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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/10/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2)1, Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST, LOUIS PARK, 1975 October 202 A regular meeting to order by Mayor of the City Council was called Fleetham at 8:00 p.m. Invocation was given by Pastor Martin Paul of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call; Richard Graves Keith MelandLeonard Thiel Rose -Mary Griak Frank Fleetham Councilman Hanks arrived at 8:05 p.m, Also present were the City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, Secretary. 4. Approval of Minutes October 6, 1975, with second paragraph, last closed". The motion passed 64. City Manager, and Acting It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the minutes of the regular meetings held September 22, 1975, and the following correction: Page 283, Item 6(f) sentence should read, "Mayor declared the hearing 5, Approval of It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Agenda Councilman Meland, to approve the agenda with the following corrections: Items 8(a), (b), (c), (d) be deferred until November 17, 1975; Item 10(c) be deferred until November 17, 1975. The motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6(a) Pic -A -Pop Application for variance (Case No. 75-67-Var.) Loading Dock Var, to permit loading dock at 3550 Brunswick Avenue 3550 Brunswick by Srinanda De of Pic -A -Pop Company. The Mayor opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Meland, to continue the public hearing until following consideration of item 6(c). The motion passed 64. The hearing was continued following Item 6(e). It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to continue the hearing to November 3, 1975. The motion passed 64. 294 Council Minutes, October 20, 1975 6(b) Resol. 5386 Application for variance (Case No. 75-63 Var.) 4020 West Lake St. in setback and parking requirements at 4020 West Variance 75-63 Lake Street, Huntington Office Building, requested by Al Kagin, The Mayor opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closedo it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5386 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Variance in Yard Setback Requirements of Sections 6:172.37 and 6:045.3 of the Zoning Ordinance to Permit a Setback for a Parking Lot of 6 Feet in the B-1 Business District Under Specified Conditions". The motion passed 6-0. 6(c) Frank Lundberg American Legion Post Sunday Sale Liquor Application for intoxicating liquor license, Sunday Sale Frank Lundberg American Legion Post (continued from July 21, August 4, August 18, September 2, and September 22, 1975). The Mayor opened the hearing. Richard Oakes, Attorney for American Legion Post, stated that he would like additional time to work out certain problems involving parking, landscaping, signing compliances, street vacation proposal and other site improvements. He requested the City Council to issue the Sunday Sales license and grant him additional time to work with the Planning Commission and staff on various problems. The Mayor closed the hearing. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Graves, se Sunday Sale liquor license application conded yfor u1975man Meland, to (1) grant the refer to the proper boards and co�ltteandhe3various reportpbackstosthe application for study the (2) and recommendations, ( ) 1975, on how improvements and ordinance compliances Council by December 15, will be made. The motion passed 5-16 (Councilman Griak opposed.) M11tyv�..r 7(a) Lake Forest Area Paving Project Communication m Howard George, 2112 Parklands Communication fro ive to Lake Forest paving* Road - petition relat e 2112 Parklands Road, stated the Howard Georg , Works previously discussed with the neighborhood rea, He requested Director of Public Wo awing improvements 1tVolawithout curb committee various options for p a awing project er as now provided for permanent -type streets. the City Council to consider subsidizing and gutter in the same mann 295 J Council Minutes, October 20, 1975 2306 Parklands Road, presented.a ' Bill Hamilton, requesting that the City 7(a) Cont. petition to the Council repaving project without Lake Forest.. Area Council initiate a street p Paving Project curb and gutter, erect and enforce load limit and • area, and subsidize the cost of such improvement in a truck traffic in the ei ht percent* proportionate amount of thirty- g improvement would not be considered Councilman Thiel stated that the proposed revious approved specifications a permanent -type street in the same manner as P policy because it would be and that the City Council should not change Its p Y he hundred of other citizens and areas in the city who were assessed unfair to t utter. Councilman Graves stated for permanent--tyP imptovements with curb and g 'd not see the request for City subsidy as a change in City policy. . that he di the Director of Public Works was requested to evaluate the After discussion, Councilman Meland stated proposal, comparing other practices in other areas* the effect of this type that he would like to see an engineering q of improvement. David Cooperman, 2208 N. Willow, sen tated that the scur�bmand ent of should not be residents was that improved streets with concrete cu made. Mr. Jay Paul, 2308 Crestridge Lane, stated thetstreetfavored adequate.