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Home My WebLink About1971/01/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL mEETIN ST , LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA January 18 , 1971 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 8 : 16 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 Heltzer Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel 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 Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , the minutes of the regular meeting held January 4 , 1971 , were approved by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) PROPOSED VARIANCE ( CASE NO. 70 - 60 - VAR . ) FROM SECTION 6 : 064 . 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A REAR YARD � OF EIGHT FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED THIRTY - FIVE FEET AT 4121 WEST 28TH STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE j OF HEARING PUBLISHED DECEMBER 31 , 1970 Mayor Howard opened the hearing . 1Vir . Sheldon Brooks , 4121 West 28th Street , was present urging the granting of the variance . He presented letters from three adjoining property owners in favor of the variance . 8 Council Minutes , January 18 , 1971 5 . ( a ) There being no one else present wanting to speak , Mayor Howard declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO , 4120 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4120 entitled , " Resolution Granting Variance in Rear Yard Depth from the Requirements of Section 6 : 064 . 5 of the St . Louis Park Zoning j Ordinance . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE NON - INT OXCA TING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE , PIZZA HOUSE It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to set date for hearing February 1 , 1971 . The motion carried unanimously . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP OPEN SPACE LAND - NELSON PARK AREA RESOLUTION NO , 4121 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4121 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Filing of Application for Grant to Acquire and Develop Open Space Land . " The motion carried unanimously . (b ) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE. REGULATING PLUMBING AND GAS PIPING ADOPTING B f REFERENCE THE MINNESOTA PLUNLBING CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1053 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PI., UMBING AND GAS PIPING; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ORDINANCE CODES RELATING THERE TO . It It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading February 1 , 1971 . The motion carried unanimously . (c ) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS 1971 9 Council IYUnutes , JnnudrY 18v 1971 7 . (c ) RESOLUTION NO. 4122 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by . Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4122 entitled , ` " Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds - 1971 . " The motion carried unanimously . i ( d ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM CITIZENS STATE BANK OF ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO . 4123 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman I Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4123 entitled , " Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Citizens State j Bank of St . Louis Park , lvAnnesota . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (e ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROIvi NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK , MiINNEAPOLIS RESOLUTION NO. 4124 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4124 entitled , " Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis , lv, inneapolis , Minnesota. " The motion carried unanimously. (f ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM PARK PLAZA STATE BANK OF ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 4125 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4125 entitled , " Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park Plaza State Bank of St . Louis Park , Minnesota . " The motion carried unanimously . . ( g ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM, PARK NATIONAL BANK OF ST . .LOUIS PARK , ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 41Z6 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4126 entitled , 10 Council Minutes , January 18 , 1971 7 . ( g ) " Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park National Bank of St . Louis Park , St . Louis Park , Minnesota . " The motion carried unanimously. (h ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HOPKINS , HOPKINS , MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO , 4127 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4127 entitled , " Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from First National of Hopkins , Hopkins , Minnesota . " The motion carried unanimously . ( i ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM FIRST PLfMOUTH NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS , MINNEAPOLIS , MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO, 4128 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4128 entitled , Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from First Plymouth National Bank of 1winneapolis , Minneapolis , Minnesota . " The motion carried unanimously . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF FIRE LANE STUDY - SHEL.ARD PLAZA OFFICE BUILDING 400 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 18 RESOLUTION NO , 4129 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4129 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Establish - ing Fire Lanes . " The motion carried unanimously . (b ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REDORT WITS RESPECT TO INLPROVEMTKT: NT NO, 70- 47 , CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING FROM WEST 27TH STREET TO WEST 28TH STREET BETWEEN KENTUCKY AVENUE AND JERSEY AVENUE , RESOLUTION NO. 4130 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4130 entitled , " Resolution 11 Council witute a , January 8 . (b ) Calling Public Hearing on IMP rovement No . 70 - 47 . " The motion carried un animously . ( Hearing was set for February 1 , 1971 ) . ( c ) REPORT OF CITY IviANAGER RELATIVE TO ACQUISITION OF TAX _ FORFEITED LAND ON 37TH STREET BETWEEN DAKOTA AVENUE AND COLORADO AVENUE RESOLUTION NO . 