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Home My WebLink About1974/07/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CL9j'n� ; l Minutes , July 1 , 1974 PUBLIC HEARINGS None . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT BINGO GAMES - FRANK LUNDBERG AMERICAN LEGION POST 282 , 5707 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD , EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 8 : 00 - 12 : 00 , COMMENCING AUGUST 1 , 1974 . There being no opposition , the notice was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( b ) COMMUNICATION FROM HERB DAVIS CONCERNING LIQUOR LICENSE Councilman Thiel explained that each member of the City Council had received a communication from the attorney for Jennings Red Coach Inn , Inc . alleging certain violations by certain licensed establishments of the Minnesota Statutes , particularly Section 340 , 13 . Based upon this letter and the alleged facts contained therein Councilman Thiel moved the following : ( 1 ) That staff , under the direction of the City Attorney , conduct an independent investigation of the alleged ownership violations and submit such findings to the City Council ; ( 2 ) That the investigation also include the present application date of all licensed establishments and available current ownership records ; and ( 3 ) That the City Attorney review the current renewal application forms to be used by the City to determine their applicability to existing statutory requirements . The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried 6 - 0 . ( c ) REQUEST OF LUVERNE GULLICKSON REGARDING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ( REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN DRUSKIN ) Councilman Druskin explained that Mr . Gullickson has a problem that should be heard by Council and for which there should be an opportunity for dialogue . Mr . Luverne Gullickson , 2616 Vernon Avenue , stated that he has a sausage distributorship which requires his having a refrigerated truck parked in his rear yard and which is larger than is permitted by City ordinance . He explained that this refrigeration must be powered by electricity at night and that parking it away from his home could cause a tremendous loss of inventory if there should be a power failure . The following persons were present stating they had no objection to the truck being parked in this yard and urged Council to consider permitting this situation to continue : Gertrude Erickson , 2600 Vernon Avenue , S . L. Ekstrand , 2604 Vernon Avenue ; Bob Lindberg , 2600 Webster Avenue ; Gordon W . Palm , 2617 Webster Avenue ; .Com Martin , Vernon Avenue ; - 151 - Council it Minute s , July 1. , 1974 L S • �/ , I;Le �Lth , 1624 Ve rr, on Avenue ; 2640 Vernon AVenucf * Martin son 2601 Webster J C . Tyler , Avenue , Ela D . 7 ( c ) 2613 Webster Lettere were read W . E . Anderson son , 2620 Webster Avenue . Av�: nue , and E . W .• Thomp present also expressing no objection to the from residents �vlio could not lleckson ' s rear yardo truck being parked in Mrs Gu an of the Community Relations Commission , said he Hyde Chairman osition , He also explained Mr ' j ,111 im Hy fission would not change its p was sure that the Comm sand the ordinance had • persons were resolving similar hard the parking of large truck that other p faints by citizens been proposed because of comp converted buses and campers in residential neighborhoods ., lained the background of the ordinance , the studies ex Councilman Thiel p made and public hearing held . It was the consensus of the Council that it was not its intention to deprive est c ri :ear anyone of a livelihood when this ordinance was adopted , u P in residential areas . Councilman Druskin felt Council should perhaps consider reviewing the ordinance for possible amendment. After further discussion , Councilman Graves moved that the arr hggnmsnt bc continued until Mr . Gullickson has an opportunity to seconded tthCouncilm� { Inspectional Services Department . The motion was Hanks . Councilman Thiel stated he felt it improper to interfere with the due Pt °c ` s' and that it should be the prosecutor ' s decision if the matter should be continued while Mr . Gullickson conferred with the Building Inspector as to whether or not there would be some method where this truck could be garaged or in some other way legally stored on this property . Councilman Druskin moved that the motion be tabled. Councilman Thie1 seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 . ( d ) REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ON - SALE LIQUOR LICENSE - DEVELOPMENT / MANAGEMENT , INC . ( RADISSON HOTEL PROJECT) It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Grisk to accept request for withdrawal . The motion carried 6 - 0 . 8 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY - EUGENE MCGARY - 152 - jAiautes . July 1 , 1974 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS JiU VE 13 , 1974 . COMMISSION MEETING HELD There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be i rece ved for filing . REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT ( CASE NO. 74 - 12 - SP ) - SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING , NEVADA AND CEDAR LAKE ROAD , APPROVAL RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO , 5081 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5081 entitled , " Resolution Grarting Permit Under Section 6 : 092 . 13 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Senior Citizen Housing , " with conditions . The motion carried 6 - 0 . MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - MAY 1974 There being no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . (j ) MINNEHAHA CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ; PRELIMINARY REPORT After discussion concerning the priorities of the various projects listed , Councilman Thiel moved to approve the general concept plan as submitted . Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 4 - 1 - 1 , Councilman Griak voting nay since she preferred it would have been presented earlier in order to be sent to commissions , and Councilman Druskin abstaining . Councilman Thiel moved to refer the matter to the Community Relations Commission , Planning Commission , Parks and Recreation Commission and Environmental Improvement Commission . Councilman Griak seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 • (k) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY ( # 89 ) - SECOND STREET NORTHWEST , GORHAM AVENUE TO LOUISIANA AVENUE seconded by Councilman Graves , to It was moved by Councilman Griak , pa at all times on both authorize preparation of resolution restricting Gorham to Lo usiana . The motion sides of Second Street Northwest frn-, carried 6 - 0 . ( 1 ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 74 - 44 , ASSESSMENT KEi� OR 'I' WITH RESPECT TOK FROM LAKE STREET TO PAVING , CU £tIi AND GUTTER BRUNSWICK ET FROM BRUNSWICK TO RAILROAD 'TRACKS AND WEST 32N COLORADO A VENUE - 155 - ouncil Minutes , July 1 , 1974 C � � ht to another m ee t �. ng and that the ban .. the _ canr ► containers be brought goes into effect September 1 , ed before it ordinance be review ( d ) COMMENDATION _ ROBERT HAYES seconded by Councilman Gr ' b Councilman Graves , 6 It was moved Y for his heroics in the assistance he gave in es to commend Mon 10 of a suspect in a fatal hit and run accident . The the apprehend motion carried 6 - 0 . ( e ) K ILMER MEETING REGARDING I - 394 lained that many who had desired to attend. the Councilman Griak exp meeting set for July 17 would bc; out of town at that time . It wasm g seconded by Councilman Graves , to canCel moved by Councilman Griak , the meeting for July 17 and leave it rescheduled at the request of the neighborhood . The motion carried 6 0 . ( f ) BASSETTS CREEK - WESTWOOD HILLS Councilman Griak and the Director of Public Works reported to Council a meeting of the Bassetts Creek Watershed District . It was reported that the Watershed District has review powers on the development of this area and that the plans for developments in Golden result Goldenley Va lea not been submitted for a recommendation . As y refused to issue a certificate of occupancy until the problems of filling , change in the channel and parking lot drainage are resolved . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated July 1 , 1974 in the total amounts of $ 18 , 3440 30 for payroll , and $ 162 , 414 . 97 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote . ( b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1 . Final Payment , Imp . Nos . 73 - 01 and 73 - 02 , remodel lift stations , Contractor , Northern Contracting Company . Amount .. $ 4 , 226 , 5Z , RESOLUTION NO . 5084 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5084 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Remodeling of Lift Stations , Improvement Nos . 7341 and 73 - 02 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 158 �cil Minutest July I , 1974 fib ) 2 . Final Payment , Imp . No , 72 - 141 Storm Sewer , Contractor , 11' L,ametti & Sons , Inc , Amount , $ 3 , 090 . 00 . RESOLUTION NO . 5085 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5085 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work.. on Storm Sewer , Improvement No . 72 - 14 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 3 . Final Payment , Imp . Nos . 72 - 02 , 72 - 03 , 73 - 05 , and 73 - 12 , paving curb and gutter , sidewalk and misc , utilities . Contractor , Riegger Roadways , Inc . Amount , $ 24 , 590 . 14 . RESOLUTION NO , 5086 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5086 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Paving , Curb and Gutter , Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Utilities , improvement Nos . 72 - 02 , 72 - 03 , 73 - 05 and 73 - 12 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 4 . Final Payment , Imp . No . 73 - 50 , cleaning sand from wells and furnishing pumps . Contractor , Berge rson - Caswell , Inc . Amount , $ 10 , 898 . 25 . RESOLUTION NO , 5087 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5087 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Cleaning Wells and Furnishing New Pumps , lnlnprove - ment No . 73 - 50 . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . 5 . Final Payment , Imp . Nos . 72 - 13 , 72 - 35 , 73 - 03 , 73 - 18 , 73 - 20 , and 73 - 25 , paving , curb and gutter and sidewalk repair and misc . utilities . Contractor , Bury & Carlson . Amount , $ 31 , 445 . 16 . RESOLUTION NCO . 5088 It was moved. by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Ruso .lution No . 5088 entitled , " Resolution Accepting Work on Paving , Cttirb and Gutter. and Sidewalk Repair and MiscnildneUus 1Jtili. tic3s , lmprovoment Nos . 72 - 130 72 - 35 , 73 - 03 , 73 - 180 73 - L0 , arta 73 - 25 . " 'T'ho motion, carriod 6 - 0 . l) , 1mi � . No . 72 - 288 stroet ixnpxovemont , water 69 Partial. Paymc:� nt ]VU . rain , Pedestrian bitidge . Coj.Arac: to .r , Shy for Contracting Co . Anxnount , $ 101 , 51. 7 . 45 . 159 unci .l lvlinutot , July 1 , 1971 Co No . 73 - 39 , paving , curb e, nt, No . Z , impand gutter , 1 ( b ) 7 , Martial I'a utilities . Contractor , Bury & Carlson, sidewalk rope, tend mise . Amovints $ 56 , 394o 17 . jcnt No . 1 , Imp No . 72 - 08 , 72 - 15 , 73 - 08 , and 73 . 49 , 8 . Partial PaYn 9 . n curb and gutter and misce contingent utilities . Contractor , pavi ;� � 14 ,TA Construction Co . i Inc . Amount , $ 2 , 826 . 00 . 9 . Partial Payment No . 2 , Imp . Nos . 73 - 09 , 73 - 40 , 73 - 459 and 74 . 01 , paving , curb and gutter , and misc . utilities . Contractor , Minnesota Valley Surfacing Co . Amount , $479 654 . 91 . 10 , Partial Payment no . 11 city hall carpeting . Contractor , COrnmers Interiors , Inc , Amount , $ 8 , 900 . 00 . i 11 . Partial Payment No . 4 , Imp . No . 72 - 04B , Water Treatment Plaat No . 16 , Contractor , Adolfson & Peterson , Inc , Amount , $ 35 , 341 , 24, On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , the above payments on contract work presented were approved , and the Citi Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue cheep for their respective amounts by a six yea vote . 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , the M"64 was adjourned at 11 . 05 p . m. . by a six yea vote . � p Fr G . Fleetham . re map¢r4 Attest ; Alice M . Carlson , Secretary 160