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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/07/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 1VIIN UTES CITY COUNCIL N1EZ"Tj\TG ST . LOUIS PARE , MINNESOTA Jul `r 19 , 1971 1 , CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council eras called to order by Mayor Hotivard at 3 : 10 p . m . Z , INVOCATION Invocation vias given by Rev . Bennett Brude -cold of the Aldersgate Methodist Church . 3e 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 Manage " , Assistant City IvManager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Secretary. 4 , MINUTES On motion of Councilman Galinson, seconded by Councilman Graves , the minutes of regular meetings held July 6 and July i2 , 1971 , minutes of Board of Review meetings held June 28 and July 12 , 1971 , and minutes Of joint meeting of Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Council meeting held June 28 , 1971 , were approved by a seven yea vote . A plaque was presented to Sgt , Henry " Bud " Carlson of the Police Department on his retirement from the force . 5 , PUBLIC HEARINGS None 66 PETITIONS REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS ta ) COMMUNICATION FROM LARRY DALLAM RELATIVE TO HIGHWAY I 394 PLANS A Mr • Dallam did not appear to make his presentation. 211 Council. Minutes , July 19 , 1971 6 , (b ) COMMUNICATION IUNICATION FROM ROBERT MATZKE , 3870 ALABAMA AVENUE , RELATIVE TO REDUCTION OF TRUCK TRAFFIC seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman Thielthe Planning Commission Streets Fleetham , to refer this matter to g ets and Highways Committee for their advice and recommendation. The Councilman Reynolds suggested that the motion carried ? - 0 . Planning Commission be directed to do an overall study of Alabama Avenue . (c ) REQUEST OF DR . ABEL FOR EXTENSION OF TIME - SPECIAL PERMIT Dr . Abel agreed that he understood staff ' s interpretation of the special permit . RESOLUTION NO. 4279 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4279 entitled , " Resolution Amending Resolution No . 3466 Previously Amended by Resolution Nos . 4083 and 4244 Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 092 . 8 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Allowing a Doctors ' Office . " The motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Galinson voting nay. This resolution granted a 90 - day extension of time to the applicant. 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 . 08 OF THE ST , LOUIS PARK HOME RULE CHARTER ENTITLED " EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION IN BUDGET " It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt the proposed ordinance . Motion failed 6 - 1 , Councilman Thiel voting nay . ( Requires unanimous vote to carry ) . (b ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 . 08 OF THE ST . LOUIS PARK HOME RULE CHARTER ENTITLED " CANVASS OF ELECTIONS AND TAKING OF OFFICE " ORDINANCE NO, 1158 It was moved byCouncilman Galinson , seconded by Councilr' Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1158 park entitled , " An Ordinance Amendin Section 4 . 08 of the St . Louis P k � 2' Home Rule Charter Entitled ' Canvass of Elections and Taking of The motion carried 7 - 0 . hb 212 w Council Minutes , July 19 , 1971 ? v (c ) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING OFFICIAL (d ) MAP FOR TWIN LAKES AREA , OAK HILL- LIBRARY - HIGH SCHOOL (e ) AREA , VICTORIA LAKE AREA , A 14D BASS LAKE AREA The City Attorney indicated that it would not be necessary to adopt official map for Bass Lake area because that property is under b ; condemnation. It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman GiL Graves , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance adopting official map for all areas with the exception of Bass Lake , and set date for second reading August 2 , 1971 . The motion carried �e 7 — 0 . ( g ) RESOLUTION INCREASING DESIGNATED MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE KEPT IN DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION NO, 4280 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman ied Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4280 entitled , in " Resolution Increasing Designated Maximum Amount to be Kept in TT Depository. 11 ( Park National Bank ) The motion carried 7 - 0e his t (h ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM PARK NATIONAL BANK OF ST . LOUIS PARK , ST , LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA SES`; RESOLUTION NO. 4281 711L It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4281 entitled , " Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park National Bank of St . Louis Park , St . Louis Park , IViinnesota . " The motion s carried 7 - 0 . (i ) RESOLUTION STATING POLICY AS TO ASSESSMENT CREDIT ' ) INVOLVING CURB AND GUTTER WHICH HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS �1 Councilmen Heltzer and Galinson indicated that their concern is for curb damaged by storm sewer contractors and that they want the resolution to clearly read that the contractor pay for the l damaged curb and gutter . It was suggested that the resolution PON be referred to staff to be redrafted . RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT , IMPROVEMENT NOS . 213 Council Minutes , SAY 1 • i 97 i ? . (j ) 66 - 08D AND 66 - 08E RESOLUTION NO.