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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982/07/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA . July 19, 1982 The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Phyl l i s t4cQua i d 2. Presentations A proclamation on behald of COAC was presented to representatives of the Sherator Park Place Hotel corrmending them for their new facility in St. Louis Park. The proclamation was accepted by Frantz Klodt, developer of the property. 3. Roll Call 4. � The following Council members were present at roll call: Lyle Hanks Jerrold Martin Y.eith Meland Councilman Backes arrived at 8:45 p.m. John Ralles Richard Strohl � Phyllis McQuaid Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning Director of Public Works and the City Assessor. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman �lartin, sec- onded by Councilman Ralles, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 6, 1982,.as presented. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman tleland abstained). It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to approve the minutes of the study session held July 12, 1982, as presented. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Martin abstained). 5• AA�proval of the Agenda The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the consent agenda for July 19, 1982. It was moved by Councilman Neland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the agenda for July 19, 1982 as presented. The motion passed 6-0. 6a. Word Plinistries PUaLIC HEARINGS Request of Word Ministries, Inc. for a variance at 9500 Minnetonka Blvd. -189- �-..���,,,�,� � City Council meeting minutes July 19, 1982 r� as described in Notice of Nearing pub- 1 i sl�d July 7, 1982. Leroy Freiborg, 2930 Independence Ave., said he had a petition from the neighboring residents which expressed their concerns about the parking in this area. He said if the variance were allowed, they would like to get together wi�th Council to talk about this problem. He said the main concern is to get the church's cars off the street. John Bury, also a neighborhood resident concurred with Mr. Freiborg. Roger Davis, representing the church, said they, too, wanted to solve the parking problem with the residents. ' James Cradit, designer of the church said he had met with Councilman Meland and that he was happy to discuss any way to solve this problem with all concerned. . Councilman Martin suggested the concerned parties get together before Council takes action on the variance request. 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. _ It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to continue the public hearing to August 2 and that staff be directed to contact Leroy Freiborg to set a time and place to have a meeting. The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Improvement Nos. 82-50, 82-52• Improvement Nos. 82-50, construction of Resolution Nos. 7176, 7177 an alley at Colorado Ave. So./Dakota Ave. So. and Minnetonka Blvd. and W. 29th St.; and No. 82-52 , construction of an alley at Princeton Ave. So/Quentin Ave. So., south of W. 16th Street. Wa]lace Jenkins, 1609 Quentin Ave., said he had lived at his present address for 26 years and felt the improvement was unnecessary. He said that he was moving and why should he be burdened with an assessment. Mayor McQuaid asked if Mr.Jenkilswere aware that 55� of the residents had petitioned for this improvement. Mr. Jenkins said that he was, that he had been pressured to sign, but that r. he knew three widows and other senior citizens who were opposed to the projeCt. Art !_indyren, 1632 f'rincetn►i Ave. , sa id iie had ini tiated the peti tion. Ile � said he had purchased his home 2Z years ago and hoped that the alley would be improved. He said he saw the initial plan for iniprovement which placed the alley practically up against his neighbors' kitchen windows and had then -190- City Counci 1 meeti ng mi nutes July 19, 1982 opposed the .improvement. But, he continued, with the ice problems in the winter and the melting water problems in the spring, he felt an improvement had to be made. Bub Kruse, 1640 Princeton, said the alley as designed would only come to his lot line and he was accruing no benefit; therefore, he didn't see why he was being assessed. Luella Donbroski, 1601 Quentin Ave., asked why a decision was not withheld until a decision was made on�the Highway 12 redesign. Councilman Nanks reminded those present that Council had not initiated this improvement project, the residents had by 55�. There being no one further wishing to speak, the ��layor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and acfopt Resolution No. 7176 entitled, "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement ��o. 82-50: Alley improvement between Colorado and Dakota Avenues south of W. 29th Street";and Resolution No. 7177 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, and author- �zing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 82-52: Alley improvement between Quentin and Princeton Avenues, south of W. 16th Street." M�yor McQuaid asked if the State reimbursed homeowners for assessments made to property for improvements when purchasing such property. The City Engineer said no doubt it was figured into the price offered to the resident. Mrs. Donbroski said the State had told her the improvement assessment had to be paid off before�she would get any money for her property. The vote on the motion was 5-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). 