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MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
May 8, 1972
special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
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at 8:06 p.m.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
Frank Fleetham
Rose-lviary Griak
Lyle Hanks
James Heltzer
Leonard Thiel
Frank Pucci
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Also present were the City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, City Attorney,
Assistant to the City Manager, Dr. Ramsey of School District #283, and
Secretary.
Councilman Graves arrived at 8:25 p.m.
Improvement No. 71-03(b) - Sidewalk construction, north side of Minnetonka
Boulevard from Texas Avenue to Virginia Avenue: Councilman Thiel explainer
that he had been contacted by the property owner, Mr. Adolph Fine, who had
requested that the public hearing scheduled for May 159 1972 be continued to
May 30, 1972 because Mr. Jeff Fine who was representing him would be out
of town on May 15. Councilman Thiel moved that this hearing be continued
at that time. Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 6 - U.
(Councilman Graves was not present).
Discussion of CATV Ordinance: Council discussed in detail the comments
received from companies interested in the CATV franchise. Concern was
expressed reg-zrding the need for dual cable installation, computerization,
and conformity with FCC regulations. Concern was also expressed about
there being no provision for pay TV. It was agreed that staff would redraft
the ordinance with changes as suggested.
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to
set for public hearing June 19, 1972. The motion carried unanimously•
Councilman Thiel suggested that staff communicate with the seven interested
companies, advising them of the time table and if the CityIs holding of their
application fee becomes too much of a burden refunds would be made uP°n
withdrawal of an application.
City Newsletter: It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by
Councilman Griak, to designate Minda Public Relations to publish the
City newsletter. The motion carried 7 - 0.
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Lighting on Louisiana Avenue (Oxford to Excelsior Boulevard):
Council agreed to have specifications include lighting standards to be the
Same as those installed on Aquila Avenue.
Voters Registration; It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by
Councilman Graves, to permit Hopkins School District to use voters
registration system. The motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment; On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman
Graves, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. by a Seven yea vote.
Attest:
Alice M. Carlson, Secretary
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