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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993/06/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular • 4a MINUTES 111 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARR, MINNESOTA June 21, 1993 1. Call to order Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7 :30 p.m. 2 . Presentations None . 3 . Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : George Haun, Allen Friedman, Keith Meland, Gail Dorfman and Lyle Hanks . Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer) , Deputy City Attorney (Ms . Pace) , Director of Community Development (Mr. Hagen) , Director of Public Works (Mr. Grube) , and Lt . Sewall attending for the Police Chief. 4 . Approval of minutes a. City Council meeting June 7, 1993 It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to approve the minutes with the following correction: Item 11C. , third paragraph should read "Councilmember Friedman noted that having more than one company in charge of installing the system leads to a problem. " The motion passed 5-0 . b. City Council/EDA study session June 14, 1993 It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to approve the minutes of the study session with the following correction: Item 6, add "Councilmember Friedman said he hoped this wasn't a project to get a new City logo as this was done just a few years ago. " The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilmember Dorfman abstained) . 5 . Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the consent agenda for June 21, 1993 . The motion passed 5-0 . 68 . • City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1993 It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to approve the agenda for June 21, 1993 with the III following addition: Item llc. Resolution - Well access agreement . The motion passed 5-0 . PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Hazardous Substance Tax Increment Excelsior Blvd. TIF Financing Subdistrict District Resolution 93-71 Mr. Meyer noted a change in the final Whereas of the resolution. 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. Mr. Hagen asked that the record reflect the consent of the County for formation of the Hazardous Substance Tax Increment Financing Subdistrict . It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to adopt Resolution 93-71 entitled "Resolution finding Park Nicollet Hazardous Substance Tax Increment Financing Subdistrict Plan in conformance with City of St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan and Excelsior Blvd. Redevelopment Plan. " Councilmember Meland noted that the School District had been apprised of this action but no input was received from it . The motion passed 5-0 . 6b. Park Nicollet-Frauenshuh matters 1. Preliminary plat - Tower Place - Resolution 93-72 Randy McKay, Frauenshuh Companies, addressed the Council giving a brief update . He introduced Dick Koppy, traffic consultant, who gave an overview of the traffic study that would lay the groundwork for an Indirect Source Permit which looks at air quality and noise impacts. At the conclusion of his remarks, he introduced Bake Baker, architect for the project, who discussed architectural details. Joanne Murphy, 4921 Vallacher, said the Excel Neighborhood Association and Minikanda Vista Neighborhood Association were pleased overall with the project. They did have a few concerns : pedestrian movement, signage and permit parking on residential streets and she briefly addressed those concerns . Betsy Baker, 3905 Kipling Ave . , spoke to the proposed closing of It 69 City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1993 111 W. 39th St . She was concerned that this item had not come to a public hearing in order to collect public comment . She also was concerned that the residents adjacent to the development were not notified by a mailing that there was a possibility W. 39th would be closed. She said the residents of Minikanda Vista would like to see W. 39th St . remain open as it provides an alternative route to the congestion of Excelsior Blvd. Bill Nimmo, 3754 Glenhurst Ave. , spoke in favor of the project as a member of the Minikanda Vista Neighborhood Association. He touched briefly on the traffic/congestion concerns . Sonya Ahmlee, 3924 Webster Ave. So. directed questions to Mr. Koppy about traffic to the west of Hwy. 100 and to Mr. Baker relative to lighting on the site which were addressed. Steve Hopper, 4821 Vallacher, asked what would happen should the Excelsior/Hwy. 100 intersection just not handle the load. Mayor Hanks responded it hardly handles the load now and the advice of the professionals is that it can be improved. Romaine Nelson, 3633 Park Center Blvd. (Parkshore Place) expressed concerns re lighting leading to the clinic . Patrice Strickler, 5016 W. 40th St . asked what was the vehicle for handling problems that might arise that have not been thought of yet . She was relating this to neighborhood concerns living behind Miracle Mile. Mayor Hanks said this project has been a cooperative project from the beginning. He said it was true there had been problems behind Miracle Mile but the center over the past years has definitely upgraded its appearance. He believed that over the long-term Park Nicollet would continue to be a good neighbor and work with the City and its residents no matter what might come up. Mayor Hanks spoke briefly about previous plans for development at this location. He said he was excited, as he believed the Council was, for what Park Nicollet has planned. He said the contamination problem would be resolved which is to the benefit of everyone in the community. Resolving the traffic concerns will remain a challenge but with all parties working cooperatively together, these too will be resolved. 