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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/10/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1, Call to Order 2, Invocation MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ��SOTA ST. LOUIS PAS' 1975 October 6, A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8:00 p.m. Invocation was given by the Reverend Duane Sarazi.n of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. Senator B• Robert Lewis presented Certificates of Awards Appreciation from the Human Rights CoIIn�ussion and Presentation of the City Councl to Andrew Droen,uls Park Poli i the Lions' Club. Margaret Tyler, Betty Pickle, the St. Louis Park Police Reserve a�5 was presented to $e�,alce Robert Wolfe, Relations Award of 19 Explorers' Post. The Human iven. Taxis. This is the first year that such awards were g i 3. Roll Call were present at roll call: The following Counc Seymour Druskin Keith Meland Richard Graves Leonard Thiel Rose -Mary Griak Frank Fleetham Lyle Hanks Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, City Assessor and Acting Secretary. On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by 4. Approval of Minutes special Councilman Graves, the minutes of theaYen Yet' n►eet3_ngs held September 10 and September 13 , 1975 , were approved by "An vote with the following amendment: Page 263 under the heading imas Control the motion passed 4 - 2, Councilman Griak and Mayor Fleetham voting Y 5. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, the agenda of October 6, 1975 was approved by a Seven Y75; vote with the following additions: 8(b) To be continued to October 2( 19 and 9(d) Mrs. Ingersoll would like to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. (a) Assessment, No. Imp Paving, curb and gutter, Texas Avenue, CedT 73-08, Resole, 5365 Lake Road to T. H. 12. Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. t ►Ra: Mrs. Harriet Jones, 1650 Texas Avenue, asked about the nwober of feer_"I' was used in calculating the assessment. The City Assessor ind1CaFhJ :"'' he would check on her footage and that of her neighbors and information soon. Mr. Poland Erickson, 1344 Texas Avenue/ asked who was being his neighbor's retaining wall; said hefelt that a wall. of this h` 280 coUnc e l Minutes , October 6, 1975 6. (a) opening car doors on the curb side of an automobile difficult; and expressed opposition to a two -dollar monthly service charge for having underground power lines. He was told the retaining wall was not being assessed, but paid for by the City and/or State Aid funds. There being no one else wishing to closed* speak, the Mayor declared the hearing Councilman Thiel moved that correspondence be directed to the Northern States 'Power Co. asking for an explanation of the two -dollar monthly service charge; if this fee is for all residents, and if so, why, as it isbCouncil's understanding that there was only to be an initial charge and that property owners in this area be given this information. Councilman Griak seconded. Councilman Druskin moved to amend the motion to ask that if there is a two -dollar fee, under what authority it is being charged. Councilman Thiel accepted the amendment to the motion which carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland., to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5365 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Assessment, Improvement No. 73-08." The motion carried 7 - 0. (b) Assessment, Imp. No. Repair of Natchez Avenue Lift Station. 75-15, Resol. 5366 Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Counci3aman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5366 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Assessment, Improvement No. 75-15." The motion carrid 7 0. e - (c) Assessment, Imp. No. 74-44, Resole 5367 Paving, curb and gutter, Lake Street to railroad Brookside Avenue from tracks. Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing* one resent wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing no There being P closed. seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive It was moved by Councilman Thiel,. "Resolution Adopting (Councilman olution No. 5367 entitled, g and adopt Res - " The motion carried 6 - 0 readin Assessment, Improvement No. 74 44. Graves was not present). (d) Assessment, Imp. No. Sidewalk, west side of Raleigh Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard south* 74-47 Resol. 5368 Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. to speak, There being no one present wishing closed. the Mayor declared the hearing Minutes, October 61 1975 Council moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded No. It was to Waive reading and d) Assessment, Im by Councilman Griak, . 6' ( Cont' d) • t Resolution No. 5368 entitled, "Resolution 74-47 ( adopt - „ The motion carried 6 - p Improvement No. 74 47. Adopting Assessment, (Councilman Graves was not present)* ter Toledo, Raleigh, No. Paving, curb and gut (e) Assessment, Imp 9 Salem Avenues and 31st Stree . 