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Home My WebLink About1971/05/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA May 24 , 1971 V � . CALL TO ORDER I A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 8 * 12 Pomo INVOCATION None 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Frank Fleetham Murray Galinson Richard Graves James Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Howard Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Secretary. I Councilman Reynolds arrived at 8 : 30 p . m . 14o MINUTES On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , the minutes Of the special meeting of May 10 , 1971 and regular meeting held May 17 , 19711 were approved by a six yea vote . i 5, PUBLIC HEARINGS (a ) IMPROVEMENT NO, 71 - 03 , SIDEWALK ON MINNETONKA BOULEVARD FROM TEXAS AVENUE TO UTAH AVENUE ON THE SOUTH AND FROM TEXAS AVENUE TO VIRGINIA AVENUE ON THE NORTH , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 8 AND APRIL 25 , 1971 (HEARING CONTINUED FROM APRIL 26s 1971 ) . / The Director of Public Works explained the proposed project and how it had emanated from pedestrian problems in the area . He indicated that the improvement eliminates six driveways and provides two large Of driveways . oWuncilman Heltzer explained that he had talked to the major property ner and felt a compronl se could be reached by placing a solid line of bIrAPer stops on the north side of Minnetonka Boulevard along the margin Go unc il. minutes , May' 241 1971 5 . ( a ) of the property to create a WalkwaY • + ' a Boulevard , was opposed to the project 5015 Niinnetonk parking space . � Mr . Leo Reifel , � . . some of his p i because he felt it would ta. .% c the owner of about 85 % I 2 : 30 Ni sidewalk Avenue , represented e Mr . Jeff Fine , a compr � Luise `'o a sidewalk and retaining wall co�� p perty . lie felt of the ro , etonka Boulevard an indicated that be reached for the north gide ° f aill bumper stops and stripe a walkway on if they would be P ermifted to install � . ulu be assured that snow would be promptly removed, that side the City - o esent �Nishing to speak , Mayor Howard declared There being no one elSe Pr the hearing closed . After discussion concerning pedestrian ca�ety and a possibility of compromise, an Heltzer moved to direct Staff to work with Mr . Fine on the Councilm halt along Minnetoa establishment of bumper stops and striping the asp e to Boulevard , on the north side between Texas Avenue and Virgin and theumotio� establish a pedestrian walkway . Councilman Graves seconded carried 7 - 00 RESOLUTION NO. 4239 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman u ion er , to waive reading and adopt Resolution Noc 4239 entitled , Resorloy10 ement No, Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans udPonly the 71 - 03 „ ' ' The motion carried 7 •- 0 , ( This resolution inc sidewalk on the south s id.e ) ; 6 ., PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS (a ) APPLICATION FOR DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS AT AQUILA PARK JULY 4 , 1971 BY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST NO. 5632 RESOLUTION NOo 4240 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by CouncilmanGalinson,ng to waive reading and adopt ReEolution No . 4240 entitled , Granti Temporary Use of City Property .. It The motion carried 7 - 0 • CONCER �NG (b ) COMMUNICATION FROM SHELARD DEVELOPMENT GO . MULTIPLE USE OF PARKING FACILITIES Reyolds It was moved by Councilman Gr. . avec seconded by Councrec °n� ilman refer this matte = to the Planning Commission for advice and tion The motion carried 7 -- 00 156 Co c 6 Nlinute s , May 24 , 19 '! 1 b. (c ) PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT - 2 OF COLORADO AVENUE ? 00 BLOCK Councilman Fleetham moved to authorize Staff to havecurb an constructed as requested , Councilman Re d gutter Reynolds s carried 7 am seconded and the motion 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC STEAM BATHS PUBLIC HEAT BATHING ROOMS , PUBLIC SUNTANNING ROOMS , PUBLIC REST ROOMS , PUBLIC PORTABLE REST ROOMS , PUBLIC BATHING ROOMS AND PUBLIC EXERCISE ROOMS ; PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF PUBLIC STEAM BATHS , PUBLIC HEAT BATHING ROOMS AND PUBLIC SUNTANNING ROOMS ; PUBLIC PORTABLE REST ROOMS ; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS ; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF ORDINANCE NO, 1145 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1145 entitled , "An Ordinance Regulating the Installation and Maintenance of Public Steam Baths , Public Heat Bathing Rooms , Public Suntanning Rooms , Public Rest Rooms , Public Portable Rest Rooms , Public Bathing Rooms and Public Exercise Rooms ; Providing for the Licensing of Public Steam Baths , Public Heat Bathing Rooms and Public Suntanning Rooms ; Public Portable Rest Rooms ; Providing for Inspections ; and Providing Penalties for Viola - tions of the Provisions Thereof. " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE OF LOT 6 , BLOCK 2 , MINIKAHL A VISTA SECOND ADDITION This ordinance was brought to Council as alternative to a variance from Section 6 : 084 . 