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 . Councilmember Dorfman wanted to make the point that everytime the EDA or the Council as a body met with Frauenshuh, the developer, it was always at an open meeting -- never behind closed doors . 70 City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1993 Councilmember Meland noted the importance of the project to development of the City' s tax base and in terms of developing III high-quality jobs in the community. It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to adopt Resolution 93-72 entitled "Resolution giving approval for preliminary plat of Tower Place. " Councilmember Haun noted the conclusions staff had reached with the developer, both Frauenshuh and Park Nicollet, covered many of the items . Some concerns remain that he wanted to mention: Traffic in the Minikanda Vista neighborhood; 38th St . ; pedestrian movement across Excelsior Blvd. ; Park Nicollet parking issue; bus stops; fast food restaurant; signage; and permit parking on residential streets . He noted some of the issues had been touched on this evening, but he did not want to close the door on these issues but continue the dialogue as the process moves ahead. He enlisted the support of the rest of Council . Councilmember Friedman said all of the Council had been very concerned over the years with the needs of the residential neighborhood as well as commercial businesses. He echoed Councilmember Haun' s views that every consideration will be given and everyone will be listened to. He was very enthusiastic about the project and noted that if anyone were aggrieved, to contact the City Manager with their concerns . Mr. Meyer clarified for the audience that preliminary approvals are just that and that staff and the developer will continue to work on details of all items so that when the final stages approach, many of the issues will be further clarified. Because of the complexities of this development, the City and developers will have a continuing relationship beyond Phase I . The motion passed 5-0 . 2 . Vacation of a portion of W. 39th St . It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to approve first reading of the ordinance, set second for July 6, 1993 and approve summary publication. Mayor Hanks said he and Councilmember Haun originally had opposed the proposed closure of W. 39th St . but as the campus concept plan was further refined, it became apparent this was the best solution. The motion passed 5-0 . 3 . Preliminary PUD - Tower Place Resolution 93-73 III 71 City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1993 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to adopt Resolution 93-73 entitled "A resolution approving a preliminary planned unit development (PUD) under Section 14 : 6-7 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning for property zoned "0" Office , C-2 Commercial and R C High Density Multiple Family Residence Districts located at the northeast quadrant of Excelsior Blvd. and Highway 100 . " The motion passed 5-0 . 6c. North/south frontage roads : Hwv. 7 It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Meland, to continue the public hearing to July 6, 1993 . The motion passed 5-0 . PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Knollwood Place revenue bonds Resolution 93-74 It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 93-74 entitled "Resolution relating to the issuance of revenue refunding bonds, calling a public hearing and authorizing an agreement as to indemnity and payment of expenses in connection therewith. " The motion passed 5-0 . 8b. Resolution deferring bond sale Resolution 93-75 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to adopt Resolution 93-75 entitled "Resolution amending Resolution 93-61 authorizing the solicitation of proposals for the negotiated sale of general obligation improvement refunding bonds of 1993 . " The motion passed 5-0 . 8c. Dispatch services Agreement between St . Louis Resolution 93-76 Park and Golden Valley Mr. Meyer noted that the City Attorney had made a revision in the agreement to the section on insurance provisions whereby increased insurance costs incurred by St . Louis Park would be shared under the funding formula. 