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Home My WebLink About1964/12/14 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CIT Y COUNCIL MEE TrI�TG ST. LOUIS PARK, MII�INES4TA December 14, 1964 CALL TO ORDER A regular �eeting of the City Council wae called to order by President Pro Tern Robert Ehrenberg at 8:12 p. m. ROLL CALL, The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Curtis Pearaon Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director af Public �orks, Director of Finance, and the Actiag Secretary. Councilman Heitzer arrived at 10:3Z p. m. MINUTES Qn rnotion of Councilman Thie2, eeconded by Councilnlan Reynolds, the minutes of tbe regular meeting held November 30, 1964 and the epecial meeting held November 23, 1964, were approved by a four yea vote. 5. PUB LIC HEARiNGS , -- �a) PROPOSED VACATION OF A.LLEY BETWEEN ALABAMA AVENUE, BRUNSWICK AVENUE, 36TH STREET AND 37TH STREET (AS DESCRISED IN I�OTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 26, 1964�, REQUESTED BY COLOR AD PA.CKAGING, INC. Hamilton Mora.n wae present representiag Color Ad Packaging. �c, President Pro Tem Ebrenberg opened t�e hearing on thie • matter. President Pro Tenz Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed. A motion wae made by Covncilman Reyaolde, secoaded by Cvuncilman Thiel to waive first reading of proposed ordinan�e and to set date for second reading on December Z8, 1964. Motioa paesed by a four yea vote. (b� pRpPOSED VARIANCE FROM PR4VISIONS OF SECTION 6:074. 5 OF ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERM IT A 58. 4 F40T 263 C aunc il Minute s- Dec embe r 14, 19 64 5. (bj FRONTAGE AND 7, I79 SQUARE FEET OF AREA INSTEAD OF REQUIRED SIXTY FOOT FRONTAGE AND ?, 200 S�2UARE FEET AT 1649 ALABAMA A.VENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 26, 1964 (CASE NO. 64-5?- VA.R. ) RE�2 UES TE D B Y D�RN REALT Y, INC. President Pro Tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing on this nzatter. There being no one present interested in the vacation President Pro Tem Ehrenberg declared the beariag �losed. RESOLUTION NO. 2723 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilmaa Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution I�io. 2723 entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Lot Area and Front Footage from the Requiremente of Section 6:074. 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance. " Motion passed by a four yea vote. Coun�il- men Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe were not preeent. 6. {a) COMMUIVICATION FROM VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 5632 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF BINGO GAMES AT 5605 WEST 36TH STREET FROM ?:30 P. M. UNTIL I1;00 P. M._ EACH FRIDAY AND SUNDAY r1IGHT FROM PRESENT TIME UNTIL JUNE 30, 1965. Upon hearing no objection the comrriunication was ordered filed by President Pro Tem Ehrenberg. (b) A.PPLICATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC DANCE DECEMBER 30, 1q64 BY THE PARKETTES. It was moved by Gouncilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to approve isauance of license to The Parkettes Lo hold a public dance December 30, 19b4 at the American Legion Hall, 570? Excelsior Boulevard, from ?:30 p, m. to 11:45 p. m. Motion paesed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, .Howard, and `Nolfe were not present. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a} RESOLUTION A.DOPTING POSITIOiv CLASSIFICATION ASSIGN- MENT TASLE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 4, 1965. RES OLUTION NO. 2? 24 it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2724 2 64 Council Minutee - December 14, 1964 � - ?. (a ) entitled "Re eolution Adopting Pos ition Clae sific ation As signxnent Table Effective January 4, 1965. " Motion paesed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer. Howard and Wolfe were not preaent. (b� RESOLUTION PROVIDiNG FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL LNS URANCE FQR EMPLC�Y EES. RESOLUTION NO. 2725 It wae moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reyn►olds, to waive reading and adopt Reaolution No. 2725 entitled "Resolution Providing for City Participation in Premium Paymente for Hoepitalization and Medical Ineurance for Employees. " Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilman Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe we re not pre e ent. (c } RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION IVO. 2564 GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 6:176.2 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE FOR COMMERCIAL DEVEL4PMENT UNIT. Dale D. Morton was present repreeenting the One Hundred and Twelve Corporation. RESOLUTIQN NO. 2?26 It was moved by Councilman Peareon, seconded by Counciiman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2726 enti- tled "Resolution A.tnending Reaolution No. Z564 Granting Per- rxiit Unde r Section 6:1 ?6. 2 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Commercial Development Unit. " Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe were not present. (d) FIRST READiNG OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE .AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN, COMPEN.SATION PLAN, BASIC PERSONNEL POLICY AND CONDITIONS OF GITY EMPLOYMENT: SECTION �:304 PRO- MOTIONS AND DEMOTIONS, SECTION 1:3�8 COMPENSATION PLAN, SECTION ]�:321 REST PERIODS AND HULIDAYS. