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Home My WebLink About1971/11/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA November 29 , 1971 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 8 : 23 p . m . Z . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Paul Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran Church . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Frank Fl e e tham Richard Graves James Heltzer Theodore Rudy Leonard Thiel Frank Howard i Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , City Clerk , Planning Director , City Assessor , Director of Public Works , Police Chief , and Secretary . Councilman Galinson arrived at 8 : 55 p . m . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , the minutes of the regular meeting held November 15 , 1971 , were approved by a six yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE { CASE NO. 7142 - VAR ) FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6 : 064 . 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE M AT 1800 MELROSE AVENUE - BY WILLIAM CORBIN Mayor Howard opened the hearing * to speak , the Mayor declared There being no one present wishi• n g the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO. 4396 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by C41tan 357 J _ .r Council Minutes , November 29 , 1971 4396 entitled 5 . (a ) Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution th and Front Yard " Resolution Granting Variance in bear Yard Dep Depth from the Requiren1ents of Section 6 : 064 . 5 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance . 11 The motion carried ( Councilman 6 - 0 . Galinson was not present ) . (b ) APPLICATION OF ST . LOUIS PARK ANCHOR INN , INC . FOR TRANSFER OF STOCK FROM GEORGE FAUST ' S ' Mayor Howard opened the hearing . There being no one present wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to approve the transfer of stock . The motion carried 5 - 0 . ( Councilman Galinson was not present and Councilman Graves was out of the chambers ) * ( c ) APPLICATION OF ROYAL COURT FOR TRANSFER OF STOCK The application was withdrawn ; therefore , no hearing was held . bj PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) PETITION PRESENTED BY ALFRED RELPH , 1617 BLACKSTONE , RELATIVE TO NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION WITH RESPECT TO I - 394 ( Discussed along with Items 6 (c ) and ( d ) ) . (b ) PETITION PRESENTED BY ALFRED RELPH , 1617 BLACKSTONE AVENUE , REQUESTING SIDEWALKS ALONG CEDAR LAKE ROAD FROM ZARTHAN AVENUE TC GFORGIA AVENUE A. l Mr . Alfred Relph presented petition from people in the area requesting sidewalk cons tructior_. He explained that the school children were being tem-porarily bussed to Eliot School because of the danger to pedestrians caused by traffic . He requested that , the entire neighborhood be assessed for this sidewalk . After discussion concerning the legality of area assessment or assessing it to the school district , Councilman Galinson asked that these methods of assessment be investigated with a report brought to Council December 20 , if possible, and that the School Administration be asked not to remove bus :; ing until a permanent solution is resolved . Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 358 Gouncil Millutes , November 29 , 1971 6 . c ) C- OMN/i1_ INTC' ATTON ._ ( CONCERNING yIA I ROM C, TTI �, ,i . NS ApVLSORY COMMISSION S7 TRANSIT AND I - 394 ( SLE MINUTES O NOVEMBER 1 1 , 1971 ) ( d ) DISCUSSION OF 1 - 394 ( REQ UESTE D BY HOWARD GEORGE ) Dr . David Cooperman , 2208 N . Willow .Lane , and I�.i 2112 Parklands , urged Council : o take a stand o � r ' Howard George , and presented a resolution urging the Highway pl osing I - 394 Freeway their present alternatives . g Y Department to abandon They indicated that the problem is an area wide mass transit problem . Mrs . Arthur Ingersoll of the Citizens Advisory Committee o � presented a resolution urging the Highway ' Department to permit the Metropolitan Council to assume the position of primary res onsibilit for planning and direction of I - 394 , p y Mr . Alfred Relph , 1617 Blackstone , asked Council not to take a stand on I - 394 until all facts have been gathered and the Metropolitan Transit Commission makes their studies . RESOLUTION NO, 4397 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4397 entitled , "A Resolution Urging the State Highway Department to Abandon the Pending I - 394 Project and Seek Alternative Solutions to the Transporta - tion Problems of the Western Suburbs , " omitting the words in the last paragraph : "for the sake of any business or residential develop - ments in the western area . " Councilman Fleetham moved to defer the matter to December 20 , 1971 , Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion failed 3 - 4 , Councilmen Galinson , Graves , Heltzer , and Mayor Howard voting nay . The motion to adopt the resolution carried 4 - 3 , C -) uncilmen Fleetham , R . .dy , and Thiel voting nay. 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST . LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF i INTOXICATING LIQUOR BY ADDING SECTION 2 : 1314 ENTITLED " LICENSING OF EMPLOYEES " , It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Rudy , to reject the proposed ordinance . The motion carried 5 - 0 . ( Council - man Galinson was not present and Councilman Graves was out o the chambers ) , 359 J -r Council Liinute s , iNovcniber L91 1971 7 . ( b ) SECOND IZEADING OF I? ROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDIN -tINCE NO . 1153 , I: NTITIE � D " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING G THE MAINTENANCE , OCCUPANCY AND USE Off" DWELLINGS , AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS PARK TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH , SAFETY AND WELFARE BY ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING BASIC EQUIPMENT AND FANCY FACILITIES , PHYSICAL CONDITION , Mt� INTENANCE , OCCUPANCY AND USE OF SUCH DWELLIN '1S , PREMISES AND STRUCTURES : PROVIDING FOR AD MINISTRATION , ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF , AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO . 1052 " BY ADDING A NEW SECTION ORDINANCE NO . 1173 It was moved by Councilman Rudy , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1173 entitled , " An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No . 1153 , Entitled ' An Ordinance Regulating the Maintenance , ' Occupancy and Use of Dwellings , and Premises in the City of St . Louis Park to Protect the Public Health , Safety and Welfare by Establishing Minimum Standards Governing Basic Equipment and Facilities , Physical Condition , Maintenance , Occupancy and Use of Such Dwellings , Premises and Structures : Providing for Administration , Enforce - ment and Penalties for Violation Thereof , and Repealing Ordinance No . 