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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989/06/12 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 111 MINUTES LONG RANGE PLANNING SESSION ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL June 12, 1989 1 . Call to Order Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: Bruce Battaglia, Tom Duffy, Allen Friedman, Keith Meland, Larry Mitchell , Jane Tschida and Lyle Hanks. Also present were the City Manager, Director of Community Development, Director of Public Works, Director of Parks and Recreation and Assistant to the City Manager. 4. Status report: St. Louis Park sign ordinance IIICouncilmember Tschida asked what direction the City is going as it - relates to signage. The City Manager responded that all nonconforming signs including roof top signs must be brought into compliance by the Year 2000. He added that another goal was to reduce the number of temporary signs and require them to meet the same setbacks as all other signs. The Mayor inquired whether or not the sign companies have been given fair warning. The City Manager responded that he would have to check as to what was done at the time the ordinance was passed and what has been done, if anything, since. Councilmember Tschida asked whether other cities had architectural guidelines. Councilmember Duffy responded that most cities are architecturally controlled today. Councilmember Meland stated that there is a legal issue that can be discussed, i .e. a city can enforce for future signage erected but not on what has already been built. Councilmember Battaglia inquired whether or not staff follows up on special permits after they have been approved. He cited the example of trees that had been planted and one year later had not survived. The City Manager responded that staff does followup on special permits and the Classic Motor Company is a good example of that. Mayor Hanks inquired as to who was responsible to maintain the landscaping IIIon 36th St. west of Highway 100. He commented that the landscaping looked good when it was first planted, but it is not well maintained. The City Manager stated he would look into that. 5. Report on signs for tall buildings Councilmember Battaglia asked how do you enforce esthetically pleasing signs. - Long range planning minutes June 12, 1989 2. The Director of Community Development said it is a difficult area to regulate. Councilmember Battaglia stated it is the City Council ' s responsibility toIII set clear guidelines. Councilmember Duffy stated that he agreed 100%. Councilmem- ber Tschida said Edina set standards in their downtown development district at 50th and France and that the HRA set standards for the Miracle Mile area. She added that she agreed that the City Council ought to pursue clear guidelines. Councilmember Duffy said that the New Hope city ordinance provides for a maximum square footage for signs on thoroughfares and a smaller square footage for collector streets. The City Manager said the Council did not have to vote this evening and the item would come before the Council at its June 19 meeting. 6. Council representation on I-394 Traffic Management Committee The City Manager stated that the meetings are generally held either at noon with a box lunch or late in the afternoon at either 4 or 4:30 p.m. The location of meetings alternates between Golden Valley and St. Louis Park City Halls. The Mayor asked about the timeframe for the committee and the City Manager said that it would be ongoing. Councilmember Mitchell asked how often the committee will meet, and the Manager said 4-6 times a year. Councilmembers Battaglia and Mitchell volunteered to sit on the committee. The Manager said this would be before Council on June 19. 7. Report on attendance_of BOZA member III It was the consensus of the Council that staff prepare a letter to John Ralles regarding his attendance at BOZA meetings for the Mayor' s signature. 8. Update entrance signs It was the consensus of the Council to select the entrance sign "Welcome to St. Louis Park." 9. Update on Hwy. 7/Minnetonka Blvd./France Ave. It was the consensus of the Council that staff should hold a neighborhood meeting and request that MnDOT make a presentation to them,at that meeting. 10. Report and recommendations on City Hall remodeling/furnishings/space needs It was the consensus of the Council that the remodeling/furniture for second and third floors should be pursued. Councilmember Mitchell asked if the City is required to have a fail . The City Manager said he would provide that informa- tion at a later date. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with the next stepsrelative to space needs for the Police Department. li. Sholom Home West It was the consensus of the Council to set the public hearing for July 10 to consider the sale of bonds. Long range planning minutes June 12, 1989 3. 111 1, Other business The Mayor noted the LMC wrapup and an opening on the Regional Transit Board. 1/ Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m. dij///7042 ger4ik. Carmen Kaplan Recording Secretary