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MINUTES
STUDY SESSION
IIP ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
April 27, 1987
1 . Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
The following members were present at roll call : Ronald Backes, Allen Friedman,
Thomas Duffy, Keith Meland, David Strand and Lyle Hanks.
Also present were the City Manager, Director of Public Works, Assistant City
Manager and Administrative Assistant.
3. Marketing Survey
The consultants, Anderson Niebuhr & Associates, who prepared the survey of
residents and businesses, were present to discuss the methodology and major
findings of the study. They stated that 600 surveys were mailed to residents
with a 91% response rate and 250 business owners were contacted by telephone
tvitha 94% response rate. The major findings were presented to the City Council
and were broken down by ward.
111111 4. Municipal Service Center
The Director of Public Works was present to discuss the deficiencies with
the current site and how it was proposed to correct the deficiencies. The
three major deficiencies identified were the oil tank by the creek, the salt ,
and sand storage area which is open and the sign that is currently in the
setback. The Director of Public Works proposed a program for correction that
included relocation of the sand/salt storage area to a higher location; creating
two sedimentation ponds; relocating the oil tank; relocating the sign and
installing paving, curb and gutter to control any potential runoff.
Councilman Friedman stated that when the Planning Commission reviewed the
request for the MSC expansion, the standard that was set for the review was
it the same as how a business would be reviewed?
The Mayor asked as to the timeframe involved. The Director responded that
the concept plan would be completed by June 1 .
The Mayor asked for a ballpark cost figure. The Director stated that the salt/sand
storage facility would be the most expensive, in the area of $50,000-$100,000.
Sign Ordinance - Deferred until Councilman Mitchell could be present
b. Private wells
The City Manager stated that the sealing and abandoning of inoperable wells
4 was mandated by the Department of Health. , ,
Councilman Friedman recommended the implementation of alternative #2 in staff's
report whereby the City would participate in the cost. He recommended that
the City gather a list of approved contractors and provide that to residents.
Mayor Hanks stated that the subsidy should be 40°%o up to $200 and that it should
be a voluntary program. _ : .
Councilman Strand stated that this was not the same as Dutch elm diseased4111
trees and could support the program if it was based on a needs basis.
Mayor Hanks stated it affects the community because it has a potential of affecting
the groundwater supply.
Councilman Meland recommended placing the item on the May 4 Council agenda.
6. Conflict of interest/off-duty employment policy
The Council approved the policy as presented by staff and recommended placing
it on the May 4 Council agenda for formal action.
7. Definition of single family
Councilman Strand questioned addressing multi-family language.
Councilman Duffy recommended deleting that section.
It was recommended that this item be placed on the May 4 Council agenda.
8. 1988 pay periods
The City Manager stated that technically the City owes employees pay for
working extra days over the past 11 years with a maximum of 10 days. He outlined
options to handle the problem in the future as giving the employee an extra
check at the end of the year or accruing liability. He recommended an extra
check each year to wipe it off the books.
Councilman Strand asked whether or not vacation time could be given instead
of paying the employees.
Mayor Hanks questioned whether that was legal . Councilman Meland stated that
amounts to cash.
9. Community Ed in Minneapolis for 1987
Councilman Meland stated that he was on the Policy Advisory Committee and
that the national conference would be held in Minneapolis Dec. 3-5. He was
seeking Council approval for mileage etc. and did not anticipate his expenditure
to be more than $200.
Council approved his request.
Th meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Carmen Kaplan
ilit— Recording Secretary