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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/11/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2)MIN UTE S CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARD, MINNESOTA November 17, 1975 1, Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at $:15 p.m. 2Invocation Invocation was given by Rev. Harvey Ross, First Four Square Gospel, Presentations Police Officers Duane Korbel and Richard Anderson were presented with awards in recognition of their education achievements as participants in the City's Study Incentive Program. Myrtle Formo was presented with a plaque for her years of service to the City as an employee in the Assessing Department, Maynard Kays, Supt. of Water and Sewer Department, was presented with the Samuel E. Greeley Service Award from the American Public Works Association. 3. Roll_ Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Seymour Druskin Leonard Thiel Richard Graves Frank Fleetham Keith Meland Councilman Griak arrived at 8:40 p.m. and Councilman Hanks at 8:47 p.m. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works and Acting Secretary. Approval of It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by q pp Councilman Graves-, to approve the minutes of the MinutesSpecial meetings held October 22, 1975, October 27, and the regular meeting held November 3, 1975, with t a the _975, a last sentence on the page correction: Page 316, Item 7() �� "district method not be eliminated. The motion passed 5_0. (Councilmen Griak and Hanks not present for vote.) It was moved by Councilman o ra es ,agendasecondwithed ythe 5. Approval of Councilman Meland, to app re 10(e) Acquisition of Reiman A,genda following addihe tions: ert 10(g) Leaning Post; Easement; 10(f) Assessment Conference 11(c) Attendance. Property League of Cities Con 11(c) National resent for voce.) The motion passed 5-0• (Councilman Griak and hanks not P 331 Council Minutes, November 17, 1975 6(a) 2800 Cavell Setback Variance Resol. 5409 PUBLIC HEARINGS Application for variance in front yard setback requirements at 2800 Cavell Avenue requested by Nathan Griver as described in notice of hearing published November 5, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, closed. the Mayor declared the hearing It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5409 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Variance in Front Yard Setback from Section 6:064.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to Permit a Front Yard Setback of 15.3 Feet for a Single -Family Home in an R-1 District Under Specified Conditions". The motion passed 4-0. for vote.) 6(b) 3156 Nevada Setback Variance Resol. 5410 (Councilmen Druskin, Griak and Hanks not present Application for variance in lot width, area and side yard setback requirements at 3156 Nevada Avenue requested by City of St. Louis Park as described in notice of hearing published November 5, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing, Annie Heeren, 3144 Nevada Avenue South, questioned what was involved in granting of this variance. George Harrison, applicant, spoke in favor of granting the variance. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5410 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Variance in Lot Area, Lot Width, and Side Yard Setback from Section 6:014.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to Permit a Lot Width of 39.25 Feet, a Lot Area of 4,621.7 Square Feet, and a Side Yard on a Corner Lot of 9.25 Feet for a Single -Family Lot of Record in the R-2 District with Specified Conditions". The motion passed 44. vote.) 6(c) Zoning Ordinance Group Homes (Councilman Graves) Griak and Hanks not present for Proposed amendment to zoning ordinance to permit group homes as described in m tice of hearing Published October 29, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared tha hesrin8 closed. ------ - --- - - 332 Council Minutes, November 17, 1975 6(c) Cont. Zoning Ordinance Croup Homes The motion passed 7-0. 6(d) 3550 Brunswick Setback Variance Resol. 5411 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman IMeland, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading December 1, 1975. Application for variance in setbacks to allow yard encroachment for mechanical equipment and more than the permitted space for signs at 3550 Brunswick Avenue (continued from November 3, 1975). The Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. Sirnanda De, spoke in support of granting the variances and withdrew his request for a sign variance. Councilman Thiel stated he was in favor of adequate landscaping to provide screening instead of fencing. Mayor Fleetham questioned the adequacy of the suggested height of the landscaping. Mr. De requested an extension of time to meet the deadlines specified in the variance and expressed concern relative to parking. He stated that his Company has invested considerable funds already to bring building into compliance and beautify the premises. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5411 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Variance From Section 6:045.02 Subd. 1 and 2, of the Zoning Ordinance to Permit Mechanical Equipment in the Front Yard Setbac Area aof afor a Building additional in the I-1 District". (Resolution to include co n spruce trees. The motion passed 7�0. Mr. De asked what could be done to contest the action of the Council* or ex lained that the applicant could contest the Council's decision The May P in court. PETITIONS 7(a) Fiscal Dev AP crit Study It was moved appropriate AND COMMUNICATIONS ng Commission development sCouncil City -authorize, Request of Planni study on fiscal aspects o by Councilman outthe action to carry seconded by Councilman Meland, to take study. After discussion by Council, Councilman 333 Griak withdrew the motion. November 17, Council Minutes, 7(b) Bicentennial Commission 1975 ication from St. Louis Commun Commission Heritage Committee booklet about St. Louis Park. seconded It was moved by Councilman Thiel, $ to prepare a history S00 for a coordinator someone would volunteer tdo th U is work. Park Bicentennial ree historical by Councilman Griak, of St. Louis Park. to authorize Councilman Druskin stated he hoped The motion passed 7-0. Request for funds 7(c) West Hennepin Human planning Board. Services Planni.n� - West Hennepin Human Services M & C 75-93). Board Request for Funds It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks to authorize a contribution of $1,575 to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board as the City's pro rata share of operating costs for year 1976. The motion passed 74. SOLUTI 8(a) Provisional Appointments Ordinance 1309 Second reading of personnel code as appointments* proposed ordinance amending it relates to provisional It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1309 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Section 1:306B of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Dealing with Provisional Appointments". The motion passed 7-0. 8(b) Massage Parlors Second reading of ordinance regulating massage Ordinance 1310 parlors. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1310 entitled, "An Ordinance Relating to the Licensing and Regulation of Massage Parlor Massage and Escort Services and Persons Engaged in Providing Services as a Masseur, A Masseuse or an Escort; Providing Penalties for Violations; Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Chapter 2, by Adding Sections • The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to set date for public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which requires each location wishing to establish a massage parlor or massage or escort services to obtain a special permit on December 15, 19759 The motion passed 334 Council Minutes, November 17, 1975 8(c) Load Limits Resolution authorizing load limits in South South Oak Hill Oak Hill Area Resol. 5412 1975) (Authorized by Council November 3, It was moved by Councilman Meland) seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5412 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Signs Establishing Load Limits on Certain Streets in St. Louis Park, Minnesota". The:motion passed 6-0. 8(d)1Publication of Notices Resol. 5413 (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) Resolution establishing policy on publishing legal notices. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5413 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Publication of Notices Prior to Council Meetings". The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) 8(d)2Preparation of Council Resolution establishing policy on minutes of Minutes Council meetings. Resol. No. 5414 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5414 entitled, "Resolution Establishing Policy for Preparation and Correction and/or Approval of City Council Minutes". Councilman Druskin quoted Section 3.02 of the City Charter relative to the Council Secretary and stated that the Council should select the secretary to record council minutes. Mayor Fleetham questioned what would happen when someone is out-of-town or the days when special meetings are held. ng its Councilman Thiel stared th aldthe notCbencil importantswho takes sed tape rnotes iat the minutes and if done it shou meetings. to Councilman Meland requested that the a�estouttenCouncilbe norddesignatedinclude "that the minutes be taken by Secretary secretary'". The motion passed 7-0• Resolution establishing policy on Planning 8(d)3 -Staff Handling Reviews. Proposed Plannin Matters It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by • titled to waive reading and adopt Resolution en Councilman Graves, olic for Review Process Planning and "A Resolution Establishing P y �. Development Proposals"o members of the Council, the motion t After considerabletdesmatterntabled# n and was withdraw 335 f , Council Minutes, November 17, 1975 Resolution of appreciation - Myrtle Formo. 