HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969/06/30 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
S T . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA
June 30 , 19b9
1 , CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Thiel at 8 : 15 p . m .
2 . INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Rev . Everett Tande of the Ascension Lutheran
Church .
3 . ROLL CALL
The following Councilmen were present at roll call :
Murray Galins on
James Heltze r
Frank Howard
Richard Koch
Robert Reynolds
Leonard Thiel
Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , City Assessor ,
Planning Director , Director of Public Vl orks , and Secretary.
Councilman Graves arrived at 8 : 20 pm .
4 • MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Koch , the
minutes of the regular meeting held June 16 , 1969 , were approved by
a six yea vote . ( Councilman Gra -res was not present ) .
5 • PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a ) IMPROVEMENT NO. 69 - 11 ( MSA ) , ASPHALT PAVING AND
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL , AQUILA AVENUE FROM
TRUNK HIGHWAY NO, 7 TO TARGET ROAD , AS DESCRIBED
IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 19 AND JUNE 26 ,
1969 .
Mayor Thiel opened the hearing .
The Director of Public Works described the proposed improvement
on Highway No . 7 and Monk Avenue with the extension of Monk to
Aquila Avenue and a temporary signal at Target Road and Aquila
Avenue .
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rm OsteTby from the District �+:ighway Staff further explained
5 • (a ) Mr . N° ect . He indicated that the signal system would be
the proposed p ro j
add and channelization added by means of construction of
upgraded la The project would be let the
medians and adding turning the fall , except for seeding end of July to be completed in g an d
sodding , Signal work completion would depend upon delivery of
the controllers .
Mr . Bill Gleeson , 5725 Blake Road , Manager of Powers , Chairman
of Traffic Committee � f Knollwood Plaza Merchant ' s Association
was present urging approval of this improvement .
There being no one else present indicating an interest in this
matter , Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NO, 3780
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman
Howard , to waive reading and adopt resolution No . 3780 entitled ,
" Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of
Plans Improvement No . 69 - 11 . " Motion carried with seven yeas ,
(b ) IMPROVEMENT NO. 69 - 05 , WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT , '
IN WEST 40TH STREET EXTENDING FROM LYNN AVENUE TO
INGLEWOOD AVENUE ; IN MORNINGSIDE ROAD EXTENDING
FROM DART AVENUE TO OTTAWA AVENUr ; AND IN RALEIGri
AVENUE EXTENDING FROM WEST 42NID STREET TO PRINCETON
AVENUE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE. OF HEARING PUBLISIiED
JUNE 19 AND JUNE, 26 , 1969 ,
Mayor Thiel opened the hearing .
The Director of Public Worl : s described the proposed looping
of water mains which would provide fresher water by removing
dead ends .
Mr . Wayne Long of Orr - Schelen - Mayeron described the proPoe�d
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project and that it could be let along with the storm Sewer Prod
in the area . f
The City Assessor explained the assessment for the project .
Mr . Emil Adams , 4213 V; ooddale ; Mr . John Sponsell 4225
' ooddale Avenue ; and Mr . George Sohlman , 4205 WOOdd� e ,
having through lots from W ooddale to Raleigh objected t° the f ole :
installation of stop boxes on Raleigh since they have Ovate Sponse '•
from the front of their homes on Wooddale Avenue • fir ' T3c �' �
indicated that he did not want Raleigh to be brought up � 0 8
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y ' (b ) There being no one else present indIcatinb an interest in this
matter , Mayor declared the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NO. 3781
It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman
Koch , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3781 entitled ,
" Resolution Ordering Imprc cement and Ordering Preparation of
Plans Improvement No . 6905 . " Motion carried unanimously .
Councilman Galinson said that he had moved to order this
improvement with the understanding that the Director of Public
Works will meet with people in the area , and if certain parts can
be deleted they will be , and at assessment hearing there will be
a determination as to whether it will be assessed or not.
(c ) PROPOS .► D REZONING OF 4501 WEST 38TH STREET FROM
R - 4 , ONE TO ELZVLN FAMILf RESIDENCE DISTRICT , TO
R - 21 SINGLE FAMILf RESIDENCE DISTRICT , REQUESTED BY
L . EVELYN AND LOIS Fe RAYMOND ( CASE NO. 69 - 22 - Z . ) ,
AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 129
1969 .
Mayor Thiel opened the hearing .
The Planning Director described the proposed zoning change
and indicated adjacent zoning districts . He stated that the reason
for the request for rezoning was to allow greater ground floor area .
