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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_89Apr12MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1989 G Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:07 P. M. PRESENT Ciernia, Wallin, Bush and Baldwin. S. Chenoweth, Gedde and Maurer. Also present were Wiessner, ABSENT P. Chenoweth (arrived later). ADDENDUM TO CONSENT AGENDA Council approved the addition of Item E-7, Cancellation of Check #2212 0, to the Consent Agenda. MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1989 APPROVED Council approved the March 8, 1989 Minutes as presented. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED The following Consent Agenda was approved: ~s 1. Disbursements a. General Disbursements, 3/22/89-4/12/89, $81,214.41 b. Payroll, 3/16/89-3/31/89, $9,034.47 2. Commission Appointments a. Appointment of Jyneen Thatcher to Park and Recreation Commission, Three Year Term to Expire 12/31/91 b. Reappointment of Lizbeth Boger and Marie Furton to Human Rights Commission, Three Year Terms to Expire 12/31/91 3. Hiring of "Spring Clean Up" Supervisors, Jenni Olson and George Picka 4. Resolution R-89-9 Authorizing Execution of "Celebrate Minnesota 1990" Grant Agreement 5. Planning Commission Minutes of April 3, 1989 6. Licenses 7. Cancellation of Check #22120 in the amount of $90.00, Issued to Telemark Lodge & Conference Center on March 30, 1989. Issued in Error. J REMOVAL OF "NO PARKING" SIGNS AT NORTH END OF ST. MARY'S ST. APPROVED Baldwin explained that the "No Parking" signs were installed to protect the neighborhood from overflow parking from Ciatti's Restaurant and that it was a temporary solution. He then presented requests from Walter and Barbara McCoy, 1756 St. Mary's, and Avelyn Hooker, 1756 St. Mary's, that Council consider removing the signs to allow residents to park on the street. Wiessner explained that Ciatti's have negotiated with the owners of Falcon Center for 25 employee parking spaces and are now negotiating for approximately 15 customer parking spaces in the south shopping center lot adjacent to Ciatti's. She felt • CONSENT AGENDA April 12, 1989 LICENSES Corporate EMS System, Inc. dba Embers Restaurants #312 * John R. Benepe DDS #311 * Minnesota Made Boutique & Gallery #310 * Bullseye Yogurt #319 REFUSE Poor Richards, Inc. #318 MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR * Genz Ryan #3].4 GENERAL CONTRACTOR * Midwest Fence * General Sprinkler Corporation #315 * Merle's Construction Co., Inc. #316 #317 TREE TRIMMERS Thomas & Thomas #313 * NEW MINUTES APRIL 12, 19 89 PAGE 2 that these parking spaces plus the 15 leased from relieve the need for excessive on-street parking. discussed the possibility of removing some of the signs and whether or not it would again create a parking problem for the neighborhood. P. CHENOWETH ARRIVES i~ Chenoweth arrived at 7:16 P. M. Bucks might Council northernmost significant DAVE BISHOP, 1765 St. Mary's, expressed concern that the street would still be used by restaurant patrons, and made the following suggestions: 1) that the signs not be removed until an agreement for additional parking in the south lot is finalized, and 2) that the parking be monitored during rush hours to determine whether or not there are any open parking spaces. He felt their patrons would still use the street for parking and by removing the northernmost signs, the parking would be in front of his residence. STEVE KECK, 1776 St Mary's, stated that removal of the signs troubled him as the individuals who have requested removal do not live at that end of the street. He felt that he would experience residents parking in front of his residence and recommended removal of another sign to the south to spread out the parking for less of a bunching effect. He did not feel that Ciatti's customers would park that far north. WALT MCCOY, 1746 St. Mary's, agreed with Keck, felt it was a long block, and would be a long walk for Ciatti's customers. He suggested removal of the signs from 1746 St. Mary's to the north end of the street. BARB MCCOY, 1746 St. Mary's, read a letter from Avelyn Hooker, 1756 St. Mary's, requesting removal of the signs. CINDY LASZEWSKI, 1713 St. Mary's, asked if the signs are removed and problems are created, if the signs would be reinstalled. Baldwin replied that Council would usually await some impetus from the residents. Laszewski stressed that many of the neighbors are opposed to removal of the signs. NORBERT HERMES, 1755 St. Mary's, commented on trucks parking in the alley at Ciatti's. Following a brief discussion, Ciernia moved that the two northernmost signs on both sides of St. Mary's St. be removed, with placement of "No Parking Begins Here" at the third sign from the north, such changes to be made only after the additional parking in the south lot is in place, and that the parking be continually monitored. Motion carried unanimously. MEETING RECESSED AT 7:54 FOR INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THE PROPOSED HAMLINE (LARPENTEUR TO COUNTY RD. B-2) IMPROVEMENTS MINUTES APRIL 12, 19 89 PAGE 3 i COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:22 P. M. CITY ASSESSMENT POLICY DISCUSSION Council reviewed the proposed assessment policy and directed Maurer to make several changes for consideration at a future meeting. Staff was directed to research past assessments to determine the average assessment over the last ten years, and the ratio of cost to assessment. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES Council briefly discussed the proposed amendment as recommended by City Planner, Tim Malloy, and by the Planning Commission following their public hearing on April 3, 1989. Wallin then moved adoption of Ordinance No. 0-89-6 which carried unanimously. ~Y ORDINANCE 0-89-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-17.02 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES 1 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 OF THE CODE RELATING TO SEWER SYSTEMS AND GAS AND ELECTRIC SERVICE. This amendment was recommended to update portions of Section 4 which were adopted in the late 1950s and early 1960s and have become obsolete, plus other changes over the years. Following a short discussion, Ciernia moved adoption of Ordinance 0-89-7 which carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-89-7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SEWER SYSTEMS AND GAS AND ELECTRIC SERVICE 1 FUNDING AUTHORIZED FOR CITY'S 40TH BIRthDAY CELEBRATION Bush reviewed plans for the celebration and requested Council authorize an expenditure of up to $1,900 to fund the activities. After a brief discussion, Bush moved that the expenditure be authorized, such funds to be taken from the Contingency Account. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P. M. 'IOm Baldwin, Mayor ATTE~T• /~/ ~~" ~ _ Shirley C enoweth, City~Clerlc