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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/03/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (3) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ME (Edi FSOTA ST LOUIS PjjRK ' MINNESOTA March 1 CALL TO ORDERMa o r Fleetham the City ty council was called to order, by A regular meeting of y at 8 : 03 p > mc. 2 , INVOCATION None 3 ; ROLL CALL The following llowin Councilmen were present at roll call : Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Rose - Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Leonard Thiel Frank Fleetham Councilman Druskin left at 9 : 30 p . m . Also present were the City Manager , Assistant City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works and Acting Secretary . 4o MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Gr i ak , to approve the minutes of the special meetings held February 7 . 8 , February 10 , and regular meeting held February 25 , 1975 with the following corrections on the special meeting held February 24 , 1975 : On Page 57 , Item 1 o Publ is Safety Pensions . . . Mayor Fleetham explained that the City is requesting the option of providing that only public safety personnel ( police and fire officers ) hired in the future come under the PERA Pension Systemocc • * the City questioned at what point the City no longer can afford to continue to participate in this kind of program . The motion passed 74 , 5 : AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to approYe the agenda of March 17 , 1975 , with the following additions : 10 ( h ) Temporary 3 : 2 Beer Licenses ; 11 ( b ) Open Meeting Law ; 11 ( c ) Safety Services Coordinator 12 ( c ) Use of the Media The motion passed 7 � 0 . 6 : PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTION 6 : 172 . 4 ( 23 ) AND 6 : 041 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REQUESTED BY WILLIAM AND MARCIE R , SHRAGG TO PERMIT OCCUPANCY OF 13500 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA FOR RETXI L 80 it Minutes , March l7 , 1975 Counc p Val l acher Avenue , stated that he would like Raymond Racette , 490 � I1 he can p ,� owide a model ordinance for 8 . ( a ) to deferred u to have this review , d that this ordinance was remsta � uteby the The City Manager state Minnesota and conforms to exAsting Police Department that the ordinance can be amended at a later Councilman Graves stated date if requ i red .. Councilman Druskin was not present ) The motion passed 64 � NORTHWESTERN ( b ) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM NOR NATIONAL BANK OF HOPKINS RESOLUTION NO . -5238 _ It was moved by Councilman Mel and , seconded by Councilman ou i tl edan " Resolution to waive reading and adopt Resolution m °Northwestern National Approving Securities ' Collateral from The motion passed 6 - 0 . Bank of Hopkins , Hopkins , M ( c ) RESOLUTION REGARDING STANDARDS AND GOALS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM IN MINNESOTA ( DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY ) RESOLUTION NOr, 5239 1 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No ,. 5239 entitled , Resolution Regarding Standards and Goals for Criminal Justice Program in Minnesota " a The motion passed 64 . ( d ) RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENTS ( RT. QUESTED BY MAYOR FLEETHAM ) RESOLUTION NO . 5240 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Mel and , to delete the first and second paragraph of Resolution No . 5240 entitled , " Resolution Urging Equal izaton of Real Estate Taxes " and waive reading and adopt the rest of the resolution . The motion passed 5 - 0 ( Councilmen Graves and Drusk1n absent ) < ( e ) RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CHANGING NAME OF STREET Councilman Hanks stated that he does not favor temporarily changing street names due to the costs involved . He further stated that the Council should consider other, ways to recognize worthwhile projects or volunteer organizations , It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , not to change the name of Louisiana Avenue toORT Street on March 19 , 1975 • The motion passed 4 - 2 ( Councilman Graves and Mayor Fleetham opposed ,, Councilman Druskin was not present ) , y pp 82 Council Minutes , March 17 , 1975 94 ( c ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMM:ISSION RELATIVE TO CHANGE IN ZONING ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE N011FICA -TION OF CHANGE 1N BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DIOTRICTS TO BE SENT TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 350 FEET TO CONFORM WITH MINNESOTA STATE STATUTES ,. It was moved by Counciiman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , to set public hearing March 31 , 197511 The motion passed 6 - 0 ., ( d ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 25 , 1975 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( e ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 5 , 1975 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( f ) REPORT RELATIVE TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION - ELIOT SCHOOL ( REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN DRUSKIN ) The Mayor stated that the City Manager , had spoken to Councilman Druskin on the telephone 'arid that Mr . Druskin requested that Mr . and Mrs .. Porter be permitted to address the Council . Councilman Thiel stated that he does not favor having the Council consider the Eliot School matter until it has been reviewed by the Community Education Policy Advisory Committee ( PAC ) . He referred to the joint powers agreement that establishes the Community Education Program and suggested that matters related to Community Education be referred to the Council representative on PAC , Mrs . Griak . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Meland , to have the information presented at the meeting filed ,. The motion passed 5 - 1 ( Councilman Graves opposed , Councilman Druskin not present ) . ( g ) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION - EXTENSION OF LOUISIANA ( OXFORD TO WALKER ) RESOLUTION NOo 5242 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , to waive reading and apopt Resolution 5242 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property for Public Street and Obtaining Storm Sewer Easement " . The motion passed 6 - 0 ( Councilman Druskin not present ) . 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMITS - HONEYWELL It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to defer this matter to March 31 , 1975 . After discussion , the motion was withdrawn . 84 Ccwncil Minutes , March 17 , 1975 10 ( a ) Mayor Fleetham read a letter received from the Honeywell Company off icijals requesting permits , Councilman Griak was concerned with Items 1 through 6 and also Number 71 contained in the letter- , as well as the comments concerning roof structure ,. Mike Horan of Honeywell Aeronautics stated that the company will comply with the proposed conditions as presented by stat f in its Council report Council will tour the Honeywell facility on March 26 , It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to grant the building permit The motion passed 6 - 0 ( Councilman Druskin was not present for vote ) ( b ) LEASE - LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION ( TABLED FEBRUARY 18 , 1975 M . & C ., NOt 75 - 19 ) No action was taken on this item ,. ( c ) EXTENSION OF BUS ROUTE 9J - VICINITY OF 26TH STREET AND HIGHWAY 100 The Planning Director gave a presentation on the proposed route of the MTC , Mr . Edward Saltzman , 2558 Vernon Avenue South , spoke on behalf of approximately 40 residents in the vicinity of Vernon Avenue South to 252 Street in opposition to extending the route along Vernon or West 252 Street , He presented the Council with a petition opposing the route change as proposed .. Bertha Smith , 2732 Vernon Avenue South , spoke in favor of the proposed route .. Jim Hyde , 2701 Webster , and Violet Mekler , 5724 W . 252 Street , spoke in opposition to extending the bus route as proposed . Don Robitz , 5901 Wrl 252 Street ; Blanche Peltz , 2709 Alabama Avenue ; and Clarence Zu l eski , Wo 25 2 Street ; and Jim 0 ' Br ian , - 2657 Webster Avenue South , spoke in favor- of extending the route . Councilman Thiel requested copies of the minutes and petition to present to the Metropolitan Transit Commission . Councilman Druskin left the meeting at 9 : 30 p . m . It was moved by Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to defer this matter until April 7 1975 ° The Council requested that staff look into various alternatives for extending the route and requested citizens to contact. staff rega �° ding their opinin on the o extension , The motion passed 64 ( Councilman Druskin not present ) ° ( d ) CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR PROPERTY AT 2333 FRANCE AVENUE ( PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE ) It was moved b Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman tilman to y approve the building permit . The moon passed 6 0 Co Druskin not present ) OG Council Minutes , March 179 1975 104 ( e ) APPOIMINTS TO BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NT for the Planning cantsComm ssion quested to contact app ) ,s st 11 interested , The City Manager stated Staff was re to determine i t` they are s ss ion , has less than the required that Joshua Schneck , Comm Planning his resignation attendance and will be submitt -" n9 ( f ) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO . , 4989 1t was moved by Coun c a lman Graves to table ; the motion failed for lack of a second RESOLUTION NO . . 5 244 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to reading n and Adopt Resolution No .. 