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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/09/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 6, 1988 1 . Call to Order Mayor Lyle Hanks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations Mayor Hanks presented a proclamation to a representative of AAA proclaiming "Schools Open - Drive Carefully" Week. 3.- Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Thomas Duffy Larry Mitchell Allen Friedman David Strand Keith Meland Lyle Hanks Also present were the Acting City Manager, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works, the City Attorney and City Assessor. 4. Approval of minutes4111 It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell to approve the minutes of the August 15, 1988 meeting. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember Meland abstained) . It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to approve the minutes of the study session held August 29, 1988 with the following correction: Item 2, third paragraph, change "it was . . ." to "he was somewhat surprised that a large number of non-English speaking residents were homeowners." The motion passed 4-0-2 (Councilmembers Duffy and Friedman abstained) . 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Duffy to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the agenda with the addition of lle. Capital equipment notes and llf. Community Education Conference. The motion passed 6-0. 41/1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Assessment hearing Paving, curb and gutter on 3300 blocks Resolution 88-112 of Wyoming, Xylon and Yukon Avenues -171 City Council meeting minutes September 6, 1988 Margaret Chastick, 3354 Yukon, appreciated the new curbing and gutters but requested a different means of paying her assessment. Mayor Hanks suggested she make an appointment to meet with the City Assessor to see what arrangements can be made. There being no one further 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 Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-112 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment\ for Improvement 86-30, paving curb, gutter and driveway aprons." The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Assessment hearing Paving, curb and gutter, Jordan Ave. Resolution 88-113 from W. 16th north to cul-de-sac 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 Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-113 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment for improvement No. 87-04, paving, curb, gutter and driveway aprons." The motion passed 6-0. 6c. Assessment hearing Paving, curb and gutter on Drew Ave. Resolution 88-114 from east City limits to W. 24th St. 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 Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-114 entitled "Resolution adopting assessment for improvement No. 87-0V , paving, curb and gutter." The motion passed 6-0. 6d. Assessment hearing Paving, curb, gutter on W. 22nd St. Resolution 88-115 from Cty. Rd. 18 to Flag Ave. Weller Chase, 9233 W. 22nd St. was happy with the curb and gutter, but not very happy about the assessment. Mayor Hanks suggested she contact the City Assessor to see what arrangements can be made for paying the assessment. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-115 entitled "Resolution adopting assess- ment for Improvement No. 87-07, paving, curb and gutter." The motion passed 6-0. 6e. Establishment of an Economic It was moved by Councilmember Meland, Development Authority seconded by Councilmember Strand to continue the hearing to September 19, 1988. - -172- City Council meeting minutes September 6, 1988 4111 Councilmember Strand pointed out an inconsistency, i .e. a phrase suggesting the EDA could transfer control and operation of a project related to housing, development and redevelopment to the HRA but in other sections of the document, any transfer of control is limited only to housing projects. He said the intent at the last drafting session was to limit control solely to housing projects and programs. He asked that all references to delegation of control/ authority be made consistent prior to the document's passage. The motion passed 6-0. 6f. Storm sewer vacation Vacation of storm sewer and drain tile easement across 2847 Princeton Ave. So. and 2848 Ottawa 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 Duffy, to waive first reading, set second reading for September 19 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 6-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Perkins Restaurant Minor modification to special permit Resolution 88-116 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-116 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution 88-i1 adopted on Feb. 1 , 1988 granting special permit under Section 14-156(17) of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to allow a Class II restaurant and off-street parking for property located in the B-2, business district and R-3, two family residence district at 4150 Excelsior Blvd." The motion passed 6-0. 7b. Jennings Red Coach Special permit amendment Resolution 88-117 By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-117 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution 88-13 adopted on June 15, 1987 rescinding Resolution 7390 adopted on May 16, 1983 rescinding Resolution 7256 adopted on Oct. 4, 1982 which amended Resolution 5452 adopted on Dec. 20, 1976 and granting special permit under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to allow building and site improvements in the PUD, planned unit development district at 4600-4630 Excelsior Blvd." 41/1 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Easement Second reading of ordinance releasing an easement interest south of Glenhurst Ave. abutting Bass Lake Park. -173- City Council meeting minutes Sept. 6, 1988 It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1757-88 entitled "An ordinance releasing an easement interest south of Glenhurst Ave. abutting Bass Lake Park." The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Vacation: Joppa Ave. Second reading of an ordinance vacating Ordinance No. 1758-88 a portion of Joppa Ave. south of Hwy. 7 It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1758-88 entitled "An ordinance vacating street." The motion passed 6-0. 8c. Diamond Hill Resolution giving approval for final plat of Diamond Hill It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-118 entitled "Resolution giving approval for final plat of Diamond Hill ." The motion passed 6-0. 