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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961/07/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY pA� UNCIL MEETING ST e LOUIS MINNESOTA July 24, 1961 It CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of theCit :02 Y Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8 p.m, 2, Invocation 00000000 Invocation was given by Rev. Donald Patz of the Assembli of God Church . es 3, ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: D. C. Messer Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Engineer, Planning Director and the Secretary. 4, MINUTES_ On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the minutes of the regular meeting held July 17, 19619 Were approved by a five yea vote . 5 • PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK 2, TEXA�TONKA TERRACE SECOND ADDITION (BOUNDED V y WEST NIA AVENUE) ST STREET, WEST 32ND STREET, XYLON AVENUE1961, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED GENERAL REALTY ULY 13, (SEE CASE NO. 61-�51-SP-ITEM 8h) REQUESTED COMPANY, Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. Adolph Fine was present at the meeting. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. 262 Council Minutes - Jury 24 � 1961 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, 5• to waive first reading o man Pearson, on August 14, date for second reading g by a five yea vote. G, PETITIONS RE UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM SPAULA AT OF ASSESSMENT FOR PORT OF THE LAII DEPARTMENT* seconded by Co f ordinance and unclet 1961. Motion to set passed REYNOLDS REQUESTING AWUSTMENT 2757 BRUNSWICK AVENUE; ALSO RE - Paula Reynolds was present in support of request. RESOLUTION N0. 1826 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council. man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 1826, entitled, "Resolution Amending Assessment, Improvement No. 56-52 and 58. 3, Lot 16, Block 3, Park Manor" . Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY CONCERNING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF S T . LOUIS PARK AND NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FOR MUNICIPAL WATER PUMPING SERVICE. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, that city not exercise right to cancel the contract, dated February 4, 1957, with Northern States Power for pumping service, Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT F. FITZSIMMONS, COUNTY AUDITOR, CONCERNING THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Pearson, thathhe City Manager and the Director of Public Works be authorized to attend the meeting on August 23, 1961 at 8P•m Hennepin County Highway Department, Hopkins, r�iinn- esota, with authority to oppose the establishment of a Water' shed District and to request a complete study be made of the' matter. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (d) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME - BY FRANK LUNDBERG POST 282, AMERICAN LEGION. On hearing no objections the Mayor cation received for filing• 263 ordered the not of CounCil Minutes - July 24, 1961 6. 7. (e) PETITION CONCERNING THE PARKING LOT EXPANSION PLAN FOR THE WHEATON-THOMAS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6106 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD FROM MR. AND MRS. JOHN BECKER AND OTHERS, John Becker was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Messer man Pearson, that the petition be file item S (c) Report by the City Manager o and Parking Problem South of Excelsior Highway 100. Motion passed by a vote SOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES , seconded by Council - d and made a part of n Traffic Corxjestion and West of Trunk of five yeas. (a) RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA LAWS OF 1961, CHAPTER 735 (MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 340.14, SUBD . 3) . RESOLUTION N0, 1327 It waa moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1827, en- title d, "Resolution Relating to the Issuance of Permits Under the Provisions of Minnesota Laws of 1961, Chapter 735 (Minnesota Statutes, Section 340.14, Subd. 3)1t Motion passed by a five yeet vote_ (b) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MSST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO OTHER WEAPONS, SECTION 2;650, Entitled "LICENSE REQUIRED". It was moved by Councilman Messeorsydeordinanee and toconded by lset Shank, to waive first reading of prop 4 1961. Motion passed by date for second reading on August 1, a vote of five yeas. (c) FIRST READING PARK ORDINANCE SECTIIN 4: 207 , OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING �T�R WEAPONS , CODE RELATING UIS TO FIREARMS ENTITLED "DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS" Gilman Messer, seconded by It was moved by Counding of proposed ordinance irst mAugust 14, 1961. Motion Shank, to waive f date for second