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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974/11/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST , LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA Ncve�nbe r 42 + r4 lCALL TO ORDER A reg ,:lar meeting of the City Co ;zncil was called to order by MayorFle e �has:i at 8 : 00 p , m 29 IN- VOCATION Ir.voca+ ion was given by the Reverend Mart ,1 Paul of the St. L,kels Lzthera .- Church . Cub Scout Den 343 and its leader , Mr , Carpenter , were introduced and welcomed by the Ma-yor . 30 ROLL CALL The following CounciLmen were present at roll call : Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Rose - Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham the City Manage Also present were 'the , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Piarnj_ ing Di .r_ ectcr , D+ rector of Pbli - mor'-�: s , and Acting Secretary . 4 . MINUTES 21the �►nirute s ion of Co "�-nf; ilmarl Griak , seconded by GounciLman Hanks ,^� , On mot and October , 1974 , were meetings held October 1 , October 109 Project a vote with the follov� i '� g change : Page el nd and approved by a six ye _ 2 CounciLmen _*nC3tior, to .recons "- der carried 5 9 Druskin voting xlaye 5o AGENDA the agenda , , e � o _�ded by Goy--�'ciLmar Grialc, eland , �° changes * Move items 9 �f ) , Ori -motion of Cou.ncilr�nye .M the follo��ing vras approved by a six yea vote with + n , delete item 7 ( a ) ; and add Item 10 (h ) 2 PP eet g 10 ( e ) and 10 (c ) to begir�r!ing of m ' ty Education CorJerencee Discussion_ of CommT;6-m 6e PUBLIC HEARINGS Ncn e 293 Co L" t CIl i�/lilSIte O 9 November 4j, 1 E174 MA 1 :1 N1 CA TI GO ONr5 PET _ TI T � 9 rr `TS AND � �_.^.�.ma..�- .�.�� ONS EQ ---- ---� � TO SPE .A _K TO GOTINCTL CONCERNING (ai REQTTEST OF :MRS , F . ENER �, E . . , EXTENTSTON OF RALEIGH AVEN �_+E Removed from . gendaa • R , RESOL 3TIONS AND ORDINANCES T : _Ai.TTHOR � � ING INSTALLATTON OF SIGINTS PROHIBITING fa } RESOLUTION -3RD ,STREET FRO.N4 EDGEWOOD PARKI�r `TG ON NORTH SIDE OF WEST THOR.s � E D OCTOBER 2 i , 1974 ) * AE N"[.JE TO FLORIDA A VE N �.-E (.- R. ESOLJTION N095100 It was moved byou Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No , 5 .160 entitled , Resolution A-�.thorizing Placemer_t of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking . " The motion ca- x"" 6 - 0 . (b ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IN,5TA. Lj.,ATYSON OF SIGNS PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM WEST 27TH STREET TO A POINT 130 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION RESOLJTION NO . 516 .1 It �-ras moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Griak , to waive reads. g and adopt ResolA.A on No . 5161 entitled , Resolution Alithori � ing Placement of Traff c CorArcl Signs Regi -.1 Paxking . " The motion carried 6 - U . ( c ) RESOLUTION IN S � PPORT OF PUBLIC SERVICE OPTIONS RESOLT. TION NO , 5162 It was moved by Councilman Hank , seconded by Co -uncilman Meland , to waive reading Std adopt Resol4..tion N(-) , 51 62 entl. tl. ed , " Resolution S- .pport ng the Concept of Developing Ne•xr Options in the Dellvery of R� .blic Services . ' ' The motion carried 6 - 0 . 9 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND CU ,\/LNIITTEES (aj MiNUTES OF PLANNING COtitIvilSSA. ON MEETING HELD OCTOBER 160 1974 There being no discussion , the rrliri• Ites u. t re ordered by the A'i � �'`-' T to be received for filing , 294 Go, cil Minutes , November 4 , 1974 9 . (b ) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD OCTOBER 24. , 1974 . There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( c ) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT _ SEPTEMBER 1974 Councilman Meland inquired as to any significant problem in the area of revenue collection . The City Manager indicated that there appears to be no problems at this ti_,ne , There being no further discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d ) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 1 , 1974 . There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to to be received for filing . ( e ) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 9 , 1974 . There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (f ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 74 - 44 - SP ) - PRELIMTNARY PLAN FOR CLUSTER HOUSING C ARD NESLUNDND PENNSYLVAN.LA AVENUES REQUESTED I3 Mr . Mitchel Kirshbaum , attorney representing the Lamplighter Home Fran}clip 14th Street and Owners Association- in area of TeXa54 �3 Roanoke Building ) spoke in Pennsylvania (attor :neyls addre, ss , under ' tion t� concept o :f cluster housing Xn the area ained by opposition Y He explained. that: he had just very recently been re ' s not prepared to maks; a full presentationbe deferred for not group arld .� P He asked that the matter reasons for these views •preferably four weeks , at which time he will less than two weeks and P y presentations He also requested that the be prepared to xnake abe present so questi °ns can be answered * builder or his representative me'ihod in which the matter can e f defer todled to Noveanberure l8 , After disctxss :io:r� as to a Co, mcilxnan Gr ; ak moved to d fairness to all cor�.cerued , . that consideration for decisioe be motion no � ld on on 1974 for presentat:� on , and Meland seconded and th December 2 , 1974 , Co carr. ied 6 _ Q . 