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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972/12/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1VUNUT S CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 4, 1972 1CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of theCity Council was call d eto order b Pucci at 8:14 p.m. y Mayor z, INVOCATION invocation was given by The Rev. Father Cecil Houle, of the. Holy Family Catholic Church, 39 ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose-lviary Griak Lyle Hanks Jarrie s Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci .Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, City Engineer, and Secretary. 4, MINUTES On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, the minutes of the regular meeting held November 20, 1972, were approved by a seven yea vote with the following change: Page 359, Item 10(c) , use the word "Relief" rather than "welfare". 5, PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED REZONING (CASE,; NC. 70-79-Z) OF LOTS 11, 12, AND 13, BLOCK 2, N�ANHATTAN. PA:, K FIRST ADDITION, FROM R-3 TO I-1 AND LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 2, 1viANHATTAN PARK FI12ST ADDITION FROM R-3 TO R-4, REOUESTE D BY R�INHARD BROTHERS AS DESCRIBED y IN NNOTICE;NOTICE;�' OF HARING PUBLISHED NCVEvjBED 16, 1972 PROPERTY LOCATD BETV1TEEN JOPPA AND INGLES`- 00 SOUTH OF HIGHWAY NO. 7)• Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. 362 4:4Rwcil Miiliites .. lJecembe r A. 1972 5. (a) The Planning Director described the proposed rezoning its location, the adjacent zoning and its relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. He also described the special permit requested (Case No. 72-24-S. P. ) on a portion of this same property (see Item 8(a)). Mr. Mark Solstad, Midwest Plaza Building, represented Reinhard Brothers. He explained that the nature of their in had changed from auto parts to carpeting, snowmobiles and large appliances which requires expansion of their facilities. He assured that the neighborhood would be protected by way of landscaping, fences and by proper location of ingress and egress. Mr. David Hoffman, 3416 Yukon Avenue; and Mrs. Esther Hoffman, 3100 Inglewood Avenue, apartment owner, questioned the effects of the rezoning and the location of the parking lot adjacent to her property as it relates to esthetics, noise and air pollution, and property value s. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and set second reading December 18, 1972. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR SUNDAY SALE OF INTOXCATING LIQUOR - JENNINGS RED COACH INN AND KINGS INN, INC. , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 23 AND NOVE1vjBER 30, 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak to this matter, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to grant the requested licenses. The motion carried 7 - 0. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) ON STREET PARKING - REQUEST TO PERMIT - 3801 KIPLING AVENUE Mr. Seymour Getzug, 3801 Kipling Avenue, explained that he had received a ticket for parking within thirty feet of a stop sign. He requested relief from Council since he has no other space available to a park a 22 ft. vehicle. He said he was told before by Council that he would be permitted to park in the boulevard on 38th Street. 363 Council Minutes, December 4, 1972 6. (a) Councilman Heltzer moved to have the Citizens Advisory Committee study the question of the parking of trucks, trailers, etc* on cit streets and in the meantime persons not be tagged for parking. The motion was se6onded by Councilman Graves. The C ty Attorney indicated that action should not be taken that would be against the State Traffic Code, Councilman Heltzer withdrew his motion and asked that the matter be referred to the Citizens Advisory Committee and staff for their report. (b) WATER SUPPLY - 1312 MELROSE AVENUE Mr. Ben Norgren, 1312 Melrose, requested that Council consider problem of low water pressure in this part of the City and explained that he felt the solution to be erection of a water tower in the area. The City Manager explained that the consulting engineer is presently working on this matter and that Mr. Norgren would be informed when this matter comes before the Council. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING CONNECTION TO SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM ORDINANCE NO. 1202. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1202 entitled, "An Ordinance Requiring Connection with the Public Sewer System and Prohibiting Private Sewage Disposal Systems Adding. Sections 1:700, 1:711 and 1:712; Amending Sections 1:706, 1.:757 and 1:770; Repealing Sections 1:750; 1:756 and 5:1006 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESKSTING AND ESTABLISHING A ONE-WAY ALLEY (NORTH OF LA BETWEEN DAKOTA AND IDAHO AVENUE) ORDINANCE NO. 1203 seconded by Councilman Graves, It was moved by Councilman Griak, finance No. 1203 entitled, to waive second reading and adopt Od a One Way Alley. " "An Ordinance Designating and Establishing The motion carried 7 - 0. 