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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/09/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular24 3 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 2, 1975 Call to Order A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fleetham at 8:03 p.m. Invocation Invocation was given by Rev. Lynn Strand of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Roll Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Richard Graves Rose -Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Councilman Thiel arrived at 8:07 p.m. and Councilman Druskin at 8:12 p.m. Mayor Fleetham left at 11:05 p.m. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and Acting Secretary. 40 Approval of M`1 utes Page 241, 10(c) should be Page 243, 11(b) should be It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Graves, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 18, 1975 with the following corrections: corrected to read "without no parking rQ.:�trictions"; corrected to read alter not rescind. The motion passed 7-0. he Councilman Thiel stated that in looking over the eddrtime8tolreflect onuthem ld t 755 ed and wanted remember what the minutes truly depictManager if there have been any requests for before he voted. He asked the City Councilman Meland stated changes in the minutes by any member of the Council. possibly it was Councilman Hanks that na erwas stated thatntheman that at roll call p The City Ma g Griak asked if the minutes were revised. • thdrawn for corrections due to Q1therCouncilnmembersding original minutes were wito of what was said or a misstatement attributed handnandrnotrintended to be verbatim. He stated that the minutes were taken approvals He further stated that the minutes before the Council were for rejection or revision. Thiel to have the It was moved original copy motion passed 5• Approval of Agenda by Councilman by Councilman Griak, seconded 1975 minutes submitted to the Council. The of the April 289 7-0. moved by Councilman Meland, seconded b ththe It was to approve the Councilman Griak, s: 10(d)eDevelopment District. ddition The motion passed 54• following a (Councilmen Thiel and Druskin not 247 present for vote.) _tet. i Council Minutes, September 2, 6(a) Diversified Development Dist. Ordinance 1975 PUBLIC HEARINGS the Zoning Ordinance Proposed amendment to establish Diversified DevelopmentDistrict 21 and August 18, s from July The Mayor opened the hearing• The Director of Planning gave a presentation. to (continued Howard Dahlgren, #1 Groveland Terrace, Mpls., of MaE.P.Co, explained his opposing the inclusion of a Grade Plan in the DDD ordinance. position pp g The City Attorney stated that the problem seems to be definition and procedure. Edward Baker, 2211 South Hill Lane) architect for M.E.P.C., emphasis should be on flexibility; that used hcorrectly, he the be an excellent tool for both the City a nd stated that the DDD concept would l i ne Industrial Park, representing Mrs. Grace Frei dheim, Robert Ehrenberg, Belt asked this item be delayed until further in the mee g Councilman Griak stated she would like the first reading adopted. It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to continue until after Item 1O(e). The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmen Griak and Thiel oppose, At 12:06 a.m., Councilman Hanks brought the DDD (Item 6(a)) subject to the floor and suggested that it be deferred. Councilman Graves stated that he would like the first reading tonight and, if there were min the nor changes, include them i ordinance prior to the second reading. Mr. Dahlgren requested that he be allowed to see any changes in writing before the Council acts. Councilman Druskin stated that he prefer that the first reading be given. After discussion, Councilman Hanks moved, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to defer to September 22, 1975. The motion passed 6-0. (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote.) 6(b) Frank Lundberg Application for Sunday On -Sale intoxicating liquor American Legion license - Frank Lundberg American Legion Post, 5410 Sunday Sale Liquor Excelsior Boulevard (continued from July 21, August 47 and August 18, 1975). It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Graves, to continue the public hearing at the request of the applicant to September 22, 1975. The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7(a) Bicentennial Status report of Bicentennial Ccs ►nittee Committee Report Karen Reeves and David Abramson reported on the committee's activities, / • to the Cou0C1 1 I Minutes, September 2, 1975 �(a) Bicentennial Mr, Abramson asked for direction in setting up funds C0Rmi ttee and handling disbursements. Councilman T h el suggested Remo Conte the City Attorney be consulted, 7(b) West Hennepin West Hennepin Human Services Board - Report (James Hyde). Human Services guard Report James Hyde stated in his report that the budget for this year would be $57,000 and requested the City consider funding 10% of this amount during its budget discussions, if the Hennepin County Guidelines were adopted. President Pro -Tem Graves assumed the chair at 11:05 p.m. 7(c) Communit Community Education Report - (Reva Gould). Education R�rt Reva Gould gave an update on the program and the staffing situation. It was requested to amend the Joint Powers to provide an additional voting member on the Policy Advisory Committee. 