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on December 28, 1q64, Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, Howard and VI�'olfe were not present. , 265 Council Miautes - December 14, iqb4 T. {e) FIRST READING OF PROP�SED �RDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AND PROVIDING �4PPROPRIA- TiONS FOR SALA�ZY INCREASES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1965. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to eet date for second reading on December 28, 1964. Motion pas sed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltze r, Howard and W olf e we r e not p r e e ent. �f) SECQND READING OF PROPQSED ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (RUNNiNG THROUGH LOT 6, BLOCK 1, TEXA-TONKA 5TH ADDITION, REQUESTED BY ADOLPH FINE ). ORDINA.NCE NO. 930 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Coun�ilmaa Thie2, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No: 930 entitled "An Ordinance Vacating Public Utility Easement; " Motian passed by a five yea vote. Councilmen Howa rd and Wolfe were not present. (g) SECOND READING OF PR�POSED ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF YOSEMITE AVENUE (SOUTH OF 25? STREET). ORDINAIVCE NO. 931 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive aecond reading and' adopt Ordinanc� No. 93I entitled "An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Yosemite Avenue. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. Counciimen Howard and Wolfe were not present. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (aj MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COM- MISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 18, 1964. Upon hearing no objection President Pro Tem Ehrenberg ordered the minutes received for filing. (b) FINANCLAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR OCTOBER 1964, BY THE CITY MANAGER. Upon hearing no objection President Pro Tem Ehrenberg ordered the report received far filing. 266 Co�uncil Minut�e - Decennber 14, 1q6A 8� (c ) k'�2ELIMINA,I� Y.R�PD.I.Z'x OF �'k�E DIR.ECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS A.ND ASS �'SSMEI�1' 1tE�'OktT WITH R.ESPECT TO iMPRovEMEN�r No. 65- i� ,�Ai�KiNG LOT ON NORTH SIDE OF �OTH ST.�E�T WES7' OF QU�NTIN AVENUE. A rriotion wae nnad� by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- rnan Roynolde, �o cle�er thc� reporte until December 28, 1964. Motion paesed by 3 four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe vvere not present. (d j REPORT QF LAND ACQUISITION . l, Easement for etroct purposee in and over part of Lot 31, _ Blocic 2, W e s twood E e tate e Znd Addition, dated Novembe r 19, 1964, �rom �obert J. McNulty Company. 2. Deed for etreet purpoees from Richard Neslund and Mabeth Nealund, dated October 20, 1964, described as part of the north thirty feet of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 31, Town- ehip Z9, Range "L4, lyi�ng west of State Highway No. 100 and east of a line drawn at a right angle to the north line of said quarter-quarter and distant 543.73 feet east of northwest carner of said quarter-quarter. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to accept deeds and to authorize the City Clerk to file same for record. Motion pa5sed by a four yea vote. Council- men Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe were not present. (e) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER ('M. & C. NO. 64-33) RELATIVE TO CODE VIOLA.TIONS BUREAU . A motion wae made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel a recommendation be made to the municipal judges by the City Council that in the "Building Construction, Fire and Fire Prevention, Public Health Sanita tion, �ni�ng Violations Ordinance Bureau Order" under the paragraph entitled "Defendants to be Informed of Their Rights" the worcis"and a jury trial" be deleted. Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe were not preeent. (f� REPORT OF CITY MANAGER �M. & C. NO. 64-34) CON- CERNING OFFICE FURNISHINGS FOR MUNtCIPAL BUILDING . It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Counci2rman . Reynolds, to authorize the City Manager to purchase furniskriage �.67 : Council Minutes - December 14, 1964 8. (f) and equipment for the municipal building without formal bidding not to exceed $3, 593. 13. Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, HovJard and Wolfe were not present, (g) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER 1964 - BY THE CITY MA.NAGER. Upon hearin� no objec��ion President Pro Tem Ehrehberg ordered the reFort rer'Ei-r�d for filing, (h) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel� to consent and approve the following appointments: Francie Callahan, probationary Recreation Supervieor, Range PA 1, Step F, effective January 4, 1965. Susan Sunderland, Probationary Recreation Supervisor, Range PA 1, Step A, effective January 4, 1965. Maynard A. Klever, probationary Engineering A.ide II, Range PW 10, Step A, effective January 4, 1965. Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe were not present. q. UNFINISHE D BUSINESS �a) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 64-52-SP) RECOMMENDING FA`IORABLY i�IITH CONDITIONS UPON THE RE QU�S �: �F PAUL STROM FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PR�VISIONS OF SECTION 6:176. