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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/07/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 1975 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8:05 p.m. 2. Invocation Invocation was given by Rev. Bennett Brudevold of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. 3, Roll Call The following Councilman were present at roll call: Seymour Druskin Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Councilman Graves arrived at 9:25 p.m. Ke i th Me land Leonard Thiel Frank Fleetham Mayor Fleetham left at 12:18 p.m. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Assessor, Planning Director, Director of Public Works and the Acting Secretary. 4. Correction of Councilman Griak requested the minutes of the Cedar Lake Minutes Road/Zathan/Vernon Area Committee be corrected to show she was in attendance. 5. Approval of It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman enda Thiel, to approve the agenda with the following additions: 7(c) Stop Sign 34th &PDecatur 11(a) Budget Priorities; 11(b) Unethical Conduct of Councilmen; 11(c) Suburban Public,Health and 1976 Budget Priorities. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) PUBLIC HEARINGS Im rovement No. 73-39, paving, curb 6(a)Improvement 73-39 Proposed assessment, P shire Avenue from Highway 12 Service Road Assessment and gutter, Hamp Hearin to Cedar Lake Road; West 18th Street from Hampshire Avenue east to cul-de-sac; West to Franklin Avenue* Georgia Avenue from Cedar LaAvenue* andRoad to FloridaAvenuefrom sh ire Avenue to Daest kota Franklin Avenue from Ham P as described in Notice of Hearing published Cedar Lake Road to Franklin Avenue, July 3, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing. Melvin Jorgensen, 6608 We sodded twice and it still someone from Public Works ted that 18th Street, stated erly. is not growing P P will contact hims 213 his property had to be The Mayor stated that Council Minutes, July 21, 1975 18th street Georg , stated that he has George Kohan, 6509 W. the fact that the street l to 6 (a) Imp�.r 39 130 car repair bill due 2to Cont. He stated that there is $ from 18 to was dropped air public Works stated that minor adjustment Director of also a drainage problem. a Mayor directed staff to investigate this matter y were made in thetre and report driveway was unsuitable to stated that his Lee Magle, 6517 W. 18th Street, was completely reconstructed from as a result, the driveway his needs and, t of $550.79. He stated he was under the impression street to garage at a cos this would be paid by the City. Franklin, stated she was assessed for part of Franklin and Leola Poss, 6615 W. Georgia Avenues whif ch she eels is unfair. Diane Spies, 1800 Dakota, questioned what work was done in front of her notices and 6 1974. She ous ofehearing for Franklin Avenue owledgedlreceiving the she was being assessed for since no Assessor explained the costs were had been mailed to her on February notice of public hearing. ' received a letter from Shakey's Pizza Restaurant The Mayor stated City and the amount. stating their objections to the method of assessing The Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griak, se6oen�dby tledCo"Resolutioa Druskin, to waive reading and adopt ResolutionhNprovisions that: (1) Mr. Adopting Assessment Improvement No. 73 ohan and Mr. Magle's assessments be deferred until a report is brought back K Lots zoned R-3 being currently for further Council consideration; and (2 ) used for single family use be assessed on basis of R-1 zoning and that additional assessment cost benefits be deferred until properties change uses The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Graves not present for vote.) 6 (b) Divers if ied Development District Proposed amendment to St. Louis Park Zoning ordinanCe t0 establish a new zoning district - Diversified DeVeloPO' District - as described in Notice of Hearing published July 10, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing. The Planning Director made a change. presentation on the proposed Zoning Ordinance Austin H. Evans, MEPC American Properties, Inc., 1500 South Lilac Drives Golden Valley, stated his company owns a great deal of land in this are and would like to cooperate with staff on developing it. 214 Comcel Minutes, July 21, 1975 6(b)D0 ersified Develo mP= District Cont. Councilman Graves Edward Baker, 2326 IDS Center, Minneapolis, stated he was the architect involved with MEPC American Properties, Inc. and summarized his ideas that he sent to the City previously by letter, arrived at 9:25 p.m. Howard Dahlgren, Groveland Terrace, Minneapolis, also summarized his ideas that Ho Ho sent previously to Council. In answer to the Mayor `s question concerning time involved for revision, it was stated they would need 30 days to submit their comments for revisions. Councilman Druskin stated that the ability of the Council, staff and developer flexibility and control. to work together would provide for the maximum nice Hasselberg, 7317 Cahill Road, Space Center Companies also known as St. B MWF Co. which owns buildings that house Harrison House, Paul Terminal Warehouse, stated the have a considerable investment and W. R. Frank Building, y building Honeywelltheir Honeywell in St. Louis Park and that if theDDD mean termination of their lease, will not meet the requirements w building into a warehouse. He stated his company is against the and turning res is primary in their planning. DDD and that access and egg and The Mayor stated that the hops to try and continue owners