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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973/07/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegulariviINUTE8 CIT i� COUNCIL MEETING ST* LOUIS PARK MINNESOTA July 16, 1973 1. CALL TO OR DE R A regular meeting of theCity Council was called to order b Pucci at 8:00 p.m. y Mayor 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by The Reverend Milton Lens of the Alders ate Methodist Church. g 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks 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 James Heltzer arrived at 8:06 p.m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the minutes of the regular meeting held July 2, 1973 and special meeting held July 9, 1973, were approved by a six yea vote. S. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT NO. 73-38, WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER, FOREST LANE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 28 AND JULY 5, 1973, Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Acting Director of Public Works described the improvement as proposed for Forest Lane utilities and indicated that three out of the four property owners had petitioned for this project. 197 -XI C00%UW it 2►rlit'Ltt9e1► :uly 16 ► 1973 l ne Norton, 4112 Forest Lane, spoke in favor of the 'Imp rove to V. a facts concerning the unsatisfactory water 5, a) Mr. y ment, presenting in writing PPY problem from septic tanks supply and the potentially serious pollution p rs. MeHinners, 4124 Forest Lane, questioned the method of N assessment of this project. The City Manager exp ained that it would be assessed on a unit basis. She also asked if her spruce trees would be destroyed and was assured that they would be saved. Mrs. Shaeffer, 4118 Forest _Lane, also questioned the assessment method and was told that the assessment would be "per unit" not on a front footage basis. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4862 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution leo. 4862 entitled, 'Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing P dvertisement for Bids, Improvement No, 73-38, Watermain and Sanitary Sewer, " giving the staff the option to negotiate a change order to an existing contract. The motion carried unanimously. (b) IMPROVElvi.ENT NO. 73-23, BUS PLAZA AND SHELTERS, EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND V,1 OODDALE AVENUE, AS DESCRIBES IN NOTICE, OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 28 AND JULY 5, 1913• Mayor Pucci opened the hearing. The Acting Director of Public Works described the proposed protect' There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO, 4863 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Couneilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution iso. 4863 entified' "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Flanst and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Noe 734o23' Bus Plaza and Shelters. " The motion carried unanously• im (c) CONSIDERATION OF GRANT OF A CABLE TELEVISION �,ND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM: FRANCHISE PURSUANT TO S?' 198 CQuwiL MiiM4" , July 16, 1973 5 (c1 LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1197 (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 11 AND JUNE 25, 1973). It was moved by Councilman Craves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to continue the hearing to July 30, 1973. The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) APPLICATION FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE, ON -SALE, AT SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 100 AND WEST 36TH STRE��T BY CLIFFORD LEE LUND (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, JUNE 25 AND JULY 2, 1963 ) This matter was considered after action was taken to rezone the property at this location (Item 7a). There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to grant the license. The motion carried 5 - 2, Councilman Heltzer and Mayor Pucci voting nay. 6, PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME - BY WOMENS AMERICAN ORT There being no objection, the notice was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 100 AND y'EST 36TH STREET (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 25 AND JULY 2, 1973)* Councilman Heltzer indicated he would like some schedule for construction of the pedestrian bridge at this location and an estimate of cost for St. Louis Park's portion. Councilmen Thiel, Heltzer, Graves, Hanks, and Mayor Pucci said they felt a bridge should be constructed at this location whether or not there is a hotel at this intersection. ORDINANCE NO, 1232 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks32 , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Zoning 199 Gouneil Minutes, July 16, 1973 •" Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts. The motion 2 Councilman Heltzer and Niayor Pucci voting nay. carried 5 7. (a) (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROIVi ERIC KSON PETROLEUM CORPORATION (DEFERRED FROM JULY 2, 1973). RESOLUTION NO, 4864 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, 4864 entitled, "Resolution to waive reading and adopt Resolution NNo. Lot. „ The motion Authorizing Purchase of Land for publicg carried 6 - 1, Councilman Griak voting nay. (c) RESOLUTION DECREASING DESIGNATED 1ViAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE KEPT IN DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION NO. 4865 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4865 entitled, Decreasing Designated Maximum Amount to be Kept in Depository. " The motion carried 7 - 0. (d) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 4866 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4866 entitled, "Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds. 11 The motioa carried 7 - 0. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M&C N0. 73.29) RELATIVE TO REVIEW OF HEALTH AND SAFETY HOUSING INSPECTION PROIGR01 Council commended staff for their administration of the program• There being no further discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (b) REPORT OF CITY MOANAGER (IVI&C NO. 73-30) RELATIVE To CROSSTOWN BUS ROUTE AGRLEMENT oravest It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman t on to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreexn behalf of the City. The motion carried 7 - 0. 200 44 mute r , July 16, 1973 g�) REPORT OF CITY Iv1ANAC.LR W&C NO. 73-28 RE, LA COMMUNITY RE LA TIONS TASK FORCE RNA FO �- TIVE TO U LA TI ON OF It was moved by Councilman I-:arksseconded by Councilman Graves, to refer this matter to the Citizens Advisory Co for their recommendation and return to Council b August 2t Oxttee The motion carried 7 _ 00 y g , 1973. (d) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS CO11iMASSION MEETING HELD JUNE. 20, 1973. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. y (e) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL Ni iTING HELD JULY 98 1973. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING 1:11B, LD JULY 9, 1973 Upon hearing no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (g) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND ,EDEVE.LOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD JULY 10, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (h) FINANCIAL REPORT OF TH.E CITY FOR MAY 1973 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (i) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 73-08, PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, AND SIDE E ROAD ALK R.=%PLACEMENT, TEXAS AVENUE FRO1Vi CEDAR LAK TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 12 RESOLUTION NO. 4867 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive readin and adopt Resolution No. 4867 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Fearing on Improvement No. 73-08, 201 lacement. " The motion 1_� P vig, ' a ' n Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Re= 28 � 1974* d. carried ? - 0. Hearing was set on January y PRE LIMINAR Y REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEIV4LENT NO. 7248, PAVING, CURB AND OUTTER•WEST 18TH STREET SELECTEE STREETS IN THE AREA BOUNDED IN GENERAL BY E ON THE NEST AND ON THE NORTH; WESTW OOD HI --LS CURVE SOUTH AND UTAH AVENUE ON THE EAST. RESOLUTION NO. 4868 as moved b Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel. It w y 4868 entitled, Resolution to waive reading and adopt Resolution N No. ?2-08, Paving, Curb Calling Public Hearing on Improvement " ied ? - 0 (Hearing was set January 28. and Gutter. The motion carr 1974). 9, UNFINISHED BUSINESS raj REPORT OF PLANNING COlvIlviISSION (CASE NO. 73.32 -SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY, WITH CONDITIONS, UPON THE REQUEST Or PARK NURSING HOMiE TO ADD 28 -BED ADDITION (DEFERRED FROM JULY 2, 1973). Councilman Griak explained that she could not support this requeidQAts ity because it would remove an amenpresently enjoyed by the re by semoving an area of sunshine that now exists. Councilman Thiel questioned the legality of denying this request and was told by the City Attorney that the Council could act to deal if it felt that there is a finding that itis in the interest of public health, safety and welfare. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Grave4 to waive reading and adopt resolution granting special permit with conditions. The motion was defeated 3 - 4, Councilmen Heltzer, Thiel, Graves, and Griak voting nay. Council suggested that if the applicant desires to submit an altefnW amendment the fee should be waived. Mr. Ken Steiger, administrator of Park Nursing Home, 4415 West 361 Street, explained that the State Health Department did not favor placing the addition on the south end. Gra��• It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman to reconsider. The motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Helts°r VO to' 202 C,oupcU Minutes, July 16, 1973 9 a) It was then moved b . y Councilman Graves to defer the matter for thirty days. Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Hanks voting nay. (b) APPOINTMENTS TO BOA`ZDS/CO1VMISSICNS (DEFERRED FROM JULY 2, 1973). The Mayor nominated Don Shapiro for reappointment to the Police Civil Service Commission. Councilman Craves moved to confirm and the motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel and carried 7 - 0. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, that Doris Cook, Senior 'itizen Specialist, be appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee, as an ex -officio member. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, oaf to hold open anyvacancy on the Citizens Advisory Committee until reorganization is complete. The motion carried 7 - 0. (c) YOSEMITE AVENUE TRAFFIC Councilman Hanks moved that staff confer with persons involved and bring back feasibility report for turn around on Brookside and Yosemite, giving an estimated cost. The motion was seconded by Councilman Thiel and carried 7 - 0. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANTING OF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE FRANCHISE RESOLUTION NO. 4869 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves„ to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4869 entitled, "A Resolution Calling Public Hearing on the Granting of an Electric Utility Service Franchise. " The motion carried 7 - 0 (Hearing was set August 20, 1973 )9 (b) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. G -6A TO ICE ARENA AND SWIMMING POOL RECREATION FACILITIES, HENRY O. MIKKELSON CO. , CONTRACT NO. 893, FOR MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIONS AND DE''UC TIONS. It was moved by Councilman G•riak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute. The motion carried 7 - 0. 203 Q9munc U wnyte s o July 16f 1113 11. 1vLISC E LLA NE OUs . (a) DAMAGE C LA IMS . • inia Avenue 1, John. R. Vleck, 2814 Virg _ ' li H. McCaull, � 8900 Minnetonka Boulevard 2. Iver. & �r s • Phil p an Danks, seconded by Councilman Graves, It was moved by Councilor proe r action by,the City to file above claims with City Clerk for p F orne . The motion carried 7 0. Manager and City Att y q EA TION BUILDING - SITE OF OLID (b) ARCHITECT ono R COIviMUNITY CENTER Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman It was moved by otiate with architect � Griak, to authorize the City Manager to neg : or warming house on site of old cor miunity center. The for plans f motion carried 7 - 0. (c) APP RE TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE •expressed to the Chamber Councilman Thiel moved that appreciation= fin in Wolfe Lake Park. of Commerce for their donation of $500 for carrnta ied ? • 0. Councilman Graves seconded and the mo 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Ciro the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director. of Finance and of resented to the Council dated July 16, 1973 in the total amour p ed $16, 140.26 for payroll, and $387, 830.91 for vendors wove al uthorised and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman GV'3" oty the following payments on contract work presented by the CI Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their resp amounts by a seven yea vote. 1. Partial Payment No. G-16, Ice Arena and Pool. Contractor Henry O. Mikkelson Co. Amount, $61,875.45o 204 Coatw�ill Minutes, July 16, 1973 12. (b) 2, Partial Payment No, 1 and Gutter and mis�ellaneo gyp. Noy ?2-07B' Paving, Curb us contingent utilities. Contractor, Bury & Carlson, Inc. Amount, $57, 9116 62. 3. Final Payment, Imp, No. 72_12, paving Project. Contractor, H. J. A. Construction Co. Amount, $18, 942.92. RESOLUTION NO, 4870 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4870 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Mork on Lake Street Paving Project, Improvement No. 72-12. " The motion carried 7 - 0. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, the meeting was adj ourned at 9:30 p.m. by a seven yea vote. Attest: Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 205