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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/05/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA May 1, 1995 1. Call to order Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations Mayor Hanks read proclamations for Caring Youth Day and Poppy Day. He introduced Rosie Turner who recently resigned from the Human Rights Commission. She thanked the Council and staff for their assistance and expressed her thanks for the opportunity to serve. 3. Roll call The following Councilmembers were'present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, George Haun, Allen Friedman, Ron Latz, Robert Young and Gail Dorfman Lyle Hanks. Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney(Mr. Sheehy);Director of Community Development(Mr. Hannening);Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin); Engineering Supervisor(Mr. Moore); Director of Finance(Ms. McBride). 4. Approval of minutes It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to approve the minutes of the April 17, 1995 meeting with one edit: pg. 69, 5th line, change"he" to "Councilmember Friedman." The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Haun abstained). It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the minutes of the April 24 study session. The motion passed 5-0-2 (Councilmembers Friedman and Haun abstained). 5. Approval of agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to approve the consent agenda for May 1. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the agenda with a change in 9b. that a public hearing is not called for at this point. The motion passed 7-0. 73 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Application of Fina Gas Station 6405 Minnetonka Blvd for off-sale 3.2 beer license Even though no action would be taken this evening, Mayor Hanks asked if anyone wished to speak. There was no one wishing to speak. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to continue the public hearing to May 15, 1995. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to increase residency for group homes Dennis O'Connor, 4029 Utica, the applicant, briefly described his request. The subject property is a former convent of Holy Trinity Church and he and his family have outgrown it as it's some 3500 sq. ft. with 5-7 bedrooms. They have a purchase agreement with Tasks Unlimited who would like to set up a group home. They were requesting ina residence. hnin the Zoning Ordinance because it is not economically feasible to have just six people There being no one further wishing to speak,the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to reopen and continue it at a future date. Councilmember Haun said he and Councilmember Jacobs met with Mr. O'Connor and felt the project worthy of consideration. Mr Haun said this would be similar to a group home on Alabama Ave. which has been there for many years with no problems of which he was aware. He would recommend approving recommendation#2, i.e. waive first reading, set second reading for May 15, 1995 without any deletions. He felt the3500 Jacobsft. c incorporation intoo a commercial area is important in this type of operation. Councilmember Mayor Hanks said as he understood the motion the amendment would be as follows: The resident structure shall be occupied by not more than 9 persons under treatment rather than the current 6; the use shall not be located within 2000 ft. of other group homes, a change from the current 1500; the use shall be located within 300 ft. of a commercialconverted to l comport with the historical use of the structure since its original construction and shall not be accommodate this proposed use. Councilmember Dorfman had a couple of clarifications: that the use shall not be located within 2000 feet of other group homes; also she had a question on the definition of historical use. believing the applicant might have meant something else. John Trepp, Tasks Unlimited, said . after talking with Councilmembers Haun and Jacobs, it was felt a little more restriction should be added and that's when the language"comport with the historical use of the structure" was suggested. It was his understanding that the language 74 proposed by staff would allow the use Tasks Unlimited intends and he had no problem with that language. In answer to a question from the Mayor, Mr Sheehy responded from the Planning Commission minutes, there would certainly be an understanding if the Council adopted this, the current applicant meets that requirement. The question he had raised with staff is 10 years from now how would we all read "historical use." Mayor Hanks suggested the solution might be to approve first reading now and work on that language issue before it comes back on May 15. Councilmember Dorfman had some questions about licensed and non-licensed facilities What does State licensed mean. It was her understanding it may mean something in terms of finding sources. Beyond that, does it mean anything that affects the kind of group home it is, how it is monitored, staff requirements, etc. Mr. Sheehey said one of the reasons for the State Statute was the pre-emption of local zoning requirements Mr. Tepp said the licensing people would tell one it was an important distinction. Tasks Unlimited operates some licensed facilities and some unlicensed which has to do with historical precedent not with the quality of the program. To his organization whether a facility is licensed or not licensed is not a factor in terms of the quality of the programming that is provided. Councilmember Dorfinan noted it would seem to be a greater benefit to have facilities not licensed by the State because the City would then have greater control. The motion passed 7-0. 6c. Vacation of utility easement along north side of Knollwood Mall 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 Latz, seconded by Councilmember Dorfinan, to approve first reading and request staff to bring the ordinance back for second reading at such time as the water line, storm sewer and sanitary sewer relocation are complete and the new easement is given. Mayor Hanks asked if this didn't have to be deferred to a definite date and be deferred to May 15 and if not ready, to defer it to June 5. He felt since it was a public hearing and notice had been published, that second reading should be on a date certain. Councilmember Latz moved second reading on June 5. Councilmember Dorfinan seconded. The motion passed 7-0. 