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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973/04/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA April 2, 1973 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pucci at 8 : 0 5 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by The Reverend Milton Lenz of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Rase -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks James Heltzer Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Acting Director of Public Works, City Assessor, and Secretary. Councilman Graves arrived at 8:25 p.m. Councilman Griak left the meeting at 10:30 p.m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the minutes of the regular meetings held March 19 and March 26, 1973, were approved by a s ix yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) ASSESSIVL NT OF IMPROVEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 15, 1973: 1. Improvement No. 72-06, paving, curb and gutter, and water main, Florida Avenue and `'fest 23rd Street between cul-de-sac and Edgewood Avenue Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. 82 Council Minutes, April 2, 1973 5. (a) The City Assessor described the proposed special assessment area and explained the policy as it relates to this particular area. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing subject to any motion to continue the hearing that might be made during the discussion by Council. 2. Improvement No. 72-041 paving, repair, West Franklin Avenue from vania Avenue, Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. curb and gutter, and sidewalk Louisiana Avenue to Pennsyl- The City Assessor described the area and explained the assessment policy as it relates to this particular assessment. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing, subject to any action taken to continue the hearing during discussion by Council. RESOLUTION NO, 4787 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4787 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement Nos. 72-04 and 72-06. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (Councilman Graves was not present). (b) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6:111, 3 OF THE Z ONING ORDINANCE i:ELATING TO MOTOR FUEL STATIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 222 1973 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. � The Planning Director described the proposed amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance which would be an aid to stations where remodeling is being considered but which could not comply with the requirements of the present zoning ordinance. Mr. Bradley Steinman, 8224 West 30-1 Street, representing Holiday Stores, explained that they would be. acquiring a new store on Excelsior Boulevard and phasing out the old one. He asked that Council grant a variance in the requirements for parking at the new location. He was told to submit a formal application for the variance. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded 85 Council Minutes, April 2, 1973 5. (b) by Councilman Graves, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and set second reading Niay 21, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham that staff survey all stations and bring a report to Council as to whether there are major implications for any stations in the City. Councilman Thiel seconded but said he would like inspection of three stations using a cross-section to be selected by the staff. The motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Fleetham agreed with the second and moved to amend to set second reading April 30, 1973, Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, ANL CG1V11VLUNICATIONS None 7. RESOLUTIONS AND CRDINA.NCES (a) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING MULTI -FAMILY LICENSING REGULATIONS The City Manager explained the comments made concerning recommendations of the Chamber of Commerce Committee, Councilman Heltzer said he felt the apartment licensing ordinance should be as strict as the ordinance regulating single family dwellings and should be self supportive to the same degree. Councilman Griak asked if the Mayor's Committee will be reviewing this ordinance and its effects at a later date. The Mayor said they could be called upon to study its effectiveness after it has been in force for some time. ORDINANCE NO, 1215 After further discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1215 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1173, Entitled 'An Ordinance Regulating the Maintenance, Occupancy and Use of Dwellings, and Premises in the City of St. Louis Park to Protect the Public Health, Safety and Welfare by Establishing Minimum Standards Governing Basic Equipment and Facilities, Physical Condition, Maintenance, 84 Council Minutes, April 2, 1973 7. (a) Occupancy and Use of Such Dwellings, Premises and Structures: Providing for Administration, Enforcement and Penalties for Violation Thereof and Repealing Ordinance No. 1052 and Ordinance No. 1153' By Adding a New Section Numbered and Titled as Follows&% The motion carried 5 2, Councilmen Thiel and Fleetham voting nay. (b) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE TO CONTACT RESIDENTS OF CERTAIN APARTMENT BUILDINGS (CHANGES MADE AS DIRECTED BY COUNCIL 3/26/73) After discussion concerning this ordinance and legislation being considered at the state level, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to table the matter. The motion carried A. - 2, Councilman Heltzer and Mayor Pucci voting nay (Councilman Graves was not present). (c) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING• SALE BY THE CITY OF PART OF LOT 22 AND ALL OF LOT 23, BLOCK 4, BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION ORDINANCE NO, 1217 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1217 entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing Sale by the City of North Twenty (20) Feet of Lot 22 and All of Lot 23, Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (d) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SEWER RENTAL RATES ORDINANCE NO. 1218 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1218 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the. St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Section 1:752 Entitled 'Sewer Rental Rates.The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) Ri.P ORT OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONCERNING W Council Minutes, April 21 1973 8 a PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS - RECOMMENDING REGULATORY ORDINANCE Mr. James Hyde, Chairman of Citizens Advisory Committee Mr. explained that this ordinance had been recommended breed how concern for safety and neighborhood blight. He explai the committee had reached its final recommendation in the proposed ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and set second reading April 16, 1973s The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) MINUTEJS OF PARKS AND REECREATION ADVISORY COldiMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 14, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing, (d) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT C ONLMISSION MEETING HELD MARCID 152 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEiTING HELD MARCH 8, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) TvANUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes wire ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (g) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 210 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing, Council Nxinutes, April 2, 1973 8, (h) REPORT OF PLANNING COIVIMISSICN (CAST;' NO. 73-10-ZA) RECOMMENDING AMENDME NT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGULA- TING EZSIGN AND NLikINTE1NANCE OF OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS It was moved by Councilman Craves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation of ordinance and set hearing date April 30, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (i) REPORT OF PLANNING COM1VxISSION (CASE NO. 72 -25 -ST) RECOMMENDING ALTERNATIVE 1 (CURVILINEAR DIVERTER) AS STREZ'T MODIFICATION AT BRUNS'.j'ICK AND 35TH STREET It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, that street modification plans be drawn according to Alternative 1 and that a neighborhood meeting be held. The motion carried 6 0 (Councilman Griak was not present). (j) REPORT CONCERNING DOLLING PLACE, WARD I, PRECINCT 5, (REQUESTED BY COUNCILNLAN GRIAK MARCH 26, 1973) It was moved by Councilman Craves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer to April 16, 1973, since Councilman Griak had left the meeting. The motion carried 6 - 0. 