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Home My WebLink About1961/04/10 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular11 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINt1TEs OF nARK MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS of I 1961 April 1 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meet Wolfe byMayor Kennet 2. INVOCATION of the City at g p.m. Invocation was given Evangelical Free Church. 3, ROLL CALL Council was called to order by Rev, Quentin Alfors of the The following Councilmen were Robert Ehrenberg Toravl Jorvig Curtis Pearson D. C. Messer Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe present at roll call Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Acting Secretary. Councilman Messer left at 10% 30 p.m. 4. MIWTES On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by CounC1ln Messer, the minutes of the regular meeting held April 31 1961 were approved by a seven yea vote. S. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED ORDINANCEas LISHMENTS AND PROVIDIGULATING AND LICENSING FOOD ESTAB ilk (HEARING CONTINUED FROM AMAPRENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS CH 27, 19 61) . Wolfe o pened the hearin on this matter Mayor • li g 127 li CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINt1TEs OF nARK MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS of I 1961 April 1 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meet Wolfe byMayor Kennet 2. INVOCATION of the City at g p.m. Invocation was given Evangelical Free Church. 3, ROLL CALL Council was called to order by Rev, Quentin Alfors of the The following Councilmen were Robert Ehrenberg Toravl Jorvig Curtis Pearson D. C. Messer Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe present at roll call Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Acting Secretary. Councilman Messer left at 10% 30 p.m. 4. MIWTES On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by CounC1ln Messer, the minutes of the regular meeting held April 31 1961 were approved by a seven yea vote. S. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED ORDINANCEas LISHMENTS AND PROVIDIGULATING AND LICENSING FOOD ESTAB ilk (HEARING CONTINUED FROM AMAPRENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS CH 27, 19 61) . Wolfe o pened the hearin on this matter Mayor • li g 127 Council Minutes - April 10, 1961 5. The following persons were present for information; Merriam Hosar, 6308 W. 39th Street Mrs. Fay Reuter, 3116 Nevada Avenue Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to amend Section 2:1804.01 to delete "serving their own congregations" after "Houses of Worship". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to amend Section 2:1852.11 by adding the words "and the City Manager" after the words "Health Authority" in Subdivision 4 and to amend Section 2:1852.11 by adding the words "and the City Manager" after the words "Health Authority" in the first sentence of the first paragraph and in the second paragraph. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to amend Section 2:1816.01 by adding to the second sentence after the word "establishment" the following words "except Houses of Worship and schools where the limitation shall apply only to readily perish- able food". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay. Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer further consideration of the proposed ordinance to a special meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday April 20, 1961 in the Council Chambers. Motion passed by a vote of five yeas and two nays. Councilman TU�el and Councilman Pearson voting nay. 14ess%eY 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME - BY PARK KNOLL - OAK HILL CARNIVAL CHAIRMAN. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the notification received for filing. (b) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF MOST HOLY TRINITY On hearing no objections the Mayor notification received for filing. 128 GAME - BY HOME AND SCHOOL& ordered the Council Minutes April 107 1961 TO VACATE EAST -WEST PETITION VENUE TO BRUNSWICK ALLEY EXTENDING FROM AVENUE BETWEEN OL COMPANY ABAMA A H STREET BY FEDERAL TON MEETING OF STREET �' D WEST 37T AN (REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMM MRS • EDITH CONLEY AN ISS D OTHERALSO C S COMMUNICATION FRO APRIL 5, 1961) OPPOSING VACATION• RESOLUTION N0. 1703 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by -to waive reading and adopt Resolution Councilman Thiel, led „R`solution for Hearing on Petition No. 1703, entl �► passed by a vote of five yeas to Vacate Alley Motion p voting nay* Council ee and one nay . Councilman Ehrenberg taken . man Messer not present wh D eeoeoORDINANCES 7, RESOLUTIONS AN RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENTS AND ORDERING PREPARMINN (a) E - OF REPORTS (TEMPORARY SURFACING ON BOONS AVENUE FROM NO, TONKA BOULEVARD TO AQUILA AVENUE; NATER MAIN 6 AT 42ND STREET AND ZARTHAN AVENUE TO EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD) RESOLUTION N0. 