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Home My WebLink About1963/11/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA November 4 , 1963 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Wolfe at 8 : 08 P . M . 2o INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Paul Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran 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' Manag` r , ' City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of ' Fublie Wbrks ' and the Secretary , 4 . MINUT-ES. - - r On motion of . Councilman Howard ' seconded by Councilman Thiel -, ` the ' minut ` s of the regular meeting held October 28 , 19635 were approved by a seven yea vote . • . . r •it i 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) ' PROPOSED REZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 14 , BLOCK 143 , REARRANGE - MENT OF ST , LOUIS PARK ( SOUTH SIDE OF WEST LAKE STREET FROM TAFT AVENUE :JESTERLY APPROXIMATELY 362 FEET ) FROM I - 1 DISTRICT TO' R - 2 DISTRICT , RECOMMENDED BYCITYCOUNCIL , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17 , 1963 . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . KennethAnde1.rson ', 3737 Oregon Avenue , was present in favor of request , ' Mayor - t0161fe declared the hearing closed . 288 3 Council �'iinut 2s - Nor� � i��,� ' 1., �- , ° 63�' 5 . ( e) It was the consensus of opinion that this Cauncilb � referred to the Planning Commission befor .. th3a takes action , o seconded by It was moved by Councilman Heltz . r , -- Councilman Thiel , that this matter be referrr, tt eavote . Planning Com-Ass ion . Pt/lotion passed by a s � v - Y ( b ) PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ASTLEFOR.D ' S PAPI( ADDITION BY D (WEST SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE AT 27TH STP 4Q . MELVIN G . ASTLEFORD ( ACTION CONTINUED FROM 0 TOBL2 3 , 6 3 ) Mayor [Jolf ` opr2ned the hearing on this matter . No Y 1d in this matter . Mayor Tlolfe one present was interast ? declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to approve L� r '� liminary plat of Astleford ' s Park Addition . Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas . 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COI��NUNICATIONS ( a) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME BY MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the notifica - tion received for filing . ( b) APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES OFF SALE AND OWSALE FOR 1964 * It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that action on the above licenses be deferred to November 1C , 1963 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( c ) PETITION FROM PROPERTY O11INEPZS IN AREA OF HIGHtVAY NO , 7 AND ('JEST LAKE STREET R3QUESTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT INTER - SECTION OF (JEST LAKE STREET AND HIGWAY N0 , 7 . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that the State Highway Department be requested to make a study of this intersection to determine whether traffic signals should be installed . Motion passed by a seven yea vot el . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a) RESOLUTIONS ACCLPTING PARTIAL COI�e3P LETION OF WORK AND AUTH- ORIZING CASH BOND FORS, MCCAFFREY ' S ADDITION , REMAINDER It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Council - man Shank , to approve variance from subdivision regulations of sidewalk bench construction abutting Lot 4 , Block 1 , McCaffrey ' s A ;ndition . ��Iotion passed by a seven yea vote . 209 Council Minutes - November 4 , 1963 7 * RESOLUTION NO , 2 Lt6 5 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Council - man Shank , to waive r #3adinrr and adopt Resolution No . 2465 , entitled , ' ' Resolution Accepting- Partial Completion of Work and Authorizing Cash Bond for Remainder McCaffrey ' s Addition ( ' . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( b ) RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS FOR INTERCHANGE AT TRUNI< HIGPAR HtVAY NO , 7 AND C , S . A , H , PAI2IC 1 C 14JITHIN THE LIMITS OF ST . LOUIS RESOLUTION NO . 2i! 6G It was moved by Councilman Lhrenberrr , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2466 ; entitled , ' Resolution Approving Final Plans for Interchange at Trunk Highway No . 7 and C , S . A , H , 18 Within the Limits of St . Louis Parklo . [ Iotion passed by a seven yea vote . ( c ) RESOLUTION SETTING POLLING PLACES AND NAMING ELECTION JUDGES FOR CITY GENERAL EL % CTION DECEMBER 3 , 1963 . RESOLUTION N0 , 2467 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , to cwaiv ? reading and adopt Resolution No . 24675 entitled , iRssolution Setting Polling Places and Naming Election Judges for General Election Decembsr 3 , 1963 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING OF [JEST 14TH STREET ( BETtO EEN HAMPSHIRE AVENUE AND IDAHO AVENUE . DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER tun , 1963 . Mr . Ogdahl , representing oviners , was opresent . ORDINANC NO , 396 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 8961, entitled , ; , An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of [Vest 14th Street " . Motion pass .3d by a seven yea vote . 