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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_88Apr13MINUTES REGULAR CITY O~UNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1988 Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ALL NIENIBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Bush, Ciernia, P. Chenow~eth, and Wallin. Also present were Wiessner, Gedde, Maurer, and S. Chenoweth. MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 1988 APPROVED The Minutes of March 23, 1988 were approved as presented. CONSELJT AGENT APP12OVID Council approved the following consent agenda items: 1. Fire and Rescue Reports 2. Disbursements a. General Disbursements, $26,658.88 b. Sinking Fund, $267.35 c. Payroll, 3/16 -3/31, $8,126.09 d. Maier, Stewart & Associates, January 31 through February 27, 1988, $195.20 e. Maier, Stewart & Associates, February 28, through March 27, 1988, $1,221.22 3. Appointment of Michael Dow to Fire/Rescue Department 4. Cancellation of Check #21391 issued to Keller~nlestern Park Insurance Agency on 2/10/898 ($50.00) 5. Commission Minutes a. Planning Commission Minutes of April 4, 1988 b. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of March 14, 1988 6. Licenses 7. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for March, 1988 VARIANCE GRANTID TO VICTORIA MIKELONIS, 2216 FOLWELL Wallin explained that the Planning Commission at their April 4th meeting voted unanimously to approve the variance which would allow Ms. Mikelonis to add an upper level to her residence. The reasons for this decision are listed in the April 4th Planning Commission Minutes, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Wallin then moved that the variance request be approved by Council based on the following findings: 1) the lot is of a unique shape, does not have parallel sides, 2) the structure will not be significantly different than other homes in the area, 3) it will not significantly impair access of air and light to surrounding properties, 4) to deny the variance would no doubt create a hardship on Ms. Mikelonis forcing her to repair her home with a flat roof, and 5) Ms. Mikelonis did not create the problem. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF ODNDITIONAL USE REQUEST FROM TAMRA A. ROTH, 'In ALIAW A PET STORE IN A B-2 DISTRICT Baldwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 P.M. and presented the Affidavit of Publication. Since there was no one in attendance wishing to be heard, Baldwin closed the hearing at 7:18 P.M. Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-88-7 approving the ` 1~ MINUTES APRIL 13, 1988 PAGE 2 conditional use request as recommended by the Planning Commission, with conditions as stipulated in Section 9-10.01, Subd. 2(r) of the Municipal Code and also joining of the property owner in the application. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-88-7 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A OONDTTIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ESTABLISHING A PET SPORE IN A B-2 RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT VARIANCE REQUEST FROM FAITH OHMAN, 1802 SIMPSON, DECLARED UNNECESSARY Baldwin presented Ms. Ohman's request for a variance to construct an addition to the east side of the existing home in line with the north wall of the home within the 30 ft. side street set back. Baldwin felt a variance is not needed based on his interpretation of Section 9-2.02, Subd. 2 of the code and Gedde concurred that the code is unclear and Baldwin's interpretation was reasonable. Following a brief discussion Council dismissed the application and directed staff to refund Ms. Ohman's variance request fee. At a future meeting Council will attempt to clarify the confusing languange in this section of the code. CLATTI'S PARKING DISCUSSION - MATTER DEFERRID TO 4/27/88 MEETING Baldwin commented on the 6:00 P.M. informational meeting with the residents and business persons in the area of Ciatti's Restaurant. Wiessner stated that Hermes and Bucks had indicated they might be willing to lease some parking space to Ciatti's on the condition that the City make some good faith motion to assist in a remedy. Council briefly discussed the possibility of providing parking on the city's right-of-way between the alley and Larpenteur on St. Mary's St., posting the east side of St. Mary's "No Parking", and establishing St. Mary's as a one~way street. The matter was then deferred to the April 27th meeting to allow time for all interested parties to comment on the problem. ENGINEER TO RESEARCH "NO BUILD" AREA AT EDID OF LINDIG STREET Baldwin referred to correspondence received from Sping Lin, 1785 N. Fairview, owner of a lot at the end of Lindig, and from Jim Day, prospective builder, questioning the need for a "hold harmless" agreement in order to build on the lot, and requesting information regarding utilities and possible assessments. Baldwin felt the city had expended enough money as an extensive report had been done by the former city engineer (report dated June 6, 1986), but he did think it would be appropriate for the city to reassess the present "no build" area to determine whether or not it still applies. Council directed Maurer to corx~uct such a study and also to determine if it would be advisable for the city to obtain additional right-of-way in the area. ~~ MINUTES APRIL 13, 1988 PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT' TO ALLOW POOL HALLS AND RETAIL LIQiAR SIRES AS Q~NDITIONAL USES IN A B-2 RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT' Baldwin opened the hearing at 8:00 P.M. and presented the Affidavit of Publication. Wallin explained that the Planning Commission had voted in favor of Sections 1 through 3 of the City Attorney's proposed code amendment, and to add pool halls and liquor stores as conditional uses in a B-2 District with restrictions as listed in the April 4th minutes. Gedde stressed. the importance of adopting the criteria for conditional uses as listed in his proposed amendment in order to meet State Statutes. There