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Council Minutes , June 179 1974
9 . REPORTS OFOFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
( a ) MODIFICATIONS OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD
The Director of Public Works briefly explained the County Highway DepartmeW
proposed modifications of the median on Excelsior Boulevard from Dakota Avenu,
to Louisiana Avenue . It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by CourncillTe,
Graves , to approve the recommendations . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
(b ) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY ( "88 ) - TEXAS AND FRANKLIN
RESOLUTION N0 . 5074
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive react
and adopt Resolution No . 5074 entitled " Resolution Authorizing Placement of St
Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of Texas and Franklin Avenues . " The
motion carried 7 - 0 .
( c ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETINGS HELD MAY 28 AND ,JUNE 3
There being no discussion , the Minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be receiver
for filing .
( d ) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 15 , 1974
There being no discussion , the Minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be receivec
for filing .
( e ) ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - 1973
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to refer the
Annual Financial Report of 1973 to the Finance and Audits Committee , and appoin
Councilman Griak and Councilman Meland to the Committee . The motion carried ?
It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Graves , to direct pub
cation of a summary as required by Section 6 . 14 of the Charter , The motion
carried 7 - 00
( f ) MINUTES OF PLAIL7NING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 5 , 1974
MINUTES OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING HELD JUNE 41 1974
;IIh'UTES OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD / ZARTHAN / VERNON AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MAY 31 , 1 `
Following a brief discussion regarding the feasibility and cost of a left turn
signal on ;lest 36th Street and T . H , 100 , the Min
to be received for filing . Minutes were ordered by the `hyo '
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, ISU, D BUSINESS
( a) ;,jEIGHBOR1400D DEVELOPMENT PROGR,01 - CONTINUATION OF FIRST ACTION YEAR AND SECOND
ACTION YEAR
In response to a question from Mayer Fleetham , the Planning Director stated that
an appeal had been made to HUD ' s office in Chicago relative to the appraisals of
the NDP arca , and the review of the appeal is in the preliminary stages . No
representative had been designated to appeal this matter in person ac HUD ' s
Chicago office , although consideration will be given to such personal contact
by the City or HRA ,
RESOLUTION N0 . 5075
` It was moved by Councilman Harks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No . 5075 entitled " Resolution of City Council of
St . Louis Park Approving Neighborhood Development (MNA- 8 ) for Continuance of
the Program from July 1 , 1974 to December 31 , 1974 , and Filing of an Application
for Financial Assistance . " The motion carried 7 - 0 .
RESOLUTION NO , 5076
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to waive reading
and adopt Resolution No . 5076 entitled "Resolution of City Council of St . Louis
Park Approving Neighborhood Development Program (MNA- 8 ) for Second Action Year
Annual Increment Thereof and Filing Of: an Application for Financial Assistance . "
The motion caLried 7 - 0 .
( b ) REVIEW OF EYECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT AND CONSULTANT SERVICES - HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
Steve Smith , Ralph. Aaseng , and John Stonehouse were present from the Human Rights
Commission to discuss the Executive Committee Report with the City Council .
ilman Hanks suggested the possibility of the
Referring to the staff report . CouncHuman Relations Commission within the framework
Human Rights Commission becoming a
of the existing Community Relations Commission .
Commission have , nssothateach cshcs
Steve Smith stated that the maydevelopmembers lop
of exchanging members with other boards and commissio
Councilman Hanks
a broader knowledge of the actions of the other Cetmnng growps should be looked
stated that the possibility of combining some advising groups
into by the Human Rights Commission .
Ralph Aa. seng indicated that
the Commission has discussed the possibility of merging
at present , is an:cious to know the outcome of the
with another commission , bit P
question of retaining the consultant .
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INSED ( cont ' d )
1pUNFNESS
( b ) conr ' d
that he would like to see more work done by members of
Mayor Flee tham indicated
Rights Commission rather than the Consultant ,
the nconsultant aretainedd
the Human Rig but would also
restructuring the Comn►ission ,
on a part - time basis , when needed .
Councilman Thiel indicated that the - consultant
t he wants
maybe doing
too much of the Commission ' s work andoreaWodktindividually and
assurance that the Commission members are oing
collectively rather than giving the load to the consultan. t , He felt the Commission
colle Y the City Council . John Stonehouse
should be given a more clear direction by
full time consultant retained to help carry out
indicted his desire to have a
the objectives of the Commission .
the Human Rights Commission and Community Relations
Councilman Druslcin felt that
Commission should not be merged . He favored restructuring and redefining the
i goals of the Human Rights Commission . Her asointcarrated ying; timportant it is
out its work .
for
Commission members to be given a greater l
r. Councilman Meland felt that the consultant e ° uld bbasise retained
ednthatuthetime Humanbasis
for a short period of time , or on a parti
Rights Commission should work in areas of education and information .
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to direct the
Chairman of the Human Rights Commission and a member of staff to review the OrdinancE
and submit a report to the City Council and Human Rights Commission relative to
modifications encompassing Human Relations and Human Resources . The motion carried E
Councilman Hanks voting nay .
Councilman Thiel requested that this be a complete review of the Ordinance and that
input be received from the City Attorney in areas which may coincide or conflict
with the Charter .
Councilman Hanks stated that he is not opposed to the Human Rights Commission ,
but that it should work more closely with the Community Relations Commission .
