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Home My WebLink About1969/03/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA March 24 , 1969 1 , CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Thiel at 8 : 10 P . m . 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Councilman Frank Howard . 3 . ROLL CALL The foaowing Councilmen were present at roll call : Murray Calinson 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 , Supervisor of Zoning and Inspection , and Secretary . 4 ., MINUTES On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , the minutes of the regular meeting held March 17 , 1969 and special meetings held March 13 and 19 , 1969 , were approved by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS O �4 SECTION 6 : 064 . 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO P�, RMIT A LOT V,/ IDTpi Or SIXT V - FIVE FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SEVENTY - FIVE FEET AT 2640 MONTEREY AVENUE: , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED I`,hARCh 13 , 1969 ( CASE NO . 69 - 10 - VAR . ) REQUESTED BY ELLY PHILLIPS . Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . Councilman Koch questioned a possible need for open space for linkage from Fern Y, ill School to Twin Lakes and moved to P 90 r Council Minutes , March 24 , 1969 ril 7 , having available at that time a recommendation 5 , ( a ) continue to Ap Councilman Heltzer seconded and from the Planning Commission . the motion carried unanimously • 5005 Vest 36th Street , represented Elly Phillips Mr . Allen Engen , ave background of a the need for the variance and property more buildable He explained iven to make t P P street vacation which was g ' (b ) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 66:064 . 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO IDERMIT A REARED HI O Y - TWENTY - SEVEN FEET INSTEAD OF THE RE FIVE FEET AT 2512 HUNTINGTON AVENUE13 , i969 ( CASE N0.AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE: OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAR 69 - 4 - VAR . ) REQUESTED BY MARSHALL SFiORT . Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . The Planning Director summarized the requested variance . Dr . Marshall Short , 2512 Huntington , appeared in his own behalf, showing transparencies of the area and explaining the need for the variance . Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 3695 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3695 entitled , " Resolution Granting Variance in Rear Yard Depth from the Requirements of Section 6 : 064 . 5 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance . It Motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Heltzer voting nay. (c ) PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY NORTH AND EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF QUENTIN AVENUE AND WEST 39TH STREET FROM R - 4 , ONE TG ELEVEN FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND B - 2 , GENERAL, BUSINESS DISTRICT , TO R - B RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REQUESTED B Y BALTINOx� R. EALT f C OMPANY ( CASE NO, 69 �6 - Z . ) AS DESCRIBED IN No'fICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 13 , 1969 , Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . Because of a letter received by Council from Robert Ehrenberg of Charles Friedheim Co . r �' equesting additional land to be rezon Councilman Reynolds e Y moved to continue the hearing , referring th e � , matter to the Planning Commission . Councilman GOwidalinson se T _ 91 i f R Council Minutes , March 24 , 1969 l r . Richard Fudali , secretary of Builders Equity and Bill Dolan , 50 (c ) M Engineer , were present representing the applicant . i Mr . Fudali indicated that the petitioner would be donating 50 , 000 square feet of land for streets if the rezoning would be approved . Councilman Reynolds changed his motion to continue hearing to April 7 and that the matter be referred , along with the letter from Friedheim to the Planning Commission on April 2 . Councilman Galinson seconded but after further discussion Councilman Reynolds withdrew his motion and moved to waive first reading and set date for second reading April 14 , 1969 , referring the letter from Friedheim Company to Planning Commission on April 2 . Council - man Galinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr . Robert Ehrenberg , Beltline Industrial Park , indicated an interest in the zoning change and proposed roadpatterns . 6 . PETITIONS , REQUEJSTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a ) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO HOLD BINGO GAME - PARK KNOLL- , OAK HILL PTA i There being no objection , the notice was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND OaDINANCES (a ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE CH ANGING ZONING OF PART OF TRACT A , REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 916 ( CEDAR LAKE ROAD AND EDGEW OOD AI 2NUE ) NDUST O AL R - 21 SINGLE FA1\fJLY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO DISTRICT ( CA SZ NO. 68 - 60 - Z . ) REQUESTED BY PHILIP AND MURIEL JENSEN . ORDINANCE NO. 1068 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded y Counc ilman 1068 Graves , to waive second reading and aStPt� uas Park Zoning entitled , " An Crdinance Amending the Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts *ilMman carried 5 - 1 , Councilman Reynolds voting nay . C Howard was out of the chambers . b RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS - TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 100 - 42ND STREET SOUTh_ TO CIT )( LIMITS 92 sicil 1vlinuteS s march 24 ' 1969 Gau RESOLUTION NO. 3696 7 (b ) e nolcis , seconded by Councilman It was moved by Counciln' an Reynolds 3696 entitled , and adopt Resolution No . Graves , to waive reading ecificat * ons for Improvement of � ' ppproving P reliminary Plans and Sp Trunk Highway 100 within the Limits of St . Louis Park . ' Motion carried with seven yeas . LE (c ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER 1- 0 PLN SPACE CA . TION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND OZVx. L27th AND LAND AND REP'J�jALING RESOLUTION NO . 