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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974/09/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Council Minutes , September 24 , 1974 6 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( cont ► d ) ed the hearing * Mayor Fleetham open ishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing There being no one present w closed . RESOLUTION N0 . 5125 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . X125 entitled Resolution Amending the ► ► re g of St . Louis Park in Accordance with Comprehensive MunicipalPlan of the carried 7 - 0 - Minnesota Statutes 462 . ( b ) IMPROVEP �ENT rJO . 74- 29 , PAVING , CURB AND GUTTER , HILLSBORO AVENUE CUL- DE - SAC NORTH OF WEST 34TH STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 12 AND SEPTEMBER 19 , 1974 Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . 1 Bob Ritter , 3534 Indiana Avenue North , Minneapolis , stated that he circulated the petition and was hopeful that the improvements could be made this year . In respoi:oe to a question from Councilman Hanks , Councilman Meland stated that the improvement was requested by petition of 46 % of the residents . There being no one further wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing .losed . RESOLUTION N0 . 5126 It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Griak , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5126 entitled " Resolution Ordering Improvement , Ordering Preparation of Plans , and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids , or Change Order , Imp , No . 74- 29 , Paving , Curb & Gutter . It The motion carried 7 - 0 . ( c ) ASSESSMENT OF THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 12 , 1974 1 . Improvement No . 71- 17 , Sidewalk , Vernon Avenue from W . 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . There being no one present wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed , - 240- mil Minutes , September 24 , 1974 KISLIC HEARINGS ( Cont ' d ) It was moved by Councilman Hanks seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement No . 71 - 17 . The motion carried 7 - 0 . After the hearing had been closed and action taken , Ms . A . Hokenson , 5500 Minnetonka Boulevard , requested to speak to Council on this subject . She objected to her property being assessed as she felt the sidewalk benefited the school children and therefore ; the City should pick up the entire cost of the project . Mayor Fleetham explained to Ms . Hokanson that the City had payed 37 % of the entire cost of the sidewalk and all cost on the retaining wall . Councilman Druskin moved to reconsider the motion , Councilman Graves seconded the motion . The motion failed 3� 4 , Councilmen Thiel , Meland , Griak and Mayor Fleetham voting opposed . Mayor Fleetham informed Ms . Hokenson that she could speak to the City Assessor regarding her assessments and legal recourse available . 2 . Improvement No . 73- 18 , paving , curb and gutter , Edgewood Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to the Great Northern RR right - ofmway . Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . There being no one present wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution adopting Assessment Improvement No . 73- 18 . The motion carried 7 , 0 . 3 . Improvement No . 73- 259 paving , curb and gutter , Flag Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard , to 775 feet north . Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . Councilman Thiel stated that he was being assessed for this improvement and would therefore abstain from voting . gn , stated that he does not feel the improvement Peter Levang , 2932 Ensi and objects to the assessment * benefited his property South , also objected to the assessment John Glassberg , 2950 Ensign Avenue Lo erty . He .read a letter from Walter J . because of no benefit to his property * to the assessment . Caven , 2962 Ensign Avenue South , TheCity Assessor explained the state law snicfdeals ebenefith property and the polo benefit to icy followed in asses go � 241� Council Minutes , September 249 1974 6 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( cont ' d ) ( c) 3e cont ' d ign Avenue South , spoke in opposition to the Raymond Lindgren , 2980 Ens assessment ° In response to a question from Councilman Griak the City Assessor explained the method used to calculate the amount assessed and on benefit from the project . 