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Home My WebLink About1960/05/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular� _ _ - ..�•� .�i: � _-'�'R_ -�V' _ "i' a'Y✓n _ _ ... . __ . � I MINU TE S OF C ITY COUNC IL MEETING ST. LOUI S PA,RK, MINNE 50 TA MAY 16, 1960 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting Mayor Wolfe at g pome 2. INVOCATION Invocation Free Church. 3• �JLL CALL The of the City Council was called to order by was given by Rev. Qi::inten Alfors of the Evangelical fDllowing Councilmen were present at roll call: Also of Public Secretarya Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Do Co Messer Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth hTolfe present were the City Manager9 City Attorney, Director Works, Director of Planning, Planning Consultant and the �+ • �� On motion of Councilma� Messer seconded by Councilman Thiel, the mi.nutes of ineeting held Niay �t� �960, were approved as amended by a seven yea votee 5� PUBLIC HEI�RI?`TGS (a) PRIJPOSED Tn�A'�R r�`AIN CO\TS�'JCTION, II�SP�OVIl�IENT N0. 60-20 � WEST 26th S'?"-'�T FRO�� ;:�'NTIiV AVENUE TO PRINCE�N AVFNUEs AS DE9CRIB� Tlv NOTICE 0� �. � 4RTNG PUBLISHED MAY 5 AND 12, 19�' N`.ayer ti�rolfe opzne�� the hearing on this matter. L7`e Io Ho pOSrLC:'�, `{.��0 Wo meet� in fa�� or oi re^1z:sto �.Oth Street, was present at � I�yor �lo�.�e dc��ared the hearing closed. 152 � l i �ouncil Minutes - May 16, 1960 I�E�OLUTION N0, 12g2 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman J orvig, to w�ive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1282, entitled, �oResolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement Noe 60-20tPo Motion passed by a seven yea votee (b) P�POSED VACATION OF EA,ST AND Z^�ST ALLEY FROM ZA.RTHAN AVENUE EAST � YO SII�IITE AVENUE VACATEU BETy�EN OXFOHD AND GOODRICH AVENUES, AS DEJCRIHED Il`1 NOTICE OF HEARING PUBI,ISI�D I�PRIL 2$, 1960 (CASE NO . 60-37-VAC .- REQUESTED BY OLIVER LONDON AND OTHERS - SEE ITIl�I SG FOR PL,ADINIIVG COMMISSION RECONiMENDA- TION. Mayor Wolf e oper: ::d r.he hearing on this matter. Oliver London, 5800 Goodrich Avenue, was present at the meeting in favor of the request. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closedo RE�LUTION N0. 1283 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1283, entitled, t9Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Alley4�, hearing May 31, 1960. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (Due to error in original petition.) be PETITIONS UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUIVICATION FROM HERBERT S° ISBIN2� T�E� FFRN HII`Z' PLAYGROUND AND IMPROV�NT OF � Herbert S. Isbin was present at the meetinga � (�n hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the co�mini- � cation received for filing� b RE ST FRIJM I. H. PO SNICK FOR A NINETY T FOR 0 SIJZ�K A�DITION ( ) QUE TIME FOR THE SUE�IISS`ION OF T�N AVENUE}A (WEST 26th STREET AN� P�NCE Io Ho of reque st o Posnick, 4�+� W° 4�th Lane, 153 � S pre sent �.n support y ( EI ; ,r. •s. .t ,.�.!9� I C ouncil Minutes - May 16, 1960 7• A motion was Councilman Thiel, Yotion1 �,s se� ' k�y made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by to grant the request for extension of t�. a seven yea vote. ( c) RE(,�JE ST FROM JO HN P. 0 p ROURKE FO R A VINETY DAY EXTEN SION OF TIME FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL PI.