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Home My WebLink About1972/01/31 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA January 31 , 1972 1 . CALL T O ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pucci at 8 : 05 p . m . 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Larry Houseman of the Aldersgate Methodist Church . 3 , ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Frank Fl e e tham Rose - Mary Griak Lyle Hanks James Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney, Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Secretary. Councilman Graves arrived at 9 : 35 p . m . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Hanks , the A minutes of the regular meeting held January 17 , 1972 , were approved by F a six yea vote , i 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS g (a ) APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTION 6 : 042 4 AND 6 : 172 . 4 , SUBDIVISION 24 , OF THE ST , LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THIRTY- TWO PARKING SPACES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SEVENTY - SIX AT 4530 - 32 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD (CASE NO, 71 - 80 - VAR , ) AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JANUARY 13 , 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing * j t Mr . Herb Davis , attorney representing the applicant , was present urging approval of the variance . Both the attorney and the applicant , Mr . Tom Thielges , felt the parking would be adequate for their type I 21 Cocnci_'. M,.nutes - januaV;T31 , i9 ? ' 5 , ( a ) establishment City Ni anarye The ty explained that a study is being made to determine The Cit requirements for this 'hype of business . p The applicant said he ✓ould , ove a Pe of time , be willing to ac u * b additional parking spaces as they become available . q It was moved by Councilman Heltzer ,- seconded by Councilman Fleethmi , to eonlinuc the hearing to 7 : 00 p . m ., February 14 , 1972 when the stu.ay ti�✓ ill be available , The rnotio �l carried 6 - 0 . (Councilma:� Gravy: ,Na nog r .• e ^ enc ) : (b ) PETITION OF POZ�r BETS CONS ` ' IUCTIOI-1 CORPORATION FOR AUTHORIZATIO14 OF A BUILDING PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE FA VULY HOME ON J, 074 , AND THE NORTH ONE HALF OF LOT 51 BLOCK 2 , BARRETT ' S ADDITION , WHICH LANDS ARE DESIGNATED FOR PROPOSZD FUTURE PUBLIC LAND AS DES - CRIBED I11 NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JANUARY 13 , 1. 972 ( PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2800 LYNN AVENUE ) Mayor Pucci opened the hearing . Mr , Herb Davis ; attorney representing the applicant , explained the request and urged Council to authorize issuance of a building peri mt or 'take steps to purchase the property for public use . The Planning I?i. rector explained the location of the property , the nature of the land and its relationship to adjacent properties . He said the Planning Cor_ mission supported the existing plan for the area. Councilman F'leetham moved t . > continue to Febr :lary 28 , 1972 , when a r econwnx endat ori frorr, the r''� � its and Recreation Commission would be a . I=? able , �: o , incilraan Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 , ( Cou.nciluman Graves was not pMesent ) ,, (c ) PROPOSED ,AMENDME1:1T TO ST , LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE , RELATIVE TO 4016R WASHES AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JANUARY 203 1972 Mayor Filcci opened the hpari.r_ g „ There being no one p ;. esent .;Nrishi the hng to speak, , the Mayor declared earing r_losedo It was moved by Councihman Hanks sel" onded b Councilman Heltzer , to waive firs ;; reading .. f the Proposed ordinance and set second reading Council Adinutes ; January 31 , 1972 5 . (c ) February 7 , 1972 , The riaotion carrieu 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Graves was not present ) , 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) APPLICATION FOR RENEWAi, OF NON - INTOXICATING OFF - SALE LIQUOR LICENSE - JENITINCS LIQUORS ( 1972 ) It was moved by Counciman seltzer , secou.ded by Councilman Griak , to approve the renewal. o ` the license , The motion carried 6 - 0 „ ( Councilman Graves war, not present ) , (b ) REQUEST OF PLANNING C01vIMISS ? OIT TO AUTHORIZE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 70 ;STUDY AN -P JAV-4DMFrTT TO �' HE ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIRING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR MULTI - FAMILY BUILDINGS C01\Tl:'A. ! DT! k-r MORE THAN TFREE UNITS It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to authorize the study ., The ;notion carried 6 - 0 , ( Councilman Graves was not present ) . 7 . RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES ( a ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 : 303 , 1 : 304 , 1 : 306 , 1 : 3081 1 : 3111 AND 1 : 325 OF THE ST . LOUIS PARK ORDINA rTCE CODE ORDINANCE NOc 1176 It was movea' by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive sacond reading an-I. adcot Ordinance No ,. 1176 entitled , " An Ordinance Pxizending ; e Following Sections of the St . Louis Farlc Ordinance Co ( ' e .? elative to the Position Classification Plan , Coxn-oensation Flan , BC . .1c Personnel Policv and Conditions of City Employment : Sec `..io7 'LoH .'t Appointment Procedures ; Section 1 : 304 Promo *ion and Le-no`ion ; Senior_ 1 : 306 Provisional Appointments ; ion Plan ; Section l_ : 311 Part Time , Casual , Section 1 : 308 Compensat or Seasonal Worl. ; and Section 1 : 325 Suspension and Dismissal , " The motion carried 6 _ 0 . ( Cou:ncil.man Gra?res was not present ) . (b ) RESO.�W. jUTIOrT APPOINTING COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TO REPI':� ESENT THE OITY OF ST , LOUIS PARK ON THE BOARD OF THE J3ASSETTS CREEK FLOOD CONTROL COMIVLISSION AND REPEALING THAT POR 'II ON OF RESOLUTION NO. 4148 NAMING MURRAY GALINSON ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER ?, Council Minutes , January 31 , 1072 7 . (b ) RESOLUTION NO. 4436 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Griak , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4436 entitled , " Resolution Appointing Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner to Represent the City of St . Louis Park on the Board of the Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commis ion and Repealing That Portion of Resolution No . 4148 Naming 1�uurray Galinson Alternate Commissioner . The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Graves was not present ) . This resolution names Jim Jones as Commissioner and Councilman Fleethara as Alternate Commissioner , ( c ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TECHNICAL SEF. VICES AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO . 4437 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No , 4437 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Mayor and City Manager to Execute Technical Services Agreement with Minnesota Highway Department . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Graves was not present ) . (d ) RESOLUTION REQUESTING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR UPGRADING OF THE INTERSECTION OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND FRANCE AVENUE RESOLUTION NO , 4438 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Re olution No . 