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MINUTES
ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
April 6, 1992
1 . Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lyle Hanks at 7:30 p.m.
2. Presentations
Mayor Hanks presented a proclamation to City Forester Jim Vaughan commemorating
Arbor Day. Mr. Vaughan said the City had recently received two awards:
Its 12th Tree City USA award and The Growth Award, sponsored by the National
Arbor Day Foundation, symbolizing above the norm community forestry program.
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present: Jeff Jacobs, George Haun, Larry
Mitchell , Gail Dorfman and Lyle Hanks.
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public
Works, Director of Community Development, City Assessor and Personnel
Officer.
4. Approval of minutes
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to approve the study session minutes of March 2, 1992. The motion passed
4-0-1 (Councilmember Haun abstained) .
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to approve the Council minutes of March 2, 1992. The motion passed 5-0.
5. Approval of the agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to approve the consent agenda with the removal to the agenda of item llb.
The motion passed 5-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to approve the agenda with the addition of item lle. Community Education.
The motion passed 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6a. Conoco, 5600 Lake St. Special permit for construction
Resolution 92-35 of a recovery system building
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with
the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date.
The Director of Community Development noted a correction in condition
17g. to change the letter "g" to "f."
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Councilmember Dorfman inquired about potential odors emanating from the
building. The Public Works Director said a filtration system will prevent
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It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to adopt Resolution 92-35 (amended) entitled "A resolution rescinding
Resolution 91-154 adopted on August 19, 1991 and granting special permit
under Sections 14-156.7 and 14-156.15 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code relating to zoning to allow construction of a recovery system building
to house pollution abatement equipment for site remediation and trash
enclosure for property in the B-2, General Business District, at 5600
W. Lake St."
The motion passed 5-0.
6b. Ordinance amendment First reading of ordinance amending
Parking section of Zoning Ordinance
relating to Police facility
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 Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell ,
to approve first reading, set second for April 20, 1992 and authorize
summary publication.
The motion passed 5-0.
6c. Monterey Dr. reconstruction W. 38th St. to Belt Line
Resolution 92-33 Blvd.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with
the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date.
It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to fund the project using MSA funds and adopt Resolution 92-33 entitled
"Resolution terminating special assessment proceedings for the reconstruction
of Monterey Dr. between Belt Line Blvd. and W. 38th St. , Project 88-27,
ordering Project No. 88-27 to be financed through expenditure of Municipal
State Aid Funds, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt
of bids."
The motion passed 5-0.
6d, 6e. Lohman's Amhurst 4th Addition
Special permit to construct 7 townhouse units at Sandra Lane and
Edgemoor Dr.
Roland Thuleen, Ann Ln. spoke on behalf of some 40-45 residents of Ann
hand Sandra Lanes who were opposed to the proposed project.Charles Wright echoed
is carmen s.
Len Thiel , Green Circle Dr. , Minnetonka, spoke on behalf of the developer.
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It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs
to defer the item to May 4, 1992 in order to find out what Minnetonka
City Council does.
The motion passed 5-0. (The identical motion on 6d. was moved by Councilmember
Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell and passed 5-0.
6f. Year XVIII Community Development
Block Grant funding
Resolution 92-34
Several applicants for CDBG funding addressed the Council .
There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing
with the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date.
Modifications were made to a number of the proposed expenditures: Greater
Minneapolis Day Care increased to $35,500 with $15,000 earmarked for St.
Louis Park Community Education daycare; Multi Resource Center to $20,000;
and the City's ADA compliance to $45,000.
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to adopt Resolution 92-34 entitled "Resolution approving proposed program
for Year XVIII Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
funds and authorizing its submittal ."
The motion passed 5-0.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8a. Service dog license fee examption Second reading of ordinance
Ordinance 1880-92
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Haun,
to adopt Ordinance 1880-92 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis
Park Municipal Code related to dog licensing: Amending Sections 13-501 ,
13-502 and 13-503; adding Section 13-501 .101 , "Service Dog License Fee
Exemption."
