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Home My WebLink About1975/08/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularCouncil Minutes, August 4, 1975 6(c) Co_ nom_ Improvement No. 75-07� between Jersey Avenue, Idaho lil 75-07 Avenue, Minnetonka Boulevard and West 31st Street Resol. 110. 5335 described in Notice of Hearin and July 31, 1975s g Published July 24 6(c) Imprv. 75-02 Improvement No. 75-02, between North Street and Resol. No. 5336 Edgebrook Drive from Taft Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue described in Notice of Hearing published July 24, and July 31, 1975. 6(c) Imprv. 75-37 Improvement No. 75-37, from the existing improved Resole No. 5337 portion north of West Lake Street to the South Service Road of Highway 7; between Oregon Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue described in Notice of Hearing published July 24 and July 31, 1975. The Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. Peter S. Parshley, 7504 Edgebrook Drive, questioned the selection of concrete for this project. The Director of Public Works explained the problems of drainage, erosion, maintenance concerning the difference between asphalt and concrete. Mr. Parshley also inquired about the assessments. Mr. Herman Freiberg, Lots 56, 57 and 58, spoke in opposition to the project and requested that this improvement be postponed for one year. Councilman Druskin stated that the Council does not wish to place a hardship on anyone. In answer to Councilman Druskin's question as to why we should defer this item, W. Freiberg stated it should be deferred until he could sell his house. Mr. Doug Gustafson, 7501 North Street spoke in favor of the improvement and questioned the difference in price of various alleys. Mrs. R. Haas, 7509 North Street, spoke in favor of the project. Mr. N. Serrell, 6919 Minnetonka. Blvd., questioned how his alley would be assessed. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive It was moved by 5335 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement, reading and adopt Resolution No* aration of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improve - Ordering Prep ment No. 75-07 Alley Paving• a motion passed 6 . seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive It was moved by Councilman Graves , 6 entitled, "Resolution ordering reading and adopt Resolution No. 533Bidslm?.mpr�en � 0 Preparation of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement Ordering Pr p ►� -0 The mo tion passed 6. ment No. 75-02 Alley Paving . 225 t,.inljtCs, August 4, 1975 (b) wenn. Cty. Lake Resolution authorizing filing of application Ir p, Fund Hennepin Count for Resol. No. 5339 y Lake Improvement Fund for a Creekside Park and Canoe Launch Area, Minnehaha Creek. it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5339 entitled, Filing of Application for Hennepin Count Lake 'Resolution Authorizing p y Improvement Funds for a Creekside Park and Canoe Launch Areal', The motion passed 6-0. 9(a) Imprv. 73-39 Driveways Report concerning driveways - Kohan - Magle/Violette. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Council- man Graves, to defer this item to August 18, 1975. The motion passed 6-0. 9(b) Env. Impr. Comm. Minutes 66-2_ the Mayor for filing. 9(c) Bldg. Const. Codes Advisory Comm. Mtg. 6-3-75 by the Mayor for filing. 9(d) Plan. Comm. Meeting 7-9-75 9(e) Parking Minutes of Environment Improvement Commission meeting held June 25, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were received by Minutes of Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission Meeting held June 3, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were received Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held July 9, 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were received by the Mayor for filing. Report relative to parking studies. (#109) Studies #109 man was moved by Councilman. Griak, seconded by Council- man Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. ion Authorizing Placement and Removal of Traffic Control 5340 entitled, "Resolut " and to authorize preparation of resolution to restrict Signs Regulating Parking parking at all time on the south side of W..28thtsall etimes monhthe W.22nd to a point 150 feet east, and restrict parking a cul-de-sac located west of Nevada Avenue. The motion passed 64. 227 9 ��,unci1 Minutes, 10(x) Ice Cream social August 4, 1975 and was a success. 11(a) BO_ lr Bids Graves, to designate J. authorize execution of The motion passed 6-0. 11(b) Nelson Park Warehouse Renovation Bid 11(c) Councilman Hanks stated that the bill -for the Ice Cream Social at Jorvig Park for the board/ commission members came to approximately $48 NEW BUSINESS Tabulation of bids - boiler. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman McClure Kelly Co. as lowest responsible bidder and contract. Tabulation of bids - warehouse renovation - Nelson Park. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to reject all bids. This motion was later withdrawn. The Council questioned the funds available through Federal funding and the necessity of constructing more than a warming house. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to instruct staff to request an amendment to the existing grant contract and to come back with a building plan for a maximum of $28,000. The City Manager stated that the City has 30 days to accept or reject the bids under the terms of the specifications and bid document. The motion passed 5-1. (Councilman Graves opposed.) Smoking - Designated smoking areas. Designated It was s moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, there would be no smoking in the arena area at the Recreation Center and that smoking would blanddy Area in part of Area B 1 of 2 of the meeting rooms and the lobby area C. t The motion passed 4-2. opposed.) (Councilman Druskin and Mayor Fleetham voting Councilman Thiel moved that there be no on the Council materials other than at The motion failed for lack of a second. smoking in Areas E., F,&G designated the front of the Council Chambers. It was moved b Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Graves, to have11 • y ing smoking" and Aisle on the eastssoidit enos mokking" d 1 the Aisle on the west slue n and no restrictions in the front Council seating area; an a in Area B and C on the 3rd Floor. The motion passed 5-1. (Mayor Fleetham opposed.) 229 Council Minutes, August 41 1975 11(c) Cont. Smo 1 i gm: - Designated Areas iz] It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Counc, •lto approve smoking In Area A and B on the seconnddfloor; man , Area A k smoking, Area B and C smoking will be allowed on the first floor. The motion passed 6-0. 11(d) Fre-Budget pre -budget meeting discussion. ze,ov Meetin discussion as to the Council's role in 9�� Discussion Following P�" several members of the budget preparation; and since Council were not available to meet, it was agreed not to ho a meeting. 11(e) Land Acquisition M'haha Creek Land acquisition - Minnehaha Creek (M & C 75-69). This item was deleted. 11(f) Legal Counsel It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Police Officers Councilman Griak, to authorize legal counsel for Terrance Herberg, Ronald Iverson, and Dennis Cornea, The motion passed 6-0. 12(a) Damage Claims MISCELLANEOUS The following claims were filed with the City. 1. Mike Burt, 3329 Xenwood Avenue South 2. Mrs. Karl Nordlin, 4221 Webster Avenue It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion passed 6-0. 12(b) Communications (a) Ball Game: The Council was extended an invitation City Manager to participate in a softballame with the CpOn •August g Rapids City Council on 15 1975, at 7 p.m, A bus would be available. (b) Acting City Manager: The City Manager will be out of town from Thursda} afternoon through Monday and has designated the Director of Finance as Acting City Manager. (c) Joint City -School Board Meeting: The meetingwill be held August") 1975, at 7:30 p.me at - t the School Board Meeting Room. The tentative ale, has been sent to the Council. MW .4 11 minutes, August 4, 1975 (d) Comn,unlcations r;ry Manager Council Chambers where they conCept plan for a 108 -unit 13(a) Ver_ i claims Notice to Property Owners: A notice was delivered to property owners in the Otten area of a meeting of the Planning Conuniss ion to be held on Wednesday, August 6, 1975, at 8:00 p.m. in the City Hall will be considering the preliminary and general apartment building and commercial building. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYM August 43, 19755 for vendors were were authorized 13(b) Contract Zimamots On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Griak, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated in the total amounts of $17,912.42 for payroll, and $127,849.99 approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer to issue checks covering same by a 6-0 vote. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Hanks, 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 6-0 vote. 1. Final Paynment, Improvement No. 74-03, Pedestrian Bridge. Contractor, Northern Contracting Company. Amount $2,368.97. Resolution No. 5341 It was moved by Councilman Graveu�ionseconded 5341 entitled,Councilman 'Resolution to waive reading and adopt Resol n Pedestrian Bridge Improvement No. 74-03". Accepting Work o The motion passed 6-0. 2, Partial Payment No. 29 Imp. Nos. 74-20,Contractor, 75_28, water main looping. Amount, $7,016.58. 3. Partial Payment No* Contractor, Lametti 4. Partial station. 74-211 74-362 75-26, and Par -Z Construction, -Inc. 4, Improvement Noe 72$84 851° 2'�sewer. & Sons, Inc. Amount, payment No. 4, Improvement No. 74-462 Contractor, Northern Contracting. 5, Partial Payment No. 74-38, paving, curb, Surfacing Company• remodel sewer lift Amount $2,626.97. 73-40, 73-45, 74-01 and 9, Imp. Nos. 73-09, Minnesota Valley and gutter. Contractor, Amount $6,681.45. 231 L