Mr . Herb Davis , 6100 Excelsior Boulevard , attorney representing
the applicants , explained that more ground floor area was desired
in order to build an enclosed swimming pool which is necessary
for therapy for one of the occupants . It is necessary that the
Pool be enclosed because th - adjacent parking lot creates a dust
problem .
Upon hearing no further discussion , Mayor Thiel declared the
hearing closed .
It Was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman
Graves , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set
second reading on July 14 , 1969 . Motion carried unanimously .
(d ) IMPROVEMENT NO . 68 - 451 SIDEWALK AND STEPS , CORNER
OF MINNET ONKA BOULEVARD ( NORTH SIDE AND INGLEW OOD
AVENUE (WEST SIDE ) APPROXIMATELY 80 FEET ON MINNE -
TONKA BOULi4VARD AND APPROXIMATELY 195 FEET ON
INGLEWOOD AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING
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Mayor Thiel opened the hearing .
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ro er , was present urging that
Mr . Hoffman , sole property own
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the improvement be made •
Mayor Thiel
There being
no one else present wishing to speak ,
declared the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NO. 3782
Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman
It was moved by 3782 entitled ,
Graves , to waive reading and adopt . esolution NoPre Preparation of
" Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering p
Plans improvement No . 68 - 45 . Motion carried unanimously .
P
e APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATINGQUO C .
ON SALE AT BONANZA STEAK hOUSE BY LILAC LOUNGE ,
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AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED UNE
AND JUNE 19 , 1969 .
Mayor Thiel opened the hearing .
Mr . William Geimer , attorney representing Lilac Lounge , Inc . ,
vouched for the record of Mr , Tieso the Manager of Bonanza.
He explained that there is a need for a restaurant with moderate
prices that also serves intoxicating beverages .
Mr . Tieso indicated that there is adequate parking for this
facility .
After discussion concerning the traffic and parking problems ,
Councilman Howard moved to deny the application for on - sale
intoxicating liquor license . Councilman Craves seconded and t*he
motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Reynolds voting nay .
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Councilman Reynolds moved to refer this area to Planning COm
for traffic and parking study . Councilman Craves seconded and the
motion carried unanimously . '
6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS
T EP �S� ` II ` C
(a ) COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN T . KAIN , ATTORNEY R
AL ChRIS TY , C ONCERNINC TAXIDERMY USE IN OLD POST
OFFICE BUILDING .
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman
Graves , to refer this matter to Planning Commission for study .
Motion carried unanimously .
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7 . RES OLU TI ONS AND ORDINANCES
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(a ) REDUCTION OF COLLATERAL - FIRST PLYMOUTH NATIONAL
BANK
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Mr . John Warder , 5133 Garfield Avenue , President of Plymouth
National Bank , thanked the Council for their support but because
the City could not at this timel , because of more competitive interest
rates in other investments , invest more money asked
for a reduction in collateral of $ 100 , 000 . Mr . Warder also
explained that this money was actually helping people in the
area and that the bank was also being used to train minority
employees .
Council expressed appreciation for Mr . :'larder ' s attendance
at the meeting .
RESOLUTION NO, 3783
It was moved by Councilman howard , seconded by Councilman
Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3783 entitled ,
" Decreasing Designated Maximum Amount to be Kept in Depository . "
Motion carried unanimously .
(b ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL LEGISLATION - FIRENEN' s
PENSION FUND ,
RESOLUTION NO. 3784
It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman
Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3784 entitled ,
" Resolution Approving Laws 1969 Ch . 576 , Special Law Applicable
�e to the City of St . Louis Park Relative to the St . Louis hark Fire
Department Relief Association and Pension Fund. " Motion
carried unanimously .
�e Mr . Willard Murphy , 3973 Zarthan Avenue , Firefighter
and Secretary to 'Firemen ' s Relief Association , was present .
He expressed the gratitude of the Fite Department for the
support of the Council with this special legislation.
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION PLANS - INTERSECTION
i OF AQUIL.A AVENUE AND HIGHWAY NO. 7
RESOLUTION NO. 3785
� seconded by Councilman
,1d7It was moved by Councilman Graves ,
Howard to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3785 entitled ,
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Construction Plans and Specifications
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roving .