The motion passed 5-0.
8b. New precinct lines Resolution establishing
Resolution 92-36
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Dorfman,
to adopt Resolution 92-36 entitled "A resolution redrawing certain St.
Louis Park precinct boundaries and reconfirming polling places following
the 1990 U.S. decennial census."
The motion passed 5-0.
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8c. Ward boundaries First reading of ordinance
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It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Haun,
to approve, set second reading for April 20, 1992.
It was the consensus this item will be on a study session in near future.
The motion passed 5-0.
8d. Amendment: General PUD Plan Park Hill II PUD (Police facility)
Ordinance 1881-92
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun,
to adopt Ordinance 1881-92 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis
Park Ordinance Code by amending the final General PUD plan for the Park
Hill II PUD."
The motion passed 5-0.
8e. 7832 Cambridge Disposition of tax forfeit land
Resolution 92-37
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to adopt Resolution 92-37 entitled "Resolution approving designation
of nonconservation land shown on Classification List "773-NC" by Board
of County Commissioners of Hennepin County."
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The motion passed 5-0.
8f. Jewish Community Center Minor amendment: Construction of
Resolution 92-38 swimming pool
It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to adopt Resolution 92-38 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution
91-89 adopted on May 6, 1991 and granting special permit under Sections
14-141 (1 ) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to
allow construction of a swimming pool on property located in the R-4,
Multiple Family Residence District, at 4330 Cedar Lake Rd."
The motion passed 5-0.
8g. Land Recycling Act It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs,
Resolution 92-39 seconded by Councilmember Haun, to
adopt Resolution 92-39 entitled "Resolution
in support of proposed legislation known as Land Recycling Act."
The motion passed 5-0.
8h. Easement acquisition Knollwood Mall
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It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, III
to adopt Resolution 92-40 entitled "Resolution authorizing purchase of
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three easements located at W. 36th St. and Texas Ave. from Minnesota
111 Teachers Realty Corp. and Knollwood Co."
The motion passed 5-0.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
9a. City Engineer's report W. 26th St. from Monterey to Huntington
Councilmember Dorfman noted that this was more of a collector street
than a residential street and 19 homeowners would have to bear the brunt
of the assessment. She asked if the item could be continued and ask staff
to look into other ways of financing that portion MASA will not pay for.
The Director of Public Works suggested the Council might want to make, .
a motion indicating they do wish to use State Aid for this project
and direct staff to bring back the appropriate resolution to the next
meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to direct staff to hold a neighborhood meeting and return a new resolution
to the next meeting.
The motion passed 5-0.
9b. Ford Rd./Shelark Pkwy Roadway improvements, traffic signal
Resolution 92-41 system
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Haun,
to adopt Resolution 92-41 entitled "Resolution accepting the City Engineer's
report, establishing improvement project 85-32 and 87-28 authorizing
staff to negotiate a cooperative agreement with the City of Plymouth
for cost sharing and authorizing staff to negotiate the purchase of permanent
right of way for geometric improvements and a traffic signal system at
the Ford Rd./Shelard Pkwy. intersection."
The motion passed 5-0.
9c. City Engineer's report Monterey Park Townhomes: Watermain
Resolution 92-42 looping
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun,
to adopt Resolution 92-42 entitled "Resolution declaring adequacy of
petition, authorizing execution of agreement with property owners waiving
their rights to public hearing, special assessment notice, hearing and
right of appeal , accepting the City Engineer' s report for Project 92-08,
establishing improvement project 92-08 and establishing a public hearing
date of May 4, 1992 for the construction of watermain looping at Monterey
Park Addition.
The motion passed 5-0.
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9d. Stormwater Quality Management Program Consultant selection
Resolution 92-43
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to adopt Resolution 92-43 entitled "Resolution authorizing execution
of a contract for consulting services related to the Stormwater Quality
Management Program."
The motion passed 5-0.
9e. Variance appeal 3450 Brunswick
Mr. Warren Larson, owner, presented his position in requesting a variance.
