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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972/11/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 20, 1972 1. CALL TO ORDER A. regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pucci at 8:03 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by The Reverend Everett Tande of the Ascension Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Yanks James Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public V corks, and Secretary. Councilman Graves arrived at 8:15 p.m. and Councilman Thiel left the meeting at 9:20 p.m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Fleetham, minutes of the meetings held October approved by a six yea vote, 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS seconded by Councilman Griak, the 24 and November 6, 1972, were (a) PROPOSED CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE REGULATORY ORDINANCE AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2, ' 9, AND 162 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. He indicated that no presentations would be made by the applicants since all had been given in the past. Mr. Robert Brooks, CATV consultant, gave the background of the 351 Council Minutes, November 20, 1972 5. (a) CATV matter from its inception to the present time. He explained .that each :ouncil member would indicate their choices of companies o mp anie s who should remain to be considered for the franchise and those no listed four times would be eliminated, the purpose being to reduce the applicants to a workable nuraber. The City Attorney indicated that this procedure is not involved in granting a franchise but would indicate which applicax�.0 Council wishes to pursue for further investigation and exaroir_ati.ono Mrs. Annette Segal, 291.8 Pennsylvania Avenue, explained that she and her husband had been studying this issue for quite some time and felt that Cx-Itxe,nstjornraunications had the best rating and inquired about the delay in granting the franchise. The Mayor explained that in granting a franchise for fifteen years Council feels it necessary to take every precaution to weigh the matter thoroughly before a decision is made. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing. closed. Councilman Griak moved that the Council simultaneously in writing list companies it wishes to continue to consider and that the results be tabulated. (She explained that these would not necessarily be listed by preference.) Councilman Heltzer seconded the motion which carried 7 - 0. Cypress Communications Corp., Minnesota Cablevision, and LVO Sun Cable Communications t-•rere chosen to be retained for further consideration with votes tabulated as follows: Councilman Fleetham: LVO -Sun Cable Communications, Minnesota Cablevision, and Cypress Communications Corp. Councilman Graves_ Cypress Communications, General Television, LVO -Sun Cable Communications, and Te lecable Corporation un Cable, Councilman Griak: Minnesota Cablevision, LVO S Communications, and Cypress Communications Corp. i:�nesota Cablevision and Cypress Communica- Councilman Han=:s: Me tions Corp.General. Councilman Heltzer: Cypress Communications Corp. Television, and Minnesota Cablevisi nations Corp., LVO -Sun Councilman Thiel: Cypress Comm Cable Communications, and Minnesota Cableviable•Comrnunications, Mayor Pucci: General Television, LVO�Sun C Y and Telecable Corporation. seconded by Co%ancilman Thiel, It was moved by Councilman Fleeommunity Te le-C6�ii''iilcations Inc. , to return application deposit to C 352 Council Minutes, November 20, 1972 Cablevision Cor oration, General Television, and Telecable 5. (a) G. E. C P Corporation. The motion carried 7 - 00 councilman Fleetham moved that each of the three companies being ould cons submit within one week a list of five franchises theys total like Council to visit stating the status of that franchise srelationship to development and compatibility to St. Louis Park and the mayor market. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman ' an Griak moved to place this matter on agenda December 4, 1972. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hanks and carried unanimously. (b) APPLICATION OF RESTAURANTS NO LIMIT INC. DBA AMALGAMATED EATING AND DRINKING COMPANY UNDERGROUND FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON SALE AT 9920 WAYZATA BOULEVARD (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 16, 1972) It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to continue to December 4, 1972. The motion ca unanimously. After discussion concerning policy to be studied by the Liquor Committee0 it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to reconsider the motion to continue to December 4, 1972. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Graves moved to continue to December 18, 1972. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. (c) PROPOSED VARIANCE (CASE NO. 72 -43 -VAR.) TO PERMIT REDIVIDING TWELVE VACANT LOTS OF FORTY FEET IN WIDTH TO CREATE EIGHT LOTS SIXTY FEET IN WIDTH AT APPROXI- MATELY 2910-2960 FLAG AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2, 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Mr. John Carey, attorney representing Frank McDonald and Paul Eddy, property owners, stated they had no opposition to the variance. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to authorize preparation of resolution granting the variance. The motion carried unanimously. 353 Council Minutes, November 20, 1972 5* (d) APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE INTOXICATING BY MAX KRAUSE DBA THE LIQUOR LICENSE LIQUOR NLARTs AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED 1972 NOVEMBER 9 AND NOVEMBER 16, Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Mrs. Arnold Erickson, 2925 Dakota Avenue; firs. Brown 292 Dakota Avenue; and Mr . Joe Larson, 2945 Dakota Avenue , expr concern for children and traffic congestion in the area. eased There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayordeclared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to grant the license. After discussion concerning the effect of such an establishment on youngsters patronizing the pizza restaurant in the area, traffic and parking problems, Councilman Heltzer moved to table the motion until an agreement is made by the property owner to conform to setbacks and to close one entrance to Minnetonka Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hanks and carried unanimously. (e) PROPOSED RENEWAL PLAN AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOP- MENT PROGRAM% AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 9 AND NOVEMBER 16, 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4684 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4684 entitled, 'Resolution of City Council of St. Louis Park Approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation for Neighborhood Development Program No. MN -A -B. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 6• PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND C OMMUNICA TI ONS (a) APPLICATION OF STEAK AND ALE OF MINNESOTA INPORA TED FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE, ON SALE AND 354 Council Minutes, November 209 1972 6. (a) SUNDAY SALE, AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF QUENTIN AVENUE AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set hearing December 189 1972. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Council. man Griak was out of the chambers)* (b) APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS, ON, OFF, AND SUNDAY SALES - 1973 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to grant the following licenses�t with personal property and real estate taxes paid before licenses are issued: On Sale: Al's Liquor Store, Inc. , Ambassador Motor Hotel, Inc. , Bunny's Liquors, Inc. , Foo Chu Cafe, Inc. , George's in the Park, King'quors, Koogan's s Inn, Jennings Red Coach Inn & Jennings Li Leaning Post, Lincoln Del West, Inc., Frank Lundberg American Legion Post (Club), McCarthy's, Minneapolis Golf Club (Club), Reiss' Inc., St. Louis Park Anchor Inn, Inc., and St. Louis Park Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5632 (Club). Off Sale: Al' s Liquor Store, Inc., Gillers Liquors, Inc. , Jennings Liquors, Knollwood Liquor Store, Inc. , McCarthy's, Miracle Mile Liquors, Reiss' Inc., St. Louis Park Anchor Inn, Inc., Tonka Liquor Store, Vant Hull's Old Fashioned Liquor Store, and Westwood Liquors, Inc. Sunday Sale: Ambassador Motor Hotel, Inc., Foo Chu Cafe, Inc. , George's in the Park, Koogan's Leaning Post, Lincoln Del West, Ince, McCarthy's, Minneapolis Golf Club, St. Louis Park Anchor Inn, Inc. , , and St. Louis Park Veterans of Foreign ' ars Post No. 5632. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) APPLICATION FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE, SUNDAY SALE - JENNINGS RED COACH INN, 4624 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD KINGS INN, INC. , 3901 i.IOODDALE AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to set hearing December 4, 1972. The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) REQUEST FOR SKATING RINK - 16TH AND ALABA&LA r Mr. Dan Brennan, 6808 West 16th Street, presented a petition from the neighborhood requesting a skating rink be constructed. Mrs. L. V. Lien, 5912 West 16th Street, urged Council approval of this request. 355 Coil, Minutes, November 20, 1972 6. (d) Councilman Griak requested that this matter be referred to th Parks and Recreation Department and Advisor e their advice and recommendation. y IL for L RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING FIRE HYDRANT CONNECTION REGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 1201 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1201 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Section 1:844 entitled ' Fire Hydrant Connections'. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON 27TH STREET AT QUENTIN AVENUE, ON LOUISIANA CIRCLE AT LOUISIANA AVENUE, ON LOUISIANA AVENUE AT EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND ON LOUISIANA AVENUE AT OXFORD STREET (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 69 1972) RESOLUTION NO. 4685 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4685 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersections of 27th and Quentin Avenue, Louisiana Circle at Louisiana Avenue, Louisiana Avenue at Excelsior Boulevard, and Louisiana Avenue at Oxford Streete itThe motion carried 7 - 0. (c) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING CONNEC- TION TO SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM (M&C NO. 72-44) ilmn Griak, seconded by Councilman Graveadines, It was moved by Councae and set second to waive first reading of proposed ordinancg December 4, 19721 The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS AND REPEALING RESOLUTIONONO. 4660 AND RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGNATION ON. 4661 CONSERVATION LAND AND REPEALING RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 4686 iak, seconded by Councilman lieltzer, It was moved by Councilman Gr ion No, 4686 entitled, Resolution to waive reading and adopt Resolut 356 Council Minutes, November 20, 1972 7. (d) Authorizing Application for Conveyance on Tax -Forfeited Lands and Repealing Resolution No. 4660. " The motion carried 7 - 0. RESOLUTION NO. 4687 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4687 entitled, "Resolution Approving Designation of Non- Conservation Land Shown on Clas sifica- tion List "645-C" by Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County and Repealing Resolution No. 4661. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (e) RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 4688 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4688 entitled, "Resolution Establishing Policy for Participation in Federal Flood Insurance Program. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel had left the meeting). 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1972 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 18, 1972 There being no objec.tian, the minutes uwere °vwdered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELL' NOVEMBER 8, 1972 Councilman Fleetham moved to transfer the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee to the Older American Advisory Committee under the Community Education Program. