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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972/09/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting Pucci at 8:05 P.M. 2. INVOCATION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 13, 1972 of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Invocation was given by the Rev. Milton Lenz of the Aldersgate Methodist Church, 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, City Assessor and Secretary. Councilman Graves arrived at 8:0G p.m. and Councilman Heltzer at 3:55 p.m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded of the special meeting held August 28, held September 5, 1972 were approved by 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS by Councilman Thiel, the minutes 1972 and the regular meeting a five yea vote. (a) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM SECTIONS 6:164.5 AND 6:163 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 72 FOOT PEAR YARD INSTEAD OF THE P,EQUIRED 10 FEET AND A FLOOR AREA OF MORE THAN 10, 000 SQUARE FEET TO PERMIT EXPANDING OF STOPPAGE FACILITIES AT 6523 WEST IAKE STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED AUGUST 31, 1972. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Planning Director described the proposed variance as requested by the applicant and its relationship to the adjacent properties. Mr. Jeff London, property owner, was present urging the granting of the variance. 291 Council Minutes, September 10, 1972 5. (a) There being no one eis� present wishing to speak, the Ma or declared the hearing closed. y RESOLUTION NO, 4636 It was ved to cy�;.veoreadiy�`andadopt Thiel, seconded by Councilman Grial�, opt Resolution No. 4636 entitled "Resolution Grnntin; VerIance in Rear Yard Depth and Floor Area From the Rec;uireme its c.f Sece.icns 6:164.5 and 6:163 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Or.inance". TI e cotior: carried 5 - 0 anc telt& er :ac•- (Councilmen Graves (b) PRr,POS:jD AMMEXE17 ;'0 ST , Lr UIS FART; ZONILIG ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKIF?G R`JQU1Rr#M"1j\1T" r OR R::TAIL STORE AND SERVICE LSTABLISHMENTS M_ZAO_WH^,'LISHED AUGUST 31, 1972. M° .yo" succi. opor,cd ?:Ye !►:: z. -;_Dry J T:ie Flanni�.,g ��_rcctor described ;:he proposed amendment to the or .ii;3i ce e:MlPirl:'.rg thit i` applied to retail s` -ores and service escablijhments over 20,000 square feet or one which is part of a Com:.tercial Develcpciamnt Unit. There being no one present wishing to speak, the M?yor declared .he hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading of proposed ordinance and add after the word educed" in Subc:ivision 23 the words ... "pursuant to the terms and conditions of the special permit"., setting second reading for September 25, 1972. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Heltzer was not present). (c) PROPOSED VAMANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6:064.5 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ei . ING ORDIrIANCE r4%OR THE PURPOSE OF ALLMING A SIDE YArm 0r FOUR FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SIX FEET TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A THIRTEEN FOOT WIDE SINGLE CAR ATTACHED GPAP%tGE AT 1405 i'.I�,LSBORO AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED AUGUST 31, 1972. M;Ioyor Pucci opene3 the hearing. The Planning Director described the proposed variance, explaining that the property scopes to the north and that it would be difficult to construct the garage Taithout a variance. Mr. Dan Klein. 1405 j llsboro Avenue, urged granting of the variance, had spoken to the neighbor Councilman Griak stated that'= she who urged Council to grant the variance as reques*.ed. 292 Council Minutes, September 10, 1972 5. (c) There jein� no one else present wishing to spear., the Mayor � declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 4637 It was moved by Councilman Fleethan, seconded by Counc? lman Thiel to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4637 entitled, "resolution Granting Variance in Side Yard i'idth from the Requirements of Section 6:064.5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance`". The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Heltzer was not present). (d) IMPROVEMENT NOS. 72-132 72-13A, AND 72-13B, REPAIR AREAFOFAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND STORM SO4ER INSTALLATION DECATUR AND ENSIGN AVENUES FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO 31ST ST22 ET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEA RING PUBLISHED AUGUST 24 AND AUGJST 31, 1972. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Mayor explained that a petition of 53% of the property owners had been presented indicating they were in favor of permanent paving, curb and gutter and storm sewer. Councilman Griak reviewed the background of the project. Mr. Treffle Daniels, 8900 hest 31st Street, stated he had circulated the petition and obtained the 53% signatures in favor of the project as originally proposed. Mr. John R. Sweeney, 3030 Ensign Avenue, had numerous questions concerning the need and design of the proposed project which were properly answered by the Director of Public Works, City Assessor and Council. Councilman Fleetham informed those assembled that the project would be assessed at $3.00 a front foot if constructed as originally proposed. 14r. Lloyd Bell, 3011 Ensign Avenue and 141r. Wallace Turnblad, 3001 Ensiern Avenue, spoke 3. favor of temporary 2" bituminous mat. Mr. Richard Anderson, 3020 Ensign Avenue, suggested splitting the project and installing permanent street where needed and temporary paving where permanent are not needed. Dr. Paul Lang, 3061 Cavell, spoke in favor of permanent paving because he felt storm sewer necessary for health reasons since debris collects in ponding areas and cannot be properly drained and cleaned. Mr. Jeff Givens, 3031 Cavell, spoke in favor of permanent paving* 293 Council Minutes, September 18, 1972 5 (d) There beinZ no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pucci closed the hearing, sed After discussion concerning the feasibility of splitting the project, Councilman Heltzer moved to order preparation of resolution ordering Improvement No. 72-13, excluding Ensign Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and was defeated 2 - 5, Councilmen Thiel F leetham, Grialc, Hanks, and Mayor Pucci voting nay. It was then moved by Councilman Thiel to authorize preparation of resolution ordering Improvement No. 72-13. The motion was seconded by Councilman Griak and carried 7 - 0. (e) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMEN'T'S OF SECTION 6:04.4.2 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARKk ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A FENCE SIX FEET IN HEIGHT INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED THREE AND ONE-HALF FEET FOR A SIDE YARD ON A COR14ER AT 6324 I -TEST 33RD STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED AUGUST 31, 1972. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Mr. Darrell Stromberg, 6324 [•?est 33rd Street, was present urging the granting of the variance. Mr. 1,41alter Gaiar, 3247 Dakota Avenue, said he felt the fence was a hazard to him since he has to back his car three-fourths of the way into the street to see oncoming traffic. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to continue the hearing to October 2, 1972. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel had left the meeting). 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND C0101UNICATIONS (a) REQUEST OF RESIDENTS IN ATEA OF VIRGINIA AVENUE AND TEXA-TONKA TO ADDRESS COUNCIL CONCERNING TRAFFIC PROBLEM Councilman Heltzer explained the nature of the traffic problem and the meetings held by the neighbors in order to solve this problem. He explained the various alternatives that had been suggested. Air. Robert Liston, 2950 Virginia Avenue, presented a petition signed by residents who felt there was not a problem that warrants closing of the street. Air. K. Cramer, 2325 Virginia Avenue, Mr. .Tim Rodberg, 2910 Virginia Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Fenske, 2930 Virginia Avenue; Marcia Kurvers, 2917 Te::a Ton::a; Mike Bowen, 2909 Virginia Avenue; spoke in favor of barricading certain streets to "eep out traffic and also requested that something be done to reduce truck traffic. 294 Council tiinutes, September tun, 1972 6. 7. so Ron Bannacl:, 2939 Virginia Avenue spoke in opposition to (a) 1-jr, 2960 Virginia, barricading of Virginia, and I1rs• A grell, 'ff at Minnetonka Boulevard. Objected to closing it o Mrs. Emmett Nelson expressed for the school busp concern about the route and stops It was moved by Councilman Heltzer that barricades tbeeree ted and on a 30 -day trial basis at Virginia Avenue rth.28Street Graves Virgznia Avenue and Texa-Tonka Avenue no seconded and the motion carried 6 - 00 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXEMPTION FSTREETS HANDICAPPED TO REGULATIONS LIMITING PARKING ON CE RTAIN CITY ORDINANCE N0. 119 It was moved by Councilman Grialc, seconded by Councilman Hanl:s, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1198 entitled, "An Ordinance Relatinon to the E::emption of Handicapped Persons from Certain Parking Restrictions by Addin Sections 3:138.01 throu;h 3:130.05". The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilmen Graves was not present). (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN SPACE UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE FEDERAL IAND AND HATER FUND ACT AND THE STATE NATURAL RESOURCE FUND RESOLUTION NO, 4638 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanl�s, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4633 entitled, "resolution Authorizing Filing of Application for Grant to Acquire Open Space Under the Provision of the Federal Land and Water Fund Act and the State Natural Resource Fund". The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). REPORTS OF OFFICETRIS , BOARDS AND CON11ITTEES (a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JULY 1972 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the 14ayor to be received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD AUGUST 8, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 295 9. 10. (c) IIINUTES OF BOARD Or ZONING APPMLS 14EETING HELD AUGUST 24, 1972 There beins no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d) MINUTES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COM aSSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 5, 1972 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Playor to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF HUMAN RIGHTS C011MISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 16, 1972 There bein" no to be received UNFINISHED BUSINESS discussion, for filing, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor (a) EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTING ENGINEER - 11:EPUBLIC CREOSOTE AREA STOF0 SWEP, PROJECT (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMER 5, 1972) It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer to October 2, 1972. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present) , NEG] BUS I NES S (a) TABULATION OF BIDS - CLEANING, REPAIRING AND PAINTING GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR NO. 1 RESOLUTION N0. 4639 It was moved by Councilman Hanics, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4639 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Bid for Cleanin; and Painting Ground Reservoir No. l". The motion/carried 6 - 0. (b) TABUTATIOU OF BIDS, CONCRETE A11EY PAVING AND REPAIR, IliPROVEPENT NOS. 7�D-031 70-49, 72-16, 71-171 AND 72-349 RESOLUTION N0. 4640 It was moved by Councilman Gadopt Resolutionaves� seconded bNo. 46401entit led, HanL:s, to waive reading and adopt .•e "resolution I=ccepting Bid for Alley Pay The e�otion carried 6 - 0. (c) LOAD LIMITS - YOSEHITE AVENUE cilman Hansa, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, It was moved by Coun to authorize preparation of resolution p lacing load limits on Yosemite Avenue between B�unswic1c Avenue and Ei:celsior Boulevard. The motion carried 6 - O• 296 A4 r Council Minutes, September 10, 11, MISCELLANEOUS 12. 13. A 1972 (a) COIZIUNICAT IONS Fp%0P1 CITY 14ANAGER The Acting Tlanager asked Council approval to amend the wenglneerinl ittl %obert E. Erict:son to include CouncilmanUHeltzeres Louisiana Circle. It was moved by by Councilman Fleetham, to authorize execution of this The motion carried 6 - 0. CLAIMS APPROPRUATIONS AND CONTRACT PAY14ENTS (a) VE::IFIED CLAIMS contract for seconded amendment. On notion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated September 18, 1972 in the total amounts or $10,915.1 for payroll, and $337,990.72 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checl:.s covering same by a six yea vote. ADJOUMPENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.n,. by a six a vote. Frani: J . Puten, yo r est. Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 297