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Home My WebLink About1971/06/14 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Nil i1 V i uv SPECIAL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL 9 : 00 P . M . , JUNE 14 , 1971 A special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 9 : 10 P . M . The following Councilmen were present a : roll call : i Frank Fleetham Murray Galinson Richard Graves James Heltze r 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. Public Hearing ( a ) Discussion of Proposed Tax Legislation or Representative Petrafeso explained his proposed tax bill which proposes to tax contractors ' equipment that has been given to the various defense contractors when carrying out their job with contracts for the federal government . He indicated that this equipment is basically given to these contractors and they are going untaxed ,. He felt that corporations are not paying their fair share for services given to them by the community . He explained that several states have passed such a tax. Mr . Charles Pillsbury , 700 University Avenue S . E . , Minneapolis , of the Committee on Corporate Review , spy ke for the group v. hich provided research for the bill . He mplauzed in some detail the many facets of the bill and the reasons he felt it should have Council support . Mr . Ray Freidl , 2713 Louisiana Avenue , questioned whether defense contractors might make more money because of their contracts being on a cost plus basis . He also asked if the Teamsters ' Union has been asked for their opinion of the tax bill in St. Louis Park . Mr . Warren Pfieffer , 1886 Hampshire Lane , Golden Valley, spoke for the Chamber of Commerce of St . Louis Park . He felt that this should be enacted at the State level and was told that there was no ordinance being considered by the City but that Representative Petrafeso was asking for support of his bill by the City Council ,, Senator Wolfe spoke in opposition of the bill and said he felt there was little chance of its being heard by the legislature . He explained the two tax bills that are before the legislature that would impose gross earnings t -;'` 176 Council Minutes , June 14 , 1971 on corporations . He went into some detail concerning proposed tax legislation and its effect on St . Louis Park . ' I ` Mr . Howard George , 2112 Parklands Roads Mrs . S . G . Peterson, 4370 Wooddale Avenue ; Mr . Milton Goldstein , 3638 France Avenue ; Mrs . S. L. Rivken , 2537 Oregon Avenue ; Mr . Bill Gardner , 2631 Byrd Place , spoke in favor of Representative Petrafeso ' s pMoposed legislation . r Mr . Bob McFarlin , 4329 Coolidge Avenue , spoke in o osition to the bill PP indicating that it was his feeling the legislation would not greatly benefit St. Louis Park . Councilman Thiel moved to table and Councilman Fleetham seconded but the M was withdrawn. Councilman Thiel then moved that this matter be filed . The motion was seconded by Councilman Fleetham and carried 4 - 3 , Councilmen Galinson , Graves , and Heltzer voting nay . Resolutions and Ordinances ( a ) Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment , Central Storm Sewer , Improvement No . 66 - 17 ropo:' RESOLUTION NO. 4257 je1�c It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4257 entitled , " Resolution Declaring � � .. Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment , Improvement No . 66- 17 wide RESOLUTIO . .4 NO . 4258 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4258 entitled , " Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment , Improvement No . 66 - 17 . " The bE = motion carried 7 new 0 . 'e (c ) Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Repealing Resolution No . 1271 and Resolution No . 4003 Relating to Raleigh Avenue and Industrial Road north Of Excelsior Boulevard and east of Highway 100 &Q r ORDINANCE NO . 1148 35� It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman 'Graves , to waiVe second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1148 entitled , Ordinance Repealing Resolution No ; 1271 Entitled , ' Resolution to Adopt and Authorize t�lzrE , ; blication and Filing of Map of Future Streets or Other Public Use Raleigh p2� jc' ► 177 Council Minutes , June 14 , 1971 I Avenue and Industrial Road North of Excelsior Boulevard and East of (c ) v 960 , and Resolution No . 4003 Entitled Highway 1001 , Adopted May 9 , 1 1271Adopted May 9 , 19 60 Which ' Resolution Correction Resolution Nand ailing of Map of Future Streets Adopted and Authorized publication Avenue and Industrial Road N ing to Raleigh North or Other Public Use Relat of Excelsior Boulevard and East of Highway 100 ' Adopted August 17 , 1970, , , The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Thiel was out of the Chambers ). (d ) Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 2 . 