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Home My WebLink About1960/02/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. CALL TO ORDER A regular Mayor Kenneth MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. IOU I S PARK, MINNE SJ TA February 1, 1960 meeting of the City Council was called to order by Wolfe at 8 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given Evangelical Free Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following by Rev. Quinten Alfors of the St. Louis Park Councilmen were present Robert Ehrenberg Curtis Pearson D. C. Messer Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe at roll call. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public;Works, Planning Director, Jim Hawks, Director of Finance and the Secretary. 4* MINUTES On motion the minutes of yea vote. of Councilman Messer, meeting held January 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None. NS seconded by Councilman Thiel, 25, 1960, were approved by a six VESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) C OMMUNICA TION FROM HELEN A . YOUNG, D IREC TUR OF THE HE1VEP IN COUNTY LIBRARY, CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BUILDING. Mrs. O'Connor, 2901 Cavell Avenue, representing the Woman's Club, was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg „seconded by Councilman Messer that this matter be referred to the City Manager to study the feasibility and possibility of renting space until we have a Municipal Building available. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 29 I 30 6ouncil Minutes - February 1, 1960 (b) COMMUNICATION FROM DONALD R. BUNDLIE, ATTORNEY FOR LANDERS- NORBLOM-C HRI STEN SON COMPANY, CONCERNING REZONING OF LAND BORDERED BY LOUISIANA AMUE ON THE EAST, THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD TRACKAGE ON THE NORTH AND WEST, AND WEST 28th,'. STREET ON THE SOUTH. Donald Bundlie, Attorney, Mr. Tweed of Landers-Norblom- Christenson Company were present at the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Pearson, that the communication be filed until word is re- ceived from Landers-Norblom-Chri sten son Company as to proposed use of land. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) PETITION FOR VACATION OF SALEM AVENUE BETWEEN WEST 35th STREET AND SOUTHERN. LINE OF THE PRESENT RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY - BY WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION AND BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL PARK. RESOLUTION N0. 1169 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1169, entitled, "Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Salem Avenue Between West 35th Street and the Sdut)iern Line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad??* hearing February 23, 1960. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES TO SELL NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF -SALE - BY LINCOLN BAKERY COMPANY INC. AND PARK PURITY DAIRY STORE. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to approve issuance of the following licenses: Lincoln Bakery Company, Inc. 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard Off Sale Park Purity Dairy Store, 5619 West Lake Street Off Sale, Motion passed by a six yea vote. %. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENT AND_ ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS ON MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS (D'FERRED FROM JANUARY 25, 1960), Jim Hawks, Planning Consultant, Don. Mc Fadden, State Highway Department and R. 0. Folland, Director of Public Works, explained the Thoroughfare Plan and Municipal State Aid Streets Program. Discussion followed. 30 Council Minutes - February 1, 1960 RERE XLUTION N0. 1170 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenherg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1170, entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvements and Ordering Preparation of Reports on Municipal State Aid Streets", as amended. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS ON IMPROVEMENT OF LOTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING (LOTS 5 and 6. BLOCK 4 SUNSET CABLES SECOND DIVISION - REQUESTED JANUARY 25, 1960 . RESOLUTION N0. 1171 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1171, entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvements and Ordering Preparation of Reports". Motion passed by a six yea vote. g. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR 19590 On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND REC REA TION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEET- ING HELD JANUARY 20, 1960. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (c) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT THE PARK PLANNERS BE AUTHORIZED TO START PLANS FOR THE FOLLOWING SEVEN PARK AREAS: CARPENTER, EDGEWOOD, MEADOWBROOK MANOR, MEADOWBROOK, MINIKAHDA VISTA, WESTDALE AND TERRY, Robert Corwine was present at the meeting. RE SOLU TION N0. 1172 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1172, entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvement of Carpenter, Edgewood, Meadow; brook Manor, Meadowbrook, Minikanda Vista, Westdale and Terry Parks and Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Plans and estimated Cost". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 31 3� Council Minutes •- February 1, 1960 I,. fkp a►•^;A#A A (d) REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (M & C N0. 60-4) CONC�r;RNING INSTALLATION OF SOUTHWEST SURFACING OF STREETS FOLLOWING TER MAIN.9 PROJECT NO* 59-.32 ; ALSD SANITARY SEWERRAND ECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. REPORT FROM THE DI RESOLUTION NO. 1173 seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman ink) 1173, entitled Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. it Improvements and Ordering Preparation of Resolution Proposing Imp Reports". Motion passed by a six yea vote. No action taken on Resolution Proposing Improvements and Ordering,Preparation of Reports on Municipal State Aid Streets M. S. A. No. 281. 9* UNF INI SHED BU SINE SS (a) APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE (CHANGE IN PARTNERSHIP) TO LE SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON—SAAND OFF—SALE — B OR STORE (DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 25, 1960)o He J. Kuhlman, Attorney for Lovaas Liquor Sore, was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to approve transfer of the license and acceptance of bond sub'ect to approval of the State Liquor Control Contnissioner, J with new partners as follows: Melvin D. Lovaas Clair H. Reed James H. Holme Paul B. Haugejordan Woodrow W. Jones. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM LAIC{IN. YLLELLAN, AREA BUSINESS REPRE,7,NTATIVE OF LOCAL 49 OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS IN REPLY TO THE REQUEST OF THE COUNCIL ON JANUARY 2 5 , 1960FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING PREVIOUS REQUYST, "THAT AN ADDU STKENT PANEL BE E STABLI SHED TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE THAT HAS ARI SEN" • It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Counc-11man Thiel, that this matter be referred to the Mayor for his recomen- dation of appointment of a member to the panel and report same to the Council. Motion passed by a six yea vote, 32 Council Minutes - February 1, 1960 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. 12. 13. (a) APPOINTMENT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR. It was moved by Thiel, to consent and City Manager: Gerald effective February S, MI SCELLANEOU S (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS. 4 Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman approve the following appointment by the Kurth, Probationary Plumbing Inspector, 1960. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 1. Elliott B. Hoffman, 2801 Huntington Avenue It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that this claim be referred to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated February 1, 1960 in the total amounts of $1,369.27 for payroll, and $7,447.84 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 six yeas. (b) FINAL PAYMENT. CONSTRUCTION OF PLANNING OFFICE, CONTRACTOR, RILEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. AMOUNT, $1,57$.00. RESOLUTION N0. 1174 A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1174, entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Construction of Planning Office41. Motion passed by a six yea vote. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m., by a six y4no vote. ATTEST: oseph ustqo', Secretary 33 K Wolfe, Mayor j,/