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Home My WebLink About1973/08/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL, MEETING STLOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA August 6, 1973 i. CALL. TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pucci at 8:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION There being no one present from the Ministerial Association, there was no invocation. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Fleetham Richard Graves Lyle Hanks Leonard Thiel Frank Pucci Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Acting Director of Public Works, and Secretary. Councilman Heltzer arrived at 8:20 p.m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, the ininuteg of the regular meeting held July 30, 1973, were approved by a five yea vote with the following corrections: Page 214, Item 9(a) qw ".. moved not to enforce.. " The City Attorney stated that it would be an illegal motion. Motion to defer to August 150 1973 was withdrawn. S• PUBLIC HEARINGS None 6. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None 217 13 Council Minutes, August 6, 1973 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FADING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING (a) SECOND R EXECUTION OF EASEMENT FOR WATER LINE PURPOSES ORDINANCE NO. 1233 seconded by Councilman Hanks, Or It was moved by Councilman Gra teOrdinance No. 1233 entitled, An to waive s econd reading and adop ion of Easement for Water Line Purposes. Ordinance Authorizing Execut" The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Heltzer was not present)* (b) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE. 1165 RELATIVE TO PROHIBITING SALE OF CERTAIN NON-REA Nim DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS - CHANGING EFFECTIVE D T TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt proposed ordinance. After discussion Councilman Hanks withdrew his motion and Councilman Thiel moved to defer the second reading to August 20, 19?3• The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves but after further discussion was withdrawn. ORDINANCE NO. 1234 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1234 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1165 Passed September 13, 1971 Entitled 'An Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Certain Nonreturnable Disposable Beverage Containers, Providing for the Redemption of Redemption of Returnable Providing Penalties for Violation of the Provisions Thereof Adding Section 4:900' , Previously Amended by Ordinance No. 1196. " The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Heltzer was not present). tc) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N?111 1197 PROVIDING FOR INSTALLATION AND REGULATION OF CATV SYSTEM The City Attorney answered in some detail questions posed by Council in their discussion July 30, 19739 indicating changes made in the draft of the ordinance as requested by Council and for pu*osos of clarification. When asked by Councilman Fleetham he stated he felt the ordinance to be effective to accomplish the proper Inst oto a of the system and that it insured protection of the rights of the City� It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilm= Kaslce, 218 Council Minutes, August 6, 1973 ?. (c) to waive first reading of the proposed o reading August 20, 1973. The rdinance and set Second motion carried 6 -. 0 (d) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE GRA AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FRANCHISE TING CABLE TELEVISION Councilman Fleetham requested that the documents included by reference in the ordty Manager explain the Manager complied with this request. inance, The City It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded to waive- first reading of the proposed ordinance a to Hanks, reading August 20, 1973. The motion carried 6 _ 0 set second (e) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR PARK NATIONAL BANK OF ST. LOUIS FOR COLLATERAL FROM RESOLUTION NO, 4877 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4877 entitled "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park Nations Bank of St. Louis Park, St. „ 1 Louis Park, IViinnesota. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (f) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON WEST 34TH STREET AND DECATUR AND "CAUTION - NARROW BRIDGE AHEAD" AT BOTH APPROACHES ON 34TH STREET AT THE BRIDGE OVER MINNEHAHA CREEK (AUTHORIZED JULY 30, 1973) RESOLUTION NO, 4878 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4878 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of West 34th Street, Decatur Lane and Minnehaha Creek. " The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (9) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO VFW FOR FOURTH OF JULY CEREMONY AND FIREWORKS RESOLUTION NO. 4879 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4879 entitled, "Resolution Of Appreciation Addressed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the Fourth of July Ceremony and Fireworks. " The motion carried 5 - 0 219 A* Council Minutes, August 6, 1973 7. (g) (Councilman Graves was not present). 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMTENT NO. 65-45D, STORM SEWER It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to defer to lugust 20, 1973. The motion carried 5 on 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (b) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M&C NO. 73-34) RELATIVE TO REVISION OF ORDINANCE REGULATING PEDDLERS, SOLICI TORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS WITHIN THE CITY The City Manager explained the need for the adoption of this ordinance to strengthen present ordinances. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiele to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second rending August 20, 1973. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (c) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M&C NO. 7335) RELATIVE TO STANDBY HEATING FUEL TANKS; CITY HALL AND RECREATION CENTER It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzeri to authorize the City Manager to proceed with acquisition and installs• tion with proper adjustments in the revised 1973 budget. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (d) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD JULY 31, 1973 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JUNE 1973 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayoi to be received for filing. 9e UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS SHELTER BUILDINGS AND BUS PLAN 220 Cecil Iviinutes, August 6, 1973 9. (a) It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to refect the bid and readvertise. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Council man Graves was not present). (b) I-394 DISCUSSION; STATUS REPORT FROM MRS. INGERSOLL Mrs. Art Ingersoll, city representative on the I-394 Citizens Advisory Committee, brought Council up to date on plans for I-394, giving special emphasis to mass transit and the impact of the plans on St. Louis Park. (c) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMlviISSIONS (DEFERRED FROM JULY 30, 1973) Councilman Fleetham asked that Robert Schwartz be nominated for consideration of appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Action on appointments was deferred to August 20, 1973. (d) PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - HIGHWAY 100 AND WEST 36TH STREET The City Manager and Acting Director of Public Works described the proposed alternatives for locations and construction of the pedestrian bridge. It was moved by Councilman Hanks seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to proceed with a consultant for designs and cost estimates. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (e) TRAFFIC STUDY (#75) - INTERSECTION OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND WEST 38TH STREET (REQUESTED BY COUNCIL) It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to refer this matter to the Citizens Committee for study and recom• mendation. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (f) TRAFFIC CONTROL - YOSEMITE AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Fleet - ham, that signs warning vehicular traffic of children ina area be was installed. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves present). (9) PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER - WEST 26TH STREET Councilman Fleetham explained that a petition had been submitted by 221 Council Minutes, August 6, 1973 9. ) property owners on West 26th Street between Webster Avenue and (g P P Y roved. Xenwood Avenue requesting that the street be imp RESOLUTION NO. 4880 It was moved by Councilman n-1 eetham, seconded by Councilman 4880 entitled Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. , "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No. 72-07C, Paving, Curb and Gutter. " The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). Hearing was set for August 20, 1973. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - CONTRACT NO. 1023 - H. J. A. CONSTRUCTION GO. - ADD $2, 760.00 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize the City Manager, to execute the proposed change order. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (b) PARKING PROBLEM - NATCHEZ AVENUE Councilman Fleetham said he had received a petition from residents in the 1600 block of Natchez Avenue asking that "no parking" signs be placed on the east side of the street. Councilman Heltzer moved that a resolution be prepared authorizing the installation of the signs as requested. Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 5 -- 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (�) WOODDALE AVENUE MEDIAN The City Manager explained that a petition had been received from citizens in the area requesting that the median not be closed. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, that a letter be sent to the petitioners inviting them to an informational meeting on this subject. The motion carried 6 to 0s (d) PARK CENTER BOULEVARD Councilman Heltzer moved to reconsider the action on this matter taken on July 30, 1973. Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, 222 C�Oullcil 1%dinutes, August 6, 1973 10. (d) that Council authorize an 80- ft, right-of-way and a ro riate $10, 000. The motion carried 6 s.0, pp p 11. NILSCE LLA NE OUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Morton G, Brill, 2713 Xenwood Avenue Councilman Hanks moved to file claim with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). 12, C LA IMS, APPROPRIATIONS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated August 6, 1973 in the total amounts of $22,364. 75 for payroll and $236,417.27 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, (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1. Final Payment, Imp. No. 67-39, Storm Sewer. Contractor, Northdale Construction Co. Amount, $40,960.72. RESOLUTION NO. 4881 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4881 entitled, "Resolution Accepting -Work on Storm Sewer, Improvement No. 67-39. " The motion carried 6 - 0. 2. Final Payment, Imp. No. 62-27, street, bridge and retaining wall. Contractor, Foley Bros., Inc. and Oster and Pederson, Inc. Amount, $16, 091.30. RESOLUTION NO. 4882 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive readin and ado t Resolution No. 4882 entitled, "Resolution Accepting .work on Street Bridge and Retaining Wall, Improvement Noe 62-27. " The motion carried 6 - 0. 223 P Council Minutes, August 6, 1973 12. (b) 3. Final Payment, Imp. Nos. 65-20, 68-03, ?2-23, 72-26, ?2-29, and 72-32, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Water Main. Contrac. for One C. S. McCrossan, Inc. Amount, $24, 525.35. RESOLUTION NO. 4883 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4883 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer and Water Main, Improvement Nos. 65-20, 68-03, 72-23, 72-269 72-29, and 72-32.'t The motion carried 6 - 0. On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Managers City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote. 4. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp. No. 73-06, paving, curb and gutter and miscellaneous utility. Contractor, H. J. A. Construction Co. Amount, $18,358. 20. 5. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp, No. 65-45A, 73-07, 73-10, 73-15, 73-28, 73-33, and 73-34, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer and Water Main. Contractor, Cris Construction Co. Amount, $38, 396.02. 6. Partial Payment No. 2, Imp. No. 72-40A, Deep Well No. 16. Contractor, Tri�State Drilling & Equipment Co. Amount, $4, 050. 7. Partial Payment No. 2, Imp. No. 72-07B, paving, curb and gutter, and misc. contingent utilities. Contractor, Bury & Carlson. Amount, $40,419.45. 8. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp. No. 72_ 13, 72_35, 73-03, 73-18, 73-20, and 73-25, Contractor, Bury & Carlson. Amount, $46, 239.01, 9. Partial Payment No. 2, Remodel 1'umphous a ##4. Contractor, Magney Construction Co. Amount, $27, 316.80. 10. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp. Nos, 72-02, 7Z-031 73-05, and 73-129 paving$ curb and gutter, sidewalk, miscellaneous utilities, sign and lighting relocations. Contractor, Riegger Roadways, Inc. Amount, $56, 825.58. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by C meeting was adjourned at 10:2.7 p, Z! " Att Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 224 Frank J. Mayor thamp the