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Home My WebLink About1964/10/26 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF GIT Y COUNCIL MEE TING S T. LOULS PARK, MINNES OTA October 26, 1964 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8:05 p. m. 2. INV�C.A.TI�N 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 �ame s He1tZe r Frank Howard Curtis Peareon Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Kenne th W oif e Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney� Planning Director, Director of Public Works, Vlrater and Sewer Superintendent, and the Acting Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the minutes of the regular meeting held October 5, 1964 were approved by a seven yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF JOHNSON'S AND �3RANDT'S ADDITION (S�UTHEAST CORNER OF TEXAS A�TENUE AND 13TH LA.NE ) REQ UES TE D B Y AND Y JOHNSON AND MILDRE D BRANDT. Mayor ViTolfe opened the hearing on this matter. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Couacilman Howard, to approve the preliminary plat of Johnson� s and Brandt's Addition. Motion passed by a eeven yea vote. 224 Council Minute s- QctobE r 2 6, 1 g64 6. PETITIONS, REQ UES TS A.1�TD C OMMUtV�CA.'��t ONS (a) PETITION FOR VACA.'�ION OF YOSFMI7' � A�V�NU� SUUTH OF 25Z STREET 135 FEET,�33Y �,�0 AIJ.�LM�,� ,A[�11� OTHERS. RESOLUTION NO, 2682 _____, It wae moved by Councilman P��rson, eeconcled by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and �dopt Rceolution No. 26�L ent�tled "Resolution �or Hearing on Petition to Vacatc Yoeemite Avenue from 25 Z S�reet South 13a F�et. " Motion Paeecd by a eeven yea vote. (Petition hae becn referrod to I'lanning Commi�eion meet- ing of November 4, 1964). Hearing will be held November 23, 1964. (b) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD .l� BINGO C?iME BY THE M05 T HOLY TRINIT Y CHUI�CH. 4n hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the communication received for filing. (cj FINA.L PLAT Or A.STLEFORD'S COURT ADDITION (NORTH SIDE 28TH STREET AT RHODE ISLAND AVENUE} REQUESTED BY M. G. A.STLEFORD AND �THERS. Gene Rei11y, representing the eubdivider, wae preeent. It wae moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolde, to approve variance from the Subdivision Regulations for Astleford' e Court Addition of cul-de-eac of 675 feet or 175 feet 2onger than permitted, and to approve variance of offeet at Rhode Ieland Avenue and 28th Street of ?0 feet instead of the required 150 feet. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg was not preeeat. RESOLUTION NO. 2683 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, aeconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt P.esolution No. 2683 entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat Astleford'e Court Addition, " Motion pas sed by a six yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg was not present. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Couacilmaa Reyn olds to accept deed for Outlot 1, Astleford' e Court Addition and authorize the City Clerk to file same for record. Motioa passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg was not preeent. 225 Council Minute s- Octobe r 2 6, 1964 6. �d� APPLICATION FOR I.,ICENSE TO SELL NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF SALE BY NATIONAL FOOD STORES, INC. , 2326 LOUISLA.NA AVENUE. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to approve issuance of license to National Food Storea Inc. , 2326 Louiaiana Avenue, to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor off sale, Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES ON uALE A.ND OFF SALE. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve issuance of the following licenses and acceptance o# bo�ds subject to approval of State Liquor Control Commissioner: Am':�assador Motor Hotel, Inc. 5225 V,Tayzata Boulevard Bunny's Tavern, Iac. 4730 Excelsior Boulevard Culbertson's Cafe, Inc. 5916 Excelsior Boulevard Giller Liquors Inc. 4110 Minnetonka Boulevard Jennings Liquors, Inc. 4608 Excelsior Boulevard Marion Kaplan 8� Minneton_ka Boulevard �z � �� On Sale On Sale Dn Sa1e Miracle Mile Liquors (Harold L. Aretz) 5005 Excelsior Boulevard Lilac Lanes Enterprises, Inc. 3901 Wooddale Avenue Qii Sale McCarthy's St. Louis Park Cafe, Inc. 5600 Wayzata Boulevard On Sale Red Coach Inn 4630 Excelsior Boulevard 4n Sale 226 Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sale Counci2 Minute s- �ctobe r 2 6, 19 64 6. ?. (ej Ruedlinger's Inc. ?924 Highway No. ? Vant Hu11 Enterprises ?835 Wayzata Boulevard Motion pasaed by a seven yea vote. Off Sale Off Sale (f) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LI�2UOR OFF SALE B Y WESTW OOD LIQ UORS, INC. , 2304 LOUISIANA AVENUE. Herbert Davis was present representing the applicant. