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Home My WebLink About1995/01/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING j ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA January 3, 1995 1. Call to order Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Presentations-None 3. Roll call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, George Haun, Ron Latz, Robert Young, Lyle Hanks. Councilmember Friedman arrived at 7:45 p.m. 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the minutes of the administrative hearing held on Dec. 19, 1994 on the liquor license violation at the Classic Cafe&Bar. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held December 19, 1994. The motion passed 5-0. 5. Approval of the agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve the consent agenda for January 3, 1995. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the agenda for January 3, 1995. The motion passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilmember Friedman arrived. 6a. Easement. 4340 Cedarwood Rd. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and reopen it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to approve first reading, set second for January 17, 1995 and authorize summary publication. 244 City Council meeting minutes January 3, 1995 The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan to change land use designation from R-30 to C. 1401-1405 Colorado Ave. Shea Johnson, one of the owners of the property at 1405 Colorado, addressed the Council She referenced staff's report wherein it stated the property at 1401 Colorado is occupied by a single- family home which is non-conforming and that there are two non-conforming single houses located at 1409. She said this was misleading --the building south of 1405 is a single dwelling; however the property located south of that is multi-dwelling. The owner of the latter property was present and was amenable to the proposed Comprehensive Plan change. She said that in conversations with staff, she had been informed that this property was being looked at by the Planning Commission for potential rezoning; however, there was not a date certain for such review. Mayor Hanks asked for clarification: Under consideration this evening were only 1401 and 1405 Colorado. Mr. Hagen said that was correct. Councilmember Young asked for clarification as to why the Planning Commission had approved the request on a 4-0 vote; yet, the staff recommendation was for denial. Mr. Hagen explained that staff's recommendation for denial was because the 4 parcels are quite small, it's an area very much in transition and over time will likely redevelop in some manner. To allow the 1405 property to be used for commercial purposes now would not be a good solution. A good solution would be ultimately acquisition and redevelopment of the 3 parcels with some type of use with long-term viability. Mayor Hanks' concern was that the building has been vacant for some 6 months and would continue empty. Mr. Johnson explained they hoped to do small precision assembly work in the building. Mayor Hanks asked if a variance could be granted until some decision is made on redevelopment of this property. Mr. Hagen said that would be a use variance rather than a dimension requirement and use variances are not granted. 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 Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the request and that staff return to Council with a resolution changing the land use designation from R-30 to C. 245 City Council meeting minutes II January 3, 1995 Mayor Hanks noted that the next step would be a zoning text change. The motion passed 6-0. 6c. Conditional Use Permit: Addition to existing vehicle maintenance shop and garage, 6525 Lake St. & 6400 Walker(School District) Resolution 95-1 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 Latz, to adopt Resolution 95-1 entitled"Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit under Section 14.5-5.3(D)(3) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit an addition to an existing vehicle maintenance shop and garage for property zoned C-2 Commercial District Located at 6400 Walker St. and 6525 Lake St. W." III The motion passed 6-0. 6d. Amendment to Cable TV franchise ordinance 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 January 17, 1995 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 6-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Second reading of ordinance re liquor license licensee citizenship Ordinance No. 94-2016 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to adopt Ordinance No. 94-2016 entitled"An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Municipal Code related to liquor licensing: Sections 13-307(6) and 13-326(4), "Citizenship" repeal; Section 13-329, "Violations." 246 City Council meeting minutes January 3, 1995 111 The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Resolution terminating Conditional Use Permit: 4400 Park Glen Rd. Resolution 95-2 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 95-2 entitled"Resolution terminating Conditional Use Permit granted on October 15, 1990 under Section 14-146(5) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning for property located at 4400 Park Glen Road." The motion passed 6-0. 8c. Ordinance extending deadline for emergency ordinance for adult uses Ordinance 95-2017 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Ordinance 95-2017 entitled"An emergency ordinance placing a moratorium on 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. 8d. First reading of ordinance authorizing disbursement of City's dental benefits administrator It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to approve first reading, set second for January 17, 1995 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Agreement. Orr-Schelen-Mayeron, Ford Road reconstruction Resolution 95-3 It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 95-3 entitled"Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Orr-Schelen- Mayeron and Associates, Inc. for professional services related to the design and inspection of Ford Road from Runnymeade Lane to the south frontage road of I-394, City Project 95-06." The motion passed 6-0. 111 247 City Council meeting minutes January 3 1995 9b. Agreement with Minnetonka: Ford Rd. reconstruction Resolution 95-4 It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 95-4 entitled "Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with the City of Minnetonka for division of costs for grading, bituminous paving, curb and gutter, storm sewer, street lighting and other related improvements on Ford Road between Runnymeade Lane to the south frontage road of I-394, City Project 95-06." The motion passed 6-0. 9c. Request from School District 283: Tax increment financing payment Resolution 95-6 In answer to a question from Councilmember Jacobs, Mr. Meyer said this is the third year the City has paid the School District. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 95-6 entitled"Resolution approving payment to Independent School District#283 of 1993 referendum levy tax increments from the Oak Park Village and Excelsior Blvd. tax increment finance districts." The motion passed 6-0. 9d. Planning Commission minutes December 7 By consent, minutes ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Young, to appoint Sharon Hanson to the Fire Civil Service Commission. The motion passed 6-0 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to appoint Michelle Bisonnette to the Planning Commission. The motion passed 6-0. NEW BUSINESS Ila. Raffle: St. David's School 248 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the application and waive the 30-day waiting period. The motion passed 6-0. MISCELLANDOUS 12a. Damage claims James Hanna; Robert Prochaska; Cathy Mathisrud Kenneth Kreisien By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager. 12b. Communications from the Mayor-None 12c. Communications from the City Manager Mr. Meyer notified the Council that the property referred to as the Hutchinson Spur abandoned railroad line has been purchased and the purchaser intends to develop that land. It will be coming to the January 9 study session. The property owner, in an effort to notify surrounding property owners, has scheduled a meeting on January 12. He distributed notice of that meeting. Councilmember Latz said he had received a lot of calls and would be watching it closely. CLAIMS,APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, the list of verified claims was approved and checks authorized to be distributed in the following amounts: Vendor claims: $720,797.20 and payroll claims: $30,557.84. 13b. Contract payments Final 1. Zahl Equipment Co., installation of fuel dispensers, pumps and monitoring system. Amount: $48,414.92 i 2. Minger Construction, concrete piers& watermain abandonment. Amount: $14,575.00 3. Progressive Contractors, pavement rehabilitation/concrete work. Amount: $3,550.62 By consent adopt Resolutions 95-7- 95-8 and 95-9 approving final payment for 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Partial 249 ' " 4. Pitt-Des Moines, new elevated tank No. 2. Amount: $56,791.00 5. Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson Assoc., engineering services. Amount: $5,217.45 6. Killmer Electric Co., traffic control signal system. Amount: $50,107.99 7. Faircon Services, mechanical work, 1st floor City Hall. Amount: $36,040.75 By consent, partial payments approve. 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. 4o4l �5 r Lyle Hanks ecording Secretary I 250