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Home My WebLink About1973/11/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CI'T'Y COUNCIL MEETING ST, LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 5, 1973 10 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of theCity Council was called to order b Pucci at 8;00 p, in. y Mayor y 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by the Reverend Everett Tande of the Ascension Lutheran Church, PRESENTATION OF AWARDS A plaque was presented to the Reverend Milton Lentz for his many months of loyal attendance at Council meetings, giving the invocation as a representa- tive of the Ministerial Association, For service on the Community Education Advisory Committee from January, 1971 - August, 1973, a plaque was awarded to Mrs. Merle Segal. Expressions were made by individual members indicating appreciation for her diligent efforts. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks James Heltze r Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Managers 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 29, 1973, were approved by a' seven yea vote. 5' 16"UB LIC HEARINGS None 305 Council Minutes, November 5, 1973 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) REQUEST OF BEN NORGREN TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Mr. Ben Norgren, 1312 Melrose Avenue, expressed opposition to sign advertising the Oakdale Racque o Club which has been erected adjacent to Wa;; zata Boulevarc in St. Louis Par1-. He inquired as to the reason why this sign was erected but one requested by .Alexander and Alexander located in Shelard Park was not permitted. He also requested an appoi:itment with the City Manager to discuss an adjusted tax statement. He was given an appointment with the City Manager when he would be given answers to his questions. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDIFANCES (a) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL USES Mr. Bob Ehrenberg, 2320 Parklands Road, asked that clarifications be made of Section 151. 2, Subdivision 2, Subdivision 10, and Subdivision 25^ It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading November 19, 1973, with staff to bring a report on the sections where clarification was requested. The )ration carried 7 - 0. (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NO PARKING ON SOUTH SIDE OF WEST 28TH STREET FROM SUMTER AVENUE TO VIRGINIA AVENUE (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL 10/29/73),. The Director of Public Works explained that one of the reasons for this recommendation was that the barricade at 28th and Virginia created a danger of hitting parked cars when driving around this corner, RESOLUTION NO, 4943 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4943 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STOP SIGNS ON WALKER STREET AT RHODE ISLAND AVENUE (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL 10/29/73). 306 Council 1Vlinute s , November 5, 1973 7. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 4944 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 4944 entitled, "Resolution Authorizi:ig PlaCement of Stop Si ns for Trafficont rol at Intersection of Walker Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The mot_on carried 7 - 0. (d) RESOLUTION DENYING REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT BY TWIN CITY RED BARN, INC, (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL 10/29/73)13 No one was present speaking either in favor of or in opposition to the resolution. RESOLUTION NO, 4945 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4945 entitled, "Resolution Denying Request for Special Permit under Section 6:122. 11 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Relating to Drive -In or Fast Food Establishment at 5420 Minnetonka Boulevard in the B-2 Business District. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (e) RESOLUTION REQUESTING- ACTION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY TO IMPROVE CEDAR LAKE ROAD BETWEEN HIGHWAY 100 AND EDGEWOOD AVENUE IN ST. LOUIS PARK, RESOLUTION NOe 4946 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4946 entitled, "Resolution Requesting Action by Hennepin County to Improve Cedar Lake Road Between Highway No. 100 and Edgewood Avenue In St. Louis Park. " amended by adding to the last paragraph, "... Hennepin County is hereby urged to undertake with the City of St. Louis Park... " The motion carried 7 - 0. 8v REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF CITY 1ViANAGER RELATIVE TO HENNEPIN COUNTY T, O. Pe I. C, S. the available funds was given by the After explanation concerning City Manager, Councilman Fleetham moved to refer te proieljects to the Streets and Highways Committee, Councilman and su ested that Council have a study meeting concernfrthe ing this gg matter as soon as recommendations have been received Committee. 301 Council Minutes, November 5, 1973 8. (a) The motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Heltzer requested that this report be referred to the Community Relations Commission for their advice and recommendation. (b) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER RELATIVE TO TE1ViPORARY CLOSING OF ALLEY BETWEEN LAKE STREET AND WEST 33RD STREET, WEBSTER AND XE NW OOD Councilman Fleetham moved that a temporary barricade be constructed to close the alley between Xenwood and Webster Avenues, the portion terminating at Lake Street. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously. (c) MONTHLY FI NANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1973 There being no discussion the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d) MINUTES OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 181 1973. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Councilman Heltzer moved to appoint Larry Leventhal to the Human Rights Commission (unexpired term expires 6/1/76). Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1, Council- man Hanks voting nay. (b) PLANS - LIFT STATION - 31ST STREET AND GLENHURST AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to authorize advertisement for bids for air scrubber. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) TRANSFER OF CAPITAL STOCK - PARK TERRACE SUPPER CLUB, INC. Councilman Graves moved to continue hearing to November 12, 1973. Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 7.00 308 counc it Minutes,, November 5, 1973 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) REVISION OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION JOINT POWERS AG MENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO, 283 W&C NO. 73-44)*REE- It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to authorize execution of the agreement. The motion carried unanimously. (b) TABULATION OF BIDS - TELEPHONE SYSTEM It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer this matter to November 12, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Hanks voting nay; (c) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - BURY & CARLSON INCOR- PORATED - CONTRACT #1013 - ADD $3, 000 AND EXTEND COMPLETION DATE FOR BITUMINOUS SURFACING TO MAY 20, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute. The motion carried unanimously. (d) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO, COMPANY - CONTRACT #1028 - FEBRUARY 1, 1974. 1 - NORTHERN CONTRACTING EXTEND COMPLETION DATE TO It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve and authorize City Manager to execute. The motion carried 7 - 0. (e) ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS - ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY, JERSEY AVENUE AND KENTUCKY AVENUE AT MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND PARK CENTER BOULEVARD THROUGH MEDICAL CENTER PROPERTY (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 29 AND AUGUST 6, 1973 RESPECTIVELY). It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to accept deeds, approve payment and order deeds filed for record. The motion carried 7 -- 0. l I• IViISCELLANE OUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. George Mack, 5622 Wood lane 309 I Council Minutes, November 5, 1973 11. (a) Councilman Graves moved to refer the claim to City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. (b) GLEASON PROPERTY - AREA OF 28TH STREET AND VIRGINIA AVENUE The City Manager explained the negotiations that have taken place to purchase the property. After discussion, Councilman Heltzer moved to authorize purchase of the property for the sum of $15, 714.35. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Heltzer explained that this is an area where they have had been many traffic problems and that if apartments were erected on this property the problems would be compounded. (c) NORTHLAND ALUMINUM CO. - COMPLIANCE TO AIR POLLUTION ORDINANCE The City Manager explained the progress being made by Northland Aluminum in meeting air standards. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to grant a ninety -day extension in compliance with the ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. (d) PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The City Manager informed Council that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission recommends wooden equipment be purchased and installed at Wolfe Park, Oak Hill Park and Parkview Park and because of an expected substantial increase suggested that this equipment be purchased now. Councilman Graves moved to authorize purchase. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY Councilman Hanks moved to authorize condemnation procedures for property owned by United Properties in area of Westwood Nature Center. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. 12, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS 310 Council Minutes, November 5, 1973 12. (a) On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Co the lists of verified claims prepared by the Directorof lman Graves, presented to the Council dated November 5, 1973, in the totaFinance and amounts of $9, 860. 72 for payrolls yroll, and $292, 519, 68 for vendors were approved, adding $25, 000 as refund of CA 7'V application deposit, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a sevenY ea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1. Final Payment, Imp, No. ?2-40A Deep Well #16. Contractor Tri-State Drilling and Equipment Co. Amount $3, 169.60. RESOLUTION NO, 4947 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4947 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Deep Well 016 and Appurtenant Work, Imp. No. 72-40A, " The motion carried 7 - 0. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote. 2. Partial Payment No, 4, Imp. No. 72-07B, paving, curb and gutter. Contractor, Bury & Carlson. Amount, • $101, 225.37. 3. Partial Payment No,, 4, Imp. Nos. 72-13, 72-35; 73-03, 73-18, 7300020, and 73-25, paving, curb 'and gutter and sidewalk repair, Contractor, Bury & Carlson. Amount, $65, 933. 29. 4. Partial Payment No. 3, Imp. No. 73-36, street lighting. Contractor, Egan McKay Electrical Contractors, Amount, $34, 619. 5. Partial Payment No, 4, Imp, No. 73-06, paving, curb and gutter, and miscellaneous utilities, Contractor, H. J. A. Construction Co. Amount, $56, 281. 84, 6. Partial Payment No. 4, Imp. Nos* 72-02, 72-0f 73-05, and ?3-12, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk and miscellaneous utilities; sign and lighting relocations, Contractor, Riegger Roadways, Inc. Amount, $34, 571.56. 311 Council Minutes, November 5, 1973 12. (b) 7. Partial Payment No. 4, imp. Nos. 65-45A, 73-072 73-10, 73-151 73-280 73-33, and 73-34, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main. Contractor, Cris Construction. Amount, $6, 721. 53. 13, ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks,._the _ meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. by a seven yea yo Attest; Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 312 r r anx *j . yor