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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/06/30 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2)Jt e,� 1, Call to .Order 24 Presentation 3, Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 30, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council by Mayor Fleetham at 8:04 p.m. was called to orae} Resolutions of Appreciation for outstanding community service through participation in the St. Louis Park polis; Explorer Post 505 were presented to Laura Berg, Bruce Behringer, Kent Burstein, Thomas Johanneck, James Liet,4 Wade Setter and Michael Trenholm. , The following Councilman were present at roll call. Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Councilman Thiel arrived at 9:23 p.m. Also present were the City Manager, ci; Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works and Acting Secretary, 4. Approval of It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilm Minutes Griak, to approve the minutes of the special meeting helc June 9, 1975, with the following correction: Page 159 should read that "Mayor Fleetham is not in agreement with the bridge designs and feels they should be concrete which is more ideal from the commercial point". 5. 6. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) Approval of It was moved by Counci lman Griak, seconded by Coundman Agenda Meland, to approve the agenda of June 30, 1975, With the following additions: 7(d) Communication on burglarly, vandalism, and"drug pro'ulems; and 10(k) Board of Equalization. The motian passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) None PUBLIC HEARINGS PETITIONS REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS 7.(a)Cooper Theater Request of Cooper Theater for extension of Building Permit pliance with landscaping requirements. n, time for C It was moved by Councilman to Wa Griak, seconded by Councilman ilman Meland and d�lar existing building moratorium and authorize the building permit matter of landscaping/ setbacks until the Diversified Development DiStri�� concept has been resolved. The motion passed 6.0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote*) 196 .:.�.:, Jt e,� 1, Call to .Order 24 Presentation 3, Roll Call MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 30, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council by Mayor Fleetham at 8:04 p.m. was called to orae} Resolutions of Appreciation for outstanding community service through participation in the St. Louis Park polis; Explorer Post 505 were presented to Laura Berg, Bruce Behringer, Kent Burstein, Thomas Johanneck, James Liet,4 Wade Setter and Michael Trenholm. , The following Councilman were present at roll call. Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Councilman Thiel arrived at 9:23 p.m. Also present were the City Manager, ci; Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works and Acting Secretary, 4. Approval of It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilm Minutes Griak, to approve the minutes of the special meeting helc June 9, 1975, with the following correction: Page 159 should read that "Mayor Fleetham is not in agreement with the bridge designs and feels they should be concrete which is more ideal from the commercial point". 5. 6. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) Approval of It was moved by Counci lman Griak, seconded by Coundman Agenda Meland, to approve the agenda of June 30, 1975, With the following additions: 7(d) Communication on burglarly, vandalism, and"drug pro'ulems; and 10(k) Board of Equalization. The motian passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) None PUBLIC HEARINGS PETITIONS REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS 7.(a)Cooper Theater Request of Cooper Theater for extension of Building Permit pliance with landscaping requirements. n, time for C It was moved by Councilman to Wa Griak, seconded by Councilman ilman Meland and d�lar existing building moratorium and authorize the building permit matter of landscaping/ setbacks until the Diversified Development DiStri�� concept has been resolved. The motion passed 6.0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote*) 196 'x11 minutes, June 30, 1915 '` raVe8 This item was removed '(�) Cornunication from agenda. 7.�c),r,,,erican Legion Notice of intent to conduct bingo games every Sunday Bingo GAS afternoon and Friday evening beginning July, 1975, at the Frank Lundberg American Legion Post, 5707 Excelsior Boulevard. There being no discussi©n, the notice was ordered by the Mayor to be received for f ikl iug. 7. (d)BurS1ALjY.L In response to concerns expressed to him by residents �an� m relating to recent incident involving burglarly and pru problems vandalism in St. Louis Park, it was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Graves, to request that staff prepare a feasibility study within the Police Department to find ways to combat burglarly, vandalism, and drug related activities in St. Louis Park. That as a part of this study, the consideration of additional personnel be considered. The report to be prepared within six weeks. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) 8. (m) 31st & Penn. Land Sale Ord. 1300 Meland, to waive Authorizing Sale Second Addition". 8, (b)M'haha Creek Condemnation Resol. 