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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/04/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CIiY COUNCIL MEETING ST LOUIS NARK , 7INNESOTA APRIL 2. 1 , 19 It CALL TO ORDER City Council was called to order by Mayor A regular meeting of the Fleetham - at 8 : 00 p m 2 , INVOCATION on beha ► f o fi Russian Jews The rye was a moment of s i l en p ► ayer 3 ROLL CALL The following 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 , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , and Acting Secretary . Presentation of awards were given to Rolf Aaseng for his service on the Human Rights Commission ; Ken Anderson for his service on the Planning Commission ; and Eugene Wright for his service on the Parks and Recreation Commission , 4 . MINUTES None 5 < AGENDA On motion of Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Gr jak , the agenda of April 21 , 1975 was approved by a 7 - 0 yea vote with the following additions : Item 10 ( f ) Sidewalk study ; Item 11 ( f ) Vendingmachine resolution ; Item 11 ( g ) House File 645 ; Item 11 ( h ) Suburban Organization ; and Item 11 ( i ) Comm1ttee staff 6 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) APPLICATION FOR MOTION PICTURE THEATER LICENSE BY GENERAL CINEMA CORP . OF MINNESOTA DBA SHELARD PARK CINEMA AT 411 FORD ROAD , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 10 AND APRIL 17 , 1975 , Mayor F 1 eetham opened the hearing There being no ore e I se wishing to speak , the Mayor declared the hearing closed 10 f� Council Minutes , April 21 , 1975 6 ( a ) It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Meland , to grant the license .. In response to a question from Councilman Hanks , the City Manager stated that all three theatres are covered under one license because of the ordinance detinition , Mr Robert Whelan , 16 N .. 7th Street , spoke for Shelard Park Cinema and stated that no " X " rat- ed pictures were to be shown , and the opening date of the theater will be approximately May 23 , 1975 , The motion passed 74 .. ( b ) APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE IN PARKING REQUIREMENTS AT 6304 WEST LAKE STREET ( CONTINUED FROM APRIL 7 , 1975 ) At the request of the applicant , it was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , that this matter be deferred until May 5 , 19754. The motion carried 74 ,. ( c ) ALLEGED LIQUOR VIOLATION HEARING VANT HULL It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Meland , to continue to 7P15 p . m . , May 19 , 1975 .. The motion passed 740 It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Griak , to change the time to 7 : 30 p . m ., The motion passed 7 - 0 .. ( d ) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AREA BOUNDEDABY HIGHWAY 75 BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILWAY BRANCH , WEST 36TH TREETWEST MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY ( CONTINUED FROM JULY 15 AND OCTOBER 21 , 194 ) . There being no one wishing to Mayor Fleethaaym speak , the ooPdeCaared the the rhearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Planning to continue at the request of the applicant an refer commission The City Manager stated that the redhwithina901days111 Comm and may be dead being determined by the County The motion passed 74 . 7 ., PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS SUNDAY EVENING ' ( a ) NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT BINGO GAMES ERY ARKDAY A VFW 5632 , 5605 WEST FROM JULY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 , 1975 - ST LOUIS 36TH STREET „ the Mayor to being no discussion , the notice was ordered by There b g be received for filing , AMUSEMENT DEVICES �- 8120 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD ( b ) APPLICATION FOR AMU Councilman Griak , to It was moved by Councilman Melseconded . on ' passed 74w deny the application ., The mot ' P 101 Cao„cit minutes . April 21 , 1975 S - ( e ) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION . JAMES A MICELI RESOLUTION NO 5263 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No 5263 entitled , " A Resolution of Appreciation to James A Miceli for His Services to the City " . The motion passed 7 - O The Mayor presented a plaque and the resolution to Mr . Miceli . 9t REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS , AND COMMITTEES { a ) REPORT RELATIVE TO CONTRACT RATIFICATION ( M&C NO 75 - 26 ) . It was moved by Councilman Gr � ak , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive first reading of 'An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfers of Funds and Providing Appropriations for Salary Adjustments and Compensation for Year Ending December 31 , 1975 " and " An Ordinance Amending the Following Sections of the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code Relative to the Position Classification Plan , Compensation Plan , Basic Personnel Policy and Conditions of City Employment : Section 1 : 308 Compensation Plan " and set second reading May 5 , 1975 . RESOLUTION NO 5265 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5265 entitled " Resolution Amending Resolution No , 5213 Adopting Position Classification Assignment Table Effective January 1 , 1975 " , RESOLUTION NO . 