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Home My WebLink About1962/05/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA May . 7 , 1962 1 , CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro tem Robert Ehrenberg at 8 : 03 p , m . 2 * INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Stewart Dale of the First Lutheran Church . 3 , ROLL CULL The following Councilmen were present at roll call ; Robert Ehrenberg James Heltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works and the Secretary . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the minutes of the regular meeting held April 30 , 1962 , as amended deleting Planning Director from roll call , were approved by a six yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a) IMPROVEMENT N0 . 62 - 5 • PROPOSED IDASTREETLKAONDESCRIBEDSIDE ININRfN NOTICE AVENUE FROM 33rd STREET TO OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 AND W►Y 3 , 1962 . President Pro tam Ehrenberg opened the hearing on this matter . No one present was interested in this matter . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed , 122 Council Minutes - May 74) 1962 RESOLUTION NO , 2054 5 . Councilman Thiel , seconded by Couneil . It was movWalb� reading and adopt Resolution No , 2054 man Howard , to ing Improvement and Ordering entitled " Resolution Impordrovement No . 62 - 511 * Motion passed Preparation of Plans Improvement by a six yea vote . b IMPROVEMENT NO . 6 2 - 8 , PROPOSED CURB 1 ND GUTTER TH STREET , AS SIDE ( ) , AS TEXAS AVENUE FROM MINNETONI A BOULEVARD APRIL 26 AND MAY 3 DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED , 1962 . President Pro tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing on this matter . No one present was interested in this matter , Presidcnt Pro tam Ehrenberg declared the hearing closod . RESOLUTION NO . 2055 It �,)jas moved by Councilman Thiol , s :aconded by Councilman Heltz ` r , to waive reading and adopt RmentuandnONo , deri055Pr` ^ entitled " Resolution ordering Improv g paration of Plans Improvement No . 62 - 8 " . Motion passad by a six yea vote . ( c ) IMPROVEMENT N0 , 62 - 11 . PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER ON WEST f� SIDE ZARTHAN LiVENUE FROM HAMILTON TO TRUNK HIGHWAY No . 7 , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HERRING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 AND MAY 3 , 1962 * President Pro tem Ehrenberg openad the hearing on this matter . one present resent was interested in this matter . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closad . RESOLUTION NO . 2056 It was moved by Councilman Thielsaacond` d by Councilman , Shank , to waiva reading and adopt R .1solution No . 2056 , entit12 jI " Resosution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation or Plans Improvement No . 62 - 1111 . Motion passed by a six yea vote ( d) IMPROVEMENT NO . 6 2 - 2 2 . PROPOS ED CURB AND GUTTER ON WEST SIDE BROWNDALE AVENUE FROM NORTH PROPERTY LINE LOT 84, BLOCK 1 REARRANGEMENT OF LOTS IN BROWNDALE P1111 ADDITION TO MORNING ' SIDE AVENUE , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 PM MAY 35 1962 . i President Pro tem Ehrenberg opanod the hearing on this matter . No one present was interested in this mattOr • President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing clos `' d ' 1 123 coup cit Minutes - May 7 , 1962 5 . RESOLUTION N0 . 2057 It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Council - man Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2057 , entitled ' ' Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No . 62 - 2211 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . (e) IMPROVEMENT N0 , 61 - 44 . PROPOSED CURB LND GUTTER ON DECATUR LANE FROM 34TH STREET NORTH TO CUL - DE - GAC , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 AND MAY 31) 1962 . President Pro tam Ehrenberg opened the hearing on this matter . The following persons were present ir-4pposition : John Wright , 8910 We 34th Street ; M . S . Gruesner , 9000 {Ifs . 34th Street ; Mrs . Morris White , 3301 Decatur Lane ; Morton Confeld , 3340 Decatur Lane . The following parsons were present in favor : George Me Donald , 3306 Decatur Lane ; Donald Blumberg , 3318 Decatur Lftne . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO . 2058 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2050 , entitled ? ' Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Pre - paration of Plans Improvement No . 61 - 44" . