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Home My WebLink About1970/06/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MI14U 'TE6 OF GIT 11 COUNCIL METING MINNESOTA G ST . LOUIS PARK June 299 1970 l � CALL TO ORDER order by May or ulcer meeting of the City council was called to Are B Howard at 8 : 10 P • m . 2 , INVOCATIONthere Since no one was Present from the Ministerial Association , was no invocation . 3 . ROLL CALL Bent at roll call : The following Councilmen Were pTe Frank Fleetham Murray Galinson Richard Graves James HeltZer Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Frank Howard Cit Cit Manage it Assistant City Manager , and Also present were they Supervisor of B g Cit Sanitarian , City Assessor , Attorney , Y ctor , Acting Director of Public Warks , Director Zoning , Planning Dire of Finance , and Secretary . 4 . MIND TES Of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Gravest On motion were pp roved the minutes of the regular meeting held June 22 , 19 ? 0 , by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS None 6. PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMIMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATION FROM TWIN CITIES OBEDIENCE TRAINING (a ) CLUB , INC . REQUESTING DOG OBEDIENCE TRIALS TO BE HELD AT BENILDE HIGH SCHOOL , OCTOBER 24 , 1970 . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to approve the request . The motion carried 7 - 00 129 Cvuncil mutes , June 29 , 1970 ? RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SIGNS DESIGNATING FIRE LANES r . RESOLUTION NO, 3985 It was moved by Councilman ;alinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3985 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Establishing Fire Lanes . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY NORTH AND EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF QUENTIN AVENUE AND WEST 39TH STREET FROM R - 49 ONE TO ELEVEN FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT , TO RB , RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ( CASE NO. 69 - 6 - Z . ) Mr . Richard Fudali , 1709 Innsbrook Parkway , was present in favor of the rezoning , representing Wolfe Lake Towers . The Planning Director showed sketch plans for the entire area . ORDINANCE NO. 1113 city It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman ing and Graves , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1113 Director entitled , " An Ordinance Amending the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts . " The motion carried unanimously . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Grave6i Reynolds , to accept ':hs following deeds , as amended , and ordered approved them filed by the City Clerk : a 6 ft * pedestrian easement on the west side of the property , a 25 ft . street and utility easement on the east , a storm sewer easement through the property , dedication of street easement for extension of West 39th Street to the east , and a deed for a pedestrian easement along north side of West 39th Street extended . The motion carried unanimously . ( c ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NCE AI LENDING ORDINANCE NO. 730 PASSED DECEMBER 289 1959 ENTITLED i � G " ST . LOUIS PAIRIK ZONING ORDINANCE " , ADDING SUB DIVISION �► 5 TO SECTION 6 : 045 . 2 RELATING TO ENCROACHMENTS ON r OD YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS . T )l0 ` ORDINANCE NO . 1114 Itwas moved b Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman 0. y 00 130 �1 my 1 , 1970 CecIui il inutes , Ordinance No . 1114 econd reading and adopt 7 . ic ) Thiel , to waive s Amending Ordinance No . 730 Passed entitled , ' An OrdinanceSt . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance ' December 289 1959 Entitled � Adding Subdivision 5 Relating to Encroachments Section 6 . 045 . 2 , a resubdiv it The motion carried nvmously. on Yard Setback R q pcSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE (d ) FIRST READING OF PRO REGULATING AND SALES . EGULATI NG LIQUOR LI Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman b It was moved y ro osed ordinance and set Heltzer , to waive first reading of 70 .P Councilman Fleetham date for second reading July 6 9 asked that the ordinance be split into two sections , making the on age 4 , after section 3 of the proposed ordinance . divisionP problems that might be arising After discussion concerning the p with the licensing of service bars , the vote on the first sectThe carried 5 - 2 , Councilmen Thiel and Fleetham voting nay . vote on the second section carried unanimously - (e ) nanimou y ( ) e RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAKING OF LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR DRAINAGE AND STORM SEy'1ER PURPOSESI IMP . NO . 