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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/02/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 20, 1984 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the St. Louis Park City council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks. 2. Presentations None. 3. Roll Call The following members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Jerrold Martin Keith Meland Larry Mitchell Richard Strohl Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Martin, sec- onded by Councilman Meland, to approve the minutes of the Joint City Council, PAC, School District meeting held February 6, 1984. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Strohl abstained). It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held February 6, 1984 with the fol- lowing correction: Item 6d, paragraph 5, change word abutting to adjacent. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Strohl abstained). It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the minutes of the study session held Feb. 13, 1984. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Backes, sec- onded by Councilman Martin, to approve the consent agenda for Feb. 20. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to approve the agenda for Feb. 20. The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Aspenwoods preliminary plat Mark Bloom, 2300 Parkwoods, said he appreciated receiving a copy of the report from the City Manager. He briefly reiterated the comments he had made at the Feb. 6 meeting. 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. -27- City Council meeting minutes February 20, 1984 Councilman Backes said the preliminary plat addresses the concerns of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District relative to construction in this part of the flood plain. Councilman Mitchell noted the appraisal of the property was not in writing. He asked if the land had been appraised by the City Assessor, to which the City Manager replied it had. He felt it was important that MCWSD review and comment on the proposal Mayor Hanks commented that a meeting has been scheduled for March 12 at a study session for Council and the Watershed District to discuss policies relative to the District. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strohl to continue the hearing until the District has a chance to review and comment. Councilman Backes disagreed with that approach. He said that engineering and architectural studies had been done and submitted to the City. He felt that asking the developer to go through the secondary phase prior to the first phase being approved was contrary to past policy. He was op- posed to causing the developer more time and money with the chance the project might be denied. He felt that at this point, Council was dealing with a concept layout. Councilman Martin concurred, feeling this project should be treated like any other at this stage. Councilman Strohl questioned if the lots were buildable. Councilman Martin wondered if the land would hold as much water after con- struction as it holds today and that would be up to the Watershed District to comment on after reviewing the preliminary plat. In answer to a question from the Mayor, the Director of Planning said his staff review did not indicate problems would be encountered relative to the Watershed District with the development of this property. He said the run-off rates and other relevant information had been brought to the attention of the subdivider. He said the usual procedure in matters of this nature would be for the Watershed District to send any review to the developer, that they would do nothing further until the special permit comes before them. The City Attorney said that the District has jurisdiction over anything done to the property by virture of its being in the flood plain but that the City action does preempt the District. Councilman Mitchell withdrew his motion. However, he said he was still concerned about the procedures for sale of tax -forfeit land. Councilman Martin felt that a 3/16" potential rise in the flood plain was not of undue concern and that the preliminary plat be approved with further review by the District as necessary. He asked about other development in City Council meeting minutes February 20, 1984 the flood plain. The Director of Planning said there had been a good deal of development up to 25 years ago and that the F-2 district had been set up some four years ago. Councilman Backes commented that part of the District's review is to ensure that good engineering practices are being used. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to adopt the preliminary plat. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Mitchell and Strohl opposed). PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 1a. Redevelopment legislation Communication from the Housing and Re- development Authority relating to re- development legislation It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to concur in the submission of the proposed legislation. Councilman Martin wondered if the Council and HRA would be meeting as a joint body, to which the City Attorney said any agreements would have to be approved by both bodies independently. Councilman Martin wondered if this would stymie proposals, i.e., what if the HRA approved a project, but Council only had two votes of approval. There was some discussion as to how Minneapolis handles similar situations, but none present was sure of their procedures. Councilman Mitchell commented that any development