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Home My WebLink About1961/02/13 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularJ MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 13, 1961 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 2, INVOCATION 3. 4. 5. 6. the C?.ty Council was 8 p.m. called to order Invocation was given by Rev. John Foss of the Peace Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Curtis Pearson D. C. Messer Robert Shank L^onard Thiel uenneth Wolfe at roll call. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Director and the Secretary. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of the regular meeting held February 6, 1961, were approved by a seven yea vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None . PETITIONS, R. UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) REQUEST FRGI. ROEER� DWORSKY OF ' -1-ME r OR THE ISSION HILLS ADDA IT ION k requesit was delay cf two weeks FOR A NINETY DAY EXTENSION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR GREEN received from Mr. nwirsky asking for on this request. 37 Council 6. Minutes - February 13, 1961 A motion was made by Cou ' 1 ncl man Jorvig, t asking for delay of two for a ninety day Of the final plat passed by a seven by Councilman Messer, seconded o grant request of Mr. Dworsky weeks on action of his re extension of time for the submission for Green Hills Addition. Motion yea vote. 7. RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION ADOPTED DECEMBER 21 1953 VACATING A PORTION OF ALLEY IN BLOCK 29, ST. LOUIS PARK ADDITION. The City Attorney explained the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1600 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1600, entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution Adopted December 21, 1953, Vacating a Portion of Alley in Block 29, St.Louis Park (Between Xenwood and Yosemite Avenues, West 36th Street and the Railroad Tracks) ". Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (b) RESOLUTICN AMEND:��Nro 1031 1955 VACATING A LOUIS PARK ADDITION, RESOLUTION NO, 2 ADOPTED JANUARY PORTION OF ALLEY IN BLOCK 29, ST. RESOLUTION N0, 1601 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1601, entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2 AEopted January 10, 1955, Vacating a Portion of Alley in Block 29, St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO MAINTAINING ACTURIAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND (S.F. N0. NO. 185) . It w Councilman No. 1602, Actuarial (S,F. No. seven yea RESOLUTION N0, 1602 SOUNDNESS OF 368 and S.F. as moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution entitled "Resolution Relative to Maintaining Soundness of Public Employees Retirement Fund 368 and S F . No. 185)1T . Motion passed by a vote . Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 7. (d) RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO H.F. N0. 268 APPROVING LIMITA- TION OF ADVERTISING ALONG FEDERAL INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. RESOLUTION N0, 1603 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1603, entitled "Resolution Relative to H.F. 268, Approving Limitation of Advertising Along Federal Interstate Highways". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO UNMARKED CARS FOR TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT (H , F . NO . 269)o RESOLUTION N0, 1604 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 16041 entitled "Resolution Relative to Unmarked Cars for Traffic Law Enforcement (H.F. No. 269)". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5:504, SUBDIVISION 7, OF ORDINANCE 770 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DESIGN, SPECIFICATION AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES, APPARATUS AND PLANTS," ADOPTED JANUARY 23, 1961, RELATING TO PERMIT FEES FOR HEATING DEVICES, MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS: AND AN ORD- INANCE REPEALING -SECTION 5:504 SUBDIVISION 18, OF SAID ORDINANCE 7701 RELATING TO PERMIT FEES FOR MUNICI- PAL FIRE ALARM INSTALLATIONS. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposedl ordinance and to set date for second reading on February 27, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas. (g) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 5:500, 5:501, 5:502, 5:503 and 5:504 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELECTRICAL WIRING AND INSTALLATIONS. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on February 271) 1961. Motion _)assed by a vote of seven yeas. COUNCIL MINUTES - February 13, 1961 7. (h) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE RE_ MOVAL OF SNOW, ICE DIRT AND RUBBISH FROM SIDEWALK, THE ELIMINATION OF WEEDS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, THE REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, SPRINKLING AND OTHER DUST TREATMENT OF STREETS, THE TRIMMING AND CARE OF TREES AND REMOVAL OF UNSOUND TREES FROM STREETS, AND THE COLLECTION OF COSTS OF SUCH WORK WHEN DUE BY THE CITY AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY BENEFITED, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on February 27, 1961. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, nay, Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Pearson, nay; Councilman Shank, nay; Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor Wolfe, yea. (i) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE THROWING OR DEPOSITING OF LITTER IN PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK; REGULATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL HANDBILLS; CONTROLLING THE DEPOSITING OF LITTER ON PRIVATE PREMISES; PROVIDING A LIEN FOR CITY CLEARANCE; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS. After much discussion on definitions etc. the follow- ing motion was made. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, that second reading of the proposed ordinance be deferred until February 27, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas. . (j) SECOND RENDING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF HEALTH, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A HEALTH OFFICER AND DEFINING THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF, It was moved Councilman Thiel, Ordinance No. 771, a Board of Health, Health Officer an Thereof" . Motion ORDINANCE NO, 771 by Councilman Pearson, seconded by to waive second reading and adopt entitled "An Ordinance Establishing Providing for the Appointment of a d Defining the Powers and Duties passed by a vote of seven yeas. F Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 7. (k) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 753 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6:176.1 (RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT) OF ORDINANCE 730 PASSED DECEMBER 28, 1959 ENTITLED THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE". ORDINANCE N0, 772 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 772, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 753, Entitled An Ordinance Amending Section 6:176.1 (Residen- tial Development unit) of Ordinance 730, Passed December 28, 1959, Entitled -the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY 1961 - BY THE CITY MANAGER, On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing, (b) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 1, 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutee received for filing. (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 61-5-S) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF GUST HOGLUND FOR APPROVAL OF .THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HOGLUND'S ADDITION (NORTH SIDE WEST LAKE: STREET EAST OF OREGON AVENUE); ALSO RECOMMENDING THAT A VARIANCE BE GRANTED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE SUB- DIVISION REGULATIONS RELATING TO BOULEVARD SODDING AND STREET TREES, Gust Hoglund was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve variance from the pro- visions of the Subdivision Regulations relating to boulevard sodding and street trees. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 41 I Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 8' It was moved by Councilman Jorvi second Councilman Pearson, to approve g ed by Hoglund's Addition, subject to conditions. inary plat of passed by a seven yea vote. Motion RESOLUTION NO, 1605 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Reso- lution No. 1605, entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Hoglund's Addition". Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas. (d) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDING SECTIONS 6:082.1, 6:102.4 and 6:162.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION RELATIVE TO SECTION 6: 049.11. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on February 27, 1961. Motion loot by the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Pearson, yea; Councilman Shank, nay; Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor Wolfe, yea. (e) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 60-43-S) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF TORVAL JORVIG FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED FINAL PLAT OF O.AK KNOB (SOUTH- EAST CORNER OF HILLSBORO AVENUE AND PROPOSED WEST 32ND STREET); ALSO RECOMMENDING THAT A VARIANCE BE GRANTED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:307 (L) (1) OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to approve variance from the pro- visions of the Subdivision Regulations. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting. RESOLUTION N0, 1606 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1606, entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Oak Knob". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting. 42 Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 8. (f) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 60-2-S) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF GREEN HILLS CORPORATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:309 (B) (2) (b) AND (c) OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS IN GREEN HILLS ADDITION, City Council members received a letter from Fred Lohman. It was moved Councilman Jorvig, until February 27, vote, by Councilman that action o 1961. Motion Messer, seconded by n this matter be deferred passed by a seven yea (g) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 61-3-Z) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF ALLAN W. GARRISON TO REZONE LOT 3, BLOCK 3, GARRISON'S CREEK - SIDE ADDITION (4000 HURST STREET) FROM R-4 TO I-1 DISTRICT. Allan Garrison was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to set date for public hearing on March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 61 -6 -SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY WITH CONDITION UPON THE REQUEST OF ZOLLIE BARATZ FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:176.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A FIVE STORY APARTMENT BUILDING AND A ONE STORY OFFICE BUILDING IN R-4 DISTRICT AT 5409-5421 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, Zollie Baratz was present at the meeting. RESLLUTION N0. 