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Home My WebLink About1964/02/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . L�UIS PARK, MINNESdTA February 24, 19fi4 l. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Couneil was called to order by Mayor I�enneth (Volf� at �: 04 p, m. 2 . INVOCAT ION Invoeation was given by Reverend John Foss of the Peaee Presbyterian Church. 3. ROLL CALL The followin� Councilmen were present at roll call: James Heltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Kenneth ��lolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Direetor of Public tVorks and the Secretary. Couneilman Ehrenberg arrived at 5:09 p.m. 4. MINUTES _______._ On motion of Couneilman Howard, secondad by Couneilman Reynolds,.�t'.ie minutes of the regular meeting h�ld February Ip„ 1964, were approved by a six yea vote, 5, PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) APPLICA� ION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF SALE AT 4215 EXCELS I� BOULEVARD (NE��l F00 CHU CAFE) BY JAMES ��ONG TOUNG, AS DES CRTBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 6, 1964. Mayor i�Jolfe opened the hearing on this matter. Present representing James iJong Toung was atterney Andrew J. Sato, in favor of request. Mayor [Volfe deelared the hearing closed. 36 r Council Minutes - February 24, 1964 5, It was mov�d by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to approve issuance of license subject to approval of State Liquor Control Commission. Motion passed by a�ote of six� yeas and one nay. Councilman Reynolds voted nay. 6. 7. (c) PETITIONS , RFr�UESTS AND _C_OMMUNICATIONS (a) None , RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORI7ING EX�CUTION OF CONTRACT (�ITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN NORTHEAST STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION COSTS, MINNESOTA STATE-AID PROJECTS 63-020-02, MINNETONK�1 BOULEVI�RD AND 6 3-020-04, FRANCE AVENUE, IMPROVE- MENT N0, 62-6, PURSUI�NT TO MINNESa'TA STATUTES ANNOTATED 162,17, SUBD. 1, RESOLUTION N0. 2531 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Couneilman Heltzer, to waiv� r�ading and adopt Resolut ion No. 2531, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contraet with Hennepin County for County Participation in North- east Storm Sewer Cons�ruetion Costs, Minnesota State- Aid Projects 63-020-02 Minnetonka Boulevard and 63-020-04 Franee Avenue, Improvement No. 62-6, Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Annotated 162.17, SUBD.l". Motion passed by a seven yea vot�. (b) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PARTIAL CONIPLETION OF WORK AND AUTH- ORIZING CASH BOND FOR REMAINDER WESTWOOD ESTAT£S �ECOND ADDITION. . � RESOLUTION N0. 2632 It was mov�d by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive -r�ading and adopt R�solution No. 2532, en- titled �'Resolution Aceepting Partial Completion of (dork and Authorizing Cash Bond for Remainder Westwood Estates Second Addition". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c} RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMDNT REGULAT ING PARKING (DEFERRED FROM It was man Pearson, vote of six nay . moved by Couneilman to table 7 (e) and yeas and on� nay. 37 OF TRAFFIC CONTROL FEBRUARY 10, 1964) S IGNS Thiel, seconded by Council- �(d) . Motion passed by a Councilman Ehrenberg voted Council Minutes - F�bruary 24, 1964 7. (e) It was mov�d by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, to reconsider prec�edin� motion. Motion passed by a vote of sev�n y�as. � It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to divid� question '(7 (e) and 7(d) ). Motion passed by the i'ollowing roll eall vot�: Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Council�man Heltzer, y�a; Connei�.man Howard, yea; Couneilman P�arson, yea; Councilman :eynolds, yea; Couneilman Thi�l, yea; Mayor G+Jolfe, yea, It was moved by Councilman Thiel seconded by Councilman Pearson, to tabl� 7(c) . Motion pas�ed by the following roll call vot�: Councilman Ehrenb�rg, nay; Councilman Heltzer, yea; Councilman Howard, y�a; Councilman Pearson, y�a; Councilman Reynolds, yea; Councilman Thi�l, y�a; Ma.yor �'Jolfe, yea. (d) FIRST RE�-1DING OF PROPOSED ORDIN�INCE REPEALING SECTION 3; 225 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARIC ORDINANCE CODE ENTITLED "PARI�ING RESTRI CT IONS - LINI ITED T IME ZONES ." (DEFERRRED FROM FEBRU�i1ZY 10 , 196 4) . It was moved by Councilman Thiel, second�d by Councilman Pearson, to table the.above matter. Motion passed by the followin� roll call vot�: Councilman Ehrenb�rg, nay; Councilman Heltzer, y�a; Councilman Howard, yea; Couneilman Pearson, yea; Councilman Reynolds, yea; Couneilman Thiel, yea; Mayor T�Jolfe, yea. (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDIN��,NCE AMENDING THE ST . LOUIS PARI� ZONING ORDINaNCE CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (APPRO�INIATELY 5225 f�JAYZ�TA BOULEVARD) , Present.representin; the petitioners was attorney H. C. Davis. Also present were Mr. Morton and Mr, Oscar Husby. ORDINANCE N0. 909 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenb�r�, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 909, entitled, "An Ordinance �mending th` St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinanc� Chan�ing Boundaries of Zonin� Districtstt. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 3� � t'�ur�e.il h1��ut�� - F�b�.�u�z�y �4, 19G�� ft, tif��`�Z��'�: C�i' �)FFTC�R:; (;�) 1' E�.t�1� �rf XNt1F�,1' 1�E�' 1��t1' Ati5 �;� ti�1k:N� l��;POI:T �:ANI'l.'�1tiY S�l�iCh TN tV��'.l' � 3I�D ti`I' RLE`1' . AND COMMITTEES OF THE UIRECTOR OF PUBLIC t�JOP.KS AND tVITI� RES�'ECT TO IMPROVEMENT N0. 63-27, SUI��iTER AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO RLSOLUTION N0. 2533 It �vzs mov�d by C�uncilman Pearson, seconded by Couneilman �ielrRer, to �v�iv� r�ading and adopt Resolution No. 2533, entitlec�, "�tesolution Receiving �teports and Calling Hearing on Impinvement No. 63-27'� . Motion passed by a seven yea votc, (b) R�FORT �F CI'TY ACTIVITIES FOR J�NUARY 1964 - BY THE CITY M�1N�1G �R . On hearin� no objeetions the Mayor ordered the report received for �'iling. (e) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0, 63-30-SP) RE- COMI�IENDING UNFA'�OR�IBLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RICHARD J, IVESTLING FOR SPECIAL PERNIIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:177 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO USE LAND AT BOONE A�IENUE AND 23TH STREET FOR COMr1UNITY UNIT PL[�N. It �vas moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman P�arson, to deny the above request. Motion passed by seven yea ��ote . (d) P.�PORT OF PLANNING COhIMISSION (CASE N0. 64-5-SP) RECOMN�ND- Ii�G F�VORABLY [VITH COi�DITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF MINNEAPOLIS STAR AND TRIBUNE COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6: 049.12 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO USE PROPER�Y � 5430 r1INNETONKA BOULEVARD FOR NE�VSPAPER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Present representing Nlinneapolis Star and Tribune was �`lr. Fisher . RES OLUT I ON NO . 2 5 3 4 It was moved by Couneilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman R�ynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2534, entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:049•12 of the St , Louis Park Zonin� Ordinanee Amended by Ordinance No. S36 for Ne�vspaper Distribution Center•. Motion p � assed by a seven yea vote, � Council Minutes - February 24, 1964 �� (�) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 64-7-SP) IZE- COMMENDING FAVORABLY �JITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST 0� � H�IRRIET �V. JENNINGS FOP. SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECT ION 6:062.6 OF TH� ZONING ORDINANCE TO USE PROPERTY IN R-4 DISTRICT ABUTTING 4630 AND 460� EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD FOR OFF-STREET PARI�ING (RED COACH INN AND JENNINGS LIQUOR) . Present repr�s�nting Harriet t�J. Jennings was attorney H. C. Davis R�SOLUTION N0. 2535 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resoltrtion No. 2535, entitled, "P�esolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:092.1 of the St , Louis Parlc Zoning Ordinane� for Off-Street Parkin�". Motion passed by a s�v�n yea vote, (f� REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 64-�-MISC.) CONCERNING PROPERTY I<NO��IN AS ItESERVE BLOCI� 3�, MC NAIR PARK ADDITION, MINNEAPOLIS (RE�UESTED BY COUNCIL JANUARY. 27, 1964) . On hearing no objections the Mayor order�d the report received for filing. (g) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1964. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered th� minutes �eceived for filing, (h) REpORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REG[�RDING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ��LI.O['J . LOTS ASSESSED FOR PARKING FACILITY TO INCLUDE SPACES IN MEETING REQUIREMEN�S. It was man_d by Councilma�eadinl�ofepropos�dyordl'naneeaand Heltzer, to waive first g to set date for second reading on March�2, 1964. Motion passed by a vote of seven yeas, (i) REPORT OF THE CITY �A��TOR.PLANTNO. 64-7) UPON THE USE BY HOPKINS OF INCINE It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to adopt the recomme3d80i�er°tonhforlaythreeger and agreed to the chaige March 15,P1964. Motion 1.ost by months period, beginn g the following roll call vote�cilmaneHowardEhnay�-,eCouncilman Couneilman Heltzer, nay; Coun Pearson, nay; Councilman Reynolds, yea; Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor Wolfe, nay� 40 � ; � 0 Council Minutes - February 24, 196�' It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seco�ae� be deferrem� 8, d Heltz�r, that action on theouncilmangP�arson and th� City to March 9, 1964 and that C Manager be directed to appear before the Hopkins City Council to secure a higher price per ton. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (j) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION - BY THE CITY NIANAGER. 1,. Storm sewer Easement and constructioformationtofrSt the Evangelical Lutheran ChurchvementeNoe 62-6. � Louis Park, Minnesota for Impro � It was mov�d by Councilman Heltzer, secvnded by Councilman � Reynolds, to accept the above deeds and to authorize the City Clerk to fil� same for record. Motlon passed by a seven yea vote. 2. Park acquisition from Grant T. and Florenee M. Geelan- �,b�fA Lot 2, Block 8, taestmoreland Park. It was mov�d by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to aceept deed and authorize the City Clerk to file same for record and authorize proper City officals to issue City check in the amount of $715�.65 in payment of same . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (k) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. N0. 64-8) CONCERNING COMNUNITY CENTER PROGRAM. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to defer action on the above matter to March 2, 1964. Motion passed by a seven yea vote, (1) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. N0. 64-9) CONCERNING PROPOSED 1965 SPECIAL CENSUS . It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to put into affect special census for 1965, Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (m) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC taORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT tVITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT N0. 64-9, PORTLAND CEMENT CON�BET E PAVING ON LOU IS IANA AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO iVEST 14TH �'TREET (M . S. A. S. 2 76) • 41 Cauncil Minutes - February 24, 1964 a. 9. 10. (m) (n) RESOLUTION N0. 2536 It was mov�d:by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Hel-czer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2536, dntitleci, 'TResolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No, 64-9", Motion passed by a seven yea vote. REPORT OF EMPLOYEE IaPPOTNTMENT (POLICE OFFICER) . It was moved by Councilman Bhrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, to consent and approv� the appointment of David Lyksett as Probationary Patrolman, Rang� PS 2, Step A, effective March 9, 1964. ��Iotion passed by a seven yea vote, UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GRI�DING IMPROVEMENT N0. 62-14. RESOLUTION N0. 2537 It caas moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman H�ltzer, to waiv� reading and adopt Resolution No. 2537, entitled, '�Resolution Accepting Bid for Grading Improvement No. 62-14". (M. Eo Kraft Excavating and Grad�ng Company) Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) REQUEST FROM MRS. FRaNK HISCOCKS CONCERNING STREET NAME CHANGE AT UTAH AVENUE AND 13TH STREET (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 1964) . Councilman suggesting Terrac� . J. S. Root, Street and :Qouneilman Thiel stated that he had had telephone calls that street name be changed to (Jestwood' �: Present in opposition to any change were �023 t�V. 18th Street; J. H. P`rson, �201 ��J, lSth a Mr. Fine. Thiel asl<ed for more time to study this matter. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to tabl� the above matter. Motion passed by the following roll call vo-te: Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman H�ltzer, nay; Councilman Howard, yea; Councilman Pearson, nay; Councilman Reynolds, yea; Councilman Thiel, yea; i`�ayor �Jolfe, yea. NE�1� BUSINESS Ca) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NOa 1 TO SANITARY SEtJER CONTRACT �dITH PHELPS-DRAI�E CONiPAN�', INC. PROJECT 62-79. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seeonded by Councilman Pearson, to approve and to authorize th� City Manager to execute same. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 42 Councilman Minutes - February 24, 1964 10. 11. 12. (b) RE�UEST FOR DANCE PEIiMIT - GARY HOLMED�CE1TOt�BE DANCE CHAIRMAN FOR THE ARISTFCRAT36TH STREET AND February 29, 1964, at th� V. . N0. 100 43rd Stree�� HELD HIGHWAY NIi^, tVhiting, 250�� J. 40th Street (adult) , was present, Also present were several members of th� Club, It was mov�d by Councilman Thi�l, seeonded by Councilman Howard, to grant lic�nse for public dance next Saturday, Februar 29 1964 at V.F.iV. Hall upon filing of proper application�with City Clerk, subject to approval of City Manager that it complies cvith ordinance requiremen-ts . Motion pass�d by a s�v�n yea vote. MIS CELLANEOUS (a) D1�MAGE CLAIMS , �. Donald Soli�, 2571 Xenc000d Av�nue 2. Mrs. P.obert Stolt, 4113 Qernon Avenu� It was moved by Councilman Pearson, second�d by Couneilm an Thiel, to refer the above claims to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a sevan yea vote . CLAIMS , APPROPP.IATIONS AND CONTP�ACT PAYNIENTS . �a) �) VERIFIED CL[�IMS On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, second�d by Councilman Thiel, the list of verified elaims prepared by fihe Director of Finance and present�d to the Council, in the total amounts of $l, 500.59 for payroll, and $25, 402 , 56 for vendors c•aere approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer�were au-thorized to issue ehecks covering same, by�a roll eall vote of seven yeas . CONTRPiCT Pt�.YMENTS , l. Partial Payment No, l. Furnishino Offic� Equipment for Municipal Building. Contractor, Farnham's Stationery and Sehool Supply Company� �mount, $2,5�6.91. On motion of Councilman P?arson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, th2 above payment on contraet work presented bY the City Engineer was approved, and the City Mangger, City Clerk and City Treasurzr ��ere authorized to issu� cheek for the respeetive amount by a seven yea vote. 43 �� Couneil Minut�s - February 24, 1964 13. ADJOURNNIEI�PT On motion of Councilman Howard seeonded b Councilman � Reynolds, th� meeting was adjounr�d at 1�:55 p.m, by a sev�n yea vote. ATTEST: 5ecretary 44