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NLINUT 'ES OF CITY COIJNCiL 1vIEET A G
ST , LOUIS PARK MINNES OT
April 20 , 1970
1 . CALL TO ORDER t
City Counc
i
A regular meeting of the t was called to order by Mayor Howard
at 8 : 04 p . m .
2 . INVOCATION
• er Houle of the Holy Family Catholic
Invocation was given by Fath
Church . '
36 'o ROLL CALL
The followingCouncilmen were present at roll call :
Frank Fleetham
Richard Graves
James Heltzer
Frank Howard
Leonard Thiel
Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City
Attorney , Supervisor of Zoning and Inspection , Planning Director ,
Acting Director of Public Works , and Secretar Y • = �
Councilman Reynolds arrived at 8 : 15 p . m .
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4 . MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Heltzer ,
the minutes of the regular meeting held April 6 , 1970 , were approved
by a five yea vote with the followinp amendment : Page 71 , second
paragraph , line 9 , to read , " , a s *. ^ � tNalk on east side of the 2900 block
of Brunswick Avenue , "
5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a ) IMPROVEMENT NO. 70 - 10 , CONCRETE ALLE Y PAVING BET-ILEN
GEORCIA AVENUE AND HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FROM FEST 32ND
STREET TO AVIEST 33RD STREET . AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF
HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 2 AND APRIL 9 , 1970 .
Mayor Howard opened the hearing .
Ivir . Oscar Walin , 3232 Georgia ; Mrs , Ann Finske , 3244 Georgia
Avenue ; Ivirs . Gus Peters , 3240 Georgia Avenue ; Beth Stevens ►
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5 . (a ) 3228 Georgia ; and Darlene Delviari s , 3229 Hampshire Avenue ,
spoke in opposition to the improvement .
There being no one else present wishing to speak to this matter ,
lvlayor Howard declared the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NO , 3940
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman
Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3940 entitled ,
" Resolution Ordering Improvement No . 70 - 10 be not Iviade . " The
motion carried 6 - 0 .
(b ) IMPROVEMENT NO, 70 - 28 , CONCRETE ALLE Y PAVING BETWEF N
OXFORD AND GOODRICh FROMBRUNSti7ICK AVENUE TO
COLORADO AVENUE. , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF 1iEARING
PUBLISHED APRIL 2 AND APRIL 9 , 1970 .
Mayor Howard opened the hearing .
Mr . Sigurd Johnson , 6220 Goodrich , spoke in opposition to the
improvement and presented a petition in opposition with seven
signatures . Mr . Ron Machel , 3754 Brunswick Avenue , also spoke
in opposition to the alley paving .
There being no one else present interested in this matter , Iviayor
Howard closed the hearing .
RESOLUTION NO. 3941
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman
Fleetham , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3941 entitled ,
" Resolution Ordering Improvement No . 70 - 28 be not Iviade . " The
motion carried 6 - 0 .
6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COIvLMUNICATIONS
( a ) NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOLD BINGO GAMES , VFW 5632 -
JULY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 , 1970 .
There being no opposition , the notice was ordered by the Mayor
to be received for filing .
(b ) COMMUNICATION FROM J . E . BRILL REQUESTING AMENDMENT
TO SECTION 6 : 122 . 9 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Thiel ,
to refer to Planning Department and Commission for study and
recommendation . The motion carried b - 0 .
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7 • RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
OF. pgppOSED ORDINANCE; REGULATING
( a ) SECOND READING ING N,ACHINES
NEWSPAPER VENDING
the Minneapolis Star and Tribune ,
Ivir . John Dennison , representing p permits , and that a
multiple
said there was no reason for is suing
no early renewal .
single permit should be issued wl y 0
Councilman Fleetham said he felt that he would like to have athe
ordinance passed as written for the year and evaluate at t tune .
or
pI?. DINANCE NO . 1108
seconded by Councilman
It was moved by Councilman Flehthana, adopt Ordinance No . 1108
Reynolds , to waive second reading
entitled , " An Ordinance Regulating Newspaper Vending Machines on
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Public Walks and Ways . ItThe motion carried 6 - 0 .
(b ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT - JOINT ST . LOUIS
PARK - HOPKINS SANITARY SEWER FOj:� CE 1vlAIN (Ivl & C NO. 7049 ) o
RESOLUTION NO. 3942
It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman
Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3942 entitled ,
" Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Joint Flopkins - St . Louis Park
Sanitary Sewer Force Main . " The motion carried 6 - 0 .
(c ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL
STATE AID FUNDS TO STATE OF MINNESOTA PROJECT S . P •
2714 - 75 AND CITY PROJECT 67 - 69 , TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
AND STREET LIGHTS AT T . H . 12 AND TURNER ' S CROSS ROAD
RESOLUTION NO , 3943
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman
Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3943 entitled ,
"Appropriation of Iviunicipal State Aid Funds to State of IvAinnesota
Project S . P . 2714 - 75 and City Project 67 - 69 , Traffic Control
Signals and Street Lights at T . H . 12 and Turner ' s Cross Road . "
The motion carried 6 - 0 .