5308 RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES ce No. 1300 authorizing sale of roperty at 31st and Pennsylvania. P Second reading of Ordinan It was moved by Councilman flanks, seconded by Councilman second reading and adopt Ordinance 1300 entitled, "An Ordinance By The City of Parts Lots 25 and 26, Block 4, Boulevard Heights It was moved by Councilman Griak,seconed by Resolution 5308centitled, ilman Meland, to waive reading and adopt "Authorizing Taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Park Purpose; Addition to Minnehaha Creek Parkway% Tho assed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) tmtion p Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman It was moved by and adopt Re Meland, to wa solution 5'309 entitled, ive readfnlgand by Eminent Domain for Park Purpos, "Authorizing Taking o kwa Addition to Minnehaha Creek Pary"• M'haha Creek Resol. 5309 M'heha Creek LVL01-.1 5310 (Councilman 'Thiel not present for vote.) 6-0. ilman Griak, seconded by Counc i Lmnn It was moved by Counc ad in and adopt Resolution 53rOp�rkit ��! �'�►e� Meland, to waive,re of Land by Eminent Domain fo "Authorizing Taking kway► Addition to Minnehaha Creek Par • Tits motion passed 6-00 (Count ilman Zt►iel not present for vote.) 197 I Council Minutes, moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Counciltbn Lake St. It was mo and adopt Resolution No. 6304 W. to waive reading 5311 8. (c) Graves, ranting Variance in Parkin Shra A reement ��Resolution G g kequir� 5311 entitled, 6.172.4(23) of the Zoning Ordinance to Resol. meets from Section in the B_2 District Under S uilding pecifie, Permit Full occupancy of a Retail B of agreement. Conditions" and to authorize execution The moti -1. (Mayor Fleetham voting opposed, Councilman Thiel not on passed 5 present for vote.) council man Hanks, seconded by Councilman Lake St. It was moved by and adopt Resolution No. 5313 6304 W. to waive reading , Resol. 5312 Graves, entitled, "Resolution Au thor4s: Pa kingtPurposesion of greement Utilization of Public Right Of Way June 30, 1975 to Allow the The motion passed 5-1e present for vote.) It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Comcilma ive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5313 Griak, to wa entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic Control on Browndale Avenue at 42nd Street", (Mayor Fleetham voting opposed, Councilman Thiel not 8.(d)Stop Signs Browndale & 42nd St. Resol. 5313 The motion passed 5-10 present for vote.) (Mayor Fleetham voting opposed, Councilman Thiel not 8. (e)Joe Justad It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilcac Resol. 5314 Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 5314 entitled, "Resolution Extending Sympathy to Family o: Joseph Justad". The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9. (a)Holy Family Church Report of Planning Commission recommending approval of Special Permit -Sign request for special permit for sign in excess of pe�,"i`�.. Resol. 5315 by Holy Family Church, 5900 West Lake Street. It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Meland, to the staff's recommendation in report dated May 15, 1975. After the Direr" of Planning explained the proposal, the motion was withdrawn. It was then moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Ranks, t° 51 P 5315 entitled ''A Resolution Grantin; �`" readingand adopt Resolution No. , Under Section 6:171.2, Subd. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance to Install a Slr.1, � g In Faced Nameplate Sign in Excess of 6 Square Feet for Property Located District at 5900 West Lake Street. The motion passed 6-0. 9.(b)Pentel Pontiac Parking Lot ' r t (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) Report of Planning Commission relative to desiBn�"T,. Of parking lots and deferral of compliance With lot improvement ordinance, RM I il Minutes, June 30, 1975 Councs M 9,(b)lt Was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland not to amend the Ordinance to provide more time for completion of required improvements. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) 9.(c)Eddie Webster's Report of Planning Commission recommending approval of Special Permit request for special permit for expansion of restaurant at 5600 Wayzata Boulevard. It wad moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to defer this item to July 7, 1975, when the public hearing on the liquor license request will be held. t P The motion passed 5-1. (Councilman Griak opposed, Councilman Thiel not present.) 9.(d)Comm. Education Report of Planning Commission recommending approval of Brookside School request for special permit to convert elementary school Special Permit to community education facility at 4120 Vernon Avenue by St. Louis Park School District No. 283. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5316 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:662.2 of the Zoning Ordinance for a Public Community Center Located in the R-2 Single Family District at 4120 Vernon Avenue South. ° r The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) { 9. (e) Political Report of Planning Commission recommending revisions to zoning Sign ordinance amendment regulating political signs. Ordinance Councilman Griak moved that the Council approve of the Planning Commission recommendations regarding political signs and set date for public hearing. There was no second to the motion. Mayor Fleetham*suggested that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission and Community Relation Commission subcommittee to resolve the differences in the reports and have staff notify the Council of the meeting date when this committee will meet to discuss the matter. 