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Home My WebLink About1998/08/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 3, 1998 1. Call to Order- Mayor Pro-tem Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7 30 p m 2. Presentation - Junior Leader Recognition Doug, Langefels, Recreational Services Manager of the Parks and Recreation Department briefly explained the City's summer playground program for kids between the ages of Kindergarten and 6th grade Patty Reno, 1998 Summer Junior Park Leader Coordinator, presented recognition certificates to 64 volunteer junior park leaders who completed the program 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert Young, and Jim Bnmeyer Also present were the City Manager(Mr Meyer), City Attorney (Mr Scott), Director of Community Development (Mr Harmening), Director of Public Works (Mr Rardin), and Planning Associate (Ms Peterson) 4. Approval of Minutes City Council meeting of July 20, 1998 With one minor change (Page 9, Change Crayling to Kraehling), the minutes were approved as presented City Council study session meeting of July 13, 1998 The minutes were approved as presented 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Young to approve the consent agenda with removal of Item 1 lb per City Manager The motion passed 6-0 b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer to approve the agenda The motion passed 6-0 c. Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances 6. Public Hearings -None 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications -None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. 8332 Highway 7 (Knollwood Mall) Case Number 98-16-CUP Resolution #98-103 Mr Harmening, Director of Community Development, gave a staff report and indicated that staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the amended special use permit subject to the modified conditions based upon the revised plan outlined in the staff report It was noted that the applicant had reviewed and accepted modified conditions Councilmember Nelson was concerned about the impact on the mall without any direct access to Cub Foods Bill Mauston, Development Director of General Growth Properties indicated that access to the mall was examined, but he didn't believe there would be direct cross-shopping between the grocery store and the mall He believed the addition of Cub Foods would benefit the mall by creating shopping center awareness and customer traffic Councilmember Sanger asked what had been done to make it easier and safer for bicyclists to come to the store She suggested striping a bike lane within the parking lot and adding more bike racks Mr Mauston stated that a sidewalk was added to the north side of the mall The addition of a stoplight on 36th street behind the mall was discussed, but since it was a City street, options needed to be to worked on with City Councilmember Young asked Mr Mauston to clarify the reason for cutting off the store from access to the mall Mr Mauston stated that rear store space that was used as an an entrance to mall in the past will now be used for loading dock and warehouse space Councilmember Young expressed his concerned that the loading dock change may not have been a good trade off He indicated that residents were expecting and hoped that mall entrance to the grocery store would remain Councilmember Latz suggested using existing unused mall space to provide a mall entrance to the grocery store He expressed his appreciation to General Growth Companies and Cub Foods for working to respond to the neighborhood safety and noise concerns on this project Mr Mauston indicated that the relocation of the loading docks established loading and warehouse space across the entire back of the store and any entrance would have to go back through this space Jeff Green, 3541 Virginia Avenue South, asked what the projected hours of operation of the north dock would be Craig Mevisson of Super Value explained that the hours of operation of the north dock would be 7 00 a m - 10 00 p m with an approximate one hour unloading time Donna Vasser, 3544 Virginia Avenue South, asked the applicant to review location of trash compactors and was concerned about noise to residential area Councilmember Latz indicated that noise level could be monitored and reduced if it became a problem Marsha McDermitt, 3545 Wyoming Avenue South, appreciated modifications to plan She asked if hours of operation could be changed to 7 00 a m to 8 00 p m She was concerned about increased traffic and impact on current crosswalk and suggested having the crosswalk monitored Mr Meyer, City Manager stated that he would pass the concern for crosswalk enforcement on the Police Department Mr Mevisson stated that he had referred to the hours of operation allowed in current ordinance, and noted that approximately 90 % of fresh produce deliveries would take place during the morning hours Bob Shattuck of Jerry Foods indicated he would like to proceed with hours indicated in current ordinance and evaluate problems as they developed Mr Meyer reviewed the importance of having one consistent set of times for hours of operation as stated in the current ordinance established in 1992 It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer to adopt a resolution approving the special permit amendment subject to the conditions included in the resolution The motion passed 5-1 Councilmember Young opposed 8b. Vacation of storm sewer easement at 7244 Cedar Lake Road Case No. 98-17-VAC Ordinance #2123-98 It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve Second Reading of the proposed ordinance, approved ordinance summary, and authorize publication The motion passed 5-0 Councilmember Latz was out of Council Chambers 8c. Methodist Hospital Minor Amendment to Special (Conditional) Use Permit Case No. 98-23-CUP Resolution #98-104 Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate, gave a staff