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Home My WebLink About1970/11/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY cOUNC LI ,tALETING ST . LOUIS PARI{ , I'iINNk=S OTA November 16 , 1970 1 , CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order b Mayor at 8 : 02 pm . Y y Howard 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Bennett Brudevold of the Aldersgate Methodist Church, 3 , ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Frank Fleetham Murray Galinson Richard Graves James Heltzer Robert Reynolds Frank Howard Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Secretary . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson , the minutes of the special and regular meetings held November 2 , 1970 were approved by a six yea vote . 5 • PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF STOCK BY FOO CHU CAFE , INC . , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 5 , 1970 . Mayor Howard opened the hearing . Mr . John Prueter , 6621 LYndale Avenue , attorney representing Foo Chu Cafe applicants for transfer , was present to answer questions . There beingno one else present wishing to speak at this hearing , Mayor Howard declared the hearing closed . 258 Council Minutes , November 16 , 1970 Mr . Herb Davis , 6100 Excelsior Boulevard , attorney , was rep - 5 . ( a ) resenting Mr . James Wong of Foo Chu Cafe , Inc . Councilman Galinson moved to approve the transfer of stock . The motion was seconded by Councilman Reynolds but after discussion concerning financial condition of the applicants., Council - man Galinson withdrew his motion and moved to defer until 3 0 on that same November 30 and have liquor violation heard at 6 : uire - date , and asked that Council waive the normal one month re q ment for renewal of this license because of the timing involved . Councilman Heltzer seconded but after further discussion Council - man Galinson withdrew his motion It was then moved by Councilman Fleetham to defer the hearing to November 30 , 1970 . Councilman heltzer seconded and the motion carried 4 - 2 , Councilman Galinson and Mayor Howard voting nay . Councilman Galinson moved to set date for public hearing on the liquor violation for 6 : 30 p . m . , November 30 , 1970 . Councilman Graves seconded . Councilman Galinson amended his motion to include that the requirement that Foo Chu ' s application be submitted 30 days before December 15 be waived . Councilman Graves seconded this motion and the amended motion carried 6 - 0 . Mr . Herb Davis , in presence of his client , waived notice of hearing of the liquor violation , 6 . PETI 'T' IONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS None 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading November 30 , 1970 . The motion carried 5 - 1 , Councilman Heltzer voting nay . ( b ) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ST ., LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE REGULATING USE OF WATER HYDRANTS It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading November 30 , 1970 . The motion carried 6 - 0 . 259 Council Min utes , November 16 , 1970 7 , ( c ) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISElviENT FOR BIDS I ' NOS . 65 - 45B ( PART ) , 68 _ 18 , ? 0 - 30 MPROVEMENT 70 - 38 , AND 70 - 02 ( PARTS 4 , 7 6 , ? 0 - 37 , 70 - 39 , 70 - 36j50 9 , 10 , 11 , AND 12 ) RESOLUTION NO. 4089 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive. reading and adopt Resolution No . 4089 entitled , " Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authoripled , Advertisement for Bids Improvement Nos . 65 - 45B ( Part 68 . ( Part ) ,70 - 37 , 70 _ 39 , 70 - 36 , 70 - 38 , and 70 - 02 ( Parts 4 5 6 71 9 , 10 , 11 and 12 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . (d ) RESOLUTION REQUESTING MAXIMUM ALLOTIVjENT FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE ON STATE AID STREET SYSTEM AND REQUESTING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO TRANSFER FUNDS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 443 SESSION LAWS OF MINNESOTA 1965 RESOLUTION NO. 4090 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4090 entitled , " Resolution Requesting Maximum Allotment for General Maintenance on State Aid Street System and Requesting the State of Minnesota to Transfer Funds Pursuant to Chapter 443 Session Laws of Minnesota 1965 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF SHELARD MANOR FOR AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL PERMIT ( CASE NO. 70 - 48 - S . P9 ) UNDER PR OVISI ONS OF SE r TI ON 6 : 176 . 4 OF THE Z ONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD 186 - UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING , FOUR STORIES , ON LOT 11 BLOCK 3 , SHELARD PARK . RESOLUTION NO. 4091 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4091 entitled , " Resolution Amending Resolution No . 3787 Granting Permit Under Sections 6 : 176 . 2 and 6 : 176 . 4 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Unit and Commercial Development Unit and Previously Amended by Resolution No , 3866 Adopted November 3 , 1969 , Resolution No . 3887 Adopted December 8 , 1969 d Resolution No . 3907 Adopted February 2 , 1970 Shelard Development Company* " The motion carried 6 - 0 • 260 _ -- Council uZo notes , November 16 , 1970 g , ( a ) Councilman Galinson called to the attention of the applicant that they realize they are using two more units than provided and will have to reduce the number on another site . They agreed that they were aware of this . (b ) REPORT OF STOP SIGN STUDY - CEDAR LAKs. AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON AVENUE Mr . Harrison C . Golway , 2700 Huntington Avenue , Mrs . Frank Janes , 2668 Glenhurst , and Mr . Chris Johnson , 2700 Glenhurst urged placement of signs . RESOLUTION NO . 4092 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4092 entitled , It AuthoriziTraffic Control Authorizing Placement of Stop Sign for at Intersection of Cedar Lake Avenue and Huntington Avenue . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( c ) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISOR Y COMMITTEE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 8 , 1970 Councilman Fleetham suggested this committee study inter - city and intra - city bus routes . Upon hearing no further discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (d ) MINUTES OF HUISAAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22 , 1970 Councilman Galinson asked City Attorney to determine if people age 19 and even under could serve on commissions now that they have the voting privilege . He also suggested that Staff look into the possibility of an appropriate university or college conducting a community survey of attitudes in human rights and related areas . Upon hearing no further discussion , the Mayor. orde' red the minutes to be received for filing . ( e ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT A. L-THORITY MEETING HELD OCTOBER 27 , 1970 Upon hearing no objection , the minutes were ordered by the lviayor to be received for filing . 