9.(f)Holiday Station Report of Planning Commission recommending appm val of Special Permit request for special permit for remodeling of Holiday Remodeling Stationstore at 7916 Minnetonka Blvd. by General Realty Co. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5317 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:122.15 of the Zoning Ordinance to Remodel and Expand Existing Service Station and Retail Store on Property Located in the B-2 District at 7916 Minne- tonka Boulevard". The motion passed 64. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) 199, 16- 1 Council Minutes, June 30, 9,(9)Plannin Comm. l�ieetinc 6-18-75 9.(h)Environmental Tmprovement Comm. Mtg. 5"28^17 5 9 (1)1975 1975 There being no discussion) meeting held June 18, received for filings the minutes of Planning were ordered by the Mayor to83i VV no discussion, the minutes of the Environme There being held May 28 1975 �t improvement Commission meeting Y , , were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. Report relative to 1975 bike path construction. . Bilce Path seconded by Councilman Hanks Construction Councilman Griak moved, ,that U Cit proceed with the construction plan as recomoend t e Y osed. After dlscussin� The motion carried 5-1. (Councilman Meland voting oPP ) the ob j ec tions , Councilman Graves moved, seconded by Councilman Griak, to re• consider the motion. The vote carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, item until July 21, 1975s The motion passed 64. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) to defer thi; 9.(j)Housing & There being no discussion, the minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Redevelopment Authority meeting held June 10, 1975, was Auth. Minutes received for filing by the Mayor. 6-10-75 9. (k)Parks & Rec. There being no discussion, the minutes of the Parks and Minutes Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held June 17, 1915, 6-17-75 was received for filing by the Mayor. 9. (1)Hwy. 7 Report of City Manager relative to proposed parking arv, Frontage Rd. Highway 7/Frontage Road. (M & C 75-58) Parking Area It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilaau Griak, to approve and authorize change order for improvement project. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) 9. (m)Franklin Ave. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Imprv. 72-08 Graves, to approve the addition of one -inch of asphalt paving on Franklin Avenue in reco nition of the traffic and collector function of the street; provide gradingfora sidewalk on tr,e and P southside of Franklin Avenue during construction of the street; lace permanent crosswalks on Franklin Avenue at Texas and Westwood Hills Dri°a to provide additional safety for street crossing. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) 200 �,,Uncil Minutes, June 30, 1975 9. (n),75 There being no discussion, the Monthly Financial Report Financial for May, 1975) was received for filing by the Mayor. Re_ 'rt 9.(o)pumn Station Report of consultant relative to pump station renovation. Renovation It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to recommend Schoell and Madson at specified fee and to authorize the Mayor and City Managero�to execute contract. The motion passed 6-0. 9,(p)Comcmunity Rel. There being no discussion, the minutes of the Community Commission Min. Relations Commission meeting held June 12, 1975, was filed. 9. (q)Traffic Study Tuaffic study #107 - Hampshire Neighborhood - North of Hampshire Cedar Lake Road, East of Hampshire Avenue, Cedar Lake Rd. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to authorize preparation of resolution. The motion passed 6-0. UNFINISHED 'BUSINESS 10.(a)Boards _/Comm. It was announced by Councilman Griak that there will be Appreciation a meeting at 7:30 p.m., July 7, 1975, for interested Event Councilman to discuss the type of event. 10,(b)Xenwood Avenue It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Alley Ped & Griak, to construct a woodchip path from Xeawood to Webster Bike Trail which would be suitable for pedestrian traffic. Mayor Fleetham stated that he would vote for the motion if abutting property owners were advised that City is not restricting bicycles. The motion passed 7-0. 10.(c) Boards/Commissions It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve the appointments of Peter Skoro, 2008 Appointments 6810 W, 24th Streot; Mitchel Kirshbaum, Utah; Bruce Ahlern Ingersoll of the Planning 1808 Westwood Hills Drive; Ted Rudy an�oJPermutof the Enfironmental Improve - commission; Charles Griff ith and Mary ment Commission; and James Heltzer and Dobra His�gon.f Zllo motion&passeda7i0n Commission to the Westwood Hills Advisory Comm seconded by Councilman Thiel, to appoint It was moved by Councilman Griak) seconded The motion passed 7-0. Mitchel Kirshbaum as temporary seconded by Councilman Druskin, to appoint � It was moved by Councilman Thiele and Dave Abrahamson, 2845 Inglewood Karen Reeves, 2916 Alabama Avenue, reed that t}le co-chairman would as co-chairman of the Bicentennial* It was ab to serve on the Bicentennial cliul.l1rnwnshipsCandc.it interview interested people,ointmC6n.tq to review and concur on recommendations for apI executive offices. The motion passed 740 201 I Council Minutes, June 30, 10.