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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 06271967 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 105378 Box: 34 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1967 Document: CC MINUTES 06271967 c VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES June 27, 1967 The regular meeting of the Village Council of St. Anthony was called to Order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday June 27, 1967. The following were present at roll call : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Sorenson Absent: Bailey Also present: David Doty, Village Attorney David Hansing, Village Engineer John Printon, Village Manager Upon motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the Minutes of the Public Hearing on Improvements on June 6, 1967 be approved as submitted. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 13, 1967 be approved as submitted. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the minutes of the Board of Review meeting of June 21, 1967 be approved as sumbitted. Motion Carried. The Mayor reviewed the minutes of the Park Board meeting of June 1st and set the joint Council-Park Board meeting for 7:30 P.M. on July 11, 1967. Mr. Robert Mesenbring presented the Planning Board Minutes of June 20, 1967. Mr. Palmer Hermundslie of Medtronics Inc. explained the temporary use of the mobil office as related to their building program. After discussion, Council- man Dougherty moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the use of a temporary mobil office be approved for a period of fifteen months. Motion Carried. i Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the rear yard variance at 3427 Skycroft Drive be approved so that an open deck porch can be built within six feet of the property line. ,Motion Carried. 1 r J -2- Upon 2-Upon motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Springer it was moved that a variance of twenty-four feet on corner lot, four feet on front yard, fifteen feet on rear yard, and 48 square feet on size of structure be granted for a proposed dwelling on lot 29, Block 2, Donnie View Heights. Motion Carried. Mr. Mesenbring reviewed the proceedings of the public hearing held to consider the rezoning of the Apache buffer strip on Silver Lane. Councilman Dougherty inquired whether any other use beside high rise apartments had been proposed. Mr. Mesenbring said that no other proposals were shown. Councilman Springer asked whether the people felt that this was not the proper time to consider the rezoning or were the people opposed to it. Mr. Mesenbring stated that the residents were opposed to any change in zoning. The Council took no action to change the zoning from RI to R2 as requested. The proceedings on the public hearing to rezone the property at 3309 Stinson Boulevard from commercial to R2 was considered. Mr. Mesesbring indicated that the Planning Boards feeling was to maintain a matching zoning with the existinS uses on the Minneapolis side of Stinson Boulevard and that the buffer property be zoned R2. Councilman Springer indicated that the present zoning of 3309 Stinson Boulevard extended the commercial zoning beyond the present zoning on the west side of Stinson Boulevard. Mrs. Amerman presented a petition of residents approving the continuation of the present commercial zoning and requested the Council to let her maintain her business as conducted in her • house. She also stated that she was not aware of the P.D.Q. Market 's attempt to build a market on her property. Councilman Springer asked if it was only her intention to carry on her present business at her residence at 3309 Stinson Boulevard and Mr. Amerman replied, yes. The Council discussed the extension of the commercial district beyond the corner property and also the possibility of operating Mrs. Amerman's business as a nonconforming use. There being no furhter discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Sorenson that the zoning not be changed on the property described as 3309 Stinson Doul- vard. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Sorenson Nay: Springer Absent not voting : Bailey Motion Carried. Mr. Ken Benson, developer, presented a proposal for the building of a restaur- ant in the St. Anthony Industrial Park. He indicated that the restaurant was a quality development and that trucks would not present a problem as to parking. Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the Planning Board be directed to hold a public hearing on the request for zoning change from Light Industrial to commercial after the conditions of the Ord- inance covering public hearings are met. Motion Carried. f I r -3- Mr. Benson next presented plans for a building for the C. G. Hill Company. He explained that the Company engaged in a machine shop operation and that part of the building would be sublet to another firm manufacturing bakery equipment. Mayor O' Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the plan for the C. G. Hill Company be approved presented. Motion.Carried. Mr. Daubney, attorney, representing Vadnais Construction Company, asked for the consideration of a special use rather than a change in zoning for his clients property described as Plat 63506, Parcel 1551. He stated that he had talked to Mr. Haik, Village Attorney, and that it was Ar. Haik's opinion that a change in zoning would be necessary. Mayor O'Connor noted that the Roseville and St. Anthony Planning Boards had agreed to hold the zoning at Light Industrial to facilitate the development of the joint boundary tracts. There being no further discussion, Councilman Springer moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the Planning Board be direct to hold a public hearing on the rezoning of the above described property to consider the rezoning from Light Industrial to R3 multiple. Voting on the motion: Aye: Dougherty, Springer, Sorenson • Nay: O'Connor Absent not voting: Bailey Motion Carried. Preliminary plans were presented for the development of a 33 unit apartment complex on lots 5 and 6, Block 12, Moundsview Acres 2nd Addition. After discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Sorenson that the preliminary plans for a 33 unit apartment complex on lots 5 and 6, Block 12, Moundsview Acres 2nd Addition be approved subject to platting the property into a single tract. Motion Carried. The matter of the remodeling and expansion of Johnson's Greenhouse was tabled. /After discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Sorenson hat the plans for the addition to the Tous ley Car !-dash be approved as sub- mitted. Motion Carried. ter discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Coun- cilman Springer it was moved that the preliminary plans for Arrow Precision Products Inc. building be approved as presented. Motion Carried. -4- • /The request for a sign for the Apache Medical Center Drug Store was referred to the Village Manager for compliance with the Sign Ordinance. Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the Planning Board be directed to hold a public hearing on the request for remodeling and expansion- of the Johnson Floral Company. Motion Carried. \Mahlon Sandberg appeared regarding the placing of a sign to advertise his apartments. He stated that the sign was necessary for the renting of his apartments. It was suggested that Mr. Sandberg and the other two apartment owners submit a plan for a directory type sign incorporating all of the apartment owners in a single sign. He indicated that he would pursue the suggestion. The Mayor announced that the continued hearing on 1967 Improvements was now open. Mr. Charles Kausel presented a petition opposing any improvement of St. Anthony Boulevard West of Silver Lake Road. Mr. Kausel reviewed his objections presented at the June 6, 1967 hearing. Councilman Springer asked if Mr. Kausel has paid for an assessment for street improvement in front of his house. He stated that he had at a Minneapolis address. Mr. Kausel stated he was opposed to any type of improvement on St. Anthony Boulevard and that he felt that the Village should pay for any improvement out of the gen- eral fund as the road was in affect an arterial street. Mr. Beutel , Sunset • Memorial Cemetery, reviewed the reason for the Village taking over St. Anthony Boulevard from the City of Minneapolis Park Board, pointing out the need for access to U.S. 35W. Mr. James McNulty, explained also that both Sunset Memor- ial and Hillside Cemeteries provided the impetus to acquire access to 3514, so that the Village would not be isolated from Highway #36. Mrs. Kausel stated that she felt the property owners should have been notified of the acquisition proposal. It was pointed out that the negotiations were over a several months period and stories were carried in the Village newspaper during that time. Several property owners stated that they felt the Village should pay the cost of the improvement as they made no use of the street and also that it was an arterial street. Mayor O'Connor stated that assessment procedures had been,-.established several years ago and to make any changes would cause inequ- ities. Mr. Hansing, Village engineer, outlined the cost of a proposed overlay as follows : St. Anthony Boulevard, West Silver Lake Road - $3.56 per ft. St. Anthony Boulevard, East Silver Lake Road - $4.48 per assessable ft. On a project basis - $4.02 per front ft. Mayor O'Connor declared the hearing closed and reviewed the proposals. Mayor O'Connor introduced a Resolution and moved its adoption. .-ZESOLUTION NOT ORDERING 19,7 STREET IMPROVEMENT ITEM #5 ST. ANTHONY BOULEVARD FROM STINSON BOULEVARD TO SILVER LAKE ROAD. -5- The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Sorenson. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Sorenson Nay: Dougherty, Springer Absent not voting: Bailey Resolution not adopted. Councilman Dougherty introduced a Resolution and moved that it be adopted, with stipulation that the storm water diversion as proposed is resolved. RESOLUTION ORDERING 1967 STREET IMPROVEMENT, ITEM #59 ST. ANTHONY BOULEVARD FROM STINSON BOULEVARD TO SILVER LAKE ROAD. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Springer. Voting on the resolution: Aye: Dougherty, Springer, Sorenson Nay: O'Connor Absent not voting: Bailey Resolution ordering improvement not adopted for lack of 4/5 majority. • Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 67-025 and mo%ed that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 67-025 RESOLUTION NOT ORDERING 1967 STREET IMPROVEMENT ITEM #6 ST. ANTHONY BOULEVARD FROM SILVER LAKE ROAD TO EAST VILLAGE LIMITS. The resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Sorenson Nay: Springer Absent not voting: Bailey Resolution declared adopted. The Mayor declared a ten minute recess at 10:40 P.M. and the meeting was reconvened at 10:50 P.M. All present who answered opening meeting roll call. The next item to be considered was the proposed Improvement of 33rd Ave. N.E. Mayor O'Connor explained the alternate project cost for bituminous surfacing as presented in a report by DeWayne Olson, Comstock and Davis. Mr. Virgil Gottwalt requested an explanation of the sub-base cost. The Village engineer explained the onyineering principal involved. Mr. Paul Kalina asked the Ful the 9 ton roadway and the engineer explained that the traffic warranted such a weight design. Mr . Mike Shun stated that a 9 ton roadway was not needed on 33rd Ave. A resident at 2815 - 33rd asked that if the • roadway was to be constructed with bituminous surfacing whether the width would remain the same and the engineer replied that it would. Mr. Dick Sand, 2800 - 33rd Avenue N.E. stated that he felt that heavy traffic should be rerouted and the street used as a residential street rather than as an arterial street. Jams McNulty stated that if the project is to be initiated that he felt concrete should be installed. Mike Shun stated that he feit the street was "good as it is". A resident of 2800 - 33rd Avenue N.E. asked what depth base a 7 ton road would call for and the engineer stated that it would require a 14" base. Mrs. Marshall of 2811 - 33rd Ave. N.E. asked if a 7 ton road would be feasible if the drainage on Silver Lake Road was eliminated. The engineer stated that the moisture condition of the base is the criteria for over designing a road. A resident at 2811 - 33rd Ave. stated that the removal of bus and the water problem would solve the over design necessity. Arnold Carlson, 2908 - 33rd Ave. N.E. asked if storm sewers were assessed on a general basis, and he was informed that he was correct and that this prop- osal for elimination of intersection water was considered as pert of road construction rather than a general storm sewer improvement. Mr. McNulty felt that the state aid funds should be held and the program not be installed at this time. There being no further discussion, the Mayor closed the hearing. The Council discussed the improvement at length. Councilman Sorenson introduced a Resolution not ordering 1967 Street Improve- ment, Item #1, 33rd Avenue from Stinson Boulevard to the St. Anthony High S hoot . • The resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor. Voting on the resolution: Aye: Sorenson, O'Connor Nay: Dougherty, Springer Absent not voting: Bailey Resolution not adopted. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 67-038 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 67-038 RESOLUTION ORDERING 1967 STREET IMPROVEMENT, ITEM #1, 33RD AVENUE N.E. FROM STINSON BOULEVARD TO A POINT 1350' EAST. The resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor. Councilman Springer offered the following amendment to the resolution and moved its adoption. AMENDMENT THAT THE VILLAGE ENGINEER BE DIRECTED TO PREPARE FINAL PIANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TOTAL IMP- ROVEMENT AS ORIGINALLY PROPOSED. -7- The amendment to the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Dougherty. Voting on the amendment: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Sorenson Nay: None Absent not voting: Bailey Amendment declared adopted. Voting on the resolution as amended: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Sorenson Nay: None Absent not voting: Bailey Resolution declared adopted as amended. Councilman Sorenson left the meeting at this point. A petition was received by the Mayor requesting a reopening of the Public Hearing on the Street Improvement proposed for Silver Lane from Silver Lake Road to Oakwood Drive. The Council discussed the improvement and the legal aspects of reopening the hearing at length. Mrs. Arvid Johnson asked if the • Village had proposed to assess 33rd Avenue N.E. on a 1/3 side street basis and she was informed that she was correct in her statement. Mr. Robert Mes- enbring asked who decided the 44' street width. He was informed that the Village engineers of New Brighton and St. Anthony had projected the traffic load and made the recommendations for the 44' width. Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the Village engineer prepare plans for a 32' width roadway in addition to the 44' width which has been approved and that the Village of New Brighton be contacted to inquire of any objections they might have to a 32 ' wide roadway. Motion Carried. James Daly, attorney for the petitioners, asked if the width was definite and why the Village did not consider a normal width residential street satis- factory. He was told the width was a recommended width by the enginocrs and that a 32' width was being considered. The Village engineer stated that anticipated traffic warranted the design as proposed. Mr. Daly stated that he would work with the Village staff on any questions he might have. A property owner at 4029 Penrod questioned the advisability of the 44' width. Mr. Don Gearhart, 4016 Shamrock Drive asked if the property owners will be notified of the Council 's decision. He was informed that it would be possible to notify several of those present when figures were available on the 32' roadway. 