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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/05/23 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 111 May 23, 1994 1 . Call to order Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7 :30 p.m. 2 . Presentations Mayor Hanks presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Max Kleinman for the $2, 000 contribution by the Federation of Jewish Services to Vision St . Louis Park. 3 . Roll call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Jeff Jacobs, George Haun, Ron Latz and Lyle Hanks. Allen Friedman and Gail Dorfman arrived shortly thereafter. Also present were the City Manager (Mr . Meyer) ; Deputy City Attorney (Ms . Pace) ; Director of Public Works (Mr . Grube) ; Director of Community Development (Mr. Hagen) ; Asst . to City Manager (Mr. Larson) . 4 . Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the minutes of the May 2 City Council meeting. The motion passed 4-0 . It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Latz , to approve the minutes of the May 9 study session . The motion passed 4-0 . 5 . Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the consent agenda for May 23 . The motion passed 4-0 . It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz , to approve the agenda with the addition of lle . Neighborhood meeting, Sunset/28th St . The motion passed 4-0 . PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Apex Addition Preliminary plat approval Resolution 94-57 There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it at 84 a future date . It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 94-57 entitled "Resolution giving approval for preliminary plat of Apex Addition with variances. " The motion passed 4-0 . 6b. Zoning map amendment 4020, 4024 Xenwood; 4019 Yosemite 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 Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve first reading, set second for June 6, 1994 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 4-0 . 6c. Zoning Ordinance Miscellaneous amendments 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 Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve first reading, set second for June 6 , 1994 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 4-0 . 6d. Cable TV Proposed transfer of Nortel Cable Assoc. to KBLCOM (Paragon) It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,, to continue the public hearing to June 20, 1994 . The motion passed 4-0 . PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Zoning ordinance amendment Ordinance No. 94-1997 Continuance -of special permits Initially this item was deferred until later in the meeting as five votes were required for passage. With the arrival of Councilmembers Dorfman and Friedman, the issue was brought forward. It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs , to adopt Ordinance 94 - 1997 entitled "An ordinance amending the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning by 85 adding Section 14 :8-5 .4 . The motion passed 6-0 . REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Autumn Lodge Trading Co. Loan agreement Mr. Steilen, attorney overseeing this matter, noted there was one area of concern : the security that is to be provided for the loan. He explained two options for Council consideration. He said the City had two important goals : (1) make the loan to start the company and get employment situation going; and (2) collect the money. Where the Council comes out on the issue of security depends on which of the two is felt most important . Councilmembers Haun and Dorfman were enthusiastic about the project and felt Autumn Lodge , based on its proposal and tenacity, was an excellent choice for this start-up type of business . It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded _ by Councilmember Latz, to approve the loan agreement . Councilmember Latz noted there would be 100% security for the loan separate from the guarantees of the owners, in essence there was more than a 100% guarantee . Mr . Steilen said that was correct . Councilmember Latz felt this to be a laudable project for the City and would be the first of many projects coming in bringing jobs and increased tax base providing economic benefits to its residents. Howard Rogers, Autumn Lodge Trading, responded to a question from Councilmember Dorfman, about security for the loan. He explained about the equity in the equipment they have and would be purchasing. The motion passed 5-0 . 9b. City Engineer' s report Municipal parking lot : Minne- Resolution 94-58 tonka/Louisiana Ave. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 94-58 entitled "Resolution accept- ing the City Engineer' s report (Project 94-02a) , approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for bids for Im- provement No. 94-02a: Reconstruction of the municipal parking lot at Louisiana Ave . and Minnetonka Blvd. " The motion passed 6-0 . 9c . City Engineer' s report Virginia Ave. reconstruction W. 28th to Burd P1 . 