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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/06/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES 4111 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA June 20, 1988 1 . Call to order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Keith Meland. 2. Presentations Mayor Pro Tem Keith Meland read Resolutions 88-62, 88-63 resolutions honoring three retiring 88-64 City employees: Kimi Yanari (24 years) ; Norm Crosby (37 years) and Lachlan (Whitey) Noren (20 years) . 3. Roll call The following Council members were present at roll call : Bruce Battaglia Keith Meland Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Allen Friedman David Strand Also present were the City Manager, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works and City Attorney. 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve the minutes of the June 6, 1988 City Council meeting. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the minutes of the joint Council/HRA meeting of June 6, 1988 changing the words "City dump site" to "dump site." The motion passed 6-0. 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to approve the consent agenda with the removal of items 9j and 9k. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to approve the agenda with the request to discuss items 8g and 9a together. The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. 5725 Highway 7 Zoning change from I-1 to PUD Jeffrey Keyes, representing McGarvey Coffee, gave a brief background on McGarvey's past requests re zoning. He said the company still has concerns about 411/ the use of the property next to McGarvey, but they believed passage of the PUD, allowing McGarvey to expand and close in its property, will aid in the compatibility of the two sites. There being no one further wishing to speak, the hearing was closed - 1 17- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 subject to the Council reopening and continuing it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive first reading, set second reading for July 5, 1988 and authorize summary publication. The City Attorney advised his office had some question on the wording in the ordinance and related documents. He suggested first reading be approved tonight and that the wording questions be resolved prior to July 5. Councilmember Battaglia asked in the event of a commercial site next to a residential site are the standards required for the commercial site more stringent than those required for the residential site. If so, how would that be taken care of. Mr. Keyes said McGarvey's operations are controlled by ordinances on industrial sites; however, any effect on a residential site would be measured by residential standards. He said the developer of the residential site would have the responsibility to notify any potential tenants of its development exactly what is on the commercial site next door. Councilmember Battaglia' s concern was that tenants move into the development having been informed of the industrial operation next door and then somewhere down the line, complain that the industrial complex is in violation of City ordinances relating to noise/odor pollution, etc. The City Attorney said the City would have the discretion to review any such complaint and that it is the City's discretion to enforce all applicable II ordinances. He was aware that the Planning Department was sensitive to questions of compatibility on adjacent properties. Mr. Keyes said McGarvey had strong objections to a residential development on that property; however, in looking at it carefully, they have become convinced that because of the changes they will be able to make re its expansion, the likelihood of any legitimate claims being brought is significantly reduced. The motion passed 6-0. 6b. KK proposed development Special permit for retail shopping center at northwest corner of W. 36th St./Raleigh Ave. Lois Bredahl was present to answer questions. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to authorize preparation of a resolution of approval . 1110 Councilmember Strand wanted it noted that the deviation from the parking requirements, although significant, are justified in the present instance. He felt this because both Target and Byerly's have lower number of parking spots per sq. ft. of useable area and he had yet to see those two lots filled. -118- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 4111 The motion passed 6-0. 6c. Nevada Ave/Cedar Lake Rd. Amemdment to Comprehensive Plan Resolution 88-65 There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-65 entitled "A resolution approving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 1980 to the Year 2000 for the City of St. Louis Park under Minnesota Statutes 462.351 to 462.364." The motion passed 6-0. 6d. Greenstein Addition Preliminary and final plat Resolution 88-66 Les Krinke, Texas Ave. , had no objections to the proposed parking lot but did ask where the ingress/egress would be. The Director of Planning said the access point will be the same as it is today. He said access to and from the north is planned; however permits will have to be obtained from MnDOT. 4111 .1r. Krinke hoped to divert traffic off of Texas because of the difficulty he has getting from his driveway onto Texas Ave. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-66 entitled "Resolution giving approval for final plat of Greenstein Addition." The City Manager noted in the property description, last line, replace "except" with "subject to". The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember Battaglia abstained) . 6e. Greenstein Auuition Special permit of off-street parking Resolution 88-57 at 7855 Wayzata Blvd. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-67 entitled "A resolution' granting 4111 special permit under Sections 14-146(1 ) and 14-126(4) of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to permit off-street parking for property zoned R-3, two family residence district, located at 7855 Wayzata Blvd." -119- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 The City Manager noted the same change should be made in the property descript- II ion as the previous resolution. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember Battaglia abstained) . 6f. Telephone transmitter/received Tom Peterson, 6625 Eliot View Rd. , asked why his neighborhood had not been informed of the special permit. On a special permit, the Planning Director said the radius of notification is 350 ft. Mr. Peterson said neither he nor none of his neighbors received notification. Mr. Peterson was concerned about how this would affect his neighborhood. He noted the storage yard in that same area had not been cleaned up which the neighborhood had been promised one year ago. He felt the control of the neighborhood was being taken away from the neighborhood. Councilmember Strand, in responding to the issue a year ago, recalled there was a compromise between the residents of that area and the industrial area and subsequently there was an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that he thought satisfied all involved and that had then been adopted by the Council . Mr. Peterson said that was true, but that nothing had been done - no buffer was put up, no trees were planted. Several Council members wanted to make it clear that the Council had made no decision on this proposal and they wished anyone present would not assume they had done so. Deliberations were now underway, no decision had yet been made. He said he had a number of questions about the proposal such as the structure most likely surviving certain conditions. What if it does not. Also if i4 collapsed, where would it fall? Who will guarantee it will fall in on itself as the report states? What are the liability issues for the City? . Brian Rogers, representing Minnesota Cellular Telephone Co. , spoke to the Council . He said the proposed tower was one of several being constructed in the metropolitan area. The Director of Planning briefly described what the company was proposing to build. A picture of the New Hope tower was circulated. Councilmember Friedman asked if this were a permitted use within the industrial district. The Director of Planning responded it was but there was a height limitation. Councilmember Friedman asked on what basis Council has authority to grant or deny a special permit. The City Attorney responded that a special permit is considered by the court to be a quasi-judicial action by a Council1110 and therefore it should have a reasonable basis for denial . Councilmember Friedman asked if the property was currently non-conforming, to which the Planning Director said that was correct with respect to "the outside storage. He thought this might have existed before the 1959-60 -120- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 4111 ordinance became effective. Councilmember Friedman felt if there was currently an illegal , non-conforming use on the property, the applicant should not have the right to come in and ask for any kind of a permit. They should be made to comply before anything further is permitted. Mr. Rogers said this situation had existed since 1958 based on a photograph the Planner had showed him which would pre-date any ordinance change. The Planning Director said he recalled that conversation and since this use pre-dates the ordinance amendments in 1959-60, the evidence supports the fact that the outside storage yard at this time is a legal , non-conforming use. Councilmember Friedman felt there was on-going, continual encroachment into City neighborhoods and that the citizens have the right to determine within the confines of law and ordinances what is to be in their neighborhoods. He also wanted to see specifications for the tower. He had concerns about the structure including such things as wind shear factors, wind effects on guy wires, tensile strength, etc. He felt Council should be provided with this information before coming to a decision. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared 4111 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 Friedman, to continue the hearing to July 18, 1988 . The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Friedman that the matter be referred to the neighborhood for its comments, neighborhood including both sides of Eliot View Rd. and Hampshire. Councilmember Mitchell felt it best to err on the side of including as many streets as possible in any notice. Councilmember Friedman asked that all technical data relative to the proposed tower plus pictures of the tower be supplied to Council for the July 18 meeting. The motion passed 6-0. 6g. Holzer's Imported Car Service Reinstatement of special permit Resolution 88-68 at 1335-37 Colorado Ave. Tim Keane, attorney for Holzer' s, addressed the Council . He briefly described the background of this matter. -121- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 Councilmember Strand asked if Holzer's wanted the billboard on the site when the negotiated the purchase agreement with Naegele. Mr. Kean responded that Holzers certainly would have preferred to acquire the site without the billboard, but it was the only location they could find in the immediate area and since Naegele owned the land, it was a precondition to the sale of the land that an easement for the billboard be granted back to Naegele. Councilmember Mitchell said he was going to support the reinstatement of Holzer's special permit because they actually are the victims of the billboard company which apparently does not care at all what the community looks like. Certainly Holzer has complied with everything they were required to and apparently there is little they can do about the billboard. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-68 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolu- tion 86-149 adopted on Sept. 15, 1986 and granting special permit under Section 14-123.100 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow the placement of fill in the floodplain district for property zoned B-2, business district, and F-2, floodplain district, at 1335-337 Colorado Ave." The motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Mitchell reiterated that he was in support of this action as Holzer has done all they can. The presence of a billboard in the parking lot should be unacceptable. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Lorraine Lietzke Craig Lietzke spoke on behalf of his mother's property at 3201 Hillsboro Ave. So. which has been flooded from time to time by Minnehaha Creek. They saw the problem as the home being an add-on to an existing development in that block and the property over the years has sunk about a foot from the property next door. In addition to the problems with the creek on two sides, the property suffers runoff from the neighbor. What they were proposing was that the City allow them to put fill in, the F-1 floodplain. He said a letter he had from the Department of Natural Resources said that berming at the back of their property will not affect any of the other property owners. He said it was his understanding such a permit would have to be issued by the City. The Planning Director said filling in the F-1 is prohibited and the watershed district would have to become involved. He felt the City would have to look at the request with respect to flood management and if such action can be justified, any objection to filling in the F-1 could be overcome. Councilmember Strand said staff has been working to come up with a plan acceptable to Mrs. Lietzke and the City which would not require filling in the F-1 . The plan the City Engineer came up with was one of gradual grading from the rear of her property down to the creek which was thought would protect the house in most storms from flooding. It was his understanding that from Mrs. Lietzke's view, periodically as the level of the creek rose, it would flood her back yard making it unuseable. Since the backyard has sunk about a foot, would filling -122- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 4111 bring the level of the yard up to where it was 20 years ago. The question is does the City want to go forward with that plan or stick with the plan the City has devised which apparently is acceptable to the other regulatory bodies involved. Don Ringham, 3205 Hillsboro, said he had no problem with a berm to protect her property. He was aware that the Corps of Engineers has successfully bermed ; several areas in south Minneapolis on the creek. He said he had been told by the Public Works Director that the neighborhood would be notified should any plan be developed for this property. However, he was aware that a development plan for Mrs. Lietzke's property had been before the watershed district at either its October or November 1987 meeting and he had never heard anything about it. The Director of Public Works said any discussion by the watershed district was at the most preliminary stages. If it ever moved along to the special permit process, in that event all residents of the neighborhood would be informed. He said a finding would have to be issued by the City that filling in the F-1 would be proper flood management proceedings. He said they were now at an impasse as to whether or not the City should pursue the proper management techniques in the placement of fill in the F-1 zone or if a plan should be provided which protects the home from flooding on a frequency9approximately every 10 years. Councilmember Strand said if the grading proposal were put in place, the cost would be split one-third each by the City, the property owner and the watershed district, and the property owner's portion would be handled as a special assessment if that were possible. 4111 7b. Dave Schaffer Dave Shaffer, 1628 Princeton Ave. So. The reason he and his neighbors had requested to speak to Council related to their disappointment and concerns over the eleventh hour design changes of the Hwy. 100/I-394 project. . The changes have a significant negative impact on their neighborhood. Basically the design changes involved removal of the sound wall along Quentin Ave. , creation of a sedimentation holding pond and elimination of the previously planned park area behind Princeton Ave. They oppose the proposed changes for the following reasons: reduces the quality of life in their neighborhood by having a highway sewage runoff holding pond in their backyards; elimination of the sound wall will increase the noise pollution in their area; the pond is a visual eyesore; pollution seeping into the watertable behind their homes from the by-products of gasoline; documented reduction in home values due to the MnDOT plan; and the proposed pond will be a safety and health hazard for both the City and the neighborhood. They believed a viable alternative was to locate the holding pond on the vacant railroad land south of Cedar Lake Road. Other members of the neighborhood addressed Council including Roger McCabe, Tom Klis, Josine Peters, Kim Harkins-Grette, David Wirth and Paul Grette, all of whom echoed Mr. Shaffer's sentiments. Councilmember Friedman asked if there were any data available from the noise monitoring that was done