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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/12/22 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMIN UTE S CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 22, 1975 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8:11 p.m. 2. Invocation None. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Seymour Druskin Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Councilman Graves arrived at 8:08 p.m. and Councilman Thiel at 8:30 p.m. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works and the Acting Secretary. 4.' Approval of It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Minutes Councilman Meland, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held December 8, 1975, with the following corrections* Page 356, second line seventh paragraph, "all means " not needs and Page 357, Item 2 paragraph three isCtonbelinserted. stated in reference to the Excelsior BoulevardArea The motion passed 5-0. 5. Approval of Ages The motion passed 6-0- 6(a) Assessment Hearin&, Imprv. 747=a01 Resole 5441 (Councilman Thiel and Graves not present for vote.) It was moved by CouncilmanoaveGthekagendaseconded withbthe Councilman Hanks, PP following additions: 11(e) Study Session. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) PUBLIC HEARINGS Asses smen.t of Improvement No. 74-01, paving, of 3 ooddale curb and gutl'er, area 6th Street and Wublished Avenue, as described in notice of hearing p December 3, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing with an explanation and background of the improvement and basis for the assessment. complaint on P . ted his comp Gene Szymanski, workmanship of stated he also driveway. 3916 Brunswick iapronenue and the driveway problems has drainage P 369 South, std manski replacement of sod. Mr. Szy tion in front of his due to sedimenta Council Minutes, December 22, 1975 6(a) Im rv. 74-01 The Director of Public Works stated the sod will ^� be re laced, if warranted, in the spring and he Continued p would investigate the workmanship of the driveway apron. Mr. T. H. Williams, 6216 Cambridge Street, stated he has problems with sod City encroachment on his property by moving the also and questioned the sidewalk onto his property when it was reconstructed. The Director of Public Works stated a survey had been conducted and the sidewalk in question is .still within the street right-of-way. Mary Hume, 3913 Brunswick, questioned her assessment and received an explanation of the policy governing the assessment from the City Assessor. There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the hexing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5441 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement No. 74-01". The motion passed 6-0. Mr. R. for a to the C. Vann, 5628 W. 39th Street, questioned his assessment of $150 utility extension which they do not use. The Mayor referred him City Assessor for an explanation of the Council assessment policy. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman the motion. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Druskin vote.) Thiel to reconside._ not present for It was then moved by -Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, that the assessment of Improvement No. 74-01 be adopted with the following exceptions: (1) all parcels zoned and assessed for uses other than residential, but used as residential, be assessed at the normal residential rate until sold or change of use; (2) action on the assessment of blocks 73 and 74 be deferred until January 5, 19762 and at that time staff was to report back relative to the assessment of side street benefits for those blocks. The motion passed 7-0. 6(b) Assessment Hearing Imprv. 73-40 Resol. 5442 Assessment of Improvement No. 73-40, parking lot Alabama Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard, as describe in notice of hearing published December 31 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. Nate Goldstone, 2725 Quentin, Brookside Drug Store, protested the assessment of the six parking stalls. He stated that the businesses on the northwest side should be the ones assessed for the parking lot. The City Manager explained the procedure used to determine the assessment. 370 Council Minutes, December 22, 1975 6(b) Imprv. 73-40 Continued town. The City Manager There being no closed. Mr. Goldstone then expressed a concern that the lot was being used by area residents, not customers, to park their automobiles while riding a bus down - stated that this matter would be investigated* one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5442 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement No. 73-40'.'. Councilman Druskin questioned how staff arrived at the breakdown for the number of spaces and the amount assessed. The City Assessor explained the allocation. The Director and zoning. Councilman parking lot from these of Planning stated that the basic need was the existing use Druskin requested staff to explore who is usage. He questioned whether the Anchor parking spaces. The motion passed 4-3. voting opposed.) 6(c) Assessment Hearing Imprv. 73-09 Resol. 