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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/04/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularCity Council meeting minutes April 7, 1986 6a. Heier: Variance request Resolution86-40 PUBLIC HEARINGS Request of William Heier for a variance in front yard setback at 1830 Parker Rd. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-40 entitled "A resolution granting variance in front yard setback from Section 14-128(5) of the ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the construction of a garage having a front yard setback of 15 feet instead of the required 37 feet on a double frontage lot located in the R-1 single family residence district at 1830 Parker Road." The motion passed 6-1 (Councilman Backes opposed). 7a. Pulltabs PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS Request of Disabled American Veterans to sell pulltabs at Bunny's Liquor 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. Taxicab license denial Appeal of denial of taxicab license: Gregory Thompson Gregory Thompson spoke to Council on the reasons for denial. He said apparently it was based on two hit-and-run incidents some two to three years ago. He said he had turned 25 years of age and was in the process of purchasing his own cab and therefore his appearance on appeal of the denial. He said he now had licenses in Richfield and Bloomington and a temporary license in Golden Valley. Mayor Hanks was informed by the City Manager that the City did not issue temporary licenses, but since the Council has the right to revoke a given license at any time, all licenses might be considered temporary. Councilman Strand and Friedman expressed their concern relative to the applicant's working vs. approving a license to someone with two hit-and-run convictions. Mr. Thompson described the two incidents which were relatively minor with no extensive damage and no personal injury. It was moved by Councilman Strand to uphold the denial which was seconded by Councilman Meland. The motion failed 3-4 (Councilmen Backes, Friedman, Mitchell, Mayor Hanks opposed). -60- City Council meeting minutes April 7, 1986 Councilman Friedman wAN "t aware of wAat the basis of denial had been in the past, He felt ha "uld nk-It make a dacisivn on the information before him, Mayor Hanks asked if there ever was ma►•e information provided by the Police Department in crmpilinv rep-.)►•ts such as this, to which the City Manager said short of copying tha whOle police report, there really wasn't. Councilman Mitchell said he'd like to see the item continued in order for Council to see a more thorvugh report specifically verifying the information Mr. Thompson provided that evening. The motion was seconded by Councilman Friedman. The motion passed 7-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Walker Place artments Resolution setting public hearing for Nso u on April 21, 1.486 on an amended program for Walker Place Apartments Project (Dominium project, Hwy. 7/Pennsylvania/ Walker St,) It was moved by Councilman Noland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to set a public hearing for April 21, on an amended program for Walker Place Apartments. The motion passed 7-0, 8b. Miracle Mile; Denial Resolution of denial; Request of Intercity Resolution 86-42 Investment Properties (Miracle Milei for a special permit to construct a fence west of B. Balton Booksellers It was moved by Councilman Noland, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-42 entitled "A resolution of findings regarding the application of Intercity Investment Properties, Inc. to amend an approved special permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park Zoning ordinance code relating to Zoning to permit site plan modifications for property located in the PUD, Planned Unit Development District, at 4995-5425 Excelsior Blvd." The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Fei es easement vacation Second reading of an ordinance re Feiges Ord nan —e o. T1 -W - easement vacation, 2732 Lynn Ave. So. It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance 1677-86 entitled "An ordinance vacating a portion of a public utility easement at 2732 Lynn Ave. So. The motion passed 7-0. -61- City Council meeting minutes April 7, 1986 8d. Amend bond documents eso u ionU-43 Resolution amending Excelsior Blvd, tax increment bond issue document, related to construction of a parkins ramp It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-43 entitled "Resolution approving technical amendments to reimbursement agreement." The motion passed 7-0. Be. Traffic signal assessments Resolution establishing an assessment policy for traffic signals It was moved by Councilman Duffy, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt the resolution. Councilman Stranpw�i�t happened in a situation where there was a T -intersection with commercial on two sides and a residential district on the third. Would the residents pay any portion of the assessment. The City Manager responded it has been Council's policy not to assess properties unless the signal is petitioned. Councilman Friedman asked what would happen in the instance of residents petitioning a signal abutting commercial properties, to which the City Manager said in the instance of petitioning, itwould be assessed 100 percent as long as the petition represented 51% of the residents, the same