rejected by the Authority could still come before the Council. He felt the proposal would be helpful for development Councilman Backes had some questions relating to the proposal and asked if it would preempt Council's jurisdiction. The City Attorney said this was a broad proposal at this point, that details would be finelined in an agreement with the HRA. Basically, it would allow another body to review plans to ascertain conformance with redevelopment plan. Councilman Meland said this legislation would apply to land not owned by the Authority as well. He moved tha` the matter be deferred to March 5 in order to receive input from Councilman Duffy (member of the HRA). It was pointed out Councilman Duffy would not be in attendance on March 5. The motion died fog• lack of a second. -29- City Council meeting minutes February 20, 1984 Councilman Backes felt that if the City Council and Housing Redevelopment Authority did not have a cooperative effort at this time, no legislation would make it so. He agreed with Councilman Martin's suggestion that a meeting between the council and HRA might be a good idea. Councilman Strohl felt that if there were no legislation, there would be no cooperation. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to table the matter. The motion failed 2-4 (Councilmen Meland, Mitchell, Strohl, Mayor Hanks opposed). Mayor Hanks said that the Council choose to use the Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority in the Miracle Mile redevelopment. He said that there were probably differences of opinion from time to time relating to the plan and that legislation such as is being proposed will alleviate future differences. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strohl to call the question. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Martin and Backes opposed). The original motion by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, passed 4-2 (Councilmen Backes and Martin opposed). 7b. Groundwater Contamination Statement from Groundwater Contamination statement Advisory Committee It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, that the report be received for filing. The City Manager asked if the report would be circulated to the media, to which Ralph Wheeler, committee member, said that it would. Mayor Hanks felt that any expenditures of money in this effort should come from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency funds. The motion passed 6-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Park Nicollet Research Foundation Resolution No. - Modification to Park Nicollet Research Foundation resolution for construction of International Diabetes Center It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-23 entitled, "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 84,16 adopted February 6, 1984 which rescinded Resolution No. 741j9 adopted on Suptember 6, 1983 and granting permit under Section 14-124.101(2 30- City Council meeting minutes February 20, 1984 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow a 250,764 sq. ft. medical center including 22 motel -type units for patients for property located in a PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 5000 39th St." The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Capital Improvement Program Resolution No. Z47N Resolution approving the 1984-88 Capital Improvement program It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-24. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to drop the Louisiana Ave. construction from the program. Councilman Strohl said the neighborhood wants to know what Council is planning relative to the construction of Louisiana Ave. from Cedar Lake Rd. to Hwy. 12. He said the neighborhood feels the plan is already decided and they have had no input. Councilman Martin said the time to drop Louisiana Ave. from the program was 15 years ago, to which Councilman Strohl replied that this Council was not necessarily bound by the actions of previous Councils. Councilman Backes said he could not agree with Councilman Strohl's statement as he was aware of a good number of people who wanted this improvement. Councilman Mitchell felt the program was not in a position to be undertaken, as the bonding question had to be addressed, sentiment was opposed to a four -lane roadway and that it was his opinion there is a disincentive to drive on Louisiana Ave. He felt a decision should not be made until a decision has been made on I-394. He said there are other projects that can be undertaken in lieu of Louisiana Ave. and that the City should wait until later in the decade. Mayor Hanks felt it would be irresponsible to eliminate the construction altogether and given the poor condition of the road, how much longer would it hold up. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to amend their motion that the Louisiana Ave. construction project be deferred to 1986, Councilman Martin said the residents' biggest concern was relative to on - street parking, to which Councilman Mitchell said that was not their biggest concern, that constructing a four -lane roadway was the main concern. Councilman Stroh] said the consensus of the residents was that Council had approved funds for a four -lane road. He asked if that didn't mean that a four -lane roadway would be built. -31- City Council meeting minutes February 20, 1984 The motion of Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, failed 2-4 (Councilmen Backes, Martin, Meland, Mayor Hanks opposed) The motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-24 entitled, "Resolution approving Capital Improvement Program 1984-1988" passed 4-2 (Councilman Mitchell and Strohl opposed). REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. January financial report The January 1984 financial report was ordered filed by consent. 