternative �1, the decision would be up to Council and that staff would report back on the watermain. PETITIONS, REQURESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. NRA/Oarrell Farr: Letter Comnunication from the HRA transmitting of intent & moratorium letter of intent and suggesting moratorium Councilman Martin asked if approval of a moratorium in the redevelopment district would prevent improvements by existing tenants. ihe Director of Planning explained that was not the intent of the morator- ium, that mino� adjustments of that type could continue to be made. Councilman Backes alluded to difficulties that had arisen in the past with restrictions imposed on properties in another district anG that he felt it important Council exercise fairness in both obligations and opportunities to all concerned. He expressed concern as to the developer's obligation in the present situation. Ptayor McQuaid said she felt the intent could be more clearly defined. Discussion ensued as to the appropriateness of Council taking action at this time. Councilman Ilanks said he would prefer to have the specifics of the mora- torium worked out more definitively and then brought back for consideration by the full Council. It was moved by Councilman Nanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, that staff review each of the items in Lhe letter of intent and then come back to Council with a more definitive report on April 5, 1982. The motion passed 4-0. 1b. Petition re snow plowing Councilman Hanks said he would like to see a study session on this matter. He said he would like to know what other cities' ordinances state. He felt public hearings were needed before another winter like the past one. The Acting City Manager said staff expects to have a report for Council's consideration at the March 15 meeting. Councilman Backes said he felt a response should be sent to the petitioners. F�yor McQuaid wondered at the wide area the addresses of the petitioners covered and how the petition had been circulated. Councilman Martin said since the Council meeting was a cable tv, he did not se� any reason to use staff time and postage_to respond to the petitio�ers. -67- City Council meeting minutes March 1, 1982 It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to order the petition received for filing. The motion passed 4-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, not to send a letter to the petitioners. The motion failed 3-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to table the matter of sending a letter of response to the petitioners. The motion passed 4-0. 7c. Nouse relocation Councilman Martin explained the poster which contained pictures of the area to which the house was proposed to be moved. He said that some years ago a similar situation�existed wherein a house was relocated to a different neighborhood and there was some criticism forthcoming because some people did not feel the relocated house fit architecturally into the other � neighborhood. He said in the present situation he felt the home would blend in very well. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the relocation of the home from 1300 Westwood Hills Road to 2917 Quebec Ave. Councilman Hanks said he presumed all setback and code requirements were in order. The motion passed 4-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Dry cleaning establishments Second reading of ordinance in re dry cleaning establishments In answer to a question from Councilman Hanks, the Acting City Manager said five votes would be required to pass this ordinance as it pertains to zoning. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to defer the matter to March 15, 1982. Co�ncilman Ftartin asked that the last sentence be deleted as this was notpart of his previous motion. The motion passed 4-0. 8b. Political activit� Second reading of ordinance in re political activity It was moved by Councilman Qackes, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to wai�e -68- �... City Council meeting minutes March 1, 1982 reading and adopt the ordinance. The motion failed 3-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer the matter until March 15, 1982. The motion passed 4-0. . 8c. County Hwy. 18 agreement; CSAH 18 construction cooperative Resolution P�o. 7075 agreement It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7075 entitled, "Resolution approving the construction cooperative agreement for Hennepin County State Aid Highway 18 improvements through the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota." The motion passed 4-0. 8d. Capital Improvement Plan; It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec- Resolution No. 7076 onded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7076 entitled, "Resolution approving the Capital Improvement Program 1982-1986." The motion passed 4-0. 8e. 1982 bus plazas; It was moved by Councilman Hanks, Resolution No. 7077 seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7077 entitled, "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement Nos. 78-15, 81-09, 81-30, 81-32 and 82-19." The motion passed 4-0. 8f. Securities for collateral;, Resolution approving securities for Reso ution No. 7078 collateral It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7078 entitled, "Resolution approving securities'for collateral from Park National Bank, St. Louis Park, MN." The motion passed 4-0. a9• Increase in de ositor maximum; Resolution increasing designated eso ut�on o. 7079 maximum amount to be ke�tin depository It was moved by Councilman aackes, seconded by Councilman Nanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7079 entitled, "Resolution increasing designated maximum amount to be kept in depository." The motion passed 4-0. .