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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963/06/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA June 17, 1963 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8:03 p.m. 2. INVOCATION 3. 4. 5. Invocation was given by ReV. Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council was called to order Lyle HalVerson of the First The Following Councilmen were present James Heltzer Frank l-ioward Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City visor of Zoning and Inspections, the Secretary. Councilman Ehrenberg Manager, Director arrived at 0:20 p.m. at roll call: City Attorney, Super - of Public Works and MINUTES On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Shank, the minutes of the regular meeting held June 31 1963s the name under were approved as amended under Item 3(c) changing the motion from'Thiel' to "Heltzerit , were approved by a six yea vote, Councilman Ehrenberg not present when vote was taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT N0, 59-12C, PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER ON �I ST SIDE OF IDAHO AVEITUE FROM WEST 22ND STREET TO CEDAR 11 0 ROAD AS DESCRsAw IN NOTICE OF HEARTNG PUBLISHED ' AND JUNE 65 1963. 0 Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter • Nclared present was interested in this matter. May Wolfede the hearing closed. 145 Cocel Minutes - June 17, 1963 RESOLUTION NO, 2346 5. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2346, entitled t' Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Pre- paration of Plans Improvement No. 59-12011.Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg not present when vote was taken. (b) IMPROVEMENT N0, 63-172 PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION ON WEST SIDE OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM WEST 28TH STREET TO NEST 29TH STREET, AS DESCRIB,D IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 30 AND JUNE 6", 1963. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 2347 It was moved by Councilman Shank, saaconded by Council- man Heltzerto waive reading and adopt P.esolution No. 2347, , entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Pre- paration of Plans Improvement No. 63-17". Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg not present when vote was taken. (c) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR NGS AONDSALE AT 4630 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD BY MICR AEL J* CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY30 AND JUNE 611963. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. • Persons wire present in opposition: H. J. The following P Clarence Sonmore, 3754 Ottawa Schneider, 3743 Ottawa Avenue; Avenue and John YngVe, Attorney, representing Park Terrace* The Jennings Jennings. man present in favor: Michael following persons ware resenting Michael sre Attorney, and H. C. Davi, P Ma or tJoll"c declared the hearing closed. Y Councilman Shank, seconded by It was move deny tha above request. berg Council - Ehnen 4 �'drable vote was taken thl3ra was Before the discussion. 146 C OT1.� 1 Council Minutes - Jun: 17, 1963 uncilman S. A motion was made by Cofor the Councilman H•elt�e calling Ehr,nberg' saconded by ion• Motion quest passed by a seven yea vote . on the original motion a vot Councilman Ehrenbera� The Mayon then called for y; nay, Council, which was lost by the following VOt Howard, Y� Councilman yea; Councilman Helty r, nay, c•hanl<, yea; Councilman Thicl man Pearson, yoa; Councilman nay and Mayor Wolfe, nay • Pearson, Seconded by Councilman A motion was made by non the application for license Councilman Shank that actio �163C Excelsior Blvd, P at to soil intoxicating liquor on sal, ul 222 1963. Mo ion �1 Jannings be d` furred to J Y by Michas. passed by a s; ven yea vote. (d) PROPOSED VACATION EAST OF DART) , AS MAY 235 1963, AND OF WEST 4315 STREET (SOUTH 20 FEET LYING DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEA1ZLING PUBLISHED INITIATED BY COUNCIL. Mayor Wolfe opened the halaring on present was interested in this matter. the hearing closed* this matter. No one Mayor Wolfe declared It was moved by Councilman .,,hank, seconded by Council - proposed ordinance and man Howard, to waive first reading of to set date for second reading on June 24, 1963, Motion six yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg was not pa ssed by a present when vote was taken. PROPOSED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SLOCUMoo,BEDRGREN ADDITION (SOUTHt'IIEST CORNER OF ZARTHAN AVENUCOMPAQ• BOULEVARD) REQUESTED BY SLOCUM-BERGREN BUILDING Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. The proposed builder was present in favor of requ's`' Mayor dolfo declared the hearing elosod. A motion was mad: by Councilman Pearson, s4cond., d by Councilman Thiel, to approve preliminary plat of Slocum- B`rgren Addition. Motion passed by a six yaa votes Councilman Eh onberg not present when vote was tzkzn• RESOLUTION N0. 