9b. Traffic Study #317 Weight restrictions Traffic Study No. 317: Weight res- Resolution es- eso u ion NO. 84-Z5 trictions on City streets It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-25 entitled, "Resolution authoriz- ing placement of signs establishing load limits on certain streets in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The motion passed 6-0. 9c. Hwy. 100/W. 36th St. It was moved by Councilman Martin, cost breakdown seconded by Councilman Backes, to set a public hearing on the Hwy. 100/W. 36th St. cost breakdown for April 2, 1984. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the Walser matter be handled later. The motion passed 6-0. 9d. PER: Sanitary sewer Preliminary engineering report: Project 84-07: Excelsior Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to set a public hearing date of April 2, 1984 on Project 84-07: Sanitary Sewer The motion passed 6-0. 9e. PER: Excelsior Blvd. Preliminary engineering report: Project 83-32: Excelsior Blvd. Councilman Backes wondered t%by Meadowbrook was not being assessed for this part of the street improvement project. The City Manager replied park districts cannot be assessed for projects of -32- City Council meeting minutes February 20, 1984 this nature. Councilman Backes commented that Excelsior Blvd. east of Highway 100 is in terrible condition. The Director of Public Works said the State is looking at 1985 for improvement of that stretch. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to set a public hearing on Project 83-32 for March 19, 1984. The motion passed 6-0. 9f. W.26th/Dakota storm sewer Drainage problem in 2700 block between Dakota & Colorado Aves. Mayor Hanks asked how alternatives 1 & 2 compared with #4. The Director of Public Works said staff felt 1 & 2 would do the job more cost-effectively, but should they not, the next step would be construc- tion of a new storm sewer and catch basin (Alt. W. It ►vas moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to implement Alternatives 1 & 2 of staff's report. The motion passed 6-0. 99. CDBG program Resolution No. 84-22 Community Development Rental Rehabilitation Program Block Grant Demonstration It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-22 entitled, "A resolution supporting Hennepin County in its consideration of an application for a Rental Housing Rehabilitation Demonstration Program." The motion passed 6-0. 9h. CRC Minutes 9i. Water Conservation minutes 9J. HRC Minutes The minutes of the Community Relations Commission meeting held February 9, 1984 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Citizens Water Conservation Committee meeting held February 9, 1984 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting held February 15, 1984 were ordered filed by consent. -33- City Council meeting minutes February 20, 1984 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions Tim Brausen to the Human to the Community Relations Commission. The City Council made the following appointments: Dan Dornfeld to the Parks b Recreation Advisory Commission; Rights Commission; Susan Brill and Don Larson Commission; and Marilyn Hoeft to the Planning All appointments passed unanimously. IOb. Highway 7 b Minnetonka Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to reject the plan before Council. Councilman Martin said he wouldn't want to see a total rejection of a plan to improve this intersection, that he had discussed with the business owners and neighborhood residents their concerns about this area. Mayor Hanks said this was not a rejection of any plan for the intersection. This was a rejection of MnDOT's proposal. The City Manager said if the MnDOT proposal was not accepted, there would not be any money available at this time for improvements. The motion passed 6-0. NEW BUSINESS Ila. Agreement with PACE It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve an agreement with PACE Labor - for well water collection and analytical testing services. The motion passed 6-0. llb. Backwash controllers change order Change order No. 1: Backwash controllers It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve Change Order No. 1, Contract No. 1604 for backwash controller improvements. The motion passed 6-0. llc. LRT Light Rail Transit It was moved by Councilman Martin not to participate in the funding of the light rail transit study. The motion died for lack of a second. -34- City Council meeting minutes February 20, 1984 It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Backes, to participate in the study. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Martin opposed). MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Eleanor & Rolland Schrupp The claim for referred to the City Attorney by consent. 12b. Communications from the Mayor 12c. Communications from City Manager Mayor Hanks reminded the Council of the coaches' banquet on Feb. 22. He also reminded Council of a study session set for March 12. The City Manager referred to the letter re the closing of First Federal bank and that no notification had been received as to a new use. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $505,966.17 for vendor claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 6-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland that the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m. roemit ecoi• Jn9ecretary -35-