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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962/03/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST , LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA March 19 , 1962 I , CALL TO ORDER A regular meating of the City Council was called to order. by Mayor Kannoth 14olf :1 at 0 ; 03 p m 2 . INVOCATION Invocati Churchon was given by Rev John Foss of the Pace Presbyterian . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were pres4nt at roll call , Jamas H . ltzar Frank Howard Curtis Poarson Robart Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , City Assessor And th .2 Secretary . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Shank , soconded by Councilman Howard , the minut ` s of tho regular meating held March 12 , 1962 , wore approved by a six yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS r r ( a) IMPROVEMENT N0 , 62 - 16 , PROPOSED ROAD MIXED BITUMINOUS SURFACING ON YOSEMITE AVENUE FROM SOUTH LINE OF LAMERE ' S ADDITION TO WEST 28TH STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 1 and 8 , 1962 . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this mattar , No ono prosent was int ` restod in this mattar . Mayor Wolfe d ` clarcd the haaring closed . RESOLUTION N0 . 2009 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2009 , antitlad " Resolution Ordoring Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvem ,2nt No 62 - 16 " - Motion pass -jd by a six yea vot 69 Council Minutes - March 19 , 1962 Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8 : 08 p . m . 5 . (b) IMPROVEMENT N0 . 61 - 11 PROPOSED ROAD MIXED BITUMINOUS SURFACING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN AREA OF WEST 32ND STREET , BLACKSTONE AND ALABAMA AVENUES , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUB . LISHED MARCH 1 IND S , 1962 . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . No one present was interested in this matter . Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION N0 . 2010 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2010 , entitled " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No . 61 - 1 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (c ) IMPROVEMENT NO . 61 - 9 , PROPOSED ROAD MIXED BITUMINOUS SURFACING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON NORTH SIDE OF CITY AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 1 AND U01 1962 . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . Th , following persons were present : Elmer Wagner , 1421 Maryland Avenue ; James Leabens , 1441 Maryland Avanue ; Norman H . Winer , 1425 Maryland Avenue ; Paul Janos , 1452 Maryland Avenue ; Mrs . 0 . Schulz , 1403 Nevada Avenue ; Mr . Hoops , 5900 Cambridge Avenue ; Clayton Scheib ; ( regarding Zarthan Avenue from Cambridge to Goodrich) ; Mr . Isaacson , 6104 W . 14th Str22t . Mayor Wolf .a-3 declared the hearing closed . Resolution No . 2011 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , socondod by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt R :-isolution No . 2011 , 2ntiticd " Resolution Ordering Improv : ment and Ord ; ring Praparation of Plans Improveemont No . 61 - 911 , as amended deleting " Zarthan Avanue from Cambridga to Goodrich " , Motion passed by a votes of seven yeas , ( d) IMPROVEMENT NO , 61 - 39 , PROPOSED ROAD MIXED BITUMINOUS SURFACIK ON GEORGIA AVENUE FROM tgEST 18th STREET TO FW1,NKLIN AVE E6Z`'S DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MI� RCH 1 AND 8 , 19 Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . No m? present was interested in this matter . Mayor �aolfo da claTA the hearing closed . 70 Council minut = s - 11-farce , 19 , 1902 5 , P.ESOLUTION_NO , 2012 It was mov ' d by Councilman H ; ltzer , J condad by Councilman Shank , to tljaivOl rz) adin� and adopt P. ;: , olution No . 