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Home My WebLink About1964/03/09 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOU IS PARIC, MINNES OTA March .g3 19G4 �, , CALL TO ORDER A r�gular m��ting of th� City Council was call�d to order by President Pro tem Ehrenber� at �:06 p.m. 2 , INVO CAT ION Invocation was giv�n by R�v. Jam�s Anthony of the Alders�ate M�thodist Church. 3, ROLL CALL The i'ollowing Couricilmen wer� present at roll call: Rob�rt �hrenb�rg James H�ltz�r Franlc Howard Curtis P�arson Rob�rt R�ynolds Leonard Thiel Also present w�re the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Publc ��Jorks, Director of Parks and Recrea- tion and th� Secr�tary. 4. MINUTES On motion oi Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the minut�s of th� r�gular meeting h�ld rlarch 2, 1964, were approved by a six yea vot`. 5, PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) IMPROVEMENT N0 . 6 3- 2 7, PROPOS ED SANITARY S E�VER IN SUM�ER AVENUE FRONI CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO ��)E�T 23RD STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEI�RING PUBLISHED FEBRUt�RY 27 AND MARCH 5, 1964. Presid�nt Pro tem Ehrenberg opened the h�arin g on this matter. Mr. & Nlrs . F. 6V. Be�r, 2345 Sumter Avenu`, were present in favor of request. President Pro t�m Ehrenberg d2clared the hzaring elosed. 51 . Council Minutes - March 9, 1964 5. RESOLUTION N0. 2543 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Couneilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt R�solution No. 2543, entitled, "Resolution Ord`ring Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 63-27". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) iMPROVEMENT N0. 64-9, PROPOSED PMI��ON �1MBOULEVARD TO PAVING ON LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM WEST l4TH STREET, AS DES CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 27 AND MARCH S, 1964. President Pro tem Ehrenber� opened th� hearing on this matter. Inar Johnson, 1605 Louisiana Avenue, presented pe-titions signed by Mrs. Edna Nolan, 2906 Louisiana Av�nue, and 90 others , in oppos i-tion to improvement . The following persons were present and spok� in opposition: Inar Johnson, 1605 Louisiana Avenue; R. L. I.oftus (President of Hom� Owners Associatinn}, 2900 Louisiana Avenue; A. Poppelaars , 1625 Louisiana Avenue ; Mr .& Mrs . 0. Halstensen, 7115 t�l. 23rd Street; G. T. Zimmerman, 2s37 �ouisiana Avenue; 0. G. Lief, 1a29 Louis iana Avenue ; H. A, jl�s s, 1624 Louisiana Avenue ; Mrs . R. G. N�aman, 1809 Louis iana Avenue ; CiTalter Anderson, 1600 Louisiana Avenue ; Mrs , L, r isher Jr. , 1326 Louisiana Av�nue; E. J. Bechtle, 2057 Louisiana Avenue; Mrs . N. I. Zos s, 1314 Louis iana Avenue ; NI . H. Hykes , 7116 ��. � 23rd Street; G. F. Swenberger, 1430 �ouis��a�,Avenue; H. M. Elliasen, 1633 Louisiana Avenu�; Mrs .�I. �, Smith, �818 Louisiana Avenue; Mr. Carlson of Westwood Shonp3ng Center; L. R. Hovda, 2809 Louisiar�Avenue. Much discussion followed. President Pro tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 2544 It was moved by Councilman Helt$er seconded b Councilman Pearson, to waive reading and adopt R�solutionyNo. 2544, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 64-9.Be Not Mad�'�.Motion passed by a six yea vote. 52 Council Minutes - Mareh 9, 1964 6. 7. PETITIONS, P_EpUEST� �-�IVD CONIMUNIC��TIONS (a) (b) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME - BY OAIC HILL AND P1�P�K I�NOLL P. T. A. On h�aring no objeetions the President Pro tem ordered th� notification rec�iv�d for filing. COMMUNICATION FRONI TH� FIF,ST ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH CONCERNING PROP�RTY IN BEEBEt� OUTLOTS. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, second�d by Councilman Helt2er, to approve the purchase of parts of lots 1 and 2 held by th� FiL^st Assembly of God Church, total acr�age appro:imately 7.3 acres, and authorizing the prop?r City Officials to issue City ch�ek in the amount of $15,000.00, subject to approval of title by th� City Attorney. Motion pass�d by a six y�a vot�. RESOLUTION AND�ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRaFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REGULAT ING PARI�ING (TABLED FEBRUARY 2 4, 19 6 4) . It was moved by Councilman Thi�l, second�d by Councilman Heltzer, tha�t th� abov� matt�r be taken from the table. Motion passed by a six y�a vot�. RESOLUTION N0. 2545 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, second�d by Councilman Pearson, to waive readin� and adopt Resolution No. 2545, en-titl�d, "R�solution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs R�oulating Parkin�". Motion pass�d by a six yea vote . (b) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANC� RLPEElLING SECTION 3:225 ENTITLED "P�RKING RESTRICTIONS - LIMITED TIME ZON�S,'t OF THE �T. LOUIS PARK ORDINANC� CODE (TABLED FEBRUARY 24, 1964) . It was moved by Councilman ThiAl, second�d by Councilman Howard, that the above matter be removed from the tabl�. Motion passed by a six yea vot�. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, s`cond�d by Councilman Reynolds, to waive first reading of propos�d ordinar�c� and to set date for second reading on March 16, 1964. Motion pass�d by a six yea vot�. 53 � Council Minutes - Nlarch 9, 1964� � U . 9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS , Bf�ARDS AND COMMITTEE� (a) PRELIMINAR �SSES�M�NT PARICING LOT 1�ND S E COND Y REPQRT� �OF REPORT t�JIT ON GORHANI STR�ET N.R. Clarenc� Bros pr�sent THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND H RESPECT TO IMPR�VEMII�tT N0, 63-11, AVENUE BETWEEN FIRST STREET N.[-d, in favor of request. RESOLUTION N0. 2546 It was moved by Councilman P�arson, s�cond�d by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt R�solution No. 2546, entitled, '�Resolution Rec�iving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvem�nt No. 63-11 OFF-Str�et Automobile Parking Faciliti�s, Gorham Avenue Between First Street N��J and Second Street NtV'` . Motion pass�d by a six yea vote, (b) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0, 64-1-SP) RECON�iENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REtUEST OF DONALD A. N1C COUI�TNEY FOR SFECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTI�N 6:127, SUBD. 6, OF THE ZONII�TG ORDINANCE TO USE PROPERTY IN B-3 DISTRICT (SOUTH SIDE OF 27TH STREET AT APPROXIMAT�LY NEVADA AVENUE) FOR MANUFACTURE OF PLA�TIC PRODUCTS. Donald A. Mc Courtney was present in favor of request. RESOLUTION N0. 2547 It caas moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolut ion No. 2547, enti-tled, 17Resolution Grantin� Permit under Section 6:127, Subd . 6 of the St . Louis Park Zonino Ordinanee for Manufact- ure of Plastic Produetsr�. Motion passed by a s ix yea vote. UNFINISHED BUS INESS (a) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. N0. G4-7) UPON THE USE BY HOPI�INS OF INCINERATOR PLANT (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 24, 1964) . Couneilman Pearson reported on his meeting cvith the Ho kins City Couneil. He suggest�d that the City Mana �r ne o iate with the City of Hopkins for agreement, g g It was moved by Councilman H�ltzer, seeo � Thiel, that the City Manager be directe na�d by Couneilman negotiations with the City of Hopkins and�r proceed with Couneil the results . _ Motion eport back=�to' the passed by a s ix yea vote . Council Minutes 9. 10. 11. - Ma�.�ch 9, 1.964 (b) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAG�R (M. & C. N0. 