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Home My WebLink About1973/11/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularST. 1. CALL TO ORDER MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 19, 1973 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pucci at 8:02 p.m, 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by The Reverend Milton Lentz 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 Councilman Graves arrived at 8:10 and Councilman Heltzer at 8:11 p.m. 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 Fleetham, the minutes of the meetings held November 12, 1973s were approved by a five yea voto. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-45D9 STORM SEWER, HANNON LAKE DRAINAGE AREA (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 1, 1973), Mr. Lyle Eakins, 2048 Flag Avenue, suggested the project be sent back for re -design. He felt water should be drained into a sump at 22nd and Flag. The Director of Public Works explained that that is private property and there is no drainage easement at that location. He indicated that the storm sewer as presently designed will take care of all drainage problems. 318 Council Minutes, November 19, 1973 5. (a) Mr. Elmer Berglund, 9 216 West 22nd Street, and Dr. Fredric Porter,9225 West 23rd Street spoke against the proposed storm sewer. , Mrs. Lori Rappaport, 2407 Flag Avenueresented a petition expressing opposition to construction of a storm sewer. There being no one present wi^hi hearing closed, ng to speak, the Mayor declared the RESOLUTION NO, 4949 It was mo -ped by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 4949 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 65-45D. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) STOP SIGN REQUEST Ms. Pat Gould, 2418 Flag Avenue, presented a request for 4 -way stop sign at Cedar LNke Road and Flag Avenue, 23rd and Flag on both sides of Flag, and 22nd and Flag on both sides of Flag. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL USES. ORDINANCE NO. 1250 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1250 entitled, "An Ordinance Relating to Zoning; Amending Ordinance 730 Sections 60*125, 6:127, 6:128, 60o129, 6:130, 6:1319 6:132, 6:140, 60&141, 6:142, 6:143, 6:144, 6:150, 6:151, 6:152, 6:153, 6:1609 6:1611 6:162, 6: : 163, and 6164. " The motion carried 5 - 0, Councilmen Graves and Heltzer not present, 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND 'Aa O1viMITTEr. S (a) REPORT CONCERNING RECREATION VEHICLE PARKT ONS CON:MIS- ING REQUESTED BY COUNCIL FROM COMMUNITY RE SION (M&C NO. 73-46). 319 Council Minutes, November 19, 1973 8. (a) After discussion concerning problems with the parking and storage of these vehicles and costs for improving the property at the Municipal Service Cen-Loer (as well as possible liability), it was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to request the Conununity Relations Commission to recommend standards fo: maintenance of all recreational vehicles. The motion was defeated i -o 6, Councilman Fleetham casting the yea vote. (b) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO, 73-46, STORM SEWER (RELIEF), 26TH STREET AND HAMPSHIRE AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 4950 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4950 entitled, "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73-46. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER RELATIVE TO ENERGY CRISIS (M&C NO. 73-48)0 RESOLUTION NO, 4951 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4951 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Hennepin County Emergency Purchasing Powers on Behalf of City. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) MINUTES OF ?PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER. 7, 1973 Councilman Thiel moved to appoint Seymour Dr- Lskin as Council representative to Metropolitan Development Framework Council. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 5 - 2, Councilman Heltzer and Mayor Pucci voting nay., There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 13, 1973. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 320 Council Minutes, November. 1.9, 1973 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) GIVE AND TAKE CENTER RE'JUEST FOR FUNDS (DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 1Z. 1973 )p Messrs, David Bailey and Gary Beckwith, were present urging approval of the request and answering questions concerning the Center's operation,. After discussing in some detail the operation of the Center, Councilman Heltzer moved to appropriate $2, 500 from revenue sharing funds to Give and Take for the remainder of the year. Councilman Graves seconded and the vote was 5 •- 2, Councilmen Hanks and Thiel voting nay. Councilman Hanks moved to reconsiders Motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel and carried unanimously. Vote on the original motion ther_ carried 6 1, Councilman Thiel voting nay. (b) RECOMMENDATION OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION CONCERNING T. O. P, I. C. S. PROJECTS Councilman Hanks moved that Priority #4, as recommended by the Community Relations Commission (intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Brookside Avenue) -be communicated to the County as the City's top priorityo Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried • unanimously. (c) PURCHASE OF FOUNTAIN - WOLFE LAKE PARK (M&C NO. 73-47) It was moved by Councilman Harks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize purchase and installation of the fountain at a cost $2.300 The motion carried 6 , ham voting nay, (d) APPLICATION FOR TRANS' y.• r'^R OF CAPITAL STOCK, PARK TERRACE SUPPER CLUB, INC, DBA DUFF'S IN THE PARK It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman The motion Heltzer, to approve the request for transferof stock. The nay. carried 4 _ 3, Councilmen Hanks • Thiel, g 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION O F. BIDS - WATER TREATMENT PLANT resenting Orr-Schelen-Mayeron, was Mr„ Wayne Long. re P present to answer questions 321 0._ Council Minutes, November 19, 1973 10. (a) It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to reject all bids and readvertise. The motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Fleetham -roting nay. (b) ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FRO%vi HRA - LOUISIANA AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to accept deed and order filed fog record. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was not present). 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS - Betty Sadoff It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to file claim with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was not present). (b) I-394 RESOLUTION - VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY Councilman Graves moved to defer to November 26, 1973 to meet with Mrs. Jackie Ingersoll. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was not present). (c) OPENING OF DIVISION STREET INTO HOPKINS Councilman Heltzer requested legal opinion as to what action can be taken to keep the traffic from filtering through St. Louis Park's residential streets„ (d) ENWRONMENTAL IMDROVEMENT COMMISSION After discussion concerning actions taken by Environmental Improvement Cornmissioa, Councilman Heltzer moved that all positions be declared vacant., Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 5 - 1, Councilman Hanks voting nay (Councilman Thiel -7.ras not present). Councilman Fleetham moved to meet with the Environmental Improvement Commission at 7:00 P.M. , December 3, 1973. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 (Council- man Thiel was not present). (e) AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL ORDINANCE CONCERNING FIRE DEPARTMENT 322 Council Minutes, November 19, 1973 11. (e) ORDINANCE NO, 1251 It was moved wby Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt; Ordinance No. 1251 entitled An Emergency Ordiaance Amending Ordinance No. 1248 Adopted October 15, 1973. " The moti was not present), 'on carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel (f) REMOVAL OF STOP SIGNS - WESTWOOD HILLS DRIVE AT FRANKLIN AVENUE RESOLUTION NO, 4952 It was moved by Councilman Griah, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4952 entitled, "Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 4780 Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of Westwood Hills Drive at Franklin Avenue. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was not present). 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated November 19, 1973 in the total amounts of $5, 053. 61 for payroll, and $323, 875. 71 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. ADJOURrTMENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Coux)ar,2 the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. by a yea Attest: 'jI Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 323 an Frank J,,:.�icci, Mayor 1