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MINUTES
EDA/CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
April 12, 1993
Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7 : 03 p.m.
Present were Lyle Hanks, Allen Friedman, Gail Dorfman, Lee
Sheehy, Andrew Parker, Robert Gill, Larry Mitchell, Clint Pires,
Walter Wysopal, George Haun, Jeff Jacobs, Dave Hagen, Jim Grube,
Mancel Mitchell, Dean Mooney (City of Golden Valley) , Don Rambow,
Cris Gears and Jim Steilen.
la. Pendine litigation
The City Council went into executive session for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation.
The City Council came out of executive session in which pending
litigation had been discussed.
lb. Bateson request for conditional use permit
Lee Sheehy reported that the City Attorney's office would provide
its report on this request by April 16 . He also said that the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District needs to take action on the
Bateson permit request and cannot do so until its April 22
meeting.
2 . Park Nicollet development update
Jim Steilen reported that the agreements with Park Nicollet and
Frauenshuh had been signed and that the next item for action
would be establishment of the Hazardous Substance Tax Increment
Finance District . The only fixed features of the plan appear to
be the entry boulevard, two buildings and the parking ramp.
Dave Hagen reported that since the last concept plan was reviewed
by the EDA, some issues had been raised. These include :
a. Closing 39th St . West east of the entry boulevard;
b. Turning movements relative to the entry boulevard;
c . Intensity of the commercial area having increased from 35, 000
square feet to 45, 000 square feet;
d. Orientation of the buildings which are now set to face
Excelsior Blvd. , although set back; and
e . A pedestrian-oriented design for Excelsior Blvd. in the
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Miracle Mile area.
The EDA felt that some results of the traffic studies should be
received to perform an in-depth analysis of the latest concept
plan. Some of these results are due in April . The EDA also agreed
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that staff should continue discussion of these issues with Park
Nicollet .
Jim Grube updated the EDA on environmental issues and meetings.
3 . 31st/Inglewood proposal
A developer will present a concept plan for development in this
area at the May 10 study session.
4 . Entry sign: Triangle area/Neighborhood signs
Dave Hagen displayed the sample neighborhood sign and indicated
that it would typically appear on the same post as a Crime Watch
sign. The next step is to design alternative City entry sign
logos in concert with the neighborhood sign concept and bring
these to the May 10 study session.
5 . Consolidated dispatching
Mancel Mitchell and Dean Mooney reviewed the exploration of joint
public safety dispatching between St . Louis Park and Golden
Valley. Council directed staff to continue discussions and
consult the City Attorney regarding potential liability issues
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and the agreement in general . Staff will report back to Council
when appropriate on this project .
6 . Fees for Planning cases
Dave Hagen reviewed this report . While Council was receptive to
the proposed modifications to fees, it did request comparative
data from other cities. Staff will report back to Council by the
May 10 study session.
7 . Cooperative agreements with neighboring communities
Jim Grube described potential cooperative agreements with
surrounding cities regarding traffic signal maintenance and
environmental health services. Council gave direction that such
agreements be further explored and the City Attorney consulted as
appropriate.
8 . Parking ramp inspections - Engineer's insurance coverage
Council reviewed this report and gave staff direction to bring to
the April 19 meeting a report with appropriate recommendations
regarding elimination of insurance requirements for engineers
performing parking ramp inspections.
9 . Mutual Aid Fire Agreement Il
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Council reviewed this agreement and gave staff direction to place
this item on the April 19 agenda.
III10 . Multi-family Housing Inspection Program review
Council reviewed this report and requested that staff
periodically report to Council on the status of multi-family
housing in terms of condition, complaints and other socioeconomic
indicators.
11 . Dogs : Licensing/Penalties/Use of parks
Council requested data on the cost of animal control activities
including the destruction of animals and a report on same at the
May 10 study session.
12 . Recreation Center: Banquet/Reception facilities
A recommendation to reject all bids for this project will be on
the April 19 agenda. Staff was requested to further research
issues of required/optional/recommended building modifications
and report back to Council at its May 10 meeting.
13 . Board/Commission annual reports
Council expressed general satisfaction with the format and
requested standardization of the attendance records . A
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April 19 Council agenda.
14 . State of the City
Mayor Hanks noted the TwinWest State of the City presentation to
be held on May 5, 7:30-9 :00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
The meeting adjourned at 10 :05 p.m.
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Clint Pires, Interim City Manager
Recording Secretary
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