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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
111 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
November 6, 1989
1 . Call to order Mayor Lyle Hanks called the meeting
to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Presentations Mayor Hanks read and presented a
proclamation for Community Education
Day.
3. Roll call The following Council members were
present at roll call :
Bruce Battaglia Larry Mitchell
Thomas Duffy Jane Tschida
Allen Friedman Lyle Hanks
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works
and Director of Community Development.
4. Approval of minutes It • was moved by Council member Duffy,
seconded by Council member Friedman,
to approve the minutes of the October
16, 1989 City Council meeting. The motion passed 6-0.
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It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Council member Tschida,
to approve the minutes of the study session held October 30, 1989. The motion
passed 5-0-1 (Council member Duffy abstained) .
5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Council member Battaglia,
seconded by Council member Duffy,
to approve the consent agenda with
the removal of item llc to the regular
agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Council member Friedman, seconded by Council member Battaglia
to approve the agenda for Nov. 6, 1989 with the addition of 8e. Tax levy proposal .
The motion passed 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Larsen-Doran Partnership Request for preliminary plat/Vacation of
Case No. 89-82-S portions of rights of way of Hampshire & Monitor Ayes.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Tschida, to
continue the item to Dec. 4, 1989.
IIIThe motion passed 6-0.
6b. Robert-Larsen Partnership Request for special permit under Sections
Case No. 89-81-SP 14-123. 100(2) and 14-107(2) of the zoning
ordinance to permit two principal buildings
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on one lot and to permit the placement
of fill in the floodplain for property
located in the 1-1 industrial district
and F-2 Floodplain District at
6651 Hwy. 7, 3625-3629 Hampshire
Ave. , 6601 Hwy. 7, 3732-3725 Monitor
St. , 3639 Hampshire Ave. , 7003
Lake St. W. and 3717 Hampshire
Ave. So.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
continue the item to Dec. 4, 1989.
The motion passed 6-0.
6c. MEPC Request of MEPC American Properties
ase No. 89-82-S for registered land survey approval
It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to
continue the matter to November 20, 1989.
The motion passed 6-0.
6d. MEPC Request of MEPC American Properties
No. 89-81-SP for spacial permit for construction
of a 285,467 sq. ft. office building
and six level parking ramp at 1570
Utica
It was moved by Councilmember Tschida, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to continue
the item to Nov. 20, 1989.
The motion passed 6-0.
6e. Hoigaard's Request of Hoigaard's for preliminary
Case No. 89-92-S plat approval for proposed Hoigaard's
Resolution 89-168 Addition
The City Attorney pointed out a minor correction in the property description.
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 Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to
adopt Resolution 89-167 entitled "Resolution giving approval for preliminary
plat of Hoigaard Addition " as amended.
Councilmember Tschida asked what the free climbing facility on the chimney was.
Brian O'Brian, Hoigaard's, said it was a controlled climb for both neophytes
and experienced climbers in which they ascend the chimney via hand and footholds.
Councilmember Friedman asked the City Attorney if there were any inherent liability
to the City because of this facility.
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111 The City Attorney said the City does not have an inherent liability. He assumed
staff would be looking at all aspects of the proposal particularly as it relates
to children and the attractive nuisance factor.
The motion passed 6-0.
6f. Minneapolis Golf Club Request for special permit under Section
Case No. 89-85-SP 14-126(2) of the zoning ordinance
to permit the construction of an additional
parking lot for property located in the R-1 Single family residence district
at 2001 Flag Ave. So.
Sally Velick, 8515 Westmoreland Ln. , spoke as a representative of her neighbors
who were opposed to the proposed parking lot expansion. She presented a petition
signed by 70 of the residents in opposition to the proposal .
Many other residents addressed Council to express their opposition to the proposal .
Stanley Barton felt the club was badly in need of additional parking.
Tom Wurr, general manager of the golf club, addressed Council . He said the club
felt that the proposed parking lot was going to be in the best interests of
the City. They were asking for a deferral so that the club and all concerned
residents can get together.
III A number of residents were anxious to get the cars off of Flag Ave. and supported
the proposal .
A resident intimated that Mr. Wurr didn't really want to spend the money for
the parking lot, that perhaps someone connected with the City had encouraged
it.
Mayor Hanks said he felt secure no one on the Council had given any encouragement
but that he was aware the Police Department has had trouble with the parking
from time to time.
