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Home My WebLink About1974/03/12 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular"11Lry X++ - CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 12, 1974 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8:02 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: Seymour Druskin Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Assessor, and Secretary. Councilmen Graves and Griak arrived at 8:05 p.m. and Councilman Thiel at 8:20 p.m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, the minutes of the regular meeting held March 4, 1974, were approved by a four yea vote. 5. AGENDA On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Druskin, the agenda of March 12, 1974 was approved by a four yea vote with the following additions: 7(b) Resolution Approving Additional Police Supervision and Department Reorganization, and 7(c) Subcommittees. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT NO. 73-09, PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, ON WEBSTER AVENUE FROM WEST 36TH STREET TO WEST 35—' STREET; XENWOOD AVENUE FROM SHOPPERS CITY PROPERTY LINE NORTH TO RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; YOSEMITE AVENUE FROM SHOPPERS CITY PROPERTY LINE NORTH TO RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; 48 REPLACEMENT Council Minutes, March 12, 1974 6. (a) ALABAMA AVENUE FROM WEST 36TH STREET TO WEST 37TII STREET; WEST 35k STREET FROM YOSEMITE AVENUE TO HOIGAARD"S PROPERTY LINE; WEST 37TH STREET FROM BRUNSWICK AVENUE TO SHOPPER'S CITY PROPERTY LINE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 28 AND MARCH 7, 1974. Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. The Director of Public Works described the proposed project area, nature of construction and design, background, parking problems and recommended solutions. A representatibe of Color Ad Processing inquired if area along Alabama Avenue presently used for head -in parking would be allowed to continue. lie was told that curb will be constructed and parallel parking permitted Mr. Don Franz, 2636 Lynn Avenue, of Franz Construction, 3501 Xenwood, asked that Webster Avenue be omitted until a decision is made concerning the intersection of 36th Street and Highway 100. Councilman Thiel asked if any credit could be given to owners on Webster Avenue if the improvement of that street is disrupted by changes at the 36th Street/Highway 100 intersection. The City Manager said that any costs to be credited could best be determined by -Council at that time if'there.is any reduction in benefit. John Renschler, Minnesota Rubber Co., asked that no decision be made concerning the direction of 37th Street as a one-way until more study . is given to the traffic flow. Mr. Harold Toy, Union Congregational Church, questioned the timetable for the proposed improvement, as well as street widths proposed for 37th Street between Brunswick/Alabama. He was told the project, if approved, would probably start in June and street width would be 57 ft. Mr. Daniel Motzko, Tom Motzko Plumbing & Heating, had questions concerning street widths and felt the improvement would reduce parking for the businesses in the area. Mr. Don Rhodes, S & K Products, expressed concern about loss of parking space. He felt that improvement of 36th Street should be the highest priority. Mr. Donald Nelson, 3500 block of Webster Avenue, said he would like improvement to Webster delayed until decision.is made regarding 36th Street/Highway 100. 49 s r Coundil Minutes, March 12, 1974 I present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared 6. (a) There being no one else ction of Council to continue to a the hearing closed' subject to a future date. After discussion concerning the future of Webster Avenue as it relate: to the intersection of 36th Street and Highway 100, Councilman Griak moved that the proposed improvement be ordered in with the stipula_ tions that if the Highway Department infringes on Webster in the future a portion of the costs to be credited be determined between rig. and the assessment hearing. Councilman on the guaranteed lifeel seconded nofthe the motion that the reimbursement be based street and the length of time they have had use of that street. AftE: discussion Councilman Thiel whehfelt Councdrew his ilmanenmeThieltsthe conceptmotion is Councilman Druskin indicated appropriate and that there should be some predetermined formula that could be interpreted -in no other way, and that this should be done between now and the assessment hearing. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. (b) IMPROVEMENT NO. 73-39, PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, ON HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 12 SERVICE ROAD TO CEDAR LAKE ROAD; WEST 16TH STREET FROM HAMPSHIRE AVENUE EAST TO CUL-DE-SAC; WEST 18TH STREET FROM HAMPSHIRE AVENUE TO FRANKLIN AVENUE; GEORGIA AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO WEST 18TH STREET; FRANKLIN AVENUE FROM HAMPSHIRE AVENUE TO E AVENUE AND FLORIDA AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO FRANKLIN. AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 28 AND MARCH 7, Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. The Director of Public Works described the proposed project, stating that the problems in the area are poor drainage, ill defined right- of-way, dust and noise, and poor pedestrian safety. Slides were shop.,: depicting the problems in the area and diagrams were displayed showir-.,. type of construction and traffic counts in the area. K The City Assessor explained the assessment policy as it applies to residential properties. Mr. Terry G. Hinrichs, 6414 West Franklin, said one street had been blacktopped when storm sewer was installed and he felt not blacktopp' both sides was improper maintenance. Mr. Philip G. Coplan, 6613 West 16th Street, the assessment. He was told this information to the assessment hearing. SO questioned the amount of would be available pric it Minutes, March 12, 1974 (b)Mr. David Hammer, 2031 Hampshire Avenue, complained about traffic on Hampshire Avenue. He felt the design of the street permits high speed, that it iS used as a short: crit to Highway 12, and expressed great concern about safety of the children walking to and from the Eliot School and Play- ground. He was riot in favor of the project unless some safety features are engineered into it and part of the cost comes from general funds. The Director of Public Works said there is a possibility of making a right angle turn at that intersection, which could slow down traffic. Mr. Dave King, 1460 Hampshire Avery :e, concurred with the views of Mr. Hamme r. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed subject to action of Council. to continue to a future date. RESOLUTION NO. 5014 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5014 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement., Ordering Preparation of Plans, and authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Nos. 73-39 and 73-09." The motion carried 7 - 0. i i Councilman Griak moved to request from staff a resolution requesting 1 reduced speed limits in 1800 Block of Idaho and Hampshire Avenues. Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. Councilman Thiel moved to authorize preparation of resolution limiting load limit; in the area consistent: with the present program in other areas and investigate proper signing to warn drivers of the school. Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0. 7. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 1. Sidewalk Plan (deferred from February 25, 1974). Council agreed to discus" thin+ matter atthe next meeting. RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL POLICE SUPERVISION AND DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION RESOLUTION NO. 5015 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5015 entitled, "Resolution Approving Additional Police Supervision grid Department Reorganization." The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Graver, was not present.). 51 Council Minutes, March 12, 1974 7. (c) SUBCOMMITTEES Mayor Fleetham suggested Council form committees to study matters such as pensions, election laws, 36th Street/Highway 100, and communication between Minneapolis and Metro Council. Councilman Thiel volunteered to work with the 36th Street/Highway 100 Committee if that should be Council's desire. Some Council members indicated preferred Council meet as a whole. It was decided that this matter be discussed at a study session. 8. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councn Griak, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. by a six yea vote. 7 / 7 Atte s t: L C, rc 1, Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 52 Fleetham, Mayor