�nt without curb and gutter and felt that the base of t The Council took no action but deferred the matter with consideration of the 1976 Construction Program. 7(b)Bicentennial Commission (1) Communication from Bicentennial Commission Communication/Report relative to St. Louis Park "Birthday". It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to pro- claim November 19 as the City's official birthday. The motion passed 6-0. The Council requested that this date be included in the City Calendar. (2) Design a St. Louis Park Flag Contest. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to approve the contest and have the winning flag design considered as the official City Flag. The motion passed 6-0. 7(c) Bldg, Modification Communication from Robert J. Fleming, Foo Chu, Robert J. Fleming relative to building modification. 4301 Excelsior Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to refer to the Planning Commission for study. The motion passed 51m&0. (Councilman Thiel was not present for vote.) 296 Council Minutes, October 20, 1975 7(d) Bingo Game Notice of intent to conduct bingo game October 29, Westwood Jr. High 1975, at Westwood Junior High School by City of City of _Hope Hope. There being no discussion, the Mayor received the request for filing. 7(e) Jerrold Martin Request of Jerrold Martin, 2510 Boone Avenue to Addressed address council. Council The Mayor stated that if the purpose of his appearance before the Council was for political purposes, he would object to it being done at this Council Meeting, Jerrold Martin addressed the Council concerning statements made relative to his involvement in the ensuing campaign. Mr. Martin stated that he was there as a citizen who has been publicly accused of crimes by the Mayor and felt he had the right to respond.. He stated that recent comments made about his activities provoked him into appearing before the City Council. He then read a statement to the Council. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8(a) Amending Building Second reading of an ordinance relating to the Code Ordinance St. Louis Park Building Code. This item was deferred to November 17, 1975. 8(b) Amending Electrical Second reading of an ordinance relating to the Code Ordinance St. Louis Park Electrical Code* This item was deferred to November 17, 1975. 8(c) Amending Heatin& Code Ordinance Second reading of an ordinance relating to the St. Louis Park Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Code. This item was deferred to November 17, 1975. Second reading of an ordinance relating to the St. Louis Park Plumbing Code. 8(d) Amending Plumbing Code Ordinance This item was deferred to 8(e) Amending CATV Ordinance November 172 1975. Second reading of ordinance amending CATV enabling 6r dinance (deferred from October 6, 1975). Mr. Jerry Polinsky addressed the council f to FCC require and requested that the ordinance be amended to con orm it was moved by Councilman Hanks, After discussion by the Council, b) and (c) relative to to amend sections 11( by Councilman Graves, passed 6 requirements. The motion 297 seconded channel Council Minutes, 8(e) Cont. CATV Ord. October 20, 1975 It was moved by monthly rate not After discussion Councilman Hanks to have the exceed $7.95 for three years. this motion was withdrawn. seconded by Councilman Meland, to It was -moved by Councilman Thiel, to the ordinance and set adding a section relative to rate e sert3ng1975. reading of the ordinance for No The motion passed 64- 8(f) Ord. 1305 Unclaimed Second reading of ordinance propertys consider second relative to unclaimed Property It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1305 entitled, "An Ordinance Relating to Unclaimed Property: Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 7:3, 7:4, 7:5". The motion passed 6-0. 8(g) Alley Vacation First reading of ordinance vacating portion of 14th St. to 16th St. alley - 14th Street to 16th Street, between Ordinance Nevada and Maryland Avenues. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive first reading of proposed. ordinance and set second reading November 3, 1975. The motion passed 5-1. (Councilman Hanks opposed.) 8(h) Rewl. 5387 Resolution placing traffic control signs - 27th Traffic Control Signs and Jersey Avenue. (Authorized by Council 27th & Jersey October 6, 1975). It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5387 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of Jersey Avenue and West 27th Street". The motion passed. 5-0. 8(1) Resol. 5388 Election Judges Polling Places (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) Resolution naming polling places and election judge' general election - November 4, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5388 entitled, "Resolution Setting Polling Places and Naming Election Judges for City General Election". The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) council Minutes, October 20, 1975 8(j) Resole 5389 Resb lution urging support for continuation of Federal Revenue Federal Revenue Sharing. Sharing It was .moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5389 entitled "Resolution Urging Support for Continuation of Federal Revenue Sharing". The motion passed 5-0. 