2349 d by Councll, It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, secondo 2343' man Thiel, to waive roading and adopt Rasolutlon N°" o� `ntitl d, f1Resolution Giving Approval for Final .Plat,, vot2' Slocum-Bergren Addition" . Motion passed by a six �nG Councilman Eh onberg not present whin vote was tak 147 inut es - June 17 , 19 6 3 Council IyI 6. pETITIONSESTS1. COMMUNICATIONS (a) PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF 2600 BLOCK ON IDAHO AVENUE CONCERNING TWO HOMES IN THE AREA, Mrs. E. McIsaac, 2609 Idaho Avenue, was present. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the above petition be referred to -the Staff for recommendation by July 22, 1963. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM MOTOR TPJ,,VEL SERVICES, INC. CONCERNING DRAINAGE AT 3000 FRANCE AVENUE, Mr. Elliott B. Hoffman, Chairman of the Board, Motor Travel Servic©cj, Inc., was present at the meeting. The City Manager and Director of Public Works stated that they were wor::ing on this project with the County Highway and City of Minneapolis and hoped to have a solu- tion to the problem within two or three W0.2 =:s . 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AT INTERSECTION OF WEST 34TH STREET AND AQUILA AVENUE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 2112 ENTITLED "RESOLU- TION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF YIELD RIGHT -OF -TNAY SIGNS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL LT INTERSECTION OF AQUILA AVENUE AND WEST 34TH STREET . " RESOLUTION N0. 2349 It was moved by Councilman Parson, seconded by Council. man Heltze-r to waive reading and adopt Rn�solution No, 2349, "Resolution !authorizing Placement entitled, of Stop Sign for Traffic Control at Intersection of West 34th Street and Aquila '.venue Band Rei Baling Resolution No . 2112 Entitled "Resolution kuthorizing Placement of Yield Rlght-Of.-T-lay Signs for Traffic Control at C2 of Aquila Avenue and 'olest 34th Street", Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF REGULATING PARKING 03EST SIDE FLf1G AVENUE TO 600 FEET SOUTH). 14C TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS AVENUE FROM FRANKLIN Council N;inut�s - June 171 1963 . P�ESOLUTION NO. 2350 7 Seconded by Council, It was moved by Councilman gaaont Resolution No: 2350 man Howard, to naive reading ander Placement of Traff* entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Motion passed by a seven Control Signs Regulating Parking yea vote. SECOND - r�DING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PART( (c) SECOND RE TION OF AR,( 2;1305 ENTITLED "HOURS OF �PHOU.P�S OF OPEF,I�TION OF LIQUOR OREINANCE CODE, P.ELLTING T STORES IN THE CITY OF ST . LOUIS PI�RK• ORDINTLNCE NO. C I7 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council, man Thiel to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. C77, entitled, "l,n Ordinance L' mending Section 20,1300 en- titled "Hours of operation" of the S t . Louis Park Ordinance Code, Relating to Hours of Operation of Liquor Stores in the City of St, Louis Park". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS ,'.ND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF SPECIAL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD JUNE 4, 1963. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (b) REPORT OF THE BOTJ OF ZONING APPEALS (CACNE NO. 63-354;d' .) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF DONALD E, PEIL FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:06 .5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE REAR YARD DEPTH FROM THE REQUIRED 35 FEET TO 26 FEET AT 2605 YUKON AVENUE TO BUILD AN ADDITION TO PRESENT HOUSE, Mr. Donald E. Pell was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO, 2351 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, man Pearson, to waive reading and adopt entitled, "R`soluLion Granting Variance from the Requirements of Section 6:064.5 Z cil' seconded byoC°2351, Resolution N . sLpal of Rear yard dLouP , of the St . oning Ordinance's . Motion passed by a seven yea 149 vote. Council Minutes - June 17, 1963 C, (c) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT LJITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLO11ING IMPROVE- MENTS: 1. No. 63-4 sanitary sewer in Brook Lane from Brookside Avenue to 200 feet south. 2. No. 63-102 sanitary sewer in Brunswick Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to nU00 feet north, RESOLUTION N0, 2352 It was moved by Councilman Pearson seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2352 , entitled, 'Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement Nos. 63-4 and 63-1n". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (Hearing July 1, 1963) (d) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION - LOT 1, BLOCK 1, WOODDALE PARK. It was moved by Councilman Hzltzcr, seconded by Council. man Thiel, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate for purchase of the land. Motion passed by a even yea vote, (e) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (CLERK I) . It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to consent and approve the appointment of Terri Anne Harkins, as Probationary Clark I. Range GC 5, Step A. effective June 17, 1963. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & Co N0. 63-16) RELATIVE TO RE- TENTION OF A CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEE BEYOND MANDATORY RETIRE- MENT AGE. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to approve City Manager's recommendation allowing Nathan Epstein to remain in employ of the City until August 1311 1964. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas. (g) REPORT OF CITY f'.CTIVITIES FOR MAY 1963 - BY THE CITY MANAGER, On hearina no objections received for Pilin;. the Mayor ordered the report (h) REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY RELATIVE TO SETBLCK REQUIREMENTS IN RELATIONSHIP TO VARIf,NCES . On hearing no objections the Mayor o;d�r�d the report received for filing. 150 Council Minutes - June 17, 1963 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS INSPECTION CON - THE SUPERVISOP� OF ZONING AND OF THE ZONING (a) REPORT OF U IREME . CERNING OFF-STREET PARKINGETFROM r�iy 2 7 10 19 6 3) ORDINANCE. SECTION 6:172 (DEFER -RED b�rcr second r4 A motion was made by Councilman Shanlc, to rar'r Commission for advice grid a seven yea vote. Ehren L (.'3)%; b report to the Planning Councilman thommendatvLwv ion no Motion passed by roc R BLACKTOpp ING PLAY AREAS FOR BRONX, (b) AWARD OF CONTRACT cFO D JUSTAD pp,RKS NELSON, TERRY, .JESTD��LE P.ESOLUTION N0. 2353 CouIlcilman Pearson, seconded by Council. It was moved b� t P,esolution No. 2353, man Heltzer, to waive leading and for Blaeletopping Play entitled, "Resolution Lccapting Areas in Btonxx, Nelson, Terry, ��Jastdale and Justad Parks". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. c AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FENCING FOR TERRY 1111D JUSTAD PPAKS. RESOLUTION NO. 2354 ncondad by Council - It was moved by Councilman H`ltzer, �.. man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Rasolution No. 2354, entitled, "Resolution Accepting Bial for Fencing for Terry and Justad Parks". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. CT d PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. E-2 TO ELECTRICL,L COPAL BUILDING RELIABLE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC, FOR THE MUNICIEA3 B1963) . TO CHANGE TELEPHONE CONDUIT (DEFERRED FROM JUN It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to defer action on the above change order to June 24, 1963. Motion passed by a vote o:� seven yeas* (e) COMMUNICATION FROM VICTOR S. FORMO REQUESTING Vr' RI CE 0 FROM PROVISIONS OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS P,LLIITINION TREE PLANTING AND SODDING FOR ELIOT VIEl 4TH ADDIT ( DEFERRED FROM JUNE 3 , 19 6 3) . TiL,1 It was man Shank, 24, 1963. Heltzer out 6o r3conded by Jl�'' moved by Councilman Ehrenbar;5 bion to to defer action on the Motion pas s a d by a six of room when vote was 151 ca abova comm (Ouncllman yea vo taken.) Council Minutos - June 17, 1963 9d (r'� DEPORT OF THE BOLRD OF ZONING APPEALS (CLSE NO, 63 -23 -VAR.) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF P.. J, MC NULTY COMPANY FOR WaIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 6: 032. E AND 6:064.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE SIDE YARD WIDTH FROM REQUIRED NINE FEET TO SIX FEET ON QUEBEC DRIVE AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 31 1963). It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Ehrenberg, to deny the above request. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (g) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PPIZKS AND RECREATION �".DVISORY COMMISSION THAT PRELIMINAi Y PL[;NS BE DMAi-JN FOR THE DEVEL- OPMENT OF HPiMPSHIRE PARK (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 3, 196 3) . RESOLUTION N0, 2355 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 235$, entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvement of Hampshire Park and Ordering Preparation of Construction Plans and Estimated Cost". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (Councilman Ehrenberg not prosant when vote was taken.) 