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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
October 21, 1985
Call to Order The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks.
Presentations Mayor Lyle Hanks presented the
following resolutions to those
contributing to construction projects in Shelard Park: Resolution No
85-169, Vernon Beck and Associates, Inc. ($5,000 donation to construction
of tennis courts); Resolution 85-170, Z & S Management Co. ($5,000
donation to construction of tennis courts); Resolution No. 85-171
Shelard Companies, Inc. ($1,000 donation to construction of tennis
courts); Resolution 85-172, Shelard II Homeowners Association ($800
donation to construction of tennis courts); Resolution 85-173, BTO
Development Corp. ($1,000 donation to construction of tennis courts).
Mayor Hanks complimented staff, Shelard and the contributors for
their efforts.
3. Roll Call The following Council members were
present at roll call:
Ronald Backes Keith Meland
Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell
Jerry Martin Lyle Hanks
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, and Directors
of Planning and Public Works.
4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Martin,
seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to approve the minutes of the October
7, 1985 City Council meeting. The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy,
to approve the minutes of the study session of Oct. 14, 1985- The
motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained).
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes,
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 14, 1985.
The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained).
5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Mitchell,
seconded by Councilman Martin,
to approve the consent agenda for
October 21, 1985. The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilman Duffy,
to approve the agenda for October 219
7h. Monterey Place -Miller & Schroeder.
The motion passed 6-0.
seconded by Councilman Meland
1985 with the addition of item
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k 6a. Mayor/Council salaries
PUBLIC HEARINGS
First reading of an ordinance re
Mayor/City Council salaries
There being no one 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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell,
to waive first reading and set second reading for November 4, 1985.
The motion passed 5-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed).
6b. Folwick: Variance Nicholas Folwick: Request for variance
Resolution 85-174 in front yard and side yard setbacks
at 4065 Toledo Ave.
Harold Love, 4020 Wooddale Ave., gave his support to Mr. Folwick's
request.
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 Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-174 entitled "A resolution
granting variance in front yard setback from Section 14-133(5) of
the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit an attached garage
with a front yard setback of 20 feet instead of the required 30 feet
and a side yard setback of 4 feet instead of the required 6 feet
for property located in the R-2 single family residence district
at 4065 Toledo Ave."
The motion passed 6-0.
6c, Strand: Variance
Phyllis Strand: Request for variance
in lot width and area at 2708 Vernon
Ave. So.
Patrick Neaton, attorney for the applicant, reviewed the history
of the lots and discussed the opinion rendered by the Board of Zoning
Appeals.
Phil Gronseth, 2716 Vernon Ave., offered a petition of neighborhood
residents in support of denial.
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 Martin said that only two homes in the block conform to
the present zoning ordinance. Even if there were two different owners
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could he not get a permit to build.
The Planning Director said he could if this happened before the zoning
ordinance change.
Councilman Meland noted that if the request were denied, Council
would have to address the question of what is a reasonable use of
the property.
The City Attorney responded the lots could be combined and then built
on; they could be sold as is.
Councilman Mitchell felt Council's earlier position should be maintained
or the position changed.
Councilman Martin alluded to the conclusion in staff's report where
the phrase "good and sufficient reasons" was used in describing why
this area was R-1. He wondered what the good and sufficient reasons
might be and felt it should be cast in stone that no building be
permitted on a 40 -ft. lot in that neighborhood ever.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland
to approve the variance.
The motion failed 2-4 (Councilmen Backes, Duffy, Mitchell, Mayor
Hanks opposed).
It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes
to authorize preparation of a resolution of denial with findings.
The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Martin, Meland opposed).
6d. Vacation: Evangelical Free Church
St. Louis Park Evangelical Free
Church: Request to vacate the
westerly 1/2 of an east -west
alley south of Minnetonka Blvd.
between Hampshire and Idaho
Ave.
There being no one 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 Martin,
to waive first reading and set second reading for November 4, 1985.
The motion passed 6-0.
6e.Re Request
MEPC Properties: Parkin MEPC American Propertispermit
to amend an approved specialArkin
eso u ion o. - to allow a reduction in parking
at 1550 Utica Ave.
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Dick Wolsferd, BRW, showed drawings of the area and discussed parking/sq.
ft. ratios including a shift in parking spaces from lot to ramp.
Councilman Martin said he was aware of the concerns of neighboring
tenants relative to a reduction in parking.
