HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989/12/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST', LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
December 18, 1989
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 Keith Meland
Allen. Friedman Jane Tschida
George Haun Lyle Hanks
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public
Works, Director of Community Development, Chief of Police, Director of
Finance and Director of Inspections and the MIS Coordinator.
4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember
Tschida, seconded by Councilmember
Meland, to approve the minutes
of the December 4, 1989 meeting
with the following correction: Lyle Hanks was named Treasurer of the EDA
and Harlan Syverson was named Asst. Treasurer.
The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember Battaglia abstained) .
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Haun,
to approve the minutes of the long-range planning meeting held December -
11 , 1989.
The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember_,Meland abstained) .
5. Approval of agenda It _ was moved by Councilmember
Meland, seconded by Councilmembe
Battaglia, to approve the/WEBh
for December 18, 1989.
The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Tschida, seconded by Councilmember Haun,
to approve the agenda for Dec. 18, 1989.
The motion passed 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Golf cart, semi trailer storage Request of Thomas Mundy, E-Z
Resolution 89-196 Go Div. of Textron, for a special
permit to permit outside storage
of golf carts and semi trailers
at 5105 W. 35th St.
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John Mooty, 6601 Dovre Dr. , Mpls. , Kenneth Glaser, 7305 Claredon Dr. ,
and Thomas Mundy, 12467 Rhode Island, Savage, addressed the Council . A
brief background on the history of the property was given.
The applicant said they were willing to have a special permit to run
five years only and take a look at the situation at the end of a five-year
period. They felt their proposal was totally consistent with what was
being done throughout this industrial area.
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.
There was some confusion about what the applicant was seeking and the
Director of Community Development- said it was the impression they desired
to store one semi-trailer.
Mayor Hanks did not want to see a situation where things . are piled up
on top of trailers.
The Director presented a rewrite of condition 7 which would address the
Mayor's question.
Mayor Hanks agreed that the permit should run for only five years and
then the area be reevaluated.
It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Friedman,
to adopt Resolution 89-196 as amended.
The motion passed 6-0.
6b. Fire Relief Association There being no one wishing
Resolution 89-197 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 Tschida,
to adopt Resolution 89-197 entitled "Resolution approving the consolidation
of the St. Louis Park Firemen's Relief Association with the Public Employees
Retirement Association (PERA) , Public Employees, Police and Fire Fund
Benefit Plan."
The motion passed 6-0.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
10. Appeal of taxicab license revocation Mohamed Bahuas
Mr. Bahuas addressed the Council . He explained he had spent a good amount
of money and time in an effort to get his emtssion control up to City
standards but that it had failed twice.
Councilmember Friedman was curious as to why the car passed the repair
shop's tests by not the City's.
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111 The City Manager did not know but said the documentation from the shop
was not dated and was somewhat imprecise.
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to sustain the City Manager's decision.
Councilmember Friedman asked if Mr. Bahaus brought proper validation
from a shop, would the City look favorably on a retesting. The City Manager
said he would be amenable to that.
Mayor Hanks noted that it was only St. Louis Park from which he was prohibited
from picking up and dropping off customers.
The motion passed 6-0.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8a. Access to Hennepin County A ► It was moved by Councilmember
Proper Information System # Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember
Resolution 89-198 Meland, to adopt Resolution
No. 89-198 entitled "Resolution
authorizing computer terminal service agreement."
The motion passed 6-0.
8b. Liability limits for licenses/permits Jerry Kay, Medford Agency, addressed
Council . He said he represented
a lot of contractors throughout Minnesota, many of them tree trimmers.
He was opposed to the issuance of special certificates of insurance
apart from the standard certificats now issued. He thought the increased
liability limits were totally out of line and most contractors cannot
afford million dollar limits.
The City Managed said it was felt that in the ultimate best interests -
of the City and protection of its citizens, the limits were acceptable.
Among other questions he had, Councilmember Friedman noted gambling
parlor managers no longer needed to be licensed. He felt the matter
should be laid over.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Haun,
to bring the item back at the Jan. 16, 1990 meeting. He wanted to know
who had instigated this ordinance.
Councilmember Haun felt if the liability limits for tree trimmers/removal
were raised to $1 million, no one would be bidding on these jobs in
St. Louis Park.
The motion passed 6-0.
