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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/08/15 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular • 4a 4111 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 15, 1988 1 . Call to order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lyle Hanks at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations None. 3. Roll call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Bruce Battaglia Larry Mitchell Thomas Duffy David Strand Allen Friedman Lyle Hanks Also present were the Acting City Manager, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning. and the City Attorney. 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, 411 to approve the minutes of the August 1 , 1988 study session. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the City Council meeting minutes of August 1 , 1988. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to approve the consent agenda for August 15, 1988. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to approve the agenda for August 15, 1988 with the following additions: llb. City Manager search and llc. Ottawa Ave. traffic study The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Holy Family Church Temporary 3.2 beer license There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with -162- City Council meeting minutes August 15, 1988 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 approve the application. The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Minnesota Cellular Radio Request for special permit to construct a 160-ft. transmitter/receiver and open storage yard at 2246 Edgewood Ave. So. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to continue the hearing to September 19, 1988 as requested by the applicant. The motion passed 6-0. 6c. Improvement 88-23 Sidewalk construction, south side Resolution 88-96 of Texas Ave. to W. 36th St. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the right of Council to thereafter reopen the hearing at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-96 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 88-23: Sidewalk construction, south side of W. 36th St. from Texas Ave. west to Knollwood Mall access." The motion passed 6-0. 6d. Improvement 88-32 Sanitary sewer construction, frontage Resolution 88-97 road of Hwy. 12/Texas 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 Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-97 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 88-32, sanitary sewer extension south frontage road of Hwy. 12/Texas Ave. East." The motion passed 6-0. 6e. Improvement 88-22 Sidewalk construction north and south sides of W. 36th St. , Aquila to Boone Ave. Dan Goldman, 8800 W. 36th St. , owner of the Target Apartments spoke to Council in opposition to the construction of a sidewalk in front of his apartments. He said a sidewalk on the north side had no function, as last year a traffic signal was installed right in front of the driveway of his apartment. It is that light which his tenants use to cross W. 36th to go shopping. They have no need for a sidewalk going to the east. -162- City Council meeting minutes August 15, 1988 4111 He thought it appropriate to have a sidewalk on the south side as it would be a natural continuation of the existing sidewalk coming from Hwy. 18. Al Lampe, 3924 Dakota, one of the owners of property just east of the Target Apartments, spoke to Council . He also was opposed to the sidewalk on the north side citing that he had not petitioned for a sidewalk, nor have any of his tenants asked for a sidewalk. 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 Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to waive reading and adopt the resolution approving the project. Councilmember Duffy could see no rational reason for putting the sidewalk on the north side of W. 36th. Councilmember Mitchell asked Mr. Lampe if an assessment for the sidewalk was not of concern to him. Mr. Lampe said it was. Councilmember Mitchell noted that property owners on the north side would not be assessed for a sidewalk on the south side of W. 36th. Councilmember Mitchell felt it was clear that the area on the north was being used, that there was clearly a pathway. He felt that eventually placement of a sidewalk was going to have to be addressed and he was supporting it at this 4111 time. Mayor Hanks felt that the two property owners who would be assessed for the sidewalk would not benefit from it. He thought the assessment should be addressed before ordering the project in. Councilmember Mitchell felt that the assessment could be addressed later as was usual with improvement projects. Councilmember Friedman could not support the sidewalk unless it ran further north providing access for people living in that area. He thought a sidewalk on the south side was acceptable. The motion failed 3-3 (Councilmembers Duffy, Friedman, Hanks opposed) . It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to order the problem in deleting the north side sidewalk. The motion failed 4-2 (Councilmembers Mitchell , Strand opposed) . It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to refer the matter back to staff to look at how the sidewalk could be assessed on the north side and return it to Council along with any other viable alternatives. Councilmember Strand viewed the alternatives as two: either the property owners pay for it or the City pays for it. He said it was obvious a sidewalk was needed where there is now a well-worn path, but he did not think it appropriate for the City to pay for it. 41/1 Mayor Hanks felt that most of the people using the south sidewalk, which the City is paying for, are probably going to Knollwood and Knollwood is not paying a thing. t, -163- City Council meeting minutes August 15, 1988 The motion to refer back to staff failed 3-3 (Councilmembers Battaglia, Mitchell , Mayor Hanks opposed) . 6f. Improvement 88-21 Sidewalk construction on west side Resolution 88-98 of Natchez, W. 40th to W. 41st St. David Aronson, 4700 W. 41st St. , was opposed to the project having lived at that location for 36 years without a sidewalk. 