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ST , LOUIS PARK , MINNE ; OTA
April 8 , 1963
1 . CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of th :. City Council was called to order by Mayr
Kenneth Wolfe at 8 : 05 P . m ,
Z , INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Rev . Phillip Morgan of the Aldersgate
Methodist Church .
3 , ROLL CALL
The following Councilmen were present at roll call :
Robert Ehrenbe, r g
James Heltzer
Curtis Pearson
Robert Shank
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager , Director of Public Works , and
the Administrative Intern as acting secretary .
4 . MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg , sec , nded by Councilman Shank ,
the reading of the minutes e f the regular meeting held April 1 , 1963 , was
waived and the minutes w : rc - ppr :) ved by five yea vote .
5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
( a ) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING
LIQUOR OFF SALE AT 6910 WEST L .P - KE STREET
OF HEARING
REISS ' ; INC . , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE
PUBLISHED MARCH 14 AND 21 , 1963 .
opened the hearing on this matter .
Mayor Wolf ;
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5 , Mr . Richard Lee , 901 -Professional Building , Hopkins , and Mr . Carl
Reiss , the owner , were present and were heard ,
Mr .
Reiss stated that the license was sought to transfer the business
from a proprietorship to a corporation .
Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed .
ilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman
It was moved by Counc
al of State
Shank PP
to approve issuance of license subject to approv
Liquor Control Commission .on . Motion passed by a five yea vote .
( b ) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING
LIQUOR ON SALE AT 6900 WEST LAXE STREET BY
REISS ' ) INC . , AS D 'JSCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING
PUBLISHED MARCH 14 AND 21 , 1963 .
Mayor Wolfe -opened the hearing on this matter .
Mr , C . R ,, Middletons 2: 429 West 36 2 Street , was present at the
meeting and spoke in favor of granting the above license .
Mayor Wolfe and Mr , Pearson raised the question of parking
facilities on the above site .
Mr . Reiss stated that he planned to buy parking facilities in
adjacent lot in compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance ,
Mr . Ehrenberg suggested that Mr . Reiss submit to the Council
a parking plan .
Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing clzJs � d ,
It was moved by Mr . Pearson , seconded by Mr . Heltzer , to
approve issuance of license , subjec � to the following conditions :
( 1 ) Substantial completion of restaurant , bar , and
liquor store facilities per exhibit " A" , presented
to the acting secretary ,
( 2 ) A parking plan be provided to the Sup : rvisor of
Zoning and Inspection at the time the application
for the building is -mode .
( 3 ) The parking be owned by the applicant and be
definitely committed to the restaurant , bar ,
and liquor store .
Motion passed by a five yea vote ,
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6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
( a ) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME
BY THE HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF MOST HOLY
TRINITY ,
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the communication to be
received for filing .
7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
( a ) RESOLUTION REQUESTING MAXIMUM ALLOTMENT FOR
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ON THE STATE - AID STREET SYSTEM.
RESOLUTION NO , 2278
It was moved by Councilman Pearson , sic _ nded by Councilman Heitz .-, r ,
to waive reading and adopt Rzs _ Wti , n No . 2278 entitl . d , " Resolution Requesting
Maximum Allotment for General Maintenance on the State - Aid Street System . "
Motion passed by a five yea vote .
( b ) RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED LAW AUTHORIZING
CITIES AND VILLF_ GES TO REGULATE THE CREMATION OF
BONDS , COUPONS , AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS UPON AGREE -
MENT WITH THE PAYING AGENT HOUSE FILE 1477 .
RESOLUTION NO . 2279
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Shank ,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2279 , entitled , " Resolution Approving
Proposed Law Authorizing Cities and Villages to Regulate the Cremation of
Bonds , Coupons , and Other Obligations Upon Agracm �, nt with the Paying Agent,
House File 1477 . " Motion passed by a five yea vote .
8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , POARDS AND COIF MITTF, ES
( a ) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT
NO . 62 - 76 , SANITARY SEWER IN BLl- _ CKSTONE AVENUE FROM
CEDAR LAKE ROS'-D TO SOUTH LINE OF LOT 9 , BLOCK 3 ,
THORPE BROTHERS UNIVERSITY CLUB ADDITION .
It was moved by Councilman Pearson , sec � nded by Councilman Shank ,
to Waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2280 , entitled , " Resolution Receiving
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8 . Reports and Calling Hearing .. n Improvement No . 6Z � 76 . " Hearing will
be held April 29 , 1963 . Motian passed by a five yea vote .
( b ) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
William Paulson
The City Manager proposed the appointment of a ga Recreation Depart,
to the position of probationary laborer in the Parks
anent , Range PW 6 , Step A , ;affective April 8 , 1963 .
d b Councilman Heltze r , seconded by Councilman Shank ,
It was move y a five ea v� t,
to consent and approve the appointment . M . ';: im passed by Y
c REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER ( Iva . & C . No . 63 - 5 )
CONCERNING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR MUNICIPAL
BUILDING .
The City Manager inf Drm : d the Council that the telephone company
had suggested immediate a. ctiDon on this mattc; r t : allow enough time to
complete the installation by the completion date of the building .
Mr . Pearson asked the City Manager what brOnefits would be derived
from the staff proposal .
The City Manager and P.. ssistant to the City Manager listed the
following :
1 . Emergency communication between fire houses would be added .