1052 ' By Adding a New Section Numbered and Titled as Follows : " . effective date being July 1 ! 1972 . The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( c ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECONVEYANCE OF TAX - FORFEITED LANDS - LOT 13 , BLOCK 3 , BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION RESOLUTION NO . 4398 It was aioved by Councilman h kltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4398 entitled , " Authorizing Reconveyance of Tax - Forfeited Lands . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( d ) RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACTION BY THE STATE HIGHWAY ' DEPARTMENT TO IMPF OVE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND SAFETY OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND FRANCE AVENUE RESOLUTION NO . 4399 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4399 entitled , " Resolution Requesting Action by the State Highway Department to Improve Traffic Conditions and Safety on Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . 360 .LiiKa.a.., .. . _'°f.. • caS : .. IJ r'...... . .� __:. .•i_, ..-.. . r`✓'.,rrfN.L. council Minutes , November L9 , 1971 8 , REPORTS OF OFFICERS , • BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF PLANNING COtiINiISSION WITH RESPECT TO PARK CENTER FINAL PLAT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING CHANGE , SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WEST 36TH STREET AND HIGHWAY 100 , REQUESTED BY CHARLES M . FREIDHEIM COMPANY It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to set date for hearing oa, the zoning change on December 20 , 1971 , The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT ( CASE NO* 71 - 74 - S . P . ) UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 092 , 2 AND 6 : 092 . 8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A DAY CARE CENTER IN MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING , REQUESTED BY METI-10DIST HOSPITAL AND MEADOWBROOK MEDICAL BUILDING RESOLUTION NO, 4400 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4400 entitled , " Resolution i Amending Resolution No , 4325 Granting Permit Under Sections 6 : 176 . 4 and 6 : 092 . 2 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Unit , InS $ltutional Project , Medical Office Building and Nursery School . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (c ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER RELATIVE TO CATV (M & C NO. 71 - 29 ) After discussion concerning deadline dates , revenues anticipated , writing of specifications by staff , visiting areas where similar installations are in operation , i ._ was suggested that the matter be brought before Council December 20 , 1971 when the questionnaires which have been sent to the various companies will have been returned . (d ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMJvJISSION RELATIVE TO REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT ( CASE NO. 71 - 75 - S . P . ) UNDER PROVISION OF SECTION 6 : 092 . 1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCUETSOALLBOY MARK Z . TWELVE UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING , REQTED JONES ASS OC . RESOLUTION NO. 440 avest seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilma and adopt Resolution No . 4401 entitled , Galinson , to waive reading 361 Council Minutes , November 29P 1971 8 . (d ) " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 092 . 1 of the St . l R Louis Park Zoning Ordinance fora 12 Unit Apartment Building in the " ( One to Eleven Family ) District at 1428 Hampshire Avenue South . The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( e ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 99 1971 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (f ) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 10 , 1971 Mr . Jim Windey , representing the Cedarhurst Neighborhood Association , urged Council to construct an ice arena at Cedarhurst Park . There being no other discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( g ) MINUTES OF CITI7ENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 11 , 1971 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (h ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 17 , 1971 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( i ) MINUTES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELL NOVEMBER 169 1971 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ' ( a ) REPORT RELATIVE TO T - ALLEY , XENWOOD / YOSEMITE AND LAKE / 33RD ( DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 1 , 1971 ) Mr . Alvin Rogella , 5725 West Lake Street , was present urging a reply to his request for reconsideration of his assessment and additional construction in the alley ( Imp . No . 70 - 51 ) . 362 Council Minutes , November 29 , 1971 9 , (a ) The City Attorney explained that the basis for the assessment had been set according to fundamental law and that any action to change the assessment or expand the improvement would require notice to all property owners . No action was taken on this matter . (b ) REDUCTION OF BOND - ,SHE :- ARD PARK RESOLUTION NO , 4402 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4402 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Partial Completion of Work and Authorizing Cash Bond for Remainder Shelard Park . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (c ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SIGNS PROHIBITING THROUGH TRAFFIC ON WEST 38TH STREET RESOLUTION NO , 4403 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4403 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Signs Prohibiting Through Truck Traffic on West 38th Street . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . 10 . NEW BUSINESS None 11 . MIS C E LLA NE OUS (a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1 , James Allen Heuer , 3730 Joppa Avenue 2 , Michael Salzer , 4064 Toledo Avenue 3 . Mrs . Eleanor A . Wylie , 2733 Vernon Avenue It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Counil ab el zer , to file above claims with the City Clerk with proper cY City Manager and City Attorney . (b ) ORIENTATION MEETING Councilman Thiel moved that staff set up orientation meeting for all new es council members to familiarize them with all Purtanpma tees that will facilities , parks and lands and some oSeconded and the motion carthe ried be forthcoming . ncilm Couan Heltz 6 - ( Councilman Galinson had left the meeting . 0 . ( m 363 Council Minutes , November 29 , 1971 11 . ( c ) EMPLOYEE HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE PROGRAM Councilman Heltzer asked that staff be directed to make necessary investigative steps to join Hennepin County group . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS None 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 55 p . m . by a six yea vote . rank J . Ho a Mayor t Attest; Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 364