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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974/08/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular t** ,gust 50 1974 go gWnm (tont ice) anzinued RESOLUT10N t: 0 . 5104 It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5104 entitled " Resolution Ordering preparation. of Plans , and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids or Change Order Improvement No . 74 - 44 , Paving , Curb and Gutter " , excluding Fest 32nd Street from Brunswick to Colorado Avenue , 11te motion carried 6 - 04 �) 1KpP,OVEMENT N0 , 74 - 47 , SIDEWALK , WEST SIDE OF RALEIGH AVENtTE FROM MINNE - TON }CA BOULEVARD SOUTH 304 . 5 FEET ( CO'!NTTINL'ED FROM JULY 29 , 1974 ) 3 Mayor Fleethem opened the hearing , j There being no one present wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed , RESOLUTION N04 5105 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded dbed ° AResolutionOrdering naive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5105 en Improvement , Combining Improvement with Another Improvement , and Ordering Preparation of flans , Imp , No . 74 - 471 Sidewalk " s The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( c ) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION6YNSTEADOOFTHE ZONING REQUIRED ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 40 FEET 50 FEET AT 4717 WEST 40TH LANE ( CONTINUED FROM JULY 29 , 1974 ) Mayor Flee therm opened the hearinge ro ert owner ( petition - Don Walleri 421. 1 46th Avenue North , representin �, the p P Y presented a petition to the Council signed t homeowners asncontacted the he area er ) , pr 1 He also stated li in opposition to opening the alley . e people in the immediate area of the property and Vincent tna � ority of th p P found no one objecting to the setback variance except Nilsona expressed her feelings that Mrs . Vincent Nelson , 4505 1,� est 40th Lane , exP garages should be an aIle is needed behind their propertiesrltrioftthe property facing the y soil the appearance placed on the alley rather than on the ro that b extending the setback it would sl streets She. felt y the ropertieso - She asked the Council not of 40th Lane and would devalue �' to vote in favor o .f this propos ! d variance . � .183 � d, i � ail Minutes , August 5 , 1974 c RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO , 1165 PASSED SEPTEMBER 13 , 1911 ENTITLED , " AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CERTAIN NONRETURNABLE DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS , PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF RETURNABLE CONTAINERS , PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF ADDING SECTION 4 : 90011 , PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS , 1196 AND 1234 , ORDINANCE N0 . 1270 i It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Druskin , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1270 entitled "An Ordinance Amending . Ordinance No , 1165 , passed September 13 , 1971 entitled ' An Ordinance Prohibit - = ing the Sale of Certain Non - Returnable Disposable Beverage Containers , Provid - ing for the Redemption of Returnable Containers , Providing for Inspections , and Providing Penalties for Violation of the Provisions Thereof Adding Section 4 > 900 ' , Previously amended by Ordinance Nose 1196 and 1234 . The motion carried 6 r 0 ( b ) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ON - SITE DRYCLEANING IN THE B - 13, B - 21 AND I - 3 DISTRICTS . ORDINANCE N0 , 1271 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1271 entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No . 730 , Adopted December 28 , 1959 , entitled ' St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance ' By Amending Section 6 : 111 , Permuted Uses in the B - 1 District . The motion carried 6 - 0e c RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON WEST7 � 8H AND WEST 29TH STREETS AT MN & S RAILROAD TRACKS ( AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NOo 5108 d b Councilman Druskin , seconded byCouncilmanMeland ) to waive It was move y d adopt Resolution Noo 5108 entitled Resolution Authorizing reading an p th I s for Traffic Control at IntersecailroadfandsBlaskstone Placement of Stop S gn Northfield and Southern R and West 29th at Minneapolis motion carried 6 - Oe Avenue at We 28th Street " , TING RESOLUTION NO , 4919 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 24 , 1973 , ( d ) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER R SECTION 6a176 � �+_ OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT UNIT I it Minutes , August 5 , 1974 Count ANLNDD pRpINANCES ( con. t ' d ) 86 RESOLUTIONS ( d ) Cont ' d RESOLUTION ��� 5109 It was moved by Councilman Gr' ialc, , seconded by Councilman Meland , to waive Resolution No , 5109 entitled " Resolution Amending read ' and adopttembex 24 , 1973 , Granting Special Permit 4. 