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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962/01/22 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA January 22 . X962 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 . M . Lyle Halverson of the First Lutheran Church . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Robert Ehrenberg James Heltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works and the Secretary . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Heward , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the minutes of the regular meeting held January 15 , 1962 , were approved by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a) PROPOSED VACATION OF SOUTH TWENTY FEET OF LOT 10 , AUDITORS SUBDIVISION N0 . 350 (NORTHEAST CORNER OF YOSEMITE AVENUE AND WEST 28TH STREET) AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PULLISKEJ DECEMBER 21. 7 1961 (REQUESTED BY TED HARLEM AND OTHERS - SEE PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT UNDER ITEM 8 (1. ) . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . Ted Harlem and Robert Kelber were present in favor of this petition . Also present was R . E . Dybvig , 2754 Xenwood Avenue , who stated he is not opposed to this vacation and would like to see the balance of the block to Xenwood Avenue vacated also being the S . 20 ' of Lot D , Registered Land Survey No . 372 . 13 Council Minutes - January 22 , 1962 5 . Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council . man Heltzer , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on January 29 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Shank , that the Staff prepare proper resolution setting heaftng -to vacate the south 20 feet of Lot D , Reg . istered Land Survey No . 372 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote , 60 PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a) COMMUNICATION FROM A , L . CHERNE CONCERNING CAMBRIDGE AVENUE EXTENSION BETWEEN HIGHWAY 100 AND RALEIGH/QUENTIN AVENUE , It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that the communication , dated January 4 , 1962 , received from A . L . Cherne be referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (b) APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES TO SELL NON INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR ON AND OFF SALE . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to approve issuance of the following licenses , Bernie ' s Park Delicatessen , 4212 Minn _ tonka Blvd . Off Sale Desnick Boulevard Pharmacy , 6320 Minn ` tonka Blvd . Off Sale Highland Delicatesson , 4833 Minnetonka Blvd . Off Sale Howard ' s Pharmacy , 4008 Minnotonka Blvd , Off Sal . R . N . Koch 3701 Quebec Avenue Off Sale Lincoln Baking Company 4100 Minnetonka Blvd . Off Sale James Me Gilligan Grocery 5555 West Lako Street Off Sal : Park Drug 3410 Dakota Avenue Off Sal ` Park Grocery & Meats 4805 Minnotonka Blvd . Off Sale Rubyrs Fin , Foods 5420 Excelsior Blvd . Off Sale Stillman Company 4000 Minnetonka Blvd . Off Sal ` Stillman Company 6312 Minnotonka Blvd , Off Salo Texa Tonka Dairy Stor , 8140 Minnetonka Blvd . Off Sale Walgreen Co . 8308 Highway No . 7 Off Salo Warron Drug Company 3651 Joppa Avenue Off Sal ` Westwood Drugs Inc . 7115 Cedar Lake Road Off Sale Westwood Giant IGA Food 7105 Cedar Lalco Road Off Sal ` Frank Lundborg Post 5707 Excelsior Blvd . On Sale ( Club ) New Dutch Grill 7113 Wayzata Blvd . On & Off Sa1L Motion pass ` d by a seven yea vote . 14 . Council Minutes - January 22 , 1962 6 . ( c ) COMMUNICATION FROM BENILDE HIGH SCHOOL REQUESTING PARKING RESTRICTIONS , RESOLUTION N0 . 1955 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , secondod by Council - man Ehrenberg , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 1935 , entitled " %% solution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking" * Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas* ( d) COMMUNICATION FROM MINNEAPOLIS NORTHFIELD AND SOUTHERN RAILWAY CONCERNING TRAFFIC STOP SIGNS AT 41ST AND 42ND STREET CROSS - INGS ON MAIN LINE OF THE RAILROAD . It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , that the above communication be raferred to the City Manager for roport . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) RESOLUTION DISCLAIMING PUBLIC INTEREST IN A TRACT OF LAND . RESOLUTION N0 . 1936 It was moved by Councilman Thial , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waiv : roading and adopt Resolution No . 1936 , entitled " Resolution Disclaiming Public Interest in a Tract of Land " . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 3 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M • & Ce N * 62 2) ON ACQUISITION OF TAX - FORFEITED LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES * RESOLUTION N0 . 1987 It was mov : d by Councilman Thiel , sacond : d by Councilman Hzltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 19871, , n - titled " Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands " . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (h ) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M . & Ce NO , 622 3ARKLANDVINTOER - ADJUSTMENT PANEL FOR TY OF ST . LOENGINEERS , LOCAL # 49 ; ALSO NATIONAL UNION ON OPERATING M . U CoN0 . 62 - 4 . CONCERNING CUSTODIAL WORKER AND LABORER POSITIONS (REQUESTED NOVEMBER 6 , 1961) . f Council Minutes - January 22 , 1962 S , Mr , Larkin McLellan , representing Local No . 