�4T FOR 0 4ROUR,I�S ADDITION(EDGEWOOD TO DAKOTA AVENUES BETWEEN WEST 26TH AND V1E ST 27 TH STREET S) o A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Counci].m�en Thiel, to grant the request for extension of time, Motion passed by a seven yea votee ( d) COMMUNICATION FRIJM THE ST. LOUI S PARK THEATRE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO PARKING ON MINNE'PONKA BOULEVAFtD BETWF�N OTTAWA AND PRINCE�N AVENUESo A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman 2�Iesser, that the above communication be filed. Motion passed by a vote of six yeaso Councilman Jorvig out of the room when vote was takena (e) COMMUNICATION FROM THE GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPA.NY WITH RESpECT TO THE 1960 AUDIT FOR THE CITY. RE 9�LU TION NO . 12g4 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading of Resolution Noo 12$l�, entitled, ��Resolution Providing for the Employment of George M. Hansen Company to Audit the Accounts and Records of the City for the 1960 Fiscal Year9i o Motion passed by a seven yea votea RE90LUTIONS I�11D ORDINANCES (a) RE90LUTION AUTHORIZING TAKING OF LAND BY II+�INENT DO �IUI�� WATER MEiIN ('PO SERVE AMBASSADOR MOTEL, 5225 WAYZATA Ho Co Davis, Attorney present at the meetingo representing Ambassador Motel, �' 154 r � N a Council Minutes - May 16, 1960 RE�IOLUTION NO e 1,2$5 A motion was made by Councilman pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to y,�aive reading and adopt Resolution No. 12$5, entitled, ��Resolution Authorizing Taking of Land by E4ninent Domain for Water Main��, Motion passed by a seven yea voteo (b ) RE 90LUTION REG�UE STING BQARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS � APPRAI SE TAX FORFEI'I'FD LAND FOR PURPO SE OF PURGH�SE BY TF� C ITY OF ST. LOUI S PARK (WOODDALE SITE ). RE80LUTION N0. 1286 A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilma.n Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1286, entitled9 "Resolution Requesting the Board of County Co�nissioners to Appraise Tax Forfeited Land for Purpose of Purchase by the City of St. Louis Park (Wooddale Sit�j'.i Motion passed by a �even yea vote. (c) RE�OLUTION IMPOSING RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF WATER. RE�LUTION NO e 1287 ' A- motion was made by Councilme.n Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 12g7, entitled, 4'Resolutiox�_Imposing. Re.strictions on the Use of Water'�o Motion pa�''j�d by a seven yea vote. (d) FIR�T READING OF �PRfJPOSED �RD� ��DO�G�� N0' 662 PASSED DECIl�FR l, 195$, GULATING AND LICENSING CHILDNEIV 9 S AMU�T DEVICES. A motion was made by Councilrnan Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilr�xx� I� :ss�r, to waive first reading of ordinance and �x �1 1960. Motion to set date for second readi.ng on May -, passed by a seven yea vote� g• REPORTS OF OFFICERS,��BOARDS A��D �O�ITTE�S — a T`i ACTIVITIES FOR A.PRIL, 1.960 - BY THE CITY MANA�R• � ) REPORT OF CI On hearing no objections the Mayor o�ered the report received for filing� 155 � �, � �^' � ;, e f ,; 0 . .L �.� � . . . �. c ouncil Minute a-- �May 16, 1960 (b ) REFORT OF TI-� C ITY MANAGER CONCERNING THE SPEEI) LIMIT ON BRIJWNLOW AVENUE (REG�UESTED MAY 2,, 1960) . A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded hy Councilman Joi�►vig, that the above report be filed. Motion pa ssed by � 3even yea vote. (c) MINUTF,S UF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 1.1�, 1960. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (d) REPO�,T OF THE PLANNiNG CONlP�LISSION (CAS� N0. 