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Home My WebLink About1992/07/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 4a MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 6, 1992 1 . Call to order Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Presentations Clint Pires, MIS Coordinator, presented to the City two awards for the City' s integrated bar code technology with curbside recycling from the National Center for Public Productivity (Rutgers University) and the Ford Foundation/Harvard University. 13. Roll call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Jeff Jacobs, George Haun, Allen Friedman, Keith Meland, Larry Mitchell , Gail Dorfman and Lyle Hanks. - Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and Director of Community Development (Messrs. Dix on, Sheehy, Grube and Hagen, respectively) . 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the minutes of the June 15, 1992 The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Dorfman abstained) . 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to approve the consent agenda for July 6, 1992. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Meland to approve the agenda for July 6 with the following additions: 10c. Nortel Cable and 12c. Schedule for study session agenda. The motion passed 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Reconstruction of W. 28th St. Jordan Ave. east to cul-de-sac -IIIResolution 92-94 Elmer Golson and Teresa Fontana-Flieck spoke to Council There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it. -79- City Council meeting minutes July 6, 1992 It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to III adopt Resolution 92-94 entitled "Resolution ordering improvement Project No. 90-22, approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids for reconstruction of W. 28th St. from Jordan Ave. East to cul-de-sac.", Councilmember Mitchell asked that staff research how the assessments were made historically on W. 28th, particularly in reference to water when it is time to hold the assessment hearing. He included sewer assessments as well . The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Amendment to Official Map Request of Smith Architects to amend official map to relocate proposed trail between Virginia and Louisiana and Burlington Railroad Peter Beck, architect, spoke on behalf of the applicant and displayed a rendering of the proposal . There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve " first reading, set second reading for July 20, 1992 and authorize summary publication - - The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. ` RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. American Youth Hostel Amendment to PUD plan to permit a 100-bed h hostel and to delete a 36-unit apartment building The following individuals addressed Council : Ray Quinn, Mrs. Seliderman, Mrs. Trout and Bobbie Goldfarb. Also present was attorney Doug Peterson. Mr. Peterson said the organization would be seeking property tax exemption from the City Assessor. Its Federal non-profit status did not spill over to the City; it would have to be requested. He said he had sent to staff a proposed agreement for payment in lieu of taxes in the event tax exemption is approved by the City. Bill Wilkening, Citizens Independent Bank, spoke in favor of the project. He was seeking a definitive answer on the project as it has been a long process. Councilmember Friedman asked if Citizens Bank had any other offers on the property. Mr. Wilkening said they had a purchase contract with AYH. They were talking with III others, but there was only one offer on the table at this point. -80- City Council meeting minutes July 6, 1992 Mark De zeal , representing Monterey Co-housing Group, wanted to set the record straight that they indeed had a purchase agreement for the property. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve first reading, set second for July 20 and authorize summary publication with the inclusion of alternative 3. The motion passed 4-3 (Councilmembers Haun, Friedman, Hanks opposed) . 8b. 2900-2924 Monterey Second reading of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1887-92 PUD to permit reduction in density by reducing number of townhomes from 20 to 18: David Kingman, 2900-2924 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Ordinance No. 1887-92 entitled "An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code by amending the final general PUD plan for the Monterey Park PUD, 2900-2940 Monterey Ave." The motion passed 7-0. 8c. 2900-2924 Monterey Ave. Special permit: Reduction in number Resolution 92-95 of townhomes and revised elevations/floor " _ plans It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 92-96 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution 92-7 adopted on Jan. 21 , 1992 and granting special permit under Section 14-124. 101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow a reduction in the number of townhomes from 20 to 18 and to revise elevations and floor plans for 11 townhomes for property located in the PUD, Planned Unit Development district, at 2920-2940 Monterey Ave. The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Beverly Enterprises Minor amendment to construct wood deck Resolution 92-96 for employee use on west side of building, 500 Ford Rd. It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 92-96 entitled "A resolution rescinding Resolution 6983 adopted on Oct. 5, 1981 and granting special permit under Sections 14-195(3) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow construction of a wood deck on the south end of the west side of the building at 500 Ford Rd." The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission First reading of ordinance establishing III It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve first reading, set second for July 20, 1992 and authorize summary publication. Councilmember Jacobs suggested deleting for the time being any reference to a City Council liaison. -81- City Council meeting minutes July 6, 1992 The motion passed 7-0. 