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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993/10/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 4a MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARR, MINNESOTA October 18, 1993 1 . Call to order The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks. 2 . Presentations Mayor Hanks read a proclamation for Manufacturers ' Week. 3 . Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Jeff Jacobs , George Haun, Allen Friedman, Keith Meland , Larry Mitchell, Lyle Hanks. Also present were the City Manager (Mr . Meyer) , Deputy City Attorney (Ms . Pace) , Director of Public Works (Mr. Grube) and Director of Community Development (Mr. Hagen) . 4 . Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the minutes of the October 4, 1993 meeting. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember Meland abstained) . It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the minutes of the October 11 , 1993 study session minutes . The motion passed 6-0 . 5 . Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, to approve the consent agenda for October 18, 1993 . The motion passed 6-0 . It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the agenda for October 18, 1993 . The motion passed 6-0 . PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Russian Hut Application for a liquor license : 5617 Wayzata Blvd. 111 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. 138 City Council meeting minutes October 18, 19C' It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the application but hold until City receives liability insurance, conditional use permit and variances are approved. The motion passed 6-0 . 6b. Tamarind Apartment proiect refinancing Preliminary approval Resolution 93-164 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 93-164 entitled "A resolution giving preliminary approval to refinancing of a multi-family rental housing project (Tamarind Apartments Project) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C" . The motion passed 6-0 . 6b(2) Tamarind Apartment proiect refinancing Final Resolution 93-165 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 93-165 entitled "A resolution of the City Council of the City of St . Louis Park, Minnesota (the " Issuer" ) authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of the $3 , 820 , 000 rental housing revenue refunding bonds (Tamarind Apartments Project) Series 1993 (the "Bonds") which bonds and the interest and any premium thereon shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the Fannie Mae guaranteed pass-through certificate and other revenues pledged pursuant to the indenture; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an indenture of trust, a bond purchase agreement, a financing agreement , a regulatory agreement and preliminary and final official statements; approving the form of and authorizing the' execution and delivery of the bonds ; and providing for the securities, rights and remedies of the holders of said bonds . " The motion passed 6-0 . c. Rogers Petroleum Zoning ordinance text amendments Thomas Williams, attorney for Rogers, was present to address 139 City Council meeting minutes October 18, 1993 several items of concern . They were requesting addition of 111 language to clarify these items : (1) Clarification that the owner of the property may make minor improvements to the property and maintain the special use permit; (2) that the land could be sold and the purchaser be able to maintain the old special permit . He was requesting the Council to take action to reinstate in the ordinance language covering the automatic car wash . He also requested new language be added to address off-street parking. There was also concern about the setback requirements which the applicant did not meet for being short 2 feet, curb-cuts and that special use permits be reinstated. There being no one further 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 Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the applicant ' s request 1-4 with the exception of the special permits, set second reading for November 1, 1993 and authorize summary publication. Councilmember Mitchell asked if this action had implications for any other area of the City. Mr. Hagen responded this would affect all similar uses in C-2 Districts and that there are gas stations in a number of places 111 throughout those Districts . He recalled that during Council deliberations on proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance concerns were raised about commercial uses throughout the City and residential neighborhoods alongside them. Staff was concerned that any transition be made appropriately. The motion passed 6-0 . 6d. Rogers Petroleum Change to Zoning Ordinance map 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 Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve first reading, set second for Nov. 1, 1993 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 6-0 . 6e. Smith property Conditional use permit to Resolution 93-166 permit 50, 000 cu. yds . of fill at 2631 Virginia Ave. John Smith addressed Council to update them on his request . 140 City Council meeting minutes October 18, 1993 Basically, a mining operation of some years ago has left a sizable hole on the property which needs to be filled before any development on the property can occur. No contamination has been found on the site. Councilmember Mitchell asked about the access route. Mr. Smith said the approved route is to access the site via Texas Ave. from Minnetonka Blvd. to 28th St . , thence onto Virginia Ave. Councilmember Mitchell asked if he had any opposition to daylight hours as opposed to 7 :00 a.m. -10 : 00 p.m. Mr. Smith could not conceive of much evening truck hauling. He did not feel it would be of concern. Mary Jacobsen, 7925 W. 26th St . wondered how long it would take to fill the hole, and what is going on the property. Mr. Smith said staff had calculated it would take upwards of 2 years with 9-10 trips per day. He said the property is zoned R-3 which is medium density Residential and perhaps twin homes or something similar would be built . Jon Weber, 9311 Minnetonka Blvd. , was concerned about noise and truck trips during the fill because of the apartment building and nursing home poised on the edge of the project . He was concerned that those residents be assured of some peace of mind before 10 : 00 p .m. Because of the configuration of the access road, attention needs to be paid to safety and liability concerns. There being no one further 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 Meland, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to adopt Resolution 93 -166 entitled "A resolution granting conditional use permit under Section 14 :4-9 (a) of the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit placement of fill totalling 50, 000 cu. yds. for property zoned R- 3 , Two-Family Residence District located at 2631 Virginia Ave . " limiting the hours of operation to daylight hours . Mayor Hanks asked if anyone agreed with him that because of the large trucks hauling on Texas that surety should be provided for damage to that street . This was agreeable to Councilmembers Meland and Mitchell . The motion passed 6-0 . 