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Home My WebLink About1971/09/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) �iI nJ U CITY COUNCIL MEETING S T o LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA September 27 , 1971 j CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro Tem Thiel at 8 : 19 p , m . 2 , INVOCATION Since no one was present from the Ministerial Association , there was no invocation . 3 . ROLL CALL The follo�-ving Councilmen were present at roll call : Frank Fleetham Murray Galinson Richard Graves James Heltzer Theodore Rudy Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , Assistant City Assessor , and Secretary. 4, MINUTES On motion of Councilman r leetham , seconded by Councilman Rudy , the minutes of the special meeting held September 161 1971 and regular Meeting held September 20 , 1971 , were approved by a six yea vote . 5, PLIC HEARINGS �r (a ) Pro ~Dosed Cnecial Assessments : President Pro Tem opened the hearings . 1 . Imp . No . 70 - 24 , grading and paving , Flag Avenue extended from existing street south of Minnehaha Circle South to West 36th Street extended ( continued from September 20 , 1971 ) . There being no one present wishing to speak to this matter , President pro - Tem Thiel declared the hearing closed . 2 , improvement No . 70 - 24A , paving , curb and g utter , Flag Avenue from south line of West 34th Street to south line of Knollwood Country Club Subdivision ( continued from September 20 , 1971 ) . 299 Council Minutes , September 27 , 1911 speak to this There beingno one present wishing to a matter , 5 . ( a ) 2 . T President Pro Tem Thiel declared the hearing close ds GLUTICN ATO. 43 55 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman d t Resolution No . 4355 entitled , Fleetham , to waive reading and oP " Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement Nos . 70 - 24 and 70 - 24A . " The motion carried 6 - 00 paving between Colorado and Dakota Avenues 3 . Imp . No . 69 - 389 alley from 28th to 29th Streets . There being no one present wishing to speak to this matter , President Pro Tem Thiel declared the hearing closed . 4 . Imp . No . 69 - 17 , paving , curb and gutter , in area bounded in general by Pennsylvania Avenue , Texas Avenue , Cedar Lake Road and West 22nd Street . Mr . Stephen Krupp , 2211 Quebec Drive ; Mr . and Mrs . Hallstein , 7719 West 22nd Street ; Mr . Alex Astrin , 2214 Pennsylvania Avenue ; Arlene Gruenberg , 7707 West 22nd Street ; Mr . C . D. Sherwood , 7731 West 22nd Street ; had questions concerning the possible amount held from the developer ' s performance bond for paving in the area and expressed opposition to the assessment policy as described by the Assistant City Assessor . There being no one else present wishing to speak , President Pro Tem Thiel declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , to defer this special assessment to October 18 , 1971 . After discussion Councilman Galinson changed the date to October 4 , 1971 and this changed was accepted by Councilman Graves . The motion carried 6 - 0 . (Mayor Howard arrived and assumed the chair ) 5 . Imp . No . 60 - 96 , alley paving , between Jersey Avenue and Kentucky Avenue from 32nd to 33rd Street . There being no one present wishing to speak to this matter , Mayor Howard declared the hearing closed . 6 . Imp , No . 69 - 39 , alley paving , between Florida and Georgia Avenues from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard. There being no one present wishing to speak to this matter , Mayor Howard declared the hearing closed . 300 Go , :�cil lViinLotes , Sep " ember 27 , 1971 5 . (a ) 7 . Imp , No . 70 - 14 , alley paving , between Geor is and Ham Avenues from 27th -co 28th Streets g pshire There being no one prese 'at wishing to speak Howard declared the hearing closed peak to this matter , Mayor 8 , Imp , No . 70 - 16 , alley paving , between Georgia and Hampshire Avenues from 28th to 29th Streeis There being no one present wishing to speak to this matter , Mayor Howard declared the hearing closed . j 9 . Imp , No . 70 - 189 alley paving , between Hampshire and Idaho Avenues from 29th Street to lViinnetonka Boulevard There being no one present wishing to speak to this matter , Mayor Howard declared the hear ,. ng closed , 10 . Imp , No . 70 - 23 , alley paving , between Vernon and Webster Avenues from 26 to 27th Streets There being no one present wishing to speak to this matter , Mayor Howard declared the hearing closed . 11 . Imp , No . 