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Home My WebLink About1994/12/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 19, 1994 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 Jeff Jacobs, George Haun, Ron Latz, Robert Young, Gail Dorfman and Lyle Hanks Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney(Mr. Steilen); Director of Community Development (Mr. Hagen); Police Chief(Mr. Mitchell); Personnel Officer(Mr. Wysopal) and Acting Public Works Director(Mr. Moore) 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Hearing held December 5, 1994. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of December 5, 1994. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the minutes of the study session of December 12, 1994 with the following addition:No. 2, last paragraph after the word"permit" add the sentence. "Councilmember Dorfman is in favor of the research program with the DNR but not the removal of additional deer". The motion passed 6-0. 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the agenda with a correction on 11b. 40 radios, not 90 radios. The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 236 City Council meeting minutes December 19, 1994 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 111 None RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. First reading of ordinance re liquor license licensee citizenship It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to approve first reading, set second for January 3, 1995 and authorize summary publication The motion passed 6-0. 8b Second reading of interim ordinance regulating the establishment. development, location or relocation of adult-oriented businesses in the City and directing that a study be conducted. Ordinance No. 94-2013 It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Ordinance 94-2013 entitled"An interim ordinance regulating the establishment, development, location or relocation of adult-oriented businesses in the City of St. Louis Park and directing that a study be conducted." The motion passed 6-0. 8c. Second reading or gambling ordinance related to notification of residents Ordinance 94-2014 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Ordinance 94-2014 entitled"An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Municipal Code related to notive of lawful gambling applications: Amending Section 13-1606(C)(1, 2&3) The motion passed 5-1 (Councilmember Young opposed). 8d. Second reading of ordinance adopting the 1995 budget Ordinance No. 94-2015 It was moved by Councilmember Dorfinan, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Ordinance 94-2015 entitled"Ordinance adopting the budget for fiscal year 1995." The motion passed 6-0. 237 City Council meeting minutes December 19, 1994 8e Resolution designating official City newspaper Resolution 94-201 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 94-201 entitled"Resolution designating the Sun Sailor as the official City newspaper for 1995 " The motion passed 6-0 8f. Second reading of ordinance relating to modification of fees to provide food, beverage. lodging and swimming pool inspections Ordinance 94-2012 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt Ordinance 94-2012 entitled"An ordinance relating to license fees: Amending Sections 13-803, 13-1103 and 13-1482." The motion passed 6-0. 8g. Resolution approving Hennepin County/City agreement for financial support for municipal environmental health services Resolution 94-194 Councilmember Dorfman asked on what basis the dollar amount determined initially, and at what point will the program be reviewed relative to this being an equitable reimbursement. Mr. Petersen responded said the dollar amount is based on population. Also the City submits semiannual reports to the County justifying that payments are based on the program that the City is providing in environmental health. He said that determination of reimbursement is made by Hennepin County, that funds are distributed by the State. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 94-194 entitled"Resolution approving agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Hennepin County for financial support of municipal environmental health services." The motion passed 6-0. 8h. Resolution adopting 1994 tax levy, payable in 1995 Resolution 94-195 It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 94-195 entitled"Resolution adopting 1994 tax levy, payable in 1995." 238 City Council meeting minutes December 19, 1994 111 The motion passed 6-0 8i. Resolution re tax-forfeit parcels at 4820 Excelsior Blvd , 3017 Natchez, 3514 Virginia Resolution 94-196 Mr. Meyer said he had reviewed with the City Attorney the potential environmental liability the City may take on by taking convenance, in particular the Natchez property. He was suggesting that in lieu of the recommendation to take conveyance, that the Council take the same action as proposed for the Excelsior Blvd. property, i.e. ask the County to withhold it from public auction for one year so the City can evaluate the potential for conveyance. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to adopt Resolution 94-196 entitled"Resolution approving designation of nonconservation land shown on Classification List 844-NC by Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County: 3514 Virginia Ave. So." The motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Jacobs asked if there were any additional cost to the City charged by Hennepin County in withholding the other two properties from the auction list. Mr. Hagen said there were no additional costs. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, that the County be requested to withhold for one year from the auction list the properties at 4820 Excelsior Blvd. and 3017 Natchez Ave. The motion passed 6-0. 8j. 1996-96 labor agreement-Local 49 Resolution 94-197 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 94-197 entitled"Resolution approving the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 labor agreement and establishing salaries and employer benefit contributions for the year beginning 1995 and ending 1996." Councilmember Haun asked if Mr. Wysopal would remind the Council what the paraments were for non-union employees' salary increases. Mr. Wysopal responded the ranges were 0 to 5%. He said the average was 3%. Councilmember Haun was concerned that in the future as union contracts are being approved, non-union employees be treated equally. The motion passed 6-0. 