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1 , CAL ORDER Mayor r5 F
�� Counc i was called
1 ed to order by Y Fleetham
A regular, meeting of the City
at 8 : 05 prm „
2 , INvOCAT10N
I Methodist Church ,
avocation was given by Rev , Duane Sa " az1n of the Aldersgate'
3 , ROLL CALL
The following in Councilmen were present at roll call :
Seymour Druskin
Richard Graves
Rose - Mary Griak
Lyle Hanks
Keith Meland
Leonard Thiel
Frank Fleetham
Also present were the City Manager , Assi , tant City Manager , City Attorney ,
Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Acting Secretary
4 � MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland , the minutes
of special meetings of March 3 , March 4 and March 17 , and the regular minutes
of March 3 , 1975 , were approved by a 7 yea vote .
5 . AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves , to approve
the agenda of March 31 , 1975 with the following additions : item 8 ( e ) COments
on Resolution to State Legislature ; It-em 10 ( e ) Alabama property 40th & 39th ;
Item 11 ( e ) FAU Hearing schedule The motion passed 54 ( Councilmen Thiel
and Hanks not present for vote ) ,
6o PUBLIC HEARINGS
( a ) PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT , WESTWOOD MANOR , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF
HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 20 , 1915
Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing
The Planning Director presented the alternative plans for the
proposed plat , In response to a question from Councilman Griak ,
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6 ( a ) Mr , Dick Knutson , 8040 34th P ) N . , representing the Centurion Co . ,
explained proposal and stated that Lots 7 and 8 were buildable .
Councilman Gria k inqui ► ed about any guarantees for damage to existing
housing due to construction The City Manager stated that the City
may require inspections before andafte 'r construction and that the
contractor must have proper insurance coverage,
Mr . Curtis Holmquist , 1807 Texas Avenue South , spoke on behalf of the
Lamplighter Association . He noted that Alternative 3 , which was approved
by the Planning Commission , provides for 31 homes which will increase
the number of cars on Texas Avenue ,
Councilman Druskin questioned if it would be any value to take
Alternative 5 to the neighborhood committee to discuss . Mr . Holmquist
stated they would like to have more time to review the proposal .
Mr . Gary Gorden stated he purchased a home at 1431 Texas Avenue 16 years
ago . At that time he saw plats similar to what is being proposed
now and feels Mr , Neslund should be allowed to build with access on -
to Texas Avenue ,
Mrs . J , Winston , 1450 Texas Avenue , questioned how close to their home
the street would be . The Planning Director stated that the street
should be on the northerly side of existing driveway . Mrs . Winston
stated she would like some assurance of coverage due to construction
damage .
Mr . Knutson stated that the Centurion Company felt Alternative 5 was
the best to develop this property .
There being no one else wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the
hearing closed . .
It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to
approve the preliminary plat .,
Councilman Druskin stated that he will oppose the motion and prefers
to have the item deferred for further review and have the neighborhood
people meet and work things out ,
The motion was withdrawn . It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded
by Councilman Hanks , to continue the hearing to April 7 , 19750 The
motion passed 64 ( Councilman Thiel was not present for vote ) .
( b ) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE
AL � ODIFICATION OF CHANGE
IN BOUNDARIES � OF ZONING DISTRICTS SENT TO
STATUTES
WITHIN 350 FEET TO CONFORM WITH MINNESOTA
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to '
waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set second reading
April 7 , 1975o
The No ion passed 6 - 0 ( Councilman Griak was not present for vote ) .
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Council CITY
CHARTER , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING
c PROPOSED AMENDMENTS T C
6 ° ( ) PUBLISHED MARCH 13 ,
lman Hanks ,
seconded by Councilman Druskin ,
It was moved by � oposed o �rd i Hance and set second readi
Councing
to waive fl rst reading Of P
April 7 , 1975
The motion passed 7 - 0U
PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
70 —
RE ERMIT FOR DRIVEWAY - HONEYWELL
REQUEST FOR P
( a ) Q
Councilman Graves , to
It was moved by Councilman Gr aak , seconeedrecommenddtion of staff °
approve the request for the driveway , P
The motion passed 7 - 0 . ,
8 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR SELECTION OF M BES URREMOENTSTIZEN
RE
( a ) ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STATING ATTENDANCE Q
( REQUESTED MARCH 17 , 1975 ) ,
RESOLUTION NOO 5244
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5244 entitled , " Resolution
Establishing Po-1 i c ' es for the Selection of Members to Citizen
Advisory Boards and Commission Setting Attendance Requirements " e
The motion passed 5 = 2 ( Councilman Griak and Mayor Fleetham opposed ) .
