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Home My WebLink About1970/02/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular IVANUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA February 2 , 1970 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Howard at 8 : 04 p . m . 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Larry Houseman of the Aldersgate Methodist Church . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Frank Fleetham Murray Galinson Richard Graves James kIeltze r Frank Howard Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , and Secretary . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , the minutes of the regular and special meetings held January 19 , 1970 were approved by a six yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC FiLARINGS ( a ) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM SECTIONS 6 : 074 . 5 AND 6 : 074 . 2 OF TFty ZONING ORDINANCE IN SIDE ANE FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIRLIviENTS TO PERMIT AN ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AT 4200 WCODDALE AVENUE - REQUESTED BY CHESTER L . ANDERSON ( CASE NO. 69 - 24 - VAR . ) - ( CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 18 , 19 69 ) . Upon hearing no discussion , Iv.Layor Howard declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson to deny the variance since the applicant did not respond to communication from the staff . The motion carried 6 - 0 . 21 Council Minutes , February 2 , 1970 6 . PETITIONS , :aEQUESTS , AND COIv1MUNICATIONS None 7 . RL; SOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( )a SECOND READINC OF PROPOSLD ORDINANCE AMENDING THE D ST . LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE IN SECTION 1 : 182 ENTITLE " MEIv, BERSHIP OF CJNilVISSION AND TERMS " , RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COIviMISSION ORDINANCE NO. 1103 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1103 entitled , " An Ordinance Amending the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code in Section 1 : 182 Entitled ' Membership of Commission and Terms ' , Relating to the human Rights Commissin . The motion o carried 6 - 0 . (b ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING E TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY ADJUST1v� ENTS FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 311 1970 � - ORDINANCE NO. 1104 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1104 entitled , " An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfers of Funds and Providing Appropriations for Salary Adjustments for Year Ending December 31 , 1970 , " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 69 - 69 - S . P . ) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF ROBERT RIDGWA f FOR A SPECIAL PERIVJT FOR A 50 - UNIT TOV*, NHOUSE DEVELOPMENT IN AN R - 3 DISTRICT SOUTH OF WEST 22ND STREET AND EAST OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE i At the request of the applicant , Councilman Galinson moved to defer the matter to February 16 , 1970 , Councilman Graves ` seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . (b ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 69 - 71 - R . E . ) RECOM.MENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 2500 GEORGIA AVENUE , AND REPORT OF CITY MANAGER GIVING RECOMMENDATIONS (M & C NO . 70 - 04 ) . 22 I i Council Minutes , February 2 , 1970 g (b ) After discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of theauthorize acquisition of this property , Councilman Graves moved to the City Manager to negotiate for the purchase of the property * Councilman Calinson seconded and the motion carried 5 - Mayor Howard voting nayo ) ( c ) REPORT OF THE PLANNII`TC COIvilViISSION ( CASE NO. 704m 1 - S . P ' RECOMMENDING FAVORA. �3LY UPON THE RZQUEST OF SUBURBAN PROPERTIES TO AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR SHELARD PARI{ BY INC ?., USION OF PLANS FORA 125 - UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING . RESOLUTION NO. 3907 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt. Resolution No . 3907 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 and Resolution No . 3887 , adopted December 8 , 1969 Shelard Development Company . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . (d ) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RECOMMEND - ING NOT IN FAVOR OF VARIANCES ( CASE NO. 69 - 73 - VAR . ) REQUESTED UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 6 : 064 . 5 ANBD 6 : 064 . 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT SIDE OF 9 FEET INSTEAD OF 15 FEET ; TO PERMIT LOT AREA OF 50 760 SQ . FT . INSTEAD OF 91 000 SQ2 FT . ; AND TO PERIVJT LOT WIDTH OF 40 FELT INSTEAD OF 75 FEET AT 2648 JOPPA AVENUE REQUESTED B )( ZOLLIE BARATZ . Councilman Graves moved ' a set date for public hearing February 16 , 1970 . The motion was seci �Ided by Councilman Thiel but after discussion concerning the desire of the applicant , Councilman Graves withdrew his motion and moved to defer to March 2 , 1970 . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . (e ) REPORT ON PARKING STUDY - KIPLING AVENUE BETWEEN WEST 38TH STREET AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD RESOLUTION NO. 3908 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 9 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 23 Council Minutes , February 2 , 1970 MINUTES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY IviV ; 8 . ( f ) I COlvilvlISSION . JEE TING HELD JANUARY 13 , 1970 1 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the t Mayor to be received for filing . ( g ) NLINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 14 , 1970 f iscussion , the minutes were ordered by the Upon hearing no d Mayor to be received for filing . i ( h ) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS C OIviMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 21 , 1970 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( i ) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD JANUARY 22 , 1970 i Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (j ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUAR Y 21 , 1970 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (k ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M & C NO. 70 - 05 ) RELATIVE: TO CANOPIES , AWNINGS , ETC , PROJECTING INTO SETBACKS Councilman Thiel moved to refer to Manning Commis s ion and Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission for study and recommendation . The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried unanimously , ( 1 ) REPORT OF CIT Y ACTIVITIES - FOURTIL QUARTER 1969 Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered b the Mayor to be received for filing , y 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS - FIRE MISSION , PLANNING C O�1MISSION AND CIVIL SERVICE C Olvi - COLES ADVISORY COMM BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1970 ) COMMISSION ( DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 19 , 24 Council Minutes , February 2 , 1970 9 . ( a ) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to appoint Howard Sidnam to the Planning Commission . Councilman Fleetham objected to the motion because of the deferment of the appointment of Karen Michael on January 19 , 1970 , The Council asked the City Attorney for a ruling concerning the priority of these moticns ., While the City Attorney researched this matter ; Council took up other appointments . Councilman Graves moved tc reappoint Iv,. r , Ken Born to the Fire Civil Service Commission fer a term Expiring September 20 , 1971 . Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried unanimously . Mayor Howard announced the resignation of Ivirs . Rose Albertson ( term expiring 6 / 3 / 70 ) from the Human Rights Commission . He also said he would talk to two people who had indicated an interest in serving on the Building Construction Codes Advisory Committee . The City Attorney informed Council that the effect of postponing a question is to give that matter the right of consideration ove r another question on the same subject . Vote on the deferred motion to appoint Karen Michael to the Planning Commission ( Councilman Thiel ' s motion seconded by Councilman Reynolds 1 / 19 / 70 ) was defeated 2 - 4 , Councilmen Galinson , Graves , Heltzer , and Mayor Howard voting nay . Councilman Galinson voted nay on the appointment of lvlrs . N.Lichael because Mr . Sidnam had served on the Citizens Advisory Committee and was now interested in serving on the Planning Commis s ion and that he was not voting against the person . Councilman Heltzer moved to appoint Mrs . Karen Michael to the Citizens Advisory Committer , Councilman Graves seconded but after some discussion Coun � _lman Heltzer withdrew and moved to appoint hire Howard Sidnam to the Planning Commission ( term expiring 12 / 31 / 70 - Mrs . Reva Haining ) . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 5 - 1 , Councilman Fleetham voting nay . Councilman Galinson moved to appoint Mrs . Karen Michael to the Citizens Advisory Committee ( term expiring 12 / 31 / 70 - Howard Sidnam ) . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously . Mr ,, Sidnam ' s resignation was accepted by the Council . (b ) PROPOSED MALTING OPERATING AS A SPECIAL USE IN I - 1 DISTRICT IN THAT SECTION REQUIRING 400 FEET FRO&L AN R DISTRICT , SECTION 6 : 1420 6 ( CASE NO. 69 - 34 - Z . ) TABLED JANUARY 5 , 1970 ) . 25 Council Minutes , February 2 , 1970 9 . (b ) It was moved by Councilman Craves , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to remove this matter from the table . The motion carried unanimously . Councilman Graves moved to set date for public hearing February 16 , 1970 . Councilman Heltzer seconded the motion . It was then moved by Councilman Heltzer to amend the motion to require that notices be mailed to people within one mile radius of the proposed operation . Councilman Graves seconded the motion to amend . Councilma. , i Galinson moved to amend to state that notices be mailed to people within one - half mile of proposed site .: The maker of the motion and the second accepted this amendment . Vote on the amendment carried 6 - 0 . The vote on the original motion as amended carried 6 - 0 . ( c ) SNOWMOBILL• TRAIT., - 1vlEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE Mr . Ralph Bennett , 114 IvAeadowb .P • ook Road , Hopkins , was present objecting to snowmobiles being used on the Meadowbrook Golf Course . RESOLUTION NO. 3 909 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to waive reading , with conditions suggested by City Manager , and adopt Resolution No , 3909 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Snowmobile Trail V - Portion of Meadowbrook Golf Course " o Councilman Meltzer moved to amend resolution to designate the use for 75 days , Councilman Craves seconded . Vote on the resolution as amended carried 6 - 0 . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) EMPLOYEE APPOINTIViENTS AND PROMOTIONS Councilman Graves moved to concur with the appointments and promotions as follows : Ivir , Donald C . Schober , Electrical Inspector ; Mrs Kern A . Anderson , Right of �,� ay Agent - Appraiser ; Mr , Norman Crosby promoted to Water & Sewer Maintenanceman II ; Mr . Richard Hamer promoted to Water & Sewer Maintenanceman I ; and Mr . Thomas L . Anderson , Meter Reader I . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried unanimously . (b ) LAND ACQUISITION - E.ASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES FROM GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY -- 36TH STREET CROSSING 26 Council Minutes , February 2 , 1970 10 . (b ) Councilman Hel tier moved to accept deed and authorize City Clerk to file same for record . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) METRO TRANSIT MEETING Councilman Thiel suggested that Metro Transit Committee have an informational meeting with Planning Commission , Citizens Advisory Committee and Council : o make a presentation a few months from now concerning thei1r future plans . He said they had agreed to do this , (b ) JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Council set date of February 11 , 1970 for joint meeting . ( c ) MEE TING W ITH C OUNT Y HIGHWA Y DE PAR TME NT Council set date of February 23 , 1970 for meeting with County Highway Department . It was suggested that the Planning Commission be invited to attend this meeting , 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated February 2 , 1970 in the total amounts of $ 4 , 936 . 30 for payroll , and $ 75 , 919 . 80 for vendors were approved , ana the City Manager ; City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote . (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasuxer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote : 1 . Partial Payment No . 4 , storm sewer and water main , Imp . Nos . 65 - 46 , 68 - 01 , 68 - 47 , 69 - 06 , 69 - 07 , and 69 - 05 , Orr Schelen Mayeron & Associates , Inc . - $ 13 , 383 . 00 . 27 i Council Ivlinutes , February 2 , 1970 120 b 2 . Partial Payment No . 8 , asphalt paving , concrete curb and gutter , and sidewalk repair , Imp . Nos . 66h55 , 69 - 02p 69 � 19x 69 - 18 , and 66 - 501 Blacktop Service Co . - .p24 , 513 . 01 . 13 , ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 28 p . m . by a six yea vote . rank J . H d , Niayor Attest : Alice Irl . Carlson , Secretary 28