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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_87May13MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1987 Baldwin opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Baldwin, Chenoweth, Wallin, Hard, and Ciernia. Also present were Maurer and Van de North. ADDENDA TO AGENDAS Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, addition of the following items to the Agenda: (1) 6.(1) Consider Resolution Awarding the Bid for 1987 Sealcoating, and (2) 6.(m) Consider Resolution Awarding the Bid for Arona Ave. Watermain, and addition of Item 10 to the Consent Agenda, Request from Al Rolek that he be Allowed to Obtain a Notary Seal at a cost of Approximately $75.00. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 1987 APPROVED Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Minutes of April 22, 1987 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 25, 1987 APPROVED Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Minutes of April 25, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FROM FRANCIS CROWLEY, 1769 N. SNELLING Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, granting a variance (unanimously recommended by Planning Commission on April 4th) to Francis Crowley, 1769 N. Snelling, to construct a circle drive with two exits on the Snelling Avenue service road. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FROM GERALD MC NABB, 1369 W. IDAHO Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, granting a variance to Gerald McNabb, 1369 W. Idaho, to construct a double garage approximately two feet from the lot line as recommended by the Planning Commission on April 4, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, approval of following Fire Department officers as elected by the Department on May 5, 1987: Chief, Leo Lindig, and Assistant Chiefs Craig Schauffert and John Holmgren. Motion carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITY PARK APPROVED 31 Ciernia presented a memorandum from Recreation Director Pat Bush explaining the Park and Recreation Commission is requesting removal of MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY13, 1987 PAGE 2 some of the old playground equipment from the Community Park and the purchase of some new equipment from Big Toy Company at a cost of $3,240.00. Following a brief discussion, Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, acceptance of the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Commission as specified in Bush's memorandum. Motion carried unanimously. 7:15 P.M. - ASSESSMENT HEARING ON SNELLING AVENUE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT At 7:15 P.M. Baldwin opened the public hearing and presented the Affidavit of Publication. He then noted a letter from John and Marilyn Carnes, 1775 N. Snelling, objecting to any assessment for the watermain as their property has had city water since 1948, and requesting their property be stricken from the assessment roll. Mr. Carnes was in attendance and orally made his request. Baldwin explained their property has been deleted from the assessment roll as well as the property belonging to Francis Crowley, 1769 N. Snelling, since that property has access to water although not connected. There being no others wishing to be heard, Baldwin closed the hearing at 7:19 P.M. RESOLUTION R-87-16 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR SNELLING AVENUE WATERMAIN Following a short discussion Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-87-16. Motion carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR 1987 SNELLING AVENUE WATERMAIN PROJECT, GARDEN TO CRAWFORD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JANET WIESSNER APPROVED Council briefly reviewed the proposed employment agreement and made some corrections, after which Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, approval of the document. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FROM GRACE M. MOOR, 1892 ARONA, FOR SANITARY SEWER LATE PENALTY ABATEMENT DENIED Following a brief discussion, Wallin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, denial of the request from Grace M. Moor, for sanitary sewer late charge abatement. Motion carried unanimously. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FROM SUPER AMERICA, 1350 W. LARPENTEUR FOR TOTAL REBUILD ON THE SITE Baldwin opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M., presented the Affidavit of Publication, and gave a brief explanation of the Existing Business District (in which the property is located) and the justification for the conditional use requirement in an EB District. Planner John Uban then reviewed his planning report dated May 13, 1987 (a copy of which is on file in the clerk's office) and addressed such items as traffic flow, setbacks, parking and building orientation. GREG WEYANDT, 1364 W. CALIFORNIA, expressed concern that allowing intensification of the use of the property would direct more traffic into the residential neighborhood and the alley, perhaps causing present owners to sell their residential properties. Weyandt stressed that he is opposed to the project. 3 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1987 PAGE 3 EDWARD JOHNSON, 1387 W. CALIFORNIA, was concerned that there would be additional traffic and speed both in the alley and side streets and asked that the request be denied. LEN OSTERMAN, 1386 W. CALIFORNIA, expressed the same concerns plus concern regarding noise generated by speakers at the pumps and the types of people patronizing all-night stations. He stressed he was opposed to the project. MICHAEL WOLFSON, 1387 W. IDAHO, agreed with the others and questioned why SuperAmerica would move into a residential area when there is a commercial strip a mile away. KARL KAUPP, representing SuperAmerica, introduced Dave Koske, Traffic Engineer, and Roman Mueller, Project Engineer. Koske indicated they anticipate 90% of the customers will come from the traffic going by the intersection, it is expected they will service 86 customers per hour during peak hours, and comparing this business to other similar examples in the Twin Cities, do not feel there will be any problem with traffic in the neighborhood. He also explained they desire to have the building facing Hamline because of the median on Larpenteur which restricts access from westbound Larpenteur. Mueller explained lighting will be downcast and well within the 1/2 foot candle lighting ma ximum stipulated by city code, and there will be a volume control at a noise problem in each pump speaker which could be regulated