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MINU?ES
CITY COUNCIL MEETIt�G
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
April 5, 1982
A regular meeting of the St. Louis Park
City Council was called to order by
Mayor Phyllis McQuaid at 7:30 p.m.
2. Presentations A proclamation was read by Mayor McQuaid
designating I�lay 1, T982 as "Tootsie Roll
Day in St. Louis Park, a fund drive spon-
sored by the Knights of Columbus benefitting the mentally retarded.
3. Roll Call
The following Council members were present
at roll call:
Ronald Backes
Jerrold Martin
Keith Meland
John Ralles
Richard Strohl
Phyllis McQuaid
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Oirector of Planning,
Director of Public IJorks and the City Assessor.
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4. A�proval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconde�
by Councilman Martin, to approve�the
minutes of the March 1, 1982 City�Council meeting as presented.
The motion passed 3-0-3 (Councilmen Ralles , Strohl and Fieland abstained)•
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to approve
the minutes of the special City Council meeting held March 15, 1982. The
motion passed 3-0-3 (Councilmen Backes, Martin and Ralles abstained).
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held t�tarch 15, j982•
The motion passed 4-0-2 (Councilmen Martin and Ralles abstained).
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to apPrOYe
the minutes of the City Council study session held March 22, 1982. The
motion passed 4-0-2 (Councilman Backes and Ralles abstained).
5. App roval of the Agenda
The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconde��
by Councilman Meland, to approve the con-
sent agenda for April 5, 1982. �
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It was rnaved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to approye
the ac�enda for April 5, 1982 with the followinc� addition: Item 8j, ���9hway
100/W. 36th St. interchane�e project resolution. .
The motlon {�assed 6-0.
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6a. Sunset P,idge Road
Resolution P�o. 1096
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Improvement project No. 82-12: SuRset
Ridge Road •
There being no one wishing to speak, the Flayor declared the hearing closed
with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a later
date .
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 7096 entitled, "Resolution ordering
improvement, preparation of plans, and authorizing advertisement for bids,
Improvement No. 82-12." �
In answer to a question from Councilman Martin, the hlayor replied that
approval was for Alternative No. 1.
The motion passed 6-0.
6b. Yangtze River Restaurant Application of Yangtze River Restaurant for
� an intoxicating on-sale wine and nonintox-
icating on-sale 3.2 beer license at 5625
Wayzata Blvd. � .
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 later
date. '
It was-moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
approve the application.
The motion passed 6-0.
6c. Port of Call Liquors
Application for an off-sale intoxicating
liquor license: Port of Call Liquors
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to
continue the public hearing to April 19, 1982 as requested by the applicant.
The motion pa5sed 5-1 (Councilman Martin opposed).
6d. Louisiana Ave. street Improvement project No. 82-32 to install
. ighting new street lighting fixtures, poles and
underground wiring on Louisiana Ave. So.
from t4innetonka alvd. to Cedar Lake. Rd. �
Ruth Bergene, 2825 Louisiana Ave. So. asked that the public hearing be
continued. She said she represented residents who were not in agreement
with the proposed street lighting concept.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor entertained a
motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the
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hearing by continued to April 19, 1982.
The motion passed 6-0.
6e. Holy Trinity Catholic Church Application for a temporary liquor/
gambling license: Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Ch�rch
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearina
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 Backes to
approve the application and waive the gambling fee. �
The motion passed 6-0.
PETITIONS REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
7a. DuFour Development DuFour Development: Joint Planning Agreement
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George DuFour addressed the•Council and briefly reviewed several points'
of his proposed agreement. He introduced Jerry Mangle, the planner working _
on the proposed project.
t�ayor Mc�uaid asked if any sort of a dravring or schematic was available
for viewing. �
Mr. Mangle said one was not available at this point, but should Council
agree to the proposed plan, schematics would be available at the point
Item No. 5 was undertaken which involved design development of the land,
elevations, etc.
Mayor McQuaid asked about the status of the railroad property.
Mr. DuFour said he was not aware of Hennepin County's plans at this time.
Councilman Ralles asked if Mr. D�Four was negotiating with the railroad,
to which he responded not recently. He said any developments concerning
the railroad property would be directed to City Council.
Councilman Martin said he was concerned about Item 2, prohibiting the CitY
from entering into any other agreement. He said this would exclude any
one from developing a plan for this property and presenting it to Council•
He said that the City, the railroad and Mr. DuFour were the only land
owners. He felt that entering into this agreement would result in the City
telling the railroad they could only deal with Mr. DuFour.
Councilman Qackes said he found Item No. 4 disturbin�. He said that the
City does not engage in development, that that is a function �f '
the Ilousin� and Redevelopment Authority.
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Mr. DuFour said any development would be getting input from the City.