10e NEtj BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS ON WATER METERS AND COPPER HORNS. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Howard, to designate Badger Meter Company as the lowest responsible bidder for Bid No 1 for water meters, to accept alternate bid for magnetic drive water meters in the amount of $14,026.10, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. Motion passed by vote of seven yeas. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thi2:31, to designate Ford Meter Box Company as the lowest responsible bidder for Bid No. 2 for copper meter horns, to accept bid in the amount of $1,303.70 and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas. (b) TABULATION OF BIDS ON AUTOMATIC CONTROL LND I,PPURTENANT WORK FOR ST. LOUIS P�j.RK WATER SYSTEM. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, second d by Council. man Heltzer, to designate Hoffmann Electric Company, St, Paul Minnesota as the lowest responsible bidder, to accept bid in the amount of $69,445.00 and to authoriZ.) the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 152 Council Minutes - June 175 1963 10. 11. (c) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO•FI�E CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR BUILDING)TO OMIT PLAQUE FROM (d) (e) A motion was Councilman Thiol, passed by a sevan TO CONTRACT T4ITH MAGNEY-IVE-D.;;pN STATION #2 (AND MUNICIPAL CONTRACT . made by Councilman to defer action to yea vote. Heltzer, seconded by July 1, 1963. Motion CLOSING OF CEDfR, LAKE ROAD BRIDGE. Mrs. Ray Olson, 1632 Princeton Avenue, told of she had sant in, opposing the closing of Cedar Lake over Great Northern Railroad tracks. petition, Road Bridge COMMUNITY FUND MEETING REGARDING COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDS. Kenneth Badcrtscher requested that members of the Council attend the budget meeting of the Community Fund where monies for the Community Center will ba discussed. MISCELLANEOUS (a) REGI.RDING PARKING AT OTTAWA AVENUE AND W 30TH STREET. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to direct the Staff to study the parking in the area of Ottawa Avenue and West 38th Street and bring in some recommendations. Motion passad by a vote of five yeas and on. nay. Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay. Councilman Haltzer out of room when vote was taken. (b) RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENTS AND ORDERING PRERARATION OF REPORTS ON IMPROVEMENT OF WEST 27TH STREET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO Dl`►KOTl. AVENUE. Councilman Heltzer explained that the people are in favor of improveme. nt . RESOLUTION NO, 2356 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt r,solution No 23567 .entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvements and Ordering Preparation of Reports on Improvement of ;tj, st 22th Street from Louisiana :.venue to Dakota Avenue, Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 153 Council Minut `s -- June 17, 1963 12. CLAIMS APPROPRIAIT IONS fIND CONTRACT —PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion ofCouncilman Pearson, s`cond;:d by Council man Thiel, the lists of veriflod claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, in the total amounts of $55363.59 for payroll, and $77,106.06 for vendors ware approv;d, and the Ci and Cty Manager, City Clerk, ity treasurer were authorized to issua checks covering same, by a vote of six yeas. Councilman Ehrenberg out of ot room when vote was taken. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS, le Partial Payment No. 1, Improvement No. 62-70B for construction of l.5 million gallon water storage reservoir and appurtenant work, Contractor, Minneapolis Tank & Manufacturing Company. Amount, $11,025.00. 2. Partial Payment No. 2. Mechanical work for municipal building . Contractor, Lamb Plumbing & Heating Company. Amount, $30,004.49. 3. Partial Payment No. 1. Floodlighting forAquila Park Athletic Field. Contractor, Lee Electric Company. Amount, $11,151.00. 4. Partial Payment No. S. Ganeral Construction of Fire Station #2. Contractor, Magnay Iverson Construction Company. remount, $6,380.20. 5. Partial Payment No. 2. Floodlighting for Aquila Park Athletic Field. Contractor, Lee Elactric Company. Amount, $10,02.6.00. On motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council. man Howard, the abova payments on contract jorlc presented by tha City Enginae-r wera approved, and tha City Manager, City Clerk and City Traasurar ware authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote. 130 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Shank, seconded Ehrenberg, the meeting rrjas adjourned at 11:45 Of seven yeas, Kanne h Wolf al,, `'Ph usta ` Secratary 154 by Councilman p.m., b a vote ) L TAi Mayor