HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964/09/14 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUT�S OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUI� PARK, MINNESOTA
September 14, 1964
l. C�.�.L TO ORDER
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A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
I�enneth ��iolfe at G:03 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Invoeation was given by Rev. Ellis Graber of the Union Congregational
Church�
3. ROLL CALL
The following Councilmen w�re present at roll call:
Robert Ehrenberg
James Heltz�r
Frank Howa-rd
Curtis Pearson
Robert Reynolds
Kenneth t�Jol f e
Also present were th� City Manager, Planning Director, City Assessor,
Director of Public bVorks and the Secretary.
Councilman Thiel arrived at 8;45 p.m, and left at 10:45 p.m.
4. MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Ehre�berg,
the minutes of the regular meeting held August 31, 1964, were
approved, as amended by ehanging the word "would'T to 1�Shouldt'
on page 1£32 item 6(;�) , by a six yea vote, Councilman Thiel was not
present. �
�. PUBLI� HEARINGS
(a) PROPOSED VACATI�JN OF MORTON STREET (AT APPROXIMATELY l8TH
STREET AND TEXAS AVENUE), AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEA.RING
PUBLISHED AUGUST 20, 1964 (CASE N0. 64-40-VAC.) REQUESTED
BY JAMES R. FITZGERALD AND OTHERS (SEE ITEM 3(d) FOR PLANNING
C�MMISSION RECON�NDATION) .
Mayor t�Jolfe opened the hearing on this matter.
Mr. J. R. Fitzgerald was presenfi i.n favor oF request,
Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed.
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S . (a) cont' d .
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and
to set date for second reading on September 28, 1964. Motion
passed by a six yea vote.
(b) PROPOSED VARIANCE FRQM PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 6:074.3 AND
,6:074.5 OF 70NING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SIDE YARD 6VII7TH OF
� TEN FEET INSTEAD OF REQUIRED FIFTEEN FEL-"T [�ND 4, 520 SQUARE
FEET OF AREA INSTEEID �F REQUIRED 4, �00 SQUt�RE- FE�T AT 1656
COLORADO AVENUE, �.S DES CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEAI�SNG PUBLISHED
SEPTEMBER 3, 196�F (CASE N0. 64-38-VA�,) REpUESTED BY ELBA, INC.
Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. I�Io one present
was interested . in thi�s � matter, Mayor `v�olfe deelared the
hearing :clo��ed, . : �
RESO�„UTION N0. 2661
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It was�moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2661,
entitled, t'Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width
and Lot Area from the Requirements of Sections 6:074.3 and
6: 074.5 of the St , Louis Park Zoning Ordinancet' . Motion
passed by a six yea vote. ��
(c) PROPOSED
THE CITY
NOT I CE OF
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS COMPL�TED WITHIN
( IMP ROVEMEAiT NOS . 6 2- 31 AND 6 2-6) , AS DES CRIBED IN
HEARING PUBLISHED AUGUST 27 AND SEPTEMBER 3, 1964,
Mayor t�lolfe opened the hearing on this matt�r.
The foilowing p`rsons wer` present:
H. Ratner, 2700 ::enwood Avenue. Discussed method used in
preparing ass�ssment roll.
Howard V. Georg`, 2112 Parkiands Road, repr�s�nting a group
from Lake Fores�t area, presented a petition from residents
of the Lalc� Forest , Parklands , t�Testridge and Parkwoods Tracts ,
signed by Dr. &�irs. Ralph 0. Christenson, 4000 Cedarwood
Road, and others opposing th2 $200.00 per 50 foot lot, plus
$2.00 per front foot over 50 feet and requesting that th`
er sin le dwelling approved by City
$20U.00 unit char�e p g
Council, April 29, 1963, be used as basis for assessment.
2206 Parklands Road, presented p2titions signed
youngblood and Leslie H. Youngblood a�2d6others,
Proposed Assessment for Improver��nt
Paul Olf�lt,
by Hillard E.