8c. 1990 budget It was moved by Councilmember
Ordinance No. 1814-89 Meland, seconded by Councilmember
Battaglia, to adopt Ordinance
1814-89 entitled "An ordinance
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adopting the budget for the fiscal year 1990 and amending the 1989 budget
as adopted by Ordinance 1768-88 and amended by Ordinances 1776-89, 1777-89,
1781-89, 1787-89 and 1790-89."
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The motion passed 6-0.
8d. Water/sewer/refuse rates Councilmember Friedman asked
Ordinance 1813-89 that each of the three items
be voted upon separately.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Tschida,
to vote on each item separately. The motion passed 6-0.
Councilmember Friedman, who asked for the addendum before Council that
evening, noted that through 1989 there has been a 14% increase in water,
10% increase in sewer and in recycling - when dividing recyclers and
non-recyclers - a 106% increase in non-recyclers and 84% for recyclers.
Looking at the proposed rate increases, he stated water wil-1, go up 19%
in five years, sewer 15%, non-recyclers refuse will increase 135% and
recyclers increasing 107%. He recalled the conversation previously wherein
it was pointed out that the City of St. Louis Park does its own sewer
maintenance and retrofitting; whereas, the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission helps other cities to do likewise. He intended to oppose
any increases in water and sewer rates until definitive answers are
received as to why these charges keep increasing at alarming rates.
In answer to a question from Councilmember Battaglia relative to the
increases, the Director of Finance said the increases clearly reflect
pollution facts: in the water area, increase are due in large part to
the Reilly settlement; in the sewer area, by far the largest amount
is due to MWCC cost increases as well as costs incurred in the construction
of pollution abatement facilities.
Mayor Hanks felt the real burden to the residents was not increases
in water/sewer rates, but the huge increase in refuse removal rates.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Battaglia,
seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the increased water rates.
The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmembers Friedman and Tschida opposed) .
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to approve the increase in sewer rates. The motion passed 4-2 (Councilmem-
bers Friedman and Tschida opposed) .
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember
Meland, to approve the increase in refuse rates. The motion passed
5-1 (Councilmember Tschida opposed) .
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland,
to send letters to the Metropolitan Waste Control commission and Hennepin
County Board of Commissioners expressing Council 's grave concern over
the amount of the sewer and refuse rate increases-as well as other tax increases.
The motion passed 6-0.
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111 It was moved by Councilmember, Tschida, seconded by Councilmember Friedman,
that staff be directed to bring back to Council by April 1 , 1990 proposals
to reduce the water, sewer and refuse rates.
The motion failed 3-3. (Mayor Hanks, Councilmembers Haun and Meland opposed) .
8e. Rear/side yard setbacks Second reading of ordinance
Ordinance No. 1815-89
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember
Tschida, to adopt Ordinance No. 1815-89 entitled "An ordinance amending
the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning by amending Sections
14-128(4) , 14-133(4) and 14-138(4) ."
The motion passed 6-0.
8f. Adult daycare Second reading of ordinance
Ordinance 1816-89
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to adopt Ordinance No. 1816-89 entitled "An ordinance amending the
St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning by amending Sections
14-104, Definitions; 14-125, Permitted Uses in R-1 Residential Districts;
III 14-150, Permitted Uses in B-1 Business District; II .A, Diversified
Development Guide Plan; and 14-187(4) , Number of Required Off-Street
Parking Spaces."
The motion passed 6-0.
8g. Official newspaper It was noted there was an
Resolution 89-199 error in the resolution wherein
instead of 1990 it said 1989.
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember
Tschida, to adopt Resolution 89-199, entitled "Resolution designating
official City newspaper for 1990" as amended.
The motion passed 6-0.
8h. Request of Maytag Request of Maytag for approval
Resolution 89-200 of a one lot subdivision
for property located in the
DDD at 5310 Cedar Lake Rd.
(final plat approval )
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Tschida,
to adopt Resolution 89-200 entitled "Resolution giving approval for
final plat of Maytag Addition."
The motion passed 6-0.
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8i . Gas/mechanical sections of ordinance Proposed amendments to gas and
mechanical sections of the Ordinance
Code
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to
remove the item from the table.
The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to
waive first reading and set second reading for the year-end meeting on Dec.
28, 1989.
The motion passed 6-0.