5266 It was moved by Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive riding and adopt Resolution No . . 5266 entitled , " Resolution Amending Resolution No 5212 Providing for City Participation in Premium Payments for Hospitalization and Medical Insurance for City Employees Jointly with Hennepin County " . Councilman Druskin suggested the eeDrusk � derthes � PtyaManager In response to questions from Councilman tion stated that except for fire positionadoptedthe dibyothelCouncilaearlier plan has not been changed from the one in the year . The motions passed 74 : Terry McNel l is , speaking for the Firefighters Union , thanked the Council for ratifying the contract . 103 Council Minutes , April 21 , 1, 975 TO BASSETTS CREEK FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION g ( b ) REPORT RELATIVE Councilman Hanks , to It was moved by Caunthe n Uroak , by by ort. to the Environmental improvement Commission for refer the rep passed 7 40 review and comment The motion p RDINANCE TIVE TO BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 0 ( c ) REPORT E NOR75 - 2V ) ( Councilman Griak , It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by to waive first reading of ordinance and se second readiwas ng May 5 , 1975 ,. The moti0 on passed 6 ( Councilman not present for vote ) .. d REPORT OF TRAFFIC STUDY ( # 102 ) - ALABAMA AVENUE FROM CAMBRIDGE STREET TO EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to accept the recommendation and authorizepreparation resolution restricting truck traffic owasnot sportion Alabama . The motion passed 6 - O ( Councilman Thielpresent forvote ) . ( e ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD MARCH 19 , 1975 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor tb be received for filing , ( f ) REPORT RELATIVE TO SPRINKLER SYSTEM - PONY COLT LEAGUE REQUEST The Director of Public Works explained the proposed Wstem and the procedure that would be used if the City were to purchase similar systems . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to accept the Pony Colt, League offer , Councilman Hanks suggested the City consider sprinkling the entire field , including the football area , Messrs , Gunnar and Dave Wick , 3132 Edgewood Avenue , spoke in favor of the proposal and stated that the Pony Colt volunteers would like to install the system over, the Memorial week - end , Councilman. Druskin suggested the City Manager talk to the superintendent of schools regarding joint funding of this system Upon consent. of Councilman Thiel and Councilman Graves , the motion was amended to request staff to work with the Pony Colt League to investigate sprinkling the entire field and to bring back additional cost information to the Council before work is completed . The motion passed 7 - 0 , 104 Council Minutes , Apri 1 21 , 1975 9 ( g ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO , 75 - 185 PAVING , CURB AND GUTTER , HAMPSHIRE AVENUE , WEST 24TH STREET TO CEDAR LAKE ROAD ; ELIOT VIEW ROAD , HAMPSHIRE AVENUE TO EDGEWOOD AVENUE , AND FLORIDA AVENUE - ELIOT VIEW ROAD TO CEDAR LAKE ROAD RESOLUTION N0 : 5267 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5267 entitled , " Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement No . 7518 , Paving , Curb and Gutter " . The motion carried 6 - 0 ( Councilman Druskin was not present ) . ( h ) MINUTES OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING HELD APRIL 9 , 1975 There being no discussion , the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing , ( i ) MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 199 1975 There being no discussion , the m ) nutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing . ( j ) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - FEBRUARY 1975 There being no discussion , the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing .. 