64-�) CONCERNING COMMUNITX CENTER PROGRAM (DEFERRED FROM MARCH 2, 1964) . ��) IC�n Badertsch�r, Director of Par�<s and Recr�ation, was present. It was mov�cl by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson, •to de:Eer action on the abov� matter to March 16, 1964. Motion passed by th� following roll call vote: Couneilman �hrenberg, y�a; Councilman H�ltzer, nay; Couneilman Howard, yea; Councilman P�arson, yea; Council- man Reynolds, nay; Councilman Thiel, yea. TABULATION OF BIDS FOR 1964 TRCE SPRAYING PROGRAM (DEFERRED FROM MARCH 2, 1964). Mr. G, Nelson, rep'resenting Tart Ide and Mr, Carp�nt�r, repres�ntin� MinneSota Tre� Service, wer� present at the me�tin�. It was moved by Councilman Heltz�r, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to designate N1inn�sotaTr�e Serviee as the lowest responsibl� bidd�r, and to accept bid in the amount of$1.75 for privat� tr�es and $1.55 for publie trees and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to ex�cute the necessary contract. MotiQn passed by a six yea vote. NEt�I BUS INESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR ONE 3/4 TON TRUCI� AND ONE T6a0 DOOR COMPACT SIZE AUTOMOBILE. It was moved by Councilman Howard, second�d by Councilman Reynolds, to designate Major Motors, Ine, for trucic and I�ay Motors, Inc, ror compact car, as the lowest responsible bidders and to accept bids in the amounts of $1,644.00 for truelc and $1,570.�1 for compact car, Motion passed by a six yea vote. MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAG E CLAIMS l. Eddie Golden, 2600 ioledo Avenue. It was mov�d by Councilman ThiD�,a��m�ndedthe abovelclaim, Reynolds, to refer to the Law p for advice and recommendation� Motion passed by a six yea vote. 55 11. 12. (b) G�IELFARE CLAIM - SUIT BY NIINNEAPOLIS (RELATIVE TO �ETTLE- MENT FOR RELIEF, It was moved by Couneioman P�arson, s�conded by Couneilman Thiel, that th� City Attorney be authorized to proceed to pres�nt all d�fenses on behalf of City. NIotion passed by a six yea vote. C�,AIMS , APPROPRIl�TIONS IaND CONTRACT PAYNIENTS _, Ca) (b) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion or Couneilman Hoc>>ai^d, s�cond�d b�� Councilman Reynolds, the ].ists of veriried claims prepared by the Director of Financ� and Presented to th� Counc' the total amoun�rs oi $525.93 ror a roll and $�l-1 � for P Y > > vendors wer� approved, and -�h� City Nlanager, City Cler2<, and City Tr�asur�r wer� authoriz�d to issue ch�cks covering sam�, by a roll call vote of six yeas. CONTRACT PAYMIINTS l. Parfiial Payment No. 2e Two million �allon reservoir, Improvem�n-� No. 63-33-C. Contrac-tor, Magney Construction Company. [�mount, $25,169.40. 2. Partial Payment Noo 5, Storm Sewer, Improvemant No. 62-6. Contractor, Lametti & Sons, Inc, Amount,$15,064.20. 3. Partial Payment No, l, Sanitary Sewer and I�Vatermain, Improvement Nos. 62-79 and 62-30, Contrac�or, Phelp�- Drake Co., Amount, $21,419.36. On motion�ofiCouneilman Heltzer, seconded Reynolds, the above payments on contract wor the City Engin�er were approved, and the City City Clerk and City Treasurer were authoi^ized checks for th�ir r�speetive amounts by a vote 4. Final Paym�nt. Furnishing offie� Municipal Building. Contractor, Inc, Amount, $2,629.43. RESOLUTION N0. 254� by Councilman k presented by Manager, to issu� of six yeas. equinment for Business Furniture, It was moved by Councilman H�ltz�r, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waiv� r�ading and ado t R � entitled, Equipment yea vot�. p esolution No. 254�, "R�solution Aeceptin; t•lork for Furnishing Office for Nlunicipal Buildingtt � Motion Passed by a six 56 Council Minutes - Nlarch 9, 1.g6�E 1�, ADJOUPNMENT On motion o�' Councilman Howard, second�d l�y Councilman Reynol ds , the meeting ��as ad j ourn� d at ll : 4�2 p, m., by a s ix y�a vot�. ATTEST : ,, �� - _ J eph sra Secretary . 57 f ,