' nation and Signal Revision at Trunk Highway No . 7
for Channell Moto OnA carried unanimously .
and Monk AVenue . "
g , REPORTS OF
OFFICERS : BOARDS , AND CoVMITTE: ES
( a ) PROPOSED FINAL PLA
T Oj SHELA �RD PARK , AT THE NORTH .
UADRANT OF COLTNTY HIC; E AY NO. 18 AND STAT;
V'. LST Q
HIGHWAY NOr 120
RESOLUTION NO. 3786
It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman
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Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution i t of Shelard
y royal for _ final P
entitled , " Resolution Living App
Park . " Motion carried unanimously .
b ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONCERNING REQUEST
( --, �, 69 - 25 -- S . P . ) UNDER
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT ( CASE NO .
PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 6 : 176 2 AND 6 : 176 . 4 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP -
MENT USE IN B - 2 AND RB DISTRICTS AT NORTHWES
QUADRANT OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 18 AND STATE HIGH-
WAY NO. 12 - REQUESTED BY SHELARD DEVELOPMENT CO.
The Planning Director explained that a traffic analysis is being
undertaken by the State on behalf of the IVietropolitan Council and
the City of St , Louis Park ,
Councilman Reynolds asked about the dedication of the outlot
as park land and whether it had been discussed by the Parks
an
Recreation Commission , he was told that it was dedicated on
final plat and the Parks and Recreation Commission recomm
endaaon
was that the developer do the necessary grading and seeding in 61e
initial stages of the construction .
The Planning Director explained that as each area is deVeloped It
will come before the Council with a detailed plan .
RESOLUTION NO 3787
It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded b Counc " ma tid
y ed ,
Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No * 3787 enl1 � ,
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" Resolution Granting Permit under Sections 60176 * 2 and 6 ' 176t
an of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential nt Compapy #
d Commercial Development Unit , Shelard DeveloPm
Motion carried unanimously .
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8 . (b ) Present representing Shelard Development Company were :
Samuel Kaplan , attorney , 1200 BuildersLxchange ; Thomas
Hodne , 116 East 22nd Streets E . Fakanson , Caswell Engineering ,
Osseo , Minnesota , and Sheldon Wert , 2501 "Washington Avenue N.
(c ) PRELIMINARY i� EPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT
NO. 69 - 17 , ASPHALT PAVING' , CONCIRE, TE CURB AND GUTTER ,
BETV:'EEN PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE , TEXAS AVENUE , CEDAR
LAKE) ROAD AND WEST 22ND STR :=: % T ,
RESOLUTION NO, 3 788
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman
Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt resolution No . 3788 entitled ,
" Resolution receiving Reports and Calling 1-gearing on Improvement
No . 69 - 17 . " Motion carried unanimously setting hearing date for
July 14 , 19699
Councilman Galinson said that people in the neighborhood of 22nd
Street and Pennsylvania have asked that the lot north of 2241
' Pennsylvania owned by the City be graded and sodded . If the
City would do this the neighbors would agree to plant flowers and
maintain it as a park . He asked that this matter be referred to
the Parks and Recreation Commission and that it be on the
Council agenda on July 14 , 1969 .
(d ) MINUTES OF PARKS AND �� ECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING HELD JUNE 11 , 1969 .
Councilman Heltzer , referring to a portion of the minutes concerning
use of an area on both sides of Minnehaha Creek between Knollwood
Plaza and Target Store as " Sherwood Forest " , requested a report
as to whether this is private property , cost of clearing this area ,
participation of the City and to what extent this would take our men
off other projects .
Councilman Calinson requested a temporary park at 18th Street
and Hampshire A.-venue , not waiting for drainage problems to be
solved , etc ,
iscussion , the minutes were ordered by
Upon hearing no further d
the Mayor to be received for filing .
( e ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMIviISSICN MEETING HELP JUNE 4 ,
1969 .
Upon hearing no objection , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor
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HUMAN RIGHTS COIViMISSICN MEETING HELD
8 . (f ) MINUTES OF ii
JUNE 181 19690 t
i hts Commission ' s
Cou
ncil discussed the idea of the Human cholarshi Fund . It was
raising funds for the Martin Lutea was good , the idea of involy *
Ing
the feeling of Council that the as ood , but that the means of
the Chambe r of Commerce g
raising
funds would not necessarily need to be a fashion show
which required substantial financial backing .
iscussion , the Mayor ordered the minutes
Upon hearing no further d
be received for filing .