• City Council meeting minutes March 1, 1982 REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS COMMITTEES 9a. Traffic Study No. 279: Res—olution No. 7080 Traffic Study No. 279: Hampshire Avenue cul-de-sac south of Highway 12 It was moved.by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7080 entitled, "Resolution authorizing installation of no-parking controls on the Hampshire Avenue cul-de-sac south of HighWay 12." . The motion passed 4-0. 9b. 1982 trails; Reso ution No. 7081 Preliminary engineering report: 1982 trails. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Nanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7081 entitled, "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement Nos. 92-05, 82-21, and 82-23" striking No. 2 of said resolution. The motion passed 4-0. 9c. Consultant selection Consultant selection for sanitary sewer system - 36th St., Hwy. 100, Excelsior Blvd. and Monterey Dr. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Backes, to direct staff to arrange for sanitary sewer analysis to be conducted. Councilman Martin inquired if tax increment monies could be used for this study. Councilman Hanks said that would depend upon what the consultant reports. The motion passed 4-0. 9d. Louisiana Ave. street lighting Preliminary engineering report: Louisiana � Ave. (Minnetonka Blvd. to Cedar Lake Rd.) street lighting It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to set the public hearing on this project for April 5, 1982. Councilman Hanks asked if Council should direct that a neighborhood meeting be held prior to the public hearing. The Director of Public Works said the department automatically does that. Councilman Hanks said he would add that direction to his motion. The motion passed 4-0. -70- City Council meeting minutes March 1, 1982 9e. Item deleted 9f. Midland National Bank; Resolution No. 7082 Request to �mend special permit: Midland National Bank It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7082 entitled, "A resolution amending Resolution No.. 6670 adopted October 6, 1980 granting permit under Section 14-124.100 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a drive-in banking facility for property located in the PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 3601 Park Center Blvd." � The motion passed 4-0. 9g. Co�rgnuni ty Rel ati ons mi nutes 9h. Charter Commission minutes 9i. Human Rights meeting minutes 9j. HRA minutes 9k. 91 Planning Corrrnission minutes January financial report The minutes of the Community Relations Commission held February 11, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Charter Corrrnission meeting held February 16, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Human Rights Commission meetin� held February 6 and February 17, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority meeting held February 9, 1982 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of Planning Commission meet- ings held February 3 and 17, 1982 were ardered filed by consent. The January 1982 financial report was ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Qoards and Conmissions It was moved by Councilman Backes seconded by Councilman Hanks, to appoint Robert Junghans to the unexpired term of Allan Henry on the Board of Zoning Appeals. The motion passed 4-0. NEW QUSINESS >>a• Liquor license hearin�s _ Set public hearings for two liquor ~� license applications. -71- City Council. meeting minutes March 1, 1982 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, that setting public hearings for liquor license applications by Port of Call Liquor (intoxicating off-sale) and Yangtze River Restaurant (on-sale intoxicating=wine and non-intoxicating 3.2 beer) be deferred until March 15, 1982. The motion passed 4-0. llb. Purchase of properties; Purchase of 3100 Louisiana Ave. and Resolution Nos. 7083, 7084 the east 13 feet of 3132 Louisiana Ave. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7083 entitled, "Resolution auth- orizing purchase of property for street right-of-way at 3100 Louisiana Avenue South" and Resolution No. 7084 entitled "Resolution authorizing purchase of property for street right-of-way at 3132 Louisiana Avenue South." The motion passed 4-0. llc. Purchase of 3036 Louisiana Ave.; Purchase of 3036 Louisiana Avenue Resolution No. 7085 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7085 entitled, "Resolution authorizing purchase of property for street right-of-way at 3036 Louisiana Avenue South." The motion passed 4-0. 12a. Damage claims MISCELLANEOUS Michael Johnson Evelyn Broms By consent the Council authorized the above claims to be filed with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and the City Attorney. The motion passed 4-0. 12b. Communications from the Mayor None. 12c. Cor�nunications from the Acting The Acting City Manager reported that City Manager the City Mana'ger and Councilmembers attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington would be meeting with federal officials on the water report. She said that the City Manager and relevant staff inembers would be meeting with MnDOT on March 8 regarding the financing of Hwy. 100 and W. 36th St. interchange. -72- City Council meeting minutes March 1, 1982 CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS & CONTRACT PAYME��TS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the City Council dated March 1, 1982 in the total amount of $270,540.14 for vendors and $16,484.79 for payroll be approved and the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the same amount b� a vote of 4-0. 13b. Contract payments: Partial It was moved by Councilman Martin, sec- onded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize payment of the following partial contract payment: 1. Partial payment: Northwest Asphalt, paving, curb & Gutter, traffic signal, Projects 79-44, 79-54, 81-69. Amount: $10,925.00. The motion passed 4-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Hanks, sec- onded by Councilman Martin, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. by a vote of 4-0. ,- , � � r � � � � �1-'1,-t� � t Smit , Recor ing Secretary �i`l 1 � �� _ , / � -� - - - -73-