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Home My WebLink About1961/04/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETTWG ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA April 24, 1961 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Couneil was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 7:08 p,m, 2. INVOCATION None. 3. ROLL CALL The followinCi g Councilmen were present at roll call Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Curtis Pearson D C. Messer Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kennneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Director and the Secretary, 4, MINUTES On motion of Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of the regular meeting held April 17, 1961, were approved by a seven yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING FOOD EST- ABLISHMENTS AND PROVIDING ESECTIONSFOR OFVIOLATIONS LOU3S THEREOF AND REPEALING CERTAIN PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TD"RESTAURANTS, BLISHMENTSS WHICH SECTIONS ARE NUMBERED AND ENTIILED AND LUNCH ROOMS, SECTION 2:1801 DEFINITIONS, SECTION 2:1802 LICENSE REQUIRED, SECT�01U051803 EXAM�ATIONTAND,CON� SECTION 2:1304 FEES, SECTION . DEMNATION OF UNWHOLESOME OR ADULEERTEDFOOD OR DRINK, SECTION 2N 2*1807 :1506 INSPECTION OF RESTAURANTS,1808 DISEASE CONTROL, SANITATION REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 2: SECTION 2:1809 PROCEDURE WHEN INFECTION SUSPECTED, SECTION ni 2:1810 ENFORCEMENT INTERPRE.UATION . 149 f r Council Minutes - April 24, 1961 5. The following persons were present who were in- terested in the food ordinance: Dr. Fifer, Health Officer; Harvey Mc Phee, Sanit- arian; Peter Kosmas, Park Terraces Hal Trumb`l, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce. Hal Trumbel gave a report of the Health Ordinance Committee, St. Louis Park Chamber of Commerce, suggesting eight amendments, which were taken up one at a time and voted on, Section numbers 2:1002.09 - .11 .13 - .15 and .17, were changed to read .11 - .13 -.15 - .17 - .19 respectively. New Section 2:1802.09 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that the following section be added: Section 2:1802.09 Fleet License -R2adily_Perishable Food Vehicles. A person operating or engaging in the business of operating more than one readily perishable food vehicle may instead of licensing each vehielo under Section 2:1002. 07 obtain a single license for all vehicles operated as a fleet of vehicles from one location. Such license for the entire fleet may be revoked if any vehicle operated in the City of S -c. Louis Park fails to meet the standards required by this Ordinance. Motion passed b;a vote of five yeas and two nay. Councilman Shank and Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay. Section numbers 2:1806.13 and .15 were changed to read 2:1806.15 and .17. New Section 2:1806.13 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the following section be added: Section 2:106.13. Fleet License - Food Vehicles. The Annual license one or more readily -perishable food $15.000 Readil Perishable C ee for a sleet of vehicles shall be Motion passed by a vote of five yeas Councilman Ehrenberg and Councilman Shank Secti6n 2:1810.05 and two nays. voting nay. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that -the following be substituted for tectiAn 2:1810.05. Posting Each inspection report shall be posted by the Health Authority upon an inside 150 i i Council Minutes - April 24, 1961 s, wall of the food establishment, not in a public area, and such inspection report shall not be defaced or removed by any person, except the Health Authority, The posting of the inspection report upon the inside wall of ;the food establishment shall constitute service of an official nothfication of the inspection by the Health Authority, The Health Authority may, in lieu of posting sueh report, deliver it to the licensee or his authorized agent. Another copy of the in- spection report shall be filed with she records of the Health Department. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Section 2:1810.07 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the following be substituted for Section 2;1010.07 . Access to Premises and Records. The person operating the food establishment shall, upon request of the Health Authority, permit access to all parts of the establishment at any reasonable time for purpose of inspection and shall exhibit and allow copying of any records necessary to ascertain sources of foods. Motion passed by a seven yea vote Section 2:1818.01 It was decided to make nocchange in Section 2:1818.01. Section 2:1024.01 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the following be substituted for Section 2:1824.01. Sanitary Design, Construction, and Instillation of Equipment and Utensils. All new