8(e) Myrtle Formo Resol. 5415Councilman Graves, seconded It was moved by 5415 to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. by Councilman Thiel, Myrtle Formo for Her Service to the entitled, "Resolution Comamending City of St. Louis Park"s Ir and Hanks not present for the The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Grla vote.) 8(f) Cancellation of Resolution cancelling special assessments* Special Assessments ilman Graves, seconded Resol. 5416 It was moved by Counc C Gilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt by oun Special Resolution No. 5416 entitled'Resolution Authorizing Cancelling Sp Assessments". The motion passed 7-0. OF OFFICERS,_ BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9(a) Political Report relative to political signs (M & C No. 75-90) Signs Stu Mann, chairman of Community Relations Comnissio stated that Items #4 and #3 are too restrictive and #6 could create enforce- ment problems. After questioning of the City Attorney by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland to table this item. The motion passed 6-1. (Councilman Druskin opposed) Councilman Griak stated for the record that she thinks the ordinance should be considered now and the Council should determine its use for the state, county and national elections. She further stated she does not feel this matter should be tabled. 9(b) Traffic Study 117 Report of Traffic Study #117 - 31st Street and 31st St. & Kentucky Kentucky Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize preparation of resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 9(c) Traffic Study 118 Report of Traffic Study #118 - 22nd Street and 22nd St. & Nevada Nevada Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authoriz resolution restricting parking. The motion passed 7-0. 336 Council Minutes, November 17, 1975 9(d) Report -Planning Comm. Report of Plannin g Commission (75-68-T) :edification o€ Route 17 Modification of - Route 17. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Druskin, the proposed route modification that be approved. The Council requested that this matter be reviewed in approximately five months. The, motion passed 7-0. Codes 9(e) B1 Const. . ( g Minutes of Building Construction Codes Advisory Advisory Comm. Committee Meeting held October 30,1975, Meeting 10-30-75 There being no discussion, the minutes were received by the Mayor for filing. 9(f) Housing & Redevelop. Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Authority Meeting. Meeting held October 20, 1975. 10-20-75 There being no discussion, the.minutes were received by the Mayor for filing. 9(g) Housing & Redevelop. Authority Meeting 11-6-75 received by the Mayor for 9(g)1Central Area Develop. Review Como Meeting 11-6-75 by the Mayor for filing. 9(h) Mul t i --Family Housing Report 9(1) Planning Comn•_ Meeting 11-5-75 Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting held November 6, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were filing. Minutes of Central Area Development Review Committee Meetings held November 6, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were received Report relative to multi -family housing. There being no discussion, the report was received by the Mayor for filing. Minutes of Planning November 5, 1975. There being no discussion, Report of Planning Commission (75-32-SVCP) relative to Walker Alignment. Commission Meeting held the minutes were received by the Mayor for filing. 9 0) Planning Comae._ Report -Walker Alignment Councilman Meland, it was moved by CounciThiel, seconded by to adopt proposed plan of Walker. The motion passed 74• 337 7 Council Minutes, November 17, 1975 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Overall Plan - Otten property (deferred from Octo_ 10(a) Otten Property 1975). Overall Plan ber 6, It was moved by Councilman Thiel to approve the plan. The motion failed for -lack of a second. In response to a question from Councilman Thiel, the City Manager stated that staff would be meeting with residents of the area relative to traffic on November 29, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer this item to November 24, 1975. The motion passed 7-0. 10(b) Special Permit Special permit for 108 -unit apartment building - Otten Property Otten (deferred from October 6, 1975). 108 -unit Apt. Bldg._ It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer this item to November 24, 1975. The motion passed 7-0. 10(c) Special Permit Northland Aluminum special permit. Northland Aluminum It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to approve an extension of time to May 1, 1976. The motion passed 7-0. 