6c. Hi hwa --�� �/_�tta_wa Ave detachment Kesolut�on No. 717g Improvement No. 82-36: Trunk Highway 7/Ottawa Ave. detachment (continued from May 3, 1982) Robert Gendreau, 3057 Ottawa Ave. and George Ash, 3040 Ottawa Ave. So. both expressed their concerns about traffic when thls proposed project is compieted, citing the many children, senior citizens and pets in this neighborhood. it was determined that the improvement under discussion this evening was the south side of fiic�hway 7. not the n�rth side wh�re the two qentleuien reside, �yor McQuaid said another public hearing will be held when the Council w>11 discuss improvement of the north side of Highway 7 at Ottawa. � , . �� � 1.-�,..,�...._-.-�.�_,.�..-�. �� City Council meeting minutes July 19, 1982 T.�J. Arneson, 4601 Highway 7, of Professional Instruments, said his company would like additional parking spaces on their premises. Councilman Hanks asked if staff didn't work with requests of residents such as this and bring their suggestion back to Council. The City Engineer said they had talked with Mr. Arneson and felt their request could be incorporated into the plans. He said the City would have to obtain a permit from MnDOT to cover this request. 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 to a future date. Councilman Hanks said if the contract were to be let, he would wish the project could start before next year. The City Engineer said there would be some difficulty in ge�ting the project built this year unless efforts were accelerated but that staff hoped to get bids out and the award made within 60 days. Councilman Hanks said Council and staff would have to take a hard look at any improvement planned for the north side of Highway 7 in light of the concerns expressed by the residents that evening. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman ��eland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7178 entitled, "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 82-36: Highway 7/Ottawa Avenue detachment" stipu- lating the south side only at this time with receipt of a permit from �4nDOT covering �4r. Arneson's request and directing staff to hold a neighborhood meeting relative to improvements on the north side. The motion passed 6-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7. None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Vacation of South Street; Second reading of ordinance relating to Ordinance No. 1563 vacation of South Street It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1563 entitled, "An ordinance vacating public street." The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Car wash definition; Second reading or ordinance relating to car Ordinance No. 1564 wash definition -192- City Council meeting minutes July 19, 1982 Councilman Hanks commented that the second reading would not affect the addendum attached relating to the caretaker and apartment. The City Manager said that was correct in that it would be considered as part of a special permit request for this property. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1564 entitled, "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning amending Section 14-104(76) and Section 14-150(3) by adding subsection (c)." The motion passed 6-0. 8c. Private schools; Ordinance No. 1565 Second reading of ordinance relating to private schools in single-family districts It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1565 entitled, "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning amending Section 14-126 by adding subsection (6)." The motion passed 6-0. 8d� Zoning chan e, 26th St Second reading of ordinance relating to 4rd�nance No. 1566 zoning change, W. 26th St. N►'• Segelbaum,.president of Beth E1, reported on a meeting held betareen Beth E1 and neighborhood residents. He said he felt Beth E1 had answered the residents' questions although they had expressed the wish a smaller project was being planned. Also, the hope had been expressed that the zoning would revert back to R-1 from the proposed R-3 should the project not be done. He said that matter would have to be discussed with Beth E1's board. Stan Brown said the atmosphere of the meeting was positive and that the residents felt their questions were adequately answered. He requested that the matter be deferred until after the August 19 board meeting of Beth E1 when the zoning matter would be discussed. Councilman Martin asked the City Attorney if a contingency could be added to the ordinance whereby the zoning would revert back to R-1 should the project not be done. The City Attorney responded that it would be preferable if this were two separate actions and that he would like to research the statutes before ►'endering a firm opinion. Councilman Plartin asked if the matter could be continued to allow the City Attorney to check the statutes. Councilman [iackes arrived. Mr. Greenberg , Qe tl� E 1, sa i d tiiey I�ad been work i ng on th i s ma t ter s i nce January and that the Council had the power to rezone the land at any time. Ne saw no reason for further delay. �ir..