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Home My WebLink About1969/06/09 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST • LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA June 9 , 1969 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Thiel at 8 : 19 P . m * Z . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Douglas Norris of the Aldersgate Methodist Church . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Murray Galinson Richard Graves Frank Howard Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , City Assessor , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Secretary . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Galinson , the minutes of the regular meeting held June 2 , 1969 and the special meeting held June 5 , 1969 , were approved by a five yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) IMPROVEMENT NO. 69 - 06 , STORM SEIi ER , IN AREA BOUNDED BY TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 CITY LIMITS , NATCHEZ AVENUE AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEAIRINC PUBLISHED MAY 22 AND MAY � 9 , 1969 . Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . Mr . Harr v5z° Harry Mayeron of Orr - Schelen - Ma eron described the prop storm sewer project . He explained that this project would rem °ve . a number of sumps and maintain the water level in Browndale ` The City Assessor explained the assessment policy that has been adopted by P the City Council as it relates to storm sewers • 171 Council Minutes , June 9 , 1969 5 (a ) Mr . D. Nelson , 4316 Coolidge , requested that the area from Highway No . 100 , City Limits , Morningside Road , and Brow Lake be omitted from this project ndale • Vir . Henry Knutson , 4261 Browndale , and Mr . Ruben Lindell , 4312 Brook , had questions concerning the assessment of this project . Winifred Angier , 4014 Raleigh ; Brian Butler , 4028 Wooddale ; Ronald Harrington , 4371 Wooddale ; Richard Pflager , 4057 Raleigh ; George McHugh , Wooddale ; Ed Hutchinson , 4056 Salem ; and Jack Malone 4312 5 Coolidge questioned the assessment of this project and generally were in opposition to the improvement . Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . Councilman Galinson moved to defer this matter until later in the evening when possibly another councilman would arrive . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Later in the evening Councilman Galinson amended his motion to defer for one week . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously . (b ) IMPROVEMENT NO . 69 - 071 STORM SEWER IN AREA BOUNDED BY MINNEhAHA CREEK , TRUNK HIGHWAY NO, 100 , EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD , AND DAKOTA AVENUE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HE ARINC PUBLISHED MAY 22 AND NIAY 29 , 1969 . Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . Mr . Ingve Olson , 42nd & Alabama ; Mr . Raymond Schieber , 4152 Brunswick; Mrs . Dorothy Donning , 4700 V! , 42nd Street ; and Mr . Martinson , 4065 Colorado expressed opposition to the project . The Director of Public Works explained that storm sewers will save the City much money nova needed for street maintenance . Mr . D . R . Fossum , 4106 Brunswick , presented a petition of forty - eight signatures opposing the proposed storm sewer project . Mr . A . w Lampe , 3924 Dakota Avenue , owner of commercial property in the area expressed opposition to the higher assessment charged to commercial districts . It was explained to him by Mr . Mayeron that there is more water run - off in commercial areas because of the more intense development. Mr ' Donald C . Sheldon 4129 Brunswick Avenue , asked for a deferral in order to have more time to obtain signatures of people °PPosition to this project . 172 I i i I �Ad 1969 Council Minutes , June 9 , + 4f 4235 Princeton , inquired concerning an over _ 5 . (b ) Mr . Daniel Scott , of future improvements in the City . Mayor Thiel informed all plan available . him that there is a 5 - year program Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to defer to ,Tune 16 , . 969 , Motion carried unanimously. (c ) PROPOSED REZONING OF A PORTION OF THE PROAY ROY RTLOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF STATHGENERAL BUSINESS 12 AND COUNTY HIGHWA f NO. 18 , FROM B DISTRICT TO RB , RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT , AND A PORTION FROM RB , RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DIT I8Ts TO B - 2 , GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT , ( CASE NO. ) j REQUESTED B Y ' SHELARD DEVELOPMENT COWS AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 29 , 1969 • Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . Mr . Maurice Dorton , representing the Metropolitan Council , expressed concern regarding traffic in the area and asked that a study be made by the State of Minnesota . Mayor Thiel expressed appreciation of the help of the Metropolitan Council and explained of the need of the City for assistance in other problem areas . r Mr . Deane M. Wenger , representing General Mills as a traffic consultant , expressed concern about the traffic problem that could be created by the development but that General Mills was not opposed to the development . He indicated that the traffic study that is being made by General Mills could be available to St . Louis Park. Mr . Gerald Splinter , Administrator of Village of Plymouth , represented the Plymouth Council He explained their concern about the traffic problem and offered to cooperate in such a study * Mr . Don Asmus , Minnetonka Village Engineer , expressed the three concerns of the Village of Minnetonka : intensity of the development ( single family area adjacent to and west of this area ) ' storm sewer ; and traffin ic . He felt that the major thoroughfaresofe area could take care of the traffic but was concerned about points access . 