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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985/04/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA April 1, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Keith Meland None 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Keith Meland Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Richard Strohl Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning and Director of Public Works. 4. Approval of Minutes The motion passed 6-0. 5. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Strohl to approve the minutes of the March 18 City Council meeting. It was moved seconded by approve the April 1, 1985. by Councilman Mitchell, Councilman Backes to consent agenda for It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the agenda for April 1, 1985. The motion passed 6-0. 6a. Farr: Parking spaces eso H on No. 85-37 PUBLIC HEARINGS Request of Darrel Farr to amend a special permit to permit an addition- al 17 parking spaces for a 60 -unit condominium at 2010-2060 Ridge Dr. John Klick, representing the applicant, briefly reviewed a plan intended to improve previous parking problems at this site. -4?- Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 There being no one further wishing to speak, the mayor Council to ethereaared the public hearing closed with the right reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-37 entitled" resolution rescinding Resolution No. 6632 adopted on September 2, 1980 ng permit under Section 14-124(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow construction of a 60 -unit condominium development for property located in the DDD, Diversified Development District , at 2010-2060 Ridge Drive." The motion passed 6-0. 6b.Farr: Design change Request of Darrel Farr Development to amend an approved special permit to construct 120 -unit condominium at 2150-2160 Ridge Dr. It was pointed out this matter actually concerns the design of the re- maining 60 units to be constructed out of the 120 unit total. Mr. Klick showed a drawing illustrating the requested change. He said the new concept reduced the number of garage doors and a reduction in the size of the proposed units thereby reducing the number of parking stalls needed. Councilman Mitchell brought up the issue of the increased vehicular traffic on Cedar Lake Road which apparently is more than the road can handle. Mr. Klick said that Farr will widen the road on his property and improve the access but that the County will have to become involved las Cedar Lake Road is under its jurisdiction. He said Farr was most willing to address the traffic problems. Councilman Strohl felt the project should not go forward until the traffic matter is taken care of. It was his feeling a life threatening situation for pedestrians was being created. Councilman Mitchell was concerned that the same concerns addressed 1i years ago, e.g, traffic, egress and ingress, Cedar Lake Road's ability to handle ever-increasing traffic, were here again with no answers. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem 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 authorize preparation of a resolution of approval. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed). -43 Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 6c. Dominium Group Mayor Pro Tem Meland said the appli- cant had requested this item be continued until May 6. It was so moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin and passed 6-0. 6d. Farr: Residential development Resolution NO.8b-38 Request of Darrel Farr Development for a special permit to construct a 102 -unit residential development at 2101-2151 Ridge Dr. Mr. Klick reviewed the original plan conceived in 1979-80 and the revised plan of today which showed the reduction from 160 to 102 units. Discussion re the swimming pool area and open space followed. Allan Lotsburg, of the Sunset Ridge homeowners association, brought up the existing traffic problems getting into and out of the development. He asked what effect the I-394 construction would have in diverting traffic onto the Cedar Lake Road. He also was concerned about property owners vs. renters with cars being parked all over. He also wondered if separate entrances could be created for the owner property and the rental units. Several other homeowners spoke to express their opposition to the residential development, among them Barry Woodward, Jim Vos, Rick Miller and Ed Freeman. Outside of the concern over the traffic problems, they spoke about the loss of open and green space, land values and what measure of control the homeowners will retain. Kenneth Anderson, professional traffic engineer, commented on the concerns. He said the change from the original plan to the proposed plan showed virtually the same traffic movements. With regard to overcrowding of a pool, he said that statistics substantiate the fact that apartments generate less people per unit using an available pool. In answer to Councilman Mitchell's question of what Mr. Anderson would suggest to alleviate the present and future traffic problems, Mr. Anderson listed increase in the road capacity, signalling (albeit not a solution at this point) and a widening of the entrance. There being no one further wishing to the hearing closed with the right and continue it at a future date. -44- speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared of Council to thereafter reopen Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-38 of thezoning entitled 'ordinance Ion to granting permit under Section 14-124(2) property zoned DDD, construct a 102 -unit residential development on pro p Diversified Development District, and located at 2101-2151 Ridge Drive." The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmen Mitchell and Strohl opposed). 