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Home My WebLink About1961/09/11 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September ll, 1961 CALL To ORDER A regular meeting by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe INVOCATION Z. 3. 4, 5. of the City at 8;02 p.m. Council was called to order Invocation was given by Rev. Quinten Alfors of the St. Louis park Evangelical Free Church. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call; .t :& Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe City Attorney, Director Also present were the City Manager, Director and the Secretary. Of Public Works, City Assessor, Planning MINUTES On mot ion of the minutes of the approved by a six seconded by Councilman Councilman Thiel, held September 5, 1961, regular meeting yea vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6, BLOCK (a) PROPOSED REZONING OF LOTS (SOUTH of WEST 30k TERRACE FIRST ADDITIONFROMFROM B-1 TO UTAH AVENUE AND XYLON - AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE (CASE NO. 61 56-Z ) LISHED AUGUST 24, 1961. Mayor Wolfe opened Present was interested the hearing on in this matter. Jorvig, were 2, TEXA TONKA STREET BETWEEN R_B DISTRI OF HEARING PUB this matter. Mayor Wolfe No one declared the hearing closed. Councilman Pearson' Seconded by set to It was moved by Couneilmano f proposed ord1nM tion Jorvig, to waive first readseptember 25, 1961, date for second reading on by a six yea vote. 309 Passed Council Minutes -September 11, 1961 59 (b) PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS 9COMPL56ED59-60 4J 3 WITHIN THE CITY, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 58-7 12 -51 58-64, AS DESCRIBED IN N)TICE OF HEO HEARING AUGUST ISHED 59 , AUGUST 24, 1961, SEE ATTACHED LETTER FROM Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter* osition to assessment Letters were received in op also was present and No. 59-60 from MarkDahlquist,16 Melrose Avenue regarding from Oliver 0. So Project No. 52-64. Present regarding Project Nov 58-71 were: James Jensen, 2740 Georgia Avenue; Maurice Rubin, 2710 Florida Avenue , 2716 Florida.AvenuerMrs. Robert Hughes, Mrs. Agnes GordonOVement No. 58-64: 2729 Georgia Avenue, and regarding Imp Ralph Wheeler, 1341 Kilmer Avenue; and regarding Improve- ment 59-51: G, J. Hurd, 8710 We 35th Street; David Monson, 3430 Aquila Avenue; A. W. Lampe, Subdivider; Mrs. Urban Meyers, 8624 We 35th Street. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was suggasted that the assessment for Improvement No. S9-51 be re -figured. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that action on these assessments be deferred to later in the meeting to give assessor opportunity to refigure the assessment. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Tha City Assessor reeommeaded that the assessment for Project No. 59-60, against Lots 21, 22 & 23, Block 2, Knollwood Terrace be deleted and the assessment be re- figured on the basis of $2,15 per foot. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that the recommendation of tho City Assessor be concurred with, and that the assessment for Project No. 59-60 against Lots 21, 22 & 23, Block 2, Knollwood Terrace be delated and the assessment be refigured on the basis of $2.15 per foot. Motion passed by a six yea vote. The City Assessor recommended that the assessment for Project No. 59-51 be refigured on the basis of $2.84 per front foot for lots in Knollwood Terrace and $1.73 for the balance of lots in the area. It was moved by Councilman Ehranbe rg , seconded by Council' man Jorvig, that the recommendation of the City Assessor be concurred with, an that the assessment roll for Project Noe 59-51 be refigured at $2.84 per front' foot for lots in Knollwood Terrace and at $1.73 for the balance of lots in area. Motion passed by a six yea vote* 310 Minutes - September ll, 1961 RESOLUTION N0. 1870 It was moved by Councilman Shank man Thiel, to waive reading seconded by council- , " g and adopt Resolution No. 1870 entltl;ed Resolution Adopting AsSessmenttt (Improvement No. 58-71, etc.) Motion passed by a six yea vote. (C) PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS COMPLE THE CITY, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 56-46;58...10 13 5° ll 59_1TED9t�166HIN 0-9 S9451) 59-92, 59-99, 59-103, 59-104, 59103, 60-13, 60-14 PUBLISHED AUGUST 24, 1961. 69, 59-107, 59-11 0, 59-7, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. The City Clerk read thelist of assessments, The following persons were presents Regarding Improvement No. 59-1 - Alan J. Shapiro, 4701 W. 28th Street, Mrs. Al. Downing, Owner of property on North side of 28th Street between Jo pa and Kippling Avenues; S. C. Strand, 4615 W. 28th Street. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the City Assessor be directed to refigure assessment roll for Project No. S9.1 by reducing the amount 20% of actual cost, said 20% to be paid from General Fund. There was much discussion before vote - It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Ehrenberg, that the above motion be tabled. Motion passed by a six yea vote . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, that action on this agenda item 5(c) be deferred until later this evening. Motion passed by a six yea vote. The City Assessor recommended that action on assessment for Project No. Howl be deferred one week# seconded by Council - It was moved by Councindationaof thecity Assessor be man Shank, that the recomme concurred with that action on Project No. 59-1 be deferred one week. Motion passed by a six yea vote. L. P. Poleries, 1417 Texas Avenue, 56-46, was also present at the meeting. 