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Home My WebLink About1973/05/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COU14CIL MEETING ST, LOUIS PARK. AHINNESOTA May 29, 1973 1, CALL TO MER A regular meeting or the City Council was called to order by Ilayor Pucci at V0:00 p.m, 2 . INVOCATI011 Since there was no one present fron the Ministerial Association, no invocation was fm,iven, 30 ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present atroll call: Frank Flectham Richard Graves Rose -clary Griak Lyle Hanle James Heltzer Frank Pucci Also present werc the City ManaCer, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Plannin0 Director, Acting Director of Public Works, City Assessor and Acting Secretary, Councilman Thiel arrived at 9:25 p.m. 4, MINUTES On motion of Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griah. the minutes of the regular meeting held May 21, 1973 were approved by a 6 yea vote. 5e PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT NO, 73-33, SANITARY SE-1ER, ON CEDAR IAICE ROAD FROM 200 FEET EAST OF VERNON AVENUE TO 5U05 FEET WEST OF VERNON AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 17 AND MAY 242 1973. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Acting Director of Public IIor'cs despribed the proposed project, its nature and location. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. 139 Council Minutes) May 29, 1973 5, (a) RESOLUTION N0. 4829 It was moved by Councilman Grial: seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 41329 entitled, "Resolution and Authorizing Ordering Improvenent, Ordering Preparation of Plans) Sewer The Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73-331 Sanitary motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent) • (b) IMPROVEMENT N0, 72-352 PAVING, CURB AND GUTTED. AND SID01ALICTE EP35THON BRUlIS16TICK AVENUE FROK LAKE STREET TO NEST 35TH STREET STREET FI:OM BRUNSWICK AVENUE TO tjJABAAIA AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MY 17 AND MAY 24, 1973. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The City Manager gave a brief history of the project and the Acting Director of Public Workc described the proposed project. The City Assessor then explained the assessment policy for this project. There beirgno one present wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing, Councilman Grial: indicated this was the first time she had observed the design for this project and wished further time to review it. • RESOLUTION NO_ WOOD Councilman Heltzer moved, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4030 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 72-35, Paving, Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Repair". The notion carried 4-1-1 (Councilman Grial: voting nay, Councilman Fleetham, abstaining and Councilman Thiel was not present) . (c) IMPROVEMENT N0. 7346, PAVING, CURB, GUTTERS AND DRIVMIAY APP%OACHES ON OXFORD STREET FROM MEADOWBROOK ROAD TO EDGEWOOD AVENUE AND EDGEIsl00D AVEC FROM OYXOr%D STREET TO CAMBRIDGE, AS DESCP�IBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED 14AY 17 AND 14AY 24, 1973. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Actin" Director of Public Wor?c.s explained the project and the City Assessor explained the assessment policy and the options for payment. Mr. Richard Einck, 3040-3350 Edgewood Avenue, questioned if the Trip rovement would extend to I?ooddale Avenue. The Acting Director of Public I?orlcs indicated it would stop at Edgewood Avenue. There being no one else present to speak, the Mayor declared the hearin" closed. 140 council minutes, May 29, 1973 5. (c) RESOLUTION N0, 4031 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4031 entitled, "resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and A uthorizin0 Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73-06, Paving, Curb and Gutter". The motion was seconded by Councilman Fleetham and carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent) . (d) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO OFFICIAL 14AP ON LOTS 4, 51 6, BLOCI: 2, BARRETT'S ADDITIO14 AND Oil LOTS 19-26, BLOCK 3, BARRETT'S ADDITION, AN AREA GENEMLLY LOCATED NORTH OF WEST 20TH STREET WEST OF LYNN AVENUE AND EAST OF NATCHEZ AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEAD ING PUBLISHED MAY 173 1973. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing". The Planning Director described the proposed amendment to the Official Map and explained the appeal procedure to be followed in this case. 14r. Herb Davis, 6100 Excelsior Boulevard, attorney for the applicant, (PowBel) urged approval of the proposed amendment. The Mayor indicated tie had received letters from 147 resident; in the area opposing this proposed amendment. Mr. Joe Friedberg, 2617 Princeton, spokesman for the residents in the area, spoke in opposition of the proposed amendment. Mr. Max Elkin, 2700 Monterey Avenue, also spoke in opposition of the amendment. There beim; no one else wishing to spew.:, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Fleethan, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to continue to June 10, 1973 for a report from staff indicating cost estimates for utility extensions, public need and budget impact. It was also suggested that Council members survey this area and that the Par!