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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985/01/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularCall to Order 2. Presentations 3. Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 21, 1985 Mayor Hanks called to order at 7:35 p.m. None. The following Council present at roll call: the meeting members were Ronald Backes Keith Meland Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Richard Stroh] Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Director of City Development and City Assessor. 4. Approval of minutes 7, 1985 City Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the minutes of the January The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Strohl abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 7-0. ;t was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl to approve the consent agenda for January 21, 1985. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the agenda for January 21, 1985. The motion passed 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Frontage road: Hwy. 7 Improvement: North frontage road of Highway 7 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Stroh], to continue the public hearing to March 4, 1985. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Street vacation Vacation request: Paul Klodt & Son, Inc. of portions of Factory, Westmoreland and Salem Streets -8- City Council meeting minutes January 21, 1985 There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes to waive first reading, set second reading for February 4 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. 6c. Sanitary sewer lift station Improvement hearing 83-22: Rebuilding Resolution No. 85-04 of sanitary sewer lift station 15 and construction of a line to Hopkins' sewer line Robert Dahr, Control Data, thanked the Council and City staff for the work and study that had gone into this project as well as the cost effectiveness of the project. He wondered if the existing 6" forcemain needed to be replaced. He felt the line was adequate to service the lift station and was concerned about a perfectly adequate forcemain being replaced. The Director of Public Works said the department's investigation showed the line to be in poor shape and it was the consensus it really ought to be replaced. Mr. Dahr briefly discussed the assessment for the project and was informed by the City Assessor that the assessment hearing would take place in March. 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 Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-04 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement No. 83-22: Sanitary sewer lift station northwest corner of Powell Rd. and Meadowbrook Rd." The motion passed 7-0. 6d. Boisclair: Rental bond program eso u ion No. 85 - it at a future date. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-05 entitled "A resolution of the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the "Issuer") authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of the 515,000,000 variable rate demand purchase housing development revenue bonds Excelsior Partners U City Council meeting minutes January 21, 1985 (the "Bonds"), which bonds and the interest any any premium thereon shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the loan agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an indenture of trust, a bond purchase agreement, a remarketing agreement, a regulatory agreement, a declaration of restrictive covenants, and a loan agreement; approving the forms of a combination mortgage, security agreement and fixture financing statement, a disbursing agreement and an assignment of leases and rents; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the bonds; and providing for the securities, rights and remedies of the holder of said bonds." The motion passed 7-0. 6e. Minnetonka Blvd. trail Improvement hearing, Project 84-21: Trail on north side of Minnetonka Blvd. from Aquila to County Rd. 18 Councilman Meland said that this item had come before Council before but had been rejected because of the cost. Now several residents along Minnetonka were asking that the project not be done because the proposed trail will come too close to their homes. He said the residents have also inquired about the possibility of a signal at Minnetonka and Highway 18 in an effort to slow down the traffic on Minnetonka. Several residents spoke against the project, among them Mary Pearson, Arlene Joquin, Jay Levitan and Richard Burton. All were anxious to know what could be done about the speeding cars along Minnetonka Blvd. 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. Councilman Mitchell wondered why this item was before Council, to which Councilman Meland replied it was part of the overall City plan but had been rejected previously because of the cost. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to reject the project. It was further moved that the County Board of Commis- sioners, especially Commissioners Andrew and Keefe, address the issue of the traffic at this intersection and that a study be conducted with particular attention to the speed limits, geometry of the road and feasibility of a stop sign at Minnetonka Blvd. and Highway 18. Councilman Mitchell asked if a study for a traffic signal had ever been conducted, to which Councilman Meland said the record does not so indicate. The motion passed 7-0. 20 City Council meeting minutes January 21, 1985 7a. Farr Development 7b. Metropolitan Auto Dealers 8a. Charter amendment Ordinance o. -85 No action was taken on letters received which were critical of the proposed Farr Development, Sunset Ridge No action was taken on a letter from the Metropolitan Auto Dealers relative to property on Excelsior Blvd. (Wilkens Pontiac) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Ordinance re primary elections Ordinance No. -85 Second reading of an ordinance amendment to the Charter and an ordinance relating to primary elections It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1644-85 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter, Section 2.03, "Elective Officers" The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1645-85 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 4-201 "Primary Elections" The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed) 8b. Cable tv franchise amendment It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1646-85 entitled "An ordinance amending the cable tv franchise ordinance." The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Mitchell and Strohl opposed). 