4131 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by 131Councilman itl d Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . , " Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands . " The motion carried unanimously . (d ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF NiAJOR CENTERS METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDE ( CASE NO. 70 - 49 - CP ) Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (e ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION PLAN METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDE ( CASE NO. 70 - 61 - CP ) Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received f or filing . (f ) . REPORT OF CITY MANAGER RELATIVE TO ENGINEERING SERVICES - SANITARY SEWER STATION AT BROWNDALE AND DEVANEY AND CITY HALL STORM SEWER (ILA & CNO. 71 - 02 ) . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute amendment to contract for engineering services . The motion carried unanimously ( g ) REPORT RELATIVE TO CONVERSION TO PROPANE GAS FOR CITY VENIC LES AND FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING DISPENSING BY SERVICE STATIONS ( Nl & C NO. 71 - 03 ) . Councilman Galinson moved that the City proceed at once in conversion of approximately four to six fleet vehicles for approximately one year and that investigation be continued on the determination of comparative operation problems and the availability , both resent and proposed , of propane as and the motion carried g products . Councilman Reynolds seconded ed unanimously . 12 council IvIkinutes , Yantuary 18 , 19T i 8 . (h ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 4 1971 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( i ) ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 1970 Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (j ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT A UTI ORIT Y MEETING HELD DECEMBER 8 , 1970 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (k ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 70 - 039 CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO WEST 31ST STREET BETWEEN OREGON AND PXNNS ' YLVANIA AVENUES - " T " ALLEY ( 1 ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO, 70 - 17 , CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING , BETWEEN NEVADA AVENUE AND OREGON AVENUE FROM WEST 31ST " STREET TO WEST 32ND STREET Councilman Thiel moved that policy be adopted that there be 50 % of the property owners signing petition for alley paving before a study is made by staff. Councilman Reynolds seconded and amended that alley repairs be assessed to the property . Councilman Thiel accepted the amendment as part of the original motion . Councilman Reynolds moved to table Imp . Nos . 70 - 03 and 70 - 17 but withdrew the motion . Councilman Heltzer moved to amend the motion to 51 % of the property owners . Councilmen Thiel and Reynolds accepted the amendment to 510/ as part of the original motion . Vote on the motion as amended carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Galinson moved to table Items 8 (k ) and ( 1 ) . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 9 . UNFINIS HE D . BUSINESS ( a ) PARKING REQUIREMENTS - OREGON AVENUE BETWEEN LAKE 13 Council iw: inutes , January 18 , 194I 9 . ( a ) STREET AND HIGHWA Y 7 SERVICE ROAD ( DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 211:. 1970 ) It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltze to defer to June 1 , 1971 . The motion carried unanimously . (b ) COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Planning Commission - Councilman Graves moved to reappoint Ed Baker , Howard Sidnam , and Seymour Druskin . Councilman Fleltzel seconded . Votes on Messrs . Baker and Sidnam carried 7 - 0 . Vote on reappointment of Seymour Druskin carried 4 - 3 . Board of Zoning Appeals - It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to reappoint David Barker . The motion carried 5 - 2 . Parks and Recreation Commission - It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to reappoint IVirs . Bruce . . Mitchell and Mr . Robert Whalton . The motion carried unanimously . Building Construction Codes Advisory Committee - It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to reappoint Sam Segal and appoint as a new member Philip Anderson . The motion carried unanimously . Citizens Advisory Committee - It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to reappoint J . D . Moylan , James Hyde , and Mrs . Karen Michael . The motion carried unanimously . Councilman Graves moved to appoint Charles Diessner for a full term . Councilman Fleetharn seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Fleetham moved to appoint Gary Phleger for a full term . Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 5 - 2 . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to accept the resignation of Curt Anderson. The motion carried unanimously , Councilman Graves moved to appoint Francis Pucci to fill the unexpired term of Curt Anderson . Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . It was moved b Council - man Fleetham , seconded b y y Councilman Thiel, to remove Allen Oleisky. The motion carried 5 - 1 - 1 . It was Fleetham , seconded b moved by Councilman I�iusolf to fill the Y Councilman Thiel , to appoint William expired term of Allen Oleisky . The motion carried unanunously , Human Rights Co mrriission _ It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Counc � an Graves Arnold Goo dmato accept the resignations of Rabb' Charles Wright. The motion carried unan irnouu , , n and 14 askutou huIriulos , yanuary Is , 1911 9 . (b ) It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Graves , to appoint Howard Toberman to :. fill the unexpired term of Rabbi Goodman . The motion carried 7 - 0 . . Councilman Reynolds moved to appoint Alice Rudy to fill the unexpired term of Charles Wright . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to appoint Rolf Asing to the ne ' pt vacancy . The motion carried 7 - 0 . (c ) TABULATION OF BIDS - CL.E. ANING AND PAINTING OF ELEVATED TOWER NO. 2 ( TABLED JANUARY 4 , 1971 ) It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to remove this item from the table , The motion carried unanimously . Councilman Reynolds moved to designate Anderson Sandblast & Painting Co . as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $ 8 , 132 and authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute contract . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROPOSAL (M & C NO. 71 - 04 ) Councilman Galinson moved to accept the agreement with the amend - ment that there be oxe member of the Council and one member of the School Board on the Advisory Committee rather than two . Council - man Graves seconded . Vote on the amendment carried 4 - 3 , Council - men Heltzer and Fleetham and Mayor Howard voting nay . Councilman Reynolds moved that committee would be an advisory committee and would be empowered to make recommendations on personnel , salaries , budgeting , fees / charges , and programming . Councilman Thiel seconded but no vote was taken on the motion . Councilman Galinson moved that under Item 10 a ) delete "After consultation with the City " and add after " The School Dist _. ict shall establish " the words " Subject to approval by the City " . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Thiel moved that controls should be provided to ensure proper purchasing procedures " Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously . Councilman Thiel moved that the accounting principles to be utilized and the budget preparation should be agreed upon by the City and School . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Graves moved that Council meet with the Flint 13 and give them an opportunity to comment , Councilman Heltzer seconded . No vote was taken on the motion . Councilman Graves moved that Councilman Reynolds be appointed to the Advisory Committee . Councilman Galinson seconded but Council - man Reynolds declined because of time commitments . Councilman 15 COURG ! 34iAutg O t US " ry an F'leetham to the Advisory 10 . ( a ) Thiel moved to appoint Council Councilman Graves seconded and Committee for a one - year term • the motion carried 7 - 0 • _. reement carried ? - 0 . Vote on the original motioIl to accept the ag (b ) APPROVAL OF SUR 4',aT 'f BONDS FOR CITY IVANAGER , CIT f CLERX AND CITY TREASURER iling with Councilman Reynolds moved to accept and authorize f the Cit Council in accordance with Section 11 . 4 of ethe Secretary to Y Cit Charter . Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion cars - 4, Y _ SHE LAS D PARKS TORIvi SE "%' IMPR OVENAmE NT NO. 70 - Ub �c ) XESOLUTION NO , 4132 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman ntitledt Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4132 " Resolution Calling Hearing , Improvement No . 70 - 06 , . Shelard Park Storm Sewer . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( Hearing set 2 / 16 / 71 )* Councilman Fleetham moved that advertisement for bids be authorized. i Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . (d ) PEDESTRIAN SAFETY - BRUNSWICK AND CAMBRIDGE Mrs . Wesley Phillips , 3800 Brunswick , was present asking for stop sign on Brunswick at intersection with Cambridge to protect pedestrians , especially kindergarten children who board the bus at the corner . She presented a petition requesting this stop sign . F i RESOLUTION NO , 4133 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt ,Resolution No . 4133 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Temporary Stop Sign for Traffic Control at Intersection of Brunswick Avenue and Cambridge Street . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . It was understood that the sign would remain until a study of the entire area is complete and brought to Council , at which time the decision as to whether this sign would become permanent would be made • 11 . MISCELLANEOUS (a ) DATA PROCESSING STUD f 16 1 C`iounoil Minutes , January 18 , 1971 11 . ( a ) Councilman Graves moved to authorize expenditure of $ 250 to $ 300 to study data processing facility . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) FLINT MICHIGAN SEMINAR Councilman Fleetham moved that any member of Council who desires should be authorized co attend . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ( c ) SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE Councilman Reynolds moved that Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for Recreation Facility be expanded to seven members . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously . 12 . CLALNiS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated January 18 , 1971 in the total amounts of $ 6 , 479 . 74 for payroll , and $ 522 , 534 . 76 for vendors were approved and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote . (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1 . Payment No . 12 and 13 , Water Treatment Plant # 1 and # 8 , Improvement No . 69 - 41 . Contractor , Watson Construction Co . Amount , $ 14 , 816 . 40 and $ 1 , 198 . 40 . 2 . Payment No . 7 , Storm Sewer and Appurtenant Work , Improve - ment No . 66 - 17 , Contractor , Lametti & Sons , Inc . Amount , $ 238 , 410 . 51 . 3 . Payment No . G - 1 and G - 2 , Ice Arena and Swimming Pool . Contractor , Henry O. Mikkelson Co . Amount , $ 91 , 710 . 00 . 4 . Payment No . 4 , Storm Sewer , Sanitary Sewer , and Water Main , Improvement Nos . 65 - 45B , 68 - 189 70 - 02 ( Parts 4 , 5 , 61 79 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 ) , 70 - 30 , 70 - 36 , 70 - 379 70 - 38 , and 70 - 39 . Contractor , Nodland Associates , Inc . Amount , $ 6 , 543 . 00 . On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Thiel , the above payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer, were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote . 17 Council Minutes , January 18 , 1971 12 , b 5 . Final Payment , Concrete Alley Paving and Sidewalks , Improvement Nos . 606 , 68 - 22 , � � 68 - 319 68 - 321 68 36 , 6 - 68 - 371 63 - 39 , 68 - 42 , 68 - 43 , 68 - 59 , 69 - 14 , 69 - 22 , 66 - 36 , 66 - 47 , and 68 - 23 . Contractor , Concrete Specialties , Inc . Amount , $ 69 095 . 42 . RESOLUTION NO. 4134 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman ' Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4134 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Concrete Alley Paving and Sidewalk Construction Improvement Nos . 66 - 06 , 68 - 22 , 68 - 31 , 68 - 32 , 68 - 36 , 68 - 371 68 - 39 , 68 - 42 , 68439 68 - 59j 69 - 14 , 69 - 22 , 66 - 361 66 - 47 , and 68 - 23 . " The motion carried unanimously . Be ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 55 p . m , by a seven yea vote . 4ayor ,, Fra o and Attest : 1 Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 18