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Home My WebLink About1961/08/14 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST, LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA August 14, 1961 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8;02 p. 2. INVOCATION Council was called to order m. Invocation was given by Rev. Jay Anderson of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. 3. ROLL CULL The following Councilmen were present at roll call, Robert Ehrenberg Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Councilman Torval Jorvig arrived at 8:07 p. m. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director and the Secretary, also the Director of Public Works. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Thiel, inCOhald Augusted by n7thma1961ar- son, the minutes of the regular meet g were approved by a five yea vote. �. PUBLIC HEARINGS PARKING LOT ON THE SOUTH PROPOSED P (a) IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-121 SIDE OF WEST 28TH STREET AT THE INTERSECTION JULY TCAND HEZ AVE* AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED AUGUST 31 1961* this matter. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on Holt and Rodger Holt of Holts Nsr�c�for aas wnews S. Sam H arking P of art of the area and di g, were Present in opposition, P proposed commercial building, 280 Council Minutes - August 14, 1961 5. (a) Appearing in support of the request was Walter Marcck of the St. Louis Park Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0, 1843 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1843, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvament and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 60-12" , Motion passed by a six yea vote. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council. man Thiel, this problem was referred back to the Planning u Commission for advice and recommendation as to the desir. ability of acquiring Lots 17 through 20 in Block 3, Minikanda Vista 2nd Addition for the further extension of the public parking area. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas, (b) IMPROVEMENT NO. 60-39. PROPOSED PARKING LOT ON INGLEWOOD AVENUE NORTH OF MINNEOTNKA BOULEVARD, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 27 AND AUGUST 3, 1961. Mayor Kenneth Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. David Hoffman, owner of Treasure Island, his Attorney Sy Weisman and David Z. Johnson of 4201 Sunset Blvd. were Present in opposition. Appearing in support of the matter was Leland Gottstien, 4123 Sunset Blvd, Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed, RESOLUTION NO, 1844 A motion was made by Councilman Thiel seconded by Councilman Shank to waive readingp and adopt Resoluti 'on of 1344 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Order" ing Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 60-39". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (c) IMPROVEMENT NO 61-47. PROPOSED PERMANENT PAVING AND CURB D GUTTER ON WEST LAKE STREET FROM TAFT AVENUE TO TEXAS AVENUE S DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 27 AND AUGUST 3, 1961. At the request of Mayor Wolfe, Councilman Ehrenberg '�,.arin g� Sacond ad by g be adj a sourned to August 211 ix Yea vote* 281 a motion was madat�t the Councilman Shank, 1961, Motion PGss`d Council Minutes - 6, PETITIONS, August 14, 1961 ESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME - BY ALBIN L. OSWOOD, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 5632. , ST. LOUIS PARK POST N0. On hearing no Objections the Mayor ordered the notifi- cation to be received for filing, 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREP- ARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT, RESOLUTION N0, 184.5 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1845, entitled, "Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Order- ing Preparation of Proposed Assessment". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REGULATING PARKING AND ESTABLISHING A ONE WAY STREET. RESOLUTION N0_ 1846 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1846, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking and Establishing a One Way Street". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (c) RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. RESOLUTION NO. 1847 It was Moved by Councilman Jadolt�Resolutionseconded bNoCo18471 man Thiel, to waive reading and on proposed Special Assess - entitled, "Resolution For Hearing meet". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas . d RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL USE OF TAX -FORFEITED LANDS . RESOLUTION N0. 1848 Councilman Pearson, seconded by A motion was made by and adopt Resolution No* to waive reading Application Additional Councilman Thiel, • 1848, entitled, "Resolution Authorizingssed by a six yaa vote. eited Lands Motion p Use of Tax Forf 282 Council Minutes - August 14, 1961 7 e SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATINGPUBLIC UTILITY �) EASEMENT. (PROPERTY BOD VIRGINIIWI AVENUE)* STREET, 2ND STREET, XYLON AVENUE AN Mr. Adolph Fine was pr::sent . ORDINANCE NO* 795 A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 795, entitled, "An Ordinance Vacating Public Utility Ease- . ment". Motion passed by a vota of six yeas. (f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST, LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO LICENSING FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS, SECTION 2:6502 ENTITLED "LICENSE REQUIRED." ORDINiiNCE N0. 