if the neighborhood. they cause SUE SKAAR, 1358 W. LARPENTEUR, explained exiting from the alley into Hamline is nearly impossible now and felt with the additional business it would become worse . Skaar requested an independent study of the traffic problem. DAN SKAAR, 1358 W. LARPENTEUR, requested council discuss with other communities the impact of SuperAmerica on neighborhoods. Uban stressed there is a need to look at re-orientation of the building, and placement of driveways. Council discussed at length traffic patterns, placement of the building, the need to improve the property without causing deterioration of adjacent property, whether or not a more intense use goes beyond the spirit of the EB zoning, and concern over the proposed 24 hour operation. Mueller agreed SuperAmerica would review the plan and re-submit to council. MICHAEL WOLFSON, 1387 W. Idaho, requested they consider a smaller building and lower the canopies. BOB DOBIN, 1362 W. LARPENTEUR, commented on the number of accidents at Larpenteur and Hamline PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO 7:15 P.M., MAY 27, 1987 Council concurred Baldwin, Uban, and the developers should meet and attempt to reach a compromise. Baldwin requested the neighborhood group choose two representatives to attend the meeting. Following the discussion Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, to continue the public hearing to 7:15 P.M. May 27, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1987 PAGE 4 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY ON ROSELAWN IMPROVEMENTS DEFERRED Baldwin reviewed the reason the city has in the past refused to enter into an agreement for the Roselawn Improvements, Cleveland to Highway 280, i.e., all the abutting property belongs to the University of Minnesota and the city has been awaiting University funding to cover the cost. Kenneth Weltzin, County Engineer, was in attendance and informed Council Representative John Rose has assured him the funding bill is in order and the County is anxious to award a contract and get the improvement underway before fall. Baldwin stressed the city does wish to cooperate and as soon as there is a letter from the University assuring the funding is in place, Council will take an immediate telephone poll and inform the County. BULLSEYE GOLF REQUEST FOR REFINANCING ASSISTANCE APPROVED Attorney John Van de North presented a letter dated May 1, 1987 from Joseph M. Nemo, Jr., Attorney for Bullseye Golf, (a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's Office) requesting the City's cooperation in obtaining new financing for Bullseye Plaza from American Family Life Insurance Company and National City Bank. Van de North explained the reasons for the refinancing and expressed the opinion that it would not be detrimental to the City except that the City will be subordinating to a larger mortgage. Attorney Mary Ippel concurred with this opinion. Council discussed the matter, after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the request subject to the following contingencies: (1) Assure that real estate taxes are escrowed on a monthly basis, (2) Assure that "Minimum Improvements" have been satisfactorily completed and all other Developer obligations are met, (3) Assure satisfaction of outstanding liens, and (4) Developer will agree to pay the City's costs (attorney's fees) in participating in this refinancing. Motion carried unanimously. 1987 SEALCOATING AWARDED TO ALLIED BLACKTOP Maurer presented the following bids for the 1987 sealcoating project: (1) Allied Blacktop, $20,724.75, (2) Buffalo Bituminous, $21,468.75, and (3) Bituminous Roadways, $21,963.75, and recommended awarding the bid to Allied Blacktop. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-87-17. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-17 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 1987 SEALCOATING PROJECT (NORTHOME AREA) BID AWARDED FOR ARONA WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (HOYT AVENUE TO LARPENTEUR AVENUE) Maurer presented the following bids for the 1987 Arona Watermain improvement project: (1) Orfei Contracting, $62,807.48, (2) T & S Excavating Inc., $71,523.00, (3) Bituminous Roadways, $81,122.25, (4) Moser Construction Co, $81,334.65, and (5) Ro-So Contracting, Inc., $83,374.00, and recommended the bid be awarded to Orfei Contracting. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-98-18. Motion carried unanimously. ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1987 ~ PAGE 5 ~ ~ RESOLUTION R-87-18 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 1987 ARONA AVENUE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT (HOYT AVENUE TO LARPENTEUR AVENUE ) ITEM RELATING TO TEMPORARY SIGN PERMITS DEFERRED TO 5/27/87 Ciernia requested this item be deferred to the May 27th meeting and Council concurred. HAMLINE ALLEY DISCUSSION Maurer explained he had assumed the alley was built according to the plans and since it did not drain properly following reconstruction, determined it would be necessary to extend the sewer pipe. However, of ter reviewing the plans and surveying the alley, Maurer found the grade was not built according to design and indicated he now feels a better job could be done by lowering catch basins and removing more black top which would cost approximately the same amount as installing additional pipe. Council agreed Maurer should proceed with the necessary corrections, and concurred to adhere to their previous decision to withhold partial payment from both Ramsey County and Bonestroo & Associates. ADJOURNMENT Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adjournment at 10:26 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTES /J " -~.. Shirley G. Chenoweth, Executive Secretary Regular City Council Meeting of May 13, 1987 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1987 i~ n 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports ~6F-01287 & ~~F-01387 2. Disbursements 4/22/87 - 5/13/87 $ 3. Payroll 4/15/87 -4/30/87 $ 5,720.22 4. Planning Commission Minutes of May 4, 1987 5. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 13, 1987 6. Briggs & Morgan Statement for Services through February 28, 1987 (Revised) 7. Briggs & Morgan Statement for Services through March 31, 1987 8. Statement from Loren L. Law & Associates for Consulting Services 9. Licenses: General Contractors Metro Summit Builders ~~1687 9401 James Ave. S. Suite 130 Bloomington, MN 55437 Midwest Concrete ~~1689 1464 W. Idaho Falcon Heights, MN 55113 T. A. Schifsky & Sons ~k1688 2370 E. Highway 36 North St. Paul, MN 55109