7(d) Beck -Hefter, Inc. Application for transfer of stock of off -sale intoxicating Off -Sale Liu� or liquor to Beck -Hefter, Inc. from Giller's Liquors, Inc. rans er i er's Liquors at 4110 Minnetonka Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Druskin, to set hearing date September 22, 1975. The motion passed 64 (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8(a) Resol. 5348 Resolution relative to participation in Suburban Suburban Henn. Hennepin County Nursing District. County Nursing Dist. It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5348 entitled, "A Resolution Relating to Participation in the Suburban Hennepin County Nursing District". The motion passed 64 (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). 8(b) Resol. 5349 Resolution setting polling places and naming election • September 16, 1975. Polling Places and Judges for primary electionElection Judges. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman • in anesolution d adopt Resolution No. 5349 ett1Pr maryRElection". Meland, to waive reading Election Judges for C Y Setting Polling Places and Naming resent for vote). The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Fleetham not p taking of land by eminent n for 8(c) Resol, 5350 Resolution authorizing ormrsewer purposes. Taking of Land domai Storm Sewer was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by It ZE Council Minutes, September 2, 1975 8(c) Resol. 5350 Taking of Land Storm Sewer Cont The motion passed 6-0o REPORTS OF g(a) Special Permit Lou Park Addn. 1351-1451 Hampshire_ 1451 Hampshire Avenue. waive reading and adopt Resolut' Councilman Th1e„Resoiution Authorizing Tarin ion No, 5350 entitled, Eminent Doma � n for Storm Sewer Purposes,, °f Land by Emin I OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES Hal Stoen, 1820 Hampshire but suggested dead -ending would be generated. uncilman Griak stated she had several concerns about Co She stated that a solution to the anticipand that shedfeltfthe prior to any multiple builthans planned. more quality construction Report of approving by Daniel bull 1d1lng Planning Commission request for special Otten to construct in the R4 district, Avenue South, stated Hampshire Avenue due relative to recommendation permi t ( Case No. 75-51 SP an 108 unit apartment Lou Park Addition, 1351. he was not against the project to the amount of traffic that this proposed development, problems should be resolved development could be n Thiel felt that the Council had already approved the concept and Councilma a developer without cause^ He stated that au 69 that it was not proper to hold up a II buildings if he was concerned with staff's recommendatifns toes0stant construction. He �2��s the present codes do not now require such further stated that he did not feel the ultimate solution to the traffic problem could be arrived at prior to acting on this development It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Mel and, to defer this item to September 225 1975 and have staff report on construction types applicable fire and building codes. The motion passed 5-1 (Councilman Griak opposed; Mayor Fleetham not present far 9(b) Special Permit 6217 Excelsior Blvd. Dr. Abel located at 6217 Excelsior Report of Planning Commission upon the request of Dr. Abel to amend a special permit to permit office use in the R4 Boulevard. recommending favorably (case No. 75 7 Sn modify site p and district for propertyaand It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Councilman Melandq to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5351 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Perlit Under Section 6:092.8 of the Zoning Ordinance Amending an Existing Special Permit for an Office Building Located i n the R-4 Multiple Family Boulevard withthe recommendations of the Planning Commission. The motion passed 5-1. (Councilman Hanks his concern for residential integrity and use (office) without knowing the type and not present for vote). WRI 250 stated that he was opposed due to felt that he could not suppFreetbam impact in the area Mayo �oUnc i i minutes, September 2, 1975 glc� S ectal Permit Report of the Planning Commission recommending favorably on the Continental Oil Co. upon request of Continental Oil Co., Western Store Division (Case No. 75 -52 -SP), for a special permit dealing with fences, landscaping and signs for an existing motor fuel station. It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5352 entitled, "A Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:122J5 of the Zoning Ordinance to Modify an Existing Motor Fuel Station at Property Located in the B-2 District at 5600 West, Lake Street". The motion passed 64 (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). gid) Comm. Relations Minutes of Community Relations Commission meeting Commission Meeting held August 14, 1975. =— 5 There being no discussion, the minutes were received by the President Pro-Tem'for filing* 9(e) Environmental Minutes of Environmental Improvement Commission meeting ( Comm. held July 23, 1975. Imp ry. Meeting 7-23-75 There being no discussion, the minutes were received by the President Pro -Tern for filing. 