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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962/06/25 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK , MINNESOTA ST . LOUIS f June 25 , 1962 � I 1 . CALL TO ORDER Cit Council was called to order i A regular meeting of the Y l by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8 : 02 P . m ' 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by bather Robert Thurner of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church , 3 . ROLL CALL The fo _1_ _Lowing Councilmen were present at roll call : James l, ieltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Shank { ' Leonard Thiel ! ' Kenneth Wolfe i Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , Director of Public Works and the Secretary . 5 Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8 : 05 p . m , I 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Shank , theminutes of the regular meeting held June 11 , 1962 , were approved by a six yea vote , j . ' ' 50 PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a) None , 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS , 0 ( a ) NOTICE OF HELRING BEFORE THE RAILROAD AND WAREHOUSE COMMI ' � F SSION WITH RESPECT TO RAISE IN LOCAL SUBURBAN FARES . It was moved by Councilman Howardd b Council seconde y man Heltzer , that the City Attorney rapr ` sent the City at the hearing , as itsinterest may appear , Motion passed �y � seven yea vote . $s , j 169 �a Council Minutes - June 25 , 1962 6 (b) COMMUNICATION FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY CONCERNING ITS OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS 1961 . PARK FOR THE YEAR On h ,� lring no objections the Mayor ordered the comm - unication received For filing ( c ) COMMUNICATION FROM RAYMOND MARENGO AND EDWARD SMITH REQUESTING ADJUSTMENT OF ASSESSMENT FOR STREET PAVING ON TEXAS AVENUE . Mr . & Mrs . Smith were present at the meeting . RESOLUTION N0 , 2091 On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2091 , entitled " Resolution Calling Hearing on Reassessment of Special Assessments Improvement No . 60 - 2211 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( d) COMMUNICATION FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARING ON HIGHWAY NO , 7 FROM WEST CITY LIMITS OF HOPKINS TO EAST CITY LIMITS OF ST . LOUIS PARK ON JUNE 26 , 1962 , I On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the communi - cation received for filing . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0 . 2044 ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ( SANITARY SEWER AT REINHARD BROTHERS COMPANY , REQUESTED MAY 285 1962) * RESOLUTION NO . 2092 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2092 , Cancelling Special Assessments in Part , entitled 11Resolution Cancer Improvement No . 60 - 7511 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote , (b) SECOND RENDING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE INDOFGZONINGTHE TDISTRICTS , LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINNNCE CHANGING BOUNDAR 7100 - 7112 Minnetonka Boulevard a3dDist0rict13Recommendkd by Boulevard from R - 2 District to R Planning Commission) . Ro Phillips , 7100 Minnetonka Boul ` vard , was present Y at the meeting . 170 Council Minutes - June 25 , 1962 ORDINANCE NO • S44 7 . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Council _ man Pearson , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No , T ' Ordinance Amending the St . Louis 844 , entitled An Park Zonln° undaries of Zoning Districts " Ordinance Changing Bo . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M • & C . . 62 - 11 ) ONPRPSED ACQUISITION OF BUILDING AT 2500 GEORGIA AVENUE ( REQUESTED APRIL 235 1962 ) o Henry Carney , owner of building , was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council . man Howard , that the City Manager ' s recommendation be aeceptc. d that the property be not purchased . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( b) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR MAY 19012 - BY THE CITY MANAG ,� , On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing . ( c ) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR MAY 1962 - BY THE CITY MANAGE , On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing , ( d) MINUTES OF THL PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 22 , 1962 . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing . ( e ) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATIOr1 ADVISORY COMISSIO" APPROVING I'-10 ?.I< ING DRAV14INGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING IOi SOILING AND STORM DRAINAGE FOR THE BRONY< PARK AND FOR GRAW AND TOP SOILING FOR MINIKAHDA VISTA PARK , Robert Corwine , Consultant , was present at the meetin There was considerable discussion . 171 council Minutes - June 255 1962 It was moved by `) 0 man Ehrenber�- Councilman Shank , seconded by Council - to defer action on this matter to August 13 , 1962 . Motion lost by the following roll call vote : Councilman Ehrenberg , yea ; Councilman Heltzer , nay ; Council - man Howard , nay ; Councilman Pearson , nay ; Councilman Shank , yea ; Councilman Thiel , yea ; Mayor Wolfe , nay . RESOLUTION N0 . 