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Home My WebLink About1974/01/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 21, 1974 Sr 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8:05 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by The Reverend Duane Sarazin of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Leonard Thiel Frank Fleetham Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and Secretary. 4. AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland to approve the agenda for the meeting of January 21, 1974 with the following additions: Item 10(b) Humane Society Request; 10(c) Study Session, JanuaxW 28, 1974; 11(c) Mechanical Gaming Devices in On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor Establishments; (d) Meeting with Sun Newspaper; Request of Carroll Crawford; and 11 (e) Report - League of Minnesota Municipalities (dependent upon arrival of Councilman Griak). The motion carried 6 - 0. 5. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the minutes of the regular meeting held January 7, 1974, were approved by a six yea vote amended as follows: Item 8(b) to read, If.. seconded by Councilman Graves, to provide the capability to turn off all lights...", and Item 10(e) to read, "Councilman Hanks moved to approve contribution... ". 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13 Council Minutes, January 21, 1974 6. (a) APPLICATION FOR NON -INTOXICATING OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE - WESTERNSTORES �I190�'TOIL O (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY DIVISION, CONTINENTAL CONTINUATION REQUESTED BY APPLICANT). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to continue to February 4, 1974. The motion carried 6 - 0. 7. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS None 8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET AND ALLEY (CASE NO. 73 -60 -VAC) ORDINANCE NO. 1253 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1253 entitled, "An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Alley and Street. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (Location - vicinity of Colorado - Cambridge - 39th Street). (b) RESOLUTIONS STATING COUNCIL POLICY I. Policy Relative to Adoption of Official Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 4988 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4988 entitled, "Resolution Establishing Council Policy Relative to Adoption of the Official Agenda for Council Meetings." The motion carried 6 - 0. 2. Policy Relative to Appointments to Boards and Commissions RESOLUTION NO. 4989 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4989 entitled, "Resolution Establishing Policies for the Selection of Members to Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions Setting Attendance Requirements; Limiting Terms of the Chairmanship. " Councilman Graves moved an amendment to have Fire Civil Service Commission appointments recommended by the Mayor and two Councilmen at Large. Councilman Meland seconded and the amendment cgirried 6 - 0. Vote on the main motion carried 6 - 14 Council Minutes, January 21, 1974 S. (c) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 4990 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4990 entitled, "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral From First National Bank of Hopkins, Minnesota. " The motion carried unanimously. 9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND C01V MITTEES (a) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER CONCERNING AMENDMENT TO POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN (M&C NO. 74-04). RESOLUTION NO. 4991 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4991 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Position Classification Assignment Table Effective January 1, 1974. " The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1254 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1254 entitled, "An Emergency Ordinance Amending the Following Sections of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relative to the Position Classification Plan, Compensation Plan, Basic Personnel Policy and Conditions of City Employment: Section 1:308 Compensation Plan. " The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading and set date for second reading February 4, 1974 the proposed ordinance entitled', "An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfers of Funds and Providing Appropriations for Salary Adjustments and Clothing Allowances for Year Ending December 31, 1974. " The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) REPORT- OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 69-46-Z) RECOM- MENDING AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATING RESTAURANT USES (REQUESTED BY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1973). After some discussion concerning the various classifications, it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set hearing February 19, 1974. The motion carried 6 - 0. 15 Council Minutes, January 21, 1974 9. (c) REPORT OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFNRE�2UES OF PENTEL PONTIA�E OF REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT E OPEN SALES AND RENTAL BUSINESS AT 5100 EXCELSOIR BOULEVARD ARD �AEAD4, It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve withdrawal of the request. The motion carried 6 - 0. (d) REPORT OF PLANNING COIviMISSION RECOMMENDING MODIFICATION OF INTERSECTION OF ALABAMA AVENUE AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, PROVIDING PUBLIC PARKING LOT (CASE NO. 72 -59 -ST) The Planning Director explained the need for additional off-street parking in the area and the possible alternatives for a parking lot to give some relief to businesses in the neighborhood. After discussion concerning the parking problem and various solutions, Councilman Graves moved to authorize preparation of plans and a meeting with property owners to review these plans. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. (e) REPORT OF PLANNING COMNLISSION (CASE NO. 70 -78 -RE) RELATIVE TO LOTS ON ALABAMA AVENUE (LOTS 6 AND 7, BROOKVIEW PARK ADDITION) It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to accept and authorize appraisal. The motion carried 6 - 0. (f) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD DECEMBER 19, 1973 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to meet with this commission at 7:00 p.m., February 4, 1974. The motion carried unanimously. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (g) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION 1VIEETING HELD JANUARY 2, 1974 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (h) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 16, 1974. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. M Council Minutes, January 21, 1974 91 10. REPLACEMENT (i) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD JANUARY 8, 1974. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (j) MINUTES OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 10, 1974. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (k) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 9, 1974. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS (DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 7, 1974). Councilman Hanks suggested that the City Manager be instructed to inform commission members with less than 500/6 attendance that they will be eliminated from the commission/board unless they request an interview with the committee. Councilman Graves moved the following Council assignments to Boards/Commissions: Planning Commission Parks & Recreation Board,of Zoning Appeals Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission Community Relations Environmental Improvement Southwest Cable Comm. Bassetts Creek Comm. Community Education Minnehaha Creek Comm. Suburban League Representative Druskih Thiel Graves Graves Griak Hanks Meland Hanks Dir. Public works Fleetham Graves Fleetham Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. 17 Alternate Hanks Griak Druskin Fleetham Meland Thiel Graves City Manager Griak Meland Any Councilman Council Minutes, January 21, 1974 Schadow to be reappointed to 10. (a) Mayor Fleetham nominated Gene . a full term on the Police Civil Service ointment . CouncilmanThiel Graves moved to confirm this reapp seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. (b) HUMANE SOCIETY REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the request was filed. The motion carried unanimously. (c) COUNCIL STUDY SESSION; JANUARY 28, 1974 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to meet with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority at a dinner meeting, followed by a meeting at 8:00 at the Senior Citizens Center to discuss staff organization. The motion carried unanimously. 11. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS - AIR SCRUBBER, IMP. NO. 73-47 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to designate L. A. Shank as lowest responsible bidder and execution of contract. The motion carried unanimously. (b) LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS The City Manager suggested that Council review proposals for legislation and plan to meet in the near future with the Legislators. RESOLUTION NO. 4992 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Coundilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 4992 entitled, "Resolution Requesting State Legislation Allowing Municipalities the Local Option to Eliminate Department Heads in Police and Fire Departments from Civil Service and Placing Them Under a Merit System Like All Other Department- Heads." The motion carried 6 - 0. (c) MECHANICAL GAMING DEVICES IN PUBLIC PLACES SERVING LIQUOR After discussion concerning recent legislation and local ordinances relating to this matter, it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded Council Minutes, January 21, 1974 11. (c) by Councilman Graves, to request the City Attorney prepare ordinance amendment to conform to state statute. The motion carried 6 - 0. (d) REQUEST FROM CARROLL CRAW FORD, SUN NEWSPAPERS, TO MEET WITH COUNCIL Councilman Thiel moved to make time available for this meeting on February 19, 1974.. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 5 - 1, Councilman Meland voting nay. 12. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 1. League of Minnesota Municipalities Convention - Duluth, Minnesota - June 12-140 1974. Councilman Graves moved to authorize payment of $120.00 as deposit for room reservations. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. 2. Open mouse - I-394 - Councilman Graves moved to authorize open house on February 19, 1974, Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. Ms. Terry Samudio, 2947 Quentin Avenue, did not feel sufficient information was presented at the previous open house. 13. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS. AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated January 21, 1974, in the total amounts of $11, 083. 06 for payroll, and $515, 594.79 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. 14. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. by a a* yea vote. , jl Attest: ` L -&«c C�iC4 �� Frank Fleetham, Mayor Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 19