8 (k) Ord. & Resole 5390 Police Salaries (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) First reading of ordinances and resolution adjusting salaries of police (M & C No. 75-85). It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5390 entitled, "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 5265 Adopting Position Classification Assignment Table Effective January 1, 1975". The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of ordinances and set second reading for November 3, 1975. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9(a) Traffic Study 115 Report of traffic study #115 - 2800 and 2900 Ottawa Avenue Blocks of Ottawa Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation of resolution to authorize parking restrictions and stop signs as recommended. ilman Graves not present for vote.) The motion passed 5-0. (Counc Environment Im rovementMinutes of Environmental improvement Commission 9(b) Meeting held August 27, l Comanission Meeting 8-27-75 Councilman Griak stated that she would like ing the statement made on second clarification of the comments concerniewed the background purpose of the page - nature center. The Manager revested that the EIC's representa- Westwood Hills Advisory suggested Comanittee and •ittee should serve as liaison tive on thisbetween the committee an comae Westwood Hills. the community on matters including received by the Mayor There being ein no further discussion, the minutes were for fil ing. Minutes of Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting 9(c) Board of ZoningA eals M September 25, 1975. held Sep Meeting 9-25-75the Mayor for • ssion, the minutes were received by There being no discu filing. 299 Council Minutes, October 202 9(d) Parks/Recreation Meetin 10-8-75 1975 Minutes of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commjssion Meeting held October 8, 19 •the Mayor for the. minutes were received by y There being no discussion, filing. Minutes of Community Relations Commission Meeting held October 92 1975s 9(e) community Relations Committee Meeting Oc= 9, 1975 iscussion, the minutes were received There being no d by the Mayor for filing. 9(f) Alleged Liquor Violation Report concerning alleged liquor violations. Leaning post by Councilman Thiel, seconded by It was moved Councilman Griak, to set date for public hearing November 17, 1975, at 7 p.m. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) 9 g) Assessment Report Report of Adjustment of Assessments - Louisiana Aven (Im . No. 62-27. Imp, No, 62-27 P Louisiana Avenue , Res. 5391 1 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5391 entitled, Resolution Adjusting o. 62-27 for Paving of Lou Special Assessments in Improvement Nsiana Avenue from Excelsior Boulevard to Oxford Street". The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) 9(h) Human Rights Minutes of Human Rights Commission meeting Commission Meeting held October 15, 1975. 10-15-75 There being no discussion, the minutes were received by the Mayor for filing. 9(1) September, 1975 Financial Report by the Mayor for filing. 9(j) Bassetts Creek Flood Control Plan Financial Report - September 1975. There being no discussion, the report was received Report concerning Bassetts Creek Flood Control Plan The- Director of Public Works discussed the proposed flood control plan pointing out the EIC's rec°nWrd Councilman After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by nd3- Graves, to submit to the flood control commission the f ollowing recom tions: (1) That any flood control construction be the maintenance rgatio n sibility of the community in which they are located and not the obli� a�l� of the total watershed. 2 c°st sh`3ricy ( ) Recognition be given in the final Crtl�� formula for those communities which have purchased property and cons upland storage facilities. 300 1 1 �i council Minutes, October 20, 1975 9 cont They will recognize the financial commitments Bassetts Creek our City has made on Westwood Lake and Hampshire Ponds. (3) A closer review is needed on each project, to see if benefits warrant the expenditure of funds. The motion passed 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10(a) Liquor Licensing Liquor Licensing Policy (Deferred from October 6, policy 1975.) Resol: 5392 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5392 with amendments entitled, " A Resolution Adopting Guidelines in the City of St. Louis Park Concerning the Issuance of New On -Sale Licenses for the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor". The motion passed 6-0. 10(b) Board/Commiss ions Appointments to Board/Commissions (Deferred from Appointments October 6, 1975). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve all the appointments to the Environmental Improvement Commission. The motion passed 6-0. Councilman Meland stated that he will continue to contact individuals for the Community Relations Commission. d on the Mayor Fleetham stated that the term of Don Shapiro. thatendedatoemakeean appoint- yhe Police Civil Service Commissionanddwould welcome recorimiendations from meet to the Commission shortly the Council members. Otten 10(c) Special Permit Otten Property 108 -unit Apt. Bldg. Special Permit for 108 -unit apartment (deferred from October 6) 1975). to November 17, 1975, at the This item was deferred request of the applicant. Group Homes - proposed ordinance. 