2 . Three incoming trunk lines for the emergency system are added.
3 , One - fourth of the operator ' s time will be saved .
4 . The number of inter - comm stations may be increased from 54 t �
78 .
5 . Public address dial link system is available for future expansion,
6 . Two to three seconds per call will be saved .
7 . A teletype system between the two fire stations would be added .
It was moved by Councilman Pearson , sec :) nded by Councilman Shane
to defer action .an this matter for one week , The motion was carried by
vete of three yeas and enc nay , Mr . Pearson abstained . Mr . Wolfe
nay .
Councilman Pearson , scc :Dnded by Councilman Heltzer , moved to ree .40
sider the motion , The rm -L.1 , n was passed by a five yea vote .
Councilman Pearsan moved to authorize the City Manager to eXecute
the contract with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for the private
branch exchange switching equipment , and that he be directed to proceed
with the installation as outlined deleting the teletype system * The MGt� vr
was carried by a five yea vote ,
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8 . ( d ) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT NO , 12 COVERING STATE
LEGISLATION ,
Mr . Andre announced that he and two memb rs of the police depart -
ment had attended the hearing of House File 184, concerning police
pensions , and had met favc rc.ble response ,
RESQLUTION NO , 2281
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, sec3nded by Councilman Shank ,
to waive reading and adcpt R : solution No . 2281 , entitled , " Resolution
Disapproving PropSosed Legial. ation to Refund From Highway User Tax
Fund Amounts Required to 1-`.,. ; sure 71 o Net Earnings for Certain Common
Carriers Transporting Persons Senate Fil : 1469 . " Motion passed by
a four yea vete , Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay ,
Mayor Wolfe reporte3 2n the progress of the hospital and water
pollution bills .
The Mayor announced that the Hennepin County League has asked for
more time to study c : urt reorganization .
9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
( a ) PRELIMINARY RE PORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH 11 JISPECT TO IMPROVEMENT
NO . 62 - 30 , STORM SEWER IN WEST 16TH STREET FROM
LOUISIANA AVENUE TO PENNSYLVX:.NIA ��VENUE ( DEFERRED
FROM MARCH 18 , 1963o )
It was moved by Councilman Pearson , sec ^ nded by Councilman Heltzer ,
to defer this matter until May 6 , 1963 • The motion passed by a five yea
vote .
( b ) AWARD OF CONTRP . CT FOR FLOODLIGHTING ATHLETIC
FIELD FOR AQUIL1` . PARK *
Mr . Robert Co rugine , Parks Consultant was present 3t the meeting ,
out that in addition to th . masons mentioned in the
Mr . Corwine pointed
staff report the following con ? itions also affectedc conduit and that
P
The State requested 311 wiring s s 3 put in
additional insulati % n was nece y
i .. n Director stated that the increase in cost
The Park and Recreat
would not affect other City projects ,
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RESOLUTION NO . 2282
It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer ,
to waive reading and adopt a ,, solution No . 2282 , entitled ,
" Resolution
,A,ccepting Bid For Floodlighting Athletic Field For Aquila Park . " Moti.�4
passed by four yea vote and zne nay vote . Councilman Pearson voted nay,
10 . NEW BUSINESS
( a ) Councilman Heltzer inquired about parked junk cars on Highway No . 7,
West of Lake Street . Mayer Wolfe informed the Council that the cars
had been removed .
( b ) It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , s ; c Dnded by Councilman Shy
that the staff prepare a study of the parking nerC s in the " Skunk Hollow"
area . Motion passed by a five yea vote .
11 . MISCELLANEOUS
( a ) It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman
Heltzer to instruct Mayor Wolfe to collect information concerning the
closing of the Minneapolis and St . Louis Park Railway station in the
City of St . Louis Park . M , cion passed by a five yea vote .
12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT P .`.YMENTS
( s ) VERIFIED CLAIMU .
On motion of Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer,
the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and
presented to the Council , dated April 8 , 1963 in the total amounts of
$ 1 , 960 . 93 for payroll , and $ 97 , 143 . 60 for vendors were approved , and
the City Manager , City Clerk , and City Treasurer were authorized to
issue checks covering same , by a five yea vote .
( b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS
1 . Partial Payment No . 3 . Construction of Fire Station No *
2'
Contractor , iv_ agney - Iverson Construction Company .
Amount , $ 15 , 745 . 50 .
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ize 20 Partial Payment No . 2 . electrical work for F r
Station # 2 Contractor ) 1 e
atarbird Electric Company .
Amount, $ 558 . 83
3 . Partial Payment No . 4 , Electrical work for municipal
build * p
g . Contractor , Reliable Electric Company , Inc .
Amount , $ 6 , 9 46 . 6 3 .
4 • Partial Payment No . 6 . Grading , topsoiling and storm
sewers for Terry , Westdale , Edgewood and Fern Hill
Parks , Contractor , M . E . Kraft Grading & Excavating
Company , Inc . Amount , $ 3 , 305 . 52 .
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg , seconded by Councilman Shank ,
the above payments on contract work were approved , and the City Manager ,
City Clerk and City TreZsurcr were authorizcl to issue checks for their
respective amounts by a fe. VON yea vote .
13 . ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Heltzer , seconc: ed by Councilman Shank ,
the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 08 P . M . , by a five yea vote .
Kenn th Wolfe , Mayor �
ATTEST :
X1.1 M ;.� zltzstein , Acting Secretary
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