295 il Mi November 4 , 1974 Councnutes , USING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 9 . ( g ) MINUTESOF HO ¶ 9 74 . MEETING HELD OCTOBER 2Z , ussion , the mirnJes were , rdeore by the Mayor There being no d* sc to be received .for filing . (h) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT PAVING , PORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 7 B 32 $ AREA RE ETHEL CURB , GUTTER , AND SIDEWALK REPAIR , GENERALLY BOUNDED BY LADE STREET ON THE NORTH ,DAKOTA WAY 100 ON THE EAST9 HIGHW �' Y ' ON THE SOUTH , AND AVENUE ON THE WESTv Co tmcilman Dr uskin suggested that it might be advisable to include the area from Lake Street north to 1ylinnetonka Boulevard . RESOLUTION NO . 5163 After discussion as to the advisability of enlarging the project , the it areas 1 time required for engineering and construction of a larger Hanks to was moved by Councilman Dr Askin , seconded by Councilman , " Resolution waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5163 entitled , Calling Public Hearing on improvement No . 74 - 32 , Paving , Curb , Gutter , and Sidewalk . " The motion carried 5 0 - 1 , Mayor Fleetham abstaining . Hearing was set for December 16 , 1974 . (i ) REPORT RELATIVE TO SHELARD PARK LIGHTING Councilman Meland inquired as to the feasibility of excluding one property owner from the area . The City Manager said he would bring preliminary report and assessment report on November 12 with estimated costs . It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Col,mcilman Graves , to set date for hearing December 2 , 1974 . The motion carried 6 - 0 . 10 , UNFINISHED BLTSTNESS (a ) SHELARD PARK - PARK AGREEMENT ( M & C NO. 74 - 59 ) It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak , to authorize execution of the proposed agreement. The motion carried 6 - 0 . (b ) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS / COMMISSIONS It was moved by Councilman Griak , to appoint Carolyn Hunegs as youth representative to the Hfunan Rights Commission and Rachel Lipkin as youth representative to the. Environmental Improvement �n Cvmission . COIMCUMan Meland seconded and the motion carried 4k� 296 CO 'Incil Mini.tes , November 4 , 1974 10 . (b ) Action or, the rania ring appointments waS deferred . (� ) STATUS OF METRO RECYCLING OPERATION Mr . Wendell Mtin. son and Mr . Dennis Sederholm of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce were present to discuss possible solutions to the problem of the cessation of the operation of the recycling operation. The City Manager explained that it has been difficult to ascertain just why the operation has been removed and what future plans may be , since he has not received replies to coni nunicatio.ns that have been sent to Metro Recycling . Both the Council and Chamber expressed interest in continuing this type of operation. . Councilman Griak moved that there be a coordinated effort in reestablishing the operation and getting information as to other options . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . ( d ) LOUISIANA. AVENUE / AQUILA TRAFFIC MATTERS Mayor Fleetharn explained that no students would be crossing Louisiana Avenue after December 1 . Council requested a report be prepared concerning traffic on. Aquila Avenue . ( e ) SEWER ROOT PROBLEM Mrs . C . Sorenson, 3328 Zarthan Avenue , was present urging Council ' s assistance to eliminate tree root problem iedher to Mrs , Sorenson that are caused. by a boulevard tree , It utas explain the City wo :J. d like to use her. case asap.-'lot for chemical. treatment that is recr_inamended for ridding seiner Po.'-pes of problems caused by tree roots . Councilman Hanks moved that the City assume expense t . of this chemical. treatment at 3328 ZartbanAveenue aased 6a p�lotlp � ojec v Councilman Meland seconded and the motion Sorenson agreed to this solution. (f ) CONSULTANT FOR LOUISIANA AVENUE PROJECT cJ.lm Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , It was moved by Coun that Council interview the five applicants beginning at 9 : 00 a . m . , ll. owong one hog-''r for each applicant , Councilman November 1. 69 1974 , a his co'=ld be carried out by Co �.zncil with Meland explained that he felt t staff guidance . The .n. otoor? carried 6 - 0 . ( g ) DIVERSIFIED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ( DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER 29 , 1974 ) • RESOLUTION O * 5164 It 164It was moved by Councilman Gr :iak , seconded by Councilman Graves , 997 Co ,Incil Mlm;tes , November 4 , 1974 12 . (b ) Z , Shelard Park - Park Agree.;. ez.t - ; The c _ty Manager suggested that a Meet ag be sche &oed with p�; rsen4 it that area. He indicated that he Wo -,Id cone back w�Ah proposed schedule on November11Z , ' 974 • 3 . uman Rights Consultant - The City Manager reminded Council that the agreement with the Human. Rights Consultant terminates December 31 , 1974 . He said that a draft of a reorganization of that commission has been submitted to that commissi mon and no changes have as yet been Suggested . He asked if Cotnicil would prefer