72-15, Resol. 536 Mayor opened the hearing. Fleetham Salem Avenue, protested the englgecurbs,ering osidewalks f the . Emil Kadlec, 3138 of the grades o the relationship project, particularly locations. The Director of Public Works explained and streets in Certain proper drainage* that grades were engineered in this manner to ensure p P owner of corner of Mr. William Putnam• 4320 West 36th Street, property dth had Salem and Minnetonka Boulevard, explained that the sideiklwasltapered been narrowed from six to four feet and tistinat his side alk. He felt it from four feet to six feet tfootagemeet enecessary to taper the sidewalk* unjust to be assessed for theexplained that he was being charged for a The Director of aublas the average widtho five-foot wide in no one else present wishing There beg ng to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Thiel, to waive It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by "Resolution Adopting reading and adopt Resolution No. 5369 entitled, Assessment, Improvement No. 72-15," assessing Mr. Putnam for 75 feet at a four -foot width. The motion carried 7 - 0. PP (f) Steak & Ale Application for on -sale and Sunday -Sale Liquor License at 6431 Wayzata Boulevard. Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. Councilman Druskin moved to continue the hearing to October 20► 1975• The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and was defeated 5 r 2r Councilmen Druskin and Graves casting the yea votes. rest many times Councilman Griak felt this had been on the agenda a g Th1el and that Council should attempt to address this issue. Councilman infoV0^ also voted against the motion because he felt he had the necessary tion to make a decision on this matter. Mr. Waymon Williams, property development Manager for Steak & Aler explained that this establishment would be similar to others of its kind and would be 91600 square feet. Mr. Paul Schultz, 6618 West 16thStreet, felt that the matter Of trA control should be acted upon before the license is considered. ,unci 1 Minutes , October 6 , 1975 (f� Steak& Ale Councilman Graves moved to consider this (Cont d)* matter later in the meeting after the traffic matter had been discussed. Councilman Druskin seconded and the ration carried 7 - 0, Later in the meeting, Councilman Meland moved to grant the license. Councilman Hanks seconded the motion. After discussion as to the number of licenses still available to the City and the criteria that should be used in the granting of such licenses, Councilman Druskin asked if the granting of a liquor license commits the City in any way. The City Attorney stated that failure to issue a permit for the building would be determined by the same facts, whether or not there had been action taken with respect to the liquor license. Vote on the motion carried 6 - 1, Councilman Druskin voting nay because he felt granting this license at this time would not benefit the developer or the City. (g) Alley Vacation Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing. Maryland Avenue 14th - 16th Sts. Mr. Adolph Westermeier, 1410 Maryland Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed vacation because the alley is his garage access. He requested that if the alley is vacated the portion through Lots 33 and 34 be left open. Mrs. Harold Butler, 1415 Nevada Avenue, spoke in favor of the vacation and requested that if the alley is to be left open for Westermeier, it be through Lot 33, but not Lot 34. Mr. Jerry A. Bremer, 1401 Nevada Avenue, explained that the reason a vacation was desirable was because the property owners were concerned about the alley being improved and the assessment that would follow. Mr. Horton Racette, 1404 Maryland Avenue, concurred with Mr. Bremer. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, that d vacating the alley, excepting the northerly 140 an ordinance be prepare lity easements. The motion carried 7 - 0. feet, retaining the uti (h) Builtwell Construction Building Permit Request There being no one present hearing closed. Appeal from Official Map Ordinance. Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing* wishing to sPeakr the Mayor declared the seconded by Councilman Hanks, to It was moved by Councilman Gria • ermit for a single family residence authorize issuance of a buiThenmotion carried 7 - 0. at 4805 West 26th Street* ✓� PETIZ___ 7 , (a) Charter men clments (b) Bingo Re uq est Holy Family no objection, There being received for filing. (c) Bingo Re uq-= VFW STS AND COMMUNICATIUNZ> The Charter Commission had no proposed amendments to bring before the Council. Of Intent to Conduct Bingo Games Notice 1975 and April 8, 1976 by November , 20' Men' s Club at Holy Family School , Holy Family the notice was ordered by the Mayor to be Notice of Intent every Friday and to June 30, 1976, to Conduct Bingo Games Sunday from January 1, 1976 at 5605 West 36th Street. 0 ob'ection, the notice was ordered by the Mayor to be There being n 3 received for filing. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES shin Diversified it was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by e . (a) Establ gPolowEmmmpp� Councilman Meland, to waive second reading and Development District Or dinance No . 1302 adopt Ordinance No , 1302 entitled, "An Ordinance Relating to Zoning; Establishing the Diversified Development District; Amending the St, Louis park ZoningOrdinance No. 730, pm Section 6:059." The motion carried Sections 6:032 and 6:051, and Adding 6 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present).. (b) Amendin CATV It was requested that this matter be deferred to �— October 20, 1975. Ordinance (c) Permitting g and Re ulating It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Sale of Wine, Ordinance Councilman Graves, to waive second reading an No. 1304 adopt Ordinance No. 1304 entitled, "An Ordinance Relating to the Sale of Intoxicating Liquori Providing for On -sale Wine Licenses, Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance • 2 :108 (c) , and Amertd Code Sections 2.103, 2.104, 2.105, 2.106, 2.107(8), _ Sections 2:105 and 2:107 by Adding Subdivisions." The motion carried 7 (d) Placement of Stop Signs Two-way Stop Signs - Salem at West 27tng h Sheet Resolution No. 5370 Stop Signs on Texas at Cambridge, mak' Four-way stop; Stop Signs on Rhode Island and Sumter Avenue at Approaches to 26th Strew Quebec Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Graves , to n `S e reading and adopt Resolution No, 5370 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs." The motion carried 7 - O. (e) Assessment for Dei int It was moved by Councilman Graves, s"`'' r Charges, Resolution No. Councilman Thiel to waive reading ani 5371 Resolution No. 5371 entitled, Levying Assessment for Delinquentervi 1 y ` Charges, Sewer, Water and Nuisance Abatement." The motion carrlt.� 284 cp,u,cil Minutes, October 6, 1975 8 (f) Requesting Allotment, It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded State Aid Street System, by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and Resolution No. 5372 adopt Resolution No. 5372 entitled, "Resolu- tion Requesting Maximum Allotment for General " . Street S Maintenance on State Aid stem . y The motion carried 7 - 0. (g) Setting Annual Service It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded Charge - Garbage Collection, by Councilman Graves,to waive readingand Resolution No. 5373 adopt Resolution No. 5373 entitled, "Resolution Setting Annual Service Charge for Collection of Garbage and Refuse from Dwellings and Levying Assessment of Costs." The motion carried 7 - 0. (h) Variance - 8905 West 34th It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded Street - Reso 1. No. 5374 by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5374 entitled, "A Resolution. Granting Variance in Side Yard Setback from Section 6:064.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to Permit a Side Yard of Zero Feet in the R-1 Single Family District." The motion carried 6 - 0 - 1, Councilman Thiel abstaining since he had not been present at the public hearing. (i) Amending Building, Electrical, It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded Plumbing and Heating Codes by Councilman Graves, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinances and set second reading October 20, 1975.' The motion carried 7 - 0. (j) Amendment to Liquor Relating to Policy Concerning Issuance of Policy New On -sale Licenses for Sale of Intoxicating Liquor. Councilman Graves requested that Paragraph 3(a) of the proposed resolution In considering the issuance of new on -sale be clarified. It now reads: "3. il will take into consi licenses, the City Councderation the following: a. Issuance of the license should have a Po sitive and direct stimulus for new development or redevelopment beyond the confines of the actual a hotel which serving area. (For example, a license in it elf.jomotes both ^ other development and the viability of the hotel Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer It was moved by to October 20, 1975. The motion carried 7 - 0. REPORTS OF MM OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COITTEES It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded 9• (a) Unclaimed Propertyby Councilman Meland, to waive first reading M. & C. No. 75-78 of the proposed ordinance relating to un - for October 20, 1975. The motion claimed property and set second reading Councilman Griak requested carried 6 - 1, Councilman Griak voting nay*th of time it takes that staff research this matter further asttthatthe perhaps it should be for most property to be claimed as e sed ordinances held longer than indicated in the pr P° 285 A4inutes, October 6► 1975 Council It was moved by Councilman Graves, Permit _ Shelard Councilman Hanks, to waive 9. (b) special Cation seconded a d adopt Resolution No. 5375 Motor Fuel S reading 75-61`S-P') entitled, "A Resolution Amending (Case No' 5375 ` Resol. No Resolution No. 3787 Granting Permit 6.176.2 and 