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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_88Aug10MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1988 Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Wallin, Bush,-Cernia, F. Chenoweth, and Baldwin. Also present were Maurer and S. Chenoweth. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following consent agenda as presented: 1. Fire/Rescue Reports 2: Disbursements a. General Disbursements through August 10, 1988, $45,611.72 b. Payroll 7/16/88 - 7/31/88, $8, 672.41 3. Commission Minutes a. Park & Recreation Minutes of July 11, 1988 b. Solid Waste commission Minutes of July 20, 1988 c. Planning Commission Minutes of August 1, 1988 4. Appointment of Joseph Olson to Fire Department 5. Licenses 6. Appointment of Michael Haglund to Solid Waste Commission 4~ FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SIGNALIZATION AT LARPENTEUR/PRIOR/GORTNER Baldwin presented background on the previous meetings over the last two and a half years with Hewlett Packard, and the University of Minnesota regarding the traffic hazards at the intersection of Larpenteur/Prior/Gortner, and the fact that the University is opposed to the use of any test plot area for realignment of Gortner and Prior. Council reviewed the feasibility study prepared by Ramsey County (a copy of which is on file in the clerk's office) and discussed the possible options given. in that study. In reply to an inquiry from Council members regarding whether or not the University of Minnesota had developed alternate plans as they had suggested might be done, ORLYN MILLER, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PLANNING, replied that they had prepared no specific plans, but they wanted to improve access from all areas. Baldwin commented on the fact that the University has been considering closing Buford at Cleveland which would add another 1,600 vehicles per day entering and exiting from the remaining open streets. Miller was of the opinion that at least half of the vehicles would funnel to the south not to Gortner. Baldwin stated that any of these proposed changes would impact the City's decision and he was very concerned regarding future University plans which might affect the intersection at Gortner and Larpenteur. MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1988 PAGE 2 DAN SOLER, RAMSEY COUNTY, Project Engineer for the proposed improvement, indicated he had not heard of the Buford closing, but if so, it would certainly impact the use of Gortner. He explained that a signal is warranted at Gortner at the present time; however, a signal at Prior would not be warranted and the County could not participate in the cost of signalization at Prior and Larpenteur. Miller informed Council that coordinated signalization at Prior/Larpenteur and Gortner/Larpenteur would be most acceptable to the University. JOE MICHAELS, representing St. Anthony Park District 12, stated they are working with the University on a transit project and that a report written in 1978 recommended Carter, Buford and Gortner be closed. Gortner would then be replaced and realigned with another access going through the University field test plots. He felt City Officials should be aware of this 1978 report. DON HAMILTON, HEWLETT PACKARD, commented on the many years that they have participated in discussions to solve the safety problem, and explained that their firm is sales oriented and they would be opposed to any plan requiring the closing of their driveway access. In response to an inquiry from Chenoweth, asking whether or not any written report had been prepared on the University's stand on the situation, Miller explained that there is no written report, however, it has been reviewed by advisory committees and presented to Central Administration who approved the Committees' position. Ciernia felt that it was prudent to obtain a written response from the University and information on future plans prior to Council making any final decisions. COUNCIL APPROVES FEASIBILITY STUDY THROUGH ALTERNATE 3 Ciernia moved approval of the Larpenteur/Gortner/Prior Feasibility Study stipulating that Ramsey County's recommended Alternate No. 3 is also considered the Council's best solution and that solution will be pursued. Motion carried unanimously. Council then directed Wiesner to contact Harvey Turner, University of Minnesota, to obtain a formal response, and to meet with him and discuss the situation. Wiessner is also to request any information on the University's long range plans. The matter will be discussed further at the August 24, 1988 meeting. STATUS REPORT ON HAMLINE ALLEY (SOUTH OF LARPENTEUR RUNNING FROM ALBERT TO HAMLINE) Baldwin explained that he had been contacted by several neighbors abutting the alley expressing concern that the tar did not set up after the sealcoating and disappointment in the general appearance of the alley following reconstruction in 1986. Maurer reviewed his letter of August 4, 1988, (a copy of which is on file in the clerk's office) explaining that in his opinion, it was economically impossible to tear up the alley and start over and that the corrective action taken provides the best overall solution to the problem. 4 MINUTES AUGUST 10, 19 88 PAGE 3 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 13TH PRIMARY AND THE NOVEMBER 8TH GENERAL ELECTION Wallin moved to accept the election judge roster as presented, which Council approved unanimously. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS Baldwin explained that some discussion had been held regarding public hearings being held by the Planning Commission (hearings are presently held by the Council). He felt some advantages of having the hearings before the Planning Commission are, (1) it is a nine member Commission which would produce more varied ideas, and (2) the Council hearings are quite often in the middle of a long agenda where time is limited, and then is expected to make a final decision after having just heard the issues. If the Planning Commission conducts the hearing and sets forth conditions, the Council would have Planning Commission minutes for review and in that way make a more informed decision. DAVID BLACK, CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, stated he is generally in favor of holding the public hearings at the Planning Commission level, however the Commission wants time to talk it through and set guidelines. He felt it was important that affected property owners be heard by the Planning Commission in order that the Commission can make reasonable decisions and set proper conditions. The Planning Commission will discuss the procedure at a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P. M. Tom Baldwin, ayor ATTEST: Shirley Chenoweth, Clerk 4u [i II CONSENT AGENDA AUGUST 10, 1988 LICENSES GENERAL CONTRACTING Fr?d 3. Keller Asphalt Paving 46140 450 Hatch Ave St. Paul, Mn 55117 Wallmaster Co. 46143 1191 Payne Ave St. Paul, Mn 55101 MECHANICAL CONTRACTING Aquarius Plumbing and Heating 46142 1261 Paune Ave St. Paul, Mn 55101 Air Comfort Inc. 46137 3944 Louisiana Circle Mpls., Mn 55426 DRAIN OR SEt1ER CLEANERS Roto-Rooter Services Co. 46135 14530 27th Ave N. Plymouth, Mn 55369 REFUSE HAULING Woodlake Sanitary Services, Inc x`136 8661 Rendova St. Circle Pines, Mn 55014 TREE TRIMMING A-1 Walsh Inc. 1080 Norton St. St. Paul, Mn 55117 46140 Allstate Tree Services 46139 7510 Jackson St. N.E. Fridely, Mn 55432 X6141 CORPORATE CONT. Delange Dancer's Studio 46138 1899 W. Larpenteur Ave Falcon Heights, Mn 55113 Domestic Sales Dba: Round Bobbin Sewing Center 46134 1534 W. Larpenteur Ave Falcon Heights, Mn 55113 Bullseye Golf Center 46133 1557 W. Larpenteur Ave Falcon Heights, Mn 55113 CORPORATE Packaging Store 1543 W. Larpenteur Ave Falcon Heights, Mn 55113