;'Obj ection to
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Howard B�rg, representing the G reat Northern Railway Company,
filed a notic� o� ovj�etion to the proposed a�sessment of
$23,656.00 for Improvement No. 62-6.
Manley Davenport, representing Minn�apolis, Northfield and
South�rn Railway, pi�esented a letter, dated September 14, 1964,
objecting to th� nroposed assessment for Improv�ment No. 62-6.
Irving R. Brand, �E300 Forest Road, pres�nt�d a writt�n objection
to the assessm�nt ior Improvements No. 62-G and 62-31.
D. Cooperman, 22US S, y�lillow Lane, opposed the assessment,
claiming no benefits.
M, l�. Harris, 2231 South Hill Lane, opposed �che asses�ment,
claiming no b�n�fits.
L. J. Klitzke, 2317 Quentin Av�nue,inquired if any consider-
ation was given to home owners who have be�n assessed in the
past for storm sev�ers . Answer was yes .
P. E. OtBi^ien, 3934 Ottawa Avenue, regard�ng Improvement No,
62-31, said he felt assessm�nt was discriminatory, etc.
Mrs. Peterson, 4031 Excelsior 8oulevard, was present.
Mr. Reichel, 4305 [�J. 38th Street, stated he reels assessment
(No . 62 - 31� not equitable .
Robert Gile, 4211 Forest Road, claims no benefit from project
No. 62-6.
Mayor t,Jolfe declared the h�aring closed.
After considerable discussion by the Council members a 10
minute recess v�as taken.
[�fter calling -th� m��tino to order the fo?lowing motions were
made .
RESOLUTION N0. 2662
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2662, en-
titled "Resolution �ldopting Assessment�' (62-G and 62-31) as
prepared by Assessor and as per roll on iile. Motion lost
by the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenb�rg, nay;
Councilman Heltzer, nay; Councilman Howard, nay; Councilman
Pearson, y�a; Councilman Reynolds, y`a; Councilman �hiel, nay;
Mayor [�lolfe , nay .
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman
Howard, that tn� assessments be changed and that R1 and R2
Districts be assessed at $2�0.00 per SO I'oot lot and $1,00
for �ach additional front foot, and no assessment to be more
than $3�0,00.
Before vote was tal<en the following motion was made:
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(c) cont' d .
A motion Was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council-
man 1'�arson, -to am�nd ioregoing motion by deleting "and no
assessment to be mor� than $300.00t'. Motion passed by the
following roll eall vote: Councilman Ehrenb�rg, nay;
man H�ltzer, nay; Councilman Hov�ard, nay; Councilman
y�a; Councilman P,eynolds, yea; Councilman Thiel, yea;
VJolfe, yea.
Council-
Pearson,
Mayo-r
Vot� Qas then talcen on original motion as am�nded and lost by
the following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenberg, yea;
Councilman Heltz�r, y�a; Counciiman Howarcl, nay; Councilman
Pearson, nay; Councilman Reynolds, nay; Councilman Thiel, nay;
Mayor [�Vo1:Fe, yea.
RESOLUTION N0. 2662
It vaas moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman
Ehr�nberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2662,
entitled, ttR2solution Adopting AssessmenttT Improvement No.
62-6 and 62-31, wi-th the provision that the PS c� R2 Distric�s
be assessed at $200.00 per 50 foot lot plus $1,00 for each
aclditional front foot, but that no ass�ssment in the R1 and '
R2 Districts be mor� than $300.00,. Motion passed by the
following roll call vote: Councilman Ehrenbei^g, yea;
Councilman Heltzer, yea; Councilman Howard, yea; Councilman
Pearson, nay; Councilman Reynolds, nay; Councilman Thiel, nay;
Mayor t`Jolfe , yea .
except for lands benefited because of the low terrain.
(d) PROPOSED TRANSFER OF STO� LOFUO LLICENS�ETATC 916 EXCELSIOR
LAT ING TO ON AND OFF ., AL �
BOULEVARD, AS DES CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HzARING PUBLISHED AUGUST
2p AND aUGUST 27, 1964.
