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Home My WebLink About1975/12/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularsJ N MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 1, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council was called 1. Call to Order g to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8:03 p.m. 2. Invocation None. Presentation Mayor Fleetham presented St. Louis Park Emergency Program $1,500.00 from Community Development Funds to Reuben Lantti for use.. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Seymour Druskin Keith Meland Lyle Hanks d Leonard Thiel Frank Fleetham Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and Acting Secretary. 4. Approval of It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Minutes Councilman Hanks, to approve the minutes of the special meeting held on November 17, 1975. The motion passed 5-0. 5. Approval of It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Agenda Councilman Thiel, to approve the agenda with the following changes: Item 11(c) Land Acquisition; Item 10(b) Western Stores Special Permit. The motion passed 5-0.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6(a) Zoning Ord. Amendment Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to modify Senior Citizen Housing the definition "Senior Citizen Housing" to allow certain additional non-profit organizations to construct such housing and to permit certain profit organizations to construct such housing, as described in notice of hearing published November 19, 1975. 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 reading of proposed ordinance and set second The motian passed 5-0. 348 Councilman Meland, to Waive reading December 15, 1975• 6.._._. council Minutes, December 1, 1975 IO 7(a) Ethel Baston PTA Bingo Game Notice of intent to conduct bingo game - Ethel Baston PTA, There being no discussion, the Mayor received the request for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8(a) Ord. 1311 Second reading of ordinance authorizing sale of Sale of Land land (3156 Nevada). 3156 Nevada It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1311 entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing Sale by the City of Lot 15, Boulevard Second Addition". The motion passed 5-0. 8(b) Ord, 1312 Second reading of ordinance permitting group homes. Group Homes It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1312 entitled, "Ordinance Amending Ordinance 730, Sections 6:032, 6:061, 6:071 6:080, 6:091, 6:092, and 6:101 Providing for Foster Family Home and Group Homes". The motion passed 5-0. 8(c) Resole 5425 Resolution restricting parking on West 22nd Street, Traffic Control Signs West of Nevada Avenue (authorized November 17, 1975). W. 22nd St. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5425 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking. The motion passed 5-0. Resolution authorizing placement of stop signs - 8(d) Resole 5426 authorized by Council November Sto Si ns 31st and Kentucky ky 31st_ St. 17, 1975). Kentuc& W. Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive It was moved by 5426 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing reading and adopt Resolution No. Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection of Kentucky Placement of Stop Avenue and West 31st Street". The motilon passed 540 1 EstabIllshlong Fire Lane otShelard Park i Resole l Signs Traffic • • • • • to seconded by I ion Authorizing by No. 5427 • olut Councilman ved ' ' • it was mo*ng Fi g an•adopt Resolution • waive • • • A. _ l�'i ..�.v�M a� �....4a �.,•u,lJ .Jwwa+.JJNJA�' . V;4 4... Placemen Vim.ri u. •rpassed ... -, R Council Minutes, December 12 1975 8(f) 428 Resolution relative to LAWCON Fund. Resole 5 LAWCON FUND It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by reading and adopt Resolution No. 5428 entitled, waive r Councilman Hanks, to for Grant To Acquire Open of Application ling "Resolution Authorizing Filing Under the Pr ovision of the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fun Act". The motion passed 54. g(g) Resol. 5429 Condemnation -Louis. Resolution of condemnation afAcesisiana Projecte73e24. Extension Land and Rai cs Ave. Ext. Proj. 73-24 Councilman Meland, seconded by It was moved by 5429 entitled Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. , "Authorizing Taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Public RandtMachinery000fooWay an Removal of ICC Tracks #2609 #266, Various Industry Unloading Ramp Adjacent Thereto". The motion passed 5-0. 8(h) Resol. 5430 Imprv. 65-45 Resolution calling 65b45c hearing storm seweron asCobblecrest. of Improvement No. , Assessment Hearing It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5430 entitled, "Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment, and calling Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment Improvement No. 65-45A9 B, C and D". The motion passed 5-0. 8(i) Resol. 5431 Resolution designating official newspaper for 1976. Official Newspaper Designated It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5431 entitled, "Resolution Designating Legal Newspaper for the Calendar Year 1976". The motion passed 5-0. 8(j) Resole 5432 Resolution in support of State Finance AgencY• Support State Finance Agency It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5432 entitled, "Resolution Requesting State Legislation Providing Funding of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Program for Single -Family House Rehabilitation". The motion passed 5-0. k 350 Council Minutes, December 11 1975 PORT'S OF OFF IC ERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 9(a) 1iuman Rights Comm. Minutes of Human Rights Commission meeting held MInutes November 19, 1975. November 19, 1975 There being no discussion the minutes were received by the Mayor for filing. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to authorize the Human Rights Commission to retain the services of Gene Sylvestre to conduct a congregational relations training program in the amount of $175.00. The motion passed 5-0. 9(b) Housing & Redevel. Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Authority Minutes Meeting held November 18, 1975. November 183 1975 There being no discussion, the minutes were received by the Mayor for filing. 9(c) Planning Commission Minutes November' 19, 1975 by the Mayor for filing. 9('c)1Cedar Lk. Rd./Zarthan Conran. Minutes November 12, 1975 by the Mayor for filing. 9(d) Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes November 20,_1975 by the Mayor for filing. 9(e) Community Relations Commission Minutes November 13 1975 by the Mayor for filing. 9 (f ) Environmental Tm r� o=. Comm. Minutes October 22 1975 by the Mayor for filing Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held November 19, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were received Minutes of Cedar Lake Road/Zarthan Committee Meeting held November 12, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were received Minutes of Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held November 20, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were received Minutes of Community 1975elations Commission meeting held November 13, There being no discussion, the minutes were received Minutes of Environmental improvement Commission Meeting held October 22, There being no discussion,the minutes were received 351 I Council Minutes, December 1, 1975 9(g) Housing and Redevel. Authority Minutes November 112 1975 J Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held November 11, 1975. t1 received by the Mayor for 9(h) October, 1975 Monthly Financial Report 10(a) Boards/Comm. Appointments 10(b) Western Stores Special Permit There being no discussion, the, minutes were filing. Monthly Financial Report - October 1975. There being no discussion, the report was received by the Mayor for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to reappoint James Hyde to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board. The motion passed 54. Extension of time - Western 4 Stores Special Permit. Extension It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to approve a request of Western Stores, 5600 West Lake Street, for an extension of time to June 1, 1976, to comply with the conditions of the special permit. The notion passed 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 11(a) Resol. 5433 Selection of auditor for 1976 (M & C 75-94). 1976 Auditor It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5433 entitled, "Resolution Providing for the Employment of George M. Hansen Company to Audit the Accounts and Records of the City for the 1975 Fiscal Year". The motion passed 5-0. 11(b) Interstate Study There will be a public hearing on December 10, 1975. r Committee Report Councilman Meland stated that the report does not deal with the question of transit and noted that some Council members may t wish to appear at the hearing. No action was taken on the report. r 11(c) Resol. 5434 It was moved by Councilman Hanks seconded b I Land Acquisition Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt W., 36th St. Improv, Resolution No. 5434 entitled "Resolution Authorizic Purchase of Land for Permanent Easement West 36th Street Improvement". i The motion passed 5-0. 352 Council Minutes, December 1, 1975 MISCELLANEOUS 12(a) Damage Claims The following claims were filed with the City. 1. G & H Sanitation, Savage, MN 2. Neta J. Malmberg, 2721 Edgewood Avenue 3. Donald Topel, 2526 Highway 100 4. Mrs. Lillian Urban, 3904 Xenwood Avenue It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion passed 54. 12(b) Communications (a) 1976 Liquor Licenses: It was moved by City Manager Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to issue all 1976 on -sale, Sunday - sale, off -sale and club intoxicating liquor licenses. The motion passed 5-0. (b) The Acting City Manager reminded the Council of the informational meeting and public hearing on December 8, 1975 on development districts and the meeting with representative of Cnus 1975aand theespecial,meeting the regular meeting on on December 22, 1975. CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by 13 (a ) Councilman Meland, the lists of verified claims e erred by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated prep December 1, 1975, in the total amounts and the4City0Manager,for vcityrs, and Clerk, De roved, $4,550.67 for payroll were apP A to issue checks covering same by a S- and City Treasurer were authorize vote* On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Council- tlie following payments on contract work 13(b) Contract paw=_ man Hanks, Ter Cit presented by the city Lng ineer were approved, and the City Manan, , Y . casurer were authorized to issue checks for their respect vve Clerk and City Cvote. amounts by 05 and 7533, street lighting. t, Imp. Noe. 75" unt $19,157.17. 1. sinal �,aYmeeCollins Electric Co. �° Contras. tor, RESOLUTION NO. 5435 seconded by Councilman Councilman Mand, 5435 entitled It was moved 1�Yadopt: Resolution NO� 'Improvement to waive reading and donStreet Lighting,'mP flanks) Ling flaeso .tion Accept Noe. 7505 and 75-33"• The motion passed 5" Oo 13. (b) (2) Partial Payment No . i Contractor, Lamett (3) Be Imp. & Sons, No. 72-43r storm sewer. Inc a Amount, $130.098.64. 6, Imp. Nos. Partial Payment No. utter, 74-30, paving, curb and q Inc. Amount, $34,645.63. Imp. Nos. 75-021 alley paving• $7,248.64. 75�311 75-18, 74-29, and Contractor, Bury & Carlson (4) Partial Payment No. 3 75-10► 75-13 and 75-37► Beckman, Inc. Amount, 75-07► 75-09, Contractor, Arnold rovement No. 74-32, (5) Partial Payment No. 7, Imp Inc. for C. S. McCrossan, and gutter. Contras , 1$60,241.87. (6) (7) paving, curb Amount. 4; Imp. Nos. 72 -OS and 75-32, Partial Payment No. Bury & Carlson, Inc. curb and gutter. Contractor, $25,200.32. Partial Payment No. 2, Imp. 75_43, parking lots, tennis Contractor, Co S. McCrossan, Renovation of Carney Warehouse. Amount, $5,073.38. paving, Amount, 75-42 and Nos. 73-.49A, 75-19, court repair and bicycle trail. Inc. Amount, $8,984.78. (8) Partial Payment No. 1. Contractor, Lowry Hill. 14 Adjournment Attest: ded by On motion of Councilman Medwase adjourned Councilman Hanks, the meeting at 8:33 p.m. by a 5-0 vote.,/ Frank eetham, Jr., Mayor ry