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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961/09/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CIT�`COUNCIL ING ST, LOUIS P , MINNESOTA September 5, 1961 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of by Mayor Kenneth tqolfe at 2. INVOCATION Seasonal the City Council was called to order 8 p.m. Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL seasonal 4. 5. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Curtis Pearson 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. MINUTES On motion the minutes of approved by a of Councilman Messer, seconded the regular meeting held August seven yea vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS by Councilman Shank, 21, 1961, were (a) PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED WITHIN THE CITY AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED AUGUST 17, 19610 SEE LETTER FROM DR. POSNI CK ON IMPROVEMENT N0, 60-205 DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 27, 1960. Mayor Wolfeopened the hearing on this matter. The following person was present in opposition: 297 CounCiI Minutes - September 5, 1961 Dr. I. H. Posnick, interested in 5t was opposed to paying for extra h drantmprovement No. 60_20 Y lplaced on the water line on Princeton Avenue, approximately 300 feet south 26th Street. of It was moved by Course ilman Thiel seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the hydrant installed on�prineeton Avenue, approx- imately 300 feet south of 26th Street by Northern Contracting Company for the sum of $420.00, be paid by the City from the Water Fund. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas, Mr.. Barnes, Brookview Nursing Home, was present in re- gard to Improvement No. 59-20, Also present was Mr. Brawerman, 2501 Inglewood, in re- gard to Improvement No, 58..74. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, that Mr. Brawerman, 2501 Inglewood Avenue, be given credit of $100.00, which represents extra cost of replacing curb and gutter. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas . Mr. Gordon Lagerstrom, 8512 Virginia Circle No., was present in regard to frontage. He was told that his assess- ment was for 85 feet. RESOLUTION N0. 1860 It was movad by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thial, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1860, entitled "Resolution Adopting Assessment", as amended above. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas. 64 PETITIONS. REOUESTS AND COM.WNICAT (a) None 79 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES - MEADOWBROOK MANOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ' (a) RESOLUTION AMENDING IMPROVEMENT N0. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDER OF COURT, TRUNK SEWER DISTRICT NO, 2. RESOLUTION NO. 1561 Seconded by Councilman Councilman Pearson, 1861, entitled It was moved by and adopt RoSolution No* Messer, to waive reading special Assessment in "Resolution Amending Me Improvement Manor Sp 55_99 Trunk No• Accordance with Order of Motion passed by a vote of seven Yeas. Sewer District No. 2"w M° RM Council Minutes - September 5, 1961. b RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ATSEIMPROVEMENTDNOIN59- 7 . ( ) 80 . PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSME , RESOLUTION N0. 1362 It was moved by man Jorvig, to waive entitled "Resolution Ordering Preparation by a seven yea vote. Councilman Shank, seconded by Council. reading and adopt Resolution No, 1862, Declaring Cost to be Assessed and of Proposed Assessment" . Motion passed (c) RESOLUTION FOR HEPzRING ON PROPOSED TRMECIAL SEj ERASSESSMENT CONCRETE IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-80, GRADING, SO PAVING i -ND RETAINING WALL IN A PORTION OF MINNETONKA BOULE_ VARD, AQUILA AVENUE TO WYOMING AVENUE. RESOLUTION N0. 1363 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1863, entitl,�d "Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment, Improv,�- ment No. 59-80, Grading, Storm Sewer, Concrete Paving and Re. taining Wall in a portion of Minnetonka Boulevard, Aquila Avenue to Wyoming Avenue t?4 Hearing September 25, 1961. Motion passed by a vote -of seven yeas. (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REGULATING PARKING (CEDAR SHORE DRIVE). RESOLUTION N0, 1864 It was moved by Councilman..Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1864, entitlad "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg requested_ the. City Manager send a copy of Resolution to the Minneapolis Park Board and that he discuss with them the possibility of some off street parking her` to relieve the situation. (e) FIRST 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. CounciZ�n It was moved by Councilman Pearson seconded by ading Messer, to waive first readingand set date for second re on September lo, 1961. Motio passed by a seven yea vote 299 s. council Minutes September 5, 1961 1 SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE BY THE CITY OF LANDS BETWEEN WOODDALE AND HIGHWAY NO, 100, Present in the audience was Mr. Golden of Interstate Department Stores. Mayor Wolfe reported on his interview with Aldersgate Methodist Church and the following statement was filed: Aldersgate Methodist Church is Agreeable to the following provisions: 1. They agree to accept fee title to a 90 ft. strip adjacent to the north church property line, bounded by Wooddale Ave. on the west and the Service Road on the east, and to accept a permanent non exclusive easement for parking purposes on an adjacent 67 ft . . bounded by the 90 ft, strip aforesaid and Wooddale Ave. on the west and the Service Road on the east. 2. With the provision that the prospective pur- chaser shall so grade their property that there will be no drainage onto church property. 3. The church has agreed to this on the provision that the purchaser will not operate on Sunday morning. The Board of Trustees Mr. Sunday. Sundays to, but Golden was asked about the store operatingn on He stated that they did not want to be op' and would only do so if competition forced them they would not be open during church time. Ted Dietrich, 3901 Yosemite Avenin, spoke in opposition e nted a petition as follows, to adoption of Ordinance and presk` 3901 Ilabama Avenui, and signed by Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Lip resident prop=rty 167 other residents; +t�,Je, the Undersign. d� `tition the owners of the City of St. Louis Park, do hreby P'' d Co Cit to Oppose the sale of the property own Council of the y No lop and (%looddale Avenue by the City lying between Highway rop �d by the pros - ch forthe use p north of Aldersgate Church filar use upon the grounds that peetive purchaser or for any suse would depreCiate in value it is our opinion that such a the site, would create the residential properties surrounwdougd necessarily involy: • roblems Which th� public inter.lst r, additional traffic p those properties, and would not b� in e 0 Council Minutes - September 5, 1961 The following persons were 7v opposition to ordinance: Robert Avenue and Mrs. Robert present, and ' spoke in Matzke, 3870 Ala*a 3916 Xenwood Avenue. The following persons were present favor of ordinance: Theo. Herman, 253 8 Roger Karon, 3612 Lynn Avenue, Sheldon Peter Spokes. ORDINANCE N0. 799 and spoke in Joppa Avenue; Coplin and It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council. man Ehrenberg, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 799,entitled "Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Sale by the City of Lands Between Wooddal` and Highway No, 100". Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jo rvig, nay, Council. man Messer, nay; Councilman Pearson, yea; Councilman Shanl<, yea; Councilman Thiel, yea and Mayor Wolfe, yea. Councilman Messer requested that the minutes show that he voted in opposition to adoption of Ordinance because he felt we were putting the cart before the horse and that we should determine where the new City Hall is to be built before Wooddale site is disposed of . un REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR JULY 1961 - BY THE CITY MANAGER, On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. (b) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT THE CITY PURCHASE THE HOUSE AT 6504 WEST 26TH STREET, RESELL THE HOUSE AND REIMBURSE THE PART IMPROVEMENT FUND. It was mov.d by Councilman Messer, seconded by council- man Shank, that the City Manager be authorized to obtain appraisal and ngotiate for Motion passed by a seven yea_ evote. purchase of izouse. (c) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMI" SS ION THAT CEDAR MANOR PARKVIEW, SOUTH IRIESTWOOD HILLS AND TWIN LF1�S PARKS BE ASSIGNED TO THE PARK CONSULT�TS It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvigthe , that the above parks be assigned to Park Consultants. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 301 council Minutes -- September 5, 1961 (d) MINUTES OF T14E BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD Of AUGUST 172 19619 On hearing no obj eetion the Mayor ordered the Minutes received for filing, (e) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ( CASE NO. 61- 6 2 -VAR . ) UPON REQUEST OF EDWARD ECKSTROM FOR VARLkJCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:074.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINPITCE TO BUILD A HOUSE WITH 7 FOOT SIDE YARDS AT 2641 INGLE400D AVENUE, RECOMMENDING THAT THE REQUIRED LOT AREA ON LOTS 26 P -.ND 27, BLOCK 2, THORPE BROTHERS CEDAR LAKE HEIGHTS BE REDUCED FROM 6,000 SQU11RE FEET TO 55600 SQU1-lRE FEET, THAT THE REQUIRED LOT WIDTH BE REDUCED FROM FIFTY FEET TO FORTY-FIVE FEET, AND THAT THE SIDE YARD ON THE NORTH OF THE PROPOSED HOUSE BE REDUCED FROM ELEVEN FEET TO FIVE FEET AND THE SOUTH SIDE YARD n04AIN NINE FEET, Edward Eekstrom was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO, 1065 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1065, entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard, Lot (width and Area from the Requirements of Section 6:074.5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (� REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO, 61 -63 -VAR) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON`THE REQUEST OF ClUIRLES NOODELMAN FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION YA0064#3RD OF 0OF THE ETZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A HOUSE WITH A SIDE smo STEAD OF THE REQUIRED 15 FEET AT 3101 OREGON AVENUE, Charles NoodelmaYl was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION N0, 1a66 seconded by Council - It was moved by Councilman Jorvio, Resolution No. to waive reading and adopt man Ehrenberg,, Variance of Side Yard 1066, entitled "Resolution Granting 6:06403 of th3 Ste '_�' � Requlrementss1of Section 6: ~ idth from the ass- d by ' Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Motion p a s`v` 302 0 Yea vote. 302 Council Minutes - September 57 1961 G , (g) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING �� UESTLS COFECNOV, 6SA<OLVA�R0) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE Q FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:074.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD AN ADDITION TOHOUSE A3TOLEDO AVENUE WITHIN FOUR FEET OF SIDE PROPERTYLINEINSTEADOF THE IEQUIRED SIX FEET. Mr. C. V. Sakol was present at the meeting RESOLUTION N0, 1567 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council. man Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1067, entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width from the Requirements of Section 6:074.5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (h) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO, 61 -65 -VAR,) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE SKELLY OIL COMPANY FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:049.1, SUBDIVISION 2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT THREE PUMP ISLANDS MAKING A TOTAL OF SIX PUMPS INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED MAXIMUM OF TWO SERVICE STALLS AND FOUR PUMPS AT 6405 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, Mr. Arthur Neal of Skelly rDil Company was present. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to deny request of Skelly Oil Company. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Thiel, -that the problem of maximum number 'o,f pumps in B1 District be referred to the Planning Commission fog study and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (i) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING IMPROVE- MENTS: 1. 61-52, sidewalk on west side of Texas Avenue from south line Lot 3, Block 1, Texa TonI<a Addition to West 28th Street, and north side of West 28th Street from Texas Avenue to Virginia Avenue. 2. 60-113, storm sewer in West 27th Street from Louisiana Avenue to Idaho Avenue, Idaho Avenue from ?nest 26th Street to West 27th Street, and 1,41`st 26th Street from Kentucky Avenue to Dakota Avenue. 303 Council Minutes - September 5, 1961 RESOLUTION N0, 1368 U. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resosuti No. 1068, entitled "Resolution Ion Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement Nos. 61-52 and 60-11311. Hearing September 18, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (j) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION, H. C. Davis, Attorney for M. G. Astlaford Company, was present to discuss offer of said company set forth in their letter of August 18, 1961, for 10 acres of land at the NW corner of 20th Street and Louisiana Avenue at $10,000 an acre, Based on said offer - A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that this site be eliminated from discussions as a site for City Hall. Before vote was taken a motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that the motion be tabled. Motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Pearson, yea; Councilman Shank, nay, Councilman Thiel, nay; Mayor Wolfe, nay. Vote was then taken on the original motion and passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Pearson, nay; Councilman Shank, yea; Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor Wolfe, yea. Carpenter Park It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that we choose Carpenter •Park as site for City Hall and that the City Mangger bring in a plan for selecting Architect for City Hall. Before vote was taken -A moPearson, motionwas made bCouncilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman motion. Motion lost by the following roll call vote: •Councilman Jorvig, nay; Council. Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; ea; Councilman Shank, man Messer, nay; Councilman P�.arson, y yea; Councilman Thiel, nay; Mayor Wolfe, nay. Vote was then taken on orig final motion and motion was call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, lost by the following roll Councilman ea; Councilman Messer, nay, Pay; CouneilmaCJorvigg ilman Thiel, yea, Pearson, nay; Councilman yShank, nay; Counc Mayor Wolfe, yea. 304 9 Council Minutes - Soptember 51 1961 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Counci man Thielthat the City Manager bring in in two weeks any , information he has as to cost etc. on Carpenter Park and Freedom Park sites for City Hall. was taken a motion was made by Councilman Before vote Messer, seconded by Councilman Pearron �rt° at`nd 23thbove and motion to i.ncludo M. G Astl�lford p p Y Louisiana Avenu-2. Motion passed by aavoretdolfflvotinve asna and two nays. Councilman Shank and Mayor g y. Vote wac then ta'.con on original motion as amended to include Astlaford property . and passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay. Coundilman Shank voting nay. Beamish Proper las Waltar Bush Jr., representing ,/1 also present during discussion was tonka Boulevard. Beamish, was present and John Cannon, 5916 Minna - It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, saconded by Councilman Mossar, that doed for th:� following doscrrbed property, from W. Royca Beamish and Maryan To Beamish be acc`ptad and the Clerk be authorized -to file same for record. "Commencing at a point in the North ling of the Northeast quarter of Northwest Quarter (NES of N11,14P distant 170 feet East from the West line thereof; thence East 14 and 75/100ths f.lot along said North line thereof; thane` 50 dograas, 49 minutes to tha right 72 and 99/100th feet; thence South parallel with the West line thereof to th.1 North line of Minnetonka Boulevard; thence?-Jesterly along the North line of Minnatonka Boulavard to a line running parallel with tho (Vast ling thareof from point of beginning; thence Northerly to beginning; Also the West 20 foot of the NES of tlzo NIV 4 of S action lam, Township 117, Range 21, lying north of Minnetonka Boulevard; All in Soction C, Township 117, Range 21, Hennapin County, Minnesota." and also to accept Option Agreement botwaan We Royce � Beamish and Marvan T . Beamish and the Cit of St . Louis Par!( City for the follo��ing described property and the Mayor and City Managor were authorized to execute same. Motion passed by a seven yea vot?. (description as follows) 305 �ounci7- Minutes - Soptember 5, 1961 Legal descriptions Commenes ing of Southwest Quarter ( b on the South line of the distant 920.53 f�� Sjd °f Section Seven 7 oot 'Alest Of the ( ) at a point of, thenc NortheasterlySoutheast corner there.. to the right from said making an angle South lof 1320 �494"feet, thence deflect* ino a distance of 97.33 Ing right 50 3U0' a distance of 102.7 feet to actual oint Pof beginning thence Westerly retracing said 1 tl ' est described course a distance of 102.7 foet thence deflecting right 00 91 a distance of 72.5 feet, thence deflecting right 360 24' a distance of 60 feet, thence at an angle of 60 3' to