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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/12/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularCity Council meeting minutes December 1, 1986 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to refer the request to the Planning Commission and Planning staff for further research. The motion passed 4-0. Councilman Strand cautioned the applicant that a review of the request would be conducted. He said he was not going to make any commitments and would rather the applicant did not make any commitments at this time. He said he personally would be reviewing it on its merits when it comes back from the Planning Commission to make sure it is a facility that is consistent with the area, especially with the retail outlet proposal. 7b. Request of Phyllis Strand Request of Phyllis Strand for a variance at 2708 Vernon Ave. Councilman Mitchell asked what the implications were to not responding to the request. The City Manager said the reason it was on the agenda was that Mrs. Strand had requested to meet with him. He was seeking direction from the Council on how to best respond to her request. He did not want to give her any false hope that something might be done or that Council would reconsider it or that there might be other information. Councilman Strand felt Council's action would have little effect on any legal action the applicant might choose to undertake in the future. Council took no action on the request. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Water/sewer/refuse rate adjustments Ordinance No. 1704-86 It was moved by Councilman Strand, sec- onded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance Pio. 1704-86 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code: Section 9-101 water rates. The motion passed 4-0. 8b. Employee dental coverage It was moved by Councilman Strand, sec - Resolution 86-199 onded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-199 en- titled "Resolution providing for City participation in premium payments for den- tal insurance for certain City employees." The motion passed 4-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Traffic study No. 362: Zarthan/Oxford It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, Resolution 86-200 seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution City Council meeting minutes December 1, 1986 86-200 entitled "Resolution ordering the placement of traffic control signs on Oxford St. at Zarthan Ave." The motion passed 4-0. 9b. Recycling The report was ordered filed by consent. Hennepin County recycling ordinance update 9c. Supervisory insurance program It was moved by Councilman Strand, sec- onded by Councilman Mitchell, to authorize staff to initiate an agreement with CNA for supervisors universal life, split life insurance effective February 1, 1987. The motion passed 4-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, sec- onded by Councilman Friedman, to accept the resignation of Greg Mack from the Parks and Recreation Commission and that he be sent a letter thanking him for his contributions to the City. The motion passed 4-0. Mayor Pro Tem Meland referred to the announcement of an opening on the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities board of directors. 10b. Taping of Council meetings Councilman Strand felt there might be a couple of changes Council might want to make to the policy and suggested it be put on an upcoming study session agenda for discussion. NEW BUSINESS Ila. Bid tab: 6 pickup vehicles It was moved by Councilman Strand, sec- onded by Councilman Mitchell, to accept the proposal of Haugen Brown Ford for purchase of 3 3/4 ton cab/chassis trucks and one 1/2 ton pickup at a price of $41,280 and Brookdale Ford for the purchase of two 1/2 ton pickups at a cost of $18,821. The motion passed 4-0. llb. Bid tab: Nine sedans It was moved by Councilman Strand, sec- onded by Councilman Mitchell, to accept the following bids: Haugen 4Brown Ford for four police sedans at $50,740 and three compact sedans $ 73; Ryan Chevrolet/Oldsmobile for one mid-size sedan for $11,747; and Bob Ryan Ford for one full-size sedan for $13,457. The motion passed 4-0. -269- City Council meeting minutes December 1, 1986 Councilman Mitchell asked that it be noted all bids being accepted were the lowest responsible bids. Councilman Strand asked why different makes of cars were purchased for different departments. The City Manager said that for police cars the City purchases a police package. Generally, as far as mid-sized cars are concerned, the City purchases whatever the dealer has the most of and when taking the lowest bid, you end up with a mixture usually. Council Strand asked what the deficiencies in the bid from Superior Ford were. The Public Works Director said a deficiency was the lack of an affidavit of non- collusion and secondly, the bid document did not clearly state that they were bidding on.three sub -compact units. llc. 1987 intoxicating liquor license renewal Phil Eder asked to speak on this item. He said he was the owner of the Leaning Post and asked that in light of the re- development process on the watertower site, would his license fee be refunded if he were to be put out of business on this site. Mayor Pro Tem Meland said that usually fees are not rebated, but the City has never had the unique situation of someone potentially being put out of business. by condemnation or purchase and not having a license renewed. The City Manager said he is permitted to pay just six months of his license fee. Discussion followed re payment made for the license fee being added to the value of the property but that any determination wait until decisions are made on the redevelopment. Mayor Pro Tem Meland felt Mr. Eder might want to bring this to the attention of the Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Councilman Friedman suggested waiting to take action until December 15, 1986 when more than four Council members would be present. The City Manager said staff had contamplated doing that, but the renewals must be in the mail by midnight December 15. Councilman Strand asked what the larceny and assault categories included. The City Manager said assault was an altercation between patrons or owners and patrons. He said public peace is minor, probably something along the lines of a disagreement between a patron and bartender. Councilman Friedman asked if there were anything new or different from previous reviews for renewal. The City Manager said there were not; Mayor Pro Tem Meland said there were less false alarms. It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to renew the liquor licenses. The motion passed 4 -0. -270- i t City Council meeting minutes `wo mftwmmwr % ■ December 1, 1986 ►, lld. VFW gambling license renewal It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, sec- onded by Councilman Friedman, to approve the renewal. The motion failed 3-1 (Councilman Strand opposed). It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to defer the item to December 15, 1986. The motion passed 4-0. 12a. Claims MISCELLANEOUS Thomas F. Bogren AAA Co-op Plumbing 3 Heating Thomas Argent By consent, the claims were referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from the Mayor Councilman Friedman asked if he night ask a question. He had received a letter from a resident re dog control. He wondered what was done when someone's dog was loose and attacking people. The City Manager said ordinarily staff goes to the dog owner and asks that the dog be restrained. If it persists, charges are filed and the owner is prosecuted. Mayor Pro Tem Meland had no communications. 12c. Communications from the City Manager The City Manager reviewed potential items for the Dec. 8 study session CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, sec- onded by Councilman Friedman, that the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated December 1, 1986 in the amount of $402,964.73 for vendor claims and $9,378.65 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 4-0. 13b. Contract payments - Final I. Ridgedale Electric, traffic signal system. Amount: $17,817.68. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to waive reading and adopt resolution of approval. The motion failed 3-1 (Councilman Mitchell opposed). It Was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to defer this final payment to December 15, 1986. The motion passed 4-0. 2. Alber Construction, trail paving overlay. Amount: $21,726.00 -271- City Council meeting minutes December 1, 1986 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt resolution 86-201 entitled "Resolution accepting work on trail paving overlay, Alber Construction." The motion passed 4-0. 3. Tenyer Coatings, water tower reconditioning. Amount: 531,200. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-202 entitled,"Resolution accepting work on water tower reconditioning, City Project No. 86-09." The motion passed 4-0. 4. Standard Sidewalk, alley paving, random concrete repair.Amount: S3,855.46 - It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-203 entitled "Resolution accepting work on alley paving, random concrete repair, City Project Nos. 85-38, 86-05, 24 and 14. The motion passed 4-0. 14. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 on a 4-0 vote. 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