( b ) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REDUCING MINIMUM SIDE YARD REQUIREMENTS
ORDINANCE NO , 1285
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak ,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1285 entitled ,
" An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No . 730 Adopted December 28 , 1959 ,
entitled ' St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance6 by Amending Sections
6 : 064 5 , 6 : 074 . 5 , and 6 : 084 , 5 , and by Adding Sections 6 : 064 . 59
6 : 074 : 6 , and 6 : 084 . 7 Relating to Side Yards in the R - 1 , R - 29
and R - 3 Districts " o The motion passed 7 . 0 ,
( c ) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE INCREASING ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA
ORDINANCE N0 , 1286
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak ,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1286 entitled ,
" An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No . 730 Adopted December, 289 1959 '
entitled ` St . Louis Park Zoning Ordnance " by Amending Section 6 : 171
Relating to Signs in " R " Districts " The motion passed 7 - 0 .
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8 ( d ) RESOLUTION AND ORDER FO-R REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD DWELLING AT 4005
VERNON AVENUE AS A HAZARDOUS BUILDING ( M& C N0 . 75 - 20 )
RESOLUTION N0 : 5245
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No , 5245 entitled , " Resolution
and Order for Removal of Substandard Dwelling at 4005 Vernon Avenue
as a Hazardous Building " , The motion passed 74 .
( e ) RESOLUTION TO STATE LEGISLATURE ( REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN DRUSKIN )
Councilman Druskin stated for the record that he is opposed to
a resolution that was passed and submitted to the State Legislature
requesting additional liquor licenses . He stated that he did not
feel such licenses were needed at this time .
g , REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES
( a ) REPORT OF LIQUOR VIOLATION
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by975Councilman pHanks )
to
set hearing on Vant Hull Liquors April 21 , at 7 * 15
motion passed 74U
b MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD
FEBRUARY 249 1975
There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the
Mayor to be received for filing
( )
c MINUTES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 199 1975
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded bymmissonCouncilman tto hire Hanks ,
ne
to allocate $ 50 to the Humahe ' gontineation � of
Sylvestre & Assochts the HRC project °
aates fo
The motion passed 74 ,
Griak questioned whether a quorum was present at ale
Councilman
last HRC meeting and if not. , should 'it have con u
business with votes ,.
uncilman Hanks , seconded by Councilnthematos
It was moved by Co ro osed by the HRC and request
to return the ordinance proposed
re - evaluate their position on the enforcement sectio n
The motion passed 6 = 1 ( Councilman Griak opposed ) o
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DIRECTOR OF
REPORT OPUBLIC WORKS ASSESSMENT REPORT
( d ) PRELIMINARY Ff NOV 75 . 01 CURB ANDGUTTER
, pAV1NG , AND
9 ' 1TH RESPECT TO 1MPROVEME � UNDEO B TEXAS , TAFT49 ToH , 7 , AND THE
WAREA
SIDEWALK REPAIR INEXCLUDING LAKE STREET
C N & W RAILROAD ,
RESOLUTION NO 5246
by Councilman Hanks ,
ed b Councilman Mel and , on NOde5246 entitled , " Resolution
It was moved y and adopt Resolution
to waive reading Improvement No . 75 . 01 , Paving , Curb
Calling Public Hear � n9 on Imp
Oil
and Gutter and Sidewalk Repaur
1 an Meland requested that two inf'or-mational meetings be
Counci m
held on Apra 12 and 19 , 1975
The motion passed 6 - O ( Counc ) lman Dru5k In was not present for vote ) .
