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Home My WebLink About1959/11/23 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular • MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA . November .23, 1959 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro tem Torval Jorvig, at 8:03 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Pastor Ellis Graaber of the Union Congre- gational Church. O eC el 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Ed. Owen Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the minutes of meeting held November 16, 1959, were approved by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK (ADJOURNED FROM NOVEMBER 20,1959). The President Pro tem opened the adjourned hearing on the Pro- posed Zoning Ordinance. The following persons were present speaking in regards to the proposed zonings& Leo Wolk spoke regarding ,property adjacent to Roller Rink on Minnetonka Boulevard. Adolph Fine spoke regarding proposed zoning for Texa-Tonka Terrace Addition - Lots 16, Block 2, Adolph Fine's Addition and Lots 10 & 11, Block 1, Penn-Zata Addition. Mr. Fine also left letters covering thoughts on all three parcels. 8O Council Minutes - November 23, 1959 A. W. Lampe requested R.B. zoning for Lots 10, 11, 13 & 14, Block 2, Knollwood Plaza. III Dr. Walonick spoke regarding the property on the S.E. and • S.W. corners of Minnetonka Boulevard and Utah Avenue. Councilman Davis left the room during the discussion with Mr. Terry and Mr. Holt as he is their representative. • Walter Terry and Jerry Holt spoke regarding their property on the East Side of Louisiana Avenue and North of •27th Street. Councilman Davis returned to the meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Westling spoke about a low spot adjacent to West Lynn Addition that has not been developed and requested R.B. zoning. They also requested R.B. zoning for the property they own on the W. side of Wyoming Avenue and South of Minnetonka Boulevard, known as Lot 10. Attorney Jonas Schwartz, speaking for Dr. Harry Levine owner of Lot 9, Block 2, Fern Hill Addition, requested R.B. zoning so as to permit multiple dwelling. • Attorney Leo Dorfman, representing Boulevard Delicatessen Co. and Mr. Golden one of the owners of Boulevard Delicatessen Company, requested B 1 Zoning for Lots 8 through 12, Block 8, High Holborn ' Addition. Attorney Don Rogers, appeared for Robert Smith owner of pro- perty on E. side of Joppa Avenue and N. of Highway No. 7, requested that the entire block be placed in B 2 District. The City Manager reported that Henry Carney was unable to be present, but that he was still interested in the request submitted in the letter, dated October 6, 1959. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the hearing be adjourned until 4 p.m. November 24, 1959. Motion passed by a 6 yea vote. • Councilman Davis left at 10:07 p.m. r - Q Council Minutes - November 23, 1959 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A MONTHLY BINGO GAME - BY HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL. On hearing no objections the President Pro Tem ordered the communication received for filing. Cv (b) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO ,SELL NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF SALE - BY TEXA TONKA DAIRY STORE. Co Carl Strommer was present in support of request. Ca.-) It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the above license be approved. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when the vote was taken. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM ICMA REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY MANAGER OF SUNNDALSORA, NORWAY STUDYING MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ST. LOUIS PARK FOR A LIMITED PERIOD IN 1960. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the general idea and to authorize the City Manager to explore the matter further. Motion passed by a five yea vote., Councilman Davis not present when the vote was taken. (d) PETITION FOR VACATION OF GETTYSBURG AVENUE (PORTION LYING BETWEEN LOTS 8, 9, 12 and 13, BLOCK 2, ARETZ ADDITION - BY HENRY ARETZ AND OTHERS. RESOLUTION NO. 1135 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1135, entitled, "Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate a Portion of Gettysburg Avenue Abutting Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Aretz Addition". Motion passed by a vote of five yeas. Councilman Davis not present when the vote was taken. (hearing December 14, 1959) 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS, POSITION CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNMENT TABLE. (PLANNING DIRECTOR). 82 Council: Minutes - November 23, 1959 RESOLUTION NO. 1136 ' It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1136, entitled, "Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and Regulations, Position Classification Assignment Table". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 10, 1959. On hearing no ob't,}ections the President Pro tem ordered the Minutes received for filing. • • (b) REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR PROPOSED FERN HILL PARK, AND ALSO RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONFER WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD TO SEE W}AT FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION THEY MIGHT TAKE IN THE FINAL PLANS. Robert Corwine was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 1137 III It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.. 