46 Ordinance 63A was considered for third reading. After discussion, Councilman Springer moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that Ordinance No. 63A be approved on third reading. • Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer Nay: None Absent not voting: Dailey, Sorenson Motion Carried, Ordinance No. 63A declared adopted. Ordinance 73D was next considered for third reading. After discussion, Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Mayor O 'Connor that Ordinance 733 be approved on third reading. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer Nay: None Absent not voting: Chailey, Sorenson Motion Carried, Ordinance 73D declared adopted. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 67-034 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 67-034 • RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $1 ,689.97 AS VILLAGE SHARE OF STINSON BOULEVARD RAILROAD SIGNAL FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO ACCOUNT NO. 422-32. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Springer. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer Nay: None Absent not voting: Bailey, Sorenson Resolution declared adopted. Upon motion by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the Village of St. Anthony join the Metropolitan Section of the Minnesota League of Municipalities. Motion Carried. The Village Manager was directed to notify the Hennepin County League of Municipalities of the Council 's intention to discontinue their membership. Upon motion by Councilman Dougherty , seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Village not participate in the proposed Municipal wage survey. Motion Carried. The Council expressed an intent to make the Village of New Brighton aware of any proposed industrial development on Foss Road where such property abutts the Village of New Brightna. -9- The Village Manager was directed to present a recommendation of standby water charges for the bowling alley sprinkler system at the July 11th meeting. The report of the Public examiners office on Municipal liquor stores and of net profit was received. Reports on recovery of damages to Village streets, notice regarding filing of brief in Lowry Grove Trailer Park v. Village of St. Anthony and Diamond 8 property division were received from the Village Attorney. The Council indic- ated that it is their desire that a bond be filed to insure payment of assessments against the Diamond 8 property and the matter was tabled for review with the Village attorney on July 11th. The Village Manager was directed to give individuals with trees or shrubbery deemed to be hazardous to vehicular traffic a 10 day notice by mail to prune trees or shrubs a reasonable height or remove. The Public Works dept. to take pictures before any pruning is done by that dept. DeWayne Olson, Village Engineer, was directed to inspect the wading pool as to existing crack and report to the Village Council at the July 11th meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Springer, and seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the request of Twin City Lines for extension of bus service on Highway #8 to County Road C be approved as requested. Motion Carried. The Request of Richard Fudali for appearance ppearance on the August 22nd agenda to discuss the Diamond 8 Apartment sign was approved. Councilman Springer reported on meeting with school board on June 21st. He reported that the school plans an expansion of its intramural program and would like the Village to consider the construction of one tennis court to match the schools building program for 1968. Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Springer it was moved that the engineers certificate in the amount of $336.17 be approved. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer Nay: None Absent not voting: Bailey, Sorenson Motion Carried. Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the engineers certificate in the amount of $270.09 be approved. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer Nay: None Absent not voting: Bailey, Sorenson Motion Carried. -10- The statement of Brauer and Associates was tabled by the chair with the consent of the Council . Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the properly verified accounts be approved. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor, seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the final statement of Display Fixtures Inc. in the amount of $8,880.00 be approved. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Dougherty, seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion Carried. Mayor • ATTEST: Vi 1 KgCle ' llage Hanager