49 , was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Ehrenberg , that Item 2 -Automotive Serviceman and Item S . Reclassification of Positions be approved as recommended by the City Manager . Before vote was taken a motion was made by Councilman Heltzer to amend above motion to include Item 1 - General Salary Increase across the board . Motion lost because of no second . Vote was -then taken on the original motion and lost by the following roll call vote : Councilman Ehrenberg , nay ; Councilmen Heltzer , nay ; Councilman Howard , yea ; Councilman Pearson , yea ; Councilman Shank , iiay ; Councilman Thiel , yea ; Mayor kqolfe , nay , It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , that Item 2 - Automotive Serviceman and Item S - Reclassifications of Positions be adopted as recommended by the City Manager and that Item 1 - General Salary Increasa , in all classifications , be adopted and made effective as of June 1 , 1962 . Motion lost by the following roll call vote : Councilman Ehrenberg , yea ; Councilman Heltzer , yea ; Council - man Howard , nay ; Councilman Pearson , nay ; Councilman Shank , nay ; Councilman Thiel , nay ; Mayor Wolfe , nay . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Howard , that Items 2 - Automotive Serviceman and Item 5 - Reclassification of Positions be accepted and approved and put into effect and that the City Manager bring in a report on job classification under Local 49 regarding the recommen - dation in Item 1 - General Salary Increase . Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay . Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay . Mr . Henry Ross , representative of Local No . 224 , was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - man Ehrenberg , that the recommendation of the City Manager on Custodial Worker and Laborer be approved . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( c ) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR DECEMBER 1961 BY THE CITY MANAGER . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing . 16 . Council Minutes - January 22 , 1962 u . ( d) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR DECEMBER 1961 - BY THE CITY MANAGER , On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing . ( e ) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION 1 . Minneapolis Baseball & Athletic Association Addition . It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to accept the following deed and to authorize the City Clerk to file same for record : From Minneapolis Baseball and Athletic Association , dated October 12 , 19613 drainage and utility ease - ment over Lots 1 , 2 and 3 . Block 2 , Minneapolis Baseball and Athletic Association Addition . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 2 . Lots 2 , 31) 411 28 and 29 , Block 1 , Wooddale Park ( 42nd & Ottawa) It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute purchase agreement for Lots 2 , 3 , 4 , 28 and 29 , Block 1 , Wooddale Park , purchase price $ 1 , 500 . 00 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote , ( f) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 3 , 1962 . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing . (g) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 61 - 100 - S ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RCTLEDGE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCHOELL & MADSON FIRST DIVISION (ON WEST SIDE OF GORHAM AVENUE BETWEEN SUBURBAN' READY MIX AND TELEPHONE COMPANY BUILDING ) * A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to approve preliminary plat of Schoell & Madson lst Division , subject to the inclusion of 6 foot utility easement at the rear property lines . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 17 Council Minutes -- January 22 , 1962 8 . (h ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE N0 , 61 - 99 - Z) RECOMMENDING UNFI: VORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF DOUGLAS REES , MAXINE REES AND ELIZABETH SCHUTT TO REZONE FROM R � l TO R - 4 DISTRICT , LOTS 11 165 17 , 10 AND THEAKOERFOREST EASTERLY ONE 4L�,LF OF LOT 1S , PAR1ggOODS TRACT , ADDITION ( EAST SIDE HIGHWAY N0 . 100 BETWEEN ROAD AND GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD) * A motion was made by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg , to deny the above roguest . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( i) REPORT OI' THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 61 -- 103 - VAC) UPON THE REQUEST OF TED HARLEM AND OTHERS FOR VACATION OF SOUTH TWENTY FEET OF LOT 10 , AUDITORS SUBDIVISION NO , 350 (PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FAVORiBLY EXCEPT FOR THE [JEST 41 FEET ) - NORTHEAST CORNER OF YOSEMITE AVENUE AND NEST 28TH STREET ) . See item S( a) for public haaring . (j ) REPORT OF THE PL&NNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 61 - 104 - SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BROOKSIDE BUILDERS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO BUILD AN OFFICE BUILDING IN R - 4 DISTRICT ACCORDING TO SECTION 6 : 092 . 8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AT 5005 CEDAR LAKE ROAD ( SOUTHEAST SIDE OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD AT QU ENT I N AVENUE) . Thomas Wheaton was present at the meeting . RESOLUTION NO , 1988 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 1988 , entitled " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 ; 092 . 