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Home My WebLink About1973/01/15 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 15, 1973 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pucci at 8:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given bmi The Reverend Milton Lenz of the Aldersgate Methodist Church, 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks James Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the Acting City Manager, Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Health, and Secretary. 4. MINUTES Assistant to the City Director of Public Works, On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, the minutes of the regular meeting held January 2, 1973, were approved by a se -yen yea vote, deleting the portion of Item 9(a) indicating nomination of Howard Toberman, but that he should be considered along with others, 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE BY MAX KRAUSE DBA THE LIQUOR MART, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JANUARY 4, 1973 AND JANUARY 11, 1973 (TABLED BY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1972) Mayor Pucci opened the -hearing. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, Vj Council Minutes, January 15, 1973 5. (a) to remove the mater from the table. The motion carried 7 - 0. The Planning Director described the proposed alterations to setback, parking and circulation and indicated that the owners agreed to work with the City on accomplishing this plan. One plan under considera don required partial vacation of Dakota Avenue and the other permit�c;d some parking on right-of-way, Mr. Krause, applicant, was present to answer questions posed by Council and Mr. Gil Thompson, manager of Don's Market, represented the property ov/aeA. Mr. Don Swanson, Mrs. Arnold Erickson, 2925 Dakota Avenue, presented a petition opposing the granting of the license. Also speaking in opposition because of traffic congestion, child safety and the nature of the business were: Mrs. John Fitzgerald, 2752 Dakota Avenue, Mrs. Betty Nahinsk7, 2928 Dakota Avenue, and Mrs. Dawn Aarsvold, 2940 Edgewood Avenue. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing. After discussion concerning ordinance requirements for setback and parking, it was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to deny the granting of the license, The motion carried 5 - 2, Councilman Graves and Mayor Pucci voting nay. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM JOEL GLOTTER, CHAIRMAN OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RELATIVE TO ACTIVITIES OF THE AUTHORITY Mr, Glotf:er briefly summarized the activities of the Housing and Redevelopment At�thori y in their endeavor to secure housing for elderly; log r and middle i.ncomP persons, (b) COMMUNICATION FRO.NI MRe BRENNA, ALEXANDER AND ALEXANDER REGARDING SIGN .REQUEST - SHELARD PARK It was moved by Councilman Fleethaxn, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to refer to the Planning Department and Commissio review and recommendation. The motion carried 7 _ 0, n for (c) APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF NON -INT OXICA TING LIQUOR LICENSES - 1973 10 Council Minutes, January 15, 1973 6. (c) On motion of Councilman Griak,- seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the following licenses were grant6d by a seven yea vote: Off Sale: Bernie's Park Delicatessen, 4212 West Lake Street; Boulevard Delicatessen Inc; ; 7204 Minnetonka Blvd. ; Brookside Drug Store, 6001 Excelsior Boulevard; Don's Park Market, 0312 Minnetonka Blvd. ; Excelsior Blvd. Kwik Shop; 6006 Excelsior Blvd. ; i ami Fruit Store; 4409 Excelsior Blvd. ; Han D.;e Food Centre, f 201 West Lake Street; Jennings Liquor, 4608 Excelsior BI.vd. ; Krollwood Liquors Inc., 7924 Highway 7; Lincoln Baking Co, Inc, , 4100 Nest Lake Street; Lincoln Del West, Inc, , 5201 107ayzata Blvd,,,* Meadowbijook Country Boy, 6920 Meadow - brook Blvd. ; �vlilts Market, 4000 Minnetonka Blvd. ; Min It I1�arket, 6300 WestLake Street; National Food Stores Inc. , 2326 Louisiana Avenue; PDQ Food Stores of Minn, Inc., 4611 Excelsior Blvd.,* The Park Kvrik S:;op, 5555 `''est Lake Street; Park Tavern, 7201 Minnetonka Blvd, ; Pennys Super Market Inc., 8000 Iviinnetonka Blvd. ; Rapid Shop Corp. ; 7115 Cedar Lake Road; Red Owl Stores Inc., 5021 Excelsior Blvd, ; Red Owl Stores Inc., 8124 Highway 7; Reiss Inc. , 6900 *Nest Lake Street; Shoppers City Four Inc. , 3700 Highway 100; Snyders Drug Store Inc., 5425 Excelsior Blvd.; Sols Superette, 7240 Cedar Lake Road; Jonathan Stores Inc. Dba Target, 8900 Highway 7; Tom Thumb Superette, 8140 Minnetonka Blvd. ; Tonka Liquor, 8242 Minnetonka Blvd. ; and V'Talgreen Co.,, 8308 Highway 7, On Sale: Park Tavern, 7201 Minnetonka Blvd; Pizza Hut of St, Louis Park. 5800 Excelsior Blvd, ; St, Louis Park VFW No, 5632 Inc. , 5605 West 36th Street (Club); Shakeys Pizza Parlor, 6501 Wayzata Boulevard; and Texa Tonka Lane O H Corp, 8200 ]viinnetonka Boulevard. (d) COMMUNICATION FROM MRS, ARTHUR INGERS OLL RE, I-•394 COMMITTEE Councilman Thiel moved to defer to January 29, 1973 to give Council time to get further information from Mrs. Ingersoll. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 7 • 0. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) FIRST READTNG OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1973 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive first reading and set second reading January 29, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. 11 Council Minutes, January 15, 1973 7. (b) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING IONS POLLUTION ORDINANCE TO INCORPORATE NEW PROVISIONS OF THE STATE POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading January 29, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING LIAISON Edi -OFFICIO MEMBERS TO CITY BOARDS AND ColviMISSIONS Council agreed to defer this matter to January 29, 1973• (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY AND CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN TRANSPORTATION CO. FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION UNDER TRACKS AND IN RIGKT-OF-WAY RESOLUTION NO. 4721 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4721 entitled, "Authorizing Agreement with Chicago and Northwestern Transporta- tion Company and Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Rail- road Company for Storm Sewer. Construction. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (Councilman Graves was not preset). (e) RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS RESOLUTION NO, 4722 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 4722 entitled, "Resolution of Support to Establish Employment Opportunities for Low-income Senior Citizens. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (f) RESOLUTIONS OF SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO STATE LEGISLATION RESOLUTION NO, 4723 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4723 entitled, "Resolution Requesting State Legislators to Enact Legislation Amending Pension Guidelines for Exclusion of 'Fire Technician' from Definition of Fireman, ifThe motion carried 6 - 0. 12 Council Minutes, January 7. (f) RESOLUTION NO, 4724 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4724 entitled, "resolution Requesting State Legislature to Enact Legislation Amending Probationary Period Requirements for Police and Fire Civil Service Positions. " The motion carried 6-0. RESOLUTION NO,, 4725 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4725 entitled, "Resolution Requesting State Legislation to Enact Legislation Amending Requirement) for Appointment of Local Health Officero " The motion carried 6 - 0. vouncilman Graves left the meeting at 9:23 p. m. and was not present at this time. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMIViITTEES (a) REPORT CONCERNING ALLEGED OFF SALE LIQUOR VIOLATION It was moved by Councilman Heltzer., seconded by Councilman Thiel, to defer this matter until case is resolved. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves had left the meeting). (b) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD DECEMBER 12, 1972 Upon hearing no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing, (c) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (#60) ~ INTERSECTION 0.7% SALEIlli AVENUE AND WEST 29TY, STREET It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation of resolution installing stop signs on West 29th Street at Salem Avenue. The motion carried 6 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (d) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 3, 1973 Upon hearing no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 13 Council Minutes, January 15, 1973 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COM () IVjISSIONS an d b Councilman Griak, seconded by•Couneil ed 6 - 0 It was move y 1 73. The motion carr Heltzer, to defer to January �9' (Councilman Graves was not present). 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS - STEAM BOILER, TRAILER MOUNTED in It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilma Fleetham, to designate Ruff ridge -Johnson Equipment aos d accept the lowest responsible bidder: in amount of $5, 725 s0was not bid. The motion carried 6 -- 0 (Councilman Grave present) (b) CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - DELETION - REDUCTION E NT OF $3,400 - PROJECT 72-019 BASS LAKE DEVE LOP CONTRACT #956 - CARL BOLAND.E'R & SONS COMPANY - EXTEND TIME TO APRIL is 1973 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to approve ana authorize execution. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (c) TABULATION OF BIDS - FIRE PUMPER It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to designate P*.erce Manufacturing Co. as the lowest responsible bidder and accept. bid in amount of $41, 490. 00, The motion carried 6 -- 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (d) FIRE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS It was moved by Councilman Fleetham. seconded by Councilman Thiel, to defer this matter to January 29, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (e) NORTHWESTERN WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Mr, Ben E. Norgren, 1312 Melrose, urged construction of an elevated tower since he felt it would be more efficient in maintaining water pressure, The Director of Public Works explained that the original cost of an elevated tower would be approximately $300, 000 more than the proposed underground reservoir and would not be tolerated by people in the neighborhood. 14 Council Mliiln'es, J�+.nu tr;T ! 7973 10, (e) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to defer this matter to January 29, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (f) TRAIL COORDINATOR Councilman Griak brought before Council a list of general and specific duties which she felt essential to this job. Councilman Griak moved to request the St. Louis Park Sun to release a news item concerning this position and indicating the general duties, with a similar item to be run in the City Newsletter 11920-300011, Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 6 -- 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (f) HICHVIAY INTERCHANGE AND SIGNALIZATION Councilman Heltzer moved that a resolution be prepared urging interchange at Natchez and Highway 7. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 5 - 1, Councilman Fleetham voting nay. (Councilman Graves was not present). Councilman Thiel moved that staff add to the above resolution the request of signalization at Minnetonka Blvd. and Toledo Avenue. Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. (g) MODIFICATION OF RAILROAD VIADUCT CROSSING= AT MINN�TONKA BOULEVARD AND ALABAMA AVENUE Councilman Heltzer moved that resolution be prepared making an appeal concerning accidents at this location. Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present),, 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. S. V. Hanson, 2824 Webster Avenue Councilman Thiel moved to file claim with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0(Councilman Craves was not present). (b) RESOLUTION CONCERNING PROPOSED BUSWAY AND LAYOUT FOR I-394 15 Council Minutes, January 15, 1973 11. (b) RESOLUTION No. 4726 b Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman It was movedY Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4726 entitleds "Resolution Requesting Review and Information Concerning r Layout for Interstate 394 and its Effects upon the Preliminary Y _ Councilman Cit of St. Louis Park. The motion carried 6 0 Y Graves was not present), RESOLUTION NO. 4727 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution Nov 4727 entitled, "Resolution Requesting Consideration of Deleting the Propos t on Busway on I-394 by the State Highway �epartxnent. The mo carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) V:!.jRIFIE D CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated January 15, 1973 in the total amounts of $12, 055. 27 for payroll, and $488, 736. 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. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. by a six yea vote. Attest: Alice M. Carlson, Secretary ffO Fr ank J. i, Mayor