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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/12/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 3, 1984 A regular meeting of was called to order at 7:30 p.m. None. the City Council by Mayor Lyle Hanks 3. Roll Call The following council members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Keith Meland Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, and the Senior Planner. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes to approve the minutes of the November 19, 1984 study session. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Meland abstained). It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the minutes of the November 19, 1984 Council meeting. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Meland abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Meland, to 3, 1984. approve the consent agenda for December The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve the agenda for December 3, 1984 with the following addition: item 7c. Suburban Builders (later withdrawn by Councilman Martin). The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS �aC Bass Lake Development Request of Frantz Klodt & Son to change zoning on Belt Line Blvd. west of France from I-1 to R-4, preliminary plat approval, vacation of Belt Line Blvd. Doug Arndt, representing the developer, briefly reviewed the plan -228- r City Council minutes December 3, 1984 proposed for the Bass Lake Development. He said meetings had been held to try to resolve the concerns of the Minikanda Oaks residents. He said the firm was proceeding with the Environmental Impact Study. Councilman Backes wondered if it were necessary to proceed with the vacation part of the developer's request at this time. He asked what lots were proposed for development and what was the authorization to proceed. The Senior Planner said the City would issue one building permit for a legally described piece of property. He said a decision on vacation would be necessary at the time of the final plat. Councilman Backes asked if the proposed vacation could be shown on the preliminary plat, and the Mayor commented that the City would probably want to see the whole plan, which would include any vacation, before authorizing a go-ahead. He felt an alternative might be to have the land dedicated. Councilman Martin said he had received calls from residents concerned over the proposed LRT station and the contingent traffic congestion. The City Manager said this would not be a problem as there would not be any traffic through the neighborhood as the proposed LRT station was to be located in the Hwy. 7/Ottawa area. In answer to a question relative to the final plat, Mr. Arnt said he would probably be ready for Council after the environmental impact statement is completed, approximately three months. Nancy Rose, representing the Minikanda Oaks neighborhood, said they had not seen any preliminary plat for this project. The Senior Planner displayed several overheads and briefly outlined the parameters of the project. He said there was no proposal for a continuation of France Ave., rather it was designed to deadend at the mini -warehouse. Clint Scott, also representing the neighborhood, said the Association is not against the proposed development, but that it be done right with the interests of the neighborhood considered. He said the Association was opposed to the vacation. The Association recommends the project be developed as a planned unit development (PUD) which would provide control over their main concerns of traffic and the quality of the development. It is the Association's recommendation that any vacation be done on a conditional basis. Several other residents spoke in support of Ms. Rose's and Mr. Scott's comment s. 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. -229- Ci.y Council minutes December 3, 1984 8b. Cable rate increase eso u ton o. - 98 Storer Cable: Request for increase in basic rate. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to deny the request for an increase in the basic rate. Councilman Mitchell said he was very concerned about the recent legisla- tion relating to cable television in that the Council would have lei and less to say relative to re -franchising. He felt the City's dealings with the cable company were very frustrating. He wondered if a temporary increase in the basic rate would be possible. John Gibbs, attorney, explained that one feature of the new legislation was that a cable company could raise its rates 5 percent during each of the two years prior to re -franchising. He said the City's franchise expired on Dec. 29, 1986. Councilman Meland said he could not support the requested increase based on this new federal legislation as well as Storer's service to the City to date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to call the question. The motion passed 6-0. The motion of Councilman Meland failed 2-4 (Councilmen Backes, Duffy, Martin and Mayor Hanks opposed). It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to P@Rpvgi8heOFe90p8vjgr an increase in the basic rate, waive reading and adopt It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to amend the motion to state the increase take effect March 1, 1985. The amendment to the motion failed 2-4 (Councilman Backes, Duffy, Martin and Mayor Hanks opposed). The motion to approve the request for an increase in basic rate passed 4-2 (Councilmen Meland and Mitchell opposed). 8c. Nordstrom denial Resolution No. 84-199 Resolution of denial: Elmer Nordstrom It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-199 entitled, "A resolution Of findings regarding the application of Elmer G. Nordstrom for a special permit under Section 14-141(7) of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Code relating to permit an office on property located in the R-4 residential district also known as 3600 Huntington Ave. So. and 4107 Excelsior Blvd." The motion passed 6-0. -231- In answer to a question regarding Council approval of the plan prejudicing further action by the Ccuncil to change the preliminary plat, the City Attorney responded that it would not prejudice further action. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the preliminary plat and that there be no change in the present zoning until Council reviews the final plat. fLture Councilman Backes amended the motion to include the proposed/ vacation of Belt Line Blvd. be so designated on the preliminary plat. Councilman Duffy expressed his concerns that the developer work closely with the neighborhood association to keep them up-to-date on all aspects of the development as it proceeds. He also wanted the record to state his opposition to any road exiting the proposed development to France Ave. He asked that for clarification the preliminary plat be referred to as the preliminary The motion passed 6-0. plat dated Augusst 3, 1984. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Vehicle delivery license Appeal of delivery vehicle license denial at Wagner's Drive-in Mr. Wagner addressed the Council to explain that since he is unable to expand his facility, and to provide year-round service to his customers he was asking to be licensed to transport food to his customers by truck. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to grant the request for a delivery license. The City Manager said the City would want some control over any expansion into more vehicles. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilman Backes, Mayor Hanks opposed). 1b. Sunset Ridge Condominiums A letter from a resident of the Sunset Ridge Condominiums relative to the exterior finish of the units under construction was ordered received for filing on a motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes. The motion passed 6-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. 18th St. vacation Councilman Mitchell said he once ordinance No. 1639-84 again wanted to express his concern about the proximity of the proposed development to the railroad tracks and, therefore, why he could not support the request for vacation. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1639-84 entitled, "Ordinance Vacation Public Street." The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Mitchell opposed). r City Council minutes December 3, 1984 Bd. Securities for collateral Resolution approving securities for Resolution No.7-84--M collateral from Park National Bank It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-200 entitled, "Resolution approving securities for collateral from Park National Bank, St. Louis Park, MN." The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COFMITTEES 9a. Police Contract Resolution No. 84-201 1985-86 Police Contract It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-201 entitled, "Resolution establishing Police salaries, insurance contributions and clothing allowance for the year ending December 31, 1985." The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Martin abstained). 9b. Traffic study 330:Sunset Ridge It was moved by Councilman Martin, eso u ion o. - seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-202 entitled, "Resolution authorizing installation of stop sign on northwest extension of Ridge Drive." The motion passed 6-0. 9c. Minnetonka Blvd. trail Preliminary engineering report: Minne- tonks Blvd. trail It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Meland, to set a public hearing on this proposed project for January 21, 1984. The motion passed 5-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed). 9d. Rehab Program Multifamily acquisition and rehabili- tation program Marcia Cohodos, Miller b Schroeder, briefly described some of the guidelines to which this proposed program would have to adhere. Among these were a requirement that the developer turn back 15% for the rehabilitation; that 20 percent of the tenants must be in low to moderate income categories; and that the property must remain as rental for 10 years or one-half the life of the bonds. She explained that this type of program is permitted under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Stan Kehl explained that this type of program falls under both federal and state provisions. Ms. Cohodos replied in answer to a question that unlike ID bonds, this program is not under any cap so is not affected by a city's allocation as under ID bonds. -232- City Council minutes December 3, 1984 Mr. Kehl said that the federal and state provisions were to prevent buildings from being bought and then just turned over with no rehabilitation done. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the report be received for filing. 9e. Twin Lakes In answer to a question from the Mayor on how this project is to be paid for, the City Manager said the material to be placed on the lake bottom was free and that some modest labor charges would be involved. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to submit the proposal for treatment of Twin Lake to the Department of Natural Resources and to proceed with the installation of material on the lake bottom. The motion passed 6-0. 9f. Park & Rec minutes The minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission were ordered filed by consent. 9g. Planning Commission minutes The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting were ordered filed by consent. 9h. HRA minutes The minutes of the Housing and Redevelop - Authority were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. Boards & Commissions None. NEW BUSINESS lla..Liquor license renewals Renewal of 1985 intoxicating liquor licenses It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to renew the 1985 intoxicating liquor licenses. The motion passed 6-0. llb. 3.2 liquor license renewals Renewal of 1985 3.2 liquor licenses It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Meland, to renew the 1985 3.2 liquor licenses. The motion passed 6-0. llc. Bid tab: Sewer catch basin It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to -233- City Council meeting minutes December 3, 1984 designate Flexible Pipe Tool as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with that firm for $99,870. The motion passed 6-0. lld. Comparable Worth It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to authorize the City Manager to commit the city to financial participation in the amount of $10,000-$15,000 for the Metropolitan Area Managers Associa- tion joint comparable worth study. The motion passed 6-0. Ile. Bid tab: Excavator Bid tabulation: One rubber -tired hydraulic excavator It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to designate Sweeney Tractor as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with that firm for $112,045. The motion passed 6-0. 12a. Claims MISCELLANEOUS None. 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks reminded Council of the Washington Conference. March 1985 National League of Cities He said he planned to call a meeting of all individuals interested in working on a committee to plan the City's centennial after the first of the year. 12c. Communications from City Manager None. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Meland, that the list of verified claims, prepared by the Director of Finance and dated December 3, 1984 in the amount of $380,439.78 for vendor claims and $6,930.39 for payroll claims be �- approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 6-0. -234- City Council minutes December 3, 1984 13b. Contract payments Final payment 1. Halvorson Construction, concrete alley paving and random concrete repair. Projects 84-19, 84-31, 84-35. Amount: $10,562,07. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-203 entitled, "Resolution accepting work on Projects 84-19, 84-31 and 84-35", and approve the payment The motion passed 6-0. Partial payment 2. S. M. Hentges 8 Son, watermain and sanitary sewer. Project 84-06. Amount: $25,996.24. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the partial payment. The motion passed 6-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The motion passed 6-0. ffEcording Secretary ay, -235-