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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987/09/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular _ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 21, 1987 1 . Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks 2. Presentations None. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Ronald Backes Larry Mitchell Allen Friedman David Strand Keith Meland Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works and the City Assessor. 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to approve the minutes of the September 8, 1987 meeting. 411) The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1987 study session with the following corrections: pg. one, bottom line, Councilmember Strand asked that it be amended to read, "Councilman Strand said that a rate increase would give the City Attorney a financial incentive to use senior associates and junior partners in carrying out work for the City where it was appropriate." Councilmember Freidman said that the sixth paragraph of page 1 should read: "Councilmember Friedman did not necessarily feel that higher salaries would attract more dedicated people." The motion to approve as amended passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Backes abstained) . It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the minutes of the September 8, 1987 study session. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilman Friedman abstained) . 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to approve the consent agenda for September 21 , 1987 with the removal of items 8a and 8b (Councilmember Friedman) . The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Backes, to approve the agenda for September 21 , 1987. The motion passed 6-0. -187- City Council meeting minutes „ September 21 , 1987 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Watermain looping Assessment hearing: Project 86-08, Resolution 87-129 watermain looping from W. Lake St. south 560 ft. along the west side of 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 Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-129 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment: Improvement 87-08, watermain looping." The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Alley paving Assessment hearing: Project 85-38, Resolution 87-130 alley paving between Dakota Ave. and Edgewood Ave. from 29th St. to Minnetonka Blvd. hearing There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the/ closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Backes, seconded by Councilmember Strand to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-130 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment: Improvement No. 85-38, alley paving.'' The motion passed 6-0. 6c. Alley paving Assessment hearing: Project 86-05, Resolution 87-131 alley paving between Brunswick and Colorado from Minnetonka to W. 29th 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 Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-131 entitled "Resolution adopting i asssessment - Improvement No. 86-05, alley paving." The motion passed 6-0. 6d. Alley paving Assessment hearing, Project 86-24, alley paving between Colorado Ave. and Dakota Ave. from W. 32nd St. to ) W. 33rd St. Joan Clarno, 3243 Dakota Ave. , said the alley was a dead-end at her property. She said she seldom uses it as her driveway runs into Dakota Ave. and that she has no garage. -188- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 She said she signed the petition for alley improvement because many of the young people moving into the block have built garages and needed an upgraded _ alley. However, she received a $2,122 assessment for her part of the alley improvement which she did not feel was fair, particularly when she discovered one neighbor was assessed $1 ,000 and another neighbor $400. She said this would be a financial hardship for her. Mayor Hanks asked how one property could have an assessment of only $400. The City Assessor said a direct/indirect assessment amounted to $2122. The direct assessment was $1689; and the indirect assessment $433. After sending out the assessment notices, it was found the interest and administrative calculations were in error. Recalculation brought the indirect to $383 and the direct assessment to $1493. He said if a property had a garage and used the corridor to Colorado, under the 70/30 rule of direct/indirect assessment, it was possible for a property owner to have only a $400 assessment. He said if one did not have a garage, the policy is to assess them both a direct and indirect benefit. Mrs. Kraft, 3213 Dakota, thought you only had to pay the indirect benefit if you had a garage. Mayor Hanks thought the original thinking was that there is the potential for a garage being built on the property, but no assumption as to where it would be placed. Dennis Groth, 3224 Colorado, asked about the people who had old, falling down garages on their property which aren't used for cars. He asked if those people should not be assessed more than just the direct benefit. Mayor Hanks said that it is assumed those people putting in driveway and •,-; apron do not need the alley to get to their garage. Mr. Groth 's question was why there was such a discrepancy between the direct and indirect benefit. