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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/07/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 2, 1984 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the St. Louis Park City Council was called to order by Mayor Lyle Hanks at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations Mayor Hanks honored four individuals on their retirement: John Palmer from the Planning Commission; Don Sewall, Housing Inspector; Don Galloway, Water Superintendent; and Jerry Kurth, Plumbing Inspector. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 84-94, "Resolution Recognizing John Palmer"; No. 84-95, "Resolution expressing appreciation to Don Sewall"; No. 84-92, "Resolution expressing apprec- iation to Don Galloway"; No. 84-93, "Resolution expressing appreciation to Gerald Kurth." The motion passed 6-0. 3. Roll Call The following Council members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Larry Mitchell Thomas Duffy Richard Strohl 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the minutes of the June 18, 1984 meeting. The motion passed 4-0-2 (Councilmen Meland and Strohl abstained). It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the study session held June 25, 1984 with the following correction: the chair of the liquor committee is Council- man Meland, not Councilman Backes. The motion passed 6-0. 5• Approval of Agenda The motion passed 6-0. It was moved seconded by to approve the July 2, 1984. by Councilman Duffy, Councilman Mitchell consent agenda for It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Backes to approve the agenda for July 2, 1984 with the following addition: -117- item 8d. Resolution amending CDBG program. The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Variance request: 4G61 Xenwood Ave.Variance construct 4an1 accessory Resolution o. - Ave structure (cont. from June 18) There being no one wishing tospeak, ato thereafter or declared andecontinue closed with the right of Council it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading andnadopt Reolutsetback on No. 84-96 from Section entitled 114-1080)tiof granting variance yard the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit an accessory structure with a side yard setback of 0.5 feet instead of the required three feet in the R-2 single family residence district at 4061 Xenwood Ave. $o." The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. HRA Redevelopment ordinance Mayor Hanks said he had spoken to a member of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and both agreed a joint meeting of the Council and HRA might be held to discuss the proposed ordinance in more depth. The consensus of the Council was to meet with the HRA at its July 10 meeting to discuss the proposed ordinance. 7b. Raffle A request of the Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association to conduct a one -day raffle on December 7, 1984 was approved by consent. 7c. Banner Request of Evangelical Free Church The Evangelical Free Church had requested to hang a banner promoting a film fair over Minnetonka Blvd. between Hampshire and Idaho for a six-week period. Mayor Hanks said he didn't have a problem with the request excepting for the length of time they wanted it left up. Councilman Meland agreed and felt that a sign on their property would be as effective. In response to a question from Councilman Backes, the City Manager said banners have been hung in the past, usually for only one day. He reminded Council that the County had approved the church's request. -118- i Councilman Backes felt if this were approved, requests would be coming in from others wishing to do likewise, and that he would have to oppose the request. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Duffy to permit the banner. The motion failed 1-5 (Councilmen Backes, Duffy, Meland, Mitchell, Mayor Hanks opposed). 7d. Taxicab license Protest of taxicab driver over denial of license Francis Bennett presented his case for approval of a taxicab license. James Oterno, Suburban Taxi Company, spoke on behalf of Mr. Bennett. Mayor Hanks asked if there were any evidence on file of Mr. Bennett's having been in treatment for the past 15 months, to which the City Manager responded this information was not normally asked for by the City Clerk. Councilman Strohl asked how long Mr. Bennett had been licensed in Bloomington, Richfield and the airport, to which he responded three years. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve a taxicab operator's license for Mr. Bennett. Councilman Duffy asked if it would be possible to bring evidence Of Mr. Bennett's having undergone treatment to City staff, and Mr. Oterno said it would be on the desk the following morning. The motion passed 6-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Mid -City Precision Resolution of denial with findings It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-97 entitled "A resolution Of findings regarding the application of Robert T. Carlson (Mid -City Precision) for a variance under Section 14-287(2)(b) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a reduction in the number of required off-street parking spaces from the required number of 42 to 28 stalls for property located in the I-1 Industrial District at 7430 Oxford St." The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Herbert Hess Resolution of denial with findings It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-98 entitled "A resolution Of findings regarding the application of Lucille M. Burry (Herbert W. Hess) for a variance under Section 14-128(5) of the St. Louis -119- Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to create two substandard lots: one having a lot area of 8,207 sq. ft. instead of the required 9,000 sq. ft; and one having a lot area of 8,807 sq. ft., a front yard setback of 30 feet and a rear yard setback of 20 feet instead of the required area of 9,000 sq. ft., front yard setback of 35 ft. and a rear yard setback of 35 ft. for property located in the R-1, Single Family Residence District, at 2078 Flag Ave." The motion passed 6-0. 