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to direct the
Human Rights Commission to review the possibility of working closely with the
Community Relations Commission relative to coordinated efforts and submit a
report to the Council . The motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Griak voting nay •
Following a brief discussion between Council members on when the consultant
matter should be brought up , Steve Smith stated that he would like the full - time
consultant retained until revisions are made in the Ordinance .
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�r11�lISrHED BUSINESS ( cont ' d )
(b ) cont ' d
It was moved by Councilman Thiel $ seconded by Councilman Graves , that when the
proposed revisions in the Ordinance are received from staff and the Commission
( within six weeks or prior to budget time ) the Council would decide on the future
of the consultant . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland , that the services
of the consultant be retained thru December 31 , 1974 . Upon a roll call vote , the
motion carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Druskin voting nay . Councilman Druskin stated that
he could not support a motion retaining the services of the consultant until the
end of the year inasmuch as the matter should be resolved during budget meetings .
( c ) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COt011SSION WORK PROGRAM PROPOSALS
No action was taken ,
( d ) REVIEW OF MIRACLE MILE IMPROVEMENTS
The matter was deferred until July 15 , 1974 .
(e ) AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Griak , to set date
for the public hearings on Comprehensive Plan for July 15 , 1974 . The notion
carried 7 - 0 .
( f ) RIGHT - OF - WAY ACQUISI 'CION - LOUISIANA AVENUE ( M , & C , NO , 7 '► - 3 )
RLSOLU'TION NO , 5077
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Meland , to vaiv* readivw
and adopt Resolution No . 5077 entitled " Resolution Authorizing Purcliasr of
Property for. Street Right - of - Way . " The motion carried 7 - (I .
(9 ) STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT'
Mayor Fleetham inquired as to whether or not the Council had ani* cklownts
on his memo regarding ti-itj State Highway Department ; there were none .
(h ) LEAGUE MEETINGS
Mayor Fleetham noted that the Suburban League and Metropolitan Loaguo V*T%od tO
form the Assoc iat ion of Metropol i tan Municipalities , 41L AW cleat 1% 0 MNW holds a
Position on the board of the new association .
He also informed the Council Cleat Councilman Grialt ways r# - olo %% tod to tho ,kO
of Directors of the SL. aLu League cif Piuniclp .� litie� 5 .
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10 . UNF
INISHED BUSIES ( cont ' d )
(h ) cont ' d
ilman Graves ,
seconded by Councilman Thiel , to have staff
It was moved by Counc
its representative and indicate the Council of the City of
with
communicate orts H . R . 15361 . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
St . Louis Park supp
11 . NEW BUSINESS
( a ) PROCLAMATION - MINNESOTA TWIN VICTORY MONTH
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to authorize
the Mayor to execute the proclamation . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
( b ) TABULATION OF BIDS - ALLEY PAVING
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak , to designate
Victor Carlson & Sons lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of the
contract . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
( c ) APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY RELATIONS comvIISSION
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to defer the
appointment . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
( d ) ROUTE MODIFICATIONS - MTC # 36
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak , to approve
the proposed Route Modification # 36 . The motion carried 7 - 0 .
( e ) EXCESSIVE TRAFFIC ON UTICA AVENUE
Councilman Druskin requested staff to report on the complaints he has been
receiving from residents on Utica Avenue , as test cars from Win Stephens Buicic
create excessive traffic on Utica when traveling down that street .
( f ) PROPOSED PUBLIC RELATIONS RELATIVE TO ST . LOUIS PARK
Councilman Druskin informed the Council that he will be proposing a resolution
at the next meeting dealing with Public Relations and the establishment of a
" Pro - St . Louis Park " Committee to publicize positive aspects of the Community
12 . MISCELLANEOUS
( a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS
It was moved by Councilman Graves
seconded by Councilman Griak , to f ile the
claim of Eric Paul Johnson with the City Clerk for proper action by the City
Manager and City Attorney , The motion carried 7 - 0 ,
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�'NvEOtvS lcotit ' d )
C ,' ;'` ICAT IONS FROM C 1 TY MANALER
1 The City Manager reminded the Council of the Metropolitan Council meeting
at 7 : 30 p . m . on .June 18 , 1974 at the Recreation Center .
2 . The City Manager informed the Council that the request submitted to the
State Highway Department for decreasing the speed limit in the area of
Eliot School was denied .
ON CO � TRA( T WORK
Lkt motion of Councilman Banks , seconded by Councilman Meland , the following payments
on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved , and the City Manager ,
f its horized to issue checks for their respective
Clerk and City Treasurer were aut
3wunts by a 7 - O yea vote .
Co
$ 29 , 925 . 50
Robert 0 , h� estlund Construction .
Park Shelter at 6212 West Lake St .
i Payment X10 . 1 ; Contract No . 1037
�T \'DORS CLAIMS
ncilman rleland
On motion of Councilman Griak , seconded by Cou , the lists of verified
to
unc
claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presentadrollthand o $ 8071245t31 for
p p 037 . 50 for p y
Julic 1 i , 1974 , in the total amounts of $ 9 ,
Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were
vendors were approved , and the City g
authorized to issue checks covering same by a 7 - 0 yea vote .
1» . PJ)JOL1K\2\1EVCT
c seconded by Councilman Griak , the meeting was
On motion of Councilman Grave .. yea vote .
adjourned at 10 : 52 p , m , by a 7 ~ 0 S
FRr1 R FLET 1, JR4, MAv
A1TEST :
�� na3 1A * i; rickson , Acting Secretary
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