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CITY COUNCIL, MEETING
ST , LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA
April 17 , 1972
1 . CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pucci at 8 : 15 p . m .
Z . INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Rev . Father Cecil Houle of the Holy Family
Catholic Church .
3 . ROLL CALL
The following Councilmen were present at roll call :
Frank Fleetham
Rose - Mary Griak
Lyle Hanks
James Heltzer
Leonard Thiel
Frank Puc c i
Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City
Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , City Assessor ,
and Secretary .
Councilman Graves arrived at 8 : 45 p . m .
4 . MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Fleetham , seconded by Councilman Griak , the
minutes of the regular meeting held April 3 , 1972 , were approved by a
six yea vote .
5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
( a ) PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT NO, 72 - 04 , PAVING , CURB AND
GUTTER , AND SIDEWALK REPAIR ON WEST FRANKLIN AVENUE
FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE , AS
DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 6 AND
APRIL 13 , 1972
Mayor Pucci• opened the hearing ,
Mrs . Sally Goldstein , 1850 Nevada Avenue , presented a petition
objecting to the proposed assessment because the signers felt the
Ridgway - Claymore development should pay for the repair and
maintenance of the street and sidewalk.
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rovement had originally
5 . (a ) The City Manager explained that this moved until construction
been part of another project ,mai had been installed in the area .
of the apartments and water
' The Director of Public Wo described the proposed project and
the City Assessor explained the assessment policy and allocation
-1 of costs .
Mr . Sam Goldman , 1841 Nevada Avenue , felt his street was not
in need of repair .
Mrs . Shirley May , 1851 Maryland Avenue , favored the construction
ofof curb and gutter but felt more of the cost should be allot
to
the apartment and townhouse complex .
Mrs . Shelton Fisher , 1826 Louisiana Avenue , felt this improvement
would not benefit her property .
There being no one else present wishing to speak , Mayor Pucci
declared the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NO . 4477 i
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman
Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4477 entitled ,
" Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of
Plans Improvement No . 72 - 04 . " The motion carried 7 - 0 .
Councilman Thiel moved that Legal and Assessing Departments review
the possibility of examining the assessment in this area as it relates
to the residents and the apartment complex . Councilman Hanks secondee
and the motion carried 7 - 0 .
(b ) PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT NO, 72 - 22 , PAVING , LOUISIANA
CIRCLE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED
APRIL 6 AND APRIL 13 , 1972 r
Mayor Pucci opened the hearing .
There being no one present wishing to speak , Mayor Pucci declared
the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NO. 4478
It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman
Fleetham , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4478 entitled ,
" Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of
Plans Improvement No , 72 - 22 . ItThe motion carried 7 - 0 .
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5 , ( c ) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ST . LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 6 : 090 RELATING TO MULTIPLE FAMILY STRUCTURES ,
BOARDING HOUSES , AND FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSES ,
REQUIRING THAT SAID USES BE PERMITTED ONLY BY SPECIAL
PERMIT IN THE R - 4 , ONE TO ELEVEN FAMILY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED
APRIL 6 , 1972
Mayor Pucci opened the hearing .
Councilman Fleetham explained that the Planning Commission
had requested this amendment be studied . The Commission felt
there should be review of development in R - 4 Districts , especially
when abutting other residential districts .
There being no one present wishing to speak , Mayor Pucci
declared the hearing closed .
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman
Fleetham , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set
second reading May 1 , 1972 ,, The motion carried 7 - 0 .
(d ) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM SECTION 6 : 044 . 2 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A FRONT YARD OF 0 FEET INSTEAD
OF THE REQUIRED 10 FEET AND A SIDE YARD OF i FOOT
INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 5 FEET ON PROPERTY AT
2920 OREGON AVENUE , REQUESTED BY LEO ROGERS , AS
DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 6 , 1972
Mayor Pucci opened the Bearing ,
Mr . Leo Rogers , 2920 Oregon Avenue , urged granting of the
variance . He had a letter f ,.Oom neighbor adjacent to the proposed
garage indicating that he had no objection to the variance .
There being no one else present wishing to speak , Mayor Pucci
declared the hearing closed .
There was discussion concerning the practicality and safety of
the proposed variance in front yard requirements .