239 City Council meeting minutes December 19, 1994 8k. General Fund cash flow reserve Resolution 94-198 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 94-198 entitled"Resolution approving policy for the designation of fund balance in the General Fund." The motion passed 6-0 REPORTS FROM BOARD, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES 9a Traffic Study 493 Installation of stop signs on W 16th betweem 169 and Ford Rd. Mayor Hanks explained that staff's recommendation was to conduct a mail survey of all residents of the Kilmer neighborhood before implementing any traffic controls. Councilmember Young said he attended the neighborhood meeting and felt it important that everyone involved had a chance to give their input. There wasn't consensus to do anything at that meeting. Victoria Thor, 9721 W. 16th St. and Deb Borman, 9720 W. 16th St. both spoke to the issue. It was their opinion that a stop sign would in no way solve the problems on their street. The issue is the volume of traffic on the street and the safety of the children. She presented a petition from the majority of 16th St. residents in opposition to stop signs. It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to direct staff to survey all residents in the Kilmer neighborhood via mail relative to traffic controls. The motion passed 6-0. 9b. Ford Rd. update Resolution 94-199 It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,to adopt Resolution 94-199 entitled"Resolution authorizing payment to the City of Minnetonka for engineering services on Ford Rd. incurred in 1990-1991, Project No. 88-14." The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to negotiate a contract with Orr-Schelen-Mayeron for engineering services and to negotiate a cooperative 240 City Council meeting minutes December 19, 1994 construction agreement with the City of Minnetonka. Mayor Hanks wanted the minutes to reflect that this project would not be going out for bid because Orr-Schelen-Mayeron has done the construction of the road up to this point and staff sees no reason not to continue with OSM. The motion passed 6-0. 9c. Easement reduction. 4340 Cedarwood Rd. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to set a public hearing for January 3, 1994. The motion passed 6-0. 9d. November financial report 9e. Housing Authority meeting minutes Nov. 8 9f. Human Rights Commission minutes Nov. 16 9g. Parks and Recreation Commission minutes Nov 9 By consent, items 9d-9g ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dornan,to accept the resignation of Tom Gale from the Police Civil Service Commission and that an appropriate plaque be presented to him. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to make the following board/commission appointments: Michael Ganyo-Cable TV Advisory Commission Linda Mack Ross-Human Rights Commission John Palmatier-Planning Commission Keith Meland-Police Civil Service Commission The motion passed 6-0. r I 241 City Council meeting minutes December 19, 1994 NEW BUSINESS Ila Tonka Recreation Pulltab renewal at Al's Resolution 94-200 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 94-200 entitled"A resolution of the St. Louis Park City Council approving issuance of a premises permit for lawful gambling Tonka Recreation Assn. at Al's Bar" Councilmember Young expressed his appreciation for the donations to the St. Louis Park Soccer Association by Tonka Recreation The motion passed 6-0 l lb Bid tabulation Purchase of 40 portable radios. Police Department It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to accept the bid from Capital Two-Way Communications and authorize execution of a contract in the amount of $40,942 for the purchase of 40 radios. Councilmember Latz reiterated his previously-expressed concern for the need to purchase 40 radios. He wondered what proportion of the police force at any given time is actually using the radios. Chief Mitchell said he had surveyed several suburban police departments and while not universally the case, it is the standard in the departments surveyed that a portable radio is issued to each sworn police officer. The 20 Police Reserves are issued three radios, there is one in the dispatch center, four of the five community service officers each have one, the animal control officer under contract is issued one, the fire department has one and there is one in the communications van. He said the absolute smallest number of personnel on duty using radios would be 5;the absolute maximum would range in the mid-20s. Councilmember Latz was concerned about the expenditure of funds at $1,000 per radio. He asked Chief Mitchell if the department were to go back to a system where each radio is not assigned individually, rather signed out from the equipment room, how many radios would be needed to supply the officers on duty at any given time. Chief Mitchell responded, at an absolute minimum standard, the department could operate with 15 fewer radios than now being provided. , Councilmember Latz was interested in meeting essential public safety needs at the most cost- .11 effective method possible. He was not absolutely sure purchase of 40 was necessary at this point 242 City Council meeting minutes December 19, 1994 and that he would be looking closely at the renewal of the lease with the County in June as to whether any additional radios should be purchased or leased. Councilmember Haun said when he was on staff, at the beginning there were very few radios being used. He felt adequate radios were absolutely essential to protect the public welfare and he said numerous crimes were prevented in the community because of action coming from radio communication. The motion passed 6-0 MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Damage claims Ruth Slatter, John Steffenhagen By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager. 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks noted the NLC legislative conference is set for March in Washington, DC. He has been appointed to the NLC Planning Commission for next year's conference. The meetings in January will be Tuesday the third and Tuesday, the 17th with a study session on the ninth. 12c. Communications from the City Manager Nothing. CLAIMS,APPROPRIATIONS,CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Vendor claims By consent the list of verified claims was approved and checks authorized to be issued in the following amounts: Vendor claims: $540,011.02 and payroll claims: $16,757.98. 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. tt) gt-"A"' �-�� M� r Lyle Hanks AILV;�� ' ording Secretary 243