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 Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-98 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 88-21 : Sidewalk construction, west side of Natchez Ave. between W. 40th and W. 41st Streets." Councilmember Duffy noted the reason for this sidewalk was to provide safer walking for children going to Susan Lindgren school . The children now must walk the last block to the school in the street. Mayor Hanks asked staff to review how the assessment on Ottawa Ave. had been handled as it was very similar to this case. The motion passed 6-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Multiple family recycling It was moved by Councilmember Strand, Resolution 88-99 seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-99 entitled "Resolution supporting recycling collection by garbage haulers at multiple family residential dwellings." Councilmember Friedman asked about the statement that the garbage hauler was instrumental in the success of multiple family recycling because they are already providing that service, and that such savings would not be transferable if a separate hauler collected the recyclables. The Acting City Manager said that the recycling program for single family dwell- ings occurs in the way that it does because the City contracts with a refuse hauler. In the multiple family units, i .e. over 4 dwelling units, hauling is done privately, thus nothing comes back to the City. The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Bond reduction Shorewood First Addition Resolution 88-100 It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-100 entitled "Resolution reducing performance bond for Shorewood 1st Addition." The motion passed 6-0. -164- City Council meeting minutes August 15, 1988 4111 8c. H.O.M.E. program Public service agreement with South Resolution 88-101 Hennepin Human Services Council for H.O.M.E. program It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-101 entitled "Resolution authorizing execution of a public service agreement with South Hennepin Human Services Council and authorizing assignment of administrative responsibilities to Hennepin County." The motion passed 6-0. 8d. Rehab loan program Single family/Two family Resolution 88-102 It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-102 entitled "A resolution authorizing execution of documents related to the rehabilitation deferred loan program." The motion passed 6-0. 8e. Park Edge Addition It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive first reading, set second 4111 reading for September 6, 1988 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Planning Commission minutes Minutes ordered filed by consent 9b. MEPC Scoping Environmental Assessment Worksheet It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve the scoping environmental assessment worksheet, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-103 entitled "A resolution approving a scoping decision with respect to the Scoping Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Minneapolis West Business Center proposed at MEPC American Properties Inc. for property located on and near Highway 12 (I-394) ." Tim Thornton, Briggs & Morgan law firm, addressed Council representing the Space Center's project. He said the Space Center had submitted its scoping EAW in 1987 and for reasons unclear to him, that EAW is sitting on a desk somewhere although there was to be a meeting on it this coming Thursday. He -felt the MEPC and Space Center EAWs should be considered together. Also, it didn't strike him as fair that MEPC was being considered before Space Center when the two projects are directly adjacent to eachother. Mayor Hanks said it was his understanding Space Center's scoping EAW can move forward and he wanted to assure Mr. Thornton that neither project was getting a start over the other. -165- City Council meeting minutes August 15, 1988 Councilmember Strand asked if the moratorium ordinance shows any preference to any developer. The City Attorney said that both attorneys for both projects will be advised that any traffic regulations established by the City will be imposed on their respective developments but that neither project is singled out. Councilmember Strand asked is there any procedure available that once the environ- mental processes catch up to eachother, can the projects be considered together. The City Attorney said both EAWs will have to take into consideration the other development. The motion passed 6-0. 9c. TS 391 Parking restrictions, 5700 W. Lake St. It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-104 entitled "Resolution authorizing installation of No Parking restrictions alkong the west side of W. Lake St. between the north driveway of 5700 and the driveway serving 5714." The motion passed 6-0. II 9d.Traffic study 392 Resolution 88-105 Request for 4-way stop at W. 28th/Florida Earl Otto, 2805 Florida Ave. , said there were three accidents within three weeks of eachother caused by poor visibility and poor approach from Florida onto W. 28th St. He said he and his wife circulated a petition fora 4-way stop and secured 53 signatures. Fifty-four were in favor, but one did not wish to sign. It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-105 entitled "Resolution authorizing installation of stop signs on W. 28th St. at Florida Ave." Councilmember asked if the four property owners were in favor. Mr. Otto said they had signature of three, but the property ownerswith the trees were never home. The motion passed 6-0. -166- City Council meeting minutes August 15, 1988 4111 9e. Transitional neighborhood study The Acting City Manager said staff is recommending that Council take up this report at its next long-range planning session. 9f. Permit parking: High school It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, Resolution 88-106 seconded by Councilmember Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-106 entitled "Resolution authorizing permit parking restrictions in the Park Senior High School area." The motion passed 6-0. 9g. Storm sewer outfalls Preliminary engineering report: Resolution 88-107 Modification of storm sewer outfalls along Minneheha Creek It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-107 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement No. 88-18: Storm sewer replacement, outfalls into Minnehaha Creek at the north side of Hwy. 7 and So. of W. 36th St." and that the contract be awarded to J. P. Norex Contracting in the amount of $34,803. 17. The motion passed 6-0. 