and replacement equipment and utensils shall be of such material, workmanship, and design as to be smooth; easily cleanable; resistant to wear, dentin, buckling, pitting, chipping, and razing; and capable of with - ring, repeated corrosive acti standing scrubbing, scouon of cleaning compounds, and other normal condition and faces shall eoperfttions. Food contact surfaces which comeoinocontact Food contact surfaces and sur with food debris shall be readily accessible for cleaning and inspection. All equipment shall be so as to facilitate the cleaning cent areas, and shall be kept 151 installed and maintained thereof, and of all adja- in good repair. Equipment Council Minutes - April 245 1961 54 in use at the time of adoption of this Ordinance, which does not fully meet -the above requirements, tinu�d in use only if it is may be con - stalled and maintained so that iuelz design, and is in - and sanitary condition, is kept in a clean All equipment installed on or after theassa e this Ordinance shall comply p g of 51 6, and C-1 of the NaonaliSanitatdards 1, 2, 3, 4, when a licable, which numbered standardsion areheron eby adopted and incorporated herein by reference and three marked official copies of said numbered standards shall be kept on file by the Citi Clerk. Etc uipment not covered MY esuch standards shall not be installed before it has pp ov`d by the Heal�h Authoritv. Single -service utensils shall have been manufactured, packaged, transported, stored, and handl,d in a sanitary manner. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Section 2;1026.07 It was moved by Councilman Pearson seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the following besubstitutedfor Section 2:1826.07. Mechanical Spray -Type Washing and Bactericidal Treatment. When mechanical spray -type NOW washing operations are employed, all multi -use utensils and equipment shall be pre -scraped, pre -flushed, or pre- soaked. Utensils and equipment shall be placed in racks or on conveyors in such a way that all food contact sur- faces shall be subjected to unobsturcted wash and rinse water sprays. Detergents of a concentration which will render utensils and equipment clean shall be used at all times in the wash water. Wash water temperatures shall be at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit, except in single tank conveyor type machines in which the wash water temperature shall be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Flow pressure of rinse water shall be maintained at all times at not less than 15 pounds nor more than 25 pounds per square inch. Recirculated rinse water shall be maintained at a temperature of at least 170 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature of the final rinse water shall be at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit at the en- trance of the rinse spray arms of all machines while dishes are being washed. A recirculating line shall beprovided between the hot water heater and the _ ._ automatic dishwasher if the Health Authority deems it necessary in order for the licensae to comply with the 152 Council Minutes - April 24, 1961 50 required water temperatures Thermometers accuragely indicate the which will rinse water, shall be prteiperature of -the wash and � on all machines . Motion passed be y a sven yea vote . Section 2:1326.17 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the following be substituted for Section 2:1826.17 Stora e - Runnin�- ----- Icy Cream Di Pers . �, wat,.r dipper wells connected to a safe water supply and -to the municipal sewage system shall be provided for ice cream dippers and scoops at all locations or stations whore bulk ice cream is dis- pense d. This requirement shall not apply in those situations where ice cream is being served at a temporary location, however of water used for ice cr a have the water therein chang 00tion passed by a seven yea Section 2:1352.11 n Such cases, containers ppers and scoops shall ea at least evert vote. twenty minutes. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that the following be substituted for Section 241852.11. Temporary Suspension of License. The Health Authority with the approval of the City Manager shall immediately suspend the license of any food establishment for the violation of any terms of this Ordinance if such violations constitute an imminent public health hazard. Upon notification by the Health Authority of a temporary suspension of license by posting of his report as set forth in Section 2:1810.05 at the time of the inspection, the licensee shall forthwith cease operation. The licensee may appeal the temporary suspension in writing to the City Council in the manner prescribed in Section 2:15 and Section 2:16 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code. Upon notification in writincT by the licensee to the Health Authority that all violations have been corrected, for which temporary sus- pension was invoked the Health Authority shall re inspect the food establishment within a reasonable length of time. If all violations constituting the grounds for the tempor- ary suspension have been corrected, the Health Authority shall forth with terminate the suspension. The Health Authority and the City Manager shall hot suspend a license if the violation or violations which constitute and imminent public health hazard can be eliminated or removed by embargo or dondemnation as provided in Section 2:1812.01. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 153 0*00 Council Minutes April 24, 1961 5* It was moved by by Councilman Thiel, proposed ordinance be passed by a seven yea Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded that the first reading of the set for Mail 0, 1961. Motion vote. Mr. Trumbel thanked the Council Cit Health Officers for their copperation. He it is a good ordinance and that operators A short recess wa—ca led, 6. PFS TITIONS,RE VESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS y Manager and says he feels will cooperate. (a) COMMUNICATION FROM A. J, LEONHARBI REQUESTING ADJUSTMENT OF ASSESSMENT FOR TRUNK SEWER AT 1430 NEVADA AVENUE; ALSO REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, chat the request be denied and that the City Manager be directed to notify Mr. Leonhardi of the action taken by the Council. Motion passed by a seven yea vote, 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 1570 RELATING TO TAKING OF LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN. RESOLUTION NO. 1721 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1721, entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 1570 Relating to Taking of Land by Eminent Domain" Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENTS AND ORDERING PREPARA- TION OF REPORTS (SEWER, WATER, STREET GRADING, TREE PLANTING AND BOULEVARD SODDING IN TWEEDY'S THIRD ADDI- TION) RESOLUTION N0. 1722 It was movad by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1722, entitled "Rasolution Proposing Improements and Ordaring Preparation of Reports". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 154 Council Minutes - April 24, 1961 7, (c) RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD INSTALL REFLECTOR TYPE CROSSING PROTECTION SIGNS TO VIRGINIA AVENUE, AT Mr. Kelly of -the Great Northern Railwa was present at oche meeting, He su y Company be written to thGre ggested that a letter e Great Northern Railway Company re- questing that each train come to a stop before entering this crossing and to give the whistle signal. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the City Manager be directed to write a letter -to the Great Northern Railway Company making the above request as suggested by Mr. Kelly. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVMDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, AND RUBBISH FROM SIDEWALKS, THE ELIMINATION OF WEEDS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS AND THE COLLECTION OF THE COSTS OF SUCH WORK WHEN DONE BY THE CITY AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST PROPERTY BENEFITED (DEFERRED FROM APRIL 10, 19 61) . ORDINANCE NO, 781 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 751, entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Removal of Snow, Ice, and Rubbish from Side- walks, the Elimination of [Needs from Public and Private Property and the Repair of Sidewalks and the Collection of the Costs of Such Work When Done by the City as a Special Assessment Against Property Benefited". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) SECOND 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 CODE, 1960 EDITION". AND ESTABLISHING A FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU AND PROVIDING INSPECTORS THEREFOR AND DE- FINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; ALSO LETTER FROM MRS, SIDNEY KATZ CONCLT�tiZNU ORDINANCE. Mrs. Sidney Katz was present and presented petitions signed by Mrs. Daniel Vaughn, 1640 Alabama Avenue and others objecting -to ordinance and requesting second fire station for protection of North Side. 155 Council Minutes - April 24, 1961 7. After some discussion a motion was made by Councicity lman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the ordinance be referred back to the Ci - Attorney for revision due to 5:1109. Motion lost b Section 5:1107 and Y the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvi yea; Councilman Messer, yeah Councilman Pearson, nay• Councilman Shank, nay,95 Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor Wolfe, nay, ORDINANCE N0, 7C2 Ii was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 702, entitled "An Ordinance Presdribing Regulations Governing Conditions Hazardous to Life and Property from Fire or Explosion and Adopting by Reference Portions of the National Board of Fire Under- writers Code, Entitled "Fire Prevontion Code, 1960 Edition", and Establishing a Fire Prevention Bureau and Providing Inspectors Therefor and Defining Their Powers and Duti, s", after deleting Section 5:1107 and 5:1109. Motion passed by the following roll call vote'. Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Pearson, yea; Councilman Shank, yea; Mayor Wolfe yea; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Thiel, nay; Councilman Jorvig, abstained from voting. (f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF WEST 14TH STREET (SOUTH 30 FEET FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO OREGON AVENUES). Zollie Baratz was present. The City Manager requested that this matter be deferred -to May S, 1961 as the city needs easements. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer,that this matter be deferred to May 0, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (g) RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SERVICES OF IRA VRAALSTAD UPON HIS RETIREMENT. RESOLUTION N0. 1723 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 17232 entitled "Resolution Commending the Services of Ira Vraalstad Upon His Retirement". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 156 Council Minutes - April 242 1961 7, (h) RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SERVICE OF MICHAEL LENROW . S, RESOkUTTON NO, 1724 It was moved Couneilman Councilman No. 1724, S. Lenrow" Messer, to waive readinrvig, seconded by entitled "Commending the Service Mico3ution Motion passed b� hael ' � a seven yea vote. a. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR MARCH 1961 -- BY THE CITY MANAGER, On hearing no obj2ctlons the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 5, 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO, 61-13-S) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF M, P. JOHNSON SALES COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB SECOND ADDITION (WEST OF FLAG AVENUE, EAST OF JORDAN AVENUE AND SOUTH OF WEST 34TH STREET). M. P. Johnson and his attorney Ed. Parker were present at the meeting. It was moved Councilman Thiel, ferred 60 days and County and explain action be taken on seven yea vote. by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by that action on this matter be de - that the City Manager write to the -the situation and request some toad soon. Motion passed by a (d) REPORT OF THE PLANNING RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY AND OTHERS FOR APPROVAL THIRD ADDITION. COMMISSION (CASE N0, 60-117 -S) UPON THE REQUEST OF SAM SEGAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF TWEEDY'S 157 Council Minutes - April 24, n Sam Segal was 1961 present ak the meeting. RESOLUTION N0, 172 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waivo reading and adopt Resolution No. 1725, entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Tweedy's Third Addition11. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0, 61 -19 -VAC,) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST IN BLOCK BOUNDED BY MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, JOPPA AND INGLEWOOD AVENUES AND HIGHWAY NO, 7; ALSO REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY, RESOLUTION NO, 1726 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1726, entitled "Resolution Initiating Proceedings and Calling Hearing on Vacating Alley". (Hearing May 15, 1961) Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST IONS SANDSTROM TO REZONE THE PROPERTY AT VANIA AVENUE FROM R-2 TO R-4DISTRICT, N0, 61-21-Z) OF HAROLD AND 1345 PENNSYL- It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer action on this matter to May 3, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (g) PRELIMINARY REPORTS OF AND ASSESSMENT REPORTS IMPROVEMENTS, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING 1. Improvement No. 61-141 petitioned water main in Zarthan Avenue from existing main north 160 feet to West 28th Streat. 2. Improvement No. 61-15, petitioned sanitary sewer in Zarthan Avenue from south line feet2nahence east ed to Lot 3, Block 16, Park Manor north O along north line of Lots 61 and 41U, umnon's Subdivision north 350 feet to Yosemite 158 Council Minutes -- April 24, 1961 Ell 3. Improvement No. 60-1222 storm along on existing easement along east line of Lot 4, Auditor's Subdivision Mo. 310 from westerly right-of-way line of Monterey Parkway to north line of said lot, 4. Improvement No, 59-43, petitionaad storm sewer on Xylon Avenue extended from West 34th to West 342 @xtended; on West 34th S tract from Zinran to Xylon Avenues* west 3t�2 Street extended from Xylon Avenue extended to Wyoming Avenue, 5. Improvement No. 60-76, permanent paving, curb and gutter, and Storm sewer on Wost 23rd Street from Gettysburg Avenue to County Road 13. 