2012 , antitlad " P. J1solution Order �n� Ii.mrov` mant and Ord -lrin� Preparation of Plan Improv 2m � nt 11o. , 01 - 3nti B :: for. vote was ta: : -in thL1r 2 ria, Gom : OiCcuGsion . motion e ia : mad . , by Councilman Ehranb , r(-* , seconded by Councilman Howard , calling for thj Dr , vious ruestion . Motion lost by t1w follo, iiw, roll call vote ; Councilman Ehrenb .: r" , y .: a ; Councilman II � 11 .; cr , nay ; Councilman Itoriard , yea ; Councilman P : arcon , nay ; Councilman Sean: : , nay ; Councilman Thi : 1 , nay ; Mayor tlol yea . It kjas mov _ d by Councilman Pearson , second` d by Councilman Shan1 : , that action b ,2 d , 1fJrr ,2d until later in th :r m,: etinrr w�; 3n figuras on p ` rmancnt oavincr and other improvenants can ba de - tarmined . Notion passt: d by a s even yea vo t Thr Dir : ctor of Public r� -Iorks brought in firrur� s lat .-, r . Thi th `n called for a votj on tI-! e original moti i i` on , tinich was rased by a , even y ; a vot . . (e) IMPROVEMENT NO . 62 - 152 PROPOSED ROAD MIXED BITUMINOUS SURFACING ON NORTH ' IILL& I LANE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUB - LISHED MARCH 1 AND Ou , 1962 . Mayor ! jolf � op :, n �2d the haaring on this matter . No one prosant iliac intare , tsd in this mattar . Mayor ; Iolfa daclarad the hoaring closed . It was movad by Councilman Thiol , , econdad by Councilman Haltzer , to waive rJadinw and adopt resolution ord ,Jring, tha improvement and ordarin" tion of plans . motion was mad ` b Councilman B ;� fore vet ^ � ia , tal. en - A Y Ehranb .: rc , s42conded by Councilman Holtzar , that action on this matt ` r be tabled until March 26 , 1962 , l•lotion passed by a seven yea vote . ( i) IMPROVEMENT NO e 6 2 - 1 S , PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTED. ON ,,ARTHAN AVENUE FROM :NEST 32ND STREET TO MINNETONKA BOULEVAB% D , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 1 AND � , 1962 . Mayor t Golfe opined the li ,� arin on this mattar .. 71 Council Minutes an March 19 , 1962 5 • L . E . Bivans , 3141 Zarthan Avenue , was present at the meeting . Mayor Wolfe daclared the hearing clos od . RESOLUTION N0 . 2013 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2013 ) entitled " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No . 62 - 18 " . Motion passed by a seven yea vote (g ) IMPROVEMENT NO , 61. - 2 , PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON BRUNSWICK AVENUE FROM WEST 32ND STREET TO WEST 33rd STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN rDTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 1 AND 8 , 1962 . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . Robert Weiss , 3216 Brunswick Avenue , was present at the meeting . Mayor Wolfe d ` clar%2d the hearing closed . RESOLUTION N0 . 2014 It was moved by Councilman Heltz ` r , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waivo reading and adopt Resolution No . 2014 , entitlod " Rasolutzon Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No . 61 - 2 " . Motion passed by a seven yea vota . (h) IMPROVEMENT N0 , 60 - 59 , PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING ON EAST ONE -HALF OF UTAH AVENUE FROM NORTH LINE OF MC CAFFREY ' S ADDITION TO A POINT 39 . 5 FEET SOUTH OF NORTH LINE OF LOT 3 , BLOCK 15 UNA ' S ADDITION , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 1 AND 82 1962 . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . No ona present was interested in this matter . Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION N0 , 2015 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2015 entitled " Resolution Ordering Plans Improvement and Ordering Preparation of ImP�rovemQryt No . 60 _ 591 Mc Dite or_ passt2d bP y a sevan yea vo ' 72 counc41 il Minutes - March 19 , 1962 5 ( i ) IMPROVEMENT NO , 60 - 97 , PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING AND I CURB AND GUTTER ON TEXAS CIRCLE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 1 AND 81 1962 . Mayor Wolfe opened th ) hearing on this matter . No one present was intorosted in this matter . Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closod . RESOLUTION NO . 2016 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive r ;iading and adopt Resolution No . 2016 , ,entitled " Resolution Ord ;2ring Improvemont and Ordering Pre - paration of Plans ImprovQmcnt No . 60 - 97 " . Motion pa ssed by a seven y ,3a vote . (j ) IMPROVEMENT N0 , 62 - 3 , PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON EAST ONE - HALF OF BOONE AVENUE FROM [GEST 34TH STREET SOUTH TO SOUTH LINE OF LOT 7 , BLOCK 4 , OAK HILL MANOR 2ND ADDITION , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 1 AND 8 , 1962 . Mayor Wolf ; opened the hearing on this matt .2r ,. No one present was interested in this matter . Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO . 2017 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2017 , entitled " Resolution Ordaring Improvement and Ordering Pr . paration of Plans Improvement No . 62 - 311 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (k) IMPROVEMENT N0 . 62 - 23 , PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER ON EAST SIDE OF UTAH AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF UNA ' S i�DDITION TO THE NORTH LINE OF NC CAFFREY ' S ADDITION , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 8 AND 15 , 1962 . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . No on ;2 present was interested in this matter . Mayor Wolf ` daclar ` d the hearing clos : d . RESOLUTION NO . 2018 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive reading and adopt Rasolution No . 2018 , entitled " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No , 62 - 231 ' . Motion passed by a seven yea vote 73 Council Minutes - March 19 , 1962 6 . PETITIONSREQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a) REQUEST FROM G . F . LOHMAN FOR A NINETY DAY EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR GREEN HILLS ADDITION TO JUNE 245 1962 . A motion was made by Councilman Shank , s ; condad by Council , man Pearson , to grant the above request . Motion passed by seven yea vote . (b) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF - SALE AT 7209 CEDAR LAKE ROAD BY MC GILLIGAN LIQUORS . Herbert Davis , 4�ttornay , and James Me Gilligan wero present at tho meeting in support of the request . It was movod by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg , to set dato for public hoaring on April 9 , 1962 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Pearson was axcus : d from taking part in this matter . II c NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAIVIE - BY AQUILA SCHOOL P . T . A . Ou haaring no objections the Mayor ordered the notification received for filing . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEI�GUE OF TOWNS AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 , 19625 AND FOR THE CITY ' S SHARE OF COSTS IN CONJUNCTION ; LITH BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED STUDY . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waiva first reading of proposed ordinance and to s "t date for second reading on March 26 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (b ) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO • 816 PASSED NOVEMBER 14 , 1961 ) ENTITLED TtAN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF 37th STREET FROM THE EAST SIDE OF YOSEMITE AVENUE TO STATE HIGHWAY NO , 100 ; OXFORD STREET FROM THE Ej%ST � SIDE OF WOODDTJjE �11VENUE El►ST TO STATE HIGMIAY NO , 100 ; YOSF�` AVENUE FROM 37TH STREET SOUTH TO WOODD,",LE AVENUE : XENWOOD 74 Counell Minutes - March 19 , 1962 ',VENUE FROM ONE41ALF BLOCK NORTH OF WEST 37TI-[ STREET SOUTH TO ONE - HALF BLOCK SOUTH OF OXFORD STREET ; IND EAST -AST ALLEYS IN BLOCK 6 , 7 , 9 AND 10 AND NORTH - SOUTH ALLE Y IN BLOCK 7 , ��LL IN COLLINS SECOND ADDITION TO ST , LOUIS PERK" . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Shank , to waivo first rading of proposed ordinanc and to set date for soeond reading on March 26 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven y ;2a voto . g , REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BO,.?RDS AND COMMITTEES ( a) REPORT OF CITY LCTIVITIES FOR FEBRUARY 1962 - BY THE CITY MANAGER . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report receivod for filing . (b ) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 7 , 1962 . On hearing no obj :2etions the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing . (c ) REPORT OF THE PLINNING COMMISSION ( CASE N0 , 62 - 7 - S ) RECOMMENDING FAVOR ABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF WARREN S . CIXRLSJON FOR :APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINiiRY PLAT OF P 1RK INDUSTRIAL iiDDITION : ALSO RECOMM ENDING THAT VAP. II�NCES BE GRANTED FROM PROVISIONS OF THE SUB - DIVISION REGULATIONS RELATING TO STREET AND i�LLEY GRADING , WATER SUPPLY AND SEIIAGE DISPOSAL , Herbert Mason , representing Warren S . Carlson , was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , soconded by Councilman Howard , to approve preliminary plat of Park Industrial .Addition . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman ces from the Subdivision Regulations Howard , to approve varian with respect to street and alley grading , vjater , and sowage disposal ec Park Industrial Adition . Motion passed by a sev . n yea vot : . ( d) REPORT OF THE PLL�NNING CON IISSIUESTC �OFELINI<EL� D12INC , RT00 ENDING UNFAVORi"iBLY UPON THE REQ REZONE 4025 HIGII['l��Y 4` 7 FROM R - BBFROhDISTRICT TO BBUT l DISTRICT . ENDING THAT THE PROPERTY BE REZONED 75 Council Minutes - March 19 , 1962 8 • Thomas Rciersgord , attorney , was pr,? sent at tho It was moved by Councilman Ehronber; , seconded by Council _ man Shank , to set date for public h ; aring on .7,pril 2 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( c ) REPORT OF THE PL,,NNING COMMISSION ( CASE N0 . 62 - 13 - Z) RECOMM _ ENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF GENERI,L REALTY COMPPM TO REZONE BLOCK 1 , TEAXAT0NKA TERRACE FIRST i',DDITION FROM B - 1 TO R - B DISTRICT ( BOUNDED BY MINNETONKt. BOULEW RD , 302 STREET , UTAH 4 AND XYLON 71AIENU ES ) . It was moved by Councilman Howard , soconded by Councilman Pearson , to sot dat ,2 for public hearing on .,pril 2 , 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( f) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CLiSE NO , 62 - 14 � SP) RECOMM - ENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF MOTOR TRIXEL SERVICES , INC , FOR SPECII,L PERMIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 092 . 1 OF THE ZONING ORDINI►NCE TO USE PROPERTY IN R - 4 DISTRICT ADJACENT TO PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING , MOTEL i:ND RESTAURANT IN B - 2 DISTRICT FOR OFF - STREET Pf RKING AT 3939 HIGHWAY NO . 7 . James Callan , represnting Motor Travel S ` rvic ` s , Inc . , was present at the meeting . ( and oth ,2rs ) RESOLUTION N0 , 2019 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Holtzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2019 , entitled " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 ; 092 . 1 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Off - Street Parkingf1 . Motion passed by a soven yea vote . (g) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS - BY THE CITY n1, Ni,GER . It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg , to concur with the following promotions : John Riordan from Pormanent Water and Sewer Maintenance No . I , Range 17 , Step E to Probationary Wat , r and S ,: w ;: r Maint - enanca No . II , Range 10 , Stop E , - Harold Hanson from Permanent Laborer , Range 15 Stop E to Probationary Wator and S :: w ` r Maint ,enanc ; I , Panna 17 , Step D • Motion passed by a sevon yaa vote , 76 Council Minutes - M ,,7irch 19 , 1962 S . (b) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT , It was moved by Councilman Shank seconded by Councilman Ehronberg , to consent and approve the following appointments . E Jacqueline Stanchfiald , Probationary appointment to Clerk II , Rang , 11 , Step B . Alton W . Dearing , Probationary appointment to Laborer , Fango 1S , Stop Ce Motion passod by a sev ,An yaa vote , ( i) REPORT OF THE CITY iITTORNEY ON TITLE M:,TTERS FOR NEW MUNICI - PI`iL BUILDING SITE , It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzor , that action on this matter be deferred to March 26 , 1962 . Motion passad by a sov :! n yea vota . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a) WELL AND RES EIWOIR AT 43RD AND BROOKS IDE . It was movad by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to authorize preparation of plans and specifications for Wool No . 12 at 43rd and Brookside by the Consulting Eng - inoer . Motion passed by a saven yea vote . (b) CENTRAL AUTOMATIC CONTROL FOR CITY WATER SYSTEM . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Heltzar , to authori. z ` preparation of plans and specifications by the Consulting Engineers for central automatic control for City water system with supervisory control panel to be locat %2d at new municipal building . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR ONE NEW ROD - TYPE SEt%IER CLEANING MACHINE COMPLETE . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , soeondad by Councilman Holtz ` r , to designate Municipal Equipment as tho lowast rosp - onsibla bidder and to accept bid in the amount of $ 3 , 899 . S0 . Motion passed by a seven yea vota . 77 Council Minut ` s - March 19 , 1962 10a (b) Tip MATION OF DIDS FOR AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS . It was moved by Councilman Thiel seconded by council . man Shank , to d .) signat ., Hull - Dobbs Ford Co . as the lowest rosponsible biddor and to acc :2pt bid in the amount of $ 6 , 845 . 00 for purchaso of thr ;lo four - door sodans and on .: eight pass ,2nS ` ,, ' Station Wagon . Motion pass .2d by n scvon yaa vote . It was rrovod by Councilman Ehranborg , s ,2eondod by Council _ man Shank , to dosirynat ., Suburban Ch :lvrol A Co . , as tho lowost responsible biddor and to ace ,? pt bid in tho amount of $11 , 110 . 99 , for th ` purchase of two 25 , 000 pound G . V , f 'J . Dump Trucks and On,2 Ton Pickup Truck . Motion pass ,2d by a vote of fiv,2 yeas and two nays , Councilman P .) arson and Councilman Heltzer voting nay . 11 . MIS CELU'1VEOUS ( a) DAK` GE CLAIMS . 1 . Elida En ) ,gland , 1357 Idaho : N.lnuo 2 . Mrs . Jon C . Noss , 904 N . 7th .1v ,: . E . , Duluth S , Minn . 3 * :ndrJu F ., ronc , 3736 Or ,: gon .. venu ., 4 . Mrs . Rob .-srt A , D2nn .rtt , 2940 Sal .-lm ;. venue . It was mov . d by Councilman Thiol ,Thiol , by Councilman Shank , to r2for th abovo claims to the Lau DoPartm : nt for advice and rocorm�: ndation . Motion passed by a s .lv : n you vote . (b ) RESOLUTION CO[%1jENDING THE 1962 ST , LOUIS P�.P.I: HIGH SCHOOL B.ASKETWALL TE1U1 AND DESIGNLITING W�RCH 22 THROUGH 24 , 1962 .,;S STATE HIGH SCHOOL B SI(ETB..LL TOUP.N.�IENT D YS . RESOLUTION N0 , 2020 It was moved by Councilman H � lt � or , � � cond � d by Councilman Shank , to waiv 2 P ` ading and adopt Rosolu son No , 2020 , entitl .: d " Resolution Comcionding the 1962 St . Louis Parl : Hirrh School Baslo -Ao Ball Toam and DJOJIrTnating March 22 Through 24 , 1962 as State High School Bas : : oi: ball Tournamant Days " , Motion pa Eli by a seven yea vote . ( c ) REG :,RDING $ 15 500 , 000 . 00 PROSPECTUS It was moved by Councilman Thiol , s : condod by Councilman Holtz ; r , that the Sta .L` f who participated in tii .? production of the Prose : etus , for th Sal ` of $ l13500 , 000 Inprov ,:ment Bonds , b ` commended on the oxcollant job done . Notion passed by a seven yea vot ; . Council Nlinutes - Marcie lG , 19G2 1 � ( d) P•EGARDING CONDEI- 1\1� 3I0N FILE NO , 06 - CITY or CT . LOUIS PARK VS WILLIAM B . LZE ETAL It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberrr seconded by Council - man Pearson , ti