for alley improvements. Councilmen Friedman and Backes felt the proposed policy did not adequately ppggajAesitVANYsW§m8fl�.been discussed, especially petitioning residents Councilman Backes said he'd like to see a paragraph which would allow Council the discretion to alter the policy on a case-by-case basis. On the other hand, that wouldn't make for much of a policy if it could easily be modified. Councilman Meland felt a policy on traffic signals really had no relationship to a neighborhood petitioning for an alley improvement. He said such things as state and federal warrants relative to a traffic signal would have to be studied, and so forth. He felt the question was answered in paragraph 2 of the policy. The original motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to refer this matter to an upcoming study session. The motion passed 7-0. -62- City Council meeting minutes April 7, 1986 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Tree inventory Progress report on computerized tree inventory Councilman Meland complimented staff on the report and moved its filing which was seconded by Councilman Mitchell. Councilman Strand asked if staff was encouraging surrounding communities to participate in a shade tree program. The City Manager said he was aware that most surrounding communities had their own programs including reforestation, tree planting programs, etc. In answer to Councilman Strand's question re Dutch elm diseased tree removal, the City Manager said St. Louis Park was one of the few communities continuing this on an on-going basis. Councilman Strand felt it would be valuable to all communities if those not participating in the removal of diseased trees be encouraged to do SO. The Mayor clarified this by stating the City subsidized its removal program, and even though surrounding communities don't subsidize their programs, they must remove the trees. Mayor Hanks commented that again the City had been selected as a Tree City U.S.A., its seventh year of selection. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Purchase of property: Hwy. 7 Purchase of property in Highway 7 Redevelop- Resolution edevelop- eso u ion 86-44 District ' It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-44 entitled "Resolution authorizing purchase of 3550 Brunswick for Highway 7 corridor." The motion passed 7-0. 9c. Oak Park Village Oak Park Village storm water management water management study study: Consultant selection It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to defer ' the project until completion of the consultant's study and authorize execution i of a contract with Orr-Schelen-Mayeron for consulting services not to exceed ' $12,000. Councilman Friedman asked if the balance of the money allocated pays for the pump replacement or would more money need to be allocated once the study is completed. The City Manager replied that would probably be the case. -63- City Council meeting minutes April 7, 1986 The City Manager explained the watershed district had indicated a wider area should be involved in storm water management than staff had originally planned and budgeted for. Councilman Friedman questioned what had happened that half the funds allocated for a pump replacement would now be used to do a study. The Director of Public Works said that originally a pump had been selected as the best solution to storm water management; subsequently, staff received quotes and budgeted an amount for 1986 to cover that work. Following that, staff from the watershed district did a more in-depth review and felt that putting a new pump in would not alleviate any flooding that might take place. City staff suggested to the district that the City and district work together to try to evolve a management plan for the entire area. That proposal was before Council that evening. Then, with the increase in development in the area, Brutger and Dominium projects for example, the district reassessed the project and decided a pump was not going to do the job. Councilman Strand asked what would happen if this recommendation of the district was not accepted by Council. The City Manager said he had a lenghty opinion from the watershed district's attorney that would lead one to believe the district has a basis in state law for their position. Councilman Strand felt the tone of the report indicated the City to be a reluctant partner in this proposal, and he was concerned about proceeding with the district's recommendation with no knowledge of what the City would have to ultimately pay. Councilman Mitchell asked if the pump were installed and proves to be inadequate, will there be an estimate to determine what is needed or then doing the study, that is, doing both. He felt that at this point, the money for a water management study might be money well spent. Mayor Hanks commented that should the study be undertaken, the final report would clearly point out what the City can do and what the watershed district can do. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Friedman and Strand opposed). 9d. Time transfer station Set neighborhood meeting to discuss proposed location of a Time Transfer station at Texas Ave. near Highway 12 It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Backes, to set a meeting for April 16 at 6:00 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. -64- City Council meeting minutes April 7, 1986 9e. Recycling program Bid requirements established for recycling program It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy to authorize staff to advertise for bids. The motion passed 7-0. 