HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/07/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 7, 1975
1. Call to Order The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Mayor Fleetham at 8:00 P.M.
2. Invocation Invocation was given by Rev. Dennis EP Deppa of the Knollwood
Chutch of Christ.
P
30 Roll Call The following Councilman were present:
Rose -Mary Griak Leonard Thiel
Lyle Hanks Frank Fleetham
Keith Me 1 and
Councilman Druskin and Graves arrived at 8:50 p.m.
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director
of Public Works and the Acting Secretary,
4. Approval of It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman
Minutes Meland, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held
June 16, 1975, and the special minutes of June 17, 1975,
and the minutes of the Board of Review of June 30, 1975, with the following
corrections: On Page 194, Case 16 should be corrected to read, "it should
provide greater concessions to this particular lot".
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Agenda It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman
Hanks, to approve the agenda of July 7, 1975, with the
following additions: 10(c) Wyman Litigation; 10(d)Condemnation - Chicago
Northwestern Railroad Property; 10(e) Appreciation Event Boards/Commissions;
11(e) United Nations Day; 11(f) Swimming Pool Construction and 11(g) Westwood
Hills Advisory Committee
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. a se Application for transfer of ownership of McCarthy's Enter-
( (a)Liquor License Inc. as described in notice of
Transfer prises to Eddie Webster's,
Eddie Webster's
hearing published June 19 and June 26, 1975.
Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing.
Mr. Douglas Carney, 4349 Browndale, attorney for
ske
Mr. Edward Webster, Wayzata, MN, applicant, p
transfer and requested approval.
the Mayor declared
Eddie Webster's, Inc. and
in favor of the license
There being no one else wishing to speak,
closed.
')nr%
the hearing
Council Minutes, July 7,
6.(a)Liquor License
Eddie Webster's
Cont.
1975
It was moved by Counciluvin Thiel, seconded by Councii
n
Griak,
to grant the transfer effective July 15, 1975 orn, later than August 1.5, 1.975.
ilman Druskin skin and Graves not present for vote,)
The motion passed 5-0. (Counc
6. (b)Comprehensive Proposed amendment to Comprehensive Plan text as described
Plan Amendment in notice of hearing published June 26, 1975.
Mayor F�leetham opened the hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed,
It was moved by Councilman Griak) seconded by Councilman Meland, to authorize
preparation of resolution amending Comprehensive Plans.
The motion passed 5-0. (Councitrnan Druskin and Graves not present to vote,)
6. (c)Comprehensive Proposed amendment to Comprehensive Plan - area bounded
Plan Amendment generally by Iiighway 7, Burlington Northern Railway Branch,
Case 69-61CP West 36th Street extended and West Municipal boundary, as
described in notice of hearing published July 3, 1975,
(Councilman Thiel excused himself and left the Council Chambers.)
Mayor Fleetham opened the hearing,
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Griak, to authorize
preparation of resolution amending Comprehensive Plan.
The motion passed 4-0. (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote,
Councilman Thiel was out of the Council. Chambers.)
PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS
7.(a)Guidelines Suggested Guidelines on Land Fills suggested by the
Land Fills Environmental Improvement Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to request
staff to work with the Environmental Improvement Commission and develop
guidelines that are workable. Councilman Meland suggested that perhaps this
matter should be referred to the Community Relations Commission for review.
The motion passed 5-0.
7. (b)Al's Liquor
Additional
Shareholders
al shareholders.
(Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
Request of Al's Liquor Store for additional shareholders.
After diy the Council,
scussion bman
Meland it was moved b COunc
seconded by Councilman Griak, to approve the adds"
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druski
li and Graves not present For vo to ' )
Council Minutes, July 7, 1975
1,(c)Im rv, W. 35th St. Request of Beltline Industrial Park, Inc, to improve
3eltli 'e-7.
Park West 35th Street.
Ree • 5318
It d
was move by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman,
Hanks, to waive reading, accept petition, and adopt Resolution No. 5318
entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Preparation of Plans,
and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, or Change Order Imp, No. 64-22,
paving Curb, and Gutter".
