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Home My WebLink About1961/09/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 18, 1961 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Ben Brudevold of the Alders_ gate Methodist Church, 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call, Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Curtis Pearson D. C. Messer Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Director, City Assessor and the Secretary, 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Pearson seconded by Councilman Messer, the minutes of the regular meeting held September 11, 1961, were approved by a seven yea vote, 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS CO WITHIN THE CITY, IMPROVEMENT NOS, 55_106 MPLETED 60-25, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING' 60-22, 60-24, 31, 1961. PUBLISHED AUGUST Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter, The following persons were presentat th m re- garding Improvement Nos. 60_22, 60_24.& 60- a eeting 25, 318 CQLulcel Minutes - September 18, 1961 Francis Peterson, 3232 Dakota Avenue; Pat Corcoran 5' 3216 Texas Avenue, Sam Barton, 3016 Texas Avenu • Clarrw, 3243 Dakota Avenue- H e, Warren D, H. Witstine, 3254 Albama Avenue; RobertClark, - 33rd Street; Clark, 3237 Alabama Avenue; John G. Heubach, 3325 Texas Avenue; No name given, 63229 Texas Avenue (might be wrong address) i Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed on Improve- I ment Nos. 60-22, 60-24 & 60-25. i It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution Adopting Assessment. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay, Councilman Thiel voting nay. Considerable discussion followed regarding the above motion, due to the fact that the hearing on Improvement No. 55-106 had not been held. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to reconsider the above motion. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas, RESOLUTION N0. 1882 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1882, entitled "Resolution Adopting Assessment". (Improvement Nos. 60-221 60-24 & 60-25) Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay. Councilman Thiel voting nay. Hearing was then reopened on Improvement No. 55-106. The following interested persons were preSe29: Louisiana in Weiner, 2707 Edgewood Avenue; James P. Ro Avenue• L. A. Strand, 3053 Hampshire Avenue820HBr nswi klAvenue* ' Leonard COHewes, 2 2937 Louisiana Avenue; E, Turner, 270a Dakota Paul L Wolfe, 2841 Alabama Avenue; Ray Avenue: James Roberts, 2929 Louisiana AVeedewest aand same was ted that rm sewer drain drain in front of his Cite Assessor was requested to agreed to b Engineer. The Y g Y Improvement No. 55�106 delete from the ll assessment�n°tharea draining those listed who were, not basin. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed on Improvement No. 55-106. 319 Council Minutes - September 18, 1961 RESOLUTION N0. 1883 5,� Councilman Shank, seconded by Council. It was moved by t Resolution No. 1883, man Jorvig, to waive reading and adop entitled ?'Resolution Adopting Assessment'?, as amended above. (Improvement No. 5500,106) Motion passed by a seven yea vote, 6. 7. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) PETITIONS FOR VACATION OF ALLEY RUNNING NORTH PAND SOUTH THROUGH BLOCK 792 REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS mor BY CAMBRIDGE BRICK COMPANY. RESOLUTION N0. 1684 It was moved by Councilman g PearsnR�.s Resolution No.ed by Cl a4il- man Jorvi , to waive reading and adopt. entitled "Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Alley", six yeas and one nay. Councilman Motion passed by a vote of Ehrenberg voting nay. (October 23, 1961) (b) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF SALE - BY JENNINGS LIQUOR, INC., 4608 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD. It was Thiel, that passed by a moved by Councilman Masser,- seconded by Councilman October 9, 1961 be set for' public hearing. Motion seven yea vote. (c) REGARDING OWNERS OF LIQUOR LICENSES. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the City Manager ba asked to make recommendation on further investigations of owners of liquor licenses at time of renewal. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 60-3A• RESOLUTION NO, 1885 It was moved by Councilman Pearson seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1885, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement, Ordering Prepara- tion of Plans, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Im' provement No. 60-3A". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 320 3 Co�cil Minutes - September 18, 1961 7. (b) RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION of ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT Np PLANS AND AUTHORIZING . 61-52 RESOLUTION N0. 1886 It was moved by Councilman man Messer, to was readin Jorvig, seconded by Council - entitled "Resolution Orderig and adopt Resolution No. 1886, orizing Advertisement for •g pr`paration of plans and Auth- (Bids to be taken October lids Improvement No . 61-5211. seven yea vote, 1961) • Motion passed by a (c) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 657 ESTABLISHING A ONE WAY STREET ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING A ONE WAY STREET ON A PORTION OF OTTAWA AVENUE", PASSED NOVEMBER 17, 1958. ORDINANCE. N0. 