Mayor Hanks said as long as the building is a non-conforming use, which
it currently is, he cannot support the variance.
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to uphold the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals for denial
of the variance appeal .
The motion passed 5-0.
9f. City Engineer' s report Temporary traffic signal installation
Resolution 92-44 at Cedar Lake Rd./Texas Ave.
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to adopt Resolution 92-44 entitled "Resolution accepting the City Engineer' s
report, establishing Project 90-72 and requesting MnDOT to authorize
expenditure of the City' s Municipal State Aid Funds to finance the project:
Installation of temporary traffic signal system at the Texas Ave./Cedar
Lake Rd. intersection."
The motion passed 5-0.
9g. February financial report
9h. Board of Zoning Appeals minutes Jan. 23, Feb. 27
9i . Parks and Recreation Commission minutes Feb. 12
9j. Planning Commission minutes March 11 , March 18
Cable TV Commission minutes Mar. 26
91 . Housing Authority minutes Feb. 11
Items 9g-91 ordered filed by consent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Boards and commissions
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It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman,
to accept Lori Peterson' s resignation from the Human Rights Commission
and send her a letter of thanks.
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NEW BUSINESS
lla. Board of Equalization meetings
It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve
the schedule.
The motion passed 5-0.
lib. Gambling license Singles All Together
Councilmember Jacobs felt that gambling applications should be dealt with
by motion rather than consent.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve
the request and waive 30-day waiting period
It was the consensus of Council that all matters relating to gambling be
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llc. Bid tabulation Granular Activated Carbon replacement
By consent, designate Calgon Carbon Corp. as lowest responsible bidder and
authorize execution of a contract for $35,160.
III lld. Contract 2005 Supplemental agreement (Louisiana
Resolution 92-45 - Ave./T.H. 7 construction)
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by - Councilmember Jacobs,
to adopt Resolution 92-45 entitled "Resolution pertaining to supplemental
Agreement No. 3 for improvement Project 89-05."
The motion passed 5-0.
lle. Community Education Councilmember Mitchell referenced the
agreement and its funding with Community
Education. One of the areas that needs to be addressed is funding for this
year because it was left in General Unallocated. Council needs to give Community
Education some sense of funding requirements so they can budget. Also, the
issue of the Agreement between the City and School District as it relates
to Community Education needs to be addressed and updated. He presented a motion
which he felt addressed those three concerns.
It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by , Councilmember Jacobs,
to direct staff to prepare a resolution for the April 20, 1992 Council meeting
relating to the proposed funding of the Community Education and Parks and
Recreation programs. The resolution should reflect the following:
1 . Proposed City contributions to the Community Education Program for 1991-92
IIIof $182,750 and for 1992-1993 not to exceed $164,500;
2. Requested contributions to the Parks and Recreation Program from the School
District for 1991-1992 of $96,500 and for 1992-1993 not to exceed $86,868;
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3. Approval of the Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Independent
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School District No. 283 relating to Governance of Community Education.
The motion passed 5-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
12a. Damage claims Helen Romer, Huynh Thi , Ron Werner, J. B. Swanson,
Lois Murdock, A. Feldman/L. Ishkova
By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager.
12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks noted Robert Andrews,
Metropolitan Aircraft Noise Abatement
Council member would be invited
for an interview with Council prior to taking action on reappointment.
He asked that City Manager evaluations be forwarded to him.
Also, Bruce Battaglia, former Councilmember At Large, now residing in Florida
asked to be remembered to the Council .
12c. Communications from City Manager None.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13a. Verified claims By consent, verified claims were
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approved and checks authorized to
be distributed in the following
amounts:
Vendor claims: $775,149.96; payroll claims: $12,894.90.
13b. Contract payments By consent, the following contract
payments were approved:
1 . NewMech, Well No. 4 reconditioning. Amount: $98,896.02
2. Gilbert Mechanical Contractors: Renovation of stormsewer lift station.
Amount: $18,659.42 _
14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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