8c. St. Louis Park/Plymouth Resolution No.85-06 Resolution of joint cooperation with City of Plymouth It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-06 entitled "Resolution authorizing agreement with the City of Plymouth to exchange information relative to development adjacent to Betty Crocker Drive." The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Comparable Worth study Resolution No. 85-OT— Resolution authorizing participation in joint comparable worth study It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-07 entitled, "Resolution authorizing participation in the Control Data Business Advisors, Inc. joint Comparable Worth study." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). City Council meeting minutes January 21, 1985 8e. France Ave. reconstruction Resolution No. - France Ave. reconstruction south of Excelsior Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-08 entitled "Resolution directing the city to proceed with a variance request to the Commissioner of Transportation for France Ave. between W. 491 St. and W. 44th St.; and between W. 39th St. and Excelsior Blvd." The motion passed 7-0. 8f. Transfer of funds: Salary adjustments First reading of an ordinance to provide appropriations for salary adjustments for fiscal year 1985 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive first reading, set second for February 4 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. 8g. Agreement with MnDOT Resolution No.85-09 Supplemental agreement No. 1 with MnDOT re Hwy. 100/W. 36th St. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-09 entitled "Resolution authorizing staff to enter into a supplemental agreement No. 1 to MnDOT agreement 62024 with the City (Highway 100/W. 36th St.)" The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMIITTEES 9a Traffic Study 333 Resolution--N—o.—BT--10 W. 41st between Vernon 8 Webster It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-10 entitled, "Resolution removing parking restrictions on the south side of W. 41st St. between Vernon and Webster Avenues and installing no parking signs on the north side of W. 41st St." The motion passed 7-0. :9b. Article on Reilly cleanup Newspaper article re Reilly cleanup Councilman Mitchell felt this item should be more fully addressed, and the City Manager said it would be on the Jan. 28, 1985 study session agenda. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to receive the article for filing. The motion passed 7-0. -12- City Council meeting minutes January 21, 1985 9c. Light Rail Transit Councilman Backes felt the Council should maintain a positive attitude about the light rail transit matter and should take a positive role. Councilman Martin asked what the Council's position on light rail transit was. It was his feeling it isn't feasible at this time and preferred the Council take a more apathetic position at this point. Mayor Hanks disagreed, stating the City's location put it in a position to fully utilize such a plan. Councilman Duffy felt the Council could take the position to keep a light rail transi� plan under consideration with regard to an overall metropolitan transportation plan. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes, to accept the recommendations of staff's report, i.e., that Council direct staff to appear at the public meeting, or at a minimum, put comments in writing which would speak in favor of considering light rail transit as part of the overall transportation system in the Twin Cities area. Secondly, it is recommended that the Mayor (or appropriate Council representative) and the City Manager meet with the appropriate representatives from Hopkins and Minnetonka to determine whether or not an active position ought to be taken regarding this matter. The motion passed 7-0. 9d. Park & Recreation Advisory Commission minutes 9e. Planning Commission minutes 9f. Community Relations Commission minutes 9g. Water Conservation Committee minutes By consent, the above minutes were received for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards & Commissions It was moved by Councilman Backes, seco appoint Ruth Licht to the Planning Commissioned by Councilman Meland, to The motion passed 7-0. l0b.Klodt proposal The matter of rezoning in the Beltline Industrial Park (Bass Lake development) was deferred to April 15, 1985 on a motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy. The motion passed 7-0. -13- City Council meeting January 21, 1985 NEW BUSINESS Ila. Bid tabulation: Well No. responsible bidder and authorize of $31,726. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to designate E. H. Renner as the lowest execution of a contract in the amount llb. Bid tabulation: Cab/Chasis truck It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to designate Lakeland Ford Truck as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $33,935. The motion passed 7-0. llc. Reschedule public hearing It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to reschedule the public hearing on Improvement Project 83-13 to February 19, 1985. The motion passed 7-0. 12a. Claims MISCELLANEOUS Scott Roberts, 4221 Scott Terrace, Edina By consent, the claim was referred to the City Attorney and City Clerk. 12b. Communications from Mayor It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland to approve the 1985 employment contract with the City Manager. The motion passed 7-0. The Mayor reminded those present of the Centennial organization meeting on February 13 at 7:30 in the Council chambers. 12c. Communications from City Manager 28 study session. -14- The City Manager briefly reviewed the items scheduled for the Jan. City Council meeting minutes - January 21, 1985 CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strohl that the list of verified claims, dated January 21, 1985 and prepared by the Finance Director in the amount of $244,653.75 for vendor claims and $10,172.42 for payroll claims be approved and that the City Treasurer and City Manager be authorized to issue checks in the proper amounts. The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. dW-&w* PJt Smith, ecor ing ecre ary -15- It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to