311 regarding Project No. Council Minutes 5. September 11, 1961 Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. 13ESOLUTION N0, 1071 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council. man Thiel to waive -reading and adopt R3solution No. 1871, entitled ,Resolution Adopting Assessment", as amended deleting Project No. 59-1. (Improvement No. 56-46 etc.) Motion passed by a six yea vote. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD BINGO GAMES - BY VETERANS OF FOREIGN 1,JAP.S POST NO, 5632. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the notifie cation received For filing. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS CONCERNING HIGH1111AY NO, 100 AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD INTER- SECTION, RESOLUTION NO, 1872 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1372, entitled "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for Improvement of Trunk Highway 100 Within the Limits of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION CALLING PRIMARY ELECTION OCTOBER 17, 1961. RESOLUTION NO, 1873 It was moved by man Jorvig, to waive entitled "Resolution 1961. Motion passed Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council - reading and adopt Resolution No. 1673, Calling Primary Election October 17, by a six yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION APPROVING WORKING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN AQUILA, BIRCHWOOD, BROWNDALE, FERN HILL AND OAK HILL PARKS FOR ASPHALTING AND BUMPER BLOCKS. 312 �o�cil Minutes - September 11, 1961 RESOLUTION NO, 1874 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1874, entitled Resolution Approving Working Drawings and + o Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids in Aquila, Birchwood, Brow zing Fern Hill and Oak Hill Parks for Asphalting and Bumper BlocksT1. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (�) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 1363 RECEIVING REPORTS AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT NOS, 61-52 AND 60-113. RESOLUTION N0, 1075 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1875, entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 1868 Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement Nos:; CD 61-52 and 60-11311. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0, 1829 GIVING APPROVAL FORj' FINAL PLAT OF POSNICK ADDITION. RESOLUTION NO. 1876 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1876, entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 1829 Giving Approval for Final Plat of Posniek Addition". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 3. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CANO* 611P4RS) UPON THE REQUEST OF ARVID CARLSON & SON, INC* THE FINAL PLAT OF PARKAIRE ADDITION. RESOLUTION N0. 1877 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Shank to waive reading and adopt ResolutioPla•of877, entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Fina Parlcaire Addition". Motion passed by a six yea vote. b RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO* 61A 63AND C) OF OTTO AND JUNE PAULSON FOR APPROVAL OF DEEOFRTEXAS AVENUE AT FINAL PLAT OF PAULSON'S ADDITION (WEST SI WEST 14TH STREET). 313 Council Minutes - September 11, 1961 ilman Jorvig, g, It was moved by Counc seconded by Council_ man Pearsonthat the preliminary plat of Paulson�s Add , ion be approved. Motion passed by a six yea vote. P,ESOLUTION N0. 1878 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council. man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1878 entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Paulson's Addition". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) PROPOSED 1962 BUDGET - BY THE CITY MANAGEP% (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 14, 1961. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council, man Jorvig, that a special meeting be set for Wednesday, September 20, 1961 at 4:30 p.m., to discuss the 1962 Budget. Motion passed by six yea vote. (b) TABULATION OF BIDS ON ONE TRUCK MOUNTED BACKHOE (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 14, 1961). Mr. Nelson, representative of H. C. Ormes Construction Equipment Company,was present at the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to designate the Zeco Company as the lowest responsible bidder, and to accept bid in the amount of $22,713.90. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0, 61 -52 -SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF JAMES SACKRISON FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:082.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A NURSING HOME IN THE R-3 DISTRICT (WEST 39TH STREET AND BRUNSWICK AVENUE - DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 21, 1961). James Saekrison was present in support of request. Melvin Lies, 3864 Alabama Avenue, spoke against the proposed routing of Alabama Avanue across this property. He stated he was not opposed to the Nursing Home. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council_ man Jorvig, that the above request be denied. Motion passed by a vote of five yeas and one nay. Mayor Wolfe voting nay. 314 4C F 0o c 41 Minutes - September 11, 1961 9. 10. 