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rIINUT�S OF CITY COUNCI�, MEETrNG
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINN�SOT�1
JULY 13 , 19 G �1�
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council was call�d to oxder by Mayor
Kenneth Wolf� at �:35 p.m.
INV4CATION
Invoeation was given by R�v. Qu�ntin Al�ors o�' th� Evangelical Free
Church .
ROLL CALL
The following Conncil.men were present at roll call:
Frank Howard
Robert R�ynolds
Leonard Thiel
K�nneth iVolfe
Also present were
Director of Public
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th� City Manager, City Attorney, Plannirg Dir�ctor,
Works and th� Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel,
the minutes of th� Board of Equalization meeting held June 29,
1964 and the regular Council meeting held June 29, 1964 and
adjourned to June 30, 1964, were approv�d by a four yea vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) PROPOSED REZONING OF PART OF LOT 1, PART OF LOT 15, AND ALL OF
LOTS 16, 17 AND l�, PARKWOODS TRACT LAKE FOREST ADDITION (EAST
SIDE OF HIGHWAY N0, 100 BETWEEN PARKWOODS ROAD AND THE G REAT
NORTHERN RAILRDt�D TRAC�) FROM R-1 S INGLE F.AMILY RE� IDENCE
DISTRICT TO R-3 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REQUESTED BY
DOUGLAS R��S (CASE No. 6'�-26-Z) AS DESCRIB�D IN NOTICE OF
HEARING PUBLISHED JUI�1E 18, 1964.
Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on fihis matter.
The followin� persons were present ii-�6pposition: Mr. John
Marlin, 231� Parlcwoods Road and Mr. Donald Martin, 2312
Parkwoods Road, representing the people in the area.
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5. The following p�rsons were present in favoi^; Mr, scrQgg��s
of Rees-Thomson-Scroggins, Inc. Mr. Cross, Architect explained
type of double house proposed to be built; Mr. Georgas, 2355
Highway No, 100 and h1rs, Goldstin, 2361 Hi�hway No. 100.
Mayor t-Volf� declar�d the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Thi�l, s�cond?d by Councilman
Howard, -that action be d�f�rred and that th� Staff initiate
rezoning proj �ct :For the remaincier of Lot 1 from R-1District
to r�-3 Districfi and that the �ntir� project be taken up at
the same tim�. Au�ust 17�th was suggested as date for hearing
the sam� time. Mo�tion passed by a four yea vote.
(b) IMPROVEMENT N0, 64-15, PP.OPOSED SANIT�1ItY SEtJER IN E:CTENSTON
OF 24TH STP.��T j�dE�T OF HIGH[aAY 100 1�ND STi2EET NORTH AND ta�ST
OF STEPH�NS BUICIC, AS D�SCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED
June 25, 196�r AND July 2, 196��.
Mayor trJolf2 opened the hearinG on -this matt�r.
As ihis mattez^ requires six votes and only four Councilmen
were pres�nt At-torney H. J. ICuhlman suggest�d that th` matter
be def�rred to August 3, 1964.
It was mov�d by Councilman Thiel, secondzd by Couneilman Howard,
that th� hearing be deferred to Augus-t 3, 1964. Motion passed
by a four yea vote.
(�) IMPRpVEMENT N0, G�l--16, PP.OPOSED t�ATER I�IAIN IN EXTENSION OF
24TH STREET i�TEST OF HIGHWI�Y 100 AND �Ti2EET NORTH AND G11EST OF
STEPHENS BUICIC, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED
JUNE 25, 1964 AND JULY 2, 1964,
Mayor [r�olfe opened the hearing on this matter.
As this matter requires six votes and only four Councilmen
were presen� l�t-corney 3' 1964�1man suggest�d that the matter
be deferred to August ,
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard,
that the hearing be deierred to August 3, 1964. Motion passed
by a four yea vot�.
(d) IMPROVENIENT N� • 64-23 � PROPOSED ��OR�ER OFNA UILARAVENUEAND
KNOLLWOOD ADDITIC�N ON SOUTH[�'�1EAS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING
ACCESS ROAD TO TAR25T 196��D �LY 2� 1g64.
PUBLISHED IN JUNE ,
Mayor tVolfe opened the hearing on this matter.