75 PETITIONS,REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS No business. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Second reading of ordinance vacating utility easement in Knollwood Mall (Kohl's) Ordinance No. 95-2029 It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt Ordinance 95-2029 entitled"An ordinance vacating public utility west end of Knollwood Mall." The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Resolution adopting Excelsior Blvd. Streetscape Master Plan Resolution 95-61 Mr. Meyer said a revised resolution was before Council and he asked adoption of that revised resolution. Councilmember Haun hoped that Council would be apprised of each component of the Master Plan as it progresses so that changes, revisions, etc. can be addressed as they come up Councilmember Dorfman asked the role of the Task Force as the project moves along. Mr. Meyer said staff envisions the role of the Task Force to expand and contract, there will probably be sub-groups, institution of special Task Forces to address perhaps just one block, always with the intent to involve as many people as possible, both residential and commercial. It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 95-61 entitled"Resolution accepting Excelsior Blvd. Streetscape Master Plan." The motion passed 7-0 8c. First reading of ordinance amending the 1995 budget It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve first reading, set second for May 15, 1995 and authorize summary publication. The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 111 9a. City Engineer's report: Roof replacement(water treatment plant#16:life station 76 #19;pumphouse#12): Project 95-05 . Resolution 95-62 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 95-62 entitled "Resolution accepting the City Engineer's report, establishing Improvement Project No. 95-05, approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement No. 95-05." The motion passed 7-0 9b. City Engineer's report: Alley paving. 2700 block between Salem and Toledo Resolution 95-63 It was moved by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 95-63 entitled"Resolution accepting City Engineer's report, ordering improvement project 94-22, approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement 94-22." Councilmember Dorfman asked about the 7.5% interest rate. Mr. Meyer said this was an estimate; the actual interest rate is based on a policy which ties the special assessment interest rate to the 20-year treasury bill rate at the time the assessment is ordered, usually done in the Fall of the year. The motion passed 7-0 9c. Agreement with MnDOT in re T.H. 7 traffic signal upgrade Resolution 95-64 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to adopt Resolution 95-64 entitled"Resolution authorizing execution of agreement No. 73428 with MnDOT to provide for improvements related to the reconstruction, interconnection and maintenance of traffic signals and street lighting along T.H. 7" In an answer from Councilmember Jacobs, Mr. Rardin said one of the objects of this project was to get all of the signals along Hwy. 7 timed so people can move more quickly and efficiently along the corridor from Willston Rd. to Texas Ave. Councilmember Latz asked if the lights will automatically adjust depending upon traffic volumes and flow; also, there are lights further east--will they be included or tied into this system. Mr. Moore said both of those elements are being planned for; the interconnect at Wooddale was put in at the same time the south frontage road was constructed. This will complete the system going west. What MnDOT has planned for Hwy. 7/Ottawa is unknown at this time. The motion passed 7-0. 77 9d. City Engineer's report: Concrete rehabilitation/restoration on Louisiana Ave. from Walker St. to Minnetonka Blvd., Project 95-08 Resolution 95-65 It was moved by Councilmember Haun, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 95-65 entitled"Resolution accepting the City Engineer's report, ordering improvement project No. 95-08, approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement No 95-08." The motion passed 7-0. 9e City Engineer's report: Excelsior Blvd. forcemain from left station No. 3 to Huntington Ave: Project 90-42 Resolution 95-66 as to In answer to a question from Councilmember Dorfmantwhat work was entailed and the extent of distruption to the sidewalks, roads, landscaping, Mr. Moore gave a brief overview of what the project entails. Councilmember Dorfman wondered about doing this project at the same time as Streetscape is being done since the street will be dug up anyway. Mr. Moore said staff was hesitant to delay the project because of the extent of the corrosion to the existing pipe. It was moved by Councilmbmer Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Haun, to adopt Resolution 95-66 entitled"Resolution accepting the City Engineer's report, ordering improvement 90-42, approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement 90-42. The motion passed 7-0. 9f. Minutes: Planning Commission 9g. Minutes: Board of Zoning Appeals By consent, minutes ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Boards and commissions NEW BUSINESS 11a. Bid tabulation: Grading, paving, curb/gutter, storm sewer, street lighting and traffic signal: Aquila Ave, north of T.H, 7.Project 90-32 78 Resolution 95-67 It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Dorfman, to adopt Resolution 95-67 entitled"Bid tabulation: Reconstruction of Aquila Ave. from T.H. 7 to 450 ft. north of W. 37th St., Project 90-32. The motion passed 7-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12a. Damage claims Jolene McClellan; Tammy Putnam By consent, claims referred to City Clerk and City Manager 12b. Communications from the Mayor None 12c. Communications from the City Manager None CLAIMS,APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Verified claims By consent, approve the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated May 1, 1995 and authorize distribution of checks in the appropriate amounts: Vendor claims: $504,148.33 and payroll claims$7,616.17 13b. Contract payments 1. Partial: Toltz, Kind, Duvall, Anderson&Assoc., engineering services. Amount: $4,232.62 2. Minger Construction: watermain construction. Amount: 44,638.50 By consent, approve and authorize payment. 14. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. • L` 'Hanks, Mayor ^ 4Vlit ecording Secretary tfbh 79