reading on a vote of five ydgs• 264 Councilman to set passed by �r Council Minutes - July 249 1961 7, (d) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING GOLF ACTIVITIES IN CITY PA It was*moved by Councilman Messer, to waive first reading set date for second reading on by a five yea vote. Shank, seconded by Councll,rez of proposed ordinance and to August 14, 1961. Motion passed (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMSUM_ TION AND DISPLAY OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND IMPOSING ADDITIONAL FEE UPON HOLDERS OF STATE LICENSES FOR BOTTLE CLUBS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 735, LAGOS OF 196143 M , S . A , 340.14, AND AMENDING SECTION 2:1311 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE, ENTITLED, "SERVING SET-UPS IN UNLICENSED PLACES". ORDINANCE NO, 794 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council. man Shank, to waiv` second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 794, entitled "Ordinance Relating to Consumption and Display of Intoxicating Liquor and Imposing Additional Fee upon Holders of State Licenses for Bottle Clubs Pursuant to Chapter 735, Laws of 1961, M.S .A, 340.14, and Amending Section 2:1311 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Entitled, "Serving Set - Ups in Unlicensed Places". Motion passed by a five yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS,, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT FROM LAW DEPARTMENT RELATIVE TO REQUEST MENT OF ASSESSMENT FOR NORTHSIDE TRUNK SEWER, N0, 56-521) BY JAMES MOTSINGER, 9200 MINNETONKA (REQUESTED MAY 11, 1959.) RESOLUTION NO, 1888 It was moved by Councilman man Thiel, to waive reading and entitled "Resolution Cancelling Improvement No, 56-52" .. Motion FOR ADJUST - IMPROVEMENT BOULEVARD Messer, seconded by adopt Resolution No. Special Assessments passed by a five yea Council - 1S23, in Part vote. (b) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR JUNE, MANAGER.1961 - BY THE CITY On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the rep°rt received for filing. 26S �oUnCil Minutes - July 24, 1961 80 REPORT BY THE CITY MANAGER ON TRAFFIC CONJE PROBLEM SOUTH OF EXCELSIOR AND WEST OF TRUNK HI AND PARKING 100. (REQUESTED JULY 18) 1960) K HINO, Felix Smith, 4060 Brunswick avenue meeting. Mr, Smith objeCts to parking restrictionspresent oand the West side of Brunswick Avenue, n the It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to approve the report of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works prohibiting parking as follows: Prohibit parking 24 hours per day on the following streets and avenues in St . Louis Park: Colorado Avenue on the West side of street from Meadowbrook Boulevard to Excelsior Boulevard; and Brunswick Avenue on the East side of street from Meadowbrook Boulevard to Excelsior Boulevard; and Alabama Avenue on the West side of street from Meadowbrook Boulevard to Excelsior Boulevard; and Yosemite Avenue on the West side of street from Brookside Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard; and Xenwood Avenue on the East side of street from 42nd Street to Excelsior Boulevard; and Webster Avenue on the East side of street from Vermont Avenue to 42nd Streets and Webster Avenue on the West side of street from 42nd Street to Excelsior Boulevard; and 41st Street, both sides of the street from Brookside Avenue to Webster Avenue; and 41st Street, on the South side of street from Webster to Vernon Avenue; and 42nd Street, both sides of street from Brookside Avenue to Vernon Avenue; and Vermont Street, on the North side of street from Yosemite Avenue to Vernon Avenue. Motion passed by a five yea vote* (d) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT. It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Cointment0 man Messer, to consent and approve the following app Clerk Carolyn Ertel, Provisional Clerk Ito ProbaMotionypassed It Range 8, Step A. effective July 252 1961• M by a five yea vote. fie) MINDTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY S, 1961. objections' the Mayor ordered the minutes On hearing no received for filing. 266 Council Minutes - July 24, 1961 g (� REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISO(CASE B_S) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY, SUBJECTTO THECONDITIONS OF THE ENGINEERING REPORT, UPON THE REQUEST FDR* G POSNICK FOR APPROVALTREETTFINAL PLATOFAND PRINCETON AVENUE9) POSNICKAD DI ,ION,, (WEST 26 Dr.' Posnick was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION N0. 1a29 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1829, entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Posnick Addition". Motion passed by a five yea vote. (g) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 61-46-Z) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF GENERAL REALTY COMPANY TO REZONE PROPERTY BETWEEN MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, UTAH AVENUE, XYLON AVENUE AND WEST 302 STREET FROM B-1 TO B-3 DISTRICT. Adolph Fine was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by .Council- man Pearson, to set date for public hearing, on August 7, 1961. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 61 -51 -SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF GENERAL REALTY COMPANY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:092.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT ONE 36 UNIT APART- MENT BUILDING IN R-4 DISTRICT AT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: LOTS 1, 2, 11 and 12, BLOCK 2, TEXA TONKA TERRACE SECOND ADDITION; LOTS 35 4, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 21 TEXA TONKA TERRACE SECOND ADDITION• LOTS 556.7 AND 8, BLOCK 21 TEXA TONKA TERRACE SECOND ADDITION (8201, 8217 AND 8301 WEST 31ST STREET) , SUBJECT TO THE VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (SEE ITEM '5A FOR PUBLIC HEARING) Adolph Fine was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by man Messer, to defer action on, the above matter until 14, 1961. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 267 Council August Caunc i 1. Minutes July 24, 19 61 S (i) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 61 -53 -SP.) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF MINNESOTA SAND and GRAVEL COMPANY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6-0049.9 AND 6; 049.10 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REMOVE THE PROCESS SAND AND GRAVEL AT PROPERTY EAST OF ZARTHAN AVENUE AND NORTH OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD, C, H. KLEIN AND HIS ATTORNEY WERE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. RESOLUTION NO 1830 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1830, entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Sections 6:049.9 and 6:049.10 of the City of St. Louis Park" as amended deleting "and process". Motion passed by a five yea vote, (j) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 12, 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (k) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS; 1. Improvement No. 60-122 parking lot on the south side of West 38th Street at the intersection of Natchez Avenue. 2. Improvement No. 60-39, parking lot on Inglewood Avenue north of Minnetonka Boulevard. RESOLUTION N0. 1831 It was moved by man Shank, to waive entitled "Resolution on Improvements Nos. Parking Facilities". 3. Improvement No. gutter on West Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council. reading and adopt Resolution No. 1831, Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing 60-12 and 60-39 off a Strefiveeyeauvotebile Motion passed by 61-47,permanent Lake Street from paving and curb and Taft Avenue to Texas Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 1832 Councilman Pearson, seconded b It was moved by and adopt ResolutimNo. man Shank to waive reading orts and Calling entitled "Resolution ReceiviMotion passed by a five on Improvement No. 61-47". .: y Council - 1832, Hearing yea vote. Council Minutes - July 24, 1961 g , l FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR JUNE 1961 - BY THE CITY MANAGER. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. (m) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION. Letter, dated July 18, 1961, from Walter Bush, Jr. Attorney for Mr. Beamish, regarding land for Flag and Ensign Avenues etc. north of Minnetonka Boulevard, It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Thiel that the Law Department be directed to procure papers to be submitted to Council for acceptance of property, as per letter of July 18, 1961. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO, 61-18-S) RE- COMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF Me 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 - DEFERRED FROM JUNE 2610 1961). M. P. Johnson was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, man Thiel, that the City Manager write a Board informing them that this matter has times and if we do not hear by August 7th by the Board as to land acquisition that either approve or disapprove plat on its passed by a five yea vote. seconded by Council - letter to the County been up a number of regarding action the Council will merits . Motion (b) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR 2 -WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR LOADER. (DEFERRED FROM JULY 102 1961.) Mr. Rddberg of H. C. Ormes Equipment Company was present. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by man Shank, to designate H. C. Ormes Equipment Co. as ,the responsible bidder, in the amount of $4,090.00. Motion by a five yea vote, 269 Council. lowest Passed council Minutes - July 24, 1961 9. 10. 11. (c) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN, SANITARY RY SE IMPROVEMENT NOS, 59_38 WER, STORM 60-76(PART) , 60-122, 60-126, 1 6193 (lan A Only), 59-73, 14P AND ADDED IMPROVEMENTS 61-32, 61-331 61-40. 