796 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seeondad by Council- man Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 796, entitled, "An Ordinanc , Amending The St. Louis Park Ordinanc Code Relating to Licensing Firearms and Other Weapons, Section 24.650, Entitled ''LiceL nse Rqui.red" ." Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (g) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST, LOUIS PAM( ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS, SECTION 4:207, ENTITLED "DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS." 1, ORDINANCE NO, 797 1; motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 797Park 11,n Ordinance 1`�m`nding The St. Louis Park Ordinance Cod`, Relating to Firearms and Othor GJcapons, Section 4; 207, Entitled "Discharge of Firearms". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (h) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING GOLF ACTIVITIES IN CITY PARKS, ORDINLNCE NO, 798 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 798 entitled�.�n Ordinance Prohibiting Golf t'1etivities in CItY Parks". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. 203 Council Minutes - August 14, 1961 REPORTS OF OFFICERS Be ;(a) MINUTES OF THE JULY 27, 1961. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES BUILDING CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing . (b) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 2, 1961, On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing, (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 61-56-Z) RECOMMEND. ING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO RE- ZONE LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 2, TEXA TONKA TERRACE FIRST ADDITION (SOUTH OF WEST 30k STREET BETWEEN UTAH AVENUE AND XYLON AVENUE) FROM B-1 TO R -B DISTRICT., (SEE CASE NO, 61-46*mZ on 7/24/61 AGENDA.) Mr. Adolph Fine was present. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to set date for public hearing on September 11, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (d) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION* (1) A motion Councilman Jorvig from Mr. and Mrs. the construction North 10 feet of Monte Heights, be Motion passed by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by (2) A motion was made by 10, 1961 from Gen- Couneilman Thiel, that the deed dated July 10 11,122 eral Realty for ut1 %ty easement in Lots 71 S, 9, Y and Block 2, Texa Tonka Terrace Second Additime.beMotiontpassed by that the Clerk be authorized to record sa a six yea vote. Lease Aare with David Za Johnson tionfor (3) Proposed Lea S set Gables Secon City Owned Lot 31 Block 4, was made by CouncilaC1teafornSewerseconded Easement that the deed to theY Bowers, dated August 9, 1961, an easement for and installation of sLott22y Blocic Iewer n Dthe el the South 15 feet of accepted and that the Clerk record same. a six yea vote. 284 s M 0 rouneil Minutes - August 14, 1961 Councilman Pearson, seconded b (d1 (3) It was moved by rove lease agreement and to y Councilman Jorvit,, to app r authorIze v Co Mayor and the C oty Man` leer to execute on behalf of ti1e City. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas . () e LETTER, FROM E . T. MONTGOMERY RE: PARCELS 5 (a) , 5 (b) and 5 (e) CONDEMNI',TION PP.00EEDINGS CITY OF ST. LOUIS PAu.K VS HANNAH PETER_ SON ET AL On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thica, the letter was referred to the City Attorney for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. 9. UNFINISHED_ BUSINESS (a) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 61 -51 -SP) RECOh1MEND- ING FAVORABLY UPON TII E 11EQUEST OF GENEMIL REALTY COMPANY FOR �, SPECI�L PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:092.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT ONE 36 UNIT APARTMENT IN Row4 DISTRICT AT ELCH OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: LOTS 1, 2, 11 and 12, BLOCK 2 TEXA TONKI� TEiu.i:CE SECOND ADDITION; LOTS 3, 4, 9 and 101, BLOCI< 2, TEXA TONKi, TER W -XE SECOND ADDITION; LOTS 51 65 1 and 0, BLOCK 2, TEVi TONNA TERRACE SECOND ADDITION (0201) 5211 and 3301 WEST 31st STREET) , SUBJECT TO THE VACLTION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT. (DEFERRED FROM JULY 242 1961) . Mr. Adolph Fine was present. RESOLUTION NO. 1U049 ON A motion was made by Councilman Jorvi g, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to - waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 10491 entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:092.1 Of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance For'Er;�ction of 36 Unit Apartments". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas . (b) COMMITTEE REPORT RELATIVE TO CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. FROM JULY 24, 1961) . On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded Slunk, the report was de:ierrcd for action until the budget meeting. Motion passed by a six yea (DEFEfTED by Councilman the times of vote. (c) REPORT OF THE ' PLANNING COMMIS S ION (CASE NO. 61-1 S -S) P`ECOMME�_ ING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF M.P. t JOHNSON Sl -ALES ZY�LU� FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINPuRvY PLT OF KNOLLWOOD COUNT SECOND ADDITION (WEST OF FLAG AVENUE EAST OF JORD&N AVENUE AND SOUTH OF WEST 34th STREET) DEFERRED FROM JULY 241 1961' Attorney Charl,.)s P`oot, 401 Thorpe Blvd., repri=seented 1 P. Johnson Salas Co. 235 Coaneil Minutes - August 14, 1961 (c) It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg 9' man Tbiel, that the Prele e g1) seconded by Council - Second Addition be a ry Plat of Knollwood Country Club approved by and the County be notified of said approval. Motion passed by a vote of four yeas Pearson and Shank voting nay, y Councilmen Charles Root said M. P. Johnson would furnish a new up-to- date topographical map. { A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to reconsider the above motion. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that the Preliminary Plat of Knollwood Country Club Second Addition be approved subject to the Subdivider providing an up-to-date topographical map and the County be notified of said approval. Motion passed by a vote of four yeas, Council- men Pearson and Shank voting nay, (d) TABULATION OF BIDS ON ONE TRUCK MOUNTED BACKHOE, It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer until September 11, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF JAMES B. GALLEA TO THE BUILDING CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 19610 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the appointment was deferred indefinitely. Motion Passed by a vote of six yeas. (b) PROPOSED 1962 BUDGET - BY THE CITY MANAGER. A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to defer until September 11, 1961. Motion passed by a six yea vote. c CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON MEETING RELATIVE TO PROPOSED ROUTING OF STATE HIG19JAY N0. 1690 seconded by Councilman On motion of CouncanaHighway 169 and other matters Thiel, the matter of rerouting matters were referred to City Man- pertainin� to State Highway passed by a six ager for advice and reco�"�endation. Motion yea vote. 2un6 I Council Meeting - August 14, 1961 100 (d) HOPKINS USE OF CITY INCINERATOR On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council_ man Jorvig, the City Manager was requested to contact the City of Hopkins as to their desire to contract for use of the City Incinerator. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (e) PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTS ON TOLEDO AVENUE IN MIDDLE OF BLOCKS - 26th STREET TO 20-th STREET* On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, 'rhe petition was refarred to the City Manager. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 11. MiSCELLANE�JS (a) DAMAGE CLti- IMS 1, Willia.;n Tice, 3941 Zarthan Avenue 2. Leslie Johnson, 4204 Webster Avenue It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Thiel, that these damage claims be referred to the men -t for adliice and recommendation. Motion passed six yeas. i2. CLAIMS. ApPRO'RTATSONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERT1= IED CLAIMS Councilman Law Depart - by a vote of On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Fine=: e and presented to the Council, dated August 11 1961 in the total amounts of $139 , 342.50 for vendors , and $12,71 1.36 erk, for payroll were approved, and the City Manager, City Cl and City Treasurerwere authorized to issue checks covering same, by a six yea vote. (b) PAYMENTS %:'3 CDINI ACT WORD, On mot; on cf Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman th t__ e �o�low * iLsented by J 44 - '9 g payments on contract work p & Clay Cle City L.:6i ee_, were approved, and the City Manager tltia'r and City ..reacj.irer were authorized to Issue checi(s For resUeCt'Ile amounts by a six yea vote, 2u7 Coun� .1 Minutes - August 14, 1961 (b) 1. Partial 12 , Buildings at Aquila Parks $10,439020. 2. Partial Buildings - Payment No. 2, General ConstructIon n Shelter BrConill trac' aleBirchwood, Fern Hill, Oak tor, T, H. Carlson & ;on. Amountand Payment No, Contractor, 1• Electrical A & A Electric 3. Partial Payment No. 1. Hill, Fern Hill, Browndale Minnesota Tree and Garden Installations, Shelter Co. Amount, $10.00. Landscape Plantings at Aquila, Oak & Birchwood Parks, One Contractor, Center. Amount, $1,970,49, 4. Partial Payment No. 28 Plumbing & Heating of Shelter Buildings one Contractor, Johnson Bros. Plumbing & Heating. Amount, $5,895.00. 5. Partial Payment No. 6. Grading, Topsoiling, Sewers & Drainage at Oak Hill, Fern Hill and Birchwood Parks - Con- tractor, Park Construction Company. Amount, $2,429.86. 6. Partial Payment No. 1. Gutter, Sidewalk and Alley 594, 59-575 59-5005 59465 60-35 60-631) 60-S011 60-118, Contractor, Victor Carlson Portland Cement Concrete Curb & Paving, Improvement Nos. 58-1 (Part), 59477 59-85, 59-94, 59-95, 59-1201 60-120, 60-121, 60-125, 57-67(Part). & Sons, Inc. Amount, $30,075.80. 7. Partial Payment No. 3. Road Mixed Bituminous Surfacing, Improvement Nos. 584U0, 59-231 59-641 59-104 (Part), 60-45, 60-475 60-48, 604061 60492 60-944) 60-101, 60-127, 60-128, 60-1304) 59-74 (Part) , 59-75 (Part) , 56-52 (Part) , 58-3 and 60-10 (Part). Contractor - J. V. Gleason, Amount - $34,962.28. 8e Partial Payment NO* 20 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Portland Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter, Improvement Nos. 59-14, 59-285 59-491 59-501 59-631 59-122, 60-1, 60-95 60-10, 60-342 60-7E1 60-79, 60411 60-93, 60--100, 60-1021 6000.1174) 61-17 5 61-18 and 61-20. Contractor, Black Top Service Company. Amount, $62,752.09. ame own 40, SON 000 ion busti 9. Final Payment, Roof Construction in Furnaces R tits TheeCo., Chambers'ems Municipal Incinerator, Contractor, Amount, $960.00. RESOLUTION N0. 1850 seconded by Councilman It was moved by Councilman Thiel, entitled, • ding and adopt ResolutioioN°In1FuOnace & Jorvig, to waive reg "Resolution Accepting (�lorlc on Roof Construction passed by Combustion Chamber - Municipal Incinerator." a six yea vote. 2UU �r I Council Minutes � August 149 1961 13 . O�TME�NT �. otion of Councilman ,,haul., seconded by Councilman Pearson, On m •ourned at 11.02 p. m• by a six ea voce. the meeting was ada ATTEST: 209 i 1 i i I 209