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MINUTES OF CTTY CtnJIaCII� �EET'IIdG
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNES�TA
AUGUST 17, 1964
CAI'L TO 01�jER
Kenn�fi ar me�tln� of the City Council was call�d tio order by Mayor
h�'�olie at o P, m.
INVOCATION
Invocation was
Church ,
ROLL CALL
given by Rev. Alan [rJhitman of the St. Georges Episcopal
The following Councilmen were present at roll eall:
Robert Ehrenberg
James H�ltzer
Frank Howard
Curtis Pearson
Leonard Thiel
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorn�y, Planning Directo�,
Director of Public ��lorks and the Secretary .(Assistant to the Ci-ky Manager
Acting Secretary until 9:20 p,m,)
Couneilman Reynolds arrived at 8: 20 p.m.
Councilman Heltzer left at 10 p.m.
MINUTES
On motion of �ouncilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman �hrenberg,
the mi.nutes of the regular meeting held August 3, 1964 were approved,
by a six yea vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) IMPROVEMENT N4. 64-5, PROPOSERT�� �� A�BRIDGEC�SKDESCRIBED
V�JEST 34TH STREET I-�1D GREAT NO
IA1 N�TICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 23, 1964 AND JULY 30, 1964.
Mayor ��Volfe opened the hearing on this matter.
Arnold Aberman, 8900 Minnehaha Circl�, was present in favor.
Mayor 4�lolfe declared the hearing closed.
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(a� cont'd. R�SOLUTION N0. 2645
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2645, entitled,
"Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Flans
Improvement No. 64-5". Motion passed �y a seven yea vo�e,
(b) PROPOSED REZONING OF P1�RT OF LOT l, EXCEPT THE SOUTHERLY TWELVE
FEET, PARKWOODS TRACT L�1KE FOREST ADDITION (EAST SIDE HIG��IAY
N0. 100 BETI�VEEN PARICta00DS ROAD AND THE GREAT NORTHERN R.AILROAD
TRACIC�) FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-3 Tt�l�
FAMILY RESIDENC� DISTRICT 1�S DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEAR�NG
PUBLISHED JULY 23, 1964.
Council Ehrenber�s requ�st to be excused during eonsiderations
of items 5(b) and 9(a) was granted by th� chair.
Mayor CJolie open�d th� hearing on this matt�r.
The following persons were present in opposition to rezoning:
Donald Martin, 2312 Parkwoods Road; Irvin �cherman, 2306 P3rkwoods
Road; Melvin Harris , Franz t-�lestermark, 2360 Parkwoods Road and
Clifford Moss, 2336 Parlcwoods Road.
Art Scroggins of Rees-Thompson-Scroggins was heard in favor of
the rezoning. .
Mayor EVolfe declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Couneilman Reynolds,
that the above request be denied. Motion passed by the following
roll call vote: Councilman Heltzer, nay; Councilman Howard, yea;
Couneilman Pearson, yea; �r��x��x��tax��x��a�� Councilman
Reynolds, yea; Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor [�Volfe, yea.
(c) PROPOSED PRELiMINARY PLAT OF ASTLEFORDtS COURT ADDiTION (NQRTH
SIDE 2aTH STItEET AT RHODE ISLAND AVENUE) REQUESTED BY M. G.
ASTLEFORD.
Mayor [-Volfe opened the hearing on this matter. No one pres ent
was interested in this matter, Mayor LVolFe declared the hearing
closed, �
A motion was made by Councilman Ehr�nberg, seconded by Councilman
Haward to approve preliminary plat of Astleford's Court Addition,
contingent upon the Manag�r's negotiation for land to be contri-
cuted by City. Motion and second were withdrawn.
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(c) P-� motion wa� made by Councilman Pearson, s�conded by Councilman
Howard, to apnrov� pr�liminary plat oi� As-tlefordts Court Addition
contingent upon the Mana�erts negotiation ior land to be contri-
but�d by City . Motion lost by -the follov�in� roll calYvot�:
Councilman Ehrenber�, yea; Councilman H�ltzer, nay; Councilman
Ho��ard, yea; �ouncilman P�arson, yea; Councilman Reynolds, na�;
Couneilman Thi�l, nay; Mayor [�lolfe, nay.
It was mov�cl ;�y Couneilman Howard, se�ond�d by Councilman Thiel,
that th� pr�liminary plat b� approved a� proposed by Engineering
subjeet to sal� of' land, noted in green on th e exhibit, to be
n��otiated by th� City. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and
one nay. Councilman P�arson votin� nay.
