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Home My WebLink About1969/07/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular OF GIT Y G OUNGII-' NLL TING MINUTES MINNESOTA July 21 , 1 S T LOUIS PARK 1969 1 . CALL TO OR OE R it Council was called to order by Mayor Thiel A regular meeting of the C y at 8 : 15 P . m . 2 . INVOCATION b Rev , Larry Houseman of the Aldersgate Invocation was given y Methodist Churche 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Murray Galinson Richard Graves James 1- eltzer Frank yoward Richard Koch Robert u eynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , 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 July 14 , 1969 , were approved by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS None 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND , COMMUNICATIONS (a ) APPLICATION FROM JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMLRGE TO No LP KIDDIE CARNIVAL AT AQUILA PARK RESOLUTION NO . 3796 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt resolution entitled , " Grantir'g Temporary Use of City Property . ItMotion carried unanim °usly . 221 Cocil Minutes , July 21 , 1969 7 , itE; SOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) RESOLUTION AUThjORIZING AGAE; EMEL NTS - T , NO. 7 AND AQUILA AVENUE RUNK hiIGHV� A Y RESOLUTION NO, 3797 It was moved by Councilman Craves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt resolution No . 3797 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Appo ;.ntment of Commissioner of Highways as Agent of City of St ., Louis Park - Improvement of Aquila Avenue at Trunk Highway No . 7 . " Motion carried unanimously . RLSOLUTION NO , 3798 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt resolution No . 3798 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Agreement No , 56123M With State of Minnesota Department of highways Relative to Change of Grade - Trunk Highway No ,, 7 (State Project No . 2706 - 88 ) . " Motion carried unanimously . (b ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN INSURANCE ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA 1 RESOLUTION NO. 3799 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt resolution entitled , " Resolution Authorizing and Directing City Manager to Obtain Insurance on Construction Contracts with the State of Minnesota , " indicating the amount to be : Bodily injury liability : Each person , $ 200 , 000 ; each occurrence , $ 5001 000 ; aggregate , $ 500 , 000 . Property damage liability : 1jach occurrence , $ 100 , 000 ; aggregate , $ 10010000 Notion carried unanimously . 8 * DEPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) PRELIMINAR Y REPORT OF CONSULTING ENGINEER AND ASSAZSS - MENT REPORT WITS RESPECT TO IIy1PROVEMENT NO, 69 - 04 , ALTERNATE SOLUTIONS FOR DRAINING OF LOQ: POINT ON 222 i c * I Minutes . July 211 1969 Goun C ADT APPROXINIATEL �Y 165 FEET WEST OF FRANCE ( a ) 8 . RANDALL vT � AVENUE ( SUP PLENiENT TO REPORT - hEARIN � HELD JUNE lb , 1969 ) * Howard , 3340 Glenhurst Avenue , inquired about Mr . Charles the plans for draining this a �� ea and was told that they would be presented at the public hearing . 00 Randall , inquired about the City ' s Mrs . Robert Rood , 3 9 responsibility for carrying the `.�vhole cost on this project because respon Y of inferior wort: done on. the streets when thestorm a temwould be taken previously instralled 5h :: was told that this m up at the assessrzent hearing hLSOLU 'TIONN_3800 easements After discussion concerning the possibility of obtainin lman Heltzer , from Acme Lumber Company , it was moved bYn and ado° unct seconded by Councilman GY ave s . to waive reading P Resolution No . 3800 entitled , " Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling hearing on Improvement No . 69a :1 . Motion carried unanimously . bearing was set for August 4 , 1969 . (b ) TRAFFIC STUDY - WEST 16Th STREET AND HILLSBORO AVENUE RESOLUTION NO . 3801 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3801 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs at Intersection of West 16th Street and H:.11sboro Avenue . " Motion carried unanimously . ( c ) TRAFFIC STUDY -- ELIOT VIE'h ROAD ANL F, DGEVIOOD AVENUE RESOLUTION NO , 3802 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3802 entitled ' " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Signs Establishing Load Limits on Certain Streets in St . Louis Park , Minnesota . " Notion carried unanimously . Councilman Galinson expressed concern that the trucks would So use other nearby streets and suggested that these streets may need to be posted . The Director of Public IVV orks said his dePa ment would be checking to see where the truck traffic would go . 223 ouncil Ivieeting , July 21 , 1969 G (d ) CONSIDERATION vF EMP LOYMiENT OF CCNSULTANT , HICKOK a ' AND ASS OCIA i ES , ti LATIVE T J GROUND WATE a INVESTIGATION FOR GIT f Councilman Graves moved to authorize ; ity Manager to negotiate a contract. with 1-iickok and Associates . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously . REPORT RELATIV .1 Z O TERMINATION Ol, NON - INTOXICATING NI,ALT LIQUOR OF �� SALE LICENSE AT COUNTR Y BOY GROCERY MEADOW: BROOK TViANOR Councilman Galinson moved to terminate license presently held by Country Boy Grocery . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously . (f ) QUARTLIlLY REPOAT OF CITY ACTIVITIL, S - SECOND QUARTER 1969 . The report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . 9 . UNFINIShE D BUSINESS (a ) POLICY RELATIVE TO ILLEGAL PARKING IN SETBACKS AND INADEQUATE PA .& KING (SUGGESTED B Y COUNCILMAN HELTZER ) It was .4vaoved by Councilman Heltzer , . seconded by Councilman Craves , to adopt the following policy : i 1 . That there should be a professionally conducted study ( consultants ) of the parking needs and recommendations submitted to the Council ; 2 . Affected owners and proprietors be contacted and informa - tional mee � ings be held ; 3 . Cooperation of the affected owners and proprietors sought for the proposed solutions to their parking problems ; 4 . Close cooperation maintaine (I with the Chamber of Commerce ( supporting letters and joint sponsorship of informational meetings ; 5 . Parking solution be integrated into the plans for public utility and street improvement plans for the are and 6 . Enforcement of setback requirements of the zoning in these specific areas be withheld as long as satisfactory nd levels of cooperation are maintained between the City rce - P No moratorium in enforce - the affected property ownerso ment should continue more than six months followe ng adoption by the City Council of a plan for adeq parking . 