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Home My WebLink About1996/09/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular _ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 3, 1996 1. Call to order Mayor Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations L Mayor Dorfinan presented to Fire Chief Bob Gill and the St. Louis Park Fire Department a Life Safety Achievement Award from the'AFC in recognition of the steps taken by the department to improve fire safety in the community. 3. Roll call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, Jeff Appelquist, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert Young, Jim Brimeyer and Gail Dorfman. Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); Deputy City Manager(Ms. Kutzler); City Attorney (Mr. Knutson); Director of Community Development(Mr. Harmening); Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin); Planning Coordinator(Ms. Jeremiah);Director of Parks&Recreation (Mr. Gears); Fire Chief(Mr. Gill); Director of Inspections(Mr. Petersen) and Planning Assistant (Ms. DeGrande). 4. Approval of the minutes August 19. 1996 -Minutes approved as presented June 24 study session-Minutes approved as presented July 8 study session-Minutes approved as presented August 12 study session- Minutes approved as presented August 26 study session-Minutes approved as presented. 5. Approval of the agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the consent agenda for September 3, 1996 with item 1lb added to it. The motion passed 7-0. 147 City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1996 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Appelquist to approve the agenda for September 3, 1996. The motion passed 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Walser Ford. Major amendment to Continued Special Permit Resolution 96-133 Amendment would permit a showroom and office addition to the car dealership at 3555 S. Highway 100 in the C-2 Commercial District. 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 Appelquist, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 96-133 entitled"A resolution rescinding Resolution 92-2 adopted on January 6, 1992 and granting an amendment to a continued Special Permit under Section 14:8-5 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow a showroom and office addition for property zoned C-2 Commercial at 3555 South Highway 100." IIThe motion passed 7-0. 6b. Conditional Use Permit to permit fill in backyard at 1312 Melrose Ave. Resolution 96-134 Ms. DeGrande explained that the applicant did bring the fill in, not realizing that a Conditional Use Permit was required. Staff was now requesting that he follow through in spreading out the soil as noted in the resolution's conditions. Aaron Minion, next door neighbor of Mr. Miller, felt the City should exercise control over the steepness of the grade and require Mr. Miller to plant the area with a root system other than weeds so that the bank will hold. He was concerned about remodeling debris on the property. Mr. Miller explained his plans for removing the debris off the property and that he would be laying sod down the grade. There being no one further wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing with the right of Council to thereafter reopen and continue it to a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt 1 148 . City Council meeting minutes ro- September 3, 1996 IlResolution 96-134 entitled"A resolution granting Conditional Use Permit under Section 14:4-9.A of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit the placement of over 400 cubic yards of fill for property zoned R-2 Single Family Residential District located at 1312 Melrose Ave." The motion passed 7-0. PETI'T'IONS,REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Variance appeal: 1401-05 Colorado Ave. Resolution 96-135 Mr. Johnson, applicant, was present and circulated photos and a revised site plan,. Councilmember Young felt the compromise that Mr. Johnson came up with was indeed workable and it was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 96-135 entitled"A resolution granting a variance from Section 14:6-1.3(A)(34) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to permit 14 parking stalls instead of the required 16 parking stalls for property located in the C-2, Central Commercial District, at 1401- 05 Colorado Ave." The motion passed 7-0. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. Donation to City Resolution 96-136 By consent, adopt Resolution 96-136 entitled"Resolution accepting donation for public purposes." 8b. Quest Engineering Preliminary and Final PUD Resolution 96-137 The applicant wishes to construct a new building to be attached to an existing building at 2300 and 2400 Edgewood Ave. So. in the I-P Industrial District. It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 96-137 entitled"A resolution approving a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD)under Section 14:6-7 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to I/ zoning for property zoned I-PIndustrial Park District located at 2300 and 2400 Edgewood Ave. So." 149 City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1996 The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Request of Steve Schultz for a study of public need for property located at 2621 Virginia Ave. So. Resolution 96-138 Mr. Harmening noted the Planning Commission had recommended the City retain an easement along Virginia Ave. of about 15' in depth to accommodate a possible bridge widening project in the future. Staff questions whether or not this will occur. He said the suggested action before Council was adoption of the resolution subject to the State providing a 15-ft. easement. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt Resolution 96-138 entitled Resolution for reconveyance of property to State of Minnesota, 2621 Virginia Ave. So." The motion passed 7-0. . 8d Resolution approving the preliminary property tax levy and budget for fiscal year 1977 and establishing the dates and times for the public hearing Resolution 96-139 Finance Director Ms. McBride briefly addressed Council. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Appelquist, to adopt Resolution 96-139 entitled"Resolution approving proposed 1996 tax levy, collectible in 1997 and approving proposed budget for 1997." The motion passed 7-0. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS,BOARDS, COMIVIISSIONS 9a. Consent form relating to the redevelopment of the former Honeywell property The developer's (Ryan) lender is requesting that the City execute a consent document which will allow the lender to take the place of Ryan in the event of a default. , Councilmember Sanger asked for clarification as to who would continue the development in the event of a default by Ryan. Mr. Knutson responded that the lender would find someone to complete the project since their money is at stake. Thus, that is not defined. 150 City Council meeting minutes September 3, 1996 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a consent document relating to the redevelopment of the former Honeywell property. The motion passed 7-0. 9b. Minutes: Planning Commission August 7 and August 21 By consent, approve and authorize payment. 9c. License and permit fee changes Proposed adjustments to fees for commercial certificate of occupancy program, contractor competency cards and food establishment and swimming pool licenses. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve first reading and set second for September 16, 1996. The motion passed 7-0 9d. Proposed public park at Meadowbrook Manor Councilmember Sanger asked why isn't this request going through the regular application process for grant money through the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission. Mr. Meyer responded it was going through the normal channels. What the Council is asking to be approved is the lease. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the lease of private property for public use at Meadowbrook Manor for a term of 10 years at a cost of$1. The motion passed 7-0. 9e. Modification of lease agreement Number 4069 Resolution 96-141 Lease with American Portable Telecom for space on water tower at 5100 Park Glen Rd. By consent, adopt Resolution 96-141 entitled"Resolution modifying lease agreement No. 4069 for communications antenna." 151 City Council meeting minutes Sept. 3, 1996 UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 11a. Request for lawful gambling license exemption Pavek Museum is applying for authorization for an exemption from lawful gambling license to conduct a raffle on January 28, 1997 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the gambling license exemption for Pavek Museum and waive the 30-day waiting period. The motion passed 7-0. 1 lb. Change order No 3 to Contract 4057 with Midwest Asphalt Corp. for Cedar Lake Rd. reconstruction. Project No. 90-51. Phase II Resolution 96-140 1111 By consent, adopt Resolution 96-140 entitled"Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 3 for Project No. 90-51, Phase II, Contract No. 4057. 11 c. Rec Center Renaissance. Award of bids(from Bid Package Cl for site utilities: concrete and masonry: electrial; swimming_pool: flume rides and drop slide: and special inspection services Resolution 96-142 Don Hackert, Project Manager of Kraus-Anderson Construction, explained what was being requested. Mr. Meyer noted a second part of this report seeks authorization for the City Manager to be able to execute change orders resulting in a reduction in the Scope of Services of the contract not to exceed 25% . It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to designate the lowest responsible bidder for each of the following bid categories(from Bid Package C) and to authorize execution of a contract: Site utilities; concrete/masonry,electrical;swimming pool, flue rides/drop slide; and special inspection services. The motion passed 7-0. 152 City Council meeting minutes Sept. 3, 1996 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution 96-142 entitled"Resolution authorizing execution of change order documents for Rec Center Renaissance project." The motion passed 7-0. MISCELLANEOUS No business. CLAIMS,APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13A. Verified claims By consent, list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated September 3, 1996 was approved and checks authorized to be distributed. 13b. Contract payments - Partial 1. Midwest Asphalt Corp., utility and street construction, Cedar Lake Road, Phase II. Amount: $188,506.32 2. Lametti & Sons, sanitary sewer forcemain rehabilitation. Amount: $92,766.55 3. Ridgedale Electric, Excelsior Blvd. street light supplies. Amount: $12,613.33 4. C.S. McCrossan Construction, storm sewer/street construction, Cedar Lake Rd., Phase I. Amount: $143,379.51 By consent, approve and authorize payment. COMMUNICATIONS a. Mayor-No communications b. City Manager-No communications 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. c , cg ,p Ma or Gail Dorfman I R cording Secretary 153