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Home My WebLink About1960/01/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SETTING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 18, 1960 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting Kenneth Wolfe at 8 p.m• of the City Council was called tocrder by Mayor 2. INVOCATION Rah Invocation was given by . 1 Moses Saches of the B 4nai Abraham Q 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: i . Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Curtis Pearson D. C. Messer Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Director and -the Secretary. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman J orvig, the Minutes rf meeting held January 11, 1960, were approved by a seven yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None. 6. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM HAROLD R, ENESTVEDT, S faRINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CONCERNING THE JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE FERN HILL SCHOOL AND ADJACENT PROPERTY. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Manager be requested to co School Board regarding thca is matter with the view of recete with the i ing from the School Board a written commitment to the effect that vg participate in a financial wa they will project, Motion y, at a later date, in this joint Passed by a seven yea vote. Qi Co ocil I-1'nu'`e.. zm:.ar;, 1800 1960 (b) COHIUNICATION, DATED JANUARY 5, 1960, FROM DRo IRVING H. PO SNICK CONCERNING PRESENT OR:'INANCES IN RELATION To PLATTING LAND. Dr. Posnick eras present and d'isculosell this matter with the Council, A motion was made by Councilman Messer, secon:'.ed �-)y Council— man Pearson, that the communication be filed. Motion passed by a seven yea ►oteJ. (c) CON?6U-1T0ATT!)'1 FR;;OA,1 TICv 1.vU_N �1F'OLIS GAS C014PANY RELATIVE TO INCREASE IN CAS RA7ES. A motio.a bras made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council— man JorTrig. that the Council give full consent to the policy of a-iburban Gas Agency. as explained by Chairman Robert Ehrenberg, and that they boomauthorized to use the funds in their treasury to the best of their judgewsnt. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (.) COMIAU1dICAT:CO1•; FF.014 SUBUPBAN FC4NNEPIN COUNTY RELIEF BOARD RELATIVE TD A GENy., ' 1 SETING OF ALL MUNICIPALITIES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SUEURBAN HEIIASEPIN RELIEF POARD AT BURSCHVS CAFE ON JANUARY 27, 1950 at 8aCO p - mo A r�,;.t: �. ,..ae n ode by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconae.pi by Ou:-1-a1 IV -hat Coul�cilmar Thi .e1 be appointed as repre-• sen+_.^Y-. 1, l o S': Lol.:;.s Park on J S.zbLs`oa�1 Hennepin Relief s.Cct a_ • a pro A c_ seven Tisa s. (1e;' AFP � �,�' .�T �. i S .R =71k^ Uj OF L TCEN SE S TO SELL NON--INTOXICA TING TAL'y' +T '0 ' C�1 S3To; 1'�t_ 0:'E ,S4.LE A -;ss r_3c. CoLnci?.man Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenbor" e p �o�: e the i s star. - o of the following licenses : Parc Deli.^a+ess.:n Cheese Ccnter hI l_e Zoss Dr; W.rnea-,olis Golf Club n Carl :? �J-ss a r 4210 12�,*?netonka Boulevard 5018 E:Ad_no ATo-enue No. 8021 Minnetonka Blvd Tranklin & ?'lay; Avenue 6000 West Lake Street 2ZoT,=_on nao,sc Ixr a seven yea vo&,e 17 Of f Sale Off Sale Off Sale On Sale Off & On Sale I( q ounc it Minutes - January 1$, 1960 7 ELUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ZING THE TRANSFERS AU THO SALARY INCREASES FOR a SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR (, OF FUNDS AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 19bO. ORDINANCE N0 • 36 s A motion was made by Counc� an Jorvig, seconded by Council- and adopt Ordinance No* 736, man Messer, to waive second r�aZg the Transfers of Funds and entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing creases for Year Ending 0 for Salary InProviding ApproprI Ionstion assed by a Seven yea vote. December 31, 1960. Mo P 61- ECOND � REA_.ING �OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THEO TRANSFER OF (b) � � Tar,TZA- FUNDS AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY v S SHARE TION AND MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS• OPDINANCE N0. 37 Councilman A motion was mar'e by Councilman Messer, seconded y737, ;entitled, by Jorvig, 4 to waive secon�reading and adopt Ord "An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Providial ng urance priations for City's Appro Share of Hospitalization an prEmiums i . Motion passed by a seven yee� vote . 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS,. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR DECEMBER 1959 - BY THE C ITY MANAGER• On hearing no obje Ctions the Mayor ordered the report received for filing, (b) MINUTES OF :-CANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 6, 1960 • On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes re- ceived for filing° (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 60-2-S) RECOMNDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF GREEN HILLS CORPORATION FOR 91 RpVxL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GREEN HILLS ADDITION. %Toh_n Balich and Jim Knight were present at the meeting* W Council- Minutes - January 18, 1960 l4 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council- man Messer, that the preliminary plat of Green Hills Aidition be in report approved subject to the Planning Commissions requirements dated, January 6, 1960. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the matter of the quantity of sewer that can be put into our sewers from Hopkins mains be studied by Mr. Folland and Mr. Burry and report to the Council. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (3) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 60 -1 -SP) RECOMNENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF WESTERN OIL & FUEL COMPANY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE Tb ERECT A SIGN 30 FEET BY 3 FEET AT 5050 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD (ZEPHYR SERVICE STATION)* James Woodfill of Western Oil & Fuel Company was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION N0. 1165 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 11650 entitled, "Resolution Granting Special Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a seven yea vote° (e) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 60-3-Var) RECOMEMING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE RF;QUEST OF IZROY SIGNS, INC. FOR VARIANCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN AT ZERO SETBACK INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FOOT SETBACK AT 4150 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD (PANCAKE HOUSE). LeRoy Signs called January 18, 1960 and requested withdrawal of the application for 1tariance. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to consent to withdrawal of application. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f) REPORT OF THE ��N�N�UCOMMISSION OFSHUBERT SOGN6COMPANY )FORK VARIANCE UNFAJORABLY UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN AT ZERO SETBACK INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FOOT SETBACK AT 8005 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD (JIFFY LUNCH)* 19 26 Council Minutes - January 185 1960 RESOLUTION NO, 1166 Councilman seconded by It was moved by Councilman °Resolution No, 1166, entitled, Shank, to waive reading and adopt ns 204 and of "Resolution Denying Variance Under Sectio 1M 5 Motion Passede Zoning Ordinance of the City of St, Louis Park by a seven yea vote° (g) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 60-5�SP) RE ING g FOR SPE FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RAY R'F THE NTNG ORDINANCE TO UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10,3-20 0 ERECT A TWO FACED SIGN 3 FEET BY 10 FEET AT 4100 EXCELSIOR BOULE- VARD ( STATE AUTO AND CASUALTY COMPANY) Ray Hamann was present at the meeting° RESOLUTION NO 1167 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1167„entitled, "Resolution Granting Special Permit Under Section 10, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a seven yea vote° (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 6046 Var) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RAY Ro HAMANN FOR VARIANCE UNDER AUTNDRITY OF SSCTIONS 20...4 and 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN WITH 5 FOOT SETBACK INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FOOT SETBACK AT 4100 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD ( STATE AUTO AND CASUALTY COMPANY), Pay Hamann was present at the meeting, RESOLUTION NO e 1168 It was mored by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1168, entitled, "Resolution Denying Variance Under Sections 20.4 and 20.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Parka, Motion passed by a seven yes. vote, (i } REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 60 e 7-Var) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF LESLIE JOHNSON FOR VARIANCE OF S&T- BACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20,)4 and 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORD- INANCE FROM 32 FEET TO 23 FEET AT 4701 WEST 40th STREET, Leslie Johnson was present in support of request. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve the variance, ?Motion passed by a seven yea vote• RE Council Minutes - January 18, 1960 (j) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 59--159-5) Recommend- ING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF J. MCCAFFREY FOR APPROVAL OF THE RLVI MD PRELIMINP`RY PLAT OF MCCAFFREY'S ADDITION. J. McCaffrey, was present at the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council- man Ehrenberg, to approve the revised preliminary plat of McCaffreyls Addition. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (k) REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY RELATIVE TO E pLOYEE ADJUSTMENT PANEL (REQUESTED JANUARY 11, 1960). On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report re- ceived for filing. �. UNFINISf BUSINESS (a) None. loo NEW BUSINESS (a) APPO IN 24EN T OF CLERK I I . A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to consent and approve the following appointment by the City Manager: Dorothy Grantwit, Probationary Clerk II, effective January 18, 1960. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) AP PO IN 24EN T OF CIVIL ENGINEER I* It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, to consent and approve the following appointment by the City Manager: Raymond B. Drake, Probationary Civil Fngmneer I, effective January 26, 1960. Motion passed by a seven ,lea vote. (c ) APPOINIMENT BY THE MAYOR OF CURTIS PEAR30N AS COUNCIL REPRESENTA. TIVE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A ONE YEAR TERM ENDING DEC124BER jl, 1960. It was moved Shank, to approve Councilman Pearson by Councilman Ehrenberg „seconded the appointment. Motion passed by abstained from voting. 21 by Councilman a six yea vote. 21 Council Minutes � January lg, 1960 THE MAYOR OF TORVAL JORVIG AS COUNCIL �SENTA_ (d) APPOINTMENT BY YEAR TERM ENDING TIVE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A ONE DECEMBER 31, 1.960. Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman It was moved by Motion passed by a six yea Shank, to approve the appointment. vote. Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting• (e) APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF D. C. MESSER AS COUNCIL ONE YEAAT� TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to approve the appointment. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Messer abstained from voting. (f) COUNCILMAN JORVIG REQUESTED DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CLASSIFICATIONS THAT DID NOT RECEIVE A PAY INCREASE FOR 1960. AFTER CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION - A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, that action on this matter be deferred until the meeting of January 25, 1960. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 11. MI SCELLANEOU S (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Mrs. Wm. R. DePue, 5639 Minnetonka Boulevard A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilmen Thiel, that this matter be referred to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) REARRANGEMENT OF COUNCIL CHAMBER FACILITIES IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE BOTH MUNICIPAL COURT AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to approve the plan for the Council Chambers as pre- sented by the City Manager. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 22 w I i Council Minutes � January lg, 1960 THE MAYOR OF TORVAL JORVIG AS COUNCIL �SENTA_ (d) APPOINTMENT BY YEAR TERM ENDING TIVE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A ONE DECEMBER 31, 1.960. Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman It was moved by Motion passed by a six yea Shank, to approve the appointment. vote. Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting• (e) APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF D. C. MESSER AS COUNCIL ONE YEAAT� TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to approve the appointment. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Messer abstained from voting. (f) COUNCILMAN JORVIG REQUESTED DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CLASSIFICATIONS THAT DID NOT RECEIVE A PAY INCREASE FOR 1960. AFTER CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION - A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, that action on this matter be deferred until the meeting of January 25, 1960. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 11. MI SCELLANEOU S (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Mrs. Wm. R. DePue, 5639 Minnetonka Boulevard A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilmen Thiel, that this matter be referred to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) REARRANGEMENT OF COUNCIL CHAMBER FACILITIES IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE BOTH MUNICIPAL COURT AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to approve the plan for the Council Chambers as pre- sented by the City Manager. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 22 Council Minutes - January 18, 1960 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated January 118, 1960 in the total amounts of $2,241.45 for payroll, and X6,3 e for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a roll call vote of seven yeas• 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p•m•, by a vote of seven yeas. ATTEST: G �' 23 I