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Home My WebLink About1960/12/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regularl, 2. 3. 4. 4a. 5. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINC ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 27, 1960 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at INVOCATION the City Council was called to ordex� 8 p.m. Invocation was given by Joseph Justad. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were Curtis Pearson D. C. M�sser Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe presen� at roll �all: Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Direetor of Public Works and the Seeretary. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Pearson, Messer, th� minutzs of the regular an December 19, 1960, w. re approv2d by a seconded by CounCilman d special meeting held five yea vote. AWARDING OF REfiOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION After adoption of Resolution No. 1568 Certificate of Resolution of Appreciation who were present. Herbert Lefler D. C. Davis Bert Jones Walt Jacobsen Ed Owen PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None . 450 Mayor Wolfe presented to the following men i , ��,,ncil Minutes - D�eernber 27 � �g60 6. Councilman Ehrenb�rg arrived at g;ls p.m. PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND C(k�QyIJNICATIONS (a} COMMUN ICATION FROM DR, IRVING H, POSNICIC CONCERNING PLnTTING OF P�tOpER,Ty, nR. I. H. Posnick w�s present at th� meeting. A motion was madE by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilm�n Shank, that th.is matter be d�ferred until time oF �ssessmcnt huari�g For Improv�ment on 26th Street �nd thRt th� C�,ty Manager study thc situat�on and report on poss ible ways of h�ndling problem expressed in Dr. Posniek's le�t�r of b�eemb�r 2, 1960. Motion passed by a vote oi six yeas. (b} COi�'II�UNICATION FROM THE I,EAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES RELATIVE TO SEWAGE DISPOS�IL FOR THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA. It was mov� d by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that the League of Minn2sota Municipalities be notified that the City Council disapproves the idea of an txp ande d district. Motion passed by a vote of five yeas. Councilman Ehrenb�rg not present when vote was taken. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, that the Law Department make a study on. our pr�sent contract with Minn�apolis for sewage ort. Motion passed by a dispos al and make a written rep not resent when vote five yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg P was taken. (c) 1�PPLICATIONS ICATING MBLT FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES TOESFLL NON-INTOX- LIQUOR ON-S�E �D OFF S� It was moved bY man Thiel, to approve Al's Liquor Store Brookside Drug Store Fan�ily Fruit Stor� Garton DzirY St°r� Giller Liquors , Inc . Andy Johnson Lincoln Bak�ry Co. seconded by Coune�l- Councilman Messer, issuanc� of th� following lieenses: 451 3912 EXCelsior Blvd. 6001 Fx 4409 ExcelLake Street 5619 ��st 4110 Minnetonka Blvd. 783, Wayzata Blvd. y,l�p Minnetonka Blvd. Off Sale Off Sale Off Sal� Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale �_ r � - =J -- ; ; � ' , Council Minutes - December 27, 1960 6, National Food Stores National Food Stor2s Park Delicatessen Penny's Super Market Red Owl Stores, Inc. Red Owl Stores, Ine. Ruedling�r's Inc. Shink Pharmacy 7, SnyderTs Drug Stores, Inc. Texa Tonka Dairy Stor�s Tonka Liquors Warren Drug Company Westwood Drugs Inc. Minneapolis Golf Club Park Tav�rn Veterans of For�ign W�.rs Frank Lund.berg Post #282 Min-it Mark�t 4951 Exc�lsior Blvd. 8236 Highway No. 7 4212 Minnetonka B1 vd. 8000 Minnetonka Blvd. 8120-24 Highw�y No. 7 5021 Excelsior Blvd. 7924 Highway No. 7 4801 Minn�tonka Blvd. 5425 Exc;�lsior Blvd. 8140 Minnetonka Blvd. 8112 Minnetonka Blvd. 3651 Joppa ��venue 7115 Cedar Lake Road Franklin & Flag Ave• 7201 Minnetonka Blvd. 5605 W. 36th Stre�t 5707 Exc�lsio"r Blvd. 6300 W. Lak� Str�et Motion pass�d by a vote of five yeas . Ehrenb�rg not pr�sent when vote was taken. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK FOR SUBDIVISION STRUCTION CEDAR KNOLL MANOR FOUR�iADDI2I0N PAYMENT FOR B11LAN CE OF WORK . Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Salz Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale On Sale Off & On Sale On Sale (Club) On ^Sale (Club� Off Sale Councilman CONTRACT AIIN- AND CASH It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that action be de�errad until January 9, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of fi�te yeas . Councilman Ehrenberg was not present wh�n vote was taken. �b) RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENT AND OF REPORTS ON IMPROVEMENT OF KILMER PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON K�LMER STREET SOUTHERLY TO DEAD END.) ORDERING PREPARATION AVENUE (HOT MIX ASPHALT AVENUE FROM WEST 16th It was mov2d by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that action bz d�ferred until January 9, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of fiv� y�as. Councilman Ehrznberg was not present when vote was t aken. (c) RESOLUTION ADOPTING POSITION CLASSIFiCATION ASSIGNMENT TABLE EFFECTIVE JANU�IRY l, 1961. Mr. Ross and a number of City employees werz przsent at the m�eting, 45 2 � Council M.inu�es - D��emb�r 7. 27, 1960 RESOLUTION N0. 1566 It was moved bY Councilman Thi�l, to No. 1566, �ntitl`a :i.fication l�s�i�nm�,n.� Motion pass�d by a s Councilman Ehrenbe W�ive r,�ading and dopteResolution "R�solution Adopting Position Class- Tabl� Eff�etiv� January 1, 1961': ix yea vote, (d) RES4LUxI0N PROVIDING FOR CITy p11RTI�IpATION TN PREM ' PI�YMENT FOR HQ5YITALIZATIQN MED Z� i ICAL INSURANCE FOR , EMPLOYEES, RESOLUTION N0. 1567 + It w,3s moved by Coune �.lm�n Pearson, scconded by ;; , � Counc�lman M��sg��r, to W;�xv�� re�iding �nd adopt R�solution ;�; No, 1567, en�iticd "R�solution Prov.icling for City Parti- cipatiort .in Pi•c�mxum Payment i'or Hospitaliz,�tion M�dical Insuranc� for Employ��s". MotYon passed by a five yea vote, Couneilman Ehr�nberg not pr�sent wh�n vote was tak�n. (e) RESOLUTION OF APPRECI�ITION (HERBERT LEFLER, ED OWEN, � HERBERT DAVIS, COUNCIL; GEORGE NYE, PARK 1�ND RECREATION I�DVISORY COMMISSION; WALTER JACOBSON, BERT JONES, WM. R. CHAPMAN, PLEINNING CONINIISSION; ROBERT M. SKARE, BOARD OF ZONING �1PPEALS) . RESOLUTION N0, 1568 . �. , It was moved by Councilman Thiel, second�d by Council- man Shank, to waiv� r�ading and adopt R�solution No. 1568, entitled, 'PR�solution of Appr�ciation - City of St . Louis Park, Minnesotat' . Motion passed by a vote of five yeas . Councilman Ehrenberg was not present when vote was taken. (f) RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSED MINNEAPOLIS EARNINGS TAX. RESOLUTION N0. 1569 � It was mov�d bY Councilman,Shank, to No. 1569, �ntitl�d, pol�.s Earnings Tax" . �ounc ilman Ehrc�nbe rg Councilman Messer, second�d by waivc� r�a�ng and adopt Rzsolution TfR�solution Opposing �roPosed Minnea- Motion p assed by a fiv� y�a vote. not pr2sent wh2n �rote was taken. 453 /�, .� -1 � ��s � a � � � � � Council Minut�s - December 27, 1960 7. (g) RESOLUTION �UTHORIZING TAKING OF LAND BY Ei�'IINENT JOMAIN FOR STREET PURPOSES AND CONSTRUCTION E�ISEMENTS RELATING TO W�TER MAIN �ND S1INITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION. RESOLUTION N0. 