(d) PROPOSI'D VACATION OP 1-1 PORTION OF ��1EST �=LVENUE �1ND A PORTION OF
42 2 STI2EET 1�� DE�CRIB�D IN NOTICE OF HEI�RING PUBLISHED JULY 23
1�IVD JULY 30, 196�F ,(C�1SE N0, 64-30--V�C.) R�QUESTCD BY PLANNING
C� OMMISS ION .
Mayor Iaolfe opened -the hearing on this mat-��r . NIr .�Y��l�on, _
vf Poc��-I3�1 Con��lru�tion Company was present in favor of request.
Mayor FVolf� declared the hearing closed .
It was moved by Couneilman Hvc���rd, �eeonded by Couneilman Reynolcls,
to cvaive fii�st readin� of proposed ordinance and to s`t da�t� fo��
second readir� on [�ugust 31, 1964. Motion passed by a vote of
sev�n yeas .
(e) PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PL�T OF MA,RFIELD �1DDITION (NORTH S IDE OF
42 2 STREET �T OTT��VA AVENUE) RE�UEST£D BY PO[V-BEL CONSTFUCTION
C�RPORATION, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HE�1�.ING PUBLISHED MAY 21,
1964 (HEI�PING CONTINUED FROM JULY 13, 19G4) .
Mayor ���olfe opened th� hearing on this matt�r.
Mr. Earl Wilson, Pow-Bel Construction Company, was present in
favor of reques-� .
Mayor �Volfe declared the hearing closed.
It was r,�ov�d by CouncilmantHo ftMarfield�AdditionC� Motionnpassed��
to approve preliminary pla
by a seven yea vote.
PETITIONS RE UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a PETITION F�R VACATION OF MOP.TON ��SEA��E) EBBY JAMESTR,
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�APPROXIMATELY l�T� ST�ET �D T
F ITZG ERALD AND OTHERS .
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R�SOLUTrON N0. 261E6
Ii was movee by Cauncilman Ehrenberg, s�cond�d hy Councilman
Howard, to v�aive r�adin� and adap�t R�solution No, 26�-�6, �ntitled,
�'Reso�ution Fox H�aring on Petition to Vacat� Morton atre�t".
Motion passed vy a six y�a vote, Couneilman H�ltz�r not pr�sent
when vote vaas taken. (�--lt��i�in� September 14, 19G4
(b) APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE TO �ELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR
OFF SALE 1�ND ON S�1L�C �T 5916 EXC�LSiOR BOULEVARD BY HALSETH
CORPORI�T ION .
(c)
John �ngb�r�, Attoi^ney for Halseth Corporation, was present at
the me�ting.
It was mov�d by Couneil Chrenberg, second�d by Councilman Howard,
to set date For Public l�earin� on Septemb�r 14, 1964. Motion
passed by a s�ven yea vote.
COMMUNICATION ON BEHALF OF DR�IPER & KRAMEP., INC. CONCERNiNG
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE,
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Ehrenberg, that the above communieation be r�ferred to the Planning
Commission foi^ review and recommendation, Motion passed by a
ssx yea vote. Councilman Heltzer not pr�sent when vot� was talcen.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION D�CLARING COST T� BE ASSESSED A.ND ORDERING PREPARATION
OF PROPOSED ASSESSN�NT (IMPROVEMENT NOS. 62-6, fi2-31A and 62-31B,
STDRM SEWERS).
RES OLUT ION NO . 2 6�� 7
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seeondecl by Councilman Howard,
to waive readir�g and adopt Resolution No . 2647, entitled
t'Resolution Declaring Cost to b� �lssessed and Ordering Preparation
of Proposed Assessmentt1. Motion passed by a six yea vot�.
Councilman Heltz�r not present when vote was taken.
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(e)
RESOLUTION FpR HE�IRING ON PROP�SED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IMPROVE
MENT Nos . 62-6, 62_31A AND 62-31B STORM SEtVEIi.S . �
RESOLUTION N0. 264�
It was moved by Couneilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Howard, to waive reading and adopt P.esolu�ion No. 2648, entitl�d,
'tResolution for Heari,ng on Proposed Special Assessment, Improve-
ment Nos. 62-6, 62-31". Motmon passed by a vote of five yeas
and one nay, Councilman Pearson voting nay. Councilman Heltzer
not present cvhen vo�e was talc�n. (September 14, 1964)
RESOLUTION SETTING POLLING PLACES AND NAMING ELECTION JUDGE�
FOR PRIMARy ELECTION SEPTEMBER 3, 1964.
