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Home My WebLink About1961/05/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA May 15 1961 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of theCity Council was called to order by Nlayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8:02 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Victor Quello of the Westwood Lutheran Church, 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilman were present at roll call: Torval Jorvig Curtis Pearson D. C. Messer Robert Shank Kenneth 14-1olfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded b Messes the minutes of the regular meeting held were approved bya five yea vote. S. PUBLIC HEARINGS y Councilman April 24, 196110 (a) IMPROVEMENT N0, 60-911 SANITARY SEWER 21 DART V1NUEBRUt- M MORNINGSIDE ROAD TO NORTH LINE OF L HEARING DALE PARK ADDITION AS DESCRIBED IN NATID7C.EOF 0URNED FFROM APRIL LISHED MARCH 16 AND 23, 1961 (HEARING 17, 1961) . Mayor t,Jolfe opened the hearing on this matter. The City Manager and Director of Public forks presented ible solutions to this matter, three separate plans as poss and same were dis cus s � d with - Mr. & Mrs. Rolland Lipka, owners of Lots 6 & 7, Block 1, Tingdale Replat; Mr. E. Lofst rom 4366 Browndale, representing Browndale Improvement Association. 166 Council MinuteS - May l� 1961 50 only ing As this project five members of motion was made: requires six affirmative votes and the Council were present the follow. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the hearing be adjourned to May 15 1961 with the recommendation to theCou c it that resented by the C1ty Manageraccepted. Plan 31 as p ea vote* Motion passed by a five y (b) IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-92, WATER MAIN IN DART AVENUE FROM MORNINGSIDE ROAD TO EXISTING WATER MAIN NT H LINE OF LOT 41 BLOCK 12, BROWNDALEPAMARRKCH DDITIONAS16 AND 23, 1961 DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHD (HEARING ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 17, 1961). Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. (See discussion under item 5a) It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the hearing be adjourned to May 15, 1961 with the recommendation to the Council that Plan 3, as presented by the City Manager, be accepted. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) IMPROVEMENT N0, 60-90, GRADING ON DART AVENUE FROM MORNINGSIDE ROAD TO A POINT 665 FEET SOUTH TO EXIST- ING BITUMINOUS SURFACING AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 16 AND 23, 1961 (HEARING ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 17, 1961). Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. (See discussion under item 5a) It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the hearing be adjourned to May 15, 1961 with the recommendation to the Council that Plan 3, as presented by the City Manager, be accepted. Motion passed by a five yea votes (d) IMPROVEMENT NO, 59-572 CURB AND GUTTER ON WOODDALE AVMS FROM WEST 422 STREET TO MORNINGSIDE ROAD BOTH SIDES Ex' CLUDING EXISTING CURB AND GUTTER ON WEST SIDE AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 20 1961. Mayor Wolfe opened the one present was interest in declared the hearing closed, 167 hearing on this matter. No this matter. Mayor Wolfe IoW 5. Council Minutes - May 11 1961 5. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, to defer action on this matter to May 15, 1961, as it requires six affirmative votes. Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. (e) IMPROVEMENT NO. 59 -SSI SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OF WOODDALE AVENUE FROM WEST 42k. STREET TO MORNINGSIDE ROAD (EXCLUDING EXISTING SIDEWALK), AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 20, 1961. Mayor Wolfe openod the hearing on this matter, No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved Councilman Shank, May 15, 1961, as Motion passed by by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by to defer action on this matter to it requires six affirmative votes. a vote of five ayes. (f) IMPROVEMENT N0, 59-88, SIDEWALK AT 6413 MINNETONKA BOULE- VARD AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 209 1961. M�.yor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved Councilman Shank, May 15, 1961, as Motion passed by by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by to defer action on this matter to it requires six affirmative votes* a vote of five ayes. (g) IMPROVEMENT NO* 60-1251 CURB AND GUTTESTET R ON EAST S IDTREET, E OF QUENTIN AVENUE FROM WEST 2HE�RINGPUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF 20, 196].. Mayor