261 Council Minutes , November 16 , 1970 g , (f ) MINUTES OF PLANNING CQIViIVRSSION Iv;.EETING NOVEMBER 4 , 1970 HELD There was discussion, concerning the present method of solving parking problem in the area bounded b oppa Avenue , France cethe Avenue , Highway 7 and Sunset Boulevard Upon hearing no further discussion , the minuses were ordered b the Mayor to be received for filing , y 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTION OF WEST 33RD STREET BETWEEN QUENTIN AVENUE AND RALEIGH AVENUE ( CASE NO . 70 - 47 - VAC . ) ( HEADING CLOSED , ACTION DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 2 , 1970 ) . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading November 30 , 1970 . The City Manager explained that the City has utilities in this location and that staff recommends a planned development in this area. Mr . Jorgen Jorgensen and Mr . Larry Schroeder were present representing Northland Aluminum Co . After discussion Councilman Galinson amended his motion to include the dedication of land as shown on Exhibit I . Councilman Graves seconded and the original motion as amended carried 6 - 0 . (b ) APPOINTMENT TO FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ( TABLED NOVEMBER 21 1970 ) . This matter was not taken from the table . ( c ) REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE TO BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CONTROL C OIVIMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4093 seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman tGalinson , Resolution No . 4093 entitled , Fleetham , to waive reading an P " Resolution Designating Representative and Alternative The motnon g tive to the Bassett Creek Flood Control C� J�Jonesnas representative issi carried 6 - 0 . This resolution appointed and Murray Galinson as his alternate . 262 .- Couz0oll UA00'e s i Novo be x 1 Q . } q Y 0 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO AND NORTHWESSRMTORAILWAY COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT , Iv1A. INTAIN AND USE SEWER UPON THE PROPERTY AND UNDER TRACK RESOLUTION NO . 4094 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded byCo 4 ent tl d an Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution Noe 9 , " Authorizing Agreement with the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company and City of St . Louis Park Relative to Construction , Maintenance and Use of A Storm Sewer . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . (b ) CONSIDERATION OF LAND ACQUISITION , Oi,FELDT PROPERTY , TWIN LAKE AREA Councilman Galinson moved to authorize City Manager to acquire . Councilman Graves seconded but after discussion concerning lack of public need , Councilman Galinson withdrew his motion . It was then moved by Councilman Reynolds to reject the offer . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 5 - 1 , Councilman Graves voting nay . c CONSIDERATION OF STAFF NEGOTIATIONS WITH REPUBLIC CREOSOTE FOR LAND ACQUISITION , LOUISIANA RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN GORHAM AND OXFORD Councilman Galinson moved to defer this item to November 30 . Councilman Reynolds seconded but after discussion Councilman Galinson withdrew the motion . Councilman Heltzer moved that staff be directed to tag Republic Creosote every time they are in violation of the air pollution ordinance . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , that staff be directed to proceed with negotiations . The motion carried 6 - 0 . (d ) CONSIDERATION OF CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF LOUISIANA AVENUE SOUTH OF GORHAM AVENUE Councilman Reynolds moved to authorize staff to retain consultant services for design of Louisiana Avenue south of Gorham Avenue , with fee to be approved by Council . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . ..� ; 263 Council Uinute s , November 16 , 1970 10 . SERVICE STATION BUILDING PERMITS � p Councilman Reynolds moved that staff be directed to put 90 - day I moratorium on iissuance of building permits for service stations in the City and that a revision be made in the zoning ordinance requiring service stations be erected by special permit only . Motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried 6 - 0 . (f ) STOP SIGN STUDY - - 33rD STREET AND WEBSTER AVENUE Councilman Fleetham moved that staff be directed to report on feasibility of a four - way stop sign at West 33rd Street and Webster Avenue . Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion and it carried 6 - 0 . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) CIVIC CALENDAR REPORT It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to authorize advertisement for bids for civic calendar report for 1971 . The motion carried 5 - 1 , Councilman Galinson voting nay * ( b ) SEWER IviETERING STATION - WEST 39TH STREET AND FRANCE AVENUE ( RELOCATION REFUSED BY METRO SEWER BOARD ) Councilman Galinson moved that staff be directhe ed for street letter to residents in area explai Id gseconded and the motion construction . Councilman Reyno carried 6 -- 0 . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS ; AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Galinson : seconded by Councilman re ared by the Director Reynolds , the lists of verified claims l dated November 16 , 1970 of Finance and presented to the 8 for payrolls and $ 328 , 779 . 10 in the total amounts of $4 . 427 ' 3 re a roved , amended by changing amount to City for vendors we pp 420 . and the City Man g Skads Travel from $ 1 , 092 to $ were authorized to issue checks covering Clerk , and City Treasurer same by a six yea vote 264 Council ]�v,'inutes . Novomi%er 16a 1970 12 . (b ) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT WORK Contract Payment No . 10 for paving , curb , gutter and sidewalk repair , Imp . Nos . 66 - 55 , 69 - 02 , 69 - 19 , 69 - 18 , and 66 - 50 . Contractor , Blacktop Service Co . Amount , $ 529 199 . 40 . On motion of Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Galinson , the above 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 six yea vote . 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 55 p . m . by a six yea vote . rank J . H Mayo r Attest : 7 Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 265 L