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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969/04/28 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST ' LOUIS PARK 9MINNESOTA April 28P 1969 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting o f the City Councilwas called to order by Mayor Thiel at 8 : 27 p . m . 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Councilman Howard . 3 , ROLL CALL cilmen were present at roll call : The following Coun Murray Galinson Richard Graves James Fieltzer Frank Howard Richard Koch Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , City Assessor , City Sanitarian , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Secretary. Mayor Thiel left the meeting at midnight , at which time President Pro Tem Howard assumed the chair . 4 . MINUTES Councilman Howard moved to amend the April 14 , 1969 minutes , Page 111 , line 3 , by adding " . . . Comprehensive Plan , and the fact that no additional information was received showing an original error or a change which would constitute reasons for rezoning . ' Councilman Reraldi seconded and the motion carried unanimously . On motion of Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Howard , the minutes of the regular meeting held April 14 , 1969 , and the special meeting held April 21 , 1969 were approved by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 6 ' 064 . C AND 6 : 064 . 5 OF THE, ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A � a � IN A YARD OTHER THAN A REAR YARD AND LOCATED 121 Council Minutes , April 28 : 1969 5 , (a ) SIXTY FEET OF TliE FRONT LOT LINE AND WITHIN TWO FEET OF THE SIDE LOT LINE AT 2525 FLAG AVENUE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEART NG PUBLISHED APRIL 10 , 1969 ( CASE NO . 69 - 1 - VAR , ) REQUESTED BY ADELINE ELSNER . Mayor Thiel opened the hearing , The Planning Director desci ibed the requested variance , showing the location of the proposed structure . Mr . Martin Dor: kman , 9111 Stanlen Road , appeared opposing the variance plair_i ng tha ` the garage in this location would obstruct the vier%T from his diri'. Zlg :: oom a.nd kitchen windows , He stated that the were lo.7-zo othe .. ;. oca': i.on � available on her lot which would to ; no = a satisfactory to him . one which would require a variance and one which would no '. , Mrs . Adeline Elsner ; 25 ?. 5 Flab; Avenue , said that the proposed location requested in tz � var i ante was the best and most economical location and did note agree tha*_. It. would obstruct the view for the Dockman residence . Mrs . Elsner indicated she was not interested in considering any other location for her garage although Council urged her to try to reach a compromise with her neighbor . Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed. Councilman Howard moved to refer this variance back to the Board of Zoning Appeals for consideration of another location and if the petitioner did not appear it would indicate that she was not intesl• ested . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously (b ) IMPROVEMENT NO. 68 -- 42 , CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING , BETWEEN DAItO 'T'A AVENUE AND EDGEV4 OOD AVENUE , FROM 27TH TO 28TH STREETS , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 3 AND APRIL 10 , 1969 . Mayor Thiel opened �he i. s2 =". '1 The Director of Public% WvI .- = dnGcribed general alley paving constructi.on_ _ Mr . Olafson ; 2712 DZ '_cota A-,rense , and Mr , Raymond Turner , 2708 Dakota Avenue , appeared in favor of the improvement but expressed concern abe ; it sofa 9) po' s in the alley . They were assured by the Director of Public Works that proper b " e would be placed 122 Council Minutes , April 28 , 1969 5 � (b ) in these areas . ' el declared the hearing closed . Mayor Thi KF, SOLUTION NOs, 3714 Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Counci It was moved by lman to waive reading and adopt Re solution No . 3 ? 14 entitled , Graves , improvement and Ordering Preparation of " Resolution Ordering ImP itmotion carried with seven Plans , Improvement No . 68 - 42 . yeas . (c ) IMPR OVEMENT NO. 68 - 43 , CONCRETE ALLE Y PAVING BETWEEN JERSEY AVENUE AND IDAHOE AVENUE FROM WEST E OF27TIHEALET TO WEST 28TH STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTIC 'ZING PUBLISHED APRIL 3 AND APRIL 10 , 19699 Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . There being no one present interested in this improvement , Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO. 3715 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3715 entitled, " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans , Improvement No . 68 - 43 . " Motion carried with seven yeas . (d ) IMPROVEMENT NO, 69 - 14 , CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING , BETWEEN REPUBLIC AVENUE AND GORHAM AVENUE , FRO11 FIRST STREET TO SECOND STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 3 AND APRIL 10 , 1969 . Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . Mr . Clarence Brose , owner of business at 3316 Gorham Avenue ' spoke in favor of the improvement . There being no one else present interested in this improvement ' Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO. 3716 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer seconded b Cou�'c �maA f� Graves , to waive reading and ado Pt Resolution No . 