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to set date for public hearing on November 9, 19b4. Motion paesed by a seven yea vote. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAKING OF LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR PARK PURPOSES AND OTHER NtUNICIPAL USES (LOT Z0, BLOCK 4, WESTMORELAND PARK). RESOLUTION NO. 2684 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2684 entitled "Reaolution Authorizing Taking of Land by Erninent Domain for Park Purposes and Other Municipal Uses. " Motion passed by a s even yea vote . (b) RESOLUTION EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO FAMILY OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF KURT SCHEIBE. RESOLUTION NO. 2685 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2685 entitled "Resolution Extending Sympathy to Family of Aseietant Fire Chief Kurt Scheibe, " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (cj RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRE DEPARTMENT TO GO DUT- SIDE MUNICIPAL LIMITS. RESOLUTION NO. 2686 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman 227 Council Minute a- Octobe r 2 6, 19 64 ?. (c) Howard to waive reading and adapt Resolution No. 268b entitled "Reaolution Authorizing Fire Department to Go Outside Municipal Limits. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (dj SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING B4UND- ARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (6015 AND 6021 EXCELSIOR BOULE- VARD - CASE NO. 64-35-Z). ORDINANr� NO. 926 . It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 926 entitled "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Z�oning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Russell Baumgardner, repreaenting Nomrah, Inc. , and Mrs. - Edgar Charles, were present. 4e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING BOUND- ARIES OF Z ONING DIS TRIC TS (?=� WAYZA.TA BOULE VARD - C ASE NO. 64 - 41- Z). 7;'� �� ORDINANCE NO. 92? It waa moved by Councilman Peareon, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Na. 927 entitled "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louia Park Zoaing Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districte. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Ef) RESOLUTION APPROVING PL�ANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISENiENT FOR BIDS IMPROVE- MENT NO. 64-11. RESOLUTION NO. 2687 It wae moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Gouacilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2b8? entitled "Resolution Approving Pl�as and Specifications an►d Authoriziag Advertisement for Bida Improvement No. 64-11, " Motion passed by a seven yea vote, 228 Couac il Minitue s- Oc tob e r 2 6, 19 64 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES �a) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 64-21) CQNCER1vI�TG ORDINANCE RE�TISION TO SECUR� ADDITIQNAL WATER REV- ENUES FROM UNDER.-REGISTERING METERS. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to wGive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on November 9, 1964. After dis- cussiori it was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, t� defer the matter until November 9, 1964. Motion pas3ed by a seven yea vote. (b) REPORT OF PLANNIT�TG COMMISSION (CASE NO. 64-42-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORA.BLY WITH CONDITIONS UPQN THE REQUEST OF T?�I-STA.�l�i, DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR SPECIAL PERMiT UNDER PROVLSIONS OF SECTION 6:176.4 OF ZONING ORDINA.NCE FOR TOWN HOUSES FOR RESIDEN- TIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT ON NORTH SIDE OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD EAST OF �VATCI�EZ A�lENUE. Since the applicar_t's e:��.neerir_g report had not yet been pre- sented, it was moved by Counciln�an Howard, seconded by Council- man ReynoZds, to defcr t��e item. Vlotion passed by a seven yea vote . (c) REPORT OF PLAI\TNTrdG COMMISSION (CASE NO. 64-49-SPj RECOMMENDING FA.VORA.BLY WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST �F BOULEVARD DELICATESSEN, INC. FOR SPEC- IAL PERMIT UNDER PRO�ISIONS OF SEG TION 6:082. 1 OF Z ONING ORDINANCE T O PE RMI T PARKING IN R- 3 DIS TRIC T ADJACEr�TT TO B- i DtSTRICT AT 7210 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, Irving Aaror_; 293? 1V�aryland A��enue was present. Discussion centered on draina�e, c�rb cut�, Iighting and landscaping of the parking Iot. RESOLUTION NO. 2688 It was moved by �oun�il�nan Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to �T�aive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2688 entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:082. 1 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Off-street Parking. " Motion parsed b�� a six yea vote, Councilman Ehrenberg was not preseat. 