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5. (d) It was moved by Councilman Thiel, s�eon��d by Councilman
Howard, that hearing be continued on �ugust 3, 1964. Motion
passed by a four yea vot�.
(e) PROPOSED PRELIt�INARY PLAT OF MARFIELD ADDITION (NORTH SIDE
OF 42 2 STREET AT OTT���JA AVENUE) REQUEST�D BY POUJ-BEL
CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, AS D�SCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING
PUBLISHED MAY 21, 19 6 �F (D�FCP�IZED FROM JUNE 15 , 196 iF) .
(Se� It�m E (:� ) .
Mayor Wolf� opened th� he�rrino on ihis matter.
A motion was mad� by Councilman I-Ioward, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, to continu� h�arin� on August 17, 19G4. Motion passed
by a four yea vote .
6. PET I_T IONS , REQUESTS t�ND COMMUNI CAT IONS
(a) COMMUNICATION FP.OM GEORGE r1. H�NSEN COMI°ANY CONCEP.NING AUDIT
OF T�IE �ITY OI' ST , LOUIS PAI2I� FOP. THE 19 6 i� C�LENDAR YEAR .
:E�OLUTION N0. 2621
It was moved by Councilman Ho�.�ard, seconcl�d by Councilman
Thiel, to waiv� -reading and a dop-t P.esolu'cion No , 2621, entitled,
1tResolution Providing for the Employment of George M. Hansen
Company to Audic the Accounts and R�cords oi' th` City for the
196�F Fiscal YearTt , Nlotion pass�d by a Four yea vot� .
(b) REQUEST FOR .A.PPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF SOUTH NIINIKAHDA OAI<S
ADDIT ION (S OUTHt�JEST COF,NER OF �aTEST 3 4TH STP EET AND HUNT INGTON
AVENUE) P,EQUESTED BY MARTIN D. GRADy,
Martin Gracly was present in favor of' request .
It was moved by Counci.lman Howard, second�d by Councilman Thiel,
that cul-de-sac requirem�nts of Subdivision Regulations of a
sixty foot radius b2 waived and a thirty foot radius be allowed;
tha-t requir`m`n-ts of the Subdivision Regulations regarding
boulevard tree planting be waived, t�totion passed by a four yea
vote.
It was moved by Councilman Howard, second�3 by Councilrnan Thiel,
that the subdivid�r b� p�rmitted to constl,uet east half of
cul-de-sac on City -owned prop�r-ty Mot '
yea vote.
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6. (b) Tt was moved hy Councilman Hvward, s�cond?d by Councilman
Thiel, that a front yard variance of thirty-on� feet be
ap prov�d t o m a l c� t h e existing hom� a confoi�min� us� for Lot
1. Motion passed by a four yea vot�.
It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Conncilman
Thiel, that a nine foot front yard varianc� and a rifteen
foot rear yard variance be approved for Lot 2 to allow the
construction of a new hom�. Motion pass�d by a four yea vote,
RESOLUTION N0. 2fi22
It ��as moved by Councilman Hovaard, s`cond�d by Councilman
Thi�l, to waiv? reacling and adopt P.esolution No. 2622, entitl�d,
11P.esolution Givin� APproval io-r Final Plat o:F South Minikahda
Oaks AdditionT1. Z�lotion pass�d by a four y�a vote.
(c) REQUEST BY HrNRY M, CARNEY TO SELL BUILDING AT 2500 GEORGIA
AVENUE TO CITY OF ST , LOUIS PARI�.
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Howard, that aetion on this matter be deferr�d to August 17,
196«. Motion passzd by a four yea vote.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND OP.DINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION AUTHOFIZING TRANSFER OF TP�AFFIC SIGNALS TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY.
�ESOLUTION N0, 2623
It was mov�d by Councilman Thi�l, seconded by Couneilman
Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2623,
entitled, "Resolution Authorizing T�ansfer of Signals to
Hznnepin County". Motion passed by a four yea vote.
(b) RESOLUTION F�Ro �Tr��DB�S�OFI0960F $5, 000 FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION IN�
RESOLUTION N0. 2624
It was mov�d by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
Howard, to waive reading and adopt P.esolution No. 2624, en-
titled..'tResolution Fixing the Denomination of $5,000 for
General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1°64'f. Motion
passed by a four y�a vote.
