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Home My WebLink About1972/07/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 3, 1972 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro Tem Thiel at 8:08 p. m. 2, INVOCATION Invocation wasg iven by the Reverend Bennett Brudevold of the wldetsgate Methodist Church. 3. ROLL CALL MEMO The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose•Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and Secretary. Councilman Heltzer arrived at 8:12 p.m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griake the Vai"ute6 of the regular meeting held June 19, 1972, and special meetings held J 0DO 20 and June 26, 1972, were approved by a five yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT NO. 72-03, CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL MEDIAN CUT, CURBING AND SIDEWALK, EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND giNG oODDALE, MIRACLE MILE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF l PUBLISHED JUNE 22 AND JUNE 29, 1972 The President Pro Tent opened the hearing. The City Managet indicated he had communication from Corrig" Properties who manages the shopping center stating it has no objection to the improvement and would participate !o the beaudfiCitioA of the property. 207 Coil des. July 3, 1972 5. (ai The Director of Public Works described the construct• proposed improvement . ion of the There being no oue present wishing to speak to this matte Pro Tem closed the hearing, r. the President RESOLUTION NO, 4560 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4560 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Au Advertisement for. Bids, Improvement No. 72-03, Pavia bang Gutter. The motion carried 6 - 00 g� and Curb and 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATTONS (a) APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE NON INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE, RAPID SHOP SUPERETTE, 7115 CEDAR LAKE ROAD It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak. to set hearing July 31, 1972. The motion carried 6 - 0. 7• RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGING NAME OF MONK AVENUE TO BLAKE ROAD ORDINANCE NO. 1189 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1189 entitled, "An Ordinanee Changing the Name of Monk Avenue to Blake Road. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (bI SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREETS, LEWISTON PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1190 ON It yeas moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by ��Hanks. to waAn ive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1190 entitled, Ordinance Vacating Portions of Streets. " The motion carried 6 le 0. (c� RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 4523 CANCELING SPECIAL ASSESSME NT 208 Council Minutes. July 3, 1972 RESOLUTION NO. 4561 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive 4561 entitledR ve reading and adopt Resolutson No. , esolution ion No. 4523 Entitled "Resolution Cancelling Special Ameadit�g Resolut As8essment". The motion carried 6 - 0. (d) RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH ACTION OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD IN REVOKING DESIGNATION OF OLD CEDAR LAKE ROAD AS A COUNTY HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 4562 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4562 entitled, "Resolution Concurring with Action of the Hennepin County Board in Revoking Designation of Old Cedar Lake Road as a County Highway. " The motion carried 6 • 0. (e) RESOLUTION REGARDING PENALTIES ON DELINQUENT TAXES RESOLUTION NO, 4563 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4563 entitled, "Resolution Regarding Penalties on Delinquent Taxes. " The motion carried 6 . 0. (fj RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF DEPOSIT FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY RESOLUTION NO, 4564 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4564 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Petition to Public Service Commission for Vacation of Previous Order - France Avenue Bridge. " The motion carried 6 - 00 S. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - IMPROVEMENT OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND FRANCE AVENUE INTERSECTION The Director of Public Works explained that the proposed project will provide a free right turn at that intersection. It was moved by Councilman Fleetharn, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize construction of proposed Impprov�emNoy 72-02. The motion carried 6. 0. nt 209 Council Minutes, July 3, 1972 8 (b) REPORT CONCERNING PARKING RESTRICTIONS - 3200 BLOCK EDGEW OOD After discussion concerning the problems of students parking in the street in the residential neighborhood adjacent to the senior high school, Councilman Heltzer moved that 2 -hour limited parking be extended to cover the entire block of Edgewood and that this regulation be enforced between 8:00 a, m. and 3;00 p.m. during the months that school is in session. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. (c) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION (M&C NO. 72-28) 1. Tax -forfeited lot - 3100 Dakota Avenue RESOLUTION NO, 4565 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4565 entitled, "Authorizing Reconveyance of Tax -forfeited Land. ItThe motion carried 5 - 11, Council man Fleetham voting nay. 2. 25' Corner Lot - 42nd Street and Ottawa It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize expenditure of $824 to acquire this parcel. The motion carried 6 - 0. 3. Lot 21 and south 20 feet of Lot 22, Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition (3125 Pennsylvania Avenue) It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance authorizing sale of land and set second reading July 17, 1972. The motion carried 6 - 0. (d) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (##43) - INTERSECTION OF INGLEWOOD AVENUE AND WEST 39TH STREET It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to authorize preparation of resolution placing stop signs on 39th Street at Inglewood Avenue. The motion carried 6 - 0. (e) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (#44) - COLORADO AVENUE FROM OEDAR LAKE ROAD TO HIGHWAY 12 tt Was moved by Councilman GrijAk, seconded by Councilman Hanks► ° authorize re aration of resolution installing no parking on east Bide of Colorado Avenue from 300 feet north of 18th Street to Highway 12 f rootage road. The motion carried 6 - 0. 210 Council Minute e ► July 3, 1972 8. (f) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 72-15-S. P,) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BORAN BUILDERS FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTION .092.