72 City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1993 It was moved by Councilmember Meland, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 93-76 entitled "A resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the City of Golden Valley to provide police, fire and emergency dispatching. " The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilmember Friedman abstained) . REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. City Engineer's report : Random curb/gutter repair Resolution 93-77 It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 93-77 entitled "Resolution accepting the City Engineer's report, establishing improvement project No. 93-06, ordering improvement project No. 93-06, apaproving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement No. 93-06 . " The motion passed 5-0 . 9b. Traffic Study No. 467 Traffic controls at Edgewood Resolution 93-798 Ave. /W. 23rd St . By consent, adopt Resolution 467 entitled "Resolution authorizing stop sign placement at the northbound Edgewood Ave . approach to W. 23rd St . and yield sign placement at the southbound Edgewood Ave. approach to W. 23rd St . " 9c. Temporary parking restrictions France Ave. between Minne- Resolution 93-79 tonka Blvd. /Sunset Blvd. Councilmember Friedman wondered if a deadline could not be put on this project so if need be, the restrictions could be extended. It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 93-79 entitled "Resolution enacting temporary no parking restrictions along the west side of France Ave. between Minnetonka Blvd. and Sunset Blvd. " until August 2, 1993 and to come back for an extension if needed. The motion passed 5-0 . 9d. Housing Authority minutes May 11 9e . Park and Recreation Commission minutes May 21 9f . Planning Commission minutes June 2 9g. Neighborhood Revitalization minutes May 26 , June 9 9h. May 1993 financial statement 73 City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1993 9i . Board of Zoning Appeals minutes April 22 Items 9d-9i ordered filed by consent 9j . Request for neighborhood meeting Alabama Ave. and Blackstone, north of Minnetonka By consent, staff directed to hold neighborhood meeting 9k. Request for neighborhood meeting W. 14th St . /Independence By consent, staff directed to hold neighborhood meeting UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions It was moved by Council- member Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to appoint Patricia Betlach to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board and David Alch to the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission. The motion was approved 5-0 . NEW BUSINESS 11a. Bid tabulation Logging recorder, Police station Resolution 93-80 It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 93-80 entitled "Resolution accepting bid and authorizing execution of Contract No. 3023 : Furnishing and installation of a logging recording system for the Police station dispatch center. " The motion passed 5-0 . 11b. Bid tabulation Miscellaneous furniture and office Resolution 93-81 equipment, Police station It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 93-81 entitled "Resolution accepting bid and authorizing execution of Contract No. 3024 : Purchase of miscellaneous office furniture and equipment for the Police station. " Councilmember Friedman noted that both bids came in within the alloted amount and that about 98% of the furniture bid is going to a local firm. The motion passed 5-0 . 74 City Council meeting minutes June 21, 1993 llc. Access agreement for groundwater well Resolution 93-82 Ms . Pace said the purpose of the resolution was to ratify an agreement that was entered into between the City/EDA and Park Nicollet Medical Center. Councilmember Friedman wanted to clarify that nothing was being - pumped up from the location; the City is monitoring to make sure there are safe conditions . It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 93-82 entitled "Resolution approving access agreement between the City of St. Louis Park, the City of St . Louis Park Economic Development Authority, Medcenter, Inc. , Park Nicollet Medical Center and PNMC Holdings, Inc. for a groundwater well on City property. " The motion passed 5-0 . MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Damage claims Gary Franzen By consent, claim referred to City Clerk and City Manager. 12b. Communications from Mayor Mayor Hanks said he had returned today from the National Conference of Mayors. He said a former mayor from Utah, now a U.S . Senator, was going to present a bill that if cities are mandated by Congress to do something, Congress will have to pay for it . He shared information with many participants on their developments and what was going on in St . Louis Park. 12c . Communications from City Manager None. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims dated June 21, 1993 prepared by the Finance Director was approved and checks authorized to be distributed in the following amounts : Vendor claims $428, 761. 90 and payroll claims $16, 290 .46 . 14 . Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9 : 05 . Le-f--Mal r at\AAL) RBcor ing Secretary _ 75