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Home My WebLink About1973/06/25 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY C OUNCI� MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MIi"4NESOTA June 25, 1973 it CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was calledto order by Ma or Pucci at 8:03 p.m. Y 2, IigVOCATION Since no one from the Ministerial Association was present, there was no invocation. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Rose -Mary Griak 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. Councilmen Graves, Hanks, and Heltzer arrived at 8:05 p.m. 4. IviINUTES On motion of Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, the minutes of the special meeting held June 15, 1973 and regular meeting held June 18, 1973, were approved by a four yea vote. 5• PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Ilv1PROVEMENT NO. 72-28, EXTENSION OF LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM WALKER STREET NORTH TO GORHAM AND LOUISIANA AVENUES, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 14 AND JUNE 21, 1973. Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Actingof Director of Public Works described the proposed project,, explaining that the plan provides for four lanes with turning bays, utilities, sidewalks and pedestrian bridge west of the library. 175 1973 �inuLeB� June 25, Brian Bennett, 3 230 Gorham Avenue, LPM Parts and Service, Mr. 5' (a} ncerning the Plan and its effect on his property which had questions co were properly answered by the Acting Director of Public Works, Mr. Bodger, 10432 Ewing Road, representing Meyers and ,Tames 1'sAdvertising, questioned the benefit to their property. Nae gle outdoor Mr. Clarence B ros, 3316 Gorham Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed improvement but felt the assessment area should be enlarged, isiana .F.venue, p resi Mr. Robert O'Brian, 3213 Loudent of Park View 'hood Association, expressed concern about access to Louisiana Neighbor erties and effects on traffic patterns to from his and his neighbors' prop the high schoole ro erties, asked if Mr. Kenneth Overholt, representing Rodndicat d t at if it is removed the railroad spur would be affected and i any benefit would be negative. The City Manager explained that the plans had been shown to the property owner before the purchase, showing the spur reinovede There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed, subject to any motion that it be continued. Councilman Fleetham expressed concern about the design of the 2nd Street Northwest leg, questioning whether the right angle turas at that intersection might encourage truck traffic down Gorham to Lake Street. RESOLUTION NO. 4851 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Counctirnan Griakr to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4851 entitled, "Resolution 199 Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authoriz' Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 72-28, Extension of 1.041 prion Avenue from Walker Street North to Louisiana and Gorham• " The carried 6 - 1, Councilman Fleetham voting nay. (b) APPLICATION FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE, ON•SALE# AT SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 100 AND NVEST 36T14 STREET BY CLIFFORD LLE LUND (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18' 1973). It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, Heltzer, to continue the hearing to July carried 7 - 0. 176 seconded by Councilman 2, 1973. The motion r' ua�cil A� int�tes, June 25, 1973 5• (c) IMPROVEMENT NO, 73-059 SIDE VIA LK, LILAC WAY CENTER AREA, ASDESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEA SHOPPING PUBLISHED JUNE 14 AND JUNE 212 1973, p.ING Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Acting Director of public i''orks described the proposed project and the City Assessor outlined the assessment polis as 100% assessable to abutting property owners. y Ms. Elly Phillips, property owner, objected to sidewalk construc- tion since sidewalks are presently located in front of the stores and new sidewalks would not benefit tenants or others. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4852 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks. to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4852 entitled, "Resolu- don Ordering Improvement Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing -Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73.05, Sidewalk. " The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Heltzer was not present). (d) PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY WEST OF DAKOTA AVENUE AND SOUTH OF WEST 14TH STREET (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 16 AND MAY 21, 1973 )0 The City Manager explained that the applicant had requested withdrawal of the application and that he might wish to recom- mence such action in the future. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to accept the withdrawal. The motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Heltzer voting nay. (e) CONSIDERATION OF GRANT OF A CABLE TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FRANCHISE PURSUANT TO ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1197 (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 112 1973)o It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to continue the hearing to July 16, 1973. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Heltzer was not present). 177 Council Minutes, , AND C OMiU� ICA TIONS PETITIONS REQUESTS _ STS June 251 1973 (a) REQUEST CONCERNING SANITARY SE# WER, IMPo NO. 73-28, CAVE LL AVENUE an Griak explained that a request has been made asking Councilor to make a commitment as to whether or not the property Council ' at 2840 Cavell Avenue should be assessed as one unit or two units. since the property owner feels the land could not be su ivided. Councilman Thiel moved that the City Attorney give a legal opinion as to the feasibility of this request, as to whether or not it is two lots or one and then convey that to the writer Motion . of the letter. Said was seconded by Councilman Graves. Councilman Heltze he would not like to make any commitment before a public hearing is held on the assessment. Vote on the motion carried 7 - 0. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF HIGIW7A Y 100 AND V.1 -EST 36TH STREET It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiels to waive second reading and adopt the proposed ordinance. After discussion concerning the need for a commitment from the State Highway Department concerning a pedestrian bridge at that intersection, Councilman Fleetham moved to defer to July 2, 19739 Councilman Pleltzer seconded and the motion carried 5 - 2, Council• men Griak and Thiel voting nay. (b) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AT 4201 OTTAWA AVENUE ORDINANCE NO, 1230 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltser• to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1230 entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing S ale by the City of Lot 30 and the north 28 feet of Lot 29, Block 19 Wooddale Park Addition. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SIGNS PROH113ITI140 PARKING ON EAST SIDE OF DAKOTA AVENUE FROM To H• 12 FRONTAGE ROAD TO WEST 14TH STREET (AUTHORIZI-D BY COUNCIL JUNE 18, 1973). 178 jcouovil minutes„ June Z5, 1973 ?(�) RESOLUTION NO. 4853 It was moved by Councilman Feetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4853 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ON WEST 41ST STREET AT YOSEMITE AVENUE TO CREATE A FOUR-WAY STOP (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL JUNE 18, 1973). RESOLUTION NO, 4854 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4854 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of 41st Street and Yosemite Avenue. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (e) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE GENERAL FUND RESOLU'T'ION NO, 4855 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4855 entitled, "Resolution Designating Placement of Proceeds from Sale of Real Property in the General Fund. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (fj FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE BY THE CITY OF NORTH 25 FEET OF LOT 25 AND THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF LOT 26, BLOCK 4, EOULEVARD HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance authorizing sale of land, with no conditions, and set second reading July Z. 1.973. The motion carried 7 - 0. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COM.MITTElaS (a) PRELMUNARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPE C T TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 73-389 WAT ZR MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER IN FOREST LANE RESOLUTION NO. 4856 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, 179 seconded by Councilman Griak, �o+uneaii Uinutsgr .Tune 25, 1973 4856 entitled, "Resolution 8 a to waive reading and adopt Re s olut�o n No. ? 3 - 3 8 W ate r Mai • �� Improvement No. , n and Calling Public Hearing on Sanitary Sewers of(Hearing set for July 16: 1973). The motion carried 7 - 0. b PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ANP ASSESSIviE,NT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO, 73-230 BUS PLAZA AND SHELTERS, EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD ON THE SOUTHEAST AND NORTHEAST CORNERS OF WOODDALE AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 4857 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4857 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 73-23 Bus Plaza and Shelters. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CASE NO. 73 -14 -RE) RELATIVE TO NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, that staff be authorized to contact the National Guard indicating that the City has no interest in an armory. The motion carried 6 0 (Councilman Craves was not present). (d) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IIviPROVEMENT GOly MISSION MEETING HELD IviAY 23, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION ME_�TING HELD JUNE 13, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPIViENT AUTHORITY 9 E1: T1NG HELD JUNE 16, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the NiaW to be received for filing. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 180 COW2 1 Minute s, June 25, 21973 9 (a) ORIGIN AND DESTINATION STUDIESTRA YOSEN 41TE AVENUE FROM EXCELSIOR( FFIC STUDY NO. 73) BROOKSIDE AVENUE BOULEVARD TO It was moved by Councilma • n Hanks, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer consideration until study has been an carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not analyzed* The motion present), (b) APPOINTMENTS TO C)IVI It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Co to confirm the appointment of Jane Tschida for ather furan Hanks, no service on the Housin r full term of g and Redevelopment Authority. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) LAND NEGOTIATIONS WITH ERICKSON OIL COMPANY The City Manager explained that negotiations have been com leted at $12,500 as directed June 18, 1973. p Councilman Fleethamoved to accept the negotiated figure. Moti mm on was seconded by Councilman Hanks and carried 5 - 2, Councilmen Thiel and Griak voting nay. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the Planning Director study the necessary number of parking spaces for this type of development. The motion carried 7 - 0. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS - STORM SEWERS, SANITARY SEWERS* WATERMAINS, AND MISCELLANEOUS APPURTENANCES, Ibip, NOS. 73-07, 73-10, 73-34, 73-15, 73- 80 73-33,.._AATD 65-4SA, RESOLUTION NO. 4858 OLO Itwaa.moved by Councilman Creak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4858 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Bid for Improvement Nos. 73-079 73-10, 73-34, 73-I5, 73-28, 73-33, and 65-45A. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 110 1vMCELLANE OUS (a) DAMAG . CLAIMS 1 Maslow Noren, 1424 Kilmer Avenue 2. Rory Marcus Londer, 3140 Pennsylvania Avenue 181 Council N:inutes, Jurie 251 1973 viv"an Craves, seconded by Councilman 11.(a) (b) in by Counci Cl Tole for proper action by the It wass with Clty e Fleetham, to file claim ne The motion carried 7 • 0. City Manager and City Attor y• T CABLE TE LE VISIO" C OMIviISSION SOUTHVIES Councilman Flanks Seconded by Councilman Heltze?l It was moved by Cou. ci 1 a of the Joint and Cooperative Agreement that Article VI, Sectionfission be amended to for Southwest Suburban CATV Study C fmm ravel and subsistence, allow the Commission to.expend funds The motion carried unanimou8ly' (c) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION - CONSUMER PROTECTION fission's looking into on to the Corton Council expressed no objectiits of the States this type of issue if it does not duplicate Us CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT FAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS None 4, PARK (b) CONTRACT PAYMENT, PARTIAL PAYMENT NOLICTORS, INC. SHELTERS. CONTRACTOR,. NYSTROM CONSTR AMOUNT, $7, ?69.98• On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Grisk, the above payment on contract work presented by the Director of Parks and Recreation was approved, and the City Manager, C1tY Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue a check for the amount by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Haltzer' the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. by a seven yea ote# Attest: Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 182 Frank J. Pucci, 1 " Iviayo r