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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/01/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MIN UTE S CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 20 , 1975 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8 ; 10 P . M . 2e IW OCAT ION Invocation was given by Tl� e Rev . Cliff Gronneberg of the First Lutheran Church . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen. were present at roll call : Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Rose Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Me 1 and Leonard Thiel Frank Fleetham Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works and Acting Secretary , 4 . MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 6 , 1975 with the following amendment : The name of Lee Rickard be str. iken from Item 9 ( c ) of the minutes of December 2 , 1974s 5 . AGENDA On motion of Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , the agenda of January 20 , 1975 , was approved by a 7 � O yea vote with the following additions : 7 ( d ) Postpone to February 3 ; 10 ( h ) Louisiania Avenue Railroad Bridge , 6 , PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) IMPROVEMENT NO . 7430 , PAVING , CURB AND GUTTER , RALEIGH AVENUE FROM 130 WEST OF CENTER LINE OF PRINCETON AVENUE TO WEST 42n. d STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JANUARY 9 AND JANUARY 16 , 1975 . Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing , The Director of Public. Works explained the modified proposed improvement to extend Raleigh. Avenue in. front of two lots with cul � de - sac and that staff has been meeting with residents of area to examine various alternatives . Mr . Emil Adams , 4. 212 Wooddale Avenue and Mr . John Taylor , 4234 Raleigh Avenue , spoke in favor of the improvement ° There being no one else wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . 15 Council Minutes , January 20 , 1975 RESOLUTION NO ,_r97 6 . ( a ) to waive reading seconded by Councilman Thiel , It was moved by Councilman Hanks , 11R The Ordering Preparation of Plans 5197 entitled , and adopt Resolution No . for Bids , Improvement No . 74 - 30 . The motion carried and Authorizing Advertisement 7 - 0 . SECTION 6 :074 . 5 OF THE ZONING O D INANREDCEFREQT ATTED ( b ) APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM 32 " INSTEAD OF THE REQ BY ROBERT BENSON TO PERMIT A SIDEFROMDDECEMBER 16 , 1974 , AND JANUARY 61 1975 ) , 1832 LOUISIANA AVENUE ( CONTINUE Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing * granting the 1832 Louisiana Avenue , spoke in support of g osgtion . Mr . Robert Benson , spoke in opp variance . Mrs . Shelton Fisher ) 1826 Louisiana Avenue , P man 1809 Louisiana Avenue , questioned the circumstances under Mrs . Ramona Nea , which variances could be granted . being no one else wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . There g RESOLUTION N0 . 5198 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5198 entitled ' " Resolution Granting Variance in Side - Louis Park Zon - Yard Width From the Requirements of Section 6 : 074 . 5 of the St -.. Ing Ordinance , " with an additional condition that no stereo equipment or per - cussion instruments be played in , the proposed room . It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Thiel to amend the motion to delete the condition regarding stereo and percussion instruments . The amendment passed 4 - 3 ( Councilmen Griak , Meland and Drus kin opposed ) , The motion as amended passed 6 - 1 ( Councilman Griak opposed ) . Mrs . Fisher stated she will take legal action to prohibit construction , ( c ) APPLICATION FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE , OFF SALE , BY PARK LIQUORS , 6320 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JANUARY 9 AND JANUARY 16 , 1975 , Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing . Mr . Tom O ' Meara , 3601 Park Center Blvd . , attorney for applicants Don and Tillie Swanson , spoke in support of granting the license . He stated the owners were having difficulty renting the west side of the building . He explained the proposed parking layout and landscaping , Susan Connelly , 2933 Dakota ; Ken Peterson , 2916 Dakota ; Grace Knutson , 3001 Brunswick ; Gil Thompson , 2157 Grand , Long Lake ; Marian Carlson , 3108 Florida Avenue South , spoke in favor of granting the license . Mrs . Lucille Simonson , 2856 Edgewood Avenue , spoke in opposition to granting the license . 16 ■ Council Minutes , January 20 , 1975 6 . ( c ) 1\1r , Don Swanson , 851 St , 13 Pompeno Blvd , Pompeno Beach , Florida , owner of Don ' s Market , stared that the deliveries to tLe proposed liquor store would not disrupt the neighborhood . There being no one else wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed . President Pro - Tem Graves assumed the chair . It was moved by Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman yieland to deny the license . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Hanks to defer this item to February 18 , 1975 . Councilman Druskin stated that he has received many calls from residents opposing granting of the license and preferred to vote on the motion tonight , The motion to defer failed 1 - 5 ( Councilman Thiel in favor ) , The motion to deny passed 5 - 1 ( Councilman Thiel opposed ) . ( d ) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ST . LOUIS PARK SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE CITY ' S POLICY REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF STREET AND ALLEY PAVING , CURB AND GUTTER , SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN WAYS , DRAINAGE , AND CONTRACTS AND FINANCING RELATED THERETO , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JANUARY 9 , 1975 . President Pro - Tem Graves opened the hearing . There being no on. e present to speak the President Pro - Tem closed the hearing , ORDINANCE NO , 1276 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading for February 31, 1975 , Motion carried 6 - 0 , 7 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT BINGO GAMES FEBRUARY 20 , 19751 AT VFW POST BY CAREER WOMEN'S CHAPTER , WOMEN ' S AI`ERICAN ORT , There being no discussion , the notice was ordered by the President Pro - Tem to be received for filing . ( b ) COMMUNICATION FROM HUMAN RIGHTS COM14ISS ION CONCERNING PROPOSAL FOR CCN SULTANT SERVICE . It was moved by Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman Griak , to approve the consultant service . The motion passed 6 - 0 , ( c ) ]ZEQUES ']' FROM h _LNCER14UI' TO CONSTRUCT LOADING DOCK . It was moved by Councilman. Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to refer this matter to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission . The motion passed 6 - 0 . 17 Council. Minutes , January 20 , 1975 U1�LINUM REQUESTING PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY STRUCTURE , 7 . ( d ) COMMUNICATION FROM NORTHLAND meeting . ostponed until the February 3 , 1975 , This item was P 8 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF LAND AT 2333 FRANCE AVENUE , ORDINANCE N,0,-,,12,75 seconded by Councilm secoan Meland to waive It was moved by Councilman Hanks , ► Ordinance Au - 1275 entitled , second reading and adopt Ordinance 5 , f Lot 15 , Block I1 , McNair Park Addition to thorizing Sale by the City o St . Louis Park " . The motion passed 6 - 0 . ( 2 ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM LAND SALE IN GENERAL FUND , RESOLUTION N0 , 5199 It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No , 5199 entitled , " Resolution Designating Placement of Proceeds from Sale of Real Property in the General Fund " . The motion passed 6 - 0 . ( b ) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE CHANGING SEWER RATES ( SUBMITTED JANUARY 62 1975 ) e ORDINANCE N0 . 1277 The Director of Public Works explained the study conducted by staff to establish proportionality in the sewer .rate structure . The Finance Director explained the proposed rate structure and the fiscal effects on increase . It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Thiel to waive first reading and set second reading for February 3 , 1975 . The motion passed 6 - 0 . ( c ) RESOLUTIONS REQUESTING FAU FUNDING RESOLUTION NO , 5200 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5200 entitled , " Resolution Requesting Designation of Certain Roads as Eligible for Federal Aid Urban Funding " . The motion passed 6 - 0 , 18 Council Minutes , January 20 , 1975 9 . R.E PORTS OF OFFICERS2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY ( # 96 ) - BROOKS IDE AVENUE FROM EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD TO SOUTH CITY LIMITS , It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland , to table this study . The motion passed 6 - 0 . ( b ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 74 _ 37 - SP ) REQUESTING SPECIAL PERMIT FOR EXPANSION OF AMALGAMATED EATING AND DRINKING COMPANY UNDERGROUND , 9920 WAYZATA BOULEVARD , UNDER SECTION 6 : 122 . 17 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE . RESOLD 1ON NO * 5201 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5201 entitled , " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 122 . 17 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Restaurant , Class I " . The motion granting the special permit with conditions passed 6 - 0 . ( c ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS , IMPROVEMENT NO . 