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Home My WebLink About1974/06/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular� MINUTES CITY COUNCIL� MEETING ST. LOUTS PARK, MINNESOTA June 3, 1974 C�L TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor F'leetham at 8:08 p.m. INVOCATION Invocation w$s PRESENTATIONS given by Reverend Milton Lenz of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. Mayor Fleetham presented Board of Zoning Appeals. a plaque to Rex Kitts for fourteen years of service on the Mayor Fleetham introduced four new police officers who recently joined.the St. Louis Park Police Department. Captain Setter assisted Mayor Fleetham in presenting badges to the new off icers: Rich ard J. Joh anaon, James J. Welna, Joseph J. Jerkovich, and Mark Ortner. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Keith Meland Leonard Th iel Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Lyle Hanks Ros�e�=Mary Griak Frank Fleetham Also present were the City Manager, Assi$tant Director, Director of Public Works, and Acting MINUTE S — City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Secretary. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to �pprove the minutes of May Zp� 1974, amended as follows: Page 125, Paragraph 3, to read: "Councilman Druski�► stated that he felt that he must act accvrding to hia own conscience and consider this matter in�'�the manner which makes sense to him."; Page 126, Paragraph 6, to� �read: It was �ved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to confirm the appointme,_f Joel Glotter nominated bv Mavor Fleetham, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority With a te� .,,."; page 121, Paragraph 3, to read: "nuisance c�.ts and encouraged Cou��` to pass the ordinance." The motion carried 7-0. -129- Council Minutes, June 3, 1974 5. 6. AGENDA On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the agenda of June 3, 1974 was approved by a 7-0 yea vote with the following additions: Item 10(e), Study Meeting Metro olitan Suburban League Consolidation� of June 11 1974• Item 10(f) CATV; Item 10(g), P � Item 10 h� State Lea ue Meetin • Item 10(i) Underground Wiring - Texas Avenue; � � ) � g g> > . . ,� �� Item 10 ( j) , Traffic Control-Texas Avenue; Item 11(h) , Proclaiming Hunger Day in St. Louis Park; Item 11(i), Garbage Collection; Item 11(j), Study - Stop Sign�on Louisiana Near Library PUBLIC HEARINGS (s) AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CLUSTER HOUSING IN THE R-1 ANR R-2 DISTRICTS The Planning Director gave a brief presentation on cluster housing highlighting the provisions of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Thie1, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive first reading of proposed ordinanc e and set second reading June 17, 1974. The mo tion carried 6-0. (Councilman Graves was not present) 7. PETITIONS None REQUESTS AND ( 8. RESOLUTIONS AND DRDINANCES I (a) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN CATS A NUISANCE AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR OWNERS ORDINANCE N0. 1265 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1265 entitled "An Ordinance Declaring Cats to be a Nuisance Under Certain Conditions and Providing a Penalty for Persons Harboring Such Cats." The motion carried 7-0. (b) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REGULATING JUNK CARS, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 8S4 ORDINANCE N0. 1266 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1266 entitled "An Ordinance Relating to Junk Cars, Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Section 3:200." The motion carrze� 7-0' -130- ___ .__. _. _,_ ._" _. _ _... .� ,_.... - _ .._ ... _ - - �. KE PLACEMENT "sncil �ir.uLes, June 3, 1974 �. �.F.��L� l? ��5 A.t�n OKpI�AI`�ES (cont inued) t�> s�co�v x�:aDrNc oF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.02,4.03, 4.04, 4.05 Axn 4,06 0� T1iE� S T, LOU I S PARK H OME RULE CH.ARTER REGULATING ELECT IONS In respor,se to a question by Mayor Fleetham, the City Attorney stated that it would take a unanimous vote by the Council in order to pass this ordinance to arnend the Charter. Councilman Thiel suggested that it the ordinance did not pass, that the Council should send suggestions to the Charter Co�ission or have a joint meeting with them to discuss the proposed revisions. Councilman Druskin stated that he felt the emphasis should be on the period between the primary and general election, but