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Home My WebLink About1961/12/11 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL ING ST, LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA19 December 11, 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8:05 p.m. 2. INVOCATION 3. 4, 5, Invocation was given Christ Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council was called to order by Rev. John W. Sell of The Cross of The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Torval Jorvig Curtis Pearson D. C, Messer Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenne th Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director and the Secretary. The Director of Public Works arrived at 3:10 P.M. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman andMesser, the miheld November nutes of the regular meeting roved b six held November 30, 1961 were app Y a sx special meeti yea vote, PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None . 6. PET 1'r IONS RE UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM PAUL J. SCHMITT CONCERNING LOT 2, BLOCK 1, CREEK TERRACE ADDITION. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council. man Thiel, that the above communication be referred to the Planning Commission, with recommendation of the City Manager office, for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 423 Council Minutes - December 11, 1961 6a (b) NOTICE OF' HEARING BEFORE THE RAILROAD AND WAREHOPOLISSTREET COMMISSION REGARDING APPLICATION RAILWAY TO DISCONTINUE ALL OWL SERVICE AND REDUCE SERVICE RENDERED ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council. man Messer, that the City take action against this request of the Minneapolis Street Railway Company, to discontinue certain service, at the hearing• Motion passed by a vote of four yeas and two nays. Council- man Pearson and Councilman Thiel voting nay. Councilman Thiel voted no as he wanted more information. (c)_ APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE ON SALE FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 15, 1962- BY THE MINNEAPOLIS GOLF CLUB. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Messer, to approve issuance of the above license and acceptance of the bond. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF - SALE AT 7210 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD BY CHARLES LIQUORS. Mr. Mochrason was present at the meeting. The applicant requested deferral of application until January 8, 1962. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that action on this matter be deferred to January 8, 1962. Motion passed by a six yea vote, (e) COMMUNICATION FROM VICTOR S. FORMQ REQUESTING REDUCTION OF BOND FOR ELIOT VIEW 4TH ADDITION AND WAIVING REQUIRE- MENT FOR BOULEVARD SODDING AND TRZE PLANTING AND WATER AND SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONS. Victor Formo was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION N0, 1960 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1960) entitle d"Resolution Accepting Work for Subdivision Contract Construction, Eliot View Fourth Addition and Modifying Contract Therefor tt. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 424 Council Minutes - December 11, 1961 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AN ALLEY (BOUNDED BY WEST 36TH STREET AND WEST 37TH STREET, ALABAMA AND BRUNSWICK AVENUES, RE- QUESTED BY FEDERAL TOOL COMPANY AND OTHERS). ORDINANCE NO. 819 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seoonded by Council- man Shank, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 8191 entitled "An Ordinance Vacating Certain Portions of an Alley". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 730 PASSED DECEMBER 28, 1959 ENTITLED i1ST. LOUIS PARK ZONINN ORDINANCE", REPEALING SECTION 6:082.2 RELATING TO HOSPITALS FOR HUMAN CARE, SANITARIUMS, REST HOMES 'SND NURSING HOMES. ORDINANCE NO. 820 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 820, entitled "Ian Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 730 Passed December 23, 1959, Entitled "St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance," R`pealing Section 6:082.2 Relating to Hospitals for Human Care, Sanitariums, Rest Homes and Nursing Homes". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) RESOLUTION REQUESTING PREPARATION OF BILL FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION AT 1961 SPECIAL SESSION RELATIVE TO REDISTRICTING IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, RESOLUTION NO. 1963 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council. man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1963, entitled "Resolution Requesting Preparation of Bill for Legislative Action at 1961 Special Session Relative to Re. districting in the County of Hennepin by the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a six yea vote. U. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) RECOMME14DA-TION OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT SECTION 2202 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1958 EDITION BE AMENDED, Supervisor of Zoning and Building was present at the meeting. 425 ,I Council Minutes on December 11, 1961 3. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on December 18, 1961. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) MINUTES OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES P.DVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 22, 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the Minutes received for filing. (c) REPORT CONCERNING COMMUNICATION ON BEHALF OF BENILDE HIGH SCHOOL FOR AN %,BATEMENT OF INTEREST AND PENALTY COVERING PROPERTY OF THE SCHOOL FOR 1959 AND 1960 BY THE CITY MANAGER. (REQUESTED NOVEMBER 61 1961 - M.& Co No. 61-23). R. L. Speeter, Attorney, representing Benilde High School and City Assessor were present at the meeting. RESOLUTION N0, 1961 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council. man Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1961, entitled "Resolution Approving Abatement Proceeding". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C, N0, 61-22) RELATIVE TO RETENTION OF A CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEE BEYOND MANDATORY RE- TIREMENT AGE, It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Counil- man Shank, to approve the City Manager's recommendation allowing Dorothea Nelson to remain in the employ of the City until January 1, 1963 and that the City Manager be directed to recruit and hire replacement prior to spring construction period. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (e) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION, It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Shank, to accept the following deed and authorize the City Clerk to file same with said release for record, and authorize proper City officers to pay the sum of $1 000.00 upon approval of the title by the City Attorney• from Harry Be Rose and November 10, 1961, the feet of east 228 feet 117, Rang` 21. (D -S24) Ann Helen, his wife, dated easterly part of north 144 of SEu, Section 8, Township Dakota Ave. R/W at 26th St. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 426 Council Minutes - D:cember 11, 1961 90 UNFINISHED BUSINESS {a) REPORT OF THE PXMINISTRATIVE STAFF CONCERNING INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 6;043 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 13, 1961 M. & C. No. 61-24). On motion of Councilman Masser, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the above report was ordered filed, by a six yea vote. (b) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF BONING APPEALS (CASE NO. 61 -92 -VAR.) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RICHARD R. LUNDGREN FOR VLRIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:064.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE REAR LOT DEPTH TO 27 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 35 FEET AT 8900 14EST 34th STREET. (DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 27, 1961). Attorney H. C. Davis, representing Richard R. Lundgren, was present at the meeting. Mr. Lundgren was also present. RESOLUTION N0, 1962 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1962, entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Rear Yard Depth from the Requirements of Section 6:064.5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO STORM SEWER CONTRACT WITH LAMETTI & SONS, INC., IMPROVEMENT NO. 60-351 TO CHANGE ALIGNMENT OF THE STORM SEWER AND FOR EXTENSION OF THE TIME TO DECEMBER 301 1961. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute same. Motion passed by a six yea vote, (b) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR ONE 20 TON MOTOR TRUCK SCALE. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seco man Shank, to designate How Scale Company as responsible bidder and to accept bid in the $1,865.00. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 427 nded by Council - the lowest amount of Council Minut.s - De.ember 112 1961 10. 'c) 7ABULATIOF OF BIDS FOR TWO POLICE WARS AND ONE 3/4 TON PICT: -UP TRUCK„ It was moved by Councilman ?`aos°nTnceCanded theblowestCouncil. ma^ �h�el. to designate Dahlberg Br - responsibie bidder for two police cars, and to accept bid in the amcunt of $4,659.52. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. It was mevod by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to ;i0signate Hull -Dobbs Ford as the lowest re- sponsible bidder for one 3/4 ton pick-up truck, and to accept bid in the amount of $1,862.37. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (d) LEASE AGREEML EO..' BETWEEN THE C' OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND T -HE F. M. WOLFE CDN2AY)' FOR S ORAGE OF CI`"Y ELECrT"r[ON WKI]G MACH+NES It was moved by Cou::ci1man Pearson, seconded by Council- man Shank, to approve lease agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute same. Motion passed by a six yea vete. (e) CONSTRUCTION OF WA"'ER MAIN FOR LOWING. The City Manager explained the need. It was moved by Ccuneilman Pearson, seconded by Counil- man Thiel, that water rlain for the purpose of looping the main on 37th Street betftween the fire house and Wooddale Avenue, be constructed by forced account, with connection to be made on 37th Street at the hydrant adj aeent to fire station. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f; 7 OCATICN Or Cl"TY HAL..' It was man Thiel, agenda for vote& 11. MIS UELI ANEOUS moved by Councilman Masser, seconded that: the location of the City Hall be Deenmber '_0, 1961. Motion passed by by Council - on the six yea .,a) DAMAGE CLAIMS Howard Cohen, 1120 Unity Avenue North, olden Valley. It was moved by Councilman Thiel seconded by Councilman Messer, ti-lat the above claim be referred to the Law Depart- ment- for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. ' 41 8 Council Minutes - December 11, 1961 12, CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council- man Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, in the total amounts of p for payroll, and $77,477.74 for vendors were a4 U. , and the City ManageV, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a six yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clark and City Treasurer were authorized to issue chocks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote. 1. Partial Payment No. 2, Landscape plantings at Aquila, Oak Hill, Fern Hill, Browndale and Birchwood Parks. Contractor, Minnesota Troa & Garden Center. Amount, $1,182.11 2. Partial Payment No. 4, Plumbing and Heating of Sheltar Buildings at Aquila, Oak Hill, Fern Hill, Browndale and Birchwood Parks. Contractor, Johnson Bros. Plumbing & Haating. Amount, $2,250.00. 3. Partial Payment No. 3. Storm Sewer Improvement No. 60-35 (Cobblecrest) . Contractor, Lametti and Sons , Inc. Amount, $29,628.95# 4. Final Payment, Sidewalk Improvement Nos. 60-3A and 61--52. Contractor, Donald R. rr«nt:, Concrete Construc- tion, Inc. Amount, $1.,u09.39. RESOLUTION NQ* 1964 It was movod by Councilman Wss.lr, tjocondod by Couticil- di d ado t Resolution No. 1964 Messer, to wn1vc rea nS Ll" r ' entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Siduwa1kImproverric:nt Nos. 60-311 and 61-52" . Motion passed by a six yea vote, 429 Council Minutes - December 11, 1961 12. 5. Final Payment. Concrete Paving at Intersection of West 31st Street and Texas Avenue, Improvement No. 60-22(part). Contractor, Donald 0R. Frantz Concrete Construction, Inc. Amount, $1J00000 RESOLUTION N0. 1965 It was moved by Councilman P`arsnResolutaon No.ad by C196511 - man Messer, to waive reading and adopt, entitlod "Resolution accepting Work on Concrete Paving Improvement No. 60-22 (part)". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 41111111 1'aaa" paaa,la 411"11, 11111, 6. Final Payment. Portland cement concrete Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk and Alley Paving, Improvement Nos. 58-1 (part), 59-8, 59-57, 591'aaa,"58, 59-86, 59-87, 59 -uS, 59-94, 59-955 59-1201) 60-37 60-63, 604011 60-118, 60-120, 60-121, 60-1251 57-67 (part) , 60-62 (part) , 60-119, 61--23 . RESOLUTION NO, 1966 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1966, entitled "Resolution Accepting 1gork on Portland Cement Concrete Curb and Gutt-r, Sidewalk and r;lley Paving, Im- provemant No is . 58-1 (part) , 59-8, 59-U07, 59-58, 5946, 59471 59431 59-947 59-9511 59120, 60-3, 60-63, 60405 60-1185 60-1207 60-1212 60--125, 57-67 (part) , 60-62 (part) , 60-119, and 61aa,,,ao;2311. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Messer, s`cond:ld by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 10.02 p.m., by a six yea vote. LTTEST: ep Jus Secretary 430