Councilman Backes asked why DuFour Development does not proceed Nith
Items 1-5 of the proposed agreement without the City's involvement.
Mr. DuFour said no other developer is interested in the land at this�
time. Nowever, if they go ahead and spend their money to come up Hith
a�plan, they don't want to lose out later to some big developer who
might come in with its own plan.
Councilman Ralles asked what the HRA's feelings were on the matter.
Mr. DuFour said with or without NRA approval, they would still need to
come to Council at some point.
Councilman Martin said there are several things DuFour Development could
be doing prior to Council approval and that he felt the matter should be
taken up first by the Planning Comnission and the HRA. He said he was
not in favor of any agreement at this point.
Mr. Mangle asked at what point Council might start working with the
developer.
Councilman Martin said he did not like the idea of an exclusive plan Nith
anyone, particularly when there wasn't a plan to look at.
Councilman Meland concurred, stating he felt it was a most unusual way to
proceed. He said it was premature for Council to enter into any such ar-
rangement. He said opportunities for any development should be pursued
through the Planning Comnission.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
table the matter.
The motion passed 6-0.
Mr. Mangle said the developer was usinq this approach because they didn't
wish to spend a lot of money on the project until the site was secured.
He sa�d the railroad property is reportedly being acquired by the Canadian
National Railroad which creates another problem in that no one knows their
plans for the property.
Mayor McQuaid said she concurred with the feelings of the Council. She
felt Council was not at all clear on wfiat they were asking to approve.
Councilman Martin said he would like more information from the Director of
Planning and his staff.
1b. UtilitZr easement: Shelard_ Utility easement for Shelard II development
It was moved by Councilman Mieland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
accept the request for easement.
7he motion paSsed 6-0.
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ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
8a. Sanitary sewer analysis; Second reading of ordinance relating to
Ordinance No. 1548 sanitary sewer analysis
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to
waive reading and adopt�Ordinance No. 1548 entitled, "An ordinance
authorizing the transfer of funds and providing appropriations for a
sanitary sewer system analysis."
The motion passed 6-0.
8b. Letter of.Intent Letter of intent - Moratorium (Excelsior
Blvd. redevelopment project)
It was moved by �Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
waive first reading of ordinance and set second readinq for April
19, 1982.
The motion passed 6-0.
8c. Highway 7 signal prQjects It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded
Resolution No. 7097 by Councilman Backes, to waive reading
and adopt Resolution No. 7097 entitled,
� "Resolution authorizing the Minnesota Department of Transportation to
install traffic signals on Trunk Highway 7."
The motion passed 6-0.
8d. Freeze on nuclear weapons Resolution in support of a freeze on
nuclear weapons.
Mr. C. Boole, 7711 13 th Lane, said he would like to see a reduction of
all'armaments. He asked that Council pass the resolution before it and
that a town meeting be scheduled at which time all citizens of St. Louis
Park could voice their approval of such a resolution.
Councilman Meland said that the resolution vias basically similar to
a resolution passed by ihe State Legislature and that it could appropriatelY
be discussed at the May town meeting.
Councilman Backes asked when in the past any Council had passed a reso-
lution on such a national concern and does this resolution reflect the i
feelings of the general citizenry of the City.
Councilman Martin concurred, stating the subject was not within the realm
or scope of whi�ch he could comfortably speak as a representative of
City residents. Ne believe this to be a concern on a national level,.not
the local level.
Councilman Meland said he feels it is• definitely a local issue in that
the Council has worked hard to improve the City in which they live. He
felt that Councilmembers' personal sense of community should dictate takin9
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a position on this matter.
Councilman Martin said he was not informed enough to vote for the
citizens of St. Louis Park and that Congress is the appropriate place
for such a vote.
Mayor McQuaid said it does concern her if Council's vote on such a
resolution represents the people of St. Louis Park.
Mr. Boole said that was his reason for sugqesting the resolution be
discussed at a town meeting, so that those concerned would have an
opportunity to express their opinions.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to
defer this matter to the first meeting in June.
The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Martin opposed).
8e. Ward boundaries first reading of an ordinance redeter-
mining ward boundaries
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive first reading and set second reading for April 19, 1982.
The motion passed 6-0.
8f. IR bonds: Perbix
Resolution No. 1098
Request for industrial revenue bond
funding: Perbix �
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7098 entitled, "Resolution
calling for public hearing pursuant to Minnesota statutes, Section
474.01, subd. 7b."
In answer to a question from Council, Nr. To� Perbix, 274 Ridgeview
Dr., Wayzata, MN, said the property involved was located at 2238
Florida Ave. So.
The motion passed 6-0.
89. Eriks Zalitis•
Reso ution No. 7099
Resolution of sympathy
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7099 entitled, "Resolution extending
sympathy to the family of Eriks Zalitis."