4438 entitled , " Resolution Requesting Cooperative Agrca_laent with the Minnesota State Highway Department for Upgrading of the Inter section of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue , " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Graves was not present ) ,, Councilman Hanks reauested that a resolution be prepared authorizing signs to be placed for nL- left turn .s on 38th Street and France Avenue from 4 : 00 to 6 : 00 p . rn , 8 . REPORTS OF OF! F= RS BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF SUNGATE COMPANY ( CASE NO, 72 - 1 - S , P , ) TO A1%4END RESOLUTION 3980 GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RE,SIDENTL3I, DEVELOPMENT UNIT 24 Council Minutes , January 31 , 1972 8 . ( a ) ALLOWING A 92 UNIT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT , BY DELETING THE EASTERLY 125 FEET OF LOTS 31 4 , AND 5 , BLOCK 1 FROM THE PERMIT WHICH INCLUDES THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON ALABAMA AND ZARTHAN NORTH OF WEST 27TH STREET IN AN R - 3 DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO , 4439 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4439 entitled , " Resolution Amending Resolution No . 3088 , Previously Amended by Resolution No . 3980 Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 176 . 4 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Unit , 92 Townhouses , Sungate Company . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Graves was not present ) . (b ) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD DECEMBER 15 , 1971 Councilman Thiel moved that any Commission communication with any other governmental body be submitted to the Council for its comments before it is forwarded to that body. Councilman Hanks seconded the motion which carried 7 - 0 . It was Council ' s intent not to censor Commissions but to have Council aware of their position , There being no further discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (c ) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 12 , 1972 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filin - - . ( d ) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY ; OMMITTEE MEETING HELD JANUARY 13 , 1972 Upon hearing no discussion . the minLes were ordered by the f Mayor to be received for filing . ( e ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 19 , 1972 Councilman Heltzer moved that General Mills and the Metropolitan Council be contacted relative to land rezoning adjacent to Shelard Park and that staff be authorized to represent Council at the hearing . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 25 Council Minutes , January 31 , 1972 8 . (e ) Upon on hearing no further discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (f ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD JANUARY 11 , 1972 Upon hearing no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing , ( g ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD JANUARY 22 , 1972 Upon hearing no discussion , she minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (h ) QUARTERLY REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES - FOURTH QUARTER 1971 Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing (i ) REPORT OF LIQUOR VIOLATION - TEXA TONKA LIQUOR STORE It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to set hearing at 6 : 30 p . m . , February 28 , 1972 . The motion carried 7 - 0 , (j ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER RELATIVE TO BASS LAKE IMPROVEMENT It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to authorize staff to advertise and accept bids for Bass Lake development project . Councilman Graves moved to amend to make the clearing and providing an unimproved trail an alternate bid . Councilman Griak seconded the amendment . The vote on both the amendment and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) REQUEST OF DRS , HORWITZ AND PAPERMASTER FOR BARRIER ACROSS END OF ALLEY , 2700 BLOCK BETWEEN HUNTINGTON AND GLENHURST ( DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 17 , 1972 ) It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to table this matter . The motion carried 7 - 0 . (b ) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS / COMMISSIONS 26 Council Minutes , January 31 , 1972 9 . (b ) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , to reappoint John Neter and William Musolf to full terms on the Citizens Advisory Committee . The motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Fleetham moved appointment of Constance Abram to fill unexpired term of Bruce Humphrey ( expires 12 / 31 / 72 ) on the Citizens Advisory Committee . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 -- 0 . Councilman Heltzer moved to reappoint Joseph Wolfe to a full term on the Board of Zoning Appeals . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to appoint James Jones to a full term on the Citizens Advisory Committee . The motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Griak moved to appoint Oreland Thornsio to fill the unexpired term of Dollie Brandwein ( expires 6 / l / 72 ) on the Human Rights Commission . Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Hanks to reappoint Robert Rietow to a full term on the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission , Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . Councilman Griak moved to appoint Charles Pfannenstein to fill the unexpired term of Dr . Stanley Veker ( expires 12 / 31 / 72 ) on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission . Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 10 . NEW BUSINESS (a ) TABULATION OF BIDS - RECOONDITIONING PUMP AND CLEANING WELL NO, 13 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to designate Berge rson - Caswell , Inc . as the lowest responsible bidder in amount of $4 , 990 . 00 and authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract . The motion carried 7 - 0 . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1 . Don Rosen , 1637 Utah Drive 27 Council Minutes , January 31 , 1972 11 . ( a ) Councilman Graves moved to file claim with City Cler Councilman proper action by the City Manager anor d Gity Attorney . Hanks seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 . 12 , CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated January 31 , 1972 in the total amounts of $ 12 , 035 . 97 for payroll , and $441 , 028 . 31 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote . (b ) Final Payment , cleaning and painting elevated tower # 2 . Contractor , Anderson Sandblast & Painting Company . Amount , $ 3 , 000 . 00 , RESOLUTION NO. 4440 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Fleetham , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4440 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Cleaning and Painting Elevated Tower No . 2 . " The motion carried 7 - 0 . 13 , ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 30 p . m , by a seven yea vote . w Frank . Pucci , Mayor Attest : f� Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 28