four weeks is too short a period of time bet�een a primary and general election campaign. He would like open f iling retained. Councilman Druskin felt that the time from the end of filing to the general election could be reduced from ten weeks to nine weeks. Councilman Meland presented a statement in.opposition to the proposed amendment stating that campaigns give opportunities to candidates to court, consult or educate public opinion. He further stated that the Charter Commission's proposal to restrict the opportunity for full discussion of issues by shortening by three weeks the campaign period prior to the general City election is illadvised. Councilman Meland indicated that his comments will be made available to the Charter Comanission. Mayor Fleetham stated he felt in high costs to candidates, suburbs with shorter periods needs . He comomented further Park want longer campaigns. present election campaigns are too long and results He stated he had witnessed campaigns in other and he feels they are adequate and meet conmmunity that he did not believe the people in St. Louis It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Amending Sections 4.02, 4.03, 4.04, 4.05, and 4.06 of the St, Louis Park Home Rule Charter Regulating Elections. Upon a roll call vote, the motion failed 5- 2, Councilman Meland and Councilman Druskin voting �►� Councilman Griak stated it is her feeling thaC it is important to have the City Council come up with a proposal for the Charter Co�ission on changes in the proposed ordinance, She also stated that she would like the current proposal to go to a referendum unless the Council agrees to a new proposal, (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING F ILING OF GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION N0. 5066 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5066 entitled "Resolution Authorizing Filing of Appl.ication for Grant to Develop Bicycle Trailways Under the Provision of the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and the State Natural Resources Fund," The motion carried 7- 0. 131 _... _�..�---- - - RE PLACEMENT Y Council Minutes, June 3, 1974 1 9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOAR.DS AND COMMITTEES_ r �� (a) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY (��83) - WEST 34TH STREET FROM AQUILA Lr6_.NE TO FLAG AV�. ' The City Manager and Director of Public Works gave brief reports on the Traff{ Study and its background. Jeff Paletz, 8932 Minnehaha Circle South, informed the Council of the Neighbor. " hood committee formed to work with staff and their efforts to find a solutio� to the problem. They suggested that the City concentrate on curbing the speed. ing and reducing the number of children on the bridge. They suggested that "No Swimaning" and "No Fishing" signs be posted on the bridge, and that the , police department begin tagging speeders. John Wright, 8910 W. 34th Street, suggested that the "No Parking" restriction be retained in front of the houses east of the bridge, .� Councilman Meland requested staff to study the need for traff ic controls on Flag Avenue between 34th and 36th Streets. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilma.n Griak, to authorize preparation of a resolution and accept recommendation 1-5 of Traffic Study ��g�, The mo tion carried 7- 0. � (b) REP4RT RELATIVE TO SCHOOL TASK FORCE ON FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMING , . The City Manager briefly reviewed the report outlining data and informational� r assistance available to the School Task Force, He noted that additional j informa.tion will undoubtedly be required once the Task Force begins its study,� � Councilman Thiel stated that he felt the staff should assist and provide all available information possible but should not be expected to do a11 of thework of the Task Force or do.the type of things they should logically do, He suggested that if large research pro�ects or surveys are needed, the TaskForce should utilize either consultanrs or retain services of staff personnel ona �' retainer basis, Councilman Druskin indicated that the school matter is a City problem, not just a school problem. He noted that the entire City could be affected by recor�en• dations of the Task Force and thus it will need all the help it can get. After further discussion, Councilman Hanks moved, seconded by Councilman ., Graves, that any information requested by the Task �orce be given to the City � Council and that such information not be subjective. Councilman Hanks requestE�� the motion �o incorporate the following directives: (1) That all informatioa requested by Task Force be reque8�ed through the City Council; that the City Council wi11 decide what should be done and the length of time staff should spend on the request, unless the requested ma,terial is factual material whi.