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02-17-1987• • • MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1987 COUNCIL MEETING 1 I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 1987 MEETING: Mr. Redepenning stated that the minutes should be changed to read under item b. (CONSIDER ACTION STREET VACATION - HOPKINS AUTO MALL) that Mr. ,Redepenning voted nay, and Mr. Shirley voted Aye. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the minutes to include the above amendment. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (The original minutes were changed to reflect the amendment) III. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST # 758 Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the list of disbursements in the amount of $404,230.62. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MISC. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the miscellaneous license applications as listed (185 - 196). A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC HEARING - SPRINKLER ASSESSMENT - HOPKINS HOUSE Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 87 -10 adopting the assessments with a 20 year payback and with an interest rate of 7 %, interest to commence March 1, 1987. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VI. OLD BUSINESS: (a). CONSIDER LAND USE ANALYSIS - SHADY OAK ROAD & MAINSTREET Staff hired Wuornos and Associates and Benshoof & Associates to prepare a land use and traffic analysis of the Shady Oak /Mainstreet area, at the request of Council. The report was presented to the Council consideration and referral to the Planning Commission. • • • MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1987 COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lavin explained that this study was requested to inform the Council of the best use of the land in the event a large portion is vacated by the Pines Mobile Home Community. The decision to order the study was made as a result of hearing from the attorney for the Pines at a previous meeting that the owners of the Pines were planning to sell their property. Mayor Lavin explained to residents of the Pines who attended the meeting that they would have a chance to speak at at least two public hearings before any formal action was taken regarding the use of this property. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to refer this item to CCDC for their consideration and ask them to prepare a report to the Council prior to the March 31 Zoning & Planning meeting, at which time a hearing will be held. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. b. SECOND READING ZONING CHANGE - AUTO MALL Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve Ordinance # 87 -571 for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Nay; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried. c. MID -BLOCK STREET LIGHTING POLICY Staff presented a policy to the Council to deal with requests for mid - block street lighting. Basically, the policy states that when a petition is received, the petitioning street will pay for the installation and the City will pay for the electricity and maintenance. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt the policy as presented. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. d. MID -BLOCK STREET LIGHTING ON 7TH AVENUE NORTH A petition was received for mid -block street lighting in the 7th Avenue North block, north of Mainstreet. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 87 -15 ordering an engineer's report to start the improvement. Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. • • • MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1987 COUNCIL MEETING 3 VII. APPEARANCE Mr. Dick Strachota and Mr. Dennis Madden appeared before the Council to inform them that local service clubs who hold a club liquor license are serving liquor to non- members. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to request staff to investigate this situation and prepare a report for the Council to be presented at the next regular Council meeting. Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS: (a) EXTENSION C. U. P. OAKWOOD DEVELOPMENT Representatives of Oakwood Hills development have requested an extension of their Conditional Use Permit. Oakwood Hills received a Conditional Use Permit on March 4, 1986. Since the project has not been completed, it is necessary to extend the C. U. P. Mr Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the extension of the Conditional Use Permit for one year, to expire on March 4, 1988. Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (b) RESOLUTION 87 -11 AUTHORIZING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING BONDS OAKWOOD DEVELOPMENT Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 87 -11 authorizing the issuance of Multifamily Housing Development Revenue Bonds to finance the Oakwood Development project. Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (c) GAMBLING LICENSE RENEWAL - AMERICAN LEGION Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to take no action allowing the Mn. Gambling Board to act. Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. WAY (d) ENGINEER'S REPORT TRAFFIC AT 11TH AVENUE SOUTH & WESTBROOKE In response to a request for a study to be made at this intersection to see if a traffic light was needed, the Engineer studied the area and concluded that information does not show a warrant for traffic signals at this time and recommended that the controls be left as they now are. • • MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1987 COUNCIL MEETING 4 Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to accept the recommendation of the engineer to leave the controls as they are now, but to continue to monitor the traffic to determine if something else should be done in the future. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (e) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE AT 301 -3 JACKSON AVENUE NORTH On March 18, 1986, the above referenced house was damaged by fire. The damaged house has not been repaired and is standing unoccupied. Several complaints have been received from residents in the area regarding the safety of the structure. Staff asked Council to determine if this constitutes a health and safety hazard. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 87 -16 making findings of facts determining the building a health and safety hazard and a deterrent to the welfare of the area, and to order the structure repaired or removed within 90 days of the order. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (f) WEED INSPECTOR APPOINTMENT Staff recommended that the Public Works Director (Jon Thiel) be appointed weed inspector for 1987. Mr. Milbert moved and Mayor Lavin seconded the motion to appoint the Public Works Director weed inspector for 1987. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (g) COMPREHENSIVE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Council determined that a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the central business district was a high priority for 1987. The CCDC also expressed an interest in such a plan. Staff requested authorization to seek out such a consultant. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize staff to seek a consultant to make a comprehensive redevelopment plan to the central business district. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. • MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1987 COUNCIL MEETING 5 (h). CONTRACT FOR RADIO SERVICE Staff received bids for a service contract on radio equipment operated for essential services to the community and recommended General Communications. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to enter into a radio service contract with General Communications as recommended by staff. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (i). NON -UNION SALARY INCREASES - 1987 Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the non -union salary increases as presented to them by the City Manager. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (j). SET HEARINGS FOR LIQUOR VIOLATIONS According to Minnesota statutes, the City Council must hold a hearing for each liquor violator. Therefore, hearings must be set for Leaman's Liquor, Richards Liquor, Archie's Bar, and the Bullpen. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion that these hearings be set for March 3, 1987 at the regular Council meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEES /COMMISSIONS CABLE COMMISSION: Mr. Rapp reported that a Cable Commission meeting will be held on February 19th at which time they will discuss the problems with the changeover of channels for Universal Service. PARK & RECREATION: Mr. Milbert reported that the fees for the beach are being increased. • ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr.Milbert seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting ended at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jean Kaeding, Secy. COUNCILMEMBERS: ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1987 COUNCIL MEETING 6 Ellen Lavin, Mayor