9(f) Financial Monthly Financial Report - July 1975v eFe ort There being no discussion, the minutes were received Jul�y�, 1975 . by the President Pro -Tem for filing ust 20, Minutes of Planning Commission lmNei1hborhoodheld ACommittee 9(g) P1 anni n 1975 (1) Minutes of Park Hill 9 Comm./FarComm./FarK Hill meeting held August 189 1975. There being no discussion, the minutes were received by the President Pro -Tem for filing Park Hill Study/Report (Requested by Councilman Hanks)* 10(c) Park Hill Pa k Stud Re ort s moved by Councilman Hanks, secodnde2)by ou oilman y �-- It was be cancelled; that in: 1 he that the Park Hill Study now underway Drusk ( ) e study of Development Distndations of�the uis Park Hill area be removed from the he area and that . e City staff receive and review the recomme Park, (3) that th Y traffic control Citizen's Committee regarding ht to this City Council for further action. recommendations on these be brought l proceed further and offered an suggested that the Counci p to amond motion to Councilman Druskin sug9 seconded by Councilman Graves, _ and 4-6 p.m. amendment to the motions installation of No Leftneonka Qoulevard. take steps to proceed with n of Inglewood and eastbound Min d ass a at the intersectio the area an p shou7hes�ounty has warrants which must Mayor Fleetham explained thatthe County• resolution to be sent to Hensigning of this intersection• be met and must approve any 251 Council Minutes, September 10(c) Park Hill Study Report Co-- t = 2, 1975 ci lman Thiel sta ted that he f e l t the matter was Councilman of a liquor 1 icense and that no one ,imply having the residents leave the confuSe the issue by they will get the type of building thin eek, , He reiterated the Mayor's statement an that ftheowed in dealing w i th controls on a County road, be traffic controls, etc•$ the procedure that must Councilman Griak stated she is mottp ion and would like to have a against the amendment but supports the original report from staff.. Councilman Hanks stated his concern aboutthe see a resolution brought back to the traffic and would like to requesting County action. for Dr. Alan W skin, 2915 Inglewood Avenue, ment stated that the issue is one of commercialspokesman develo pm be do not want. He stated that the neighb orhoowouldinor traffic changes. the Fern Hi l l Association, which the residents sats s f i ed with only m Dan Berenberg, Lincoln Del, stated they were willing to work neighbors and would not pursue their development further. Councilman Druskin withdrew his amendment. Ray Segal, 2853 G1 enhurst , spoke in favor with the W. T. Arnold, 2809 Inglewood and of the traffic signs. I Al Lieberman, 4210 Sunset Blvd., stated parts and to eliminate study plus make he would like motion to be in two a resolution for the signals. The original motion was withdrawn, It was moved by Councilman by Councilman Druskin, to cancel the Park Hill Study and remove from further DD study. The motion passed 7-0. Hanks , seconded the area It was then moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Druski n, to have staff review the recommendations of the Park Hill Citizens Committee regardiRG traffic control and that recommendations be brought back to the Council with appropriate resolutions. The motion passed 74. A recess was called at 10:25 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:39 p.m. 9(h) Report Report of Planning Commission relative to inclu'Ton Green Hills Area of medium densityin the land use subcategory of�'r' Comprehensive Pln (Case No. 75 -33 -CP) and amen e to Comprehensive Plan - Green Hills Area (Case No. 69 -61 -CP). a% It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded by Councilman Me 1 and, to wa' and adopt Resolution No. 5353 entitled, "Resolution Amending the Compreh- Municipal Plan of the City of St. Louis Park in Accordance with M'nnes0t3 Statutes 462.•35511 . The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). 252 . 17 iii notes , September 2, 1975 o(�) gui ltwel l ;onstruction Re uest of6th St side of west 26th Street, Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 75474M) recommending that land be identified as not being required, relative to appeal from the provisions of the official map for property located on the south east of Princeton Avenue by Builtwell Construction It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Griak, to set date for public hearing September 29, 1975, The motion passed 64 (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). 9(j) pedestrian ri es Councilman Councilman The motion Report relative to right -Of -way, pedestrian bridges. It was moved by Councilman Griak, seconded by Druskin to authorize stfnegotiate untilneeded budgetrishde�idedyv Thiel stated he would notvoteons passed 5-1 (Councilman Thiel voting nay). 9(k) Otten Real t Report Liquor License Realty. relative to liquor license application; Otten It was moved by o22ci1975�Meland, item to September The motion passed 5-1 not present for vote). 9(1) Traffic Std Signs (Councilman seconded by Councilman Hanks, to defer this Druskin voting opposed and Mayor Fleetham Report of traffi stthdStreetO) Avenue and West stop signs, Salem Stop SalSal-- e q e,, 27th St. Councilman Druskin, It was moved by 22 1975 Councilman Hanks, 10(a) Board/Commissions Appointments intments is item to September to defer th Councilman Meland, to meetings, depending on tham not UNFINISHED BUSINESS A pointments to boards/commissions, seconded by P Councilman Griak, seconded by It was moved by tember 22, 1975 or subsequent defer this item to a Se ingv nterview scheduli The motion passed r Flee present for vote) 6_0 (Mayo War Bids m August ehouse/Nelson Park _ renovation of Carney (deferred fro18, to defer • Hanks 10(b) Nelson Park Warehouse Renovation It was moved this item. by Councilman The motion passed Griak, seconded by Councilman F 6.0 (Mayor Fleetham was 253 not present for vote). 