61-22, 61-355 RESOLUTION N0, 1833 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council - Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1833 11 , entitled P.esolution Accepting Bid For Water Main, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Improvement Nos, 59-39, 59-43(Plan A Only) , 59-73, 60-76 (Part) 60,122, 60-126, 61-13, 61-211 61-22, 61-35 and Added Improvements 61-32, 61-332 61-401T . Motion passed by a five yea vote. (d) PETITION FROM MR, AND MRS. J. DON HEAPS AND OTHERS CONCERNING CONDEMNED DWELLING AT 2836 OREGON AVENUE, (DEFERRED FROM JULY 10, 1961.) Mr. J. Heaps was present at the meeting, The City Manager reported that no definite word had been received from the Veterans Administration. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thie4 that action on this matter be deferred 1 month and that the City Manager be directed to take necessary action. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (d) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH PARK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, PROJECT FOR GRADING, TOPSOILING & STORM SEWER AT BIRCHWOOD, OAK HILL AND FERN HILL PARKS TO EXTEND COMPLETION DATE OF CONTRACT UNTIL 10 DAYS AFTER EXCESS PEAT FROM EX - TENS ION OF YOSEMITE AVENUE IS SPREAD IN BIRCHWOOD PARK. It was moved by man Thiel, to approve execute same. Motion NEW BUSINESS (a) None MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Messer, seconded by Council. and to authorize the City Manager to passed by a five yea vote. (a) DAMAGE CLAIM, MABEL E. n Pearson, seconded by NELSON, 3928 MONTEREY AVENUE. It was moved by man Messer, that the partment for advice five yea vote. Council - Cou C"Llma above claim be red passedto the wbyea and reco�andation . 270 '"V% Council Minutes - July 24, 1961 11. 12. (b) REGARDING CLOSING OF BRIDGE AT CEDAR LAKURNING TURNING E ROAD TO LAKE FOREST ADDITIO��YROADCOUNTY, EAST OF HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE OF CEDT,R L THE CITY BY THE COUNTY, ADJACENT OVER OF 100 TO It was moved by Councilm��rPb�r��f�rredseconded theYCituncil„ man Thiel. that the above mat y Manager for study and report. Motion passed by a five yea votc . (e) COMMITTEE RECEIVED. It Wa man Shank, 14, 1961. REPORT RELATIVE TO CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WAS movod by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council. that rection on this report be deferred to August Motion passed by a fiva yea vote. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAY (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS* On motion of Councilman Messer, 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 $136,421.26 for vendors, and $6,058.20 for payroll were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks Covering same, by a five yea vote. (b) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT WORK. On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Council man Thiel, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a five yea vote. 1. Partial Payment No. 5, Grading, Topsoiling, Sewers and Drainage at Oak Hill, Fern Hill and Birchwood Parks, - Contractor, Park Construction Company. Amount, $8, 719.19' 2. Partial Payment No. 4, Seger Improvement No. 60-75. Inc. Amount, $31,037.62. Water Main Improvement No . 60'14' Contractor, Phelps -Drake Company' 3* Partial Payment No. 1, Plumbing and Heating Buildings in Browndale, Birchwood, Fa rn Hill, Oak Aquila Parks. Contractor, Johnson Bros. Plumbing Amount, $7,020,00. 271 of Shelter Hill and and Hating, Co,nCil Minutes - July 24, 1961 4v Partial Payment No 2 p ry Pavin 1�' Nos . 58 -a0, 59 -23 , 59 -64 Tc m ora g, Improvam`nt 60-86, 60491 60-94, 60-1019-604 (Part) , 60-45, 60-47, 60-48 5975 (Part) , 59-76 (Part) , 56 520P127 9 60-1282 60-130, 59-74(Part) , Contractor, J. V. Gleason.. Amount ) ' S, 82 44 ,60�(part) $29,820.44. 5. Partial Paymont No, 1, Storm Sewer S nitar Sewer and and Watermain Improvement Nos. 59-105 6a0 - y 632 601 0-37, 60-541 60-561 60-851 60-1241 61-31 60-51~360-71-361-4 Contractor, Barbaronsa and Sonb, Inc. Amount ' $13,194.99. 6. Final Payment, Permanent paving, Improvement Nos. 59-37, 59 -99 (Part) , 59 -107 (Part) , 59 -100 (Part) , 59-110, 60-14 and 60-99 (Part) . Contract, Black Top SL)rvicu Company. Amount, $2,716.21. RESOLUTION NO, 1834 It was mova d by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Messer, to waive raading and adopt Resolution No. 1834, entitled "Resolution Accepting work on Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Improvement Nos. 59-37, 59-99 (Part) , 59-107 (Part) , 59-108(Part) , 59-110, 60-14 and 60-99 (Part) . Motion passed by a five yea vote. 13 , ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Shank, the meeting was adjourned at 10:41 p.m.) by a five yea vote. ATTEST: ePn !JUsta Secretary 272