2093 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt resolution No . 2093 , entitled " Resolution Approving Working Drawings and Specifica - tions in the Bronx Park for Grading , Top Soiling and Storm Drainage and in Minikanda Vista Park for Gtading and Top Soiling " . Befor2 vote was taken - A motion was made by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to amend motion deleting Minikanda Vista Park . Motion passed by the following roll call vote : Councilman Ehrenberg , nay ; Councilman Heltzer , yea ; Councilman Howard , yea ; Councilman Pearson , yea ; Councilman Shank , yea ; Councilman Thiel , yea ; Mayor Wolfe , yea . The Mayor then called for a vote on the original motion as amended . Motion pa ssed by the following roll call vote : Councilman Ehrenberg , nay ; Councilman Meltzer , yea ; Councilman Howard , yea ; Councilman Pearson , yea ; Councilman Shank , nay ; Councilman Thiel , yea ; Mayor Wolfe , yea . ( f) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS KIRECREATION SPEADVISORY CATIONSCOMMISSION THAT PREPARATION OF 14ORNG DRAWINGS ORDERED FOR LIGHTING OF A BALL DIAMOND AT AQUILA PARK . Robert Corwine , Park Consultant , was present at the meeting . It was moved by Councilman Shank , sfconded by Councilman tion on this matter be deferred to August Ehrenberg , that ac 13 , 1962 . Liotion lost by the following roll call vot . : • Councilman Heltzer , nay ; Council - Councilman Ehrenberg , Yeas nay ; Councilman Shank , man Howard , nay ; Councilman P2aor°Gdolf � nay * yea ; Councilman Thiel , y a ; May Y It was moved by councilman fhr d to ' thed cWardby Council � Councilman , man Thiel , tilat this matter b2 re ' lace it on the agenda when h ` sees fit . Motion and that he P yeas and one nay . Councilman Paarson pa ssed by a vote of six voting nay . 172 Council Minutes - June 2S , 1962 . ( g) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMTS , 16P1 THAT PRELIMINARY PLANS BE ACCEPTED AND WORKI AWINGS BE ORDERED FOP. SOUTH UdESTW00D HILLS PA • Robert Corwine , Park Consultant , was present at the mcetir, It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg , to table this matter . Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Thi ` l , to reconsid ` r the above motion . Motion pa ss2d by a seven yea vote . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Col � ilrran I-Ieltzer , that action on this matter be deferred to July 9 , 19624 Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (h ) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C . NO . 62 - 12 ) CONCERNING PROPOSED REVISION OF COMPENSATION PLAN , It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on July 9 , 1962 . Before vote was taken - A motion was made by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to amend motion de - leting PA 9 Classification from Ordinance . Motion lost by the following roll call vote : Councilman Ehrenberg , nay ; Councilman Heltzer , yea ; Councilman Howard , nay ; Councilman Pearson , yea ; Councilman Shank , nay ; Councilman Thiel , nay ; Mayor Wolfe , nay . The Mayor then called for a vote on the original motion , which was passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay . Councilman Pearson voting nay . RESOLUTION NO , 2094 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman mhiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2094 , entitl ' d " Resolution Adopting Position Classification Assi nment Table Effective July 23 , 196211 . Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay . Councilman Pearson voted nay . ( i) PRELIMICARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESS ' MEN? REPORT 14ITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT N0 , 61 - 5 HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON ttIEST 23rd STREET AND ATO ISLAND AVENUE (FROM NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF WEST 24TH STREET T� WAST PROPERTY LINE OF TEXAS AVENUE ) . 173 ,ouncil Minutes - June 25 , 1962 B . RESOLUTION N0 . 2095 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2095 , - entitled " Resolution Receiving Raports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No . 61 - 511 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . Councilman Pearson requested that the minutes show that he and the Director_ of Public Worl< s met with 24 residents interested in this project and they voted 13 to 1 for high type paving . ( j ) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION - ( 1) 5913 Cambridge Avenue . ( 2 ) GERALD M . BURNETT EASEMENT , (1) Tt was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Shank , to accept the following deed and authorize City Clerk to file same for record , and authorize proper officars to make payment of $ 9 , 000 . 00 out of parl< funds after approval of the title by the City Attorney . from Corlys W . Herbert , dated June 16 , 1962 , Lot 3 , Block 71 , St . Louis Park Addition ( 5913 Cambridge ) for Park purposes . ( 2 ) RESOLUTION N0 . 