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
8.(a)Stop Signs Resolution authorizing placement of stop signs at
ReS. 5319 intersections of Hampshire Avenue and Franklin Avenue
and W. 18th Street and Georgia Avenue; yield signs at
W. 18th Street approaches to Hampshire Avenue on the Edgewood and Franklin
Avenues approach to W. 18th Street and on the Florida Avenue approach to
Franklin Avenue.
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
8.(b)LAWCON & DNR Resolution authorizing filing -of application for LAWCON
Grant Submitted and State Natural Resource grants.
Res. 5320
It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5320 entitled, "Resolution
Authorizing Filing of Application for Land and Water Conservation Funds and
State Natural Resource Grants".
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
ing amendments to Open Meeting Law.
8. (c)Open Mtg. Law Resolution urg
Amendments Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman
Res. 5321 It was moved by
aive reading and adopt Resoluti
Meland, to won No. 5321
entitled "Resolution Urging Amendments to Open Meeting Law".
'Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
The motion passed 5-0•
8. (d) Shelard_ Park
Resolution amending special permit - Shelard Park.
Special Permit t was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman
Res. 5322 I and adopt Resolution No. 5322
Meland, to waive reading
entitled, "A Resolution Amending
Resolution No. 3787 Granting Permit Under
6 2 and 6:176.4 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Or finance
Sections 6:122.15, 6:17 Amended by Resolution No.
for Residential Development Un1t and1Noe 38872 Adopted December 15, 1969;
1969; Resolution4091, Adopted
3866 Adopted November.3'ted February 2, 1970; Resolution No• 1971; Resolution
Resolution No. 3907 Adop Adopted February 16,
Resolution No. 4152, 4419 Adopted December 202
November 16, 1970; 1971 Resolution No. 4931,
No. 4372, Adopted October 4, Adopted January 29, 1973; Resolution No• 1973;
1971; Resolution No. 4746,Adopt$d October 29,
1973; and Resolution No, 4942,
Adopted October 9� 11
Shelard Development Company for vOtei)
The motion passed 5P00. (C
ouneilman pruakin and Graves not Present
207
Council Minutes, July 71 1975
REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS COMMITTEES
Report relative to City Hall Boiler;
9. (a)City Hall P approval of plans,
Boiler Plans
It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman
ifications and authorize advertisement for
Thiel, to approve the plans and spec
bid.
The motion passed 54. (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
9. (b)Board of There being no discussion, the minutes of the Board of
Zoning Appeals Zoning Appeals Meeting held June 26, 1975, were ordered
Meeting 6-26-75 by the Mayor to be received for filing.
9. (c) Imprv. 74-02, 75-13,Preliminary report of Director of Public Works and assess.
75-102 75-19 ment report with respect to Improvement Nos. 74-02, 75-13
W. 36th St. 75-10, and 75-19, street improvement, signal modifications
landscaping, street lighting, lighting, sidewalk, bike path
parking lot and alleys, West 36th Street from Wooddale Avenue to Beltline Blvd.
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive readin,
and adopt Resolution No. 5323 entitled, "Resolution Calling Public Hearing on
Improvement Nos. 74-02, 75-132 75-10, and 75-19, Street Improvement, Signal
Modification, Landscaping, Street Lighting, Lighting, Sidewalk, Bike Path,
Parking Lot and Alleys".
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
10.(a)Eddie Webster's
Special Permit
75-41SP
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Report of Planning Commission recommending approval of
request for special permit for expansion of restaurant
at 5600 Wayzata Boulevard, by Eddie Webster's, Inc.
It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 5324 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Permit
Under Section 6:122.17 of the Zoning Ordinance for Modification and Expansion
ofa-Class I Restaurant for Property Located_ in the B-2 General Business District
at 5600 Wayzata Boulevard".
The motion passed 4-0. (Councilman 'Thiel, Druskin and Graves not present for
vote.)
