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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974/07/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA July 29 , 1974 C, ,L TO ORDER woo pular meeting of the City Council was called to order byMayor Fleethaw at 8 : 06 P . m • 1A''0CATION— vocation was given by Reverend Milton Lenz of the Aldersgate Methodist Church i . ROLA C`—�I'L Councilmen were present * The follow Ing Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Also present were the City Manager , Clerk and Acting Secretary Planning Director , Director of Public Works ,) City � . MINUTES Councilman Hanks , the minutes seconded by roved by a 5 - 0 yea vote , On motion of Councilman Meland , 15 , 1974 were app of the regular meeting held July rrIt was moved b � Councilman he amended as follows *6 Item 6 ( d) , Paragraph 8 . to Thiel that any bus ines s desiring to o into this area moftBelteLi_netand Council fora royal when in the line oParagraphegsloCouncilman IIIIIIII'Thiel France Avenue connection .IIIIIIII'rr Item 6 ( d) , n Hanks seconded the motion thatlaebuilding paragraph 10 : moved , and Coupcilma construction moritorium be laced on any SOLUTION N0 . 5091 Councilman Meland to waive seconded b ' the It was moved b Councilman Hanks 5091 entitled ' Resolution Ame�dcanordance reagin and ado t Resolution No . � t , Louis Park in the Cit f Of Com rehensive [ junici al Plan of The motidn carried 7 - 0 C` rr with Minnesota Statutes 462 . 3x5 . - 171 ~ Council Minutes , July 2 9 , 1 `17 LI• 5 . AGENDA ori motion of Councilman Nle1_ , r.z� cl , sccoticlLIrl ley Ccaur� c� �t. :l irr � tn f :[rrnkx , the agenda of July 29 , 1974 was I pproved by it 54) Y (-` 1vu 'tc , w :[ tl � t. hE� [ u :tlowirtg deletloft : Item 7 ( c ) , Request of Michael Gol. dbc. a '�; Locuiruuiir � lc � r l c. wLf� h council relative to position ; Item 8 ( c1 ) , Reso :l_ ution sirEapOPt olig YOUnv 1 . i I c r� rgai� ization , a 6 . PUBLIC HEARINGS (a ) IMPROVEMENT NO $ 74 - 443 PAVING , Clj12,13 AND GUr1' f: R , BRUNSWICK FROM LAKE STREET TO RAILROAD TRACKS AND WCS 'r 32ND STIz I er FROM BRUNSWICK TO COLORADO AVENUE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICI=; OF 11EARM, PUBLISHED JULY 18 AND JULY 25 , 19 7 LI The Director of Public Works gCave brief' presentation on the proposed improvements and the assessment po .l_ icy . Mayor Fleetharn opened the hearing . Wallace George , 3145 Colorado Avenue , stated that to his knowledge , the petition brought to the Council in Favor o 1 this proposed project contained no signatures from Colorado Avenue residents . Mr . George felt that 32nd Street between Brunswick and Colorado was in good condition and saw no need for it -to be improved at this time ; he did state support for Brunswick improvement . John Harmon , 3201 Colorado Avenue , felt that no safety problem existed at the present time on 32nd Street between Brunswick and Colorado and could not see a need for -the project in -this area at this time , Robert Watson , 3209 Colorado Avenue , stated that in his opinion , 32rA Street between Brunswick and Colorado is in good condition and does not need improving . Joe Gorman , 3213 Colorado Avenue , felt that W . 33rd Street needed improvement more than W . 32nd Street , and stated that he did not sigh the petition . George Slaughter , 3221 Colorado Avenue , felt that W . 32nd Street between Colorado and Brunswick was in good condition , that he was Ot aware of a drainage problem . He stated that he would not benefit by the improvement . Jim Loiselle , 3229 Colorado Avenue stated that he did not faVOr W . 32nd Street , but would support Pavia improving the Brunswick port 00 . - 172 - Kimtes . July 29 , 19 74 lti IC HEARINGS (cont ' d ) (i) cant ' d Mayor Fleetham informed the audience that the question of approving project or denying the p ,sect could not be decided until six council members are present and this matter would probably be deferred for one week , Mr . Loiselle suggested that Colorado Avenue be included in this project . He stated that Colorado Avenue has not been resurfaced in eighteen years . Dan Fredenburg , 327. 2 Blackstone Avenue stated that he did not see the petition that was circulated and inquired as to whether or not the signatures on the petition were from property owners involved in the project area . The City Manager stated that most of the signatures on the petition were owners on Brunswick and Blackstone Avenues , and not Colorado Avenue . Mayor Fleetham informed Mr . Fredenburg that his property would be assessed as a side street and would be $ 9 . 