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) LAND ACQUISTION - NDP STORM SEWER ( M& C NOo 75 - 30 ) RESOLUTION NOIJ 5268 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No St5ee8 Right ? oa � Wayllo Resol � heon Authorizing Purchase of Property for motion carried 7 - 0 . RESOLUTION NO , 5269 It was moved by Councilman Thiel ) seconded 69byenCouncilmanleds Graves , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No , Authorizing Purchase of Property for Storm Sewer Purposes The motion carried 746 ( b ) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS / COMMISSIONS It was moved by Councilman Griak , secondedby Commission toan fill to appoint Richard Jordan to the HumanRights the term of Carol Rye which expires on dune 1 , 1977 , The motion passed unanimously ( 105 Council Minutes , April 21 ' 1975 to fill the vacancy on the r Fleetham nominated Thomas Gale loo f Gene Cb ) Mayo Commission due to the r� SeCondedobyoCouncilman police Civil Service Councilman Thiel , Scha► dow ., It was moved by ointment Of Thomas Gale to the Police to confirm the app � r �ing October 1 , 1976 ) , The Meland , term exp opposed ) . Civil Service Commission motion passed 5 � 2 ( Councilmen Graves and Druskin ( c ) REPORT RELATIVE TO CATV ted that he had spoken to Mr , Jerry Pol insky The City Manager reported franchise and that Mr . Polinsky relative to the Crty hopes to hav e additional information to the Council the following week. No action was taken on thi , item . ( d ) LIQUOR LICENSE POLICY ( DEFERRED FROM APRIL 7 , 197 5 ) This item was deferred until May 55 1975 . ( ) e WOODDALE DESIGN AVENUE ( DEFERRED FROM APRIL 79 1975 ) President Pro - Tem Graves assumed the chair , The Director of Public Works explained three alternatives for the design of Wooddale and their associated costs , In response to a question from Mr . Allen Chr ) sty , 6407 West Lake Street , the Director of Public Works explained that the approximate cost for Wooddale Avenue under the ofiginal plan , providing for a 36 - foot street width and sidewalks on both sides and a bicycle path on one side , would be approximately $ 120 , 000 , Following a question from Councilman Thiel , the Director of Public Works explained the requirement for retaining walls under the three options . The Council discussed the need for adequate snow storage area along Wooddale Avenue .. It was moved by Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to approve Option D .- Modified and modify the planned construction accordingly , Councilman Gr-iak stated that she will support this alternative , however , she has reservations regarding the elimination of the sidewalk on the west side of the street The motion passed 64 - ( f ) REPORT ON COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Councilman Griak stated that at the last meeting the Community Relations Commission discussed sidewalks . A sub - committee has been formed to look into this matter further and possibly make recommendations regarding the methods of financing ,. 106 0_ Council Minutes , April 21 , 1975 NEW BUSINESS ( a ) PROCLAMATION - ARBOR DAY - APRIL 25 , 1975 It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to authorize execution of proclamation , The motion passed 6 - O ( Councilman D ( uskin was not present ) . Mayor Fleetham reminded the Council that there will be a tree planting at Wolfe Park at 12 . 00 Noon on Friday , April 25 , 1975 • ( b ) PROCLAMATION LAW WEEK MAY 1 - 7 , 1975 It was moved by Councilman Drusk -in , seconded by Councilman Graves , to authorize execution of proclamatvon . The motion passed 746 Mr . John Rice of the St . Louis Park Optimist Club accepted the proclamation . ( c ) TABULATION OF BIDS - IMPROVEMENT NO , , 74- 32 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Graves , to designate CoS : McCrossan as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of' the contractThe motion passed 6 - 0 ( Councilman . Druskin was not present ) „ ( d ) TABULATION OF BIDS CITY NEWSLETTER Councilman Griak moved , seconded by Council! � Handsauthodesignate Hennepin Press as the lowest responsible bidder execution of contractu The Cit Manager stated that the price per, issue ohtsrincreased ng slightly and the Council will be recehengewslePters . The motion alternative methods for distributing passed 74 - ( e ) PARK PLANNING CONSULTANT b Councilman Griak , seconded by Councilman Mofland , It was moved y to authorize staff to for negotiate d a cnnofaFordwith Road Park and with Brauer and Associates for the design ehrman � Chapman Associates for the design nuHankse the firm of W ro osed park at 16th and Jersey Co Park and the proposed o1 hiring two different consultants . questioned the advisabil � ty assed 6 - 1 ( Councilman Hanks opposed ) The motion P ( f ) RESOLUTION OPPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SOF „ 1009 AND HoF' v 1169 RELATING TO LICENSING OF VENDING MACHINES 107 1 Minutes , Apr i l 21 , 1975 council RESOLUTION NO ' j _5 270 seconded by Councilman Graves , moved by Councilman Thiel No , 5270 entitled , " Resolution It wasand adopt 1169 Rel at i vP to to waive reading 1009 and H , F '; Opposing Amendments to S Fd machines „ The mot1on passed 6 - O � l ( Councilman Licensing of Vending Me1and abstaining ) , ( g ) RESOLUTION OPPOSIN G HOUSE FILE 645 AND SIMILAR BILLS REGARDING ITY HEALTH SERVICES ESTABLISHING COMMUN RESOL UT l ON NOJ` 1 t was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Griak , l adopt Resolution No . 