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Home My WebLink About1960/01/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularC MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL ME.STING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 4, 1960 1. CALL TO ORDER r, A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 8 p.m, 2. INVOCATION Invocation Church. 3. ROLL CALL was given by Rev. J_ly Heule of the Aldersgate Methodist The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. D -tvis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director �f Public Works and the Secretary, 4. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded to ratify Resolution No. 1154 as changed, consisting ifications Assignment Table and omitting reference to benefits. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. On m,.tion of Councilman D -,vis, seconded by minutes of meetings held December 19, December 28, 1959 and the regular meeting held Decemher were approved by a seven yea vote. 5• PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None. 01 by Councilman Messer, Of Position Class— hospitalization Councilman Owen, the 21, December 26, December 28, 1959, as ratified, u 'z Council Minutes - January 4. 1960 6. PETITIONS, *REQUESTS AND COMMUNICA�TIONNS_ (a) COMMUNICATION FROM THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD. RELATIVE TO COUNTY DITCH N0. 17 ( SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ST. LOUIS PARK), M. & C. N0. 59-39. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded, by Councilman Messer, that the City Manager be directed to reply in behalf of the Council in manner as set out in his letter, dated December 22, 1959, -addressed- to the County Board. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS::AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CHIEF MUNICIPAL LOUIS PARK, RESOLUTION N0. 1155 JUDGE FOR THE CITY OF ST. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1155, entitled, "Resolution Designating Chief Municipal Judge for the City of St. Louis Parktt. (Anton Yngve) Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION APPOINTING MUNICIPAL COURT REPORTER FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK. RESOLUTION N0. 1156 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1156, entitled, "Resolution Appointing Municipal Court Reporter for the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) RESOLUTION DIRECTING POLICE OFFICERS TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL COURT O -I FICERS. RESOLUTION N0. 1157 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1157, entitle, "A Resolution Directing Police Officers to Perform the Duties of Municipal Court Officers'*. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Council Minutes - January 4, 1960 (d) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1960. RESOLUTION N0. 1158 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1158, "Resolution Designating Legal Newspaper for the Calendar Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS 1960* RESOLUTION N0. 1159 Councilman entitled, Year 19601*. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1159 as amended, entitled, ttResolution Designating Depositories for City Funds 196011. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f) RE80LUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM PARK PLAZA STATE BANK. RESOLUTION NO. 1160 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1.160, entitled, "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park Plaza State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesotatt. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (g) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM CITIZENS ST.�I'E BANK. RESOLUTION NO. 1.161 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe.,to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1161, entitled, "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 3 3 Council Minutes — January 4, 1960 (h) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK. RESOLUTION N0. 1162 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1162, entitled, "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from. Northwestern National Bank of Minnespolis, Minneapolis, Minnesotan. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (i) RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN PREMIUM PAYMENT FOP HOSPITALIZATION MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that action on Resolution be deferred until January 11, 1960, Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (j) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO PERSONNEL REGULATIONS, SECTION 1:302, ENTITLED, PO SI TIONS COVERED BY THIS ORDINANCE (REGARDING CLERK OF MUNICIPAL COURT). A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, that action on Ordinance be deferred until January 11, 1960. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (k) RE SOLU TION AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS., PO SI TION CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNMENT TABLE (AUTOMOTIVE SERVICEMAN AND AUTO MOTIVE MECHANIC I)* RESOLUTION N0. 1163 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Counci=- man Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1163, entitle., t'Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and Regulations, Position Classification Assignment Tablet. Motion passed by a seven yea vo ' Councilman Jorvig inquired about those employees notreceivi17 a raise for 1960. He is to study Salary Survey and make recommend tions. M i Council,Ydnutes - January 4, 1960 (1) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELITING TO COMPENSATION PLAN, SECTION 1:308 ENTITLED,"COMPENSATION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS"* A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by ZDuncil- man Owen, to waive first reading and to set date for second reading on January 11, 1960. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. FOR WATER MAIN AND HOUSE SERVICE CONNECTIONS, PRO- JEC TS NO. 59-129, TO EXTEND DATE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER 1, 1959 TO MAY 15, 1960. It was moved Wolfe, to to execute approve same. by (Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Change Order, and to authorize the City Manager Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC. FOR .STORM SEWER, PROJECT N0. 59-51, AND WATER MAIN, PROJECT NOS. 59-60 and 59-103, TO EXTEND DATE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER 1, 1959 TO MAY 15, 1960. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve change order, and to authorize the City Manager to execute same. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING TAXES ON PROPERTY AT 3737 OTTAWA AVENUE OWNED BY DOROTHY Ro SPICER (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 28, 1959)o It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg,.seconded by Councilman Owen, that this matter be referred to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 5 Council Minutes - January 4, 1960 (d) COMMUNICATION FROM E. T. MONTGOMERY, DATED DECEMBER 30, 1959, CONCERNING AC QUI SI TION OF LOTS 11 2, 3 and 28, BLOCK 6,. WESUCRELAND PARK. It was moved by Councilman Jorvigr;.seconded by Councilman Davis, that the recommendation of E. T. Montgomery to accept the offer of $12,000.00 be approved and that Mr. Montgomery be auth. orized to close the deal,at that figure. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 10 . NEW BUSINESS (a) CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY AND FIRE CAPTAIN. It was moved by to approve the above seven yea vote. Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, class specifications. Motion passed by a (b) APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF ROBERT M. SCARE, 2078 FLAG AVENUE, TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR A ONE YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 19600 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the appointment. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF FRANK HOWARD, 4345 BROOK AVENUE TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR A TW YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1961. It was moved by Ehrenberg, seven yea to approve vote. (d) APPOINTMENT TO THE BOA DECEMBER 319 Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman the above appointment. Motion passed by a BY THE MAYOR OF MRS, ROBERT G RDREEN OF ZONING APPEALS FOR A TSE' 377 1962. TE It was moved by Ehrenberg, seven yea to approve vote, Councilman the above 0 WOODDAI E RM ENDING AVENUE, Owen9 seconded by Councilman appointmento Motion passed by a E J Council Minutes - January 4, 1960 11. 12. (e) ,TPOINU4ENT BY THE MAYOR OF EDWARD Fe BAKER, 2211 SOUTH HILL LANE, TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1963 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the above appointment. Motion passed by a seven yea vote, (f) APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF REX KITTS, 2325 PARKLANDS ROAD, TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 312 1964. It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the above appointment. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (g) PROPOSED TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST 36th STREET AND TRUNK HIGHWAY N0. 100. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that this proposal be referred to the Director of Public Works and staff for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. MI SCELLANEOU S (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS 1. Mrs. E. A. Johnson, 14617 Idyiwood Road, Hopkins, Minnesota. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the above damige claim be referred to the Law Depjrtment for Advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a -seven yea vote. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (-,) 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 4, 1960 in the total amounts of $1,397.26 for payroll, and $94,465.07 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. t 7 u a Council Minutes -- January 4, 1960 (b) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT TURK On motion of Councilman Davis, secondedby Councilman ounct�CiMesser, the following payments on contract work pre y Engineer were approved, end the City Manager, Cty ity Clerk, ;and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respec- tive amounts by a vote of seven yeas° Partial Payment Certificate No. 3 Storm. Sewer -- Proje No. 58-77, 59-34,35,40 & 78 ,�anitsry Sewer -- Pro j o No 59-71, 72 and 93 Water Main -- Proje No* 59-26, 550 77 & 100 Contractor -- Northern Contracting Company Contract Date - September 8, 1959 Contract Price - Ip137,185*53 Amount of this payment - $25,735°01 Partial Payment Certificate No. 4 ;storm Sewer - Pro j o No* 59. 91 Sanitary Sewer - Proje No. 59-20, 74, 75, 76 & 104 Water Main— Projo No. 58-67, 59-7, 11, 16,19,56266 & 92 Contractor - Peter Lametti Construction Contract Date - July 27, 1959 Contract Price - $101,521034 Amount of this payment - $11,680088 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. by a seven vea vote. ATTEST: seph Jydstad, ecretary Jorvig, the 8