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( f ) IMPROVEMENT N0 . 61 - 45 . PROPNEED RBOULEVARD TO 11,ND GUTTER 031STASTREETE PENNSYLV[,NIi: AVENUE FROM MINTONKA AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 AND MAY 3 , 1962 . President Pro tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing on this matter . The following persons were present in opposition : Elwood Tiller , 3057 Pennsylvania Avenue ; Delmar C . Brinkman , 3049 ue ; Mr . Noralander , 7525 Minnetonka Boulevard . Pennsylvania Aven The following persons were present- in favor : Albert A . Noyes , 30111 Pennsylvania Avenue ; George Anderson , 3037 Pennsylvania t7\,venu1%-.:30 President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed . 124 Council Minutes - May7 , 1962 5 . It was moved by Councilman Heltzcr , seconded by Council _ man Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution Order ,' rig Improvement and Ordering preparation of Plans Improvement No . 61 - 45 . Motion lost by a vot of five yeas and one nay , Councilman Howard voting nay . Motion lost because it rL _ quires six yea votes . I Later in the meeting a motion was made by Councilman Howaxrd seconded by Councilman Shank , to reconsider Item 5 ( f) , Motion passed by a six yea vote . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Council _ man Shank , to defer action on 5 ( f) to May 14 , 1962 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . I ri I ( g) IMPROVEMENT NO , 62 - 1 . PROPOSED CURB i.ND GUTTER ON BOTH S IDEo 3012w STREET FROM UTAH AVENUE TO XYLON .VENUE ; BOTH SIDES 31ST STREET FROM VIRGINIA AVENUE TO XYLON IXENUE ; BOTH SIDES 32ND STREET FROM TEXAS AVENUE TO XYLON AVENUE ; BOTH SIDES XYLON I AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO 32ND STREET ; BOTH SIDES VIRGINIA ,VENUE FROM 30z STREET TO 32ND STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HERRING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 AND MAY 3 , 1962 . President Pro tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing orAhis i matter . Mr . James P . Smith , 3149 Utah Avenue, was present at the I meeting , in favor . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed , RESOLUTION NO , 2059 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2059 , entitled " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Pre paration of Plans Improvement No . 62 .111 . Motion passed by a six yea vote , i ( h) IMPROVEMENT N0 , 60 - 11 , PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PINING ON 30 z STREET FROM UTAH AVENUE TO XYLON AVENUE ; 31ST STREET FROM VIRGINL ,VENUE TO XYLON AVENUE • 32ND STREET FROM TEXI►S AVENUE T 0 X% YLON AVENUE ; VIRGINIA AVENUE FROM 30z STREET TO 32ND STREET ; XYLON AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO 32nd ; ! STREET , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEAPING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 AND MAY 3 , 19 6 2 . President Pro tem Ehrenberg oponed the hearing on this matter . Mr .. Johnson 315 0 m� tins ' I Texas Avenue , was present at the 125 council Minutes - May 75 1962 5 . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION N0 , 2060 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2060 , entitled " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Pre - paration of Plans Improvement No . 60 - 1111 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( i) IMPROVEMENT NO , 61 - 360 PORPOS ED SANITLRY SEWER ON COLORIJ�O AVENUE FROM CAMBRIDGE AVENUE TO SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 79 , RE - ARRANGEMENT OF ST . LOUIS PARK , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HERRING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 AND MAY 35 1962 . President Pro tom Ehrenberg opened the hearing on this matter . No one present was interested in this matter . President Pro tem Ehrenb ,2rg declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO , 2061 It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2061 , on - titled " Plosolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Prepara - tion of Plans Improvement No , 61 - 3611 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . (j ) IMPROVEMENT NO e 61 - 300 * PROPOSED WATER WJN ON COLORADO AVENUE FROM CAMBRIDGE AVENUE TO SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 79 , REARRANGEMENT OF ST , LOUIS PARK , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 26 AND MP&Y 3 , 1962 . President Pro tem Ehrnberg opened the hearing on this matter . No one present was interested in this matter . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION N0 . 2062 It vaas moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2062 , entitled ' iP. esolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering 1 ? Preparation of Plans Improv; ment No . 61 - 33 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . (k) PROPOSED REZONING OF LOTS 15 AVE�EH FPOMRRC3MOND T0 RI-1DDITION DISTRICT (1400 THP.OUGH 1416 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE) ( CASE NO . 62 - 27 - Z) AS DES - REQUESTED BY ROBERT P . CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED ij6PRIL 191) 1962 . 126 i Council Minutos May 7 , 1962 open ed the hearing on thin 5 thin Pro tem E hrenb � rg matter . Avenue N . E . , owner of Mr . Arnold Berg , 1807 Quincy property * Lot 13 , inquired about the value of his p esenting Robert P . Mr . Hibbard of Town Realty , repr Whiteley , was present in favor . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed , Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council . It was moved by of proposed ordinance and man Shanl % to waive first reading 14 , 1962 . Motion to set date for second reading on May passed by a six yea votes ( 1 ) PROPOSED REZONING OF LOT 20 , RICHMOND ADDITION P ( 1420 , MPJHIpE AVENUE ) FROM R - 3 TO R - 4 DISTRICT REQUESTED BY COMMISSION ( CASE N0 . 62 - 30 - Z) AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HE!u ING PUBLISHED APRIL 193 1962 . Ehrenberg President Pro tem/6pened the hearing on this matter . No one present was interested in this matter . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council . man Shank , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on May 14 , 1962 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . (m) APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR TAXICAB OPERATION AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 19 , 196213 REQUESTED BY URBt'1N W.% DIO CAB COMPi7M . President Pro tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing on this matter , Mr . Howard Lindskog and Mr . Robert Lumley were present in favor of request . Mr . Charles Pet ; rson of Town Taxi was also present . Pr` sid ,nt Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearin closed • RESOLUTION N0 , 2063 g It was moved by Councilman � ' n Thiel , to waive reading Pearson , seconded by Council $ ' Resolution Authorizing and adopt Resolution No 2063 entit Certificate os Convenience and NeC45sit for Taxicab Operation" Motion and one nay , Councilman Howard pointe by a vote of five vias nay , 127 Com czl M # nutes - May 7 , 1962 (n) PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED 5 ' WITHIN THE CITY , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED APRIL 12 , 1962 , IMPROVEMENT NOS . 60 - 62 (PART) AND 60 - 120 (DEFERRED FROM APRIL 30 , 1962) , President Pro tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing on this matter . Mr . Albin Johnson , 2821 Maryland ; venue , was present and inquired as to which lots are going to be assessed . President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO , 2064 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to waive reading and adopt R. solution No . 2064 , en - titled " Resolution adopting Asser sment " . Motion passad by a six yea vote . 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS END COMMUNICATIONS ( a) NONE 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT , IMPROVEMENT NOS . 57 - 67 (PART ) , 58 - 1 (PPaT) , 59 - 491 59 - 50 , 59 - 571 59 - 5S5 59 - 86 , 59 - 871 60 - 31 60 - 31, 5 60 - 9 , 60 - 101 60 - 18 ( PI,RT ) 43 60 - 344) 60 - 1181 60 - 1215 60 - 124 , 60 - 1301 61 - 35 61 - 41) 61 -- 52 , 6049 , 59 - 914) 60 - 33 , 60 - 365 60 - 3711 61 - 49 . RESOLUTION N0 . 2065 It was moved by Councilman Pear ° R' solutfronseconded Noy cilvio 2065 , man Shank , to waive rfor1Hearingand aonpProposed Special Assess - entitled " Resolution 5U - 1 (Part ) , 59 - 49 , 59 - 50 , ment , Improvement Nos . 57 - 67 (Part ) , 60 -10 -, r, 60 - 9 , 60 - 10 , 59 86 59 - 87 , 60 - 3 , 60 - 1i , , 59 -- 57 , 59 - 50 , - 60 - 124 , 60 - 130 , 61 - 35 61 - 41 Part , 60 .- 34 , 60 - 1185 60 - 121 , - 60 _ 37 61 . 49 " . Motion ( ) � 60336036 , 61 - 52 , 60 - 09 , 59 - 91 , - , 2019620 passed by a six yea • Hearing May $ REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES PUBLIC (a) PRELIMINIjRY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF FOLLOWINGWORKS IMPROVEMENTS * ASSESSMENT REPORT tjITH RESPECT0ayTOT F Rearrangement 1 . 