HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964/03/23 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularNIINUTLS OF CITY COUNCIL NI�ETTNG
ST . LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTE�
Nlarch 23, 196�
1, CA_____.LL TO O�.DER
t-� rn�ular m�etin; or'' th� City Council eaas called to
orcier by Mayor IC�nn�th t•,Tolfz at �:06 p.m.
2, INVOCATION
Invocation �vas giv�n by R�v. Victor Quello of the [�Vestwodd
Lutheran Church.
3. ROLL CALL
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
Rob�r-t Ehr�nb�rg
Jam`s Heltzer
Franlc Hocvard
Cui�tis Peai^son
Robe i^t R�ynol ds
Leonard Thiel
Kenneth �'lolf` -
A1so present �v�r� -the City ,Manager, City �ttorney, �i�y
Ass�ssor, Director of Public tVorks and the �ecr�tary .
4 . NIINUT ES
On motion oF Councilman Heltzer; seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, the minut�s of the regular m�eting held March 16,
1964, were approv�d by a seven yea vot�.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) IMpRpVE1�1EN'i NO � 6 3-1�� , PROPOS ED OFF -STREET PARKING LOT
ON GORHAi�1 HVETTLIE ��TWEED INRNOTICEEOF HL`ARINGDPUBLISHED
STREET N,�'1e [�S DESCRTB
MARCH 12 �?JD �I��-RCH 19 , 1964 .
Mayor �°�r �_f � c r''n�.d the hearing ' on fihis matter .
Mr. Duepner o r 3�1 D� R Inc .(Lighting Mfg.) was present
at the me�ting.
Mayar ��Iolfe ueclared the h�aring elosed.
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RESOLUTION N0. 2550
� conded by Council-
Tt was moved by Councilman Ehrenber�, s�
.,man Howard, , t.o waive r�ading and adopt Resolution No . 2550,
' entitled, T`�`so�.ution Ordering Improvement and Ordering
Preparat'ion o� Plans Improv�ment No. 63-11T'. Motion
passed by a s�ven yea vot� .
PETITIONS, RE�UESTS �1ND .COMMIJNICATIONS
(a) APPLICATION FOR
MALT LIQUOR OFF
BOULEVARD,
P�LNE,'JA� OF LICENSE TO
SALE IiY DON `S MINIMAX,
SELL NON INTOXICATING
6312 MINNETONKA
1� motion caas made Uy Councilman Howa'rd i the�aboae
man P�arson�, to approve the issuanc� o
Motion passed by a s�ven ,yea vote .
by Council-
license.
(b) APPLICATION BE.�OFtE TH� P.AILROAD AND i'IAREHOUSE COMMIS�ION
OF THE AN�I�,-N(1NNEA�OL:fS B�iJS CO3 , INC. , EDRIAN ORDER
C11NCELLING A � EMPORaF'.Y CERTIFICATE GRANT
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No aet ion t aken .
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RE UEST FOP� S�TUDY OF THE NEED� FOR HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
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BY SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP .
Earl Ainsvaorth, County Commissioner, and Palmer Ritan
f . wer� pres�nt at th� meeting.
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�� '� It cvas moved by Councilman Thiel, second�d by Councilman
Re nolds thafi th� Nlayor b` directed to appoint a Council
Y �
Committee to study this matter in conjunction with the
present committee . Nlotion passed . by a, seven_ yea vote ,
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_� (d) ApPLICATION FOR � DAI�I�CE
,. - ��1EST LAICE �TF�EET , � Dt�N CE
(DENIED N1A.RCH �? 6, 1964} .
PERMIT BY ROLLER:GARDEN, 5622
TO B�. HELD MARCH 25, 1964
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Mr. Har�acic�-r oi � Rc�l`r Garden and Joseph .ICopst�in
wer� present a� th� m�etino .
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, s�conded by Councilman
Thiel, to app��cve tne �bove lic�ns e subj `ct to the followi�
conditions: ,' �
l. tllat foui� exits be provided �
2, tha� plyw�od be remov�d from east exit door
3. thafi F�_re Department make inspection of building
day of the dance
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��. that all exit lights be in working order.