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 357 C,ouMcil Minutes, November Z0, 1972 7. (d) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD OCTOBER 10, 1972 There being no objection, the,minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 25, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) QUARTERLY REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES - THIRD QUARTER 1972 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (g) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 19 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (h) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (i) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 12, 1972 There bein no objection, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor g to be received for filing. (j) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (#56) - ALLY NORTH OF LAKE STREET BETWEEN DAKOTA AVENUE AND IDAHO AVENUE seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman Fleet= used ordinance and set second Hanks, to waive first reading he motion carried 6 - 0. reading December 4, 1972• T 9. UNFINISHED BUSI IESS (a) TRAFFIC STUDY (033) — FRONT ROAD To He 12 _ COLORADO TO FLORIDA (TABLED APRIL 3 1972) 358 Council Minutes, November 209 1972 seconded by Councilman Graves, 9. (a) It was moved by Councilman Griak carried 6 - 0. to remove this matter from the table. The motion carr RESOLUTION NO. 4689 b Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, It was moved y "Resolution 4689 entitled, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No* Olnstall Signs Prohibiting Parking Requesting State Highway Department to 12 from Colorado Avenue on the North Side of South Frontage Road T. H. to Florida Avenue. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS am Councilman Hanks moved to appoint youth representatives Will and Goldstein to another term on the Citizens Advisory Committee Art Gurewitz to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (expiring September 1, 1973). The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Fleetham moved to defer the remainder of appointments to December 4, 1972. Councilman Griak seconded anxi the m o carried 6 - 0. 10, NEW BUSINESS (a) APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S BOND It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the Treasurer's Bond in accordance with Section 11.04 of the City Charter. The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) STREET NAME - 38TH/39TH STREET It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer this matter. The motion carried 6 - 0. (c) PROPOSED WELFARE PROGRAM BY MINNEAPOLIS Councilman Fleetham expressed concern regarding Minneapolis' proposal for Hennepin County to take over welfare program as well '1 as other areas o overnment and moved that staff be directed to secure `�n•`� wi �. 1 copy of this program and report to Council Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. Councilman Fleetham felt this matter should be studied by the Hennepin County League Metro Section. 359 counc it Minutest November 20, 1972 10. (d) SNOW REMOVAL Councilman Fleetham moved that staff be directed to lis property owners abutting Minnetonka Boulevard between France and VernonAvenues and urge them that there will be enforcement of snow removal ordinance. The motion failed for lack of a second. (e) APARTMENT ACCESS Councilman Heltzer expressed about the difficulty for people on city business or political canvassers to gain entrance to security apartments. He felt that there should be requirement that managers permit admittance. 11. MIS C E LLA NE O US (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Lonnie Flatan, 6012 West 39th Street 2. Irving H. Posnick, 3400 Dakota Avenue 3. Donald James Senander, 5826 Goodrich 4. Harvey Shafer, 4578 Cedar Lake Road It was moved by councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) AWARD OF CONTRACT - PROJECTS 72-18 AND 72-20 The City Attorney reported on the status of the suit brought against the City bq%j Metro Contracting. The Director of Public Works reported that subsequent to the filing of the suit by Metro, he had reassessed the information considered by him in making his recom- mendation to the City Council. He stated that he had again spoken to representatives of the consulting engineering firms previously contacted for information about Metro and Northern. One firm was Schoell & Madson. The other was Archie Carter. Mr. Carter was suit the engineer on a subdivision contract which has between Carter and Metro. ended u dire reaffirmed Both consulting engineers had ro on their prior statements that they had had difficulties witTh eDirector jobs, although Metro had finally completed then Pied the fact that the of Public Works stated that he had similarly v • o et Metro to come back and correct de iecctive City had been unable t g uirin the City to °o in wit installation work on a project, retake repairs. He reminded the own personnel and equipment to . p in station was out Of Council that if the Excelsior Boulevard pump g 360 Council Minutes, November 20, 1972 11. (b) commission for more than an hour, into properties in the area. sewage would begin backing up r In view of these facts he reaffirmed his opinion that if the contract ispecial had been awarded to Metro Contracting he would have hired inspector to supervise the work. He did not believe that this was neces- sary for Northern Contracting, Inc. ' RESOLUTION NO. 4690 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4690 en "Resolution Affirming Award of Contract to Northern Contracting Inc. , on Projects 72-18 and 72-20. " The motion carried 6 - 0. 12, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIrdD CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated November 20, 1972, in the total amounts of $6, 736. 58 for payroll, and $422, 128. 13 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City 1Vanager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote. Partial Payment No. 2, Athletic Field Lighting Systems. Contractor, Batzli Electric Company. Amount, $30, 745. 00, Partial Payment No. 3, Watermain, Imp. Nos. 72-32, Contractor, Co Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and 65-20, 68-03, 72-23, 72-26, 72-29, and S. McCrossan. Amount, $83, 868. 84. 13, ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m.. by ix yea vot W OV �. st: Frank J. Ptitcl, Mayor e ice M. Carlson, Secretary 361