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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_89Feb8MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1989 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P. M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Bush, Ciernia, P. Chenoweth, Wallin, and Baldwin. Also present were Wiessner, S. Chenoweth, and Gedde. ADDENDA TO AGENDA Council approved the addition of Item E(6), Planning Commission Minutes of February 6, 1989, to the Consent Agenda, and Item F(8), Scheduling of a Workshop on Strategic Planning, to the Policy Agenda. MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 1989 APPROVED Council approved the Minutes of January 25, 1989 as presented. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda: 1. Fire/Ambulance Runs 2. Disbursements a. General Disbursements through 2/8/89, $20,515.76 b. Payroll 1/16/89 -1/31/89, $8,347.32 3. Cancel Lost Check #22220 4. Resignation of Robert Lamb from Human Rights Commission 5. Licenses 6. Planning Commission Minutes of February 6, 1989 APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE FOR GAME ARCADE IN NORTHOME SHOPPING CENTER Baldwin presented the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission at the February 6th meeting and noted a request from Mark Kosanke, 1471 California, that Council consider banning any entrance through the back door and that the closing time be earlier, perhaps 11:00 P. M. Council reviewed the conditions proposed by the Planning Commission, and considered a request from James Sacco, the prospective proprietor, that Council reconsider requiring two attendants on duty after 5:00 P.M. He felt the establishment would not be busy at that hour and two attendants would not be necessary. Dan Kordiak, building manager for the center, objected to a proposed condition banning entrance to the rear lot after 9:00 P. M. as it would pose a hardship on other businesses in the center. Following a lengthy discussion Wallin moved adoption of Resolution R-89-5 granting the conditional use permit for the game arcade and establishing conditions. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-89-5 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A GAME ARCADE AT 1544 WEST LARPENTEUR (NORTHHOME SHOPPING CENTER) MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 19 89 PAGE 2 DISCUSSION OF FOSTER CARE AND GROUP HOMES - REFERRED TO PLANNING AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS Baldwin explained that a foster care home for four adults suffering from head injuries is being proposed at 1746 N. Snelling and that such a use is permitted under the City's Zoning Code, however, there are some portions of the Code that are in contradiction of State Statutes and need to be addressed. He stressed that all planning and zoning authority comes from the State and State Statutes supersede municipal laws. TOM KNIER, Manager of the Community Home Program for Enhanced Living and Rehabilitation Systems, the group proposing the establishment of the home on Snelling, explained the purpose of the program is to put the residents in a home situation rather than placement in a nursing home, and stressed that the property will be well kept up and not be an intrusion into the neighborhood. DAVID SCHEELE, 1760 N. Snelling, expressed concern that the home would have a negative impact on his property by lowering his property value and increasing traffic. GLEN OLSON, 1780 N. Snelling, was concerned about the ownership of the property and was informed by Mr. Knier that three investors have leased the house. Mr. Olson also felt it was inappropriate to place such a home on Snelling which is a busy street, and also objected to a commercial use in a residential neighborhood. EMIL ZAPPA, 1770 N. Snelling, was concerned that more rooms could be added to the home and the number of residents increased. Council briefly discussed the fact that the City Code relating to this type of home is not in compliance with State Statute, after which the matter was referred to the Planning and Human Rights Commissions for review and recommendations. WORKSHOP ON FOSTER/GROUP HOMES SCHEDULED FOR 3/1/89 Council scheduled a workshop for March 1, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. for a presentation by Ramsey County Human Services Department regarding foster and group homes. ATTORNEY TO DRAFT NEW LEASES WITH UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOR CITY PARK PROPERTY Council discussed the fact that the present lease on the Park at Roselawn and Cleveland will expire in 1993 and before proceeding with plans to replace the park building it would be prudent to obtain a longer commitment from the University. Ciernia then moved that the City Attorney be authorized to review the old lease and draft a new one with the University for the City Park property. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1989 f PAGE 3 ,~, ~, BARYON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. DESIGNATED AS PARK PLANNER FOR CITY Barry Warner and Scott Midness of Barton-Aschman Associates presented information regarding their firm and the procedure to be followed in planning park needs for the City. Following a dialogue between Council and the Planners, Bush moved acceptance of the Barton-Aschman proposal. Motion carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT FOR FUNDING OF PARK PLANNER Bush moved authorization of an expenditure of up to $12,000 from the Contingency Account for funding of the park planning project. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FIRE MARSHAL POSITION Council accepted the Fire Marshal job description as presented. PERSONNEL POLICY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES ADOPTED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT A CODE OF ETHICS ON LOCAL ELECTIONS WILL BE DRAFTED. Council reviewed and made corrections to the proposed personnel policy, after which P. Chenoweth moved adoption of Ordinance 0-89-4 incorporating the policy into the City Code, with the understanding that a code of ethics on local elections will be drafted to address Baldwin's concerns regarding Section 11, Subdivision 4, Section 3 relating to city employee participation in political campaigns. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-89-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION) BY ADDING PART 2, CITY EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY STAFF DIRECTED TO DRAFT A CHARITABLE GAMBLING ORDINANCE FOR CONSIDERATION AT 2/22/89 MEETING Baldwin commented on a memo from Attorney Mattke dated February 3, 1989 responding to Council's questions/concerns raised at the January 11th meeting. Following a brief discussion Council directed staff to draft a charitable gambling ordinance for consideration at the February 22nd meeting. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR 3/4/89 AND THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH THEREAFTER Council secheduled a Strategic Planning Workshop for March 4, 1989, 8:00 - 10:00 A.M., and for the first Saturday of each month thereafter until no longer necessary. MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1989 PAGE 4 ADJDOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P. M. ~. ~~ __/_~_ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: ----------- --- - ---- - ---------- Shirley Ch noweth, City Clerk i CONSENT AGENDA February 8, 1989 Corporate Do It Yourself Upholstery Supply ~E286 Energy Development Services, Inc. ~i287 * Johnson Fish Market 4288 NEW Image Premastering Services, Ltd. 4292 Kitchens Direct 4377 Tree Trimming/Treating/Removal A-1 Walsh, Inc. ~~289 Aspen, Inc . 4290 1 General Contracting Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. ~~291 Twin City Storm Sash Co., Inc. ~~293 * NEW 1