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Home My WebLink About1985/09/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 3, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks. Resolution of appreciation to Clarence "Mickey" Brose. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-123 entitled "Resolution Commending Clarence Brose for his service to the City." The motion passed 5-0. 3. Roll Call The following Council members were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Larry Mitchell Jerrold Martin Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Director of City Development and Director of Parks and Recreation. 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to approve the minutes of the August 19, 1985 meeting with the following correction: pg. 131, Sign Ordinance, Councilman Mitchell said he was voting for the ordinance but not the billboard portion. The motion to approve as amended passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the minutes of the study session held August 26, 1985. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the consent agenda for September 3, 1985. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the agenda for September 3, 1985. The motion passed 5-0. M City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1985 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Goldman variance Variance request: Arnold Goldman, Resolution 85-123 2525 Zinran Ave. Frank Kampel, 2524 Yukon, said this variance could not be approved if a hardship did not exist. He said his parents were opposed to the proposed addition. The applicant, Mr. Goldman, said this proposed addition had been discussed with his neighbors to the north and south who had no objection to his plan. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and contine it at a future date. Councilman Martin commented that this variance had been approved before but lapsed because of construction delays. Councilman Mitchell said he understood the concerns of the Kampels, but that he would support it because of its previous approval. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-124 entitled "A resolution granting variance in rear yard setback from Section 14-128(5) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit an addition to an existing house resulting in a rear yard setback of 20.5 feet instead of the required 35 feet for property located in the R-1, single family residence district, at 2525 Zinran Ave. So." The motion passed 5-0. 6b. Mpls. Fed. for Jewish Services Final General PUD 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, set second reading for September 16 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 5-0. 6c. Yangtze liquor license Application of Yangtze, Inc. for on -sale intoxicating liquor license. 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. -139- i City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1985 Councilman Meland hoped that the restaurant would address the problems as outlined in the Inspectional Services report. Councilman Backes asked if the restaurant had a response to the problems pointed out by Inspections to which Lois Bredahl, representing the applicant, responded the restaurant is making every effort to correct the problems. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the on -sale intoxicating liquor license. The motion passed 4-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed). PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Accountant letter Letter from George M. Hansen Co. by Cslman Meland, seconded by Cslman Martin, It was moved/tnat the letter from the George M. Hansen Company, City auditor, be filed. The motion passed 5-0. 7b. O'Toole's request Request of O'Toole's to hold an outdoor event on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1985 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve O'Toole's request. The motion passed 5-0. 8a. Target special permit Resolution85-125 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Resolution approving special permit request for Target Stores Councilman Mitchell said he would not care for the City to become known as a "two -Target" town. Councilman Meland felt he could better support Target's proposal if they planned a higher density use and that he was supporting it at this time only because it had previously been approved. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-125 entitled "A resolution granting permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit construction of a discount department store for property located in the PUD, planned unit development district, at 3601 So. Highway 100." The motion passed 4-1 (Councilman Mitchell opposed). IAo- City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1985 Sb. Bennigan's special permit Resolution No.85-126 yr Bennigan's request for special permit amendd Mayor Hanks questioned what "immediate dinner seating" as requested for this sign meant. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-126 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 85-173 adopted on October 15, 1984 and granting permit under Section 14-156(17) and Section 14-195(1) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow a Class 1 restaurant on property zoned B-2 business at 6475 Wayzata Blvd." The motion passed 4-1 (Mayor Hanks opposed). 8c. Multifamily Bond Program Multifamily Rental Bond Program Resolution No. 85-T277-95-127.1-.14 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-127 entitled "Resolution for a program amendment of the Housing Plan and Program 1979-1985 of the City of St. Louis Park" and the following 14 resolutions, all with the same title naming the 14 developers: 85-127.1, Resolution giving approval to a multifamily rental Housing Project (Tamarind Project) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C; 85.127.2, Bor-Son Companies and E.J. Plesko and Associates, Inc.; 85-127.3, Brantingham and Associates; 85-127.4, Briarwood West; 85-121.5, Dominium Group, Inc.; 85-127.6, FKSI; 85-127.7, Three Towers Associates; 85-127.8, Joppa Lane Company; 85-127.9, Minnesota A & M Partnership; 85-127.19, developer selected by the HRA of St. Louis Park; 85-127.11, developer selected by HRA of St. Louis Park; 85-127.12, Town Ridge Building; 85-127.13, Darrel A. Farr; and 85-127.14, Minneapolis Federation for Jewish Services. The motion passed 5-0. 