There being no one further wishing to speak the Mayor closed the hearing.
Councilmember Friedman asked what or who prompted the golf club to seek a special
permit. Mr. Wurr responded the club had had conversations with police, fire
and City staff that it would be nice to get the cars off of• Flag Ave.
Councilmember Friedman asked if any member of City staff directly approached
the golf club and ask them to put off-street parking. Mr. Wurr said no, it was
strictly the golf club's idea.
Councilmember Friedman said he couldn't vote for or against the proposal as
too many questions are not answered: environmental concerns, where is the parking
III lot run-off going, etc. He thought it appropriate for the item to be deferred to
allow the club and neighborhood time to get together on something of mutual
benefit to both.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia
to continue the matter of Dec. 4, 1989.
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Councilmember Friedman also wanted to see drainage plans, environmental concerns
addressed when the special permit returns.
Councilmember Battaglia wanted all three parties -- the two neighborhoods involved
and the golf club -- use this time as an opportunity to solve a problem.
Councilmember Mitchell felt this problem might have been avoided if everyone
in the immediate area had received notification of the club's intent. He did
feel , with Councilmember Battaglia, that if all parties get together it could
be resolved.
Councilmember Tschida felt the special permit should be denied this evening.
She felt that most of the restrictions in Section 14-126(2) prevented such
a special permit from being approved.
The motion passed 5-1 (Councilmember Tschida opposed) .
6g. Pump and Meter Service Request of Pump and Meter Service
Resolution 89-167 for revised site plan for an existing
Case No. 89-86-SP retail serfice station for property
located in the B-1 Business District
at 7119 Minnetonka Blvd.
Mike Eicher, Pump and Meter Service employee, explained that his operation
has been a leased operation of Mobile Oil Company for many years; however,
Mobile is withdrawing from Minnesota and selling their properties to the lessee.
Underground oil tanks must be removed and Mobile must demonstrate to the MPCA
that there is no contamination. The owner, Mr. Steady, plans to upgrade and
continue operation as a service station. One of the problems is signage. The
station must adhere to Mobile's new image signage. He was asking to relocate
the existing price sign to the northwest intersection. Also, they were asking for
a slight modification to the canopy design.
Councilmember Friedman was confused as to why all of this was before Council
when it had been approved by the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Mitchell suggesed Mr. Eicher and staff get together and try to
resolve the details of the revised site plan so it could be approved this evening.
It was the consensus that Councilmember Mitchell 's suggested be acted upon
and that the item be taken up when they returned. It was so moved by Councilmember
Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell and passed 6-0.
Upon returning to Chambers, the Director said the elements of conflict had
been worked out and would be so reflected in an amended resolution. It was
then moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution 89-167 entitled "A resolution rescinding
Resolution 17169 Adopted on July 6, 1982 granting special permit Under Section
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PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES.
8a. 5525 Wayzata Blvd. An ordinance authorizing sale
Ordinance No. 1811-89 by the City of property located
at 5525 Wayzata Blvd.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
waive reading and adopt Ordinance 1811-89 entitled "An ordinance authorizing
sale by the City of property located at 5525 Wayzata Blvd. , St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, to the State of Minnesota."
The motion passed 6-0.
8b. Severe weather warning system Resolution re easement agreement
Resolution 89-169 with First Minnesota Savings Bank
yr/ 1012' for installation/maintenance of
A" severe weather warning system
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
adopt Resolution 89-169 entitled "A resolution authorizing execution of an
easement agreement related to weather warning siren."
The motion passed 6-0.
8c. 4210 Wooddale Abatement of hazardous building
III Resolution 89-170
It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to
adopt Resolution 89-170 entitled "Ordering the abatement of a hazardous building
at 4210 Wooddale Ave. So. , St. Louis Park, Minnesota."
The motion passed 6-0.
8d. Shelley's Woodroast Minor amendment to special permit:
Resolution 89-171 Shelley's Woodroast
By consent, adoption of Resolution 89-171 entitled "A resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 89-149 adopted on Oct. 2, 1989 and granting special permit under
Section 14-156(17) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning
to allow a Class I restaurant at 6501 Wayzata Blvd."
8e. 1990 proposed property tax levy It was moved by Councilmember
Resolution 89-172 Friedman, seconded by Councilmember
Duffy, to adopt Resolution 89-172
entitled "Resolution approving proposed 1989 tax levy, collectible in 1990."