10.(b)Board s/CommissIons The Mayor nominated Dudley
Appointments Housing &Redevelopment Athorian for reappointment to the
ty. It was moved by Council
man Hanks, seconded by Councilman Meland to approve the
appointment of Dudley Moylan to the Housing
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin andRedevelopment Authority.
Graves not present for vote.)
It was moved by Councilman Griakseconded bthe
appointment of Leo Lawless to the y Councilman Hanks,
5-0. (Councilman Druskto approve
Human Rights Commission. The motion passec
in gnd GraVeS not present for vote.)
�
208
k
i1 ,minutes, July 7, 1975
��)�,roan The City Council adjourned to the Jury Room at 9:20 p.m.
-to discuss with the Cit
' litigation
y Attorney the status of litigation
involving this matter, Following a discussion, the Council
reconvened at 10:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. It was moved by Councilman
Meland, secondedy Councilman Graves, that this matter be continued in court.
e motion carried 4-3. (Councilman Hanks, Thiel and Mayor Fleetham opposed.)
1�.(d)Res, of CondemnationThe City Manager stated that negotiations with this railroad
Chicago & NW RR hau"e not been successful in reaching an accord to obtain an
Easeme t easement needed for storm sewer tunneling under the rail-
road trackage, He stated that the railroad will grant a
revokable license for the sewer but that it wanted the City to waive right of
special assessment for benefits.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Graves moved, seconded by Councilman Griak,
that Resolution No. 5325 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Taking of Land by
Eminent Domain for Storm Sewer Purposes" be adopted.
The motion passed 7-0.
10.(e)Boards/Comm. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman
Appreciation Thiel to have a letter sent to the members of boards and
Event commissions inviting them to the Ice Cream Social at Jorvig
Park on July 27, 1975, from 4-7 p.m.
The motion passed 7-0.
11.(a)Change Order Proposed Change Order #1 for Contract No. 1096, Collins
Collins Elec. Co. Electric Company, to deduct $4,030.
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman
Meland, to authorize execution. -
The motion passed 54o (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote.)
It was moved by
Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman
11, (b)Land Acquisition
ye. Griak, to approve and authorize nue/NDP Storm Seweror the
Project.
Louisiana A
NDP Storm Sewer land acquisition - Louisiana Avenue/NDP
The motion passed 7-0.
11. (c)Transportation It was
Subcommittee Griak,
of Sts
moved by Councilman Thiel,
seconded by Councilman
to appoint Councilman Meland to represent Ithe City
Louis park on the Transportation
Appointment
or the record that it would btaiLitocs�tend tleetmeetings•
Councilman Meland stated f nest someone from s held at 5 P•m•
during the day and would boike to unaUlerto attend the mooting being
He stated that he would stated that a staff ropresentati.ve will attend.
July 8, 1975; the City Manager si.
t ,resent for vote.)
The motion passed 5-0•,
(Councilman GrgVes
209
and pruskin no
1
Council Minutes, July 7, 1975
jk108 at intersection of Yosemite and Alae;
ffic Stu d Traffic AtuCambridge Street.
ll.(d)Traabama Avenues to
Yosemite seconded by Council..n
108 t was
moved by Councilman flanks, �
I
Meland, -to table
The motion passed
this item*
' and Graves not present for vote
5-0. (Councilman Druskin. ,)
ll.(e)United Nations Day_
Chairperson
United Nations Day'
Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman
It was moved
by e up to $50 reimbursement via expense
oa
Griak, ppoint Viola Dreesen as chairperson for
voucher and to app
The motion passed 4-10
not present for vote.)
(Councilman Hanks opposed) Councilman Druskin and Gra-1F,
Pool It was moved by Councilman Gr�athesfilteringydevicelin the
Ila (f)Swimmin g_= to allow connection o
Construction Graves,
pool located at 2545 1juntingtona
theuhooking of
system
tated
that by the motion, the Council's irtretedsbyothe owner of the property that
system but in no way should beinterpreted
to any construction of the pool/fence
the City Council is condoning o
etc.
