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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/10/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularCity Council meeting minutes October 6, 1986 6b. Off -sale li uor license, Application of John Ralles for an off -sale 7920 wy. liquor license at 7920 Hwy. 7 Mr. Ralles was present to answer questions. Councilman Backes asked if he had made firm arrangements for this operation, to which Mr. Ralles said he had. There being noone ht of further Counci 1 wishing tothereafter reopen to speak, reopen the i tMayor a futuredeclared date the hearing r closed with the g It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the application of John Ralles for an off -sale liquor license providing delivery service but not serving the walk-in customer. The motion passed 6-0. 6c. Project 84-20 Assessment hearing, Project 84-20, paving Resolution -M-155 of T.H. 7 north frontage road, Webster to Wooddale Councilman Strand noted there was a typographical error in the computation of Mr. Davis' assessment. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hanks closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Strand, to approve the assessment to the Davis property, as corrected. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 86-155 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment for improvement No. 84-20, paving, curb and gutter and landscaping." The motion passed 6-0. 6d. Project 85-24 Assessment hearing, Project 85-24, street lighting, Wooddale Ave. from W. Lake St. to T.H. 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 Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the assessment. The motion passed 6-0. -211- City Council meeting minutes October 6, 1986 6e. Variance: 4321 Brook Lane Resolution86-156 Variance in side yard setback at 4321 Brook Lane 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 Friedman, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 86-156 entitled "A resolution granting variance in side yard setback from Section 14-128(5) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the construction of an attached garage having a side yard setback of 3.6 feet instead of the required 67 feet for property located in the R-1, single family residence district, at 4321 Brook Lane." The motion passed 6-0. 6f. Variance: 5450 W. 41st St. Variance in front yard setback at 5450 W. Resolution 86-157 41st 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 Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-157 entitled "A resolution granting variance in front yard setback from Section 14-133(5) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the development of a parking lot in a front yard with a reduction in the front yard setback for property located in the R-2, single family residence district, at 5450 W. 41st St." The motion passed 6-0. 69. Variance: 1477 Louisiana Ave. Variance in side yard setback at 1477 Resolution 86-158 Louisiana 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-158 entitled "A resolution granting variance in side yard setback from Section 14-133(3) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the division of a parcel into two lots with the result that the existing house will have a side yard setback abutting a street of 6 feet instead of the required 15 feet for property located in the R-2, single family residence district, at 1477 Louisiana Ave." Councilman Mitchell asked if the intent was to build on the second lot. The Director of Planning said although there are no definite plans at this time, it was his understanding that was the intent. The motion passed 6-0. 6h, Variance: 4043 Yosemite Variance in side yard setback at 4043 Yosemite Ave. -212- City Council meeting minutes October 6, 1986 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 Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-159 entitled "A resolution granting variance in front yard setback from Section 14-109(b) and 14-133(5) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the location of an air conditioning unit in a required front yard having a setback of 34.5 feet instead of the required 36 feet for property located in the R-2, single family residence district, at 4043 Yosemite Ave." Councilman Strand felt a policy ought to be developed relative to requests of this sort and perhaps the Board of Zoning Appeals could do so. The motion for approval passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, that this item be submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals to come up with recommendations. Councilman Backes said that since this involved zoning, perhaps it should go through the Planning Commission rather than BOZA. The amended motion passed 6-0. 6i. Community Housing b Project amendment S viceCorp. Resolution -160 The Planning Director alluded to the new resolution which contained additional conditions 5 and 6. 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-160 entitled "Resolution for a program amendment of the Housing Plan and Program of the City of St. Louis Park and giving preliminary approval to a multifamily rental housing project under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C" as amended. The motion passed 6-0. Councilman Mitchell asked if there were anything in the Tax Reform Act that might affect this program. Mr. John Weiss, representing the project, said there was nothing to impede this project going forward, but that it did appear funding of this sort was going to be hard to come by under the new tax law. 6j. Project 83-13 Assessment hearing, Project 83-13, street Resolution -161 construction, paving, curb and gutter, landscaping: TH 7 nurth trontage road at Ottawa Ave. -213- City council meeting minutes October 6, 1986 i ' Emil Kadlac, 3138 Salem Ave., spoke in opposition to his assessment. He didn't understand why he was being assessed when one-half of Salem was not. Also, why were they being assessed when the Salem access to Hwy. 7 had been blocked off. The City Assessor briefly explained the City's assessing policy. 