8d. Wine/beer licensing It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, Ordinance No. 1759-88 seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1759-88 entitled "An ordinance related to on-sale wine liquor licenses, amending the St. Louis Park ordinance code, Section 13-326(18) by the addition of subsection (4) . The motion passed 4-2 (Mayor Hanks, Councilmember Strand opposed) . 8e. 2633 Alabama Ave. Release of City's interest It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive first reading, set second reading for September 19, 1988. The motion passed 6-0. 8f. Issuance of tags Ordinance amendment related to issuance of tags It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive first reading and set second reading for September 19, 1988 Councilmember Friedman asked what types of citations are issued by community service officers. The Acting City Manager said they enforce parking restrictions among others. Councilmember Friedman assumed they would not be issuing citations for moving violations, and the Acting City Manager said that was correct. -174- City Council meeting minutes Sept. 6, 1988 4111 The motion passed 6-0. 8g. American Legion Parking in the neighborhood of the Resolution 88-119 American Legion It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-119 entitled "Resolution authorizing permit parking restrictions in the American Legion area." The motion passed 6-0. 8h. Establishment of an EDA It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive first reading and set second reading of the ordinance for September 19, 1988. The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Space Center Scoping environmental assessment worksheet It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to 4111 accept the EAW for distribution and further review. The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Consultant selection South Oak Pond expansion By consent, it was moved to authorize execution of a contract with STS Ltd. in the amount of $42,500 to provide consultant services for the inspection of work related to the construction of South Oak pond and placement of fill on the Louisiana Ave. approaches to T.H. 7. 9c. Charter Commission minutes 9d. Planning Commission minutes By consent, minutes received for filing. 9e. Extension of I-394 moratorium It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to accept receipt of this report acknowledging that the Council has not had the opportunity to act upon recommendations of the task force and extending the interim ordinance for an additional 180 days. The motion passed 6-0. 41/1 Councilmember Strand noted that it is expected the project to be wrapped up before the end of the year, rather than having to use the full 180-day period. -175- City Council meeting minutes Sept. 6, 1988 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ilr None. NEW BUSINESS lla. Hearing Society of Minnesota Gambling license By consent, motion to approve. lib. National Ataxia Foundation License to sell pulltabs By consent, motion to approve llc. South Oak Pond expansion Bid tabulation for expansion project Resolutions 88-120, 88-121 and bid tabulation/change order for groundwater treatment It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to waive reading and adopt the following resolutions: No. 88-120 entitled "Resolution awarding a contract for constructing the South Oak Pond expansion and requesting appropriation from the Municipal State Aid Fund; and Resolution No. 88-121 entitled "Resolution establishing Project No. 87-46, groundwater treatment ordering the improvement, authorizing execution of a contract and authorizing execution of a change order." The motion passed 6-0. lld. Ronald McDonald House Application for a raffle By consent, motion to approve. lle. Capital equipment notes It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, Resolution 88-122 seconded by Councilmember Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-122 entitled "Resolution determining to issue capital notes for certain equipment." The motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Strand asked that at the first budget meeting the Acting City Manager be prepared to discuss the characteristics of the capital notes. ilf. Community Education Conference It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to authorize the City to cover the expenses for the City Council 's representative to the Policy Advisory Committee to attend the National Community Education Association- conference in December. The motion passed 6-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12. Claims Lee Koppy -176- City Council meeting minutes Sept. 6, 1988 By consent, claim referred to City Clerk and City Manager. 4111 12b. Communications from Mayor Councilmember Strand said that he and Councilmember Duffy had meet with the principals of the St. Louis Centre Partners to discuss the soon-to-be creation of an Economic Development Authority. They thought it beneficial to hold a couple of educational sessions, one of which would be with the City Attorney and attorney for the HRA to describe the current status of the project and outline the issues which presently exist to getting the project back on track. A second meeting would be with the developers to give them an opportunity to address their concerns to Council . He would like to see both meetings held within the next 30 days. Mayor Hanks discussed a budget schedule. The first meeting was scheduled for Monday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m. Council briefly discussed the road closure from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during construction and that a watering truck would be available. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent the list of verified claims 411 dated September 6, 1988 prepared by the Director of Finance in the amount of $1 ,028,809. 10 for vendor claims and $27,094.65 for payroll claims be approved and the Acting City Manager and City Treasurer authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts. 13b. Final payment Ridgedale Electric, traffic signal Resolution 88-123 at Louisiana/W. 27th St. Amount: $2,677.50 By consent, motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 88-123 entitled "Resolution accepting work on traffic control signal system at Louisiana Ave. and W. 27th St." 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. CEJ, /44, Lyy W. Hanks, Mayor 41/1 cording iLrede -177-