( )e REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY LLL UPON THE4REQUEST
OF DR . KENATH SPONSEL FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO F
AND RALEIGH ( CASE N0 75 - 21 - SP ) .,
RE-SOLU-TION NO „ 5247
It was moved by Councilman Ger iak seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No ,, 5247 ent. i t1 ed , " Resolution
Granting Permit Under Section 6 ; 049 , 8 of the St . Louis Park Zoning
Ordinance for Land Reclamation 'in the R - 2 Single Family District "
providing that Condition # 7 , date for completion , be changed to
October 31 , 19750
Mrs . John Sponsel stated that the conditions could be complied with .
The notion passed 7 - 0 .,
( f ) REPORT OF PLANK I' NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST
OF METHODIST HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SIGN ( CASE NO 75 - 25 - SP ) .
RESOLUTION NO , 5248
It was moved by Councilman Gr iak , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No : 5248 entitled , " Resolution
Amending Resolution No ,, 5115 Granting permit Under Sections 6 : 175 . 4
6 : 092 . 3 , and 6 . 171 _ 2 , Subdivision 3 , of' the St . Louis Park Zoning
Ordinance for Residential Development Unit , Institutional Development
and Sign- The motion carried 7 � O
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9 ( g ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST
OF LEANING POST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT ( CASE NO 75 - 2O - SP )
RESOLUTION NO 5249
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Griak , to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No _ 5249 entitled , " Resolution
Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 122 . 17 of the Zoning Ordinance for
Modifications to a Class I Restaurant for Property Located in the
B - 2 District at 5420 , 5430 , and 5434 Excelsior Boulevard " _
Councilman Graves stated that he may have a conflict of interest and
left the chambers during the discussion .
Councilman Thiel quest. . oned the establishment ' s status as a non -
conforming use and whether modifications could be made . The
Planning Director stated that insufficient parking area is the
cause , non - conforming and additional restrooms would not alter
the existing use .
The Mayor stated that he was opposed
The motion passed 5 . 1 ( Rayor Fleetham opposed ; Councilman Graves was
not present for vote ) .
( h ) REPORT RELATIVE TO LIQUOR LICENSE POLICY FOR NEW ESTABLISHMENTS
( M&C 75 - 21 )
This matter was deferred to April 73, 1975 and referred to the
Council Liquor Committeeo
( i ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 195 1975
There bung no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the
Mayor to be received for filing .
( J )
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY U EON R QUE ST
OF HOLIDAY STATIONS ( WYMAN NELSON ENTERPRISES ) TO
OPERATDAY
STATIONST
ORE AT 7112 - 162430 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD ( CASE NOE 75 - 22 - SP )
The Direct of Planning made a brief presentation an ststedethat
the applicant wished to construct a gUeoandestation and Minnetonka Boulevard
in the B = l District on Louisiana nAthe R - 3 District adjacent to
and to construct. a parking lot
the motor fuel station
le Steinman , 2250 Quebec Avenue Southrtorattendnthe
Mr . Bradley stated he was unable
Erickson Petroleum Company , as he was on vacation but he was
Planning Commission ds meeting
told that f
uture widening of Louisiana Avenue would take place
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Counc The Mayor stated that no plans have
on the west side of tot. he � comp
reThe Mae plan governs the desired
05
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been made to ro er, ty in that a
usage of the p . P
access t-o the station wo be in the be taken
Mr . Steinman stated thatand lighting
commercialnc
Zoned area a. desieed � ng
Gare of" however the C1tY u ort construction
Councilman Druskin stated that he cannot
Counc . proposed
of a service station at the Councilman Griak
d b Councilman Dr- uskin seconded by
It was move y i 1 Ina special permit ,
to authorize pr� eparat on of reso ut JoA deny ,, P
The motion carr sed 740
( k ) MINUTES 0
F HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD
MARCH 11 , 1975
, n no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor
There bei g
to be received for filing
( )
1 REPORT OF COUNCILMAN THIEL RELATIVE TO BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Councilman Thiel stated that a report would be forthcoming
( m ) REPORT RELATIVE TO LEGAL DEFENSE
It was moved by Councilman Griak , .seconded by Councilman Druskin ,
to have the City assume the responsibility of defending Officer
John Fitzgerald in the pending court suit ,
The motion passed 5 = 0 ( Councilmen Graves and Hanks were not present
for vote ) ,
( n ) aPORT CONCERNING MINNETONKA / CEDAR LAKE ROAD SIDEWALKS IMPROVEMENT
NOS . 72 - 33 AND 7317 ( M &C 7523 )
Following a lengthy discuss-ioa as io how these sidewalks could be
best financed , it was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by
Councilman Thiel , to request staff to prepare a report regarding
the number of trees which must be removed and the amount of
right - of - way that must be acquired under this proposal . The
motion passed 7 . 0 ,
10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
( a ) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS / COMMISSIONS
It was moved by Councilman Griak ', seconded by Councilman Thiel
to appoint Shari Spiegel as a youth representative to the
Community Relations Commission _ The motion passed 74
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10 . ( a ) It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Thiel ,
to appoint Cepa Andeeson and Jon Bloom to the Planning Commission
to replace Joshua � chneck and Ken Anderson with terms expiring
on December 31 , 1977 and December 31 , 1976 , respectively .