9h. Sanitary sewer construction4111 Preliminary engineering report: Resolution 88-108 Sanitary sewer main reconstruction It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-108 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 87-20, sanitary sewer reconstruction at Louisiana Ave. , 400 ft. south of Oxford St. and across Louisiana Ave. ' The motion passed 6-0. 9i . Recycling update Report received for filing by consent 93. I-394/Hwy. 100 drainage The Director of Public Works ran through Resolutions 88-109, 88-110 the options available to the City relative to the drainage matter at I-394/Hwy. 100 Basically, instead of construction of a holding pond in the area of the 1600 block of Princeton, a new option is Bassett Creek diversion, overflow being diverted to the Breck pond, thence Bassett Creek. A resident of the area expressed his concern over the cost to the residents to implement the Basset Creek diversion option. -167- • City Council meeting minutes • August 15, 1988 - -- Rep. Gloria Segal addressed Council to state her hope that whatever plan the Director of Public Works has worked out has the cooperation of MnDOT. She was very impressed with the efforts of the Public Works department, MnDOT and the City Council to work out a solution that would benefit the homeowners on Quentin and Princeton. She urged patience on the part of all concerned. Mayor Hanks clarified the three items that were being sought this evening: (1 ) that the City Council request diversion of runoff to Bassett Creek; (2) that MnDOT continue to purchase the five homes along the 1600 block of Quentin; and (3) that staff be directed to present this request to the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission for authority to divert stormwater to Bassett Creek. Councilmember Friedman wanted to assure the residents of the area that no one is giving up on this situation, that all ideas are being taken into consideration and that City staff will continue to be in contact with the neighborhood as solution to the problem proceeds. It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-109 entitled "Resolution supporting the amendment storm drainage design concept for the I-394/T.H. 100 interchange area" and Resolution 88-110 entitled "Resolution requesting an amendment to the boundary of the Bassett Creek Watershed District to incorporate a portion of the City of St. Louis Park, MN." Councilmember Battaglia asked if the difference betweenTiovirrtruction at Quentin and the Bassett Creek proposal was only $38,000•/said ha was correct, that a noise abatement wall was to be built in conjunction with the proposed Quentin pond. The differential was $38,000 if no pond was to, be built. Councilmember Battaglia stated that any action taken by Council that evening was not a guarantee that anything will happen. Its action represents support for the neighborhood and its desire for a long-term solution. The motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Friedman asked that staff keep representatives of the neighborhood, Rep. Segal and Council informed of the progress of this project. He said if a representative was needed to attend MnDOT meetings, he would be happy to do so. 9k. 37th/Dakota status report It was moved by Councililcmber Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to direct staff to negotiate for acquisition of 6333 37th St. , 6320 Oxford St. and 6326 Oxford St. The motion passed 6-0. 91 . July financial report 9m. HRA minutes July 12 1110 Financial report and minutes ordered filed by consent. -168- City Council meeting minutes August 15, 1988 4111 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and Commissions None. lOb. Wine and beer licensing It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive first reading, set second reading for September 6, 1988 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmember Strand, Mayor Hanks opposed) . 10c. Bid rejection Purchase of office furniture By consent, motion to reject bid and readvertise for bids NEW BUSINESS lla. Polling places, election judges Resolution appointing election judges Resolution 88-111 and specifying polling places for Sept. 13 state primary election It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-111 entitled "A resolution designating polling places and naming judges for September 13, 1988 state primary." 4111 The motion passed 6-0. 11b. City Manager search Mayor Hanks referred to the employment agreement for a new City Manager before Council . It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to appoint William Dixon as City Manager of the City of St. Louis Park pursuant to the terms and conditions of the employment agreement. The motion passed 6-0. It was determined the news release before Council would be released to the press. llc. Ottawa Ave. traffic Councilmember Strand said it had been awhile since Council discussed conducting a traffic study on Ottawa Ave. He was curious as to the status of conducting such a study. n Mayor Hanks recalled the delay in getting traffic counts was to wait for people to become familiar with the crossing over the railroad tracks which would provide a more normal count after several months. 41/1 The Director of Public Works said counts had now been taken and a traffic accident study conducted. -169- City Council meeting minutes August 15, 1988 MISCELLANEOUS1111 12a. Claims Sandy VonDeLinde By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Attorney. 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks thanked the Council for its indulgence during the past week relative to the City Manager search. Mayor Hanks presented an update on the recycling task force. He said many cities are successfully recycling commercially, but are not aggressively getting residents involved. The task force is trying to find ways to get communities as involved as St. Louis Park. One of the recommendations is that the county would pick up more of the commercial recycling, leaving the cities to concentrate on residential recycling. A long-range planning meeting was set for August 29 and 7:00 p.m. 12c. Communications from Acting City Manager None. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims prepared by the Direrct$r8 of Finance dated August 15, 8 in the amount of $341 ,110.93 for vendor claims and $32,431 .87 for payroll claims be approved and the Acting City Manager and City Treasurer be directed to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:25. 4 ' 4JAv- ma4') d9. Om( IT/i cording Secretary -170-