66 - 17 , STORM SEWER - MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND ZARTHAN AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 3986 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3986 entitled , " Authorizing Taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Drainage and Storm Sewer Purposes , " The motion carried unanimously . (f ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAKING OF LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWER PURPOSES , IM.P . NO, 66 - 17 , STORM SEWER - 3107 ALABAMA AVENUE Mr . John Rice , 6121 Excelsior Boulevard , representing John Sipe , owner of the property , was present . It was his contention that because of other easements on this property this easement Should be moved to the south . RESOLUTION NO , 3987 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3987 entitleds " AuthoriaDd zing Taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Draina8e Storm Sewer Purposes , " The motion carried unanimously • 131 Council Minutes , June 29 , 1970 7 . ( g ) RESOLUTION REQUESTING RE - CHECK OF 1970 CENSUS FIGURES RESOLUTION NO, 3988 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3988 entitled , " Resolution Requesting U . S . Census Bureau to Re - Check the 1970 Population Statistics fc : the City of St . Louis Park . " The motion carried unanimously . (h ) EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SPRINKLING BAN ORDINANCE NO, 1115 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1115 entitled , " An Emergency Ordinance Amending Section 1 : 860 of the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code , Entitled ' Restricted Days for Sprinkling ' Relating to Restrictions on the Days of Lawn and Garden Sprinkling During Times of Emergency . " The motion carried unanimously . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES (a ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 70 - 3 - Z . ) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF REINHOLD N . KOCH TO CHANGE ZONING ON PROPERTY CONSISTING OF LOTS 41 - 47 , BLOCK 118 , REARRANGEMENT OF ST , LOUIS PARK FROM R - 2 , SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT , TO B - 1 , BUSINESS DISTRICT , KNOWN AS 3701 QUEBEC AVENUE Councilman Graves moved to set date for hearing July 20 , 1970 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel and carried 7 - 0 . (b ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COM1v1ISSION R COMMENDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ( CASE NO . 70 ) ADJACENT TO RAILROAD TRACKS AND SOUTH STREET . It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to authorize negotiation for purchase of land . The motion carried unanimously , (c ) REPORT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONCERNING AIR POLLUTION COMPLIANCE . The City Sanitarian was present to explain the report and answer any questions . Upon hearing no objection , the report was ordered filed by the Mayor . 132 Council Minutes , June 29 t 1970 GER (NI & C NO . 70 _ 17 ) CONCERNING REPORT OF CITY MAN TIONAL SUPPLIES 8 . ( d ) PURCHASE OF RECREATIONAL umber the n • Graves , after discussion conc r 1 ngoved to authorize Councilman and their Placeme wired an Galinson seconded and of picnic tables req Councilor Pic tablese purchase of 40 P ousl . the motion carried unanim y &G NO . 70 - 19 ) RELATIVE ( ) e REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (NI RTS AND BALL FIELD Amended 7 /6 /70 TO LIGHTING OF TENNIS COU Galinson , seconded by Councilman It was moved by councilmaner to enter into contract Heltzer , to authorize the City Assoc ' tesf or lay - out and design for with W . J . Sutherland a costnot to exeeed $ 22 000 • The motion lights in Aquila field at carried 6 - 1 , Mayor Howard voting nay . LAND CONCERNING � ND ACQUISITION (f ) REPORT OF CITY _ M & G NO• 70 _ 18 ) PARCEL 5120 ( JORVIG ) seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman Managers 'to settle the question . Fleetham , to authorize City The motion carried unanimously . ( g ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER CONCERNING DEPOT LOCATION Councilman Fleetham moved to authorize acquisition and mov ent of depot . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1 , Mayor Howard voting nay . After discussion , Councilman Reynolds moved to reconsider . The motion was seconded by eltzerp Graves Councilman Thiel and carried 4 - 3 , Councilmen concerning the and Galinson voting nay After further discussion fund from which the funds were to be taken and the use of theidered building , the vote on the motion which was being reconsi carried 6 - 1 , Mayor Howard voting nayo (h ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 17 , 1970 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing , (i ) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD JUNE 11 , 1970 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . 133 Council Minutes , June 29 , 1970 Councilman Thiel indicated that he would be Councilman Heltzer ' s alternate representing the Council at meetings of the Citizens Advisory Committee , 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a ) RENEWAL OF CONTRACT - ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ( REVISED M & C NO . 