1607 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1607, entitled"Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:176.1 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING Ordinance for Residential Development Unit". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 43 Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 8. (h-1) REGARDING TRAFFIC PROBLEM - UTICA AND TOLEDO AVENUES AT MINNETONKA BOULEVP,RD . A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the City Manager be directed to make a study of the situation and report to the Council. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (i) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 614 -SP) UPON THE REQUEST OF DONALD C. GUTMAN FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:142.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A 140 FOOT STEEL RADIO TOWER AT 3270 GORHAM AVENUE (SUBURBAN READY MIX) . Donald Gutman was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO, 1608 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1608, entitled "Resolution Granting Parmit Under Section 6:142.5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for 140 Foot Radio Tower". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (j ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 61 -9 -SP) UPON THE REQUEST OF DONALD C. GUTMAN FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:142.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A 90 FOOT WOODEN POLE FOR A RADIO TOWER AT 7400 CAMBRIDGE STREET (BLACKTOP SERVICE COMPANY) . Donald Gutman was present and requested that action be deferred. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by man Shank, that action be deferred until February 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (k) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 1W1 NDING SECTION 6:314 (A) (2) AND (3) OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOT WIDTHS AND MINIMUM LOT AREAS. Council - 27, It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on February 271 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 44 Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 8. (1) PRELIMINPRY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETI- TIONED ALLEY GRADING IMPROVEMENT N0. 59-102 (BETWEEN QUENTIN AND PRINCETON AVENUES, WEST 16TH STREET TO CEDAR LUKE ROAD) . Mr. R. Kotarski and others were present in opposition. RESOLUTION NO. 1609 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 16091) entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 59-102 Be Not M•-ide". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (m) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETI- TIONED TEMPORARY PAVING, IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-77 (WEST 29TH STREET, ALABAMA AVENUE TO BLACKSTONE AVENUE). RESOLUTION N0. 1610 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Masser, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1610, entitled Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearin; on Improvement No. 60-77", hearing March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (n) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF HE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETI- TIONED TEMPORARY PAVING, IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-84 (WEST 29TH STREET) OREGON AVENUE TO PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE). RESOLUTION N0. 1611 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1611, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-84", hearing March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (o) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE OWIOH RESPECTWORKS TEMPAND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR OR1-1RY PAVING, IMPROVEMENT N04 ON86 CIRCLE(VIRGINIA SOUTH AND NORTH FROM XYLON AVENUE TOVIRG ALL OF VIRGINIA CIRCLE SOUTH)* 45 Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 8, RESOLUTION N0. 1612 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1612, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-86", hearing March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (q) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETI- TIONED TEMPORARY PAVING, IMPROVEMENT NO. 60-101 (VERNON AVENUE FROM SOUTHERLY R/W LINE T.H. #12 TO A POINT 1286 FEET SOUTH), RESOLUTION NO. 1613 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1613, entitled "Resolution Receiving; R _.•ports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-101", hearing March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (q) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETI- TIONED TEMPORARY PAVING IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-127 (WEST 38TH STREET, OTTAWA AVENUE TO PRINCETON AVENUE AND PRINCETON AVENUE, WEST 38TH TO EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD). RESOLUTION N0, 1614 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 16149 entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-12711, hearing March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (r) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETI- TIONED TEMPORARY PAVING IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-128 (OTTAWA PLACE, OTTAWA AVENUE TO PRINCETON AVENUE; PRINCETON AVENUE, WEST 27TH TO OTTAWA PLACE:) WEST 27th STREET, OTTAWA AVENUE TO QUENTIN AVENUE; OTTAWA AVENUE, WEST 27th STREET TO WEST 28th STREET). 