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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968/06/10 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES Cis CITY COUNCIi, • , ST . LC UIS PARK viLE .� ING iviIN1\TZSC Z A June l p , 19 68 1 . CALL TC ORDER A. regular meeting of theCity Council was called to order b i at 813 ,: 12 p. m, y Mayor Thiel Ze INVOCATION Invocation was given by Father Houle of the Holy Family Catholic Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following councilmen were present at roll call : Murray Galinson Richard Graves James Heltzer Frank Howard Richard Koch Leonard Thiel Also present were the Acting City IYianager , City Attorney, Planning Director , City Assessor , Director of Public Works , Supervisor of Zoning and Inspection and Acting Secretary. Councilman Reynolds arrived at 8 :25 p. m. 4• MINUTES On motion of Councilman Koch, seconded by Councilman Graves , the minutes Of the regular meeting held June 3 , 1968 , were approved by a six yea vote. ( Councilman Reynolds was not present ) 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) IMPROVEMENT NO . 68 - 019 PROPOSED STORM SEWER IN WEST 34TH STREET FROM DECATUR LANE TO Iv:.INNEHAHA CRZEK ( HEARING CONTINUED FROM MAY 20 AND JUNE 3 , 1968 ). Mayor Thiel opened the hearing on this M- atter . There being no one present interested in this item, Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO . 3541 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman 150 Council Iviinutes - June 10 , IS6g 5 . ( a ) Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3541 entitled " Resolution Crdering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No . 68 - 01 " . Motion passed by a six yea vote, ( Councilman Reynolds was not present. ) (b ) PROPCSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR 114 PRCVEMENT COUlPLETZl WITHIN THE: CITY , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE CF HEARING PUB . LIS_-lED MAY 23 , I968 . ( HEARING CON 'T' INUED FROM JUNE 3 , 1366)1 Ps,,P . NO . 66 - 58 ) Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . There being no one present ineterested in this matter , Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed. R ESOLUTICN NO . 3542 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Koch, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3542 entitled " Resolution Adopting Assessment. " Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Council = man Reynolds was not present. ) ( c ) PR0PCSED REZONING OF PRCPER TY ON NCR THWEST CORNER Or JGPPA AVENUE AND MINNETONKA BOULEVARD FRONT R - 4 DISTRICT TO B - 1 DISTRICT REQUESTED BY CLAR ENCE AND DORCTHY PETERSCN ( CASE NO . 68 - 16 - Z . ) AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUELISHED MAY Z3 . I c 68 . ( HEARING CONTINUED FROlvi JUNE 3 , 1068 ) . IvLayor Thiel opened the hearing . ( Councilman Reynolds arrived as the Hearing opened)• Curtis Pearson , Attorney, 2200 First National Bank Building , was present representing Home Federal Savings and Loan. He explained the request for B - 1 zoning and the need for an amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance to include savings institutions in the B - 1 zone. He presented a letter of intent to the Council . Leland Gottstein , president of the Fern Hill Improvement Associahoai Herbert Steffens , president of the Park Hill Improvem"t Ass "" a� Howard V. George , president of the Lake Forest Association , weree, '. ; present in opposition to the rezoning and issued the following statem " That , as residents of St. Louis Park , we are vitally concerned with the orderly and controlled development of the commercial areas in close proximity to the residential areas in which we live and , especially , ulev ' the control of the areas along Minnetonka Bo and , further , That we are not in favor of changing theresent E - 1 zoning areas P , 151 council Minutes - June 10 , 5 . ( c ) to a B - 2 zoning , or any other zoning that , in effect , will : 10 permit an expanded commercial usage not in keeping with the service needs of our area ; 2 * generate an undue increase in traffic flow on our presently overtaxed streets that are not designed to handle such present flow : 3 . encourage an expanded and further usage , on a 7 - day - a _ week basis , of any present commercial area ; 4e permit or make possible expanded parking facilities that will further encroach into the present R - type zoning districts , 5 . allow the establishment of any on - sale liquor facilities in the iViinnetonka Boulevard area , such usage not being in keeping with the concept of service to our immediate area or as a "best use " for