04-07-81 City Council Minutes51
Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
Minutes - Building Board of Review - 3/17/81
MOVED by Johnson, seconded.by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Building Board.of Review for 3/17/81.
Building Board of Revi.ew- Landscape Guidelines
Mr. Jerry Mundt, member of the Building Board of Review Commission was present
to answer questions from the Council.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Landscape Guidelines
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Mitchell and upon.vote being -.taken thereon, the following members voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following voted
against the.same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted,
signed by the Mayor, her signature attested by the Deputy Clerk. See Resolution Book
page
Minutes - Planning Commission - 3/$/81 and 3/23/81
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Planning Commission for 3/9/81 and 3/23/81.
Call Public Hearing - P.U.D. Ordinance - 5/5/81
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call public hearing for P.U.D
Ordinance on 5/5/81.
Calvary Communi:ty Services Management Plan
Dr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission was present to answer questions
from the Council. Dave Thompson; of the Planning Commission also gave input
regarding the plan.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the Planning Commission
recommended Management Plan from CCS and request its inclusion to the P.U.D. package.
C.H.F.C. Scattered Site Management Plan
MOVED by JOhnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive the C.H.F.C. Scattered Site
Management Plan as amended by the Planning Commission and refer it to the HRA.
Minutes - Open Space and Recreation Commission - 2/23/81 and 3/23/81
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes of
the Open Space and Recreation Commission for 2/23/81 and 3/23/81.
Position Statement - Lion.'s Club Park
Chairman Jaffe of the Open Space and Recration Commission presented the position of
Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
Position Statement - Lion's Club Park continued
the commission regarding use of Lion's.Club Park for Little League/Babe Ruth.
The Commission supports two.Little League diamonds and one Babe Ruth lighted field
but opposes permanent fencing.
Mayor Tapper - President of Babe Ruth Association presented the Association's
position and pointed out the major conflict with the Open Space and Recreation
Commission wa's the type of fencing to be used.
Dave Latvaaho - Little League representative (125 Kentucky Ave. N.) was also present
to support the request for permanent fencing.
Charlie Sutton - also representing Babe Ruth (2160 Xylon Ave. N.) spoke regarding the
use of temporary fencing and opposed the use of temporary "snow" type fencing.
Verg Mylan - 201 Ottawa Avenue - Expressed his concern for the Council's consideration
of snow fence which he sited as being unsafe based upon his experience.
Ken Demlick - 120 Kentucky - representing the neighborhood expressed that they
are in favor of the park being used by Little League and Babe Ruth vs. the adult
use.
Dan Super - representing the Adult ball clubs spoke against the park being used
by Little League if as a result the adults would have no place to play ball.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve in concept the
proposal as presented by the Staff, the Associations and partially by the Open
Space and Recreation Commission and, further, to recognize the need for fencing and
the decision as to the kind of fencing (other than snow fencing) that would provide
safe and adequate use of the facility; further, to continue to pursue alternatives for
the adult teams including, but not limited to, locations at Sandburg, Honeywell, Good
Shepherd Church and Schaper property, and that as much of this information pertaining
to the cost as possible be available for us on 4/21/81 when the Council considers
the Capital Improvements Program.
Golden Hills - Awarded for Handicap Accessibility Improvement
Mayor Thorsen commended Golden Hills for their improvement on handicap accessibility
to the premises.
Resolution - Seeman Park No Parking Signs
Ms. Reinking - 1125 Hampshire - questioned use of park and its seasonal use.
Harold Larsen - 1105 Hampshire - in favor of signs
Chester Ornat - 1105 Hampshire Ave. N. - in favor of signs.
Member Stockman introduced and.tead the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Restricting Parkin on Hampshire Avenue)
Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
Resolution Seeman.Park No Parking Signs - continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Johnson and upon vote being taken.thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted,
signed by the Mayor, her signatures attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book
Page
The resolution was reviced so that.the authorization for the signs would terminate 8/15/81
Special Use Permit - Northwestern Bank
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to refer request by the North-
western Bank to the Planning Commission requesting a recommendation at the Council's
April 21 meeting.
Public Item -. First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Change of Closing Time on Fridays
for Off -Sale Liquor Establishments
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to..bring to the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Hours for Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor Establishments)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Haufenberger of Byerly's Liquor - in favor
Mark Lamereaux - MGM Liquor - in favor
Robert Gallason_- representing R. Cooperman.of Blanchard Liquor - in favor
Elaine Froid - Golden Hills Liquor - in favor
Cecilia Lynch - New Boulevard in favor.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve of first reading the
ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Item - First Reading - On -Sale Liquor License Ordinance Amendment re. Managers
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring to the table for first
reading the ordinance.amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Intoxicating Liquors)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one
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Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
Public Item - First:Rea.ding - On -Sale Liquor License Ordinance Amendment re. Mgrs. -
Continued
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by .Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on first reading the
ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Proposed Drug Enforcement Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to bring to the table for first
reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Prohibited Drugs)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the.opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on first reading the
ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - 81 SI 1 - Florida Ave.