70 - 16 ) - DEFERRED FROM JUNE 229 1970 . The City Sanitarian explained that the contract if renewed would be half of last year ' s contract , with testing on a limited basis to determine the results of the air pollution ordinance . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract. (b ) APPOINTMENTS TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ( DEFERRED FROM JUNE 22 , 1970 . Appointments were made and confirmed pursuant to provisions of Municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act of State of Minnesota. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman • Thiel , to confirm the appointment of A . J . Wright for a five - year � term . The motion carried 5 •- 2 ; Councilmen Heltzer and Galinson voting nay . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by a four dentment of Joel Glotter for Yar Graves , to confirm appoian term . The motion carried unanimously . It was moved by Councilma '1 Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to confirm appointl"nent of Jane Tschida for a three - year term . The motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Fleetham voting nay . seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman t o f yWatson for a two - year Graves , to confirm appointmen Phyllis il ied 6 - ' Counc term . The motion carr _ , man Heltzer voting nay . seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilma Graves , of Roger Israel for aone - year Galinson , to confirr-z appointment term . The motion carried unanimously . Galinson moved that Joel Glotter be chairman eetham Councilman Galin councilman Fl the Housing and Recevelopment AutanYously . seconded and the motion carried un 134 Council Minutes , June 29 , 1970 9 . (c ) REPUBLIC CREOSOTE • Manager explained that a letter had been nten which The City 1VIan g to Republic Creosote pointing out a n�bCit ' s ordinances . p rove to meet the y the company should imp negotiate with the City for They had been also asked to ri ht of way for the extension of Louisiana beenue . necessary ' response to that let �er ind g indicated that they would Theirp coming forth with an offer for the right - of - ways Mr . Tom Reiersgord , attorney for Republic CreosoteReiers,4 and ord Mr . Herb Finch of that company Were present .coming tg an offer for the indicated that Republic would be uld be hooking up with the sanitary right - of -way and that they WO treatment plant . sewer and installing a prelim mar Y After further discussion concerning sewer , right - of -way , pollution , and tax problems , Councilman Galinson moved that the matter be placed on the agenda July 20 , 1970 with an Councilman offer in the hands of the Council at that time . Heltzer seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) APPOINTMENTS TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to reappoint Mr , Charles Wright and Mr . Sylvan Friedman for a full three - year term . The motion carried unanimously . Councilman Fleetham moved to appoint Vernell Wabasha for a full three - year term . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried unanimously . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to appoint Rufus Webster for a full three - year term • The motion carried unanimously , (b ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER ( M & C NO . 70 - 20 ) RELATIVE TO SALE OF BONDS Councilman Thiel moved to authorize issuance of $ 1 , 000 , 000 special assessment bonds and $ 2 , 500 , 000 general obligation bonds , with 15 - year maturities ; engage firm to act as financial consultant , Piper , Jaffray and Hopwood , on proposed sale ; and to engage firm of Howard , LeFevere , Lefler , Hamilton 135 council minutes , June 29 , 1970 10 . (b ) and Pearson , to render the approving legal opinions . Council - man Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously . It was suggested that the Mayor and a staff member should go to New York to discuss the City ' s credit rating . ( c ) CENTRAL GARAGE Councilman Fleetham moved that bids on central garage be let for Phase 1 , Phase 1 and 2 , and Phase 1 , 2 , and 3 . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . (d ) LAND ACQUISITION Councilman Reynolds moved to accept deed for storm sewer easement and temporary construction easement from the Minneapolis *-v Northfield and Southern Railroad , order it filed by the City Clerk and authorize payment in, the amount of $4 , 000 . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 74 . 0 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated June 29 , 1970 , 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 Be ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Gra res , seconded by Councilman linson , the meeting was adjourned at 12 : 05 p . m . by a seven yea vote * rank J . H d , Mayor Attest : Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 'i 136