Mayor ���Iolfe opened th� hearing on this matter.
J hn Engberg Attorney for Hals�th Corporation,
Present were o �
and Perry Halseth in favor of request.
Mayor GJolfe declared the hearing closed.
It c�vas moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, to approve change of ownership o� shares of stock
� in change of voting control reported pursuant to
r�sulting �-� Louis ParZ< Ordinanc� Code .
Section 2:1307, of the �'ea vvte.
Motion passed by a seven y
6• PETiTIONS RE UESTS t�ND COM�NICEITIONS
None,
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R��OLUTION� AND ORDINI�NCES
(a) SECOND IZEADING OF PROPO�ED ORDINANCE 1:EGUL�TING SALES OF
INTOXIC,�TING LIQUOR �1ND BEER TO MINORS .
ORDINANCE N0. 920
It was mov�d by Councilman R�ynolds, s�conded by Councilman
Ehr�nb�rg, to waive second x^eading and adopt Ordinance No. 920,
entitled, "An Oi^dinance Regulatin� Sales of Intoxicating Liquor
and B��r to Minors". Motion passed by a six yea vote.
Councilman Thiel no�� pres�nt .
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARD� AND COMMITTLE�
(a) REP�RT OF PLANNING CON�IISS ION (CAS E NO . 6��- 31-SP) RECOMMENDING
FAVOR�BLY 4�lITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF STEPHENS BUICK
COMPANY FOR �PECIAL PERMIT UNDER PP.OVISIONS OF �ECTION 6:142.3
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT, OPEP.�ITE AND MAINTAIN AN
OUTDOOR SALES AREA SOUTH OF 2370 HIGHt�°JAY N0. 100.
Attorney John Yngve and tain Stephens Jr, w�re present in favor
of request. ,
RE�OLUTION N0. 2663
It was mov�d by Councilman Reynolds, seconcleci by Councilman
Heltzer, to waive i^eading and adopt Resolution No. 2663,
entitled, 1TResolution Granting Permit Under ��etion 6:142.3
of the St . Louis Pai^lc Zoning Ordinance for Outdoor Sales
11reaT1. Motion passed by a vote of four yeas and one nay.
Councilman Ehr�nberg voting nay. Councilman Pearson abstained
from voting. Councilman Thiel not present.
(b) REPORT �F PLANNING C01�'Il�IISS ION CONCERNING NORTH LOT OF STEPHENS
BU I CK COMPANY �T 2 3 7 0 H IGI-i��JAY NO . 7.
Attorney John Yngve and Win �tephens Jr, were present in favor
of reques-t .
It was moved by Councilman Howard, second�d by Councilman
Heltz�r, that the above matter be referred to the Mana�er
Staff for proper action. Motion passed by a vote of five
yeas. Councilman Pearson out of room. Councilman Thiel not
present .
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�. (c) REP4RT OF PLANNING COMNIISS ION (CASE NO . G�--35 -Z) R�COI�Il�NDING
FI�VORABLY UPON THE R�; )U�ST OF EDGnR 1� , AND DOROTHY F, CHARLES
�1.ND NOM�1H, IrdC , TO P.EZONE LOTS 3�1ND �-, B�t00I�S IDE SUBDIVIS ION
��;�2 (6015 AND G021 �lCCCL�IOR BOULEVP.PD) FROM R-I3 DISTRICT TO
II-1 DISTRICT ,
It v�as moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman
Peynold�, to s�� dat� for public hearin� on October 5, 1964.
Motion passed by a six yea vot�. Councilman Thiel not present.
(d) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMIS�ION (CA�E N0. 64-40-VAC.) RECOMNIEND-
ING F�-�VORI�BLY UPON THE P�TITION OF JAMES R, FITZGERALD [-1ND
OTHER� FOR V1�C�iTION OF MOP,TON STIZEET IN BEEB�S OUTLOTS
(APPP,OXIMI�TELY 1�TH STREET 11ND TEXAS AVENUE) .