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 13 UNIT MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING OF THE TOWNHOUSE TYPE AT 2309 HAMPSRTRE AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 4566 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4566 entitled, Resolution Granting Permit under Section 6:092.4 of the . St. 'Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for 13- Unit Multiple Family Dwelling. The motion carried 6 - 0. (g) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 72-19-5. P*) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF SHELL OIL COMPANY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:122. 15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ALTERING THE GASOLINE SERVICE STATION AT 8300 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD RESOLUTION NO, 4567 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4567 entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:122. 15 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Alteration of Service Station. " The motion carried 6 - 0. Council asked for staff report relative to Subdivisions 17 and 18 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Motor Fuel Service Stations. (h) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONING CHANGE IN HOPKINS WEST OF MONK AVENUE BETWEEN CAMBRIDGE AND DIVISION STREET Councilman Graves moved to urge City of Hopkins to deny the request for rezoning, Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried unanimously. (i) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMENDING LOCATIONS FOR SIGNS PROHIBITING RIGHT TURN ON RED SIGNAL The Director of Public Works explained that most signals in the c�cy are not controlled by the rnun0 1 alit 8 turn on red be prohibited at 36thp y. He recommended that right Street and Texas and indicated iere there are several on countstate Y and state roads that should be consid 211 mil �,Qiautes, July 3, 1972 (e) The Pre s idem Pro Tem re 8. � �� a lid of those loca.tio�ts' be considered for "no right turn" signs in order for Counc action by the state and county, o request It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks to authorize preparation of resolution placing "no right turn on red" sins at 36th Street and Texas Avenue. The motion carried 6 - 0. g 1 (jj MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 17, 1972 Councilman Griak moved that high school student commission members in good standing who desire to serve after graduation be appointed as regular adult members when there is a vacancy and another youth member be appointed from the high school. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the President Pro Tem to be received for filing. (k) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 24, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the President 1 Pro Tem to be received for filing. (1) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD JUNE 8, 1972 Council suggested that staff and the newspaper be urged to publish as complete an agenda as is possible with the meeting of newspaper deadlines on Tuesday at noon. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the President Pro Tem to be received for filing. (m) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 14, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the President Pro Tem to be received for filing. (n) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD JUNE 2Z► 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the President pro Tem to be received for filing. 212 Council Minuteg, jWy 3, 1972 g o MINUTES OF HOUSING AN MEETING HELD JUNE 13, D REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 1972 . being no discussion, the. minutes were ordered by the President There g Pro Tem to be received for filing* (p) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 1972 the, minutes were ordered y the President There being no discussion, Pro Tem to be received for filing. (q) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 210 1972 Council discussed procedure for exchange of communications among the various commissions. The City Manager indicated that he would give proper emphasis to matters as they are mentioned in the minutes of the commissions. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the President Pro Tem to be received for filing. (r) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - MAY 1972 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the President Pro Tem to be received for filing. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) LAND ACQUISITION - MINNEHAHA CREEK (M&C NO. 72-29) It was moved by Councilman Graves' y seconded b Councilman Griak► to authorize acquisition of part of Lot 6, Auditors Subdivision 294 a.t part of Lot 2, Block 1, Garrison's Creekside Addition. The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) CROSSING GUARD Councilman Fleetham requested a report as to the feasibilitY Of crossing guards at West 36th Street and Highway 100. (c) APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY It was moved by CouncilmanhankB' Graves, seconded by Councl��' to remove this mater from the table. The motion carried 6 - 0. 213 A Council Minutes, July 3, 1972 9. (c) Councilman Griak moved to .accept the .1via-forl a rec mandation of appointment of Mr, Harvey Ratner to the Housing and Redevelop.. - znent Authority in the position vacated by Mr. Roger Israel. P Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS - STREET LIGHTING - LOUISIANA AVENUE, EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD TO OXFORD STREET It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to designate Batzli Electric Company as the lowest responsible bidder and accept bid in amount of $19, 697. 00. The motion carried unanimously. 11, MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Joey Sassoressi, 2658 Edgewood Avenue 2. Michael Bowers, 2949 Vernon Avenue 3. Jeffery Lind, 2518 Flag Avenue Councilman Graves moved to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried unanimously. 12, CLAIMS# APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and Presented to the Council dated July 3, 1972 in the total amounts Of $1b, 208.80 for payroll, and $69, 967.28 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1 • Final Payment, Water Pump Installation, Imp. No. 71-209 Contractor, The Northland Supply Company. Amount, $12,857.28,o RESOLUTION NO. 4568 It W4115movedmoved b Councilman Griak seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to Waite reading and adopt Resolution No. 4568 entitled, "Resolution 214 Council Minutes, July 3, 1972 12. (b) l..Acce tin Work on Water Pump Installation, Improvement No. p 8 71.,20. " The motion carried 6 - 0. 2. Partial Payment No. 3, Sanitary Sewer, Lift Station and Appurtenant Work, Imp. Nos. 7147 and 71-08. Contractor, Lametti & Sons, Inc. Amount, $330 460. 29. 3. Partial Payment No. 1, Bass Lake Development. Contractor, Bolander & Sons. Amount, $1, 728. 00. On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the above payments on contract work presented by the Director of Public Works were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p ~^ '�•- ••�' •'^*� Attest: i Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 215 onard J. Thiel