The motion passed 6-0.
$h• Richatti Investment
First reading of ordinance relating
to sale of land: Richatti Investment
It was moved by Councilman Flartin, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
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waive first reading and set second reading for April 19, 1982•
The motion passed 6-0.
8i, Almor Co.
First reading of ordinance relating to
the sale of land: Almor Co.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by�Councilman Martin, to
waive first reading and set second for April 19, 1982
The motion passed 6-0. .
8j. Highway 100/W. 36th St. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded
Resolution No. 7095 by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and
adopt Resolution No. 7095 entitled,
Resolution on the status of the West 36th St./Trunk Highway 100 inter-
section project."
The motion passed 6-0.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
9a. �Vir _i_n_ia Ave. variance; Arlis Grossman addressed Council to state
Re o ion No. 7100 that as regards her neighborhood on
Virginia Ave. not only had it been a
tough winter, but the work on Louisiana Bridge is contributing to the
parking problems. She said that the neighborhood residents at this
time were in agreement to go along with the second request for a
variance. She asked that once the work on Louisiana Ave. is completed
and Highway 18 finished, how would the neighborhood proceed to resolve
the problem. She said she would like a letter from staff for their file
on how to proceed in t�e future should the situation change.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7100 entitled, "Resolution re-
questing variance from State of Minnesota regulations to allow parking
on Virginia Avenue south from CSAH 16 to the Burlington Northern Rail-
road Tracks."
The motion passed 6-0.
9b. En ineerin report: Prelimin�ry engineering report: Project
ighway 12 entrance ramp 82-07, construction of entrance ramp on
westbound Highway 12 and Shelard ParkwaY
Councilman Backes recalled that this matter had first been discussed
durinq the discussions of the Hilton flotel, fle asked if the City were
in contact with Minnetonka and/or Plymouth rec�ar�ling cost sharing of
tfiis project.
Councilman Meland said he felt the City should receive a share of the
costs from the developer or it might be necessary to assess property owners•
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It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
set the public hearing on this�project for May 3, 19a2.
The motion passed 6-0.
9c. Special permit: Nalley Request for amendment to special permit:
Resolution No. 7101 Michael Halley
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to
waive reading and adopt Resoluti�on No. 7101 entitled, "A resolution
granting permit under Section 14-141 of the Ordinance Code relating to
zoning to permit a 30-unit apartment condominium for property located
in the R-4, Multiple Family District, at 4550 Minnetonka Blvd."
The motion passed 6-0.
•9d. Special permit: Klodt Request of Frantz Klodt & Son for amendment
Resolution No. 7102 to a special permit
It was moved by Councilman �4ela�nd, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive readinq and adopt Resolution No. 7102 entitled, "A resolution amend-
ing Resolution 7070 adopted January 4, 1982, granting permit under
Sections 14-141, 14-156 and 14-195 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to
zoning to permit a nine story office building (including 3,000 sq. ft. of
retail); a 2,000 sq. ft. cafeteria, and a 10,000 sq. ft. Class 1 restaurant
for�property located in the B-2 General Business District and R-4 Multiple
Family Residence District, at 6465 4Jayzata Blvd. and a thirty unit apartment
building at 1330 Dakota Ave."�
The motion passed 6-0.
9e. S ecial ermit: Twin Cit Tire•
Reso ution No. 7103 Request.of Twin City Tire for a special
permit at 6015 Highway 7.
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7103 entitled, "A resolution
granting permit under Section 14-171(3�f the Ordinance Code relating to
zoninq to permit a minor automobile repair facility for property located
in the I-1, Industrial District, at 6015 Highway 7."
The motion passed 6-0.
9f. S ecial ermit: Ro ers
Petro eum
Reso�ut�on No. 7104
Request of Rogers Petroleum to amend a
special permit
It was moved by Councilman Dackes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7104 entitled, "A resolution
amending Resolution 5816 adopted September 6, 1911 amending Resolution
No. 5395 adopted October 27, 1975, grantinq permit under Sections
14-156(1.5) and 14-156(la) of the Ordinance Code to pe�rmit the continuation
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of a motor fuel station, retail store,�and prOviding for a non self-
service automotive service center for property located in the B-2
Business District at 5430 Minnetonka Boulevard."
Tfie motion passed 6-0.
9g. Public Works negotiations Joint Public Works negotiations.
By consent, the Council approved an agreement authorizing the Metropolitan
Area Management Association bargaining cooxnittee to serve as the City's
representative in Public lJorks negotiations with I.U.O.E., Local No. 49,
for a contract beginning January 1983.
9h. Load restrictions
Resolution No. 7105
City-wide street load limit restrictions
It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7105 entitled, "Resolution auth-
orizing placement of signs establishing load limits on certain streets in
St. Louis Park, Minnesota."
