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Home My WebLink About1985/02/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 4, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks. Mayor Hanks read a resolution commending Harold Backlund for his 28 years of service to the City. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-11 entitled, "Resolution commending Harold Backlund for his service to the City of St. Louis Park." The motion passed 7-0. 3. Roll Call The following Council members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Keith Meland Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Richard Strohl Lyle Hanks 4. 5. Also present were the City Manager, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to approve the minutes of the January 21, 1985 City Council study session. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained). It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held January 21, 1985. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve the minutes of the January 28, 1985 study session. The motion passed 7-0. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the consent agenda for February 4, 1985. The motion passed 7-0 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, am City Council meeting minutes February 4, 1985 to approve the agenda for February 4, 1985. The motion passed 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. 8a. Vacation Ordinance No. 1648-85 8c. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Second reading of an ordinance vacating portions of Factory, Westmoreland and Salem Streets It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1648-85 entitled "An ordinance vacating portions of Factory, Westmoreland and Salem Streets, south of Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad and east of Highway 100." The motion passed 7-0. Ordinance transferring funds Second reading of an ordinance transferring Ordinance No. 1641-85 funds for salary adjustments It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1647-85 entitled "An ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds and providing appropriations for salary adjustments for year ending December 31, 1985." The motion passed 7-0. Resolution re fire pension revision Benefit changes for Fire Relief Resolution - Association Councilman Mitchell said this matter had been discussed at a study session and he thought the benefits were not to be modified. The City Manager alluded to the financial breakdown that had been directed to Council which dispelled the concern as expressed by Councilman Mitchell. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-12 entitled "A resolution modifying the benefits of the St. Louis Park Fire Relief Association." The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Mitchell abstained) -17- City Council meeting minutes February 4, 1985 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Personal mileage reimbursement :t was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to reduce the mileage reimbursement rate from 22c per mile to 20.5c per mile effective Feb. 4, 1985. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Meland opposed). 9b. Temporary bypass to Hwy. 100 Excelsior Blvd. temporary bypass onto TH 100 northbound ramp It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to authorize the City to enter into an agreement with C. S. McCrossan and authorize amount of S3,855 for a temporary bypass onto TH 100 northbound ramp The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Mandel-Boderran addition Resolution No. 8577— entitled "Resolution giving Boderman addition." The motion passed 7-0. 9d. Cable Commission It was moved by Councilman McIand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-13 approval for final plat of Irwin Mandel -Neil Annual report It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to accept the recommendation of the Cable Commission's that its report be accepted as an informal report for 1984 and that the matter be scheduled for an upcoming study session. The notion passed 7-0. 9e. Traffic study No. 334 Resolution No. 85 -T4 - Traffic study No. 334: W. 16th b Vernon It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-14 entitled "Resolution authorizing installation of traffic signs on W. 16th St. and Vernon Ave." The motion passed 7-0. 9f. Right of way: Hwy. 7 Reconveyance of surplus right of way: Hwy. 7/Ottawa Ave. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, that the City retain the right of way and that any disposition of such right of way to a private land owner be carefully considered and negotiated. Tne motion passed 7-0. City Council meeting minutes February 4, 1985 9h. 9i. 9j. 9k. 91. Fuddrucker's: Modification Fuddruckers: Request for minor modifica- eso ution No. 85-15 tion it was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-15 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 85-01 adopted on January 7, 1985 amending Resolution No. 84-219 adopted on December 17, 1984 amending Resolution No. 7137 adopted on May 3, 1982 amending Resolution 7102 adopted April 5, 1982 amending Resolution 7040 adopted January 4, 1982 and granting permit under Section 14-124(2), 14-141, 14-156 and 14-195 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow construction of a nine story office building (including 3,000 sq. ft. of retail); a 2,000 sq. ft. cafeteria; and a 8,700 sq. ft. Class I Restaurant for property located in the B-2 general business district and R-4 multiple family residence district at 6445 Wayzata Blvd. and a 30 -unit apartment building at 1400 Dakota Ave." The motion passed 7-0. McGarvey Coffee: PUD zoning McGarvey Coffee: PUD zoning request It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the preliminary PUD zoning request. The motion passed 7-0. Garbage contract Garbage, refuse collection/disposal contract It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to adjust the 1985 rate to $5.90 per month per household and extend the contract with Woodlake Sanitary Service for two additional years through Dec. 31, 1987 with increases tied to the CPI and surcharge increases. The motion passed 7-0. December 1984 financial report Planning Commission minutes HRA minutac By consent, the above reports were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. Boards and Commissions It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Stroh], to appoint Douglas Carney and Allan Henry to the Planning Commission. The motion passed 7-0. -19- City Council meeting minutes February 4, 1985 NEW BUSINESS Ila. Gambling license applications It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to receive the report for filing. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims W. G. Duryee, 16710 Baywood, Eden Prairie By consent, the claim was referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks reminded those present the centennial meeting on Feb. 13 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager reminded Council of the study session scheduled for Feb. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, that the list of verified claims, prepared by the Director of Finance dated February 4, 1985 in the amount of $235,405.85 for vendor claims and $13,494.67 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 7-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. �h ,a SmiM, Recording Secretary