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Home My WebLink About1973/05/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA May Z1, 1973 1. CALL TO OR.DyR A regular meeting of the Pucci at 8:03 p.m* 2. INVOCATION City Council was called to order by Mayor 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 Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Banks 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. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the minutes of the regular meeting held May 14, 1973, were approved by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT NO, 73-32, STREET MAINTENANCE IN AREA NORTH OF CITY HALL, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 10 AND MAY 17, 1973 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Acting Director of Public Works described the proposed maintenance project, its location and that the nature of the m ntenance would be patching of the street and overlay. It was explained that residents were given the option of a permanent or temporary street, that the residents had made the choice, that 130 Council Minutes, May 21, 1973 5. (a) the maintenance would consist of cold mix patching, granular overlay, not a permanent street but the type the majority of residents in the area, sealing, and requested by There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO, 4823 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4823 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73-32 Street Maintenance " The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) IMPROVEIV.;ENT NO, 73-31, STREET MAINTENANCE, IN BIRCHWOOD AREA, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 10 AND MAY 17, 1973 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Acting Director of Public Works described the proposed project, its . nature and location. It was explained that residents were given the option of a permanent or temporary street; that the •residents had made .the choice,, that the maintenance would consist of -cold mix patching, sealing, and granular overlay, that this would not be a permanent street but a temporary one as requested by the majority of residents in the area. Mrs. Jack B. Fursetzer, 2610 Vernon Avenue, explained that she was new in the area and had questions concerning the street improve- ments in her entire neighborhood. She was brought up-to-date as- -to how. decisions- were made as to permanent street; construction. and temporary maintenance projects, J M s. - spha Hokanson, 5500 Minnetonka Boulevard; Mr. Me C. , Stenrud, 2930 Yosemite Avenue; Charles Nelson, 2925 Alabama Avenue; Mr. Dwight Hokanson, 5500 lviinnetonka Boulevard; and Mr. Lee Griffith, 2824 Xenwood Avenue, had questions concerning the improvement and its assessment which were answered by staff and Council. . . , J , There .being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NC, 4824 It was i moved by Councilman Criak, seconded by .Councilman .Thiel, r 131 Council Minutes, &jay 21 1973 4824 entitled "Resolution waive reading and adopt Resolution No. ation of Plans, and Author' ' 5. (b) to Ordering Preparation izin9 Ordering Improvement, 'ement of Bids, Improvement No. 73-31, Street Maintenance.11 Advertis The motion carried 6 - 0. (c) PROPOSED AIviE NDMENT TO ZONING- ORDINANCy REGULATING T AS DSCRIB�...D IN FENCES AND RELA'T'ED STR JC7. URES, r. 1 ?3 NOTICE OF HEARING PUB LISF-1L L �/ 3 Y 9 Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading May 29, 1973. The motion carried 4 - 1, Councilman Griak voting nay and Councilman Thiel not being present when the vote was taken. (d) PROPOSL"D REZONING OF PROPERTY WEST OF DAKOTA AND SOUTH OF WiEST 14TH STREET (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 16, 1973) It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to continue to June 25, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0. (e) 1. AN ORDINANCE AM"A NDING S::CTIONS 5. 05 AND 5.06 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK HOME RULE CHARTER RELATING TO CONTRACTS 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION PARK HOME RULE CHARTER RELATINC i�EPORTS 6.14 OF THE ST. LOUIS TO ACCOUNTS AND 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11. 04 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK HONE RULE CHARTER RELATING TO OFFICIAL BONDS Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Helt%er' to waive first reading of proposed ordinances and set second reading May 29, 1973. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Thiel Was net present). 132 Council Minutes, May 21, 1973 6. PETITIONS, R .QUESTS, AND C OM-NiUNICATIONS (a) HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE RESTRUCTURING It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to table the matter. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was out of the chambers), When Councilman Thiel returned, Councilman lieltzer moved to remove from the table. Councilman Fleetham Seconded and the motion carried 5 - 1, Councilman Hanks voting nay. Councilman Thiel addressed Council concerning this matter, indicating that the Hennepin County League feels it needs additional staffing to have a strong voice in the state legislature. He urged Council to communicate to the League its willingness to give this matter itsconsideration when time arrives that good judgment can be given. After discussion, Councilman Fleetham moved that at the meeting om May 24 , 1973 Council go on record to postpone restructuring until after the State Convention of Leagues when they can get together to work out a solution. Councilman Griak seconded the motion, Council- man Heltzer moved to amend the motion that whatever is decided the City of Minneapoli's not be excluded. Vote on the amendment was defeated 4 - 2", Councilmen Thiel, Fleetham, Griak, and Hanks voting nay. Vote on the original motion was defeated 3 - 3, Council- , men Hanks and Heltzer, and 1vlayor Pucci voting nay. Councilman Heltzer moved that the Hennepin County League of Municipalities be informed that the City Council of St. Louis Park favors either a Hennepin County League of Municipalities or a body of a larger .number of municipalities to include both suburban communities and the City of Minneapolis and if it is. a larger group it include all suburban communities and cities, After further discussion, Councilman Hanks moved to table and not pay any dues to any of the leagues until the matter is removed from the table. Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 5'- 1, Councilman Heltzer voting nay. Councilman Griak moved to. inform.the Hennepin County League that Council favors consolidation of the three leagues in a joint approach to mutual.problems with the exclusion of no communities. Councilman Heltzer seconded and.the motion failed, Councilmen Thiel and Fleetham voting nay, Councilman Hanks abstaining, the vote being 3 ?. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALZ BY TE 133 Council 1Miinutes, "via r CT 2� hND THE SOUTH 15 FEET OF LOT 25, BLOCK 7. (a) CITY C� L 4, B OULEVARD HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION �.lman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman It was moved by Cou.nc Griak to ��aive first reading of proposed ordinance and set '1 73 The motion carried 6 - 0f second reading ' 2 9 RESOLUTION DZ SIGi�ATING PLACEMENT OF PROCEEDS (b) FROM SA LL OF REAL PR Oi L R T Y IN THE GF NE RA L FUND SES 1 UTION T10. 4825 It was moved b;r Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waivei�cadiZ;; and adopt Resolution No. 4825 entitled, "Resolution Designati._Z,a, Placement of Proceeds from Sale of Real Property in the General Fund. " The motion carried 6 - 0. i iRS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES 8. REPORTS OF OFFIC (a) REPORT OF TRAFFIC. STUDY (IJ70) -- NATCHEZ AVENUE AND WEST 39TH STREET No action Nlrras taken on this matter. (b) MINUTES OF ENV4Rr`N.MENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD APR[T� 25, '.973 There being no discussion. the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received fo", .`i.ling. (c) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - APRIL 1973 There being no discuss:.on, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filins�, (d) REPORT OP CIT;.T MANAGER (M&C NO. 73-21) RELATIVE TO UTILITY PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO, 4826 It was moved by Councilman Crriak. seconded by Councilman Heltzer; to ,gai-rc reading and adopt Resolution No. 4826 entitled, "Resolution Approvin¢ plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Nos, 73-07, 73-109 73'34' 73-15 and 65-45A, " The motion carried 6 - 0, (e) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. WITH RESPECT TO ULST OF AMERICAN OIL COMPANY Fop 34 Council Minutes , May 21, 197:) g. (e) A SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTION 6:111.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REMODEL A GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LOCATED IIT THE B- i STREETBUSINESS DISTRICT AT 3900 WEST LAKE It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to au±horize preparation of resolution granting special permit with conditions. The motion carried 6 - 0. (f) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 73 -13 -SP) WITH RESPECT TO REQUEST OF Q PETROLEUM CORPORATION FOR A SPECIAL PERtiIIT UNDER SECTION 6:122.15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REMODEL A GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LOCATED IN THE BZ (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT ON THE SOUTH 140 FEET OF LOTS 15 AND 16, AUDITORS SUBDIVISION NO, 351, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5430 MINNETONKA BOULEVAaD It was moved by Councilman F leetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer to June 18, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0. (g) REPORT OF THE' PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE. NO. 73 -22 -SP) WITH RESPECT TO REQUEST OF ERICKSON PETROLEUM CORPORATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTION 6:111. 