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5t. Louis Park, Nlinn`sota
June 22, 1964
l. CALL TO ORDER
A r�gular meetin� oF th� City Counci� was called to order by
Mayor Kenneth �Volfe at �:10 p.m.
2. INVO C11T I ON
Invocation was �iv�n liy R:�v, Ral�h Lrickson oi rhe Prince of Peace
Lu��herAn Church.
3. ROLL CALL
The following Coun�ilm�n were ��resen� at rol]. c��.l.:
James I�i�lt���.�
Frank Nowarc]
Curtis Peai�son
Robert Reynolds
Leonard Thiel
Kenn�th Wolre
�.lso present were the City Manager, .City Attorney, Dir�etor of Public
G�loi^ks, Parks and Reer�ation Director, Supervisor of Zoning and th�
S`cretary.
Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at Q:20 p.m.
4. yIINUTES
On motion of Councilman Howard, second�d by Councilman Reynolds, the
Minutes of th� regular mee-ting helcl Jun� 15, 1964, were approved by a
six y�a vo�te. (Councilman Ehrenb�rg not present when vote was taken.)
5. PUBLIC HEAF',INGS
(a) Non� .
6. P_ETITIONS, RE UESTS AND CON�lUNICATIONS
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(a) None .
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7. RESOLUTIONS �D ORDIN�INCES
Ca) RESOLUTION REQUESTING MAXIMUM ALLOTMENT FOR GENERAL MAINTEN-
AN�E ON THE �TATE-�lID STR�ET SYSTEM.
RESOLUTION N0, 2610
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, to vaaiv� reading and adopt Resolu�ion No. 2610, en-
titled, '1R�solution Requ�sting Nlaximum P.11otment ior General
Naintenance on the State-Aid Street Svst�m". Motion passed by
a seven yea vote,
(b) RESOLUTION AUTH�RIZING PL��CEMENT OF TRt�FFIC CONTROL SIGNS
REGULAT ING PARI�ING ,(11RE�1 OF HIGI-it��dAY NO , 7, MINNETONI<A BOULEVARD
MONTEREY AND OTTA[�JI� AVENUE) .
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, that action on the abov� matt�r be deferred to June
29, 1964 and that thQ Staff notify the Btnai labraham Synagogue
of the proposed�channe. Motion passed by a seven yea vote.
(c) RESOLUTION AMENDING P�ESOLUTION N0. 2567 I�LCEIVING RLPORTS AND
CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVENIENT N0. 64-23 (taATER MAIN FOR PURE' S
KNOLLt�d00D ADDITION ON SOUTHt�JEST CORNER �F AQUILA AVENUE AND
ACCESS ROAD TO TARGET STORE) .
RESOLUTION N0. 2611
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 2611, en-
titled, "R�solu-�ion Amending Resolution No. 2567 Reeeiving
Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 64-23" Motion
passed by a seven yea vote.
(c) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 2597 RECEIVING REPORTS AND
CALLING HE[�ING ON IMPR�VEr9ENT NOS. 64-15 AND 64-16 {SANITARY
SEWER AND t��IATER MAIN) •
RESOLUTION N0. 2612
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2612, entitled,
1tResolution Amendina Resolution No. 2597 Receiving Reports and
on Im rovement Nos. 64-15 and 64-16". Motion
Calling Hearing P
passed by a sev�n yea vote.
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2, R�PORTS OF OFFICER� BOARDS �ND COMNiISS IONS
(a) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR NIAY 196� - BY THE CITY MANAGER,
On hearin; no obj �etions the Nlayor order�d the r�port received
for filing.
(b) REPORT OF THE C ITY MAN��G ER �M . � C. NO . G��-1 "/) ON PARK BOND
E)�PENDITURES .
Attorney i-I. C. Davis, r�presenting the Lions Club, state that
th� club has money they plan to spend on some part of Johnson
Lake project.
I-� was moved by Councilman Thiel, s�conded by Councilman Heltzer,
that the area of Bass Lal«, �ormerly lcnown as Johnson Lal<e, be
designated as pai^-t ol parl< syst�m and that monies i'rom sale of
�ravel, lrom JohnsonLalc�, b� appropriat�d to -the developement
of Johnson Lalce. Motion pass�d by a seven y�a vote.
It was moved by Councilman P.eynolds, s�conded by Councilman
Heltzer, that th` Park and Recreation Advisory Commission propose
a new name for Johnson Lake. Motion passed by a seven yea vote.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) PETITION FROM RESIDENTS ON VJEST 25 z STREET CONCERNING HOMES IN
ARLA (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 8, l 96 4) .
Harvey Berman, 5737 ��1. 25 2 Street and John ���ordelman, 564� tfJest
252 Street, was present.
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer,
that the IHayor appoint a committee, consisting of Council members,
to investigate this matter.
