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Howard Bennis , Webster ,
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matter , it was stated that than 51 . 05 per ; quare foot . Mayor Fleetham
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stated thattimeOf the public hearing •
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of old sidewalk plus engineering
new sidewalk and 2
costs •
Bennie , the City Assessor explained
In response to a question from Mr . T eand the street
the metr, od used to calculate the drip. e ,6ay apron
assessments ,
,. ion from Mrs . Peter Jaresak , 5524 Minnetonka
In response to a question explained the side street assessment policy .
Boulevard , the Assessor exp
wood Avenue , informed the Council that he
Al Rosenfield , 2748 Xen
ro ect , and he was told
had a new apron prior to the startof t
not beLhepremoved .
that aprons in good condition would
unc ilman Thiel cited the minutes of April 30 , 1973 saved unless stated
Co good condition would be
that driveway aprons in g
grade change was required . The Director of Public Works stated
that a grade change was required at that loca. ti.ono
Dick Ertz , 2900 Alabama Avenue , questioned the number of front feet
for which he was being assessed ; Mayor Fleetham requested him to
talk to the Assessor after the meeting .
Clifford LaBeau , 2737 Webster Avenue , stated that he was told that
since the sidewalk was being reduced in width from 6 feet to 5
feet he would only be assessed for his existing panels which were in
poor condition , not the entire sidewalk .
In response to a question from James Darr , 2700 Webster , the City
Assessor explained his side street assessment .
Dennis Hendrickson , 2848 Webster , stated that he was never told about
the $ . 20 removal charge on the sidewa. Lk and thought the assessment
would
be $ . 70 per square foot .
In response to a question from Da .Te Shaffer , 2701 Xenwood , the City
Engineer , stated that the City Forester will look at the trees in
front of his property .
William Baker , 2809 Yosemite Avenue inquired as to his side street
assessment and stated that he is being assessed for two lots , when
his property was originally platted as one lot . Counc ilmen Thiel
pointed out that Mr . Baker had inquired about the possibility of
subdividing his Land in 1973 . The Aasessor explained the gide
street share and also why he was being assessed as tvv lots •
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no one c190 present WIShI4119 to speak , the Mayor declared
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CoLillcillllan Druskinlclt that :lomc adj -., ,. tment in the sidewalk assrssi,,ents
should be matte sinceresidents were under. the impression th ,.. t the
assessment would be 70 ( per front Foot .
Mayor F1eetham concurred with Councilman Druskin .
Councilman Hanks stated that he was against lowering the assessment
and considered it a precedent for future. projects .
Councilman Thiel stated that he was against the sidewalk assessment
being reduced .
It was moved by Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman Meland ,
to have the City pay for the cost of 20 (� for sidewalk removal rather
than It being assessed to the residents . The motion carried 4 - 3 :
( Councilmen Griak , Hanks and Thiel voting opposed ) .
It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to
defer Mr . LaBeau ' s assessment until October 7 , 1974 , until staff can
look into the matter further . The motion carried 7 - O ,
RESOLUTION NO . 3142
It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Griak ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5142 as amended entitled ,
" Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement Nos . 72 - 07 , 72 - 07C , and
73 - 31 " . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
7 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
( a ) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS / COMMISSION ( DEFERRED FROM 9 / 30 / 74 )
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak , to
defer this matter to October 7 , 1974 . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
( b ) PENSION CONSULTANT STUDY CONTRACT ( AS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED - DEFERRED
FROM 9 / 30 / 74 )
It was moved by Councilman Graves seconded by Councilman Griak , to
defer this matter to October 7 , 1974 , The motion carried 7 - 0 .
( c ) SIGNS - POLITICAL
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to
refer this matter to the Community Relations Commis for retriev gnd
recommendation . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
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( d ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE N0 . 7436 - SP ) RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
WITH CONDITIONS , UPON REQUEST OF TARGET STORES , INC . FOR SPECIAL
PERMIT TO ALLOW ADDITION OF TWO LOADING DOCKS 'DEFERRED FROM 9 / 30 / 74
RESOLUTION N0 . 5143
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to
Waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5143 entitled " Resolution
Amending Resolution 4 .392 Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 176 . 2 and
Section 6 : 056 . 1 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for a
Commercial Development Unit , Target Stores , Inc" . The motion carried
7 - O .
a . MISCELLANEOUS
( a ) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
1 , SHELTER BUILDING - LAKE STREET
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland ,
to authorize City Manager. and Mayor to execute the necessary
Change Order to provide for parking next to the former Community
Center Building . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
2 , MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Druskin ,
to authorize an open house at the Municipal Service Center on
October 17 , 1974 from 7 : 00 p . m . to 9 : 00 p . m . The motion carried 7 - 0 ,
3 . REQUEST TO CONVERT AN ESTABLISHMENT TO A PIZZA HOUSE
The City Manager explained that a request has been made to remodel
the former Woody ' s Restaurant into a " Big B ' s Pizza House" ; he
explained the proposed modifications and that staff was not certain
whether a special permit would be required .
Councilman Griak felt the Council should not consider this matter
at this time ; Councilman Graves requested that the matter be
placed on the next meeting ' s agenda. .
9 . ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Graves , the meeting
was adjourned at 11. : 43 p . m . by a 7 - 0 yea vote
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F rn.k C . Fleetham , Jr . , Mayor
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DDrma Erickson , Actg o Secry tart'
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