%s and Recreation Commission, together with the Environmental Improvement Commission, submit recommendations. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent). (e) REQUEST FOR %RIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6:064.5 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZOItTjj G OF.DII�1kiXE TO ALLal A LOT WIDTH OF 60 FEET INSTEAD OF THE rzxQUIP.ED 75 FEET AND A LOT AREA OF 7,200 SQUARE FEET INSTEAD OF THE r.EQUIRED 9,000 SQUAME FEET AT WEST SIDE OF LYNN AVENUE NORTH OF WEST 20TH STrZET AND EAST SIDE OF NATCHEZ AVENUE NORTH OF WEST 28TH STREET AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED 14AY 17, 1973 (CASE NO. 73 -17 -VAR. ) Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Planning Director briefly explained the request for a variance on this property. 141 Council Minutes, 11ay 29 5* (e) TIr . Herb Davis, representing the There being no hearing closed. 1973 6100 Excelsior Boulevard, attorney, was present applicant and urginrr approval of this request. one else wishin6 to spear:, Councilman Fleetham moved to ocontinue was seconded by Councilman Hanks T1jas absent)* the Mayor declared the to June 10, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel f REQUEST FOP. VARIANCE AT 3701 QUEBEC AVENUE FROM THE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTSOF ( ) LOUIS PARK ZONING LOT SECTION 6:074.5 OF THE ST. WIDTH OF 50 FEET INSTEAD OF THE i EQUIRED 60 FEET AND A LOT AREA OF 62500 SQUARE FEET INSTEAD OF THE r%EQUIr1ED7,1200 SQUARE FEET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED T , 19730 Mayor Pucci opened the hearin3. There beingr no one present v1shin� to speak, the Mayor declared the hearincr closed. RESOLUTION N0. 40U32 It was moved by Councilman Griak3 seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4332 entitled, "Resolution GrantinZ Variance of Lot Area and Lot L•Iidth From the Requirements of Section 6:074.5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". The notion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent) . (g) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ST. LOUIS PARK Z ONI14G onDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO LAND REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMEETr UNITS, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED IJAY 172 19 7 3 . Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. There being no one present wishincr to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Graves moved, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second readin0 June 11, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent) 6. PETITIONS, None 7. RESOL UESTS , AND C0I0IUNICATIO11S S AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOI]D READING OF ORDINANCE AiMidDING SECTION 6:045.2 SUBDIVISI01' 2' os OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO HEIGHTS OF FE AND OTHER STi UCTURES ORDINANCE N0, 1223 Councilman Graves coved, seconded 142 by Councilman Fleetharl, to Council Minutes, I -lay 29, 1973 7. (a) waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1223 entitled, "An Ordinance A��endin0 Ordinance No. 730 passed December 20, 1959, entitled `'St. Louis Fart. Zoning Ordinance" Section 6:045.2, Subdivision 2 relating to Hei"hts of Fences and Other Structures". The notion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent), (b) SECOND RENDING OF ORDINANCES Al` LADING SECTIONS 5.05, 5406, 6.14, AND 11.04 OF THE HOME RULE CHA ;TER ORDINANCE Mn 1224 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1224 entitled, it Ordinance Amending Sections 5.05 and 5.06 of the St. Louis Park Rule Charter." The motion carried 7 - 00 ORDINANCE N0, 1225 Councilman Hanks moved) seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1225 entitled, "An Ordinance Amendincy Section 6.14 of the St. Louis Parr Home Pule Charter". The motion carried 7 - 00 ORDINANCE N0, 1226 It was moved by Councilman Hanl;s, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1226 entitled, "An Ordinance timendin r Section 11.04 of the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter". The Motion carried unanimously. (c) SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE BY THE CITY OF LOT 24 AND THE SOUTH 15 FEET OF LOT 25, BLOCK 42 BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION ORDINANCE N0, 1227 Councilman Fleetham moved to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1227 entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing Sale by the City of Lot 24 and the South 15 Feet of Lot 25, Bloc'. 41, Boulevard Heights Second Addition". The motion was seconded by Councilman Griak and carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent), (d) RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL PErdv1IT (CASE NO. 73 -1 -SP) UNDER SECTION 6:111.