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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974/04/15 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularCouncil Minutes, April 15, 1974 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont'd) (a) would be used in this project rather than concrete. The Director of Public Works advised her that approximately forty-four inches of boulevard would be provided. He further explained that the cost of asphalt is less than that of concrete and that due to the underlying soil being poor, asphalt is preferable in this project. Raleigh Z. Goldberg, 2337 Texas Avenue, inquired as to why sidewalk expense is assessed to the abutting properties since sidewalks are used by many residents of the area. Councilman Thiel stated that there are two reasons for repairing sidewalks when improvements to the street are made: The first reason being that for insurance purposes, and the second reason is that it is easier to repair a sidewalk when street*improvements are being conducted. Mayor Fleetham stated that it is the policy of the City to assess the abutting properties for benefits received. Councilman Druskin suggested that Mr. Goldberg voice his comments on benefits at the assessment hearing to be held upon completion of the project. Mr. Goldberg inquired as to the proposed bikeway in the area, and any underground cables for lighting. The Director of Public Works explained that the undergrounding for the cables would be done by Northern States Power to make provisions for undergrounding lines. He also stated that the proposed bikeway system includes Texas Avenue, but that no definite plans have been implemented. Mayor Fleetham informed the Council and audience that patrols conducted by the Police Department resulted in the issuance of 23 tags from April 5, 1974 thru April 15, 1974. Golde Schwartz, 2341 Texas Avenue, stated that she has heard of plans for new lighting in 1975 and wanted to know what kind of lighting is proposed. She stated that she would not want the type of lighting now used on Minnetonka Boulevard and Highway #7. The Director of Public Works explained that there are tentative plans to install decorative lighting. Councilman Thiel stated that the Council considered a citywide lighting policy but decided against it.because of limited funding. He then stated that'the Council has been attempting to improve lighting along major streets as they are improved. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5037 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5037 entitled "Resolution Authorizing Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 73-08, Paving, Curb and Gutter." The motion carried 7-0. :m Council M inutes, April 15, 1974 1 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont'd) (a) Councilman Griak asked that the Director of Public Works study the possibility of stop signs to be located on Texas Avenue at Franklin Avenue and that staff discuss with the State Highway Department the feasibility of speed reduction in the area of Westwood Junior High. (b) IMPROVEMENT NO. 74-10, ALLEY PAVING, BETWEEN IDAHO AND HAMPSHIRE AVENUES FROM WEST 28TH STREET TO WEST 29TH STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED ON APRIL 4, 1974 AND APRIL 11, 1974 The Director of Public Works explained the projects for Improvement No. 74-10, 74-08 and 74-05. The City Assessor explained the assessment policy for the three projects. Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing for Project No. 74-10 and stated that this project was petitioned by 73% of the residents. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declE-red the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5038 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5038, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authotizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 74-10, Alley Paving." The motion carried 7-0. (c) IMPROVEMENT NO. 74-08, ALLEY PAVING, "T" ALLEY BETWEEN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA AVENUES FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO WEST 31ST STREET AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 4 AND APRIL 11, 1974 Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing and stated that this project was petitioned by 63% of the residents. Don L. Christensen, 3029 Georgia Avenue, stated that he was opposed to the project and since he has no garage located in the alley, this project was of no benefit to his property. He suggested that only those residents who use the alley pay for the improvements. The City Assessor noted that assessments are based on benefit to the land, not the structure on the land. Councilman Thiel suggested that Mr. Christensen voice any objections regarding his benefit at the assessment hearing to be held upon completion of the project. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5039 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5039 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement, -81- Council Minutes, April 15, 1974 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont'd) (c) Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 74-08, Alley Paving." The motion carried 7-0. (d) IMPROVEMENT NO. 74-05, ALLEY PAVING, BETWEEN LOUISIANA AND KENTUCKY AVENUES FROM WEST 31ST STREET TO WEST 32ND STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 4 AND APRIL 11, 1974 Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing and stated that 60% of the residents petitioned for this project. Norma Shwabbe, 3157 Louisiana Avenue, inquired as to why this project was not done earlier. She stated that she has no use for the alley, except for garbage pick up, and complained that West 32nd Street is in bad condition. Mayor Fleetham stated that 51% of the abutting property owners must petition before an alley paving project is proposed. The Director of Public Works stated that West 32nd Street is tentatively scheduled for improvement in 1978. RESOLUTION NO. 5040 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5040 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 74-05, Alley Paving." The motion carried 7-0. (e) PROPOSED VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS, SHELARD PARK, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 4, 1974 Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. The Planning Director briefly explained the proposed easement vacation. Mike Goldner, counsel for Shelard Park, stated that it was his opinion that a vacation of that part of the easement affected on the north portion would be appropriate. The City Manager stated that the City should retain that easement and allow a pedestrian concourse. The City Attorney was directed to draw up the necessary legal forms by April 29, 1974 for Council review. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive first reading of ordinance vacating easements and setting second reading April 29, 1974, and to have the City Attorney review the northerly easement problems by that date. The motion carried 7-0. -82- Council Minutes, April 15, 1974 9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS & COMMITTEES (con t'd) (d) cont' d The Council discussed the services of the consulting firm and the procedure of terminating such service contracts. After discussion, the Council deferred action on its February 4, 1974 motion to terminate services until the Human Rights Commission was consulted. (e) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 3, 1974 0 The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD MARCH 26, 1974 Mayor Fleetham requested that the Planning Director prepare a schedule of developments of the NDP (Creosote) area. The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (g) 14INUTES OF STREETS AND HIGMIAYS SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING HELD APRIL 2, 1974 The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (h) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. v0. 74-18) RELATIVE TO USE OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR GARDEN PLOTS . The City Manager explained that approximately 25 - 30 various tracts of land could possibly be available for garden plot use. Either the Sun newspaper or utility billings would be a means of informing citizens of tills project. Councilman Hanks stated that he is opposed to such a project, if the lots under consideration are sodded and located between residences. After discussion of complaints, costs of administratign, etc., it was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to allow the use of public property for garden plots at the rate of $3.00 per lot and that on April 29, 1974, the City Council review the report relative to the lots that are available for use. It was moved by ; Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to amend the motion by changing the fee per lot to $5.00. The motion carried 4-2, Councilman Hanks and Mayor Fleetham voting nay. (Councilman Thiel was not present) The amended motion carried 5-1, Councilman Hanks voting nay. (Councilman Thiel was not present) -87- Council Minutes, April 15, 1974 icouncilman Graves left the meeting at 12:33 n.m. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY, PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT - FOURTH COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION, DEFERRED FROM APRIL 1, 1974 Following a brief discussion regarding the restrictive covenants on this land and the neighborhood's position on development, it was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer this matter until April 29, 1974. The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Thiel and Councilman Graves were not present) (b) DAKOTA AVENUE - LAKE STREET PARKING The City Manager discussed the April 15, 1974 meeting with the property owners. No agreement on altering the -parking restrictions was reached and another meeting will be held. The City Manager will report on this meeting on April 29, 1974. (c) CATV/STUDY TRIP It was moved by Councilman Hanka, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to approve the travel of Councilman Meland to Reston, Virginia, to view the Warner - Mitre Experimental CATV system. Tho motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Thiel and Councilman Graves were not present) 1 11. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS - HAMPSHIRE PAVING AREA It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to designate Bury and Carlson as the lowest responsible bidder and to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the necessary contract. The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Thiel and Councilman Graves wore not present) (b) TABULATION OF BIDS - CITY HALL CARPETING It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to designate Commers Interiors, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Thiel and Councilman Graves were not present) (c) TABULATION OF BIDS - STREET MATERIALS The City Manager gave the background of bidding on asphalt oil products a,id basis for the single bid. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to designate Koch Refining Company as the lowest responsible bidder and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Graves and Councilman 'i'hiul were not present) -89- Council Minutes, April 15, 1974 12. MISCELLANEOUS (cont'd) (b) cont'd (2) Hansord Pontiac The City Manager gave a brief explanation of the land and problem. It was moved by Councilman'Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, that Hansord Pontiac and the City of St. Louis Park jointly petition the City of Golden Valley to vacate Miller Street, and to approve the proposed exchange of land as shown on the map - exhibit. The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Graves and Councilman Thiel were not present. (3) Preliminary Park Plan - Shelard Park It was moved by Councilman P.Fmks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the Preliminary Plan. The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Graves and Councilman Thiel were not present.) (4) Jackie Ingersoll Memorandum It was agreed that the Council should meet with Jackie Ingersoll at 7:30 p.m. on April 29, 1974, to review the I-394 project status and other matters contained in her April 15, 1974 memorandum. (5) Utah Avenue and Virginia Avenue Circle Following a brief discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the engineering plans for this project. The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Graves and Councilman Thiel were not present) (6) Severance Pay No action taken, postponed until future date after April 29, 1974. 13. VERIFIED CLAIMS It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, that the verified claims be separated into two groups: those listed on the claims list of April 1, 1974, which were previously deleted, and the claims of April 15, 1974. The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Graves and Councilman Thiel were not present) On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated April 15, 1974, in the total amounts of $2,724.96 for payroll and $149,755.00 for venders were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering the same be a 5-0 vote. (Councilman Graves and Councilman Thiel) -91