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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/06/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularhJJSJN U tto J CITY COUNCIL slEETING JUrc4 16, 1975 Aregular meeting of th�SCity Council was called 1. Call to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8. P•m• • Gene SchadQw was presented with a plaque for his 2, Presentation Years c wwam�service on the Police Civil Service Commission, 3. Roll Call The following Councilman were present at roil call* Richard Graves Keith tiieland Rose -nary Griak Frank Fleetham Lyle Hanks Councilman Seymour Druskin arrived. at 8:25 p.m, Councilman Leonard n, Oel was absent. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Direcor Director of Public Works and Acting Secretary. 4. Approval of On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded b;y Councilraa Minutes Meland, the minutes of the regular meetings helday iy and June 2, 1975, were approved by a 5-0 yea vote. (Councilman Druskin not present for vote.) 5. Approval of On motion of Councilman Griak, secogded by Councilrian Aaenda� Hanks, the agenda of June 16, 1975, was approved 'oy a 5-0 vote with the following additions.* 11 (f) Re?or: of Councilman Griak on the League of Muncipalities Convention; 11 (g) Authorization to sell City lots - 31st and Pennsylvania; Item 6 (a) was deferred to 9 pm. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.a.Project 64-22A Beltline Blvd, in notice of hearing This project involves the paving, and storm sewers in Beltl,ine from Louis Park to West 32nd Street in Published May 22 and May 29, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Hanks item to 9 p.m. The motion passed vote.) The Mayor opened the hearing,, curb and gutter, West 3 6 tt: S tree c in Minneapolis, as des seconded by Councilman Gri,1IS to defert411' 5-0. (Councilman Druskin not present t�= 0 Stuart Rider, attorney for the railroad - assessment utilizifront-foot Protested the method of the r~` `. . ng a fron t- €oo t basis, lie gave the Council a bac' Srou-, the condemnation including the railroadro ert � • ted that h` does not believe the street is feasible, P P 5 and stated e stated that the street �•'` H no benefit to the railroad and would on the Council that the railroad will Oppose serve the industrial area. went, the assessment for the SL -re.` 162 .: u�• s, 'u:^.e l60 1.0075 tEle : ai Lroad �s that a Large 1 *,.eater area Councilman Druski de termined by 4-"-1L4 the la:ld and not would consider to be area would benefit than proposed, n reminded 1mr. aider that any assessment Council will be based on benefits to the current usage. He asked Mr. Rider a reasonable benefit cost, iAr. Rider and that any assessment should be spread it w•as roved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Danks to defer action later when a representative from Beltline who wished to speak on the A. ,ro}ect was present. The motion passed 6-0. ;re hearing was reconvened at 11:45 p.m. x:r, Robert Ehrenberg, 4850 W. 35th Street, stated that he supported the street Lmprovew.ents and reminded the Council that it is in the City's Comprehensive Street Plan. He requested that the unimproved portion of 3541.: Street be added to the project and stated that he would sign a waiver to avoid another public 'hearing. He stated that they did not feel that the total benefit of this pro- ject was solely to Beltline Industrial Park and that he hoped the Council would not assess any portion beyond his property lines. He requested that the City re-evaluate its plans to overlay a portion of the street because he feels ;t was not needed aL this time. The Director of Public Works explained the project and the work that was done previously. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. Resolution 5302 It was rcoved by Councilman Hanks, tsResolu�*ion Noby un5302a1 -- to waive reading and adop Project 64-22A Graves , l- Ordering entitled, "Resolution Ordering imprgvemen,., 4 of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, or Change Order Preparation IraP . No. 64-22A, Grading, Paving, Curb, Gutter and Storm Sewer' . The motion passed 6-0. 6 This project involves paving, curb and gutter, on Franklin .b.Proiect 72-08 Franklin Ave. Avenue from Texas Avenue to Westwood Drive* West 1s West 18th wood 11111s Drive from Westwood 1111 Curve to i Street from �ilestwood 1i.i11s Drive to 6002,E Ind East of 1975. Street; and West .8th ublished May 2 y Utah Drive, as described in notice of hearing p. The !Mayor opened t:ae hearing• The Director of Public Works gave assessment policy. 