Mayor Thorsen opened the.meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Doug Wattson - Car Wash on 12 & Florida - suggested assessing all road users (tenants)
rather than just across lineal footage.
Bill Kuhlmann - 2621 Kyle questions how assessment is calculated.
City Engineer answered questions.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
81 SI 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Stockman, Mitchell and Thorsen and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
81 SI 1
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Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
xs Public Hearing -! 81 SI i- Florida Ave.- continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against the same:
none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
81 SI 1
The motion for the adoption of the.foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Public Hearing - RSL 118 (Legend Ln.. and Bassett Creek Dr.)
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL ..1 18
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded.the opportunity .to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was secondedbyMember
Stockman and upon vote being taken -thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Andersoi
Johnson, Mitchel.], Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against,the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and he
signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Public Hearing.- Pondwood Industrial Revenue Bond Issue
Mr. Jerry Mundt of the Tax Exempt Financing Review Committee presented position of
the Tax Exempt Review Committee.
Bill ,Peterson - architect for the project was also present and made presentation
of proposed project.
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one
the Mayor closed the public hearing .
Regular Meeti
April 7, 1981
Public Hearing - Pondwoo lndustr!,pf Revenue Bond Issue - continued
The motion for the adoption a foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman and upon vote b 'ng take thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Johnson, Mi eft, Stockma and Thorsen and the following voted against
the same: none, reupon.said resol-ut' n was decl.ared uly passed and adopted,,
signed by the M or and her signature att ted by the Clerk. See Resolution Book
Page .
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April 7, 1981
Public Hearinq - Pondwood Industrial Revenue Bond Issue
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT
PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA
MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
AUTHORIZING THE.SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF SAID PROJECT TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES
OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS
IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.was seconded by Member Johnson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Johnson,
Stockman, Mitchell and.Thorsen and the following voted against the same: Anderson,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and .adopted, signed by the Mayor and
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Call Public Hearing - Liquor License Fee - On -Sale - 4/21/81
MOVED by Johnson,.seconded by Mitchell and carried to set.public hearing for April 21,
1981 regarding the Liquor license Fee for On -Sale establishments.
Public Hearing - Second Reading.- Noise Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson, and carried to bring to the table for second
reading the ordinance amendment.entitled:
AN.ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Adoption.of Supplemental Subdivision of Noise Ordinance)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve on second reading the
ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Adult Athletic Fields - Dan Super
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file Mr. Super's
letter regarding the adult athletic concern.
Reimbursement for.Tennis Court Lighting
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the $7,000 from Hopkins
School District for reimbursement of lights at Breck School, and to refer the question
of appropriate use of funds to the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
Quotation - Motor Grader Repair
City Engineer submitted bids for repair of a motor grader that was recently
damaged.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve of staff recommendation
and accept the estimate from Determan Welding in the amount of $2,000.
Announcement of Meetin4s
The Communication Sub -committee will meet on April 28 at 3:30 P.M. in the Valley
Room.
The City Council will meet with the Planning Commission regarding P.U.D. Procedure
on May 5, at 8:30 P.M.
The Council and City Manager will meet on April 14 at 4:30 P.M. in the Valley Room.
Call Public Hearing - Council and Mayor Salary Schedule - Proposed Ordinance
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing for
April 21, 1981 regarding the proposed Council and Mayor Salary Ordinance.
Capital Improvements Program
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to defer the Capital Improvements
Program until April 14.
1981 Project Activity Schedule
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to defer this item to the
April 28 Council/Manager meeting.
1-394 Update
No action taken. -
Regular Meeting of the Council rescheduled
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to reschedule the Regular Meeting
of the City Council for May 26, Tuesday, due to an election being held on May 19,
and the Council/Manager's meeting to.be held at 8:00, May 19, 1981.
Communication Sub -Committee
See Announcement of Meetings
APA Conference Attendance
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the.Mayor's attendance
at the APA - Boston conference, April 25-29.
Commission Dinner Update
The Council decided to hold the 1981 Commission Dinner on May 7, 1981 at 6:30 P.M. at
Brookview Community Center.
Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
Board of Zoning Appeals - Commission Appointments
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the appointments to
the Board of Zoning Appeals listed below:
Reappointments
Glen Christiansen
Mahlon Swedberg
Art Flannagan
G. Wm. Forster.
Mike Sell
Staff Liaison: Lloyd Becker
Altarnntac
Larry Smith
Donald Hughes
Report on March 31 Solicitation Committee- Re. Brookview Community Center
no action taken.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 11:20 P.M.
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