�o..�.� _ t / City Council meeting minutes July 19, 1982 In answer to Councilman Backes' question, Mayor McQuaid told him what had transpired that evening prior to his arrival. In response to a comment that the residents appeared to be stalling the progress of this matter, Mr. Brown said that was not true, that they merely wanted answers to their concerns. Mrs. Ruth Segal concurred stating the residents had asked questions relating to soils, the financing and so forth, but had not gotten any answers. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to continue the matter to August 16, 1982. Mayor McQuaid read a let�r in favor of Beth E1's project from Rabbi Barry IJoolf and a letter from W. N. Jackson suggesting the project be reduced in size. Councilman Martin asked why the matter should be continued. He said that questions such as those Mrs. Segal asked were not answerable at this point� in the process. He said any zoning change could only be undertaken by the Council. � Councilman Hanks said he had no intention of approving a zoning change back to R-1 and hoped that no one else sitting on the Council would either. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to call the question. The motion failed 2-5 (Councilmen Strohl and Hanks in favor; Councilmen Backes, Martin, Meland, Ralles and Mayor McQuaid opposed). It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Pao. 1566 entitled, "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code changing boundaries of zoning districts." The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Backes, Martin, Meland, Ralles and Mayor McQuaid in favor; Councilmen Hanks and Strohl opposed). 8e. Election jud9es; Ordinance No. 1567 Second reading of ordinance relating to election judqes It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1567 entitled, "An ordinance amending Section 4.05 of the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter." The motion passed 7-0. 8f. Sur lus Cit�r lands; Second reading of ordinance relating to sale �,- rdinance No. 1568 of surplus City lands � It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1568 entitled, "An ordinance authorizing the sale by the City of surplus City-oamed lands." � The motion passed 7-0. -194- J City Council meeting July 19, 1982 8g. McDonalds; � It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded Reso ution No. 7179 by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7179 entitled, "A resolution amending Resolution 6986 adopted October 19, 1981 amending Resolution 6749 adopted January 4, 1981 amending Resolution 6617 adopted August 18, 1980 amending Resolution 6534 adopted April 7, 1980 amending Resolution P�o. 6430 adopted January 2, 1979 amending Resolution 6161 adopted November 6, 1918 granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit modifications to the sign plan for a shopping center located at 8020-8440 Highway 7." Councilman Meland expressed his concern about the traffic attracted to an operation such as this and the need for increased security. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Nanks, to amend the special permit to require security personnel to be on duty at McDonald's full-time. Councilman Hanks sa�d he didn't think the security at the McDonald's across from the high school was on a full-time basis. . Councilman Meland said he felt security was a necessity at least on Friday , Saturday and Sunday nights. Charles Adams, McDonald's Corp., said the hours at Knollwood would be compatible with the hours questioned the need for full-time security. of operation of the facility of other stores there and Councilman Meland asked if t�cDonald's would be amenable to have security personnel on duty on Friday and Saturday nights.� He commented that Knollwood has become more of an entertainment center than a shopping center: Mr. Adams asked if he were referring to security coverage at McDonald's only, comnenting that this would be quite expensive. Councilman Martin said that during his nine years on the police force, it was his experience places such as McDonald's called for assistance when they felt it was necessary. He felt it unfair that it be required. Councilman Hanks asked about McDonald's other facilities. Mr. Adams said usually some sort of security was utilized near high schools and wherever else it might be requested. Councilman Hanks asked if special permits weren't sometimes reviewed at six-month intervals, to which the Planning Director responded he recalled two such instances, one at Miracle Mile and one at Shelard Park. Councilman Nanks asked if McDonald's would object to a six-month review of the security situation should any problems arise. -195- City Council meeting minutes July 19, 1982 Mr. Adams said they would have no objection to that. Councilman Meland withdrew his motion to amen�hatesixemonthseafter the then moved, with Councilman Hanks second�ng, McDonald's facility is in operation, Council will ask for a review of the special permit provisions. The motion to pass the resolution as amended passed 7-0. Mr. Adams asked who would monitor the restaurant. The City Manager replied that �he City's police department would. 