recently. The Director said the data would not be available 4111 until later that week. Councilmember Friedman said this was a constant source of frustration -- trying to get this data from MnDOT. He asked the Director if there was any pollution moving from these holding ponds to the aquifers. r -123- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 The Director responded that while he was sure a good deal of information has been generated, he does not have any information in his office. Councilmember Friedman asked the City Attorney what rights does the City have to require other governmental units to conform to quality of life or to guarantee that the total quality of life is not infringed upon. The City Attorney responded that there are certain state statutes that relate to interstate construction which preempt certain local governmental powers. He said it was difficult to answer that question without addressing a particular proposal . It would depend upon the nature of a given proposal as to whether or not St. Louis Park would have the right to approve or disapprove. Councilmember Friedman asked what rights the City has re noise and pollution; does the City have the right to require that some minimum standards are met; how does the City go about requiring the state to produce that information that will assure the City and residents that minimum standards will be met. The City Attorney recollected that in 1980 an Environmental Impact Statement was done for the 1-394 corridor looking at the various aspects of potential pollution throughout the corridor and certain recommendations were made as a part of that EIS. He noted staff could review that document to determine what specific environmental proposals or constraints were imposed upon the corridor. Councilmember Friedman said he would like to see the City Council submit a resolution to MnDOT Commissioner with a copy to the Governor relative to the concern the City has for the quality of life in its neighborhoods and ask them to produce information relative to ,the EIS and what qualities and standards they are adhering to. Councilmember Strand asked if a final determination had been made by MnDOT that there would be no sound wall and if so, who made that determination. Councilmember Friedman responded there would be no sound wall . He said it is very difficult to really understand what MnDOT plans as one sits in their meetings. But the final determination, as he understands it, now the sound wall doesn't meet federal standards, although in the beginning it did. Councilmember Strand felt the Council could give support to the neighborhood by resolution or whatever to MnDOT to get that sound wall constructed. Councilmember Strand asked if the holding pond was necessary. Councilmember Friedman responded that was planned to justify the removal of homes. Councilmember Mitchell was concerned that in MnDOT's mind, the City keeps coming back over and over again and they will tune us out. He cautioned proceeding with care when it came to dealing with MnDOT. It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, that appropriate decision makers from MnDOT be invited to the July 11 study session to discuss this situation. The motion passed 6-0. -124- , • City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 4111 Mr. Shaffer said that in their meetings with the state, the response has been they will put whatever kind of drainage facility that the City wants. He hoped that the City could come up with an alternative plan to what MnDOT has proposed. Councilmember Strand suggested a representative or two from the neighborhood be in attendance at the study session. Councilmember Battaglia encouraged the neighborhood to come up with an alternative acceptable to them. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Code amendment: City Clerk Second reading of an ordinance re Ordinance 1748-88 code amendment related to City Clerk It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1748-88 entitled "An ordinance related to City Clerk: Amending the St. Louis Park Municipal Code, amending Section 1-102, adding Section 1-207 and renumbering Section 1-208." The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Off-sale liquor sales Off-sale liquor sales on Thanksgiving Ordinance 1749-88 Eve 4111 It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1749-88 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Municipal Code related to off-sale of intoxicating liquor until 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve: Amending Section 13-327(3) (d) The motion passed 6-0. 8c. City Manager resignation Resolution accepting resignation Resolution 88-69 of City Manager and appointing Acting City Manager It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-69 entitled "Resolution accepting City Manager's resignation and appointing Acting City Manager. " The motion passed 6-0. 8d. Year XIV CDBG funding Year XIV public service agreement Resolution 88-70 with Greater Minneapolis day care association. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-70 entitled "Resolution authorizing execution of public service agreement for day care services with the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association and authorizing assignment of the agreement 4111 and administrative responsibilities to Hennepin County." The motion passed 6-0. -125- • City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 Be. Incinerator site Resolution re distribution - of- funds Resolution 88-71 from sale of incinerator site • It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to distribute funds from the sale of the incinerator site thusly: pay off the outstanding assessments, transfer $26,250 to the Refuse fund and the remainder to the Park Improvement Fund. The motion passed 6-0. In answer to a question from Councilmember Battaglia, the City Manager said the City will apply to Hennepin County for its rebate. He also wanted to point out that the City-wide recycling participation is close to 65 percent. 