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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989/09/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 18, 1989 1 . Call to order Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations ,‘ Mayor Hanks presented a resolution Resolution 89-138 ' of appreciation to Thomas Hocking, retiring Police Officer. Mayor Hanks read a proclamation for National Education Week. 3. Roll call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Bruce Battaglia Jane Tschida Thomas Duffy Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Community Development and Director of Public Works. 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to approve the minutes of the September 5, 1989 City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the minutes of the long-range planning session held September 11 , 1989. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the consent agenda for September 18, 1989 with the removal of the following items to the agenda: 8g and 9h. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the agenda for September 18, 1989. The City Manager said the three MEPC items, 6c, 6d and 9d, would be deferred to October 2, 1989. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Tschida was temporarily absent from the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Fill : Cedar Manor Park Request for special permit to allow fill in Cedar Manor Park 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. -157- City Council meeting minutes Sept. 18, 1989 , It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to111 defer this item until the error in the site plan is corrected. The motion passed 4-0. 6b. Fill : Oak Park Village Request for special permit to Resolution 89-139 allow fill in Oak Park Village 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 Battaglia, to adopt Resolution 89-139 entitled "A resolution granting special permit under Sections 14-113(7) and 14-123.00(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit 8,000 cubic yards of fill with 1800 cu. yds below the 100 year flood elevation for property zoned R-1 , single family residence district, located at 9400 Cedar Lake Rd." The motion passed 4-0. 6c. Preliminary plat MEPC It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to continue this item to October 2, 1989. The motion passed 4-0. II 6d. Special permit MEPC It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to continue this matter to October 2, 1989. The motion passed 4-0. 6e. Robert Larsen Partners Amendment to zoning ordinance related to parking requirements Kelly Dorn, Robert Larsen Partners, was present to answer questions. 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. The City Manager said even though this item lists Robert Larsen Partners, it would be applicable to all retail parking in the City. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the ordinance, set second reading for October 2, 1989 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 4-0. Councilmember Tschida returned to the chambers. -158- City Council meeting minutes Sept. 18, 1989 III 6f. Hwy. 7/Belt Line Blvd. Intersection improvements Dave Dahlquist, Northland Aluminum, addressed Council . He said this project was badly needed and for a long time. He said that the project as proposed was much larger than the company was looking for. They were trying to facilitate their employees' exiting onto Belt Line Blvd. and Hwy. 7. Councilmember Battaglia asked which contribution from Northland Aluminum was correct: $14,000 or $28,000. The Director of Public Works said a redesign of the third lane resulted in a higher cost - $28,000 - on Northland's part. It was noted six votes were required for passage and that the item should be continued. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to continue the item to October 2, 1989. - The motion passed 5-0. 6g. CDBG funding schedule Amendment to Year XIV Community Resolution 89-140 Development Block Grant funding schedule III 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 reading and adopt Resolution 89-140 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 89-130 and approving proposed program for Year XIV Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds and authorizing its submittal ." The motion passed 5-0. 6h. Cable franchise amendment Amendment to Cable Communications franchise ordinance to include the Institutional Network 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 Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, to approve the amendment, set second reading for October 2, 1989 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 5-0. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS None. -159- City Council meeting minutes September 18, 1989 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCESIII 8a. Ordinance re massage It was moved by Councilmember Ordinance No. 1802-89 Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to adopt Ordinance No. 1802-89 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park municipal code related to massage therapy training (500 hours) ; Adding Sections 13-1147(1 ) (a) and 13-1149(2) (c) ; and amending Sections 13-1149(2) (a) (ii ) and 13-1151 ." The motion passed 5-0. 8b. Sign plan in PUD Second reading of ordinance to Ordinance No. 1803-89 adopt sign plan in PUD: Minneapolis Federation for Jewish Services It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Tschida, to adopt Ordinance No. 1803-89 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code No. 1661-85 relating to PUD zoning." The motion passed 5-0. 8c. American Legion Second reading of ordinance vacating Ordinance No. 1804-89 a portion of Xenwood Ave. : American Legion It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia, III entitled "An ordinance vacating a public street - A portion of Xenwood Ave. at Excelsior Blvd." The motion passed 5-0. 