(d)Westwood Hills Land Acquisition 1975 Land acquisition Center. It was moved by Councilman Graves, acquisition. The motion passed 7-0. Diversified Development 10. (e) Divers\if ied - Westwood Hills Environmental Educat1,, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to author,,, Ii District Amendment to Zoning Ord Development Dist. Councilman Griak, seconded by Council Ordinance It was moved by man k to have a meeting, as requested, prior to the publ Han s, is hearing schedule for July 21, 1975. The motion passed 74. 10.(f)Alley Improvement Projects It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to set a public hearing on August 4, 1975) for all projects. The motion passed 74. 10.(g)Comp. Plan Amendment to Comprehensive Plan - Green Hills Area. Green Hills It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman. Graves, to continue public hearing until July 7, 1975. The motion passed 6-1. (Councilman Thiel opposed.) 10.(h)Comp. Plan Amendment to text of Comprehensive Plan. Amendment It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to set public hearing for July 7, 1975. The motion passed 7-0. 10. (,)Membership It was moved by Councilman Meland seconded by Counc*'*� NLC Thiel, to continue the membership in the National Levu' of Cities. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Griak not present for vote.) 10. (j) Park It was moved b Council^ Hill y Councilman Hanks, seconded by o;i�z Druskin, that this City Council go on record:lOOPP Study any zoning changes which would be necessitated b- th�;l applicant (Lincoln Del) or any zoning changes that change traffic patterns in the neighborhood; 2. Continuing the Park Hill` Study until conclusion; 3. rz'` Bring study to the PlanningCommission for and inform area residents ofthe Commission's review4 and 4. Transmittia recommendations and discussion results tothe City Council. The motion passed 6-0, (Councilman Thiel not present for vote.) Councilman Druskin stated which which generates more the record that he is opposed to traffic and would have the effect of encro"c1'11''.- residential integrity of the these ��''• his candidacyneighborhood. He believes that ,: to represent them Wished representation that is repo: ' I I 1 Ninutes, June 30, 1975 w` li1yj (J�paarrkk Hill Stud Cont. Dr. Briskin, 2915 Inglewood, stated that the motion should be mailed to area residents. He stated he feels that this is an obligation on the part of the Council to do this to clarify the Council's position on the matter. It was then moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to have a mailing of the motion to all members on the committee. The motion passed 5-1. "(Councilman Griak opposed, Councilman Thiel not present.) Mr. Dan Berenberg, representative for the Lincoln Del, stated he would like direction from the City before August 15, 1975, as they had an option on an adjacent lot which would expire on August 15, 1975. NEW BUSINESS 11. (a)Carney Warehouse Tabulation of bids - Carney Warehouse Renovation. Bid Consideration It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to reject all bids and to readvertise. The motion passed 7-0. MISCELLANEOUS 12.(a)Damage Claims The following damage claims were filed with the City: 1, Karla Jean Haas and Joseph Lee Miscavage 2. (Mary) Sarah Woodard, 4141 Toledo Avenue 3, James I. Touve, 1440 Sumter Avenue 4. Oliver R. Geist, Jr., 3305 Yosemite Avenue It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to -file tion by the City Manager and City Attorneyo claims with City Clerk for proper ac The motion passed 7-0. 1. It was announced that the FAU public hearing will be 12.(b)Communications held on July 21 1975, at 8 p.m., in the Council Chambers. City Manager as iven the first draft of the City's response to Metropolitan 2. The Council w g Council should call in any comments on Transportation Development Guide. 2 1975. It was moved by Councilman Graves, the statement by noon on Julyt2i seconded by Councilman Griaapprove the statement with the aon of k, dditassed 740 Council's comments. The motion P 3. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to set or July 21, 1975, for the Frank Lundberg American the public hearing f Sale intoxicating 4 Legion Post 282 apP lication for Sunday The motion passed 7-0• the B & E Patrol submitted aCaty willohave City 4. The Council was advised thatout of business. The y aYe going A 110% increase Manager stating they 506 1].Ch Avenue North. PSI, nities are being surveyed* continuing service from Mother conmu in rates is. anticipated; 203 129(b)Communications Cit Mana er Cont _ 130 it was item t by Mr. 5. r ed by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Counc,, -C P It was 110 0 he expenses o Mr. Chris N CAI Meland, to visit the authoriZe t it t on the EEC. elsor, C Y and consul kin moved by Councilman m eting•� the July 7, 1975' Nelson regarding the EEC, the Upon a roll call vote, seconded by Councilman Following discussion a motion was withdrawn. the motion passed Graves, to defer t to previous work, 640 1 • (Councilman Druskin abstaining. The City Manager noted 6� Civil Service Promotions' elibility list S t e this week from onhe Helnoted that a would be mad g the Polic�ransmittedCivil vtoethe Council. would be None CLA 14. On motion of adjourned at Attest: e // .-L / 11 ADJOURNMENT Councilman Thiel, seconded 10:28 p.m. by a 7-0 vote. irley/Hoiland, Acting Secretary Fr 2 04 S that promotiots for PolicE submitted to him by memo on the selection by Councilman Hanks, the meeting was Fleetham) Jr., Mayor