6;176.4 of the St. Louis Park 6,122.15, ' Under Sections ' ment Unit and Previously Ordinance for Residential De°Novembex 3, 1969; Resolution Zoning 3866 Adopted Amended by Resolution No* 1969; Resolution No. 3907 Adopted 7 Adopted December 15' November 16, 1970; No. 38$ Resolution No. 4091 Adopted February 2► 1970, 1971; Resolution No. 4372 * Adopted February 16, Resolution Now 4152 Adopted December 20, Adopted October 4, 1971; Resolution No. 44 29, 1973; Resolution No. Adop ted January 1971; Resolution No. 4746 Adopted 1973; Resolution No. 4942 Adopted October 19, 4931 Adopted October 9► ted July 7, 1975; Shelard Development 1973, and Resolution 5322 Adop Company." The motion carried 7 - 0- There being no discussion, the minutes (c) Kinutes, Building Construe were ordered by the Mayor to be received tion Codesdvisory for filin. Committee, September g 9, 1975 Mrs. Jackie Ingersoll, Planning Commission, (d) Minutes, Planning Commission, Se ember 17 , suggested that it was time for this com- P - 1975. muni to quit talking about itts Sheesa d went and do something ab that the City should not permit the level of development contempC uncilno�► the area of Highways 12 and 100 and which will be considered by October 20, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) Minutes, Human Rights Commission - September 17, 1975. (f) Study of Vacation of Portion of Idaho Avenue (Case No. 75 -64 -Vac.) for roadway purposes, but carried 7 - 0. (g) Group Hones - (M&C No. 75-80) There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. It was moved by Councilman Gr 1, rided , sero Idaho by Councilman Graves, to cul-deasahat tie o Avenue north of 18th Street, ed be ,j$ remaining portion of the block The Wt"10 the utility easements be retained. It was moved by Councilman a W by Councilman Hanks* second r ,.^7 Meland , to re f ex Commission and to continue Phase 11 of the study. The motion 286 Comnun i ty Relations C carried 7 - 0. 0i1 t�iinui=es, October 6, 1975 ae ed Assessments It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded (l� 9• Senior Citizens by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and Resolution No. 5376 adopt Resolution No. 5376 entitled, "A Resolution Relating to Deferment of Special Assessments for Persons 65 Years of Age or Older and Establishing an Interest Rate,' changing the income eligibility factor to$8,000 annual income, and including those already under assessment. The motion carried 5 - 1, Councilman Thiel voting nay and Councilman Druskin not present. Councilman Thiel opposed making the deferments retroactive because of the effect on the cash flow. Councilman Thiel moved that staff report on this matter in three months as to its impact. Councilman Hanks seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0 (Council- man Druskin was not present). (i) permitting Sale of Wine It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded in Other District"s by Councilman Graves, to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for advice and recommenda- tion. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (j) Minutes, Planning Commission, October 1, 1975 (k) Overall Plan Otten Property Lou Park Addition Councilman Meland moved the motion. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. Mr. Vincent Johnson, attorney representing the applicant, urged Council's approval of the overall plan* to adopt the proposal. Councilman Griak seconded Mr. Johnson said that if the proposal for developer will provide property for that number of apartments that will be built. a cul-de-sac is approved the use, since it will not affect the 1975 man Thiel moved to amend the motion to defer thisto mmatterer �will be Council ht back to Council and if a traffic report is not brought 1 further and the petitioner so advised. Councilman Meland deferred stil - 0o accepted the amendment and the motion carried 7 Mr. Waymon Williams, representing the applicant, (1) Preliminary Plans of the proposed establish - Steak & Ale dent and the Planning Director exhibited the Lou Park plan. The Planning Director indicated site are to be coordinated with the that parking, access and building this same area. He said the Planning motel. in plans proposed for the hotel/ would be betted' utilization of the land and and that there be just one Commission advised that there Director its uses if the parcels would be coined, The Planning overall plan with integrated restaurant' table and the hotel/motel facility liminary plan was acceptable said he felt that this pre et the Criteria but the tie should be was acceptable in that it did me strengthened. Commission Conuniss�-an, fel. i. the planning than the Planning more intensely develop . Mrs. Jackie Ingersoll, is b1comin9 • d that the City . that when restaurant faciluties were is concerned She said street system will allow. 