1137, entitled, "Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans and Estimates for Fern Hill Park", and fudher that the Park Consultant present to the School Board the plan for Fern Hill School. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. (c)RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT AS A TEMPORARY MEASURE THE WESTWOOD HILLS PARK BE LEASED OUT DURING 1960 AS A GOLF COURSE, PROVIDED THIS CAN BE DONE IN A MANNER TO RELIEVE THE CITY OF EXPENSE AHD LIABILITY, AND THAT IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH DAY CAMP, PICNICS AND WINTER SPORTS RECREATION PROGRAMS IN THE PARK (REQUESTED NOVEMBER 2, 1959). It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to concur with the recommendation of the Parks and Re- • creation Advisory Commission and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate for a lease of same, as discussed. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. Council Minutes - November 23, 1959 (d) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR OCTOBER 1959 - BY THE CITY MANAGER. On hearing no objections the President Pro tem ordered the report- received for filing. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ® (a) COMMUNICATION FROM E. T. MONTGOMERY CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF LOTS 4 THROUGH 11 AND 17 THROUGH 20, BLOCK 11, WESTMORELAND PARK. eT A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that E. T. Montgomery be granted maximum authority at $17,000.00 in settlement of the amount payable for Parcel Nos. 6 (n), 6 (o) and 6 (p), in proceedings with City of St. Louis Park v. Hannah Patterson. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) PROPOSED ANALYSIS OF WATER SYSTEM (M. '& C. NO. 59-36). A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Owen, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate proposed agreement , with Orr-S'chelen, Inc., but not to exceed $10,000.00. Motion passed by a vote of four .yeas and one nay. Councilman Wolfe voting nay. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. (b) APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to consent and approve the following appointment by the City Manager: Thomas C. Blum, Probationary Planning Director, effective January 4, 1960. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (c) LOWERING OF WEST 28TH STREET EAST OF MONTEREY TO JOPPA AVENUES. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution setting up project of lowering 28th Street east of Monterey Avenue to Joppa Avenue. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. 84 , • Council Minutes - November 23, 1959 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) RELATIVE TO SEWER ON AQUILA AVENUE SOUTH OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve contract-for construction of sewer main in Aquila Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to the South Boundary of Lot 5, Block 5, Texa-Tonka Hills St. Louis Park Minnesota, (Improvement No. 58-3), and that the City Manager and Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion passed • by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to accept the five following construction -easements and to authorize the City Attorney to record 'same. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. 1. Lester S. Goldblatt & Bonnie Goldblatt- Nov. 20, 1959 Easterly Fifteen feet of Lot 4, Block 5, West Texa- Tonka Hills. ' 2. Al. S. Levine and Lois Levine - Nov. 19, 1959 Easterly Fifteen feet of Lot 5, Block 5, West Texa- Tonka Hills. 3. Curtis Pearson and Ramona Pearson - Nov. 19, 1959 ' Easterly Fifteen feet of Lot 3, Block 5, West Texa- Tonka Hills. ' 4. Cecelia Fowler - November 19, 1959 Easterly Fifteen feet of Lot 1, Block 5, West Texa- Tonka Hills. 5.Lloyd B. Haaz and Adrienne Haaz - November 19, 1959 Easterly Fifteen feet of Lot 2, Block 5, West Texa- Tonka Hills. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated November 23, 1959 in the total amounts of $881.48 for payroll, and $29,032.22 for vendors• were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. 85i Council Minutes - November 23, 1959 III (b) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT WORK On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their re- spective amounts by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. C Partial Payment Certificate No. 2 ' Storm Sewer - Project No. 58-77, 59-34, orx 35, 40 &_78 Q Sanitary Sewer - Project No. 59-71, 72 & 93 C1.4 Water Main - Project No. 59-26, 55, 77 & 100 Contractor - Northern Contracting Company Contract Date - September 8, 1959 - 'Contract Price - $137,185.53 Amount of payment - $22,516.24 Partial Payment Certificate No. 3 Storm Sewer - Project No. 59-91 Sanitary Sewer - Project No. 59-20, 74, 75, 76 & 104 Water Main - Project No. 58-67, 59-7, 11, 16, 19, 56, 66 & 92 Contractor - Peter Lametti Construction Contract Date - July 27, 1959 Contract Price - $101,521.34 Amount of payment - $28,156.76 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, the meeting was adjourned at 11:21 p.m.' by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. e- Torval Jorvig, Pr=:id nt Pro tem ATTEST: i / . /.e+✓%-/I _AL ' i •seph/Just/, Secretary