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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974/03/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 4, 1974 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetha_m. at 8:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocat.on ,vas giver. by The Reverend Milton Lentz of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant Planning Director, Director of Public Works, City Assessor, and Secretary. Councilman Thiel arrived at 8:01 p.m. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, the minutes of the regular meeting held February 19, 1974, were approved by a four yea vote. AGENDA On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the agenda of March 4, 1974 was approved by a five yea vote with the following additions: 7(a) Future Studies Proposal, 10(a) I-394 Transit, 10(b) Planning Commission Attendance, and 10(c) Kilmer Neighborhood Problem. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) ASSESSMENT OF THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 21, 1974: 1. Improvement No. 72-35, paving, curb and gutter, Brunswick Avenue, Lake Street to West 35th Street and West 35th Street, Brunswick Avenue 41 f` Council Minutes, March 4, 1974 6. (a) 1. to Alabama Avenue The Mayor removed himself from the Council during discussion of this matter because of involvement of his personal property and the President Pro Tem Thiel assumed the Chair. The President Pro Tem opened the hearing. Mr. Don Torrance, 3401 Brunswick Avenue, complained of a manhole opening that sho -dd have been covered and sealed due to the escape of odors. He also questioned the problem of drainage at Brunswick and Hamilton. He was told that these matters would be corrected by staff. Mr. Max Ellingson, 3375 Brunswick Avenue, explained that only two of his sidewalk squares were marked for replacement but four were replaced. He was told that this matter would be investigated for possible correction. There being no one else wishing to speak, the President Pro Tem declare, the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to adopt the proposed assessment. The motion carried 4 - 0. The Mayor returned to the chair. 2. Improvement No. 73-38, Water Main, Sanitary Sewer, Forest Lane Area Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Fleetham declared the hearing closed. - RESOLUTION NO. 5009 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5009 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement Nos. 72-35 and 73-38. " The motion carried unanimously. 7. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) FUTURE STUDIES PROPOSAL- COMMUNICATION FROM JACKIE INGERSOLL 42 Council Minutes, March 4, 1974 7. (a) The Mayor explained that the St. Louis Park Senior High School is engaged in planning a model cc :rse in f--ture studies as an alternative ed .i,:at:onal approach, one aspect to be urban planning and transportation. Mrs. Ingersoll requested a letter supporting the need and pledging the cooperation of the City to assist in seeking a federal grant to finance development of the cezrse. It vas moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, that, a letter be sent to the school giving support and pledging cooperation if and «-hen the program is implemented. The motion carried 5 - 0. 8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; AME_VDING ORDINANCE 730, SECTION 6:051 AND ADDING SECTION 6:058, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. It ,vas moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to defer to March 18, 1974. The motion carried 5 - 0. (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AT INTERSECTION OF FLAG AVENUE AND CLUB ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 5010 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5010 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of Flag Avenue and Club Road." The motion carried 5 - 0. (c) RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION RESOLUTION NO. 5011 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5011 entitled, "Resolution of Commendation. " The motion carried 5 - 0. Mark Cullen, Bradley Callen and Mark Neal were present to receive the commendations which were presented to them by the Mayor. (d) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FEE ON LATE LICENSE APPLICATIONS BY ADDING SECTION 2:19 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and set second reading March 18, 1974. The motion carried 5 - 0. 43 4 1974 Council Minutes, March , 9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1974 There being no objection, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 12, 1974 There being no objection, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 14, 1974 There being no objection, the minute -s were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 72 -27 -SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF MARKLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT ON PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN TARGET ROAD, HIGHWAY 7, MINNEHAHA CREEK AND MINNESOTA FEDERAL IN AN F-1 AND B-2 ZONING DISTRICTS It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to deny the requested special permit. The motion carried 5 - 0. (e) PLAT - FOURTH COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION (TABLED SEPTEMBER 8, 1969) This matter was not removed from the table. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) I-394 TRANSIT Councilman Thiel read to Council a resolution passed by the Development Committee that will be considered by the Metropolitan Transit Commission Tie resolution supported three lanes in each direction and priority for a southwest leg for a transit facility. He stated that the Highway Departmez encouraged transit to move ahead regardless of highway improvement. (b) PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE Councilman Griak moved to grant various boards and commissions the power of raising the attendance standards above 50% if they so desire. Councilman Thiel seconded and the motion carried 5 - 0. 44 Council Minutes, March 4, 1974 ,M 10.(c) KIL.MER NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEM Co::ncilman Griak explained that citizens in this neighborhood are concerned that they will not have sufficient input into the plans for the upgrading of I-394 and that this concern should be brought to the attention of Mr. Lappegard. Councilman Thiel suggested that the neighborhood organize and formulate definite objectives so that when design is being discussed they ,ill be able to attack it with some unanimity. 11. NEW BUSINESS (a) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS Councilman Griak moved to make the following appoints to the Human Rights Commission: Mitzi Reiser (to expire 6/l/74), Phyllis Ellis (to expire 6/1/75), and Lawrence LaClare (to expire 6/l/75). Councilman Meland seconded and the motion carried 5 - 0. Councilman Hanks moved to appoint Bill Musolf to fill the unexpired term of Mary Schwebel. Councilman Meland seconded and the motion carried 5 - 0. (b) LOUISIANA AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY - PURCHASE OF PROPERTY (3112 LOUISIANA) M&C NO. 74-07 RESOLUTION NO. 5012 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5012 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Punccase of Property for Street Right -Of -Way." The motion carried 5 - 0. (c) LAND ACQUISITION - M&C NO. 74-08 1. Acceptance of Deed from McDonald's Inc. 2. Acceptance of Deed from Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to accept deeds and order filed for record. The motion carried 5 - 0. (d) PROCLAIMING ORT DAY - MARCH 20, 1974 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to authorize Mayor to execute proclamation. The motion carried 5 - 0. 45 Council Minutes, March 4, 1974 11. (e) PROCLAIMING AMERICAN LEGION WEEK - MARCH 11 - 17, 1974 It was moved by Councilman Hankso seconded Y The Councilman on Griak, to authorize Mayor to execute the proclamation. carried 5 - 0. (f) TABULATION OF BIDS - SHELTER BUILDINGS It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to designate Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder on Alternate Is and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. The motion carried 5 - 0. 12. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 1. Park Delicatessen Non -Intoxicating Liquor License, Off -Sale, Renewal. The City Manager informed Council that matters had been cleared with this establishment and the license could be properly renewed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to renew the license. The motion carried 5 - 0. 2. Engineering Consultant for Paving Projects (Ethel Baston and Westdale areas) - The City Manager said staff had interviewed and considered several firms and recommends Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Inc. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize execution of contract with this firm as recom- mended. The motion carried 5 - 0. 13. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated March 4, 1974 in the total amounts of $7, 741. 74 for payroll, and $203, 240.46 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a five yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1. Partial Payment No. 1, Telecommunications System City Hall. Contractor, The Other Telephone Co. Amount, $5,443.30. 2. Partial Payment No. 3, Imp. No. 72-281 paving, curb and gutter, water main and pedestrian bridge. Contractor, Shafer Contracting 46 Council Minlates, March 4, 1974 12. (b) 2. Co. , Inc. Amount, $13, 490. 90. 3. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp. Nos. 73-01 and 73-02, remodeling of sewer lift stations at 31st and Dakota and 33rd and Webster. Contractor, Northern Contracting Co. Amount, $34, 548. 95. 4. Partial Payment No. 6, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk repair and miscellaneous utilities, Imp. Nos. 72-13, 72-35, 73-03, 73-18, 73-20, and 73-25. Contractor, Bury & Carlson. Amo,;n`, $19, 749. 01. 5. Partial Payment No. 6, Imp. Nos. 72-07B, paving, curb and gutter and miscellaneous contingent utilities. Contractor, Bury & Carlson. Amount, $25, 959. 54. On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, the above 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 five yea vote. 6. Final Payment, athletic field lighting systems. Contractor, Batzli Electric Company. Amount, $4, 324. 00. RESOLUTION NO. 5013 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5013 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Athletic Field Lighting. " The motion carried 5 - 0. 14. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. by a five y a vote. ���rank Fleetham, Mayor Attest: 1 Alice M. Carlson, Secretary 47