287 ofcLobcr 6, 1975 Cot�►�C i 1 M discussed the interest was in creating first the neighborhood and not a g facility for As an example of an area regional facility' stem, she cited for the street system, d too intensely one not being located in Tonal restaurants► hE'c'n d��velope he feat that Mrs. Ingersoll said s� park with ithatwstreet system. but should be �hL i,��t;oUildnhave f ac ilities under multiple ownershipt1le parcel fully integrated* plan were approved to the implications if the p PP fired as later date it were discovered that councilman Druskin Ind and if at a Attorney explained 011 info cation now available► The City Tete or inaccurate. al significance, it is an the information was incomp given and if it action before the Council is noationapresently g rh�lt� the a correct in a material way it would warrant indication of a reaction based on in formation wore determined that ,filview of it - Council's taking a different id he felt some good points had been brought forward by Councilman Hanks said 'ust this Mrs. Ing ersoll, but that at this time Council is voting on matter* goesthat what on the parcel should be Councilman Graves said he f istcould violate the proposed liquor policy* integrated and action on th rove the preliminary plan. Councilman Councilman Meland moved to app Councilman Druskin voting Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 1, nay. ent District Models It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded (Ir,) Develo Councilman Druskin, to set date public hearing October 27, 1975. Councilman banks asked when it would be appropriate to discuss tainstith other taxing districts. Councilman Meland said he would vote ag holding public hearings until a policy is established and that he felt8 would work session is in order. Councilman Druskin felt a public hearing afford a forum for dialogue. Mr. Dennis Sederholm, Executive Vice President of the West Suburban r Jilm of Coerce, said he felt a work session should be held before a Pub hearing. He explained that questionnaires have been sent out to the Miracle V Mile area and they should be returning soon. councilman Hanks said he thought there would be much confusion to have p,iblic hearing concerning three different areas at one time. Ne said ' t felt interested persons should be invited to a work session to general concept and then, at the time of the hearinq there will co different questions concerning each district. Coune i4 1man Hanker 00ti*=..3 a rend the action to have a study session October 27, 1975 at 7:00 p • v' Counci Iran 3rave• accepted th* amendment to the motion and it Cr)"-incilman Thiel asked that the Planning Ccffaission be invio" to trtic Session. z.� 1 Minutes, October 6, 1975 �R1 Development District Models (Contd.) ated on Candlestick Park land. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded byCouncilman Druskin, that the City proceed and exercise the option that had been negoti- After discussion concerning the value of the land, the asking price, whether or not the City holds a valid option, and what would be permitted develop- ment on this land, the motion was defeated 5 - 2, Councilmen Druskin and Graves casting the yea votes. Councilman Hanks moved that this matter be studied with all its ramifications and a report brought to Council on October 20, 1975. Councilman Thiel seconded. The Mayor asked that the motion be amended to include a chronologi- cal history of transactions with the San Francisco Giants and/or their representatives. Councilman Hanks accepted the amendment to the motion and it carried 7 - 0. (n) Land Gift Cedar Lake Road between Nevada and Pennsulvania Resolution No. 5377 Avenues. (M. & C. 75-81) It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5377 entitled, "A Resolution Accepting a Gift." The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (o) Traffic Study #114 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize preparation Jersey Avenue at 27th Street of resolution directing placement of stop signs at West 27th Street on Jersey Avenue. The motion carried 5 - 1, Councilman Hanks voting nay because the ward Councilman was not present. (Councilman Druskin was not present.) (p) Alternatives to Completion - Oak Park Village meeting with the Housing at 7:00 p.m., October 20, the motion which carried It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland, to encourage adoption of the tax increment plan (Alternative 3). Councilman Thiel moved to amend that Council have joint and Redevelopment Authority relative to this matter 1975• Councilman Graves accepted the amendment to 6 000 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). FINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Russ Smith, Inspectional Services Depart - 10. (a) Codes, Construction lained that the proposed ordinance was Ment, exp Department in conjunction Multiple Dwellings requested by the Fire Dep artment to up --grade the construction of with the Inspectional Services dethat the Types I and II construction specified He said He said he felt that apartments in the City • rimarily concrete and steel. in the proposed ordinance is P construction would be a sprinkler system. the alternative to this type of constru sprinkler systems, and the types of construction, Councilman After discussion concerning Councilman Griak, seconded by it was moved by the Building Construction Codes Advisory insurance costs, to .. 