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3. R�PORTS OF OFFICEP.S BOAP.D� AND COMMITTEES
(a) REPO�T OF CITY ATTORN�Y CONCERNINGK INAI► DISPOSTION OF CASE
OF TILS�N VS CITY OF ST. LOUIS PAR .
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It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, to authorize execution of r�l�ase i�o� the above cas�.
Motion passed by a four y�a vot�.
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. N0. 64-15) �ELATIVE TO RE-
TENTION OF CITY EMPLOYEE BEYOND MANDATOP.Y RETIREMEI�T,AGE.
A motion was made by Councilman Hocaard, s�conded by Councilman
Thi�l, to concur vaith ch� City Mana;�r's recommendation allowing
Nathan Epstein to r�main in employ of th� City until August 13,
1965. Motion passed by a four yea vote.
REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION (CONVEYANCE OF F02FEITED I;ANDS FROM
STAT� OF MINNESO�A.
It was mov�d hy Councilman Reynolds, second�d by Couneilman
Howard, to acc�p�t deecls and authorize the City Clerk to file
same for record. Motion passed by a four y�a vote.
(d) PRELIMIN�IRY ItEPORT QF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC tJOI'.KS AND
ASSESSMENT R�PORT t�JITH RESPECT TO IMPF.OVEMENT N0, 6��-S,
DREDGING MINN�HAHA CREEK BET�aEEN ��JE�T 34TH STREET AND GP�EAT
NORTHERN RAILGVAY BI�IDGE .
RESOLUTION N0, Z625
It was moved by Councilman P,eynolds, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, to v�aiv2 readin�; ancl adopt P.`solution No . 2G25, �ntitled,
'�Resolution Rec�iving F,eports and Calling Hearing on Improvement
No . 64-5�' . Motion passed by a four y�ea vot� .(Hearing �ugust I7,
1964.)
(e) REPOF.T OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. N0, 64-19) CONCERNING ANALYSIS
OF POSSIBLE APPLICATION OF ELECTRONIC DATA pROCESSING EQUIPMEI�
TO CITY ACTIVITIE�,
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Howard, that action on the above matter b� deierrzd to August
17, 1964. Motion passLd by a four yea vot`,
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(f) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 6��--30-VAC.) P.ECOMM-
ENDING FAVORI�BLY UPON V�CATION OF GVEST �VENUE LYING BETS��EEN
NORTH LINE OF LOT 12, BLOCI� l, [�JOODDALE �K AND SOUTH LINE
OF LOT 15 , BLOCI� 1, [��OODDALE PARK EXTENDED EAST TO EAST LINE
OF SAID j�IEST AVENUE; ALSO ALL THAT PAP.T OF ��IEST 42 2 STREET
LYING EAST OF [��EST LINE OF LOT 15, BLOCK l, t��00DDALE PARK
E:CTENDED SOUTH �-1ND LYING WEST OF EAST LINE OF t��EST AVENUE
�XCEPT THE �aEST �EVENTY FEET THE�EOF (SEE ITEM �;(e) - MARFIELD
ADDIT ION) .
PESOLUTION Na. 2626
It was mov�d by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2626, �ntitled,
t'Resolution Ini�ciatino Proc��din�s on R�commendation of the
Planning Commission and callin� Hearing on Vacating Portion of
,�esfi Av�nue and ++2 2 St-re�t't . (Hearing Au�ust 17, 1964.)
Motion passed by a four yea vot.� .
UN£INISHED BUS INESS
(a) None
NEW BU�INESS
(a) TABULATION OF BIDS FOn ON� TRAILER M�UI�PrED BRUSH CHIPPER,
It was mov�d by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, to d�signate Poad Machinery & Supplies of Minneapolis,
Ine, as th� low�st r`sponsible bidcler, and to accept bid in
-the amount ol $3,075.00. Motion passed by a four yea vote.
(b) PROPOSED CHANGE O�DER N0, 2 TO STORNI SEt9ER CONTZiACT PROJECT
NO . 6 2-6 t�IITH LAMETT I& S ONS , INC . FOP. A THIP�Y DAY EXTENS ION
OF TIME.