to consider this matter at this t:.me or at the next meeting , since he felt as much notice as possible should be given if Council decides to terminate services . Councilman Hanks moved to terminate services . Councilman Meland seconded and the motion carried 5 - 1 , Councilman Griak voting nay. 4 . Louisiana Avenue - The Council adjourned to discuss the Methodist Hospital assessment suit with the City Attorney . Following reconvenemert in the Council Chambers , it was moved by Councilman. Druskin , seconded by Councilman Meland that a formal invitation be sent to the Board cf Directors of Methodist Hospital inviting them to a joint dinner meeting with the St . Louis Park Czty Council and staff to discuss the Louisiana Avenue improvement , Mayor Fleetham: stated that he believes the meeting should be held in the Council. Chambers ; Couracilrnan Griak and Council - man`. Druskin agreed that a dinner meeting would ouemore appropri - ate and provide for better dialog between the g ps M .�. Y or Fleetham left the meeting at 10 : 5J P • 'm • ► President Pro Tem Graves assumed the chair . Cit Attorney stated that if the meeting is held merely to The y sment and no action is discuss the proposed Lou� sianoa Avenue n corflsct with the open meeting this w o �l. d not appear t taken , '- an Hanks stated that he has some dieffeelsyali dosing law . Couric �l'�n and stressed that h in favor of this type of meetYng Louisiana Avewue project should c �u. s .sAon or me gotiations `ol�' ;ng the be handled by staff. , _ 1 ( Co ,nnciLrna'� Hanks abstainxrg ; Mayor The motion Carriepresent ) *sent ) . Fleefharn �was not p . S AND CON RAGT F'AYME NTS PROPRIATION _- -- 13s CLAIMS , AP _,_,_� ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS 299 Council Minutes , November 4: , 1974 unciIMan Meland , seconded by Councilman Hanks , 130 ( a ) On motion of Co b Q;he Director. of Fir� arxce the ].fists of yrerified claims prepared y 1974 in the total and resented to the Cour�cal dated November�65 . 87 f® r vendors p moll and $ 237 , amounts of $ 5 , 506 , 81 for pay , were a roved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , a same b a pP y Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering 5 - 0 - 1 vote , Councilman Graves abstaining . (b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Harks , the following payments on contract work presented by the Director of Public Works were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote . 1 . Partial Payment No . 3 , Imp . Nos . 65 - 45B , 65 - 45D , 73 - 469 73 - 19 , and 7341 , storm sewer , sanitary sewer and water main . Contractor , Northdale Construction Co . Amount , $ 719 4. 85 . 26o 2 . Partial Payment No . 2 , Imp , No , 74 - 039 bridge . Contractor , Northern. Contracting Company . Amount , $ 279 690 , 88 . 3 . Partial Payment No . 6 , Imp . Mos . 73. 091 73 - 40 , 73 - 45 , and 74 - 01 , paving , curb and gutter . Contractor , Minnesota Valley Surfacing Company . Amount , $ 134 , 764 . 37o 4 . Partial Payment No . 5 , Imp . Mos , 72 - 08 , 72 - 151 73 - 08 , and 73 - 49 , paving , curb and gutter , Contractor , H . J . A . Construction. Company, Inc . Amount , $ 105 , 795 . 90 . 5 . Partial Payment No . 8 , Imp , No . 72 - 40B , Water Treatment Plant No . 16 . Contractor , Adol. fson & Peterson , Inc . Amount , $449 8309 80 . 6 . Final Payment , park shelter at 6212 West Lake Street , cor_ *ractor , Robert O . Westlund Construction Company . Amo-lint , $ 5 , 424 . 85 . RESOLUTION NO , 5165 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks • to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5165 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Park Shelter at 6212 West Lake Street . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 300 C,0QgbcU Minutes. November 4, 1974 I3. (b) 7. Final Payment, Imp,, No. 73-47s Contractor, L» A. Shy 47, Lift Station Modification. Pl; b,ng Heating. Arno, $14v755. 600 RESOLUTION NO. 5166 It war moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive Teading and adopt Resolution No. 5166 entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Lift Station Modification, Improvement No. 73-47. " The motion carried 6 - 0. 8. Final Payment, Imp. Nos. 74-05, 74-06, 74-07, 74-088 74-09, and 74- 10, Alley Paving, Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons. Amount, $8, 618. 03. RESOLUTION NO. 5167 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading adopt Resolution No. 5167 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Concrete Alley Paving, Improve- ment Nos. 74-05, 74-06, 74-07, 74-089 74-09, and 74- 10. " The motion carried 6 - 0. 9. Final Payment, Imp. No. 73-39, paving, curb and gutter. Contractor, Bury and Carlson. Amount, $18, 343. 35. RESOLUTION NO. 5168 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5168 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Paving, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvement No. 73-39. " The motion carried 6 - 0. 14. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, the meeting was adjourned at 11: 10 p. m. by a ve y -a vote. ayor Fleethain was not present. ' j}e G. FlcothAA Jr. , Mayor Ric i rd Gra es, resident. Pro Tom Attest: _ d Alice M. Carlson, Actg. Secretary 301