800 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 800, entitled "An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 657, Establishing a One Way Street, Entitled, "An Ordinance De� signating and Establishing A One Way Street on a Portion of Ottawa Avenue", Passed November 17, 19510". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAKING OF SEWER EASEMENTS BY EMINENT DOMAIN (COBBLECREST STORM SEWER) . RESOLUTION N0, 1887 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1887, entitled "Authorizing T^king of Sewer Easements by Eminent Domain" . Motion passed by a seven yea vote. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 61 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the Minutes received for filing. 321 Council Minutes - September 18, 1961 3. (b) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY commISSION THAT PRELIMIW-IRY PLANS BE ACCEPTED AND WORKING DRAWINGS FOR INITIAL CONSTRUCTION BE ORDERED FOR MINIKAHDA VISTA, WEST_ DALE, TERRY AND EDGEWOOD PARKS. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council man Messer, that action on this natter be deferred until September 25, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote, (c) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMI_ SSION THAT THE CARPENTER PARK SITE NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A LOCATION FOR THE CITY HILL. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council. man Messer, that action on this matter be deferred to Septemb, r 25, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR CARPENTER PARK BE ACCEPTED, It was moved by ' Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council. man Messer, that action on this matter be deferred to September 25, 1961. Motion passed by a saven yea vote. (e) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER ON LOCATION OF PROPOSED WELL AND RESERVOIR NEM ZARTHAN AND BROOKS IDE AVENUES (M. & Co NO. 61-17) . It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that this matter be referred back to the City Mangger for further study. Motion passed by a seven yea vote, ( MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 6, 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor, ordered the minutes received for filing, (g) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CAEO61-67- MISC.) UPON THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT LOTS 17 THROUGH 20, BLOCK 3, MINIKAHDA VISTA 2ND ADDITION NOT BE ACQUIRED FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT. Attorney, H. C. Davis, was present at the meeting. 322 Council Minutes - September 18 41 1961 It was moved b Councilman Jorva y Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by passed by a seven matter be filed. yea vote . Motion (h) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING Z) THAT SECTIONS 6:101,12 AND INANCE (PROFESSIONAL OFFICES) PLANNING COMMISSION). It was man Messer, to set date passed by a COMMISSION (CASE NO, 61--69- 6:102.1 OF THE ZONING ORD - BE AMENDED (INITIATED BY moved byCouncilman Pearson to waive first reading for second readin ono' of pro , seconded by Council - posed ordinance and g September 25 1961. Motion seven yea vote. (i) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING THAT COMMISSION (CASE N0, 61-70-Z) SECTIONS 6: 082.2, 6; 091.4, 6:092.3 AND 6:101.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING NURSING HOMES BE AMENDED (INITIATED BY PLANNING COMMIS S ION) , Mr. Barnes was present at the meeting. This ordinance has no effect on him. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg seconded by Councilman Pearson, to defer action on this matter until October 23, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (j) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 61-71-Z) THAT SECTION 6:049.1, SUBD. 2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE BE AMENDED (GASOLINE PUMPS) . A. F. Neal, Skelly Oil Company, was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on September 25, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Ck) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0, 61-66-Z) UPON THE REQUEST OF MELVIN G. ASTLEFORD TO REZONE FROM R -B AND R-1 DISTRICT TO R -B AND B-3 DISTRICT THE PROPERTY BOUNDED BY WEST 2uTH STREET, LOUISIANA AVENUE, TEXAS AVENUE AND THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD. Attorney H. C. Davis was present at the meeting. Councilman Ehrenberg asked to be excused as there is a conflict. 323 ,r 9 Council Minutes -- September 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. 11. 12. 13. 18, 1961 (a) PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY, IMPROVEMENT N0. S9 _l(HEACOMPLETED SEPTEMBER 11, 19615 ACTION DEFERRED) (HEARING HELD R. Hoel, 2800 Quentin Avenue, was Present meeting, P t at the RESOLUTION N0, 18^09 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt`conded by Resolution No. 1839, entitled 11R`solution Adopting Assessment" Motion passed by a . seven yea vote, NEW BUSINESS (a) None . MISCELLANEOUS (a) Damage claims - Mrs . Jorgen Lone, S024 Yvonne Terrace, ' It was moved by Councilman Jorvig that the above claim be and recommendation. , for advice vote. Shank, seconded by Councilman referred to the Law Department Motion passed by a seven yea CLAIMS._APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS* (a) None ADJOURNMENT On Shank, vote . ATTEST: JoWph J motion of Councilman M, ,ser, Seconded by the meeting was adj ourned at 11:04 P •m • , tad, ,$ecretary 325 W e, Councilman a seven yea yor 3