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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962/02/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST , LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA February 19 , 1962 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 . Bennett Brudevold of the Alders - gate Methodist 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 Howard , seconded by Councilman Thiel , the minutes of the regular meeting held February 13 , 1962 , were approved by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF WEST 28TH STREET BETWEEN XENWOOD AVENUE AND YOSEMITE AVENUE ( SOUTH 20 FEET OF LOT D ) REGISTERED LAND B1URVEY 371962A ( INITIATDESCRIBED BYNNOTICE COUNCIL ) OF HEAR - ING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . No one present was interested in this matter . Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive first reading of ordinance and to set date for second reading on February 26 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 38 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1962 5 . ( b ) PROPOSED HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS PARK , DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 1 , 1_ 962 . Mayor 1,1olfe opened the hearing on this matter . The following persons were present speaking for Reilly Tar & Chemical Company ( Republie Creosote ) , in opposition to Resolution : Attorney John Yngve ; 0 . J . Janski , Appraiser , 5810 Nicollet Avenue ; Herbert Finch , Plant Manager for Republic Creosote , 0213 Virginia Circle No . ; Dick Zeitlow , Timber Department N . Po R e R . , 3104 Oakdale Drive ; Walter Brock , Mine Workers Union ; Mr . Thrapp , Mine Workers Union . Both of these men representing Republic Creosoting Employees . Frank Williams , employee of Republic Creosoting , 3355 Brownlow ; Eugene Strommen , employee of Republic Creosoting , 1330 Louisiana Avenue ; Tom Holt , Secretary for Wheeler. Bridge Co . Speaking in favor of Resolution was Floyd Blakeborough , 9441 Minnetonka Boulevard . Attorney John Yngve presented to the Council the following, items , for the Clerk ' s records . 1 . Transcript of the January 29 , 1962 Council meeting regarding this Resolution , by Leonard Brecht , reporter , 2 . Copy of statement made by Mr . Yngve , January 29 , 1962 . 3 . Newspaper clippings pertaining to this matter . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , that the hearing be adjourned to March 5 , 1962 , with request that a presentation be made by the staff relating to their preliminary findings on this matter . Before vote was taken - A motion was made by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to amend the above motion as follows ; that all information on hand , relating to all three items in Resolution , be given to the Council . Motion passed by a vote of five yeas and two nays . Councilman Thicl and Mayor t-)Jolfe voting nay . Vote was then taken on the original motion as amended and passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay . Councilman Th1el voting nays i 39 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1962 6 . PETITIONS , RE- QUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CARNEY COMPANY REQUESTING PERMISSION TO BUILD AN ADDITION TO WAREHOUSE AT 2500 GEORGIA AVENUE . Henry Carney was present in support of request . After considerabl discussion the Mayor ordered the communication riled . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a) RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PRE - PARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT . RESOLUTION NO . 1997 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 19975 entitled " Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ord - ering Preparation of Proposed Assessment ' Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (b ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PUBLIC MAY AS 13TH LANE . ORDINANCE N0 . 824 It was movad by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . u24 , entitled " Ordinance Designating Public :'Jay as 13th Lane " . Motion pa ssed by a seven yea vote . 0 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY 1962 - BY THE CITY MANAGER . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing . (b) MINUTES OF THE BUILDING CCONS2R6UCTII62 CODES ADVISORY COMM - ISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing . 40 i Council Minutes - February 19 , 1962 ( c ) MINUTES OF TIIE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 7 , 1962 . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing . ( d) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 62 - 4 - S ) RECO` MI ENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RIDGWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINP PLAT OF RIDGWAY ' S CLAYMOOR ADDITION ( BOUNDED BY LOUISIANA iND FRANKLIN AVENUES , WEST 22ND STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF OREGON AVENUE) , Robert Ridgway was present in supportof request . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council . man Shank , that the preliminary plat of P.idgway ' s Claymoor Addition be approved . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( e ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 62 - 5 - SP ) RE - COMMENDING FAVORABLY WITH CONDITION UPON THE REQUEST OF ROBERT G . RIDGrPJAY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 177 . 1 OF THE BONING ORDINANCi TO BUILD TEN EIGHT -UNIT 1�PARTMENT BUILDINGS UNDER THE COMMUNITY UNIT PLAN ON LOTS 17 2 and 3 HOME ADDITION (SOUTI- VEST CORNER OF FRANKLIN AND LOUISIANA AVENUES ) * Robert Ridgway was present in support of request . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that this matter be deferred until applicant presents a sketch of units to be built . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( f) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 62 - 6 - SP) RE - COMENDING FLaVOPJBLY UPON THE REQUEST OF ALOIS 1q . LA1`9PE FOR SPECIPL PERMIT FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 092 . 8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO USE PROPERTY IN R - 4 DISTRICT TO 1 BUILD AN' OFFICE BUILDING AT 8700 WEST 36th STREET , N . Lampe was present in support of request . RESOLUTION N0 , 1990 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , se condcd by Council - man Thiel , to waive reading and adopt R : solution No . 1998 entitled " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6a ding of teh St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Office Building" i Motion passed by a vote of five y ` as and two nays . Council man Heltzer and Mayor Wolfe voting nay . 41 I � � Council Minutes - February 19 , 1962 U , ( g) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 624 - SP ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF WALLACE E . FREEMAN FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 60092 . 1 OF THE BONING ORDINANCE TO USE PROPERTY IN R - 4 DISTRICT FOR COUNTRY CLUB (NORTHWEST CORNER OF WAYZATA BOULEVARD AND COUNTY ROAD No . 10 ) . Wallace Freeman was present in support of request . RESOLUTION N0 . 