8j. 3810 Princeton Ave. ` First reading of ordinance re sale
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember-.Battaglia,
to set second reading for January 2, 1990 and authorize summary publication.
The motion passed 6-0.
8k. Parking restrictions: W. 41st St. Update
Resolution 89-201
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Tschida,
to adopt Resolution 89-201 entitled "Resolution authorizing parking restrictions
along W. 41st St. between Natchez and Quentin Avenues for a trial period extending
through January 8, 1990."
The motion passed 6-0.
81 . Transfer of funds Resolution transferring funds from
Resolution 89-204 City to Economic Development Authority
It was moved by Councilmember- Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland,
to adopt Resolution 89-204 entitled "Resolution assigning Excelsior Blvd.
and Oak Park Village tax increment financing districts construction fund assets,
liabilities, duties and obligations to the Economic Development Authority."
The motion passed 6-0.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
9a. Permit parking Request for neighborhood meeting:
W. 38th St. in vicinity of Princeton
Ave.
By consent, staff was directed to hold a neighborhood meeting.
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9b. Traffic Study 414 Traffic study 414: Temporary parking
Resolution 89-202 restrictions: Pennsylvania Ave.
from T. H. 12 to 13th Lane
By consent, adopt Resolution 89-202 entitled "Resolution authorizing installation
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111 of "No Parking" restrictions; along both sides of Pennsylvania Ave. between
13th Lane and the south frontage road of T.H. 12 and along the west side of
Pennsylvania Ave. between 13th Lane and W. 131 St."
9c. Traffic Study 415 No trucks restriction on 1600
Resolution 89-203 block of Princeton Ave."
By consent, adopt Resolution 89-203 entitled "Resolution authorizing installation
of "No Trucks" restrictions along the 1600 block of Princeton Ave."
9d. Retail signage Report from Planning Commission
for an amendment to Zoning Ordinance
as it relates to signage for retail
in the I-1 District
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman,
to authorize publication of a public hearing notice.
The motion passed 6-0.
9e. Excess right-of-way Disposition of excess right-of-way:
I-394/T.H. 100 properties along
1600 block of Quentin Ave.
III It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to
refer the matter to the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission.
The motion passed 6-0.
9f. Contract: ENSR Consultant services contract
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to-
accept the work, terminate the contract and authorize execution of a new -
contract for $143,-000. 1taa1
The motion passed 6-0. %�
9g. 1990 insurance Liability and workers compensation
coverage
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman,
to accept LMCIT quotation for 1990 insurance coverage and accept Hartford
Steam Boiler Insurance Co. quotation for 1990 boiler/machinery insurance
coverage.
The motion passed 6-0.
9h. Handicapped parking: Methodist Status report
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Meland,
to receive the report for filing.
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9i . Charter Commission minutes
9j. November financial report
9k. Housing Authority minutes November 14
Minutes and financial report ordered filed by consent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Boards and commissions
A4 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman,
to accept the resignation of Dan. Swedberg from the Planning Commission and
that a letter of thanks be sent to him. The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman,
to reappoint all members of the Building Construction Codes Adv.isory Commission
to three year terms. The motion passed 6-0.
Atilt was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to
appoint Ward Johnson to the Planning Commission. The motion passed 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Gambling license renewals B'nai B'rith, pulltabs at Texa-Tonka
Lanes and American Legion Auxiliary,
bingo at the Legion Hall .
By consent, licenses renewed and 60-day waiting period waived.
lib. 1990 uniform contract (\°C415° By consent, Uniforms Limited designated
as lowest responsible bidder and
contract authorized for purchase of uniforms during 1990.
MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Damage claims - John Clemens
By consent, claim referred to City Clerk and City Manager
12b. Communications from Mayor Regarding State Government for a
Day, Councilmember Friedman asked
that the staff time commitment be explored more fully and that the item be
placed on the Jan. 8, 1990 long-range planning session.
12c. Communications from City Manager The year-end meeting was discussed.
It was the consensus of Council
to hold the meeting on Thursday,
December 28 at 11 :30 a.m.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims
prepared by the Director of Finance,
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dated December 18, 1989 be ,pproved in the amount of $613,471 .74 for vendor
claims and $15,291 .02 for payroll claims be approved and the City Treasurer
and City Manager be authorized to distribute checks in the appropriate amounts.
14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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