163 a Presentation and the Assessor explained t1Te Council Minutes, June 16, 6.U. Pry ct 7208 Franklin Avenue cont 8023 W. 18th Street, spoke in support of ith, ect but expressed concern Phillip Sm prof Bill Ode�7 rd, 1617 Utah Avenue ,a of the project. Bob Stillman, 2017 Westwood improvement on his streetb ested Dolice over pedestrian safety. South, spoke in favor Hills Drive, questioned the need for street He stated there is a traffic problem on his patrols . street and requ . s Drive, stated that Franklin Avend.e was used Tom Wright, 8124 Westwood 11111 roved to handle the traffic demands. as a collector street and shouldo proved epresidents being assessed for the street uestioned the fairness He also q hborhood feeder and that the City s General and when it is used for a nelg should pay more of the cost* Fine 8109 W. 18th Street, spoke in support and wanted street Tights Irving , included. The Mayor closed the hearing. The Mayor stated that the Mobile City Hall will bbe ol"in the questions that marea to answer any mi arise should the project In answer to Councilman Hanks question on street lighting, the City Manager stated that action to include such improvements should 100%eoftaken the areathe property 30 to 60 days. A public hearing is required unless owners agree to waive the hearing requirements. Resolution 5303 It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilm-r. Project 72-08 Meland, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5303 entitled, "Resolution Ordering, Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, or Change Order' Imp. tio. 72-08, Paving, Curb and Gutter". Councilman Griak requested staff to examine materials for bike paths on or off street. The motion passed 6-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMM10ICATIONS plans for a trail linkage and 7.a.Shragg Agreement This is the request of Donald Shragg for iCecorsidziatlo� Variance Request of agreement -- parking variance. Donald Shragg, 6304 W. Lake Street, spoke in support of the revisions to tte agreement he submitted by letter. Mayor Fleetham stated he opposed of granting further consideration to Shr'-' because he felt the City Council was already granting y variances this property. br antin too man -` 164 Juae 16, 1975 .`CmeCouncilman Druskin stated he wanted to ensure that what,:%Ter is agreed to would accomplish the desired objectives. ?4e -- ty bik:d the �proposEd deadline for improvement completion. Councilman Gra,�s Jzc% ;1e didn t feel a 5 -year agreement would be a p:ublem. roved by Councilmin Harucs, seconded by CouncilmanGriak, to acceu. inion; with date change and to authorize preparation of abrccr...^nt and resolu- ci.on grantilig variance. passed 5-1. (Mayor Fleetham opposed.) . - n Services This is for the request of Deephaven to join West Hennepin zinc Powers Human Services Planning Board, RCSolution 5304 It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman W-104sp Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5304 entitled, "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of ti.:.end- ment Number One to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement West Hennepin human Services Planning Board% The motion passed 6-0. RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES S.a.\Toa-Returnable This is the second reading of ordinance repealing Ordinange Beverage Containers No. 1165 and all amending ordinances regulating non-retuzn- Ord. 1299 4ble beverage containers. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded entitled,lIt an orditkiance Rebating second reading and adopt Ordinance No. to the Sale of Certain Nonreturnable Disposable Beverage Containers; Re- calin Sections 4:900, 4:902, 4:903 and 4:904 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance pealing Code". The motion passed 51m0. (Councilman. Druskin not present for vote.) 8.b.Beltline Blvd, The President pro -Tem Graves assumed the chair at 11:55 p.m, Agreement seconded by Councilman Councilman Hanks, Resolution 5305 It was moved by Q t Resolution No. 5305 Meland, to waive readino and adopt gree4mant with City entitled, "Resolution Approving Cooperative Construction of Minneapolis". The motion passed 54. REPORTS OF OFFICERS-.,- ii0� s C0:4MITTEES 9•a•Tenants Union (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) This concerns participation report of City rlanagernion UNI & Crelative toNa�,t75-50)' in Minnesota Tenants U seconded by Councilman �gel,and, to It was moved by Councilman Griak, �t for vote*) The sed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin pres �= c motion pas table. Council Minutes, June 161 9.b.APri1, 1c�75 I"inJnc-� •. � ... 9. C. 1"qllcc s &. P()n ds Seal mentation Control matt Nial.aad to refer aad reconmendation. The motion. 9.d,Rus Route' l%G 1975 'he report wAs ordered by the r iyor to be received fog The filingo ort a s regarding lakes And ponds stidimenLat41011 This rep . control• Couacilman Graves, socondo�l by C01incil. :ft was moved by Improvement Conu�tission for stuff, to the Environmental ImP J passed 540 (Councilman Drusfc�,n was not presGn4 This rcport- modification it was moved by Councilman flanks, the r1TC route modXfication* is from the Planning Co"Wissiou relati'le to to bus routo 17G& seconded by Councilman Griai:, Lo concur �l;!, ilman Druskin not present for vote.) The motion passed 5-0. (Counc ' c tti11 Ray Segal, 2853 Glenhurst, questioned the rezoning of 9.e.Parl The Manager informed him that no zoning is Stud the area* yet being conkiidered and that a public hearing will be haid before any such action. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to have a report- on June 30, 1975, and that when the report is ready for hearing that residents in tite area f.6- France Avenue to Kipling and from Minnetonka Blvd. to 25th Street be notiil�c%, The motion passed 6-0. 