3716 eni1 L } '' "�� 123 I i I Council Minutes , April 28 , 1969 } 5 (d ) " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans , Improvement No . 69 - 14 . " Motion carried unanimously . (e ) IMPROVEMENT NO, 69 - 22 , CONCRETE ALLE Y PAVING , BETWEEN JERSE Y AVENUE AND KENTUCKY AVENUE , FROM WEST 28TH STREET TO WEST 29TH STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 3 AND APRIL 10 , 1969 . Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . f Mr . Duane Saari , 2829 Kenti -, cky Avenue , presented a petition j with fifteen signatures opposing the improvement . Mr . Russ Hazelwood , 2840 Jersey Avenue , also spoke in opposition . Mr . Robert Shields , 2852 Jersey Avenue , Mr , Frank Duffy , 2821 Kentucky Avenue , Mr , + ordon Hall , 2817 Kentucky Avenue , Mr . Wallace Eckdahl , 2848 Jersey Avenue , Mr . Arnold Zoesch , 2825 Kentucky Avenue , and Paul W einblatt , 2824 Jersey Avenue , all spoke in favor of the improvement . Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO. 3717 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3717 entitled , " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans , Improvement No . 69 - 22 . " Motion f carried with six yeas . ( Councilman Reynolds was out of the f council chambers } . { (f ) IMPROVEMENT NO. 68 - 59 CONCRETE ALLE Y PAVING , BETV7EEN VERNON AVENJE AND UTICA AVENUE FROM s WEST 26TH STREET TO WEST 27TH STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 3 AND APRIL 10 , 1969 . Mayor Thiel opened the hearing There being no one present interested in this improvement , Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO. 3718 i It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman i and adopt Resolution No . 3718 entitled Heltzer , to waive reading ' 124 Council Minutes ; April. 28 , 1969 Co Preparation of Improvement and Ordering with six yeas . 5 . (f ) " Resolution Ordering 68 _ 59s � � Motion ca Improve NWas out o f the council chambers ) . Plans , nolds (Councilman ReY N ONS , REQUESTS AD COMM UNICATIONS 6 . PETITI None jS 7 , RESOLUTIONS AND OR DI LAN (a ) FIRST READING OF pr� OPOSED OkDiNANCE AMENDING SECTION F ORI3I11ANCE I�1G , 10341 ADOPTED MA � 4 : 815 . 21 , O GULATING BURNING; RE - ENTITLED , " AN ORD TNANCF RL" TION OF AIR POLLUTION; QUIRING CONTROL AND CORREL RTAIN REQUIRING G LiCiENSES AND PERMITS TO OPERATE CE EQUIPMENT ) AND PP, :JVTDIN ::r PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS Q RELATIVE TO FUEL OF THE PROVISIONS THEEr, �. OF , BURNING EQUIPMENT LICENSE FEE . . It was moved by Councilman Galinson ; seconded by C aundcSe et an Graves , to waive first reading of proposed Nlotionordinance carried with date for second reading May 5 , 19690 seven yeas . (b ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM PARK NATIONAL BANK OF ST . LOUIS PARK , ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA . RESOLUTION NO . 3719 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3719 entitled , " Resolu_ tion Approving Securities for Collateral from Park National Bank of St . Louis Park , St . Louis Park , Minnesota . it Motion carried with six yeas . ( Mayor Thiel had left the meeting ) . (b ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROTI PARK NATIONAL BANK OF ST . LOUIS PARK , ST . LOUIS PARK ' MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 3 720 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive reading and adopt Ro- solution No . 3720 entitled , " Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park National Bank of St . Louis Park St . Louis Park , Minnesota Motion carried with six yeas. ( Mayor Thiel had left the meeti-ng )' 125 Council Minutes , April 28 , 1969 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES (a ) RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION FAVORING ADOPTION OF Or FICIAL MAP AND AN OFFICIAL MAP ORDINANCE OUTLINING THE PURPOSE , USE AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY . Councilman Galinson moved to communicate to the Planning Commission that Council approves the concept of the official map and that the Planning Commission enter necessary detailed studies . Councilman Kock seconded and the motion carried with six yeas . Councilman Graves moved to amend motion to include that Council desires the Minneapolis Golf Course ' as open recreational space on the official map . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried with six yeas . ( Mayor Thiel had left the meeting . ) (b ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY , W ITh CONDITIONS ) UPON THE REQUEST OF WESTWOOD HOME CO . FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A NURSING HOME UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 082 . 