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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985/09/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularA MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 16, 1985 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Ma;�or Lyle Hanks at 7:30 a.m. 2. Presentations None 3. Roll Call The following Council members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Larry Mitchell Thomas Duffy Lyle Hanks Jerrold Martin Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Director of City Development and the City Assessor. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the minutes of the September 3, 1985 meeting with the following addition: on the Target matter, Councilman Mitchell had said he'd like to have seen the City fight more vigorously in determining the proper use for this property. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the minutes of the study session held September 9, 1985. The motion passed 5-0. 5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to approve the consent agenda for September 16, 1985. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the agenda for September 16, 1985 with the following addition: 7c. Backyard pet kennels The motion passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Beauty shop permit Darling Realty II: Request to amend an approved special permit to allow a beauty shop at 5320 Cedar Lake 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 to a future date. -145- City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1985 It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-132 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 7489 adopted on October 17, 1984 and also rescinding Resolution No. 7384 adopted on May 16, 1983 and granting permit under Section 14-124(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow retail, office and manufacturing use in an existing building for property located in the DDD, diversified development district at 5320-5340 Cedar Lake Rd." The motion passed 5-0. 6b. Brannon: Special permit Rodney Brannon request to amend Resolution No. 85-133 approved special permit to convert storage space to office area at 8951 W. 36th St. Mr. Brannon, applicant, was concerned about the placement of the walk- way in relation to his property. It was pointed out the resolution mere- ly states Mr. Brannon's agreement to the placement of the sidewalk, not that he was in any way responsible for it. 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 Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-133 entitled A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 7215 adopted on September 7, 1982 and granting permit under Section 14-150(3)(c) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow a coin operated, self service car wash for property located in the B-1, business district, at 8925 W. 36th St." The motion passed 5-0. 6c. Med Center: Special permit Resolution o.85-134 Park Nicollet Medical Center request to amend an approved special permit to change residential portions to office and amend sign provisions at 5000 W. 39th St. 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 Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt resolution No. 85-134 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 84-128 adopted on August 20, 1984 which rescinded Resolution No. 84-23 adopted on February 20, 1984 which rescinded Resolution No. 84-16 adopted on February 6, 1984 which rescinded Resolution No. 7459 adopted on September 6, 1983 and granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allot+ a 250,764 ;qu;:re foot mediral center -146- City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1985 including 22 motel type units for patients and a parking lot with 211 spaces for property located in a PUD, planned unit development district, at 5000 W. 39th St." The motion passed 5-0. 6d. Falstaff Development Falstaff Development request Resolution - for special permit to construct a 27 -unit residential development at 4625 Minnetonka Blvd. 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 Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-135 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 84-192 adopted on November 19, 1984 and granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow the construction of a 27 -unit residential development on property located in the PUD, planned unit development district, at 4625 Minnetonka Blvd." Councilman Mitchell asked if this proposal were the same as an earlier proposal, to which the Director of City Development said it was. Mayor Hanks expressed his concern over the parking situation at this location and asked if more spaces would be available. The City Development Director said there was additional parking available on the east edge of the property and that the ratio of parking spaces to units would be 1.85. Councilman Mitchell asked if the City would be involved in the financing, to which the Director said the project was eligible for the multifamily bond program. Councilman Mitchell asked if any particular market were targeted for occupancy such as seniors, family, etc. The developer replied there would be no special appeal to any given market. The motion to approve passed 5-0. 6e. Eberhardt Co. special permit Eberhardt Company request for Resolution No. 85-136 special permit for multiple family dwellings and senior citizen housing at 4310 Minnetonka Blvd. and 2888 Joppa Ave. Councilman Martin asked how residents would be selected. The developer responded that anyone 60 years of age would be eligible on a first come, first serve basis. -147- City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1985 Councilman Mitchell asked if there were to be any City financing, to which the developer responded they would be participating in the multifamily revenue bond program. Councilman Mitchell felt the City's long-term housing needs should be studied so that a preponderance of one group would not occur. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-136 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2831 adopted June 21, 1965 amending Resolution No. 2241 adopted on January 28, 1963 and granting permit under Section 14-195(3) and 14-191(9) and (12) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow multiple family dwellings and senior citizen housing for property zoned R-4 multiple family residence district, located at 4310 Minnetonka Blvd. and 2888 Joppa Ave." The motion passed 5-0. 6f. Ames special permit Resolution85-137 There being no one wishing closed with the right of it at a future date. Sidney Ames request for special permit for drive-in photocopying business at 3915 Highway 7 to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing Council to thereafter reopen and continue It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-137 entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-156(11) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit a drive-in photocopying business for property zoned B-2, business district, located at 3915 Highway 7.11 The motion passed 5-0. 6g. Perkins special permit It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes to continue this item to October 7, 1985. The motion passed 5-0. 6h. Knollwood West Partners special permit Resolution No. 85-1 Knollwood West Partners request to amend an approved special permit to construct an automotive service center at 8530 Highway 7 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 Duffy, -14B- City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1985 to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-138 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 85-99 adopted on July 25, 1985 and granting permit under Section 14-123.100 and Section 14-156(18) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow grading and the construction of an automotive service center for property located in the B-2, business district and F-2, flood plain district, at 8500-8530 Highway 7." The motion passed 5-0. 6i. Project 84-31 Assessment hearing Project 84-31, alley improvement between 28th and 29th, Quebec and Pennsylvania 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 Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-139 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment - Improvement No. 84-31: Alley paving" The motion passed 5-0. 6j. Project 84-35 Assessment hearing, Project 84-35, alley improvement between Blackstone and Alabama, W. 28th & W. 29th St. Councilman Martin complimented staff on bringing this project in under the original estimate. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-140 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment, Improvement No. 84-35: Alley paving" 6k. Project 84-141 Assessment hearing, Project 84-06: Shelard watermain looping 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 Duffy, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-141 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment, Improvement No. 84-141: Shelard watermain looping" The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). -149- City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1985 7a. Centurion request Request of Centurion Co. re annexation by City of Minnetonka It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to refer Centurion's request to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation and to refer the matter to the City Attorney in order to research procedural questions. The motion passed 5-0. 7b. Airport noise Letters relating to airport noise Re Mr. Cain's letter requesting appointment to the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council, Councilman Backes asked if the City had an appointment to that Council. Mayor Hanks said it was newly -formed, only six months old. Councilman Martin felt the usual procedure for appointments, interview- ing any interested applicants, should be followed. He ,requested additional information on the Council, what its purpose was, etc. 7c. Backyard kennels It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Duffy to have staff look into the matter of placement of backyard kennels. Councilman Backes asked for clarification, and Councilman Mitchell said he like to know what other communities do, what do their ordinances provide for, and so forth. The motion passed 5-0. 8a. CRC resolution Resolution -83--142 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Community Relations Commission enabling resolution It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-142 entitled "Resolution repealing Resolution 7501 and establishing the Community Relations Commission and defining its duties." The motion passed 5-0. 8b. Mpls. Fed. Jewish Services Second reading of an ordinance Ordinance 166T---85 re Minneapolis Federation for Jewish Services It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. l ld, l - E5 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park OrililiunCE Lode districts." -150- The motion passed 5-0. 8c. Fiscal Disparities Resolution re fiscal disparities Councilman Backes asked if other communities had adopted similar resolu- tions to which the City Manager replied he was aware of several communities which had taken similar action. Mayor Hanks wondered if another community should get a mall. Councilman Backes was hesitatant to take such an action, feeling that perhaps it should be more metro -wide. He p ,u�'gr this type of action should be taken even before Bloomington/ a �`'fanything. Councilman Mitchell felt the mega -mall issue was well known & that the City should take a stan Councilman Duffy thought the resolution could possibly be adopted such by dropping any specific city name and rewording it to say "any city propos asking for exemption from fiscal disparities." bystaf It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin to table the matter. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Mitchell opposed). 