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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/04/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular ) 'fa ,:,",,, ,, ,,. ,., ,,,,_,,,,„, ,i ‘ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1 ST.LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA Monday,April 3, 1995 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to order Mayor Hanks called the meeting or order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations 3. Roll call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Councilmember Jacobs, Councilmember Haun, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Dorfman and Mayor Hanks. Also present were Acting City Manager (Mr. Wysopal), City Attorney (Mr. Sheehy), Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), Director of Parks and Recreation (Mr. Gears), Director of Finance (Ms. McBride), Assistant to the City Manager(Mr. Larson)and Administrative Intern(Ms. Teppen) 4. Approval of minutes a. City Council meeting minutes March 20, 1995 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to approve the minutes of the March 20, 1995 meeting. The motion passed 5-0-1 with Hanks abstaining. b. City Council study session minutes March 27, 1995 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to approve the minutes of the March 27, 1995 meeting. The motion passed 4-0-2 with Haun and Young abstaining. 6. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the consent agenda for April 3. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to approve the agenda for April 3, 1995 with the addition of Item 12d. The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS None PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None City Council Minutes April 3, 1995 Page 2 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. second reading of ordinance extending Pets in Parks pilot program to June 30 Ordinance No. 95-2026 It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Ordinance No. 95-2026 entitled "An Ordinance amending the St. Louis Park code of ordinances, Section 6-406(1), to establish rules and regulations governing the presence and conduct of pets in the City parks". The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Second reading of ordinance re temporary occupancy permit Ordinance No. 95-2027 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman to adopt Ordinance No. 95-2027 entitled "An ordinance relating to certificate of occupancy adding Section 15-212.101.5". The motion passed 6-0. 8c. First reading of ordinance re implementing volume-base refuse rates and resolution instituting extended absence policy for refuse service Resolution No. 95-47 Councilmember Dorfman asked staff to comment on the rationale behind the State Statute. She asked staff if this ordinance is it to bring all cities under the same volume based pricing system. Mr. Wysopal stated that it is an attempt by the State legislature to mandate all municipalities or entities that had this type of collection to increase their recycling and composting. Mayor Hanks said the intent is that if one can get by with one garbage can, hopefully one would do more recycling. Councilmember Dorfman stated that with this program if someone can qualify for one can pickup they can save as much as$40 per year. Mayor Hanks stated that is correct. Councilmember Jacobs said it is important that the public realize that this is something that was mandated by the State legislature for all municipalities including St. Louis Park. It is his understanding the City is coming into compliance with a direction of the State legislature. Mayor Hanks stated no one has to make any change from what they are doing at present. Under this proposal there would be no change in the present rates. City Council Minutes April 3, 1995 Page 3 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to waive first reading and set second reading for April 17th and authorize summary publication. Councilmember Young stated that this is a reasonable response to the State's requirements. He stated he has heard from several people that the current arrangement, whereby one person had very little in one can and a neighbor had 3 or 4 cans, was not fair. This new approval gives someone using only one can an opportunity to get a lower rate. Also he had heard from people living away from the city for several months and paying full refuse rates; this proposal will give those persons a break in their rates also. He feels this is a good response to the needs of the residents. Councilmember Haun stated that a problem has existed when people were gone during the winter months and they did not receive the recycling credit,when in fact, they received the credit the remainder of the year. Hopefully this new plan will respond to this concern. Residents need to understand they need to notify the City when they are not going to be in their home for an extended period of time. The City is trying to work out the problems but the residents have to cooperate. Councilmember Jacobs stated there are requirements stated in the ordinance as to the size of the one can. IIIMayor Hanks called the question and the motion passed 6-0. Mayor Hanks stated there needs to be a motion for approval of the resolution for temporary discontinuance of refuse service. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution No. 95-47 entitled "Resolution establishing a policy for the discontinuance of residential refuse service while a residential property is vacant". The motion passed 6-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS,COMMITTEES 9a. Minutes:Planning Commission March 22 9b. Minutes:Human Rights Commission March 15 9c. Minutes:Board of Zoning Appeals February 23 and March 16 9d. February 1995 fmancial report By consent, minutes and February financial report received for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Council Minutes April 3, 1995 Page 4 10a. Boards and commissions 1. Letter of resignation from Andy Peacock (Parks&Recreation Commission) It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun to accept the letter of resignation and direct staff to send a letter expressing the Council's thanks for Mr. Peacock's many years of service on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion passed 6-0 Councilmember Haun stated he would like to state a public thank you to Mr. Peacock. He said he has served a long time and has been a diligent member of the Commission. NEW BUSINESS 11a. Gambling application: Minnetonka Voiture Resolution No. 95-48 It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 95-48 entitled "A resolution of the St. Louis Park City Council approving issuance of a premises permit for lawful gambling: Minnetonka Voiture 1281 at American Legion Club". Councilmember Young stated he is a member of the American Legion and will abstain from voting on the motion. The motion passed 4-1-1 (Friedman voting no and Young abstaining). 