Henry Shea, representing the Lincoln Del,
felt a bad situation was going to become worse should parking be
further reduced. He said the disruption of 18-24 months during construct-
ion was not addressed; the Del's access to open parking on the site
will be reduced; and that the present congestion was not sufficiently
described in their plans. He noted MEPC was no where near providing
the spaces that would be required should the building be built today.
Councilman Backes asked if the Del was not a tenant of MEPC and was
not the current lease being renewed.
Mr. Shea said that was true.
Councilman Backes reiterated again his feeling that the Council was
being involved in a tenant/landlord problem.
Councilman Martin asked Mr. Shea what it was the Del wanted, to which
Mr. Shea replied they were only asking that MEPC sit down with the
Del and work out a resolution to the present and future parking situation.
Councilman Mitchell asked if any alternatives, such as a shuttle,
had been discussed.
Mr. Shea responded that MEPC had not approached them with any alterna-
tives.
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 Planning Director referred to the letter from the Lincoln Del.
He said a compromise had been proposed, deleting the last three lines
of condition #1 of the resolution and providing 3.9 spaces per 1,000
sq. ft. of net floor area through a combination of off-street parking,
ramps and restriping of the existing parking lot.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to
waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-175 as amended.
Councilman Mitchell asked if the City Attorney had seen the Del's
letter, to which he responded he had not.
The City Manager asked for a definition of the word "city"
as used
in the letter, and Councilman Backes said that would refer to the r
City Council or a simple majority.
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Councilman Mitchell felt there were too many questions, and the City
Attorney asked if the Council would agree to the concept as put forth
by the Planning Director and let staff refine the words of the resolution
to concur .
Councilman Martin said that could be added to his motion.
The motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-175 entitled
"Resolution rescinding Resolution 85-101 adopted on July 15, 1985
and granting special (conditional use) permit under Section 14-124
of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow
the construction of an office building and parking facility at 1550
Utica Ave." passed 6-0.
6f. Control Data special permit
Resolution85-176
Control Data Corporation: Request
to amend an approved special
permit to construct an addition
and create an outside tank storage
area at 3965 Meadowbrook Rd.
There being no one 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 Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-176 entitled "A resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 85-03 adopted on January 9, 1984 rescinding
Resolution No. 6873 adopted on June 15, 1981 and granting special
(conditional use) permit under Section 14-123.100(2) of the St. Louis
Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow the construction
of additions at 3965 Meadowbrook Rd."
The motion passed 6-0.
69. Knollwood: Special permit
eso u ion No. -
Councilman Mitchell felt
was a trend in shopping
lookino.
resented a philosophical question
said this request P goes on in shopping malls.
right to regulate whatabe addressing the question of
should more rightly
the Fire Department did not view this request as
Knollwood Company: Request to
amend an approved special permit
to modify landscaping and elevation
plans and to permit retail space
in the mall area at 8332 Highway
7
the request to allow wkiosks
centers these days.ich hefelt made them junky
The City Manager
of government's
He felt Council
safety. He said
a problem
There bein9 no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the
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hearing closed with 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
waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-177 entitled "A resolution
rescinding Resolution 7369 adopted on April 18, 1983 which amended
Resolution 7359 adopted April 4, 1983 amending Resolution 7179 adopted
July 19 1982 amending Resolution 6986 adopted October 19, 1981 amending
Resolution No. 6749 adopted January 5, 1981 amending Resolution 6617
adopted August 28, 1980 amending Resolution 6534 adopted April 7,
1980 amending Resolution 6430 adopted January 2, 1979 amending Resolutio
6161 adopted November 6, 1978 and granting special (conditional use)
permit under Section 14.124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code
relating to zoning to allow a shopping center at 8020-8440 Highway
7 . "
The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Meland, Mitchell opposed).
PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
7a. Belt Line Business Park Request for a special hearing re
possible change in Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Ordinance
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland
to set a public hearing for November 18, 1985.
The motion passed 6-0.
7b. Koch Request to remove Koch item from
table
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes
to remove the item from table.
The motion passed 6-0.
Councilman Martin didn't see how the applicant could be stalled any
longer in light of the fact the traffic study would not be completed
for awhile.