1570 It was move d by man Messer, to waive entitled, "Resolution Easements and Stre�t passed by a five yea pr�sent when vote was Councilman Shank, seeon de d by Couneil- re�ding and adopt R�solution No. 1570, 1luthorizing Taking of Construction Easements by Eminent Domain". Motion vote. Councilman Ehrenberg not t aken . (h) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED OF DAKOT� AVENUE (AT WEST ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION LAKE STREET) . ORDINANCE N0. 7J67 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waiv� r�ading and adopt Ordinance No. 767, entitled, "An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dakota Avenue". Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Ehrenb�rg was not present wh�n vote was taken. (i) SECOND READING OF PROFOSED N0. 730 PASSED DECEMBER 28, ZONING ORDINI�NCE", SECTION PARKING REQUIREMENTS. ORDINANCE .1�MENDING OR.DINI�NCE 1959, ENTITLED "ST. LOUIS PARK 6:172.4 SUBD. 24 RELATING TO ORDIN�NCE N0. 768 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive second rzading and adopt Ordinanc2 No. 768, entitl�d, "nn Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 730 Passed Decem�aer 28, 1959, Entitled "St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Section 6:172.4 Subd. 24 R�lating to Parking Rzquirements't . Motion pass�d by a six yea vote . - (j) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDIN�INCE �NIENDING THE FOLLOW- ING SECTIONS OF THE ST� LOUIS P�'�RK ORDINI�NCE CODE RE- LATING TO THE POSITION CL�SSIFICATION PL�N, COMPENS�ITION PLAN, B�SIC PERSONNEL POLICY I�ND CONDITIONS OF CITY EMPLOYMBBT: SECTION 1:303 APPOINTMENT PRO�EDURE, SECTION 1:305 PROBATIONI�RY PERIOD, SECTION T�:308 COMPENSATION PLAN, SECTION 1:314 OVER-TIME P1IYMENT, SECTION 1:315 VACATION LEAVE, SECTION 1:316 SICK LEAVE, SECTION 1:317 ACCRUAL DURING LEAVE, SECTION 1�325 DISMISSEIL, 454 I si' . . r ' � u �c�, �ouncil Minutes - Decernb�r 27 � 1960 �, Mr. Ross and a number of �it at the meeting, Y Employees were present Stanley Currie and Lt . Dahl, spoke for Polic� De a t- ment , P r ORDINI�►NCE NO , 766 It was moved by Couneilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive second reading and adopt flrdinanc� No, 766, entitled "An Ordinanee Amending the following Sections of the St . Louis Park Ordinanee Code Rela�ing to th� Position Classification Plan, Compensa- tion, Ba�ic Personnel Policy and Conditions of City Employment: Section 1;303 Appointment Procedure, Section 1: 305 Probationary P�riod, Seetion l; 308 Compensation Plan Section l: 314 Over-Time Payment, Seetion 1; 315 Vaeation Leave, Section 1:316 Sick Leave, Section 1:317 Aeerual During Leave, Section l: 325 Dismissal" . Motion passed by a six yea vote. 8, REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS 1�ND CONINIITTEES r�rti. �. (a) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR NOVEMBER 1960 - BY THE CITY MANAGER. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COi�'A'IISSION MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 19fi0. On hearing no objections minutes received for filing. the Mayor ordered the 9. j�NFINISHED BUSINESS_ a REPORT OF E. T. MONTGOMERY ON SPERINOR HS IDEMSEWER pE� � ) . OF 'THE GREAT NORTHERNER 19Ro1960) . ERitED FROM DECEMB � .E, T. Montgomery was made a r�port. present 455 at the meeting and � _� � �� , , /'r , � .�.� � J ';� . � i � t � ; `�' �. � �.9 Council Minutes - December 27, 1960 RESOLUTION N0. 1571 9. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1571, entitled, t'Resolution Authorizing Stipula-tion in Distriet Court Appeal from Assessment Resolution". Motion passed by a five yea vote . Councilman Ehr�nberg not pr�sent when vote was �taken. 