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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING t--
ST.
.ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
March 20, 1989
1 . Call to order Mayor Pro Tem Keith Meland called
the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Presentations None.
3. Roll call The following Councilmembers were
present at roll call :
Bruce Battaglia David Strand
Larry Mitchell Keith Meland
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Community
Development, Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation.
4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell ,
III seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to approve the minutes of the March
5, 1989 study session.
The motion passed 4-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia
to approve the minutes of the March 6, 1989 City Council meeting.
The motion passed 4-0.
5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Strand,
seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to approve the consent agenda for
March 20, 1989.
The motion passed 4-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Strand,
to approve the agenda for March 20, 1989 with the following addition: 8h.
Resolution relative to name change for Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
The motion passed 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Variance request Side yard and rear ' yard setbacks:
7430 W. 27th St.
A representative of Twinco Warehouse was present to answer questions.
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Councilmember Strand asked what was the use of the property directly to the
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west of the applicant 's property. The representative replied there was a
warehouse facility which was formerly Masteradtesser but now empty.
Councilmember Battaglia asked, in re the Comprehensive Plan, how the adjacent
properties were zoned.
The Director of Community Development said the present use did conform to
the Comp Plan and that it was zoned B-3.
William Smith, representing the owner of the property to the west, was interested
to see how the proposed variance would affect both sites and what their plans
were for the site.
The Community Development Director noted the Comp Plan designates the site
for light industrial . The Smith property is also light industrial .
The architect for the applicant presented renderings of the proposed facility.
Councilmember Strand asked what was the principal concern of staff relative
to the setbacks.
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The Director responded that from a planning aspect the request /side yard
setback was of most concern. He was concerned a precedent might be being
set and that there were potential safety hazards in allowing a structure
right up tothe edge of a property line.
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 to authorize preparation of a resolution
of denial .
The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to waive reading and adopt the resolution of approval .
Councilmember Strand believed the particular situation with this property
warranted granting of the variance without setting a precedent. Also, the
location in a light industrial area warranted approval . He did note, however,
that he would not want to see, as a general matter, the Council getting in
the habit of approving variances with no setbacks or small setbacks. Also
he commented on the fact the roadway would be used exclusively for commercial-
type vehicles.
Councilmember Mitchell felt this project would contribute to an upgrading
of the area. He complimented the architect on his sensitivity in looking
at not just the applicant's needs, but the needs of the area. He felt they
had figured out a good way to expand their business and yet remain in St.
Louis Park.
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III The motion failed 3-1 (Councilmember Battaglia opposed) .
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Strand,
to continue the item to April 3, 1989.
The motion passed 4-0.
6b. Variance request Construction of a garage in
Resolution 89-30 front yard at 2501 Oregon Ave.
So.
Linda Johnson, applicant, spoke to Council . She said their existing garage
which faces Cedar Lake Rd. has become a safety hazard to get in and out
of.
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 Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 89-30 entitled "A resolution granting
variance from Section 14-108(1 ) of the ordinance code relating to zoning
to permit the construction of a garage in a front yard in the R-1 single
family residence district at 2501 Oregon Ave. So."
III The motion passed 4-0.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8a. Sand/salt storage facility Second reading of an ordinance
transferring funds
The City Manager noted that five votes are required for the transfer of
funds. He was suggesting for agenda item lla. Bid tabulation for the sand/salt
storage facility, that since the bid expires March 28 which is before the
next scheduled Council meeting, it be awarded this evening subject to available
funding (item 8a) which would be acted upon on April 3, 1989.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to deter this item to April 3, 1989.
The motion passed 4-0.
8b. Princeton Court Townhomes Special permit to delete require-
Resolution 89-31 ment for sidewalk along 26th
St. , 2500-2528 Princeton Ct.
and 2500-2512 Quentin Ct.
It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
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to waive reading and adopt Resolution 89-31 entitled "A resolution rescinding
Resolution 86-109 adopted on July 21 , 1986 rescinding Resolution 84-170III
adopted on October 15, 1984 and granting special permit under Sections
14-123. 100(2) and 14-136(4) of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating
to zoning to allow the construction of a cluster housing development and
placement of fill in a floodplain at 2500-2550 Princeton Court and 2500-2528
Quentin Court."
I The motion passed 4-0.
8c. Wayside House Special permit, minor amendment:
Resolution 89-32 3705 Park Center Blvd.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 89-32 entitled "A resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 7255 adopted on October 4, 1982 and granting special permit
under Section 14-124.101 of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to
zoning to permit a residential outpatient facility located in the PUD, planned
unit development district, at 3705 Park Center Blvd."
Councilmember Strand said he was delighted the Wayside House had selected
the City for its facility. He was familiar with the Wayside House and its
successes and was pleased they had settled in St. Louis Park. He did believe
there were some long-term ramifications he felt the Council might want to
place on its April retreat agenda which would be deciding what kind of policy
the City wishes to pursue with respect to projects of this type in the future. III
With the emphasis on decentralization of these types of facilities becoming
more common, he believed the community will be faced with decisions about
inviting these types of facilities into the community in the future and
need to be prepared for that. He looked forward to working with the people
at Wayside in deciding such policies for the City.
The motion passed 4-0.
8d. I-394/Vernon Ave. Finding of no public need for
City-owned property
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to waive first reading, set second reading for April 3, 1989 and authorize
summary publication.
Councilmember Battaglia asked if this property would be put up for public
bid. He did not want the bank and Department of Transportation to be the
only two bidding on the property.
The Director of Public Works said in his discussions with the City Assessor
it was planned to advertise the property for sale.
The motion passed 4-0.
