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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_89May9_SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 9, 1989 ~~ Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:15 P. M. PRESENT Baldwin, P. Chenoweth, Cerna and Wallin. Also present were Wiessner, S. Chenoweth and Maurer. ABSENT Bush. MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1989 APPROVED The Minutes of April 26, 1989 were approved as presented. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda: 1. Disbursements a. General Disbursements through 5/9/89, $22,528.98 b. Payroll, 4/16/89 - 4/30/89, $8,839.18 2. Commission Minutes a. Human Rights Commission Minutes of April 20, 1989 b. Planning Commission Minutes of May 1, 1989 3. Waiving License Fee for Lions Club Food Stand at 40th Anniversary Celebration 4. Tatum Street Sod Project 5. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report 6. Licenses 7. Posting of Streets on Parade & Run Route as "No Parking" 8. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Agreement FEASIBILITY REPORT ON PROPOSED HAMLINE AVENUE (LARPENTEUR TO COUNTY RD B) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS BILL SOUKOUP, 1763 Hamline, stated he did not understand the assessment procedure for the proposed project to which Baldwin replied that the City follows an assessment policy. Baldwin then reviewed the cost breakdown and explained the present policy and the proposed update which should be completed in four to six weeks. Soukoup then asked how many homes would be in the storm sewer prof ect, and Maurer explained that the cost of the retention pond (Gottfried Pit) is not related to the street and the only storm sewer work being done would be repair to inlets, catch basins, etc. Soukoup expressed his opposition to any pathway or sidewalk as he felt it was unnecessary. TERRY SOUKOUP, 1763 Hamline, stated there is a lot of traffic at Garden and Hamline and felt a stop sign should be considered at that intersection. Baldwin replied the County can make a count MINUTES MAY 9, 1989 PAGE 2 to see if a sign is warranted, however, vehicles stopping and starting would have an impact on the environment. Council discussed some concerns such as the proposed cost to the City for repair of the Gottfried Pit, whether or not it is possible to meander the pathway to save vegetation, and reduction of the width of the roadway. P. Chenoweth moved acceptance of the Feasibility Report with the following contingencies, 1) question the need for Gottfried Pit repair with this. project and whether or not Falcon Heights is being charged an inappropriate share of the cost, 2) further discussion of pathway design, and 3) continued discussion on road width. Motion carried unanimously. AMENDMENT TO BULLSEYE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING VARIANCE APPROVED Baldwin explained that the Planning Commission at their May 1st meeting, recommended approval of the proposed parking variance amendments and commented on the fact that the City Planner felt the parking computation in the original variance was faulty. Following a brief discussion, Ciernia moved adoption of the amended parking variance, which carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GOLF-O-MAT MACHINES AT BULLSEYE GOLF Baldwin reviewed proposed conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and amendments as designated by Council, after which Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-89-10. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-89-10 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BULLSEYE GOLF CENTERS, INC. (GOLF-O-MAT GAMES) AND AMENDING RESOLUTION R-85-35 ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO DIMENSIONALLY NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES Baldwin commented on the fact that State Statute has limited the granting of variances leaving many homeowners unable to expand or improve their homes which are considered dimensionally non-conforming by the present City Code, and the proposed amendment is intended to remedy the problem. Following a brief discussion, Wallin moved adoption of Ordinance 0-89-8 which carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-89-8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-2.02 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NON-CONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES MINUTES ~~ MAY 9, 1989 PAGE 3 11 1 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL SETBACKS REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION Council reviewed the amendments recommended by the City Planner and the Planning Commission at their May 1, 1989 meeting relating to setback requirements for accessory buildings. Concern was expressed in regulating setback requirements for corner lots in the same manner as interior lots. Ciernia suggested that placement of structures on corner lots might be better addressed by Conditional Use. Planning Commission Chair David Black was in attendance and explained the Commission was attempting to establish standards which would apply to all lots in the City many of which are substandard based on the present Code. Following a discussion, Council referred the matter back to the Planning Commission for further review. MINNESOTA STATE AID FIVE YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPROVED Maurer explained that MN/DOT requires the City to submit a 5 Year Construction Plan every three years and stressed that MN/DOT will not hold the City to this plan either in the projects listed or the description of each project. Council then accepted the report as presented by Maurer. RFPS TO BE ISSUED TO ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS FOR COMMUNITY PARK BUILDING Wiessner explained that due to the fact that the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Grant Agreement stipulates the Community Park building reconstruction must be completed by December 31, 1989, it is prudent to start the process by hiring an architect. Wallin moved that Staff be authorized to draft and issue Request for Proposals to qualified firms. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S MEMORANDUM OF 5/5/89 RELATING TO CITY'S ASSESSMENT POLICY NOTED Council noted a memo dated May 5, 1989 from Attorney Paul Mattke upholding the City's assumptions regarding proposed assessments for the Hamline Avenue project. RFPS TO BE ISSUED FOR CURBSIDE RECYCLING PICKUP Council reviewed a resolution drafted by the Solid Waste Commission requesting authorization to prepare and issue RFPs for curbside recycling pickup in order to provide continued service after SuperCycle, Inc. terminates their business. Council unanimously approved the request and endorsed the Commission's plans for future projects as listed in the resolution and accompanying memorandum. APPROVAL OF CITY SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY Council briefly discussed the proposed Sexual Harassment Policy MINUTES MAY 9, 1989 PAGE 4 after which Wallin moved adoption of Ordinance 0-89-9. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-89-9 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-2.12 OF THE CODE ESTABLISHING A CITY SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY CITY TO ISSUE RFPS FOR PART TIME PLANNING STAFF PERSON ~a Council discussed the need for a part-time planning staff person as presented in Wiessner's memo, and as as recommended by the Planning Commission. Wallin moved that Staff be authorized to advertise for a part time planner, which carried unanimously. STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION SCHEDULED FOR 6/3/89, 8-10 A. M. Council scheduled a strategic planning workshop for Saturday, June 3, 1989, 8:00 to 10:00 A. M. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P. M. .~ ~~~- - --y ---------------- Tom Baldwin, Ma or ATTEST: ~- ~~ ---------- ------ ---------- Shirley Ch noweth, City Clerk