S ee it�m 5(a) for public hearin ;.
(�) REP�RT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (C�1SE N0. 64-��1-Z) RECOMMENDING
FAVOR�IBLY UPON TH� REQUEST OF HOBEN MOTELS, INC, TO REZONE
7525 WAYZATP, BOULEVARD (f.JEST6V00D MOTEL E?:PANSION) FROM R-B
AND R-4 DISTRICT TO B-2 DISTRICT .
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It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Hovaard, to set date for public hearing on October 5, 1964.
Motion passed by a s�ven yea vote.
REPORT OF PLANr1ING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 64-43-VAC.) RECOMM-
ENDING FAVOR[�BLY UPON THE PETITION OF ROBERT M. BELL AND
OTHERS TO VAC��TE �TP.�ET EA�EMENT NORTH OF 2�TH STREET BET6�JEEN
JOPPA AVENUE AND 1<IPLING AVENUE .
See Item 9 (d) .
(g) p�EpORT OF PLANNING CO�ITIONS UPONETHE � REQUESTSOF MIt,L�TY
ING FAVORAI3LY t'JITh
pLY[�IOOD COMPANY FOP. SeECIAL PE'2MIT UNDER P�:OVISIONS OF ;ECTION
H:142.6, SUBD. 25 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCTION
ADDITION TO �J1�P•EHOUS� AT 7301 4`�ALI�ER STREET.
Ben Mayeron, Representing Mill City Plywood Company, was
present at the meetiSOLUTION N0, 2664
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It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard,
� and adopt Resolution No. 266��, entitled,'nesolu-
to waive readin�
tion Grantind Permit Und�r S`etion 6:142,6, �ubdivision 25 af the
�t . Louis Parlc Zonin; Ordinancz for Addition to iJarehouseT:
Motion passed by a seven yea vot�.
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(h) REPORT OF �?LANNYNG COi"INIISSION (CASE N0. 64-36-MISC.)
RECOMMENDING F�VOP.I�BLY TO CHI�NGE IN ZONING ORDINANCE
��LATING TO CERT�-��N TY�'ES OF P�ETAIL SHOPS IN P.-�� ��ND R-B
DISTP.ICTS, INI�I�TED BY PLANNiNG COMMISSION (�ECTIONS
6: 0 9 2. 9 I�ND G:10 2. 4� .
It t�as moved by Councilman Pearson, second�d by Councilman
Hel�zei^, to waive fii^st��ading o� propos�d ordinance and to
s`t date fo�� seconc? r�acling on September 2�, 196�-F. Motion
passed by a si;: yea vo-[.e . Councilman Thi�l not present .
(i) MINUTES OF PLANNING CONiMIS � ION MEET �NG HELD S�PTEMB�.R 2,
1964.
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered �h� minutes
received for filin�.
U�IFINISHED BUSIN�SS
(a) COMMUNICATION FROM GENERAL REALTY CON�'ANY REGARDING PROPERTY
IN 2900 BLOCI� ON SUMTER AVENUE (DEFERP.ED FROM FEBRUARY 10,
1964) .
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(c)
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, s�conded by Council-
man Reynolds, to defer action on the above matter to October
5, 1964. Mo��ion pass�d by a six y�a vote. Councilman Thiel
not present.
AiaARD OF CONTRACT FCR LIFT STt�TION AND FORCEMAIN IMPROVEMENT
N0. 64-50.
RESOLUTION N0. 2665
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, s�conded by Councilman
Howard, to ���aive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2665, en -
�itled, T1Resolution Accepting Bid for Lift Station and Force-
main Improvement No. 64-SO". Motion passecl by a six y�a vote.
Councilman Thiel not present.
AGJ�RD OF CONTRACT FOR S T ORI`� S E;�JER IMP ROVEMEI�'T NO , 6 2- 6 �.