141 City Council meeting minutes October 18, 1993 111 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. City Manager car allowance Amendment It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to amend the existing agreement . The motion passed 6-0 . 8b. Unfunded Manadates Day Resolution 93-167 It was moved by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs , to adopt Resolution 93 - 167 entitled "Resolution supporting Unfunded Mandates Day. " The motion passed 6-0 . REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Cedar Lake Road design consultant Resolution 93-168 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell , to adopt Resolution 93 - 168 entitled "Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Orr Schelen Mayeron, Inc . for professional services related to the design and inspection of Cedar Lake Rd. from T.H. 169 to Park Place Blvd. and Zarthan Ave. between I-394 and Cedar Lake Rd. " The motion passed 6-0 . 9b. Water Tower site Authorization to exercise purchase Resolution 93-169 option It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs , to adopt Resolution 93 - 169 entitled "Resolution authorizing execution of assignment of interest and purchase agreement documents and release of payments for the purchase of Lot 3 , Block 2 Beltline Business Park. 9c. Parking restrictions West side of Quentin Ave . Resolution 93-170 between W. 39th and Excelsior It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember 111 Jacobs , to adopt Resolution 93 - 170 entitled "Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to place parking 142 City Council meeting minutes October 18, 1993 controls along the west side of Quentin Ave. between Excelsior Blvd . and W . 39th St . as necessary to accommodate traffic conditions during the construction of the Park Nicollet Medical Center campus facilities in 1993 , 1994 and 1995 . " In answer to a question from Mayor Hanks , Mr . Grube said restrictions are required when equipment and materials are being brought onto the site especially to accommodate turning movements at Quentin and 39th. Mayor Hanks hoped restrictions would be for as short a time as possible. The motion passed 6-0 . 9d. Revenue bond financing Proposed amendment to procedure It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the proposed modifications to the procedure for application to the City for private activity revenue bond financing. The motion passed 6-0 . 9e. Minutes: Neighborhood Revitalization meeting Sept . 8 9f . Minutes: Housing Authority Sept. 14 9g. September 1993 financial report Items 9e-9g ordered filed by consent . 9h. Bias Crime Ordinance Committee Human Rights Commission Jerry Rotman, member of the HRC, gave an overview of the report . The Council extended its thanks for the work of the Commission. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to authorize preparation of a resolution for the Nov. 1 Council meeting. The motion passed 6-0 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions No business NEW BUSINESS ila. Gambling renewal Children' s Heart Fund at Gippers/ Resolution 93-171 O'Toole' s 143 City Council meeting minutes October 18, 1993 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember 111 Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 93-171 entitled "A resolution of the St . Louis Park City Council approving issuance of a premises permit for the conduct of lawful gambling. " The motion passed 6-0 . llb. Canvass of Nov. 2 election results It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to set the canvass for November 8 at 6 :30 p.m. The motion passed 6-0 . llc. Gambling license renewal Lion' s Club at KC Resolution 93-172 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 93-172 entitled "A resolution of the St . Louis Park City Council approving issuance of a premises permit for the conduct of lawful gambling. " The motion passed 6-0 . lld. Bid tabulation Water treatment plant No. 10 : Reroofing Resolution 93-173 111 By consent , adopt Resolution 93 - 173 entitled "Resolution accepting bid and authorizing execution of a contract for Project No . 94-10 : Water treatment plant No . 10 reroofing, 6007 Cedar Lake Rd. " ile. Bid tabulation Purchase of granular activated carbon By consent designate Calgon Carbon Corp . as the lowest responsible bidder for the replacement of granular activated carbon and authorize execution of a contract for $38, 320 . llf. Outdated Police console Take bids for disposal It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to advertise for bids. The motion passed 6-0 . MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Damage claims Frank Thissen By consent, refer to City Clerk and City Manager 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks noted the City 144 Council meeting minutes October 18, 1993 League meeting will be Thurs . , Oct . 21 . Also Vision 2010 is moving forward with the Management Committee looking for 111 individuals to serve on the steering committee . 12c . Communications from the City Manager Mr . Meyer said approval had been obtained from MnDOT for the transportation plans for the Park Nicollet development and the closing on the sale of the land will be accomplished within the next 2-3 days . CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance, dated Oct . 18, 1993 , was approved and checks authorized to be disbursed in the following amounts : Vendor claims : $1, 308, 709 . 72 and payroll claims $13, 274 . 51 . 14 . Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8 :38 p.m. ,, Cu . J Ma r cArf— alVIA,(V1 Recording Secretary 145