6* Improvement No. 60-31, permanent paving and curb and gutter on Wost Lake Street from Taft to Texas, 7. Improvement No. 61-22, water main in Edgewood Avenue from West 26th Street south to cul-de-sac. 3. Improvement No. 61-21, sanitary sewer in Edgewood Avenue from West 26th Street south to cul-de-sac. 9. Improvement No. 61-26, grading on Wast 26th Street from Edgewood Avenue to east line Tweedy's 2nd Addition and on Edgewood Avenue from West 26th Street south to cul-de-sac. Mr. Smith was present regarding item No. 6. He was asked to be present at hearing on Ma4r 15, 1961. Mr. Smith asked for a copy of the Preliminary Report; it was given to him. Sam Segal was present regarding items No. 7, 011 and 9 . RESOLUTION N0. 1727 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by to waive reading and adopt Resolution Councilman Shank, . No. 1727, entitled "Resolutnd ion Recelving4 e61r15,ts a60-76, Calling Hearing on Improvement Nose Motion 60-31, 61-22, 61-219 61-262 passed by a seven yea vote. (Hearin, May 15, 1961 159 Council Minutes - April 24, 1961 so (h) PRELIMINARY REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORTS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS, 1, No. 59-134) petitioned curb and gutter on east side Louisiana Avenue from West 28th Street to West 29th Street. 2. No. 059-65 petitioned curb and gutter on east side Louisiana Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 29th S-treot . RESOLUTION NO, 17200 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1720, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvzment Nos. 59-13 and 59-6 Be Not Made". Motion passed by a soven yea vote, (i) REPORT ON LAND ACQUISITION. Final Deeds obtained for street right of way CM as follows; Ione Jackson, dated April 6, 1961 Jacksoiz and Cox Co., dated April 19, 1961 A motion was made Councilman Pearson, to the City Clerk to file by a seven yea vote. by Councilman Thiel, seconded by accept the deeds and authorize same for record. Motion passed (j) MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 10, 1961. On hearing no obi actions the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (k) REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADG ADVISORY PLANS COMMIS S IO NG RECOMMENDING THAT LANDSCAPING PLANT DRAWINGS BE APPROVED AND LET FOR BIDS IN THE FIVE PARKS IN GROUP 1. Robert Corwine was pros Ont at the m: et ing . 160 Council Minuetas - April 24, 1961 30 RESOLUTION N0, 1729 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, s;.lconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1729, ent itla d "Resolution Approving Working Drawings and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids in Browndale, Birchwood, Fern Hill Oak Hill and Aquila Parks for Plant Materials" . (Bids to bo takan May 9,1961) Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (1) REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PLANS AND AUTHORIZING ADVER- TISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR STANDARD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR FIVE PARKS IN GROUP 1, AND RECOMMENDING AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF NEW SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AT THE BEST PRICES MEETING SPECIFICATIONS AND STYLE, It was mov d by Councilman Paarson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to approve specifications and to authorize purchase of new special equipment at the best prices meeting specifications and style. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. RESOLUTION N0, 1730 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1750, entitled, "Resolution Approving Working Drawings and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids in Browndale, Birchwood, Fern Hill, Oak Hill and Aquila Parks for Standard Playground Equipment". (Bids to be taken May 9, 1961) Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING, PORTLAND CEMENT, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NOS. 59-141 59-281 59--49, 59-507 59--63, 59-1221 60-1, 60-95 60-10, 60-34, 60-78, 60-79, 60-812 60-93, 60-1001 60-1025 60-117, 61-172 61-18, 61-20. RESOLUTION N0. 1731 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt R:sosution No . 