70 - 47 , alley paving , between Jersey and Kentucky Avenues from 27th to 28th Streets Mr . Ronald Durkin , 2729 Kentucky Avenue , indicated that there was a part of a utility pole at the 28th Street end of the alley which should be removed . The Mayor said that if it was not needed it would be taken out . There being no one else present wishing to speak , Mayor Howard declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO. 4356 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Rudy , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4356 entitled , " Resolution Adopting Assessment , Improvement Nos . 60 - 96 , 69 - 389 69 - 39 , 70 - 14 , 70 - 16 , 70 - 18 , 70 - 23 and 70 - 47 . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . 6, PETITIONS REQ UES TS , AND C OMIv� UNICA TIONS �aI COMMUNICATION FROM SEYMOUR J . GETZUG CONCERNING 38TH STREET TRAFFIC Mr . Seymour Getzug , 3801 Kipling Avenue , refuted some of the 301 r i Council Minutes , September 279 1971 ' sties in a traffic report of the Director of Public Works and 6 . ( a ) state offered a proposal which he felt would alleviate the traffic and noise conditions . Mr . Clarence Moe , 4305 West 38th Street , said he had reviewed the traffic report of the Director of Public Works and that when 38th Street was closed to traffic the traffic on Kipling and Joppa inc %. ilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , It was moved by Counc that this matter be referred to the Streets and Highways Subcommittee ounc 1 of the Planning Commission with a report to be returned to the October 18 , 1971 . The motion carried 7 - 0 . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - LOT 26 , BLOCK 4 , BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION TO E RNA Me HE NKE LS ORDINANCE NO. 1166 It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1166 entitled , " An Ordinance Authorizing Sale by the City of North Ten ( 10 ) Feet of Lot 26 , Block 41 Boulevard Heights Second Addition . " The motion , carried 7 - 0 . (b ) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF TREE DISEASES It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading October 4 , 1971 . The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( c ) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE GENERAL FUND RESOLUTION NO . 4357 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Rudy , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4357 entitled , " Resolution Designating Placement of Proceeds from Sale of Real Property in the General Fund . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 71 - 36 - T ) RECOM - MENDING CLOSING WEST 33RD STREET ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 302 Go�'c # I Minutes , September 27 , ly ? 1 8 . (a ) MN & S RAILROAD It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman to close street to vehicular traffic . The motion carried 7 _ a0, Fleetham , (b ) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 1971 Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor t be received for filing . y ° (c ) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD J SEPTEMBER 9 , 1971 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (d ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD SEPTENiBER 14 , 1971 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( e ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 21 , 1971 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . 9, UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a ) FEASIBILITY REPORT - OXFORD INDUSTRIAL AREA STREET ACCESS STUDY It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Graves , to table this matter . The motion failed 3 - 4 , Councilmen Fleetham , Heltzer , Thiel , and Mayor Howard voting nay. After discussion Councilman Galinson moved to table . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . /0A/'7 / - YQ- (b ) SPECIAL PE RMIT REQUEST OF BUD BORAN ( CASE NO. 71 - 32 - S . P . ) FOR 18 - UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AT 2309 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE , ( DENIED BY COUNCIL JUNE 7 , 1971 - REFERRED TO PLANNING C O1ViMISSI ON AUGUST 30 , 19 71 ) RESOLUTION NO. 4358 It Was moved by Councilman Thiel ) seconded by Councilman Graves , t0 Waive readingand adopt Resolution No . 4358 entitled , " Resolution Grantn P 9 Permit Under Section 6 : 0920 1 of the St . iLouis Park Zoning l 303 -. council minutest September 27 1 1971 nit Apartment Building at 2309 Hampshire Avenue . � � 9 • (b ) Ordinance for 18 - U P The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( c ) LAND ACQUISITION _ 31ST STREET AND GLENHURST - SANITARY S EWER LIFT STATION (Ni & C NO • 71 - 31 ) b Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Graves , It was moved y it Manager enter into agreement to purchase house at a price that the C y not to exceed $ 181 000 . The motion carried 7 - O • (d ) TABULATION OF BIDS - AWARD OF CONTRACT , IMP • NO. 71 - 14 SHELARD PARK PAVING RESOLUTION NO . 