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Home My WebLink About1968/07/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA July 1 , 1968 1 . CALL TO ORDER ,i A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Thiel at 8 : 10 p . rn . 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Arthur M . Jothen of the Westwood Lutheran Church . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Murray Galinson James Heltzer Frank Howard Richard Koch Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the Acting City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney, City Assessor , Planning Director , Director of Public Works and Secretary. Mayor Thiel left the meeting at 9 : 00 p . m. Councilman Graves arrived at 9 : 10 p . m . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Koch , secaued N Councilman Howard , the minutes of the regular meeting held 9JAy IC, 1964 were approved by a six yea vote amended as follows .& Page 166 , Item 7c . . . Motion carried 5 - 2 , Councilman Heltzer and Koch voting nay . " Page 169 ► ; Item 9a - Resolution No . 3350 . . " Motion carried 7 - 0 . It Omit portion regarding Councilman Heltzer ' s absence . Page 169 , Item 9c " . . • Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Heltzer voting nay . " Page 169 , Item 9c . . . The motion was seconded by Councilman Galinson and carried 4 - 3 , Councilmen Heltzer , Koch and Graves voting nayll Page 171 , Item I Oe Add. . The Council was of the unanimous opinion that Staff be directed in this regard . " 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ASE ( a ) IMPROVEMENT NO . 67 - 52 , SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE AQUIIEAW FROM MINNEHAHA CREEK TO BOONE AVENUE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED NAY 2 AND MAY 9 , 1968 173 i BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING The Board of Review of the assessment district of St . Louis Park 8 :30 A . M . June 26 , 1968 , continued from June �4 convened at , 1968 . Councilmen present : Frank Howard and Jim Heltzer Mr . Wayne Johnson , County Assessor of Hen nfp4n County attended the meeting . Also present : Robert Locky , City Assessor Earl Hanson , City Clerk Complainant : Alois Lampe , present Complaint : Valuation of property Discussion : Mr . Lampe complained to the Board that the Assessor raised all of his land values on his property . He cited that he owned several double bungalows , apartment buildings and office buildings . He explained that he paid less for the land than what the Assessor assessed them . Mr . Lampe appeared to be quite concerned over Lots 11 , 12 and 173 Block 23 Knollwood Terrace , where one parcel the Assessor raised the value of the land from $4400 to $8130 . The Assessor explained , that due to the revaluation of the land , the values increased considerably . However , he pointed out that total valuation of these properties were lower than they were last year , due to adjustments on the building value . Mr . Wayne Johnson attempted to explain to Mr . Lampe that land value went up due to inflation trends and the Assessor reduced the building value on the apartments , wherein the resulting total was lower this year than last year . Mr . Lampe pointed out that his lots abutting Minnehaha Creek were not as valuable , due to swampy conditions and debris in the water . Meeting was recessed . Council Minutes , July 1 , 1968 5 . ( a ) ( HEARING CONTINUED FROM MAy 13 AND JUNE 10 , 1968 ) . Mr . Martin C . Graning , 3220 Aquila Lane , representing a delegation from his neighborhood , spoke of the need for traffic control on Aquila Lane , Mr . Folland , Director of Public Works , displayed maps of all side - walks in the City and a traffic study map of this area in particular . Mr . Sherman Friedman , 3219 Aquila Lane , as well as Mr . Graning , was opposed to sidewalks but felt a temporary solution is needed for the traffic control problem . Mayor Thiel left the meeting at 9 : 00 p . m . Councilman Graves ar rived at 9 : 10 p . m . President Pro Tem Howard assumed the chair . There was discussion regarding the feasibility of closing off traffic on 34th Street at the railroad tracks . There was some concern ex - pressed by Staff and Council regarding entrance of safety vehicles if barricades are erected . President Pro Tem Howard declared the hearing closed . Mr . Folland voiced his objections to the street closing and requested that further study be made before this action be taken . Councilman Galinson moved that Staff be instructed to immediately place such barriers as necessary to close 34th Street at the railroad tracks , with the understanding that it be closed temporarily , and that this matter be referred to the Safety Committee with reports by the Engineering Department and reports from the neighborhood by August 5 , 1968 . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Galinson to defer action on the Improvement No . 67 - 52 until August 51 1968 . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY CONCERNING ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO. 3552 174 � r Council Minutes , July 1 , 1968 f ilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman 6t ( a ) It was moved by Counc 3552 entitled , n to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . M Ha Galinso , ent of George Hansen " Resolution Providing for the Employ?n Company to Audit the Accounts and Records of the City for the 1968 Fiscal Year . , , Motion carried 6 - 09 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES None 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT ON ACCIDENTS AT 29TH STREET AND RHODE ISLAND AVENUE WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR SOLUTION ( REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN HELTZER JUNE 24 , 1968 ) . - M . & Co Noo 68 - 21 ., It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Galinson, toIdirect Staff to take steps necessary to get the hedge trimmed and get traffic count necessary at this intersection . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (b ) REPORT FROM PARKS AND RECREATION AND POLICE DEPART - MENTS RECOMMENDING SOLUTION TO OAK HILL PATH ( REQUESTED BY COUNCIL JUNE 24 , 1968 ) o - M . & C . No . 68 -- 20 . Mr . Gerald McCourtney , 3150 Pennsylvania Avenue , representing some of the neighbors of the area , was present in favor • of the recommendations of the Acting City Manager . - Mr . Dale Johnson , 3217 Sumter Avenue , was present in opposition toclearing of underbrush but wanted the park kept in its natural state . Councilman Heltzer moved to direct staff to clear undergrowth of dead limbs at . ' Pennsylvania Avenue and 32nd Street _ and to clean up the , north end of the park at 32 #1 Street and Rhode Island Avenue . Couno "man Koch seconded and the motion carried 6 - 00 ( c ) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR MA. y 1 _ BY THE CITY MANAGER . 968 i i Upon hearing no objections the report was ord resident f Pro Tem to be received for filing , ered by the P ( d ) MINUTES OF THE P r CANNING JUNE 18 , 19680 COMMISSION MEETING HELD Councilman Koch 'moved that through g the City Manager an invest' gation 1 175 Council Minutes , July 1 , 1968 8 . (d ) be made of illegal land uses in the B - 1 area , and a report be brought to Council by July 15 ', 1968 . Motion was seconded by Councilman Heltzer and carried 6 - 0 . 9 , UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a ) REPORT ON GARBAGE COLLECTION ( DEFERRED FROM JUNE 170 1968 ) o On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Koch , this matter was deferred to July 15 , 1968 . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (b ) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ( RESIGNATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL JUNE 170 1968 ) . It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to defer this matter to July 15 , 1968 . Motion carried 6 - 0 . 10 , (a ) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS Councilman Koch moved to authorize Assistant City Manager salary - of $ 800 per month and provide the appropriation . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . (b ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO PAVING CONTRACT WITH BURY & CARLSON , INC . , PROJ . NOe 60 - 39 , TO ADD $ 941 . 30 . It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (c ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO PAVING CONTRACT WITH BURY & CARLSON , INC . TO ADD $ 3 , 385 . 60 . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (d ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO, 2 TO PAVING CONTRACT WITH Co S . MCCROSSAN , INC . , PROJ . NO. 66 - 56 , TO ADD $ 22835 , 00 . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to approve ' and to authorize the City Manager to execute . Motion carried 6 - 0 . (e ) TRAFFIC CONTROL -• 16TH AND 18TH STREETS ON COLORADO AVENUE 176 r i Council Minutest July it 1968 Melvin Dass , Stanley Waalk , 1835 Colorado Avenue and Mrn for a delegation 10 . ( e ) Mr . Sta y g 1656 Colorado Avenue , were present as spokes eon 16th Street They requested stopsignsu from their neighborhood . and 18th Street on Colorado Avenue to control traffic volume and speed . They also requested a 20me pa h . speed limit . i RESOLUTION NO. 3553 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , �j to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3553 entitled , Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection 5 ct n of 16th and 18th Streets and Colorado Avenue . Motion carried , Councilmen Reynolds and Koch voting nay. Council requested this matter be referred to Safety Committee for advice , (f ) REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TENT SALE - SHOPPERS ' CITY . Mr . Leon Sward , representing Shoppers ' City , 3700 Highway 100 , presented his request to erect a tent in the parking lot area for the purpose of an outside sales event . Councilman Koch moved to refer this request to the Planning Commission for their July 10 meeting and to come back to Council July 15 , 1968 • Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS i 1 . Horst & Lila Radtke , 8808 Minnetonka Boulevard 2 . Alan Goldman - Ivan L. Goldman ( father ) , 1810 Nevada Avenue 3 . Henry M. Carney , 150 Maple Hill Road , Hopkins , Minnesota 4 . Mrs . Irene Rinde , 4544 West 361 Street . t A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer # seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to file claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Attorney and City Manager . Motion carried 6 - 0 . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS . On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer ► the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and 1 presented to the Council dated July 1 , 1968 in the total amounts of $ 8 , 831 . 68 for payroll , and $ 146 , 967 . 05 for vendors were approyed , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized 177 A r council Minutes , July 1 , 1968 12 (a ) to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote . (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS . c ' 1 . Partial Payment No , 12 ; Proj . No . 66 - 2 , Storm Sewer - Beatson & Kelly , Inc . - $ 99 , 657 . 50 . 2 . Partial Payment No . 7 , Proj . Nos . 65 - 10 , 66 - 10 , 66 - 56 , 66 - 75 , Asphalt Paving , Concrete Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk - Co S . II McCrossan , Inc , - $44 , 273 . 81 . On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , the above payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for same by a six yea vote . 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 37 p . m . by a six yea vote . 4' LOQ 40 Leo rd J . Thi ayor Attest : -' Alice M. Carlson , Secretary 178 i i i