8d. Drug ordinance revision First reading of an ordinance relating to prohibited drugs It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive first reading, set second reading for October 7, 1985 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 5-0. Be. 1600 Pennsylvania easement Slope and sewer easement, 1600 Resolution No. 85-143 Pennsylvania It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-143 entitled "Resolution amending Resolution 7167, adopted July 6, 1982, authorizing reconveyance of tax -forfeited land." The motion passed 5-0. 8f. IDB funds from State pool Resolution requesting IDB funds Resol u ion -85-144 from State pool It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-144 entitled "Resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of $6,000,000 general obligation tax increment bonds of the City." The motion passed 5-0. -151- City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1985 8g. Methodist Hospital bond issue It was seconded moved by by Councilman Martin, Councilman Backes Resolution 85-1 to waive reading and adopt Resolu- tion 85-145 entitled "Resolution relating to a project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act on behalf of Methodist Hospital calling for a public hearing thereon." The motion passed 5-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Ottawa Ave. condemnation Condemnation of a piece of land on Ottawa Ave. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-146 entitled "Resolution authorizing taking of land by eminent domain for highway purposes, Ottawa Avenue extension, City Project 83-07." The motion passed 5-0. 9b. Purchase of property on Hwy. 7 In answer to a question from Resolution 85-145a Councilman Martin relative to e proce ur der which the property at 6007 Highway 7 would be acquired, the City Manager said the process as described in staff's report would allow a potential lessor a chance to occupy the property January 1986. Councilman Mitchell commented the present action would not be part of any arrangement with any other property owner. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes to remove, contin ency on the existing purchase agreement and waive read- ing and adopt resolution 85-145a titled "Purchase of 6007 hwy. 7 for Hwy. 7 corridor." The motion passed 5-0. 9c. Belt Line Business Park Environmental Impact Statement City Manager read some suggested re -wording of the EIS as submitted to the PCA. Councilman Duffy asked if the City had final approval of the final EIS from the PCA and Environmental Quality Board. The City Manager replied the City Attorney would be asked to research the City's position. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to accept the EIS as amended and direct staff to transmit same to MPCA staff. The motion passed 5-0. City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1985 9d. Insurance study It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to designate American Risk Services Corp. as the firm to conduct the City's risk management study. The motion passed 5-0. 9e. August financial report 9f. Cable TV C—o—mmission minutes 9g. anning commission minutes September 4. The financial report and minutes were ordered filed by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions Mayor Hanks said he would visit with Tom Gale relative to appointment to the Police Civil Service Commission It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to appoint Nate Goldstone to the Fire Civil Service Commission. The motion passed 5-0. l Relative to the taxicab study commission, the City Manager said an individual to represent St. Louis Park and Edina was being sought to serve on a taxicab study commission. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Duffy to direct staff to investigate the City Manager's eligibility to serve on the Minnesota Pollution Contol Agency. Councilman Backes felt the appointment was open to anyone. The motion passed 4-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed). Relative to the Market Assistance Program Committee -Liquor Liability commission, Councilman Martin asked if it were appropriate to nominate a liquor store owner for appointment, to which Mayor Hanks felt anyone interested ought to apply themselves. 10b. 3400 block Quebec Ave. It was moved by Councilman ouncilmaCouncilman Mitchell, seconded by Martin to accept the recommendation of staff's report, e.g., direct the City Attorney to prepare a stipulation between the City and the property owners to dismiss the case without prejudice and to preserve the City's right to open this matter at a future time; and to direct staff to design a development plan that uses the City -owned property for park purposes. The motion passed 5-0. -153- City council meeting minutes September 16, 1985 Ila. Sod contract NEW BUSINESS Bid tabulation: Sod contract It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded Dy Counci man Duffy to designate Craig's Turf as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with that firm in the sum of $18,997.50. The motion passed 5-0. llb. Loney liquor license By consent, a public hearing on James Loney's application for a liquor license was set for October 7, 1985. llc. Change order: Bituminous roadways It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the change order and time extension. The motion passed 5-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims 12b. Communications from the Mayor 12c. Communications: City Manager None. Mayor Hanks said that the GAC plant was approved and construction would start 'within the next few weeks. The September 23 study session agenda was discussed. The City Manager reminded the Council of the upcoming breakfast sponsored by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Councilman Backes encouraged Council's attendance at this function. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes that the list of verified claims dated September 16, 1985 prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $496,804.09 for vendor claims and $18,882.52 for payroll claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to prepare checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 5-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Martin, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. !% 4L) all, pecoh lnr] . E'CfE ,pry ayo__-- -15q-