the left 170 feet, thence at an apkie of 130 3 to the right 70.4 feet, thence deflecting 420 7' to the right 106.15 feet, thence deflecting 320 LQ 1 to the right 100.75 foot, thence deflecting 770 51' to the right 69.0 foot, thence defleeting 360 42' to the left 26S.2 fact, thence deflecting 390 55' to the left 121 feet, thence Southeasterly 039.5 foot along a line running to a point in the north line of Minnetonka Boulevard distant 305.7 feat at right angles from the North and South 34w line of Section 7, Township 117, Rai ge 22 produced, thence 1330 10' to the right 204.67 feet, thence 400 40' to the right 137.37 feet, thence 410 2' to the left 24 feet, thence Northwesterly 73.56 fact to beginning. Commending at a point on the West line of the South- east Quarter (SE w) of the Southwest Quarter (SVA4o) a istance -124.56 feet North from the Southwest corner thermb`f, thence East at right angles 54.3 feet, thence deflecting 35°17t to the left 131.82 feet, thence da - fleeting 930 449' to the left 75.4 fact, thence deflecting 420 071 to the right 106.15 feet, thence deflecting 32° 42' to the right 100.75 feet, thence deflecting 770 51' to the right 69.5 feat, thence deflecting 360 421 to the left 265.2 foot, thence deflecting 390 551 to the left 121 feet, thence deflecting 41° 14' to the left 64.25 feet, thence deflecting 190 06' to the right 66.65 feet ling of the Railroad to a point in the SOUCe`of t621y31 feat Northeasterly Right of Way a distan along sem` from its interSection witi� the Wcst livartar g SES of the Southwest Q of the Southeast Quart,.r ( ) Q said right-of-way to (SWC) , thence Southwest'rlY al°nu of the Quarter (SEu) the West line of the Southeast Q ming. Southwest Quarter (SWC) thence South to beg Q Hennepin County All in Section Seven (7) , Township 11 Range 21 Minnesota. 306 Council Minutes - September 5, 1961 Commencing at a point in the North line of the North. 4) of the Northwest quarter (NWu) east quarter (NE distant 170 feet East from the �sNor helinerthereof• thence East 14.75 feet along said thence 500 49' to the right 72.99 feet; thence South parallel with the West line thereof to the North line of Minnetonka Boulevard; thence Westerly along the North line of Minnetonka Boulevard to a line running parallel with the [lest line thereof from point of beginning; thence Northerly to beginning; Also than weast 20 feet of the NE4 of the k-R.l34e of Section lU, Township 117, Range 21, lying North of Minnetonka Boulevard; All in Section County, Minnesota. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) None . 10. NEW BUSINESS Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin (a) LEASE AGREEMENT 14ITH VERNON AND MILDRED LEWIS TO LEASE HOUSE AT 4521 WEST 36TH STREET FROM THE CITY. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to authorize the Mayor and City Mangger to execute same. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) REGARDING PARK IMPROVEMENTS, Robert Corwine, City Park Consultant appeared to discuss improvements in Aquila, Birchwood, Browndale, Fern Hill and Oak Hill Parks and will submit final plans for work, for Council approval, on September 11, 1961. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS 307 PAYMENTS ,vncil Minutes - September S. 1961,. 14i On motion of Councilman Shanlc 126 the lists of verifies . s� conded b J°rvlg' `d claims Y Councilmen by the Director of Finance and as amended, prepared in the total amounts nOf apres?nted to the Council $4,422.99 for payroll1)for vendors were approved, and the Cit ' and $48,07S.46 y Manager , City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to icovering ssue cheeks same, by a roll call vote of seven yeas, g (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Shank, Ehrenberg, the following payment on by the City Engineer was approved, City Clerk and City Treasurer were check for the respective amount by seconded by Councilman contract work presented and the City Mangger, authorized to issue a seven yea vote. Partial Payment No. 2. Storm Sewer Improvement Nos. 50-105, 60-211 60-33, 60-36, 60-37, 60-54; Sanitary Sewer Improvement Nos. 60-51, 60-71, and 61-4; Water Main - Improvement Nos. 60-56, 6045, 60-124 61-3, Contractor, Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. Amount $497772.92. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, the meeting was adjourned at 12:06 a.m., by a seven yea vote, ATTEST: septi ust , S eeretart� Kenn 308 ow to f r; r�+ h Wolfe, Mayor