RESOLUTION N0. 2649
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel,
to waive readin� and adopt Resolufiion No, 2649, entitled,�'Resolu-
tion Setting Polling Places and Naming Election Judges for Frima3r3r
Eleetion September E, 1964': Motion passed by a vote of six yeas.
Councilman Hel�$er not present when vote was taken.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS� BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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(a) REPORT OF CITY ACTIViTIES F�R JULY 1964 - BY THE CITY MANAGER.
On hearing no obj ections th� Mayor ordere�d -t�e re�ort received
for iiling.
(b) REPORT OF PLANNING CONIl�9ISSION {CASE N0. 64-32-SP) RECON�'IENDING
UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF [�JM. V. TERRY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:049.� OF TH� ZONING ORDINANCE TO
RECLAIM PROPERTY BY E�CAVATION AND REMOVAL OF PEAT AND REFILLING
BY OPERATING A FEE-BASIS DUMPING GROUND IN AREA VET��IEEN HAMPSHIRE
AVENUE, DAKOTA AVENUE, SOUTH SERVICE DRI�TE OF HIGHLVI�Y N0. 12 AND
16TH STREET.
t�lilliam Terry and Representative of Tepee Company were present
at meeting.
A mot ion
Heltzer,
yea vote.
c��as made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman
to deny the above request. Motion passed by a seven
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RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 64-24-MISC.�
CONCERNING REVISION IN "R't DISTRICT OF ZONING ORDINANCE.
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, that action on the above matter be deferred to
August 31, 196�F. Motion pass�d by a�ix yea vote.
Councilman H�ltz�r not present when vote vaas tak�n.
MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MELTING HELD AUGUST 5, 1964.
On hearing no olr,�ctions th� Mayor ordered th� minutes received
for filing.
(e) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC G�/ORKS t�ND ASSESS -
MENT REPORT ��1ITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT N0. 64-11, SANITARY
SE(VER IN BRUNSG�ICIC AVENUE iLTWEEN CAMBRIDGE STREET AND G40DRICH
AVENUE) .
RESOLUTION N0. 2650
It was moved by Councilman
to waive reading and adopt
tion Reeeiving Reports and
Motion passed by a six yea
when vote was -tak�n.
Pearson, seconded by Conncilman Thiel,
Resolution No. 2650, entitl�d,1fResolu-
Calling Hearing on Improvem�nt No . 64-•ll�f ,
vote, Cvuncilman Heltzer not present
(f) PRELIMINARY REPORT �F THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC G�10RKS �VITH RESPECT
T� IN�ROVEMENT N0. 64-50, LIFT STATION AI�1D FORCEMAIN AT NATCHEZ
AVENUE AND TP.UNK HIGHGVAY NO . 7,
RESOLUTION N0. 2651
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2651, entitled, "Resolu-
tion Approvin� Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement
for Bids for Lift Station and Forcemain Improvement No. 64�50". ,
Motion passed by a six yea vote, Councilman Heltzer not present '
when vote was ': taken .
(g) REPORT ON PLANS FOR F IRE STAT ION NO . 1 BY THE C ITY MANAG ER .
John Magn�y, Fire Chief ��lilliams and Assistant Fire Chief Gibson
were present at the meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seoond�d by Couneilman
Howard, that action be deferred until buclget discussion. Motion
passed by a seven yea vote.
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(a) PROPOSED REZONING OF PART OF LOT l, PART OF LOT 15, AND 1�LL
OF LOTS l6 , 1% 11ND l�, PARICWOODS TRACT L[�IC� FOREST ADDITION
(EAST S IDE OF HIGHtiVAY NO . 100 BET6�VEEN PARIQ�JOODS ROAD AND
GREAT NORTHERI�1 R.AII,ROAD T�ACKS) FROM R-1 SINGLE F�NIILY RE-
SIDENC� DISTRZCT TO R-3 TWO FAMILY RESIDENC� DISTRICT REQUE�TLD
BY DOUGLAS R�ES (CASE N0, 64-2G_,Z) AS DE�CRIBED IN NOTICE OF
HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 1�, 1964 (HEI�RING HELD JULY 13, 1964,
ACTION DEF�RRED) ,
It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, to deny �rhe above request. Motion passed by a vote
of five yeas and on� nay. Councilman Heltz�r voting nay.
(Couneilman Ehrenberg excused)
(b) REQUi,ST BY H�NRY M. CARNEY TO SELL BUILDING AT 2500 GEORGIA
AVENUE TO CITY OF ST, LOUIS PARI� (DEFERRED FROM JULY 13, 1964) .
Mr. Henry Carney, l50 Maple Hill Road, was heard in favor of
projected sal�.