9.f.Trnnsp. Plan This is the report of the Plannin; Commission relati� Metro Council Guide to transportation plan, Metropolitan Council. The Mayor stated that the public hearing scheduled by the Metropolitan C001. will be June 25, 1975, and requested staff to prepare a presentation r�= Council review. The Manager suggested that the Council may wish to establish a liulti-Co Advisory Committee to study matters of transportation/transit and mala rec mandations to member communities on such matters. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meland, s'�.cond d by Councilman Graves, to have staff contact the various communities to the possibility of forming such a committee and that a report be subnlil'=e� to the Council. The motion passed 6-0. 166 �o,11;ci1 Minutes, June 16, 1975 3�,Shelard Plaza The Director of Planning gave a presentation of the 5 _ ecial Pernit various items. boll T3acices, 3428 Sumter Avenue South, representing Shelard Development, was present and spoke in favor of granting the permit. 1L was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize preparation of resolution granting amendments to special permit: (1) The legal description as contained in Condition No. 24 be modified in a manner corLsistent with the approved site plan and exhibits for the sub'ect property; (2) That the request to modify Condition No. 24 (c) be approved with the wording as suggested in the description on this matter, (3) That the completion date as outlined in Condition No. 24 be changed to November 1, 1975, except as modified by item The motion passed 6-0. Alter discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Craves, to adopt the recommendations of 6 (a) thru (g) and change date to September 1.7, 1976. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks to approve the parking and regulatory signs with a mounting height not to exceed 42" except for stop signs and yield signs. The motion passed 6-0. Bob Whelan, representing Shelard Cinema 1 considerations his Jerryn,Wribhs, sign requirements and requested favorable Shelard Plaza Bank, spoke in favor of his sign request. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded y CouncilmantMelafreetstequest the Director of Planning to work out anotherg n otherraith the applicant. It was amend signs then moved by Councilman Hanks, secondedab�ai°e ncirequestlman lluntil, to all the motion to defenactionOn policyis sign established. could be considered and The amended motion passed 5_0_1. (Councilman pruskin abstained.' T'ne motion as amended pasSed no discussion, the minutes of 1'launinp; There being held :Iay 28, 1975, were ordered Commission meeting b the President Pro"Tem to be received for Lilino. Y 6-0. 9.h. Planning Commission Meetin 167 ..+.,ate 14 A►.. Council Minutes, June 16, 1975 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ounnissions This concerns an appreciation event for r;,cmberg oy Citi 10. a. Boards/C App reeiation Event Boards/Conn scions. Councilman Meland to ha It was moved by Councilman IIanI•s, seconded by vc a, ice cream social catered by Bridgeman's. After da.scus5ion, the motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Griak; seconded by CPunGilman Hanks, to form a to committee of the Council make recorrnnendations to the Council. The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote,) 10.b.Community It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Couaci-, Development Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolucion No. 5306 Resolution 5306 entitled, "resolution Authorizing Community Developmc;lt Contract Execution and Designating Officio �. Represeatac_;.; and to authorize execution of contract. The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) 10.e.Traffic It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded 1)y CoLmci'_cw Study Hanks, to authorize preparation of resolution 105A stop signs on Browndale Avenue at 42nd Street, The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) 10.d.Political S ibn Ordinance It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Council- man Meland, to defer second reading and refer to Plai:.. Commission for recommendation, The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) 10.e.Xenwood Avenue Alley Ped. & Bilce Trail bicycle crossing. It was moved by Councilman Griak to construct a combi`= pedestrian and bicycle pathway from Xenwood to Webster as originally proposed and that appropriate warning be installed in the alley warning; vehicles of a � E:d2sU The motion failed for lack of a second, It was moved by Councilman Druskin seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defy' this item to June 30, 1975. The motion passed 4-1.-, (Councilman Griak opposed, Mayor Fleethi ).m• not for vote.) 10.f,Parking LotThis item concerns extension of time. Pentel Pontiac Request It was moved b C0u��' � y Councilman Meland, seconded by ";! ; Hanks, to refer to Planning Commission for recow-013 . The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) i .:inures, June 16, 1975 .o irds/Comm. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilmn 0tori a ,ts Hanks, to reappoint Dudley ti1Dyl.an to the mousing and Redevelopment Authority for a five-year term expiring June 202 1980. The n;ocion passed 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) Ic was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland,to defer the remainder of the appointments until there is a full council. the motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) }d.h.rOr_�::uniCV Ed. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman are` Hanks, to adopt the budget as proposed by L -he Superiu- '— tendent of Schools including "Plan B" for the Senior Citizens Account and to set a date for a public hearing on an ordinance to Modify the joint powers agreement to provide for the City's participation in the budget -making process. Councilman Druskin stated that he still had questions in Community Education and felt that it was the ir_ten.t of the Council to review the budget at a special meeting when the Superintendent of Schools, the Director of CoL:anunity Education could be present. He then moved to table the item. There being no second, the motion was not acted on. After discussion, Councilman Meland withdrew his motion and moved to defer until June 17, 1975 at 7 p.m.. Councilman Griak seconded the motion. Councilman Hanks indicated that he could not be present. Counc' loran 11cland Withdrew his motion and restated his original motion to accept the Community Education Budget. There was no second. It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman HanKs, that a for June 17, 197, at the conclusion of thy. meeting meeting be scheduled With the Charter Commission. The motion failed by a vote of 3r,2. (Council man Druskin and Griak opposed; Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) Councilman Hanks a 7 p.m. meeting. should be present stated that he would support Councilman Meland's motion of Councilman Druskin stated that he felt the entire Council for the discussion. It was moved by Councilman Grip ,1975°ria�d meeting be scheduled for June , 1975 4 t lo Com..mission meeting. The motion p for vote; Councilman 1%,Ialand opposed. '-O. i * Council/Enployee Relations This item concerns deferred from may ibis item was deferred. 169 by Councilman Hames , that the the conclusion of tl�e Charter \,iSayor Flec:tham not present request 192 1975. Uy Councilman Thiel a:ld was Council uu.nutes - June 16, .tJes twooet 1:i 11s Lard cuis31 Lo. 1975 as moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded It w acqui.sI ion. Meland, to approve The motion passed 5-0. NTEW BUSINESS 1l.a.NLC mel-nbership (Mayor Fleetham not It was Meland, The motion passed 5-0• fte It was moved by Councilman an s, seconded by Counclr,_. Griak, to designate Par -Z g Contractin, Inc. as responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract. present for vote.) by Counci lza. Councilman Hanks, seconded by Council moved by iitem to to deter ths June 30, 19i (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) 11.b.[latermain 1,00i111 1dS The motion passed 11.c.Bus Shelter Pry 1_ 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) It was moved by Cou lcil.ran flanks, seconded by Couacilrcr. Griak, to approve adding heat and light facilities to the shelter at wooddale Avenue and Lake S Greet. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, secocSedSnc•Cas' the'�1 Griak, to designate Landscape structu , lowest responsible bidder and authorize purchase. 11.d.Playground Bqui Bids (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor F1eei:ham not present for vote.) 11.e.Tree It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilu� Bids Hanks, to designate Minnesota Tree, Inc. as lowe6c re- sponsible bidder and authorize purchlase. The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) ll.f.League of This item was deferred. Muncipalities hetin 11, g. Land Sale It was moved by Councilman Meland , seconded by 31st & Penn. Hanks, to authorize sale._. The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Flee`ham not ?resent zor vote,) 170 autea, June Joe',1975 tiCETI-aNT U c C1aiVis 1. Robert L. Stolz, Jr. 4261 Browndale ;,Dry 2. Kenneth Birkholz, 4231 Brookside Avenue 3, Steve Itman, 2025 V*rginia avenue 49 Sherman Bell, 3240 Flag Avenue 5. Laurel Lawrence, Zenija Rozenburg, 3361 Louisiana AvL. 1t w35 proved by Ccunc�llman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to file clv24ms with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City pctorney, The mo�fon passed 5-0. (Mayor r leetham not present for vote. ) ��.b.C��u�tl_ ons 1. There will be a meeting on the proposed Diversified City Maltai,er Development District Ordinance at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman bieland, to set public hearing for transfer of liquor license from yicCarthy's to Eddie Webster's on July 7, 1975. 3. The Council agreed to meet as a Board of Equalization on Wednesday, June 172 1975 at 3:30 p.m. vE RIF IE D CLAPS i3.a.On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Druskin, tl-ie lists of verified claims pxapared by the Director of Finance and presen dad to Vie Council dated June 16, 1975, in the total amounts of $9,458.83 nor payroll, and $837,967.74 fcr vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue chocks covering same by a 54 vote. ADJOUMENT i4. on motion of adjourned at Attest: Councilman, Graves, seconded 12:45 a.m. by a 5-0 voceg Ric 171 by Councilman Hanks, tine meeting waw: Pro -Tem