290 Council Minutes -- November 43 1963 7 . ( e ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ivENDING THE ST , LOUIS PLSPK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING BOUNDAR-,JES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (AREA BOUNDED BY HIGHI'1AYO e 100AN O NUE THE EAST , NEST 42ND STREET ON THE NORTH , G ON THE (,LEST AND VERMONT AVENUE ON THri SOUTH) F- 'I R =12 DISTRICT , REQUESTED BY PLANNING C0ty11o'IISSION . TO ORDINANCE N0 . C97 It was moved by Councilman Shank , secondad by Council - man Howard , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 097 , entitled , i7An Ordinance Amending the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts ` * Motion passed by a seven yea voce . 0 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a) FINANCIU REPORT OF THE CITY FOR SEPTEMBER 1963 - BY THE CITY MANAGER , On hearing no objection the Mayor ordered the report received for filing . (b ) REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC [VIORKS CONCERNING ELIOT VIEW LITH ADDITION , Victor Formo was present . RESOLUTION" 0 . 2460 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2468, entitled , " Resolution Accepting [York for Subdivision Contract Construction Eliot View Lith Addition ; , Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( c ) REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING E/;TENDING CERTAIN OFF - STREET PARKING AND OTHER NON - CONFORMING USES UNDER SECTION 6 : 042e6 FOR ADDED YE &/UP. ( REQUESTED SEPTEMBER 23 , 1963 ) . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to refer the above matter to c , a '� Planning Commission . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( d) REPORT OF LAND A-' CQU IS IT ION . 1 . Easement for alley purposes Block 35 Golf View Terrace , Improvement No . 6 _ 23 . (the easterly 3 feet of Lot 3 , B16014c 3 , Golf View Terrace) 291 Council Minutes - November 4 , 1963 0 . 2 . Dead for soutthwesterly S fiat of Lot 0 and all of Lots 9 , 105 11 , 12 , Block 3305 Rearrangement of St . Louis Park , for park purposes . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , s , conded by Council - man Ehrenberg , to accept deeds and to authorize the City Clark to file same for record . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) None . 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) CHANGE ORDER N0 , 1 TO CONTRACT -JITH ANDEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR GRADING , TOPSOILING AND STORM DRAINS AT CARPENTER PARIC , It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execut ` the above chancre order , i�iotion passed by a Ca yea vote . seven (b ) CHANGE ORDER NO , 1 TO CONTRACT VITH HOFFMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM , IMPROVEMENT NO , 63 - 6 TO EXTEND COMPLETION DATE FROM NOVEMBER 1 , 1963 TO DECEMBER 16 , 1963 . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Shank , to approve. and to authorize the City Nianag � r to 2x � cute the above change order . Motion pass .---ad by a seven yea vote . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO THEC MANY WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEDICATION CEREMONIES . Thi r2solution ' was read by Councilman Thiel . RESOLUTION N0 , 2469 It was moved by Councilman Fhrenbern seconded by Council - man Heltzer , to adopt Resolution No . 2469 , entitled , ' Resolu - tion of Appreciation to the Many GJho Participated in the Municipal Building Dedication Ceremonies ' . Motion pass . d by a seven yea vote . 292 Council Minutes - November 4� 1963 ' JOINT CITY - COUNTY BOARD OF TAS : ASSESSORS , 11 . (b ) CO1v2gUNICATION FR01�� ATLANTA , GEORGIA , COMMENDINGP. . B . CONNi,RY , A S INGSTOHE TWO O THF, GREAT SERVICE RENDS RHD THE ASSOCIATION DUB YEARS HL WAS ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD . Mayor I 'llolfe read th ` above communication and commended Mr . Connery for receiving same . ( c ) MEETING OF NOVEMBER 12 , 1963 CANCELLED , It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by council . man Shank , to cancel th ? Council meeting of Novemb ` r 12 , 1963 . Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas . 12 , CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTnL:ACT PAYMENTS ( a ) INVOICE FOR TAXABLE COSTS , GOLDEN vs CITY OF ST , LOUIS PARK , DISTRICT COURT . It was moved by Councilman Parson , seconded by Councilman Howard , that the invoice in amount of $ 200 . 37 , for District Court Taxable costs in case of Golden vs City of St . Louis Park , be approved . Befor ` vote was taken the following motion was made . A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Shankto table the above motion . Moti , on ^ ass2d by a vote of four yeas and thre . nays . Councilman Heltzer , Councilman Pearson and Councilman Thiel voting Nay . 13 , ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Shank , the meting was ad j ourned at 9 - ILS n . m . , by a s ev ` n yea vote . Kenn th Wolfe , Mayor ATTEST : s ` ph Just Secretary 293