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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/04/13 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 28'4 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 13. 1959 • A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro tem Jorvig at 8 p. m. Invocation was given by Rev. Alan Whitman of the St. George's Episcopal ' Church. This following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. Davis 4A, 1, Robert Ehrenberg ,a' Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the;Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, the minutes of special meeting held April 7, 1959 and of the regular meeting held April 6, 1959, were approved by unanimous vote of six members -of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed Curb Er Gutter Constr. . Impr. No. 59-62 - 5aIII Public hearing was had on proposed curb and gutter construction, Improve- ment No. 59-62, as described in Notice of Hearing published March 19 and 26, 1959. No one was present. Hearing was declared closed by Mayor pro tem Jorvig. RESOLUTION NO. 815 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 815, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Im- provement & Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-62". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed Asphaltic Concrete Paving ,6onstr.-Impr. No. 59-63 - 5b Public hearing was had on proposed asphaltic concrete paving construction, Improvement No. 59-63, as described in Notice of Hearing published March 19 and 26, 1959. No one was present. Mayor pro tem Jorvig declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 816 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive 285 April 13, 1959 reading and adopt Resolution No. 816, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improve- "' ment Ei Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-63". Motion passed by a six yea vote. • Public Hearing on Proposed St. Surfacing Constr. , Impr. No. 59-64 - 5c Public hearing was had on proposed street surfacing construction, Improve- ment No. 59-64, as described in Notice of Hearing published March 19 and 26, 1959. No one was present. - Mayor pro tem Jorvig declared the hearing closed. ® RESOLUTION NO. 817 et d A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 817, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-64". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Public Hearing on Proposed Curb Gutter Constr. . Impr. No. 58-78 - 5d -- Public hearing was had on proposed curb and gutter construction, Improve- ment No. 58-78, as described in Notice of Hearing published March 19 and 26, 1959. No one was present. Hearing was declared closed by Mayor pro tem Jorvig. RESOLUTION NO. 818 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 818, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Im- provement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 58-78". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed grading, st8rm.sewer, concrete paving Etc. Impr. 59-80 Public hearing was had on proposed grading, storm sewer, concrete paving and retaining wall, Improvement No. 59-80, as described in-Notice of Hearing pub- lished April 2 and 9, 1959. Mr. Robert L. Tupper, 5647 Minnetonka Blvd., was present and said that he was not opposed to-the- improvement being made, but was opposed to sharing in the cost of same as he was many blocks away and had already been assessed for paving adjacent to his home. Attorney Richard Wicha, representing Great Northern Railroad Company, discussed the assessment area set forth in notice. He said that the Great North- ern Railroad was in the area proposed to be assessed. He referred to Stipulation and Agreement dated May 20, 1958, and specifically to Section 5 of said agreement which reads as follows: "The construction of earth-filled approaches to the reconstructed bridge, and all highway construction required outside the limits of the bridge as , delineated on the attach plan shall be done by the County and the City, or either of them, as they may agree, without any contribution to the cost thereof 286 April 13, 1959 by the Railway Company". _ Attorney Wicha stated that the Railroad Co. interpreted the agreement and Railroad and Warehouse Commission order to the effect that the Railroad Company would be required to pay only the amount specified in the Contract and that they_would not be required to pay any additional sums, such-as special assessment. The City Attorney stated that the bridge was one Contract, and that the Paving Project No. 59-80 on Minnetonka Boulevard from Wyoming to 105 feet west of Aquila Avenue was another and separate contract. He stated that the Great Northern Railroad Company was a signatory on the Bridge Contract, but not on the Paving Contract and that the Railroad Company is a property owner in St. Louis Park the same as any other property owner in this assessement area. ' In response to a question from the City Manager, Attorney Wicha stated that they were not appearing in opposition to the doing of the work. Attorney Wicha requested that the minutes show that they are opposed to any assessment for this project. Mr. Wicha was requested by the Council to watch for the assessment hear— ing. - Attorney Wicha further stated that he was present this evening so that the Council will know their stand on this matter. Hearing was declared closed by Mayor pro tem Jorvig. - RESOLUTION NO. 819 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 819, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 59-80, Minnetonka Boulevard". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Vacation ofiWest 35th Street (Case No. 59-28—Vac) — 5f Public hearing was had on proposed vacation of all that portion of West 35th Street as presently laid out and dedicated, lying East of the eastern boundary line of Raleigh Avenue as presently laid out and dedicated, extended in a northerly direction, all of which is in the NET of SW4 of Section 6, Township 28, Range 24, described in Notice of Hearing published April 2, 1959, requested by Belt Line Industrial Center, Inc. (Case No. 59-28—Vac) . No one was present in opposition. Jim Bylund and Charles Freidheim Jr. were present in favor of this request. Mayor pro tem Jorvig declared the hearing closed. - -- A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive first reading of ordinance and to set date for second reading on April 20, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. _ 2'8 ', April 13, 1959 Request to Use Oak Hill Park for_a "Kiddy—Carnival" — 6a Request to use Oak Hill Park for a "Kiddy—Carnival" on August 23, 1959 by the Jake Henry Nilva Post No. 722, Jewish War Veterans of St. Louis Park, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 820 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to ,_ waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 820, entitled, "Resolution Granting Tem— porary Use of City Property". Before vote was taken, there was a discussion relative to use of City tirD Properties. ® A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, for d Previous�Question. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Vote was then taken on Previous Question, which passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Councilman Ehrenberg requested a recommendation as to policy of using City Parks far Organization affairs, from the Park & Recreation Commission. Communication from Stephen Komar for Adjustment of Assessment. Impr. 56-83 — 6b Communication requesting adjustment of assessment for 4" oil stabilized base, Improvement Project 56-83 by Stephen Komar, 1850 Dakota Avenue, was pre— sented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to refer this request to the Law Department for a report. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication by Eliot School PTA Re. Bingo Game — 6c _Notification of intent to hold a Bingo game by Eliot School PTA, was pre— sented to the Council. On hearing no objections, Mayor pro tem Jorvig ordered the communication filed. _ * See below Resolution Granting Permit to Establish a Public Garage — 7b Resolution Granting Permit under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (requested April 6, 1959 — tofestablish a public garage, Cedar Lake Road and Highway No. 100), was presented to the Council. Jim Byland and Charles Freidheim were present. _ _ RESOLUTION N0. 822 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 822, entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" with amend— ment by adding to item No. 1 "That no signs, billboards or other advertising media be erected on the site which is oriented to view from Trunk Highway No. 100 other than a name plate sign and the Volkswagen symbol". Motion passed by a six yea vote. * Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed Etc. — 7a Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 821 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 821, entitled, "Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 288 April 13, 1959 Resolution Regarding Public Health Sanitarian - 7c Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and Regulations, Position Classifi- cation Assignment Table (Public Health Sanitarian), was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 823 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 823, entitled, "Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and Regulations, Position Classification Assignment Table". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Resolution Regarding Improvement No. 59-82 - 7d ;Resolution proposing improvements and ordering preparation of reports (permanent street surfacing and curb and gutter), Improvement No. 59-82,'was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 824 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 824, entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvements and Ordering Preparation of Reports Improvement No. 59-82". Motion passed by a six yea vote. First Reading of Proposed Ord. Changing Name of St. Louis Ave. - 7e - Proposed ordinance changing the name of St. Louis Avenue to West 352 Street, was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive first reading and to set date for second reading on April 20, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord: Amending Zoning Ord.-- Kenneth Cronstrom — 7f - The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Case No. 58-126-Z) requested by Kenneth Cronstrom (deferred from April 6, 1959) was presented for second reading. Wm. Thiel and Kenneth Cronstrom were present in support of this request. ORDINANCE NO. 680 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 680, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Zoning Ord.- - Wm. B. Ecoff - 7g The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Case No. 59-17-Z) requested by Wm. B. Ecoff, was presented for second reading. - Wm. B. Ecoff was present in support of this request. ORDINANCE NO. 681 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, 289` c1^. April 13, 1959 to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 681, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City-of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Report On Motor Vehicle Speed Study on 41st Street - 8a Report on motor vehicle speed study on 41st Street between Webster Ave. and Xenwood Ave. by the Director of Public W orks, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 825 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution- No. 825, entitled, Resolution Requesting Highway �-� Department Authorization For Speed Signs". Motion passed by a five yea vote, Councilman Davis voting nay. C �Y �, Report of City Activities for- March 1959 - 8b The report of the City Activities for March 1959 was presented by the City Manager. On hearing no objection, Mayor pro tem Jorvig ordered the report re- ceived for filing. Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting - 8c - - The minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting held April 1, 1959, was presented to the Council. On hearing no objections, Mayor pro tem Jorvig ordered the report re- ceived for filing. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 59-21-SP) Request of D Stumne Wm. - Lindstrom for repair Shop - 8d - - Report of the Planning- Commission (Case No. 59-21-SP) recommending un- favorably upon the request of Donald Stumne and William Lindstrom for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-18 of the Zoning Ordinance to operate an automotive tune-up and repair shop at 2633 Louisiana Avenue (south 35 feet of Lot 18, Block 3, Earlsfort Terrace), was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to deny this request. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. - Report of Planning Comm. (Case No. 59-25-SP) - General Outdoor Adv. Co. -- 8e Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-25-SP) recommending favor,- ably upon the request of General Outdoor-Advertising Co., Inc. for special per- mit under authority of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance to install a sign 5f x 20' at 4815 Excelsior Boulevard (Lots• 11 and 12, Block 4, Minikanda Vista except highway), was presented to the Council. Joe Bilich, representing' General "Outdoor Advertising Co., was present. Dave Williams, representing D. A. K. Inc., was present. 292 April 13, 1959 Vernice Larson was present in support of this request. -- A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to set date for public hearing on April 27, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Report of Planning Comm. (Case No. 59-36-SP) Nordquist Sign Company - 8n Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-36-SP) recommending favor- ably upon the request of Nordquist Sign Company for special permit under author- ity of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a sign 11' x 10' at 4021-Vernon Avenue (Lots-44,; 45, 46, 47, Block 3, Browndale Addition), was pre- serTted to the Council. CA RESOLUTION NO. 828 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 828, entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by unanimous vote.of six members of the Council present. • Report of Planning Comm. (Case No. 59-37) Belt Line Industrial Center. Inc. - 8o Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-37) recommending favorably upon the request by Belt Line Industrial Center, Inc. for termination of drain= age easement to the City in the Belt Line Industrial Center, was presented to the Council. - - - On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the re- quest was referred to the City Manager and Law Department for preparation of Deeds by City and Ordinances and Contract for construction of drainage system and Deed by Belt Line Industrial Center for presentation to City Council for action. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-115-S) Wm. Wynn - 8p Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-115-5) recommending favor. ably upon the request of Wm. Wynn for approval of final plat of Wynn's First Addition, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 829 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution- No. 829,• entitled, "Resolution Giving Final Approval For Plat of Wynn's First Addition". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Report of Planning comm. (Case No. 58-118-V)Wm. Wynn Requesting Creation of Two Lots -- 8q Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-118-V) recommending favor- ably upon the 'request of Wm. Wynn for variance from the provisions of Section 19.18 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit creation of two lots, one with 55.22 foot frontage and the other with 50.01 foot frontage at 8426 West 35th Street (see Wynn's First Addition) deferred from December 15, 1958, was presented to the Council. - - - A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to apprave the variance. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 693 April 13, 1959 Report of Planning Comm. (Case No. 59-38-Z) Wynn's First Add/n. - 8r Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-38-Z) recommending favor- ably upon the rezoning of Wynn's First Addition from Open Development Use District to Residential Use District, was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to set date for public hearing on May 4, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report of Planning Comm. (Case No. 59-39-Z) Oak Hill-Manor 4th Add/n. - 8s Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-39-Z) recommending favor- ably upon the rezoning of Oak Hill Manor 4th Addition from Open Development CZ CD Use District to Residential Use District, was presented to the Council. of A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to set date for public hearing on May 4, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Report of Planning Comm.(Case No. 59..18-SP) Leona E Tom May - 8t Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-]8-SP) recommending favor- ably upon the amended request of Leona and Tom May for a special use permit under authority of Section 10.3-25 of the Zoning Ordinance to operate a carry- out food business at 4805 Excelsior Boulevard (Lot 10, Block 4, Minikanda Vista Addition), was presented to the-Council. - Mrs. Leona May and Attorney John Yngve were present. RESOLUTION NO. 830 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 830, entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" upon condition that measures satisfactory to the Director of Public Works be taken to take care of the dust and that this area be set up for parking. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report of Planning Comm. (Case No. 59-22-Z) - 8u Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-22-Z) recommending favor- ably on the proposal to rezone a certain- area of land near the intersection of Natchez Avenue and Cedar Lake Road from Commercial Use District to Multiple -- Dwelling Use District (deferred from March 16, 1959); also recommendation of of Planning Commission that the above area, except-for Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Kavlis Cedarmont Addition, be rezoned from "C" to "D-3" Density District and from 22 to 3 Story Height District, was presented to the Council. On motion offCouncilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, May 4th was set as date for public hearing on the recommendation of Planning Commission to rezone Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Kavlis Cedarmont addition, and That area bounded on the South by the North line of Cedar Lake Road, on the West by the East line of Natchez Avenue, on the North by the North line of Lot 8, Kavlis Cedarmont Addition extended East, and on the East by a line parallel to and 135 feet East of the East line of Natchez Avenue, from Commercial Use District to Multiple Use District, and 294 April 13, 1959 That area bounded op the West by the extension_South of the East line of Natchez Avenue, on the North by the South line of County Road 16, on the East by a line 135 feet East of and parallel to the East line of Natchez Avenue extended, and on the South by a line 168 feet South of the center line of Cedar Lake Road, and That area bounded on the East by the West line of Natchez Ave. extended South, on the South by a line 168 feet South of the center line of Cedar Lake Road, on the West by a line parallel to and 107 feet West of the West line of Natchez Avenue extended, and on the North by the North line of County Road 16 from,}•Commercial Use District, "C" Density' District, and 22 Story Height Dis- trict, to Multiple Dwelling Use District, "D-3" Density District, and 3 Story Height District. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 59-23-Z) - 8v Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-23—Z) recommending favor- ably on the proposal to rezone a certain area of land east of-Highway No. 100 and north of the Great Northern Railway from Light Industrial Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District (deferred from- March 16, 1959; also recommenda- ' tion of the Planning Commission that the above area be rezoned from "C" to "D-3" Density District and from 22 to 3 Story Height District, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to set date for public hearing on May 4, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Recommendation of Planning Comm. that St. Louis Avenue Be Changed to W 35; St. -8w Recommendation of the Planning Commission that St. Louis Avenue be changed to West 352 Street, was presented to the Council. See item 7e. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that this recommendation be filed, Motion passed by a six aye vote. - Report No. 12 Covering State Legislation - 8x City Attorney's report No. 12 covering state legislation introduced during the period following the last report. RESOLUTION NO. 831 -- A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 831, entitled, "Resolution Approving ' ._ Proposed Law Authorizing Cities and Villages To Regulate Rates of Certain Public Service Corporations Jointly, S. F. No. 1322". Motion passed by a six yea vote. • It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Council Davis, that the Council go on record as supporting S. F. No. 1365. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of theiCouncil present. 7 295 April 13, 1959 A motion was made by Councilman°Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the Council go on record as-supporting S. F. No. 147-7. - Motion passed by unani- mous vote of six members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the Council would go on record as supporting H. F. No. 1540, by unanimousavote of six members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the Council go on record as supporting H. F. No. 1557. Motion passed by a six yea vote. _ It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the Council go on record as opposing H. F. No. 1571. Motion passed by a five yea U e2 vote, Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay. Cid, On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council would go on record as opposing H. F. No. 1584. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the Council go on record as opposing H. F. No. 1599. Motion passed by a six aye vote. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the Council go on record as supporting H. F. No. 1634. Motion passed by unani- mous vote of six Council Members present. Class Specifications For Public Health Sanitarian - 8v Class Specification for Public Health Sanitarian (M. fe C. No. 59-13) was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve the class specifications for Public Health Sanitarian. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Preliminary Report of Director of Public Works. Impr. No. 59-82 - 8z - Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works with respect to per- manent paving and curb and gutter, Improvement No. 59-82, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 832 A motion -was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 832, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Re- ports, Ordering Preparation of Plans and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-82" and setting date for public hearing on April 27, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Consideration of Proposed State Legislation - 9a None offered. 296 April 13, 1959 - Report of Planning Comm. (Case No. 59-5-SP) Charles M. Freidheim — 9b _ Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 59-5-SP) recommending favor.-- ably avor°ably with conditions upon the request of Charles M. Freidheim for special per- mit under authority of Section 10.3-18 of the Zoning Ordinance to use the property at Highway No. 100 (east side between old and new Cedar Lake Road) for a public garage (deferred from April 6, 1959), was presented to the Council. See 7b for action. Acceptance of Deeds from Alan and Helen Garrison - 9c Deeds from Alan Garrison and Helen Garrison for portions of proposed Hurst and Oxford Streets were accepted. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer. to accept deeds and to direct the City Attorney to record same. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Acceptance of Deed from B'nai Abraham Synagogue 1 - 9d Deed from B'nai Abraham Synagogue for widening Ottawa from 31st Street to T. H. No. 7, was received. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to accept deed and to direct the City Attorney to record. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. - Appointment of Dean Miller & :dim Mattson as Probationary Laborers (Park) - 10a On motion made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Dean Miller and Jim Mattson as probationary Laborers in the Park Department for summer work, effective April 20, 1959, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Appointment of Harvey J. Mc Phee as Public Health Sanitarian - 10b On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Harvey J. Me Phee as Probationary Public Health Sanitarian in the Department of Health, effective May 11, 1959, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Damara Claims by P. Dean Nelson. Gladys Winkler & Delores Souter - lla A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, to refer the damage claims of P. Dean Nelson, 3350 Wyoming Ave., Mrs. Gladys Winkler, 3354 Wyoming Ave., and Delores Souter, 3346 Wyoming Ave. to the Law Department - for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Special Meeting - llb April 29, 1959 at 4:30 p. m. was the date set for a special Council Meet- ing to discuss the Zoning Ordinance. 297 April 13, 1959 - Verified Claims - 12 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 April 13, 1959 in the total amounts of $868.44 for payroll, and $31,987.38 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. • Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p. m. by unanimous vote of six members of the Council CO present. O el Gxa Mayor pro tem J. 'ig Attest: I )0!, Ofsep Just. . , Secretary