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STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
August 31 , 1992
1 . Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Hanks.
2. Roll call
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Jeff Jacobs,
George Haun, Allen Friedman, Larry Mitchell , Gail Dorfman and Lyle
Hanks.
Staff present were the City Manager, Deputy City Attorney, Director
of Community Development, Planning Coordinator, Finance Director and
Assistant Finance Director.
3. Edgewood Industrial area/Eliot View neighborhood
The Council reviewed the report from Roger Williams, a mediator from
the Office of Dispute Resolution at the State of Minnesota, relating
to the issues involving the Eliot View neighborhood and the Edgewood
Industrial area.
After a brief discussion, the Council decided that it would refer
the mediator's report to the Planning Commission at its Sept. 8. meeting
4. Proposed timetable: Proposed zoning ordinance
Discussion occurred regarding a proposed timetable for further considera-
tion and subsequent enactment of the proposed zoning ordinance. The
Council seemed favorably inclined to follow the schedule proposed
by staff which would result in the zoning ordinance becoming effective
on Dec. 31 , 1992. The Council expressed its willingness to hold special
meetings as needed in order to accomplish this goal .
At 7:30 p.m. , the Council adjourned to executive session for purposes
of discussing a case involving potential litigation.
The Council returned to open session at 8:00 p.m.
5. Proposed 1993 tax levy and 1993 budget
Discussion took place regarding the proposed 1993 tax levy and the
budget as well as the revised 1992 budget. The City Manager provided
comments regarding the proposed 1993 budget. A comparison of the 1991 ,
1992 and 1993 property taxes was reviewed. Budget summary and projections
for the tax-supported funds from 1989 through 1997 were referenced.
A revised calendar for 1993 budget review and adoption appeared agreeable
to the Council in light of scheduling difficulties that in late
November and early December. The City Manager advised the Council
that the fire pumper will likely not be received until 1993 and as
a result funding for it will be divided between 1992 and 1993. The
proposed budget contemplates all of the expenditure in 1992 and the
budget finally adopted by the Council later in 1992 for 1993 will
be revised accordingly. III
6. Water service connection fee
Mayor Hanks raised the issue of the water service connection fee and
the Council appeared inclined to remove this item from the table and
approve first reading of an ordinance at its Sept. 8 meeting.
7. Other business
The City Manager briefed the Council on a number of items. In addition
discussion occurred pertaining to access to tobacco by under age persons
and the pending ordinance that would allow the consumption of liquor
in conjunction with banquets at the Recreation Center.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Bill Dixon
Recording Secretary