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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/12/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations 3. Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 17, 1984 A regular meeting of was called to order Hanks at 7:30 p.m. None. the City Council by Mayor Lyle The following Council members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Keith Meland Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Richard Strohl Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning and City Assessor. 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the minutes of the December 3, 1984 Council meeting with the following additions to item 6a, b, c, Bass Lake Development: that Councilman Duffy requested that no roads exit from the development onto France Ave.; that the preliminary plat discussed be designated as the preliminary plat of August 3, 1984; and that in answer to a question from the audience, the City Attorney said approval of the preliminary plat does not prejudice further action to change the preliminary plat; and that in the amendment to the motion by Councilman Backes, the phrase "proposed vacation" be changed to "proposed future vacation". The motion passed 7-0. 5. Approval of agenda The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the consent agenda for December 17, 1984. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the agenda for December 17, 1984 with the following changes: item 8a should be changed to 6k; and that 7a be added, Bambi's sauna. The motion passed 7-0. -236- r L City Council meeting December 17, 1984 6a. Charter amendments PUBLIC HEARINGS Proposed amendments to Home Rule Charter 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive first reading, set second reading for January 7, 1985 and authorize summary publication of the ordinance. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Liquor license: Fuddruckers Request of Discus Corporation, dba Fuddruckers, for an on -sale, Sunday -sale intoxicating liquor license at 6445 Wayzata Blvd. Michael Platt, president of the corporation, said he was available to answer questions and displayed a rendering of the proposed building. 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the liquor license for property located at 6445 Wayzata Blvd. The motion passed 7-0. 6c. Fuddruckers Restaurant Request of Frantz Klodt & Son Resolution No. - to amend an approved special permit to construct a Class I restaurant at 6445 Wayzata Blvd. Dave Johnson, representing the developer Paul Klodt & Son, said that item =2 in the resolution relating to a covenant on the property for the sharing of parking spaces was unacceptable to the developer. The Director of Planning explained that the resolution under question was adopted by the City Council on May 3, 1982 and that the present resolution under consideration contains one new section, Section 13. The remainder of the resolution stands as previously approved. 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. City Council meeting minutes December 17, 1984 It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-219 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 7137 adopted on May 3, 1982 amending Resolution 7102 adopted April 5, 1982 amending Resolution 7040 adopted January 4, 1982 and granting permit under Section 14-124(2), 14-141, 14-156 and 14-195 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zon;ng to allow construction of a nine story office building (including 3,000 sq. ft. of retail); a 2,000 sq. ft. cafeteria; and an 8,000 sq. ft. Class I restaurant for property located in the B-2 general business district and R-4 multiple family residence district at 6445 Wayzata Blvd. and a 30 -unit apartment building at 1400 Dakota Ave." The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Mitchell noted that item 13c, relating to fencing on the property, .had been reviewed by the Planning Commission during the process. 6d. Rehabilitation Program Resolutions No. 84-210, 211, 212 Revenue bond financing for acquisition and rehabilitation of existing facil- ities 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 Duffy, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: a. Resolution No. 84-210 entitled "A resolution giving preliminary approval to a multi -family rental housing project (Park Ridge project) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C" b. Resolution No. 84-211 entitled "A resolution giving preliminary to a multi -family rental housing project (Park Towers project) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C" c. Resolution No. 84-212 entitled "Resolution for a program amendment of the Housing Plan and Program 1979-1985 of the City of St. Louis Park The motion passed 7-0. 6e. Excelsior Blvd. Redevelop Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Resolution No. 84-213 Excelsior Blvd. Redevelopment District 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-213 entitled "A resolution approving the revised redevelopment plan for the Excelsior Blvd. Redevelop ment Project." The motion passed 7-0. -238- City Council meeting minutes December 17, 1984 6f. Farr Development - 2100 Ridge Dr. Request of Darrel Farr Develop- Resolution-Wo—.—B4-214 evelop- eso ution o. 4-214 ment to amend an approved special permit to construct 60 garages at 2100 Ridge Dr. John Glick, architect for the developer, reviewed the plan for the proposed 60 garages. He noted a change in the next phase of the project as well. He said he was not familiar with what resolution was being rescinded. He said that the former parking ramp was being eliminated as well as former pathway conditions. The Director of Planning explained that all items in the resolution prior to item 9 remain as is because there was no request to modify them, but that the issue was moot because condition 9 now supercedes what came before. He asked that approval of the final plat be included in the resolution so that they could apply for a building permit to get the project underway. Councilman Martin said that the Planning Commission inadverently overlooked approval of the final plat and that now the matter wouldn't be heard until January. Thus the request for final plat approval tonight so the necessary building permits can be obtained. The City Manager said this should not be a problem if such approval is stipulated on the permits. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-214 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 7443 adopted on August 1, 1983 rescinding Resolution No. 7266 adopted on November 1, 1982 and granting permit under Section 14-124 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow modifications to a 120 -unit condominium at 2100-2190 Ridge Drive" and to authorize issuance of the necessary permits. Councilman Backes amended the motion to include the addition of condition No. 10 extending the project completion date to October 1985. This was acceptable to the maker of the motion. The motion passed 6-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed). 6g. Naegele Outdoor Advertising Request of Naegele Outdoor Advertising Resolution No. 84-Z15 for a special permit to construct a billboard in the flood plain district at 8300 Hwy. 7 It was noted that this is not a new billboard, but a remodeling of the present billboard. -239- City Council meeting minutes December 17, 1984 There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the nearing 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 Backes, to Naive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-215 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-123.100(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the construction of a billboard on property located in the F-2, flood plain district, at 8300 State Highway 7.N The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Mitchell and Strohl opposed). 6h. Ottawa Ave. extension Improvement No. 83-07, paving, curb and Res o ution o._ZT-_2T6 gutter, driveways for an extension of Ottawa Ave. beginning at Highway 7 south and across the railroad tracks to Belt Line Blvd. Bob Earenberg, 3440 Belt Line Blvd. said he was in favor of the project. He noted that his firm as well as others in the immediate area have been deprived of fire protection over the years. He felt the developer's past record was excellent and certainly an improvement over the existing railroad yard. He did have the following concerns: the taking of land for the improvement and its effect on off-street parking; that there will be a setback problem with their present parking becoming illegal; and the grading problem and keeping of water off his land. Mark Dahlquist, Maid of Scandinavia, also had some unresolved questions: concerns about putting in a grade crossing with 8-10,000 cars per day using it and the contingent backup when trains pass; the danger in such a grade crossing for children going to the Rec Center; that the present W. 36th St. can get one anyplace the proposed road would go; how the roadway will handle the traffic generated by Maid of Scandinavia; and how the plan fits into the Highway 7 corridor plan. Dave Dahlquist, Northland Aluminum, said he'd like to make a trade in land as they would like to put in a gas station for their employees. Theyer Porter, owner of the veterinary clinic, was concerned about implese- tation of the proposed plan over a system that has worked so well for so long. Mayor Hanks read into the record a letter from the Chicago Northwestern Railroad expressing their opposition to its assessment. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the �,earing 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 Backes to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-216 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids." -240- City Council meeting minutes December 17, 1984 Councilman Strohl felt he could not support the project at this time because of the objections voiced. The City Manager agreed that there were problems with the proposed project and that staff felt they could be resolved prior to the assessment hearing. Councilman Backes felt all parties involved working together can resolve any problems and see this project to its conclusion. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). 6i. Alley improvement Improvement No. 85-01, to construct eso ution o. -217 and install alley paving located between Dakota Ave. So. and Edgewood Ave. So. from 28th to 29th St. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hear- ing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it ata future date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-217 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement No. 85-01: Alley paving from W. 28th St. to W. 29th St. between Dakota and Edgewood Avenues." The motion passed 7-0. 6j. Klodt: Corporate name ch�an�e,to SHEEHAN CORP . CENTER TDBlResolution No. 84-218 Frantz Klodt & Son: Corporate name change; Final approval of request for industrial development bonds 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl to approve the name change from Bass Lake Development to Sheehan Corporate Center Partnership Project. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-218 entitled "Final note resolu- tion." The motion passed 7-0. 6k. Boisclair Development Boisclair Corporation: Excelsior Resolutions - t ru 208 Blvd. redevelopment There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing -241- City Council meeting minutes - December 17, 1984 closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strohl to waive reading and adopt Resolution 84-205 entitled "Resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, commercial development variable rate demand revenue bonds (Excelsior Boulevard -Excelsior Project), Series 1984, which bonds and the interest and any premium thereon shall be payable solely from the revenues and other security derived from the loan agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the indenture of trust, and the loan agreement, and the placement and remarketing agreement; approving certain other documents and authorizing execution of certain documents; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the bonds; and providing for the security, rights and remedies of the holders of said bonds (Excelsior Partners 100 Limited Partnership).' The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes to waive reading and approve Resolution 84-206 (identical title)(Wooddale Partners 100 Limited Partnership). The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Stroh] to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-207 (identical title)(Park Center Partners 100 Limited Partnership). The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-208 (identical title)(Watertower Partners 100 Limited Partnership). The motion passed 7-0. The City Manager said that the interest rate on the bonds would be set on December 28, 1984. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Bambi sauna In response to a question from the audience, the City Manager said neither the City nor the property owners had any knowledge of a sauna parlor going in at Hwy. 7 and France Ave. He said City ordinance prohibits such establishments. Councilman Strohl asked under what circumstances one might be allowed. Councilman Duffy responded this would require an amendment to the zoning ordinance. -242- City Council meeting minutes December 11, 1984 8a. CDBG funds eso ution 84-209 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Community Development Block Grant funds It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-209 entitled "Resolution amen- ding the 1983 Community Development Block Grant program." The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Fire Relief Fund Tax Levy Resolution No. 84 - Revision of 1985 Fire Relief Fund Tax Levy It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-204 entitled "Resolution approving 1984 tax levy, collectible in 1985." The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Sanitary sewer from Well 23 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to authorize City officials to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Traffic study 331 Traffic Study No. 331: Louisiana Resolution No. -220 Ave. and Walker St. Councilman Meland felt placement of another stop sign at this intersection was going to make the intersection even more dangerous. He felt that traffic on Louisiana Ave. should be able to move through the intersection ,48" o p p i ng , and also that another stop wi l l increase traffic through the nearby Councilman Martin was in agreement, feeling the traffic controls should remain as is, that is, the Walker St. traffic required to stop. Councilman Backes was concerned that placement of another stop sign would not create a long-range solution to this problem. Mayor Hanks felt it would be worthwhile for Councilman Meland to hold a neighborhood meeting to explore the residents' feelings on this problem and their opinions about the proposed additional stop sign. Councilman Duffy agreed with Councilman Backes, feeling this should be a temporary measure until some long-range solution could be found to the intersection control. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-220 entitled "Resolution -243- City Council meeting minutes December 17, 1984 authorizing installation of stop signs at the intersection of Louisiana Ave. and Walker St." The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmen Martin, Meland, Stroh] opposed). 9c. Trash pickup Municipal building trash pickup It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Stroh) to authorize City officials to execute a contract with the lowest responsible bidder upon receipt of bids for municipal building trash pickup. The motion passed 7-0. 9d. Lift station: Meadowbrook Ave. January 21, 1985 on the proposed lift The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to set a public hearing for station. 9e. Proposed 1985 salary adjustments It was moved by Councilman Backes eso ution o. - seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Reso- lution No. 84-221 entitled "A resolution revising the position classi- fication plan and amending Resolution No. 7528 effective January 1, 1984." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). 9f. 1985 insurance contributions It was moved by Councilman Duffy Resolutions -222, 84-223 seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 84-222 entitled "Resolution providing for City participation in premium payments for hospitalization and medical insurance for City employees jointly with Hennepin County"; and No. 84-223 entitled "Resolution providing for City participation in premium payments for dental insurance for certain City employees." The motion passed 7-0. 99. Personnel ordinance changes Personnel ordinance changes pertaining to severance pay, use of holidays and separation dates It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Stroh) to waive first reading and set second for January 7, 1985. The motion passed 7-0. -244- City Council meeting minutes December 17, 1984 9h. CRC minutes 9i. November financial report The minutes of the Community Relations Commission meeting was ordered filed by consent. The November 1984 financial report was ordered filed by consent. 9j. Planning Commission minutes The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions It was moved by Councilman Backes, to the Citizens Cable seconded by Councilman Martin, that Alice Jean McFarlin and Bruce Browning be appointed TV Advisory Commission. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to appoint Jim Rhodes to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to send a letter to Celia Anderson expressing the Council and City's appreciation for her years of service on the Planning Commission. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution 84-224 appointing Councilman Mitchell as a Director of the Suburban Rate Authority and Councilman Duffy as Alternate Director. The motion passed 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Ila. Lawful gambling, video games of chance It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive first reading, set second for January 7, 1985 and authorize summary publication of an ordinance relating to lawful gambling and video games of chance. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Julie Ann Moen, 2745 Hampshire AAA, Dovenmuehler driver, Park Center Blvd. -245- City Council meeting minutes December 17, 1984 By consent, the claims were referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks refereed Council to a letter from Hennepin County relating to selection of a Board Action Agency. of Directors for a Community Mayor Hanks reminded the Council of a joint meeting with the School Board on Monday, Jan. 14, 1985 at 6:45, to be followed by an organiza- tional meeting at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the City's centennial. 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager reminded Council of its year-end meeting on Dec. 28 at noon. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Meland, that the list of verified claims dated December 17, 1984 prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $448,788.82 for vendor claims and $6,144.96 for payroll claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 7-0. Executive Session Council adjourned to an executive session. Upon its return to chambers, it was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize the City Attorney to file a motion for rehearing of the Apple Valley Red -E -Mix case with the Court of Appeals. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilman Duffy was absent from the vote). 14. Adjournment to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. a mit cor in cre ary 1 It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Meland c Ct. Q�t Ll J r