Wolfe opened the one present was interest in declared the hearing closedw hearing on this matter. No this matter. Mayor Wolfe Councilman Jorvig, seconded by It was moved by Councilman Shank, to defer action °nirmativetvotes& 1961, as it requires six aff MotioMay n passed by a vote of five ayes. 168 Council Minutes - May 1, 1961 5 (h) IMPROVEMENM M�N60-631 NETONKA AVENUE FRO AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE 961 IDEWAI,K ON EAST S1OSTRE OF EE�TA S TO WEST 31ST BOULEVARD 0F HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 20, 1 0 on this Mayor Wolfe opened the hearingmatter . May interested in this one present Was closed. U hearing matter. No Mayor Wolfe declared t e seconded by s moved by Councilman n onitthis matter to It was to defer action Councilman Shank) lt requires Six affirmative votes. May 15, 1961, as five ayes. Motion passed by a Vote of (i) IMPROVEMENT N0. 60_82, SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDENUE OREGON AVENUE FROM WEST 13t1� STREET TO FRANKLIN KHED APRIL 13 AND DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED 20, 1961. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. Oregon Avenue, was present Mrs. Goldstein, 1845 in opposition. it signed by A petition was presented in opp os Mrs. Robert B. Eisenberg, 1801 Oregon Avenue, and others. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 1734 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1734, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 60-82 Be Not Made" Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. i (j) IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-94, SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OF BRUNS - WICK AVENUE FROM WEST 27TH STREET TO WEST 28TH STREET AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 20, 1961. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by CounCll ' man Shank, to defer action on this matter to May 15, 1961 i' as it requires six affirmative votes . Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. 169 Council Minutes - May 1, 1961 5. (h) IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-632 AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE AND 201 1961. SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OF DAKOTA BOULEVARD TO WEST 31ST STREET, OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, to defer action on this matter to May 15, 1961, as it requires six affirmative votes. Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. (i) IMPROVEMENT NO, 60=o82, SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OF OREGON AVENUE FROM WEST 18th STREET TO FRANKLIN AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 20, 1961. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. Mrs. Goldstein, 1345 Oregon Avenue, was present in opposition. A petition was presented Mrs. Robert Be Eisenberg, 1801 in opposition signed by Oregon' Avenue , and others, Mayor 1`101fe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0, 1734 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded b Councilman Jorvi y g, "R waive reading and adopt .Resolution No. 1734, entitl`d "Resolution Or Order -Ing 60-82 Be Not Made'? Motion g Improvement No. passed by a vote of five ayes. (J) IMPROVEMENT NO, 5 9- 9 4, S I DEGVALK WICK AVENUE FROM WEST 2 7TH STREETNT WE SIDE OF BRUNS - AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING 0 WEST 28TH STREET 20, 1961. PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND Mayor Wolfe opened the hear one present was Ina interested in the c3 on this matter. No declared the hearing is matter. g closed, Mayor Wolfe It was moved b man Shank y Councilman Jorvi as it requires defer actlan on t g, seconded by Council - quires slX affirmative vos matter to May 15, 1961) a vote of five ayes. votes. Moto on passed by 169 61 Council Minutes - May 1, 1961 5, (k) IMPROVEMENT NO, 60-1145 SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OF ZINRAN AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO YUKON AVENUE AND ON WEST SIDE OF ZINRAN AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO AQUILA AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 20, 1961. (See LETTER FROM ONE PETITIONER ATTACHED - JOSEPH W, JONES) Mayor Wolfe oppnad the hearing on this matter Th, following persons were present in favor: Alfred Feldman, 2521 Zinran Avenue; John Net, r, 2510 Zinran Avenue; Mr Ted Cook, 2511 Zinran Avenue; Mrs. Milton Chazin, 2525 Zinran Avenue and Paul Slater, 2534 Zinran Avenue. The following persons were present in opposition: Sanford M. Naiditeh, 2515 Zinran Avenin; George A. Lankki, 2510 Zinran Avenue; Mrs. Leonard Freidman, 2505 Zinran Avenue; Marvin Feinstein, 2524 Zinran Avenue; Mrs. Divid Kieffer, 2530 Zinran Avenue. Councilman Pearson presented the following list of names of persons living on the west side of Zinran Avenue who were also in opposition: Herb Fleck, Curtis Peddrson and Mr. Wilson. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that action on this matter be deferred to May 15, 1961 with the recommendation that the West Side be deleted and that the folks on the East Side furnish a report on how they feel regarding improvement, by May 15, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. (1) IMPROVEMENT NO. 60-1191 CURB AND GUTTER ON WEST SIDE OF EDGEWOOD AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO WEST 29TH STREET AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 205 1961. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. Ed. Boyle, 2924, Edgewood Avenue,was present in opposi- tion. The following persons were present in favor: 2904 Edgewood Avenue and Robert J. Froehlig, 2400 Avenue. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. 170 Ed. Foltmer, Edgewood Council Minutes - May 1, 1961 5 It was moved Councilman Shank, May 1.5, 1961, with made (requires six by a vote of hour from voting. (m) IMPROVEMENT NO, WOOD AVENUE FROM (EXCEPT SIDEWALK MANOR ADDITION) LISHED APRIL 1.3 by Councilman Pearson, seconded by to defer action on this matter to recommendation that improvement be affirmative votes). Motion passed ayos. Councilman Messer. abstained 601 1201 SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE OF EDGE- MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO WEST 29TH STREET ABUTTING LOTS .10 AND 11, BLOCK 23, PARK AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUB - AND 20, 1961, Mayon Wol fir opened the hearing on this matter. Ed Boyle, 2924 Udgewoo d Avenue, was present in opposition. Ed. Foltmer, 2904 Edgewood Avenue and Robert J. Froehlig, 2900 Edgewood Avenue, were present in favor. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Shank, to defer action on this matter to May 15, 1961, with reeommondation that improvement be made (requires six affirmative votes). Motion passed by a vote of four ayes. Councilman Messer abstained from voting. (n) IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-5, SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OF ALABAMA AVENUE FROM WEST 28TH STREET TO SOUTH WLINEEST SOF LOT 20, BLOCK 16, PARK MANOR ADDITION AN O ALABAMA AVENUE FROM WEST 28TH STREET TASSOUTH DESCRIBED �N LOT 11, BLOCK 152 PARK MANOR ADDITION NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 13 AND 20, 1°61. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. Mrs. V. P. Olsen, 2832 Alabama Avenue, was present and requested that this projoct be deleted. Th, pet ifi ion signed by Mr, & Mrs. Emil Kinney) 2849 Albama Avenue, and others was referred to. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. 171 Council Minutes - May 1, 1961 5. RESOLUTION N0, 1735 It was moved I Councilman Pearson, No. 17352 entitled 60-5 Be Not Made". Y Councilman Jorvig, seconded by to waive reading and adopt Resoluti 11Resolution on Ordering Improv`ment No. Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) None . 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS (WATER MAIN IN WEST 14TH STREET FROM LOUISIANA TO MARYLAND AVENUES), RESOLUTION N0, 1736 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1736, entitled "Resolution Proposing Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Reports on Improvement of Water - main in West 14th Street from Louisiana Avenua to Mary- land Avenue". Motion passed by a vote of five ayes, (b) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTH- ORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON IMPROVEMENTS (NOS, 57-67 (part) , 58.1 (part) 594, 59-57, 59-58, 5946, 59475 59-885 59-941 59-953 59-1203 60-3, 60-51 60-631 60-801) 6042, 60-1143 60-118, 60-1197 60-1202 60-121, 60-12511 59-15 (CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALK, ALLEY PAVING). It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer action on this matter to May 15, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. 8 • REPORTS OF OFFICERS5 BOARDS T -ND COrM4ITTEES Ca) IMPROVEMENT NO. 61-35, WATERK)tIN IN WEST 14TH STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO MARYLAND AVENUE, PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC 14ORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT. 172 3 Council Minutes - May 1, 1961 8. RESOLUTION NO. 1737 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading , and adopt Resolution No. 1737, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports rtioand Calling Hearing on Improvemen passed by a vote of five ayes. (b) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR MARCH 1961 - BY THE CITY MANAGER. (c) (d) On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT N0, 14 COVERING STATE LEGISLATION. Regarding S.F. 24 - Twin Cities M: tropolitan Sanitary District. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the City Manager be requested to write to our Senator and Representative, conveying our thoughts to them, relative to S.F. 24; and that we recommend the passing of the Bill as originally drawn. Motion passed by a vote of fiva ayes. Regarding S.F. 41 - Gasolino-Six Cents per Gallon Excise Tax. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Manager be requested to write to our Senator and Representative advising them that the Council was in favor of S.F. 41. Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. REPORT ON LAND AC( IS ITION Warranty Deed from Richard D. Hirsch Builder, Inc . dated, April 27, 1961 for Lot 5 exc, pt the NElY 150 feet thereof as measured along the easterly and westerly li dale Park. nes thereof in Block 5 in Wood - A moti Councilman on was mad` by Councilman Messer seconded by Pearson, to accept the dee d and authorize the City Clerk to file same a five yea vote. cord. Motion passed by 173 Council Minutes - May 1, 1961 9, UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Improvement No, 59-15, ALLEY GRADING AND PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING BETWEEN WALKER BROWNLOW GORHAM AND 1ST AVENUE N.W. AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HERRING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 16 AND 232 1961 (HEARING HELD APRIL 17, 1961, ACTION DEFERRED). Mrs .Henry Maul and others were present, The City Manager reported that the suggested meeting with Potitionors had not been held yet, but would be soon. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action on this matter to May 1S, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of rive ayes. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) NEWSPAPER WRAPPINGS ETC, - BY C. L. HURD Mr. C. L. Hurd, 5000 Minnetonka Boulevard, pre- sente d as evidence a box of wrappings and wires from newspaper bundles he had picked up at his corner. This matter was discussed at length. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Law Department be directed to draw up a complaint to be signed by Co L. Hurd and further that the City Manager be requested to write the Newspaper advising them of the Litter Ordinance etc. Motion passed by a vote of five ayes. (b) FULL TIME SECRETARY FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MU IVIPALITIES - BY MAYOR WOLFE It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, that this matter bereferred tot dy and report a benefits City Manager for stu will accrue to City of St. Louis Park by the hiring of a full time secretary for the Hennepin County bague iv of Municipalities. Motion passed y vote ayes . 174 Council Minutes 10. (c) (d) May 1, 1961 ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY MayNITY IMPROVEMENTS. or Wolfe read li CITIZENSst as on Robert E. rs . E& C. (Wilma Davids42 Wheelock Mrs. Avenue 2510 Xylon Avenue Les Drager 6520 Eliot View Road Patrick L. Lawless 2836 Maryland Avenue Mas Matsumoto 2637 Hampshire Avenue L. T. Merrigan 4321 Mackey Avenue Mrs, Henry (Rivian) Morris 4021 West 39th Street William Hansen 2405 Decatur Avenue Everett Goulat 1645 Oregon Avenue John Novotney 3537 Zinran Avenue Judge Irving R. Brand 4300 Forest Road Robert Oelke 2608 Huntington Avenue Mrs. Ken (Virginia) Schlenker Mrs. Vernon Olson 2541 Rhode Island Avenue 2832 Alabama Avenue Don Turkington 3250 Louisiana Avenue It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to approve the appointment of the above committee. Motion passed by a vote of five ayeS APPOINTMENT OF CLERK I - POLICE DEPARTMENT It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, to consent and approve the appointment of Viola J. Hanson, Probationary Clerk I, Police Depart" mint, Range 8, Step A, Effective May 1, 1961. Motion passed by a five yea vote, (e) CANCEL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 295 1961. It was moved by Councilman Masser, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the scheduled Council Meeting for May 29 1961 be cancelled. Motion five yea vote. Passed by a 17S Council Minutes - May 1, 1961 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) None. 12. CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) None, 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Pearson, the meeting was adjourned at 10;45 p.m., by a roll call vote of five yeas. ATTEST: seph/Justif, Secretary 176 Vb I