Councilman Backes asked what would be the completion date and it
was decided May 1986 would be reasonable.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland
to approve the use permit, waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-186
entitled "A resolution granting special (conditional use) permit
under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating
to zoning to permit the expansion and conversion of office/residential
use to office use for property zoned PUD, planned unit development
district located at 4901 Excelsior Blvd.'-
The
lvd."
The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Mitchell opposed).
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7c. Bigos Investment Ted Bigos Investment Co. - Interest
in possible acquisition of land
at 3500 Louisiana Ave. or south
of Jewish Community Center
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to receive his request for filing.
The motion passed 6-0.
7d. Drama Club - Waive fee Request of Drama Booster Club SLP
high school: Request for waiver
of permit fee for porta-sign
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland
to waive the $30 fee.
The motion passed 6-0.
1e. Thompson - Special permit
extension Request for 90 -day extension on
special permit at 3040 Inglewood
Ave.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes
to permit an extension to November 30, 1985.
The motion passed 6-0.
1f. Braille Sports Foundation
Request to sell pull tabs at Reiss'
It was moved by Councilman
Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland,
to receive the report for filing.
The motion passed 6-0.
79• Water service: 3300 Webster
It was moved by Councilman Martin,
Duffythat
seconded by Councilman
the property owners apply for t
rehabilitation grant from the
Community Development Block Grant program.
The motion passed 6-0.
7h. Monterey Place
Marcia Cohodes referred to her
Council in which
letter to City
Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc.,
acting in behalf of Monterey Place
Associates, was requesting
City Council to set a public hearing on
approval of a housing revenue
bond.
It was moved by Councilman
Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy,
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to set a public hearing on this
item for November 18,
The motion passed 6-0.
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8a. Minnetonka request to annex Requeannex of property City Minnetonka
exabuttingLouis
Park
Councilman Martin asked if utilities could be provided to this property,
to which the City Manager replied they could, but a street would
have to be provided.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell,
to retain this piece of property.
The motion passed 6-0.
8b. Federation Addition -Final Plat It was moved by Councilman Mitchell,
Resolution 85-178 seconded by Councilman Meland,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution
85-178 entitled "Resolution giving approval for final plat of the Feder -
ration Addition."
The motion passed 6-0.
8c. Budget Second reading of an ordinance
r finance 1664-85 adopting the 1985 revised and 1986
budgets.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin,
to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1664-85 entitled "Ordinance
adopting the 1985 revised budget and 1986 budget."
The motion passed 6-0.
8d. License fees Second reading of an ordinance
r finance o. 1665-85 revising license fees
It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes,
to waive reading and adopt ordinance No. 1665-85 entitled "An ordinance
amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code related to the following
license fees: Amusement devices; Auction/estate sales; Pawnbroker/second-
hand dealer; Scavenger; Softdrinks; Target shooting."
The motion passed 6-0.
Be. Condemnation: ROW, Excelsior It was moved by Councilman Martin,
Resolution 85-179 seconded by Councilman Mitchell,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution
No. 85-179 entitled Authorizing
taking of land by eminent
domain
for highway purposes: Excelsior Blvd. widening, City project 83-32."
The motion passed 6-0.
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8f. Condemnation: 1801 Jersey Ave.
Ordinance No.1663-65
Emergency appropriation of funds
for demolition to building at 1801
Jersey Ave. So.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1663-85 entitled "An ordinance
authorizing the transfer of funds and providing appropriations for
demolition and removal of buildings located at 1801 Jersey Ave. So."
The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to
designate Carl Bolander b Sons Co. as lowest responsible bidder to
perform the demolition work.
The motion passed 6-0.
8g. Methodist Hospital bonds Methodist Hospital: Final approval
Resolution No.85-T85____for industrial revenue bond financing
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-185 entitled "Resolution
authorizing the issuance and sale by the City of its hospital facilities
revenue bonds (Methodist Hospital project), Series 1985, authorizing
execution of an indenture of trust, a loan agreement and an escrow
agreement, all relating to said bonds and authorizing other action
to be taken with respect to the issuance, sale and delivery of said
bonds."
The motion passed 6-0.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
9a. Agreement with Hopkins Lift station #15: Agreement with
Reso u ion No. 85-IBU Hopkins
It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Meland,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-180 entitled "Resolution
approving agreement authorizing St. Louis Park's use of Hopkins sanitary
sewer facilities along Excelsior Blvd. and authorizing and directing
its execution thereof."
The motion passed 6-0.
