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Home My WebLink About1969/05/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTi'S OF CITY COUNCIL MO A ING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNES May 191 1969 1 . CALL TO ORDER regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Th1el A g at 8 : 09 p . m . 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Councilman Frank Howard . 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 V, orks , Supervision of Zoning and Inspection , and Secretary. 4 . MINUTES Councilman Graves moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 12 , 1969 and special meeting held May 10 , 1969 , Councilman Koch seconded . Councilman Reynolds moved to delete , on Page 146 , Item 8c from the minutes and add : " Assumingthat the First Plymouth National Bank would have the highest interestate or comparable interest rate and would offer proper security for our investment that the staff would be directed to first invest the City money in that bank , next to the local banks , all things being equal , and then to other banking institutions ' After discussion , Councilman Koch moved to table . Councilman Grapes seconded and the motion carried unanimously . Later in the meeting Councilman Galinson moved to remove this matter from the table . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously , RESOLUTION NO. 3737 Councilman Galinson moved to amend the minutes 146 ' Item 8c stab115h1n8 by adding thereto Resoluti ( Pageon No . 373 ? entitled , " Resolution 149 Council Minutes , May 19 , 1969 Policy Relative to Investment of Current Funds , " to express the intent of the foregoing motions . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the yG motion carried 6 - 1 ; Mayor Thiel voting nay because he felt local banks should be on an equal basis . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , t `f to amend the minutes of February 24 , 1969 to include approval of the granting of the non - intoxicating r_ ialt liquor license to Jennings Red -- '� Coach Inn , 4608 Excelsior Boulevard . Motion carried unanimously . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS None 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS None 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORTS AND CALLING HEARING , IMPROVEMENT NO, 69 - 06 , STORM SEWER , RESOLUTION NO. 3738 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3738 entitled , " Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No . 69 - 060 " Motion carried unanimously . ( b ) RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORTS AND CALLING HEARING IMPROVEMENT NO. 69 - 07 , STORM SEWER . RESOLUTION NO. 3739 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3739 entitled , " Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No . 69 - 07 . " Motion carried unanimously . ( c ) RESOLUTION AUThORIZING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS . RESOLUTION NO. 3740 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3740 entitled , " Resolution 150 ncil Minutes , May 19 , 1969 Cou A plication for Change of Use of Tax Forfeited (c ) 7 . Authorizing P Land s . ii Notion carriedmously . unani ( d) RESOLUTION ACCLPTING AGREEMENT NODI'8 AND 05 00669 , UNT � PKOJECT NO . 6725 , COUNT YO �,S T CO 36TH STREET . moved by Councilman Graves , secondee bu unanimously ,It wasy , Howard , to defer for one week . Motion carried g . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES a PRELIMINARY RAEPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ( ) ITh RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT REPORT V' NO. 69 - 13 , ALLEY PAVING , GL�; NI-; QRST PLACE BETWEEN GLENHURST AVE NUE AND HUNTINGTON AVENUE FROM TO CEDAR LAKE AVENUE PEST 27TH STREET. ) NORTH 560 F END . RESOLUTION NO. 3741 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive Resolution No . 3741 entitled , " Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No . 690mm13 . " Motion carried unanimously . (b ) REPORT CONCERNING STOP SIGNS - 22ND STREET AND QUEBEC AVENUE. . It was staff ' s recommendation that stop signs were not warranted but that a survey should be requested by the State to determine if speeds should be reduced . Mr . John Levine , 2246 Quebec Avenue , was present favoring stop signs at 22nd Street and Quebec Avenue . RESOLUTION NO , 3 742 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Counc 'lman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3742 entztled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersections of Quebec Avenue and West 22nd Street and Quebec Avenue and West 24th Street . " Motion carried 6 - 1 , Mayor Thiel voting nay because he felt the recommendation oin5c 'It was also moved by Councilman �el �i � staff should be followed , seconded by Councilman Howard to request the State to Sur area for possible speed limit reduction,lMoti on carried �-� 151 Council Minutes , May 19 , 1969 8 . ( c ) REPORT WITH RESPECT TO SELECTION OF BRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER F The Director of Public Works displayed a transparency of the r extension of Louisiana Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard , showing the crossing at Minnehaha Creek , There was some discussion concerning proper width that should be required for this right - of - way . Councilman Reynolds moved to authorize Manager to execute contract with Robert E , Erickson on as design engineer . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously . (d ) REPORT OF SUPET', V.1. : OF ZONING AND INSPECTION CONCERNING ZONING VIOLATICNS The Supervisor o .` Zoning and In - pec `. ion was present to answer questions posed bar Councilrnen After discussion ; this repor + was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing : (e ) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 14 : 19690 Upon hearing no objection , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) REQUEST OF WE STWOOD 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 DISTRICT AT WEST 22ND STREET AND FENNS i( LVANIA AVENUE ( CASE NO. 69 - 3 - Se P . ) ( DEFERRED FROM APRIL 28 AND MAY 5 , 1969 ) . Mr ,, Wallace Bruce , Rt - 4 : Box 110 : Excelsior , Minnesota was presenting himself and Westwood Nursing home . He explained the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and described in detail the special permit _ He explained that a berm -would be built up and planted to screen the area from the residential area . He also agreed to file deed restriction for Lot 5 so that another nursing home could not be built on that piece of property . Mr . Norman Winer : 224 .1 Pennsylvania Avenue , said that the neighbors had met with Mr . Bruce and Mr , Carlson and had come to an agreement that met with their satisfaction . 