5271 entitled , " Resolution to waive reading and 45a House gale 645 and similar Btills � Regedd7np Establishing Opposing Ho The motion c i✓ ommuni Ly Health Sery ces ( h ) RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMBERSHIP IN A SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION N0 , 5272 Mayor Fl eetham noted that an organ izat i on of this type is needed in order to effectively work on behalf of' suburbanmunionpalAfter � making There are no plans to hire staff for- this orga1 it clear that the intent of his motion is not to commit the City to any type of funding for this informal organization , it was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman , Griak , to waive reading and adopt Resolution NoL, 5272 - entitled , " Resolution Approving Membership in a Suburban Hennepin County Municipal Organization The motion passed 4 - 1 - 2 ( Counci ] man Graves opposed , Councilmen Druskin and Hanks abstaining ) ( i ) JOINT MEETING Councilman Griiak :stated that members of the CRC thought it would be appropriate to have the opportunity to get together with other CitY board and commission members to discuss areas of mutual interest . She suggested that the Council may wish to consider some sort of informal affair , such as a picnic , dinner , etc . hosted by the City Council , Such an event , she stated , would also allow the Council to recognize these individuals It was moved by Councilman Gr, iak , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to direct staff to investigate possible dates , times , locations , etc , and propose various ideas in regard to an event of this nature . Councilman Druskin stated that he does not favor having staff ' s time spent on this type of matter and feels that it would be more appropriately planned and sponsored by the City Council - The motion passed 64 = 1 ( Councilman Druskin abstaining ) . 108 I COuncll Minutes , April 21 , 1975 12 MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER The Council adjourned to the Jury Room to discuss this personnel matter and current Louisiana Avenue litigation . 1 . Personnel Assignment - Upon feconvenement , it was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Griak , to authorize the City Manager to proceed with an agreement with Lt John 16 Heubach regarding the Iimited duty assignment and reclassification of rank 2W Louisiana Avenue It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Gria k , to author , ze the City Attorney to release the appraisal .report for Louisiana Avenue to Attorney W . D . Howard , representing litigants in the assessment appeal case. 3 � Groundwater Study Funding z The City Manager informed the Council that the House Appropr � ations Committee has approved a aim of $ 110 , 000 in the Pol �lut ) on Control Agency budget to study the g^ oundwater situation in St . . Louis Park : Councilman Druskin noted that letter tion . was written from the Governor s Office supporting this appropriation * 4 .. Human Rights Commission Consultant - The City� nMaoSectn � elatingted t the consultant fee for the Human Raghts Commoss p J to congregational relat ) ons would betapproximateiy $ 100 , rather than ved by the $ 50 as previously approved by the Council , ize Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks to authoHrRightse expenditure for consultant for this project for the Hum Commission of $ 100 , The motion passed 7-40 ( b ) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1 , Mrs , Bertha Anrronsen � 3341 Texas Avenue1 ew0od Avenue 2 , Esther Hof ' tman , 3x00 ing , Councilman Graves , to It was moved by Counc � ] man Th gel , seconded tby Manager and City claims with Cxy CIeKk for Proper action by City file dssed 7 - O , City Attorney The motion p 13c CLAIMS2 APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS seconded by Councilman Hanks , On motion of Counc ilaa � laimseprepared by the Director of' the 1 i sts of verif e and resented to the council dated Apra Finance a p 109 teS $ April 219 1975 Council Minu4J4 89 for ' payroll and $ 147 , 618 ., 67 Che total amounts of $ 4and the C ; ry Manager , City Clerk , 13 ,. � a ) in roved for vendor is were approved Treasurer weee authorized to issue chandSCouncilman and City in absta�n , ng me by a 5 . 0 _ ,l ( Councilman Dr usk . . same Griak was not present ) , Councilman Drus kin requested that . �1ev be supplied information regarding the various expenditures relative to the PALM agreement . 14 . ADJOURNMENT ounc ' lman Thiel , the On motion of Cauncilman Graves , seJdeda vote ,meetingwas adjourned at 11 : 25 peetham , Jr , Mayor Attest : 01r* 9KLAE 1 : tg ., ecretary 110