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8e. Depository for City funds It was moved by Councilmember
Resolution 89-33 Strand, seconded by Councilmember
Battaglia, to waive reading
and adopt Resolution 89-33 entitled "Resolution designating depository for
City funds."
The motion passed 4-0.
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8f. Watermain loopingIII Boone Ave. from W. 28th St.
Resolution 89-34 to W. 29th St. and from W.
28th cul-de-sac to Cavell
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Strand,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 89-34 entitled "Resolution ordering
improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for improvement No. 88-13: Watermain looping, Burlington
Northern Railroad tracks from W. 28th St. to Cavell Ave. cul-de-sacs and
Boone Ave. from W. 28th to W. 29th Streets."
Mayor Pro Tem said he had received a call from a constituent concerned about
any trees in the right-of-way being disturbed. He asked if that were likely
in a project of this sort.
The Director of Public Works said that had been anticipated and construction
will be moved to avoid tree removal on Cavell . As far as Boone Ave. was
concerned, some trees will have to be removed.
In answer to a question from Councilmember Battaglia relative to assessments,
the City Manager referred to paragraph two of the recommendation re hookup
charges.
III Councilmember Strand was concerned about any trees, especially those considered
to be an asset to a piece of property, being removed. He asked the Director
if the type of removal being mentioned was going to alarm anyone in the
neighborhood. He asked that staff take a look at this part of the project
and do whatever seemed appropriate to reduce the number of trees to be removed,
and that Council be apprised before any removal of trees commences.
The motion passed 4-0.
8g. Watermain looping T. H. 169 from W. 28th St.
Resolution 89-35 to Cedar Lake Rd.
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Battaglia
to waive reading and adopt Resolution 89-35 entitled "Resolution ordering
improvement, ordering preparation of plans, specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for improvement No. 89-06: Watermain looping T.H.
169 from Cedar Lake Rd. to W. 28th St."
The motion passed 4-0.
8h. Renaming of HRA A resolution in support of
Resolution 89-29 a bill to permit the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority
of St. Louis Park, Minnesota to be renamed the Housing Authority of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to waive reading and adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Strand asked who the House author would be. The City Attorney
responded it was their intent to meet with all three members of the City's
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The motion passed 4-0.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
9a. Geese relocation program Marlee Kaminsky, 3235 Flag
Ave. presented a petition from
residents along Minnehaha Creek
who wished to be included in the relocation program as they were experiencing
the same problems as in City parks.
Councilmember Strand asked staff if it would be appropriate to add the Minnehaha
Creek area to the program.
The Director of Parks and Recreation said they had no problem adding Minnehaha
Creek to the program; however, the creek is not under the City's jurisdiction
which was why it was not included in the request for budgeting. He thought
the Department of Natural Resources and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
would appropriately be involved.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to approve the proposed translocation program to control the local goose
population at Aquila Park, Bass Lake Park, Wolfe Park, Kilmer Pond, Lamplighter
Park and Oak Park Village and that staff be directed to work with the appropriate
jurisdictions to include removal of geese from Minnehaha Creek area.
The motion passed 4-0.
9b. Dutch Elm reimbursement program It was moved by Councilmember
Strand, seconded by Councilmember
Mitchell , to amend the existing
policy relative to reimbursement for removal of Dutch Elm diseased trees
by granting the contractor exclusive rights for the removal of diseased
trees on private property when such removal is subsidized by the City in
conjunction with its diseased tree removal program.
The motion passed 4-0.
9c. Suburban Rate Authority It was moved by Councilmember
Strand, seconded by Councilmember
Mitchell that the City Manager
appoint a staff member to serve on the Suburban Rate Authority.
The motion passed 4-0.
9d. Consultant selection Twin Lakes watershed study
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
to authorize execution of a contract with Barr Engineering in the amount
of $8,800.
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The motion passed 4-0.
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9e. Private driveway on public propertyIII 1 3800 Princeton Ave.
It was moved by Councilmember Strand, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, -
to approve and authorize execution of the agreement.
The motion passed 4-0.
9f. Board of Zoning Appeal minutes Feb. 23
9g. Planning Commission minutes March 1 ,
9h. February financial report
Minutes, report ordered filed by consent
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Boards and commissions Appointment of representatives
to I-Net Committee and appointment
of chair
It was moved by Councilmember Strand; seconded by Councilmember Battaglia,
that the following persons be appointed to the I-Net Committee:
IIICouncilmember Larry Mitchell (Mayor Hanks as alternate)
Robert Larson - City staff
John McHugh - City staff
Gerry Quilling - School District 283 staff
Carolyn Charles - School District 283 staff
With Councilman Mitchell and Bob Larson to serve as co-chair
The motion passed 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Bid tab: Sand/salt storage `O P° It was moved by Councilmember
Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember
Strand, to award the contract
for the construction of a sand/salt storage facility at the MSC to David
Volkmann Construction contingent upon the transference of the necessary
funding by ordinance approval on April 3, 1989.
The motion passed 4-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Claims Hoffman & Sullivan
III Richard Johnson
Schmitz vs. U.S. Swim (3rd
party)
White vs. Skorheim, City, NSP '
By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager.
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12b. Communications from Mayor None.
12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager referred to 111
the letters from residents
before Council , taking particular
note of the letter complimenting the Park and Recreation department on not
only its programs but some good work by a basketball referee, a rare compliment.
He also pointed out the report on his and the Mayor's attendance at the
NLC Washington Congressional conference.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified
claims prepared by the Director
of Finance, dated March 20,
1989, in the amount of $$391 ,908.30 for verified - claims and $11 ,654. 14 for
payroll claims be approved and that the City Manager and City Treasurer
be authorized to issue checks in the appropriate amounts.
14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:25
p.m.
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