( g )
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - MAY 1969
U on hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to
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be received for filing
REVIEWMLE' TING MELD JUNE 231
h ) MINUTES OF BOARD OF R
1969
Councilman Howard asked that the following corrections be made
cel
in the minutes : Page 190 , Paragraph 4 , . . . Plat 49610 ,
9810 . . " , and the same page , second line from bottom , " Block 3 ,
High Holborn Addition . . . it
Council set date to reconvene the meeting of the Board of Review
on July 7 , 1969 at 6 : 00 p . m .
(i ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 121
1969 ( JOINT ME ETING WITH HOPKINS ) .
Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the
Mayor to be received for filing .
(j ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 18
1969e
Councilman Galinson moved that staff join in with the Villages
of Golden Valley and Hopkins in the preparation of a COMPO ite
map to determine the proper land use and thoroughfare system
for the area in and around County Road 18 and West 36th Streed
extended . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion card
unanimously .
(k ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OFPUB LIG WORKS A
ND
DIS EC T OZ OF
ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO REPLACING OEN �?
RETAINING WALL AT 5118 V) EST 28TH STREET , IMPROV
NO . 69 - 21 .
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80 (k ) RESOLUTION NO, 3789
It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded b Counc '
' Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 37 ilman
" Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing
on89 entitled ,
No . 69 - 21 . " Motisetting
parried unanimously sethear nmprovement
July 14 , 1969 , g g date on
FINISHED
9 , UN BUSINESS
(a ) REPORT FROM LIQUOR CONTROL COMMITTEE ( DEFERRED
FROM JUNE 9 , 19 69 )
Councilman Galinson moved to defer to July 28 , 1969 , Councilman
Howard seconded and the motion carried unanimously .
(b ) REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CONCERNING BLOCK PARTIES
( REQUESTED BY COUNCIL JUNE, 16 , 1969 ) .
It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman
Graves , to defer this matter to July 21 , 1969 . Motion carried
unanimously .
10 . NEW BUSINESS
( a ) AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONCRETE ALLE f PAVING AND
SIDEWALKS , IMPROVEMENT NOS . 66 - 06 , 68 - 22 , 68 - 319 68 - 329
68 - 36 , 68 - 37 , 68 - 391 68 - 42 , 68 - 431 68 - 59 , 69 - 14 , 69 - 22 , 66 - 369
? 66 - 47 , and 68 - 23 ,
RESOLUTION NO. 3790
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman
Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3790 entitled ,
7€ " Resolution Accepting Bid for Concrete Alley Paving and Sidewalk
Improvement Nos . 66 - 06 , 68 - 229 68 - 31 , 68 - 32 , 68 - 36 , 68 - 37 ,
68 - 39 , 68 - 42 , 68 - 43 , 68 - 59 , 69 - 14 , 69 - 22 , 66 - 36 , 66 - 47 , and
68 - 23 , Motion carried unanimously .
(b ) TABULATION OF BIDS - PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Councilman Graves moved to designate Game Time , Inc .
Miracle Equipment and Bartley Sales Co . , Inc . as lowest
0f
responsible bidders and accept bids . Notion carried unanimously .
(c ) PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS - p ,LANNINCi SECRETAR f AND
METER READER .
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Cou appointment of Bonnie
moved to confirm pP
Holds m Department and John L.
10 . (c ) Councilman Reynolds the Planning Dep
Pederson , Clerk II in
reader in the V; ater & Sewer Department *
Thompson ,
Meter i
Councilman Howard
seconded and the motion Carrie unanimously,
MISCELLANEOUS
, TONKA _ REZONINU HEARING
(a ) MINN �
that the Chairman of the Planning Commission change
It was suggested tl 1 , 1969 with respect to g
attend a public hearing on July
in zoning on land bounded roughly by Ford Road on the west ,
County Road 18 n the south .ori the east , Jefferson on the north and
a point
approximately ximatel 1800 feet south of Jefferson o
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p ` IATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
12 , CLAIMS , AP ,
(a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS
On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Craves ,
the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance
and presented to the Council dated June 30 , 196905 for vendors
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amounts of $ 7 , 7020 15 for payroll , and and City
Clerk ,
were approved , and the secity checks coveri
issue ng same by
Treasurer were authorized to
a seven yea vote .
13 . ADJOURNMENT
Holds ,
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilma 19699
that there be no regular meeting of the Council on July 79
Motion carried unanimously ,
On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 35 p . m . by a seven yea vote .
L Hard J . Thie , Mayor
Attest :
Alice M. Carlson , Secretary
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