(d ) RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASSIFICATION LIST 11644 - C " AND
APPROVING SALE; OF LANDS ThEREIN ,
RESOLUTION NO , 3 944
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Counciln' an
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7 , (d ) Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3944 entitled ,
" Approving Classification List " 644 - C " and Approving Sale of Lands
Therein , " with the stipulation that the abutting property owners be
informed of the availability of the land . " The motion carried 6 - 0 .
( e ) FIRST READINC OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ORDINANCE CODE SECTIONS 2 : 18 , 4 : 1 , 5 : 4 , AND 7 : 7 INCREASING
PENALTIES
It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Thiel ,
to waive first reading and set date for second reading May 4 , 1970 .
The motion carried 6 0 .
( f ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ114C PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR REAL
ESTATE - Ivy . G . ASTLEFORD
RESOLUTION NO . 3945
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman
Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3945 entitled ,
" Resolution Authorizing Purchase Agreement for Real Estate
M . G . A. stleford . " The motion carried 6 - 0 .
8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES
( a ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER RELATIVE TO PROPOSED AMEND -
MENT TO ORDINANCE REGULATING LICENSING OF TAXICABS
( N,L & C NO. 70 - 10 ) .
Councilman Heltzer asked if the ordinance would still permit the
if adequate service was not provided .
City to terminate licenses
He was told that this stipulation is still in effect .
Mayor Howard askeJ if an;rnr: � present wished to speak relative
to the proposed ordinance and got no response . Mr . Henry
Bierbrauer of To,Ti : Taxi and one of his drivers were present .
ilman Fleethame seconded by Councilman
It was moved by Counc
Graves ; to waive firs reading of proposed ordinance and set second
reading May 4 ; 1970 . The motion carried 6 - 0 .
(b ) PLANNING DEPARTIViENT REPORT RELATIVE TO AMENDMENT
TO ZONING ORDINANGE ( CASE NO. 69 - 72 - Z . ) WITH RESPECT TO
ENCROACHMENT INTO SETBACKS
Councilman Fleetham moved to refer this matter he motion ,Planning
Commission . Councilman Graves seconded
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April 19 � U yawing Subdivision 1
Co Ap � , the mot}ori by vvithd
Councilman Reynolds
oved to fiend arately t
Iieltzer m that separately *
s ended carried 4 - 2 , Council -
8 .
(b ) 1 and considering
o f Section original motion
seconded and the
ham and Thiel voting nay '
men Fleet Councilman
an Graves � Seconded by
Section 2 ,
oved by Councilm of proposed ordinance 0 The
It was rn first reading ivya 4 , 1970 ,
Reynolds , to waive date for seCon.d reading Y
and set
Subdivision and
6 - 0 .
motion card T, PUB LI C AVENUE AND FIRST
( c } RLpORT OF STOP
SIGN STUD � - �� �
STREET NORT1-IV' EST
R,ySOLUTION NO . 3946
seconded by Councilman
Councilman Fleethams 3946 entitled ,
It was moved by reading and adopt Resolution No .
Graves , to waive of Stop Signs for Traffic Control he
tiResolution Authorizing placement
Republic Avenue and First Street Northwes .
at Intersection of
motion carried 6 0 .
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(d ) MINUTES OF PLAN
MING C O1vIMISSION MEETING HELD
APRIL 1 , 1970
sion the Mayor o
Upon hearing no dirdered the minutes to be
scus ,
received for filing .
D RECREATION ADVISORY COIv1NlISSION
( e ) MINUTES OF PARKSIviLETING HELD APRIL 89 1970
ro osal of
Councilman Fleetham moved to refer the County 'ds Recreation
O
the widening of Cedar Lake Road to the Parks and
onded and the motion
Advisory Commission . Councilman Grave
carried 4 - 2 , Councilmen Thiel and Reynolds voting nayo
discussion , the minutes were ordered by the
Upon hearing no further
Mayor to be received for filing ,
(f ) MINUTES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING MELD APRIL 7 , 1970 •
Councilman Reynolds moved that staff be directed to draw IP a
description of codes and standards currently used , explaining
differences between construction code standards and minimum
occupancy standards under the Housing Code and their application*
Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 .
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8 . (f ) Upon hearing no further discussion , the minutes were ordered by
the Mayor to be received for filing .
( g ) REPORT OF CIT f MANAGER ( M & C NO. 70 - 11 ) Vd ITH RESPECT
TO APPLICATION FCR CONVEYANCE OF TAX - FORFEITED
LAND
RESOLUTION NO , 3947
It was moved by Councilman Fieltzer , seconded by Councilman
Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt resolution No . 3947 entitled ,
" Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax - forfeited
Land . " The motion carried 6 - 0 .
( h ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMIN.JSSION RECOMIvi . NDING CONCEPT
PLAN FOR LOUISIANA AVENUE ( CASE NO. 70 - 9 - St . )
The Planning Director explained with the aid of a map the extension
of Louisiana Avenue from Excelsior Boulevard to Oxford .