62 - 25 , storm sewer in all TBlock 292 ,exas , 322 Street and 33rd of St . Louis Park street ) . 128 Council Minutes - May 71 1962 t lighting in Third Country S . 2 . 61 - 37 , ornamental sstwood Hills . Club Addition of W 3 . 59 . 101 , ornamental street lighting on Cavell Lane from Aquila Lane to dead and . 4 . 59 - 119 , ornamental street lighting on Parklands Lane . It was moved by Councilman Paarson , seconded by Council _ man Shank .) to waive reading and adop L Resolution No . 2066 , entitled " Resolution Receiving Repo entitled HHaarna on Improvement Nos . 62 - 2b , 61 - 37 , 59 , Hearing May 21 , 1962 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . (b ) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 27 , 1962 . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes i ! received for filing , ( I! It was moved by Councilman Shanl: , seconded by Councilman Pearson that the matter regarding Parkview Park , as referred to in above minutes , be referred to the City Manager for study li, and recommendation . Motion passed by a six yea vote , i ( c ) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF WORKING DPtlltnlINGS IN SOUTH WESTWOOD HILLS PARK AND THE BRONX { PARK FOR GRADING , TOP SOILING , LANDSCAPE PLANTING , SHELTER lj ,, AND PLAY AREAS AND IN CEDAR MANOR PARK FOR GRADING TOP i ; SOILING AND LANDSCAPE PLPdgTING � I Doroth a Nelson , Superintendent of Parks and Recreation , . � Robert Corwin` and Charles Doell , Park Consultants were present at the meeting . i ' It was moved by Councilman Thi ` 1s � oond `o � d by Councilman Heltzer , that The Bronx Park be approved in its entirety except in r, spect to thee sh It r which shall be delayed for future consideration and the $ 2 , 400 % 00 allocated thexefor on priority be held for this purpose . Motion passed by a six yea vota . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Shank , that action on South Westwood Hills Park be deferred until Councilman Pearson has hadan opportunity to meet with the people of the area . Motan y on passed by a six yea vote . 129 ti � o�c * 1 Minutes - May 7 , 1962 r � r RESOLUTION N0 , 2067 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2067 ; ' entitled " Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans and Estimates and Ordering Proparation of Working Drawings and Specifications for the) Bronx Park for Grading ,_ Top _Soiling ,_ .Lands-cape Planting , Shelter and Play Areas , for Cedar Manor Park for Grading ', - Top ' ' Soiling and Landscape Planting , and Deferring Consideration of South 49olstwood Hills Park" . Motion passed by a six yea vote . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , second ;2d by Council - man Shank% , that the City Manager be authorized to write to the County regarding drainage at Cedar Manor Park . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( d) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREI�TION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT THE HOUSE AND LOT IN THE CAMBRIDGE AND ALABAMA AREA BE * PURCWkSED OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND ( 5913 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE) . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Shank , that the above matter be deferred to May 14 , 1962 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a) AWARD OF CONTRI,CTS FOR STREET WORK SUPPLIES * It was moved by Councilman Shanl: , seconded by Councilman Howard , to designate the following as the lowest responsible bidders , for Street Work Supplies , to accept the bids , and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute tho necessary contracts . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Item Material 16 RC - 3 �',sphalt J . V . Gleason J , V , Gleason 20 AC - 1Mix 3 • SC - 5 or SC - 6 Mix J . V . GleasonJ , V , Gleason , 4 � C - 2 Mix MC2 or MC - 3 Mix J . V . Gleason - 50 Mindar Johnson , Inc . 6 • Gravel ( Class 5 ) Sl ., Coat Aggregate Anderson Aggregates 80 MC - 0 7 • eal,sphalt W . H . Barber Oil Co . 130 v Council Minutas May 7 $ 1962 f 10 . NEW BUSINESS i ( a) None . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS i ( a) (See motltfn under 5 ( f) . ) 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTILWT PAYMENTS ( a) None , 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion` of Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , tho meeting was adjourned at 11 : 42 p . m . , by a six yea vote . Robert Ehreriborg , Pres ' d4nt Pro tcs ATTEST : v oseph ust Secretary 131