( b ) TEMPORARY LICENSE FOR SALE OF NON - INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
( REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN GRAVES )
It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves ,
to waive first reading and adopt the proposed ordinance ,
It was suggested by Councilman Thiel to amend the proposed
license fee to $ 25 : Councilmen Hanks and Griak questioned
whether the City should encourage this type of fund raiser :
Councilman Graves stated if this ordinance is passed the
license fee should not be prohibitively high .
Following a lengthy discussion , Councilman Thiel withdrew
his motion with concurrence of Councilman Graves and moved
to amend the ordinance by .reducing the license fee and
waive first reading . The motion was seconded by Councilman
Graves .
The motion failed 4 � 3 ( Councilmen Griak , Hanks , Meland and
Mayor Fleetham voting opposed ) .
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland to
table . The motion failed 2 - 5 ( Councilmen Thiel , Druskin , Graves ,
Griak , and Mayor Fleetham opposed )
( c ) REVIEW OF MINNETONKA BOULEVARD SIGNAL MODIFICATION AS PREPARED BY
COUNTY
This item was deferred until April 7 , 1975
( d ) PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONSULTANT RECOMMENDATION
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Meland ,
to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Kirkham Michael
& Associates . The motion passed 7 � Oc
( e ) ALABAMA PROPERTY 40TH AND 39TH STREETS
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Coua1el �anCMetyanod ,
to waive first reading of " Ordinance Authorizing
andyset second
Lots 6 and 7 , Brookview Park Addition ( parking
reading April 21 , 1975 = The motion passed 74o
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lie NEW BUSINESS WORK
SUPPLIES .
TABULATION OF BIDS - STREET
( a ) seconded by Councilman Graves ,
was moved by Councilman HNorS �
It in � Northwestern Gravel
oaaduthorWzet
to designate Koc1hwest1 r espons i bl e b �i dder s and t
Aspha1 t as the 10 �ract. s The motion passed 7 - O
fi
execution of cont
( b ) PROCLAMATION - POPPY DAY.
moseConionded by Councilman Griak ,
It was moved by Councilman Graves , The motion passed 7 ,
to authorize execution of" prod amat. . - 0
( c ) CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION - STEPHEN DANIALS AND GREG LOISELLE
Councilman Meland ,
It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded
iby ( Presentations
to authorize the certificates of com
were made ) The motion passed 7 � O , .
d MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR HIGHWAY 7 FRONTAGE ROAD
RESOLUTION NOo 5250
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Cou t� t � edn Griak ,
to waive reading and adopt. Resolution Noo 5250 en
" Resolution Authorizing Agreement with State of Minnesota ,
Department of H i ghways to Provide Routine Maintenance of
Certain Streets in St . Louis Park , Minnesota The motion
passed 74 -
( e ) FAU HEARING
It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland ,
to set public hearing to discuss location and route features of
West 36th Street. pursuant to the provisions s i ons of Ti. tl e 23 , U > S
Code , Section 128 , The hearing was set for Tuesday , May 6
1975 , Council Chambers ,
The motion passed 7 = 0 .
12 . MISCELLANEOUS
( a ) DAMAGE CLAIMS
1 .. Bernard Benjamin , 3017 Nevada Avenue
2 , John A . Moroni , 3300 France Avenue
3 , F . D . Kenyon , 3955 Colorado Avenue
4e Gary A . DezotelI , 3801 Lynn Avenue
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