919 Adopted Sep " Resolution No � ordinance for. a Residential Develop - Under Section 6 : 176 ' 4 of theiedn5ng 1 , Mayor. Fleetham voting no , men t Unit " The motion car. Y ANDCOMMITTEES 9 , REPORTS OF OFFICERS �BOS _ REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD JULY 23 , 1974 ( a ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND There being no discussion , the Minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing b ) REPORT (M . & Co Non 74 - 42 ) RELATIVE TO DISPOSITION OF CITY HELD PROPERTIES Councilman Hanks suggested that possibly the three sites being considered should be retained as possible future sites for. relocation of resident $ who wish to relocate . Councilman Griak stated that she would like to see these lots retained for possible relocation and that she . would alsolike input from the Parks and Recreation Commission as to their future open spaces and / or developed park sites , The City Manager stated that the lot at 4946 Devaney has been received by the Parks and Recreation Comissior , but the other two lots have not . In response to a question from Councilman Meland , the City Manager explained that if these lots were retained for possible reloFation of residential dwelling sites , the development of the lots , as far as soil conditions are concerned , could be left up to either the resident or the City , depending on negotiations and Council authorization , Councilman Druskin stated that he would like to see the lots retained for possible relocation use , Mayor Fleetham stated that he would like to sec the lot on France Avenue sold but would like to see the other lots retsina° for possible relocation , sit It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , read rt thethe lots in question and consider three of the four options : 1 } lots for sale to allow for open competitive bidding ; 2 ) retain lots 3 �° eta future potential sites for house relocations for Louisiana Avenue lot properties as open space and / orark use * and 4 ) that the France AYeve be considered for sale , The motion carried 6 - O - 186 it MiLlutes , August 5 , 1974 E�F - Sa---BL' SINES5 a) MIRACLE MILE IMPROVEMENT Councilman Hanks stated that he had spoken to Mx G Rutherford , Representative of the Drager & Kramer Firm , regarding the improvements at the Center . It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to accept the Li to be completed by August 31 , 1974 with the understanding that further 'requested improvements would be made in the future , The motion carried 6 - 0 ( b) COMM rNICATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEE , OAD PARK VILLAGE ( DEFERRED FROM JULY 29 , 1974 ) It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Melar:d , that staff contact the Housing and Redevelopment Authority , Environmental Improvement Commission and the Community Relations Commission for representatives to serve on the comnlitteee The motion carried 6 0 , ( c ) REPORT (Ma & C , NO , 74. - 39 ) RELATIVE TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS ( DEFERRED FROM JULY 299 1974 ) Mayor Fleetham read the following statement from Councilman Thiel , who was not able to be present at the meeting : " " I have reviewed the material e cintacted Mr * Doon to the laws lel President applicable ; and furtheVe to questions involving the of the Company , relate financing consolidation with Sandoz , Ltdo , stock capitalization , and plant operations , as well as the balance sheet and income statementsn I have also contacted Mr . Gingold , representative of Piper , Jaffrey and Hopwood , I��c , , relative � o the City ' s obliga - p and other tions i. n case of defau�. lt and. the City " s credit rating , i If able to be present , commitments and obligations of the company . rovWing the ro osed resolution , p' I would vote in favor of the Proper input through the City Manager ' s City is assured it: wiLfi eserelaPive to the leases , agreements ) and City Attorney ' s o a.nd covenants that are necesnarof1thehCityis egar , or. trust indenturesrovisio and that it i s not in conflict l is t with the p Charter or policies of the City � � r Council , Mr . Doyle ) President of the Delmark In response to a request from the C with ask atement of Sand® z , Ltdo Company , Inc . offered to provide ov ide