75 - 153, NATCHEZ AVENUE LIFT STATION , RESOLUTION N0 , 5202 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5202 entitled , " Resolution Receiving Stipulation Waiving Public Hearing , Ordering Improvement No . 75 - 15 Lift Station Repair , and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids " . The motion passed 6 - 0 . ( d ) REPORT OF LIQUOR COMMITTEE ON LICENSE RENEWAL (REQUESTED BY LIQUOR COMMITTEE ) * It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Druskin , to approve Giller ' s and Foo Chu ' s on - sale liquor license for the remainder of the 1975 license year . The motion passed 6 - 0 . ( e ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 15 , 1975 * ( 1 ) Minutes of Streets & Highways Committee Meeting held January 7 , 1975 . There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the President Pro - Tem to be received for filing . ( f ) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION ME1ETZNG HELD DECEM-BER 18 , 19750 the minutes were ordered by President Pro - .OM There being no discussion , to be received for filing . 19 Council Minutes , January 20 , 1975 10 , UNFINISHED BUSINESS a ) LAND TRANSACTION - 2333 FRANCE AVENUE ( Councilman Meland , to authorize seconded by " No temporary It was moved by Councilman Griak , restriction . execution and filing of the deed with the following hall be erected upon the real estate herein conveyed or permanent structure approval of the City Council of the City of St . Louis Park" , COU- Without the prior The motion passed 6 - 0 . - - 28th STREET AND OTTAWA ( DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 61 1975 ) . ( b ) TRAFFIC STUDY ( # 99 ) b Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to defer It was movedY 1975 . this matter until February 31 The motion passed 6 - 0 . ( c ) LOU PARK CONCEPT PLAN ( DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 165 1974 ) . Mr , Vincent Johnson , Attorney for Mr . Otten , 600 Minnesota Federal Building , Minneapolis , and Mr . Harry Garrish , Architect , 1216 South Cedar Lake Road , explained the proposed plans for the area . Councilman Thiel stated that he wants to make certain that the owner and developers are fully aware of the existing soil and drainage conditions and questioned whether the developer considers the site is buildable as proposed , Mr . Garrish replied that they are confident that the proposed plans for the area are feasible based on the knowledge of the existing conditions . Council - man Thiel requested the developer to carefully review the proposed plan so as to be able to indicate to the Council during the preliminary plan review that they have thoroughly studied the plan and it can be constructed in today ' s economy . Councilman Hanks suggested that soil borings be done to see if buildings can be constructed as proposed and that if changes are dictated by soil , the developer should know immediately . Councilman Griak stated she likes the plan but would not support a liquor license for the restaurant until she is sure it would be the highest quality establishment . Mr . Wyman Williams , representing Steak and Ale of Dallas , Texas , stated that the restaurant would be corporate not franchised . He noted that they would anticipate having the restaurant open for dinners and lunches with a seating capacity of 250 and a menu consisting of steak , lobster , prime rib , and a salad bar . He stated that he was aware of permits and licenses that are required , Mr . Garrish stated there are interviews with several motel / hotel chains under way . Development would take about three years with the restaurant and motel built first , followed by the residences and then the office building , which is optional . Itwas moved o edpby Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Griak , to approve the The motion passed 5 - 0 . ( Councilman Druskin was not present . ) 20 Council Minutes , January 20 , 1975 10 . ( d ) BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION : FORMATION OF It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Druskin , to refer this matter to the Council Bicentennial CormTtittee made up of Councilmen Meland , Griak and Thiel . The motion passed 6 - 0 . ( e ) APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS 1 . Citizens Advisory Boards It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to appoint Bill Wipson as the Student Representative to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission . The motion passed 6 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Meland , to appoint Darlene Seid. schlaw to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiring June 1 , 1975 . The motion passed 6 - 0 . It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to defer the remainder of the appointments to February 3 , 1975 . The motion passed 6 - 0 . 