9f. HRA Housing and Redevelopment Authority organizational structure Councilman Strand asked that the report on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority structure be placed on the agenda for the next study session. 99. Liability insurance 1986 Police Professional b Public Officials liability insurance It was moved by Councilman Duffy to confirm purchase of policies from the League of Minnesota Cities for a one-year period. The motion was seconded by Councilman Backes. The motion passed 7-0. 5 9h. Neighborhood task force Establishment of neighborhood task force in the 3200/3300 blocks of Edgewood, Florida, Georgia and Hampshire Avenues It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Strand, to approve the composition of the committee and that the committee be directed to proceed with an examination of ways to resolve neighborhood concerns The motion passed 7-0. 9i. Airport Abatement Council Report on activities of the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council It was moved by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Friedman to request the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council to extend voting rights to St. Louis Park and to appoint Lenore Brill as alternate to the council. Councilman Strand said he was not satisfied with the way this appointment was made in that Council has not met Ms. Brill, and he would like a different procedure set up so that other interested individuals have a chance to participate in the interview process. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilman Strand abstained). Councilman Friedman asked how the procedure could be changed. Councilman Mitchell commented that it might have been desirable for the candidates to be invited to a study session so that Council would have a better understanding of the candidates' experience and desire to serve. He felt this might be appropriate with future appointments. -65- City Council meeting minutes April 7, 1986 Councilman Friedman felt the matter should be put on a study session for. discussion. Councilman Meland wanted to .,rify the MASAC appointment by reminding Council they endorsed the r, appointment of someone already serving on a council to which the City Coui,,,il did not make the original appointment. 9j. Park and Recreation Commission minutes 9k. Community Relations Commission minutes 91. Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes 9m. Planning Commission minutes The minutes were ordered filed by consent 9n. Ridgedale Electric Councilman Mitchell said he had received correspondence from a business representative of a local union raising a number of questions about Ridgedale Electric relative to its compliance with federal laws governing state road projects. The representative said he had not yet received an answer to his letter to the City in March on this matter. Councilman Mitchell said he would turn his letter over to the City Manager and ask that staff develop a report as this matter related to the City Council and also Ridgedale Electric. Councilman Mitchell moved that staff be directed to prepare a report for the Council, which was seconded by Councilman Strand The motion passed 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions Mayor Hanks asked that Meg Grove be asked to meet with the Council. She is interested in serving on the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board. A-ny other interested individualswill also be invited to meet with the Council. NEW BUSINESS Ila. Street materials Bid tab: Street materials It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Strand, to designate Barton Sand & Gravel as the lowest responsible bidder for sand and that Byron Rock be designated lowest responsible bidder for crushed limestone and that staff be authorized to execute contracts with these firms not to exceed $15,500 and $5,650 respectively. The motion passed 7-0. Q�-T City Council meeting minutes April 7, 1986 MISCELLANEOUS a. Claims Nancy Birrell, 2745 Huntington Ave., SLP Jens Petersen, 3052 Rhode Island Ave., SLP Roger Hanson, c/o Pete Seymour By consent, the claims were referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney. b. Communications from Mayor c. Communications from City Manager Mayor reminded all of the STEP Together concert at Orchestra Hall on April 27, a Centennial event. Nothing in addition to the two agenda items CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to approve the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance, dated April 7, 1986 in the amounts of $453,301.67 for vendor claims and $5,777.16 for payroll claims and that the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. The motion passed 7-0. 13b. Contract Payments Kesoiution 86-45 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 86-45 entitled Resolution accepting work for sealing of sanitary sewer manholes within Westwood Lake. VisuSewer, sanitary sewer manhole sealing. Amount: $1,870. The motion passed 7-0. Partial payment: Bury and Carlson, watermain and sanitary sewer work. Amount: $12,576.85. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to authorize payment. The motion passed 7-0. 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. V e or ing etre ary MA YPR -67-