1704 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1704, entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvements and Ordering Preparation of Reports" . Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS CODE, ENTITLED "Fire PREVENTION CODE1960 ADDITION"., AND ESTI-�BLISNING A FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU AND PROVIDING INSPECTORS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES Councll. It was moved b Councilman Jorvi seconded by ,,coed man Shank, to waive yfirst reading and to set date for S,vot2• reading on April 24, 1961. Motion passed by a si;c Y Councilman Messer not present when vote was taken. C�) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS CERTAIN DK ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 4: 211 ENTITLED' NG DOGS OGS NOT ALLOWED TO RUN AT LARGE, (b) BAR DOGS ICHRESTRICTION OF DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE, (6) OF DOGS • ARE PUBLIC NUTO CONTISANCE" , RELATING ROL ALSO COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO DOG CONTROL. 129 �R Council Minutes - April 10, 1961 7. The following persons were present in opposition to ordinance: James Blakesborough, 9441 Minnetonka Boulevard; Milton Jackson, 2936 Kentucky Avenue; Mrs. Grace Rush, 2729 Xenwood Avenue* Mr. Raymond Rein, 3349 Yosemite Avenues Re W. Anderson, 4321 Coolidge Avenue and Mrs. Phyllis Denn`tt, 2940 Salem Avenue, The following persons were present in favor of ordinance: Herbert Isbin, 2815 Monterey Parkway, for himself and Fern Hill P,T,A, Board; Sidney Lorber, 2743 Raleigh Avenue, for Fern Hill P.T.A. Board; Mr. Mel. Anderson, 6810 Eliot View Road• Mrs. Lorraine Conradi, 3325 Sumter Avenue; Mr. Jaek Hendry, 3113 Nevada Avenue; Mrs, Joan Goering, 3312 Xenwood Avenue, Mrs. H. M. Mueller, 2514 Xylon Avenue; Mrs. Laverna Johnson, 2821 Maryland Avenue; Mrs. Anne Wittels, 2724 Xenwood Avenue; Lt. James Dahl for Police Dapartment. Mrs. Dorothy Caron, 3308 Xenwood Avenue; Mrs. Donna Wellman, 3232 Webster Avenue, ORDINANCE N0, 779 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 779, entitled "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 4:211 Entitled "(a) Certain Dogs Not Allowed to Run at Large, (b) Barking Dogs, (e) Restriction of Dogs Running at Large, (d) Dogs Which are Public Nuisance"Relating to Control of Dogs". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the City Manager give study to more stringent enforcement of dog control laws and need for requirement of rabies shot as prerequisite to ob- taining dog license. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE BOUNDARIES E AMENDING E ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING LAKE STREET AND ZONING DISTRICTS (4 3009 JOPPA AVENUE). ORDINANCE N0. 780 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 780, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Changing Boundaries the St. Louis Park Zoning a Seven yea vote. of Zoning Districts" Motion passed by 130 1 n Council Minutes - April 10, 1961 ROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDI�LKSFOR THETHE 7* (e) SECOND READING pFCE, AND RUBBISH FROM SVATE IDEW ELIMINATION OF WEEPRI PROPERTY REMOVAL OF SNOW' IDS FROM PUBLIC THE �DCOLLECTION OF THE AND THE REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS By THE CITY AS A SPECIAL COSTS OF SUCH WORK WHEN DONEBENEFITED (DEFERRED FROM ASSESSMENT AGAINST PRO MARCH 13 , 19 61) . I t was moved by Councilman Thiel, secondedby be Councilman Shank, that seco9 61, Motion ng of passed by a vote deferred to April 24, 1961. of six yeas. Councilman Messer not present when vote was taken. 8. REPORTS OF OFF- BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 237 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (b) RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMISSION (CASE NO, TIONS OF THE BUILDING 1712, 5109 (a) , 2515 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY 60 -03 -CR B) THAT THE FOLLOWING SEC - CODE BE REVISED: SECTION 1711, (e) , 2806 and 3502, It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded b Councilman Shank, that this matter be deferred indefin- itely. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Messer not present when vote was taken . (c) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER ON POLICY FOR ASSESSMENT OF SIDEWALKS ON APPROACHES TO SCHOOLS (REQUESTED MARCH 27, 1961) . It was moved by Councilman Thield bcouncil- man Shank, that actiy on , seconded this matter be deferred until April 17, 1961. Motion man Messer not Passed by a six yea vote. Council Present when vote was taken. (d) ANAL FIN��NCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY ]FOR 1960. It was moved by Councilman Shank, Thiel, that the report be and Investigation Co Committee d to a six yea vote , mmitt� for study. was talon, Councilman Messer not 131 seconded by Council' the Audits, Claims Motion passed by present who vote' Council Minut2as - April 10, 1961 8. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to direct publication of a summary as required by Section 6.14 of the Charter. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. Councilman Messer not present when vote was taken. (e) PRELIMINARY REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORTS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING IMPROVE- MENTS: 1. Improvement No. 59-57, Petitioned Curb and Gutter on Wooddale Avenue from West 42k Street to Morning- side Road (excluding axisting curb and gutter) . 2. Improvement No. 59-58, petitioned Sidewalk on Wooddale Avanue from West 42k Street to Morningside Road (ex- cluding existing sidewalk). 3. Improvement No. 5948, petitioned sidewalk at 6413 Minnetonka Boulevard. 4. Improvement No. 60-1251 petitioned Curb and Gutter on East side Quentin Avenue from West 26th Street to West 27th Street. 5. Improvement No. 60-63, petitioned sidewalk on East side of Dakota Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 31st Street. 6. Improvement No. 60421 petitioned sidewalk on East side Oregon Avenue from West 18th Street to Franklin. 7* Improvement No* 59-942 side Brunswick Avenue 28th Street* petitioned sidewalk on East from West 27th Street to West g, Improvement No. 60-114 petitioned sidewalk on East side of Zinran Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Yukon ide of Zinran Avenue from Cedar Avenue and on west s Lake Road to Aquila Avenue. 9. Improvement No. 60-119, petitioned d Curb and Gutter on Edgewoo d Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 29th Street. 10. Improvement No, 60-120, petitioned sidewalk on West Side Edgewood Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 29th Street (except sidewalkabutting Lots 10 and 11, Block 231, ti Park Manor Addition). 11. Improvemant No. 60-5� petitioned sidewalk on both sides of Alabama Avenue from West 28th Street to West 29th Street. 132 inures - April 10, 1961 'I Council M rov`ment No. 60-5 • os it on to Imp Kinney,, tion in o PP rs , A petiEmil Y 8 . e d by Mr. . and M was presented sign a Avenue and others* 2849 Alabam P.ESOLUTION NO. 1705 on seconded by It was moved by Councilman P ars t Resolution a and adopt Councilman Thiel to waive reading -2 "Resolution ReCeiving Reports and No. 1705, en 59-57 59-98, 59-88 Calling Hearing on Improvements No . _11 60 120 60-125, 60-63, 60-82, 59-94, 60-114, 60 and 60-5". (hearing May 1 1961) Motion passed by a six ea votes Councilman Messer abstained from voi: a:n� . Y (f) IMPROVEMENT NO* 611111111175 PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER IN DAKOTA AVENUE FROM WEST 27TH STREET TO WEST 26TH STREET; PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT, RESOLUTION NO, 1706 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolu- tion No. 1706, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement No . 61-7 Be Not Made". Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Messer not present when vote was taken. (g) REPORT ON LAND ACQUISITION, 1. Deed from Carlyle and Maxine Jacobson for south- erly part of Lot six (6) , and from Richard D . Hirsh Builder Inc .for southerly part of Lot 5, both in Block 5, Wooddale Park (at Quentin Av,2nuz and Devaney street), A motion was made by Councilman Pearson seconded by Councilman Shank, to authorize each parcel and to accept payment of $800.00 for to file same P deeds and authorize the City Clerk for record. Motion � vote Councilman Mess passe b a six yea er, not Pr`s`nt Ywhen voto was taken. 2 • Deed from Talmud south half Torah for street easemLnt for T2xa Tonka Te West 32nd Street abutting Plat of ment from 33rdrace 2nd Addition and sower eas'_ n` West a 32nd Streett and d West and Utah Avenue to Vir oginia Avenue. 133 Council Minutes - April 10, 1961 80 A was made b by Councilman Shank y Councilman Ehrenberg ' -� to accept dead and authorizS�thnded City Clark to file same for re six yea vo-ta. Councilman Mcsserrnot Moto Passed b a was taken. present when vote (h) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT NO, 13 COVERING STATE LEGISLATION CATION Mayor Wolf, reported on the status of the Metro ol- itan Sawcr District Bill, P No action taken. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ROAD MIXED BITUMINOUS SURFACING, IMPROVEMENT NOS, 58402 59-23, 59-64, 59-104(PART)31 60-451 60-475 60-483 6046, 60497 60-941 60-101, 60-127, 60-128, 60-1301 59-74 (PART) , 59-75(PART)2 59- 76 (PART) , 56-52 (PART) , 58-3 (PART) , 60-18 (PART) . RESOLUTION NO, 1707 It was moved by Councilman Shank, soconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1707, antitled "Resolution Accepting Bid for Road Mixed Bituminous Surfacing Improvement Nos. 58-80, 59-2311 59-64, 59-104 (Part) , 60-451 60-47, 60-482 60-86, 60491) 60-941 60-1019 60-1271 60-1281 60-13011 59-74 (Part) , 59-75 (Part) , 5946 (Part) , 56-52 (Part) , 58-3 (Part) , 60-18 (Part)". Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Ehranbarg abstained from voting. Councilman Masser not present whan vote was taken. (b) TABULATION OF BIDS ON 11ATER METERS AND COPPER METER HORNS . Mr. Radmer of Badger Meter Company was present at 01A� meeting, A motion was made by Councilman Paarson, saconded by Councilman Thiel, to r,jact the bid and authorize roadvertis, ment for bids. Motion passad by a vote of four yeas and two nays. Councilman Ehrenberg and Council- man Shank voting nay. Councilman Messer not present when vote was taken, 134 minutes - April 10, 1961 Council Mi OR AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS. c Tt�BULATION OF BIDS F seconded 9. () Councilman Pearson, made byas 1 • A motion was to designate Hull Dobbs Ford , 8 by Councilman Thiel, e bidder, in the amount of $1, 321.91 responsible passed by a six yea vote, the lowest resp Mot ion for one statonebunot present When Vote was taken. Councilman Mss A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded 2 • to d, s ignate Suburban Chevrolet Co . by Councilman Thiel, of as the 1 Qwest responsible bidder in the amount passed b 549.64 for three four -door sedans* Motion p Y $6 'not present when Councilman Messer a six yea vote. vote was talon. 3. A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to designate Hull Dobbs Ford as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of$3, 340.64 ion for one 2 ton and one 3/4 ton pickup truck. Mo passed by a six yea vote, Councilman Masser not present when vote was taken. (d) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR SALE OF CITY -OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY (3 FOUR DOOR SEDANS AND ONE 3/4 TON TRUCK) . A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Shank, to designate N.E. Auto Supply as the highest bidder in the amount of $1, 506.00 for three four -door sedans and David 0. Blanchard as the highest bidder in the amount of $803.00 for one 3/4 ton pickup trek. Motion passed by asix yea vote, Councilman Messer not present when vtite was taken. j (e) NOTIFICATION OF INTEN O OF COLUMBUS, 4630 EXCELSIOP.OBOULENGO GAMES - BY FROM MARCH 27 )• , 1961 BOULEVARD (DEFERRED :1 M Jim Murphy of Knights support of the requests Of Columbus appearad in Harvey Schneider, 3743 Ottawa Avenue and Mr. Phillip Pickett, 3755 Ottawa Avenue, spoke %in opposition. RESOLUTION N0, 1705 It was moved by Councilman Pearson seconded by Councilman Councilman _ tion No. 1708 = g' to was reading and adopt ReS°lu of Bingo =„ entitled �1P"Solution Objecting to Conductl� g Gamma Motion Councilman Thiel abstainPds from voting. a vote of five YaMvss,;r not pr`Sent when vote was = Councilman taken. 135 ' *. Council Minutes - April 10, 1961 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONTRACT AMENDING SUBDIVISION CONTRACT FOR PLAT OF TEXA-TONK'i TERRACE SECOND ADDITION, RESOLUTION N0. 1709 It was moved by Councilman Poarson seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1709, ent itlod "Resolution Amending Contract for Improvements in Subdivision". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) None . 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council- man Shank, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, in the total amounts of $568.14 for payroll, and $44,106.00 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks cover- ing same, by a seven yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENT 1, Partial Payment No. 1 -Roof Construction in Furnaces and Combustion Chambers Municipal Incinerator DPW Project 2-61. Contractor - Ramtite Company. Contract Date - January 30, 1961, Contract Price - $31)480.00. Amount of payment $2,520.00 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, sworkpesntd by day�l man Shank the above payment on contract the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for the respective amount by a seven yea vote. 136 Council Minutes 13. April 10, 1961 ADJOURNMENT seconded by Councilman ion o f Councilman Shank by a six On mot was adjourned at 11:3 7 P . m Thiz1, the meeting Messer not pr`'Sent when vote was yea vote. Councilman taken. 137 i I � { I '1 {i I �I 1 i 1 Council Minutes 13. April 10, 1961 ADJOURNMENT seconded by Councilman ion o f Councilman Shank by a six On mot was adjourned at 11:3 7 P . m Thiz1, the meeting Messer not pr`'Sent when vote was yea vote. Councilman taken. 137 i I � { {i I �I Council Minutes 13. April 10, 1961 ADJOURNMENT seconded by Councilman ion o f Councilman Shank by a six On mot was adjourned at 11:3 7 P . m Thiz1, the meeting Messer not pr`'Sent when vote was yea vote. Councilman taken. 137