the C ity of industrial development revenue bonds . concurring` with the lssu. ajCe cements oncurxing wand stated that all necessary ° Jaff �r� eY & Hop Mr , Gingold of Piper , for review , will be given to the City Attorney til Hinutes • August .5 , 1974 sEw BUSINESS ( CONTINLfED ) MAYOR I S 'TOWN HALL MEETING Mayor gleetham announced that he will be holding two " Town Hall Meetings " on August 21 , and August 22 , 1974 at the Recreation Center for all resi - i dents and invited the Councilmen to be present , if they desire , (t ) 8UDGET PRIORITIES Councilman Grlak• requested staff to investigate installation of an ice M removal plant and the implementation of a tralis p -rugram for consideration 0the 1975 budget , � ? HlytELLANEO S ( a ) DAMAGE C14A IMS 1 , M.•c . and Mr so Wilbu.t Van Deasen , 3350 Webster Avenue , 2 ,, Ms ., Maurreen An.n. Lein. inger , 5880 73rd Avenue No , , Apt . 317a It was moved by Councilman Gr• iak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to file claims with the City Clerk for proper action by City Manager and City Attorney . The motion carried h 0 , ( b ) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 1 ,. Severance Pay Plan Report ( Requested by Council ) The item was directed to be placed on the Agenda fo:r August 19 , 1974 . 2b The City Manager informed the Council that Honeywell has reqon ested op of permission. from Council to ronstrLYct a 9 x 1 Y ly exist. in that their building , A construction moratorium present area , there fore , Council autllo r i zat ion is requred , rials stated that she would like, the Honeywell Company to Councilman. G he, to of the buildingo screen all of the equ iP menC and st ructtYres on p to b Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman � with. It was moved y direct staff to communictite with " neywNq `te proposal for screening a y them August 19 , 197u and rc� qucst they present the top of its bu. i id .ici.g ,, The motion carried 6 �• 0 •• � 189 — Council. Minot ® s , August 1974 SC LLAN�Ek100 ( c: oot Id ) r 12 , ( b ) Gl1MP1UN lCA`l IONS ft M CIT UY �IANAGI� It ( con- t d � 10U ort W© odda, le �-� Parking 3 . 36th roblemr, will Ln. Cormed Lhe Cov:ncil that parking P -rhe City Manag © t . r. when w • 361- h Street is i purchasing somezlandgand9comb�nts possibly occu exists of purc g Hing are met . The possibility h .t � of - wa to provide additional t11 €�n . qxi c t ing platted s tree t rig it wt � . parki.n. go it was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Atter discussion ' staff authority to negotiate for available Courr.c i loran. Gri �� k , to give sdies . The motion lands , and determine pussib ,lE: assessment app 'ro � carried 6 0 . 13 . 'PAYMENTS ON CONTI7ACT WORK tion of Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman braves , the following on mo need were approved , and the payments on contract work presented. by the City Eng " Treasurer city Mang TnY , City C i. erlc and City wex, e authorized to issue checks for C y b their respective amounts by a 6 .00 0 yea vor. e : $ 60 , 220069 1 . Shafer Contracting Co , # 72 ~ 08 2 . Adolfson & Peterson , Inc $ 90 , 108 . 86 # 72 ,•MB 3o Victor Carlson & Sons $ 51 , 477002 # 74 .- 05 , 74 - 06 , 74 . .. 07 , 74 , 08 74 - 09 and 741 10 4 , HJA Construction $ 41 , 775 . 43 # 7208 , 72 - 151 73. 08 , 734. 9 5 . Nortbdale Construction $ 95 , 153 . 22 Co , # 65 - 45B , 65 - 45D , 73 - 46 , 73 - 19 , 7431 6a Minnesota Valley Surfacing Co , $ 49 363 * 43 # 73091 7340 , 73 - 451 74 - 01 7 . L . A . Shank Plumbing & Heating Lnc , $ 738 , 00 # 7347 8 . Bury & Carlson $ 43 , 640 . 28 # 73 - 39 - 190 . „ Cil Minutes , August 5 , 1974 PAyCNTS ON CONTRACT WORK ( cont ' d ) Tj , 96 Commers Interiors , Inco Contract # 1055 $ 1 , 627 , 16 RESOLUTION NO :, 5111 It Was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No , 5111 entitled " Resolution Accepting Work. , on Asphalt Paving , Curb and Gutter and Miscellaneous Contingent Utilities , Improvement Nos , I1 ~ 17 , 72r•• 07B , 72 - 07C ( 1 ) , 72 -, 07C ( 2 ) q 73 - 291 73 - 30 , 73 - 31 , and 73 - 4L ” The motion carried 6 - 00 VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman. Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated August 5 , 1974 in the total amounts of $ 20 , 130 . 78 for payroll and $ 212 , 673x33 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a 6 - 0 yea vote . 14 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Kanks , the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 15 p , m , by a 6 - 0 yea vote le FRINK FLEETMM , JR . MAYO ATTE S nna M . Erickson , Acting Secretary - 19 "1 -