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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/11/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 3, 1975 1 Call to Order Invocation_ Award Presentation chairperson of UN Day and 3, Roll Call . A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8:02 p.m. Invocation was given by the Reverend Duane Sarazin of the Aldersgate Methodist Church A distinguished service award was presented to Mrs Viola Dareesen for her efforts as the UNICEF fund drive. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Seymour Druskin Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Leonard Thiel Frank Fleetham Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works and Acting Secretary. Councilman Graves arrived at 8:10 p.m. 4. Approval of minutes were approved by a six yea vote. On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, the minutes of the special and regular meetings held October 20, 1975 5. Approval of On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Agenda Councilman Hanks, the agenda was approved with the following additions: Item 8(d) Resolution placing traffic control signs; Item 11(c) Scheduling of Council Meetings, and Item 11(d) Authorizing of Condemnation of Lands. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. (a) Pic -A -Pop Variance Application for variance in setbacks to allow loading berth► mechanical equipment and parking. 3550 Brunswi.c k Ave. The Mayor opened the hearing. ave the background of the proposed variance request, The Planning Director g and structure. He stated that showing the general location of the property te Board of Zoning Appeals without this was being sent to the Council by recommendation. . Mr. Sirnanda De of Pic -A -Pop was present uzging the granting of the variances. fencing, parking and After considerable discussion rel��11ma to ielt seconded by Councilman Hanks, Councilman Pertaining to signs and yard en - landscaping, it was moved by Baring n - 0 to continue that portion of the h Til© motion carried 5 croachment for mechanical equipmen�� for two weeks. (Councilman Druskin was absent)• 315 I Council Minutes r Novc�tt►ber 3 ► 1975 that portion of the hearing that had not been continued ued 6. (a ) The MayMayo"r,.l, by the previ.our tion. mo seconded by Councilman Hanks, to continue it was moVed by Councilman Thiel► with proper notice of the hearing to the parking matter to Ap ril 1► 1876' arried 5 _ 0. (Councilman Druskin was given iven at that time- The motion c not present)* zn Thiel moved to waive reading and adopt resolution to approve Councilman ci outdoor dock subject to overall laanksaandgfailed 3aw done 2'n indoor an Councilman H April. The motion was seconded by nay and Councilman Druskin not Councilman Griak and Mayor Fleetham voting Y present. After .further discussion concerning the truck parking and equipment screening, it was moved by Councilman Griak to reconsi anthe en carriedt5eoriginal -OCouncil- motion. Councilman Graves se hemotiontto waive reading and man Druskin not present). Theo g adopt Resolution No. 5396 entitled "A ResolutioGtaonPe�ng taalLoading Dock Section 6:172.5, Subd. 11 of the Zoning ordinanceBuilding in the I-1 and Berth in the Front Yard Setback for an Existing Industrial District," with an amendment accepted by Councilman Thiel that an vehicle could park only eight hours carried 5'- 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). (b) Bakken Variance Application for Variance in rear yard setback 4020 West 39th St. to permit a double garage. Resolution NO. 5397 The Mayor opened the hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5397 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Variance in Rear Yard Setback from Section 6:064.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to Permit a Rear Yard of 8 Feet for a Single-family Home in the R-1 District." The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present)• PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7. (a) Sidewalk Study CRC Communication from Community Relations Commission relative to its study of sidewalks' It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to deferThe in January• until staff gives overall recommendation the first meeting motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present) Councilman Grimm suggested that the district method be considered as an alternatiVe• 316 Minutes, November 3, 1975 (a) %? ending Position Classification Plan RESOLUTIONS AND ORDItjAHI£c Second reading of ordinance establishing salaries for police. it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1306 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Following Sections the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relative to the Position Classification, Compensation Plan, Basic Personnel Policy and Conditions of City Employment: Section 1:308 Compensation Plan." The motion carried 4 - 0 (Councilmen Druskin and Graves were not present). (b) Authorizing Transfer. Second reading of ordinance authorizing of Funds - Salaries transfer of funds. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive second reading and adopt ordinance transferring funds. The motion failed 4 - 0 - requires six votes (Councilman Druskin and Graves were not present). Later in the meeting it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Graves, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1307 entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfers of Funds and Providing Appropria- tions for Salary Adjustments and Compensation for Year Ending Dec. 31, 1975." The motion carried 6 - 0. (c) Vacating Alley Ordinance 1308 Second reading of ordinance vacating alley 14th/16th - Maryland/Nevada. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1308 entitled, "An Ordinance Vacating id 4 - 0 (Councilmen Druskin and Graves were not Alley." The motion carre present). (d) Placing Traffic Control Signs Resolution 5398 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5398 by Councilman Griak, placement of Stop Signs and Parking entitled, "Resolution Authorizing _ 0 (Councilmen Druskin and Restriction Signs." The motion carried 4 Graves were not present). Second reading of ordinance amending CATV (e) Amending CATV Enabling enabling ordinance. Ordinance Ordinance No. 1303 Councilman Griak, seconded It was moved bg and adopt Ordinance No. 1303 to waive second reading by Councilman Thiel, Ordinance No. 1235 mown as the "Cable Ordinance Amending 1236 Granting a Franchise entitled, and Amending Ordinance No - 0 Regulation Ordinance Louis Park." The motion carried 5 to Warner Cable Company of St. (Councilman Druskin was not p County to f requesting Hennepinfor LOGIS. Resolution req uter-capacity (f) Requesting Additional provide additional comp Computer Capacit�IS Resolution No. 5399 317 Resolution placing traffic control signs - 2800 and 2900 blocks on Ottawa Avenue. Council Minutesr NoVember 3( 1975 seconded by Councilman Graves, to Councilman Thiel, "Resolution 80 (f) it was moved by Resolution No. 5399 entitled, waive reading and adopt Board to Provide Additional Computer the Hennepin County _ 0 (Councilman Druskin Requesting The motion carried 5 Capacity for LOGIS." was not present). Resolution authorizing cancelling (g) Cancelling Special gift of land special assessments - Avenue. Assessments Cedar Lake Road - Oregon Resolution No. 5400 Councilman Griak, to it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by "Resolution waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5400 eriThetitlmotion carried 5 - 0 Authorizing Cancelling Special Assessments." (Councilman Druskin was not present). (h) Amendin Code First reading of ordinance code amendment; g provisional employee appointments Provisional Appoint- ments M & C No. 75-87). an ci It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded be Ceun171m1975r1Thetmotione first reading and set second reading for No carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Druskin was not present). REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9. (a) Rotary -sponsored Park Report of City Manager relative to Rotary - sponsored Park - Carroll Hurd Park. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to authorize Rotary to sponsor park on recently acquired land on Cedar Lake Road adjacent to the elderly housing project, and naming it Carroll Hurd Park. The motion carried 6 - 0. (b) Beatrice Wyner Special Request for special permit to permit office Permit - Resol. 5401 at 7825 Wayzata Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5401 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Permit under Section 6:092.8 of the Zoning Ordinance to Permit an Office in the R-4 Multiple Family District for Property Located at 7825 Wayzata Boulevard." The motion carried 6 - 0. (c) McDonald Special Permit Request for special permit to allow Class IV Resolution No. 5402 restaurant at 6320 West Lake Street. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Craves, to wa2ve •t reading and adopt Resolution No. 5402 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Perva Under Section 6:122.17 of the Zoning Ordinance to Permit a Class IV Restaurant and Amending Resolution No. 5002 and Resolution No. 4427 Granting Perm -it Under Section 6:122.11 of the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located in the 318 -.1nci1 "inutes, November 3, 1975 (c) F-2 �'eneral Business District carried 6-0. (d) Fadie Webster's Special Pel -mit - Resol. 5403 ba at 6320 West Lake Street." The motion Request for special permit to amend special permit at 5600 Wayzata Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5403 entitled Resolution No. 5324, Adopted June 30, 1975 � "A Resolution Amending 6:122.17 of the Zoning Ordinance for Modif'cation land ng PExpansion Under Section Class I Restaurant for Pro �ansion of a Property Located in the B-2 General Business District at 5600 Wayzata Boulevard." The motion carried 6 - 0. (e) MEPC American Properties Request for special permit for an Industrial Special Permit_ Development Unit at Cedar Lake Road/Vernon Ave. Resolution No 5404 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5404 entitled, A Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:176.3 of the Zoning Ordinance to Provide for an Industrial Development Unit of Four Office Buildings Located in the I-2 Industrial District on Property Bounded by Gamble Drive, Vernon Avenue, Cedar Lake Road and the Burlington Northern Spur Track." The motion carried 6 - 0. (f) City Variance 3156 Nevada Ave. Request for variance to permit single family dwelling at 3156 Nevada Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set public hearing November 17, 1975. The motion carried 6 - 0. (g) Traffic Signal Revisions Report of City Manager relative to traffic signal revisions. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize preparation of necessary agreements and have them returned for review and execution. The motion carried 6 - 0. (h) Nathan Griver Variance Request for variance to permit double garage 2800 Cavell Avenue and deck at 2800 Cavell Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Griak, sThenmotion carried m6n-GrOaves, to set public hearing November 17, 1975. (i) South Cedar Trails Report of Planning Commission recommending Concept Plan approval of concept plan. _ Mr. Jim Hawks, representing the property owner, displayed a perspective drawing of the proposed building. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the concept plan. The motion carried 5 0 _ 1, Councilman Thiel abstaining because of possible conflict of interests. 319 November 3, 1975 Council Minutes, statement of Mrs, Jackie ` g, (i) Councilman Griak asked that because o a 1975ro 61 Ingersoll in the Planning Commission minutes of October 1, for Council considerat=ion rolaissionive o.neighbor- a resolution be drawn s of the Planning C hood meetings prior to meeting Councilman Thiel moved to defer discussion 14 Police Services of this matter to the first meeting in January Study ) Px of 1976. Councilman Graves seconded and the (M&C 75-88 motion carried 6 - 0. (k) Environmental Improvement Commission Meeting September 24, 1975 There being no discussion, received for filing. (1) Building Construction Codes Advisory Committee Meeting 10/7/75 There being no discussion, received for filing. Minutes of Environmental Improvement Commission meeting held September 24, 19750 the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be (m) Planning Commission Meetinc October 15, 1975 - Streets & Highways - Oct. 22, 1975 Minutes of Building Construction CodesAdvisory Committee meeting held October 70 1975* the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held October 15, 1975. Minutes of Streets and Highways Committee meeting held October 22, 1975. ys Councilman Thiel moved that review of last meetin1pinfJanuaryStreets toand discussathe Committee be placed on agenda g possibility of this committee not being a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (n) Minnehaha Creek Improve- Report of City Manager relative to Minnehaha ments - M&C No. 75-86 Creek improvements. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize staff to negotiate with contractors for work that cannot be done by city forces. The motion carried 6 - 0. (o) Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Meeting - October 13, 1975 held October 13, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 320 ;•:? Minu`c , November 3� 1975 and Redevelopment Minutes of Housing h.. c lZor i t.y Meeting 10/14/75 Minute meeting held October and Redevelopment Authority 14, 1975. ;here being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (q) crdinance Regulating Report of Cit Massage Parlors re lat' y ager relative to ordinance M&C No. 75-89 gu g massage parlors. After discussion concerning the definition of clothing to be worn and use of a special permit to provide better control, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive first reading or the proposed ordinance, setting second reading January 23, 1976, and I ncluding use of the special permit method of control. The motion carried unanimously. mously. (r) Traffic Study #116 - Report of load limit study - South Oak Hill, Load Limit It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize preparation of resolution authorizing placement of load limit signs (two -ton limit) at Pennsylvania and T.H. 7, Quebec Avenue and T.H. 7, Division Street and Texas and Cambridge Street and Texas; relocate the existing two -ton limit sign at Taft and Lake Street to Taft Avenue and North Street; and place an informational sign, "No Commercial Truck Traffic Beyond Oregon Avenue at Lake Street and Hurst Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10.(a) Development Districts Resolution No. 5405 Calling Public Hearings December 8, 1975. The (b) Appointments to Boards/Commissions It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5405 entitled,"Resolution on Development Districts," setting hearing for motion carried unanimously. Councilman Hanks moved to appoint the following to the Miracle Mile Development Area Task Force (with others to be included John Billman, Charles Freldheim, Don Knight, later): Wendell Munson► Tony Cherne, Tom Rocheford, James Shelton, o Fred Rosenblatt, Roger Asplina Margaret Gingerich. Councilman Graves seconded John Anzevino, John Bergan an and the motion carried 6 - 0• reappoint Gerry Moore Councilman Griak moved to Councilman the Community Relations COMmossion. motion carried 6 - 0• to another full term on Graves seconded and the Mayor Fleetham indicated his intention to nominate Mary Police Civil Service Commission. 321 _chards to the a* Council Minutes, November 3► 1975 10. (c ) Coll",i 1 minutes-. 1975 Minutes of special April 28, 1975. Council meeting held A ril 2$► Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to It was moved by ith the recommendation that minutes in the future be approve the minutes w and necessary amendments to went council meeting - 1, Councilman considered at thadeuateghat time. The motion carried 5 the minutes be m Griak voting nay* moved that the policy of the hemCoutolbe°and that uld be hthese at e Councilman Thiel mo understood them staff prepare the minutes as they lowing Hoek to determine if any minutes come back to Council the lGraves seconded and the•motionbe changes should be made. Coun equipment carried 6 - 0. Councilman Druskin urged that ro �alnand unil this obtained as soon as possible as authorizedby use his own equipment for equipment is available he would be happy that purpose. NEW BUSINESS Proclamation - Youth Appreciation Week ll.