2932 Ensign Avenue , asked that if this was considered an Karen Levang , lace their garbage on the alley for pick up ? alley , could the residents p Mayor Fleetham informed Mrso Levang that she could place her garbage on the alley , however all of the residents would also have to agree to do this . There being no one else present wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution adopting Assessment Improvement 73 - 25 . The motion carried 6 - 0o ( Councilman Thiel abstained ) 4 . Improvement No . 65- 159 ( 2734 - 18 ) Highway 100 , West frontage road . Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . There being no one present wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Griak , to waive reading and adopt Resolution adopting Assessment Improvement No . 6515 ( 2734-18) RESOLUTION NO , 5127 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5127 entitled " Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvements Nos . 71- 17 , 73 - 181 73- 25 , and 65 - 15 ( 2734 = 18 ) The motion carried 7- O ( Councilman Thiel did abstain from voting on Item # 3 , Improvement 73 - 25 ) 7 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS , AND COMMUNICATIONS None 8 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS IN AREA OF LOUISIANA AVENUE BETWEEN WEST 32ND AND WALKER STREET ( AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL SEPTEnER 3 ' 14 - 242- • 11 Mf, nutes , September 24 , 1974 ggS3LMJONS AND ORDINANCES ( cont ' d ) ( a) cont ' d RESOLUTION N0 , 5128 It was moved by Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5128 entitled "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control in Area of Louisiana Avenue , Between 32nd and Walker . " The motion carried 6 - 0 . ( Councilman Thiel was not present ) ( b ) RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS ON IMPROVEMENT NOS , 74 - 051 74 - 06 , 74 - 07 , 74 - 08 , 74 - 09 , 74 - 10 , 73 - 23 , 73 - 05 , 74 - 39 , 7247B , 72 - 07C , and 73 - 31 RESOLUTION N0 , 5129 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5129 entitled " Resolution Declaring Costs on Improvement Nos . 74 - 05 , 7446 , 74 - 07 , 7448 , 74493 74 - 10 , 73 - 23 , 73451 74 - 39 , 72 - 07B , 72 - 07C , and 73 - 31 . The motion carried 7 - 0 . 9 , REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a ) MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 21 , 1974 Councilman Meland requested -that it be noted in the minutes of August 21 , 1974 that he was present at the Human Rights Commission meeting . The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( b ) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 28 , 1974 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( c ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 41 1974 The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . MINUTES OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 3 , 1974 The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( d ) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 11 , 1974 The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( e ) MIN 1 AND J DEULO:PMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MELD SEPTEMBER 10 , 1. 974 UTES OF HOUS Ir G ' The minutes were ordered by the MayOr to be received for filing . ( f MINUTES of COMMUNITY xEr,ATloN S COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 13 , 1974 The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be receivefor filings d .. 243 Cou ncil_ Minutes , September. 24 , 1. 974 10 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) JOINT CITY COUNCIL - SC1-100,i.� 1; Ol�:RD 'hff'� E '1' 7NG dx_ scussl. o �' , �- t was moved by Cot-rncil. man, Griak , seconded by Following a brief oinL- rneeti1.1. f; between. Council and School Board to hold a J Councilman. Graves , L t 6 ; 00 p . nr . in Councl• :I_ Cha. n�bers . on October 21 , .1. 97 N , a ' Dru. skin stated, t1:i. at lie wor_r. ld Like an. agenda prepared for that Councilman meeting . ( b ) OAK HILL PARK Councilman Meland informed Counci- .�. of the probn � u� trec �c . ntand ahe reqve uested in Oak Hill Park with vandall. stir , disorderly conduct , r_ oblcrn and report to the Council * that staff look into the p ( c ) REVIEW OF CONTRACT - MfZ , TAUIIE , LANGE & FR OMME LT ( Council adjourned to Jury Room at 8 : 50 p . m . ) The City Prosecutor briefly c �cp :lained the) increase in the prosecution workload due to recent doubling up of ;judges throughout the municipal court system in order to catch up on the backlog of cases . I-1e requested that the City Council consider eliminating the present retainer and special case fee situation and going to a flat rate of $ 37 . 