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 Friedman asked what was the condition of the roadway before this project. The Mayor responded it was not a permanent roadway, that is it did not have curb and gutter. i Councilman Friedman asked if part of the cost for this roadway involved the large scale rearrangement of the intersection of Ottawa and Hwy. 7. The Director of Public Works stated it was. Councilman Friedman asked wat is the average assessment in some other areas where there isn't this type of intersection reconstruction which benefits the entire city. The City Assessor said on residential properties, it would be $16 per front foot plus any indirect benefit. Paving, curb and gutter in residential neighborhoods is running in the mid -$200s and the indirect benefit is 25% of $16 per foot or $160. Councilman Friedman asked if the redevelopment of the intersection and closing of Salem were to accommodate the Ottawa crossing. The Director of Public Works said that in the project, the closing of Salem Ave. ion, the closing of Salem Ave. had a virtue of traffic being routed down there. in order to have State participation was required. Regarding the intersect - bearing on the Ottawa intersection by Councilman Friedman asked if anything would have been done there if the Ottawa Ave. crossing had not been done on such a large scale. The Public Works Director said he considered the intersection redesign an enhancement for purposes of safety alone. He said he would view any such project as an enhancement to safety. Councilman Friedman said he felt a larger intersection has been made at Ottawa Ave. and Hwy. 7 than normallywould be warranted considering the trucks, city vehicles and autos. He did uestion if the residents on Salem were not being treated unfairly since this intersection redesign is a boon to the whole city. He felt the assessments to the residences along the side streets should be looked at to be made more equitable. The City Manager pointed out the residents are being assessed an indirect -214- City Council meeting minutes Oct. 6, 1986 benefit at 25 percent of $16. Based on what the entire project cost, the assess- ment could have been S40-$50 a foot. Because of State participation and Council policy, it's $4 no matter what the total project would have cost. He said this project had been in the works for a good many years, and when it was designed, the Ottawa Ave. crossing was not even a thought, that this came much later and will serve to enhance the traffic flow. But to reiterate what the Public Works Director said, with or without the Ottawa Ave. crossing, this is how the intersection would have been designed. Councilman Strand asked why the administrative cost was now shown when it was not at the time of the public hearing. The City Manager said it should have been factored in at the hearing and that was someone's oversight He said it does follow the City's past policy of assess- ing 12 percent administrative costs and 9 percent interest. He said the project was old enough for two years' worth of costs and interests being factored in, but he had felt that was excessive. Although the present cost and interest may seem excessive, it does adhere to Council policy. Mayor Hanks wanted to make clear that the administrative costs and interest do not affect what residents are being assessed. Mayor Hanks did ask that the minutes reflect the receipt of a letter protesting the assessment from B'Nai Emet Synagogue, and that a representative of the synagogue waspresent but did not speak to the issue. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-161 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment: Improvement No. 83-13, paving, curb and gutter and landscaping." The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Strand opposed). 6k. Project 85-10 Assessment hearing, Project 85-10, eso u Mon -162 paving, curb and gutter and landscap- ing, T.H. 7 south frontage road west of Texas 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 Strand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-162 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment: Improvement No. 85-10, paving, curb and gutter, driveway aprons." The motion passed 6-0. 61. Project 85-23 Assessment hearing, Project 85-23, street lighting on TH 7 north frontage road from Wooddale to Dakota 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 tuture date. -215- City Council meeting minutes October 6, 1986 It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strand, to approve the assessment. The motion passed 6-0. 7a. Lions Club raffle PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS Notice of intent of Lions Club to conduct raffle at the VFW Councilman Strand said he would be opposing this request as he cannot support this means of raising money. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the request. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Strand opposed). 1b. Gambling license renewal Braille Sports Foundation and Humane Society It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the request of the Braille Sports Foundation and the Animal Humane Society for renewal of its gambling license to sell pull tabs at Reiss' and Park Tavern. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Strand opposed). 1c. Traffic study request Cambridge/Alabama intersection Councilman Duffy said he had received requests from residents in the Cambridge/ Alabama area for stop signs on Alabama where it crosses Cambridge. He asked that staff conduct such a study and come back to Council. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to so direct staff to conduct a traffic study and return to Council. The motion passed 6-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a• Liquor liability insurance First reading of an ordinance re liquor liability insurance It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to waive first reading, set second reading for October 20 and authorize summary publication. Councilman Mitchell asked where this item was coming from, had any particular industry brought this to Council's attention. Mayor Hanks said it was because of the Dram Shop law. Apparently, St. Louis Park's limits are higher than the State requirements. The City Manager said establishments are having a great deal of difficulty getting insurance. The ordinance before Council complies with State law. He wasn't sure whether the cost of the insurance had become prohibitive or whether -216- it was simply unavailable. Councilman Mitchell said he'si like more information on what dollar amounts were involved, thousands, hundreds of thousands or what. Councilman Duffy said a man had spoken to him before the meeting who said his insurance was an additional $28,000 per year and that there were only two available sources, one being the State pool. Councilman Strand said he really needed additional information such as the amounts, where available, the kind of protection required. He felt it would be proper to defer the item in order to find out what experience the industry in the community has had. Mayor Hanks said that perhaps first reading could be done this evening, with necessary changes and additional information provided prior to October 20 as next month liquor licenses will be coming up for renewal. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Strand opposed). 8b. Variance: 3750 Colorado Resolution granting variance Resolution 86-163 at 3750 Colorado Ave. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-163 entitled "A resolution granting variance in lot width, lot area, lot area per family, front yard setback, side yard setbacks and ground floor area ratio from Sections 14-138(2), 14-138(3) and 14-138(5) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the conversion of a single family house to a duplex resulting in a lot width of 41.83 feet instead of the required 60 feet, a lot area of 4,558 sq. ft. instead of the required 8,000 sq. ft., a lot area per family of 2,279 sq. ft. instead of the required 4,000 sq. ft., a front yard setback of 10 ft. instead of the required 30 ft., an interior side yard setback of 4.8 ft. instead of the required 9 ft., a side yard abutting a street of 13.5 ft. instead of the required 15 ft. and a ground floor area ratio of 0'.27 instead of the maximum allowed of 0.35 for property located in the R-3 two family residence district at 3750 Colorado Ave. So." The motion passed 6-0. 8c. Community Housing Service Corp. Resolution amending indenture Resolution 86-164 of trust: Community Housing and Service Corp. Councilman Strand referred to item 2 in staff's report and in the last line suggested that the last phrase read, and accrued interest on the bonds are to be paid to Mount Sinai Hospital and the City of St. Louis Park." It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-164 entitled "Resolution authorizing certain amendments to the Indenture of Trust for the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, $11,000,000 Multifamily Rental Housing Revenue Bonds (Community Housing and Service Corp. Project ), Series 1985" as amended to include the phrase as suggested by Councilman Strand. The motion passed 6-0. -217- City council meeting minutes October 6, 1986 8d. 1987 budget First reading of an ordinance adopting the 1987 budget and the revised 1986 budget it was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive first reading and set second reading for October 20, 1986. The motion passed 6-0. 8e. Tax lev , assessments Resolutions =165, 86-166 Resolution approving 1986 tax collectible in 1987; resolution levying assessment for delinquent water/sewer/refuse charges, nuisance abatements, false alarm fees, random sidewalk, curb/gutter repair and tree removal Mayor Hanks indicated there was a change on the resolution approving the mill levy in that item "Other" under General Fund be increased by $53,000 ($50,000 for legal fees and $3,000 for the Suburban Mediation Center). It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to waive reading and adopt the following two resolutions: No. 86-165 entitled "Resolution approving 1986 tax levy, collectible in 1987; and No. 86-166 entitled "Resolution levying assessment for delinquent water/sewer/refuse charges, nuisance abatements, false alarm fees, random sidewalk, curb/gutter repair and tree removal." The motion passed 6-0. 8f. Natchez Place A artments Amendment to an approved special eso u ion - permit re modifications to the site plan: Natchez Place Apartments Councilman Strand asked if access to Minnetonka Blvd. could not be retained. He was concerned about traffic from the complex being directed on to a resi- dential street. The City Manager said Hennepin County staff is opposed to traffic from this complex routed onto Minnetonka Blvd. because of the heavy traffic already present on it. He pointed out there were only 27 units planned for the parcel. It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-167 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution 86-135 adopted on Sept. 16, 1985, rescinding Resolution 84-192 adopted on November 19, 1984 and granting special 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 PUO, planned unit development district, at 4625 Minnetonka Blvd." Councilman Strand amended the resolution to eliminate the sign in the setback. This was agreeable to the maker of the motion. The motion as amended passed 6-0. 89• Minor amendment: Shelard Amendment to an approved special Reso ution 86-168 permit for enclosed stairwell on parking ramp in Shelard City Council greeting minutes October 6, 1986 It was proved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-168 entitled 'A resolution granting special permit under Section 14-123.101(2) of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the construction of a stairway enclosure on a parking ramp for property zoned PUG, planned unit development district, located at 300 So. County Rd. 18." The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained). REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Soils consultant Selection of soil engineering consultant It was graved by Councilwi Strand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to authorize staff to enter into a contract with STS Consultants, Ltd. to provide consulting services related to enactment of soil exploration/analysis procedures required by the Remedial Action Plan. The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Twin Lakes cleanup It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Strand, to authorize staff to enter into a contract with E. A. Hickok and Associates in an amunt not to exceed $10,000 for the development of pians and specifications fc,r the wetland treatment system. The agreement shall specify that the consultant shall provide construction supervision at a cost not to exceed $2,000. 