10(d) Ordinanceseconded by It was Group Homes moved by Councilman Griak, 1975• November 17, Councilman Graves ,esto set date for public hearing The motion passed 64• l Minutes of April 28, 1975. 10(e) Minutes Counci () Council Min 3 1975. April 28, 1975 item was deferred to November , This i Council Minutes, October 20, 10(f) Resole 5393 Land Acquisition 1975 Land acq uisition (M & C 75-69) Minnehaha Creek (deferred from August 41 1975). Minn aha Creek Councilman Thiel, seconded b It was moved by Y to waive reading and adopt Resole No. 5393 entitled Councilman Griak, the Taking of Land By Eminent Domain for "A Resolution Authorizing Park, Street, Pedestrian Way and Utility Purposes". The motion passed P , 6-0. Develo mp ent Report of Study Committee - Development Districts. 10(g) District Report of Stud Comm* Councilman Hanks requestedinformation , ndecisionsfrom the city Manager on rece if zoning problems would occur under this Development District procedures and concept. He stated that he had no objections to continuing study of the concept but felt the City should not proceed to only any the Council acts to create such districts andY wheresuchpurchases would be in the best interests of the City. The Manager briefly reported on the status of land contacts and requested direction from the Council if staff should pursue land options as previously discussed. Councilman Thiel stated that he would abstain from voting on any matter involving the Candlestick property because of a possible conflict of interest. (He then left the Council chambers.) Mayor Fleetham stated that the owners proper development on this property to the City on offer the property to know of the City's interest in and it is up to them to submit proposals the City. Councilman Graves stated that he felt staff should be authorized to obtain options on the property to allow the City to determine whether or not it wished to purchase the land. Councilman Griak stated that because of events surrounding this matter, she did not feel the City should proceed with land contacts until the Council decides if it plans to create development districts:4, Councilman Graves stated that unless the City acts, it mdy have to contend with more than one owner and purchased at a higher cost. 11(a) UNICEF Day Proclamation NEW BUSINESS Proclamation - UNICEF Day It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize execution of the proclamation. 11(b) United Nations Day Proclamation - United Nations Day. Proclamation It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to authorize execution of the proclamation 302 Council Minutes, October 20, 1975 12 (a) Damage Claims MISCELLANEOUS The following claims were filed with the City. 1. Charles A. Lucking, 2. Joseph M. MacHalec, 2840 Vernon Avenue 5625 Phoenix St., Mpls. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Graves, to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion passed 6-0. 12(b) Communications (a) Liquor License Applications: It was moved by City Manager Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve the revised renewal liquor license applications. The motion passed 6-0. (b) Lake Forest: There will be a meeting with the Environmental Improvement Commission and representatives of the Lakes Area on Wednesday, October 22, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. re (c) The Council was reminded of the special e22ing9?5lative to the bond sale bids at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October, (d) Kilmer I-394 Committee: The meeting has been rescheduled for November 10, 1975, 8 p.m. at Westwood Junior High School. nder round Utilit Rate: It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded (e) U g ythe b Councilman Griak, to inform the PublharSewer e forCu dergroundfsewer city 's objection to the $2.00 monthly c g service. tional ue of Citi (f) Nationalthe of Lea ue of Cities Conference: The NaovemberLegCouncilmenes meeting will be held in Miami to notifytheManager's Office. who wish to attend were asked e Council was reminded of the Li°nds clutimebAward remaining,mer (g) Lions Club . X1975. Li October 25, Due to the short notice an it was decided by Coun cil not to present an award at the Lion's Club Dinner.t, Schaefer's t; Following a.discussion relative Seconded by Council - (h) Police De artmen it was moved by Councilman Hanks, leave of absenCe2. rove the filling of three patrol officer positions. man Graves, to app The motion passed 6'0• 303 :2 CoulIc •l Minutes, October 20, 1975 CLAIMS AppROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS on motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Verified Councilman Meland, the lists of ver if ed claims 13(a) — the Director of Finance and presented Cl_aims prepared by in the total aa, and theCity to the Counci 05.03 dated October 20, 1975, rove and $239,945.68 for vendors were ap to issue checks for payroll, d City Treasurer were authorized Manager, City Clerk, an covering same by a 64 vote. On motion of Councilman Thiel, wascaded by aourned at 14 Ad'ournment Councilman Griak, the meeting J 12 midnightAy%a 6-O vote., Attest. C U hirleg Hoiland, Acting Secretary 304 Fleetham, Jr :y, Mayor