00 per hour , It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilmen Thiel , in the 1975 Budget to eliminate the retainer and establish a flat rate for the City prosecutor of $ 35 . 00 per hour . It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman. Graves , to amend the $ 35 . 00 to $ 37 . 00 per hour . The amendment passed 5 = 2 ( Councilman Hanks and Councilman Thiel opposed ) . The motion as ameRdtd passed 5 - 2 . ( Councilman Hanks and Councilman Thiel opposed . ) ( d ) REVIEW OF CONTRACT - POPHAM , HAIK , SCHNOBRICH , KAUFMAN & DOTY , LTD , The City Counselor briefly reviewed his duties as covered under the retainer fee and gave examples of items that would be consideree. as special cases and billed separately . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Druskin , in the 191 � Budget , to increase the monthlyretainer fee b � g brLef y $ 300 I ollo �, in a rick . + ,; discussion , it was moved b Councilman Hanks seconded b Councilman G Y y a ; Sed 1 to amend the 300 $ per month . The amendment P $ per month increase to ' 400 The motion as amended passed 7 - 0 . ( e ) ELMWOOD PARK The City Manager explained the need to ac uire land for i h e proposed Park in the area bounded generally by West 36th Street , oxford gtree " „ icr - 244 - . SII Minutes , September 24 , 1974 !#TgCEL�11OUS ( cont ' d ) ( e1 cont ' d ..venue and Dakota Avenue . He requested that the Council give staff authority to negotiate for purchase of necessary parcels and report back to Council . It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to authorize negotiations . The vote passed 7 - 0 . � f ) 1975 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET Revenue Sharing - It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Thiel to remove $ 30 , 000 for control of algae in lakes and ponds in the revenue sharing budget for 1975 ( Account No . 214 - 4961 - 1290 ) and to remove $ 25 , 000 for a pedestrian bridge at Cedar Lake Road and the railroad ( Account No . 214 - 4961 - 1540 ) and to put these funds inthe Unallocated Reserve of the Revenue Sharing Budget . In response to a question from Councilman Druskin , the City Manager stated that the pedestrian bridge is programmed in the 1975 Capital Improvement Program . The motion failed 3 - 43 Councilman Graves , Councilman Druskin , Councilman Meland and Councilman Griak voting opposed . Le � a1_ - It was moved by Counc :L 'lman Graves �oco2d900byE.r ° monthman( $ 4H800S 5 to annually ) change the retainer for the City Counselor $ P and to eliminate the retainer for the City prosecutor and budget for a $ 37 . 00 per hour flat rate ( $ 9 ) 5M annually ) ( Account No . 101 - 4060 - 1130 ) a total increase of $ 141300 . The motion carried 7 04 organized Recreation - The Cit:17 Manager informed the CoulnciCithat * dee organized Board has taken action to reduce their contributi.or_ to ro by $ 12 , 179 » Councilman Thiel stated that he thinks the recreation program ram r the over - all recreation budget . City Council should consider dec . . easing Councilman Banks stated that he feels the City will receive criticism , not decreased . the schools , if the program is It was moved by Councilman Ura Mfr seconded by Councilman Hanks , to appropriate • transler e �' from the General Fund - tc, g011721 )reaThenFund motion $ 12 , 179 as additional i3udget Account No . 101 4 - for the Organized Recreation opposed ) *sed ) . I passed 6 - 1 ( Councilman Thiel oppo lained the need for additional monies Manager eXP roved by the Pension Consultant`. - The City ersion funds previously approved t- ud`y of P reed upon contract amount * to support the consultant 500 would cover the agreed Council . An increase of $ � 9 to add � r seconded by Councilman Druslcin , It was moved by Councilman Gra` eCS 5 eases 101 - 4970 - 1130) . for pension consulting $ 2 , 500 to the Unaalocated •Genu- i ; Councilman Thiel opposed * services . The motion carred - 245 - 1 rlintite ~ , September 24 , 1974 10 . rtl 4l; t?.1 JANLOUS cont ' d � �, t, t Service ones and $ . 5 mill Funds - Mayor Fleetham proposed n special assessment a compromise and suggested that the City sell $ 1 - 1 / 4 in�. 