5443 benefiting from Inn would benefit (Councilman Hanks, Druskin and Mayor Fleetham Assessment of Improvement No. 73-09, paving, curb and gutter, in area of 35th Street and Yosemite Avenue, as described in notice of hearing published December 3, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing. Robert Shook, 3700 South Highway 100, Shopper's City, questioned the its. The City Assessor explained the procedure used in side street benef assessing side streets. The Direct ssor of Public works stated that due to number of large trucks used for delivery athShopperIs City the City had num to install a nine -ton road to accommodate The City Attorney relayed information from ChicagoNWNWtRailrroa relatstated ive hat to their concern about the aonethatna vacated portion of street which they were under the impress asked that the item be deferred. they abutted was not to be assessed. They h acated Councilman Hanks questioned discussion, the Mayor declared if there was protest w en v • There being no further 371 the hearing closed. Council Minutes, December 229 1975 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by mp 6(c) Irv._73'09 to waive reading and adopt Continued Councilman Meland, Resolution No. 5443 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement No. 73-09". The motion passed 7-0. 6(d) Assessment Hearing Assessment of Improvement No. 75-05, street Irv. 75-05 lighting, Shelard Park, as described i mjn notice Resol. 5444 of hearing published December 3, 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 Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5444 entitled, "Resolution Adopting Assessment Improvement No. 75-05". The motion passed 7-0. 6(e) Improv. 73-24 Improvement No. 73-24, extension of Louisiana Resol. 5445 Avenue from Walker to Oxford, as described in notice of hearing published December 10 and December 17, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing. The Director of Public Works made a presentation of the proposed street extension project. Councilman Thiel stated that he did not want this project delayed and questioned whether the negative ruling of the Public Service Commission could be appealed as to cost allocations. The Director of Public Works stated that the negotiated regarding the railroad spur with railroad. sale of property is being the property owners and the Ronald S. London, attorney, '265 South Lafayette Rd., representing Jason Industrial Properties, requested explanation of the project and the funding. William D. Howard, attorney, 1010 Builders Exchange Building, Minneapolis, representing John Otterly, Oxford Industrial Park, inquired about the benefit area. Roger O'Shaughnessy, Cardinal Glass and funding of the project. 372 Company, questioned the assessment Council Minutes, December 22, 1975 6(e) Imprv. 73-24 Continued be mailed on Works stated and was sent explained the the project. Bob Dowden, General Partner, St. Croix Ventures, Park Properties, questioned the by pass and lowering of Highway 7 and requested that information that part of the the improvement. The Director of Public that such information was always available at the City Hall to abutting and affected property owners. The City Manager funding that is available or could be considered to finance There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5445 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation ofo-Plans, and Authorizing Advertising for Bids, Improvement No. 73-24". The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS 7 None RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8(a) S to p Sign Removal Resolution authorizing removal of stop signs on the 16th St. & Idaho Ave. 16th Street approaches to Idaho Avenue (authorized Resol. No. 5446 December 15, 1975). It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive olution No. 5446 entitled, "Resolution Repealing a reading and adopt Res Portion of Resolution No. 4617 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Signs for Traffic Control at Intersection in Area of Cedar Lake Road, Louisiana Avenue, Highway 12 and Hampshire Avenue". The motion passed 74• 8(b) Stop Signs 28th St. Alabama Ave. & Resol. No. 5447 Resolution authorizing placement of stop signs on Alabama Avenue at 28th Street (authorized by Council December 15, 1975). Councilman Druskin, seconded by It was moved by .solution No. 5447 enti reading and adopt Rtled, Placement of Stop Signs". The motion passed 7-0• 373 Councilman Graves, to waive "Resolution Authorizing Coune cil Minutes, 1�catttbox Z2, 8(c) Ca 1.1 a t er;� 1 8 c c ur i____r�. Slic% ird NationFtl Bank Re s o 1. No . 5448 seconded by 1'.t was moved by council-mu" reading and adopt Resolution rNo�85448 entitled, securities for Collateral From Shelard National Minnesota". 1975 ne;�o :l tt t ioct apl �r.ovLvg from SIle 1 and, Nat ion.a 1 Minnesota• securities for. collateral Banff. of St. C.ouis Park, The motion passed 74• 8(d) Alcohol SafeL_Ac t_iv_n Program Modification Resol. No. 5449 It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5449 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing a Modification to Agreement with State of Minnesota Department Safety for Alcohol Safety Action Program". councilman Hanks, to valve "Resolution Approving Bank of S t. Louis Park, Resolution authorizing modification to with state of Minnesota I)epart entof Safety Alcohol Safety ActionProgram* agreement Public The motion passed 7-0. PORTS 0 COMMITTEES 9(a) Parks/Rec. Advisory Minutes of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commis! Comm. Meeting meeting held December 10, 1975. 