6e. Construction Materials Request of Construction Materials Resolution No.8S_-7T_for a special permit to permit an open storage yard at 6380 Oxford St. Councilman Mitchell commented there was an issue of non-compliance relative to landscaping of this property. Mayor Pro Tem Me] and said it was Council's policy to act on the basis of a complaint. The City Manager said it was virtually impossible to police all special permits for all conditions. He suggested it might be appropriate that funds be put into escrow until conditions were met, and if they were not met, the funds would be available to do them. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem 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 Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-39 entitled, "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-171(6)(Z) of the zoning ordinance to permit an open storage yard for property situated in the I-1 General Industrial and F-2 Flood Plain District at 6830 Oxford St." The motion passed 6-0. Councilman Martin left the chambers. 6f. Eliot Center si n Request of Eliot Center Advisory Resolutiono. -40 Council fror a special permit to permit a sign at 6800 Cedar Lake Rd. Diane Peters, 1833 Hampshire, felt the proposed sign - a type of advertising - would attract more traffic to an area that already has a good deal of traffic with poor parking available. She recommended additional study of the matter and different signage. Hal Stoen, 1820 Hampshire, resented the arrogant attitude of the Eliot Center for the Arts in that residents along Hampshire were not apprised of the intended sign. He suggested the old playground could be used for parking. His other concern was the defacing of a lovely old brick building with the type of sign proposed. -45- Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 Glen Strom, 1826 Hampshire, suggested the money for the sign could be used to solve the parking problem. In answer to a question from Councilman Mitchell, Rick Pearson, Eliot Advisory Council, said the proposed sign would face Cedar Lake Road, and that the Council would be careful to keep the sign in good condition. Jan Tessler, Needlework Guild, said the parking problem mainly stemmed from the Time Out program. She said the Eliot Council was funding the painting, not the school district. She noted the Council was struggling to keep afloat and needed identification in the community. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-40 entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-185(c) of the zoning ordinance to permit a sign having an area of 60 sq. ft. for property located in the R-2 single family residence district at 6800 Cedar Lake Road." Councilman Strohl said he could not support the motion. He felt the neighborhood concerns about the sign itself and the parking must be addressed. Councilman Mitchell said he was unaware that the parking problem was the overriding issue. He felt the sign was the issue. Mayor Pro Tem Meland said he serves on the Policy Advisory Committee and that he felt the process for signage had been properly followed by the City Council, the School District and the Eliot Advisory Council. Mr. Pearson said he was unaware that the Hampshire neighborhood had not been notified of the Center's plans. Councilman Mitchell withdrew his motion and asked that the matter be continued. Councilman Duffy said the real concern was the parking problem and not the proposed mural. He saw no reason not to take action on the mural. Councilman Backes asked if this matter was subject to the 350 ft. notification of public hearing, to which the Planning Director said it was. Councilman Mitchell withdrew his motion for withdrawal. The motion to approve the proposed sign passed 4-1 (Councilman Strohl opposed. ) Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell that staff get together with the School District staff to explore resolutions to the parking problem. The motion passed 5-0. 6g. BTO Development eso u iono. 85-41 Request of BTO Development approved p development to amend the app for Shelard Park to change the use from residential to office and for a special permit to construct an office building at 450 Shelard Pkwy. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Strohl, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-41 entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-145 and Section 14-195 of the zoning ordinance amending the general site plan for Shelard Park and to permit construction of an office building on property zoned R -B, Residential Business, and located at 450 Shelard Parkway. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). 6h. CDBG-Year XI Community Development Block Grant - Year XI Jim McDonough, member of the City's Human Rights Commission, spoke on behalf of the child care proposal. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize staff to continue with the CDBG application process. The motion passed 5-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Taxicab license appeal Appeal of taxicab license denial James Wind, the taxi driver appealing denial of his license, said that he was currently driving cabs in Richfield and Bloomington. There followed a discussion between Council members and Mr. Wind relative to his driving record. -47- Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 8a. Councilman Mitchell asked if the license were denied, when could he reapply, to which the City Manager said anytime. Councilman Strohl wondered if his record were typical of a cab driver, i.e., so many tickets during this period. Mr. Wind responded there were good and bad tickets. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strohl to grant Mr. Wind a license to operate a taxicab in St. Louis Park. Councilman Duffy said he just couldn't support that motion given Mr. Wind's driving record and his response to the City's questionnaire. It was Councilman Backes' contention that if the state felt he shouldn't drive, he wouldn't have a drivers license. Councilman Mitchell felt anyone entering his cab was at risk and he would prefer to see a longer period free of violations. The motion failed 2-3 (Councilmen Mitchell, Meland, Duffy opposed). It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to uphold the denial. The motion failed 3-2 (four votes are required). It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes to defer the matter to April 15, 1985. The motion passed 5-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Resolution of fact Resolution No. -42 Resolution of Fact: 3040 Inglewood Ave. So. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-42 entitled "Resolution regarding order to raze and remove hazardous buildings located at 3040 Inglewood Ave. So." The motion passed 5-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Hwy. 12 traffic signals Traffic signals at Vernon, Florida, Louisiana Ave./Hwy. 12 It was moved by Councilman Stroh], seconded by Councilman Mitchell Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 to approve the temporary signal Department to proceed with letting. The motion passed 5-0. 9b. Charter system .and contact the Highway Preamble to City Charter It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strohl to send the proposed preamble to the City Attorney's office for review. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes to authorize preparation of an ordinance changing Section 5.02b of the City Charter and also authorize publication of notice of public hearing. The motion passed 5-0. 9c. 28th & Louisiana traffic signal It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Council- man Duffy to authorize execution of an agreement with OSM to conduct a traffic study at the intersections of 28th St. and 27th St. and Louisiana Ave. Motion passed 5-0. 9d. Hwy. 100/W. 36th St. Supplemental agreement with MnDOT: Hwy. 100/W. 36th St. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-43 entitled "Resolution authorizing staff to enter into a supplemental agreement No. 1 to MnDOT agreement 60596 with the City (Highway 100/W. 36th St.)" The motion passed 5-0. 9e. Shelard Park project ]Fe—solution No.85-46 Preliminary engineering report: Shelard Park, Project 85-46 It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the preliminary engineering report utilizing city crews when available and contract out remaining work. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). -49- Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 9f. American Legion Agreement with American Legion Resolution No. 85-44 It was moved by Councilman Stroh], seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-44 entitled "Resolution authorizing staff to enter into an agreement with the American Legion -St. Louis Park to place cannon on right-of-way." The motion passed 5-0. 9g. I-394 update The City Manager clarified several points in staff's report. Howard George, resident of the Parkwoods neighborhood spoke to express the concerns of residents of this area re proposed zoning changes. Len Thiel said that MnDOT has not made plans known to him or his client, Cheyenne Land Company. Mrs. Deblock, Quentin Ave. resident, spoke to express her hopes that the state will take the remaining five homes on Quentin. it was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strohl, to accept the recommendations in staff's report. The motion passed 5-0. 9h. I-394 pre -engineering Resolution o. tsto Reimbursement for pre -engineering (I-394) It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-45 entitled "Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for reimbursement of preliminary engineering and right-of-way costs, I-394" The motion passed 5-0. 9i. EAW: Klodt Environmental assessment worksheet for Klodt It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes to approve the EAW and proceed with the environmental review process. The motion passed 5-0. -50- Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 9j. Human Ri hts Commission minutes 9k. anning omo�ssion minutes 91, --- a eve opmen uthority minutes 9m. Parkecrea ion Commission minutes 9n. Community e a ions ommission minu es 9o. CharLer Commission minutes 9p. Water Conservation ommTee minutes The above minutes were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions and the Sun/Sailor newspaper. It was requested that the openings on boards/commissions be advertised on cable tv NEW BUSINESS lla. Bid tab: Diseased tree removal Tree Experts as the 1985 contractor during 1985. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strohl to designate Shadywood for the removal of diseased trees llb. Bid tab: Video editing equipment It was moved by Councilman Duffy , seconded by Councilman Backes to designate Video Images as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $12,439. The motion passed 5-0. llc. Bid tabulation: Nature Center air conditioning It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes to designate Merit Energy System as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with that firm in the amount of $13,350. The motion passed 5-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Gary Duncan, 7200 Candlewood Dr., Brooklyn Park Al Wolf, 1851 Nevada, SLP Ella Jackson, 4057 Meadowbrook, SLP Edward's Restaurant, 9920 Wayzata Blvd., SLP -51- Minutes City Council meeting April 1, 1985 By consent, the claims were referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from Mayor Pro Tem 12c. Communications from City Manager None. The City Manager briefly discussed items for an upcoming study session. He said there would be a short meeting after the meeting with the Attorney re Apple Valley. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified Claims It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $338,129.78 for vendor claims and $11,488.55 for payroll claims. The motion passed 5-0. 14.Adjournment fat mit ecor ing ecre ary -52- The meeting was adjourned at 11:07 p.m. yor Pro Tem