The motion passed 6-0. _
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
III9a. Traffic study 409 Permit parking at 4209 Toledo
By consent, adoption of Resolution 89-173 entitled "Resolution authorizing
parking restrictions along Toledo Ave. at 4209 Ave."
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9b. Vallacher Ave. Request for neighborhood meeting
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By consent, direct to hold meeting
9c. Report from BOZA Amendment to zoning ordinance
to reduce siad yard setbacks on
small corner lots
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to
refer the matter to the Planning Commission.
The motion passed 6-0.
9d. Report from BOZA Amendment to zoning ordinance
re fences on through lots
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Tschida,
to refer to Planning Commission.
The motion passed 6-0.
9e. Report from Planning Commission Amendment to zoning ordinance
for change in language definition
of side yard/rear yard setback
It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to
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direct staff to prepare an ordinance and set a public hearing date.
The motion passed 6-0.
9f. Report from Planning Commission Amendment to zoning ordinance
to include a definition of adult
day care and its restrictions
It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Tschida, to
direct staff to prepare an ordinance and set a public hearing date.
Councilmember Battaglia asked if child daycare and adult daycare couldn't be
covered under the same ordinance.
The City Attorney said childcare was done in residences. He did not know if
there was a State law limitation on adult daycare but not on child. He felt
it would be appropriate for Council to direct that the Planning Commission
investigate that question.
The motion passed 6-0.
9g. Traffic study 411 . Parking restrictions on Edgewood
Resolution 89-174 Ave. at 23rd St. and 23rd St.
at Edgewood
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By consent, adopt Resolution 89-174 entitled "Resolution authorizing parking
restrictions along Edgewood Ave. at W. 23rd St."
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III9h. Traffic study 410 Permit parking at 4104 Utica
Resolution 89-175 Ave.
By consent, adopt Resolution 89-175 entitled "Resolution authorizing parking
restrictions along Utica Ave. at 4104."
9i . 1-394 modifications It was moved by Councilmember Cj
Tschida, seconded by Councilmember
Battaglia to direct staff to
inform MnDOT that the City wishes to retain the dead end alley configuration
in 1600 block of Princeton Ave.
The motion passed 6-0.
9j. Charter Commission minutes Oct. 17
9k. Board of Zoning Appeals minutes Sept. 28
91 . Planning Commission minutes Oct. 4, Oct. 18
Minutes ordered filed by consent
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10b. Boards and Commissionsill
No business
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Raffle: VFW By consent motion to approve
llb. St. Louis Park Hockey Assoc. Request for gambling license
Bruce Berthiaume and Bill Norton were present to answer questions.
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy,
to approve, and waive the 60-day waiting period.
The motion passed 6-0. 0\e)
llc. Animal boarding contract `,\o Councilmember Friedman asked
if, when a dog is picked up by
its owner, do they have to pay
a boarding fee in addition to what the City has already paid.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia
to defer this matter until that question was answered.
The motion passed 6-0. *
lld. Animal control contract (�� By consent, authorize Mayor and
(, , City Manager to execute a contract
with Midwest Animal Services
to continue the contract through Dec. 31 , 1990.
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MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Damage claims Bruce Battaglia
By consent, claim referred to City Clerk and City Manager.
12b. Communications from Mayor None.
12c. Communications from City Manager None.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified claims By consent, approve verified
claims prepared by the Director
of Finance dated Nov. 6, 1989
in the amount of $819,321 .88 for vendor claims and $16,309.12 for payroll
claims and that the City Manager and City Treasurer be authorized to distribute
checks in the appropriate amounts.
13b. Contract payments
1 . Final : J. P. Norex. Amount: $41 ,633.53 i 41
2. Final : Bergeson Caswell . Amount: $957.33 (i9�
3. Final : Bury & Carlson. Amount: $29,151 .6410084
By consent adopt Resolutions 89-176 (Norex) , 89-177 (Bergeson Caswell ) and 89-178
(Bury & Carlson) accepting work and authorizing final paymentA
4. Partial : Killmer Electric. Amount: $43,430.20404404
By consent, approve and authorize payment.
14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m.
on a motion by Councilmember Friedman
seconded by Councilmember Duffy and passed 6-0.
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