8h. Housing rehabilitation; Procedural.guides for housing rehabilitation Resolution t�o. 7180 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Ralles, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7180 entitled, "Resolution adopting procedural guidelines for the CDBG-VIII Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program." The motion passed 7-0. 8i. G& N- IR bonds G f� N Partnership: Request for IR bonds - Reso ution No. 7181 Preliminary approval. Councilman Martin asked if the bond counsel had done similar projects in St. Louis Park. A lawyer from the Dorsey law firm said its staff included 18 attorneys, specializing in IR bond funding matters and that they were familiar with similar projects in St. Louis Park. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7181 entitled, "Resolution gi�Gn& N preliminary approval to a proposed commercial development project by Partnership under the Municipal Industrial Development Act, authorizing the submission of an application to the Conmissioner of Energy, Planning and Development for approval thereof and authorizing the preparatian of documents and materials in connection with the project." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). 8j. Hwy 7/CSAH 18 signals Resolution No. 7182 Trunk Highway 7/CSAH 18 traffic signals It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7182 entitled, "Resolution re- garding Trunk Flighway No..7/County State Aid Highway 18 Agreement." The motion passed 7-0. -196- City Counci 1 meeti ng mi nutes July 19, 1982 8k. Hwy/100-W. 36th St. The City Manager reported that the Memorandum of Understandin ; northern suburbs had hired Wendell Anderson Resolution No. 7183 to lobby on behalf of their interests in obtaining interstate substitution funds for the construction of the North Town bridge. He said in light of this, he would like to recomnend three courses of action: (1) that the Memorandum of Understanding under consideration that evening be adopted; (2) that this information regarding the northern suburbs be corrmunicated to Minnesota representatives in Congress; (3) that the City not pursue the right-of-way purchase until this matter is resolved. Councilman Hanks asked why the Memorandum of Understanding should be adopted under the circumstances to which the City Manager replied it would show the City's good faith�in itrs financing commitment. Councilman �leland said since it's a resolution, it can be rescinded at any time should circumstances change radically. The City Manager said if the funds are earmarked for the North Town bridge project, rather than coming to the State of �4innesota for distribution to the four priority projects, the City would not pursue the purchase of right-of-way. Mayor McQuaid said she had received a phone call inviting the City to join with the northern suburbs in their lobbying efforts. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7183 entitled, "Resolution authorizing execution of a memorandum of understanding with the Minnesota Oepartment of Transportation concerning the Highway 100 and West 36th St. interchange." Councilman Hanks said�he was very concerned about using residents' funds for this type of lobbying effort. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Hanks and Strohl opposed). It was moved by Councilman Pleland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the matter referred to by the City Manager be comnunicated to the State's rep- resentatives in Washington and that no funds be expended at this time. The motion passed 7-0. City Counci 1 meeti ng mi nutes July 19, 1982 g1, Fast Bank faci 1 i ty; 9a. Report on First Bank System request for a Fast Bank facility at Knollwood Mall Councilman Hanks expressed his concern over the parking in the area where the Fast Bank is proposed to be located. Councilman t�lartin concurred stating the off-ramp from Highway 7 is very dangerous now and was concerned that locating the bank there would no doubt heighten the danger. He said is was not against locating the bank at the mall, only with its proposed location. Councilman Backes said the convenience of the location seems to be the issue, and Councilman Hanks wondered why it had to be located so close to the post office which would compound the traffic problems. Uern Wilcox,,First Bank System, said that location was chosen because it is the least used area of the parking lot that would disturb the other mall customers' parking and that this location provided the best security for the facility as it was very open with no place for anyone to hide. ' It was suggested that somewhere in the large lot abutting Montgomery Ward might be a better location to which h1r. Wilcox responded it was his understanding that was prohibited by the terms of 61ard's lease. It was moved by Councilman �4artin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for August 2, 1982. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Meland and Strohl opposed). REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES Traffic study• Webster Traffic study No. 285: Webster at Xenwood at X wne ood Ave.; Ave. Resolution No. 7184 �9rs. Dorothy Caine, 4033 Xenwood Ave. said she has trouble getting out of her driveway because of cars parked on the other side of Xenwood and she was requesting a no-parking strip along that curb. She said the City Engineer had said the City preferred not to allow this tYPe of "Spot" no parking areas. Councilman Hanks asked how prevalent 26-foot wide streets with one- S�de parking were in St. Louis Park to which the City Engineer replied �t was virtually the standard for the City. Councilman Hanks said he I�oped a lot of people would not come asking f0►' space to back out of their driveways. It was moved by Councilman f�anks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7184 entitled, "Resolution 197- . _ ...._...._.-,-. -__ City Council meeting minutes July 19, 1982 authorizing installation of no-parking controls and naming a City street '40� Street "', and ask staff to check to see if the street is 26 feet and determine how many streets this narrow have parking on one side. 7he motion passed 7-0. 9b. Fire lane: Shelard Pkwy.; Fire lane designation: 375-491 Shelard Resolution No. 7185 Parkway By consent, the following resolution was authorized adopted: No. 1185 entitled, "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs establishing fire lanes at the Shelard Coach Homes II property 375-491 Shelard Parkway." � 9c. Fire lane: Meadowbrook Rd.; Fire lane designation: 3965 Meadowbrook Resolution No. 7186 Road �By consent, the following resolution was authorized adopted: No. 1186 entitled, "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs establishing fire lanes at the Control Data Corporation." 9d. Fire lane: 5000 lJ. 39th St.; Fire lane designation: 5000 West 39th St. Resolution No. 7187 By consent, the following resolution was authorized adopted: No. 1181 entitled, "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs establishing fire lanes at the St. Louis Park Medical Center." 9e. Park Hill study Proposed study outline: Park Hill com- mercial development study, t4innetonka Blvd./ Highway 7/France Ave. area It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to authorize the study. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilman Backes, Hanks and Strohl opposed). 9f. Referendum item, Report from Charter Comnission regardin9 Charter Comnission referendum question relating to mayoral and City Council terms By consent, the matter was scheduled for the July 26, 1982 study session 9g. Recycling program Pilot recycling program It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin. to direct staff to negotiate a contract with Re-Cy-Co. The motion passed 7-0. -198- City Counci 1 meeti ng mi nutes July 19, 1982 9h. Parking policy; Resolution No. 7188 Snowbird parking policy It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to direct staff to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7188 entitled "Resolution stating policy on parking regulations during and following snowfalls." The motion passed 7-0. 9i• BOZA minutes 9j. Financial report 9k. Charter Corr�nission By consent the minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held June 24, 1982 were ordered filed. By consent the financial report for June 1982 was ordered filed. By consent, the minutes of the special " meeting of the Charter Corrmission held July 14, 1982 were ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ��a• Boards and Comnissions It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Strohl, that Jon Bloom's letter of resignation from the Planning Comnission be accepted and that a letter thanking him for his service on the Commission be sent. The motion passed 7-0. >>a• Bid tab: Reservoir 2 0 � NEW BUSINESS Bid tabulation: Cleaning/painting ground reservoir No. 2 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to designate Allied Painting and Renovating as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract. The motion passed 7-0. >>b• Public Safet Communications It was.moved by Councilman Martin, sec- � ra e Pro ect onded by Councilman Meland to award the contract for the communications project to General Comnunications and that the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute a contract with that firm. The motion passed 7-0. �_ ' -199- -�,-„ I City Council meeting minutes July 19, 1982 12a. Claims MISCELLANEOUS Greg Thompson 2904 Princeton Ave., SLP 55416 By consent, the claim was ordered referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for appropriate action. 12b. Comnunications from the Mayor_ librarian. 12c. Communications �from the City Manager July 26. The Mayor read a letter from Holly Mc- Donald thanking the City for its resolution of appreciation for her many years as The City Manager announced the City would be hosting the Japanese baseball team that week and the Norwegian Air Cadets on He reminded Council vf the study session scheduled for July 26 at 7:00 p.m. CLAI�4S, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAY�•1EWTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the list of � verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $485,675.83 for vendor claims and $29,494.51 be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in that amount. 13b. Contract payments 14. None. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Ralles, seconded by Councilman Strohl, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:55 p.m. � �� �� , Mayor �� ' l • i� Pa Smith, Recor ing Secretary