8c. Transfer of funds First reading of an ordinance transfer- ring funds for 1984 firefighters contract It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive first reading, set second reading for July 16 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 6-0. 8d. CDBG amendment It was moved by Councilman Meland, eso ution o. 84-99 seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-99 entitled, "Resolution amending the 1982 Community Development Block Grant Program." The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Drive-thru restaurants Zoning ordinance: Drive-thru restaurant study It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the staff report be submitted to the Planning Commission for further study. The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Alley improvement Preliminary engineering report: Alley improvement, Quebec and Pennsyl- vania Avenues from 28th to 29th St. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to set a public hearing on the proposed improvement for August 6, 1984 and that a neighborhood meeting be held in the interim. 9c. 40th 8 Utica drainage problem It was that staff be directed to continuedeits problem at 40th St. and Utica Ave. The motion passed 6-0. -120- moved by Councilman Duffy, by Councilman Mitchell monitoring of the drainage 9d. Traffic study =322: ?924 Huntington It was moved by Councilman Duffy, Resolution No. 84-100 seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-100 entitled "Resolution authorizing removal and reinstallation of parking controls at 2924 Huntington Ave. The motion passed 6-0. 9e. 18th St. & Nevada Ave. Memo: Petition from residents at 18th St. and Nevada Ave. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Meland, to continue the matter to August 6, 1984. The motion passed 6-0. 9f. Park Pointe Apartments Councilman Mitchell hoped that the proposed work could be completed this summer as he has received numerous complaints about the appearance of the property. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize execution of the agreement with Brutger Companies. The motion passed 6-0. 9g. 32 St. and Oregon Ave. Study of public need for property at W. 32nd St. and Oregon Ave. Larry Ernst, 3040 Oregon Ave., complained about the way this matter was handled in that he had received a leaflet relating to this property leading him to believe a decision had already been made. Doug Sweet, 3057 Oregon Ave. So. agreed with Mr. Ernst. Councilman Meland said he had received several calls about this property. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to not accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission that there was no public need for the property. Following further discussion, Councilman Meland withdrew his motion. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to defer the item to September 4, 1984 and direct that staff hold a neighborhood meeting in the interim. Councilman Backes was concerned about the drainage problem that exists on this property. He was concerned that if Council waited until September to make a decision, the construction season would be over and there would be no resolution of the drainage problem until next spring. Tim Hokinson said that he lived across from the pond and that he has to keep the windows closed because of the stench from -121- the pond. The City Manager asked if the item were approved that evening could the proposed construction in the park be completed this year. The Director of Public Works replied that if a neighborhood meeting could be held to get a consensus of the residents, the project could be completed this year. In answer to Mayor Hanks' question why there was a delay, the Director said there was a conflict relative to the previous policy on public/ open space. The City Manager said it was the Council's policy that the City relieve itself of excess properties. He felt one way to proceed was to resolve the storm drainage problem, keep the park and get input from the neighborhood residents. Councilman Meland, with the approval of Councilman Strohl, changed the date of deferment to August 6, 1984. 9h. Twin Lakes It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize a study by Hickok 8 Associates not to exceed $10,500 to study the situation with Twin Lakes water and to develop a solution. The motion passed 6-0. 9i. Water update The City Manager said that additional information had been received from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that there would be a reallocation of monies and that the treatment plant would be on-line by October 1984. He suggested Council might want staff to verify this. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes, that staff verify that information and also make inquiries to Senators Boschwitz and Durenberger and Congressman Frenzel relative to the October 1984 date. The motion passed 6-0. 