% 4282 as moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , It w 4282 entitled , " Resolution to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . Declaring Cost to be Assessed end Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Improvement Noso 66 - 08D and 66 - 08E , " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (k ) RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT , IMPROVEMENT NOS . 66 - 08D AND 66 - 08E RESOLUTION NO . 4283 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4283 entitled , " Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment Improvement Nos . 66 - 08D and 66 - 08Eo ItThe motion carried 7 - 0 . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO PETITION TO VACATE DAKOTA AVENUE ( CASE NO . 67 - 25 - VAC . ) TABLED OCTOBER 5 , 1970 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to remove this matter from the table . The motion carried 7 - 0 . The Planning Director explained that the applicant had changed his request and now have asked that only alleys and small section of the street be vacated . RESOLUTION NO , 4284 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves ' to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4284 entitled , " Resolutio d for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Portions of Central Avenuep N°� Street and Alleys in Block 39 and 40 , Rearrangement of Ste Lours Park . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND HOUSING AND HoUSisc REDEVELOPMENT .AUTHORITY CONCERNING ZONING A11D FOR THE ELDERLY ( CASE NO. 70 - 50 - ZA ) 214 Council minutes , July 19 , 1971 8 (b ) Councilman Heltzer said that he would like some kind of evidence that indicates that it is true • that it is unprofitable for developers to build senior citizens housing . Council also discussed the importance of quality of life for senior citizens and the possibility of leasing housing . It was moved by Councilman He " tzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to table and direct staff to call a public hearing on this matter at the earliest possible date to get the viewpoint of the developers . The motion carried 7 - 0 . i (c ) MINUTES OF COUNCIL AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING HELD JUNE 28 , 1971 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( d ) REPORT RELATIVE TO SIDEWALK - VERNON AVENUE ( REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN FLEETHAM ) After discussion concerning the importance of sidewalk in this area for pedestrian safety, Councilman Reynolds moved to direct staff to prepare engineering and assessing report to construct sidewalk on west side of Vernon from existing sidewalk at intersection north to existing sidewalk south of West 29th Street . Councilman Fleetham seconded . Councilman Galinson asked that the aotice be sent to a large area and Councilman Heltzer asked for a report on the feasibility of assessing it on the basis of the school district . Vote on the motion carried 7 - 0 , Councilman Galinson requested that staff bring in their recommendation on the need for sidewalks in and about the Eliot School area . (e ) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 16 , 1971 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . 99 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a ) TABULATION OF BIDS ON TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM , IMPROVE - MENT NO. 71 - 06 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to designate Batzll Electric Company as lowest responsible bidder in amount of $ 15 , 860 and authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract . The motion carried 7 - 0 . .t 215 Council Minutes , JAY 19 , 19 .11 9 . (b ) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - IMyROVENiENT NOS . 69 - Z5 , 71 - 03 , AND 71 - 10 RESOLUTION NO . 4285 seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman Fleeto Pt Resolution No . 4285 entitled , Reynolds , to waived reading and " Resolution Ordering Advertise=l ant for Bids Improvement Nos . ried 7 - 6 9 - 25 71 = 03 and 71 - 100 1 , The motion car . ( c ) SCHOOL SWIMMING POOLS Councilman Galinson moved that on the next agenda Council school given a report concerning the feas � bi� lty of leaving ofebussin g pools open in the City or as an alternative the munici al pool . persons from various points of the City t to and Recreation Councilman Reynolds indicated that theta s matter . Councilman Commission had asked for a report on Galinson withdrew his motion but asked to have the item on the agenda at the next meeting . (d ) APPLICATION FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE REQUESTED OR BY HICKORY WHEEL BAR B - Q RESTAURANT , 5420 EXCELS BOULEVARD, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 10 AND JUNE 17 , 1971 ( TABLED JULY 12 , 1971 ) . Councilman Graves moved to remove this matter from the table . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to approve the application for intoxicating on - sale liquor license to Hickory Wheel Bar B - Q Restaurant . After discussion concerning the financial condition of the apl,licant , the vote on the motion carried 4 - 3 , Councilmen Fleetham , Thiel , and Mayor Howard voting nay . 