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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_89Oct11MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1989 1 1 ~~ J Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Bush, P. Chenoweth, Ciernia and Wallin. were Wiesner and S. Chenoweth. MINUTES OF 9/27/89 APPROVED Also present The Minutes of September 27, 1989 were approved by unanimous consent. ADDENDUM TO CONSENT AGENDA Council approved the addition of Item E(8), Awarding the Contract for Fall Street Sweeping, to the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council unanimously approved the following Consent Agenda: 1. Planning Commission Minutes of 10/2/89 2. Disbursements a. Disbursements through 10/11/89, $25,252.44 b. Payroll 9/16/89 - 9/30/89 3. Appointment of Election Judges for November 7, 1989 City Election 4. Licenses: JBE, Inc., #372, Handyman, Inc., #373, Technology, Inc.., #364, and The Rose Bed & Breakfast, #375 5. Request for a Permitted Accessory Use Permit to Construct a Utility Building, Joseph Vavrosky, 1633 Maple Knoll Dr. 6. Request for a Permitted Accessory Use Permit to construct a Utility Building, Michael Wolfson, 1375 W. Idaho 7. Variance Request to Construct a Temporary Wheel Chair Ramp in Front Yard, Herbert Horton, 1468 W. California 8. Awarding the Contract for Fall Street Sweeping to McPhillips, Inc. at a Cost not to Exceed $2,290.00 APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A BED AND BREAKFAST AT 2129 W. LARPENTEUR Baldwin presented a Conditional use Request from Carol Kindschi and Lawrence Greenberg to operate a Bed and Breakfast business in their home at 2129 W. Larpenteur. Wallin summarized the discussion which took place at the Public Hearing held by the Planning Commission on October 2nd and informed Council that the Commission had unanimously approved the conditions established at the hearing. Council briefly discussed Condition 11 which provided for expiration of the permit upon change of ownership. Mr. Greenberg stated that their attorney expresed concern regarding Item 11 also, as the permit would expire upon the death of one of the owners. He felt Council's suggestion that ~J 1 d to read "shall be reviewed" upon change e acceptable. Wallin then moved adoption which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-89-22 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A BED AND BREAKFAST AT 2129 WEST LARPENTEUR IN AN R-1 DISTRICT 1 MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 1989 PAGE 2 the wording be change of ownership, would b of Resolution R-89-22 DISCUSSION - COMMUNITY PARK LEASE/AQUISITION Baldwin presented an update on the University of Minnesota's proposal that the City either purchase or lease at market rate, with a one year termination clause, the property at Roselawn and Cleveland which is presently leased for City park use. Council discussed the impact of the proposal on the City's plan to begin construction of a new park building on the site this fall. Baldwin explained that he and Wiessner plan to attend the- -- University's Physical Planning and Operating Committee meeting on October 12th in an attempt to get an audience with this smaller group before the matter is presented to the entire Board of Regents. Council concurred that attending the meeting and presenting the City's concerns would be worthwhile. ACTION ON COMMUNITY PARK PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DEFERRED UNTIL LAND AVAILABILITY IS ASSURED Tom Dunwell, Buetow and Associates, was in attendance to present theplans and specifications for Council approval if that body considered it appropriate at this time. Mr. Dunwell explained that the Council can reserve the right to reject all bids if the availaibility is not assured. After a lenghty discussion regarding whether or not it would be appropriate to approve the plans and authorize advertisement for bids when there is no assurance the land would be available in the near future, Council agreed to postpone any action until there is some indication of the availability of the land. AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY REGARDING MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY Baldwin explained that the existing personnel policy does not address medical leave of absence without pay and presented the proposed amendment to the policy. Council reviewed the document and made changes relating to the City's contribution to medical benefits, and approval of the initial medical leave request and any extensions thereto. Ciernia then moved adoption of Ordinance 0-89-14 which carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-89-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2.2.06, SUBD. 3, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY'S SICK LEAVE POLICY V 1 1 MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 19 89 PAGE 3 NO ACTION NECESSARY ON PAT PHILLIP'S REQUEST FOR MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE No action was necessary on this item as newly adopted Ordinance 0-89-14 stipulates that the City Administrator may approve the initial request for leave. RESCUE SERVICE TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED Wiessner reviewed her suggestion that a Task Force be established to determine whether current rescue service levels are appropriate for the City and identify areas for improvement. A study of existing services had been requested by Council as a result of a series of strategic planning workshops. Following a brief discussion, Council concurred that the Task Force be comprised of two Rescue Department members (to be appointed by the Chief), two Councilmembers, (Pat Bush and Jerry Wallin) and two Lauderdale Councilmembers (if interested). Mayor Anderson of Lauderdale will be contacted regarding the matter. BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR 11/8/89, BUDGET HEARINGS ON 11/29/89 AND 12/13/89 Wiessner explained that due to the State Legislature's action during the special session it would be necessary to schedule an additional budget workshop and to reschedule the Budget Hearings. Ciernia moved that a Budget workshop be scheduled for November 8, 1989 immediately following the Council Meeting, and that the Budget Hearing be scheduled for November 29, 1989, 7:30 P.M., with a continuation of the hearing on December 13, 1989, 7:30 P.M., if necessary. Motion carried unanimously. 11/22/89 COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED FOR 11/29/89 Council cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for November 22, 1989 and .scheduled a special meeting for November 29, 1989. COUNCIL WORKSHOP/RETREAT SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 24 AND 25 Wiessner presented ideas for a Council Workshop/Planning Retreat to conduct team building, review strategic plans, discuss and plan a process for "Developing a Community Vision"/Town Hall Meetings, and any other items Council might like to address. Following a brief discussion Council agreed that a retreat would be advantageous and directed Wiessner to make arrangements for Friday evening, November 24th and Saturday November 25th. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. /cJ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST:' Shirley Ch oweth, City C1 rk J~