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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972/07/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularA41NUTES CIfiY'CwQUNCIL UEE TING ST. LOUIS PARI{, MINNESOTA July 17, 1972 1, CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Ivla or P uccat 8:03 p.m• i Z, INVOCATION Since no one was present from the Ministerial Association, there was no invocation. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Awards of commendation were presented to Robert Wolfe for his service on the Planning Commission, Ed Baker for service on the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission, and Robert Reynolds for service on the City Council, 3, ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fl e e tham Rose -Mary Griak Lyl e Hanks James Heltze r Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, City Assessor, Supervisor of ZonIng and Inspection, Director of Parks and Recreation. and Secretary. Councilman Graves arrived at 8:09 p.m. and Councilman Griak left the Meeting at 11:10 p. m. 4' �'�1�TES emotion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, the �ninuteg of the meetings held June 122 19, 20, 22, 27 and July 3, 1972, were approved by a six yea vote. 5, PU$ TL IC HEARINGS ta, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - AREA BOUNDED IN GENERAL BY MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, TEXAS 218 Council Minutes, July 17, 1972 1-11GHWAY 7 AND DAKOTA AVENUE (HEARING CONTINUED 5. (a) AVENUE, 20 1972) FROM JUNE , Nr. James Sokup, President of Oak Hill Neighborhood Association and Mr. Robert O'Brian, President of Park Viev� Neighborhood Association, fined that the two assoc the majority felt that the creosotiations had held a point meeting and that explained zoned from heavy � property should b industrial to residential, that the area set aside for public use on the north end be retained, retain area east of Gorham and south o 36th as residential, that Walker Street be not made a thoroughfare, that the density of the creosote property be no greater than that of surrounding area, and recommended that action be deferred to have plans& considerd by a point f the Planning Commission and resident committee of 5 members o members. The Planning Director described the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Wayne Brittan; 3121 Jersey Avenue, quoted from resource materials and Minnesota State Statutes concerning low cost housing and asked questions which were properly answered by the City Attorney and City Manager. Mr. A. C. Guzzi, 3501 Rhode Island Avenue, and Mr. Don Wright, 7026 West 24th Street, had questions concerning the financing of the acquisition. Mr. Wright questioned the city's application for federal assistance. Mr. Merle Gust, 3141 Nevada Avenue, indicated he would not like an apartment house abutting 32nd Street, but would prefer a green area on the north end of the property. Mrs. Olive Binger, 3401 Sumter Avenue, expressed concern regarding the City's acquiring privately owned residential property. She was assured that this is no': being considered. She also questioned whether citizens not living in St. Louis Park would be eligible for low income housing in the City. She was told they would be considered although not many had applied. Mr. Carl Oxman, 6605 Minnetonka Boulevard, questioned whether there would be acquisition by the City of residential property. Mr. Den Wright had questions concerning the relationship of HUD' the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the City. Mr. Gary Moore, 3109 Kentucky Avenue, asked if it were true that Republic Creosote had a 99 -year lease on property it had been occupying and if so whether it had expired. 219 Cocil Minutes, July 17, 1972 5. (a,) There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor the hearing closed* declared Councilman Heltzer moved to defer approval of the changes in the Comprehensive Plan until a committee can be formed made up of five members of Planning Commission and five members of the Park View and Oak Hill Associations to come back with proposal by no later than October 18, 1972° Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. Council agreed that they would like approval of the concept at the earliest possible date. (b) IMPROVEMENT NO, 67-390 S TORM SEWER, IN AREA BOUNDED IN GENERAL BY COUNTY ROAD 18 ON THE WEST, THE CITY LIMITS ON THE NORTH, THE EAST LINE OF THE WESTDALE CRESTVIEW ADDITION ON THE EAST, AND MIDWAY BETWEEN WEST 18TH STREET AND FRANKLIN AVENUE ON THE SOUTH, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 22 AND JUNE 29, 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing The Director of Public Works described the proposed project and the City Assessor explained the assessment policy. Mr. Robert Bigelow, 1621 Hillsboro Avenue, had questions concerning street paving which would follow the storm sewer construction. He was told •streets would be returned to their present condition after the construction as part of the storm sewer construction contract, and that possibly one year from now consideration would be given to a permanent paving project for the area. Mr. George Carter, 9400 West 16th Street, had questions concerning drainage of the park land which were properly answered by the Director of Public Works There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4571 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4571 entitled, Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Nos, 67-39, Storm Sewer. " The Moto on carried 7 - 0. (1C) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE:TO INCLUDE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY ASA NEW RESIDENTIAL USE (CON- TINUED FROM MAY 15, 1972) 220 dw Council Minutes, July 1711 197Z 5. (c) The City Manager explained the proposed amendment to the zoning oWinanca. 1Vir, Neil Woodington, Rembrandt Enterprises, 3434 Heritage Drive, said he was generally in agreement with the revisions but felt that square feet required for living area and parking were too high. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to authorize preparation of the proposed ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. (d) PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTION OF STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 69 1972 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Nr. Earl Wilson, 1850 Kelley Drive, adjacent property owner, spoke in favor of the proposed vacation. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading July 24, 1972. The motion carries} 6 - 0 (Councilma.a Thiel was not present). 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS None 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE ST* LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR HOUSING INSPECTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ORDINANCE NO, 1192 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1192 entitled, "An Ordinance 1mending Chapter 5 of the St.Louie park Ordinance Code by Adding Sections 5:2305.01 Through 5; 2305.11. " The motion carried 221 Opu,ncil Ivi.inutes, July 17, 1972 7. (a) Councilman Thiel moved to direct staff to keep separate records on each inspection in a place convenient for Council to review, Motion failed for lack of a second. Councilman Hanks said he fel ' t staff should submit a report of homes inspected without identifying but giving kind of things not in compliance y g compl what is being accomplished and those that are voluntar ily ly compliance, inspected. (b) SECOND READING OF-PROpos:)ED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE B![ Tf-i.r, CIT Y OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3125 PENNS fLVANIA AVENUE DiDIN,P: NCE NO, 1193 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1193 entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing Sale By the City of Property Located at 3125 Pennsylvania Avenue to Donald Berens. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SIGNS LIMITING PARKING ON SCHOOL DAYS, 3200 BLOCK OF EDGEWOOD AVENUE (AUTHORIZED B Y COUNCIL JULY 3, 1972) RESOLUTION NO, 4572 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4572 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic ' Control Signs Regulating Parking. " The motion carried- 7 - 0. This resolution limits parking to 2 hours between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on school days. (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ON 39TH STREET AT INGLEW OOD AVENUE (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL JULY 3, 1972) RESOLUTION NO. 4573 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4573 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of West 39th Street and Inglewood f venue. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (e) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SIGNS PROHIBITING PARKING ON EAST SIDE OF COLORADO AVENUE FROM 300 ROAD EET NORTH OF WEST 18TH STREET TO HIGHWAY 12 FRONTAGE (AUTHORIZED B Y COUNCIL JULY 3, 1972) 222 I** Council Minutes, July 17, 1972 RESOLUTION NO. 4574 7. (e) It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4574 entitled Griak, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking. it The motion carried 7 - 0. f RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACENiE NT OF SIGNS PROHIBITING l) RIGHT TURNS ON RED AT WEST 36TH STREET AND TEXAS AVENUE (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL JULY 31 1972) RESOLUTION NO. 4575 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4575 entitled, "Resolution for Sign Prohibiting Right Turn on Circular Red Signal." The motion carried 7 - 0. (g) RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF NAINTENANCE COSTS FOR UNIMPROVED STREETS AND ALLEYS RESOLUTION NO. 4576 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Banks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4576 entitled, "Resolution Establishing Policy for Special Assessment of Maintenance Costs for Unimproved Streets and Alleys. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (Councilman Graves was not present), (h) RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACTION BY STATE. - UPGRADING OF SIGNALIZATION, 36TH AND HIGHWAY 100 AND AUTHORIZING PAY' ME N T OF ONE-HALF OF COSTS RESOLUTION NO. 4577 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4577 entided' "Resolution Requesting Action by State to Upgrade Signalization at West 36th Street and T. H. 100 and Authorizing Payment of One•Halas � the Cost of the Project. It The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Gr was not present). (i) RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATINGAND AP?ROV1NG CITY DEPOSITORIES SECURITIES RESOLUTION NO, 4578 It was moved by CouncilmancilmaA pieetho' Griak, seconded by Com 223 Cvuocd Minutes$ July 17, 1972 ,�• (i) to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4578 entitle �� . Increasing Designated lwaximurn amount to be Rept in d, Resolution (First Western State Bank). The motion carried 6 _ 0 DePO8itory.' Graves was not present). (Councilman RESOLUTION NO., 4579 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4579 entitled, "Resolutio Approving Securities for Collateral from First Western State Bank of St. Louis Park, l�iinnesota. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). RESOLUTION NO. 4580 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4580 entitled, "Resolution Increasing Designated IViaximum Amount to be Kept in Depository. " (Citizens State Bank) . The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). RESOLUTION NO, 4581 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4581 entitled, "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman" Graves was not present). $• REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMIMITTEES (a) REPORT OF RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" AT INTERSECTIONS UNDER JURISDICTION OF COUNTY AND/OR STATE RESOLUTION NO. 4582 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4582 entitled, "Resol,ution for Sign Prohibiting Right Turn on Circular Red Signal at County Intersections: Texas Avenue at N .Linnetonka Boulevard and 1netonka Boulevard at Hampshire Avenue. " The motion carried 6 ' 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). RESOLUTION NO. 4583 It Wa$ moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilrna' Heltzer,to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4583 entitled 224 Council MinjAc e s 3uly 17, 1972 Right Turn on Circular Red Signal g. (a) "Resolution for Sign Prohibiting R36th Street and Excelsior at State Intersections: T. H. 100 a . " The motion carried 6 mo0 (Councilman Boulevard at 38th Street Graves was not present)* ired as to whether there is an es appeal Councilman Heltzer inqu procedure if the state and/or county will not protect th a ter- sections. b) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RELATIVE TO BUSSING TO RECREATION CENTER The Director of Parks and Recreation was present a shi stoer the questions relative to pool attendance and its r P playground program. Councilman Heltzer moved that staff be directed to conductu e rogram whereby youngsters at each playground would be transported to the pool at least once a week as part of the program, continuing until school begins. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Griak said she would like to have break -down of the attendance. (c) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (#45) - MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TEXAS AVE NUE TO UTAH AVENUE. Councilman Heltzer moved that pedestrian ctossing ahead signs be installed for the crosswalk at Minnetonka Boulevard and Utah Avenues that the County be recommended to erect no right turn on red signs at Minnetonka Boulevard and Texas Avenue, and that the County be requested to study the intersection of Utah Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard for possible pedestrian signalization. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. (d) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS CONLMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Iviay°r to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COVINLISS'ON MEETING HELD JULY 1231 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the NiaY°r to be received for filing. 225 Council Minutes, July 17, 1972 8. (f) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO STORM SEWER, IMPROVEN.ENT NO, 72-14, IN DRAINAGE AREA BOUNDED IN GENERAL BY MINNETONKA BOULEVARD ON THE NORTH; TRUNK HIGhWAY 100 ON THE VILEST; EAST CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE RAILWAY ON THE SOUTH; AND INGLEWQOD AVENUE ON THE RESOLUTION NO, 4584 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4584 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 72-14, Storm Sewer. " The motion carried 7 - 0. Hearing was set August 7, 1972. (g) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, IMPROVEMENT NO, 72-159 TOLEDO AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO 800 FEET SOUTH, RALEIGH AND SALEM AVENUES FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO HIGHWAY SEVEN RESOLUTION NO. 4585 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by'Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4585 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 72-15 Paving, Curb and Gutter. " The motion carried 7 - 0. Hearing was set August 7, 1972. (h) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, BRUNSWICK AVENUE FROM LAKE STREET TO WEST 35TH STREET AND WEST 35TH STREET FROM BRUNSWICK AVENUE TO ALABAMA AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT NO. 72-35 RESOLUTION NO. 4586 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4586 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 72-35, Paving, Curb and Gutter. 11 The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilmen Fleetham and Griak were not present). Hearing was set August 7, 1972. Councilman Graves moved that Improvement Nos, 72-149 72-15, and 72-35 be assessed at the rate in effect before August 1, 1972. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilmen 226 Council minutes July 17. 19?2 8. (h) Fleetham and Gria - were not present). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REVIEW OF ORDINANCE NO. 1165- AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CERTAIN NON -RETURNABLE DISPOSABLE BEVj;RACE CONTAINERS, PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF RETURNABLE, CONTAINERS, PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF ADDING SECTION 4: 900 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer to July 31, 1972. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak had left the meeting). (b) TABULATION OF BIDS, IIViPROVEMENT NO. 72-319 PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTINGENT UTILITIES RESOLUTION NO. 4587 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4587 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Bid for Paving, Curb and Gutter, Improvement No. 7241," The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak had left the meeting). H. J. A. Construction Company, Inc. was designated as the lowest responsible bidder in the sum of $71, 942. 38. (c) PROPOSED VARIANCE IN PARKING REQ UIREIViE NTS, PIZZA HOUSE It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer to July 31, 1972, as requested by the applicant. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak had left the meeting). 10. NEW BUSINESS r None 11. MISCELLANEOUS None 12. C LAIlviS, APPROPRIATIONS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Ham, 227 Gour,cil Iv inutes, July 17, 1972 I2. (aj the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated July 17, 1972 in the total amounts of $169 356. 74 for payroll, and $388, 821, 58 for vendors were approved, and the City Managers City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote. (Councilman Griak had left the meeting). (b) CONTRACT PAYMENT Final Payment, Improvement No. 72-28, Reconditioning of Pump and Cleaning of Well. Contractor, Bergerson-Caswell. Amount, $139 280. 52. RESOLUTION NO, 4588 It was moved by CouncilmaS"61raves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4588 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Reconditioning of Pump and Cleaning of Well, Improvement No. 72-28. " The motion carried 6 - ,.0 (Councilman Griak had left the meeting). 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the meeting was adjourned at 11: 30 p. m., by a six yea vote. Attest, Alice Ivi. Carlson, Secretary Frank J. , Mayor 228 , Frank J. , Mayor 228