04 " Disqualification for Appointive Office " to Home Rule Charter ORDINANCE NO. 1149 l It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to II waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1149 entitled , " An Ordinance Amending Section 2 . 04 of the St , Louis Park Home Rule Charter Entitled Disqualification for Appointive Office ' . " The motion carried 7 moo 09 ( e ) Second reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the 1971 Budget as Adopted by Ordinance 1124 and Amended by Ordinance 1136 , 1138 , and 1143 ' ORDINANCE NO. 1150 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1150 entitled , " An Ordinance Amending the 1971 Budget as Adopted by Ordinance 1124 and Amended by Ordinance 1136 , 1138 , and 1143 , " The motion carried 6 - 0 . Councilman Thiel had left the meeting . (f ) Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Providing Appropriations for Operating Costs of Ice - Arena - Pool for Year Ending December 31 , 1971 ORDINANCE NO. 1151 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1141 entitled , "An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Providing Appropriations for Operating ' Costs of Ice Arena - Pool for Year Ending December 31 , 1971 . " The motion carried 6 - 0. ( g ) Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Regulating the Erection , tion , Enlargement , Alteration Construe Demolition► , Repair , Moving , Removal , Conversion , Louis Equipments Use , Buildings or Structures in the C Occupancy , ity of St' Park Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefor : Declaring and Establishing Fire Districts : Providing Penalties for the in Violation Thereof , and Repealing all Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances Conflict Therewith , Including Ordinance No . 1054 178 council Minute :; , June 1. 4 , 1971 ( g ) ORDINANCE NO, 1152 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1152 entitled , " An Ordinance Regulating the Erection , Construction , Enlargement , Alteration Repair , Moving , Removal , Conversion , Demolition , Occupancy, Equipment, Use , Height , Area , Permits , Fire Zones , and Maintenance of Buildings or Structures in the City of St . Louis Pz rk Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefor : Declaring and Establishing Fire Districts : Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof, and Repealing All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith , Including Ordinance No . 1054 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . (h ) Second Reading of Proposed 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 Conditions , Maintenance , Occupancy and Use of Such Dwellings , Premises and Structures : Providing for Administration , Enforcement and Penalties for Violation Therefor , and Repealing Ordinance No . 1052 ORDINANCE NO, 1153 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive second reading of 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 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . (i ) R esolutiorL of Appreciation - The Noi �hcotts RESOLUTION NO. 4259 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4259 entitled , " Resolution of Appreciation . " The motion carried 6 - 04b � ) Resolution Accepting Bid for Improvement No , 62 - 27 RESOLUTION NO. 4260 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Galinson , fr to waive reading and adopt Resolution No , 4260 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Bid for Improvement No . 62 - 27 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 179 • Council Minutes , June 14 , 1971 Unfinished Business r (a ) COLORADO BARRICADE It was moved by CounZiiman Reynolds that the City Attorney be authoriZed to take necessary action to protect the interests of the City * He Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carr : ed 4 - 2 , Councilmanltzer and Galinson voting nayo Contract Payment (a ) Payment Noe 5 , Sanitar7 Sewer , Lift Station and Appurtenant Work , Imp , No , 70 - 35 . Contractor , Doa Anderson C=ipany , Inc . Amount , $ 39 , 281 . 32, On motion of Councilman Fleetham : seconded by Councilman Galinson , the above payment on contract work presented by the C. ity Engineer was approved andthe City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for the amount by a six yea vote Adjournment On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , the meeting R was adjourned at 11 : 25 p . m . by a six yea vote . rank J . d , Mayor Attest : �i Alice M. Carlson , Secretary 18u �J