9c. Parkin : Ottawa Ave. Resolution 86-169 Traffic study No. 359: Parking restrict- ions on Ottawa Ave. It was proved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt resolution 86-169 entitled "Resolution authorizing the instal- lation of traffic control signs on both sides of Ottawa Ave. So. between T. H. 7 and Park Glen Rd. - The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman, Friedman, seconded by Councilman Strand to remove the no parking signs on the south side of M. 26th St. just off Hwy. 100 and restripe the street, The motion passed 6-0, 9d, Housing and kedeveloW.6t Authority minutes 9e, oar o on G4T; airu t es 9f. ouR SIn and a ve ":'..".rll"Au�rity minutes 99. ous ,J an aevei�.;.­'_r, ,or y specialmeeting minutes 9h. PTa`nnii4_Ccoa+ar�ss (,-r i;, i r,I,tes 9i . Ru`man WeTatTo­ns���ra�i 93. �brS anEcreot i i,�, rr.i - s i or, mi ratites All minutes ordered filed by consent, I I a City Council meeting minutes October 6, 1986 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ,1 10a. Boards and Commissions The Mayor scheduled interviews with youth representatives for October 20, 1986 prior to the City Council meeting. lOb. Excel study Councilman Strand said he would like Council to take some action the Excelsior Blvd. redevelopment. on a traffic study relative to Councilman Duffy said the Housing and Redevelopment Authority has requested that staff prepare a request for proposal addressed to traffic consultants. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy, that the Excel Neighborhood traffic study be submitted to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to be used in its consideration of a traffic study of the redevelopment area to be funded by the HRA. ,t The motion passed 6-0. Council decided to meet at 5:30 on October 14, 1986 to discussthis matter along with a variety of other study session items as time permits. X. ., Councilman Strand said he'd like to see an open forum so that questions and S concerns of Excel neighborhood residents could be aired. f NEW BUSINESS lla. Bid tab: Tree planting Bid tabulation: 1986-87 tree planting stock It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strand, to designate the following suppliers as lowest responsible bidders and authorize execution of contracts: Fair's Garden Center, Midland Tree, Branch Landscape, Wilson Nursery, Midwest Landscaping and Minnesota Valley Wholesale. The motion passed 6-0. llb. Ridgedale Electric Change order: Contract extension, Ridgedale Electric It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Strand, to grant the extension. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Mitchell opposed). llc. BRW Change order: Increase in contract Resolution 86-170 amount, BRW It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt resolution 86-170 entitled "Resolution amending City contract No• 1618 With Bennett, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Jarvis, Gardner, Inc. (BRW) for engineering services related to the improvement of T.H. 100/W. 36th St. interchange.'+ The motion passed 6-0. -220- City Council meeting minutes October 6, 1986 Ild. Hannon Lake sed basin Bid tabulation: Hannon Lake sedimen- tation basin It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strand, to designate Northern N. General Contracting as lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract not to exceed $39,974.50. The motion passed 6-0. Ile. Trails, Dakota Park Bid tabulation: Trails in Dakota Park It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to designate Alber Construction as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract not to exceed $18,432. The motion passed 6-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Stephen D. Lang, 10816 Oak Knoll Terr., Minnetonka By consent, the claim was referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks read a thank you note from a citizen thanking the City for repairing the railroad track crossing near Flame Industries. 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager announced that Mayor Lyle Hanks had been named a Paul Harris Fellow by the St. Louis Park Rotary. Items for the study session agenda were discussed. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Strand, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated October 6, 1986 in the amount of $436,692.94 for vendor claims and $11,977.22 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 6-0. 13b. Contract payments - Resolution 86-171 1. Final payment: Electric Service Co., street lighting, Projects 83-07, 85-01, 85-23 and 85-24. Amount: $4,180.00. It was moved by Councilman Backes seconded b Councilman Stran,1, to waive reddir,q drid 'adopt Resolution 8C 1'1 t'; : • t i ; yet , ►.lnq W01.k 011 street lighting." The motion passed 6-0. Partial payments 2. Ridgedale Electric, traffic signal system, Project 86-01. Amount: $23,698.32. 3. J. P. Norex, sanitary sewer, Projects 85-05, 85-19. Amount: $193,808.54. 4. Tenyer Coatings, water tower reconditioning, Project 86-09. Amount: $8,550.00. 5. Midwest Asphalt Corp., grading, paving, curb and gutter, Projects 85-10, 85-04. Amount: $43,421.78. It was moved by Councilman 8ackes, seconded by Councilman Strand, to approve and authorize payment. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Mitchell opposed). 14. Adjournment Dad hll�l) Pat i e or ing Secretary It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. yye nanKs, Mayor