The motion passed 64 1. (Councilman Druskin abstained.)
11.(g)Westwood Hills The Council requested that staff set up a meeting to give'
Advisory Committee Advisory Committee members background on the project.
MISCELLANEOUS
12.(a)Damage Claims The following claims were filed with the city:
1. F. Patrick Doran, 4566 Cedar Lake Road
It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to file clairls
with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney.
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin and Graves not present for vote$)
12.(c)Communications
City Manager
(a) Transportation Guideline Response: It was moved by
k to
Councilman Meland. secon e v ouncilman Gria'
the
City's respon 1to to
Plan - policy
1 51
not present
authorize the submittaloof the
proposed Metropolitan Transportation Development Guide
The motion passed 5-0. (Councilman Druskin and Graves
(b) School Board Joint Meeting; The City Manager was
a date for a meeting with the School Board to discuss
210
authorized to set a
areas of mutual conte'
riinutes, July 7, 1975
C.oancil
11. (c) communications
City Manager
Cont
(c)
population of S t. Louis
The motion passed 7-0,
Population Estimates. It was moved b
Meland, seconded b Y Councilman
the Cit Y Councilman Griak, to authorize
y Manager to act on behalf of the Council in
appealing the Metropolitan Council'
Park. s estimate of the
(d) Exicelsior Boulevard - Miracle Mile Meeting.The City Manager referred to
his previous memorandum on this matter. On motion by Councilman Graves,
seconded by Councilman Hanks, the motion to authorize such a meeting was
passed 7-0.
(e) Diversified Develo
lent District Meetin
Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to hold
interested property owners Thursday, July 17,
It was moved by Councilman
an in meeting with
1975 at 3:30 p.m., City Hall.
(f) Open House - Treatment Plant: The City Manager was authorized to set a
date for an open -house for the well and water treatment plant on Flag Avenue
during the latter part of July or early August.
(g) Park Hill Letter: A draft of the proposed letter to be sent to residents
in the Park Hill area was submitted. There being no objections raised, Council-
man Hanks stated that he would mail the letter with the signatures of he and
Councilman Druskin.
(h) Easement - Beltline Park Area: The City Manager requested the Council
acceptance of a utility easement in the Beltline Park Area, given at no
expense to the City for a water main looping project. On motion by Councilman
Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, the easement was accepted by a vote of
7-0.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
13. (a)Verified
Claims
July 7, 1975, in
for vendors were
were authorized
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman
erified claims prepared by the
Griak, the lists of v
Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated
the total amounts of $15,888.74 for payroll, and $150,290.23
approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer
to issue checks covering same by a 74 vote.
13•(b)Contract On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Thiel,
Payments the following payments on contract work presented by the
City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk,
and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts
by a 7-0 vote.
1. Partial Payment No. 2, Imp. No.
74-32 bituminous paving.,
concrete curb and gutter and miscellaneous continguent$61 170.77
utilities. Contractor, C. A. McCrossan, Inc. Amount, ,
211
Council Minotes, jjjj,y 7, 1975
math 'No. 1, Imp
2. Partial utter and
13110,M)') curb Lind �
Cot1:11ctor, Bury & Ca.rlson,
Coll
3. partial Payment No. I, Imp
75.28, Waterilial.n looping.
mount, $69,802.56.
kF. Partial Payment No • 32 Imp.
Work, Contractor, Lametti
AUJOURNMi✓NT
75'18, 74-29 & 74-30
Nos. 75'01, ,
inisCellaneous contingent utilities,
Inc. Amount $5,899.58.
Nos. 74-20, 74"213o 74-36, 75-26, and
Contractor, Par -Z Construction Inc.
No. 72_43, Storm Sewers and Appurtenant
& Sons, Inc. Amount, $194,361.02.
14. On motion of Councl.lman Griak, - vote.
adjourned
at 10:18 p.m• by a 7
Attest:
hirl
iland, Acting Secretary
F4
212
by Councilman Meland, the meeting was
leetham, Jr. , May