10(d) Board/Commissions Appointments to boards/commissions. Appointments Mayor Frank Fleetham nominated Mary Richards to the Civil Service Commission. Councilman Griak, Hanks and Thiel stated the past policy of the Council has been to appoint members of boards/commissions if they wish to be reappointed and therefore, cannot vote to confirm the Mayor's appointment. 10(e) Reiman Property It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Resol. 5418 Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5418 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property for Louisiana Avenue Right of Way'!. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Hanks not present for vote.) 338 Council Minutes, November 17, 1975 10(f) Reiman Property It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Resol. 5419 Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Special Assessment Resolution No. 5419 entitled "Resolution Adjust- ing Special Assessments in Improvement No. 62-27 for Paving of Louisiana Avenue From Excelsior Boulevard to Oxford Street". The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Hanks not present for vote.) 10 g) Leaning Post The hearing was continued at 9:12 ( g p.m. 2�. Cohen Liquor Violation made his summation. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to adjourn the hearing. The motion passed 6-0-1. (Councilman Graves abstaining The Council recessed to the jury room at 9:23 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:45 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to close The Leaning Post on January 4 and January 11, 1976. Upon a rollcall vote, the motion passed 4-2-1. (Councilman Druskin and Meland voting nay; Councilman Graves abstaining.) NEW BUSINESS 11(a) Tabulation of Bids Tabulation of Bids - Lift Stations. Lift Stations It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to designate G. L. Contracting as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Hanks not present for vote.) 11(b) Sale of Cites Sale of City -Owned Property 31XX Nevada. Owned Property Resol. 5417 It was moved by Councilman Griak, secondedby Councilman Hanks, to set second reading of Ordinance on December 1, 1975, and to waive reading and adopt Resolution itled, "Resolution Designating Placement of Proceeds from No. 5417 ent Sale of Real Property in the General Fund". The motion passed 7-0• It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to authorize the City Manager and up to three members of the Council to attend of Cities Conference. 11(c) National League of Cities Conference the National League The motion passed 5-2• ( Councilman Hanks and Mayor Fleetham opposed.) 339 Council Minutes, November. 17, 12(a) Damage Claims 1975 MISCELLANEOUS The following claims were 1, Roger Shanedling, It was moved by Councilman Graves, claims with City Clerk for proper Attorneyli filed with the City. 8006.Franklin seconded by Councilman Griak, to file action by the City Manager and City The motion passed 7-0. 12(b) Communications (a) Traffic Stud The Council was informed of a City Manager meeting with the Hampshire Avenue residents on November 20, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. at Eliot School. (b) Housing Rehabilitation Program: The Council was informed of a meeting on Friday at 10 a.m. with representatives of banks and lending institutions relative to a housing rehabilitation program under the Community Development Program. (c) Assessment Hearings: The Manager reminded the Council of the assessment hearings on the 24th of November. (d) Miracle Mile Task Force: There will be a meeting on November 20, 1975, at 4:00 p.m. (e) .Development District: On December 8, 1975, there will be an informational meeting fat 7 p.m, and public hearing at 8 p.m. (f) Water Study Consultant: Letters were .sent to consulting firms relative to their interest in doing a study of the City's water system. The Council was requested to submit names of firms it believes interested in this consulting task. (g) Kimiko's Sauna: The owner, Mr. Kelly, has requested that the investigatio fee be waived. Councilman Thiel requested that a report be prepared for the next meeting. (h) Canus Development Inro: The Council was advised that a Mr. F. C. Reimold, President, Canus Development Inc. was requesting a meeting with the City Council relative to developing a motel facility on the Candlestick land. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13(a) Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by jv Councilman Hanks, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and present to the Council dated November 17, 1975, in the total amounts of $4,231.64 for payroll, and $544,916.40 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a 7-0 vote, -�i 340 Council Minutes, November 17, 1975 14 Adjournment On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 11:27 p.m. by a 7-0 vote.