3638 DAKOTA ) . iESOLUTION NO. 3697 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman aive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3 697 entitled , Heltzer , to w " Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File S ace Application and for a Federal Grant to Acquire and Develop h�City Council Repealing Resolution No . 3638 Adoptedy December 9 , 1968 . " Motion carried unanimously . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES (a ) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - FEBRUARY 1969 There being no objection , Mayor Thiel ordered the report to be received for filing. 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) NEWSPAPER DISPENSERS ON PUBLIC RICHT - OF - W- AY Mr . Howard Mithun , 423 Portland Avenue , attorney for Minneapolis Star and Tribune was present . It was pointed out by Staff that the dispensers are illegal as they now exist . After questioning by Council Mr . Mithun agreed that the Star and Tribune would indemnify the City by means of bond and Councilman Galinson moved that staff contact Minneapolis Star aro Tribune and request that they send an agreement holding the GitY of St. Louis Par lameles from an exi � tenC ; of vendingy damage caused by machines in the Cit Councilman Howard seconded the motion carried unanirnously . 93 armless ( amended 4/ 7 / 69) Council Minutes , March 24 , 1969 9 . ( a ) RESOLUTION NO, 3698 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3698 entitled , " Resolution Requesting Preparation of Bill for Legis - lative Action at 1969 Session Relative to Newspaper Vending Machines by the City of St . Louis Park , Minnesota . " Motion carried unanimously . (b ) SPECIAL PERMIT - RIDGWA f CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - CHANGE IN PLANS The Supervisor of coning and Inspection pointed out that the proposed revision is not in substantial compliance with the original plans . Mr . William Rosen , attorney and Robert Ridgway , applicant were present. 4 Councilman Galinson , along with other Councilmen , expressed concern about the heavy flow of traffic onto Franklin Avenue , with access planned only in that direction . There was also concern about parking problems because of additional rental charges for garages . Mr . Marvin Rothstein , 1820 Pennsylvania Avenue , said that the residents in the area had been told that there would be no entrances or exits on Franklin Avenue . RESOLUTION NO. 3699 It was moved by Councilman Froward , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3699 entitled , " Resolution Amending Resolution No . 2896 Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 176 . 4 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Unit , Multiple Dwelling , Ridgway Construction Company . " Motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Koch voting nay . ( c ) CONFLICT OF INTEREST - POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO . 3700 It was moved by Councilman P� eltzer , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to adopt Resolution No . 3700 entitled , " Resolution Requesting Mayor to Call Hearing Relative to Possible Conflict of Interest of Chairman , Police Civil Service Commission . " The resolution was introduced by Councilman Fieltzer and read �� 94 Council Minutes , March 24 , 1969 9 (c ) in its entirety . • question the honesty an Heltzer indicated that he di esen a on the commissi Councilm on of Mr . Gene Schadow but felt that position because of Mro could put police officers m a destabli establishment . Schadow ' s interest in a liquor e Vote on the motion carried 4 - 3 , Councilmen Toward and Reynolds and Mayor 'Thiel voting nay . 10 . NEW BUSINESS EXTENDED AT WEST (a ) LAND ACQUISITION - TEXAS AV N ESTI�ENT CO. 28Th STREET - R . L . JOHNSON It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to accept deed and authorize City Clerk to file same for record . Motion carried unanimously . (b ) EMPLOYEE PROMOTION - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Councilman Heltzer moved to concur with the promotion of Rodney W . Stendel to the position of Park Maintenanceman I. Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. (c ) PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES Councilman Graves requested the City Attorney prepare a resolution for discussion by Council on April 7 relative to several proposed charter changes that would then be forwarded to the State Legislatw (d ) OFFICIAL DESIGNATE Councilman Graves asked that he be designated as the official designate of the City to the National League of Cities Conference in Washington , D . Co Councilman P; eltzer moved that Councilman Graves be designated . Councilman Galinson seconded and the m ° °^ carried unanimously , 11 . MISCELLANEOUS None 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PA YMENTS None 95 -sem t Council Minutes , March 24 , 1969 r 13 . ADJOURNMENT I On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , } the meeting was adjourned at 10 ; 45 p , m . by a seven yea vote . i 4Leaa. rd J . Thie , ayor Attest : 1 C - Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 96