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to waive reading and adopt resolution with the following change: that the property owner, Mrs. Clarno, be assessed at a rate equal to the indirect benefit for that property unless a garage is built sometime in the near future. Mayor Hanks asked the City Assessor how that would be handled. The Assessor said to his knowledge he did not believe the City could not go back and reassess should a garage be constructed, but he was not absolutely positive without research. Strand Councilmember /said it sounded like an equitable solution, but perhaps it should be researched. He asked how many people were on the petition for alley improvement. The Mayor responded 58%. It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, 1111 to continue the hearing to October 5, 1987. The motion passed 6-0. -189- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 Mayor Hanks asked that the City Assessor review the policy on deferral for individuals over 65 years of age. He asked if, when she reaches 65, could the balance of the assessment be deferred until such time as she sells her home. He asked that the City Assessor bring an answer back to the Oct. 5 meeting. Councilman Friedman noted that his block had its alley paved a few years back and those residents with access to the street did not have an assessment. However, a neighbor behind him sold his house which had a concrete driveway to the front. The driveway was taken out, the garage was made into a family room, they built a garage on the alley which is now used for access to the garage with no assessment being paid. He felt there ought to be some way this type of situation be taken into consideration. Councilmember Strand said the Governance committee would be investigating all manner of Council policies and would take the opportunity to look at this particular policy again. 6e. Radio tower Special permit for radio tower at 3280 Gorham Ave. Ben Weber, owner of Park Tavern, spoke to express his concern that if the tower should tumble, it would fall right on top of his building. He asked how the tower was anchored and what liability insurance the applicant carries. He wondered what effect it would have on the satellite dish on his roof. The CitY Manager er noted that the resolution of approval required submittal PP q by a structural engineer of the safety and stability of the proposed tower prior to the issuance of a building permit. The Mayor said proof of liability insurance could certainly be required before issuance of a permit. The City Manager suggested Mr. Weber check with the company which installed his satellite dish to see if there would be interruption of its frequencies. Mr. Weber maintained raising it an additional 40 feet would definitely affect his satellite. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to continue the public hearing to Oct. 5, 1987. Councilmember Friedman asked that proof of insurance covering the tower be provided. He also wondered if this were a totally unguyed tower, i .e. without guy wires. Councilmember Strand asked if the I-1 District was the only one in the City where a radio tower could be placed with a special permit. The City Planner said it was permitted in other districts as well by special permit if they exceed the specified height in that particular district. The motion passed 6-1 . 11/P-- 6f. Funeral home expansion 3960 Wooddale Ave. Resolution 87-132 -190- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 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 Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-132 entitled "A resolution granting special permit under Section 14-124. 101 of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the expansion of a funeral home for property zoned PUD, planned unit development district, located at 3960 Wooddale Ave." The motion passed 6-0. 6g. Signage at 5400 W. 39th St. Amendment to special permit for additional Resolution No. 87-133 signage at 5400 W. 39th St. (AAA) 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 Councilmember Backes, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-133 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution 84-44 adopted on April 16, 1984, rescinding Resolution 4593 adopted on March 29, 1976 and granting special permit under Section 14-124.101 of .° the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to allow a drive-in business in the PUD, planned unit development district at 5400 W. 39th St. The motion passed 6-0. • 6h. Muffler repair shop Amendment to special permit to add two ,L service bays to a muffler repair shop at 4301 Excelsior Blvd. 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 Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Backes, to waive reading and adopt the resolution of approval . Strand Councilmember/said he would vote against the motion as this type of intensification of the business is going to have a negative impact on the neighborhood directly across the corner. The motion failed 3-3 (Councilmembers Mitchell , Strand, Mayor Hanks opposed) . It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Backes to November 2, 1987. The motion passed 6-0. 61 . Beltline Business Park Vacation of 20-ft. wide utility easement 1111 Resolution 87-134 and dedication of a new utility easement in Beitline Business Park There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. -191- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to waive first reading of the ordinance re vacation of the utility easement and set second reading for Oct. 5, 1987 and to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-134 entitled "A resolution accepting land for dedication of easement for utility and drainage purposes. " The motion passed 6-0. 6j. Vacation: Park Center Blvd. Vacation of a portion of Park Center Blvd. between 39th and Excelsior Blvd. Phil Eder, owner of the Leaning Post, asked for the Council 's consideration that at the time work commences those businesses still in operation have their access protected until such time as they are able to relocate. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. Councilmember Meland asked that an answer to Mr. Eder' s question re timing of the project, etc. be brought back to Council on Oct. 5. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to waive first reading and set second reading for Oct. 5, 1987 and authorize summary publication. Councilmember Strand added to the motion that a report on the access item fil) be brought back on Oct. 5. The motion passed 6-0. 6k. Preliminary plat: On the Avenue There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Backes, to approve the preliminary plat. The motion passed 6-0. 61 . Free standing sign Special permit to construct a free-standing Resolution 87-135 sign at 3700 Alabama Ave. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-135 entitled "A resolution granting specil permit under Section 14-185. 104(6) of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to permit the construction of a 24 sq. ft. , free-standing sign for property zoned R-3, two family residence district, located at 3700 Alabama Ave." The motion passed 6-0. -192- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 6m. Storage: 4045 Vernon Amendment to special permit to construct Resolution 87-136 an accessory storage building at 4045 Vernon Ave. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-136 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution 7376 adopted on May 2, 1983 and granting special permit under Section 14-112. 101 of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to allow the conversion of a single family residence to office use and to permit the construction of a storage building for property located in the PUD, planned unit development district, at 4045 Vernon Ave." The motion passed 6-0. 6n. Grading/filling in floodplain Special permit for grading and filling Resolution 87-137 in the floodplain at 3645 Hampshire and 7003 Lake St. Councilmember Strand asked on whose behalf the court reporter was present. Mr. Sheran, representing the Goldens, said he was present at his request due to the past history of this parcel . Councilmember Strand asked if the City were going to be sued or if the suit 411° would be between N. L. Industries and the Goldens. Mr. Sheran said litigation has been underway for five years. He said a suit has been pending in Federal District Court during most of that time period which has been terminated as a result of N. L. Industries and MPCA executing an agreement by which the affected property is to be blacktopped. He said the Goldens find themselves in the strange situation upon application for a permit as being described as the applicants, which they are not. He was concerned about the potential of the Goldens being deprived of the use of their property, thereby being put out of business. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Backes, that the Council recess for ten minutes. The motion passed 6-0. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney recommended that the Council hear from the parties present but that Council defer action for two weeks to allow time to review correspondence received and address any concerns. John Gordon, representing N. L. Industries addressed Council . He said the application before Council was not to proceed with development, construct buildings, etc. He said his client has entered into an agreement with the MPCA and EPA and as a result of that agreement, the lead smelter plant and smokestacks has been removed. He said the site also has been fenced. The remaining issue in accord with the agreement is the paving, grading and laying of asphalt over most of the site. This is to prevent rain or runoff getting into the soil which in some spots shows traces of waste products from the smeltering operation. This is the reason for their request for a special permit. His concern was that the resolution before Council has a number of items not directly concerned with the one thing they need to do. They were only seeking approval for their plan for grading and paving. -193- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 He said the question of the continued operation of the auto reduction yard was not properly addresed in the resolution before Council . He felt there were other forums available for addressing this issue. Straid Councilmember /asked if N.L. Industries was opposed to the item dealing with the fencing, i .e. are they of the opinion this condition requires them to install new fencing. Mr. Gordon said that way he read it, it did not require that. It was his reading of the condition that if some of the fencing had to be destroyed in order for them to do what it was they had to do, i .e. gradin and paving, then they would oe required to put it back the way it was. He was concerned they would be required to put up something different from what is there now. Dale Thompson, representing the MPCA, spoke to Council . He wished to relay to Council the factors that the MPCA and EPA regard as important to further the cleanup of this site. He said what is being required is to prevent any further deterioration of ground and air quality at the site. He asked that the Council approve the request without the peripheral issues pointed out by Mr. Gordon intervening. He said that delay at this point would hold up the project for a minimum six months. Bill Rosen, representing the Goldens, spoke to Council . He stated the situation had become complicated beyond anyone's expectations. He reviewed the action brought by the Goldens which has since settled to clean up the property lb in question. He said N.L. Industries has honored and continues to honor those requirements of the settlement pertaining to them. He stated the Goldens have honored its part of the agreement by signing and entering into a written agreement under which N.L has access right to the