It cvas moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Coun�ilman
Heltz`r, tha�i: the above matter be referred to the Staff for
recommendation as to need for city use and feasibility. Motion
passed by a seven yea vote.
(c) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. N0, 64-19) CONCERNING ANALYSIS
OF POSSIBLE APPLICATION OF ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
TO CITY ACTIVITIES (DEFERRED FROM JULY 13, 1964) .
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenb�rg, s�conded by Councilman
Thiel, that the above matt2r be referred to the budget session.
Motion passed by a six yea vote, Councilman Heltzer not present
when vote was taken,
10. NE��T BUSINESS
(a) COMMUNICATION CONCERNING HENNEPIN COUNTY LEkGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES ,
Mayor Stanley Olson of Richfield, Presid�nt of the Hennepin County
League of Municipalities, was present at the meetin�.
Mayor Olson gav� a talk concerning the Hennepin Cuunty League its
problems and asp�rations.
No action taken.
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10. (b) LAND AUJI�CENT TO I�1��T[-VOOD HZLLS PARIC
It was �»oved Uy Councilman Pearson, �econded by Councilman
Reynol ds , tha��: th� City Mana�e r and Mayor negot iate v�i�th S cotty
Carmean for approximat�ely 62 acr�s of land adjacent to Westwood
I-�ills Parl< and to �xpr�ss d�finite interest in Jaid property .
Motion passed by a vote or six y�as. Councilman Heltzer not present v�hen
vot� was tak�n.
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MISCELLAN�OUS
(a)
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D�1MAG � CL�IIMS
l. Myrtle Sidener, 5300 Excelsior Boulevard.
It was rriov�d by Councilman Thiel, secondecl
that the above claim be reI'erred to the Law
and recommenclation. Motion passed by a six
Heltzer not present wh�n vote was taken.
AUGUST 2��, 1964 COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED.
It was moved by
that the August
passed by a six
vote was taken.
by Councilman Pearson,
D�partment for advic�
yea vote. Councilman
Councilman Thi�l, seconded by Councilman Pearson,
24, 1964 Council M�eting be cancelled. Motion
y�a vote. Counciman Heltz�r not present when
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
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VERIFIED CLAIMS
On motion of Councilman Thiel, second�d by Councilman Ehrenberg,
the lists of verified claims prepared by the Dir�ctor of Finance
and presented to the Council, in the to�al amounts of $9,265.30
for payroll, and $5�,462,6� for vendors were approved, as amended
deleting claim for Levitt and Palmer, Legal Services GNR, Co.,
Gleason vs City, in the amount of $7,750.00 and to be deferred
until report i� brought in by Councilman Howard and Councilman
Thiel, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were
authorized to issue ch�eks covering s ame, by a roll call vote of
six yeas. Councilman Heltzer not present when vote was taken,
CONTRACT PAYMENTS,
l. Partial Paymen'c No. 7. 2 million �allon res�rvoir, Improve-
men-t No. 63-33C, Contractor, Magney Construction Company,
Amount, $13,479,48.
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On mot ion of Councilman Ehr�nberg, seconded by Councilman
Howard, th� foregoing payment on eontract work presented by
the City Engin�er was approv�d, and the City Mana�er, City
Clerk and Ci-ty Treasur�r were authorized to issue checic.
for the respective amount by a six yea vote . Conncilman He•ltze�r
not present v�hen vote was �aken.
2. Final Paym�nt. Furnishing office equipment for municipal buildin;.
Contractor, Farnhamts Station�ry and School Supply Company.
Amount, $2�7,43.
RESOLUTION N0, 2652
It was mov�d by Councilman P�arson, s�conded by Councilman
Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2652, enti�led,
"Resolution �lccepting IVorlc for Furnishin� Office Bguipment for
Municipal Building". Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman
Heltzer not present when vot� was taken.
3. Final Payment. Storm Sewer Improvement No. 62-6, Contractor,
Lametti & Sons, Inc. Amount, $67,970,55,
RESOLUTION N0. 2653
It was moved by Councilman
fio waive readin� and adopt
r�R�solution �ccepting �Vork
Motion pass�d by a six yea
when vote was taken.
ADrT4URNMENT
Pearson, s�conded by Couneilman Thiel,
Resolution No. 2653, entitled,
on �torm Sec�aer Improvement No. 62-6't .
vote, Councilman Heltzer not pr�sent
On motion of Councilman Howard, seoonded by Councilman Ehrenbero,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m,, by a six yea vot�.
Councilman Heltzer not present when vote v�as taken.
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