60-35-S) RE- COMMENDTNG FAVORAF3LY WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQiJEST QF CLAUDE THACKER FOR .APPR(JVAL �F THE PRELIMINARY PLA.T OF TNACKER 1�DDITION ( 50UTHWEST CORNER OF VJEST 26TH STREET AND DAKOTk AVENUE)d It was moved by Councilman Ehr�enberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve the preliminary plat of Thacker Addition, subject to the following conditions set forth in the Planning Comrnission recommendation: � b. Utility easement should be six feet instead of five feeto The building setback lines should be revised to conform with the yard requirerr,nnts of the Zoning Ordinanceo c. That portion of West 26th Street east of proposed Dakota Avenue should not be included in the ded- ication of street pux°poses, but rather be shown as a part of Outlot No. 2, Motion passed by a seven yea vote. ( e) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMI SSION (CA � NO . 59-128-S) RE- CON�IENDING FA�/ORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BELT LINE INDUSTR�' PARK, INCo FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF BELT LINE �" USTRIAL PARK (NORTH OF WEST 36TH S'I`R�ET AND EAST OF HIGNti'1�7 100) y also RECOMMENDING FAT/ORABLY ON VAR3ANCE B, C-la and C--lc, ArTD RECON�IENDING UNFkVORABLY ON VARIANCE C-lb and A• 156 ( i - -- -----.__-- Council Minutes - May 16, 1960 $. Jerry Bylund was present at the meeting. , A motion was made by Councilr� Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to deny variance A and C-lb. Motion passed by a seven yea votee A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, Councilman Jorvig9 to approve variance B, C-la Motion passed by a seven yea votee RE�LUTION N0. 12gg seconded by and C-lc e A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by C ounci7ma.n Messer, to waive reading and adopt R�solution No. 12889 entitled, "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Belt Line Industrial Park4� a Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e2� JERF�Y BYLUND SPOKE ABOUT THE SUBDNISION ORDINANCE REQUIRF��NTS NOT BEING V�]ORKABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AREAS. A motion was made by Councilrnan Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the applicability of the S�Zbdivision Ordinance to Industrial Areas be referred to the Planning Commission for study and report. Motion passed by a seven yea votee �f) REPORT OF THE PLANNTNG COMMISSION (CASE N0. 60-21-S) RE- CONI�4ENDING FAVORABLY, SUBJECT 'In 1�PPROVAL BY THE CITY ENG- INEERING DEPAR'INIENT, UPON THE REQUEST OF ALLAN C�RRI9�N FOR A.PPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF GARRI�ON4S-ADDITION (EAST OF PROPOSED HURST A�NE, NORTH OF PR�JPOSED �XFORD STRF�ET AND WEST OF EDC�WOOD AVENUE) . k motion was Councilman Messer, passed by a seven made by Councilman Pearson, second�d by that this rnatter be deferred. Motion yea votee �g) REPORT OF THE PLANNING C�N�ISSION (C�� •OLOI� ��N RECON�IENDING F�VORABLY UPON T� ��ING FROM YO �MI'I'E AND OTI-�RS FOft VACATION OF �� D�CH � �� AVENUE �U Zl�RTH�N AVENJE (BET4�EN AVENtrE) o See item 5b for public hearing• No further actione 157 � �� .^r �� I i ; I :. ; � , ,, C ounc il Minute s- May 16 9 1960 (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 60-39_SP) ��.. COMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF FUN SPOTS� IN�e FOR SPEC IAL PERMI T UNDER PROVI SION S OF SEC TION 6:122 , 2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TI� OPERA'I� COMMERCIAL RECREATION FOR GO-CA.RTS ON A PORTION OF BELT LINE PAY DUMP (NORTH OF EEI,T LINE PAY DUMP ENTRANCE ABUTTING HIGHWAY 100). Present at the meeting were James McNei�e of Fun Spots, Inc. and C o l�ndreasen, co-owner of Belt Line Pay Dump. It was moved by Councilmecn Ehrenberg, seconded by Council_ man Shank, that this matter be deferred to May 23rd and thet ttE petitioners - re �� requested to bring in an over all plan cove;- ing parking, egress and exit and also operating hours that wii! coincide with the curfew ord�nancea Motion passed by a seven yea . vote . ( i) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMI SSION ( CA SE �10 . 