property for the next 30 years for the purposes of doing the blacktopping and the monitoring of the wells thereon. He stated that Golden was not a party to the present application as their only part concerned permitting access. The present problem is that the conditions imposed by the City in the special permit are totally unacceptable to Golden and to N.L. He asked that this project, which will be of benefit to the City, not be delayed because of conditions stated in the special permit. Councilmember Strand asked Mr. Rosen if there were anything in the conditions of the special permit, in his opinion, that restricts the use of the property as it is presently being used. Mr. Rosen replied, yes, several things. He noted that first off the title of the resolution rescinds the very resolution giving the Goldens a special permit to operate an auto reduction yard. The condition relative to no outside storage of any materials, trash and inoperable vehicles would accomplish cessation of business. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to recess for five minutes. The motion passed 6-0. The City Attorney suggested Council continue with its business while he met with other counsel to discuss one option which he felt might facilitate OP the agency' s concerns and which also might be agreeable to the parties. Councilmember Strand withdrew his motion. -1948- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 The City Attorney returned to chambers with a Resolution that met with the approval of all parties involved. Attached to the proposed resolution was a protocol which would govern the use of the Golden property. The resolution grants a special permit for the blacktopping of the property. A condition also ensured that the City did not waive any other enforcement provisions. The MPCA, EPA, Goldens and N.L. Industries all supported the resolution. Mayor Hanks closed the hearing subject to future action by the Council . It was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Strand to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-137 entitled "A resolution amending Resolution 2400 and granting to N.L. Industries a special (conditional use) permit,"and the motion passed 6-0. o. Zoning ordinance: Billboards Amendments to zoning ordinance and DOD guide plan deleting billboards as permitted uses Mike Cronin, Naegele Outdoor Advertising, addressed the Council . He discussed in some detail the ramifications this ordinance amendment would have on Naegele's business. Mayor Hanks said he would not support this because it was his feeling all the existing billboards will remain as they are today, taken care of the way they are today and will continue to look the way they are. He felt gains had been made over the years upgrading and improving the appearance of numerous billboards in the City. Councilmember Mitchell stated that the 1983 billboard ordinance allows Naegele a larger development area than is the general pattern. He fully understood Naegele's appearance and arguments. He alluded to the recent resident survey which generally found billboards to be unacceptable. He thought the agreement to get billboards placed on a single post has not worked all that well . Thus, a situation continues wherein there is not much change and not a big likelihood that there will be changes. He felt that in a sense the easiest way to deal with billboards is to eliminate them altogether. Councilmember Backes asked that since the amendments to the sign ordinance were adopted which identified locations for outdoor boards, had, Naegele located potential locations for future billboards. He said no new locations have been identified. If a sign were to come down, that might open up spacing in some areas. asked Councilmember Backes/how many of the existing structures have been modified. Mr. Cronin said seven locations have been modified since 1983. They have tried to modify three others but have not been able to find a spot which met all of the requirements. Ill Councilmember Backes asked' if the existing rooftop signs are nonconforming under the ordinance. The Assistant City Manager said they would be considered nonconforming because they are not in conformance with the ordinance provisions. If- any of those signs were to be removed, they could not be replaced. -195- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 Councilman Meland said that usually he supports historical preservation. In this case, he will oppose the amendment for the reason that the City would be stuck in a similar situation as with the ready-mix plant. Mayor Hanks said he does not believe that all billboards are visual pollution, but that he would like to see them cut down in size and all looking a lot better. Councilman Mitchell felt it was naive of the City to believe there was going to be much progress in dealing with Naegele. Also, it is naive to believe that Naegele is anything but in the billboard business. He felt they should aggressively represent their business and aggressively market it. Based on the 1983 experience, he was not at all optimistic there would be any change from the status quo. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to waive first reading, set second reading for October 5, 1987 and authorize summary publication. The motion failed 3-3 vote (Councilmembers Backes, Meland, Mayor Hanks opposed) . Mayor Hanks asked if there were any objection to the company and staff getting together to come up with a plan, what could be done, what Council would have to do. If the company showed they were not willing to make some major moves toward improvement, he would be left to feel there really wasn't any cooperation. It was moved by Councilmember Strand to defer the matter to December 7. It was seconded by Councilmember Mitchell . The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember Backes opposed) . 