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Home My WebLink About1963/12/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA December 16 , 1963 1 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by l-layor Kenneth ['Jolie at 0 : 10) P . M . 2 . INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Jay Anderson of the Aldersgate Methodist Church , 30 ROLL CALL The followinrr Councilmen were present at roll call : Robert Ehrenberg James Heltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth lslolfe Also present were the City Manager Director , City Attorney , Planning , Director of Public t�Jorks , City Assessor and the Secretary , Councilman Ehrenberg left at 9 ; 35 p , m , 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Howard the minutes of the regular meetings . held December 9 , 1963 were approved by a six yea vote , ( Councilman Ehrenbe r� c hen vote was taken) , o out of room 5 , PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a) PROPOSED REZONING OF 4120 i ;; CELS IOR BOULEVARD RESIDENTIAL - BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B - 2 GLNEP.�� BUSINESS FROM h BUS IVESrB TRICT , REQUESTED BY H AND H HOLDING CO��IPANY DIS Z) AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HLAPItIG PUBLISHED CASE NO , 63 - 64 - 1963 . ( HEARING CONTINUED FP,Oi� DECEIT NOV 21 , DECEMBER 9 , 1903 ) . Councilman Shank was e ;= cased from the discuss ion , Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter , 32S Council Minutes - December 16 , 1963 50 Harry V . Waddoall and L . r °J . Kelly of H & H Holding Co . were present in favor of request . Mayor I -Jolfe declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Howard , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on December 30 , 1963 . Motion loci by the following roll call vote : Councilman Ehrenberg , nay ; Councilman Heltzer yea ; Councilman Howard , yea ; Councilman Pearson , nay ; Councilman Thiel , nay ; Mayor Wolfe , nay . ( b) PROPOSED REZONING OF LE130 E)CCELSIOR BOULEVARD FROM R - B RESIDENTIAL - BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B - 2 GENE;:AL BUSINESS DIS - TRICT , INITIATED BY PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 63 - 76 - Z) AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEAPING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 21 , 1963 ( HEARING CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 9 , 1963 ) . Councilman Shank was excused from this discussion . Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter . Attorney Toni Reiersgord , 3331 Highway 100 , r ? presenting Mr . Win ` gart ` n , owner of 4130 Excelsior Boulevard , was present at the meeting . Mayor T'Jolfe declared the hearing closed . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on December 30 , 1963 . Motion lost because of no second . It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to deny the request . Motion passed by the follow - ing roll call vot . . Councilman Ehrenb2 yea ; Couuncilman Heltzer , nay ; Councilman Howard , nay ; Councilman Pearson , yea ; Councilman Thiel , yea ; Mayor Wolfe , yea . 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND CO[vNUNICATIONS ( a) COMMUNICATION FROM KNOLL't'JOOD PLAZA LIERCHANTS ASSOCIATION CONCERNING ENTRANCES TO KNOLLWOOD PLAZA , Earl Platicka of Sears Roebuck Co , and F . S . Shelton of Penny ' s , representing Knollwood Plaza Merchants Assoc , were present . A sketch showing opening on 36th Street and a new opening from Texas Avenue just north of the present entrance , was displayed and discussed . 326 Council Minutes - December 16 , 1963 6 It ' was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Pearson , that the Council accept the plan as to Texas Avenue entrance , presented by Knollwood Plaza Merchants Association . Motion passed by the following roll call vote ; Councilman Heltzer , yea ; Councilman Howard , nay ; Councilman Pearson , yea ; Councilman Shank , nay * Councilman Thiel , yea ; Mayor Wolfe , yea . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present when vote was taken , ) It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , that the Staff continue O . D . study on 36th Street ; and submit minutes of Council granting special permit for Knollwood Plaza to be brought back to Council at earliest opportunity . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) 76 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a) RESOLUTION APPROP IIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUNDS TO TRUNKHIGf9 -JAY PROJECT NO . 63410 - 03 (HIGH11AY NO , 100 - DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 9 , 1963 ) . RESOLUTION NO , 2456 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Ehrenberg , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2406 , entitled , ' Resolution Appropriation of Municipal State -Aid Funds to Trunk Highway Project No . 