(a) Youth Appreciation Week November 10 - 16. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize execution of the proclamation. The motion carried 5 - 0 (Councilman Graves was not present). The Reverend Duane Sarazin accepted the proclamation for the Optomists Club. (b) American Education Week Proclamation-- American Education Week November 16 220 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, t0 authorize execution of the proclamation. The motion carried 5 (Councilman Graves was not present). Dr. Robert Ramsey accepted the proclamation for the St. Louis Park Schools. (c) Meeting Schedule The Council reviewed a suggested meeting schedule for the months of November and December. The Manager noted that a number of special assessment projects were ready for hearing and should be scheduled. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman 15 Graves, that the Council hold assessment hearings on November 24, December and December 22, 1975. Staff was directed to proceed with notices and publications for such dates. The motion carried 6 - 0. (d) Land Condemnation Condemnation of Land - Westwood Nature Center' Resolution No. 5406 by was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded title Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5406 enn to "Authorizing Taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Park Purposes Addi IO Westwood Nature Center." The motion carried 6 - 0, 14SO%4 322 ti � M4nutes, November 3, 1975 MISCELLANEOUS ,1 tai Damage Claims Barbara Kirshbaum, 1808 Westwood Hills Drive. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to file claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried 6 - o_ (b) Louisiana AvenueExtension of Louisiana Avenue from Walker to Extension Oxford,. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set public hearing on this improvement at 7:00 p.m., December 22, 1975. The motion carried 6 - 0. (c) Central Area Development The City Manager reminded the City Council Review Committee of the meeting of this committee at 7:30 p.m., November 6, 1975. (d) Setting of Hearing Dates The City Manager explained that the Sun newspaper had changed their publication date and deadlines for publishing of legal notices causing approximately a 10 -day delay in bringing matters to the Council. He asked the Council if•they would object to a policy of permitting these hearing dates to be set administratively to avoid such delays. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Manager submit a written policy in this regard. The motion carried 6 - 0. Councilman Thiel requested that any petitioner be given an opportunity to withdraw an application if this was their desire. it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, t Resolution No. 5408 entitled, "Resolution to waive reading and adop Declaring Cost to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of Proposed Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment Assessment, and Calling V 73-45, 74-29 and 74-30." The motion Improvement Nos. 72-081 72 28, carried unanimously. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13. (a) Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director ouncil 75 in the of Finance and presented to the Cande$421`,ember 3 9 840-89forvendors were total amounts of $5,046.22 for payroll, approved, and the City Managerp City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote. (b) Contract Payments 1. Partial Payment No. Lametti & Sons, Inc. 71 Imp, No. 72-43, storm sewer. Amount, $186,783.61. 323 Contractor, Council Minutes, November 3r-1975 t 13. (b)2. Partial Paymen Contractor, J. No. 1, Imp. No. McClure Kelly Co. 3. Partial Payment No. 1, Imp. 75_43, parking lots, tennis Contractor, C. S. McCrossan, 75-40, boiler installation. Amount, $19,018.80. Nos. 73-49A► 75-19, 75-42 and court repair and bicycle trail. Inc. Amount► $41►827.07. payment No. 3, Imp. Nos. 72-08 and 75-32, 4. Partial Bury & Carlson, Inc. curb and gutter. Contractor, $4,591.64. 5. Partial Payment No. gutter. Contractor, paving, Amount, No 74-32, paving, curb and 6► Imp' 38,303.91. C, S. McCrossan, Inc. Amountr $ 6. Partial Payment No. 2, Imp; Nos. 75-13 and 75-37, alley paving. Amount, $40, 090.51. 7. Partial Payment No, 5, Imp. Nos. 74-30, paving, curb and gutter. Amount, $15,212.78. 75-02, 75-07, 75-09, 75-10, Contractor, Arnold Beckman, Inc. 75-01, 75-18, 74-29 and Contractor, Bury & Carlson, Inc. 8, Partial Payment No. 41 Imp. Nos. 75-05 and 75-33, street lighting. Contractor, Collins Electric Co. Amount, $5,369.90. y On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, the above payments on contract work presented by the Director of Public Works were City Clerk and City Treasurer were approved, and the City Manager, aauthorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote. • 14. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman hiel, the meet' ng was adjourned at 10:28 p.m. by a six yea vote. �\F ank Fleetham, ., Mayor Attest: Alice M. Carlson, Acting Secretary 324