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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 01281969 Meeting Sheet IIIII�IIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 106056 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1969 Document: CC MINUTES 01281969 VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES January 28, 1969 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The following were present at roll call : O'Connor, Emond, Levandowski, Dougherty. Absent: Crouse. Also Present : Dave Doty, Village attorney John Printon, Village Manager Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 14, 1969 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Councilman Levandowski raised an objection to the special meeting of January 15, 1969 stating that in his opinion the meeting was invalid as per M.S.A. 412.192. No action was taken on the approval of the minutes of the special meeting of January 15, 1969, and Mr. Dave Doty, Village attorney, was requested to review the law and obtain an attorney generals opinion on the matter. • The following appointments to the Human Relations Committee were submitted by Counci 1 members : Councilman Emond - Mrs. Tom Dougherty, Mrs. Edwina Wilk Councilman Dougherty - Dr. Berglund, John Remes Councilman Levandowski - Messrs.Beutel and Kachel Mayor O'Connor - Messrs. McDonald and Heuer Councilman Crouse - Messrs. Liken and O'Keefe Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Emond that Or. Berglund be appointed as Chairman of the Human Relations Committee. Voting on the motion: Aye: Emond, Dougherty. Nay: O'Connor, Levandowski. Motion not carried. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that Mr. Phillip Reutel be appointed as Chairman of the Human Relations Committee. Voting on the motion: Aye: O' Connor, Levandowski. Nay: Emond, Dougherty. Motion not carried. Further action on the appointment of a Chairman of the Human Relations Committee was tabled to next meeting. -2- Councilman 2-Councilman Dougherty read a petition as submitted by Mr . Flaherty. The petition consisted of 19 pages and 257 signatures. Mr. Flaherty asked that the petition be returned. The Mayor indicated that it would be returned when it was copied for Village records. James McNulty criticized the special meeting of January 15, 1969 and challenged its legality. He also inquired as to why the present meeting was not held in larger quarters. The Planning Board Minutes of their meeting of January 21 , 1969 were presented by Mr. Donald Kronk. Motion by Mayor O' Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that a request of the Walter R. Hammond Co. to relocate a sign from former building to 3601 - 29th Avenue N. E. be denied. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the request by Albert Villella for a front yard variance for the construction of a garage be tabled to work out an alternate proposal with the Planning Board. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty that the request of William Sauer to rezone the • lot East of the Dairy Store on 37th Avenue N. E. from Light Industrial to Commercial be denied. No second to motion. Mr. Sauer presented a plot plan of the property with a front elevation of the building. He stated that his proposal would provide parking spaces for 23 cars. Mr. Lou Howitz, Planning Board Chairman briefly discussed the Planning Boards recommendation on the hearing. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the Planning Board be directed to hold a public hearing on the rezoning from Light Industrial to Commercial , the following described property: The East 90 78/100' of the South 125' of Lot 5, Block 3, Mounds View Acres Second Addition. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Emond, Levandowski . May: Dougherty. Motion carried. Mr. Hasty appeared regarding a request for zoning change. He stated his property was located next to the School property on 37th Avenue N. E. and the lot size was 85' X 220'. He requested consideration of a zoning change from R1 to R2 because of the location of the property 4n/d the existence of power line tower 30' from his property. Mr. Howitz noted that,'the Planning Board felt that no hardship existed because of the proximity of the school property. Motion by Councilman Dougherty seconded by Mayor O'Connor that due to hardship, I a hearing be held by the Planning Board to consider the rezoning of Mr. Hasty's -3- property 3-property at 3404 - 37th Avenue N. E. from R1 to R2. Motion carried. Voice approval was given by the Council to hold a public hearing on the development of 9lock 4, Mounds View Acres, Second Addition. Mr. William Flaherty asked the Mayor when an opinion would be forthcoming on the validity of the January 15, 1969 meeting. Mayor O'Connor did not reply to the question at this time. Mr. Howitz discussed the Planning Boards request for the Village engineer to prepare preliminary plans for the closing off of Coolidge Street at 27th Avenue N. E. Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Village engineer be directed to prepare preliminary plans for the blocking off of the East end of 27th Avenue N. E. and the South end of Coolidge Street N. E. at Kenzie Terrace. Voting on the motions Ayes Dougherty, Emond. Nays O'Connor, Levandowski. • Motion not carried. A proposal for a 51 unit apartment on the Kenzie property was returned to the Planning Board for further information. Mr. William Flaherty asked that a motion be made to stop any further action by the Council on the full time Fire Department. Mayor O'Connor stated that nothing further would be done until a report is received by the attorney regarding the January 15, 1969 meeting. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that action be stopped on the organization of the full time department and if illegal, no action be taken until the next meeting. Voting on the motions Aye: Levandowski, Dougherty. Nay: O'Connor, Emond. Motion not carried. Mrs. Hobart Swan asked when the Village Council relinquished control of the Volunteer Fire Department. t•3ayor O'Connor answered December 23, 1968. • The Mayor cut off further discussion of the matter. Tractor bids were next considered. Mr. Flaherty questioned whether his petition would be properly cared for and not lost. Mayor O'Connor noted for the record that the petition consisted of 19 pages. He assured Mr. Flaherty it would be returned intact, after it has been copied by -4- the Village staff. A review of tractor bids, opened 12 :00 P. M., January 23, 1969, follows : John Deere 1020 RU with trade $2,250.00 without trade 2,750.00 International Harvester with trade 3,244.00 2444 without trade 3,374.00 Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O' Connor that the bid of John Deere Company for the supplying of one tractor model 1020 RU with a net cost, including trade in, of $2,250.00. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the purchase of one dump truck at a County of Hennepin bid price of $7,L<20.48 and per joint purchase agreement, be approved as submitted by Iten Chevrolet Company. Motion carried. Mayor O 'Connor read the proposed amendment to the Burning Ordinance for the third time. • Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the proposed amendment to the Burning Ordinance be approved on third reading. Motion carried. Mr. Howitz reviewed a meeting with City of Minneapolis officials on the zoning of property on Lowry ""venue H. E. and Kenzie Terrace N. E. He indicated Minneapolis officials were in favor of a multiple zoning of the property. They also indicated that Lowry Avenue should be widened by St. Anthony to a full 60' width street. Officials indicated that the City of Minneapolis takes a policy position when they consider zoning property that may be slow to develop, and this policy is made known to the public. They indicated that the area in their opinion should be a one classification development. The Council recessed at 9:45 and recessed at 10:05. All present who answered opening roil call . The Village Manager was directed to apply for certain tax forfeit property deter- mined to be a part of a public street. A statement from Petroleum Division State Tax Department was forwarded to the Village attorney for review. A representative of the Macey Sign Company appeared regarding a pylon sign for Mr. Hobo drivein. He stated that his request was for a 64 sq. ft. sign, with a height of 25' to the top. This would be 2 ' shorter than old sign. Motion by • Councilman Levandoviski and seconded by Mayor O 'Connor that the pylon sign proposal as submitted by i•lr. Hobo drivein be approved, providing the sign is located in approximately the same position as the former !-.'inn Drive Inn sign. Voting on the motion: Aye: Levandowski , O'Connor. -5- Nay: Emond, Dougherty. Motion not carried. Councilman Emond stated that he felt the whole Council should act on the Hobo sign request. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the Mr. Hobo sign request be tabled to the next meeting. Motion carried. The Village Manager was directed to forward a letter to the legislative represen- tatives regarding a bill for the prohibition of the general sale of 'Mace' like products. Mayor O'Connor read a resolution from attorney Fred Memmer aloud. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Emond that a request for licenses for the St. Anthony Merchants Carnival be tabled pending submission of layout of proposed rides. Motion carried. A report was received by the Village Council showing a preference for street lights of 19 for, 4 against, 2 undecided for St. Anthony Blvd. from Stinson Blvd. to • Kenzie Terrace. The Village Manager was directed to contact N.S.P. Company for a proposed pole layout for the lighting plan. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the engineer's certificate in favor of Palda and Sons Inc. in the amount of $11,591.49, improve- ment 1968-1 final statement, be approved. Motion carried. The Planning Board was requested to review all building, zoning, and platting Ordinances and report to the Village Council by April 1st on suggested revisions. The Council set 7:00 P.M. February 11, 1969 as the time for the reviewing of the Sign Ordinance. The Village Manager was directed to make recommendations as to reviewal procedures. The six 196E members of the Planning Board were confirmed by voice approval of the Council to serve for the year 1969. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that Dr. Richard Sartor be named as a member of the St. Anthony Planning Board. Voting on the motion : Aye: O'Connor, Emond, Dougherty. Nay: Levandowski . I r -6- Motion 6-Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Levandowski the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. f y ' ' Mayor ATTEST: Village Cler! • Vi age Manager