9. UNFINISHED; BUSINESS (a) PRELIMINARY PLANS - HIGHWAY 7 (DEFERRED FROM MARCH 5, 1973 ) It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer until comment is received from the State Highway Depa.r`ment. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present). (b) TRAFFIC SIGNA L A T J OPi'A, ING LEW OOD - MINNE TONKA BOULEVARD (DEFERRED FROM MARCH 19, 1973) Mr. Jim Gainsley, 2625 Inglewood, had questions concerning the relationship of plans for the braided system at Highway 7 and Minnetonka Boulevard to the plans at Highway 7 and Natchez Avenue. Mr. David Abrahamson. 2845 Inglewood Avenue, expressed concern for the possibility of increased traffic on Inglewood. Council Minutes, April 2, 1973 felt Council should 9. (b) Dr. Allan Briskin, 2915 Inglewood Avenue, be considering the over-all traffic and street plan for the area rather than one traffic signal, It was explained by staff and Council that these signals hade t requested for some time and that Hennepin County has agreedt that such traffic controls ale necessary and is awaiting the City decision as to their placement. Dr. Sheldon Sparber, 2800 Inglewood Avenue, suggested that Council defer a decision until it is sure of its position. Mr, Art Ingersoll, 28] 5 Joppa Avenue, representing Community School At Fern ISill, felt the emphasis on this signal had originally been for pedestrians and has now changed to traffic flow. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to defer the decision for sixty days, contacting the County to ascertain if locating the signal at Inglewood will permit control of traffic making left-hand turns; studying the placement at Joppa Avenue intersection; and investiga- ting the braided plan at Highway 7 and Minnetonka Boulevard and its impact on the over-all plan. The motion carried 5 -- 2, Councilmen Griak and Fleetham voting nay, Councilman Hanks requested a study of traffic at 28th and Inglewood for a four-way stop (c) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ C ONLMISSIONS It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Graves, to appoint 1iir. Larry Rapaport to the Board of Zoning Appeals to the unexpired term of Joseph V7olfe (expires 12/31/76). The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present). 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS •• TRACTOR MOWER It was moved by Counci.Iman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to designate Minnesota Toro as the lowest responsible bidder and accept bid in amoun*. of $5, 875. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present). (b) REQUEST OF PLANNING CONLIVASSION FOR PLANNING DEPARTI i5 TO STUDY SETBACK REQUIREN�ENTS AND HEIGHT PROVISIONS FOR REAR YARDS IN B-2 DISTRICT WHEN ABUTTING R-1 AND R-2 DIS'T'RICTS 88 R Council. Minutes, April 2, 1973 10* (b) It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize Planning Department to study this matter. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman.. Griak was not present). (c) REQUEST OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE PROPERTY AT 4950 DEVANE Y AS ONE OF SCATTERED SITS FOR HOUSING Councilman Hanks moved to grant the request. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fleetham and carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present), (d) REGULATION OF CABLE TELE VISION - STATZ LEGISLATION RESOLUTION NO, 4788 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4788 entitled, "Resolution of Opposition to State Regulation of Cable Television. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present). (e) EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT (.Ni &C NO. 73-15) It was moved by Councilman Craves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to approve :he extension of employment of Elsie Dahlstrom beyond age 65 to December 31, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present). (f) AMENDMENT TO SHOPPERS'CITY SPECIAL PERMIT - RELATIVE TO REGULATION OF GARDEN CENTER RESOLUTION NO, 4789 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive .reading and adopt Resolution No. 4789 entitled, "Resoluto.on .Amendi.ng Resolution_ No, 4786 Adopted March 26, 1973, Granting Permit Under ,Section 6:176. 2 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Commercial E evelopment Unit, Amending Condition No. 3. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present), (g) COMMUNICATION FR O?Vi JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL CONCERNING COMMUNITY BAND ACTIVITIES Councilman Graves moved to refer the matter of Community Band activities to the Human Rights Commission. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present),, Council Minutes, April 2, 1973 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1, Linda Lindholm 2. Jack Schear, 142E ivi.aryland Avenue 3. Bonnie Hennings, 3202 First Avenue So , Minneapolis It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to file claims r,ith Cite Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and Cit;- Attorney. The motion carried 6 O (Councilman Griak waa not present). 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIA.TIG1\15, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated April 2, 1973 in the total amounts of $2, 739n 51 for payroll, and $157, 293. 95 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 (Councilman Griak was not present). (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1. Final Payment. Improvement No. 72-01, Bass Lake Development. Contractor, Car? Bolander u Sons Company. Amount, $13, 317.00. RESOLUTION NO, 4790 It was moved by Councilman Graves; seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4790 entitled, "Resolution 1ccepting Work on Bass Lake Development Improve- ment No. 72"01. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present. 2. Partial Payment No. 3, construction of park shelters. Contractor, Nystrom Constructors, Inc. Amount, $18, 129.26. 3. Partial Payment No. 1. clean sand from wells and repair pumps, Contractor, Berger son- Caswell Inc. Amount, $19, 206.00 On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, the above payments on contract work presented by the Director of M Council Minutes, April 2:. 1973 12. (b) Public Works were approved, and the City Manager, Cit Clerk and City Treasuere vrere authorized to issue checks for their respective mi ounts li� r •, _ a si" @�4ea vote (Councilman Griak was not present. ) Be ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the meeting was adjourned a.:11:02 P. m. by a six yea vote. Attest: t Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 91