report and recommended that Council approve the minor amendment with the conditions added to the existed Special Use Permit as indicated in staff report She indicated that this parking proposal was only short term solution and long range solutions needed to remain a focus of Methodist Hospital Councilmember Jacobs was concerned about the narrow width of the physician drive aisle and suggested reconfiguring the aisle to some form of angle parking. Tim Theno, SRF Consulting Group stated that though it was narrow, the parking design was adequate He indicated that angle parking provided less parking and inconsistent types of parking throughout the parking lot design would cause traffic flow problems He suggested that the center line stripe of each aisle be moved west to increase width of the physician aisle Mr Harmening briefly reviewed the city parking standards Councilmember Nelson stated that he didn't have a concern with the narrow lot since it was one-way and a private lot Mr Meyer, City Manager reiterated that Methodist Hospital needed a parking ramp and stressed that the hospital focus on this point in spite of past opposition from the neighborhood Councilmember Nelson stated that it was important for Methodist Hospital to work closely with the neighborhoods to gain their support and to complete a successful ramp project Councilmembers concurred with the City Manager's observation It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adopt a resolution approving the minor amendment to the Special Use Permit subject to the conditions included in the resolution The motion passed 6-0 8d. Aquila Place Preliminary Plat Case No. 98-18-S Resolution #98-105 Mr Harmening, Director of Community Development, gave a staff report and indicated that staff and Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat subject ' to the 11 conditions outlined in the resolution Councilmember Sanger asked what would happen if Council approved the Preliminary Plat, but MET Council didn't approve Comp Plan change or the map wasn't amended Mr Harmening stated that the conditions in the resolution contain a provision that if the Comp Plan was not amended to move trail designation, the final plan had to designate a trail easement on the 11 lots Councilmember Latz indicated that he has expressed his concerns about the development in the past and indicated that he was opposed to the approval of the Preliminary Plat Councilmember Jacobs explained that City Council had reviewed potential sources of funds to purchase the property and were unable to locate any funding sources Mr Scott, City Attorney explained that the City with extension had 120 days from the date of a completed application to act or the Preliminary Plat would be deemed approval Mr. Meyer asked if the City did not act within 120 days, would the City be able to place conditions upon the approval Mr Scott did not recommend taking this approach and believed there would be questions left open that couldn't be answered until that time Councilmember Brimeyer desired creative housing design to keep buffer of trees and Councilmember Sanger suggested transplanting trees within the property It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat subject to the conditions included in the resolution and add the condition to be in full compliance with the Tree Replacement Ordinance The motion passed 5-1 Councilmember Latz opposed 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 1, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing b. Cable TV Advisory commission Meeting Minutes of June 18, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing c. Vendor Claim Report By consent, Council accepted report for filing 10. Unfinished Business 10a.Board and Commission Appointment(s) -None 11. New Business lla. Consultant Retention for Project Design Services for the Hutchinson Spur Regional Trail By consent, Council moved to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc (SRF) for Project Design Services for the Hutchinson Spur Regional Trail 11b. Bid Tabulation: Excelsior Boulevard Median Construction West of Trunk Highway 100 - Project No. 98-02 Mr Rardin, Director of Public Works gave a brief staff report and recommended approval Councilmember Nelson expressed his appreciation to staff for their efforts to work with the County on this project and County Commissioner who were involved in the project It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Young, to designate Midwest Asphalt Corporation the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$129,828 60 The motion passed 6- 0 11c. Bid Tabulation: Water Reservoir Tank Repair W. 42nd Street/Zarthan Avenue- Project No. 98-08 By consent, Council moved to designate LeadCon, Inc the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$218,560 00 11d. Acceptance of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Auditor's Management Report and Recommendations for the Year Ended December 31, 1997 By consent, Council moved to accept reports 12. Miscellaneous -None 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments a. Contract payments Resolutions #98-107 and 98-108 Final Ron Kassa Construction, Inc - Contract No 19-98 $ 2,802 17 Random concrete repair Allied Blacktop - Contract No 18-98 $ 40,490 57 Contract sealcoating By consent, Council adopted Resolutions #98-107 and 98-108. Partial Midwest Asphalt Corporation - Contract No 17-98 $ 96,598 41 Ford Road/Shelard Parkway/Ford Lane Hardrives, Inc - Contract No 14-98 $ 174,117 38 Construction of Excelsior Boulevard Phase 2 -Monterey Ave to France Ave f I Hardrives, Inc. - Contract No 16-98 $ 79,412 88 W 35th/W 36th/W. 23rd/W 24th Street/Utica Avenue By consent, Council approved and authorized payments. 14. Communications -None 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adjourn the meeting at 9 00 p m The motion passed 6-0 • ae--,--)a---- 1%, ad 4.4 . r... -bi ! / V ty Clerk Mayor a