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Home My WebLink About1979/03/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regulara � 1. 2. 3. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call , TIINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 19, 1979+ A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro Tem Lyle Hanks at 7:32 p.m. None. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Ronald Backes Lyle Hanks Martha Elstrom Jerrold Martin Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning and Director of Public Works. � 4. Approval of Minutes S. Approval of Agenda The motion passed 4-0. None. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to approve the consent agenda f or March 19, 1979, with the removal of items 9b and 9e. � It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Backes, to approve the agenda for March 19, 1979, as presented. The motion passed 4-0. 6a. West 18 Vacation PUBLIC HEARING Street Petition of Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc., to _ vacate West 18 Street lying between Brunswick Avenue and and MN&S railroad (continue-d from March 12, 1979). There being no hearing closed. dated March 15, petition. one wishing to speak the President Pro Tem declared the The Council was informed that a letter from Walter Carlsan 1979, had been received and requested a suspension of the � -78- �- � ...._.-- City Council minutes, March 19, 1979 It vas moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to table the requested street vacation. The motion passed 4-0. 6b. Citizens State 8ank President Pro Tem Hanks zoning change. The City of an ordinance changing for second reading. Application of Citizens State Bank to change zoning classification at 4335 Excelsior Boulevard from B-2 to R-2, as described in Notice of Hearing published March 7, 1979. noted that five votes are required to approve a Attorney explained the vote to waive first reading zoning tequires only four votes; five are required The Planning Director explained the request and summarized the Planning Department report. He said the zoning change would allow construction of a duplex on Joppa Avenue. In response to President Pro Tem Hanks he explained a slightly larger commercial use could be constructed under the current zoning. James Sowle, 4117 East Lake Street, representing the applicant, explained the proposal is to construct a small office building as a buffer on Excelsior Boulevard and a duplex on Joppa Avenue. TheYe being no one further wishing to speak, the President Pro Tem declared the hearing closed, with the understanding that persons wishing to speak at second reading may do so. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to waive f irst reading of the ordinance and set second reading for April 2, 1979. The motion passed 4-0. PETITIONS 7a. None. 8a. Absentee Voting; Resolution No. 6236 �STS AND COMMUNICATIONS RESOLUTIONS AND ORDII�ANCES Resolution supporting absentee ballot voting legislation relating to systems. In response to questions from the City Council, the City Manager reviewed diff iculties experienced during the lstatedection relating to the procedure for processing absentee ballots. He passage of a bi11 before the State Legislature would permit absentee ballot voting by punched card and should eliminate many of the problems incurred. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Backes, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6236, entitled ��R=onictvotinUpsystems for' No. 722 and H.F. No. 670 authorizing use of elect g absentee ballot voting.'� Tt�e motion passed 4-0. -79- � City Council minutes, March 19, 1979 uFnnuTS OF OFFICERS_, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES �...� � __ ga, Housing Authority 9b. Meadowbrook Boulevard; Project 79-03 The minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held February 13, 1979, were received for filing by consent. Preliminary engineering report; street Meadowbrook Boulevard from Colorado to Avenues. _ cons truction, Alabama . In response to the President Pro Tem, the Director of Public Works stated staff has met with several residents but has only . discussed the project in conceptual form; prior to the public hearing, a neighborhood informational meeting would be scheduled to gain additional comments and recommendations from the citizens f or presentation at the public hearing. He also explained sewer lines are televised to determine the existence of roots and sedirnent. He said watermain breaks are usually due to their . cast-iron material and soil conditions surrounding the pipes. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to se.t public hearing for April 16, 1979. The motion passed 4-0. 9c. Fire Lane; Resolution No. 6237 9d. Financial Report . 9e. Zarthan Avenue, Project 79-13 Fire lane designation; 1351 Hampshire Avenue. The Council adopted Resolution No. 6237, entitled "Resolution authorizing placement of traffic control signs establishing f ire lanes," by consent. `` Monthly financial report - February, 1979. The report was received for f iling by consent. Preliminary engineering report; street construction, Zarthan Avenue. Councilman Elstrom expressed concern with the proposed plan to create a cul-de-sac on West 16 Street and wondered if the neighborhood t�as aware of the consequences to its request to not have increased traffic. The City Manager explained the alternative is proposed due to concerns of the neighborhood regarding increased traffic. The.Director of Public Works explained that as past practice, the Council sets the date for public hearing and then staff schedules the neighborhood meeting. It was moved by Councilman Elstrom, seconded by Councilman Martin, to set public hearing for April 16, 1979. The motion passed 4-0. Councilman Martin said he would have preferred that the Council select one -80- City Council minutes, March 19, 1979 of the alternatives for presentation to the citizens. President Pro Tem Hanks f elt it would be appropriate to allow the citizens to determine the alternatives. 9f. Communication Tower City Hall communication tower. The City Manager summarized the staff report and explained construction of a garage at City Hall will require relocation of the existing radio tower. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, to authorize consultant retention and purchase of materials for interim system. Councilman Martin asked if the Council should determine the location of the tower at the present time. The City Manager said the location would be dealt with at a future date. . The motion passed 4-0. 10a. Appointments UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments to City advisory boards and commissions. It Councilman Martin, to appoint commissions: Penny Hampel to Melissa Appleman to Community The motion passed 4-0. was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by the following youth representatives to City Human Rights; Ellen ives to Park and Recreation; Relations; Lynn Graves to Planning. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, to appoint Ardelle Athmann as an unlicensed-provider member of the Health Advisory Committee. The motion passed 4-0. The President Pro of Zoning Appeals Tem requested that interv�ews for the vacancy on the Board be scheduled prior to the April 2, 1979, meeting. There was discussion and the City Manager are not foreseen for , lla. Bid Tabulation lowest responsible consenC. relating explained at least to Che Fire Civil that examinations three months. NEW BUSINESS Service Commission vacancy, for recruitment or promotions Tabulation of Uids for conditioning pump and cleaning Well No. 13. • The Council designated Ber�erson-Caswell, Inc., bidder and authorized execution of contracr at $15,348 by -31- 12a. Dama e Claims City Council minutes, Marc:h 19, 1979 MISCELLANEOUS Damage claims 1) Robert Hektner, 4637 West 56 Street 2} Craig Hoppe, 10748 Cavell Avenue. The Council directed filing of claims with�City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney by consent. 12b. Communications from President Pro Tem I2c. Communications from City Manager 13a. Verif ied Claims None. The Council was presented, a letter dated March 14, 1979, from Robext Bird of Building Coordinators, Inc., withdrawing the request to rezone Lot 33, Block 3, Suburban Homes Company's Addition, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS amount of $75,716.30, was Treasurer were authorized 13b. Contract Payments Upon motion by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Martin, the list of verified�claims prepared by the Director of Finance and directed to the Ci�ty Council d�ted March 19, 1979, in the total approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City to issue checks in the same a�nount� by a vote of 4-0. 1) Partial payment, Lenox remodeling, Project No. 78-52; ABJ Enterprises, Inc. Amount: $62,164. It was moved by Councilman Backes, seconded by Counc,ilman Elstrom, to approve.and authorize the above payment. The motion passed 4-0. 14. Ad� ournment Attest: Beverly F1an�an Recording Secretary On motion by Councilman Backes, seconded by Councilman Elstrom, the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. by a vote of 4-0. L f�.e Hanks T President Pro Tem -82- T �