1 Council Minutes, September 2, 1975 ussion held under Item 9(g) 10(c) Disc Hanks requested that a meeting be set Councilman ro er'ty owners 7 long Excelsior Boulevard 19 10(d) Development D with area P p Distr-- ict prior to September 22, —_-- NEW BUSINESS Tabulation of Bids _ alley paving 11(a) Bids Councilman Griak, seconded by Alley Paving It was moved by Councilman 'Thiel , to designate to Arnol d Beckman as lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract• The motion passed 64. . Confirmation of Police Chief* 11(b) Police Chief It was moved by Councilm an Gri ak, seconded by Councilman Mel and, to confirm the appo 0 tment of Richard W. Setter as Police Chief. The motion passed 64, Proposed Budget - Setting of budget meeting dates. 1976 It was moved by Councilman Graves to set the first budget meeting for September otion passed 74. Hanks , seconded by Counci'^ 10, 1975 at 6 p.m. The MV moved b Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman m0 ionk'assedset 6-0 It was mo Y a budget meeting on September 11 and 13, �f needed. The (Councilman Graves not present for vote). It was moved by Councilman Druskin, seconded by Councilman Graviseutofset the date for the next regular meeting on September 22, 1975 in resent {or September 159 1975. The motion passed 6.0 (Councilman Thiel not p vote. MISCELLANEOUS 12(a) Damage Claims The following claims were filed with the CitY 1: Jim Fehling, 7215 Franklin Avenue file It was moved by Councilman Hanks, seconded b Councilman Th1el, to, �rcr�. claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and CI A . The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote) 254 .ounci 1 Minutes, September 2. 1975 1Z(b) Communications (a) South Oak Hill Area: nit anagen It was moved by Councilman y e an ,seconded y Councilman Griak, to approve the installation of underground utility lines and participate in the cost of service up to 75 percent of installation. The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). (b) Development District: The City Manager asked for direction from the Council. He reviewed the Council's August 4th action whereby staff was authorized to proceed with negotiations on key parcels of land within possible districts. He stated that property owners where development was seen as imminent were contacted with option agreements (i.e. Candlestick, Miracle Mile, Brown Photo and Medical Center). He requested that the Council review its it and direct staff if it wishes to continue with such negotiations and option agreements. There being no discussion, the President Pro -Tem directed the staff to continue. (c) Radio Broadcasts: Councilman Thiel requested that copies be made available to the Council of what was involved with the news reports. The City Mhnager explained that the City has a 12 minute community news broadcast on WWTC four days each week. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13(a) Verified On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Claims Griak, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated September 29 1975, in the total amounts of $12,277.07 Clerkfor ayroll, andand CityT$11794ere84 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, y were authorized to issue ch6cks covering same by a 6-0 vote (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). On motion of Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were epdPovedt to ssuenchecksd the Cfor City Treasurer were authority Z by a 64 vote (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). 13(b) Contract Payments Manager, City Clerk and their respective amounts 1. Partial Payment 72-08 and 75-32. No. 1 paving, curb and gur'Amopnt�,e$19t512s88. Contractor, Bury & Carlson. 2. Partial Payment No. 74-21, 74-362 7546 Amount, $67,369.30. 3. Partial Payment No. 75.33, Contractor, 3, water main Cont�actor, pings and 7548, Improvement Nos. 741111,201 Par -Z Construction Inc. Improvement Nos. 75-05 and 2, street lighting, Amount, $37,084.64. Collins Electric Company 255 i Council Minutes, September 13(b) Contract Pa_ym� en= Cont. 2, 1975 Partial Payment No. 4, paving, curb and 4, Improvement N074-32, Contractor, C. , Inc. Amount, $101644�57 5. Partil Pal yent Not ractor,mLamett i Cont a 6> Partial Payment No. - 75411 75-18, 74-29 Amount, $92,056r98M gutter, S, MCCro; 5, storm sewer, Improvement No. 72-43 & Sons, Inc, Amount, $204,438..65. 3, paving, curb and gutter, Improvement Nos. and 74-30, Contractor, Bury & Carlson, lift station, Improvement No. 74-46, 7, Final Payment Northe�neContractinga Amount, $96,119.00 Contractor, RESOLUTION N0. 5354 It was moved by Councilman Meland, seconded by Councilman Hanks, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5354 entitled, "Resoiut�on Accepting Work on Remodeling of Lift Station Improvement No. 74-46". The motion passed 64 (Mayor Fleetham not present for vote). 14. On motion of Councilman Mel and , seconded by Mayorncilman Fleet ha Gnotkq the presentefornvote) . adjourned at 12:38 a.m. by a 6-0 vote.;4'00� Y Attest: J n cna 256 eetham,\0r. , Gravis , P r t Pro -Tem