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Home My WebLink About1963/11/26 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA November 26 , 1963 1 . CALLTO ORDER The N ovember 25 , 1963 adjourned meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayon Kenneth t '1olfe at x : 10 P • m • 2 * INVOCATION None . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : Robert Ehrenberg James Heltzer Frank Howard Leonard Thiel Kenneth i'Jolf e Also present were the City ivianager , City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public t'Jorks and the Secretary . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Howard , the minutes of the regular meeting held November 1G , 1963 , were approved by a five yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a) IMPROVEMENT NO , 62 - 79 , PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION ON SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHr 'IAY NO , 7 FROM RALEIGH AVENUE TO NATCHEZ AVENUE : NATCHEZ AVENUE FROM HIGH181AY N0 , 7 TO LOT 5 . BLOCK 1 , LEWISTON PARK ADDIT ION ; FRON HIGIE 'JAY NO , 7 to LOT BLOCK 3 AND LOT BLOCK 41 LEWISTON PARK ADDITION ; RALEIGH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY NO , 7 to 33RD STREET : 33RD STREET FRO11 HIGHWAY NO , 7 TO QUENTIN AVENUE , AS DESCP. IBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER 31 , 1963 and NOVEMBER 75 1963 (HEARING ADJOURNED FROM NOVEMBER tun , 1963 ) , Mayor Wolfe reopened the hearing on this matter . Mark d of requestquest ., st , Maid Scandinavia, Company , present in favor Mayor 1-1olfe declared the hearing closed . 305 Council Minutes - November 26 , 1963 5 . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - man Howard , to defr2r action on the foregoing matter to December 9 , 1963 . Motion passed by a five yea vote . ( Needs six votes to adopt resolution . ) ( b) IMPROVEMENT NO . 62 - un0 , PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION IN RALEIGH AVENUE FROM NORTH SIDE OF HIGHT'JAY NO , 7 TO 33rd Street ; SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY NO , 7 FROM RALEIGH AVENUE TO LYNN AVENUE ; 33RD STREET FROM HIGHWAY N0 , 7 TO QUENTIN AVENUE ; QUENTIN AVENUE FROM 33rd STREET TO HIGH - WAY NO , 7 ; NATCHEZ AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY NO , 7 TO NORTH LINE LOT S . BLOCK 11 LEWISTON PARK ADDITION , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HAARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER 31 , 1963 AND NOVEMBER 7 , 1963 ( HEARING ADJOURNED FROM NOVEMBER 18 , 1963 ) . Mayor Wolfa reopened the hearing on this matter . Mark Dalquist was present in favor of request . Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - man Howard , to defer action on the above matter to December 9 , 1963 . Motion passed by a five yea vote . (Needs six votes to adopt resolution . ) 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME - BY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST NO , 5632 . (UNTIL DECEMBER 1 , 1964) The City Clerk was directed to contact V , F . W , and request a new notice for six months . ( b) COMMUNICATION FROM GENERAL REALTY COMPANY CONCERNING PROPERTY IN BLOCK 4 , EAST TEXA -TONKA ADDITION ( 2900 BLOCK ON SUMTER AVENUE) , Adolph Fin ` was present in favor of request , It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that the communication be referred to the Staff for checking and report if this land is still needed for public purposes and also referred to the Planning Commission for study to sea if it can be used for parking purposes , ~lotion passed by a five yea vote . 306 Council Minutes - November 26 , 1963 6 . (c) COMMUNICATION FR0t1 EARL A . CAIIZLSON , 3209 : enwood Avenue CONCERNING ASSESSMENT FOR ALLEY PAVING . Earl Carlson was present in favor of request . The City Assessor explained the assessment . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded bsl Council - man Heltzer , that the above communication be referred to the Staff to check records to ascertain what happened at hearing and notify lir . Carlson . Motion passed by a five yea vote . ( d) APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE ON SALE FOR 19 6 LF . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - man Ehrenberg , to approve the issuance of the license and acceptance of bond for PARK HOUSE dba THE PARK TERRACE , 4700 E ;cc ` lsior Boulevard . Motion passed by a five yea vote . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a) RESOLUTION APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUNDS TO TRUNK HIGHIVAY PROJEC NO * 63 - 01M3 ( HIGHWAY NO , 100) . ( DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 10 , 19 6 3 . ) It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Howard , that action on the above resolution be deferred to December 9 , 1963 . Motion passed by a five yea vote . ( b ) RESOLUTION APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STAT . -AID FUNDS TO COUNTY STATE -AID HIGHI'Jr,Y PROJECT NOS * 63 - 020 - 02 (MINNE - TONKA BOULEVARD) , 63 - 020 - 03 ( CEDAR LAKE ROAD ND (Franc ` Avenue ) . ( DEFER,;ED FROM NOVEMBER 10 , 1963 0 ) 63 ' 020 - 04 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Howard , that action on the above resolution be do � err ` d to December 93 1963 . Motion passed by a FiveY ea ( c ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ( ) ENTITLED CONDITIONSOF L En " LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE , RELATING TOSALES OF THE ST LIQUOR ON CERTAIN PRIMARY ELECTION DAYS IN THEFCITYOOFCATING LOUIS PARK ST , 307 Council Minutes - Nova. mber 26 , 1963 7 ORDINANCE N0 , 895 It was moved by CounCilmah Heltzer , :seconded : by Council - man Thiel , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 090 , entitled , T ' AN ORDINANCE Amending Section 2e1207 ( k) Entitled " Conditions of License ' ; of the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code , Relating to Sales of Intoxicating Liquor on Certain Primary Election Days in the City of St . Louis Park " . Motion passed by a five yea vote . ( d ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 : l00 ( C) ENTITLED ` HOURS OF GALET ' OF THE ST . LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE , RELATING TO SALES OF BEER ON CERTAIN PRIMARY ELECTION DAYS IN THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS PARK , ORDINANCE NO , 099 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconddd by Council - man Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 399 , entitled , " An Ordinance Amending Section 2 : 100 ( c ) entitled ` ' Hours of Sale " of the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code , Relating to Sales of Beer on Certain Primary Election days in the City of St . Louis Park11 . Motion passed by a five yea vote . ( e ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 : 1305 ENTITLED ' FEES " OF THE ST . LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE , RE - LATING TO LIQUOR LICENSE FEES IN THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS PARK IT . ORDINANCE N0 . 900 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 900 , entitled , " An Ordinance Amending Section 2 : 1305 En . titled " Fees " of the St . .Louis Park Ordinance Code , Relating to Liquor License Fees in the City of St . Louis Park " . Motion passed by a five yea vote . ( f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO , 730 PASSED DECEMBER 20 , 1959 ENTITLED TT ST . LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE " , SECTIONS 6 : 047 , 6M 047 , l AND 6 : 047 . 2 REALTING TO MINIMUM GROUND FLOOR AREA FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS , ORDINANCE NO . 901. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 901 , entitled , " An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No . 730 , Paased December20 , 1959 , entitled " St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance " . C0s Council Minutes November LC ; -x- 963 7 . Sections o : 0 �� 7 ., G - +�14 ' ' . l and 6 : 047 , 2 Relating to Minimum Ground Floor Area for S � ngZe Family Dcjjellings " . Motion passed by a fiNfe yea vote . ( g) RESOLUVTOI\T RELATIVE TO PAYROLL AID PERSONNEJ FOR NOVEMBER 2 5 , : 9 6 3 , NAT T ONAL DAY OF �1UUruNNG RESOLUTION NO2477 Tt was moved by Counellman Thiel , seconded by Council . man Heltzer , to tA� a �. ve rea ;� iaig and adapt Resolution No . 2477 , entitleG ., " PcscIut _ ioji Rrelativs to Payroll and Personnel for November. 25 , 1963 , National Day of Mourning " . Motion gassed by n 3 . ve yea (: C u . REPORTS OF OF r :KERS i30AI OS AND COMMITTEES ( a) REPOP\ 0E' THE CITY AT`fiORNEY REGARDING INTOXFICAT30N ORD - INANCE , It Gic'. S moved by C �; unc .L man Thlei_ , seconded by Council . man Heitze � to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for 3etond re2icill:4 on Dacamb4r 9 , 1963 . Motion passed by aiVc yea. von e , ( b) REPORT 07 THE PLA1\1JVJ_ NG rOMMISS Toiv ( CASE N0 , 63 - 71 - Z) RE - COMMENDING UNFAVORABIN.7 UPON THE REQUEST OF GLENN BRAATZ TO REZONE 398S WOOD -DA.-bf AVENUE FROM R - 2 DISTRICT TO B - 2 DISTRICT . Gielln BraaL z Tlas present in favor of request , it rjas moved by Councilman Ehrenber man Heltzer , to deny the above request ,�, g� seconded by Council M10 yea. vote , q o . ion passed by a ( c) REPORT OF LAND ACQU ..IS IT IC)N , 1 . Portion of Dakott� Aver_ue between 26th Street and 27t Street: from Stanley and Marian_ Braaton for h of right - of . way , acquistion It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seeonddd b Councilman Thiel , to amthorj. Ge T y for property iiz the � motint U3Q � Doty Manager to negotiate a vote of Five yeas Nlntion passed by :3� 9 Council Minutes - November 25 , 1963 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a) COMMUNICATION FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF LIUNICIPALITIES CONCERNING LEASING OF OFFICE SPACE ( DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 1u , 1963 ) . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - man Ehrenberg , that action on the above matter be deferred to Decamb ` r 9 , 1963 . Hot * on passed by a five yea vote . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a) TABULATION OF BIDS FO:; GPxASS SEED , It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to designate Peterson Seed Company as the lowest responsible bidder , to accept bid in the amount of $ 1 , 562 . 50 . Motion passed by a five yea vote . (b) HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD BUDGET REGARDING GENERAL, HOSPITAL , The City Attorney gave a report and read the proposed resolution . RESOLUTION NO . 2470 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , to adopt Resolution No . 2475 , entitled , i1Resolution Authorizing and Directing Appeal to District Court in the Matter of General Hospital Tax Levy for 1964 " . Motion passed by a five yea vote . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council . man Howard , that the maximum amount to be appropriated be $ 500 . 00 as our share of court expense in the above matter described in Resolution No . 2476n . Moti yea vote , on passed by a five (� ) TALMUD TORAH SCHOOL LAND . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Ehrenberg , that the Staff be requested to make a study and bring in a report regarding the acquisition of land owned by Talmud Torah lying adjacent and past of Aquila Park . Motion passed by a vote of four .yeas . Councilman Howard abstained from voting . 3 110 Council Minutes - November 26 , 1963 10 . ( d) MEETING OF DECEMBER 2 , 1963 CANCELLED . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg , that the Council meeting of December 25 1963 be cancelled . Motion passed by a five yea vote . ( e ) REGARDING APARTMENTS IN ST . LOUIS PARK , Jim Blakeborough asked if the Council has made a policy against more apartments being built in St . Louis Park . There was some discussion - no action taken . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a) LEASE AGREEMENT BEVIEEN THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS PARK AND CACHA AND BETO MOVOA FOR HOUSE AT 4531 io JEST 300th STREET . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconed by Councilman Heltzer , to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute lease in behalf of the City . Motion passed by a five yea vote . 12 . CLAIMS . APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a) VERIFIE11 CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg , the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council , in the total amount of $ 30 , 896 . 97 for vendors was approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same , by a roll call vote of five yeas . ( b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1 . Contract Payment No . 7 , Well No , 12 , P ro3eet 62 - 70A . Contractor , Keys Well Drilling Company , Amount $ 9 , 943 . 20 . On motion of Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council . man Howard , the above payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer was approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City Treasurer were author^ ized to i checks for the respective amount : - by a fissue v ? yea vote . 311 Council Minutes - November 26 , 1963 12 . 2 . Final Payment , Hot mix allr2y paving , Improvement Nos . 63 - 7 , 63 - E , 63 - 10 , 63 - 161 63 - 201 63 - 221) 63 - 23 . Contractor , Black Top Service Company . Amount , $ 14 , 984 . 33 ( deferred from November 10 , 1963 ) . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to defer action on the above payment to December 9 , 1963 . Motion passed by a five yea vote . 3 . Final Payment . Grading , topsoiling and storm sewer for Terry , Westdale , Edgewood and Fern Hill Parks , Contractor , M . E . Kraft Grading and Excavating Company , Inc . Amount , $ 5 , 620 . 00 . RESOLUTION NO , 2479 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2479 , entitled , ' Resolution Accepting Work in Terry , Westdale , Edoewood and Tern Hill Parks for Grading , Topsoiling and Storm Sewers " . Motion passed by a five yea vote , 13 , ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , the meeting was adjounred at 10 : 30 p . m . , by a five yea vote , Ken th Wolfe , Mayor ATTEST SePh LAistad " Secretary 312