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT A WAREHOUSE ON EAST SIDE OF EDGEWOOD AVENUE BETWEEI`� OXFORD STREET AND G04DRICH AVENUE (DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 23, 1964). John Yngve was present representing Paul Strom. The Planniag Director presented Exsibit "A" and explained the layout of the buildings. At the reques � of Councilman Pearson the following statement of the City A�torne�� is spread upon the minutes: If a future application :or a special permit were made for con- struction by either of these two owners or any subsequent owners, as many as four, it would have to be in accordance with thi6 special permit or it would be turned down by the Building Inspector, The othe r alte rnative would be that s uch owne r s would have to come . :, _ =- Council Minutes - December 14, 1964 9. (a) in for a new special permit or an amendment to this special permit. (The two o��vners referred to are Pau1 Strom and Curren V, Nielsen, j A motion was . made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to defer the request until December 28, I964. Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe were not present� 10. NE W B USINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDDERS FOR WORKMENS COMPENSATION INSURANCE� It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to designa*e Federated Mutual as the bidder submitting the bid most favorable to the City of. St. Louis Park, accepting bid, and authorizi�g the proper City officers to accept delivery of the policy therefor. Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilmen Heltzer, Howard and Wolfe were not present. (b� BASE SEWER PUMPING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY. Councilmen Heltzer arrived at ? 0:32 p. m. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve the contract and to autl�lorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of '�ize City. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilmen Howa.rd and Vlol.fe t�vere n�t present. 11. MIS C E L LANE OUS (aj PROVISION I�'OP. SERVICE OF WARRANTS BETWEEN HENNEPIN C OUNT Y AND THE CIT Y OF S T. L�UIS PARK. A motion �x�a� made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Hennepin County to provide for service for warrants for Hennepin County Court. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilmen Howard and Wolfe were not present. (b) COUNCIL MEETIr�G DECEMBER 21, 1964. It was moved by Councilman Reynolda, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that no Cou�cil meeting be held December 21, 1964. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilmen Howard and Wolfe were not present. 269 Covncil Minutes - December 14, ��64 1Z. CLAIMS, APPROPRIA.TIONS A.ND CONTRACT PAYMENTS _ _ -- �a) VERIFIED CLAIMS. On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Fina.nce and presented to the Council� dated December 14, 1964 in the total amounts of $6, 494. 18 for payroll and $50, 294.4? for vendora were approved� and the City Manager, City Clerk, and Gity Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a five yea vote. Councilmen Howard and V�olfe were not present. . (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 1. Water main Improvement No. 64-37. Contractor, Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. Amount, $6, 941. 92. 2. Partial Payment No. 2. Storm sewer Improvement No. 62-68. Contractor, Lametti & Sone, Inc. Amoun►t, $43, ?56. 15. On motion of Councilman Heltzer, aeconded by Counci2man Reyaolds, the following paymente on contract work presented by the City Engiaeer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treaeurer were authorized to iseue checks for their respective amounts by a five yea vote. Councilmen Howard and Wolfe were not preaent. 3. Final Payment. Concrete sidewalk repair, Improvemeat No. 63-Z. Contractor, Hiawatha Cement Company. Amount, $9, 655. 41. RESOLUTION NO. 272? It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading a.nd adopt Resolution No. Z72? entitled "Reaolution Accepting Work oa Concrete Sidewalk Repair Improve- ment No. 63-Z:' Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilmen Howard and Wolfe were aot present. 4. Final Payment. Sanitary sewer Improvetnent No. 64-11 and 64-44. Contractor, McDoaald-Luben & Asso�iates, Inc. Amount, $6, 351. 63. RESOLUTION NO. 2728 It wae moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by CQuncilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 2iZg enti,tled "Resolution Accepting Work on Sanitary Sewer Improvement Noe. 2?0 Couacil Minutee - Decer�ciber 14, 1964 �Z' �� 4' �" ��°d �-44• " Motion paeeed by a five yea vote. Council- nlen Howard and Wolfe were not preeent. �• �n� payment. Hot mix aBphalt paving a�ri curb and gutter, Inlprovement No. b4-55. Contractor, Blacktop Service Compaay. Amount� $3.574.69. RESOLUTION NO. 2729 It was �oved by Councilr�nan Reynolds, eecanded by Couacilmaa Heltzer� to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2729 entitled "Re eolution Accepting W ork on Hot Mix A.aphalt �'aving and �urb a� d Gu tter I t�provement No. 64-55. " Iviotion paeoed by a five yea vote. Councilmen Howard and Wolf� were not preeeat. 1 �. A DJ�URNME NT Ot� motion of CouncilmaA Reynolde, eeconded by Councxlenan Tbiel� the meetiag wae adjourned at 10:44 p. m. . by a five yea vote. Couaciltnen How�rd and Vliolfe were not present. Atte at: ; �� , �c Betty dwell, Acting Secretary 271 Preaident Ehrenbe rg