0 (Councilman ordinance The motion carried 6 Meland, to refer this fission. Commission and the Planning Comm Druskin was not present)* Council Mimites, October 61 1975 10. (b) Spec i a1 F>e_rmi.t (Case 75 -61 -SP) Otten - 108 -Unit Apartment thea building design ordinances .for this Councilman sprinkler savings in Councilman feels that Mr. Harry Gerrish, architect representing the applicant, explained that he had been working with the staff and received staff approval of and types He said the applicant is within the existing developments licant might want to consider a Thiel suggested that the av suggested that there might be a ment and system for this develop Councilman Thiel, seconded by insurance rates. It was moved by rinkler system, if the developer Meland to approve the plan, with sP the cost is not prohibitive. said he could not support this development as being good Councilman Druski.n elevators in the building for St. Louis Parke After discussion concerning and traffic problems in the area, Councilman Thiel withdrew his motion and moved to defer to October 20, 1975. The motion carried (c) Application - L� Otten Realty motion carried 7 - 0. (d) Tabulation of Bids License It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Meland, to defer to December 15, 1975 at the request of the applicant. The Renovation of Warehouse - Nelson Park. Carney Warehouse it was moved by Councilman lman Hanks, to award bids as follows (authorizin by Councig contracts): Structural, Lowry Hill - $27,117.71; Mechanical, Grendahl - 12,490.00; Electrical, F. C. Systems- 3,185.00 Landscaping - Otten Bros. 1,348.84. Graves, seconded execution of The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (e) Traffic Study - Councilman Griak moved that additional Highway 12 Area studies for feasibility and impact of these alternatives be made. Councilman Meland second Councilman Thiel suggested that the various groups in the neighborhoodtappoint a representative from each area and that those representatives meet wi. staff when work is being done on these proposals, having some general unified thinking as to the best solutions to the traffic problems in the area. Councilman Hanks emphasized that the intent is to work for a solution the traffic problem for any development there. He moved to amend the motion that Council will look at any development to minimize traffic in this area. Councilman Griak accepted the amendment. Councilman Meland explained that one proposal concerns multiple dwellings and that traffic circulation patterns should include have access to the shopping centers, schools, etc, in the area. 290 M problems f amilY them so they Minutes, October 6, 1975 10 (e) Traffic Study - Councilman D Highway 12 Area i'uskin said that it is his understanding that the motion to defer is so (Com a' ) that staff can look at alternatives and come UP with recommendations to those alternatives. The motion indicates that Council recognizes directing staff to look at these alternatives, Thelal motionffic carriedb7ems00 is (f) Minutes Council Meeting It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by April 28, 1975 Councilman Graves, to defer this matter to • October 20, 1975. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (g) Appointments to Boards/ It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Commissions Councilman Thiel to r Education. , eappOlnt neva Gould to the Policy Advisory Committee on Community The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). Councilman Meland moved to reappoint Al Hovland, Jim Williams, Gale Held and Betty Hardacker to the Community Relations Commission - terms to expire October 1, 1978. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graves and carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (h) Traffic Study #108 Yosemite & Alabama at Cambridge Street Resolution No. 5378 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to remove this matter from the table. The motion carried 6 - 0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5378 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Plac ement of Yield Signs." The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin-was not present). This resolution authorized yield signs on the Cambridge Street approaches to Yosemite Avenue. NEW BUSINESS IL (a) Tabulation of Bids - It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to designate Nystrom Repair of Park Shelter Constructor, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder in the sum of $6,533 and authorize execution of present). contract. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not p It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by (b) Change Order, Contract Im rovement No. 74-32 Councilman Thiel, 1, Improvement 74032, P _ Change Order No. P an Inc,, to extend completion date to October 23, 1975. The C. S. McCrossan, resent). motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not p It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded (c) Pedestrian Bridges to waive reading . by Councilman Hanks, 'Resolution FAU Funding Resolution No. 5379 entitled, Resolution No. 5379 Requesting Designation of Certain Roads as Eli- qu _ 0 (Councilman Aid Urban Funding." The motion carried 6 e at West Bible for Federal designated the Pedestrian Bridg Druskin was not present)• This desig l 26th Street and T.H. 100 as eligible for FederaAid Urban funding. Council minutest October 6, 1975 it was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded 11. (d) Land Ac ui.sY.tion- by Councilman Hanks, to accept and order West 36th Street tiled for record the following easements at Dementnot cost to the City: Parcels, 31 41 61 7, M. & C. No. 75-82 81 , 11 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, A, B, Cr D, E, F M. & C. No. 75-82)The motion carried and G,(identified on map attached to . 6 0. Councilman Hanks, to waive it was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by 5382 and 5382A entitled, reading and chdopt Resolution Nos. 5380, 5381, "Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land for West 36thresent).Street ImThese �ment." The motion carried 6 - 0 (Counci faeasements fromDruskin was nMaxot pGrossman in the resolutions authorized purchase o $500.00; Krelitz Industries, Inc., sum of $6,500; Idamax CorZa�ration, $10600.00. The motion carried 6 - 0 $4,100.00; and H. J. Shotwell Coot (Councilman Druskin was not present). MISCELLANEOUS 12. (a) Damage Claims 1, Bruce W. zegzda, 2705 Dakota Avenue 2. Paul W. Ki.mzey, 6708 West 26th Street 3. Mrs. Barb Sevak, 2727 Rhode Island Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to file claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (b) Communications from The Acting City Manager reminded Council City Manager of a special council meeting October 22, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. relative to the bond sale. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13. (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 October 6, 1975.1n the total amounts of $7,470.92 for payroll, and $51,016.93 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote. (Council Druskin was not present). (b) Contract Payments (1) Final Payment, Improvement No. 72-28, relocation of Louisiana Avenue' Contractor, Shafer Contracting Co., Inc. Amount, $3,000. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5383 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Relocation of Louisiana Avenue, Improvement No. 72-28." The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (2) Final Payment, Improvement No,,. 65-45B, 65-45D, 73-46, 73-19 and 74-31, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water. -main. Contractor, Northdale Construction Co. Amount, $40,212.54. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, t° waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5384 entitled, "ResolutioTl �; 292 n,'"1 minutes, October 6, 1975 13 (b) Contract Payments (Cont 'd.) The motion carried 6 - 0 Accepting Work on Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer and Water blain, Improvement Nos, 65-45B, 65-45D, 73-46, 73-19 and 74-31." (Councilman Druskin was not present). (3) Final Payment, Improvement Nos. 74-20, 74-21, 74-36, 75-26 and 75-28, water main looping. Contractor, Par -z Construction Co., Inc. Amount, $11,967.34. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5385 entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Water Main Looping, Improvement Nos. 74-20, 74-211 74-361 75-26 and 75-28." The motion carried 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (4) Partial Payment No. 2, Improvement Nos. 72-08 and 75-32, paving, curb and gutter. Contractor, Bury & Carlson. Amount, $38,654.00. (5) Partial Payment No. 3, Improvement Nos. 75-05 and 75-33, street lighting. Contractor, Collins Electric Co. Amount, $43,678.44. (6) Partial Payment No. 6, Improvement No. 72-43, storm sewer. Contractor, Lametti & Sons, Inc. Amount, $191,179.91. (7) Partial Payment No. 4, Improvement Nos. 75-01, 75-18, 74-29 and 74-30, paving, curb and gutter. Contractor, Bury & Carlson. Amount, $121,519.95. (8) Partial Payment No. 51 Improvement No. 74-32, paving, curb and gutter. Contractor, C. S. McCrossan, Inc. Amount, $131,358.04. (9) Partial Payment No. 11 Improvement Nos. 75-02, 75-07, 75-09, 75-10, 75-13 and 75-37, alley paving. Contractor, Arnold Beckman, Inc. Amount, $23,672.52. Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to It was moved by a ent. The motion carried approve and authoriz' the above for payments 6 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not p 14. Adjournment ilman Meland, seconded by Counci an 'Thiel, the meeting was On motion of Counc unanimous vote* adjourned at 1:15 a.m. by a F k Fleetham, Jr., ayor Attest: Alice M. Carlson, Actg. Secretary 293 -