11, (d) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO, 60-35 RESOLUTION N0, 1879 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1879, Bid for Storm Sewer Improvement entitled "Resolution Accepting No. 60-3511. Motion passed by a six yea vote. N54 BUSINESS (a) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO, 1 TO CONTRACT WITH CENTURY FENCE COMPANY FOR STANDARD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR BROWNDALE, BIRCHWOOD, FERN HILL, OAK HILL AND AQUILA PARKS, TO ADD SPECIALIZED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, A motion was Councilman Thiel, Manager to execute vote. MISCELLANEOUS made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by to approve and to authorize the City same, Motion passed by a six yea (a) MAYOR WOLFE STATED THAT HE DIDN'T THINK NURSING HOMES SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN R-1, R-2 OR R-3 DISTRICTS. PLANNING DIRECTOR STATED THAT ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITS THEM IN R-1 AND R-2 DISTRICTS, It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Shank, that the question of Nursing Homes be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation as to whether they should be in R-3 District, Motion passed by a six yea vote, (b) MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED The City Manager made a report on the Minnehaha Creek Watershed proposal and made two recommendations: 1. That the Watershed District should be extended to include the entire MinnehahnkarAreae especially the LakeCeek aatershed and Mlnneto 2. That there should study made before the districto be a preliminary engineering any action be taken to create It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Thiel, that the recommendations of the city Manager, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed, be app roved,six yea vote, 315 Councilman regarding passed by a Council Minutes - September 112 12, CLAIMS 1961 nppunPRTATTONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS . Y � (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded .by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director total of Finance and presented to the Council,1forhvendors werents of $2,435.11 for payroll, and $66,325.44 approved, and the City Mangy er, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issuen checks covering same, by a roll call vote of six yeas. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg the following payments on contrgct 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 six yea vote. 1. Partial Payment No. 1. Standard Playground Equipment for Browndale, Fern Hill, Oak Hill, Aquila and Birch- wood Parks. Contractor, Century Fence Co. Amount, $4,350.09. 2. Partial Payment No. 4, Road Mixed Bituminous Surfacing, Improvement Nos, 58-UG0, 59-231 59-64, 59-104, 60-451 60-471 60-401 60465 60492 60-94, 60-1011 60-1271 60-1281 60-1301) 59--74, 59-752 56-522 58-31 60-18. Contractor, J. V. Gleason, Amount, $23,481,87. 3. Partial Payment No. 1. Grading, Improvement Nos, 59-33 and 60-50. Contractor, J. A. Damen and Sons, Inc. Amount, $7,373.10. 4. Partial Payment No. 3. Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Portland Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter, Improvement Nos. 59-14, 59-2E1 59-491 59-50, 59-631 59-1221) 60-11 60-9, 60-101 60-34, 60-781 60-79, 60-31, 60-931 60-100, 60-1029 60-1171 61-171 61-122 61-20. Contractor, Black Top Service Company. Amount, $24,182,79. 4. Partial Payment No. 3. Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Port- land Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter, Improvement Nos. 59-141 59-28, 59-491 59-503 59-631 59-1225 60-11 60-9, 60-101 60-34, 60--782 60-791 60-un1, 60-931 60-1001 60-102, 60-1172 61-17, 61-18, 61-20. Contractor, Black Top Service Company. Amount, $24,182.79, 316 Lt Minutes - September 11, 1961 % 000. 5. Partial Payment No. 2. Portland Cement Concrete Curb 12. and Gutter, Sidewalk and Alley Paving, Improvement Nos, 58-1, 59-84) 59-571 59-58, 59-86, 59-G7, 59405 59-944) 59_95, 59-1204) 60-39 60-63, 60-80 60-118 60-120 60-121 60--1251 S7-67. Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. Amount, $22,565.65. 6v Partial Payment No. 1. Storm S`wer Improvement Nos, 59-43, 60-767 60-1221 60-126. Sanitary Sewer Improvement Nos, 59-731 61--1310 61-21, 61-32. Watermain, Improvement Nos. 59-39, 61-221 61-331 61-35. Contractor Peter Lametti Construction Company. Amount $121)329.67. RESOLUTION N0, 1880 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, secon ded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1880, entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Bridge Constr- uction on C . S . A. H. No. 5 Over Great Northern Railway Improve- mett No. 59-7911. Motion passed by a six yea vote, 7 , Final Payment. Bridge Construction on County Road No. 5 over G .N .R.R, , Improvement No. 59-79. Contractor, Hennepin County, Amount, $27,489.33. RESOLUTION NO. 1881 It was movel by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resoluon No. 1881, Concrete entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Portland Paving Improvement No, 59-8011. Motion passed by a six yea vote . 8* Final Payment. Improvement No. Hennepin County. 13. ADJOURNMENT Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, 59.30 on Minnetonka Boulevard. Contractor Amount, $46,297.74. On motion of Councilman the meeting was adjourned at ATTEST: usthe, Secretary Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Thiel, o 11:36 p.m•l by a six yea vote. 317 - .f