��' is readily available, (2) Staff representatives keep the Manager's office `, fully informed of all discussions, and (3) the Manager keep the City Council informed on a regular basis and submit staff materials given to the Task Force to the Counc i 1 f o r i.nf orma t ion and revie�r, Counc i 1.man Hanks and Counc ilman . Graves accepted the amendment. The motion carried 7- 0, � 132 Council Minutes, , June 3, 1974 t' REPORTS OF OFFICERS � �; BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (cont' d) (�) REPORT RELATIVE TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION (d) (e) (f) ig) (h) The City's representative on the Comm�nity Education Policy Advisory Committee, Reva Gould, 8900 Westmoreland Lane, reported to �he Council on �he activities of Community Education over the past year. She showed a slide presenta�ion depicting various clubs, social activities and fund raising projects Co�nunity Education has sponsored. RESOLUTION N0. 5071 It was moved by Councilman Thie1, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive re ading and adopt Resolution No. 5071 entitled "Resolution of Appreciation". The motion carried 6-0. (Councilman Graves was not present) RESOLUTION N0. 5070 It was moved by Councilman 'lYhiel, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5070 entitled "Resolution Commending Senior Citizens for �heir Contribution to the Community Education Program". The motion carried 6-0. (Councilman Graves was not present) REPORT RELATIVE TO LOCAL REGULATION OF ELECTIONS There being no discussion, the �eport was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing and referred to the Council Co�nittee. MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 24, 1974 There being no discussion, the Minutes w ere ordered by the Mayor to be received for f iling. MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD MAY 23, 1974 There being no discussion, the Minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for f iling. MONT�ILY FINANCIAL REPORT - APRIL 1974 'I'here being no discussion, the Report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMIISSION MEETING HELD MAY 15, I974 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to have the Planning Department staff investigate whether the re-use of service stations for other purposes involves such special problems that either modifications in the ordinance are necessary or that new rules and procedures be developed for handling changes in occupancy. The motion carried 6-0. (Councilman Graves was not present) -133- � � � � .�t R ... . . � _ � .. . . . . . -i��' Council Minutes, June 3, 1974 9. RE PORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (cont'd) {h ) ;�� MINUTES OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD/ZAR1�iAN/VEii'i10N AREA SUBCOMMITTEE In response to a question from Councilman Hanks, the City Manager stated that the building moratorium in�that area was still in effect but a check of the previous Council action on this subject would be made. The Minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD MAY 13, 1974 There being no discussion, the Minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) (b) (c) (d) C{�� REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer meeting with the Human Rights Commission until June 17, 1974. The motion ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS - EASEMENT FOR SIDEWALK AND UTILITY TEXAS AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to accept deeds and order them filed for record. The motion carried 7-0. FAU PROJECTS (M. & C. N0. 