in the area. City has been trying to plan traffic for years, p with Honeywell and other property good relationshi Robert Ehrenberg, 2320 Parklands Rd., • item be deferred* is position has not changed stated that h and asked that this opposed or supportive stated they are neither opp representing Honeywell, a for maintenance of joint parking Mike Horan, explosives and solvents. of the plan. He questioned who woul Pay • d expressed concern over restriction of exp facilities an P The Mayor declared It was moved first reading the hearing closede seconded by Councilman Hanks, by Councilman 'Thiel, to August 18, 1975. Mr. Hasselberg to expedite the company will be willing stated his the road system in improvement of to continue to pay a special assessment the area. The motion passed 74• or varianCe from the requirements of Section Application f t� Louis Park Zoning Ordinance to P 6(c)Wayne Erickson 6:074 5 °f the S required six feet two feet instead of the arage at 4049 4049 Salem a side yard of of an attached g Variance to allow for construction requested by Wayne E. Er ickson,� as described in notice of hearing Salem Avenue, req published July 32 1975' 215 1 t i A r 1q Council Minutes, July 21' 1975 Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Res. 5327 _ It was moved by and adopt Resolution No. 5327 6 c) to waive reading Variance in Side ' ( Meland, A Resolution Granting Yard 4049 Salem entitled, " 1CLonto Requi nts from Section 6.074.5 of the Zoning Ordinance Cont. q ulred 6 Feet in the R-2 to Perm it a Side Yard of 2 Feet Instead of the Req Single Family District". The motion passed 7-0• Application for intoxicating liquor license for Sunday Legion Post 5410 Excelsio1 Sale at Frank Lundberg American Leg , as described in notice of hearing published Boulevard, 10� 1975. July 32 1975 and July 6(d) Ap ), Sun.Mamma Sale Lig, Lice Frank Lundberg Am. Legion It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel to defer this item to August 4, 1975, er to the Legion ex and to have staff send a oftthe Zoning Ordinanceplainin, that their properties presently violate sections parkinlot. including non -permit signs, landscaping/setbacks and p g The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS 7(a)Off-Sale Application for off -sale intoxicating liquor license at Lig, License Shelard Office Tower by Thomas R. Smith. Thomas Smith It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to set public hearing on August 4, 1975. The motion passed 71ma0. 7(b)CATV Franchise Communication from Mr. Jerry Pol insky relative to CAS'. Jerry Polinsky It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Meland, to have staff set a meeting date when a proposal is received. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilman Druskin not present for vote.) 7(c)Stop Signs Jeff Paletz, 34th & Decatur the signs be to determine petition with over 100 signatures 8932 Minnehaha Circle South, removed to allow speed checks the need for such signs; and in favor of removal. requested tha� to be made that he had a It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to have the signs removed and a traffic study be done in the area. 216 Cecil Minutes, July 21, 1975 7(c)to Signs Harold Hartman, 3349 Decatur Lane; John Wright, 8910 W. 34th & Decatur 34th Street; John Iacono, 8900 W. 34th Street; and Bruce Cont. Nemer, 8901 W. 34th Street all spoke in favor of keeping the signs due to the safety factor. Jerry Rotman, 9009 Minnehaha Circle South, spoke in favor of having the signs removed and a traffic study completed. The motion failed 5-2. (Councilman Griak and Thiel in favor.) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8(a)etley Prof. 75-02, Resolution calling public hearing, alley pavingsI improve - 75 -07, 75-09, 75-37, went Nos. 75-02, 75-07, 75-09, and 75-39 (set by Coua�cil 75.39 Res, 5328 June 30, 1975). ilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading It was moved by Counc and adopt Resolution No. 5328 entitled, Resolution Calling Public Hearing on Improvement Nos. 75-02, 75-072 7549, 75-37, and 75-39, Alley Pavings". The motion passed 7-0. 9( a)2668 Dakota Report relative to garage constuction at 2668 Dakota. Garage Construction It was moved by Councilman outhenstructureseconded atytheCouncilman present Griak, to allow completion of location. The motion passed 4-2. (Councilman Thiel, Hanks, and Mayor Fleetham opposed.) 9(b)Land Acquisitio n Report of 16th and J rsey and Jersey City Manager relative to land acquisition - 16th Park Site ( M & C 75-65). Park SiteCouncilman Hanks, seconded It was moved by Griak, to waive reading and adop t Resolution No. 5329 entitled, U • •n Purchase of Property for Park Purposes' by Councilman "Resolution Aut orizi g _0 Councilman Druskin not present for vote.) The motion passed 6-0. • of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commiss'On Meeting 9(c)Parks & Rec. Minutes 1975. Minutes held July 9, ,7 0 the minutes were received by 7 9-5 There being no dis cuss the Mayor for filings held July 9, 9(d)Human Rights_ minutes of Human Rights Corcanission Meeting Comm. Minutes 1975' 7- 9 - 75 discussion, the minutes were received by There being no the Mayor for filing* 217 R' Council Minutes, July 21, 1975 Minutes of Community Relations Commission meeting held 9(e)Com. Relations 10lp 1975. is Commsion Minutes July 7-10-75no discussion, the minutes were received by There being the Mayor for filing. Report relative to Bassett Creek. 9(f)Bassett Creek Report Councilman Griak requested staff to prepare response to the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission. Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting 9(g)Housin & Redevel. Auth. Minutes held July 8, 1975. 7_the minutes were received There being no discussion, by the Mayor for filing. 9(h)Swimming Pool Status report on swimming pool construction by City Construction Attorney. There was a legal briefing from 11:40 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Thiel to have the stop work order withdrawn. The motion failed for lack of a second. No action was taken. 9(i)Excel. Blvd. Report on Excelsior Boulevard - Business Area Meeting Area Meeting (Councilman Hanks and Graves). It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by CouncilTa- Griak, to appoint a committee comprised of: City Manager, City Planner, Finance Director and Councilmen Graves and Hanks; to study and make recomend3" tions to the Council on development districts. 9(j)Position Classification Plan Report of City Manager concerning Position Classification Plan consultant. It was moved by Councilman Griak seconded by Couocilf"u! Meland, to approve Stanton & Associates as consultant. The motion passed 6-0-1.(Councilman Druskin abstaining.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10(a)Bury & Carlson Tabulation of Bids, Improvement No. 72-08 and 75-'1. Imp. 72-08 Bid Tabulation It was moved b Cou;lci. y Councilman Griak seconded by Graves, to designate Buryand Carlson as lowest re bidder and authorize execution of contract in the amount of $83,=4504LI The motion passed 7-0. 218 Minutes, >0(5)po--lig 1 ordinance July 21, 1975 Political signs ordinance (M&C No. 75-66). It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to refer ordinance back to Community Relations Com- zission and the Planning Commission for review and recommendations with the understanding that a new ordinance would not apply to the election this fall. The motion passed 6-1. (Councilman Griak opposed.) Boards/Commissions Appointments to Boards /commissions. 10(c ) App°_ed by Councilman tments It was moved by Councilman Hanks, second Griak, to appoint Councilman Thiel as the Council representative Bicentennial Commission. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the appointment of Jim Jones to the Westwood Hills Advisory Commission. The motion passed 74. stated she would like intervisomtnissionprior to the next Councilman Griak meeting for vacancies on the Comm►unity Relations 10 d Hw . 7 Parking Lot - Highway 7 and Wooddale Wooddale by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Parking Lot It was moved Graves, to accept the petition and file. -- The motion passed 7-0• Bicycle Trails - Report (deferred from 6-30-75). 10(e)1975 Y Bike_ Path Councilman Me It seconded by Councilman Construction It was moved by Thiel, to defer this item. The motion passed 6-1. (Councilman Hanks opposed.) NEW BUSINESS Budget Priorities for 19760 Councilman 11(a)Bu a brief it was moved by Priorities ief discussion, le a work July 30p After to scheduuncil philosophy Griak, seconded by Councilman Meland, the budget and develop a Co 1975 for the purppSe of discus singrogram• in dealing with the City's fiscal p b twined and Mayor Fleetham The motion passed 5-0-1• not present for vote*) (Councilman Hanks a s 219 Council Minutes, 11(b)Unethical Conduct Councilmen He the July 21, 1975 Councilman Graves read from a prepared statement relat1j� public allegations and charges made to certain p � Council that concerned other councilmen, by so of the 1 further stated he wanted copies of the statement submitted to all members o� Council and the Charter Commission. 11(c)Suburban Public Health 1976 Budget meeting on August 51 12(a)Damage Claims Councilman Meland reported that the Suburban Nursing Boa, met and the current per capita cost of 39� will be increas;: St. Louis Park contributed $19,000 last year which may b, increased to $25,000. He stated that there is to be a 1975, to adjust the budget. MISCELLANEOUS The following claims were filed with the City. 1. Mrs. Harlow Penticoff, 7725 Edgebrook Drive It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion passed 6-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) 12(b)Communications (a) McCaull Claim: It was moved by Councilman Thiel, City Manager seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the sewer connection claim of Phillip McCaull for $500, (b) Joint City -School Board Meeting: There will be a joint meeting with the School Board on August 11, 1975. An agenda will be distributed in advance. , (c) Westwood Hills Advisory Commission: Chris Nelson will be arriving on Thursday evening. He will meet Friday evening with the Westwood Hills Advisory Commission. (d) Council A reciation Event: Social on Sunday, July 27, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS The Council was reminded of the Ice Cream 1975s from 4-7 p.m. at Jorvig Park. C PA 13(a)Verified On motion of Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman C1 the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director c` Finance and presentedJuly 21, 19;1 to the Council dated in the total amounts of $457 170 l6 for vendors, and 16y40679 for paY .roj1 were approved, and the City Manager $ a�= , City Clerk, and CitTreasurer to issue checks covering sa_ y were me b vote.) y a 6 0 vote. (Mayor Fleetham not present 220 Minutes, July 21, 1975 ADJOURNMENT 14 Ad i ournme nt On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 a.m. by a 6-O vote. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) Attest: a Shirley Ho}rlfand, Acting Secretary ank Fleetham, Jr., 221 C Graves, President Pro -Tem