9b. Handicapped accessibility Handicapped accessibility improvements
at City Hall
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy,
to authorize execution of a contract with Johnson -Smith Architects for
handicapped accessibility design services in an amount not to exceed $4,000.
The motion passed 6-0.
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9c. Hwy. 7/Ottawa frontage road Municipal State Aid Funds: Hwy.
Resolution No. - 7/Ottawa frontage road
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-181 entitled "Resolution
repealing Resolution No. 7429 and authorizing appropriation of Municipal
State Aid funds to TH 7 north frontage road detachment at Ottawa
Ave. and to amend Resolution No. 7429."
The motion passed 6-0.
9d. Deaf child traffic sign Traffic Study #343: Deaf child
Resolution 85-182 sign
It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-182 entitled, "Resolution
authorizing the installation of a "deaf child" sign on Melrose Ave.
and 18th St."
The motion passed 6-0.
9e. Hexagon building
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes
to designate J. T. Kirby & Sons as the lowest responsible bidder
and authorize an execution with that firm in the amount of $14,809
for construction of a hexagonal building in Carpenter Park.
The motion passed 6-0.
9f. Preliminary traffic study:
wa ertower area
The motion passed 6-0.
9g. Amhurst landscapin
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of trees as recommended by
the homeowners' association.
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Duffy,
to approve the preliminary traffic
study.
When questioned by Council, Mr.
Augustine, representing the architect,
said they had agreed to the exchange
staff and that this had the approval of
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-183 entitled "A resolution
rescinding Resolution 6418 adopted on November 5, 1979 rescinding
Resolutions No. 6363 and 6320 andranting special (conditional use)
permit under Section 14-195(3) of the St.Louis Park Ordinance Code
relating to zoning to allow a cluster housingproject on property
located in the R-3, two family residence district, at State Highway
7 and County Road 18."
The motion passed 6-0.
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9h. Hwy. 7 marketing study
The motion passed 6-0.
9h1. Bond allocation program
Resolution No. -
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Martin,
to undertake a marketing study
with Laventhol & Horwath of the
Highway 7 corridor.
Industrial Development Bond allo-
cation
The City Manager referred to the report before Council relative
to the City's industrial development bond (IDB) entitlement. At
this point the City must return its 1985 allocation to the State
pool and then reapply. The City will request a refund of its deposit
and that its allocation be returned to the State pool.
It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes
that staff be directed to inform the State that the City will not
be using it entitlement which is being offered to the St. Paul Port
Authority and that St. Louis Park will make application for $6.5
million for the parking ramp (Boisclair project), and to waive reading
and adopt Resolution No. 85-184 entitled "Resolution authorizing
execution of industrial development bond allocation agreement."
The motion passed 6-0.
9i. HRA minutes July 9, Oct. 8
9j. STr—e—ef-S71lighways Committee minutes Oct. 2
9k, Manning Commission minutes Oct.
91• menu es Sept. 26
9m• Lable tv Advisory Commission minutes
9n•ep emer financial report
All minutes were ordered filed by consent
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Boards and Commissions The Mayor reported he was suggesting
Tom Gale's appointment to the Police
Civil Service Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell
to appoint Tom Gale to the Police Civil Service Commission. The motion
passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to
appoint Paul Cain to the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council.
The motion passed 6-0.
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lla. Bid tab: Excelsior Blvd.
NEW BUSINESS
Bid tabulation: Excelsior Blvd.
west of Hwy. 100
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to
designate Hardrives Co. as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
Hennepin County to execute a contract with that firm,
The motion passed 6-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Claims Ray Boisvert, 3104 Quebec Ave.
68604%96; P81 IMPaAgeAve.
By consent, the claims were referred to the City Attorney and City
Clerk.
12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks gave a brief update on the
Centennial plans
12c. Communications from the City Manager The City Manager reported
that the St. Louis Park Rotary
Club had authorized the purchase
of a showmobile. This will be used throughout the community. The City
will put up the money for purchase and be paid back by the Rotary Club
through pledges.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Martin to
approve the list of verified claims
prepared by the Director of Finance dated October 21, 1985 in the amount
of $847,920.82 for vendor claims and $11,451.33 for payroll claims
and authorize payment in the appropriate amounts.
14. Adjournment
It was moved by Councilman Meland,
seconded by Councilman Martin,
to adjourn the meeting at 10:50
p.m.
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