Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/02/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Call to Order 2. Presentations 3. Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 3, 1986 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks Mayor Hanks read a proclamation declaring Human Rights Week and presented it to Joe Casey, chair of the City's Human Rights Commission. The following Council present at roll call: Ronald Backes Thomas Duffy Allen Friedman Lyle Hanks members were Keith Meland Larry Mitchell David Strand 4. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Mitchell meeting to approve the minutes of the January 21, 1986 /with the following correction: pg. 21, 9i, Councilman Friedman said he had attended one neighborhood meeting and had numerous calls. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Mayor Hanks abstained). 5. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Friedman to approve the consent agenda by removing item 9e to the agenda. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve the agenda for February 3, 1986. The motion passed 7-0. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 1a. Gambling license renewal: Minnesota brass or denying requests for gambling for non-profit organizations. Councilman Strand reiterated his feeling that the state has put cities in the undesirable position of approving licenses as a means of raising revenues Councilman Friedman asked if it were normal for some groups not to W-1 Minutes City Council meeting February 3, 1986 renew their licenses, and if they don't, how are those operations policed? The City Manager said it was anticipated those who have not yet renewed would be doing so within the time limitations. In response to policing, John Miller, representing Minnesota Brass, said the rules and regulations were governed by the State Gambling Board. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to receive the report for filing. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Strand opposed). 7b. Neighborhood traffic concerns EXCEL Neighborhood: Traffic concerns relative to Excelsior Blvd. south of proposed Boisclair Development Karen LeMay, 4033 Quentin, appeared as spokesman for residents of Minikanda Vista, Browndale and Wolfe Park neighborhoods. She said a traffic study by BRW, requested by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was accepted at their Jan. 14, 1986 meeting with a request to City Council that further study be done. She said the neighborhoods were now appearing to petition the City to hire an independent, unbiased traffic consultant to perform a second, more thorough and expanded study. Mayor Hanks invited Ms. LeMay and residents present to stay for Council's discussion of item 9a which addresses this matter. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Indemnification ordinance The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Ordinance: Fund transfer Ordinance No. 1673 -86 -- It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to defer this item to February 18, 1986 Second reading of an ordinance re transfer of funds for salary adjustments It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1673-86 entitled "An ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds and providing appropriations for salary adjustments for year ending December 31, 1986." The motion passed 7-0. City Council minutes February 3, 1986 8c. Belt Line Industrial Park Ordinance No. - Second reading re reconveyance right of way Business Park of ordinance of public in Belt Line Nancy Rose felt this item should be discussed after Council sees the proposed easement on the plat. She felt the item under discussion was in conflict with the terms of an earlier agreement made with the developer. The City Manager explained that the special permit approved by the Planning Commission and to be before Council on Feb. 18, 1986 shows the easement of 100 ft. maintained contrary to Ms. Rose's statement that it appeared to be reduced by about one-half. Councilman Duffy said Council could approve the reconveyance at this point, noting it does not become effective until approval of the final plat. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1674-86 entitled "An ordinance approving the disposition of a portion of Belt Line Boulevard to Franz Klodt & Son, Inc." The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Recycling contract Second reading of an ordinance r mance o. -86 transferring funds for recycling contract. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1675-86 entitled "An ordinance providing for appropriation to finance increased recycling program service costs." The motion passed 7-0. Be. Final plat: Belt Line Business Park Res o u ion86-21 Councilman Mitchell referred to the phrase utility easement, and asked if this were a general definition of easement which would include pathways, etc. The City Manager said this was a general definition, used on the advice of the City Attorney and is all inclusive. The Director of Planning displayed overheads and discussed the easements. He alluded to the statement of Ms. Rose, and said that when easements, trails and so forth were being discussed, there was no firm agreement about 100 ft, as Ms. Rose had stated. He said it was discussed in more general terms of 70 to 80 feet or thereabouts. He referred to the special permit and said that the buildings were set back considerably from the easement under discussion. -27- City Council minutes February 3, 1986 It was moved by to waive reading Belt Line Business report. Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland, and adopt Resolution 86-21 entitled "Final plat: Park" with the three conditions as noted in staff's The motion passed 7-0. 8f. Dan Bar Homes: Permit amendment Reouest of Dan Bar Homes to Resolution No. 8- amena a speciai permit: 774T-7747 W. 13J St. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-20 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution 85-69 adopted on May 20, 1985 and granting special (conditional use) permit under Sections 14-131(1) and 14-126(5) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow the construction of cluster housing within an R-2 single family residence district at 7741, 7743, 7745 and 7757 13J St. W." Councilman Strand asked if there was a discrepancy between what the Planning Commission approved and what was before Council that evening. The Director of Planning reviewed the Planning Commission had approved. The motion passed 7-0. condition 2, stating that was what REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Traffic: Boisclair development Communication from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority re traffic study, Excelsior Blvd. Redevelopment project It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Meland, that an independent consultant be retained, using the parameters as shown on the map attached to the neighborhood petition,to conduct a traffic study. Councilman Backes asked if bids would be solicited or how was staff to proceed. Mayor Hanks said he would prefer a motion stating that staff would return to Council after they had had a chance to look all the materials over with a recommendation on how to proceed. Councilman Strand felt it was important to proceed with an independent study which would address the six concerns in the neighborhood petition. He felt it was important that this be seen as the City's study, not someone else's study. W City Council minutes Feb. 3, 1986 Councilman Duffy said that the BRW study had been reviewed by the Public Works Department, Planning Commission, Streets & Highway Committee, He agreed with Councilman Strand that the neighborhood wants an expanded study. He was in agreement that staff should be asked to put together their ideas on how to go about such a project -- do it independently, use the BRW study as a base, or go off in some other direction. Councilman Strand withdrew his motion and restated it as Councilman Duffy had. This was agreeable to Councilman Meland. The City Manager cautioned against making the study too broad. He felt the way to approach it would be to work with the neighborhoods and HRA staff to determine area to be covered, gather cost figures and then come back to Council with a scope of services. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to refer the subject to a study session. Councilman Strand withdrew the restated motion. Councilman Strand asked that some preliminary recommendations be received by Council on this subject at the Feb. 10 study session. Further discussion followed, after which Councilman Friedman called the question. The motion failed. The City Manager reiterated his opinion that rather than staff supply Council with preliminary recommendations for the study session, the most expeditious way to proceed would be for Council to develop a scope of services as direction for staff to follow. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Traffic signal: 36th & Boone Assessment area It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes that the commercial properties and apartment complex be included in Lhe assessment. The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Public.need for property Study of pu3lic need for property l south of water treatment plant, 6007 Cedar Lake Rd. It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to find there is no public need for the property. The motion passed 7-0. -29- City Council minutes February 3, 1986 9d. Well 1 abandonment It was moved by Councilman Duffy, to proceed with the project. The motion passed 7-0. 9e. December 1985 financial report Preliminary engineering report: Well 1 abandonment seconded by Councilman Backes, Councilman Friedman questioned the amount in the water fund balance. He said he did some research on previous staff reports relative to Read 0 Matics, and the Black & Vetch consultant's report. He noted from the financial report substantially lower Read 0 Matic purchases and a discrepancy in the price of Read 0 Matics between staff's report ($305) and the consultant's reported cost ($122.14). He also said the balances were underestimated by 92 percent. He wondered if 1986 could not now be re -estimated and asked for information that would answer his questions relative to what appear to be some discrepancies. It was so moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Duffy. The motion passed 7-0. Councilman Mitchell asked if he did not want to have the sewer fund look at as well, and Councilman Friedman said that was agreeable to him. 9f. Planning Commission minutes January 15, 1986 9g. R'ousing & Redevelopment Authority minutes 9h, arc Recreation Commission minutes All minutes were ordered filed by consent UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards & Commissions the opening on the Planning Commission. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Friedman to appoint Judy Strohl to NEW BUSINESS Ila. Ambassador Motor Hotel Liquor license violation At the request of the Mayor, the City Attorney explained the procedure for handling violations of this nature. -30- City Council minutes February 3, 1986 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to set an administrative hearing for March 3, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. llb. Fire engine Change order It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the $4,000 change order for a stainless steel body for the fire engine. The motion changed 7-0. Councilman Friedman felt it was important for an explanation be made to those not having the report that Council did why $4,000 was being spent. The City Manager explained the cost benefits of putting a stainless steel body in far outweighed the costs to repair rusted engine bodies. MISCELLANEOUS 12. Claims Bessie Siegel, c/o attorney Francis Northway, 2619 Burd P1., SLP Ruth Nelson, 4370 Brookside Ct., Edina By consent, the claims were referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks gave a brief update on the Centennial Washington Legislative Conference - Councilman Meland and the City Manager will be attending. 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager introduced Wally Wysopal, new administrative assistant in the Public Works Department. He discussed the agenda for the Feb. 10 study session. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims Duffy to approve the Of Finance dated February claims and $11,817.06 for Manager and City Treasurer amounts. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman list of verified claims prepared by the Director 3, 1986 in the amount of $439,716.89 for vendor payroll claims be approved and that the City be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate -31- City Council meeting minutes February 3, 1986 13b. Contract payments Resolution86-22 1. Final payment: Barber Construction, excavation, bituminous paving, concrete curbs. Amount: $9,205.45. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-22 entitled, "Resolution accepting work." The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. ngecretary -32- or