RESOLUTION NO. 4479
It was moved by Councilman►. Heltzer , seconded by Councilman
Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4479 entitled ,
" Resolution Granting Variance in Side Yard Width from the
Requirements of Section 6 : 044 . 2 of the St . Louis Park Zoning
Ordinance ° " The motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Thiel voting
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5 . (e ) APPLICATION FOR NON - INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE , ON - SALE
BY TEXA TONKA LANES , 8200 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD , Al
DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAR 972
Mayor Pucci opened the hearing .
Mr . Arthur Mack , attorney , 1805 Ford Road , represented the
applicant . He stated that the owaership would meet anything Council
feels to need to grant such a license ,
There was discussion by Council concerning attraction of pinball
machines and other coin operated amusement devices to young
people in the area .
Mr . Phillip Smith , 2401 Hampshire Avenue , said that he is licensed
to operate the devices at this location , that the beer license should ' be
granted and that he felt discrediting of his business was not warranted .
There being no one else present wishing to speak , Mayor Pucci declared
the hearing closed .
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Thiel ,
to approve the application for an on - sale non - intoxicating malt liquor
license with the following conditions : no non - intoxicating malt liquor
shall be dispensed on the premises prior to 5 : 00 p . m , of any licensed
approved day of operation except to adult bowling teams ; no non .
intoxicating malt liquor shall be dispensed on the premises during
any junior bowling league function ; all pinball machines and related
amusement devices shall be removed from the premises ; there shall
be two adult full time employees , in addition to the management , for
dispensing the non - intoxicating malt liquor ; and all bowling leagues
shall be registered with listings of team members and their ages to
familiarize the bowline; establisr :Hent management with the team
members and their ages to avoid serving minors or to prevent minors
obtaining non - intoxicataing malt liquor through team members . The
motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Heltzer voting nay ,
Mr . Mack stated that the managernent would comply with these
conditions and would send a letter confirming its intention.
Mr . Al Hoglund , 2. 719 Raleigh Avenue , said he felt there would
be difficulty in enforcement because of the exceptions in the serving
hour s .
(f ) PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE
AREA BOUNDED IN GENERAL BY WEST 32ND STREET , GORHAM
AVENUE , FIRST STREET NORTHWEST , REPUBLIC AVENUE ,
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5 . (f ) HIGHWAY NO, 79 AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE , AS DESCRIBEDr
IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 23 , 1972 ( CONTINUED
FROM APRIL 3 , 1972 )
There being no one present wishing to speak , Mayor Pucci declared
the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NO, 4480
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4480 entitled , " Resolution
of City Council of St . Louis Park , Minnesota Approving the Urban
Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation for Neighborhood
Development . " The motion carried 7 - 0 .
6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS
( a ) COMMUNICATION FROM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AS IT
RELATES TO FORWARDING OF POLICIES / OPINIONS TO OTHER
GOVERNMENTAL BODIES
Councilman Griak stated it was her feeling that the Chairman
of the Human Rights Commission expressed very well the desires
of the Council .
Councilman Griak moved to accept the communication and order
it to be received for filing . Councilman Hanks seconded and the
motion carried 7 - 0 .
(b ) NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT BINGO GAME AT 5605 WEST 36TH
STREET BY VFW # 5632 - FRIDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS FROM
JUNE 30 , 1972 TO DECEMBER 31 , 1972
Upon hearing no objection , the notice was ordered by the Mayor
to be received for filing .
( c ) REQUEST OF POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
CONCERNING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Mr . Larry Sewall was present , along with John McDonald of
Local 57 , to represent the Police Department .
The Mayor read a letter that had been sent to the union officials
stating Council policy regarding the discussing of wage negotiations
which indicated that Council did not wish to have talks with the
union until every effort to settle had been exhausted . The Mayor
stated that the method of fact - finding had not been undertaken .
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6 . (c ) Mr . Sewall explained the present status of the negotiations .
7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
( a ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGN FOR
TRAFFIC CONTROL AT INTERSECTION OF ZARTHAN AVENUE
AND WEST 16TH STREET (AUTHORIZED APRIL 3 , 1972 )
RESOLUTION N0. 4481
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Heltzer ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4481 entitled , " Resolution
Authorizing Placement of Stop Sign for Traffic Control at Intersection
of Zarthan Avenue and West 16th Street . " The motion carried 7 - 00
(b ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN
SPACE LAND ( PLAN D )
RESOLUTION NO, 4482
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman
Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4482 entitled ,
" Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File an Application for
a Federal Grant to Acquire Open Space Land ( Plan " D " ). " The
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motion carried 7 - 0.