11ion iion l G . O . bonds , $ 250 , 000 of which would be used for park improve r--. nts , Council73n he feels this proposal will not adequately meet the Druskin stated that possible future responsibilities of the City nor provice it with the flexibilic needed to meet unanticipated needs , Councilman Thiel stated that tie does not feel the City should levy funds for bonds that will not be sold this year . He mentioned that the cost of borrowing money is expensive and that the levy should reflect the amount of money that is actually needed at the time , Councilman lianks agreed $ nd stated that he feels that funds should only be levied for thou bonds which will be sold , The Finance Director stated that the City should sell approximately $ 4 million total in special assessment and G . O . bonds over the next two years , Councilman Griak stated that she does not want park improvements to come from revenue sharing funds . It was moved by Councilman 'thiel , seconded by Councilman Hanks , that the proposed G . O . bonds and special assessment bond budgets be amended to total $ 2 million , $ 750 , 000 of which will be G , 0 , bonds . Councilman Graves stated tnaj he is not opposed to selling only $ 2 million in bonds during 1974 , but feels tha : the City should levy for the Tull amount . The motion failed 3 - 4 ( Councilman Druskin , Councilman Graves , Councilman Griak and Councilman Me land cppoS) ed ) Council Compensation - It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to direct staff to propose criteria for consideration for reimbursement to Councilmen for attending meetings other than those required in the Charter . The motion passed 6 - 1 ( Councilman Hanks opposed . ) General Fund Levy - The motion , deferred from September 23 , 1974 , made by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , to levy the se.lme amount for the general fund for 1975 as was levied in 1974 and to adopt the proposed additions to the revenue sharing budget was read . ?Mayor Fleetham stated that he is not opposed to leaving the general f ' d levy the same as in 19741 but if that is done , that he is opposed to levyin the proposed amount for bond sales . In response to a request from Councilman iailled the relationship between bond sales and tGriak , the Cit . Manager QYP to the sales , levy that must be made pri L He noted that al thou4 unt ? 1 la ` ' 1974 or 1975 , the Council must determine ebsales may not take place is adopted , how much wilt be y September 30th , when the � u �' et Ievied , - 246 - it jutes , September 24 , 1974 or 1p . MISCELLANEOUS ( cont ' d ) O c on 4d Councilman Hanks commented that he does not feel that money should be levied for bonds which may not be sold this year . The motion passed 4 - 3 , Councilman Thiel , Councilman flanks , and Mayor Fleetham opposed . ( g) LEGAL MATTER - LOUISIANA AVENUE / METHODIST HOSPITAL The City Council adjourned to discuss with the City Attorney a legal matter pertaining to Louisiana Avenue . (h ) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1 . meetings with West 36th Street Property Owners - The City Manager stated that staff would like the City Council to authorize meetings to discuss the preliminary plans for improvement of West 36th Street and the related parking problems with the property owners involved . It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland , to authorize staff to begin meeting with the West 36th Street property owners . The motion carried 7 - 0 . 2 . Board of 7. oning Appeals - The City Manager noted that the Board of Zoning Appeals is encountering questions and some difficulties in dealing with numerous requests from setback .requirements forvariances estheonisealnecdidentifor property . The Board of Zoning Appeals and staE in input from developers as well as representativesninfrom Athe ealsvarious wouldboards p and the Board of Zoning PP and commissions in the City , It was moved by Councilman authority to hold meetings to dMetand ,uss this authorizE� the Board o £ Zoning Appeals Graves , seconded b _y counci :lman ld meetings to discuss this matter . The motion carried 7 - 0 . to lzo g 3 . Meeting with RepreS entative of Cable Media - It wU. e suggested by Mr . Brooks Inc . that the City Council. �a l�eiflinanci � ledata yes of Telcom Engineering , an to discu of Cable Media and Anacondz� (: able Company and the requests for changes ill the Ordinance . submitted with the proposalSeconded by Councilman G :r. aves , to meet It was moved by Councilman. li1974 ' witl.1 representative of Cable Media . The at 7 : 00 p . m . on October 10 , motion passed 74 . - 24. 7 Council Minutes , September 24 , 1974 i 11 . ADJOURNMENT n Thiel , seconded .by Councilman Graves , the meeting was On motion of Cou45lmm . by a 7 - 4 yea vote * adjourned at 1. 1 P i RANK FLEETHAM , JR . , MAY R ATTEST ; &O �4� GC S Donna M . Erickson , Acting Secretary - 248 -