8f. Light rail transit Resolution supporting light rail Resolution 88-72 transit in the southwest corridor It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-72 entitled "Resolution supporting light rail transit in the southwest corridor." The motion passed 6-0. 89. Ordinance amending subdivision code The City Manager said the more appropriate motion would be to refer this matter to the Planning Commission as it does involve the zoning ordinance. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to refer the item to the Planning Commission. The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Handheld computers Handheld computer contract for recycling Councilmember Battaglia wondered if part of the proceeds from the sale of the incinerator site could not be used to fund the handheld computer contract and put the rest in the Park Improvement Fund. It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to authorize staff to execute an agreement with the Shelton Company in an amount not to exceed $26,250 to complete implementation of handheld computers for recycling participation data collection using funds from the sale of the City's incinerator site. -126- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 111 ouncilmember Friedman had his reservations about the whole computerized operation. e asked what the savings would be and the City Manager responded one less erson would be needed at a cost savings of approximately $10,000. The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Comparable worth It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to direct the City Manager to implement the adjustments in pay to meet the obligation of the comparable worth law. The motion passed 6-0. ___ 9c. MEPC Environmental Assessment Worksheet David Sellergren, representing MEPC, addressed Council . He said the EAW has been substantially revised from a year ago and resubmitted to the cities of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. He said that the document acknowledges that the 1-394 study will be the basis for the traffic analyses that will be done; the "travel shed", the area to be studied in detail , has been revised; they have listed some 8 other projects which are identified specifically in the project description of the EAW as those which will be taken into account along with all other traffic. 4111 It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to accept the Scoping EAW for distribution and further review. The motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Strand asked that a copy of the report be sent to Dottie Rietow at the Metropolitan Council . 9d. Proposals for 37th/Dakota Robert Poretti addressed the Council and explained his proposal was to buy two contiguous lots, combine them and build a house on it. They would buy two lots either on Colorado or on 37th. They were flexible and planned to live in the house they build. He said the architecture would be compatible with the existing houses in the neighbor- hood. Not being a professional developer, they did not intend to develop the remaining properties. Councilmember Duffy felt that perhaps the way to go was to try to market the land as residential property as the City did with the Louisiana Ave. properties, 4111 approve the Poretti proposal , negotiate the sale to the Porettis and let it be known that the City has some double lots on Dakota and 37th St. for sale and try to put residences on them. - 27- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 Councilmember Mitchell asked if he meant sell for owner occupied homes) and he responded that was correct. Councilmember Duffy's comments were incorporated into a motion seconded by Councilmember Friedman. Fred Chatterton, 3742 Dakota, said that two of the lots in question were irregular and would need variances to be built upon. The motion passed 6-0. 9e. Rehabilitation loan program It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Strand to approve the recommendations in staff's report. The motion passed 6-0. 9f. Hwy. 7/Hwy. 100 proposal Bryan Weber, Can American Realty Corp. , developer of the proposed Cityscape apartment development at Hwy. 7/Hwy. 100 addressed Council . He was there to discuss financing considerations consistent with the redevelopment plan. He said he was discussing financing at this point as all elements of the project needed to come together simultaneously rather than waiting for PUD approval and then undertake financing arrangements. Extraordinary development expenses the project faces are the removal of the elevators; the configuration of the property makes for a very tight parking situation to meet the 2 for 1 requirements normally imposed on apartment structures which will require an additional level of underground parking; and the land price is an issue but they were willing to pay the price asked by Malone College. He briefly described a ' tax rebate program whereby the taxes the property pays as a fully assessed improved project are to a partial extent rebated back to the project to help with the carrying costs and the financing costs of the above-mentioned extraordinary development items. Councilmember Strand asked how long the City's contribution of $78,000/yr. would run. Mr. Weber said normally that type of financing structure runs for a 10-year period. Councilmember Strand said his first bias would be to say that he would not be much interested in providing a City subsidy of that amount for the proposed high rent