364 Council Minutes, December 4, 1972 7. (c) RESOLUTION GRANTING 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 APPROXIIviATELY 2910-2960 FLAG AVENUE (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL NOVEIv�BER 20, 1972) RESOLUTION NO. 4691 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4691 entitled, "Resolution Granting Variance From the Requirements of Section 6:064. 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY CLERK'S REQUEST FOR DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS RESOLUTION NO, 4692 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4692 entitled, "Resolution Approving City Clerk's Request for Destruction of Certain City Records. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICLRS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 72-24--S. Pe) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY, WITH CONDITIONS, UPON THE REQUEST OF REINHARD BROTHERS COMPANY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTION 6:092, 1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT PARKING LOT AT 3106 INGLEWOOD AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to authorize preparation of resolution with conditions, adding the condition that the fence and lilac bushes be extended on the north. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (457) - MEADOWBROOK BRIDGE - MEADOW'BROOK ROAD AND OXFORD STREET RESOLUTION NO, 4693 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4693 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Signs Establishing Load Limits on Meadow' brook Bridge. " The motion carried 7 - 0, 365 AA !1 Council Minutes, December 4, 1972 8. (c) REPORT OF PLANNING COIViIViISSION (CASE NO. 72_46-S) CONCERNING -ELIMINATION OF TpiE BRAIDED STREET S ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIC,HVTAY 12 BETV'TEEN FORD ROAD AND YSTE1Vi SHE LARD PARKWAY It was moved by Councilman Craves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to refer this recommendation to the State for review and consideration. The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEEE" MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 9, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES O?�' PI NNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 15, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 15, 1972 There being no objection, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (g) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (#58) - LAKE STREET, DAKOTA AVENUE TO THE MINNEAPOLIS, NORTHFIELD & SOUTHERN RAI LR OA D RESOLUTION NO. 4694 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4694 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking. " The motion carried 7 - 04% 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REPORT OF STUDY COMMITTEE - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - AREA BOUNDED BY M INNETONKA BOU LI✓ V R A D, TEXAS AVENUE, HIGI-IWAY 7 AND DAKOTA AVENUE (HEARING CLOSED JULY 17, 1972 - ACTION DEFERRED FOR COMMITTEE REPORT) mant who acted as Mr. Ted Rudy, Planning Commission that the density was chairman of the study committee, explained 366 Y Council Minutes, December 4, 1972 9. (a) intended by the committee to be from 800 to 1, 000 units with 1, 000 as the absolute maximum. Mr. Roy Pope, 3267 Louisiana Avenue, explained that it is important that it (the comprehensive plan) takes in Idaho, Louisiana, and Brownlow Avenues and that if it is to be public use land that this is not a stepping stone to rezoning. After discussion concerning the area east of Louisiana Avenue, it was the consensus of Council that the bcst methods available be used to protect that residential area. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to accept the report and refer it to the Planning Commission and Housing and Redevelopment Authority for review. The motion carried 7 - 0. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, that Council favors making the study committee permanent. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS (DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 20, 1972) It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to defer to December 18, 1972. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) CABLE TE LE VISION FRANCHISES (SUGGESTIONS FOR SYSTEMS TO REVIEW) It was Council's decision to make their plans after January 1, 1973. (d) REIVjOVAL OF STOP SIGN AT WESTWOOD HILLS DRIVE AND FRANKLIN AVENUE RESOLUTION NO, 4695 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4695 entitled, "Resolution Repealing Portion of Resolution No. 4548 Entitled, 'Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersections of Westwood Hills Drive at Franklin Avenue and Two-Vlay Stop Sign at Both Intersections of Westwood Hills Drive and Westwood Hills Curve"', The motion carried 7 - 0. Council- man Griak requested that these signs be removed (at V.'estwood Hills i Drive and Franklin Avenue) on December 1 and replaced on April 1. 367 Council Minutes, December 4, 9. (e) REQUEST FOR REVIEW 1972 OF I-1 ZONING DISTRICT USES Councilman Heltzer moved that the Planning Commission review the uses that are permitted in the I-1 Zoning .District with a view toward eliminating those heaviest and most obnoxious and incorporating the others into other industrial zones. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 _ 0. (f) SNOWMOBILE REGULATION Councilman Heltzer suggested the City should go to the State Legislature in order to be permitted to control City streets and their use for snowmobiles. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) PIPELINE. EASEMENT AGREEMENT - CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to accept and execute agreement, authorizing payment. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) AWARD OF BIDS - CLEANING SAND FROM WE LLS AND INSTALLING PUMPS It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to designate Berge rson-Caswell, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $20, 150. 00 and authorize execution of the contract. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) TABULATION OF BIDS - CIVIC CALENDAR AND REPORT FOR 1973 cilman Graves, seconded by Councilman iak It was moved by Counrs as the lowest responsible to designate Associated Lithographe bidder in amount of $6, 197. 00. The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONFORM TO AIR POLLUTION ORDINANCE By PLACET PROJXCTS round of the City's After discussion concerning the bac Councilman Fleetham moved attempts to urge their compliance, blY er 18, 1972. The motion was seconds and to defer to Decemb _ 2 Councilmen Hank Councilman Graves and carried 5'I'hiel requested that a representative Heltzer voting nay. Councilman of the company be present at that meeting. 368 Council Minutes, December 4, 1972 10. (e) REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY'S REPORT Councilman Fleetham requested the following report: (1) '�'7hat is authority of members of Council? (2) In what way or ways, if any, can an individual member of this Council spend monies or pledge future payment of monies ? (3) Who can authorize transportation, registrations, or communications (a) no monies budgeted (b) lump sum classifications of funds non -designated specifically ? (4) Ztrhat city employee, if any, may a member of this City Council ask, direct, request, or order action or response of? 11, MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Arthur halt, Waconia, Minnesota 2. Harold C. Paul, 3900 Zarthan Avenue 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. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 1. Postage for Newsletter and Calendar It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize postage of $1, 800 for Newsletter and Calendar. The motion carried 7 - 0. 2. I-394 It was suggested by the City Manager that Council keep moving on this matter, getting more citizens involved, and perhaps refer it to the Citizens Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Environmental Improvement Commis s ion. 3. Sign - Shell Oil, Minnetonka Boulevard & Vernon Avenue The City Manager explained that the owner had requested that he be allowed to replace his sign on the pedestal. Councilman Graves moved that he be permitted to reconstruct the sign. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS 369 council Ivlinutes, December 4, 1972 12. (a) On motion of Councilman Crriak, seconded b the lists of verified claims y Councilman Graves, and presented to the Council re dated ared by the Director of Finance amounts of $4, 226 December 4, 1972 in the total 08 for Payroll, and $136, 113. 67 for vendors were approved, and the City Managers City Clerk, and Cit Treasurer were authorized to issue checks coverin s y seven yea vote. g ame by a (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1. Final Payment, Imp, Nos, 70-03, 70-49, 72-16, 72-17, and 72-341 concrete alley paving and repair. Contractor, Krueger Construction Company, Amount, $5,467,64, RESOLUTION NO, 4696 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4696 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Concrete Alley Paving and Repair Improvement Nos. 70-03, 70-49, 72-16, 72-17 and 72-34. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 2, Final Payment, Imp. miscellaneous utilities. Amount, $11,454. 76. No. 72-31, paving, curb and gutter and Contractor, H. J. A. Construction Co. RESOLUTION NO. 4697 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4697 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Curb and Gutter and Miscellaneous Utilities Improvement No. 72-31. " The motion carried 7 - 0. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the following payments on contract work presented by the Director of Public Works were approved, and the City l�lanager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote. 3. Partial Payment No. 2, jmp• No* 6? -39, Storm Sewer. Contractor, Northdale Construction Co. Amount, $47, 902. 95. 4. Partial Pa ent No. 1, water Reservoir Painting. Contractor, Ym General Coatings, Inc. Amount, $10, 589.40. 5. Partial Payment No. 41 Imps 72-29, and 72-32, Storm Sewer, 370 Nos. 65-20, 6843, 72-23, 72-261 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main. Council Minutes; December 4, 1972 12. (b) 5. Contractor, C. S. McCrossan Co. Amount, $641407* 93. 6. Partial Payment No. 3, Imp. No. 72-11, paving, curb and gutter and miscellaneous utilities, Contractor, C. S. McCrossan Co, Amount, $10, 560. 69. 7. Partial 1:'ayment No. 4, Imp. No. 72-12, paving, curb and gutter and sidewalk repair and miscellaneous utilities. Contractor, H. J. A. Construction Co. Amount, $27, 351. 56. 13, ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 pe me by a seven yea vote. Attest: Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 371