9j. Communications Plan to adopt the communications begin its implementation. The motion passed 6-0. 9k. Pedestrian brill e It was moved by Councilnan Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, plan and that staff be directed to Highway 100/W. 36th St. pedestrian bridge It was moved by Councilman Duff to move one section of the brill y, seconded by Councilman Meland, section to the Bass lake area north of to Edgewood/Dakota Park and one the Recreation Center. The motion passed 6-0. -122- 91. Minnetonka/Hillsboro Study of public need for property property south of Minnetonka Blvd. west of Hillsboro It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Stroh] to retain the property. to retain this piece of property Mayor Hanks felt the property should be retained in the event the water holding situation could be solved. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to defer this item until staff has an opportunity to contact the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to ascertain its interest. The motion passed 6-0. 9m. Audit report It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy to receive the report for filing and that staff follow up on the recommen- dations of the report and report back to Council. The motion passed 6-0. 9n. Bass Lake study It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to schedule an in-depth study of the Bass Lake study for an upcoming study session. The motion passed 6-0. 90. Planning Commission minutes 9p. HRA minutes 9q. Water Conservation Committee The minutes of the Planning Commission meetings held June 13 and June 20 were ordered filed by consent. The minutes of held June 4, filed by consent. the HRA meeting 1984 were ordered The minutes of the Water Conservation Committee meeting held June 14, 1984 were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions The following youth representatives were appointed to serve on boards and commissions for 1984-85: Chris Iverson - Planning Commission Joan Motzko - Park and Recreation Cory Way - Community Relations Commission -123- 10b. Cable TV Advisory Commission - In response to a letter from the school district requesting tat t e school district be represented on the Commission, it was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, that the resolution establishing the Citizens Cable TV Advisory Commission be amended to allow a member of the School Board to sit on the Commission. The motion passed 6-0. NEW BUSINESS lla. Lots: 321 St./Rhode Island Councilman Meland said he had been contacted by several residents relative to this matter. They are concerned about losing open space should these parcels be conveyed to the state for sale. Young families moving into the area would be deprived of open space for their children. Councilman Meland said the City Attorney had informed him proceedings could be undertaken to maintain the properties. Mrs. Hershey spoke saying the residents are not looking for development, playground equipment, and so forth; only open space. Eloise Pederson, who lives next door to one of the lots under discussion asked if anything could be done about the cottonwood trees, which she described as a horror and breeding ground for knats, mosquitos, etc. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy that staff begin whatever action is necessary with the City Attorney and the State to bring the lots back under the control of the City. Councilman Mitchell asked if they had ever been offered for auction. The City Manager replied they had not as details of easements and storm sewer problems had to be resolved. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained). llb. Assessment hearing schedule Council approved an assessment hearing schedule by consent. 12a. Claims UNFINISHED BUSINESS Douglas Schuldt, Rt. 1, Isanti, MN By consent, the claim was referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from Mayor No business. 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager felt Council might want to undertake a re- evaluation of its policy on the sale of City land. He said that the Inspectional Services study was underway and that Council woula have an opportunity to give input to PDI. ;t%, -124- He said an executive session would be held after the meeting relative to right-of-way matters at Hwy. 100/W. 36th St. He announced the ground breaking ceremony would be held on July 18 at 11:00 a.m. Items for the July 30 study session were discussed. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, that the list of verified claims dated July 2, 1984 prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $364,411.35 for vendor claims and $14,610.75 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 6-0. 13b. Contract payments - Final 1. Northwest Asphalt, paving curb b gutter, Project Nos. 83-02, 10, l0A 11 and 83-49. Amount: S18,056.12 1. Northwest Asphalt, paving curb 8 gutter and related utility projects. Amount: $11,855.41. It was moved by Councilman Sackes, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the final payments, waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 84-101, "Resolution accepting work on paving, curb and gutter, Projects Nos. 83-02, 10, 10A, 11 and 40, Contract No. 1587" and No. 84-102, "Resolution accepting work on paving, curb and gutter and related utility construction, Project Nos. 83-08, 09, 23 and 82-21, Contract No. 1592." The motion passed 6-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Meland, secon e y ounciIman Duffy, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. 4c:)or ing ecre ary -125-