173 Council Minutes , June 9 , 1969 5. (c ) Mr . Wenger presented a letter from General Mills ex ressin their concern for the traffic problem and indicating that the g are not opposed to the development . y Mr . George Gubbins , adjacent property owner , inquired as to how this zoning change might affect the use of his property . The Planning Director explained that his land use would not be affected since it was not included in the zoning change presently under consideration . Mr . Robert Bloomquist , employee of General Mills , asked about storm sewer plans for the area and was told by the Director of Public Works that this was not in the regular storm sewer schedule and would have to be moved up if the development takes place . Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive first reading and set date for second reading on June 16 , 1969 . Motion carried unanimously . Councilman Reynolds moved that the Metropolitan Council , d in conjunction with St . Louis Park , instigate a traffic study in this area but that this does not extend the 60 - day period of the Metropolitan Council . Councilman Galinson seconded the motion which carried unanimously . 6• PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a ) APPLICATION OF VETERANS OFFO REIGN WARS TO HOLD FIREWORKS DISPLAY - AQ UILA PARK I RESOLUTION NO. 3759 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3759 entitled , " Granting Temporary Use of City Property . " Motion carried Unanimously . (b ) APPLICATION LICENSE FOR TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR CN _ SALE AT BONANZA STEAK HOUSE BY LILAC LOUNGE , INC . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Howard , tO set date for public hearing on June 301 1969 . Motion carried "nanimously , 174 f council Minutes , June go 1969 NS AND ORDINANCES 7 . RESOLUTI • ORILING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION t RUTH 63 NORTH a ) RESOLUTION STATE AID FUNDS TO S • A • 6 02 . OF MUNICIPAL Ew � R IMpROVEME NT NO. SIDE STORMS 3760 RESOLUTION NOo olds , seconded by Councilman Counc '-lma=' Reyn 3760 entitled , It was moved by and adopt Resolution No . Howard , to waive reading I o riation of Municipal State " Resolution for Supplemental App P Aid Funds to S0 An po 63 - 020 - 08 North Side Storm Sewer Improvement No . 66 - 029 it Motion carr1.ed unanimously THORIZING' .APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPALR (b ) RESOLUTION AU 100 STORM STATE AID FUNDS TO S ' A , P , 63 - 010 - 04 , T . H . SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO 66 - - 40 (WEST SERVICE DRIVE OM WEST 26TH STREET TRUNK SEWER TO WEST 24TH STREET ). RESOLUTION NO . 3761 seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , 3 ? 61 entitled , Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution ate Aid Funds to " Resolution for Appropriation of Municipal Improvement No . 66A0 S . A . P . 63 - 010 - 041 T * H . 100 Storm Sew runk Sewer to V`: est (Vest Service Drive from Wiest 26th Street T 24th Street ) . " Motion carried unanimously . ( ) c RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUNDS TO S . A . P . 63 - 010 - 13 , T . H . 7 AND WOODDALE AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL S . P . 2706 - 74 , IMPROVEMENT NOt 67 - 02 . RESOLUTION NO. 3762 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3762 entitled ' " Resolution for Appropriation of Municipal State Aid finds t0 S . A , P . 63 - 010 - 13 Te Hr 7 and Wooddale Avenue Traffic Signa' mously S . P . 2706 - 749 City Project 67 - 02 . " Motion carried unalu (d ) RESOLUTION FOR APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STA TE AID FUNDS TO S . A . P , 63 - 010 • 0 12 : UTILITY RELOCATION AT N0. T . H . 100 AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD , IMPROVED 65 - 14 . 175 i council Minutest June 9 , 1969 7 . (d ) RESOLUTION NO. 3763 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3763 entitled , " Resolution for Appropriation of Municipal State Aid Funds to S . A . P . 63 - 010 - 12 , Utility Relocation at T . H . 100 and Excelsior Boulevard - City Project 65 - 14 . " Motion carried unanimously . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT FROM LIQUOR CONTROL COMMITTEE ( Galinson , Graves and Howard ) , Councilman Galinson moved to defer this matter for three weeks , Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously, (b ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO, 69 - 15 - S . P. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY , WITH CONDITIONS , UPON THE REQUEST OF ARROWHEAD , INC . FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 151 . 2 OF THE 2 ONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT STORAGE, AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OF FIREWORKS IN AN I - 1 , INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT , at 3400 REPUBLIC AVENUE . RESOLUTION NO. 3764 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3764 entitled , " Resolution Granting Permit under Section 6 : 142 . 