63 - 010 - 0311 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( b) RESOLUTION APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE -AID FUNDS TO COUNTY STATE -AID HIGH11JAY PROJECT NOS , 63 - 020 - 02 (MINNETONKA BOULEVARD) , 63 - 020 - 03 ( CEDAR LAKE ROAD) , AND 63 - 020 - 04 (FRANCE AVENUE) , DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 9 , 1963 ) 0 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Pearson , that action on the above resolution be deferred to January 6 , 19640 Motion passed by a seven yea vote , ( c) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AT INTERSECTION OF WEST 36TH STREET AND AQU ILA AVENUE , RESOLUTION N0 , 2407 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2457 entitled , " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Si n for Traffic Control at Intersection of Aquila Avenue and West 36th Streetf1 , Motion passed by a six yea vote , ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) 327 Council Minutes - December 16 , 1963 7 , ( d) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK FOR SUBDIVISION- CONTRACT CON - STRUCTION r�JESTWOOD HILLS THIRD ADDITION , RESOLUTION N0 , 24ou It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2400 , entitled , ' Resolution Accepting Work for Subdivision Contract Construction 11estwood Hills Third Addition ' . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) ( e) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK FOR SUBDIVISION CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION BAR - ETT ADDITION , RESOLUTION NO , 24409 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2409 , entitled , " Resolution Acceptirg Work for Subdivision Contract Construction Bar - Ett Addition" . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) ( f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSBD ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (SOUTH SIDE OF (JEST LAKE STREET FROM TAFT AVENUE WESTERLY APPROXIMATELY 263 FEET ) * ORDINANCE N0 , 903 It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 9034) entitled , An Ordinance Amending the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) (g) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING P ART IAL COMPLETION OF WORK AND AUTH - ORIZING CASH BOND FOR REMAINDER WESTWOOD ESTATES , RESOLUTION N0 , 2490 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2490 , entitled , ' Resolution Accepting Partial Completion of Work and Author - izing Cash Bond for Remainder Westwood Estates ` . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) 328 Council Minutes - December 16 , 1963 70 (h) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PARTIAL COMPLETION OF tjORK AND AUTH - ORIZING CASH BOND FOR REMAINDERf LINNER ' S ADDITION * RESOLUTION NO . 2 LI- 91 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Council . man Shank , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2491 , entitled , ' Resolution Accepting Partial Completion of 1.4ork and Authorizing Cash Bond for Remainder Linnerrs Addition ' . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) G . REPORTS OF OFFICER,; , BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER 1963 - BY THE CITY MANAG ER . On hearing no objections the report was ordered filed by -the Mayor , (b ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 63 - 67 -MISCO ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING EiiTENDING CERTAIN OFF - STREET PARKING AND OTHER NON - CONFORMING USES UNDER SECTION 6 : 042 . 6 FOR ADDED YEAR ( REQUESTED NOVEMBER 4 , 1963 ) . 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 December 30 , 1963 , Motion passed by a six yea vot ` . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) ( c ) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COM4HISSION ( CASE NO , 63 - 70 - SP ) RE - COMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF CONCRETE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 142 . 6 , 0SUBDIVISION 261) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE' TO USE PROPERTY IN I - 1 DISTRICT AT 6500 OXFORD STREET FOR PAINT MANUFACTURING . Curran Nielsen of Concrete Chemical Com ian favor of request , P y , was present RESOLUTION NO , 2492 It was moved by Councilman Howard , s � cond � d by Councilman Thiel , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2492 . ntitlCd , ' Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 142 . 6 Subdivision 26 , of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Paint ilanufact - uring , , . Motion passed by a five yea vote . ( Councilman Pears On out of room . Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) 329 Council Minutes - December 16 , 1963 30 ( d) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 6341 - Z) UPON THE REQUEST OF SLOCUM - BERGREN BUILDING COMPANY TO REZONE 5901 WAYZATA BOULEVARD FROM I - 2 DISTRICT TO I - 1 DISTRICT . Petitioner requested that action on this matter be deferred . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Council - man Shank , that action on the above matter be deferred to December 30 , 1963 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenber ; not present . ) ( e ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD DECEMBER 4 , 1963 . On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing . ( f) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS ( 2 - CLERK I) It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Council man Thiel , to consent and approve the following appointments : Marilyn R . Johnson (Assessing) Probationary Clerk I . Range GC 5 , Step B , effective December 16 , 1963 . Candy Maetzold (Switchboard ) Probationary Clerk I , Range GC S , Step B , effective January 6 , 1964 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not presonnt . ) (g) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR NOVEMBER 1963 - BY THE CITY MANAGER , On hearing no objections the Mayor orderdd the report received for filing . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a) COMMUNICATION FROM EARL A . CARLSON CONCERNING ASSESSMENT FOR ALLEY PAVING (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 9 , 1963 ) . ( see letter notifying Mr . Carlson) , Mr . Carlson was present and was given a copy of minutes , petitions etc referring to construction and assessment of alley . 