10 . NEW BUSINESS (a ) EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - CLERK I It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds ' to consent and approve the appointment of Bonnie Haralson as Clerk I ' Switchboard Operator - Receptionist . The motion carried 7 - 0 • (b ) FLAG AVENUE IMPROVEMENT - NORTH OF MINNETONKA BOULEVARD Councilman Reynolds moved that the street be looped , as previously designed . Councilman Fleetham seconded but the riotion failed 3 r � . . : . 216 Council Minutes , July 19 , 1971 10 . (b ) Counc en a tier , Graves , Galinson , and Mayor Howard voting nay, Y After discussion concerning differences in cost , Councilman Galinson moved that Council go on record in favor of a cul - de - sac . Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 4 _ 3 sac . Councilman Reynolds , Fleetham and Thiel voting nay. (c ) VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT - WEST 39TH STREET AND QUENTIN AVENUE RESOLUTION NO . 4286 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4286 entitled , " Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Public Utility Easement. " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (d ) VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT 14TH STREET AND NEVADA AVENUE RESOLUTION NO, 4287 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4287 entitled , " Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Public Utility Easement . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . (e ) APPOINTMENT TO CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to appoint Mrs . Alan E . ( Luanne ) Liliekrans to the Citizens Advisory Committee to fill the unexpired term of J . Dudley Moylan ( expires December 31 , 1973 ) . The motion carried 7 - 0 , (f ) LIGHTED SCHOOL COORDINATOR Dr . B . Robert Lewis and Councilman Fleetham gave a report on the interviewing of candidates for the position of Lighted School Coordinator . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to authorize the Advisory Committee to negotiate salary between $ 18 , 000 and $ 20 , 000 . The motion carried 7 - 0 . HIGHWAY 100 AND WEST 36TH STREET INTERSECTION 217 Council Minutes , July 192 1971 RESOLUTION NO' 4288 10 . ( g ) _ b C ouncilman Thiel , seconded by Coo 428 an It was movedY and adopt Re s olution N 8 entitled , Reynolds , to waive reading hwa DGpaxtm.ent to Study and Accelerate " Resolution Urging State Hlg Y Priority of West 36th Street - T . H . 100 Interchanges . " ThP rr, � ti „ n carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Thiel requeste d staff to ask the State to study the tuning of the left turn signal at West 36th Street and Highway 100. seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman Th rt on the feasibility of having Galinson , to direct staff to repo bicycle trail at 36th Street east of the industrial complex. The Y motion carried 7 - 0 . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS (a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1 . Robert G . Carlson , 2616 Georgia Avenue 2 . Mrs . Wilbert A . Carlson , 2748 Colorado Avenue 3 , Walter E . Doelz , 3049 Rhode Island Avenue It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to file above claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried 7 - 00 (b ) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON " BAN THE CAN " Councilmen Galinson and Heltzer indicated progress is being made by this committee , that Harvey McPhee is chairman , and that a resolution had been adopted that an ordinance regulating these non - disposable items should be drafted . Mr . McPhee is drafting an ordinance that can be discussed at the committee ' s next meeting . (c ) ASSESSMENT BY SCHOOL AREA Councilman Heltzer moved that staff study a proposal for assessing sidewalk on grade school area basis . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . (d ) NATURE CENTER CONSULTANT Councilman Galinson moved that the Nature Center Consultant be invited to be here August 8 - 11 and that there be a joint meeting with Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission on August 9 , 19710 Councilman Reynolds seconded and the °tion 218 council minutes , July 19 , ll • (d ) carried 7 - 0 . (e ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 , CONTRACT SEARS , ROEBUCK & COMPe N ; , ADD $ It 357 . 20 # 928 , 0 It was moved by Councilman Graves , secondedb C Heltzer , to authorize Mayor and Cly Y ouncilman motion carried 7 - 0 , Y Manager to execute . The 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance andpresented to *the Council dated July 19 , 1971 in the total amounts of $ 140 856 . 29 for payroll , and $402 , 615 . 44 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager. , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were pp d , authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote . (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS Partial Payment No . G - 8 , Project No , 7004 , Ice Arena and Pool . Contractor , Henry O. Mikkelson Co . Amount , $ 157 , 790. 70 . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to approve and authorize payment . Partial Payment No . 12 , Storm Sewers and Appurtenant , Imp . No . 66 - 17 . Contractor , Lametti & Sons , Inc . Amount , $ 200 , 000 . 00 . ( Deferred from July 6 , 1971 ) . It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to approve and authorize payment . 13 ' ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 30 p . m . by seven yea vote . rank J . How ayor Attest : Alice ?�eo I��M�Z 1VI • Carlson , Secretary 219