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MINUTES
LONG RANGE PLANNING SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
May 11 , 1992
1 . Call to order
Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Jeff Jacobs, George Haun, Allen Friedman, Keith
Meland, Larry Mitchell , Gail Dorfman and Lyle Hanks.
Staff present: City Manager, Director of Community Development, Administrative
Assistant, Police Captain, Director of Public Works, Engineering Supervisor,
Personnel Officer and Director of Finance.
3. Joint meeting with Housing Authority
The Council held a joint meeting with the Housing Authority. Discussion
revolved around programs offered by the Authority and the waiting list
relating thereto. The oversight role of Authority members was discussed.
The possible involvement of the Housing Authority and City Council - in
providing assistance for development of a 24-unit building in St. Louis
Park that would accommodate the handicapped was discussed. No, conclusion
was reached.
4. Proposed zoning ordinance
The proposed zoning ordinance was discussed with particular attention
paid to non-conformities, amortization and conversion of PUDs. The Council
seemed supportive of concepts offered by staff regarding the aforementioned
subjects. Additional fine-tuning will be undertaken.
The Comprehensive Plan designation for Texas Ave. and the south frontage
road of I-394 was discussed. Councilmember Mitchell suggested that the
Comp Plan designation be R-11 and that the zoning be R-3.
There was a brief discussion of the City of Minnetonka' s proposed merger
of its Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission. The City Council
did not seem inclined to take such action at this time in St. Louis Park.
5. Police facility
111 David Kroos of Boarman & Assoc. was present for an update on the Police
facility. Status pertaining to schedule and budget was discussed in detail .
Kroos will arrange the bidding documents such that bidders are able to
identify prices for certain alternates. He indicated that such an approach
was standard for projects that his firm designs.
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6. 5-year Capital Improvement Program
Council seemed pleased with the proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Program
and will consider a resolution regarding this matter at its May 18 meeting.
Councilmember Haun stressed the need for continued attention to pedestrian
walkways and trails.
7. Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission's request to increase its membership from
7 to 11 was discussed. Six members of the commission were present for
discussion with the Council . The Council seemed inclined to approve the
commission's request and will likely vote on an ordinance at the May 18
meeting.
8. Legal fee structure -
The request of Popham, Haik for an increase in its legal fees was considered.
Following lengthy discussion, the Council appeared inclined to approve
a 5% increase in rates for Popham, Haik retroactive to Jan. 1 , 1992. This
action would be taken at the May 18 formal Council meeting. The likelihood
of passing a resolution authorizing pass-through billing following passage
of the pending Zoning Ordinance was noted.
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Recording Secretary