M t'
o ion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman
Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Heltzer, nay; Councilman Howard
nay; Councilman Pearson, yea; Councilman R�ynolds, yea;
Couneilman Thiel, nay; Nlayor itiolfe, yea.
7. (a) RE�OLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT tJITH THE STATE OF
MINNE�OTA FOR �TO� �Ej�1ER PROJECT N0, 62-31B ON
HIGHG�JAY 16 9(EXCELS IOR BOULEVARD) .
RESULJTION NOo 2551
It was mov�d b}� Cou�e:.l_man Reynolds , s`cond�d by Councilman
Ehrenbero, -t:c waive i^�ading and adopt Resolution No. 2551,
entitled, '�R�solu-�io_n �.uthorizing Aoreement with th� State
of Minnesota for Storm Sew`r Project No. 62-31B on High-
way 169 (Exc�lsior Boulevai�d)" . Motion passed by a seven
yea vote. ,�
(b) RESOLUT�ON APPROV!:�IG PLAr]S �1ND SPECIFIC�TIONS AND
AUTHORIZING AD��EP:I?SEI�9�NT FOR BIDS (STORM SEtJER N0, 62-31B)
P,ESOLUTTOr1 N0. 2552
It was moved by Councilmar_ H`ltzer, seconded by Councilman
R�ynolds, to c��aive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2552,
entitl�d, "Resolu-tion Approving Plans and Specifications
and Autho�^izing Advertisement for Bids". Motion passed
by a seven yea vote.
C: REPORTS OF OFFICERS q BO�D� AND COI�IITTEES
(a}
(b)
REPORT OF .�MPLOYEE AnPOINTNIENT (CLERK I) .
It �aas moved by Councilman Ehr`nberg, s�conded by Councilman
Reynolds, to consent and approve th` following appointment:
Nlarsha L, l�Tilensl:y as Probationary Clerk I, Range G CS,
Step B, effec��ve March 30, 1964. Motion passed by a vo-tz
of seven yeas. .
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REPORT OF LAIID ACQUIS1z�Or
Deed -
From LaSalle Inst�titStoBmnSewerFro� r450��feet�a
October 25, 1963 -.oi � Ran e 24 exce t
S Z o f N�V u S e c. 31, T��c��rls h_� 2 9, � , P
W 233 .5� i��t �f N1�:� 500 f��t thereof .
It was mov�d by Coulcilmun Ehrenbero, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, to accel t aD�`�e de`d ancl authorize City Clerk to
file same for r�cord. Motion passed by a s?ven yea vot�.
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(a) RESOLUTION ON SUNDAY CLOSING BY HENN�PIN COUNTY LEAGUE
OF NIUNICIP��LITIES (DEFERRED FRONI MARCH 16, 1964) .
It was mov�d hy Councilman Ehr�nberg th.at this Council is
not in favor. o:� th� r�solution of th� H�nnepin County
League o� Nlunicipaliti�s rY�arding Sunclay �losin�.
Motion lost b�caus� o:'� no s�cond.
It �vas moved by Councilman H�ltzer, seconded by Couneilman
Ehr�nb�r�, that w� �o on record against any Sunday Closing
l�gis-l-ation. Motion lost by th� iollowin� roll call vote:
Conncilman Eh�^�nber�, yea; Couneilman H�ltaer, yea;
Councilman Ho��yard, nay; Councilman Pearson, y�a; Councilman
R�ynolds, nay; Councilman Thi.l, nay; Mayor ;�Jolfe, nay.
It c•�as moved by Councilman Ehrenb�r�, s�cond�d by Councilman
Heltzer, �hat va� oppose th� H�nn�pin County Leagu� of
Munieipalities Committee resolution, r��ardin; Sunday
Closing, in its pres�nt :Corm. Mo-tion lost by the following
roll call'vot�: Councilman Ehrenb�r�, y�a; Councilman
H�lt2�r, yea; Councilman Howard, nay; Councilman Pearson,
yea; Councilman P.�ynolds, nay; Councilman Thi�l, nay;
Mayor �•Jolfe, nay .