2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE , IN AN R - 3 , TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT , AT 22ND AND PENNSYLVANIA (CASE NO. 69 - 3 - S . Po ) o It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to defer this matter for one week. Motion carried with seven yeas . ( c ) CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF LICENSE TO URBAN CAB COMPANY . Mr . Howard Lindskoog , 2722 Louisiana Court and Mr . Robert Lumley , 4087 West Broadway , Minneapolis , represented Urban Cab Company - - Mr . Lindskoog as an owner and Mr . Lumley as dispatcher and manager . Council questioned Mr . Lumley concerning reports of well lessness with respect to inspections , license , and insurance employees , Officer Allen Burke reports of rudeness of companyemp y was present to answer questions concerning activities of the company and their relationship with that department * moved to deny i After discussion , ouncilman Galinson C the license . Councilman Howard seconded but after further consideration , Councilman Galinson withdrew his motion and 126 Council Minutes , April 28 , 1969 Co Manager for his recommenda .. atter to the City c moved to refer them es seconded and the motion carried with 8 . � � Graves tion . Councilman seven yeas . OF CITY ACTIVITIES - FIRST QUARTER (d ) QUARTERLY REPORT 1969 . Howard ordered the report to be received for President Pro Tem H i filing . (e ) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - IVIARCI ' 1969 President Pro Tem Howard ordered the report to be received for filing. (f ) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 9 , 1969 • l Councilman Galinson moved that Councireimburse members I who attend the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Minneapo theird neer . League on May 3 , 1969 at the Leamington Hotel for r ' Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried f theswo y Councilman Heltzer voting nay . ( Mayor Thiel had le meeting ) . Councilman Heltzer moved that the Human Rights Commission send their recommendations to Council prior to advising other groups . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 5 - 1 , Councilman Galinson voting nay . ( Mayor Thiel had left the meeting . ) Upon hearing no further discussion , President Pro Tem Howard orderared the minutes to be received for filing . ( g ) MINUTES OF MAYOR ' S SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD APRIL 17 , 1969s President Pro Tem Howard ordered the minutes to be received for filing . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) REQUEST OF PLANIT DEVELOPMENT INC . , FOR SPECIAL PERMIT ( CASE NO. 68 - 44 - S . P . ) UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 092 . 1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PER , ,jIT CONSTRUCTION OF SIXTY UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING IN AN R - 4 DISTRICT , NORTHEAST CORNER OF COLORA90 AVENUE AND 16TH STREET ( DEFERRED FROM APWIr 14 ► 19 , -_ 127 I Council Minutes , April 28 , 1969 9 . ( a ) Mr . Bill Grant , 1800 Edgewood Avenue , at first spoke in favor of a cul - de - sac on Colorado Avenue but after hearing some of the discussion indicated his Mayor Thiel asked opposition to it . y Mr . Grant if he realized that sometime in the future Colorado i Avenue might be made a thoroughfare . Mr . Grant indicated that he was aware of this possibility . Mr . Joe Langer of Barrett 1 . 1oving & Storage questioned whether there was room for the cul - de - sac and spoke in opposition to the building of an apartment building of this size because of traffic problems that would be created . Mrs . Maxine Evans , 1648 Colorado Avenue , was opposed to the cul - de - sac . Melvin Dass , 1656 Colorado Avenue , Bill Smith , 1636 Colorado Avenue , and Mr . Roy Longbottoin , 1808 Colorado Avenue , spoke in favor of the cul - de • * sac . RESOLUTION NO. 3721 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3721 entitled , " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 092 . 1 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Construction of Sixty - Unit Apartment Building . " Motion carried 6 -1 , Mayor Thiel voting nay. Councilman Galinson moved to accept deed from Anton Yngve 0 and authorize City Clerk to file same for record . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1 , Mayor Thiel voting nay . I' f f (b ) BASSETT CREEK JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ( DEFERRED FROM APRIL 14 , 1969 ) . It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to defer until May 5 , 1969 . Motion carried with six iel had left the meeting ). yeas . ( Mayor Th (c ) AMENDMENT TO GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACT ( DEFERRED FROM APRIL 21 , 96 9 ) . Councilman Galinson moved that the garbage contract be amended to include total pick - up , Councilman Graves seconded the motion. Mr . Drury of Woodlake Sanitary Coe expressed concern about the quantity of leaves that would have to be collected and asked for e in the contract . Councilman Galinson a 90 - day cancellation claus 128 Council Minutes , April 28 , 1969 on and moved to defer the matter or one week . 