4359 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Gon, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4359 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Bid for Improvement No . 71 - 14 , Shelard Park Paving . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . The bid was awarded to C . S . McCrossan , Inc . V n the amount of $ 203 , 303 . 45 . ( e ) APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZENS ADVISORY COIvIrlIITTEE ( DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 13 , 1971 ) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to appoint Ed Meehan to the Citizens Advisory Committee to replace Allen Glorvigen ( expires 12 / 31 / 72 ) , The motion carried 7 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to appoint Bill Milkes to the Citizens Advisory Committee to replace Gary Phleger ( expires 12 / 31 / 73 ) . The motion carried 7 - 0 . (f ) COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS TO PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION , BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to appoint Theodore Rudy to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Con�ission The motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Galinson moved to appoint Councilman Heltzer to the Human Rights Commission , Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 5 - 2 , Councilman Heltzer and Mayor Howard voting nay * Councilman Galinson moved to appoint Councilman Rudy to the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission . Councilman Graves secOnd ed and the motion carried 5 - 2 , Councilman Rudy and Mayor Howard WtlnS nay . 304 Oouncil Minutes , September 27 , 1971 9 • ( g ) AppOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS _ RESIGNATION OF MISS IRENE NYDAM It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to appoint Mrs . A . W . Lampe to fill the unexpired term of Miss Irene Nydam ( expires 12 / 31 / 73 ) ,, The motion carried 7 - 0 . (h ) STOP SIGNS Councilman Galinson moved that staff be directed to prepare resolutions authorizing placement of stop signs for traffic control at intersections of 18th Street and Westwood Hills Drive and Quebec Drive and West 22nd � Street , and that the School Board requested to place stop sign at their driveway on West 22nd Street . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 10, NEW BUSINESS ( a ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER M - 6 - ARENA / POOL COMPLEX - ADD $ 1 , 2599 15 Councilman Graves moved to authorize City Manager to execute the proposed change order . Councilman Rudy seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT - OSA - MINN - 05 - 00 - 048 - C It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to authorize execution of the contract . The motion carried 7 - 0 . (c ) PROCLAMATION SOLIDARITY WITH SOVIET JEWISH YOUTH Councilman Galinson moved that the Mayor proclaim Sunday , October 10 , 1971 , as a day of reflection and concern for Soviet Jewry . Council - man Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 11 ' NISC LLANE OUS (a ) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 1 • g Proposed Change Order No . G - 2 , Adolfson & Peterson - Add $ 9 . 02 P seconded by Councilman Thiel , It was moved b Councilman Graves , P The to authorize City proposed Manager to execute the ro d change order * motion carried ? - 0 . Councilman Heltzer moved a five minute recess . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 • 305 r Council Minutes , September 27 , 1971 11 . b CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE - 1 - 394 CORRIDOR STUDY When Council reconvened , Mrs . Jackie Ingersoll was present � requesting a confirmation of her role in the I - 394 Corridor Study . 'yv She felt her role was to represent all segments of the citi Ty of St . Louis Park , but not the municipal government s his definition was accepted by the majority of the Council . Mrs . Ingersoll requested that she be permitted to have meeting notices and questionnaires printed . Councilman Heltzer moved to approve this request . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 4 - 0 . ( Councilmen Thiel , Fleetham , and Galinson had left the meeting ) . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS None 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Rudy , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 15 p . m . by a four yea vote . w Leonard J . Thiel , Pres . Pro Tem F ank J . Eo Mayor Attest : 7 C Alice M. Carlson , Secretary 306