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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/12/28 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 12.9 MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 28, 1959 A special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 7:20 p. m. for the purpose of discussing the re- port of the City Manager with respect to adjustments in the City's Position Classification and Compensation Plan. The following Councilmen were. present at roll call: H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Ed. Owen Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager and the Secretary. The Hospitalization Plan for Employees was discussed at some. length and it was voted to pay one-half of the Employee's cost of Blu„ Cross and Blue Shield. 111 The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p. m. ' I / of H- be t P. Lefler, May.' ATTEST: osep Justa• Secretary • 1,4 •h 129 4 1a() • MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 28, 1959 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 8 p. m. .• 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Herman Soderberg of the Church of , Reformation. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Ed Owen Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting hell December 21, 1959, were approved by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPO8ED SPECIAL PERMIT UNI ER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-25 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A DRIVE-IN EATING PLACE AT 5715 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED DECEMBER 17, ' 1959 (CASE: N0. 59-160-SP), REQUESTED BY AMERICAN LEGION POST #282). Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. Present, representing the petitioner, were Wn. Reiners, Commander of American Legion Post No. 282, and Ira Vraalstad. Present in opposition were: Rus Nelson, 4032 Xenwood Ave., Ken Hanson, 4023 Yosemite Ave., Herb Rogness, 4040 Xenwood Ave., Mrs. Burd, 4046 Yosemite Ave. Mr. R. Nelson presented a Petition signed by the neighbors in opposition to the granting of this permit. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the request was denied. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 130 131 Council Minutes — December 28, 1959 5. (b) PROPOSED SPECIAL USE PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.1-9 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO USE RESIDENTIAL LAND ADJACENT TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR PARKING, AT 4525 WEST 38th STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED, DECEMBER 17, 1959 (CASE NO. 59-164—SP), REQUESTED BY REPUBLIC ENTERPRISES, INC. Councilman Herbert Davis was excused for this hearing and voting. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. • No one was present representing the petitioner. Present and concerned about this request were Harry Schneider, 3743 Ottawa Avenue and Mr. Anderson. RESOLUTION NO. 1153 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, secondee by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1153 with the • following conditions: 1. That 15 foot set back from 38th Street be observed 2. Practical Parking Plan be submitted to Planning Consultant and approved by him 3. To observe all requirements in Ordinance No. 714. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS -(a) PETITION FROM THOMAS E. WHEATON AND OTHERS TO REMOVE THE ONE HOUR PARKING RESTRICTION ON BOTH SIDES OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN ALABAMA AND BRUNSWICK AVENUES. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, this petition was referred to the Director of Public Works for addit— ional review. Motion passed by six yeas. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM SARAH C. HOGAN CONCERNING ASSESSMENT FOR NORTH TRUNK SEWER f# 5]9i AT 2756 Blackstone Avenue. Sarah C. Hogan was present. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to refer this communication to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 1 131 ' e 132 Council Minutes — December 28, 1959 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO A TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS%BUREAU. ORDINANCE NO. 729 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 729, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Code Relating To A Traffic Violations Bureau, Section 3:200, entitled "Establishment", Section 3:201, Entitled "Procedure", and Section 3:202 Entitled "Records, Fines and Funds". Motion passed by a six yea vote. If (b) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE ,OF 1959 (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 21, 1959). r A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, that Lot 27, Block 2, Meadowbrook Addition be changed from R-2 District to R B District classification. Motion passed by a six yea vote. ORDINANCE NO. 730 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the second reading of Proposed Zoning Ordinance of 1959 as amended be waived and adopted. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO FIRE ZONES, SECTIONS 5:25, 5:26, 5:27, ENTITLED, "CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES", (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 31, 1959)- ORDINANCE NO. 731 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg; .seconded by Council— man Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 731, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Code Relating To Fire Zones Sections 5:25, 5:26, and 5:27, Entitled "Creating and Establishing Fire Zones". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SECTION 1:124, ENTITLED, "PLANNING COMMISSION", (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 21, 1959). ORDINANCE NO. 732 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 732, entitled, "An s_ Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Code Relating to Powers and Duties of the Planning Commission, Section 1:124, Entitled, "Planning Commission". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 132 .1' 3`3 Council Minutes — December 28, 1959 7. (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES TO BE PAID IN ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS, SECTION 1:272, ENTITLED, 97ZONING AND RELATING MATTERS", (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 21, 1959) . ORDINANCE NO. 733 A motion was made by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 733, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Code Relating to Fees and Charges to be Paid in Zoning and Related Matters, Section 1:272, Entitled "Zoning and Related Matters". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE, �! RELATING TO DIVISION OR CONSOLIDATION OF PLATTED LANDS FOR BUILDING PERMIT PURPOSES, SECTION 6:314, ENTITLED, "DIVISION AND CONSOLIDATION OF INDIVIDUAL LOTS OF RECORDED PLATS AUTHORIZED" (AHORT PLAT PROCEDURE, DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 21, 1959) . ORDINANCE NO. 734 , ,, It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 734, en— titled, "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Code Relating To Division or Consolidation of Platted Lands for Building Permit Pur— poses, Section 6:314 Entitled "Division and Consolidation of Individ- 111 ual Lots of Recorded Plats Authorized". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE PROMOTION BY THE CITY MANAGER (ENGINEERING AIDE III) . A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer to concur with the promotion of James Zalusky as Permanent' Engineering Aide III, effective December 28, 1959. Motion passed, by a six yea vote. fy / 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • (a) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. FOR STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN, PROJECT NOS. 58-77, 59-34, 35, 50, 78, 71, 72, 93, 26, 55, 77 and 100, TO EXTEND DATE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT FROM JANUARY 1, 1960 TO APRIL 15, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute. L„ . Motion passed by a six yea vote. 133 1 . 4 Council Minutes - December 28, 1959 ' 9. (b) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH VICTOR CARLSON &' SONS, INC. FOR SIDEWALK, PROJECT NOS. 57-70, 58-51, 59-4, 5, 10, and 69, AND CURB AND GUTTER, PROJECT NOS. 57-67, 70, 58-44, 50, 60, 74, 75, 78, 59-2, 9, 33, 36, 62, 67, and 83, TO EXTEND DATE OF_ COMPLETION OF CONTRACT FROM OCTOBER 15, 1959 to JULY 1, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER WITH RESPECT TO ADJUSTMENTS IN THE CITYtS POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN, (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 21, 1959). 7 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehren- berg, the resolution submitted adopting the Position Classification Assignment Table effective January 1, 1960 was amended,as follows: The City Manager Interne changed to Range 13 The Assistant City Manager changed to Range 22 The City Attorney changed to Range 34 The Director of Finance changed to Range 32 The Director of Public Works changed to Range 34, ti- and to provide in Resolution that the City pay 50% of Employees cost of Blue Cross and Blue Shield as per present contract or toward any hospital etc. benefit plan they may choose, and those Mot in any plan shall receive the equivalent in cash until they are eligible to the Blue Cross - Blue Shield plan at next anniversary. • Motion passed by a six yea vote. RESOLUTION NO. 1154 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1154 as amended above, entitled, 47Adopting Position Classification Assignment Table Effective January 1, 196O". Motion passed by a six yea vote. I ' (d) REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 59-38) CONCERNING TAXES ON PROPERTY AT 3737 OTTAWA AVENUE OWNED BY DOROTHY R. SPICER (REQUESTED SEPTEMBER 14, 1959) . It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that action on this matter be deferred one week. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) PURCHASE OF ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GASOLINE AND,DIESEL FUEL. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the purchase of annual requirements for gasoline and diesel fuel. Motion passed by a six yea vote. , 134 -',_ v 13"5 l Council Minutes — December 28, 1959 -,�_ ' • 100 (b) APPOINTMENT OF CT,FRK I (PRINT SHOP)e A motion was made by Councilman-Davis, seconded by Councilman > Owen, to consent and approve the following appointment by :the City Manager: Shirley J. Galvin, Probationary Clerk I, Print Shbp, effective January 1, 1960. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) RECONDITION PUMP AND CLEAN WELL NO. 6 (1959 Budget). It was moved by Councilman Messer, and seconded by Councilman ;',°°,�. Jorvig, to approve and authorize the taking of bids to recondition '° 1? 1 pump and clean well no. 6o Motion passed by a six yea voted ,ee f , llo MISCELLANEOUS I (a) None. , 12, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehren— berg, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated December 28, 1959 in the amount of $24,676086 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a six yea vote. ADJOURNMENT" On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p, mo by a six yea vote. 140f , Her.er Po Lefler, Mayor ' r ATTEST: / / " /Josep Just_:, Secretary III ' 135 t v .1S6 .