5 of the Zoning Ordinance requested by Halmar Inc . at 3726 Kipling Avenue ( Case No . 71 - 22 - Var . ) . COuncilman Heltzer indicated that it was his feeling that action on this ordinance might undermine the zoning code . RESOLUTION NO. 4241 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , t0 Waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4241 entitled , " Resolution Granting Variance in Lot Width , Lot Area , and Area Per Family From ThRe The of Section 6 : 084 .5 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance . " e moti -on carried 4 3 , Councilmen Heltzer , Reynolds and Galinson �0ting nay . 157 � ounci:i ivlinuie s , iv..0 � `' , PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 . (c ) FIRST READING OF " CONDITIONS FIRST LICENSE OF THET . LOUIS 2 : 1307 (j ) ENTITLE RE RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR PARK ORDINANCE CODE man Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , It was moved by Council • adin of proposed ordinance and set date Re second to waive first re g Reynolds reading June 7 , 1971 • The motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman voting nay . (d ) RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - OFFICERS ERICKSON , BELTRAND , AND FITZGERALD RESOLUTION Noe 4242 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman el ofr , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4242 entitled , Commendation. " The motion carried 7 - 0 . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES (a ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 70 - 37 - P ) NCE TIVE AVENUE, TO PARKING STUDY FOR AREA BOUNDED BY JOPPA , FRA HIGHWAY 7 , AND SUNSET BOULEVARD It was moved by Councilman Heltzer ; seconded by Councilman Thiel , to accept report and set date for hearing June 21 , 1971 , The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 5 , 1971 Councilman Graves moved to meet with Planning Commission and Citizens Advisory Commission at 7 : 00 p , m . June 14 , 1971 concerning the 394 Corridor . Councilman Fseetham seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Reynolds voting nay . There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (c ) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COI 1WSSION MEETING HELD MAY 122 1971 Councilman Galinson suggested that Council communicate with the school administration asking that school pools be kept open for recreational swimming until need could be determined . Counc an Heltzer felt that their remaining open should be publicized . There being no further discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . �— 158 vouncil M�.nutes , Iv�ay Z4 , i y 7 } 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 (a ) REQUEST OF CARL J . AND RICHARD H . REISS ( CASE NO. 70 - 76- S . Pe ) FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTION 6 : 045 . 2 SUBDIVISION 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INSTALL A CANOPY OVER AN EXISTING OUTSIDE STAIRWAY AT THE ENTRANCE TO REISS ' LIQUOR STORE LOCATED IN AN I - 3 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON LOTS 29 , 30 , 31 , BLOCK 174 , REARRANGEMENT OF ST . LOUIS PARK , ALSO KNOWN AS 6900 WEST LAKE STREET ( DEFERRED FROM MAY 10 , 1971 ) . Councilman Fleetham moved to authorize staff to prepare resolution granting special permit . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) APPOINTMENTS TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Mr . Toberman and Mrs . Goldstein had indicated that they did not wish to be reappointed to the Human Rights Commission, Councilman Heltzer moved to appoint Samuel Scheiner to the Human Rights Commission . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Counailman Graves , to appoint Mr . Rolfe Aaseng . The motion carried 7 - 0. (C ) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR ASPHALT PAVING , CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER , SIDEWALK REPAIR AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTINGENT UTILITY WORK , IMPROVEMENT NO. 71 - 02 RESOLUTION NO. 4243 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , l to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4243 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Bid for Asphalt Paving , Concrete Curb and Gutter , Sidewalk Repair and Miscellaneous Contingent Utility Work , Improvement No . 