6p. 7900 Highway 7 Variance to permit occupancy of a portion of a building without providing the required parking at 7900 Highway 7 Jeff Nunn, Merrill Lynch Realty, explained their need for additional space at its building at 7900 Highway 7. Mayor Hanks asked if additional staff would be hired. Mr. Nunn said no, that improvements being planned are for the current staff. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future - date. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Backes to authorize preparation of a resolution of approval . The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember Friedman abstained) . 111/1 -195- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Securities for collateral Councilmember Friedman asked for documen- 8b. Resolution 87-138 , 87-139 tation on the upcoming demands which necessitates putting additional money on deposit. The Assistant City Manager explained that the City must be approaching the $6 million on deposit and additional funds are required. The Mayor asked that an explanation of item 8a and 8b be provided. It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 87-138 entitled "Resolution approving securities for collateral from Shelard National Bank, St. Louis Park, Minn." and No. 87-139 entitled "Resolution increasing designated maximum amount to be kept in depository." The motion passed 4-1-1 (Councilman Strand opposedi Councilman Backes abstained) . 8c. Ordinance amendments Second reading of ordinance re preparation Ordinance No. 1722-87 of ordinances, resolutions and contracts It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1731-87 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 2-201 ( 1 ) (2), related to preparation of ordinances and resolutions." The motion passed 6-0. 8d. City's recycling program Resolution establishing goals for Resolution 87-140 City's recycling program It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-140 entitled "Resolution establishing goals for City-sponsored recycling programs." The motion passed 6-0. 8e. Traffic study 374: Traffic study 374: Fire lanes, Northwest Resolution 87-141 Racquet and Swim Club By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-141 entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs establishing fire lanes at 5525 Cedar Lake Rd." 8f. Traffic study 375 Traffic study 375: Residential parking Resolution 87-142 by permit, 2924 Huntington Ave. -196- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 - By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-142 entitled "Resolution authorizing enacting of residential parking by permit only at 2924 Huntington Ave." 8g. Traffic study 376 Traffic study 376: No parking restrictions Resolution 87-143 3965 Meadowbrook Rd. By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-143 entitled "Resolution authorizing installation of traffic control signs along the east side of Meadowbrook Rd. from the southerly access to 3965 Meadowbrook Rd. , south 90 feet." 8h. Resolution re public facilities Resolution regulating use of public Resolution 87-144 facilities, rescinding Resolution 5114 It was moved by Councilman Mitchell , seconded by Councilman Backes to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-144 entitled "Resolution establishing a policy to regulate the use of public buildings owned by the City of St. Louis Park and rescinding Resolution 5114." The motion passed 6-0. 8i . Resolution re travel expenses Resolution establishing policy of Resolution 87-145 travel expenses and reimbursement and rescinding Resolution 5060 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-145. The motion passed 6-0. 8j. Resolution re tax forfeit land Resolution establishing City Council Resolution 87-146 policy on the sale of tax forfeited land and rescinding Resolution 84-39 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-146. Councilman Friedman recalled a previous discussion in which the Council member from the area involved should be contacted, but he did not see that in the resolution. Councilman Strand believed Council dealt with that subject with respect to the sale of city-owned property, but not with respect to tax forfeited land. Councilman Friedman asked if the maker of the motion did not object he would like to have that included in this resolution in order to give the Council member notice that that is going to happen before it comes before the Council . This would allow the representative to get together with any affected property III owners. He would like the representative notified at the time city staff determines the best option. Councilman Strand did not have a problem with that. He said what the previous resolution stated and what has now been deleted is that the options really refer to whether or not the property is to be subdivided. _ If the Council -197- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 feels it ought to be notified , he would have no objection to inserting that. Councilman Strand amended his motion to insert a in item 2: . . . the City Council representative of the ward in which the land sits shall be notified prior to city staff' s determination of the option recommended by the city in making the sale. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Meland opposed) . 8k. Resolution re official agenda Resolution adopting City Council policy Resolution 87-147 on adoption of the official agenda for Council meetings and rescinding Resolution 4988 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-147. The motion passed 6-0. Councilman Backes suggested placing the word "approved" after the word "Council" in paragraph 2. 