It was move d by Counc ilman Howard �hat we� be in �f avor " of
Sunday Closing legislation. Motion lost �ecause of no
second. �
It was moved by Couneilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, that the delegate go uninstrueted, to the Hennepin
County League of Municipalities M`eting, as to Sunday Closing
legislation._Motion lost by the following roll eall vote:
Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Heltzer, yea;
Couneilman Howard, nay; Councilman P2arson, yea; Councilman
Reynolds, nay; Councilman Thiel, nay; Mayor GVolfe, nay.
It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, that w� support Resolution of the'Hennepin Connty
League of Municipalities Committee regarding the Sunday
Closing legislation. Motion passed by the following roll
call vote: Councilman Ehrenbero, nay; Councilman Heltzer�
nay; Councilman Howard, yea; Councilman Pearson, nay;
Couneilman Reynolds, y�a; Ceuncilman ThiLl, yea; Mayor.
Wolfe, yea. �
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NEiJ BUSINESS
(a) REGARDING LIGHTS ON EXCEL5IOR BOULEV�-1RD .
It was movea by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, that the Staff pr�pare a preliminary report on the
up;radino of stre�t li�htin� on Excelsior Boulevard
between t�loodclale Avenue and Franc� [�venue . Nlotion passed
by a seven yea vot?.
MISC£LLANEOUS
(a) DAM[�GE CLAI�IS R
1. Rochellz I�rusn2r, 2840 t��ebster Avenu�
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenber�, s�cond�d by
PeaL^son, that the abov� claims be referr�d to the
Department for advic� and recommendation. Motion
by a s�ven yea vote.
CLAIi�'IS , APPROPRI��TZOi�IS E1ND CON'rRACT PAY1tiIENTS
Ca)
(b)
VERIFIED CLASMS
,Co�ncilman
��Law
passed
On motion of Councilman Ehrenb�rg, second�d by Couneilman
Reynolds, �he lists of verifi�d claims prepared by the
Di-rector of Finance and pr�sent�d to the Council, in
the total amounts of $1,371.14 ior payroll, and $f9,�79.60
for vendors vaei�� approved, and the City 1�anag2r, City Clerlc,
and City Treasurer were authorized to issue ch�eks cov�rin�
same, by a roll call vot� of seven y�as.
pt�,YMENTS ON CONTRACT :'JORK
1, Partial Paymen'r No . 1. i�lodification of pump hous�s No .
4, 5 and 6, and construction of pump house No. 12:
Contractol� D. ;'I. Hicicey & Co ., Inc . Amount,$23, 674.50
On mot ion o�`' Counc ilman �eynol ds , s� c on de d by Counc ilman
th� abov� paym�r�t on con-�ract vork �resent�d by the
Thiel, roved and the City Manag�r, City
City Engineei� was app �
Cl�rk and Ci�y Treasur�r c�ere autborized to issue ch�ek
for the r�sp����ive amounts by a seven yea vote.
2. Final Payment. Automatic ControlrSystemc CoPronement
No. 63-6. Con�ractor, Hoffmann Ll�etri mpa y.
Amount, $g�512•2�'
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RESOLUTION N0. 2553
I� was mov�d vy �ouncilman Thiel, second�d by Councilman
�eynolds, to waive readind and adopt R�solut ion No. 2553,
entitl�d, 'TResolution Aceepting �Voric on �-lutomatic Control
System Improvement No, 63-6". Motion pass�d by a seven
yea vot�.
MEET ING OF NIARCH 3 0, 19 6 4- C�NCELL�D ,
It was mov�d by Councilman Howard, s�conded Uy Councilman
P.eynolds, tha-� the m��tin; of March 30, 19G4 be cancelled.
NIotion passed by a s�v2n y�a vote.
l3 . 1�DJOUP.I�MENT
On motion oF Councilman Reynolds, second�d b;� Councilman Thiel,
th� m�etin� v�as adjourned at 10:45 p.m., by a s�ven yea vot�.
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ATTEST:
Jbseph usta S�cretary
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