152 Council Minutes , May 19 , 1969 erb Davis , attorney 9 � ( a ) lvir . H representing Mr . Bruce , said that the neighbors and property owner could be items agreed to by the g ! included in the special permit . It was brought out in the discussion by Council t thatthelot on which the nursing home would be built doe Ingle family home s . RESOLUTION Noe 3 743 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3743 entitled, " Resolution Granting Permit under Section 6 : 082 . 2 of the St , Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Construction of a Nursing Home Accom- modating 198 Patients . " Motion carried unanimously. (b ) REPORT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS IN AQUILA AREA ( DEFERRED FROM MAY 5 ) 1969 ) . Councilman Howard moved to file the report . Motion was seconded by Councilman Galinson but after discussion Councilman Howard withdrew his motion and moved to table . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously . ( c ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY NORTH AND EAST OF TIDE INTERSECTION OF QUENTIN AVENUE AND WEST 39TH STREET FROM R - 4 , ONE TO ELEVEN FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO RB , RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ( CASE NO. 69 - 6 - Z . ) ( DEFERRED FROM MAY 12 , 1969 ) . It was moved by Councilman Galinson seconded by Councilman Graves , to defer to May 26 , 1969 . Motion carried unanimously (d ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 : 303 SUBDIVISION C ENTITLED " RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY PERSONNEL AND RESIDENCE " OF THE ST * LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE , RELATING TO RESIDENCE REQUgE - ME NTS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES , Councilman Koch moved to remove this matter from the table ' Councilman Galinson animouSly seconded and the motion carried un There was discussion concerning what type of requirements Would be more discriminator in y , availability of housing a varied price range and need to meet emergencies . 153 Council Minutes , May 19 , 1969 9 . ( d ) ORDINANCE NO. 1070 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1070 entitled , " An Ordinance Amending Section 1 : 303 , Subdivision C Entitled ' Relationship to Other City Personnel and Residence ' of the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code , Relating to Residence Requirements for City Employees . " Motion carried 4 - 3 , Councilman Graves , Councilman Reynolds , and Mayor Thiel voting nay . Councilman Koch moved that the employees to be considered the essential emergency duty assignments shall be Water , Sewer , Street , Fire and Police . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion lost 3 - 4 , Councilmen Galinson , Graves , Howard and Mayor Thiel voting nay . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) AV / ARD OF CONTRACT FOR PAVING , IMPROVEMENT NOS , 69 - 02 AND 69 - 19 . RESOLUTION NO, 3744 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3744 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Bid for Paving , Curb , and Gutter , and Sidewalk Repair . " Motion carried unanimously . 0 (b ) LAND ACQUISITION - STREET EASEMENT - 33 FT . EASEMENT FOR EXTENSION OF TEXAS AVENUE NORTH FROM 28TH STREET . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to defer this matter to May 26 , 1969 . Motion carried unanimously. ( c ) PAYMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS ON WEST 39TH STREET ( SEE SUPREME COURT DECISION REFERRED TO COUNCIL MAY 12 , 1969 ) . Councilman Graves moved to authorize payment of $ 16 , 228 . 74 to First National Bank and Paul J . Schmitt , Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 , Councilman Galinson abstaining because of conflict of interests . (d ) EXTENSION OF LOUISIANA AVENU% Councilman Reynolds moved that staff consider improvement of Louisiana Avenue between Highway No . 12 and Excelsior Boulevard and recommend to Council if they prefer a staff or consulting firm •.�� 154 Council Minutes , May 19 f 19 69 stud o f this area so that Council will be informed at budget time 10 . (d ) Y Councilman Graves seconded and the motion Carrie unanimously, ( e ) RECREATIONAL SLIDE IN HOPKINS , WEST OF MONK AVENUE The Cit Manager explained that Hopkins had notified the City that Y the have a matter before their Council concerning t e construction y de adjac -= nt to St . Louis Park * of a recreational sli After discussion concerning traffic problems in this area , Councilm� he City Manager confer the objection of the Graves moved that t r it until th Council and ask them to den y this request or aefeCouncilmanere is a solution to the t :• affic problem in this are Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 11 . MISCELLANEOUS None 12 , CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CCNTRACT PA YMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Howard , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated May 19 , 1969 in the total amounts of $ 1 , 697 . 36 for payroll , and $ 87 , 057 . 70 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 . (b ) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT WORK Final Payment , Improvemen :. s 66 - 51 , 67 - 139 67 - 031 67 - 23 , 66 - 59 , 66 - 524, 66 - 582 67 - 20 , and 65 - 56 , Concrete alley paving , sidewalk ' Crown Sidewalk Co . , Inc . - $ 21865e 54 , RESOLUTION NO, 3745 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3745 entitled ► ' Resolution Accepting Work k on Concrete Alley Paving and Sidewalk' Improvement Nos , 66 - 51 , 67 - 132 67 - 03 , 6 ? 23 , 66 - 59 , bb - 52 ' 66 67 - 20 , 65 - 56 . " Notion carried unanimously . 13 . ADJOURNMENT o e On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds meeting was adjourned at 10 : 50 p . m , by a sev yea Att s t ; ayor Alice M. Carlson Le and J . Thi , Secretary 155 K