Before vote was taken there was consid�rable discussion.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, calling for th� question. Motion passed by a seven
yea vote.
Vote was then taken on the orioinal motion and passed by a vote
six yeas and one nay. Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay.
A motion was made by Councilman HoG�ard, seconded by Councilman
Pearson, to reconsider th2 original motion.
Before vote was taken there was more diseussion.
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9. (a) A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, s�cond�d by
R`ynolds, callin� for the question. Motion passed by
yea vote.
Councilman
a seven
Vote was then -�alcen on the motion to reconsi�2r and passed by
th� followin; roll call vote: Councilman Ehren�ierg, yea;
Councilman Heltz�r� nay; Councilman Howard, yea; Councilman
Pearson, yea; Couneilman Reynolds, yea; Councilman Thiel, y�a;
Mayor t�tJolfe, nay.
1� motion was mad� �y Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, amendin� original motion to limit investigation to
cheeking ordinane` proc�dures, �tc. Motion passed by a vote of
six yeas and on� nay . Mayor i�Jolfe voting nay .
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, second�d by Councilman
Reynolds, that the original motion r�ad as follows: 'Tthat the
Mayor appoint a committ`e, consisting of council memb�rs, to
inv�stigate -this matter and that the inv�stigation be limited
to checicing oi^dinanc� proc�dur�s etc.T' Motion passed by a vote
of s ix yeas and one nay. Councilman Ehrenb�r� voting nay.
(b) APPLIC.l�TION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON SALE
AT NORTHt�JEST CORNER OF HIGHUJAY NO , 12 AND COUNTY ROAD 18 BY
ROARING T[VENT IES , INC ,{NEARING HELD JUN� �, 19 6 4, ACT ION
DEFERRED) .
The City Manager stated that deferment has been requested to
July 20, 1964.
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, that ac-tion on the above license be deferred to July
20, 1964. Motion passed by a vote of six �reas and one nay.
Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay.
10 . NE��I BU S INES S
(a) REPORT ON KILMER PARK AP.EA .- BY COUNCILMAN HELTZER .
Councilman Heltzer reported on Kilmer Park Ar�a and his meeting
with the Village �f Minn2tonka regarding land for park. The
City Manager sta�ted that the Staff will continue to check into
this matfer .
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10. (b) REGARDING HIGI�t�V/.�Y COMNIITTEE MEETING - BY COUNCILMAr1 THIEL.
Councilman Thi�l gav� Highv�ay Committee meetin� report and
notice of ineeting to be held July 13, 1964-.
(c) T�RRY I'ARK
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, second�d by Councilman
Reynolcls, that the name oi Terry Park b` chan�ed to Edgebrook
Par�c. Motion los-� by th� iollowing roll call vote: Councilman
Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman H�ltz�r, yea; Councilman Howard, nay;
Councilman P�arson, nay; Councilman Reynolds, yea; Councilman
Thiel, nay; Mayo�^ tVolfe, nay.
11. MISCELLF�NEOUS
(a) DAM1�G E CLAIMS - MR� . �nl . J, FIELD, 3 315 VIRG INIA AVENUE .
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, s�cond�d by Councilman
Thiel, that the above claim be ref�rred to the Law Depar�ment
for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea
vote.
12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTP.ACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED �LAIl�9S
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Hel-tzer, to d�l�te 'tUsed Trafficorder Unit - Polic� Department
$275 . 001T from the claims list . Motion passed by the follov�ing
roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Heltzer,
yea; Councilman Ho«ard, y�a; Councilman Pearson, yea; Councilman
Reynolds, nay; Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor j��lolfe, yea.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seeonded by Councilman Thiel,
the lists of verified claims prepared by -th� Director of Finance
and presented to th� Council, in the total amounts of $3 478.93
for payroll, and $3W-,3�1.00 for vendors were approved as�amended,
and th� City Manager, City Cl`rk and City T-reasurer were author-
ized to issue checks covering same, by a roll call vote of
seven yeas.
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12. (b) P1�YI"1ENT ON CQNTRI�CT t�IORIC
l. Final Paym�nt, Grading Improvem�nt No. 62-14. Con-tractor
M • � • Y��'a�t Excavating, Ine , Amount, $5 , 217 . �7 .
RESOLUTION N0, 2613
It was mov�d by Couneilman Reynolds, s�conded by Councilman
Thiel, to waiv� r�acling and adopt Resolution No. 2613, entitled,
"Resn�ution Acc�pting E�Jork on Grading Improvement No. 62-1411.
Motion passed by a seven y�a vote.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Reynolds, s�conded by Councilman Howard, the
meeting was adjourn�d at 10: 35 p, m. , by a sev�n yea vote .
ATTEST ;
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