Cc ? RLSOLUTION DES1GNATiNU DEY'tb1 'T04RT1r &5 AND RESOLUTIONS
APPROVING COLLATERAL (M & C NO. 72 - 11 )
RESOLUTION NO, 4483
It was moved by Councilman G " lak , seconded by Councilman Graves,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4483 entitled , " Resolution
Designating Depositories for City Funds . It The motion carried ? - 0.
RESOLUTION NO, 4484
It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4484 entitled , " Resolution
Approving Securities for Collateral from Citizens State Bank of
St. Louis Park , Minnesota . " The motion carried 7 - 0 ,
RESOLUTION NO. 4485
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4484 entitled , " Resolution
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7 , (c ) Approving Securities for Collateral From M
of Minneapolis , Minneapolis , Minnesota . 11 Trquette National Bank
he motion carred 7 - p
RESOLUTION NO. 4486
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded
to waive reading and adopt by Councilman Graves ,
Approving Securities for
p Resolution No . 4486 entitled , "Resolution
Collateral from Firs
Of St. Louis Park , Minnesota , 11 The motion carried
State Bank
rried 7 - 00
RESOLUTION NO, 4487
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Co
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4487 entitled R Graves ,
"R
Approving Securities for Collateral From Park Nation "Resolution
St . Louis Park , St . Louis Park , Minnesota � t Bank of
7 _ pe The motion carried
RESOLUTION NO, 4488
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4488 entitled , " Resolution
Approving Securities for Collateral from First National Bank of
Hopkins , Hopkins , Minnesota . " The motion carried 7 - 0 .
RESOLUTION NO, 4489
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4489 entitled , " Resolution
APproing Securities for Collateral from First Plymouth National
Bank of Minneapolis , Minneapolis , Minnesota . " The motion
carried 7 - 0 .
RESOLUTION NO, 4490
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4490 entitled , " Resolution
Approving Securities for Collateral from Americana State Bank of
Edina , Edina , Minnesota . " The motion carried 7 - 0 .
(d ) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IMPROVEN:ENT
NOS . 72 - 23 , 68 - 03 , 72 - 32 , 72 - 260 72 - 291 AND 65 - 20
RESOLUTION NO. 4491
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak .
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4491 entitled , " Resolution
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7 . (d ) Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement
for Bids Improvement Nos . 72 - 23 , 68 - 03 , 72 - 32 , 72 - z6 , 72 - 29 , and
4 65 - 20 . " The motion carried 7 - 0 .
8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES
( a ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER - CATV ORDINANCE ( REQUESTED
MARCH 20 , 1972 BY COUNCILMAN HELTZER )
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks ,
to discuss this at a special meeting April 24 , 1972 at 7 : 30 p . m . The
motion carried 7 - 0 .
(b ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO PARCELS
OF LAND ( CASE NO. 72 - 10 - RE )
The City Manager explained that three of the parcels described
should be retained by the City .
RESOLUTION NO. 4492
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Heltzer ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4492 entitled , "Authorizing
Reconveyance of Tax - Forfeited Lands , " retaining parcels identified
' by the City Manager as parcels 3 , 1 , and 12 on the map . The motion
carried 7 - 0 .
(c ) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (# 36 ) - 3900 BLOCK OF WOODDALE
AVENUE
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to table this study. The motion carried 7 - 0 .
(d ) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - FEBRUARY 1972
There being no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to
be received for filing .
(d ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IviEETiNTO
HELD MARCH 14 , 1972
After discussion concerning the status of the leasing program , the
minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing .
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(f ) MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD MARCH 29 , 1972
There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor t0
be received for filing .
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g , ( g ) MINUTES OF PLANNING CO1%GV.ISSI0N MEETING HELD
APRIL 5 , 1972
There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor
to be received for filing .
( h ) PROGRESS i: EPORT OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Upon hearing no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor
to be received for filing .
( i ) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEIVLENT COMMISSION
MEETING HELD MARCH 22 , 1972
There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor
to be received for filing .
(j ) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER - 1972 PROPOSED BOND SALE
( M & C NO. 72 - 12 )
RESOLUTION NO. 4493
It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman
Griak , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 4493 entitled ,
" Resolution Providing For the Issuance and Sale of $ 5 , 000 , 000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1972 and Authorizing
Advertisement for Bids , " following recommended schedule ,
authorizing T . G . Evensen & Associates , Inc . to act as financial
consultants , authorizing Howard , Le Fevre , Lefler , Hamilton , and
Pearson to render legal opinions , and authorizing the securing of
current credit ratings from Moody ' s Investors ' Service , Inc . and
Standard and Poor ' s Corporation. The motion carried 7 - 0 .