71 - 02 . The motion carried 7 - 0 . Minn - Kota Excavating , Inc . was designated as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $ 556 . 787 . 00 . (d ) REQUEST OF FLOYD ROBERG ( CASE NO. 70 - 71 - . S P ) FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTION 6 : 049 . 8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FILLING OF LAND , LOTS 1 - 8 , BLOCK 57A , REARRANGE - MENT OF ST . LOUIS PARK ( DEFERRED FROM MAY 32 1971 ) It Was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , tO table the above matter . The motion carried 7 - 0 . ,� 159 � . 97 1 ✓ia / Council NII-lute , ASPI4ALT PAVING , CONCRETE CURB TABULATION OF BIDS FOR 0 9 • (e ) SIDEWALK Tg� FFIC SIGNALS ' 2 A D MISCELI,� NE US AND GUTTER , S UTILITY WORK ON IMPROVEMENT NOS . 68 1 AND 7048 Courcilm an Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves It was moved by r to June 7r 1971 in order to obtain State approval , to defer this matte The motion carried 7 0 . 10 . NEW BUSINESS (a ) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Councilman Galinson moved to consent and approve appointment of Beverly K . Weinberg as Clerk I in the Assessing Department. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 0 . b DISCUSSION OF RATES FOR ICE ARENA AND SWIMMING POOL Councilman Galinson moved to authorize City Manager to employ i arena manager , maintenance man , custodians and four lifeguards . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Thiel moved to determine the price now for boththe and non- resident and June be indicated as free and reducing price After discussion , Councilman Thiel withdrew this motion. Councilman Galinson moved that the following rates be established and discounted by 1 / 4 for 1971 : Resident Family , $ 16 . 00 ; Residents , Single Adult - $ 10 , 00 ; ResideT� ;: 91 Single Child ( students high school age or under ) - $ 6 ,v 00 ; Non - resident Families -• $ 25 , 00 ; Non - resident Single ' ds $ 15 . 00 ; Resident Guest: 5 - day pass - $ 5 . 00 . Councilman Thiel Seco GTayeY The motion was defeated 3 4 , Councilmen Heltzer , Fleetham , andanrave ' voting nayu Concilman Reynolds moved to reconsider . Councilor seconded and the motion_ carried 5 - 2 Councilman Thiel and Mayor K°�ajt vot ing riay . Mayor Howard left the meeting and President Pro Tem Thiel took the chi' Councilman Reynolds moved to adjourn but there was no second to tl e motion. Vote on the reconsidered. motion lost 3 - 3 . A Councilman Graves moved the following rates : Resident F � 1re5ideDt Resident , Single _ - $ 25 . 00 ; Non - g $ 6 . 00 ; Non - resident Families Single - �' ' g $ 15 . 00 , Resident Guest , 5 - day pass - $ 3 . 00 . Counc lm or 009 o staff seconded the motion . Councilman Galinson said that and D° to staff s recommendation this schedule would create a defici vote was taken on the motion . �� 160 Go oil Minutes , May 24 , 1971 10 . (b ) Councilman Galinson moved the following schedule ; Residen $ 16 . 00 ; Resident Single Child ( 12 or under _ t Families - Adult 010 $ 8 . 00 ; Non - resident Families _ 2 $ 6 . 00 , Resident , Single $ 15 . 00 ; Resident Guest 5 - 00 ;day pass _ $ . 00 , Non - resident Single - $ 5 . with all but resident guest 5 - day pass reduced by 25 % for 1971 . Councilman Heltzer seconded Councilman Galinson moved to amend daily tickets as listed : Resi • Adult - $ . 75 ; Resident Child ( under 12 dent $ 1 . 50 ; Non - resident Child - � . � _ $ • 50 � Non - resident Adult - • 7b , Resident Guest Adult _ $ • 75 ; Resident Guest Child - $ . 50 . The second accepted the amendment and the moti carried 6 - 0 . on Councilman Reynolds moved to approve the 1971 budget as proposed . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . Council agreed to refer the arena rate schedule to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commis Sion for their advice and recommendation. 11 , MISCELLANEOUS MWWMW (a ) DAMAGE C LA IMS 1 . Erick G. Olson , 2054 Flag Avenue Z . Adeline L. Gould , 2936 Zarthan Avenue Councilman Galinson moved to file claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 12' oftaftaww"mCom , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS None 13 • ADJOURNMENT ()n motion of Councilman Galinson, seconded by Councilman Graves , the II1eetlag Was adjourned at 10 : 05 pm . by a six yea vote . if rank Jo o , ayor Attest ; Le and J . ThiK"' sident Pro Tem ' l Alicet.- M. Carlson , Secretary 161