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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/01/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 16, 1984 1. Call to Order 2. Presentations 3. 4. 5. Roll Call Approval of Minutes 9, 1984 Council meeting as presented. The motion passed 7-0. The meeting of the St. Louis Park City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks. None. The following members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Keith Meland Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Richard Strohl Lyle Hanks It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the minutes of the January It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the minutes of the January 9 study session. The motion passed 7-0. Approval of Agenda 16, 1984. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the consent agenda for January It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to approve the agenda for January 16, 1984 with the following addition: Item 7a: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The motion passed 7-0. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dist. Mayor Hanks said that the Board of the District was to be increased -12- City Council meeting minutes January 16, 1984 and that he had the names of three individuals interested in being considered: John Iacono, Thomas Murphy and Duane Billbe. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland that those three names be submitted to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners who will make the selection. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained). RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Transfer of funds Second reading of an ordinance transfer - Ordinance No. -84 ring funds for 1984 salary adjustments It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1615-84 entitled, "An ordinance authorizing the transfers of funds and providing appropriations for salary adjustments for year ending December 31, 1984." The motion passed 7-0. 8b. False alarm fees Ordinance No. 16-84 Second reading of an ordinance relating to false alarm fees It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1616-84 entitled, "An ordinance amending Section 11-1003 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to fees for false alarms." The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Transfer of funds to Second reading of an ordinance transfer - purchase equipment ring funds for puchase of snowplowing Ordinance No. -84 equipment It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1617-84 entitled "An ordinance auth- orizing the transfer of funds and providing appropriations for the acquisi- tion of snowplowing equipment." The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Resolutions in re walkway Resolutions in re walkway (Medical and trashcontainer Center, Fresh Promise, B. Dalton eso u ions 84-09, 10, 11 Booksellers); Resolution in re exterior of trash container (Fresh Promise) It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt the resolutions. Councilman Duffy expressed his concern as to whether or not these property owners would cooperate when it comes time for the Housing and Redevelopment -13- City Council meeting minutes January 16, 1984 Authority to go forward with an extension of the plaza system in Miracle Mile. He wondered if a commitment on their part could be incorporated into the special permits at a later date. The City Attorney said that additions can be made at any time as circum- stances dictate. Councilman Meland said that any time an improvement is called for, Council can request it be added to a special permit and then call for a public hearing on the matter. Councilman Duffy felt it would be helpful to have some sort of language incorporated into special permits that would stipulate permit holders cooperation on a given project when the appropriate time came. Councilman Backes felt it was not fair to require Fresh Promise, in the current instance, to commit to a project undertaken by the HRA. Mayor Hanks wondered how you could not have the cooperation of a permit applicant after a public hearing was held. The City Manager said this would constitute non-compliance on the part of the property owner. Councilman Duffy said that the HRA is moving along with its plan and the question was the incentive of properties in the area to cooperate in the plan. The motion to waive reading and adopt the resolutions passed 6-1 (Councilman Duffy opposed). The resolutions were: No. 84-09, "Resolution amending Resolution No. 7062 adopted February 1, 1982 amending Resolution No. 6078 adopted August 7, 1978 granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit an office building and day care center for property in the PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 4959 Excelsior Blvd. (Medical Center); No. 84-10, "A resolution amending Resolution 7236 adopted September 20, 1982 amending Resolution No. 7216 adopted September 7, 1982 amending Resolution No. 7070 adopted February 16, 1982 amending Resolution No. 6559 adopted May 19, 1980 granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit remodeling and site modifications to Miracle Mile property located in a PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 5003-5425 Excelsior Blvd. and 4995 Excelsior Blvd." (Fresh Promise); and No. 84-11, "A resolution amending Resolution No. 6266 adopted May 21, 1979 amending Resolution No. 6015 granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the use of a drive -up window with auxiliary signing for property located in the PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 5001 Excelsior Blvd." (B. Dalton). -14- City Council meeting minutes January 16, 1984 8e. Finance Dept. First reading of an ordinance relating to the reorganization of the Finance Department It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive first reading, set second reading for February 6, 1984 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. State Aid roadway Resolution No. --94-12 Redesignation of State Aid roadway (Brunswick & Wooddale) Councilman Strohl asked what the rule was on redesignation of a State Aid route, to which the Director of Public Works said it would have to meet the qualifications for State Aid and be part of a continuous State Aid system, i.e., a collector -type route. Councilman Strohl asked for examples in the City meeting the criteria. The Director of Finance said Texas Ave. north of Cedar Lake Road did, and that Virginia Ave. running under railroad bridge did not. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-12 entitled, "Resolution designa- ting Wooddale Ave. south from West 36th St. to Trunk Highway 7 as Municipal State Aid Street." The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Louisiana Ave. parking It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to direct staff to hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss the three options as presented in staff's report. The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Hwy. 7 corridor financing plan increment district along Hwy. 7. Discussion focused on what the impact would be of required financial contribution of the possible tax The City Manager explained the metropolitan tax -base sharing (fiscal disparities) plan and a requirement that a tax increment district must be designated at the time it is established as one which does or does not make a contribution to the metro tax base pool. Requiring a contribution would have an effect of removing approximately one-third of the tax increment receipts and thus potentially reduce the public improvements which could be funded. Requiring no contribution from the district would place an additional tax burden on all -15- City Council meeting minutes January 16 , 1984 other properties in the City in order for the City to make .its required contribution to the metro tax pool. Don Keysser of the Evensen-Dodge financial consulting firm, presented preliminary estimates of what the additional tax burden might be if no fiscal disparities were required. He related that if the Council is concerned about the effect of lost tax receipts to other jurisdictions, there would be another way to address this issue in lieu of fiscal dispar- ities considerations. The Council could create a district and specify conditions under which some of the tax increment receipts could be freed from the project and released to all other taxing jurisdictions (including the City). There was much discussion about this alternative. Councilman Backes said the assumption is the City is a loser relative to fiscal disparities. He wondered, if the City were to become a gainer instead of a loser, the example given by Mr. Keysser should be looked at. The Director of Public Works said the City, whether winner or loser, is still required to contribute because it is considered an industrial growth area. Councilman Meland expressed his concern relative to the suggested closing of Quebec Ave., wherein residents would have to walk 10 or 11 blocks to Texas Ave. for bus service and whether or not the MTC could provide bus service to the frontage road and W. Lake St. The City Manager said staff would investigate that. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the concept for the Highway 7 corridor financing plan to be followed with future detailed analyses. The motion passed 7-0. 9d. Planning Commission minutes The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held January 4, 1984 were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions The people who had previously indicated an interest in serving on the City's advisory boards or commissions will be contacted to see if they are still interested. 10b. Lake Forest Homeowners Assoc. Members of the Lake Forest Homeowners Association addressed the Council with their comments on the proposed Comprehensive Plan, the areas with which the Association disagreed and their alternative proposal. Basically, the Association wants to retain the R-1 zoning (low density) for the strip of land bordering Minneapolis on the east and Highway 100 on the west. -16— City Council meeting minutes January 16, 1984 They oppose the proposed change to medium density. They were concerned about the traffic medium density would produce, the increase in children and the attendant facilities that would have to be provided to meet their needs. Mayor Hanks referred to the report the representatives had distributed. He felt the matter should be referred back to the Planning Commission be- cause much of the material in the report had not been studied before. Councilman Martin pointed out that what Council was being asked to amend was not what the Planning Commission had recommended for adoption. Mayor Hanks said Council's options appeared to be: (1) adopt the compre- hensive plan; (2) adopt the comprehensive plan and amend the Lake Forest section; (3) send the plan back to the Planning commission for its comments. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to refer the plan back to the Planning Commission. Councilman Meland felt that since Council hadn't adopted the plan, they were in no position to amend it. The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Backes wondered how the comprehensive plan could be amended if it were approved by the Planning Commission and the Metropolitan Council. The Director of Planning responded that any anemdment would go through the same process as adoption, but since this plan had not yet been adopted, an adjustment/amendment could be made. However, he pointed out that a change in density would require a substantial process. The City Attorney said a majority of the governing body would have to approve a change in density. Councilman Backes could foresee a problem in proposing an amendment to the density because of Minneapolis abutting the subject property and the involvement of the Metropolitan Council in such an action. 10c. Comprehensive Plan It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to defer consideration of the Comprehensive Plan to March 5. Councilman Backes said the Planning Commission is trying to amend the zoning ordinance; how then can Council adopt the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Mitchell felt the amendatory process should be clarified so that Council knows they are proceeding correctly. - 17 - City Council meeting minutes January 16, 1984 The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the intersections of Texas and Minnetonka, Texas and Highway 7 and Dakota and Minnetonka be further reviewed relative to their density zoning. The motion passed 7-0. NEW BUSINESS None. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims None. 12b. Communications from the Mayor be absent from the February 6 meeting. Mayor Hanks said that Councilmen Backes, Martin and Strohl would 12c. Communications from the City Manager The City Manager said it would be appropriate for the Council to confirm his appointment of Beverly Flanagan as City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to confirm Beverly Flanagan as City Clerk. The motion passed 7-0. The City Manager alluded to a memo from staff explaining why the City's membership in the National Conference of Mayors was not renewed. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to approve the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated January 16, 1984 in the amount of $138,684.53 for vendor claims and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motioin passed 7-0. 13b. Partial contract payment 1. Collins Electric Co., traffic signal system „ Project 82-34=S.A.P. Amount: $33,654.00 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to authorize on City Council meeting minutes January 16, 1984 payment of this claim. The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. d Smith, ecor ing Secretary It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to ayori -19-