9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a ) REQUEST FOR VARIANCE ( CASE NO. 71 - 80 - VAR . ) IN PARKING
REQUIREMENTS , PIZZA HOUSE ( DEFERRED FROM APRIL 3 , 1972 )
Councilman Heltzer moved to request Planning Commission and
Department for their advice and recommendation in regard to
proper parking requirements for restaurants that do not have
liquor licenses . Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion
carried 7 - 0 .
(b ) PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR HOUSING
FOR THE ELDERLY ( CASE NO. 70 - 50 - ZA )
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9 . (b ) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by on carried?an
Graves , to set hearing May 159 1972 . The mo 0 .
(c ) TRAFFIC STUDY ( # 38 ) - ZARTHAN AVENUE BETWEEN ERREn
MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND LAKE STREET
FROM APRIL 39 1972 )
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded bay Councilman
Heltzer , to table this matter . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
(d ) REQUEST OF FARMER SEED AND NURSERY COMPANY FOR
SPECIAL PERMIT ( CASE NO. 71 - 53 - S . P . ) FOR OUTDOOR SALES
OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS ( TABLED DECEMBER 69 1971 )
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel ,
to remove this matter from the table . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
The City Manager gave some background on the request for special
permit explaining that the reason the matter had been tabled was
the outside appearance and zoning violations had not been corrected
as requested by Council .
Mr . Robert Horner , manager , and Mr . Bob Ehrenberg were present
urging Council to grant the special permit , indicating that the
requirements would be met in the first part of next week.
After discussion concerning the matters that had been
unresolved since the matter was tabled in December , Councilman
Griak moved that the request for special permit be returned to
Council when conditions have been met. Councilman Heltzer
seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 .
10 . NEW BUSINESS
(a ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER - CENTRAL GARAGE FACILITY
DELETING SOD OVER STORAGE TANK AREA - CREDIT
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It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman
Hanks , to approve the proposed change order and authorize
execution by the City Manager .
(b ) LAND ACQUISITION - SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS ( PAR OF
LOT 9 , BLOCK 29 SUNSET GABLES SECOND DIVISION
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman
Heltzer , to accept deeds and order same filed for record . The
motion carried 7 - 0 .
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10 , (c ) ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING - ENGINEERING SERVICES
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Thiel ,
to authorize W . J , Sutherland & Assoc . as consultants for engineering
services and approve execution of contract .
(d ) CITY NEWSLETTER
Mayor Pucci requested that following the special meeting ' s
April 24 discussion concerning CATV there be discussion
regarding the frequency of the city newsletter .
(e ) REPAIRS OF WATER SERVICE LINES
Councilman Heltzer explained that he has had complaints from
citizens concerning charges for breaks which occur in water lines
between residents ' homes and center of street .
Councilman Thiel moved that staff report concerning this with
recommendation as to how it should be handled . Councilman
Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 .
11 , M1ISC % LLANEOUS
(a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS
1 . Don Fox , 2037 Utah Avenue
2 . Alvin G . Burwell , Woming , Minnesota
Councilman Hanks moved to file claims with City Clerk for
proper action by City Manager and City attorney . Councilman
Thiel seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 .
(b ) REAPPOINTMENTS TO METRO COUNCIL COMMITTEES
The City Manager informed Council that the term of William
Thibault to the Technical Advisory Committee of the Transportation
Program , and the term of Leonard Thiel to the Transportation
Management Committee have expired . Councilman Graves
moved theirrea�po ntment . Councilman Hanks seconded and the
motion carried 7 - 0 . � �Z
(c ) LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE TO HENNEPIN COUNTY COURT
Councilman Griak moved to renew the lease changing the
rental from $ 14 , 000 to $ 15 , 400 . Councilman Fleetham seconded
and the motion carried 7 - 0 .
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12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS
ed b Councilman Griak ,
On motion of Councilman Graves , second y
the lists of verified claims prepared by the Direct r of Finance
dated April 17 � 19 262n the total
and presented to the Councilfor vendors
amounts of $ 2 , 520 . 26 for payroll , and $ 66 , 80 •
were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City
Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a
seven yea vote .
13 . ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Griak , the
meeting was adjourned at 11 : 10 p . M . by a seven yea vote .
Frank J . ci , Mayor
Attest :
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Alice M. Carlson , Secretary
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