8d. Shelard Park curb cut Resolution No. 85 - No. 85-128 entitled "A resolution It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 85-82 adopted on June 17, 1985 and granting permit under Section 14-195 of the Zoning Ordinance amending the general site plan for Shelard Park and to permit a curb cut on the north side of Betty Crocker Drive (renamed Shelard Parkway effective November 1, 1985), 156 feet east of the west line of Lot 2, Block 3 Shelard Park " and to authorize execution of the Use Restriction Agreement. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). 8e. Louisiana Ave. properties Sale of homes on Louisiana Ave. r financeNo.1660-85— It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1660-85 entitled "An ordinance authoriz'n9 the sale by the City of the properties at 3036 and 3054 Louisiana Ave. So." The motion passed 5-0. -141- City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1985 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Playground equipment Replacement of playground equipment at 16th and Pennsylvania Park Councilman Mitchell complimented staff and the neighborhood in working together on this project and arriving at a satisfactory solution. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to authorize execution of a purchase agreement at a cost of $15,980. The motion passed 5-0. 9b. Watermain-Highway 100 Preliminary engineering report: Watermain Resolutions 85-129,--95-130 on east frontage road of Hwy. 100 from Parkwoods to W. 26th St. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve waiver of the assessment, waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 85-129 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 85-28, watermain, east frontage road, TH 100 from W. 26th St. to Parkwoods Road"; and No. 85-130 entitled "Resolution approving agreement concerning special assessment for Improvement Project No. 85-28, water, east frontage road, TH 100 from W. 26th St. to Parkwoods Road". The motion passed 5-0. 9c. Med Center sign Park Nicollet Medical Center request for sign It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize issuance of a sign permit and prepare a resolution amending the special permit. The motion passed 5-0. 9d. Fire study -Consultant Consultant selection for Fire Department study It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes to approve the selection of Public Administrative Service to conduct the Fire Department study and authorize execution of a contract with that firm. The motion passed 5-0. 9e. Charter Commission minutes 9f. Planning Commission minutes August 21 99. HRA minutes 9h. BOZA minutes All minutes were ordered filed by consent. - ld2- City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1985 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions The Mayor said there was now one opening on the Charter Commission. Councilman Meland said it was a tough decision to select one individual out of the three exceptional candidates for the opening on the Board of Zoning Appeals. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin, to appoint Paul Kelsey to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The motion passed 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Ila. Change order: Bury & Carlson Time extension It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to approve the time extension of Bury and Carlson's contract. The motion passed 5-0. llb. Change order: Standard Sidewalk Time extension It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the time extension. The motion passed 5-0. llc. Change order: Richmar Construction Time Extension It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Martin to approve the time extension The motion passed 5-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Paul Forsberg, 2504 Sheffield Dr., Mtka Ben Stein, 2656 Inglewood, SLP Daryl Capistran, 3312 Webster, SLP By consent, the claims were referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney 12b. Communications from Mayor Subjects for the Sept. 9 study session were discussed. Councilman Mitchell asked that a Reilly update be provided at the study session. -143- City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1985 12c. Communications from City Manager The Manager reported that the final EIS on the Belt Line development would be before Council on September 16. Since the PCA requires the report's submission to them on September 16, he would appreciate any comments Council might have as soon as they review it. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims September 3, 1985 in $24,281.79 for payroll and City Treasurer be amounts. The motion passed 5-0. 13b. Contract payments- Final It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated the amount of $430,735.71 for vendor claims and claims be approved and that the City Manager authorized to issue checks in the appropriate 1. Rice Creek Gardens, Shelard Park improvements. Amount: $4,056.00. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 85-131 entitled "Resolution accepting work on Shelard Park improvements, Project 85-08, Contract 1681. The motion passed 5-0. Contract payments - Partial It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to approve the following partial payments: Bituminous Roadways, tennis court, trail, wing wall and decorative payment. Amount: $5,837.04. Standard Sidewalk, Projects 85-01, 13, 30, 31. Amount: $38,764.50 Bury and Carlson, Projects 83-07, 13, 37, watermain/sanitary sewer, Amount: $58,046.04 Richmar Construction, renovation of lift station, 32nd & Oregon. Amount: $14,396.30 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Martin to approve the partial payments and authorize payments. The motion passed 5-0. 14. Adjournment T'�[�uiifli�ecor �nr� �� re ary 144 The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. f; ay r