12-10-75 Councilman Meland pointed out the section on the "Review of Minnehaha Creek Sites" and questioned the course of action, Councilman Hanks asked questions concerning the purchase of meters for th4 tennis courts and asked when this matter would come before the Council. There being no further discussion, the minutes were received by the 1►tayor for filing. 9(b) 1976-77 Contract Labor Union Settlement Report by City Mgr. Report of City Manager ( M 6 C No. 75-99) 1976-1977 contract settlements, labor unions. After discussion by the City Council, it vas moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to vaive first reading of proposed ordinances and set second reading January 5, 1976. The motion passed 7-0. 9(c) Monthly_ Financial Report Monthly financial report - November 1975. November, 1975 rr�r�r+rrrrr There being no discussion, the report was rec ieved by the Mayor for filing. 374 Council Minutes, December 22, 1975 10(a) Liquor License App, Otten Realty Inc. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Application for liquor license- Otten Realty, Councilman Thiel asked for the record, if Dan Otten intended to run the liquor establishment himself. Mr. Otten answered in the negative. Councilman Graves stated it is a waste of time to issue Otten Realty, Inc. a license since another complete investigation would have to be done to transfer the license to other owners. It the was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded public hearing for January 5, 1976. The motion passed 7-0. 10(b) App. Sun. Sale Liquor License American Legion by Councilman Graves, to set Application for Sunday sale license - American Legiono intoxicating liquor The Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Graves, the application due to no progress requirements. The motion passed 7-0. 11(a) Tabulation of Bids Auto Insurance Public Official Bonds 000000 11(b) seconded by Councilman Meland, to file being made in compliance with zoning NEW BUSINESS Tabulation of bids (M & C No. 75-98) Insurance and Public Official Bonds. Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to It was moved by enc as the lowest responsible bidder for designate First Western Agency the Public Officials' Bonds and BHK & R, Inc. as the lowest responsible •for the Automotive Fleet Insurance and to authorize the necessary bidder documents. The motion passed 6o-0'1• f gids (Councilman Tabulation of Druskin opposed.) street materials. Tabulation __. 1976 Street Materials Councilman Griak, seconded It was moved by halt Corporation as lowest to designate Midwest Asp by Councilman Graves,Class V Aggregate, Buesong Brothers as lowest responsible bidder forFAI Sand and Edward Kraemer & Sons as lowest es onsib le bidder for II Limestone and authorize execution of r p responsible bidder for class contracts* The motion passed 70000. 375 bkv Council Minutes, December 22, il(c) Housin 1975 ion Program ( M & C No. Housing Rehabilitat Rehabilitation . Pro ram Councilman Griak stated she ----- commendable program p y actions were being taken to ensure suitable publicity. The City Manager stated that the program could be publicized on the radio, in newsletter, water billings, and through senior citizen program. After discussion by the City Council, it wa seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize for adoption by the council relative to the The motion passed 7-0. 11(d) Pedestrian Bridges It was moved by to proceed with vote, the motion Fleetham voting moved by Councilman Griak, staff to prepare a final draft housing rehabilitation program, Pedestrian Bridges: (2) Highway 100 and (3) Wooddale Avenue (1) Cedar Lake Road; West 26th Street; at Highway 7 Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Druskin, the final designs and bid specifications. Upon a rollcall failed 4-3. (Councilman Hanks, Meland, Thiel and Mayor nay.) After additional discussion by the Council, it was moved seconded by Councilman Graves, to work with the School Wooddale Bridge and proceed with final designs for the t excluding the Cedar Lake Road railroad crossing. by Councilman Han, District on propos wo bridges, The motion passed 6-1. (Councilman Thiel voting opposed.) 11(e) Study Session Councilman Griak proposed having a study session and orientation meeting and requested input from the Council on the possibility of an early date. Councilman Druskin stated he would only attend meetings held in the Council Chambers due to the Open -meeting Law, MISCELLANEOUS 12(a) Communications (a) I-394: It was moved by Councilman Thiel, City Manager seconded by Councilman Meland, to approve a meeting to be held on January 12 1976) and to request William Crawford, Minnesota Highway Department; John Jamieson; MTC; and Dick Wolsfeld, Bather,Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Inc., to attend an informational meeting relative to I-394. The motion passed 7-0. 376 Council Minutes, December 22, 1975 12(a) Communications (b) Last Meeting of Year: There will be a C__�Tianager meeting on December 31, 1975, at 4 p.m. Continued in order to close out the books. CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13(a) Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Meland, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated December 22, 1975, in the total amounts of $75,088.16 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a 7-0 vote. 14 Adjournment On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. by a 7-O vote. Attest. {1 Shirley Hoilaqf, Acting Secretary Frank Fleetham, 377 Jr., Mayor