8f. 1992 salary adjustments First reading of ordinance transferring 111/1 funds and providing appropriation It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve first reading of the ordinance, set second for July 20, 1992 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. 8g. State-mandated water connection fee Councilmember Meland noted a newspaper article concerning Minneapolis' reaction to this item. He suggested the City look at bringing legal action to see whether or not this legislative act is unreasonable because the cost of the fee does not relate in any fair manner to the cost of the service. The above was moved by Councilmember Meland and seconded by Councilmember Friedman. Councilmember Friedman asked that other cities and the League of MN Cities be asked to join with the City if such a lawsuit should come to pass. The motion passed 7-0. 111 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Bass Lake dredging City Engineer' s report: Project 90-06 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to advance the Environmental Assessment Worksheet review process and authorize publication of notice. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Neighborhood meeting Virginia Ave. railroad bridge replacement between W. 28th St. and Burd P1 . By consent, staff was directed to hold a neighborhood meeting. 9c. Temporary traffic signal Cedar Lake Rd./Texas Ave. Resolution 92-97 It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell , seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 92-97 entitled "Resolution authorizing execution of agreement No. PW 33-05-92 with Hennepin County for installation of a temporary traffic signal system at Texas Ave./Cedar Lake Rd." The motion passed 7-0. 111-82- City Council meeting minutes July 6, 1992 9d. Board of Zoning Appeals minutes May 29 9e. Planning Commission minutes June 17 9f. Human Rights Commission minutes June 17 By consent, 9d-9f ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to appoint Karen LeMay Coggins to the Fire Civil Service Commission. The motion passed 7-0. 10b. Petition for traffic signal Hampshire & Minnetonka Blvd. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to direct staff to develop funding options and consequences for 1993. The motion passed 7-0. 10c. Nortel Cable IIICouncilmember Meland said he had requested the City Manager check the cable franchise - - ordinance which confirmed the company' s obligation to provide to the City such reports with respect to its operations, affairs, transactions or property as may be determined reasonably necessary or appropriate by the City. He did not believe the cable company could conceal costs of operation. He said that a second letter be sent to them requesting this information. Councilmember Friedman seconded. Councilmember Friedman asked that the City Manager research whether Nortel might be in breach of its franchise agreement. The motion passed 7-0. NEW BUSINESS lla. Bid tabulation Grading, bituminous, paving, curb/gutter/land- Resolution 92-102 scaping, street lighting and traffic signal project: Louisiana Ave. to 1-394 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 92-102 entitled "Resolution accepting bid and authorizing execution of a contract for Improvement Project 91-11 and 92-04: Construction of Louisiana Ave. north of Cedar Lake Rd. to I-394 and a temporary traffic signal system at Cedar Lake Rd. and Texas Ave." IIIThe motion passed 7-0. llb. Ducks Unlimited Application for exemption from lawful gambling license -83- City Council meeting minutes July 6, 1992 IIIIt was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve, waive 30-day waiting period. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Friedman abstained) . MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Damage claims Josha Anderson Thomas Murphy By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager 12b. Communications from Mayor None. 12c. Communications from City Manager The City Manager briefly discussed the July 13 study session CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, the verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated July 6, 1992 were approved and the City Manager and City Treasurer authorized to distribute checks in the following amounts: Verified claims: $907,633.72 " and payroll claims $24,855.98. - - 13b. Contract payments III 1 . Final : Alber Construction, street paving, random curb/gutter. Amount: $3,271 .95 (Resolution 92-98 authorizing payment) . 2. Final : Mark Traut Wells, reconditioning of Well #12. Amount: $22,567.49 (Resolution 92-99 authorizing payment) . 3. Final : Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, renovation of storm sewer lift station. Amount: $7,344.98 (Resolution 92-100 authorizing payment) . 4. Final : J. P. Norex, paving curb/gutter, lift station, traffic signal system, W. 36th from Texas to Flag. Amount: $107,300.61 (Resolution 92-101 authorizing payment) . 5. Partial : C. S. McCrossan, TH 7/Louisiana Ave. Amount: $2,587,432. 14. 6. Partial : C. S. McCrossan, bridge/street construction. Amount: $83,939.91 7. Partial : NewMech Companies, Well No. 4 reconditioning. Amount: $6,178.17. 8. Partial : C. S. McCrossan, storm sewer, grading, paving, curb/gutter, traffic signal . Amount: $45,926.53 III -84- City Council meeting minutes July 6, 1992 9. Partial : Richard Brothers Painting, cleaning/painting of elevated water tower. Amount: $35,786.50. By consent payments 5-9 approved and payment authorized. 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Rec ding Secretary 111 111 -85-