86 Councilmember Latz asked if this wouldn ' t be right at the entrance of the proposed senior multi-housing complex. He asked whether or not it made sense to do the project now or wait until the entrance to the complex is determined. Mr. Grube said that the utilities could come off of 28th St . Any curb cuts along Virginia would be minor or inexpensive . There is a storm sewer under the proposed construction. Councilmember Latz didn' t want to see funds expended for this project and then have it torn up should the development go in. Mayor Hanks commented that the roadway was in bad shape with many potholes, and felt hitting one of them could potentially send a car careening into the bridge support . Councilmember Latz suggested a stopgap measure of taking care of the holes and delay the full project until staff finds out what is going on with the proposed development . It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to defer the item to June 6 and that staff move with all possible dispatch to fill the potholes. The motion passed 6-0 . Mr. Meyer said staff was not aware of any problems with the road or potholes which would cause any kind of liaiblity problems, it ' s just in poor shape. 9d. City Engineer' s report Louisiana Ave. concrete restora- Resolution 94-59 tion from Oxford to Excelsior It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 94-59 entitled "Resolution accepting the City Engineer' s report (Project 90-36) , ordering project , approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids : Concrete restoration on Louisiana Ave . from Oxford St . to Excelsior Blvd. " The motion passed 6-0 . 9e. City Engineer' s report Permanent traffic signals at Resolution 94-60 Cty. Road 25/Minnetonka Blvd. Councilmember Friedman asked if all poles and overhead wires will be removed. Mr. Grube said both intersections would be cleaned up. It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 94-60 entitled "Resolution accepting City Engineer ' s report (Project 93 -10) , approving plans and specifications and authorizing execution of a cooperative 87 agreement, No. PW-30-05-94 with Hennepin County for construction of permanent traffic signal system on Minnetonka Blvd . at eastbound and westbound County Road 25 . " The motion passed 6-0 . 9f . Traffic Study 481 3305 Brownlow Resolution 94-61 By consent , adopt Resolution 94 - 61 entitled "Resolution authorizing parking restrictions along Brownlow Ave . at 3305 . " 9g. Minutes: Charter Commission April 19 9h. Minutes : Park and Recreation Commission April 13 9i . Minutes : Planning Commission April 20 9j . Minutes : Planning Commission May 4 9k. Minutes : Board of Zoning Appeals April 28 91 . Minutes : Housing Authority April 12 By consent, items 9g-91 ordered filed UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions Mayor Hanks asked that people not yet interviewed be scheduled. 10b. Little Gophers Application to sell pulltabs It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to accept withdrawal of Little Gophers application. The motion passed 6-0 . NEW BUSINESS lla. Application to sell pulltabs Academy of Family Mediators Resolution 94-62 Linda Wilkerson of the Academy of Family Mediators was present to answer questions . It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 94-62 entitled "Resolution of the St . Louis Park City Council approving issuance of a premises permit for the conduct of lawful gambling. " The motion passed 4 - 1 - 1 (Councilmember Friedman opposed ; Councilmember Jacobs abstained) . 88 lib. Bid tabulation Motor grader By consent , designate Sweeney Brothers Tractor as lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract for $72, 153 . 75 . lic. Fire Department Upgrade of communications system Fire Chief Bob Gill introduced Leonard Koehnen , Koehnen Associates, consultant on this project . Chief Gill said it was budgeted in the 1994 budget . Councilmember Friedman asked if the equipment would be able to interface with neighboring departments . Mr. Koehnen said it will fit with Golden Valley, Hopkins, Edina and in a limited way with Minnetonka. Councilmember Friedman cautioned that there might even be upgrading required in 5 years much less waiting 10 . It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to adopt Resolution 94 - 63 entitled "Resolution authorizing receipt of bids for upgrading of Fire Department communication system. " The motion passed 6-0 . lld Arbotec injection program It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs , to designate Rainbow Treecare as lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract The motion passed 6-0 . lle. France/Sunset Neighborhood meeting It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to set a neighborhood meeting to discuss the traffic signal at Sunset and France at the request of the City of Minneapolis. The motion passed 6-0 . MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Damage claims None 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks said the MWCC was holding breakfast meetings and encouraged anyone else to attend. Budget policy , part of the Council/Staff retreat but not 89 discussed because of time limitations has been set for Thursday, June 2 from 7 :30 to 9 : 30 a.m. 12c. Communications from the City Manager Mr. Meyer said 14 people had expressed interest in serving on the Excelsior Blvd. Task Force and he sought additional names . Review of the CIP will be at the June 13 study session . If Councilmembers have questions, they can be directed to Jim Grube or himself prior to that . CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Vendor claims By consent, approve the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated May 23 , 1994 and authorize issuance of checks in the following amounts : Vendor claims : $501, 970 . 61 and payroll claims : $16, 348 . 32 . 14 . Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8 :30 p.m. '. 4. /'0 I ire Hanks, Mayor 14)-41( I Recording Secretary 90