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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969/10/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL NjEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA October 20 , 1969 1 . CALL TO ORDER A re alar meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor g Thiel at 8 : 19 p . m . 2 . INVOCATION - Invocation was given by Rev . Edwin Hollen of the First Assemblies of God Church. 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Murray Galinson Richard Graves James Heltzer Frank Howard Richard Koch Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Secretary . Mayor Thiel presented plaques honoring the service of the following : George Gibson , Assistant Fire Chief , 1938 - 1969 ; A . J . Wright , Jr . Planning Commission , 1960 - 1968 ; and Keith N'eland , Planning Commission , February 1968 to December 1968 , 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , the minutes of the regular meeting held October 13 , 1969 , were approved by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS (a ) PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTION OF DART AVENUE ( CASs✓ NO . 69 - 17 - VAC . ) - REQUESTED BY GENE AND NMARCELLA BORMES iViayor Thiel opened the hearing . Mr . Gene Bormes , 4131 Colorado Avenue , was present . 318 council ti 'inutes , October 20 , 1969 The Planning Director explained the proposed vacations that Lot 8 would be cut Off from n aindicating y access if this street were vacated . The City Attorney explained that even though two lots had combined for tax purposes the d been y could be separated and sold individually If this were to happen one lotwould be without access . any 1\,` r . Bormes said that the owner of Lot 8 does object to the vacation . There being no one else present desiring to speak to this matter Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . ,, It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to deny the requested vacation . The motion carried unanimously . 6, PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS None 7 , RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO DEVELOP A WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM . RESOLUTION NO. 3855 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3855 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File an Application for a Federal Grant to Develop a Water Pollution Prevention Program . " The motion- carried unanimously . (b ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO DEVELOP A WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR AIR POLLUTION CONTROL. RESOLUTION NO. 3856 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3856 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File an Application for a Federal Grant to Develop a Workable Program for Air Pollution Control . " The motion carried unanimously . 319 Council i\ ,* inutes , October 20 , 1969 7 . c RESOLUTION STATING POLIC f RELATIVE TO LIQUOR LICENSING AND SALES Councilman Howard moved to waive reading and adopt resolution* Councilman Galinson seconded but no vote was taken on themo on . Councilman Reynolds moved to amend Item 5 to read , " Encourage all licensed establishments to install photographic identification equipment or other approved means to be utilized on a sys sematic basis to identify and make record on sales to� } questionable patrons . " Councilman Graves seconded the motion . After discussion concerning items in the resolution that would require revision , Councilman Graves moved to table . Councilman Heltzer seconded but the motion lost 6 - 1 , Councilmen Galinson , Heltzer , Howard , Koch , Reynolds , and iv' ayor Thiel voting nay . Councilman Howard explained that it was his feeling that the matter should be discussed by the entire Council on November 3 at 7 : 30 p . m . Alter further discussion , Councilman Reynolds moved to refer this matter to the committee . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Galinson voting nay . (d ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Ar:zENDING SECTION 6 : 2311 ENTITLED " VIOLATION AND PENALTY " , ORDINANCE NO, 730 PASSED DECElvIBER 281 1959 , ENTITLED " ST . LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE " , RELATING TO PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF , AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO, 1076 , ADOPTED Sr. PTEMBER 15 , 1969 . ORDINANCE NO, 1081 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1081 entitled , "An Ordinance Amending Section 6 : 23 .1 , Entitled ' Violation and Penalty ' , Ordinance No . 730 Passed December 28 , 1959 , Entitled ' St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance ' , Relating to Penalty for Violation Thereof , as Amended by Ordinance No . 10769 Adopted September 15 , 196911 . The motion carried unanimously. (e ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 920 PASSED SEPTEMBER 14 , 1964 , ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SALES OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND BEER TO -MINORS " . 320 Council Minutes , October 20 , 1969 7 . (e ) ORDINANCE NC)• 1082 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded Graves , to waive second reading and adopt d by Couchman entitled , " An Ordinance Amendingp ordinance No . 1082 September 14 , 1964 , Entitled ' An rdinance No . 920 Passed Intoxicating Liquor and Beer to Minors ' . Regulating Sales of unanimously . The motion carried 8. RE; PORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND CONLIITTEES (a ) REPORT OF STOP SIGN STUDY _ WEST 27TH STREET A A. LABAhiA AVENUE ND Councilman Koch moved to amend the resolution as presented to have stop signs placed on Alabama Avenue rather than on 27th Street . Councilman Galinson seconded the motion . The Director of Public Works stated that the stopping of the heavier volume of traffic on Alabama Avenue will cause disrespect of stop signs . The reason for installing stopsigns was the accident record and this was the only reason for installing stop signs at this intersection . Miss Karen Zaminski , 1832 Colorado Avenue , suggested that more use might be made of yield signs . Councilman Howard said he would like criteria established for the placement of stop signs ' The vote on the motion to amend the resolution as presented carried 6 - 1 , Mayor Thiel voting nay . RESOLUTION NO. 3857 It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Galinson to waive reading and adopt amended Resolution No . 