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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972/10/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARR MINNESOTA October 16, 1972 1CA LI, TO ORDER A regular meeting of theCity Council was called to order by Mayor Iola Pucci at 8:1 ? p. m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by the Rev. Bennett Brudevold of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen werepresent at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks James Heltze r Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, the minutes of the meetings held September 25, 26 and October 29 1972, were approved by a seven yea vote, amending the October 2 minutes Item 5(e) to i4dicate Councilman Griak also voting nay. 5PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) APPLICATION OF RESTAURANTS NO LIMIT INC. DBA AMALGAMATED EATING AND DRINKING COMPANY UNDERGROUND FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR ,ON SALE" AT 9920 WAYZATA BOULE- VARD, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER 5 AND OCTOBER 12, 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Nu• Herb Davis, attorney, 6100 Excelsior Boulevard, was �Cte vi Y • Renderings and site plans v+�th the applicant, Vl I#am Naegle. displayed showing location, access, etc. 324 C,ouucil Minute a # October, 16, 1972 5, (a) Mr. Cliff Fraser, 400-Shelard Plaza South, objected to the license remature and that the being granted on the grounds that it would be h close proximity* area could not support two restaurants in such After discussion concerning the economics and development in the area Councilman Griak moved to continue the hearing to November 20, r ► �, c1 Z� 19721and refer to the Planning Commission for their reaction as to the Councilman Heltzer total development. The motion was seconded by and carried unanimously. (b) IMPROVEMENT NO. 72-35, PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK REPAIR ON BRUNSWICK AVENUE FROM LAKE STREET TO WEST 35TH STREET AND WEST 35TH STREET FROM BRUNSWICK AVENUE TO ALABAMA AVENUE (HEARING CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 71 1972) It was moved by Councilman Hanks to refer to Planning Commission and readvertise this matter for a public hearing when that recommendation is available. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried 6 - 0, Councilman Fleetham abstaining. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT BINGO GAME BY MOST HOLY TRINITY ROSARY SOCIETY, 3946 WOODDALE AVENUE ON NOVEMBER 26, 1972 FROM 3:00 TO 6:00 P.M. There being no objection, the notice was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION OF DAKOTA AVENUE LYING BETWEEN LAKE STREET AND HAMILTON Councilman Thiel moved to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and set second reading October 30, 1972, referring it to the Planning Commission between these readings to inquire as to reasons for their requesting reconsideration of this matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fleetham and carried 7 - 0. (b) RESOLUTION INCREASING DESIGNATED MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE KEPT IN DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION NO, 4664 It was moved by Councilman Fleethamp seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4664 entitled. 325 7A CcMinutes, October 16t 1972 ?. (b) 'Resolution Increasing Designated Maximum Amount to In Depository. The motion carried ? _ 00 be Kept (c) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL, AMERICANA STATE BANK OF EDINAv EDINA FROMMINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 4665 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4665 entitled "Resolution Approving securities for Collateral from Americana, State Bank of Edina, Edina, Minnesota. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) RESOLUTION SETTING POLLING PLACES AND NAMING ELECTION JUDGES FOR GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 1972 RESOLUTION NO, 4666 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4666 entitled, "Resolution Setting Polling Places and Naming Election Judges for General Election November 7, 1972. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (e) RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK RESOLUTION NO. 4667 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4667 entitled, "Resolution Declaring American Education Week. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (f) RESOLUTION AMENDING TF.E SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY INVOLVING PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND ALLEY PAVING RES OLUTION NO. 4668 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4668 entitled, "A ResolutioA Amend' the Special Assessment Policy Involving Pavin6• Curb and g P Gutter and Alley Paving. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 8' REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND (;MMUTTEES (a) EVALUATION REPORT .. CATV FRANCHISE AppLICATIONS Mayor a statement which indicated that the advisory c Y .Pucci read its charge by recommending specific omrnittee had gone beyond Companies. 326 Council Minutae, October 16, 1972 8. (a) The Mayor asked that the report be filed without publication. Councilman Griak commended the committee for their report and did not concur with the conclusions of the Mayor. Councilman Thiel stated that other commissions make definite recommendations but that decisions always rest with the Council. Councilman Griak moved to accept the report and that Council hold a work session October 23, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. at which time Council can discuss the information contained in the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel. After discussion concerning whether or not the Mayor would permit Mr. Tom O'Meara, chairman of the CATV Advisory Committee, to speak, Councilman Heltzer requested a five minute recess. After the meeting was resumed, Councilman Fleetham requested that Mr. O'Meara be permitted to speak. The Mayor granted the chairman three minutes to comment on the report. Mr. O'Meara, 2851 Cavell Avenue, chairman of the CATV Committee# said the committee would be pleased to meet with Council in work session on October 23. He also stated that the charge given them was to