224 Council Minutes , July 21 , 1969 9 . (a ) Motion carried unanimouslyo (b ) C ONSIDE 1 TION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING BLOCK PARTIES ( DEFERRED FROM JUNE; 30 , 19 9 ) . moved b Councilman G � aves , seconded by Councilman It was mo Y ' to approve Lutes and regulations concerning bloc parties , Galinson ; p - cil. rner, Reynolds and Howard voting nay. Motion carried 5 2 ; Coun (c ) CMAONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - STORM SE11@1ER IMPROVEM -L, NT NOSo 69 - 06 AND 69 - 0 ' ANL, WATERIN IMPROVEMENT NG. 4 i ' 9 - J5r Mr . Harry Mayeron , Orr - Schelen. ••• Mayeron , was present explaining the bids received and indicated possible reasons for the small response of bidders and that the bids were considerably higher than the estimated cost He said that it might be possible to get a lower figure by combining this with another project in r the t year , removing the paving portion of the contract or mov g completion date ahead . Councilman Heltzer moved that the Mayor appoint a committee of Council to look into this particular problem in terms of our over - all policy and come back at the July 28th meeting with regard to action relative to this specific problem and the over - all picture . Councilman Graves seconded. and the motion carried unanimously . Mayor Thiel appointed a committee to include Councilmen Reynolds , Howard , and Heltzer , with Councilman Howard as chairman . (d ) POLICY GOVERNING CITY COUNCIL NET TINGS ( REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN GALINSON ) - DEFERRED FROM JUNE 9 AND JULY 14 , 1969 ) 9 Councilman Galinson moved to remove this item from the table . Councilman Graves seconded rand the motion carried unanimously. After discussion concerning the limiting of debate and scheduling of Council meetings , ; ouncilman Galinson requested that the City Manager prepare for July 28th agenda a resolution giving existing rules limiting debate , in addition . limiting debate after the vote is cast , items to be discussed not appearing on the agenda , resolutions and motions to be nand written or typed in advance and that the schedule for meetings be ; regular meetings on the first , third , and fifth (when there i s one ) Monday night and special meetings on e second and fourth Mondays . g 225 Council Minute s , July 2 19 69 10 . I� FVj. BUSINESS ( a ) COMMISSION AP17DOINTMENTS Councilman Calinson moved to reappoint Bruce Aplin and Charles Lewis to the Human Rights Commission . Councilman 1-ieltzer seconded and the motion carried unanimously . (b ) My PLO ZEE AP POINTME NTS On motion by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galizison , the following appointments were approved by a unanimous vote : 1ichard Schrad , Administrative Assistant ; Alan IV . Estes , Ivieter Reader ; Robert J . Pastorek , Laborer II ; and Dennis D . Johnson , Engineering Technician I . ( c ) LAND ACQUISITION - EASEMENTS i, OR E RA.INAGE AND STORM 5E 'A' L R Councilman Graves moved to accept the following deeds and authorize City Clerk to file same for record ; L 1 . Melvin D . and Margaret Jorgensen 2 . Gene and Jeanette riammermeister Councilman Calinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously . ( d ) APPLICATION OF COUNTR f BDY GROCER f STORE , MEADOW BROOK MANOR , FOR LICENSE TO SELL NON - INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF SALE It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Craves , to set date for public hearing August 4 , 1969 . Motion carried unanimously . 11 ' MIS CE LLA N • OUS ( a ) REQUEST Ftp 0Ny A0 LAMPE C ONCER NINC TAX APPEAL Mayor Thiel read a letter from Mr . Lampe advising Council that the Board of Equalization did not allow him enough time to present his case relative to 8817 Vest 35th Street . Councilman Galinson moved that Mr . Lampe be allowed to finish his presentation by furnishing it to the Board in writing in original and seven copies * Councilman Eeltzer seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 226 Council Minutes , July 21 , 1969 11 . (b ) TRANSIT COMMISSION REPORT Mayor Thiel felt that the Transit Commission Meetingzer suggested este should May Councilman lzelt gg d be discussed at a special meeting , that this meeting should include the Planning Commission he Citizens Streets and Fighways Committee and the Coma es suggested that s Advisory Committee on this . Councilman Cr 8g August 25 , 1969 be set for this special meeting and that a member of the Transit Commission be invited . ( ) c ALTERNATE - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING Councilman Galinson moved that Councilman Graves be the official alternate for the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of July 24 , 1969 , Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PA fMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the list of verified claims presented to the Council and prepared by the Director of finance dated July 21 , 1969 in the total amount of $ 69 , 981 . 42 for vendors was approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote . (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENT On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , the following payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer was approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue a check for the amount by a seven yea vote : ( 1 ) Partial Payment No . 1 , Bergerson Caswell , Improvement No . 69 - 30 , Well No . 15 - $4 , 955 . 40 . 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 01 p . m . by a s ven yea vote . 06 Hard J . T " el , Mayor Attest * Alice M. Carlson , Secretar Y Z27