1999 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 1999 , entitled " 11esolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 . 092 . 1 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Country Club " Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 62 - 10 - Z) PE - COMMENDING FAVOW BLY UPON THE REQUEST OF MELVIN G . ASTELFORD TO REZONE THE NORTMVEST CORNER OF WEST 28TH STREET AND LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM R - 1 AND R - B TO R - B AND B - 3 DISTRICTS H . C . Davis , Attorney representing Astelford , was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to set date for public hearing on March 5 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( i) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE N0 . 62 - 11 - SP) RE - COMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF ROWLEY MILLER AND FRANK VOIGT FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTIGIN 69062 . 2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A PRIVATE INDOOR TENNIS CLUB IN R - 1 DISTRICT ON NORTH SIDE OF WEST 28TH STREET BETWEEN TEXAS AND RHODE ISLAND AVENUES , Rowley Miller and Frank Voigt were present in support of request . RESOLUTION N0 . 2000 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2000 , en - titled ' " Resolution Granting Permit under Section 6 & 062 . 2 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Private Indoor Ter_r_ is Club ' " . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( j ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OMMIES IZOTIONCOFETHE � PROPERTY P.EC 'JESTED COMMENDING FAVORABLY UP _ BY ACME STONE ����ID LUMBER COSPOrWTHOE SO"JTHEABE DEFROM ARTER_ 0o I '~ DISTRICT (WESTEPS,Y TWO ACRE 42 r Council Minutes - February 19 , 1962 G . SECTION 6 , TOWNSHIP 283 RANGE 24 , AT APPROXIMATELY JOPPA AVENUE MIDWAY BETWEEN WEST 34TH STREET �,ND THE CHICAGO , MILWAUKEE , ST . PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILWAY) TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE Mr . Root , Attorney representing Acme Stone and Lumber Company , was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council . man Thiel , to set date for public hearing on March S , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (k) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION L 1DVIS ORY COMMISSION !I MEETING HELD FEBRUI' RY 81 1_ 962 . - b Councilman Howard and socond . d � A motion was made y by Councilman Holtzer , to defer action until the Mayor has set up meeting with Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and the Council . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( 1 ) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION CONCERNING FUTURE PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT , i j Present were Dorthea Nelson , Robert Corwine and Elmer Dal ` . A motion was made by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to defer action until the Mayor has set up meeting with Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and the Council . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (m) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY 3 COMMISSION CONCERNING PARK AT WEST 28TH STREET NEST OF QUEBEC AVENUE . A motion was made by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to defer action until the Mayor has set up meting with Parks and Recreation advisory Commission and the Council . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RELATIVE TO ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CENTER PLAY YARD AREA. . I � A motion was made by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to defer action until the Mayor has ' set up meeting with Parks and Recreation advisory Commissi ° n II and the Council . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 43 , Council Minutes - Fabruary 19 , 1962 S . ( o ) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M . & Co N0 , 62 - 7 ) CONCERNING PROPERTY AT UTAH AVENUE AND WEST 30z STREET (REQUESTED FEBRUARY 13 , 1962 . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Pearson , that the recommended action of the City Manager in M . & C . No . 62 - 7 be approved and to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading on February 26 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE fiND NECESSITY FOR TAXICAB OPERATION BY URBLY RADIO ChB ( DEFERRED FROM FEBRUI'kRY 13 , 1962 ) . Present were Attorney Bert Press , representing Urban Radio C6b ; Howard Lindskoog and Harold Lumley . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to set date for public hearing on March 5 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( b ) APPLICATION FOR AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR TAXICAB OPERATION BY TOWN TAXI , INC . Charles Peterson , Town Taxi Company , was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Shank , to set date for public hearing on March 5 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) BRIDGES ON COUNTY ROAD 18 AT CEDAR LAKE ROAD [,,ND GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY . A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to approve proposed bridges to be con - structed on Highway No . 18 at Cedar Lake Road and over Great Northern R . R . tracks . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 44 i i Council Minutes - February 19 , 1962 10 . ( b) SETTLEMENT OF CITY CLAIM AGAINST GEORGE COLLIS AND JOHN MC ALES . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - , ' man Heltzer , that the Council approve a compromise settle - ment of City claim against George Collis and John Mc flee in the amount of $ 392 . 22 for the sum of $ 317 . 22 and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute necessary instruments in connection therewith . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . a ( c ) RESOLUTION DIRECTING PROCEEDINGS SUBSEQUENT OF CERTAIN CITY LANDS - INTERSTATE DEPARTMENT STORES TRACT . RESOLUTION NO , 2001 i It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2001 , entitled " Resolution Directing Proceedings Subsequent of Certain City Lands - Interstate Department Stores Tract Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( d) CARPENTER PL�P.K The City Attorney reported that new deed for Carpenter Park was in his possession . ( e ) EXTENSION OF WESTMORELAND ROAD - PARCELS B & C AS INDICATED ON ENGINEERS SKETCH . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Shank , that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for above property at a figure not to exceed $ 8 , 000 . 00 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a) DAMAGE CLAIM . L . S . HAVSGAARD , 3151 Hillsboro Avenue . It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Council - man Howard , that the above claim be referred to the Law i Department for advice and recommendation . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 12 , CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS . r ( a) None . r 45 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1962 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the meeting was adjourned at 12 ; 09 a . m . , by a seven yea vote . PA 4Kenn Wolfe , Mayor ATTEST : 66seph/Justaf, Secretary �.° 46