It' was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute
same. Motion Passed by a four yea vote.
MIS CELLANEOUS
(a) DAMAG E CLAIMS .
1, VJillard J. Murphy, 3973 Za�^than 1`,venue.
2, Nathan Mareus , �'�00 Minnetonl<a Boulevard .
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11. (a) It was mov�d by Councilman Howarcl, second�d by Couneilman
Thi�l, that -�hc :Coregoing claims b� ref�rr�d to the Law
Department for advice and recommenda�ion. Mo�ion passed by
a four y�a vo�l-� .
(a) Mayor ��lolfe appoin-ted Rosemary Grial< to serve on th2 Parks
and R�crEation 1ldvisory Commission.
It was mov�d l�y Councilman P��ynolds, seconcled by Cou�3 �,�r�a� �
- t ol Rosemary G rial< to the �ecrea�ion
Thi�l, that th� appointmen
Advisory Commiss:i.on, be approv�cl. Motion passed by a four yea
vot�.
12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRI�CT PAYMENTS
(a) V�RIFIED CLAIMS
On motion oF Councilman Thi�l, seeoncled by Councilman Howard,
the lists or v�rif'i^d claims pr�pared by th� Director vf Finance
and pres�nted to the Council, in th� total amounts of $13,233.22
for payroll, and $l�!•y, �03 . 5�� for vendors va�re apProved, and th�
City Mana��r, Ci�I:y Cl�rlc and City Treasur`r were authorized to
issu� ch�cl<s covering same, by a Four yea vote.
(b) CONTI�ACT PAYMErITS
1. Partial Payment No. 6. 2 million gallon reservoir,
Project No. G3-33C. Conticactor, Maoney Const�ue�tion
Company. Amount, $22,142.52
2. Partial Payment No. � for storm sew`r Improvem2nt No.
62-6. Con•�rac-�or, Lam�tti & Sons, Inc. Amount $36,075.06.
On motion of Couneilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
the above payments on contract work presen-t�d by the�ity
Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk
City Tr�asur�r tv�re au-thorized to issue eh�cks for their
respective amounts by a four y�a vote.
�. Final Paym�nt.
�fontractor, Lamb
$1,500.00,
Thiel,
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Mechanical work for municipal �uilding.
Plumbing & Heating Company. Amount
P.ES OLUT ION NO , 2 6 2 7
It v�as moved by Councilman Howard, s�conded by Conncilman Thiel,
to waiv� reading and adopt �`solution No. 2627, entitled, �'R�-
solution Accepting Mechanical tVorlc for Municipal Building".
Motion passed by a four yea vot�.
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12. (b) ��, Partial Paymen� No 4 Grad2ng Improvemen-t No. 62-45.
Contractor, M. E. I�raFt Co ., Inc . Amount, $4, 6t30 , 96 .
5. Partial Payment No. 2. Storm Seva�r Project No. 62-318.
Contractor, Phelps-Dralce Co., Inc. Amount, $E3,��67.77
6• Partial Paym�nt No, l. Sanitary Se�v2r & UJatermain Proj eet
Nos . G2-32, 62-3�I•, G3-27 . Contrac-tor, MeDonald Lub�n & Assoc .,
Inc. Amount, $5,E11.03.
7. Partial Paym4n�� No . 1. Curb & Gutter & I�ot Nix Project Nos .
63-26 � 63-11. Contractor, Bury c� Carlson, Inc. Amount,
$5,117.26.
�. Par�l-ial Payment No . 1. Tennis Court Surfacing � Fencing,
Proj �ct No . G�r-27 , Contractor, Cai�lson-LaVin�, Inc .
Amount, $11, 230 . ��2 .
On mo�Cion of Couneilman Hoe�arcl, s�eond�cl by Couneilman :�eynolds,
the abov� payments on contract worlc present�d by th� City
En�in�er wer� aPproved, and the City i�lanag�r, City Clei^k ancl
City Treasur�r w�r� authorized to issue cl�ecks for -their
r�sp�ctive amoui�fis by a:i'our yea vote .
13. ADJOURNMENT-
On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m., by a four yea vote.
ATTEST:
Jos�h Jus ad, S,�cretary
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