330 Council Minutes - December 16 , 1963 9 . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that communication be filed . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( b) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING WAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR 1964 ( DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 9 , 1963) . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Howard , that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted and approved except as to general , clerical , pro - fessional and administrative groups , which was approved at 2 % rather than 10, as proposed . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that the " Police and Fire Clothing Allowaned ' be set at $ 75 . 00 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Shank , that the recommendation of the City Manager con - cerning wage adjustments for 1964 be approved as amended . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman .Ehrenberg not present . ( c ) REPORT OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 63 - 03 BE) UPON REQUEST OF MELODY TOP THEATRES CONCERNING SECTION 602 (A) BUILDINGS OF GROUP A OCCUPANCIES , AND SECTION 3306 ( C) RAMPS USED AS EY, ITS , OF THE BUILDING CODE (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 9 , 1963 ) . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Shank , to approve the decision of the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission regarding Melody Top Theatres . Motion passed by a vote of five ;yeas and one nay . Councilman Thiel . voting nay . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , that the decisions of the Building Construction Codes AdvisoryCommission continue to be submitted to the City Council . Motion passed by a vote of five yeas and one nay . Mayor 1.1olfe voting nay . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) 10 . NEW BUSINESS ( a) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY , COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND EXTENDED COVERAGE AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS ' BONDS ) INSURANCE FOR THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS PARK . 331 Council Minutes - December 16 , 1963 N 10 . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Howard , that the following named bidders be designated as the bidders submitting -the bids most favorable to the City of St . Louis Park , accepting bids , and authorizing the proper City officers to accept delivery of the policies therefor . 1 . Employers Mutuals of Wausau for comprehensive insurance liability in the amount of $ 9 , 052 . 44 payable in three annual premiums , 2 . Hardware Mutuals for Fleet Liability in the amount of $ 124) 096 . 15 payable in three annual premiums , 3 . Charles Sexton Company for public official bonds in the amount of $ 619 . 25 for three years . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (b) REGARDING ACQUISITION OF LAND OWNED BY CHARLES GOLDBLATT OF 1100 NEWTON AVENUE NO . , THE LAND LYING BETWEEN HIGM41AY N0 , 7 AND WEST LAKE STREET , (WEST OF SPUR TRACI< RUNNING INTO REPUBLIC (REOSOTE PLANT ) , The City Manager stated that the City Assessor had appraised the land at $ 13 , 104 . 00 , and the City Manager recommended that the City purchase , at appraised price , said land for drainage until storm sewers have been installed . Charles Goldblatt was present . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that the recommendation of the City Manager to purchase the Goldblatt property , be approved . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) (c) REGARDING PLANS FOR STATE HIGH[•IAY NO , 1690 It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council - man Howard , that the plans , for State Highway No . 169 , 0f the Planning Commission and of the Chamber of Commerce and the plans for Southwest ciao 1 that appeared in a recent issue of newspaper , be rel to the Council Highway Committee for study , with -report to be back by February 1 , 1964 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) 332 Council Minutes - December 16 , 1963 10 . ( d) CANCELLATION OF COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 23 , 1963 , It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Council . man Thiel , that the regular scheduled meeting of the City Council for December 23 , 1963 , be cancelled . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a) None . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a) VERIFIED CLAIMS none ( b) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT iVORK Final Contract Payment . Hot Mix Alley paving , Improve - ment Nos . 63 - 7 , 63 - n , 63 - 10 , 63 - 16 , 63 - 20 , 63 - 22 , 63 - 23 . Contractor , Black Top Service Company , Amount , $ 1S , 304 . 33 RESOLUTION N0 , 2493 It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2493 , en . titled , ' TResolution Accepting TVork on Hot Mix Asphalt Alley Paving Improvement Nos . 63 - 7 , 63 - 5 , 63 - 104) 63 - 16 , 63 - 201) 63 - 22 and 63 - 23 " . Motion passdd by a six yea vote . ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) 13 . ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , the meeting was adjourned at 12 . 02 a . m . , by a six yea vote , ( Councilman Ehrenberg not present . ) Ken e h Wolfe , Mayor ATTEST : sep Jus d , Secretary 333