1731, entitled 11Resolution Accepting Bid for Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Portland Cement Concrete Curb and I Company) Motion passed by Gutter". (Black Top Service a seven yea vote. 161 Council Minutes moApril 24, 1961 9. (b) IMPROVEMENT NO, 60-62, PERMANENT PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON WEST 29TH STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO MARYLAND AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 2 AND 9, 1961 (HEARING HELD MARCH 20, 1961, ACTION DEFERRED FROM APRIL 17, 1961); ALSO PETITION AGAINST PAVING MY MR, & MRS, A, E, JOHNSON AND OTHERS, Tho following persons wore present in opposition; Mrs. Harry Andorson, 2915 Maryland Avenue and Richard Loftus, 2900 Louisiana Avenue. Th` following persons wore present in favor; Mrs. J. Gorshon, 2837 Maryland Avonue and Lloyd Pratt, 2854 Louisiana Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution Ordering Improvemont and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improv,ament No. 60-62 (temporary paving and curb and gutter construction on north side of street only). The vote was five yeas and two nays. Councilman Thiel and Mayor Wolf,2 voting nay. Motion lost as same re- quires six affirmative votes. Biscussion followed, It was moved by. Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to reconsider the above motion. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. RESOLUTION N0, 1732 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1732, entitled " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 60-6211 (temporary paving and curb and gutter construction on north side of street only) . Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay. Councilman Thiel voting nay. Councilman Thiel roquested that his reason for voting nay be made part of the minutes as follows: 11I am in favor of improving side streets, that have but due to the fact that there is no houses facing them, olic of assessing these no definite plan ready declaring p Y improvements - and in fear that wn may ultimately assess in two or more ways, which would cause conlusion votedlagainst future developement and unfair assessing, this particular improvement - and further - 162 Council Minutes - April 24, 1961 a 1. I believe we should instead of Temporary 2. We should construct sides of street, so all. Put in Parmanent Paving Paving, curb and gutter on both it is done once and for 3. We may have to come back later and construct permanent paving which would mak` anoth;2r assessment. (c) IMPROVEMENT N0, 60-542 TEMPORARY PAVING ON WEST 29th STREET FROM OREGON AVENUE TO PENNSYLVANIA AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 16 AND 23 (HEARING HELD MARCH 20, 1961 ACTION DEFERRED FROM APRIL 174, 19 61) RESOLUTION N0, 1733 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1733, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 604411. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay. Cbuncilman Thiel voting nay. (d) PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS TROL SIGNAL AT INTERSECTION FRANCE AVENUE (REFERRED TO 1960) . THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC CON - OF WEST LAKE STREET AND CITY MANAGER FEBRUARY 15, It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 10* NEW BUS INES S (a) APPOINTMENT OF CLERK le (ACCOUNTING OFFICE) . It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded bntment Councilman Shank, to consent and approve the app of Susan Hoops as Probationa eClerk I, Accounting ive il 25, 1961. Department, Range 8, Step A, effect Apr Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas. 163 Council Minutes April 24, 1961 lo. 11. 12. (b) PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS OF BUS ROUTES - BY THE TWIN CITY RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY, It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that theCity Manager be directed to request of Railroad and Warehouse Commission that hear- ings be held in St. Louis Park by Railroad and Warehouse Commission and that officials of Twin City Rapid Transit Company be requested to come to Council meeting and explain changes. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) APPOINTMENT OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS, It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to consent and approve the following appointments; Ne.i1. A. Gaarder., Probationary Police Patrolman, Range 19, Step A, effective May 8, 1961 and Thomas F. Lynch Jr., Probationary Police Patrolman, Range 19, Step A, effective May 15, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS Street. - Mrs. Anna H. It was moved by man Pearson, that the Department for advice a seven yea vote. Swenson, 6308 West 35th Councilman Messer, seconded by Council - above claim be referred to the Law and rdcommendation.. Motion passed by APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS. On motion of Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, in the total amounts of $657.13 for payroll, and $56,865.30 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue cheeks covering same, by a roll call vote of seven yeas. 164 counc it Minutes 13. ADJOURNMENT - April 24, 1961 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- . man Messer, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. yea vote. , by a seven ATTEST: EPH PSTAD ecretary 165