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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/04/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations 3. Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA April 2, 1984 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Lyle Hanks at 7:30 p.m. None. The following Council members were present at roll call: Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Richard Strohl Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works, City Assessor. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting held March 5, 1984 The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Duffy abstained). It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held Mar; -19 1984 with the following correction: pg. 51, item llb., in motion change "liquor" to "food." The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Strohl abstained). It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the minutes of the study session held March 26, 1984. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the consent agenda for April 2, 1984. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the agenda for April 2, 1984 with the following addition: item 7b. Landscaping on Minnetonka and Louisiana (JM). The motion passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. CDBG Year X Community Development Block Grant Program There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with -53- City Council meeting minutes April 2, 1984 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 continue the grant application process. The motion passed 5-0. 6b. Sanitary sewer: Minnetonka Blvd. 7a. 1b. Improvement hearing, Project 84-07: 8724/8550 Minnetonka Blvd. sanitary sewer Michael Kiefer, speaking on behalf of the Westlings, said that 20 years ago the sanitary sewer was installed but the Westling's were not hooked up. He said that the Kohn's purchased an 85 -ft piece of property to the west of the Westlings and built on it. They are also not hooked up to the existing sewer. There seemed to be some confusion as to why the homes had not been hooked up when the sewer was laid. Councilman Martin asked if the Kohn's had ever asked the City to be hooked up to which Mr. Kiefer responded that had requested same on several occasions, the most recent in October 1983. Mrs. Westling said they had access to a sewer on Aquila Ave. She said the Kohn's knew their property was serviced by a cesspool when they purchased it and it was her feeling they should pay the costs of hooking up to the proposed sanitary sewer. With reference to the staff report relative to assessment for the sewer when the lot would be divided, Mrs. Westling said they had no intention of subdividing their lot. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl that the public hearing be continued to May 7, 1984. The motion passed 5-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS MGM Liquor Warehouse Addition of partner Staff reported that the application before the Council was for approval of a change in corporate officers of MDL, Inc., replacing Mark Lamoreaux with Bruce Forsland. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the application as requested. The motion passed 5-0. Landscaping: Minnetonka/ Councilman Martin commented that Louisiana Ave. the northeast corner of Minnetonka and Louisiana was most untidy and asked if the property owners could not be requested to clean it up. -54- City Council meeting minutes April 2, 1984 At the conclusion of Councilman Martin's remarks, Steve Hoyt, 3161 Webster Ave. stepped forward to ask why the dog kennel was located in Anoka. The City Manager responded that the City's contractor, MAPSI, had discontinued using the kennel that was closer. 8a. Transfer of funds Ordinance No. 1670-84 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Second reading of an ordinance transfer- ring funds for Public Works employees salary adjustments It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1620-84 entitled, "An ordinance authorizing the transfers of funds and providing appropriations for salary adjustments for year ending December 31, 1984." The motion passed 5-0. 8b. Noise ordinance amendment First reading of an ordinance amending Noise Ordinance Mayor Hanks felt the ordinance amendment was selective. Councilman Martin agreed, saying anyone meeting the accepted noise levels should be approved. it was movea Dy Counciiman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive __JA9sAo(1$11i0hsi8t5s6cond reading for April 16 and authorize summary publication. 8c. mployment of minors in First reading of an ordinance amending H quor estab7i—sTiments the Ordinance Code relating to employ- ment of minors in non -intoxicating liquor establishments. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive first reading, set second reading for April 16. The motion passed 5-0. 8d. Unicare Homes, inc. Resolution No. 84-36 Resolution calling for public hearing of Unicare Homes Inc. request for Municipal Industrial Revenue Bonds for Park Nursing b Convalescent Center/Texas Terrace Convalescent Center Councilman Backes arrived in the chambers It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to set a public hearing for May 7, 1984, waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-36 entitled, "Resolution calling a public hearing on a proposal to undertake and finance a nursing home project under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474." City Council meeting minutes April 2, 1984 The motion passed 6-0. Be. House moving, truck/ First reading of an ordinance amendment trai er haul ing relating to building movers and truck and trailer parking It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive first reading, set second reading for April 16 and authorize summary publica- tion. The motion passed 6-0. 8f. Request for MSA funds Resolution requesting Municipal Resolution No. - State Aid funds for the north frontage road of Highway 7/Ottawa Ave. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-37 entitled, "Appropriation of Municipal State Aid Funds to C.S.A.H. or T.H. Project." The motion passed 6-0. 8g. Bassett Creek Commissioner Resolution designating Bassett Creek Resolution No. 84-38 Flood Control District Commissioner It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-38 entitled, "Resolution appointing Commissioner on the Board of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission". The motion passed 6-0. 8h. Tax -forfeited land Resolution No. 82F39 Policy on tax -forfeited land It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-39 entitled, "Resolution establish- ing policy for the sale of tax -forfeited land." The motion passed 6-0. 9a. Storer Cable REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES Recommended procedure for reviewing Storer's request for an increase in basic rates It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strohl that the City retain the law firm of Herbst b Thue to provide legal service in conjunction with the rate negotiations and that Cable Television Information Center be asked to submit a proposal to conduct a rate study and performance audit. -56- City Council meeting minutes April 2, 1984 The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Minnehaha Creek dredging Resolution No.84-40 James Von Lorenz said he couldn't get any answers from the District. He said that the problem was the cattails located in the creek between Louisiana Ave. and Excelsior Blvd. Councilman Martin wondered where the silt, resulting from the dredging, would be taken, to which the City Manager replied that a location would be found. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-40 entitled, "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 84-24: Minnehaha Creek dredging - Louisiana Ave. to Excelsior Blvd. The motion passed 6-0. 9c. Federal Aid Urban program It was moved by Councilman Martin, Resolutions -41, 84-42 seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 84-41, Resolution requesting designation of certain roads as eligible for Federal Aid Urban funding: Louisiana Avenue from W. Lake St. to Walker St.; and No. 84-42, Resolution requesting designation of certain roads as eligible for Federal Aid Urban funding - Minnetonka Blvd. from west City limits to Aquila Ave." The motion passed 6-0. 9d. Traffic signals: Oxford Preliminary Engineering Report: and Louisiana Traffic signals, Project 84-17, Oxford and Louisiana It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to set a public hearing on Project 84-17 for June 4 and schedule a neighborhood informational meeting on May 22. The motion passed 5-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed). 9e. Engineering Dept. staff changes The motion passed 6-0. 9f. HRC minutes It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes that the report be received for filing. The minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting held March 21 were approved by consent. -57- City Council meeting minutes April 2, 1984 99. Planning Commission minutes 9h. HRA minutes 10a. Boards & Commissions The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held March 14 were approved by consent. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes from its meeting on March 13 were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No business. NEW BUSINESS lla. Yellow Taxi Yellow Taxi application for Certificate of Public Conveyance By consent, a public hearing on Yellow Taxi Service Corp.'s request for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a taxicab business in St. Louis Park was set for April 16, 1984 llb. Lake Forest street lighting Hans Tronnes and Jerry Felland, members of the Lake Forest Association requested that a Lexington standard by used in place of the one designated for the project and that the Association was willing to pick up the difference in cost between the two standards. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl to designate Northland Electric as the lowest responsible bidder for fixtures and Greybar Electric as lowest responsible bidder for poles, specify that the Lexington Standard Co. pole be used and that contracts not to exceed $2,550 and $16,492 respectively be executed. The motion passed 6-0 llc. Diseased tree removal The motion passed 6-0. 12a. Claims It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl to designate Ceres Tree Co. as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract not to exceed $48,626.00. MISCELLANEOUS Wayne Keifer, 911 E. 8th, Shakopee Duane Davidson, 15 Hayley Rd., Golden valley &*a City Council meeting minutes April 2, 1984 Patricia Seuer, 3904 Monterey, St. Louis Park By consent, Council ordered that the claims be filed with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks said there was an opening on the Waste Disposal Management Board and that a Councilmember should be appointed to serve. Councilman Martin was unanimously selected to represent the City. 12c. Communications from the City Manager None. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Martin, sec- onded by Councilman Duffy, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated April 2 1984 in the amount of $346,936.70 for vendors claims and $6,619.25 for payroll claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the proper amounts. The motion passed 6-0. 13b. Contract Payments It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin to approve the final payment to Gladstone Company as follows: 1. Final payment: Gladstone Construction, Council Chamber remodeling, Amount: $6,687.75. and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-43 entitled, "Resolution accepting work on Chamber remodeling Project No. 83-29, Contract 1581. The motion passed 6-0. 14. Adjournment meeting be adjourned at 8:32 p.m. mi ecor ing secretary It was moved by Councilman Martin, sec- onded by Councilman Duffy that the Ma r ' -59-