5244 entitled ° " Re ° zeni on wave r 9 Establishing Policies for the Selecting Attendance Requirement " Advisory Boards and CommeSsCitl � a ) noeperson can serve as ch u rman with the following chi g ) for more than two terms ; b ) at least two members must be nominated ind for chairman and election held by secret ballot ; c ) for wnlltbeividual serving or just finishing as chairman , the current y considered as the f irist year of the two year maximum .. Councilman Griak stated that she would like to see chairmanships rotated annually ., The motion passed 44 ( Councilman Griak and Mayor Fleetham opposed , Councilman Druskin not present ) . ( g ) CONSIDERATION OF STORM SEWER CONTRACT , IMPROVEMENT N0 , 72 - 43 ,, Dick Kavaney , attorney , 1220 Northern Federal Buildings St � Paul , spoke and stated the contractor wants a change order with an extension of' time and for additional costs involved in the delay . He stated that the contractor would run into additional costs due to the coming spring season and difficulties in excavation of ponds . The Director of Public Works explained that north pond should be constructed during the summer of 1975 . He indicated that , if necessary , the marsh , area could be delayed until 1975 - 1976 . He then reviewed the proposed change orders submitted by the contractor ; Mr . Kavaney stated the contractor anticipated a winter break in the price of equipment when they bid the project and with the delay , these benefits might not occur Mr . Rolf Larson , Executive Vice President , stated that with only six weeks of frozen . ground left , that he could not move large equipment in and complete the ,fob After a general discussion of the project , it was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves to extend the contract and provide for an amount of $ 21 , 970 in change orders , if warranted . 86 Council Minutes , March 17 , 1975 10 . ( h ) TEMPORARY 3 2 BEER LICENSE No action was taken on this item 11 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) PROCLAMATION - ORT DAY MARCH 19 , 1975 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to authorize execution of proclamation . The motion passed 64 . ( b ) OPEN MEETING LAW RESOLUTION N0 5243 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No _ 5243 entitled , " Resolution Requesting Legislation to Amend Open Meeting Law " . The motion passed 64 ( Councilman Druskin was not present ) . ( c ) SAFETY SERVICES COORDINATOR Councilman Graves stated that before the Council acts on this matter that he would like to hear what the public safety employees had to say . Councilman Thiel stated that this matter was a management matter and had been discussed at several budget meetings and should be acted upon . He stated that he would have no objections to hearing from representatives from the three public safety departments , under some reasonable guidelines , Councilman Druskin stated that he feels there should be a public hearing on this matter . Councilman Thiel stated that he did not feel a public hearing was justified inasmuch as it is a management matter and that the Council has never held public hearings before on such subjects . Councilman Hanks stated that this subject was not new and that it has been under consideration for over two years . . Following a discussion it was agreed that representatives from each department would be given an opportunity to outline their position on this position . Mr Charles Caron , representative from International Association of Firefighters 993 , spoke in opposition of the proposal . He outlined several questions that his organization had regarding the proposed position ., Mr Jerry Mart n , representative for the Teamsters Local 320 , spoke in opposition to the p !,oposal , It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Meland , until that further discussion of this matter be deferred suggested that April 28 , 1975 at 7 : 30 pum . Councilman Thiel the departments involved submit suggestions as to he e fforum they wish to use to the City Manager so that may submit Council approval prior to this date .. The motion passed 6 - 1 ( Councilman Graves opposed ) . 87 Counc � l Minutes , March 17 , 1975 12o MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS ite Avenue 1 , Carole Levenson , 2725 � ® sem seconded by Councilman Hanks , It was moved by CouncI Clj erk for proper` action by the City to file claim with Corney : The motion passed 6 - 0 ( Councilman Manager and City Atto ( in ) , Druskin was not, p b COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER interviews for consul tants for the pedestrian ncbl idgwill wbel be 1 ntery 1975 , The Co scheduled for March 24 or 27 , notif iedo 2 . FAU Project - It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves -1 seta public from thegfor Fwederaly 6 , 1975 governments as soon as approval is received from t he 9 The motion passed 6411 3 .. Hennepin County has approved the erection of " No Right Turn " signs at France Avenue and Basswood Road 4 � The auditor ' s report on the Eliot School Community Education Program will be given at 7 : 30 p m :, , School Board meeting room on Thursday , March 25 , 1975 , The Council may with to attend . ( c ) USE OF THE MEDIA w REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN THIEL Councilman Thiel stated that he received a telephone call from the press regarding two items on this evening ' s agenda . He stated that the individual stated they had been notified that two controversial items would be discussed and wanted his opinion on them . Councilman Thiel further stated that he objects to manner of operating , Councilman Gr i ak stated that she hopes this matter will be discussed aga i n when all Councilmen are present , 13 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS , AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated March 17 , 1975 in the total amounts of $ 5 , 154 . 49 for payro 11 , and $ 113 MO , 27 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City 88