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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 07091968 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIII (IIII (IIIIIII 106029 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1968 Document: CC MINUTES 07091968 VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 1968 The regular meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Present : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Crouse, Emond Absent: None Also Present: Fred Richards, Village Attorney John Printon, Village Manager Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the minutes of the meeting of June 25, 1968, be approved as submitted. Motion Carried. Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the sign for Central Park be approved as recommended by the Park Board. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Emond, Springer Nay: Dougherty Motion Carried. The Mayor announced that the hearing on the repair-improvement of St. Anthony Boulevard from Stinson Boulevard to the East Village limits was open for discussion. The Village Manager informed those present that the repair project as proposed would cost an estimated $3500.00 for materials, and the estimated assessment was 440 per front foot. Mr. Frank Madden complained of trucks on the Boulevard. It was explained that due to the construction on Kenzie Terrace that some trucks were using St. Anthony Boulevard as a bi-pass even though existing signs prohibited truck traffic. Mr. DeWayne Olson, Village Engineer, answered several questions regarding the storm sewer drainage on St. Anthony Boulevard and the future hook up to the Highway #8 drainage system. Mr. Cully Wilde criticized the present drainage system and asked why the drainage from the Crestview Addition could not be divereted. Olson explained that the original system was overloaded causing a back up at the outlet. Mr. Wilde asked the cost of the proposed outlet now being completed in Minneapolis. Mr. Olson stated that the cost of the Master Storm Sewer System was not known at this time. Mr. Charles Kausel explained his personal knowledge of the storm sewer system as it affects his property on Broadway and Highway #8 in Minneapolis. Mr. Kolp asked if a street light could be placed at Roosevelt and St. Anthony Boulevard. Mr. Boytel, Sunset Memorial Cemetery, expressed opposition to the assessment and felt that the Village should share in the improvement East of Highway #8. Mr. Kausel felt that the Village should share in the entire project as proposed. Mr. Robert Dircks asked why lights could not be placed on St. Anthony Boulevard as are in the rest of the Village. He did not feel ornamental lighting was necessary. Mr. Wilde stated that he felt the Boulevard was an arterial street and not an ordinary residential street. Mr. Kausel stated that he didn't use the street, that he used the alley way. -2- or. 2-Dr. O'Brien asked if this was a temporary solution until the drainage is corrected and Mr. Olson replied that it was. Mr. Kausel asked the Council why the project was not taken from the general fund. Frank Madden stated that the Boulevard was used for cross town traffic and not for residents. Mr. Wilde asked if flooded areas could be blocked off after heavy rains and he was told equipment was being purchased to provide the police department with emergency street barricades. There being no further questions, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Crouse introduced Resolution No. 68-037 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 68-037 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE REPAIR-IMPROVEMENT OF ST. ANTHONY BOULEVARD FROM STINSON BOULEVARD TO THE EAST VILLAGE LIMITS . The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Dougherty. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond Nay : None Resolution declared adopted. Ordinance Pilo. 661 was introduced for first reading. Councilman Dougherty felt the area under consideration for zoning was too close to residential property and that there should be a boundary adjustment along Highway #8. Mr. Schroeder, Beutow and Associates, stated that there was a 10,000 sq. ft. , one story building planned for the corner. Councilman Dougherty stated that the western portion of the plat should be moved 100' to the East. Mr. Boytel, Sunset Memorial Cemetery, informed the Council that a 40' to 50' buffer strip was to be put in by the cemetery adjacent to the proposed dev- elopment. Mr. Schroeder felt that covenants would control the type of development of the area. Councilman Dougherty said that the west boundary could be moved to the East and compensate the property loss by contouring the streets. There being no further discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Emond that Ordinance 661 be approved at first reading. _3- Voting on the motion: • Aye : O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay: Dougherty Motion Carried. The special Planning Board minutes of July 9, 1968, were next considered. The Lobo plat was reviewed for final approval. Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Councilman Emond that final approval be given the Lobo Plat subject to an easement on the South side of lot 4 of 5' and that the Mayor and Village Clerk be authorized to sign the plat on behalf of the Village. Motion Carried. Mr. Lowell Gearhart appeared regarding a variance approved in 1965 on property located on the N.W. corner of Shamrock Drive and 39th Avenue N.E. The variance requested was as follows : a variance of set back to 25', variance as to minimum sq. footage of 444 sq. ft., variance as to rear property line. After discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that variances be granted for a set back of 25', 444 sq. ft. in total area, and rear yard set back. Motion Carried. The preliminary plat for the proposed development of the Sunset Memorial Industrial Park was reviewed. DeWayne Olson, Village Engineer, explained the plat provisions for temporary storage of storm water until the Highway #8 outlet is extended to County Road C. Councilman Dougherty stated that he felt lot #11 should be dedicated as an outlot. Councilman Crouse stated that he felt the drainage holding area should be an outlot and excluded from the plat. DeWayne Olson stated that if lot #11 was made an outlot it would be a 'no mans land'. He felt that a restriction of building set back would control the physical location of the building. Councilman Crouse stated that he felt that lot 9 should be a temporary outlot and not included in the plat so that proper controls could be enforced until such time as enclosed storm drainage was available. Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the preliminary plat of the Sunset Memorial Industrial Park be approved subject to designating lot nine as an outlot and subject to all provisions of the Platting Ordinance. Voting on the motion: Aye : O'Connor, Springer, Crouse, Emond Nay: Dougherty Motion Carried. DeWayne Olson reported that a steel conduit connecting two manholes at 33rd and Edwards St. was in need of replacement and should be done in conjunction with the paving of 33rd Avenue. Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by y -4- Councilman Dougherty that change Order #1 Improvement 1968-1 be approved as recommended by the Village Engineer. • Voting on the motion: Aye : O'Connor, Crouse, Springer, Dougherty, Emond Nay: None Motion Carried. Councilman Springer introduced Resolution No. 68-036 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 68-036 A RESOLUTION VACATING CERTAIN STREETS IN RAMSEY COUNTY. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. Voting on the resolution: Aye : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. The meeting was recessed at 9:50 P.M. and reconvened at 10:00 o'clock P.M. All present. The liquor stores June Sales Report was received. The Village Manager was instructed to contact Apache Center representatives relative to sales trends at the center. The Council directed that the possibilities of a temporary traffic signal installation at 37th Avenue N.E. and Silver Lake Road be investigated. The traffic count of 37th Avenue N.E. and Silver Lake Road as prepared by Hennepin County was received. The Kenzie Terrace pre-construction meeting minutes and other letters of corr- espondence were received and ordered filed. The proposal to extend the improvement of Macalaster Drive south of the Soo Line Railroad to include the entrances of the Berger Transfer and Diamond Eight Apartments and to terminate the improvement of Highcrest Road in a radius north of the driveway entrance to the apartments being constructed on the Michael - Anna Plat was approved by the Council . Councilman Springer presented a written report to members of the Council outlining his feelings as to the establishment of a Human Relations Commission. He stated that he would request a resolution be prepared by the Village Attorney for his submission to the Council at the July 23 , 1968, meeting. Councilman Springer requested that any action on the matter be tabled to the August 13 meeting as he would be on vacation July 23rd. -5- Mrs. Donna Nickerson stated that the study conmittee was ready to meet with the Council at any time to review the report submitted by them. The Council decided against any separate meetings and directed the meeting be held, as scheduled, on July 23rd and that the Village Manager contact the school district and reserve the cafetorium for the meeting. A request for a feasibility study by the Planning Board in regard to low income housing was directed forwarded to Chairman Howitz. The Council gave verbal approval to the stubbing out of an extension of the Silver Lane Storm Sewer to provide for rear property drainage between Fordham Drive and Shamrock Dr. south of Silver Lane. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond that the request of N.S.P. Company for the extension of underground conduit at 33rd Avenue N.E. and Edwards St. Be approved per plan submitted. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the cost participation agreement with Hennepin County on the intersection imp- rovement of Silver Lake Road and 33rd Avenue N.E. be approved and the Mayor and Village Manager be authorized to sign said agreement. Voting on the motions Ayes O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse • Nay: None Motion Carried. The Sign Ordinance was next reviewed by the Council. Councilman Dougherty stated that the Ordinance should be adjusted to bring it into line with Council practice. Ike felt that the Ordinance should be enforced as written or modified. The matter was referred to the Planning Board for review and possible recon- sideration of pylon requirements for gas stations. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Crouse that N.S.P. permit #48150 for relocation of power poles on Kenzie Terrace be approved per plan.. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the licenses be approved as submitted. HEATING: Standard Heating Centraire, Inc. Katz Plumbing Frank's Heating Faricon, Inc. Modern Heating & Air Conditioning VENDING MACHINES : Larry's Standard Service Gold Medal - Apache Car Wash Motion Carried. -6- Motion 6-Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse seconded by Mayor O'Connor that engineers, estimate #1, Improvement 1968-1 in the amount of $46,414.90 in favor of Palda and Sons, Inc. be approved. Voting on the motion: Aye : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Crouse, Emond Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Ramsey County Auditors statement in the amount of $916.78 for the improvement of County Ditch #2 per agreement be approved. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Crouse, Emond Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Village Manager be authorized to purchase one used 1949 Austin-Westin Motor Grader in the amount of $2000.00. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Mayor and Village Manager be authorized to execute the Minneapolis Sewer agreement as presented. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay: None Motion Carried. The Council discussed at length the agenda format for the consideration of the Human Rights Advisory Committee's report. It was decided that the Agenda would consist of the following: AGENDA 1 . Committee a. Needs and problems b. Review of requirements of existing laws. c. Practices of commissions of other communities. d. What to do to solve problems that were outlined in item 'a'. -7- 2. Open discussion 3. Adjournment of hearing Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the meeting be adjourned. Motion Carried. Mayor ATTEST: Vill g Cler )itl lage Manager