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Home My WebLink About1984/02/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING' ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 6, 1984 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks. "c. Presentations Mayor Lyle Hanks read a proclamation setting Human Rights Week. The proclamation was presented to Joe Casey and Judy Breitbarth, members of the City's Human Rights Commission. Mayor Hanks read a resolution honoring retiring Director of Finance Earl Hanson. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to adopt Resolution No. 84-14 entitled, "Resolution of Appreciation to Earl E. Hanson." The motion passed 4-0. 3. Roll Call The following Council members were present at roll call: Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Keith Meland Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the minutes of the January 16 study session. The motion passed 4-0. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland to approve the minutes of the January 16 City Council meeting. The motion passed 4-0. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve the minutes of the January 23 study session. The motion passed 4-0. 5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve the consent agenda for February 6, 1984. The motion passed 4-0. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the agenda for February 6, 1984. The motion passed 4-0. -20- City Council meeting minutes February 6, 1984 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Duraps It was moved by Councilman continue the public hearing The motion passed 4-0. Housing revenue bonds Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Meland, to to March 5, 1984. 6b. Special permit: James Allen Resolution No. 6415 Request- for a special permit: James R. Allen for property at 7916 Minnetonka Blvd. Marshall Tannick was present to represent Dr. Allen. In answer to a question from Councilman Mitchell, he said that the parking issue had been resolved. 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 Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution -No. 84-15 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-156(8) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a veterinary animal hospital for prop- erty located in the B-2 General Business District at 7916 Minnetonka Blvd" The motion passed 4-0. 6c. Park Nicollet Foundation Special permit request: Park Nicollet Resolution No. 84 - —FG --Medical enter Research FounFa—ti—o—n, at 5000 W. 39th St. Councilman Meland asked it the applicant planned to take a tax exemption to which the City Manager replied they did not. 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 Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-16 entitled, "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 7459 adopted on September 6, 1983 and granting permit under Section 14-124.101(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow a 273,197 sq. ft. medical center including 22 motel -type units for patients for property located in a PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 5000 W. 39th St." The motion passed 4-0. Later in the meeting after the public hearings had been closed, a representative of the applicant asked permission for the public hearing to be reopened as there was an amendment to the special permit. -21- City Council meeting minutes February 6, 1984 The request to reopen the hearing failed 3-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). 6d Aspenwoods preliminary plat Proposed preliminary plat: Aspenwoods, Parkwoods Rd. Mark Bloom, Lake Forest Homeowners Association, questioned various aspects of the request. He wondered why the land had been made available for $15,000 and why it had been reconveyed back to the state. He also expressed the residents' concern about the property because of its location in the flood plain. 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. The Director of Planning explained that under consideration that evening was the preliminary plat, that special permits to build on the property will be addressed at another time. Councilman Duffy felt it was unusual not to see at least some very preliminary sketches at this point even though it was only the preliminary plat under consideration. Cslm. Mitchell said that both the City and the School District are losing money on this piece of land . He was concerned there was no appraisal of the property and that adjacent property owners had not received notification of the preliminary plat being considered. He said he would like to see a resolution of the problems with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and also he would like to have a better idea of exactly what is planned for this property. Mayor Hanks concurred, saying the chairman of the Watershed District is asking for City/District conformance on their respective policies relating to the District. ' Councilman Meland said he would like staff to research those questions raised this evening and for the City Attorney to research the proper procedure for proceeding to special permit in this matter. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to continue the matter to February 20. The motion passed 4-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Blue Bell Ice Blue Bell Ice Cream Co.: Request to operate street ice cream vending business Councilman Meland said that the current ordinance, prohibiting ice cream street vendors, had been passed at the request of residents. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, that -22- City Council meeting minutes February 6, 1984 staff research why licenses to operate street ice cream vending business were previously denied. The motion passed 4-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Reorganization: Finance Dept. Second reading of an ordinance relating Ordinance No. 1618-84 to reorganization of Finance Dept. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1618-84 entitled, "An ordinance amending Sections 1-102, 1-201(2)(a)(d)(e)(f) of the Ordinance Code relating to the Division of Finance. The motion passed 4-0. 8b. Cardinal Glass Resolution No. 84-17 Resolution approving agreement with Cardinal Glass It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-17 entitled, "Resolution approving agreement with the Almor Company." The motion passed 4-0. 8c. K Mart/Red Owl Resolution approving agreement with eso ution o. 84-18 K-Mart/Red Owl It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 84-18 entitled, "Resolution approving agreement with K -Mart Corporation, Red Owl Stores, Inc. and Peninsula Indistrials." The motion passed 4-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Group Day Care Group day care in residential districts It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to direct the Planning commission to study the need for a zoning amendment. The motion passed 4-0. 9b. December financial report The December 1983 financial report was ordered filed by consent -23- City Council meeting minutes February 6, 1984 9c. Ottawa/Hwy. 7 It was moved by Councilman Meland, eso u.ions -19,20 seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt the following Resolutions: No. 84-19 entitled, "Resolution authorizing purchase of property for the detachment of the north frontage road of State Highway 7 at Ottawa Ave." and No. 84-20 entitled, "Resolution authorizing purchase for the detachment of the north frontage road of State Highway 7 at Ottawa Ave. (Park Towers). The motion passed 4-0. 9d. ROW: 36th & 100 eso ution o. 84-21 stalls on the AAA property, the was incorporated in the agreement. In response to a comment from Council- man Duffy that the resolution did not mention the 18 parking City Manager said that that detail It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-21 entitled, "Resolution authorizing purchase of property for W. 36th St. and Highway 100 interchange project." The motion passed 4-0. 9e. Human Rights minutes The minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting held December 21 and Jan. 18 were ordered filed by consent. 9f. Park & Rec minutes The minutes of the Park & Recreation Commission meeting held Jan. 11 were ordered filed by consent. 9g. HRA minutes The minutes of the Housing & Redev- elopment Authority meeting of Dec. 30 were ordered filed by consent. 9h. HRA minutes ordered filed by consent. 9i. Water Conservation minutes were ordered filed by consent. 9j. Planning Comm. minutes filed by consent. 9k. CRC minutes 12 were ordered filed by consent. 91. Charter Comm. minutes The Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes of Jan. 10 were The minutes of the Water Conservation Committee meeting held Jan. 12 The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held January 18 were ordered The minutes of the Community Relations Commission meeting held January The minutes of the Charter Commission -24- City Council meeting minutes February 6, 1984 meeting held January 17 were ordered filed by consent. 9m. Cable TV minutes 26 were ordered filed by consent. 10a. Boards and Commissions The minutes of the Cable TV Advisory Commission meeting held January UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy that Sharon Larson and Marty Elstrom be reappointed to the Cable TV Advisory Commission and that Greg Mack be reappointed to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission The motion passed 4-0. Interviews were scheduled for Feb. 13 for the Planning Commission opening and Community Relations Commission openings. NEW BUSINESS lla. Sol's Superette Council review of an alleged liquor license violation at Sol's Superette was scheduled for March 5 at 7:00 p.m. llb. Metro Inter -connect Metro Area Interconnect Commission It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-22 entitled, "A resolution authorizing membership in the Metro -Area Interconnection Commission." The motion passed 4-0. llc. Fire protection systems Legislation permitting special assessments for fire protection systems It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, that this item be deferred to February 20 so it can be discussed with the legislators slated to be in attendance. The motion passed 4-0. lld. Bid tab: Pickup trucks It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to authorize execution of a purchase agreement with Southdale Ford for two 3/4 ton pickups with utility bodies in an amount not to exceed $20,860.30. The motion passed 4-0. -25- City Council meeting minutes February 6, 1984 12. Claims MISCELLANEOUS David A. Senger Jo Tamjid Craig Parker Doris Catalinotto Lloyd Enger The claims were referred to the City Attorney by consent. 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks suggested a meeting be held with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to attempt to come to some agreement as to what should and should not be allowed in the flood plain. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to hold a meeting with the District on March 12. The motion passed 4-0. 12c. Communications from City Manager None CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, sec- onded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve the list of verified claims dated February 6, 1984 prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $12,125.83 payroll claims and $515,709.21 vendor claims and authorize the City Manager and City Treasurer to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 4-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell that the meeting be adjourned at 8:37 p.m. The motion passed 4-0. - ----------------- Uv Mayor l.,____,� Pat __ _____________________ F_ --L Recording Secretary -26-