1 , Subdivision 24 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Storage and Wholesale Distribution of Fireworks . it Motion carried unanimously . ( c ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 69 - 16 - 5 . Pe ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY , WITH CONDITIONS , UPON THE REQUEST OF TECHNICAL ORDINANCE , INC . FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTION 6 : 142 . 1 , SUBDIVISIONS 2 , 3 , 8 , 15 , 179 181 22 , 23 , AND 28 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE STORAGE AND USE OF MATERIALS THAT DECOMPOSE B y" DETONATION IN THE MANUFACTURING OF SMALL PYROTECHNIC DEVICES IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 6424 OXFORD. Mr . Nathan Hoffman was present representing the applicant . 176 Council Minutes , June 9 , 1969 RESOLUTION NO* 3765 8 . (c ) ouncilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman It was moved by C adopt Resolution No . 3765 entitled , Graves , to waive reading and p Subdivisions � � n Granting Permit Under Section 6 & 1420 ' Park Zoning Resolutio 2 3 8 , 15 , 17 , 18 , 22 , 23 , and 28 of the St . Louis Decompose by Ordinance for Storage and Use of Materials Detonation . " Motion carried unanimously . (d ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMNISSION ( CASE NO. 69 - 2 UPON R - 2 SINGLE: FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONING CHANGE ,ND TO FOR , RAYMOND THE REQUEST OF L. F; VELYN AND LO8TH STREET FROM CHANGE THE ZONING AT 4501 WEST 3 R - 4ONE TO ELEVEN FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT , TO , R - 3 , TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT . Mr . Herb Davis , attorney , 6100 Excelsior Boulevard , was present representing the applicant . Councilman Graves moved to set date for public hearing the motion June 30 , 1969 . Councilman Howard seconded a nd carried unanimously . (e ) REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - 1969 SEAL COATING PROGRAM Councilman Graves moved to file this report . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried with five yeas . (f ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS , ADDING IMPROVEMENTS 66 - 36 , 66 - 47 AND 68 - 23 TO RESOLUTION NO. 3750 RESOLUTION NO, 3766 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3766 entitled , " Resolution Amending Resolution No , 3750 , 6 / 2 / 69 , Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids Improvement Nos . 66 - 06 , 68 - 22 , 68 - 31 , 68 - 32 , 68 - 361 68 - 37 , 68 - 39 , 68 - 42 , 68 - 43 , 68 - 59 , 69 - 14 , 69 - 22 , 66 - 369 66 - 47 , r and 68 - 23 . " Motion carried with five yeas . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) BUEGEN LAND CONDEMNATION Councilman Reynolds moved that Council go on record rejecting the offer of Mr . Buegen in his letter of June 3 , 1969 . Councilman 177 Council Minutes , June 9 , 1969 9 , (a ) Graves seconded the motion which carried 4 - 1 , Councilman Galinson voting nay ., 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) POLICY GOVERNING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ( REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN GALINSON ) , Councilman Galinson moved to defer this matter for four weeks . Councilman Grave : seconded and the motion carried with five yeas . (b ) EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Councilman Graves moved to consent and approve appointment of Gerald B . Eken , Engineering Technician II , in the Department of Public VJorks. , effective June 23 , 1969 , Councilman Galinson seconded the motion which carried unanimously . (c ) TABULATION OF BIDS TWO TON VIBRATING TANDEM STEEL ROLLER , Councilman Graves moved to designate Ruffridge Johnson , Inc . as the lowest responsible bidder and accept bid . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried with five yeas . (d ) APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS C OMIv_ISSION Councilman Reynolds moved to defer this appointment to ? : 45 p , m . , June 16 , 1969 , Councilman Howard seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 11 . MIS C E LLA NE OUS (a ) DEVELOPMENT OF V.-- OLFE LAKE PARK Councilman Reynolds moved that work proceed on the full development of Wolfe Lake Park . Councilman Howard seconded . After discussion , Councilman Reynolds withdrew this motion and asked that staff submit park development schedule at next week ' s meeting . (b ) COMMUNITY CENTER BOND ISSUE Councilman Reynolds moved that Council , Parks & Recreation Commission and the Steering Committee set up a meeting date to evaluate the bond issue and determine what course should be taken in the future , Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 178 Counc it Minutes , June 9 ' 1969 PR � TIO IS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 12 . CLAIMS �'' pPRO INT - MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAys (a ) FINAL 'A yME , TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTp. UCTION , IMPROVE NT NO. b ? - 02 , RESOLUTION NO. 3767 as moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman It w 3767 entitled , G alinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution N ' " Resolution Accepting work on TrafficConstruction ' coon Improvement No , 67 - 02 . Motion carried unanimously . 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 57 pm . by a five yea vote . Leo rd J . Thiel , ayor Attest : ice M. Carlson , Secretary 'Al179