229 Council Minutes - October 26, 1964 8. (dy REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. b4-50-Z) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF WALLACE E. FREEMA.N TO REZONE PROPERTY ON NORTH- WEST CORNER OF COUNTY ROAD 18 A.ND WA.YZATA BOULE- VA.RD F'R�M R-4 DISTRICT TO R-B AND B-2 DISTRICT. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard to set date for public hearing on November 9, 1964. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Coun�ilman Ehrenberg and Councilman Reynolds voted nay. (ej REPORT OF PL.�r1NTI�TG COMMISSION (CASE NO. 64-55-MISC. ) RECOMMENDING UNFAVO:RABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF NA.EGELE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. CON- CERNING INSTA.J�L�.TION OF SIGNS. It wae rrioved bv Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, to deny the requeat of Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company, Incs to in:�tall aigns on the A. D. M. grain elevator lacated at Highway 100 and Highway 7. Motion paseed by a seven yea vote. (f) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 64-53-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF METHODIST HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PRO- VISIONS OF SEC TIONS 6:1 ? 6. 4 AND 6:092. 3 OF Z ONING ORD- INANCE TO REMOVE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS TO PRESENT BUILDING A.T 6500 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD. RESOLUTION NO. 2689 It was moved by Cou*�cilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2689 entitled "Resolution Granting Special Permit Under Sectioas 6:092.3 and 6:17b.4 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Eight Story Residential Development Unit, Institutional, Methodist Hospital. " Motion passed by a�even yea vote. (g) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NQ. 64-54-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVOR.ABLY WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF DRAPER AND KRAMER, INC. FOR SPECLAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION b:092.9 OF ZONIN� ORDINANCE TO OPERATE A GROCERY STORE IN R-4 DISTRICT SUPPLYING PRE-PACKAGED COMMODITIES. 230 Council Minute s- Octobe r 2 6, 1964 8. �g) Tom Reiersgord was present representing the applicant. RESOLUTION NO. 2690 ._, - It was moved by-Councilman Howard, seconded- by Gouncilrnan Thiel, to waive reading and adopi Resolution No. 2690 entitled "Res olution Granting Pe rmit Unde r Section 6:092. 9 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinan�e for Grocery Store:' Motioa passed by a seven yea vote. (h) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD OC T OBE R 7, 19 64. Qn hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing. (i ) PRE LIMINAR Y RE P OR T OF T HE DIRE C T OR OF P UB LIC W ORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOV4T- ING IMPROVEMENTS: 1. 64-3?, water main in Hampshire Avenue from 16th Street to Trurik Highway No. 12. 2. 64-38, grading in Hampshire Avenue from 300 feet north of l bth Street to Trunk Highway No. I2. RESOLUTION NO. 2691 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2691 entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improve- ment Nos. 64-3? and 64-38, " Motion passed-by a seven yea vote. (jj REPORT OF CITY �VIANAGER (M. & C. NO. 64-22) RELATIVE TO PROVISION OF RENTAL FACILITIES FOR HENNEPiN C OUNT Y COUR T SITE DESIGNATE D FOR S T. LOUIS PARK. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a lease in behalf of the City with Hennepin County for court rental facilities. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (k) REPORT OF CITY ACTIViTIES FOR SEPTEMBER 1964 BY THE CIT Y NLA.NAGER. Qn hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. � 231 Counc il Minute s- Oc tobe r 2 6, 19 64 8. (1) REPORT OF CIT Y MANAGER (M. & G. NO. 64- Z3 ) C ONCERNING TRAFFICORDER FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT. It was moved by Councilman Pearaon, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to authorize the expenditure of $275. 00 for a traffxcorder for the Police Department. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (m) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 64-24) RELATIVE TO RE VISE D PLAN FOR FINANCING S DUTH SIDE FIRE S TATION. John Ma�ney presented preliminary plans for the eouth eide fire station. �t was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to approve the preliminary plans and authorize prep- aration of working drawings and specifications. Motion paesed by a seven yea vote. (n) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 64-25j CONCERN- ING USE OF CITY-OWNED PR(�PERTY AT GORHA.M AVENUE AND 2 ND S TREE T NORTHjNES T FOR A THLE TIC FIE LD. It was moved by Gouncilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to approve preliminary plans for athletic field at Gorham Avenue and 2nd Street N. W. and authorize advertisement for bids in accordance with proviaions of the joint recreation agree- ment between the City and the School I}istrict. (o ) PRE LIMINAR Y REPOR T OF THE DIREC TOR OF PUB LIC VtT ORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 64-44, SANITA.RY SEV'IER IN FRANCE AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO 240 FEET SOUTH. RESOLUTION NO. 2692 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z692 entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports, Plans and Specifications, A,pprov- ing Plans and Specifications, Calling Hearing� and Ordering Adver- tisement for Bids on Improvement No. 64-44. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (Hearing will be held November 9� 1964. j a q. Ui�FINISHED BUSINESS (a)5 �`�AWARD OF CONTRA.CT FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT PA.VING AND CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. 64-55. n � 232 Council Minute s- Octobe r 2 6, 19 b4 9. (a) RESOLUTION NO, 2693 � � It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2693 entitled "Resolution Accepting Bid for Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Curb and Gutter Improvement No. 64-55. " 1vlotion passed by a seven yea vote. Bid wa s awarded to Black�op Service Company in the amount of $4, 449. 00. (b) PARKING ON ALABAMA A.VENUE FROM MINNETONKA. BOULEVARD TO 27TH STI�EET �DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER 5, 1964 ), Philip Steinberg was present representing the 2700 block on Alabama Avenue. He preaented a petition against parking restrictions on Alabama A.venue. M. L. Halvorsen, 2935 Alabama A.venue, suggested widening the street as a solution. B. L. Pearson, 2705 Alabama Avenue, agreed with this suggestion, Gene Sanford, 2854 Alabama A.venue� was against widening the street as it would mean tearing up curb and gutter already in his block. Councilman Ehrenberg suggested a meeting of the neighborhood, Council representatives,and City engineers on November 5, 1964 to work out a solution to the problem. A representative from the 2700 block, 2800 block, and 2900 block on Alabama Avenue will notify others residents as to tirrie and place of the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer the matter of parking on Alabama Avenue between 27th Street and Minnetonka Boulevard for one month. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (cj COMMUNICATION FROM GENERAL REALTY COMPA.NY REGARDING PROPERTY IN 2900 BLOCK ON SUMTER AVENUE (DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER 5, 1964). Councilman Heltzer presented a petition from reaidents in the area against the proposed parking lot in the 2900 block on Sumter Avenu+e. Raymond Fosse, 2901 Sumter Avenue, was present representing the neighborhoode Joseph Bourdeaux, 2921 Sumter Avenue and Wm. Houston, 2934 Sumter Aven��.� were also preaent. in oppoai- tion. 233 Council Minute e- Octobe r 2 6, 19 64 9. (c) It was moved by Councilman Heltz�r, seconded by Councilman Howard, to deny the request of A.dolph ,Fine to acquire from the Gity Lots 3, 4, 5, 6� and '7, Block 4, Texa Tonka Addition (2910- 2930 Sumter Avenue). Motion paeeed by a seven yea vote. 10. NE W B USINESS (a) PURCHASE OF A.NNUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ROCK SALT. It wae moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Pearaon, to accept bid of Cargill, Inc. in the amount of $11.25.00 per ton, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract in �ehalf of the City. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 11. MLS C E L LANE OUS (a) CANCELLATION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1964 COUNCIL MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, that the Council meeting of November 2, 1964 be cancelled. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 12. CLAIMS, APPRUPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS - (a) VERiFIED CLAIMS. On motion of Councilman Peareon, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the lists of verified claime prepared by the Dire�tor of Finance and presented to the Council, dated 4ctober 26, 1964 in the total amounte of $1, 923. ?6 for payroll, and $27, 665. ?6 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a seven yea vote. (b� CONTRACT PAYMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 9. 2 nzillion gallon reservoir� Improve- ment No. 63-33C. Contractor, Magney Construction Compaay. Amount, $5, 808. 96. On motron of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson, the above payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer was approved and the City Manager, City Clerk and Gity Treasurer were authorized to issue the check, by a seve� yea vot e. � 0 234 _.. ... .,.� Council Meeting October 26, 1964 13. ADJOURNMENT O� motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at i 1:42 p. m. , by a seven ye a vote . Atte s t: '� � � c � � � � ,. , Betty Ca well, Acting Secretary . 23 5