60-40-SP ) RF�O�R�h,'��- ING F�IVORABLY UFO N THE REQUE ST OF HARRY GERRI SH FO R SPEC IAL PERMIT UNDER PR(JVI SIONS OF SEC TION f��:102 01 OF THE ZONING ORU- INANCE � USE PROPOSED BUILDING AT 4903 COUNTY ROAD 16 ,�'OR MANUFAC TURING REPRE SENTATNE 9 S OFFICE S AND S'IiORAGE FACILITIES. Harry Gerrish was present at the meetingo RE 9�LUTION NO e 12g9 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1289, entitled, t�Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:102e1 of the Sta Louis Park Zoning Or�dinance for Manu- facturer4s Representative Office and for Indoor Storage of Products Incidental to Such Business99� as amended. Motion passed by a seven yea voteo ( j) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMI SSION ( CA 5E NO e ba42-Z ) RE- CONA'IENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE IDGII�IOIVT CORP o TO REZONE PI�fJPERTY AT 3810 PRINCETON �VENUE (LOT 3, BLOCK 5, MINIKAHDA VI ST�1 SECOND �1DDITION ) FR�OM R-2 ZU R-%+ DISTRICTo L o V o AclQnan, Attorney f or Edgemont C orp y wa s pre �ent at the meetings A motion was made by Councilman Shank, Councilman Ehrenberg, that the request for Motion passed by a seven yea voteo i i � f 15g sec onded by a. rezoning be d�� f� � � �_ � J ( 1 � ► �o��,l Minutes - May 16, 1960 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, secondea by Councilm�n Messer, that the �xtter to reZone to R 4 District, Lots 1, 2, 3, 12, 1�, 7.1�. & 15, Block 1.�., and Lots l, 2, 3, 4, Block 5, Minikahda Vista Second Addition be referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recorrnnendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (k) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 60-2-S) RECOMMEND- ING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF GR�N HILLS CORP'4RATION FOR APPROVI�L OF THE REVI a"ED PRELIMINARY PI,AT OF GREEN HILLS ADDITIONe A motion was mad Counci]�nan Shank, to Green Hills Additiono e by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by approve the revised prelimit�ary plr�t of Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (1) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION THAT SECTION 6:041�..1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE BE AMENDID (ZONING ORDINANCE YAAD RE- QUIR.II�NTS FOR ACCES�ORY BUII.DINGS REFERRID TO PLANNING COMMI SSION APR�IL 25, 1960 ) o Sheldon Cope�.and was present at the meeting and is interested in this matter. The City Clerk read the ordinance. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman J orvig9 to set date for second reading on May 23, 1960o Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg and Counci]snan Shank abstained from voting. (m) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CITY 9 S CONS�TLT�ILN�� WITH RE SPEC T'Ib C ERTAIN WELL S OF THE I�NNIC IP Harry Mayel�on of Orr-Schelen �.s present at the meeting. Pearson, seconded by A motion was made by ��l�n eer be authorized to Councilman Jorvig, that the City �g� draw Plans and Specifications bothnJord r and Idaho Avenue location for Motion passed by n ea vote. new well at 29th� gn and Hinck]�Y ��ger � s and the �1�Y reement, a seve y otiate ag d.irected to neg ��,rl Orr- covering thig work, Schelen. 159 .. .