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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969/03/10 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular i CITY COUNCIL MEETING t MINUTES OF MINNESOTA Is� Ir ST . LOUIS PARK , March 10 . 1969 ,z 1 . CALL TO ORDER . n of the City Council. was called to order by Mayor fl A regular meets g ,o Thiel at 8 : 09 P . m . ;fit 2 . INVOCATION iven by Counci Invocation was glman Howard . y gad 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : f�`{ Murray Galinson James Heltzer Frank Howard Richard Koch ; pav Robert . Reynolds �an � Leonard Thiel I9b9, six yE ger , City Attorney , Planning Director , Also present were the City Mana Director of Public Works , and Secretary . dl �E�c Councilman Graves arrived at 9 : 25 p . m . Sc SRC 4 . MINUTES On m. otion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson , ,{P;A the minutes of the regular meeting held March 3 , 1969 , were approved pljiC by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Graves was not present ) . " Y01 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS �'rF Nonee �p 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS Ge� None { 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES PrEYi c � None o� Q`e 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES pati (a ) MINUTES OF DLANNI NG COMMISSION MEETING TING HELD FEBRUARY 19 , 1969 �If 67 t Council Minutes , March 10 , 1969 8 . ( a ) Upon no hearing no objection , the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing . (b ) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPLALS MEETING HELD FEBRUAR Y 271 1969 , Upon hearing no objection , the Mayor ordered the minutes to be received for filing , ( c ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE: NO. 68 - 43 — Z . ) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF DARREL A . FARR TO REZONE THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF r TEXAS AVENUE AND HIGIiWAY NO, 12 FROM R - 1 , SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R - 4 , ONE TO ELEVEN FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT . Mr . Arthur Weisberg , 2400 First National Bank , was present and requested that the hearing be set for April 7 , 1969 . Since a paving project hearing was already set for that date , Council- man Reynolds moved to set date for public hearing on April 14 , 1969 . Councilman. Heltzer seconded and the motion carried with six yeas , ( Councilman Graves was not present ) . (d ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 68 - 44 — S . Pe ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY , WITH CONDITIONS , UPON THE REQUEST OF PLANIT DEVELOPMENT , INC . FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 :o 092 . 1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF 60 — UNIT APARTMENT IN AN R - 4 , ONE TO ELEVEN FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT , AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF COLORADO AVENUE x r AND 16TH STREET . Mr . Bill Dolan , 5318 Upton Avenue South , was present representing the applicant , The City Manager explained the request and indicated the possible need for extending Dakota Avenue . The Planning Director indicated that this application had been previously tabled by the Planning Commission because of inadequate community facilities in this area The Commission now felt that these problems of drainage and traffic had been solved . He also explained the need for possible additional right - of - way for a cul - de - sac and the extension of Dakota Avenue to the south . After discussion concerning traffic , access , parking and drainage , Councilman Galinson moved to deny the special permit . Motion was seconded by Councilman Koch , ( Councilman Graves arrived ) . 68 Gounc it Minutes , March 10 , 1969 ouncilman Galinson moved to withdraw 80 (d ) After further discussion , • with the consent of the second . his motion , ernu of Planit Development indicated their willingness Mrs Rod B y made cooperate with the City and that at such time the necessary to coop y lands plans for streets in that area would dedicate for that purpose . • Galinson moved to table the request . Councilman Councilman Councilman Reynolds Koch seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1 , voting nay . ( e ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 69 - 6 - Z . ) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST NORTH AND BALTIMORE REALTY TO REZONE PRO PERTY EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF Q UENTIN AVENUE AND 39TH STREET FROM B - 22 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND R41 ONE TOE LEVEN FAMILY DISTRICT TO R - B , RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Koch , to set date for public hearing on March 24 , 1969 . Motion carried with seven yeas . (f ) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ( CASE NO. 69 - 4 • VAR . ) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF MARSHALL SHORT FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 064 . 