10. (b} TABULAT ION 19 , 1960) . OF FIRE INSURANCE BIDS (DEFERRED FROM D£CEMBER It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to designat` Mutual Gzneral Insurance Agency (Auto Owners Insurance Co.) as the bid most favorable to the city, to accept bids and to authorize the City Manager to accept delivery of insuranee. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Ehrenbe rg not present wh�n vote was taken. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF B�DS FOR G1�SOLINE AND DIE6EL FUEL. It was moved by Couneilman Pearson, Couneilman Thiel, to designate Mobil Oil Gasoline and Wm. Mc Coy for Dies�l Fuel, respons ible bidd�rs , to accept bids , and the Mayor and City Manager to exzeute the seeonded by Company for as the lowest to authorize neeessary contract. Motlon passed by a five yea vote. Counciiman Ehrenberg not present when vote was taken. (b) �GREEi�fENT AMENDING SUBDIVISION CONTRACT FOR WESTWOOD HILLS FIRST ADDITION. A motion was Councilman Shank, Motion passed by not prQs�nt when ma de by Counc ilman Pe ars on , s econde d by to defer aetion until January 9, 1961. a five yea vot` . Councilman Ehr�nberg vote was taken. (c) CANCELLATTON OF COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 3, 1961. It was Counc ilman 3, 1961 be movzd by Councilman Messer, seconded by Shank, that the Council meeting on January cancell�d. Motion passe d by a vote of four yeas and one nay. Councilman Pzarson voting nay. Councilman E�renberg nct present when vote was taken, 456 Council Minutes - Decemb�r 10. 11. 27, 1960 (d) AGREEMENT TO �11yEND DOG CONTROL CONTRA�T, It Was moved by Councilman Shank Councilman Iyesser and City Mana er�to� apPrOve and to � seconded g execute contractawithrAnemale League of Hennepin �ounty Ine. yea vote. Councilman Ehrenbe Motion passed by was taken. � not pr�sent when by Mayor Rescue a five vote (e) AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 6• (NUMBER OF FEET MANUFACTURING CONCERN 1�I,LOWED1FR � 7 RESIDENTII�L DISTRICT) , REQUESTED BY MAYOR WOLFE� H. C. David, �ttorney, was present at the meeting. It was man Messer, Commission mo v� d by that this for advice by a five yea vote . when vote was taken. Councilman Shank, second�d by Council- matter be referred to the Planning and recomnendation. Motion passed Councilman Ehrenberg was not present (f) APP�INTMENT OF CLERK I(1�CCOUNTING OFFICE) . A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, to.consent and approve the appointment of Zena Shedlov, Probationary Clerk I, to the l�ecounting Department, �ffective January 3, �961. Motion passed by a five yea vote . Councilman Ehrenberg was not present when vote was taken. MIS CELLI�NEOUS (a) �J. V. GLEASON, 2700 LOUISIANA AVENUE, BLACK TOP OPERATION, Mr. Gleason reported to the Council that the Building Inspector had denied his request for special permits - and h�e wanted to know what to do next . He him the was told to information see the City he wanted. 457 Manager, who would give �; � 1 , .�:� � Couneil Minutes - Decemb�r 27, 1960 12. 13. CL ��) �PPRf1PRT11TTnNS 1�ND COI�TRACT PAYMENTS VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Shank, seeonded by Council- ' f' e d cl aims prep are d by the man M�ss�r, the lists of veri i Director of Finance and presented to the CO34��33.46 folr total amounts of $642.07 ior payroll, and $, vendors w�r� approved, and the City Manag�r, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to iss�� easc�Council- covering same, by a roll call vote of fiv y man Ehr�nberg not pres�nt when vote was taken. 11DJOURNMENT On motion of Couneilman Pearson, s�oonded by Councilman � •SS m by a five Thiel, the meeting was ad.�ourned at 11. p• •� yEa vote. Councilman Ehr�nberg not present when vote was t aken . ATTEST: Secretary � 458 i