evaluate and that it is really impossible to evaluate without recommending. Mr. O'Meara explained that that he was aware that the committee's recommendation is not binding on the Council. Vote on the motion carried 6 - 1, Mayor Pucci voting nay. Jb) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 1972 Upon hearing no objection, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. fe) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 14, 1972 Upon hearing no objection, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. {d) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 20, 1972 Upon hearing no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 327 cil )Ao �in utee, October 16, 1972 80 (e) MINUTES OF HUMA N RIGHTS SEPTEMBER 20, 1972 COMMISSION MMISSION MEE TING HELD There being no discussion, the minutes were or Mayor to be received for filing, de red by the (t) MINUTES OF PLANNING C 0 ViMISSICNMEETING H OCTOBER 4, 1972 ELD Councilman Griak requested that there be a joint meet in Planning Commission, I-il�,p, g of the and Human Rights Commis sion. Councilman Graves moved that there be a 90 -day moratorium on building permits in the area bounded by Highway 12, Highway 100, Burlington Northern Railroad tracks, and E dgewood Avenue to give Planning Commission time to conduct a study of the area. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (g) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY C O INMSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 11, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (h) REPORT RELATIVE TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECTS It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to give credit for one-half of the driveway costs at 2934 Brunswick Avenue. Councilman Griak explained that she felt these matters should be handled by staff and brought to Council so that they are not handled in an arbitrary way. No vote was taken on the motion. Councilman Eleetham moved a full report on 2934 Brunswick. Motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel and carried 6 - 1, Councilman Heltzer voting nay. After discussion Councilman Fleetham withdrew his motion. Councilman Hanks indicated he agreed with the report of the staff. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) AWARD OF BIDS - BUS (DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER 2, 1972) 328 G >UOCU Uinuten, October 16, 1972 9. (a) It was moved by Councilman Meltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, that the bid be awarded to Town's Edge Ford in amount of $11, 365 and $635 for a public address system for the unit. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) LAND ACQUISITION - BASS LAKE PARK (M&C NO. 72-39) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to accept and order filed for record easements over portions of Block 2, Minikanda Oaks, for "pathway system'around Bass Lake. The motion carried unanimously. (c) EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC INGRESS, EGRESS AND PARKING . OVER PART OF LOT 7, BLOCK 4, SUNSET GABLES SECOND DIVISION FROM DAVID AND SALLY HOFFMAN (TREASURE ISLAND) It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to accept and order filed for record. The motion carried unanimously. (d) COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS The following nominations were made for the commissions: Mr. Brigham, Fire Civil Service Commission; Steve Schactman, Corey Gordon and Mr. Merrigan for Human Rights Commission, George R. Howell, Cletus Kline, and Luanne Liliekrans for Planning Commission; Clarence Moe and Charles Griffith for Environmental Improvement Commission; and Max, Colgrove for Citizens Advisory Committee. These names were to be considered October 30, 1972. (e) SIGNALIZATION - INGLEWOOD OR JOPPA AND MINNETONKA BOULEVARD Councilman Fleetham explained that he had appeared before the Hennepin County Board and they had agreed to install signalization at either Inglewood or Joppa Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard and they also agreed something should be done at Ottawa Avenue. Councilman Heltzer requested a written resolution from the County, 10. NEW BUSINESS None 329 C40 cit 2► ii"teei October 160 1912 11, MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Danielle Louise Caughfey, 2932 Ensign Avenue 2. Richard Nelson, 1425 Dakota Avenue It was moved by Councilman Craves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to file claims withCity Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) C OMIVL U NICA T IONS FR OivL CITY IVjA NA. GE R The City Manager suggested that Council adopt a resolution requesting a hearing before the Public Service Commission to give reasons for requesting railroad participation in cost of railroad signal modification on Lake Street. RESOLUTION NO. 4669 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4669 entitled, "Resolution Requesting Hearing Before Public Service Commission." The motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Thiel moved that Council meet at 7:00 p.m. with Metro Council to review Metro Regional Transportation Plan. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager explained that on October 10 the State Board of Equalization held a conference with the Assessor. They had received a request from the County Assessor to increase all residential properties in St. Louis Park 576. They are in the process of equalizing property values irn all communities• The County reports that St. Louis Park falls below 90%J market.value. It was moved by Councilman Thiel; secoaded by Councilman Griak, to oppose the increase. The motion ca.Xried ? - 0. 12. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS Arun CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Banks, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Directoinance r n the total and presented to the Council dated October 16, 1 �5 for vendors amounts of $6, 080.00 for payroll, and $183, 562* were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City 330 Council Minutes, October 16, 1972 12. (a) City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote (Councilman Fleetham had left the meeting). Be ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p. m. by a six yea vote. Attest; ce Carlson, Secretary 331 K'a Frank J. c i, Mayor k