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A TWENTY - SEVEN FOOT REAR YARD Il*fi TEAD OF THE REQUIRED THIRTY - FIVE; FLET AT 251 .2 HUNTINGTON AVENUE . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Koch , to set date for public hearing on March 24 , 1969 . Motion carried with seven yeas . (g ) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ( CASE NO* 69 - 10 - VAR . ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF ELLY PHILLIPS FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SEC TION 6 : 064 5 Or THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A LOT WIDTH OF SIXT Y - FIVE FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SEVENT R - 1 Y - FIVE FEET IN AN , SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AT 2640 MONTERE Y AVENUE . ' It was moved b Reynolds to set Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman date for public hear * 1 69 . Motion carr1ed with seven ing on March 24 , 9 yeas . w�. 69 Council Minutes , March 10 , 1969 8 . ( h ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIREC 'T' OR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 69 - 02 , PAVINC , CURB AND GUTTER IN SOUTHEAST PORTION OF THE CITY . RESOLUTION NO, 3680 - It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3680 entitled , " Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No . 69 - 02 , Paving , Curb and Gutter . " Motion carried with seven yeas . (i ) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - SOUTHEAST PAVING DISTRICT , IMPROVEMENT NO. 69 - 19 . Councilman Graves moved to hold public hearing on April 7 , 1969 , along with Improvement No . 69 - 02 , and that sidewalks in general be discussed on March 31 . Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion , but after discussion Councilman Graves withdrew his motion . Councilman Heltzer moved that staff prepare resolution and preliminary report for public hearing on sidewalk repair to be held at the same time as the paving hearing in the southeast district . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously . Council agreed to meet on March 31 , 1969 for a discussion on sidewalk improvement policy . (j ) REPORT CONCERNING PARKING RESTRICTIONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS * RESOLUTION NO. 3681 It was moved by councilman Craves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3681 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking , Repealing Resolution No . 3423 Entitled ' Resolu - tion Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking , ' and Amending Resolution No . 2244 entitled , ' Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking ' . " Motion carried with seven yeas . Councilman Koch moved to amend resolution to have " no parking anytime " on east side of Inglewood Avenue from Sunset Boulevard to Minnetonka Boulevard only on that part of In lewood Avenue thirty feet in width and "no parking 8 a . m . to 6 p . m . , Monday 70 C.puncil �,nutes , 10 , 1969 March thru Fri " on east side of Prince eton Avenue from West 29th 8 . (� ) est all Councilman He3tzer seconded Street south to east - with seven yeas * and the motion carried RDIN G WEIGHT LIMITS ON VARIOUS STREETS (k ) REPORT REGA Mr . Arnold Haglund , 2724 Ottawa , was in favor of load limits he was concerned about heavy loads on his new in his area as I street that was constructed last fall . RESOLUTION NO. 3682 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Gouncilrnan lutn Noe 3 682 entitled , Koch , to waive reading and adopt Res Signs Establishing Load " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Sig Limits on Certain Streets in St . Louis Park , Minnesota . Motion carried 6 - 0 , Councilman Galinson abstaining for lack of knowledge . Councilman Galinson expressed concern about trucks getting into the Westmoreland Lane area for new construction . (1 ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGLR ( M & C No . 69 - 5 ) - EASEMENTS FOR STREET PURPOSES ( CEDAR LAKE ROAD AND LOUISIANA AVENUE ) Councilman Graves moved to accept deed and authorize City Clerk } to file same for record . Councilman Reynolds sec6nded and the motion carried with seven yeas . ( m ) REPORT OF SPECIAL STUDY COMMITTEE CONCERNING RESIDENCY RE QUIREMENTS Mr . Lou Schoen , 4000 Quentin Avenue , was present representing the Human Rights Commission and the Committee for Study of Residency Requirements , He explained that the position of the Human Rights Commission is to abolish the requirement . After discussion concerning the efficiency of the operation of the City government with or without this requirement , Councilman Reynolds moved to waive all residency requirements and that Police and Fire Civil Service Commission be advised to do the same . Councilman Koch seconded the motion . It was the feeling of Councilmen Calinson , Heltzer and Howard that the matter should be returned to the committee for a more detailed study , department by department, 71 Council Minutes , March 10 , 1969 8 . ( m ) Councilman Reynolds withdrew his motion and asked staff bring in change in Section 1 : 303 ( c ) " . , , that the appointing authority which requires that all employees essential to public safety , health and � welfare shall become and remain a resident of the City and that all non - essential in the above respects be not required to have a residency in the City . Councilman Heltzer seconded . After further discussion , Councilman Reynolds withdrew his motion and asked limited debate until thare was a motion on the floor . Councilman Galinson moved to refer the matter to the committee on residency requirements with a report to Council by April 7 . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried with six yeas . ( Councilman Graves was not present ) . (n ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER • • EMPLOYEEE PROMOTION AND APPOINTMENTS It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to concur with the promotion and appointments as follows : Raymond Alstad promoted to new position of Meter Reader II , Water & Sewer Department ; Mrs . Roxie Rosa appointed to vacant Clerk III position in Department of Public Works ; and Mrs . Bernyce Demko appointed as Clerk II in the Planning Department . Motion carried with seven yeas . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) EXTENSION OF ARCHITECTURAL, SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CENTER . Councilman Graves moved to waive reading and adopt resolution amending contract . Councilman Koch seconded but after discussion Councilman Graves withdrew his motion and moved to defer to March 17 , 1969 . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously . t (b ) FOP. T Y - FIRST STREET AND HIGHWAY 100 CUL - DE - SAC Forrest Clapper , chairman of trustee board of Park Baptist .s Church , said that their main problem is lack of parking and that the cul - de - sac would remove four more parking spaces . It was suggested that if Park Baptist Church could acquire more land for parking they could bring their plans to the City . i Councilman Howard moved to table the matter . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 72 I Gounc �l Mi nutes , March 10 , 1969 . EEK WATERSI-±ED DISTRICT' 9 . ( c ) BASSETT CR oved that the City Attorney be ins tructed Councilman Galinson m etitioning the County Commissioners to to prepare resolution p ' assett Creek Watershed District . Councilman establish a B Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously . (d ) WORKABLE PROGRAM eet with the Planning Commission and the Council decided to m Citizens Advisory Commission the Workable Program on to discuss at 5 : 00 p . m . . March 19 , 1969 . ( e ) LAND CONDEMNATION - EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS The City Manager explained that when the improvements were made on Excelsior Boulevard , an attorney was hired to condemn y . This attorney now recommended settlements two pieces of propert on these two parcels . Councilmen Howard and Reynolds were opposed in principle to the settlement of this condemnation . Councilman Koch moved to authorize settlement and complete the improvement . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion lost 3 - 4 , Councilmen Galinson , Heltzer , Howard and Reynolds voting nay . Councilman Howard moved to waive reading and adopt a resolution ordering discontinuance of the condemnation . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 4 - 2 , Councilmen Heltzer and Reynolds voting nay and Councilman Galin son abstaining . Councilman Howard moved to reconsider , after discussion . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 5 - 2 , Councilmen Heltzer and Reynolds voting nay . Councilman Koch restated his original motion to authorize settlement and complete the improvement . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 4 - 2 , Councilmen Reynolds and Heltzer voting nay and Councilman Galinson a stainin . ( Councilman Galinson was not on the Council when the matter was previously under consideration ) . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) TABULATION OP BIDS TIRE R % PL•AC % ME NTS FOR 1969 i 73 Council Minutes , March 10 , 1969 10 . ( a ) Councilman Graves moved to designate Elmer N . Olson Co . as the lowest responsible bidder for new tires and Firestone Stores , Inc . as the lowest responsible bidder for re - cap tires , and accept bids . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) DAMAGE C J�AIIVIS 1 . Mrs . Archie L. Goodman , 4809 Ottawa Place 2 . Mr . William Campbell , 2704 Lynn Avenue 3 . Mr . Clyde Heise , 3149 Nevada Avenue 4 . Mr . & Mrs . Horst Radtke , 8808 Minnetonka Boulevard It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to file above claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney . Motion carried unanimously . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS None Be ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Koch , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 57 p . m . by a seven yea vote . l f i Leo rd J . Thi or Attest : r Alice M. Carlson , Secretary i 74