3857 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of West 27th Street and Alabama Avenue . " Iviotion carried 5 - 2 , Councilman Howard and Mayor Thiel voting nay. (b ) PRE LIMINAR Y REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO INIPROVEMENT NO. 68 - 180 SANITARY SEWER , VIRGINIA AVENUE FROM WEST 26TH STREET TO 412 FEET NORTH 321 Council Minutes , October 20 , 1969 8 . ( b ) RESOLUTION NO . 3858 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3858 entitled , " Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No . 68 - 18 . 11The motion carried unanimously . Hearing date was set for November 3 , 1969 . ( c ) IViINUTES OF CITIZ11NS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 9 , 19690 Councilman Koch asked that the matter of establishing -. a Housing and Redevelopment Authority be placed on the agenda for November 10 , 1969 for discussion . Upon hearing no further discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( d ) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1969 Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( e ) QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT - THIRD QUARTER 1969 Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (f ) REPORT ON FINAL PLAT - KLOCEK ' S ADDITION - 29TH AND NATCHEZ Mr . Albin Klocek was present . The Planning Director , showing a transparency of the plat , explained that included with the plat was a variance to allow one lot to be 68 . 5 ft . wide and this variance would be a part of the final plat . RESOLUTION NO, 3859 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3859 entitled , " Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Klocek ' s Addition . " Notion carried unanimously . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) INPROV �&LENT NO. 69 - 212 REPLACEMENT OF RETAINING } 322 , Ouncil Minutes , October 20 , 1969 9 . (a ) WALL IN ALf ABUTTING LOTS 16 , 17 , AND 18 , BLOCK 4 OAK LAWN ADDITION ( 5118 VEST 28TH STREET ) - ( HEARINGCLOSED - ACTION DEFERRED FROM JULY 14 96 1 9 ) . It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt resolution ordering improvement be not made . Mrs . Pauline Perlman , 5100 West 28th Street , and lairs . George Amberg , 2701 Salem Avenue , spoke against the improvement , indicating that they would not benefit . Councilman Koch explained that he felt that the wall originally placed was inferior and if it must be replaced it should be paid for from the general fund . The Director of Public Works said the wall did have drawbacks but was typical of walls constructed at that time ( 1948 ) . After discussion as to the responsibility of keeping the alley in a safe condition , Councilman Koch withdrew his motion to order the improvement be not made . RESOLUTION NO, 3860 It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3860 entitled , " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No . 69 - 21 , " constructing the $ 1 , 100 retaining wall and taking the money from the general fund . The motion carried 4 - 3 , Councilmen Howard , Reynolds , and Mayor Thiel voting nay . It was Councilman Howard ' s feeling that the entire city should not pay for an improvement benefitting only the local property owners . He asked if the dry wall construction would be satisfactory . The Director of Public Works said that it could be put in this way but he could not guarantee this wall as the one originally proposed . (b ) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE " TAXIDERMY " UNDER SECTIONS 6 : 122 . 14 AND 6 : 162 . 3 ( CASE NO . 69 - 35 - Z . ) - ( DENIED SEPTEMBER 8 , 1969 - TABLED OCTOBER 6 , 1969 ) . Mr . Allen Christy , 6407 West Lake Street , was present expressing interest in the proposed ordinance amendrnent . It was moved by Gouncilma.n moved by Councilman Howard , The motion Graves , to remove this matter from the table , carried unanimously . 323 - - . -- Council Minutes , October 20 , 1969 ed b Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman 90 (b ) It was mov y Graves , to waive first reading and set date for second Koch G - 1 ; Councilman g November 3 , 1963 . Motion carried 6 nay . ( c ) COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS ( DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER 132 1969 ) . Councilman Graves moved to reappoint Steve Lange to the FOiri 72 . 9 Civil Service Commission for a term expiring Septemberunanimously. Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried Councilman Graves moved to appoint Allen Olaisky to fill the unexpired term ( 12 / 31 / 71 ) of Jud Harper on the CitizensAdvisory Committee . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously, It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , to appoint Roger Flatten to the Citizens Advisory Committee . Councilman Galinson moved to table this appointment . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 4 - 3 , Councilmen Heltzer , Howard , and Koch voting nayr (d ) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT , PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER , 2600 LYNN AVENUE ( HEARING CLOSED OCTOBER 139 1969 ) . Mr . I. S . Lott , 2600 Lynn Avenue , explained that he was ill the night of the hearing and unable to appear to voice his objections . He indicated that the improvement did not benefit his property and that he was retired and it would be a hardship to pay this special assessment . Councilman Koch agreed that the improvement had a negative effect in some cases and had caused a hardship on some of the property owners . The City Attorney explained that the assessment roll had been certified to the County Auditor and that the only action that could be taken is to request a review of that assessment and a possible abatement . 10 . NEW BUSINESS (a ) APPOINTMENT TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON MINORITY GROUT' HOUSING , CITIZENS ADVISORY COM VAT TEE ( COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED PHYLLIS WATSON ) 324 Council Minutes , October 20 , 1969 10 . (a ) Councilman Graves moved to appoint Phyllis Watson to the subcommittee on minority group housing , Citizens Advisory Committee . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 11 . IvIISCE LLANE OUS None 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYME41; NTS (a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated October 20 , - 1969 in the total amounts of $ 1 , 997 . 79 for payroll , and $ 38 , 121 . 34 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 45 p . m . by a seven yea vote . Le and J . Thiqf, f ayor Attest : r � v Alice M. Carlson , Secretary 325