9 � (c ) withdrew his moa Councilman Howrd Seconded . iscussion , Councilman Galinson withdrew his motion After further d resent contract to include total Praetor kup and is and moved to amend p cost is considerable and that in e contgood faith if he if question of the cil will operate g concerned about this that Coon can show that his costs are 5o exorbitant that he is losing money , Reynolds seconded but zfter discussion withdrew ltzer,V is Councilman Councilman Seconded by second and the motion •Nam• Councilman Howard moved to No vote was taken on this motion table . The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried 5 _ 2 , Councilmen Galinson and Heltzer voting nay . ' he meeting , after dis us sing some of the other matter rs Later in t on the agenda , Councilma�1- Reynolds movedeo and the motion g from the table . CouncilYrlan Graves seconded carried with seven yeas . Councilman Howard moved That the City Manager and City Attorney meet with Mr . Drury and his attorney to draw opdcOup once taking into consideration that the leaf vacuum w pick a year . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carriednolo Y seven yeas . It was the feeling of Council that there should schedule set up for the leaf vacuum . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WELL NO, 15 RESOLUTION NO. 3722 It was moved by Councilmar Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3722 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Bid for Well No . 15 , Improvement No . 69 - 30 . Motion carried with seven yeas . Mr . Harry Mayeron , Orr - Schelen - MaY exon , was present to I answer questions concerning this project . (b ) CONTRACT - ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to authorize Mayor and City 'Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the Cityo Motion carried with six yeas ` ( Mayor Thiel had left the meeting ) , 129 Til �r Council Minutes , April 28 , 1969 10 . ( c ) TABULATION OF BIDS - STREET AND CATCH BASIN VACUUM CLEANER Councilman Graves moved to designate The Zeco Company as the lowest responsible bidder and accept bid in the amount of $ 24 , 198 . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried with seven yeas . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1 . Norton Neff , 2700 Xenwood Avenue 2 . Gerald M. Quilling , 7729 North Street Councilman Koch moved to file above claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney . Gouacil - man Reynolds seconded and the motion carried with six yeas . ( Mayor Thiel had left the meeting ) , (b ) WATER POLLUTION - MINNEHAHA CREEK Councilman Heltzer pointed out the pollution of Minnehaha r Creek as it flows through the City . The City Sanitarian explained his difficulties in obtaining cooperation from certain industries in this regard . It was the feeling of Council that the ordinance should s be enforced in this area . r Councilman Galinson moved that the possibility of a joint powers t act for these communities which have Minnehaha Creek flowing through their boundaries and the Minneapolis Park Board and F Minnehaha Creek Watershed District be discussed and the { possibility of a commission being formed in developing the creek for recreational purposes and that this be sent to the Parks and Recreation Commission , keeping in mind that federal funds may be available for this endeavor . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried with six yeas . ( Mayor Thiel had left the meeting ) . ( c ) AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE and Finance Dir . Councilman Howard moved that the City Manager/ attend the conference on June 4 , 5 , and 6 , 1969 . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried with seven yeas . (d ) COMMENDATION - ROBERT C . MARTIN 130 • utes , April 281 1969 Council Minutes , ' resent ed a Gert�flcatlon of Commendation to Mayor Thiel present Assistant to the City Manager , in appreciation 11 . (d ) Mar past two and one - half years . Mr . lyp, t Mr . Robert C • Cit for the p Appreciation from the service to the Y with an Award of App of his resentedsecretary . lbe fold also p Martin Was mittee for his service as their Mayorts Safety Com the City to take a job as City Manager in Mr . Martin is leaf co sin . Fort Atkinson , W 12 . CLAIMS , NTRACT PAYMENTS AFPROPRIATI ONS , AND CO (a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS seconded by Councilman Heltzer , On motion of Councilman s r repared by the Director of Finance the lists of verified claim p 2 1969 in the total �rs1 presented to the Council dated April 8 and pTe a;ld $ 83 , 471 . 57 for vendors Boge 4 7960 65 for p �.yrol_. , amounts of $ a Manager , Gity Clerk , and City were approved , and the Cie y The authorized to issue checks covering same by a 'Treasurer were area six ea vote . ( Mayor Thiel had left the meeting . Y It as (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS ttW& RESOLUTION NOo 3723 filed moved b Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman The It was Y 3723 entitled , City Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolutiom No * No . " Resolution Accepting Work on Storm Sewer , Thiel had left 6245 . " Motion carried with six yeas . ( MayorSen the meeting ) . nW b� 13 . ADJOURNMENT �e man Heltyer ' On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by CouncilCo the meeting was adjourned at 12 : 35 a . m . by a six yea vote . 6� Leon d J . Thiel , ayox pyo Tei Frank how re sident Attest : Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 131