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Home My WebLink About1960/02/15 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 15, 1960 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8 the City Council was called to order by p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. M. Lyle Harverson, retired, of the First Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL a The following i 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, Planning Consultant and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman minutes of meeting held February 8, 1960, were approved by Councilman Jorvi ariived at 8:07 p.m• Shank, the a six yea vote. 4b . CAKE Three student nurses from the Methodist cakeas Hospital partoftheHospitals presented City Council with a beautifully decorated celebration of their "First Birthday". 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None 6. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) COMMUNICATION FROM PAUL J- SC HWARTZ CONCERNING M NAG RIN MT & Ce No*HE IMPROVEMENT9) F ( TWIN �E, AND REPORT FROM THE CITY Paul J. Schwartz was present at the meeting, speaking for residents adjacent to lake who are dire°Shown by Mr. Schwas of having lake rtz• proved this year. Maps of the area 39 _ . _F.•�da_Cr. r:f_�r ' a i I Council Minutes - February 15, 1960 t.-40&40 A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, that this matter be referred to the City Manager for checking and report from City Attorney, Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATEOF PUBLIC CONVENIENIS PARK CE AND NECESSITY FOR TAXICAB OPERATION - FROM CAB CO. INC. TO GOLDEN VALLEY CAB CO. INC. Alfred Hay of Radio Cab was present at the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that this application be referred to the City Manager for study by the Legal Department. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c ) COMMUNICATION FROM WALLACE E. BERG, DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION RELATIVE TO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS* On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the communication received for filing. (d) COMMUNICATION FROM K. Ce JOHN SON, MEMBER OF HIBBING CHARTER COMMISSION COMMITTEE, REQUESTING INFORMATION CONCERNING COUNCIL - CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT. It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Messer, that this communication be referred to the Charter Comm- ission for reply. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS A (a) None. ORDINANCES g. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. N0. 60-6) RELATIVE TO THE NEED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY NO. 100 AND WEST 36th STREET; ALSO REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that this matter be referred to the Traffic Department of the State Highway Department for survey and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 40 1 i i I Council Minutes - February 15, 1960 t.-40&40 A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, that this matter be referred to the City Manager for checking and report from City Attorney, Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATEOF PUBLIC CONVENIENIS PARK CE AND NECESSITY FOR TAXICAB OPERATION - FROM CAB CO. INC. TO GOLDEN VALLEY CAB CO. INC. Alfred Hay of Radio Cab was present at the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that this application be referred to the City Manager for study by the Legal Department. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c ) COMMUNICATION FROM WALLACE E. BERG, DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION RELATIVE TO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS* On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the communication received for filing. (d) COMMUNICATION FROM K. Ce JOHN SON, MEMBER OF HIBBING CHARTER COMMISSION COMMITTEE, REQUESTING INFORMATION CONCERNING COUNCIL - CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT. It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Messer, that this communication be referred to the Charter Comm- ission for reply. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS A (a) None. ORDINANCES g. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. N0. 60-6) RELATIVE TO THE NEED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY NO. 100 AND WEST 36th STREET; ALSO REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that this matter be referred to the Traffic Department of the State Highway Department for survey and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 40 Council Minutes - February 15, 1960 (b) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVI SD RY COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 3, 1960. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (c) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVI SPRY COMMISSION THAT CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN ONLY DO THE THIRTY FIVE LESSER ACREAGE AT BASS LAKE AS SUGGESTED BY THE OWNERS FOR AN IM- POUNDING AREA, AND THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPOUNDING AREA BE NOT CHARGED TO THE PARKS BOND ISSUE. a A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the amended proposal marked 'Plan B" and the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission regarding this matter, made at their meeting of February 3, 19609 be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommenda- tion. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLANS AND ESTIMATES FOR OAK HILL PARK BE ACCEPTED, AND THAT THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE PARK CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE WORKING DRAWING) FOR THE RST STAGE OF RECOMNIENDED CONSTRUCTION TTTHETION FOR OAK HILL PARK; THE COMMISSION ALSO fill, COUNCIL GIVE CONSIDERATION P�THE �INSTALLATION Q VNOUE TOS��LVANIA. ON THE NORTH END OF OAK HILL AVENUE. Present at the meeting were eSStred A�nueothers Quebecinterested in the proposed street, between Pennsylvania Avenue. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council man Shank, that the following be removed from the agenda "the Comanission also recommended that o tntheNorth Endof OakHill hCouncil give consideration to the installation of a Street Park from Quebec Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Councilman Messer stated that de Pa ssfor to meetOak withillPthe folks in the area regarding the street an p Robert Corvine showed and explaned the plans for Oak Hill Park. 41 __klor 42 Council Minutes -- February 15, 1960 RE9JLUTION NO. 1176 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 11761 entitled, "Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans and Estimate for Oak Hill Park and Ordering Preparation of Working Drawings' Specifications for First Stage of Construction", with stipula- tion that the construction cost is not to exceed $50,000.00. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY 1960 — $Y THE CITY MANAGER, On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. (f) .REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 60 -11 -SP) RECOMMER. ING FAVORABLY WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF WYMAN D. NELSiN FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 6 : 082 .l OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO USE RESIDENTIAL LAND ABUTTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR OFF-STREET PARKING AT 4150 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD ( PANCAKE HOUSE) . I' H. C. Davis, Attorney, representing Veita Lou Corbin owner thWesteproperty at 4225_27 362 Street, spoke in opposition to use of residential zoned land being used for parking by the proposed Pancake House at 4150 Excelsior Boulevard. I Petition signed by Veita Lou Corbin and others was presentea, j in opposition. Mr. Kressel, representing the applicant, and the applicant were present in support of the request. I I RESOLUTION NO. 1177 A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council - I man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Res olution No. titled, 'Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6*082.17of the iSt. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Off— t� amended. Motion passed Street Parking , as Pa by a seven yea vote. (g) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC �JORK S AND ENDORSE. MENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED CURB AND GUTTER ON RHODE ISLAND FROM WALKER STREET TO WEST 35th STREET, IMPROVEMENT N0. 59-85. RESOLUTION N0. 1175 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg,, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1176, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hear' ing Improvement No. 59-8521• (March 7, 1960) Motion on six yea vote. Councilman Shank out of the room when wa sataken. 42 Council Minutes - February 15, 1960 3 (h) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE D IREC TOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND EN- DORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED WATER MAIN ON WEST 14TH STREET FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO TEXAS AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT N0. 59-125. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenherg, seconded by Counnilman Jorvig, to defer action until February 23, 1960• Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (i) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIREC `MR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSE' MENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER ON WEST 14th STREET FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO TEXAS AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT N0. 59-126. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by 7 Councilman Jorvig, to defer action until February 23, 1960. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (j) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC iwoRKS AND EN- DORSIIKENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR HWITH �ORESPECT �A�VENUE FRDM MINNETONKA AND HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING ON L BOULEVARD NORTH TO DEAD END, IMPRDVEMENT N0. 59-1090 RESOLUTION 10. 1179 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1179,'entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-1091'• (March 70 1960) Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (k) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGERS Me & C. Noe COVERAGE* 697) CONCERNING THE BOARD OF REVIEW ON CITY IN It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, sseconded by Councilman Pearson, that this matter be referred to the Insurance Committee of the Council for recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (1) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M• & C. Noe OCITYRELATIVE EETO FAITH- FUL PERFORMANCE BLANKET POSITION BOND FOR A motion was made by Councilman tionsofoCitynManager and that man Jorvig, to concur with recommenda the Faithful Performance Blanket rePosition �nded.Bond M tion passedincreased by a $10,000.00 on a 3 year plan as recommended* seven yea vote. 43 44 Council Minutes - February 15, 1960 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM UNIT INVESTMENT COMPANY CONCERNING INSTALLA_ TION OF A SEMAPHORE SIGNAL AT FRANCE AVENUE AND WEST LAKE STREET (DEFERRED DECEMBER 14,9 1959) . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, man Jorvig, that this matter be referred to set up as outlined in next to last paragrap report M. & C. No. 60-10, February 112 1960 seven yea votee seconded the City h in City Motion by Council. Manager to Manager e s passed by a (b) COMMUNICATION FROM L. P. PEDERSON, COUNTY ENGINEER, CONCERNING COUNTY PROJECT 5616 GRADING, CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE AT MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND AQUILA AVENUE (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 1960). A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that communication be filed. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c ) AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 8, CITY PLANNING SERVICES BETWEEN THE HAWKS, DAHLGREN & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1960). A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract on basis of six months, with option to renew for additional six months at same figure as in contract. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvigip nay; Council- man Messer, yea; Councilman Pearson, yea; Councilman Shank, yea; Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor Wolfe, nay. 10o NEW BU SINE SS (a) None. 11, MI SCELLANEOU S (a) CANCELLING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 29, 1960. A motion was made by Councilman Mes.er, man Ehrenberg, that the meeting of February Motion passed by a seven yea vote. M seconded by 'ouncil- 29, 1960 be deleted* C1 Council Minutes - February 15, 1960 (b) THE CITY MANAGER REPORTED THAT ATTORNEY MONTGOMERY TAOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THE NORTH SIDE SEVER ASSESS'[MT APPEALS. This matter was referred to the Audits and Claims Committee. Mayor Wolfe appointed Councilman Shank and Councilman Pearson to the Audits and Claims Committee. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Ehrenberg, that the appointment of Councilman Shank and Councilman Pearson to the Audits and Claims Committee be approved. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 12* CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (AL) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated February 15, 1960 in the total amounts of $1,653.33 for payroll and $5,999.86 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 Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m., by a seven yea vote. ATTEST: Secretary 45