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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 08091977 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII iossea Box: 35 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1977 Document: CC MINUTES 08091977 • CITY OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES August 9, 1977 The meeting was called to order by Councilman Sauer, Acting Mayor Pro Tem, at 7: 35 P.M. Present for roll call: Sauer, Haik and Sundland Absent: Miedtke and Stauffer Also present: Jim Fornell, Acting City Manager Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Sundland to approve the minutes for the July 26 , 1977 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. An agenda addition dealing with the conveyance problems of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Buetz was then considered. Mr. and Mrs. Buetz were present but C.W. Bartlett of Speciality Equipment Company presented the preliminary plans for the car wash they had been granted a building permit to construct on Lot 1, Block 1, Apache Plaza Second Addition, which is required to be replatted before construction can begin. The car wash equipment dealer said he understood from a con- versation he had with Mr. Vickrey that day, that if Apache from whom the property had been purchased gave Mr. and Mrs. Buetz a letter of agreement to the replatting and the Buetzes were willing to post a bond to insure the replatting, the City would be able to grant permission for construction to begin. Mr. Fornell then advised Mr. and Mrs. Buetz there are dropped special assessments amounting to approximately $4, 638. 00 on Lot 1, Block 1, Apache Plaza Second Addition, which the City intends spreading against the property which they purchased and it will be their responsibility to ascertain whose responsibility it is to pay such assessments . Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve the preliminary replat of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Buetz of Lot 1, Block 1, Apache Plaza Second Addition and to issue the car wash build- ing permit, subject to concurrence of the City Attorney, receipt of the letter of agreement from Apache Corporation and a deposit of $700.00 to assure the replatting of the property in accordance with City ordinances and to direct the City Attorney to review the title to the property. . Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bartlett then proposed several changes in the original plans for the car wash which he felt would result in greater energy saving. He proposed that the exterior facade should have a Corning fiberglas finish rather than conventional masonry having become convinced the new process was superior in regard to moisture resistance and its insulation properties. Because this is a compara- tively new process, Councilman Haik said she was concerned with its permanent bonding qualities and wanted it understood that it would be the owners ' responsibility to replace the exterior if the building should become unsightly from cracking. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Sundland to indicate acquiescence with the block bond design proposed for the Buetz car wash with the understanding that if peeling or cracking occurs, the owners will have to repair the exterior of the building. Motion carried unanimously. Also to save energy Mr. Bartlett said three of the washing bays will be lowered which will result in one section of roof being approximately two feet higher than the other. No Council action was deemed necessary for this proposal . • The Council then considered the August 4th request from R. D. Dircks , Chairman of the Board of Berger Transfer and Storage, Inc. , that the City' s sewer line on Lot 5 be relocated to an easement to be provided by N.S.P. to the north to allow the approved expansion of the Berger building on 37th Avenue N.E. Mr. Dircks was present and reported a letter of confirmation from N.S.P. would be received the next day. He requested the City vacate its Lot #4 easement when this agreement is received. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Haik to ap- prove the vacation of the City' s easement on Lot 4 , Block 8, Mounds View Acres Second Addition, contingent upon N. S.P. 's approval of the purchase of the 15 foot easement on their lot line on which the ex- isting sewer line may be relocated. Motion carried unanimously. Because Hennepin County has notified the City they do not intend to move their library facilities from their location in the St. Anthony Shopping Center, Council members agreed that some positive action should be taken to find a tenant for the unused portion of the old city hall. Mr. Fornell was directed to seek a tenant whose operation would be compatible with the heavy traffic generated by the City liquor store • and with whom an arrangement could be made for the necessary renova- tions of the building. (2) Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Haik to direct the Acting Manager to solicit tenants for the unused portion of the old city hall. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fornell then discussed his recommendations that the Council adopt a billing policy for private parties who use the City' s Public Works equipment. He was to discuss any questions regarding the City 's liability for renting out such manned equipment with the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Councilman Sundland said in view of the difficulty the City would have in subsidizing the care given to City residents by the North Suburban Development Achievement Center, he could not foresee a possibility of finding funds in the City's budget for the request from the Animal Humane Society. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Haik to not contribute to the Animal Humane Society because of lack of funds. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fornell will research other sources of funding and the North Suburban Center's request will be included in the budget considerations in September. There was some question as to whether the odd shaped vacant lot on the southwest corner of Old Highway 8 and 33rd Avenue N.E. , which Mr. Richard Hara, 3025 Croft Drive had expressed an interest in purchasing, will have to be replatted before a dwelling can be erected there. Mr. Fornell said the lot can only be sold by public auction. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Haik to request the Acting City Manager to consult the City Attorney as to what pro- cess is necessary to sell the vacant property at the southwest corner of Old Highway 8 and 33rd Avenue N.E. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Sauer to adopt the resolution which will designate Highcrest Road between 37th Avenue N.E. and 33rd Avenue N.E. , as a M.S.A.- road. RESOLUTION 77-038 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING HIGHCREST ROAD AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID ROAD Motion carried unanimously. The June Police Report was filed. • (3) • Councilmen Sauer and Sundland have submitted in writing their re- sponse to Councilman Haiks 's August 4th memo regarding the selection process for hiring a new City Manager. Several persons have contacted Mr. Fornell indicating they would like to appear before the Council. Because of the press of public hearings and budget hearings, November seemed to be the best date for schedul- ing such visits. Joan Campbell, who represents this area on the Metropllitan Council and is Chairman of the Metro' s Human Resources Advisory Committee, and Hennepin County Attorney Gary Flakney's forum on crime prevention will be scheduled for that month by Mr. Fornell. Councilman Sundland said he would like an opportunity to discuss potential flooding after heavy rains with a member of the Metro Sewer Board as well. Along the same line, Mr. Fornell will get a progress report from Comstock and Davis, Inc. , regarding his earlier negotiations with Roseville and Minneapolis for use and possible expansion of their sewer lines in an emergency. He will also refer all communications which are pertinent to Terry Hoffman who is reported to be serving as acting chairman of the City' s Human Relations Committee and will check with him on whether all positions on the committee are filed. Councilman Haik wanted City residents alerted to the fact that the Council and other City bodies have notices of City events placed in • the two weekly newspapers who serve the City. Peggy Engholm of the St. Anthony Bulletin said her paper is to have a city-wide promotion soon. The wellhouse location on Silver Lane may not be eligible for Community Development Grant funding for tennis courts because of its proximity to Silver Lake Road according to a Hennepin County representative who visited the area recently, Mr. Fornell reported. He also told of some resistance to the Emerald Park location because of overdevelopment of the area and because of the tennis courts being built at Silver Oak School by the City of New Brighton. The Acting City Manager also told Doug Jones and Keith Enrooth, who are residents of the north section of the City that the property on the corner of Silver Lane and Stinson Boulevard which they proposed be utilized as recreational area was privately owned. Councilman Haik said she would like to see the C.D.G. funds used for improvements around Mirror Lake if they could not be used for tennis courts. Mr. Fornell was directed to get a ruling on the eligibility of the wellhouse location and will also provide the Council with the program of tree plantings to be carried out around the holding pond and on 29th Avenue N.E. • (4) Interviews of candidates who wish to serve on the Planning Board will be held by the Council prior to their September 13, 1977 meeting. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Sundland to grant all licenses listed in the August 9 , 1977 Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Haik to ap- prove payment of all Verified Claims listed in the August 9, 1977 Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fornell verified that it is the City's responsibility for inspec- tion testing of 29th Avenue N.E. Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Sundland to approve payment of the $1 ,348. 06 to Twin City Testing for coring and testing of bituminous mixture for 29th Avenue N.E. , which was tabled at the last meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Sauer to adjourn the meeting at 9: 10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor • ATTEST: ve City Clerk (5)