After discussion concerning the desirability of acquiring 120 feet
of right - of -way , Councilman Heltzer moved that Council establish
as a standard 120 feet right - of - way for Louisiana Avenue . Councilman
Graves seconded and the motion carried 4 - 2 , Councilman Fleetham
and Mayor Howard voting nay .
( i ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 69 - 74 - S . Pe )
RECOMMENDING FAVORABLE UPON THE REQUEST OF (METHODIST
HOSPITAL FOAR AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW
TFIREZ STORY ADDITION .
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Thiel ,
to defer to May 4 , 1970 . The motion carried 6 - 0 .
9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
( a ) AGREEIViENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES ( DE3'�'ERRED FROM APRIL 6 , 1970 ) .
Councilman Fleetham moved to amend contract , 1st page , 5th line
" . . . to construct certain recreational facilitles consisting of an
indoor facility with ice making capabilities . . " The motion failed
for lack of a second .
Councilman Thiel at this time gave a report of the Steering
Committee . At a meeting on the site it was determined that
part or all of the ball field would have to be used for the facility .
Schematics would be back from the architect and a meeting would
be held the first week in May when a more definite report would be
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owed that Council authorize the members of the
9 . ( a ) Councilman Thiel m embers , and a member of
Committee , appropriate staff m
r their
steering o to Park Ridge , Illinois to toll
the architectural firm to go
25 , 1970 , and that expenses be covered
recreational facility on April
Councilman Graves Seconded and the moti
by the City
on carried 6 - p ,
xtES OLUTION NO.
3 948
Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds ,
It was moved by 3948 entitled , " Resolution I
to waive reading and adopt Resolution ural • Services for Recreational
Authorizing Agreement
for carriedArchitectural
it6 _ 0 .
Facilities . " The motion
10 . NEW BUSINESS
TABULATION OF BIDS - TREE SPADE / DIGGER
( a )
Councilman Meltzer moved to designate Vermeer Manufacturi$ g, as
the lowest responsible bidder , to accept Graves secondin the amount ed and the ;
and to authorize purchase . Councilman
motion carried 6 - 0 .
(b ) E1v.LPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - PARK ivAINTENANCENiAN II
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman t to theves ,
to consent and approve the promotion of Nlmot on arriro Jerome e3 6 - 0 .
position of Park Maintenanceman II , The
( c ) COlvaMISSION APPOINTMENT - PARKS & RECR ;ATION ADVISOR f
COvMISSION ( RESIGNATION OF ALBERT HYSTER )
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to defer this appointment to 1�lay 4 , 1970 . Councilman
Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 .
( d ) MLE% TING SCHEDULE, S
Councilman Fleetham moved that a joint meeting be held with the
Human Rights Commission May 4 , 1970 at 7 : 00 p . m . Councilman
Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 .
Councilman Fleetham moved that a meeting be held with Republic
Creosote Co . Flay 18 , 1970 at 7 : 00 p . m . Councilman Reynolds
seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 .
11 . MISCELLANEOUS
None
12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PA YIViENTS
( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS
On motion of Councilman Meltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
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12 . ( a ) the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance
and presented to the Council dated April 20 , 1970 , in the total
amounts of $ 2 , 513 . 67 for payroll , and $ 36 , 267 . 96 for vendors
were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City
Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a
six yea vote . Councilman Heltzer moved to reconsider the payment
to Stephens Buick Co . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion
carried 6 woo0 . After discussion concerning the Stephens Buick Co .
claim , Councilman hleltzer moved to approve lists , with the exception
of the payment of $ 745 . 60 to Stephens Buick , snaking the total for
vendors $ 35 , 522 . 36 . The motion carried unanimously .
(b ) PAYlbi% NTS ON CONTRACT WORK
1 . Partial Payment No . 5 , Uater Treatment Plants # 1 and
# 8 , Improvement No . 69 - 41 , Watson Construction Co . -
$ 35 , 055 . 90 .
On motion of Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
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 its amount by a six yea vote .
2 . Final Payment , traffic control signal and street lights ,
Improvement No . 67 - 69 , State of Minnesota - $ 10 , 162 . 75 .
RESOLUTION NO . 3949
It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman
3949 entitled
Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . ,
" Resolution Accepting Work on Traffic Control Signal and Street
67 - 69 ( S • P . 2714 - 75 ) . " The motion
Lights Improvement No *
carried unanimously .
3 . Final Payment , repairs to deep well # 14 and replacement of
pp , E . H . Renner & Sons , Inc . - $ 7 , 313 . 77 .
RESOLUTION NO. 3950
seconded by Councilman
It was moved by Councilman Fleet R 'solution No . 3950 entitled ,
Graves , to waive reading and adop
" Resolution Accepting y: The motion carried
on Repairsto De6p _ �r'oell # 14 and
Replacement of
Y) The"
13 . ADJOURNMENT
seconded by Councilman Reynolds ,
On motion of Councilman Graves ,
the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 50 p . m .
by a six yea vote .
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000 r, ank J . 1-jow d iayor
Attest :
Alice M . Carlson , Secretary S2