11b. Jorgensen Charitable Trust: Exemption from State license for raffle drawing on August 7, 1995 It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the licensing exemption and waive the thirty day waiting period. The motion passed 6-0. llc. Bid tabulation: Project 94-27: Water utility energy savings improvements Resolution No. 95-49 Councilmember Friedman asked if someone can explain why the City came in about$33,000 higher than the engineer's estimate. Mr. Rardin said there is no particular reason why the low bid was higher as all the bids were higher. In staffs estimation all bids were reasonable and acceptable. Councilmember Friedman said he has a question as to what causes the increase and he would like someone to fmd out why the bid is higher. , " City Council Minutes April 3, 1995 � i Page 5 I Mayor Hanks said he would assume the bid was figured last year before Mr. Rardin was here, but perhaps they are available. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to approve Resolution No. 95-49 entitled "Resolution accepting bid and authorizing execution of a contract and a financing agreement for Improvement Project No. 94-27. Twin City Electric was low bidder with a bid of$367,665". The motion passed 6-0. lld. Board of Eaualization Mayor Hanks stated that the initial meeting should be changed to 7:15 p.m. on April 17, 1995. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to hold initial meeting on Monday April 17th at 7:15 p.m. The motion passed 6-0. Mayor Hanks stated that Councilmembers should have their calendars with them on April 17th because the second meeting must be scheduled within 20 days of the initial meeting. l le. 1995 Dutch Elm disease tree removal bids It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to designate Emery's Tree Service as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize staff to execute Contract 4019 for the 1995 Dutch Elm disease tree removal program not to exceed $76,696.55. Councilmember Friedman asked staff what the program bid was for 1994. Mayor Hanks stated it was$4,000 less and 18%less in 1993. He asked Councilmember Haun if these figures mean that we are gradually thinning out the Dutch Elm. Councilmember Haun stated there are reductions in the disease and some of the older trees with the disease are larger in diameter. He asked staff if they would prepare a report within the next ninety days comparing the number trees lost and replaced over the last 10 years and the number of elm trees existing in the City inventory. This information would be beneficial to Council. Mr. Gears said this information can be provided. A reason for the cost declining on an annual basis is not on the basis of fewer trees but is a direct result of the City's tree injection program authorized by Council. The motion passed 6-0. City Council Minutes April 3, 1995 Page 6 MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Damage claims Tim Williams,Larry Fritchley By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager. 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Hanks said the proposed Senate File 15-70 which is going to be before the Senate is on the desk this evening. DFL leadership has introduced this and there will be a hearing tomorrow; Mayor Hanks plans to attend. Seventy three percent of the City's General Fund comes from our property tax levy, HACA and LGA. This property tax freeze they are discussing would also freeze evaluations and accounts for the fact they are discussing not giving the City HACA. Local government aid which is about$1.8 million could be lost. Mayor Hanks said he has been led to believe by the Community Development Director that there soon may be action on Senate File 122 which is St. Louis Park's TIF bill. Because of our TIF districts being mainly cleanup area, the City is looking at a bill to try to obtain this so the City is not knocked out in some other TIF legislation. Councilmembers may be called at any time to appear at the legislature. 12c. Communications from the City Manager Mr. Wysopal welcomed Tom Harmening, the City's new Community Development Director, and said the City looks forward to working with him. 12d. Communication form Councilmember Haun Councilmember Haun stated that his son-in-law, a detective on the Minneapolis Police Force, was recently in Chicago in the line of duty and suffered a heart attack. He said he wanted to thank the City of Evanston, Illinois for all their cooperation in helping his family through this crisis. He said he also was in East Hanover, New Jersey working on a study in a community similar to St. Louis Park, and thanks the Rampochino family for their hospitality. CLAIMS,APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Vendor claims By consent, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance was approved and checks authorized to be distributed in the following amounts: Vendor claims: $597,930.81 and payroll claims$34,248.26. 13b. Contract payments Resolution No. 95-50 1. Final: Faircon Service: Mechanical work to complete remodel first floor City Hall. Amount: $4,309.25 City Council Minutes April 3, 1995 ' Ill Page 7 By consent, adopted Resolution No. 95-50 entitled"Resolution accepting mechanical work on 1st floor to complete remodeling authorizing payment". 2. Partial:Klinger Construction: Watermain construction. Amount$46,958.50 3. Partial: Toltz, King, Duvall,Anderson 7 Assoc.: Engineering services. Amount $22,769.64 By consent, approved and authorized payment. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. The motion passed 6-0. lv• • « A May!f Lyle Hanks $ec r g Secretary 5749:GEN51