8 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Office Building " Motion passad by a seven yea vote . (k) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 61 - 106 - Z) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF PRINCETON REALTY COMPANY AND GREENFIELD LAND COMPPd Y TO REZONE FROM R - 4 to D - 2 DISTRICT (,"NENDED TO B - 1 DISTRICT AT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ) THE PROPERTY AT 4828 MINNETONKA BOULE - VARD ( LOTS 16 , 17 and 18 , OAK MANOR ADDITION) . . Herbert Davis , Attorney , was present representing applicant . Mr . Davis requested that the application be withdrawn . 18 Council Minutes - January 22 , 1962 U . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to accept the request for withdrawal of application . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( 1 ) RECOMMENDATION OF TRE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAr, STREET MAP , ( CASE NO , 61 - 105 - MIS C , ) CREEK TERRACE ADDITION , LOT 2 , BLOCK 1 , ( COMMUNICATION FROM PAUL J . SCHMITT DEFERRED DECEMBER. 11 , 1961 ) . Paul J . Schmitt was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Shank , that this matter be referred back to the Staff to give recommendation of exact location of road to connect with Louisiana Avenue north of Excelsior Boulevard . Motion passed by a seven yea voL2 . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a) APPLICIO'ITION FOP` LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF SALE AT 7 210 MINNETONI A BOULEVARD AT CHf►RLES LIQUORS ( DEFERRED FROM JANUARY un , 1962 ) * Matthew Levitt , Attornoy , representing applicant was present at the meeting . Also present were Charles Waiss and Myron Schertzer . Petition stating no objection to off sale liquor license , signed by Mrs . Ralph Anton , 2756 Jorsey Avenue , and others , dated January 22 , 1962 , was presented . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council . man Thiel , to set date for public hearing on February 5 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . J 10 . NEU BUSINESS ( a ) PROPOSED CI-IANGE ORDER NO , 6 TO CONTRACT UITH PERK CONSTRUC - TION COMPANY FOR GRADING , TOPSOILING AND STORM SEVIER AT OAK HILL , FERN HILL AND BIRCHiJ00D PARKS TO ADD GRAVEL TO OAK HILL PARKING AREA AND MOVE AND LEVEL PELT TO SOUTH END OF BIRCHWOOD PI',RK , L� motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to approve the change ordor and to authorize the City Managor to executo same , Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 19 Council Minutes c January 22 , 1962 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a) Damage Claims . Mrs . George We Pfeiffer , 3004 Princeton Avenue . It ' was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded obyh � ouncil - man Heltzer , that the above claim b � tionerrMotLaw ion passzd Department for advie2 and recommends by a seven yea vote . 12a CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT Pi LAMENTS ( a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilor man Heltzer , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council , in the total amounts of $ 3 , 240 . 11 for payroll , and $ 479 . 924 . 31 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same , by a seven yea vote . (b ) CONTPIACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg , 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 seven yea vote . 1 . Partial Payment No . S . Plumbing and Heating of Shelter Buildings at Browndale , Birchwood , Fern Hill , Oak Hill and Aquila Parks . Contractor , Johnson Bros . Plumbing and Heating . Amount , $ 720 . 00 . 2 . Partial Payment No . 1 . Asphalting & Bumper Blocks at Fern Hill , Oak Hill , Browndale , "iquila and Birchwood Parks . Contractor , Bituminous Roadways , Inc . Amount , $ 6 , 529 , 50 . 3 . Final Payment . Grading , Topsoiling , Sewers & Drainage at Oak Hill . F ; rn Hill and Birchwood Parks . Contractor Park Construction Co . j,mount , $ 7 , 595 . 22 . 20 Council Minutes - January 22 , 1962 12 • RESOLUTION NO , 1989 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - man Heltzor , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 1989 , entitled ' T Resolution Accepting Work in Oak Hill Park for Grading , Top Soiling and Grubbing ; in Birchwood Park for the Top Soiling , Drainage and Grading ; in Fern Hill Park for Grading , Top Soiling , Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewar " . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 4 . Final Payment . Standard Playground Equipment for Browndale , F . rn Hill , Oak Hill , Aquila and Birchwood Pa )*s . Contractor , Centurn Fence Co . Amount , $ 2 , 096 . 91 . RESOLUTION NO , 1990 It was moved by Councilman ThI21 , soconded by Council- man Heltzar , -to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 19901, entitled " Resolution Accepting Work in Browndale , Fern Hill , Oak Hill , Aquila and Birchwood Parks for Standard Playground Equipment " . Motion pa ssed by a seven yea vote . 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Haltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 04 p . m . , by a seven yea vote . Kenneth Wolfe , Mayor ATTEST , septi Justa Secretary 21