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Home My WebLink About1973/10/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 29, 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 by the Reverend Father Cecil Houle of the Holy Family Catholic Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works,. and Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, the minutes of the regular meeting held October 15, 1973, were approved by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED TRANSFER OF SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK - APPLICA- TION OF PARK TERRACE SUPPER CLUB, INC. DBA DUFF'S IN THE PARK, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER 18 AND OCTOBER 25, 1973. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Mayor explained that it is Council policy to have a full Council present when liquor matters are being considered. 298 Council Ivl:nutes, October 29, 1973 5. (a) Since Councilman Heltzer was absent, Councilman Griak moved to continue the hearing to November 19 or November 12 if there is a meeting of the full Council. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. Later in the meeting, Mr. Ronald IVieshbesher, one of the applicants and an attorney, requested Council to reconsider its action to continue the hearing since the applicants' purchase agreement expires November 12, 1973. (b) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO INDUSTRIAL ZONING SECTIONS OF THt ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER 18, 1973. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Pucci declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize preparation of ordinance for first reading. The motion carried 6 - 0. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION CONCERNING PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AT MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER Councilman Fleetham moved to defer enforcement date of the fer matter on the ed recreation vehicles for ninety days in order to re Community Relations Commission. Councilman Griak seconded but after some discussion she withdrew her second. Councilman Hanks moved to defer enforcement until November 19, 1973 Y when Council would have a recommendation Relations Commiion. Councilman Griakseconded a and d and the motion ss carried 6 - 0. () b REQUEST OF MRS. LOGENE KOBE TO ADDRESS COUNCIL CONCERNING TRAILS COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES resented a report Mrs. Kobe, representing the Trails Coimm veeconsideration to to the Council and requested that Counc g sloping curbs at corners, horizontal drain grates, trail surfacing, P and extensions curbs for walkways where sidewalks are no feasible, 299 Council Minutes, October 29, 1973 6. (b) It was agreed that these points would be considered when projects are being plannedr and that various trail surfacing materials would be investigated. (c) REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ORGANIZE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION The Misses Patty Schrieber, 2028 Louisiana; Bonnie Bongard, 2022 Pennsylvania; and Betsy Starr, 3954 Dakota Avenue, requested that Council authorize formation of a youth advisory commission. They listed the following goals. crisis intervention, youth relations, and jobs and employment. They were told that it is Council's feeling that the intention of the Human Rights Commission was to have this established as an arm of that Commission and that they should meet with the City Manager to obtain more information concerning this matter. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SIGNS RESTRICTING WEIGHTS (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1973 )0 RESOLUTION NO, 4939 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4939 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Signs Restricting Weights. " The motion carried 6 - 0. This restriction was to four tons per axle on Inglewood Avenue from T,. H. 7 to West 31st Street and on West 31st Street from France Avenue to Inglewood Avenue. (b) RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOi: T14E EMPLOYMENT OF GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS OF THE CITY FOR THE 1973 FISCAL YEAR, RESOLUTION NO. 4940 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4940 entitled, "Resolution Providing for the Employment of George M,, Hansen Company to Audit the Accounts and Records of the City for the 1973 Fiscal Year. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (c) RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT 300 Council Nl":notes, c�c,b 29, 11)7;� 7. (c) RESOLUTION NO, 4941 It was moved by Councilman Fleethamp seconded by Councilman Graves, to wa vi: reading and adopt Resolution No. 4941 entitled, "Resolution Relating to Participation in the Suburban Hennepin C y Nu sing District ount. The motion carried 6 - 0. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COIviMITT.ES (a) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 73 -54 -SP) RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF REQUEST BY TWIN CITY RED BARN, INC. FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:122, 11 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERlvIIT FOR DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT AT 5420 MINNE T ONKA B OULE VARD The Planning Director described the proposed request, explaining the zoning, past and present uses, intensity of the proposed use and its effects on traffic in the area. Mr. Al Johnson, 2612 Webster; Mr. Ernest Fraenkel, 2712 Webster; Mr. Steven Schactman, 3000 South Highway 100; Mrs. Mary Richards, 5740 West Lake Street; and Mr. Ken Duby, 2550 Webster; spoke in opposition to the proposed_ special permit pointing out concerns about litter, traffic, and esthetics in the area. They felt the size of the site and its location would create more traffic problems in an already congested area. Councilman Fleetham moved to authorize preparation of resolution denying the special permit request because of the size of the site, location, and traffic problems in the area. Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 5 as l; Councilman Graves voting nay. (b) REPORT OF PLANNING COMl``�ISSION (CASE NC, 73 -55 -SP) RECOIVI- MENDING APPROVAL. WITH CONDITIONS, UPON THE REQUEST OF SHELARD NATIONAL BANK TO AMEND THE APPROVED SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW DRIVE-IN BANK ON LOT 3, BLOCK 8, SHELARD PARK ibed the proposed special permit. The Planning Director descr lard, representing Shelard National Bank, was Mr. J. Green of She present to answer questions and urge Council approval. RESOLUTION NO. 4942 It w � b Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman esolu ion as moved y 4942 entitle to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, Amending Resolution No, 3787 Granting Permit Under Sections 6:122. 15 301 _7. � ,,)7.. Council Minut s . 0;..: 2 8. (b) 6:176. 2 and 6.176, 4 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Unit and Previously Amended by Resolution No. 3866 Adopted November 3; 1969; Resolution No. 3887, Adopted December 15, 1969; Resolu#.ion No. 3907 Adopted February 2, 1970; Resolution No. 4152, Adopted February 16, 1971; Resolution No. 4372, Adopted October 4, 1971; Resolution No., 4419, Adopted December 20, 1971; Resolution No. 4746, Adopted January 29, 1973; and Resolution No. 4931 Adopted October 9, 1973, Shelard Development Company. " The motion carried 6 - 0, (c) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 79 (WEST 28TH STREET - SUMTER TO VIRGINIA AVENUE) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize preparation of resolution prohibiting parking on south side of West 28th Street from Sumter avenue to Virginia Avenue. The motion carried 6 - 0. (d) REPORT O�7" TRAFFIC STUDY NO, 78 WALKER AND RHODE ISLAND It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Fleetham; to authori7je preparation of resolution placing stop signs on Walker Street at Rhode Island Avenue (2 -way). The motion carried 6 - 0. (e) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 19730 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 32 1973, There being no discv.ssion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing, (g) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 179 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be .received for filing. (h) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD OCTOBER 9, 10731 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 302 Council Minut c" q, UNFINISHED BUSINEaS (a) SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING ORDINANCE AUGUST 7, 1972 ANDDEFExRF,D I.RO (SECOND READING TABLED M OCTOBER 29, 1973), Mrs. Jane Ts�hlda, speaking for the Housin Author.*, ui ged Council s ade tA. ion of the o g and Redevelopment on the progress of the HRA, rdina:zce, and reported ORDINANCE NO, 1249 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded byCo uncil to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1249 entman Thiel, itled, "An Ordinance A=nnending Ordinance No. 730 Adopted December 2g 95 Entitled 'St. Loma , 1959, Park Zoning Ordinance: By Amending Sections 6;032, 6:092 6:004 , 6; 04 • 6' y 02 - , 6.172 940 Establishing Senior Citizens Housing as a Separate Class of Use Under the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance, " The motion carried 5 - 1, Councilman Griak voting g nay (b) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Councilman Hanks moved to defer to November 5, 1973. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously. (c) C R OSS'T' OV,T N BUS ROUTE Councilman Thiel reported that the ridership had declined and that more subsidy �Trould be needed to continue the route. Councilman Hanks moved to authorize $8, 000 subsidy and recommend the MTC investigate the feasibili�y of cutting service to hourly, with Council to reevlegTv the matter the third meeting in December. Council man Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. Councilman Griak said she would prefer to cut service now and have the route continue for a longer period of time. (d) ACCEPTANCE O_r DEED - PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 6319 WEST 37TH STREET (AUTHORIZED BY- COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 17, 1973). It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to accept deed, authorize payment, and order deed filed for record. The m(t ion carried 6 - 0. 10• NEW BUSINESS 303 E Council Minute:-, Cc..4ber 2(; 10. (a) ALLEY EASEMENTS BOULEVARD -• KIELONTUCKYy JERSEY - MINNETONKA It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to accept easements, The motion carried 6 - 0. 11, MISCELI.J1NE OUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Hugh E. Klein & Harry J. Klein, 4121 Forest Road 2. Kenneth Meshbesher, 9019 North Minnehaha Circle 3. Terrence Wayne Herberg, 2509 Nevada Avenue 4, John H. Sadloske, 2926 Pennsylvania Avenue 5, George Mack, 56Z2 Wood Lane. Councilman Griak moved to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. (b) DESIGNATION OF CATV HUBS Councilman Graves moved to accept Alternate "A" map which divides the city into four districts; changing boundary to Dakota Avenue. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried b - 0. 12, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS None 13, ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Fleetham, meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p, m. Attest: Alice M. Carlson Secretary seconded by Councilman Graves, the by a six yea vote��-- 304 ank J. i ,. -• KIELONTUCKYy JERSEY - MINNETONKA It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to accept easements, The motion carried 6 - 0. 11, MISCELI.J1NE OUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Hugh E. Klein & Harry J. Klein, 4121 Forest Road 2. Kenneth Meshbesher, 9019 North Minnehaha Circle 3. Terrence Wayne Herberg, 2509 Nevada Avenue 4, John H. Sadloske, 2926 Pennsylvania Avenue 5, George Mack, 56Z2 Wood Lane. Councilman Griak moved to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. (b) DESIGNATION OF CATV HUBS Councilman Graves moved to accept Alternate "A" map which divides the city into four districts; changing boundary to Dakota Avenue. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried b - 0. 12, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS None 13, ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Fleetham, meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p, m. Attest: Alice M. Carlson Secretary seconded by Councilman Graves, the by a six yea vote��-- 304 ank J. i