apartments. Councilmember Battaglia asked if the extraordinary costs were not known to the developer at the outset. Mr. Weber said they were not, that they have evolved over time as the development has proceeded. He said that in the City's redevelop- ment programs and Comprehensive Plan, removal of the elevators is one of the alloted uses of City money and not inconsistent with documents he reviewed with City staff. -128- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 Councilmember Friedman asked what the proposed rentals were comparable to in the City. Mr. Weber said they were comparable to Newport On Seven. Councilmember Friedman had some doubts about the risk the City was being asked to take. He questioned the logic of showing projected increased rental rates when it is known new buildings are coming in and the older buildings are in trouble often times resulting in free month's rent and other inducements. Councilmember Mitchell asked what was Malone College's economic benefit in owning that property. Mr. Weber said the college has sustained an enormous amount of costs including several developer lawsuits plus the taxes being paid. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to accept the proposal for further study. Councilmember Strand wanted it noted that he was interested in the concept, not the dollar amount. Councilmember Friedman wanted it noted that the developer does not have any implied consent by Council that it will go along with any proposal . The motion passed 5-1 (Councilmember Mitchell opposed) . 9g. Traffic study 389 Parking restrictions: City Hall Resolution 88-73 By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-73 entitled "Resolution 4111 authorizing "No Parking" signs along the east side of Raleigh Ave. , a distance of approximately 95 feet south of the driveway entrance." 9h. Traffic study 390 Parking restrictions on Cambridge St. at the railroad bridge By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-74 entitled "Resolution authorizing parking restrictions along the north side of Cambridge St. approximately 67 feet east and 50 feet west of the MNS railroad." 9i . Multi-family recycling By consent, motion to accept the report for filing and direct staff to convene a meeting of multiple family housing owners for purposes of discussing mandatory recycling and direct staff to meet with county officials concerning locating a processing facility in a nearby location to the City 9j. Neighborhood meeting : 1600 block Princeton 9k. Neighborhood meeting: Lake Forest 91 . Neighborhood meeting: Alabama Ave./Minnetonka to W. 27th 9m. Preliminary engineering report: Alley paving Councilmember Friedman did want to alert Council that the Lake Forest neighborhood 4111 had simlar concerns as the 1500 block of Princeton Ave. and might be seeking similar assistance from Council . -129- • City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 9n. May financial report Ill 9o. Planning Commission minutes June 1 9p. HRA minutes May 26 9q. Parks and Recreation minutes May 11 and June 8 9r. Cable TV minutes May 26 9s. Charter Commission minutes 9t. Public improvement costs: American Legion • 9u. Oakmont Place Project Items 9i through 9u ordered received for filing by consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions No business NEW BUSINESS lla. Pesticide control ordinance Councilmember Friedman said this was brought about by a citizen with a question as to why St. Louis Park did not require posting of pesticide sprayings. He wanted it known that all reasonable requests from citizens are taken under advisement by staff and Council . It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to waive first reading, set second for July 5, 1988 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 6-0. lib. Bid tab: Industrial tractor By consent, motion to designate Long Lake Ford Tractor as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract not to exceed $16,488. llc. City Hall renovation It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell to designate Lantto Building & Development as the lowest bidder for construction, authorize execution of a contract and revise the 1988 budget by $9,700; designate the respective furnishings vendors as outlined in staff's report and authorize execution of a contract with each; direct staff to determine the costs for furnishing private offices and paneled work stations for the budget process. Councilmember Friedman said he would oppose this, not understanding why government always seems to be able to find some more money somewhere. He felt the process was flawed when these types of additions keep on being made. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilmember Friedman opposed) . --130- City Council meeting minutes June 20, 1988 4111 lld. Knights of Columbus Gambling license application By consent, motion to approve. lle. Southwest Exchange Club Gambling license application By consent, motion to approve. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Claims Gomoll vs. City and Merrill Lynch Jeff Siewert Berg vs. City Shirley Bachman By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Meland said there were no communications. He noted the June 27 meeting scheduled with the search firm of Jensen-Oldani . It was decided to change the time from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager said he would like an executive section to discuss the Strand matter. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated June 20, 1988 in the amount of $220,875.55 for vendor claims and $12,445.44 for payroll claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell that the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m. O. Alceolt-J Mayo Re ordi n f Secretaryw—� 4111 -131-