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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973/02/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL iV1EE TING ST, LOUIS PARK? MINNESOTA February 209 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. (a) AWARD PRESENTATION Chiefs McGary and Sorensen presented an award to Steven Cher hes for calm, alert action during extreme emergency conditions -that resulted in saving of lives. (b) INVOCATION Invocation was given by The Rev. Methodist Church. 3. ROLL CALL Milton Lenz of the Alders gate The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak James Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, City Assessor, City Clerk, and Secretary. Councilman Hanks arrived at 9:30 p.m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, the minutes of the regular meeting held February 12, 1973, were approved by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 1, 1473: we Council Minutes, February 20, 1973 5. (a) 1. Improvement No. 72-16, concrete alley paving, between Rhode Island and Sumter, from Sumter to West 29th Street Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Mr. and Mrs. Al Rosenberg, 2935 Sumter Avenue, objected to the amount of the assessment. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hea=.%-Ing. 2. Improvement No. 72-17, concrete alley paving, between Inglewood and Joppa Avenues, from West 26th Street to Cedar Lake Avenue Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Mayor declared the hearing closed. 3. Improvement No. 72-34, concrete alley paving, between Idaho and Jersey Avenue, from West 26th Street to West 27th Street Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Mayor declared the hearing closed. 4. Improvement No. 70-03, concrete alley paving, "T" alley between Oregon and Pennsylvania Avenue, Minnetonka Boulevard and West 31st Street (stem only) Mayor Pucci opened the hearing, Councilman Hel.zer said he had received a letter from Mr. F. T. Nelson, 30A5 Pennsylvania Avenue, which indicated his dis s atis - factlon gvith the construction of the alley. He said that water stands in each section between diViders in the alley and that removing the apron on 31st would have eliminated the problem. He was not opposed to the assessment, There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. 5,, Improvement No. 70-49, concrete alley paving, "T" alley, Rhode Island and Sumter, Sumter and West 29th Street Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. Mr. Byron V. Reamer, 6509 Minnetonka Boulevard, explained that cutting down the alley did not solve the problem of drainage as would installation of storm sewer, 47 Council Minutes, February 20, 1973 questioned the 5. (a) 4. Mr, William J. Macho, 3053 Florida Aven d the engine difference s difference in the amount of the assessment an estimate. - bin no one else present wishing to Speak, :he Mayor declared ome Thbeing the hearing closed. Councilman Graves moved to reduce the assessment from $9.33 a foot to $7. 94 a foot. Councilman Fleetham seconded the motion. Councilman Heltzer felt that the drainage cost. should be part of the storm sewer assessment. Councilman Thiel stated that he would like this assessment held over until weather permits. Council to investigate the drainage of the alley. After this discussion, Councilman Graves withdrew his motion. RESOLUTION NO. 4764 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4764 entitled, Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement Nos. 70-03, 72-16, 72-17 and 72-34, " reopening hearing for Improvement 70-49 and continuing that hearing to May 7, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) REQUEST OF MR. DICK BIERBRAUER, TOWN TAXI CAB COMPANY TO ADDRESS COUNCIL CONCERNING REQUEST FOR FARE INCREASE Mr. Dick Bierbrauer, representing Town Taxi, explained that Minneapolis approved new rates - $. 65 flag rate and $.45 per mile. The City Attorney explained that no action is called for since the ordinance requires that the fare be displayed in the vehicle and should not exceed those in Minneapolis. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM HENNE PIN COUNTY LEAGUE It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize staff to prepare resolution opposing abolish- ment of township relief. Councilman Heltzer felt he would like more information before expressing an opinion. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer to March 5, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0. Councilman Fleetham requested information concerning the nursing service. Council 'viinute s , February 2 0, 1973 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OT' ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2:1670. 29 AND SECTION 2;1670.37 OF THF. ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE REGULATING SWIMIv�ING POOLS ORDINANCE NO. 1210 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1210 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Section 2:1670. 29 and Section 2:1670.37 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) RESOLUTIONS REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATION (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 12, 1973) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the resolutions be filed. The motion carried 6 - 0. (c) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE DETERMINING WARD BOUNDARIES It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance (using Alternage "G") and set second reading March 5, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPENING AND EXCAVATING OF STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC GROUNDS; REQUIRING A PERMIT THEREFOR AND THE PAYMENT OF A FEE; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES (M&C 73-05) ncilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, It was moved by Cou to waive first reading of ordinance and set second reading 1warch 5, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0. (Councilman Hanks was not present). (e) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING PRIVATE TOWING CONTRACTORS (M&C NO. 73-07) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading March 5, 1973• The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present). 