� __ . � c ounc il r�inut� s- May 16, :�960 ;, � i ; 10. UNFINISH�D �USINESS (a) COMMUNICATION F�M THE ST. LOUIS PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT p,ELI�F ASSOCIAT�ON B4ARD OI� �'RUSTEES CONCERNING CHANGES IN PENSION I,AW ( D�'ERRF,I) FApM APRI L 18, �.960 ). A moti,on w�� made by Cour�ciLnan Ehrenberg, seconded by Counci.lmuan Jorvig, that this ma�ter be deferred to June E,f 1960 at 7 p.m. Motion pas�ed by a seven yea vote. ThE City Man�ger wa� dix•ec�ec� to inv'ite Orville Peterson, o.f the League of Minne;3ota Muni�ipalities, to be present at the June 6tli mecting. �b) COUNTTY PL�1NS rOR FNANCE AVENUE THF�JUC�i ST. LOUIS PARK, (DEFEI�D FROM M/�1Y 2, 1960) . No action takEn. (c) COMMUNICA.TION F�OM JOHN R. 1�iyHONEY CONCERNYNG SAI.E 4F' PROPERTY FOR P�RKING FACILITIES AT 1�531 WEST 38th STREET, AND R,EP�ORT FROM THE CITY MANA�ER (REQUESTED MAY 2, 1960). On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the communica- tion received for filing. NEW BUSINESS (a ) EXERCI�E OF OPTION 'Ib EXTEND CONTRAC T FOR CITY PLANNING SERVICES. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded bp Counci]snan Shank, that the City Manager be directed to give written notice extending option. Motion passed by five �eas and two nays. Councilman Pearson and Councilman Thiel votin8 nay. (b) DI3�iISSA.L OF LOUIS MC NELLIS. A motion was made by Councilm�an Ehrenberg, seconded �Y Counci7..men Shank, to consen�q$��rove the dismissal of Louis Mc Nellis, Pern�anent,�Operator II, effective May Ib� 1960. Motion pa ssed by a seven yea vote . 160 f � �o,�cil �utes 11• _ May 16, 1960 �� COUNCILNAN EHRENBERG REPORTED THAT THE COMMITTEE HAD �CREENED �,,L APPLICATIONS FOR THE NEW CITy MANAC�, � STA�D THAT T�y y�1ERE REA.DY TO MAKE INVITATION. A motion was made by Councllman Pearson, that be authorized to write 3 Motion passed by a seven MS S�ELLANF�OU S Councilman Messer, seconded by the City Manager Selection Cot�nittee or 1� top candidates for interview. yea vote. (a) ER,WIN JOHN�ON, 4129 Wooddale Avenue, �?FE RELATIVE � CON7�,OL ON WOODDALE AVENUE AND HE AL9� LEFT A LIST OF y�Hp ARE AL:�J CONCERNED o A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that this matter be referred to the City Manager for report. Motion passed by a seven yea voteo (b) REVe STEWART DALE SPOKE REC�RD�IFGTHE AR�'�ARHEIHAD�iIN MINDA� �R AREN�i. HE LEFT A SKETC b C uncilman Jorvig, seconded by A motlon was made y o - Councilman I�Iesser, thatltdiscussesrotherlsites such time as the Counci ea voteo Ha11, Motion passed by a seven y IMS �PPR(JPRIA'TIONS AND CO VERIFIED CLAIMS (b) PAYMENTS on agenda at for City seconded by Covn�i7�n On motion of Councilman ��9 re ared by the Director Jorvig, the list of verified c��s P P dated May 16, 1960 of Finance and presented to the Cour�cil, roved in the total amount of �, 6� ° 71 f or vendo �ea��e�Pwere � er City Clerk, and Cityb a roll aa11- and the City Manag � same, Y authorized to issue checks covering vote of seven yeeso COr1TRACT PAYMENTSe leanin8 Well No. 6 and Recon��Co�� ep 1• Well1TurUinetPumP• Contractor, I�Yne��e5o Ainount, �3,416.79 • 161 + . � .�.. �y . J a � I � ; _.. . . , . ._._. . / . Council Minutes - May 16, 130 ATTE ST : 1960 RE S_O,LUTION IJO e 1290 .� m��f,s�nnw�s R�de •b;��.��unci]n�an Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution Noa 1290, entitled, P4Resolution Accepting Work on Clean�$ Well Noo 6 and Reconditioning Pump9�o Motion passed by a seven yea voteo ADJOURNMENT On motion of Counci]..rnan Messer, seconded Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 11:24 P.M. yea vote o Secretary by C ounc i1m,Qn by a seven 162