the commercial area designed to serve our local needs ; and , further , That the R - type zoning districts in our area be maintained as presently designated ; and , further , That we encourage the maintenance of present barriers of zoning in order to maintain and to ensure the residential atmosphere in which we live and in which our money is invested . " Seymour Druskin , 4717 West 28th Street , was also present in opposition to the rezoning . Councilman Galinson moved to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation for use of a bank in B - 1 District. This motion was withdrawn. Councilman Galinson moved that the Planning Commission be directed at their June 18 meeting to make a recommendation on the B - 1 zoning in the area from Joppa Avenue to France Avenue ._ The motion was seconded by Councilman Howard and carried 5 - 2 , Councilmen Heltzer and Koch voting nay. yLayor Thiel declared the hearing closed. 152 Council Minute s - June 10 , 1968 5 . ( c ) It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading June 24" , 1968 . Iviotion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Koch voting nay. ( d ) IMPROVEMENT NO , 67 - 52 , SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE A.QUILA LANE FROM MINNEHAFIA CREEK TO BOONE AVENUE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 2 AND MlAY 90 1968 ( KEAPING CONTINUED FROM MAY 13 , 1968 ) . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds to continue the hearing to July 1 , 10, 68 . Motion carried f 7 - 0 . ( e ) PROPOSED REZONING OF A. POR TION OF TiIE 3700 FLOCK CN OREGON AVENUE FR CM I - 1 TC R - 2 DISTRICT AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 23 , 1968 ( CASE NO . 65 - 40 - Z . ) - INITIATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL . r Mayor Thiel opened the hearing. Kenneth Anderson , 3737 Cregon Avenue , was present in favor of the rezoning but wants the area improved to look more residential, Councilman Heltzer moved that the problem of industrial traffic travel on the T - Alley between Oregon , Pennsylvania and Lake Street be referred to the Department of Public Works for his recommendation by June 24 , 1968 . Motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried 7 - 0 . Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive first reading of ordinance and set date for 1 � �6S1 second reading on June 17 , 1968 . Motion carried 7 - 0 ( amended 6 / 6. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a ) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD BINGO GAME ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY OF EACH WEEK FROM JULY 1 , 1968 - I DECEMBER 31 , 1968 - BY GEM.ELUS CHESED SOCIAL CLUB , 2734 RHODE ISLAND. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the notification received for filing. (b ) NCTIFICATICN OF INTENT TO HOLD EINGC GAME ON SPECIFIED DATES EE T WEEN JUNE 19 AND DECEMBER 18 , 1968 - BY Iv�INNEAPOLIS GOLF CLUB . 153 Council iviinutes - June 10 , 1568 6 . ( b ) On motion of Councilman 1-± eltzer , seconded b Galinson , this matter was deferred to June y Councilman carried 7 - 0 . 17 , 1968 . IViotion ( c ) REQUEST OF 1VAyCR COOLEY , NINNET NS VILLAGE , CONCERNING JOINT PARTICIPATION IN F ORD PARK. Mayor Cooley brought with him the executed contract participation in Ford Park. He also for joint presented an agreement for joint use of sanitary sewer facilities . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded b Councilma Graves , that the agreement for joint use of sanitarysewer facilities be referred to the Cit Attorney for es 7 - 00 City y proper action. Motion carried ( d ) ' REQUEST OF vi . G . ACTLEFOR D AND PARK BUS CO . TO AMEND THE EXISTING B - 3 ZONING AT 27TH STREET AND LOUISIANA AVENUE TO ALLOW FCR A SC -HOOL BUS GARAGE USE . Councilman Galinson moved that Council initiate consideration of a text change in zoning ordinance and refer to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation. Councilman Koch seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 7 • RESOLUTIONS AND OR DINANCES ( a ) RESOLUTION Z0; Council iviinutes - June 10 , 1i68 entitled , An Ordinance Amending Crdinance No . 1028 Passed April 15 , 1568 , Entitled 'An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts: " Notion carried 7 - 0 . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS AND COMIviITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE INSPECTION CN LITTER IN TKE AREA OF MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND INGLEWOOD AVENUE AND THE ELIMINATION OF A PORTION OF THE GREEN AREA NEAR THE LINCOLN DEL. - REQUESTED BY COUNCIL JUNE 3 , 1968 , Richard Brooks , Supervisor of Zoning and Inspection , reported that the landscaping at the Lincoln Del would be finished by July 1 , 1968 . After discuss ion of litter in the area , Councilman Galins on moved that Staff take steps to finish and maintain the municipal parking lot at 2922 Inglewood Avenue . Councilman Howard seconded . After further discussion , Councilman Galinson withdrew his motion and asked only that the high weeds in the 15 foot setback area be cut. Council requested a report on the status of the municipal parking lot on June 17 , 1ci633 . S . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) PROGRESS REPORT ON WORKABLE PR OCrRAM ( DEFERRED FROM NviAY 20 AND JUNE 3 , 1968 ) . William Thibault, Planning Director , gave an oral report indicating which items were needed in order to complete the Workable ' Program' Mayor Thiel requested that the Planning Director work out a time table for this program to be presented on June 24 , 1968 . (b ) GARBAGE PICK - UP Acting City Managers Earl Hanson , reported that it had been determined that the Staff will bring in , on June 17 , 1968 , a Possibility of canceling the contract we have and recommending a new corltract for the unexpired term. Negotiations have not been completed , but will be by next week. Additional trucks will be put on to clean up the garbage in the interim . 155 council Minutes - June 10 , 5o ( c ) GUN OR DINA.NCE Councilman Galinson moved that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a gun ordinance by June 24 , 196u . Councilman Koch seconded the motion which carried 7 - 0 . (d ) SCIL BORINGS FCR CAP, PENTER AND A � UILA PARKS Councilman Howard moved that , if old borings which are available are not adequate to make the decision on the Community Center Site , the City be authorized to spend $ 1 , 500 in order to obtain the necessary borings . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . ( e ) PARK TEEN SCENE , INC ., DANCE LICENSE Councilman Howard moved that the City Attorney , this week , take whatever action is necessary to get money owed to the City by Mrs . Jacoby. viotion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried 7 - 0 . (f ) AREA BETWEEN WEST 38TH STREET , MONTEREY DRIVE AND PRINCETON , Councilman Reynolds moved that West 38th Street between Monterey Drive and Princeton be referred to the Highway & Traffic Committee of the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation , particularly to hold up the cutting down of the hill until recommendation is received. Councilman Howard seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 10 . NEW B1J ESS ( a ) EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to approve the following appointments Alice Carlson , from Clerk II , GC7 , Step D to Probationary Secretary to Council , PAL Step A. , effective June 17 , 1968 . Lorna J . Peterson , Probationary Clerk I , GC5 , Step A . (b ) COMMERCIAL AND APARTMENT PAR KIN : LC TS Councilman Heltzer moved to direct the City 1vianager to survey/ all municipal parking lots/ to see if they are conforming to setback requirements , Councilman Howard seconded and the motion carried ? - 0 , ( all municipal , commercial and apartment 156 parking lots amended 6 /17 / 1 Council Minutes - June 10 , 1968 10 . ( c ) CLEAN - UP OF CAR LSON FIELD , LOUISIANA AVENUE Councilman Fieltzer moved that the City 1wanager take action to have the storm sewer contractor police the ground that he is using for storage of project materials near Carlson Field. Councilman Koch seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . ( d ) RESEARCH COIV.sMITTEE FOR CODE ENFOR CEMENT AND PERSONNEL NEEDS Councilman Graves moved that the City Manager draw up a resolution forming a committee to study the status of code enforcement within the departments of the city and personnel needs and practices , making a review of those and report back to the Council before budget time , committee to consist of 2 councilmen , City Ivianager and two people experienced in business management and personnel . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1 , iViayor Thiel voting nay. ( e ) SEMAPHORE AT 26T1Hr AND LOUISIANA AVENUE Councilman heltzer moved that the Department of Public Works study the intersection with regard to traffic lights or any solution that might be desirable . Councilman Howard seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . f 11 . MUSCELLANEOUS (a ) None 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONT. CT . PAYMENTS ( a ) None 13 . A.DJCURNIyiENT Cn motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 55 po m. by a seven yea vote . , Leo rd J . Thie Attest : Alice M. Carlson , Actg . Secretary 157 1