74-30) , carried 7.p, -,1 the , � i , � It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve the FAU Projects and submit the m for consideration to the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Board< The motion carried 5-0. (Councilman Griak and Councilman Druskin were not present) RIGHT-OF-WAY - LOUISIANA AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Counc ilman Graves, to right-of-way and order it filed for record. The motion car�ied 5-0. Griak and Councilman Druskin were not present) STUDY MEETING - JUNE 11, 1974 Due to the conflict of the moved by Councilman Graves, meeting scheduled for June was not present) League of seconded 11, 1974. Minnesota Municipalities by Councilman Meland, to The motion carried 6-0. .._�,3�- accept the (Counc ilman Conf erence, it was cancel the study (Councilman Druskin RE PLACEMENT Couneil Minutes, June 3, 19�4 10. UI`TFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) (f) ig) (h) (i) CJ) CATV Mayor Fleetham reminded the Council of the meeting with Mr, Polinsky in Duluth on June 14, 1974 and that representatives of Cable Media, Inc, will be coming to St. Louis Park to meet with staff. The City Attorney's opinion was ordered to be received for filing. METROPOLITAN/SUBURBAN LEAGUE pROPOSED CONSOLIDATION Mayor Fleetham reminded the Council of the meeting June 6, 1974 and informed them that in the best interests of the City, he intends to vote in favor of merging the Suburban and Metropolitan Leagues, STATE LEAGUE MEETING Mayor Fleetham reminded the Council to inform staff ff they have not already done so on whether or not they plan to attend. UNDERGROUND WIRING - TEXAS AVENiJE Mrs. Griak reported on a meeting held for the residents affected. Following a discussion on the projected cost of the necessary connections, and the probabilit� of Northwestern Bell Telephone undergrounding their cables, it was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to have the City pay the entire cost of connections for the homes involved in this project. Councilman Thiel stated that this is an unusual situation and it should apply only to this segment of the com�nunity, Tlpon a roll call vote, the motion failed 4- 3, Councilman Hanks, Councilma.n Thiel and Mayor Fleetham voting nay, (Transfer of Funds Requires Six Affirmative. Votes) , A brief discussion followed on the possibility of the citizens paying part of the' cost, Councilman Hanks stated that he felt the City was justified in paying part of the cost of these connections because of the benef it to the City. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, that the nineteen residents involved pay 25% of the connection fee, and the City pay the remaining 75% of the connection fee. The motion carried 6- l, Mayor Fleetham voting nay. TRAFFIC CONTROL - TEXAS The Director of Public Works stated that although his report is not totally complete, he anticipates his recomanendation at this time to be to place stop signs on Texas Avenue at Franklin. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to have staff prepare a resol�,f:ion directing the installation of these traffic controls on Texas at Franklin. The motion carried 7- 0, 135 Council riinutes, June 3, 1974 11 � I��Etd i3US �NESS (a) CHANGE ORDER N0. 2- PARK SHELTER BUILDING - ADDITION OF CHANGES (b) (c) (d) (e) � ►f i .� $951.05 - ELECTRY�� It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman �raves, to a�pro�e and authoriz� execution of the Change Order. The motion carried 7- p, PROCLAMATION - CENTRE STAGE WEE K It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman G�'iak, to authoriZe the Mayor to execute the Proclamation - Proclaining June 15-22 as "Centre Sta�: Week" in St, Louis Park, The motion carried 7- 0. Mayor Fleetham presented the Proclamation to Victor Goldsteen, Bruce Blum�nt}!at and Gerald Lebovitz, representatives of the Jewish Couanunity Center, who exten�.l; an invitation to the Council and their spouses to attend the opening night performance, June 15, 1974. � CONSIDER.ATION OF PROPOSED FCC RULES FOR CATV (REQUESTED BY MAYOR FLEETHAM) Following a brief discussion regarding the proposed amendments, it was movedS; Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Graves, to direct staff to send a� letter to the FCC Commissioners immediately, stating the Council's opposition I and that further information regarding specific items to be sent at a later danl, Councilman Hanks also requested that staff contact the Southwest Cable Com�iss;�1� regarding this matter. The motion carried 7- 0. � i , c NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - SECOND ACTION YEAR � . Mayor Fleetham advised the Council that no public hearing is needed on this sub• ject and that the matter will be placed on the agenda of June 17, 1974 for reviE APPOINI'MENT TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to reappoint Mitzi Reiser, Carol Rye, and Marian Tsuchiya to the Human Rights Conanission, The motion carried 7- 0. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to appointC�r' Malischke, James Mu11in, Jr. , and Mrs. Victor Goldsteen to the Human Rights Conanission. T'he motion carried 5- 1- l, Councilman Hanks voting nay and �►, Mayor Fleetham abstaining. Councilma.n Hanks and Ma�or Fleetham both agreed th��' they felt the appointment of new members should be deferred until the question�� the Corrnnission's future is resolved, ( f) CHANGE ORDER NO , 1, MINNE S OTA VALLE Y S URFAC ING C OMPANY, ADD IMPROVEMENT N�. 14 � PARKING LOT - ALABAMA AVENUE � It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize execution of the change order. The motion carried 7- Q, 136 ' ;`�,��iZ �inutes, June 3, 1974 . �rEHi BUSINESS (cont' d) �g) TABULATION OF �3IDS - IMP. NOS (h) (i) _ � 72-15, 74-39, AND 72-08 � ��.,i�`- - - --� '� It was iroved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to designate HJA Construction as lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of the contract, The motion carried 7-0. PROCLAIMING JUNE 16, 1974 HUNGER DAY IN ST. LOUIS PARK Mayor Fleetham read a proposed proclamatio� requested by the Minneapolis Urban Coalition. A representative was present to explain the program for Hunger Day in St. Louis Park. RESOLUTION N0. 5069 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5069 entitled "Resolution Urging Support of 'Hunger Day� in Hennepin County "'. The motion carried 7-0. GARBAGE COLLECTION Councilman Thiel requested staff to follow up on a complaint he�:received relative to garbage pick up. (j) STUDY - STOP SIGN ON LOUISIANA AVENUE NEAR LIBRARY - Councilman Thiel requested staff to make a study relative to th is ma tter. 12 . MI S CELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 1. The City Manager informed the Council of a regional meetin� with the Metropolitan Council Chairman, John Boland, at the Recreation Center on June 18, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. 13. VERIFIED CLAIMS On mo tion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, the lists of verif ied claims prepared by the Director� of Finance and presented to the Council dated June 3, 1974 in the total amounts of $5,303.64 for payroll, and $138 068.18 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City�Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a 7-0 yea vote,- -137- Council Minutes, June 3, 1974 13. PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT WORK RESOLUTION N0, 5067 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Reaolution No. 5067 entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Paving, Curb and Guttie� and Miacellaneoue Utilitie8, Improvement No. 73-06 and 73-32." The motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION N0. 5068 � It wae moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt R�solution No. 5068 entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Street Ligh ti,ng, Improvement No. 73-35." The motion carried 7-0. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the following paymente on contrect work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treaeurer were authorized to iseue checke for their respective amounte by a 7-0 yea vot�: Adolfeon & Peterson� Inc. ; Partiel Psyment No. 3, Improvement No. i2-40B Water Treatment Plant ��16 Adolfeon & Petereon, Inc. Partial Payment No, 2, Improve ment No. 72�40H �latar Treatment P1ant �1�16 Shaf�Y Contracting Company Part�ial Paym�nt No. 5, Improvem�nt No. 72=28 9t��at Improv�sn�nt, Waterma�n & Pedestri�n �ridge i��etor Carl,on & Sone, �dr�igl �a�m�n� No. 2 �mp�o�om�� fio. 73�23, Ine. : = =_-_ �,. �. g�a�� iumb�r�� & i��a�in�, �ne. ��i�� aym�ne No. 1 �m��o��mon� ��. 73�4`1� Air 9erubb�� o��Casw��l, �o. ��t��1 ��m�n� �o� � �rn��v�� i�. 7��50, �1�anin� �e11� ��o�� V�� 3�r�� C�tn�n�� o. �, ��o+r�rn�n� No. 7�-09� 7��0 7�•�.� �d 74�0� _ _: _;_ _. - -- , : ; e�� =- -- � ' = - - - - - : R -- - - - �, �__� _-,R. �r.r._""''�� ; � $ 44,955,00 117,261.00 63,884.97 14,393�25 14,017.50 28,284,25 16,153,43 14�404.64 , „1_'��.�, .lune 3, 1974 ♦x, ,, ��-��,�-�S p:�T CO�ITRACT WORK (cont' d) � ur �' & tartial ;3-03, Carlson Payment No. �3-18, 73-"LO 7, Improvements I�o. 72-13, 72-35, and 73-25 Berglund-�Johnson, Inc, partial Payment No. 2 �ity Hall Remodeling The Other Telephone Company Partial Payment No. 3 �omanunications System ..;�.�OURNME NT 2,385.25 6, 702,15 13,60$.25 pn motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. by a 7-0 yea vote. - ;rrr .� �l • ��-�a �i. Erickson, Acti Secretary -139- FRANK FLEE , JR. , MAY