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Home My WebLink About1972/11/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularI . 2. 3. 4. 5. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST, LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 6, 1972 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of theCity Council was called to order b at 8:01 p.m, y Mayor Pucci INVOCATION Invocation was given by Pastor Ralph Erickson of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks James Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci (left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.) Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and Acting Secretary. Councilman Graves arrived at 8:15 p.m. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the minutes of the meetings held October 24 and October 30, 1972 were approved by a six yea vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ift (a) NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER 26 AND NOVEMBER 21 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. A. C. Guzzi, 3501 Rhode Island and Max Corso, 3224 Kentucky, members of Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, expressed general approval of the Plan but voiced concerns about specific parts of the Plan. They indicated opposition to: (1) the Plan for an additional high density area on the east side of the proposed Louisiana Avenue extension near the eastern boundary of the Republic cCreosote site; (2) making Walker Street a thoroughfare; (3) nu mber of exceeding 1,000; and (4) Pennsylvania as a collectorastaceto to Some comments were made regarding the elevation of road j Gorham Avenue. 344 Council Minutes, November 6, 1972 5, 6. 7. (a) The Planning Director further described the Urban Renewal Plan. Roy Pope, 3267 Louisiana Avenue) expressed. concern about the traffic pattern moving west and not through his neighborhood. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing. Councilman Heltzer indicated interest in having these items of concern by the Committee be given consideration by the Council. RESOLUTION N0. 4683 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4683 entitled, "Resolution of City Council of St. Louis Park Approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation for Neighborhood Development Program No. 11N -A-8." Motion carried 7 - 0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMUNICATIONS (a) REQUEST FROM UNION OIL COMPANY FOR EXTENSION OF SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 4422 DECEMBER 20, 1971 RESOLUTION N0. 4677 Councilman Griak moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4677 entitled, "Resolution Extending Expiration Date by Ninety Days under Section 6:205 of the Zoning Ordinance for Special Permit, Car Wash and Motor Fuel Station, Resolution No. 4422, December 20, 1971". The motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel and carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF GEORGE HANSEN COMPANY TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS OF THE CITY FOR THE 1972 FISCAL YEAR RESOLUTION N0, 4678 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4678 entitled, ''Resolution Providing for the Employment of George M. Hansen Company to Audit the Accounts and Records of the City for the 1972 Fiscal Year . The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) RESOLUTION REPEALING PORTION OF RESOLUTION N0, 3816 INSTALLING STOP SIGN AT PRINCETON AND WEST 38TH STREET AND INSTALLING STOP SIGNS ON QUENTIN) PRINCETON, AND NATCHEZ AVENUES AT WEST 38TH STREET (AUTHORIZING AS RECO MA'fl;NDED BY COUNCIL 10/30/72) RESOLUTION N0, 4679 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham,seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4679 entitled, 345 Council Minutes, November 6, 1972 7 (b) "Resolution Control at at West 38t Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for the Intersect ionof Quentin, Princeton and NatchezA Traffic ' h Street". The motion carried unanimous) Y. venues (c) RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON NORTH SIDE FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE RESOLUTION N0, 4680 Councilman Griak moved, seconded reading and adopt Resolution No. Authorizing Placement of Traffic Motion carried 7 - 06 OF FRANKLIN AVENUE (AUTHORIZED 10/30/72) by Councilman Heltzer, to waive 4680 entitled, "Resolution Control Signs Regulating Parking'. (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF LEGAL ACTION TO ENFORCE THE FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST, LOUIS PARK RESOLUTION NO, 4681 Councilman Griak moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4681 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing the Initiation of Legal Action to Enforce the Flood Plain Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". The motion was seconded by Councilman Hanks and carried 7 - 0. The City Attorney indicated that this action was to enforce the provisions of the law against S & L Company, but that every effort would be made to seek compliance from company officials. (e) RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PIANS, HIGMIAY 18 AID 7 The Council received the plan, as outlined by the Director of Public Works. Councilmen indicated their desire to see solutions to the problems presented in the Environmental Impact Report. The Council indicated that no approval would be given to the final design unless these matters are resolved. RESOLUTION N0, 4682 Councilman Fleetham moved seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading P and adopt Resolution No. 4682 entitled, "Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans for C,S.A,H, 18 and T.H. 7". The motion carried unanimously. (£) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by to waive first reading of proposed ordinance November 20, 1972. The motion carried 6 - 00 346 FIRE HYDRANT CONNECTION Councilman Griak, setting second reading Council Minutes, November 6, 1972 3. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Co NOe 72_41) HND ACQUISITION CITY I�iANAGER (M' HILS ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION CENTER (a) REPORT OF WESTWOOD Councilman Graves moved to authorize Mayor and City Manager to enter into contract for deed to secure the property with earnest money payment of $5,0004 The motion was seconded by Councilman Griak and carried unanimously. (b) REPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION RELATIVE TO AFFIP,MATIVE ACTION PROGRAM It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. (c) REPORT OF STOP SIGN STUDY (#55) - 27TH STREET AND QUENTIN AVENUE Councilman Fleetham moved, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to authorize preparation of resolution installing stop signs at We 27th Street at Quentin Avenue. The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) SIDWALK REPORT FROM STUDY COMMITTEE After discussion concerning problem areas, priorities, Councilman Hanks moved to refer Committee for study on financial aspects. the motion. After further discussion, the funding and setting this report to the Councilman G -A saves seconded motion was -?ithdrawn. Councilman Thiel then moved, seconded by Councilman Gra vEs, to set up a work session with staff to discuss such items a -Z financing alternatives for sidewalk construction and a schedule and priority of construction areas. (e) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (4k54) - LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD TO OXFORD STREET It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize preparation of resolution for installation of "stop" signs on. (1) Louisiana Circle at Louisiana Avenue; (2) Louisiana Avenue at Excelsior Boulevard; and (3) Louisiana Avenue at Orford Street. The motion carried unanimously. (f) BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WTOBER 26, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR CREOSOTE STORM SEWER PROJECT Councilman Heltzer moved, seconded by Councilman Graves, to employ 347 Council Minutes, November 6, 1972 g, (a) the firm of Orr-Schelen-May engineers for the RepublicCreosote arSOciates as consulting ea storm sewer system, Councilman Griak. moved to table this matter, The motion seconded by Councilman Hanks and failed 3_3 (Councilmen Graves tion was and Heltzer and Ma . yor Pucci votinb nay), A vote on the original mote passed on was then taken and Councilmen Grialc and Hanks voting nay, p 4-2 with (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF LIQUOR COMMITTEE Mayor Pucci appointed Councilmen Graves and Hanks to serve on this committee for the purpose of studying the present liquor policies of the Council. (c) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CATV STUDY COMMISSION Councilman Hanks indicated that the members of the St. Louis Park Citizens Committee should be contacted relative to their willingness to serve on this committee. 10o NEW BUS I NES S (a) BIDS - SEt-?AGE PUMP STATIONS, PROJECTS 72-18 AND 72-20 Councilman Graves moved, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, that the bid be awarded to Northern Contracting Company in amount of $39,774.00 for the remodeling of existing sewage pump stations, Projects 72-13 and 72-20. The motion carried unanimously. (b) APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AT 6320 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD (FIRST FLOOR) FROM MA'TrX K RA US E DBA THE LIQUOR MART It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set public hearing for November 20, 1972. Motion carried 6 - 0. (c) EXTENSION OF ENGINEERING SERVICE CONTRACT Councilman Heltzer moved, seconded by Councilman Griak to add to the present contract of Schoell-Madson, Idc. the remodeling of sewer lift station at 41st and Natchez. The motion carried unanimously. (d) METROPOLITAN RECYCLING CENTER Councilman Heltzer moved to authorize the City Manager to work with Metropolitan Recycling Center for the temporary placement of pick-up equipment at the iepublic Creosote property. Councilman Graves seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 348 Council Minutes, November 6, 1972 10. (e) MEDIAN - MIRACLE MILE SHOPPING CENTER 11. 12. Councilman Hanks moved to authorize the median island on Wooddale Avenue and the entrance drive into Miracle Mile (Snyder seconded by Councilman Griak and carried MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS removal of the southern closing of the southern Drug). The motion was 6 - 0. J 1. Mrs. Joe volfe, 1350 Maryland and. Colorado Ave . 2. Colorado Apartments Co., 1 3. Russell F. Deppe, 31U70 Yosemite Avenue It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by file claims with City Clerk for proper action and City Attorney* The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) CONAUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER None CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS Councilman by the City Hanks, to Manager On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak: the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated November 6, 1972 in the total amounts of $13,227.42 for payroll, and $147,343.32 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checkos covering same by a 6 yea vote. (b) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT WORK 1. Partial Payment No. 1, Athletic Field Lighting Systems. Contractor, Batzli Electric Company. Amount, $13,901.00. 2. Partial Payment No. 5, Imp. Nos. 71-07 and 71-03, Sanitary Sewer, lift station and appurtenant work. Contractor, Lametti & Sons, Inc. Amount, $30,604.60. 3. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp. No. 67-39, Storm Sewer. Contractor, Northdale Constr. Co. Amount, $48,342.60. 4. Partial Payment No. 3, Imp. No. 72-31, paving, curb and gutter and miscellaneous utilities. Contractor. H.J.A. Const. Co. Amount, $17,432.57. 349 Council Minutes, November 6, 1972 12 (b) 5. Partial Payment No 1 . , Imp. Nos. 70-03 and 72-34, concrete alley70-49, 72_16 72_17, Krueger Const. Co paving and repair, Contractor, . Amount, $28,584.004. 6. Partial Payment No. 3 Imps 72-29, and 72-322 stormset�erossanitary 65-20, 68-03, 72-23, 72-26, Contractor, C. S. McCrossan. Amount, $ $usewer, and water main, 3,36u.34. 7. Partial Payment No, 3, Imp. No. 72- 12) paving, and sidewalk repair, and miscellaneous utilitiesurb and gutter H.J.A. Construction Co. Amount $24,344,96,Contractor, 8. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp, No. 72-30 street lighting. Contractor, Batzli Electric Co. Amount, $10,636.33. 9. Partial Payment No. 2, Imp, No. 72-11, paving, curb and gutter and miscellaneous utilities. Contractor, C. S. McCrossan Co. Amount, $17,03.0.06. 10. Partial Payment No, 3, Imp, Nos. 72-04, 72-052 7246, and 721on10, grading, base, asphalt pavement, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, water main and appurtenant work, Contractor, H. J.A. Construction Co. Amount, $81,406.81. 11. Partial Payment No. 7, Imp. No. 62-27, street, bridge, and retaining wall. Contractor, Foley Bros. Inc, and Oster & Pederson, Inc. Amount, $64,461.43. 12. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp. No. 72-22, Street improvement. Contractor, Shafer Construction Co., Inc. Amount, $26,784.53. On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, the above payments excluding No. 6 GoPartial Payment No. 3, Imp. Nos. 65-20, 63001033 72-232 72-25, 72-29, and 72-32, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain on C. S. McCrossan in amount of $0311060 04, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Cleric and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a 6 yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, the meeting was adjourned at 100 30 p.m. by a e e• Attest: Cath�A - .cy, ZIL;L i cretary Frank J Mayor 350 *?W-