2 . Council Member Liaisons It was moved by Councilman . Griak , seconded by Councilman Meland , to approve the Commission Representation. . Planning Commission Lyle Hanks Seymour Druskin , alternate Parks and Rec . Comm . . Keith Meland Rose - Mary Griak , alternate Board of Zoning Appeals Richard Graves Seymour Druskin , alternate Building Construction Richard Graves Codes Adv . Comm . Frank Fleetham , alternate Community Relations Rose - Mary Griak Comm . Leonard Thiel , alternate Environmental Imp . Seymour Druskin Comm . Keith Meland , Alternate Southwest Cable Comm * Lyle Hanks 21 pave Rudber � iak alternate Council �lnutca , .lan � � :� ry � () , I �) 7 .. � (:lose - Mary G � t0 . ( e ) 2 • lic� s5et. t Crerlc Cor'ni� ls ;; ioi �. Co1iun . IZose� Mary Griak Corrin . IWuc 0 Po i. i_ c y Advo R cfi. ard Graves ; ov . alternate l�l:innehaha Cr �, � lt "lmp . L �rl- e l, ank7 � Conun . Tale motion passed 6 - 0 . { SCHEDULING OF COUNC -LL WEEK- END STUDY SESS10N . nd to have the ( ) Council- man Meland , rin Hill Conference Center . Counci handlemthis It was moved by Councilman C,ria.k , seconded Y study Session on February 7 - 8 at Sp da in advance of the meeting , Druski..n sta d that i L the Council thinks this is the best way to matter that he wilt go along but would like the agenda - - � ilJ00D PARK ( DEFERRED FROM DECE1IBER 16 , 1974 ) . ( g ) LAND ACQUIS T ION LLI� spoke in opposition to the proposed Mr . Dave Triebel , 3750 Colorado Avenue South , rLr Francis ark and submitted a petition signed by 69 residld like to knoWnts howohist1housea pstands relative Schroeder. , 6319 Oxford Street , wou The president Pro - Tem stated that unless Council takes action , the Lo purchase . option to buy will not be exercisedo s which has been previously tabled . No action was taken on thi ( h ) LOUISIANA RAILROAD BRIDGE . Mr . Larry Gardner of Bather - Ringrose -Wolsfeld , Inc . , showed numerous possible bridge designs . It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Druskin to approve Concept No . 2 as illustrated . The motion passed 5 - 1 ( Councilman Griak opposed ) . 11 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) TABULATION OF BIDS - STOR; I SEWER , IMPROVEMENT N0 , 72 - 43 It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to designate Lametti and Sons , Inc . as lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract dependent on consent of Highway Department , The motion passed 6 - 0 . 12 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) Dk'% AGE C LA IMLS 1 , Clifford Ashmun , 49 $ Bovey Road , Wayzata 2 , Martin Braverman , 9. 233 Flag Avenue 3 . Lois Ncle. tchnek , 1624 Kilmer 4 . John Hultgren , 1375 Hunter Lane , St . Paul 5 , Ruth Kolstad , 3115 James Avenue South , Minneapolis 6 , Pamela Knutson , 2803 Alabama Avenue 7 . Edward Severson , 2712 Colorado Avenue It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to file clai! s with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney . 1'l, motion passed 6 - 0 . 22. L Council Minutes , January 20 , 1975 12 . ( b ) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 1 . An information meeting on January 23 , 1975 , at 7 : 30 p . m . was announced for Shelard Park residents . The meeting will be held in the Cafeteria of the Shelard Park Office Building . The purpose is to explain the proposed develop - ment of the Shelard Area to interested residents . 2 . The Council was reminded of the meeting at 1 : 00 p . m . on Saturday , January 25 , 1975 , in the Council Chambers to discuss the Community Development Program and the Capital Improvement Program . 3 . The City Attorney outlined several changes that have been requested in the stipulation agreement prepared by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding the storm sewer in the former Republic Creosote area . The PCA Board will be meeting on Tuesday , January 21 , 1975 , to decide whether or not a stipulation agreement would suffice or if a permit must be required . It was moved by Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman Griak , to approve the stipulation agreement , as proposed , giving the City Attorney the latitude to modify it as may be required . The motion passed 6 - 0 . 13 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Meland , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated January 20 , 1975 , in the total amount of $ 666 , 810 . 01 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 Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland , the meeting was adjourned at 12 : 48 a . m . by a 6 - O yea vote . FranTc Fleetham , Mayor Attest : Shir oiland , Acting Secretary 23