81 . Resolution re meeting minutes Resolution establishing policy for Resolution 87-148 preparation, correction and/or approval 41111 of City Council minutes and rescinding Resolution 5414 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Friedman, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-148. The motion passed 6-0. 8m. Resolution re point agreement A joint resolution setting forth the between City and School District intent of the City Council and School Resolution - District 283 to participate in the financial planning of Recreation and Community Education programs and rescinding Resolution 5363. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-149. The motion passed 6-0. 8n. Resolution re Council proceedings Resolution establishing policies Resolution 87-150 for the governing of proccedings of the City Council in accordance with the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code and rescinding Resolution 3810. It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-150. The motion passed 6-0. 80. Resolution re board/commission Resolution dealing with City policy appointments on appointments to boards and commissions Resolution 87-151 and rescinding Resolution 6524 - -198- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-151 . The motion passed 6-0. 8p. Resolution re alley construction Resolution re-establishing Council Resolution 87-152 policy on alley construction and improve- ment and rescinding Resolution 2919 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-152. The motion passed 6-0. 8q. Resolution re petitioning Resolution stating policy as to action for alley improvements on petition for alley improvement Resolution 87-153 and rescinding Resolution 4177 It was moved by Councilman Strand, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-153. Councilman Strand said that the Governance committee would be compiling all of the City' s assessment policies into one resolution which would be before Council in the near future. The motion passed 6-0. 41111 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. W. 25i St. meeting Neighborhood meeting - W. 25i St. , west of T.H. 100 By consent, staff was authorized to sponsor a meeting with the residents along the north side of W. 25i St. between Alabama and Vernon Avenues to determine the effects of the July 24-24 storm as they relate to the neighborhood 9b. Pedestrian bridge W. 36th St. pedestrian bridge: Consultant selection It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Backes to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with TKDA at a cost of $5,000 for consultant services. The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Flag Ave./Cty. Rd. 18 Rep. Sally Olsen addressed Council Resolution 87-154 to add her support to the proposal before Council . Councilman Strand felt the process undertaken to get to this point was a good one, i .e. getting input from many parties. He asked as part of the resolution a redesign one more time by deleting one of the homes on the north side of the property so there are only four homes on the property -199- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 that is to be given to the county. He felt in this way the City could assure itself that the value of those homes would be reflective of Minnehaha Circle north and south. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-154 entitled "Resolution adopting plan for 3.8 acre parcel at Flag Ave. and County Road 18" as modified. The motion passed 6-0. 9d. 3000 Hampshire Ave. Neighborhood meeting regarding removal of parking restrictions on 3000 block of Hampshire Ave. By consent, staff was authorized to conduct a neighborhood meeting with the residents of the 3000 block of Hampshire Ave. to determine their desire to remove or retain "No Parking" restrictions along the street. 9e. August financial report 9f. Board of Zoning Appeal minutes Aug. 27 9g. Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes Sept. 9 9h. Planning Commission minutes Items 9e through 9h ordered filed by consent UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Board and Commissions It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Mitchell , to appoint Roger Israel to the Fire Civil Service Commission. The motion passed 6-0. Mayor Hanks thanked Bob Smith, who was present, for his many years of service on this commission. He said that Mr. Smith would continue his term until such time as Mr. Israel is formally sworn in. NEW BUSINESS lla. St. Peter Aquifer Bid tabulation: St. Peter Aquifer Resolution 87-155 monitor well construction, Project 87-49 By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 87-155 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement project No. 87-49, St. Peter Aquifer Monitor 11110 wells construction. " -200- City Council meeting minutes September 21 , 1987 lib. VFW license renewal VFW Auxiliary gambling license renewal IP By consent, motion approved to allow the raffle MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Gloria Stein Virginia Drinkwine By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Attorney 12b. Communications from Mayor None 12c. Communications from Assistant City Manager The Assistant City Manager alluded to the results of a pretest of the housing inspection survey. Also, that Council was in receipt of the Fire Chief profile. Mayor Hanks asked if Council wanted to meet early on Oct. 5 to discuss legal fees. This was agreeable and a meeting was set for 7:00. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated September 21 , 1987 in the amount 011/_ of $268,598.48 for vendor claims and $24, 135.95 for payroll claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. 14. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Mayor' a Y 2JJ1tiuth ecor ding ecretary 111/1 -201-