46 Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 8. RESOLUTION NO. 1615 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1615, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-12811, hearing March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (s) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO TEMP- ORARY PAVING IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-130 (SOUTH HILL LANE). RESOLUTION N0. 1616 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, -to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1616, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 60-130", hearing March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (t) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY AMPWITH NORESPECT 131T(WESTI TIONED TEMPORARY PAVING IROVEMENT 31ST STREET FROM MARYLAND AVENUETO NEVADA AVENUE). RESOLUTION N0. 1617 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.. 1617, entitled "Resolution NoCe601131Rng ephearingports d Calling Hearing on Improvement March 6, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (u) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRSOC�OR OF PUBLIC WITH RESPECT PETIRKS D ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSES TIONED ALLEY GRADING IMPROVEMENT AVENUE NSWBETWEEN WALKER, BROWNLOW, GORHAM AND RESOLUTION N0. 1618 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No 16180, entitled "RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORTS AND CALLING HEARING ON iMPROVEMeab TNOa vote5of sevennyeas. March 6, 1961. Motion pass y 47 Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 8. (v) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT NO. 5 COVERING STATE LEGISLATION INTRODUCED. 9. 10. No action taken. (w) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M. PURCHASE OF LOTS FOR DRAINAGE AVENUE AT QUENTIN AVENUE. & C. N0. PURPOSES 61-7) ON ON DEVANEY It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvi. 71 that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the South2 of Lots 4 and 5, Block 5, Wooddale Park Addition, located on Devaney Street at Quentin Avenue for a figure not to exceed $1,600.00. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (x) REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY RELATIVE TO SUIT ON PAINTING WORK CONTRACT. (GUST ROOS, INC.) It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, that the City Attorney be authorized to settle suit for $464.70. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FROM FRED SHERMAN OFFERING FUTURE RIGHT- OF-WAY (RALEIGH AVENUE) FOR SALE (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 19 1) 1960) . It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase land from Fred Sherman for a figure not to exceed $22, OOO.OG. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, that the City Manager prepare as to the feasibility of street project at this Motion passed by a seven yea vote. NEW BUSINESS (a) APPOINTMENT OF CLERK I (PRINT SHOP), It was moved Councilman Shank, of Beverly Deikel, effective February seven yeas, a report location. by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by to consent and approve the appointment Probationary Clerk I, Print Shop, 145 1961. Motion passed by a vote of M Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 100 (b) REGARDING CIVIC CLASSES IN ST. LOUIS PARK SCHOOLS. Councilman Pearson suggested that the School Board be urged to sat up about one week per year in which the Civic Classes would study Local Govern- ment, School Board Administration and County Govern- ment with Councilmen, County Officials and School Board members in attendance and taking part. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that Councilman Pearson be authorized to meet with School Board Officials to explore this idea. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 11. MISCELL41"NEOUS (a) None 12. CLAIMS uWPROPRIATIONS :►ND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council- man Thiel, -t-he lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, in the total amounts of $3,622.23 for payroll, and $248,510.83 for vendors were approved., and the City Manager, City Clerk, and Cit! Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a roll call vote of seven yeas. (a-1) MEADOWBROOK MANOR INC. REFUND $211290.76. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the verified claim for Me76cover- o Manor Inc. be approved in the amountof$21,290.76 ing the refund of principal and interest paid in 1958, 1959 and 1960 on sanitary sewer assessments levied in 1957, in accordance with ttennerfor CountyJudgement" 53747gentered by the District Court of Hennepin filed January 13, 1961, and the City Manager, check for Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to same, by a roll call vote of seven yeas. 49 Council Minutes - February 13, 1961 12. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENT 1. Final Payment, Grading (West to 100 feet east of Monterey No. 60-13. Contractor, M. E. Grading. Amount, $1,564.93. 28th Street from Joppa Avenue) , Improvement Kraft Excavating and RESOLUTION N0, 1619 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council_ man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1619, entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Street Grading Improvement No. 60-13". Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas, 13. PJ)JOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Thiel, Messer, the meeting was adjourned at yea vote. ATTEST: osos plf iust4j, Secretary seconded by Councilman 10: 54 p.m., by a seven 50