8d. KK Corporation Request for minor amendment to special permit from KK Corp. to permit construction of a new trash room and driveway access: 5657 Wayzata Blvd. Louise Segreto, KK Corp. , said the trash enclosure would service the Subway Shop, the Yantzee and Cafe Volpicelli . A lengthy discussion followed relative to trash trucks getting to the container, the necessity for an easement over Cooper Theater property, the potential loss of grass and trees to construct a road to the back of the building. The City Manager suggested Council might want to defer this item until the applicant again approaches the theater re an easement. It was moved by Councilmember Tschida, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to defer this item to October 2, 1989 and that the applicant contact the owner of the Cooper Theater re an easement. Councilmember Meland wondered if two weeks would be enough time; Councilmember Tschida had no problem with the time being extended. Ms. Segreto asked if there were some way to go ahead with the building permit while KK is exploring the easement issue. -160- City Council meeting minutes Sept. 18, 1989 III It was the City Attorney' s opinion that approval for conversion to a Subway Shop had previously been granted and they could proceed today on the conversion. However, they probably could not open the restaurant until the trash container problem is resolved. The motion passed 5-0. a8sej 8e. Project City Enginee'r' s report: Project Resolution 89-141 88-26, paving, curb/gutter on Dakota Ave. north of T.H. 7 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to adopt Resolution 89-141 entitled "Resolution accepting the City Engineer' s report, approving plans and setting an improvement hearing for Project 88-26, , the north frontage road of T.H. 7 and Dakota Ave." The motion passed 5-0. 8f. Traffic Study 407: Follow-up to Traffic Study 407: Resolution 89-142 W. 41st St. , Natchez Ave. to Quentin By consent, motion to adopt Resolution 89-142 entitled "Resolution authorizing parking restrictions along W. 41st St. between Natchez and Quentin Avenues for a trial period extending through Dec. 31 , 1989." III 8g. Traffic study 408 Vallacher Ave. , Lynn Ave. to Quentin Councilmember Tschida was not clear if the neighbors agreed with staff' s recommendation or did not. Lillian Racette said the neighbors were very much in favor of having only permit parking. It was moved by Councilmember Tschida, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to adopt Resolution 89-143 entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of tgraffic control signs on Vallacher Ave. , Princeton Ave. and Natchez Ave." The motion passed 5-0. 8h. South Oak Pond Acceptance of work and final payment Resolution 89-144 By consent, adoption of Resolution 89-144 entitled "Resolution accepting work on South Oak Pond expansion and Louisiana Ave. surcharge." REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. LOGIS By consent, appointment of MIS Coordinator as alternate director A III to LOGIS Board of Directors 9b, Minor amendments Placement of requests for minor amendments to special permits on consent agenda -161- City Council meeting minutes Sept. 18, 1989 It was moved by Councilmember Battaglia, seconded by Councilmember Duffy to place requests for minor amendments to approved special permits on the111 consent agenda when appropriate. The motion passed 5-0. 9c. Schloff Chemical 00-- Request re groundwater contamination abatement It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to approve the request contingent upon Schloff reimbursing the City for costs incurred in the treatment of the water and that discharge rates be established at approximately 50 gal/minute. The City Attorney recommended that the following language be added to the motion: "Subject to negotiation of a written agreement between the parties." Council so approved, and the motion passed 5-0. 9d. EIS for MEPC It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Battaglia to defer this item to October 2, 1989. The motion passed 5-0. 9e. U-Save Park storage Settlement It was moved by Councilmember Duffy, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to authorize execution of an agreement The motion passed 5-0. In answer to a question from the Mayor, the Director of Public Works said this project has not yet been assessed. This will be discussed on Oct. 2. 9f. 1980 residential mortgage Transfer of program administration/ revenue bond issue servicing By consent, approval of 1980 Residential Mortgage Revenue Bond program adminis- tration and servicing agreement being transferred from First Interstate Mortgage Co. to Knudson Mortgage Co. 9g. Planning Commission minutes Aug. 16 By consent, minutes ordered filed 9h. Housing Authority minutes Aug. 8 Referring to the minutes, Councilmem- ber Tschida recalled relative to 37th and Dakota that the Council put any decision on hold because they want to take a look at whether it should be saved for single family rather than multiple dwellings built there. She did not recall , such as was noted in the Authority minutes, that the homes had to be owner-occupied. The City Manager said the Council , in reviewing the recommendation from the Housing Authority, reaffirmed its commitment to keep this area as single family. He did not think this necessarily meant owner-occupied. -162- It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, to receive the minutes for filing. The motion passed 5-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions None. lOb. City Hall remodeling By consent, staff authorized to execute a change order to Contract 1864B with Lantto Building and Development and execution of a contract with Pink Companies for purchase of furniture/equipment NEW BUSINESS lla, Canvass of election returns It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy, that the canvass of the September 26, 1989 election returns at 7: 15 p.m. , October 2, 1989. The motion passed 5-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Damage claims None. 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks mentioned the ground- breaking at Hoigaard' s in which their building is to be expanded. 12c. Communications from the City Manager The City Manager said the public hearing on the budget in keeping with the Truth in Taxation process needed to be rescheduled. Staff was asking Council ' s approval to reschedule the hearing to 6:00 p.m. on Wed. , Oct. 4. The State asks the City to schedule a reconvene date in case business at the public hearing is not completed. Staff was suggesting Oct. 11 . Reschedule of hearings was so moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Duffy. The motion passed 5-0. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated Sept. 15 was approved: $181 , 167.60 for vendor claims; $30,378.36 for payroll claims and the City Manager and City Treasurer authorized to prepare checks in the appropriate amounts. 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. I /iW( PMay• ecording ecre ary 163-