2096 It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waiv2a reading and adopt Resolution No . 2096 , en - titled " Resolution Declaring Abandonment of Sewer Easement and Authorizing Consent in Title Registration Proceedings , Gerald M . Burnett , et UX ,, No . A - 1242911Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (k) REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY CONCERNING REILLY TAR AND CHEMICAL APPEAL . No action taken . 90 UNFINISHED BUSINESS _ PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTEs ( a) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR NOS . 61 - 44 , 61 -- 45 , 62 - 1 , 62 - 5 , 62 - 8 , AND SIDEALK 62 _ 39 . 62 - 11 , 6 :2 - 2 ?, ; 6 '" 174 Council Minutes - June 255 1962 RESOLUTION NO . 2097 9 seconded by Council _ It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , man Shank , to waive- reading and adopt Rcsolut ion ��� . 2097 , en _ " Resolution Accepting Bid for Portland Cement Conere -to titled R Gutter and Sidewalk Improvement N3 � ,; 6i1Motionl Passed Curb and 62 _ 11 G2 - 22 , 62 _ 23 , 62 P 62 - 1 , 62 - 5 , 52 yea vote . ( 14iawatha Cement Company , Inc . ) by a seven SANITARY SEWER AND WATER (b) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STORM SEWER , S61 _ 36 , 62 - 13 , 6250 , MAIN IMPROVEMENT NOS . 60 - 113 , 62 - 25 , 61 - 385 62 - 33 . RESOLUTION N0 . 2098 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seoonded by Council - man Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2098 ) entit- led " Resolution Accepting Bid for storm Sewer , Sanitary Sewer and Vater Main Improvement Nos . 60 -- 113 , 62 - 25 , 61 - 36 , 62 - 135 62 - 50 , 61 - 301 62 - 33 " . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (Lametti and Sons , Inc . ) ( c ) RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT THE BUILDING CODE BE AMENDED ( TWO STORY APARTMENT BUILDINGS - DEFERRED FROM JUNE 11. , 1962 ) . Ben Mayeron , Chairman of the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission - and Jack Warnes from Building Inspectors office were present . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on July 2 , 1962 . Motion passed by a vote of five yeas and two nays . Councilman Heltzer and Councilman Howard voted nay . ( d) PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH ORR - SCHELEN - MAYERON AND ASSOCIATES , RELATIVE TO PROPOSED STORM SEWER PROJECT FOR DISTRICT NO * 64 ( DEFERRED FROM JUNE 4 , 19 6 2 ) . It was moved by Councilman Thiel seconded by Councilman Heltzer , that action on this matter be deferred to July 21 1962 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 175 council Minutes June 25 , 1962 go (e) PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH MAYERON ENGINEERING COMPANY RELATIVE TO ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BRIDGE AT WEST 36TH STREET AND MINNEHAHA CREEK (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 4 , 1962) . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to approve and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of the City the above agreement . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a) None . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS OWN '( a) None . 12 , CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENT ( a) VERIFIED CLAIMS .� � M On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Parson , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director � of Finance and presented to the Council , for in he vendorslw� r�unts approved , i of $ 2 , 059 . 24 for payroll , and $ 19 , 324471 and the City Manager , City Clerk , and Cicy Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same , by a roll call vote of seven yeas . (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS Payment Painting Steel water tank at 2500 Louisiana Final Pay Schumann Bros . Inc . Amount , $ 2 , Av , nue , Contractor , RESOLUTION N0 . 2099 Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman It was moved by and adopt Resolution No . 2099 , entitled -reading Leel Water Tank at 2500 Thiel , to waiv � Work on Painting I Resolution Acceptirg passe by a seven yea vote . Louisiana Avenue " , Motion p Modification of Well No . 4 . Contractor 2 . Final P aymen6 ons , Inc . Amaunt , $ 6 , 437 . 99 . Eo H . Penner S RESOLUTION N0 . 2100 by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman It was moved and adopt Rdsolution No . 2100 , entitled Thiel , to waive reading Modification of Well No . 4" . ting Work on M t ' Resolution. AcCep Seven yea vote . Motion passed by a 176 Council Minutes - June 25 , 1962 eweImp 12 . 3 . Final Payment • Cobblecrest ° ' sonsr � Ine . rovement No . 60 -- 35 . Contractor , Lame Amount , $14 , 268 . 1S . RESOLUTION N0 . 2101 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council _ man Thiel to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2101 , entitled ' Resolution AcCeptin ; Workon Storm Sewer Improvement No . 60 - 3S " , Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Pearson , the meeting was adjourned at 11 ; 31 p . m . , by a seven yea vote . r Kennet Wolfe , Mayor ATTEST : i7ephJ stad S ` cr ` tary 177