The motion passed 6-0.
9i. Traffic Study No. 280: It was moved by Councilman hleland, seconded
� Highway 7 frontage raad by Councilman Ralles,� that this matter be
tabled.
The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Backes opposed).
9j. 911 emergency number 911 universal emergency telephone
number
It was moved by Councilman �lartin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
enter into an agreement with Northwestern.Bell for installation of the
911 emergency telephone number.
The motion passed 6-0.
9k. PER: TH 7/Ottawa
Councilman Meland
the south side of
on the north side
sidering the north
Preliminary engineering report: T.H. 7/
Ottawa detachment
said that in addition to the existing conditions on
Highway 7, l.ong term, unsafe conditions have existed
of that highway. He said he would hope staff is cnn-
side for improvements as well.
The Director of Public Works stated when MnDOT dropped that particular
project from its schedule, in was not included in the City's Capital
Improve�ent Project.
Councilman Meland asked if staff would be providing information relating
to assessments for this project, to which the Director responded it
would be included in the material presented for consideration at the p�b���
hearing.
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It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin,
to set the public hearing for Project No. 82-36 for May 3, 1982
The motion passed 6-0.
91. Planning Comnission minutes
9m. Charter Comnission minutes
9n. Community"Relations minutes
90. HRA meeting minutes
t�one .
By consent, the minutes of the Planning
Comnission meeting of hlarch 17, 1982 were
ordered filed by consent.
By consent, the minutes of the Charter
Commission meeting of March 16, 1982
were ordered filed by consent.
�y consent, the minutes of the Community
Relations Commission meeting held March
11, 1982 were ordered filed by consent.
By consent, the minutes of the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority meeting held
March 9, 1982 were ordered filed by consent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEIJ BUSINESS �
lla. Bid tab: Street materials Bid tabulation: 1982 street materials
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to
to award the contract to Mi.dwest Asphalt Corp. and Bury and Carlson,
Inc. and that the appropriate Gity officials be authorized to execute
contracts on behalf of the City with those two firms.
The motion passed 6-0.
llb. Bid tab: Bus lazas Bid tabulation: Improvement resolution
eso ut�on No. 7 06 _ for 1982 bus plazas
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman �lartin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7106 entitled, "Resolution ordering
improvement for Impravement Nos. 78-15, 81-09, 81-30., 81-32 and 82-19"
and that Natural Green be designated the lowest responsible bidder and
that staff be authorized to e�ecute an agreement with this firm for the
construction of three bus plazas, in the amount of �12,967.
The r*wtion passed 6-0.
llc. Diseased tree removal
Bid tabulation: Diseased tree removal
The City Manager said that the State funds formerly appropriated for
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this project had been cut back to zero and that reforestation project
funds will be used to finance this project.
The Mayor asked if CDBG funds would also be available to which the City
Manager said that was correct and that also some revenue sharing funds
would probably be available if needed.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to
designate Midwest Stump Removal Service as the lowest responsible bidder
for the removal of diseased trees in the contract amount of $32,338 and
that the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute a contract
with that firm.
The motion passed 6-0.
lld. Purchase of 3156 Louisiana Ave.;
Resolution No. 7108
It vias moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7108 entitled, "Resolution
authorizing purchase of property for street right-of-way at 3156
Louisiana Ave. So."
The motion passed 6-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
12a. DamacLe claims Mabel Shirley, 409 Lincoln Pkwy, Northfield
' Lucille Engstrom, 2531 Aquila Ave., SLP
Mrs. �. Heckter, 8071 Kentucky Cir., Bloom-
inqton
Gladys McGee, 3201 Hampshire Ave., SLP
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. �
12b. Cortmunications from the Mayor
�layor McQuaid asked that Council be thinking of topics for the Town
Meeting and that this item be discussed at the April 19 Council meeting
12c. Communications from the
City �tana_er
The City Manager reminded Council of the study session scheduled for
Apri 1 26, 1982.
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MISCELLANEOUS
13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Backes, sec-
onded by Councilman Meland, that the list
of verified claims prepared by the Director
of Finance and directed to the City Council dated April 5, 1982 in the
total amount of $400,954.54 for vendors and $11,149.11 for payroll be
approved and the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue
checks in the same amount by a vote of 6-0.
13b. Contract payments: Final �
Resolution No. 7107 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded
by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and
adopt Resolution No. 7107 entitled, "Resolution accepting work in con-
struction of privacy fencing, Project No. 82-08," and to authorize the
following contract payments:
1. Final payment, Project 82-08, privacy fencing, Amco Steel Fence
Co. Amount: $5,203.80.
The motion passed 6-0.
14. Adjournment On a motion by Councilman Meland, seconded
by Councilman Martin, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:57 p.m. by a vote of 6-0.
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