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MINUTES
LONG RANGE PLANNING SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
July 8, 1991
1 . Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7: 10 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks.
2. Roll call
Present were Lyle Hanks, George Haun, Larry Mitchell and Jane Tschida.
Also present were the City Manager, Director of Community Development,
Planning Coordinator, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Public
Works, Administrative Assistant, Chief of Police.
Colich and Cahill - The Council had its semi-annual visit with Colich and
Cahill . A variety of issues including working relations with some members
of the Inspections Department were discussed. Recent court decisions and
the impact of same on police procedures and pornography cases were noted.
Human Rights Commission - The Council had a discussion with five members
of the Human Rights Commission as to the name and role of the commission.
The discussion concluded with the commission being asked to formulate a
scope of work which it would subsequently submit to the Council for considera-
tion.
Zoning ordinance - The follow-up actions being taken by staff in regard
to the pending zoning ordinance were reviewed.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board - Correspondence re the Board's intent
to acquire a strip of excess Burlington Northern Railroad land from Cedar
Lake Rd. to Hwy. 100 was noted with no objection being raised as to the
Board' s intent.
Carpeting of two rooms at Rec Center - After discussion, the Council acknow-
ledged staff' s intent to move forward with carpeting of two rooms at the
Recreation Center. This action is being taken in anticipation of the August
1 occupancy of a portion of the building by the Minnesota Recreation and
Park Association. Discussion occurred with representatives of the senior
program that is based at the Rec Center. The timing of air conditioning
installation was discussed. Staff was directed to move ahead with the carpeting,
develop a report on marketing banquet space, and retain the services of
a firm, as opposed to an individual , who would work with the City on air
conditioning-related issues.
Community Ed request for funding - The request from School District #283
for Community Education funding that was deferred at the July 1 Council
meeting was discussed. It appeared that the Council would vote to approve
payment of the District' s request at its August 5 meeting. In conjunction
with that paayment, CouncilmemberMitchell will cQl1 borate with .theqq City
reasonMr for the letter CCitypaymentthandexxpectationsootha �the ccity Chas 1 Or the
District regarding Community Education, the funding thereof and the governance
structure relating thereto.
Bond refinancing funds - Allocation of the $835,000 obtained by the City
through the bond refinancing that occurred in the Spring of 1991 was discussed
with the Council indicating that it would await a proposal from the City
Manager in regard to the 1992 budget.
Public Safety space needs - Council reviewed an update from staff on Public
Safety space needs with particular attention to the needs of the Police
Department. Following discussion the Council agreed that it would consider
three items at the August 5 meeting:
1. A decision on which of the three remaining sites would be pursued;
2. Direction as to the architect initiating design work;
3. Selection of a funding approach for the space upgrade.
Modification to Certificate of Compliance program - Mayor Hanks explained
the possible modification to the Certificate of Compliance program that
he and Councilmember Jacobs had discussed. This approach involves classifying
items as mandatory for rectification before a Certificate of Compliance
is issued and other issues as simply disclosure between the seller and
buyer. It was agreed that no action on this matter would be taken at this
time because the private inspectors had just begun their duties. The Council
did seem inclined to move towards such a program in the forseeable future.
Joint Council/School Board meetings - The dates requested by Superintendent
Holmstrom for joint meetings of the School Board and City Council were
acceptable to the Council . Those dates are all on Wednesday evenings: Aug.
14, 1991 ; Jan. 22, 1992; and May 13, 1992.
Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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Bill Dixon
Recording Secretary