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REMODEL A GASOLINE SE^VICE STATION LOCATED AT 3900 t•IEST LADE STREET (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL MAY 21, 1973) RESOLUTION NO. 4033 ' f It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councikmn Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4333 entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit under Section 6:111.3 of the St. } Louis Part: Zoning Ordinance for remodeling of gasoline service station". The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent). i 143 Council Minutes, RESOLUTIONI APIEIIDIPIG RESOLU'rl0j ILAY.E OF SIGHS R EGULATING PAPI.ING 0 May 29, 1973 7. (e) The City Manager indicated this to a rieeting to review ctions su�Uested time test-fi aESGLUTION N0. 4034 4694, AS ST EET 11 businesses IT RELATES TO PLA CEI1E i;T in this area were invited in a ;reement with the matter and were and locations. seconded by Councilman Fleethan, to waive Councilman Griat. rioved, " reading and adopt ResolutiQl I3o. 4034 entitled, "i esolution Amending n i1o. 4694 as it relates to authorizing Placement of Resolutzo -1, • nom" The clotion carried ry Pay •i . Traffic Control Signs re9ula Lino 6 - 0 (Councilman Thiel was absent)* nvnnnTc nr. nVFTCERS . BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF HOUS IIIG AND kitty u, 1973 REDEVELOPI`IENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD ion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor There being no �1iscuss to be received for filing. (b) 1111IUTES OF PAP.I:S AIM RECREATION ADVISORY C01-I1-IISSION MEETING HELD I.1AY 9 , 19 7 3 . iscussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor Upon hearing no d to be received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MAY 10, 1973. After discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d) 14IINUTES OF PLAkTNING COMMISSION 1IEETING HELD MAY 16, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received nor filing. (e) REPORT OF 'rAFFIC STUDY (#60) - IiITEF.SECTIOI1 OF FLORIDA 1,VEWjE A0 WEST 33RD STaEET RESOLUTION N0, 4c35 Councilman G=ial; moved to waive readir_g and adopt Resolution 3,100 4035 entitled, ":esolution Authorizing P1aceLient of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at intersection of Jest 33rd Street and Florida Avenue". The motion Was seconded by Councilman Heltzer and carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Thiel c-7as absent) . 144 council Minutea s 'day 29, 1973 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COtiR�iISSIONS No action was taken on this matter. (b) PURCHASE OF FI:E ATTACK VEHICLE (14, & Co N0. 73-23) It was moved by Councilman Fleetham to authorize purchase, accepting bid of Pierce Ilfr. Company in amount of $3,250 and Chassis through Hennepin County for $3,274,;0 plus necessary equipment to complete fire attaclk: apparatus. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heltzer and carried 7 - 00 (c) HIGFEJAY 7 The City Engineer el:plained the proposed intersection plan which provides for an at -grade intersection for Louisiana and Highway 7. (d) WEST 36TH STREET AND HIGHWAY 100 The Planning Director informed the Council that the consultant is ready to go to final printing and that alternative 9 has been selected as the best alternative by the Planning Commission and Streets and Highway Committee. The Council did not have any statements for the consultant to consider prior to final printing. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) TAXES ON PUBLIC IAND - PAY114ENT OF Councilman Heltzer moved, seconded by Councilman Graves to authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $600.54. The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) CITIZEN INQUIRY Mr. Floyd Johnson, 2700 Brunswich', questioned the legality of young children gathering at Texa-Ton'_:a Shopping Center, especially the Pizza Place, playingr the pinball machines and smoking. He indicated there was a ;problem in this area and that the Council should consider revocatim of any licenses involved. The Council indicated they were cognizant of a potential problem with this type of business. Councilman Heltzer suggested holding a public meeting and inviting all business merchants and property owners in this area to ascertain if there is a problem or neighborhood concern in this area. After further discussion, Councilman Heltzer indicated he would send out a questionnaire -letter to the residents in this area seeking their comments and then, if necessary, would set-up a public meetinLg. 145 Council Minutes, ik1ay 29, 1973 10. (c) LETTER OF ArFRECTATION (d) (e) •loran Hcltzer moved, GOLDEN % LLEY seconded by Councilman Gria«, to send CouncLValley for appreciation to the official" inmGnt of the �)estwoo a letter of pp d their support and cooperation.in carriede7o� 0. th otion Hills iTature Center. The m BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 10:00 a.m. was set for the first meeting A date of June 11, 1973 at of the Board of Equalization. PRE.COUNCIL MEETING - BASSETT CREEP: 1973, 7:30 p.m., was set t A date of June 100,. I hent Plan under consideration for Cree : h anaOe . 11. MISCELLAVEOUS Hone 12, CIAIIIS APPROPRIATIONS A14D CONTP.ACT PAYMENTS None 13. ADJOURMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. by a 7 yea Attest U Cathy Clq�rrier, Acts . Secretary Frank J. 146 review the Bassett adoption, Councilman Griak, e. c %,.�ay or the