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS) AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF PLANNING COyjjvLISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDE - HOUSING It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, Council Minutes, February 201 1973 to approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission* 8. (a) PP The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present)* (b) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 7, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVyLOPIViENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING HELD JANUARY 24, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d) REPORT OF LIQUOR VIOLATION - AL's LIQUOR STORE It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to set hearing March 19, 1973 at 7:00 p. m. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present). (e) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - DECEMBER 1972 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) PRELI1ViINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPR,OVEIViENT NO. 72-07B, PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK RESOLUTION NO, 4765 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4765 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 72-07B, Paving, Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Utility Construction, " including sidewalk at 2905 Yosemite Avenue and sidewalk on Vernon Avenue, west side of southern boundary of Sunshine Park and off -ramp of Highway 100. The motion carried 7 - 0. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) PRELIMINARY PLANS - HIGHWAY NO. 7 - (DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 29, 1973) Mr. Jim Hawks, Midwest Planning, was present representing industry on south side of Highway No. 7. He displayed alternatives for Highway 50 Council Minutes, February Z0, 1973 9. (a) No. 7 plans for Council consideration. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer to March 5, 1973, for study by staff. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present). (b) LAND EXCHANGE - GEORGE'S IN THE PARK (DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 290 FEBRUARY 5, AND FEBRUARY 12, 1973) Councilman Graves moved to approve the land exchange as outlined in I/! & C No. 73-0$, with the condition that action be held until the agreement between Bunny's and George's is signed. Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present). (c) AWARD OF TOWING CONTRACT It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize execution of contract with Golden Auto. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present). (d) TRAFFIC STUDY (#63) - STREETS WITH RIGH VOLUME TRAFFIC (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 12, 1973) Council agreed that task forces in the various areas should go ahead according to schedule in order to resolve the traffic problems that have been indicated. Councilman Fleetham requested that the meeting concerning Sunset Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue be later than April 1973. Councilman Hanks indicated he would like to meet with residents to determine interest in the Yosemite Avenue traffic problems. (e) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS - CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to appoint Mrs. Marion Tsuchiya to the Human Rights Commission (term to expire June 1, 1974). The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present). Councilman Graves moved to confirm appointment of Mr. Bruce Johnson as Community Education Director. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present). 51 Council Minutes, February 20, 10. NEIN BUSINESS (a) OFFICIAL BONDS - CITY TREASURER 1973 CITY lViANAGER, CITY CLERK, AND It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve official bonds pursuant to Section l I. Q4 of the auks was City Charter. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman H not present). (b) TABULATION OF BIDS - PORTABLE BLEACHERS It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to designate Loring Sales, Inc. as lowest responsible bidder and accept bid in amount of $288. 50 each, authorizing purchase of twenty (20) sets of bleachers. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Hanks was not present). (c) APPOINTMENT OF COMIVASSIONER TO BASSETTS CREEK FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION (DAVID RUDBERG) RESOLUTION NO. 4766 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4766 entitled, "Resolution Appointing Commissioner on the Board of the Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commission. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) CONGRESSIONAL -CITY CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, D. C. MARCH 4 - 6, 1973 Council agreed that the Mayor and a staff member be authorized to attend the conference. (e) APARTMENT LICENSING ORDINANCE Council suggested that the date of first reading of the amended ordinance be changed from March 5 to March 19, 1973. (f) TEXA- T ONKA BARRICADES Councilman Heltzer requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for March 19, 1973. (g) MEETING WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN 52 Council lViinutes, February 20, 1973 10. (g) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, that staff be directed to prepare information concerning problems with Hennepin County and arrange meeting between the Council and the Chairman of the Hennepin County Board. The motion carried 7 - 0, 11. MISCELLANEOUS None 12. VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated February 20, 1973 in the total amounts of $7, 364. 71 for payroll, and $76, 975. 76 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote, 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m. by a seve"ea vote, Attest: Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 53 �i►Mayor