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Home My WebLink About1973/09/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 17, 19763 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order, in the absence of the Mayor and President Pro Tem, by Councilman Griak at 8:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION 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 Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle hanks Also present were the City Manager,. Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director,. and Secretary. Mayor Pucci arrived at 8:17 p.m. and assumed the chair. A. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, the minutes of the regular meeting held September 4, 1973 and special meeting held September 10, 1973, were approved by a four yea vote. 5. PUB13C HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SAHLt& ADDITION, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 6, 1973, Temporary Chairman Griak opened the i%earing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Temporary Chairman declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves' to approve the preliminary plat. The motion carried 4 - 0. 254 Council Minutes, September 17, 1973 5, (b) PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY BY B'NAI ABRAHAM_M TIFERETH SYNAGOGUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF RO- PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 6, 19730 HEARING Temporary Chairman Griak opened the hearing. Mr. Jerry Rodman was present representing the synagogue. The Planning Director described the proposed vacation as a petition which was not submitted at the time a permit for construction was being considered. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Temporary Chairman declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance vacating alley and set second reading September 24, 1973. The motion carried 4 - 0. (c) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A NEW USE "HOTEL -APARTMENT" BY SPECIAL PERMIT IN B-2 AND I- l DISTRICTS, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 6, 1973. The Temporary Chairman opened the hearing. Mr. Dick Swanson expressed interest in the amendment as it relates to the Burdick Grain Elevator site on Highway 100 and Highway 7. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Temporary Chairman declared the hearing closed, It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and set second reading September 24, 1973. The motion carried 4 - 0. 6• PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND C OIVIMUNICA TI ONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM MR. KLEIN, 2844 MONTEREY PARKWAY, RELATIVE TO FENCE LOCATION The Mayor explained the problem of fence location over a joint driveway being used by the adjoining property owners for thirteen years. After some discussion, the matter was placed in the hands of the City Attorney. 255 Council Minutes, September 17, 1973 6. (b) PETITION FOR STREET MAINTENANCE WORK - 3000 BLOCK BO ONE AVENUE RESOLUTION NO, 4911 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4911 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No, 73-44 Street Maintenance. " The motion carried 4 - 0. (c) PETITIOr', FOR PAVING; CURB AND GUTTER - 2800 BLOCK YOSEMITE AVENUE Councilman Fleetham explained that a street maintenance project has been ordered for this block but that the property owners now desire permanent paving, He also indicated that residents of the 2900 Block are petitioning for permanent paving. Mr. Roger RadtkeA 2847 Yosemite Avenue, urged Council to change the project from maintenance to a permanent street with curb and gutter. Councilman Fleetham moved to remove the 2800 block on Yosemite Avenue from the maintenance project and remove the 2900 block subject to petition presented no later than September 21, 1973 with signatures of at least 51% of the property owners. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 4 - 0. The City Manager explained that if this petition for the 2900 block is received, the matter will be on the agenda September 24 to set public hearings for both the 2800 and 2900 blocks of Yosemite Avenue. (d) IMPROVEMENT NO, 71-17 -• SIDEWALK - VERNON AVENUE PETITION IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROJECT Council agreed that since a hearing had been held with the project ordered in at that time, and that since the project is under contract. no action would be taken to order the improvement not made. (e) COMMUNICATION RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC ON WEST 38TH STREET Council directed the City Manager to inform Mr. Edward E. Cooney, 3804 Inglewood Avenue, that the committee would be holding a public hearing on this matter., 256 Council Iviinutes, September 17, 1973 7, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RESIDE NTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MINNETONK NKA BOULEVARD AND MONTEREY AVENUE (AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 1973) It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer to September 24, 1973, The motion carried 5 - 0. (b) SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATION; AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE, SECTION 3;100 ORDINANCE NO, 1243 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1243 entitled, "An Ordinance Relating to Traffic Regulation; Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 3:100. " The motion carried 4 - 0 (Mayor Pucci was not present) (c) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO, 4912 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4912 entitled, "Resolution Designating Depository for City Funds. " The motion carried 5 - 0. (d) RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION AND DEFINING ITS DUTIES. RESOLUTION NO. 4913 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4913 entitled, "A Resolution Establishing the Community Relations Commission and Defining Its Duties. " The motion carried 5 - 0. Councilman Hanks moved to amend to indicate that anyone not officially appointed as a neighbor- hood or at -large representative would be appointed to a term expiring October 1, 1974, unless previously appointed to another commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried 5 - 0. (e)FIRST R A DING OF AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 257 r Council Minutes, September 17, 1973 seconded by Councilman 7. (e) It was moved by Councilman Gravest and set second reading September 24, Hanks, to waive first reading 1973. The motion carred 5 - 0� f SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1974 () BUDGET AND AMENDING THE 1973 BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 1242 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, No.. 1242 entitled, An to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Ordinance Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1974 and Amending the 1973 Budget as Adopted by Ordinance 1200 and Amended by Ordinance 1206. " The motion carried 5 � 0. (g) RESOLUTION APPROVING TAX LEVY FOR 1973 PAYABLE IN 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 4910 It was moved by Councilman Griak: seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 4910 entitled, "Resolution Approving 1973 Tax Levy, Collectible in 1974 " The motion carried 5 - 0. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) PARKING STUDY - WEST 36TH STREET Council directed the City Manager to request a full presentation be made by Bather-Ringrose-Wolsfeld at 7:00 p� m, , September 24, 1973. (b) REPORT OF PLANNING COMtv/TISSION RELATIVE TO THE LAKES AREA PARCELS - WESTLING (CASE NO. 73-5101111RE) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to refer this matter to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for their advice and recommendation. The motion carried 5 - 0. (c) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO PARCEL OF LAND NEAR HIGHWAY 12 (CASE NO. 731=o53 -RE) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hates to release fornunicipal public use except for use as service road or interchange for Highway 12.. The motion carried 5 - 0. 258 Council Iviinutes, September 17 1973 $ (d) REPORT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELATIVE TO NOISE ABATEMENT STUDY It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to refer this study to the Hennepin County Board and Highway Department for their comment to this Council. The motion carried 5 - 0. (e) REPORT RELATIVE TO AMENDMENTS TO INDUSTRIAL ZONING SECTIONS OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE NO. 73 -11- ZA ). After a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to defer to October 1, 1973. The motion carried 5 - 0. (f) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION - OXFORD EXTENSION (M&C N0. 73-40) - 6319 WEST 37TH STREET It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize purchase at a cost of no more than $16, 000. The motion carried 5 - 0. (g) MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AUGUST 20, 1973. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (h) REPORT RELATIVE TO FIRE LANES - CEDAR TRAILS RESOLUTION NO. 4914 It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4914 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Establish- ing Fire Lanes. " The motion carried 5 - 0. (i) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (#72) - AREA OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL It was moved by Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Griak, to defer to October 99 1973• The motion carried 5 - 0. (J) MINUTES OF PLANNING C01vjjviISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 5, 1973. There ' no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor being to be received for filing. 259 Council Minutes, September 17, 1973 8. (k) REPORT RELATIVE TO ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT FROM RAILROAD ADJACENT TO OLD COMMUNITY CENTER. ilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, It was moved by Counc to accept the easement and authorize the expenditure of $100, together with the necessary expense for the fencing in order for this land to be utilized for the redevelopment of the old community center site. The motion carried 5 - 0. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS Councilman Fleetham moved to appoint Mrs. Reva Gould as Council representative to the Community Education Policy Advisory Committee. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 5 - 0. Councilman Griak moved that those whose terms are expiring be contacted to determine whether or not they wish to continue to serve. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 5 - 0. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 3- CONTRACT 1011 - BURY & CARLSON, INC. ADDITION OF $69 316. 35. - FOUR DAY EXTENSION OF TIME It was moved by Councilman Fleetham. seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize execution of the change order. The motion carried 4 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Natalie Friedman, 2832 Oregon f venue Z. James M. Maloney, 4633 Ewing Avenue S. , Minneapolis 3. Ruth F. Darcy. 8810 Minnetonka Boulevard 4. James Steinhagen, 5635 - 21st Avenue S., Minneapolis Councilman Hanks moved to file claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried 4 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). (b) DEDICATION OF JUSTAD PARK It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to dedicate Justad Park on October 10, 1973 at 6:30 p.m. The motion carried 4 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). 260 'otweil Minute, September 17, 1973 11. (c) DEPART14ENT HEAD APPOINTMENT Councilman Hanks moved to concur in a Rudbe r g to the po s it* o f Director appointment of David was seconded b of Public v17orks. The motion y Councilman Griak and carried 4 - 0 (Mayor Pucci was not present), ( y 1 (d) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO., INC., CONTRACT #980 It REPAIR $6, 3590 2 -- NYSTROM CONSTRUCTORS, OF AQUILA SHELTER - ADD It was moved b-.1 Councilman Fleetham, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve proposed change order and authorize its execution. The motion married 5 0000 00 (e) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - LIFT STATIONS It was moved b;� Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, to authorize advertisement for bids for Imp. Nos. 73-01 and 73-02, Lift Stations, 31st Stree'. and Dakota Avenue and Highway No. 7 and Webster Avenue. The motion ca==ied 5 � 0. (f) CANVASSING OF PRIMARY ELECTION Councilman Hanks moved to can-rass votes on September 24, 1973, and field checic if it appears necessary. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 5 - 00 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS _ (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On mo�aon of Councilman Hank;. seconded by Co1mcilman Griak, lists of verified claims p.: epared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated September 17, 1973 in the total amounts of $8. 743, 52 for payroll, and $3651,617. 11 for vendors were approved, and the Cifo,r Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a B ve yea �,rotP , (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS Partial Payment No. 3 Improvement No, 72-07B, paving, curb and gutter, and miscellaneous contingent utilities. Contractor, Bury & Carlson, Amount, $143; 634m 920) 261 the Council Minutes, September 17, 1973 12. (b) On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, the above payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Cle , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue a check for the amount by a five yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Fleetham, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. by a five yea vote. Atte st: Alice 1, ( d Carlson, Secretary 262 Frank . J 3c'ulftof; ose4vlary Griak, yo r wporary airman 16