00 a front foot . In response to a question from Councilman Druskin , the City Manager stated that the petition did not contain fifty percent of the affected property owners in the assessment area . In response to a question from Councilman Druskin , the City Manager stated that the Council has followed a petition policy for alley and non -scheduled street improvements ; such petitions normally having fifty percent of the affected property owners within the benefited district . Councilman Druskin felt that the City Council shouldPact according A1sP to the wishes of the majority of the residents* g present wishing to speak the Mayor declared the hearing closed It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to continue action on this matter until August 5 , 1974 . The motion carried 5 - 0 - (b) PROPOSED REZONING OF LOTS 6 AND 7 , BLOCK 3 ' REB ( 40050VE �LLESTAD AVENUE ) FROM R - B DISTRICT TO B - 2 DISTRI REQUESTED CASE N0 . 74 - 16 ! ) , A5 DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 11 , 1974 Planning �. brief explanation of the proposed The 8 llirec �tor gave rezoning . - 173 - Council Minutes , July 29 , 1974 6 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( cont ' d) (b ) cont ' d Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . Anton Krebes , 1921 James Avenue , stated -that he is opposed to the proposed rezoning because of its effect on his adjacent property . William Krebes , 4700 Girard Avenue , stated that he was opposed to the proposed rezoning and inquired as to why the applicant was requesting the change . The Planning Director stated that the proposed rezoning would allow construction of a desired warehouse building , and that the lot could be made more usable by -two abutting property owners . There being no one further wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to deny -the rezoning request . The motion carried 5 . 0 . ( c ) IMPROVEMENT NO . 74 - 47 , SIDEWALK , WEST SIDE OF RALEIGH AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD SOUTH 304 . 5 FEET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 18 AND JULY 25 , 1974 Due to the fact that the required number of Council members required to take action on this project were not present , and no one was present wishing to speak on this item , it was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , to continue the public hearing to August 5 , 1974 . The motion carried 5 - 0 . ( d) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6 : 074 . 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SIDE YARD ON A CORNER LOT OF 14 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 15 FEET AT 1649 LOUISIANA AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 115 1974 Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . Robert Hanson , 7515 Wayzata Boulevard informed the Council that he represented the applicants and would be ha r an questions , happy to answer y There being no one hearing closed . present wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the -174 - 1 Mian" tes , July 29 , Counc �. l `� 7 � ► G . 1�UBLxc 1irA1ZINc ;; ( colt ' � ) (t ) cont ' was moved by Councilman hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland , It hearings The motion carried 5 - 0 . tcreop �`il the seconded by Councilman Graves , to It was moped by Councilmai August 5 , 1974 . The motion carried 5 -.p, continue the hearing untl 101C AND TO ZONING ORDINANCE EOCRIBED IN THE NOTIPERMIT ON -SITE DRCE 1 ( f) ROPOSED AND I - 3 DISTRICTS AS D IN T1{L- B - 1 , B - 2 , 1-{EARING PUBLI SITED JUDY 11 , 1974 Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . 41 + 3 Minnehaha Avenue South , stated his presence for Ronald Hoskin , amendment to anyone who might have questions regarding the proposed permit on -site drycleaning . There being no one present wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Druskin . to waive first reading of ordinance and set date for second reading August 5 , 1974 . The motion carried 5 - 0 - 7 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) REQUEST OF RUBEN DUNDER TO PERFORM MECHANICAL WORK AT 3108 Std It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Graves , tQ authorize the necessary permit and receipt of the required affidavit. The motion carried 54 . (b) COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO INFORMATIONAL MEETING - SHELARD PARK No action was taken and the matter requested to be placed on a 18W agenda . 8 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a ) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION OF ORDINA,14CE COW SETTING RATE OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR USE OF PERSONAL AUTOMOBILES CITY BUSINESS - 176 - i f nates , July 29 , 1974 :OtC'rIONS AND ORDI ! 'ANCE ( cont ' d) Cont ' d ORDINANCE N0 , 1269 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1269 entitled ' 'An Ordinance Repealing the St , Louis Park Ordinance Code , Section 1 : 334 relating to the Rate of Reimbursement for Use of Personal Automobiles for city Business . " The motion carried 4 - 0 , ( Councilman Druskin was not present ) (b) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO , 1165 PASSED SEPTEMBER 13 1971 EWITLED " AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CERTAIN NON -RETURNABLE DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS , PROVIDIN'G FOR THE REDEMPTION OF RETURNABLE CONTAINERS , PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS , AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THERE OF ADDING SECTION 4 : 900 " . PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS , 1196 AND 12 3 4. It was molted by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive first reading of ordinance and set second reading August 5 , 1974.. The motion carried 4 - 0 . ( Councilman Druskin was not present ) (c ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF CITIZENS STATE BANK OF ST , LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO . 5099 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No _ 5099 entitled " Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approval of Substituted Securities of Citizens State Bank of St . Louis Park , Minnesota . T ' The motion carried 4 - 0 , ( Councilman Druskin was not present ) REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT (Mo & C . NO . 74 - 38 ) RELATIVE TO PURCHASE OF RIGHT -OF -WAY , LOUIS IANA AVENUE RESOLUTION N0 , 5100 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to on waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5100 entitled " Resort The motion Authorizing Purchase of Property for Street Right - of -Way . carried 5 - 0 , - 177 - inutes , Ju1Y 29 , 1974 council M 1p , UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a) STATUS OF CATV Mayor Fleetham acknowFrom staff relat ledged the report ive to various . Council consi questions deration In its review of the CATV franehi for t- Ansfer prop Meland suggested "that diacussionAb � oddefer ediuntil • the entire Councilman requested the City Y investigate how Council is present . He req suggested by Cable Media would alter thF the proposed ordinance changesHe further roduefi frbin ' "the ° r :gin . l franchise requirements . CATV ppossible maximum damages g from suggested that the Attorney lo *t4hdrawall from the franchise terms and Warner Cable Company for Its w explore the types of legal alternatives open to the City . it will take time to thoroughly review ani Councilman Hanks stated that explore alternative courses of action of either transferring or terminating "the franchise . He Celt the Council should shHelahen-take moved long to as it needed to research available alternatives * to she motion.. have the item deferred . The Councilman Druskin stated that the Council should consider the possibility of transferring the franchise to some other firm than Cable Media . He indicated his support to have the entire Council present to discuss this subject . The Mayor then directed staff to place this matter on the August 5 , 1974 agenda for further donszderation . (b ) APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Graves , to appoint Karen Reeves and Steven Regan to the Human Rights Commission . The motion carried 54 . ( c ) BROOKS ADDITION - FINAL PLAT Mayor Fleetham indicated that he would vote in o position to this matter as he does not think the parcels ishould be sold separatelY . Councilman Hanks indicated that although he originally voted against this proj ect , he intended to vote in favor of final plat . Councilman Druskin felt it very inappropriate for the Council to der this request at this tVed ime since the preliminary plat was appro P Y P - 180 - i July 29 , 1974 00 ge� S INESS ( cont ' d ) coat ' d RESOLLUON No 5102 r It 46 moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive (� Adis and adopt Resolution No . 5102 entitled " Resolution Giving Approval for Fi"al Plat on Brook ' s Second Addition . " The motion caried 4 - 1 , S,yor Fleetham voting nay , 9t; IN SS dal TA11LI ATION OF BIDS - PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE W . 36th AND T . H . 100 it was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , j to authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary agreements a1C h the State relative to the pedestrian bride .. The motion carried 5 — O . RESOLUTION NO , 5103 It was moved by Councilman H4rn1<s , seconded by Councilman to waive residing anu adopt Resolution Not 51, 03 t �nrorevn5tt�uct Pedestrian Authorizing Agreement with State of f`linn , � � , c �� ntingetit upon Bridge Crossing T . �i . No . ll) 0 at West llw , r � 6Departmentty of the Cvoper�itivc approval of the City and ' an`ilax icte 1ge • '1'l� c nutioil oavried 5 , 0 . Agreement on the pedesti i t. Councilman H. inksq seconded by Councilr� uit� Gij. � ves , ru It was moved by r Corn Gln .Is :Luwc,, st responsible bidcte� x� designate Northern Contracting, l� ' Y and author^ � ze the M�lYor and CitC l "Pig ger to execute the necc� ssNIVY contracts . 12 . MISCELLANEOUS a COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER l 4 14 � ) er noted tli; it ori Jt��.l. y � R � 1 .) 7 1 . BicentenriiLl - - 1' l�e City rl ,in �1g • scented with its Bicer► teniai ,Al t ' 1. ` ig • the CiCy w �is pre Counc: i `l thilt tilt % ii � l� e�rr �� tc�ws 1 'u ► , The City Millli_� 1nl_�oi"` r[�ed ldeori July1 'Ji �� tit : t1U 1) . iir , ActuiiriEll C: onsul. tilnt be h ADJOURNMENTY t l %V. secondSecondediur� cat tt �� ` --�-•- b Cougar_ i 1 M " ' , ll , r ►. L►.rs . � , Ou motion of Councliit (an �GrR > �i 5 _ 0 YL-11 voi: c, �s adjourned at 111 . ! ,nth k alp ZANK