being no one wishing to be heard, the hearing was closed at 8:30 P.M. Baldwin explained that the published hearing notice related to adding pool halls and liquor stores as conditional uses in a Br2 District and action should be taken only on those items. Wallin moved adoption of Ordinance 0-88-6 which carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-88-6 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CONDITIONAL USES IN THE B~-2 RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTION 9-1.01 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PUBLIC HEARING ON ON ATTORNEY'S PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT SCHEDULID FOR 7:15 P.M., 5/11/88 Council directed that staff prepare published notice for a public hearing to be held at 7:15 P.M., May 11, 1988 at which time the proposed amendments to Section 9-7.01, Subd 1, and Section 9-15.04 will be discussed. CODE AMENDMENT - FORMAT CHANGES IN LICENSING SECTION, FEE CHANGES, AND CHANGING LICENSING PERIOD TO CALENDAR YEAR Wiessner presented a proposed amendment to Chapter 5 of the code relating to licensing which would change the licensing period to the calendar year, increase scene hall rental fees, and format changes to improve readability. Ciernia moved adoption of Ordinance 0-88-7 and the motion carried unanimously. oRDINANCE o-s8-7 AN ORDINANCE DELETING LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES FROM PART 5-13 AND PLACING LICENSE, PE~IIT AND OTHER FEES IN SECTION 5-14 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROPOSID AMENDMENTS REGARDING RECTJLATION OF DOGS (ITEM F-6) AND PENALTIES FOR CODE VIOLATIONS (ITEM F-7) DEFERRED TO 4/27/88 Gedde requested Agenda Items F-6 and F-7 be deferred to allow time for the attorneys to review the proposed amendments. 21 MINUTES APRIL 13, 1988 PACE 4 NJ ACTION TAKEN ON PROPOSED LARPENTEUR CORRIDOR STUDY Council reviewed and discussed Planner Uban's proposal for a study of the Larpenteur Avenue corridor at an estimated cost of $15,000 - $20,000. Baldwin and Bush were of the opinion that such a study would be beneficial as it would allow for a more pro-active approach and prevent rushing to respond to any plans Ramsey County propose for Larpenteur Avenue. Ciernia, P. Chenoweth and Wallin expressed concern that the City might be paying for duplication of parts of the County's plan and felt it would be more appropriate to wait until there is a specific document to which the Planner could react. No action was taken on the metter. DENIAL OF OONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FROM HAN TAN NGUYEN FiOR A POOL HALL IN NJRTIiONIE SHOPPING CENTER Baldwin opened the hearing at 9:00 P.M. and presented the Affidavit of Publication. JULIE I~JSAN[~, 1471 W. CALIFORNIA, commented on problems created by Roc-A-Fellas such as increased traffic in the residential neighborhood, loitering, and use of alcohol in the parking lot. She was concerned that a pool hall would create the same types of problems. After a brief discussion, Ciernia moved denial of the conditional use request due to the lack of information to proceed with the deliberations (neither the building manager nor the prospective proprieter were in attendance to answer questions). Motion carried unanimously. CITY TO COMBINE PRECINCTS 1 AND 4, AND 2 A1~ID 3 AND ORDER THA OPTICAL SCANNING MACHINES Wiessner explained that the bill allowing the City to consolidate election precincts has passed, and that a resolution approving Laws, 1988, Chapter 500, and amending the precincts must be forwarded to the Secretary of State's Office by May 10th. She recommended that Council adopt the resolution and approve an expenditure of $11,000 for tiro Optical Scanning voting machines, the cost to be paid from the Contingency Fund. Chenoweth moved adoption of Resolution R-88-8 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-88-8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING LAWS, 1988, CHAP7.~R 500, AND OOMBINING PRECINCTS 1~.1 AND 4 INTO PRECINCT' N0. 1, AND PRECINCT'S N0. 2 A1~ID 3 INI'0 PRECINCT N0. 2 EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZED FOR CITIES WEEK CELEBRATION Bush reviewed the plans for the Cities Week activities which are being held in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the League of Minnesota Cities, and moved authorization to expend up to $1,200 for the event. Motion carried unanimously. ~~ 1 MIN[TrFS APRIL 13, 1988 PAGE 5 STRATFORD UPDATE Gedde commented on the upcoming Stratford foreclosure sale and recommended the City authorize its legal firm to obtain a Memorandum of Abstract to determine whether there are liens against the property which would affect the title. He also recommended obtaining an appraisal. Council agreed it would be prudent to obtain this information and requested that Gedde proceed with the process. This information will be discussed at the May 11th meeting. ADJCiUR1~ENr The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 P.M. _.~ /rG~l_ T m Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: '` Jan R. Wiessner, Clerk Administrator i~ i~ i~ Consent Agenda April 13, 1988 Licenses GENERAL CONTRACTORS Isles Tree Service #1726 2601 Humboldt Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 Flayne Concrete #1727 1526 Reaney St. Paul, MN 55106 Knight and Sons Construction Co. 8418 Columbus Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Afton Construction Co. #1725 15824 - 50th Street South Afton, MN 55001 * Bergquist Meats & Deli #1729 1579E North Hamline Avenue Falcon Heights, MlT 55108 Crosstown Signs, Inc. #1724 10166 Central Avenue Northeast Blaine, MN 55434 MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS Total Engergy Heating and Cooling 8455 Center Drive Northeast Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 #1728 #546 Burner Service & Combustion Controls Co. #547 2119 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55405 * New Business Phil Larson Masonry #1730 513 Schletty Drive St. Paul, MN 55117 Legvold Construction Co. #1731 374 East Belmont Lane Maplewood, MN 55117