3(1) FOR A MOTOR FUEL STATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE B- I (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) DISTRICT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ALABAMA AVENUE AND EXCELSIOR B OULE VAR D, KNOWN AS 6607 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD. Councilman Hanks moved to defer .until a solution is made on disposal 'of the property and building across the street and staff be directed to work with them to- this end. Councilman Fleetham seconded and after discussion concerning the parking requirements and traffic problems at this intersection, vote on the motion carried 5 - 1, Councilman Griak voting nay. The deferral was to be for a 3 0 =day pe riodr (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING- COMMISSION (CASE NO. 73-29-Z) WITH RESPECT TO REQUEST OF DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT INC. AND CHAS, M. I: REIDHEIM CO. TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM R -B TO B-2 ON THE NCRTHWESTERLY 6.67 ACRES OF BLOCK 1, LOT 1, PARK C„NTEAR It was. moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to set date for hearing June 18, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0. (i) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE:NO. 73-7-S) 135 Council Minutes, lvlay L' I '�' T TO PLAT AT; ITH RESP ECT TO RF.TJEST OF GENE L,OUiSlvi�. SND NiEASURINCr 150 FEET DEEP AND A PARCEL OF TE LY 450 FEET LONG ON THE EAST SIDE OF APPRO�IN T ,r � 1 STREET AND 26TH STREET VERNON AV' BFT Jr EiI 25 z 17 It was moved by Councilman Hawke) Griak, to set date for hearxn,, J 6 - 09 9, UNFINISH.E D BUSINESS seconded by Councilman 18, 1973, The motion carried (a) APPOINThviENTS TO BOARDS/C0Iv1MIS5IONS oint Tom Thomas to the Envvron. Improve - Councilman Hanks moved to app ment Commission to fini- sh the unexpiz•ed term of Robert Sand- bei•g, Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 6 0. Councilman Heltzer moved to.reappoint Larry Redmond to the Human Rights Commission (term expiring 6/l/76). Griak seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. Councilman Heltzer moved to appoint Larry Leventhal to the Human Rights Commissions The motion failed for lack of a second, Councilman Hanks moved to reappoint Steven Smith to the Human Rights Commission (term expiring "6/ l/ 76). Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion. carried 6 - 0e It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Fleetham. to appoint Howard Toberman to the Human Rights commission to finish the unexpired term of Ivis. Alice Collings (expires June 1, 1975), The motion carried 5 1, Councilman Griak voting nay,. Councilman Fleetham moved to appoint John Stonhouse to the Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of Ivis. Alice Rudy (expires 6/1/76), Councilman Heltzer seconded and the motion carried 6 - 09 Councilman Thiel moved to reappoint Sy Friedman to the Human Rights Commi.ssi.on. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0, 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) PR07Dt1SED CHANGE ORDER NO., 1, CONTRACT #x1011, BURY 136 Council Minutes, iWay 21, 19 73 10. (a) AND CARLSON, INC*) PARKING LOT - ADDITION OF si, 500 It was moved by Councilman Griak, Thiel, to approve the change order The motion carried 6 _ 0, seconded by Councilman and authorize its execution. 11. MISCE,LLANE OUS - CCMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER (a) RESOLUTION REQUESTING MINNESOTA DEPARTIViENT OF HIGHWAYS TO PROGRAM FUNDS AND BEGIN CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE. INTERSECTION OF LOUISIANA AVENUE AND HIGHWAY ##7 RESOLUTION NO, 4827 It was moved by Councilman I -seltzer, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4827 entitled, "Resolution Requesting Minnesota Department of Highways to Program Funds and Begin Construction Pjhans for the Intersection of Louisiana Avenue and Highway V. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) LOUISIANA AVENUE EXTENSION IMPROVE IVIENT It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to set public hearing June 25, 1973, The motion car3Zied 6-0. (c) COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 4; 1973 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, that -no Council meeting be held June 4, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0, (d) COMN;ENDATION - RICHARD SC��RAD I The Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a plaque of commendation to Richard Schrad recog nizing his contribution to the City. 12. C LAIMLS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Hunks, seconded by Councilman Griak, I the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance andp resented .to the Council dated May 21, 1973 in total amounts of $2, 427..06 for payroll, and $637, 356, 28 for vendors were 137 Council minutes, May 21, 1973 12. 13. or Cit Clerk, and City Treasurer (a) approved, and the Gity Manager, Y authorized to issue checks covering same by atriX to a vote, were including ex enditur e s necessary to those attending 1 ? 3. in g P Washington) D. G. for CATV Conference June 3 , g (b) C ONT.-RAC T PAYMENT 1 Final Pa ment, Cleaning Sand and Repairing Pumps from ' Y VI Bererson-Caswell, Inc. ells 3, 6, 8, 12. Contractor, g Amount, $26, 285. 60, RESOLUTION NO. 4828 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4828 entitled, "Resolution Accepting V� ork on Cleaning Sand and IZepairo g Pumps from Wells ##3-6-8-12.11 The motion carried 6 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 pm. by a six ye te. Attest: Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 138 Frank J. Pucci, Mayor w