P.ESOLUTION N0. 2666
It was moved by Councilman Howard, seeonded by Councilman
Reynolds, to cvaiv� reading and adopt Resolution No. 2666,
entitled, `TResolution �ccepting Bid for Storm Sewer Im-
provement No. 62-63't. Motion passed by a six yea vot�.
Councilman Thiel not present.
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10,
C d) 1' LT iT ION FOR VACAT ION OF STREET EAS EMENT NORTH OF 2 8TH
STR�ET BETT��EEN JOPP�. AVENUE �1ND I<IPLING AVENUE BY ROBERT
M. BELLAND OTHERS (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 31, 1964), SEE
ITEM 3(� FOR PL�NNING COMMISSION REPORT).
RESOLUTION N0. 2667
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, -to waiv� r�ading and adopt Resolu-tion No. 2667,
entitled, 'T��solution For H�aring on Petition to Vacate
S-treet Eas�menfi". Motion passed by a six y�a vote. Councilman
Thiel not pres�nt. (Hearing September 28, 1964)
(`) RECOMMENDATION �F PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE N0. 64�24-MISC.)
CONCEP�1ING P.EVISION IN t'P.'f DISTRICT OF ZONING OR.DINANCE
(DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 31, 1964).
Harold Posnie�c was present, repres�nting the Chamber oF Commerce.
It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seoonded by Couneilman
Ehrenberg, tha� action on the above matter b� deferred to
September 21, 1964. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
Councilman Thi�l not present. �
(f} PROPOSED AGREEMENT BET[�IEEN THE VILLAGE OF MINN�TOIVI<A AND THE
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK RELATING TO THE JOINT USE AND MAIN-
TENANCE OF SANIT.�RY SEI�ER FACILITIES .
A motion G�as made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman
Ehrenberg, to approve and to authoFize the Mayor and City
Manag�r to execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a
s ix yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present.
It was moved by Councilman P�arson, seconded by Counei.lman
Ehren�erg, that the �unds received from Minnetonl<a Village
for sewer, not need�d to pay Minneapolis for use of sewer,
b� allocated to North Side sewer fund. Motion passed by a
six yea vote. Councilman Thiel nat present.
NE[J BUSINESS
(a) AGREEMENT B£TT''1E�N �� �TT T� ���`'TO�CROS�RAI�OAD RIGHT
RAILE-JAY COMPANY TO PE
OF-�aAY (VICTORIA LAICE STORM SEF�ER) .
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Reynolds, �o approve and �o authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute on behalf of �he City. Motion passed by
a si.x yea vot�. Councilman Thiel not present.
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MISCELLANEOUS
(a)
�b)
PROPOSED 1965 BUDGET ,
A mo�ion was mad� by Councilman Ehrenberg, s�conded by
Couneilman Heltzer, to defer action on Propos�d 1965 Bud�e�
until Septemver 15, 1964 at ��:30 p.m. Motion passed by a
six yea vo-te. Councilman Thiel not pres�nt.
SCHEDt�LE OF 'CITY COUNCIL I��ETINGS
It was moved by Couneilman R�ynolds, second�d �y Councilman
Hovaard, that City Council me�tings be scheduled for the
following da-t�s on a tentative basis:
�etober S
October 26
November 9
Novemb�r 23
December 14
December 2�
Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present.
CL�IMS, APPROPRIATION� AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
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(a)
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VERIFIED CLAIMS.
On motion of Councilman P.eynolds, seconded by Councilman
Howetrd, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director
of Finance and presented �to the Conncil, in the tota� amoun�s
of $4,266.2� for payroll, and $57,013,1� for vendors were
approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer
were authorized �o issue checks covering same, by a roll call
vote of six yeas. Councilman Thiel not present.
CONTRACT PAYN�NTS
l. Partial Paymen� No, �. Ttvo million gallon reservoir,
Improvement No, 63-33C. Contractor, Ma�ney Construcfiion
Co , t�rnount, $4, 292 .15
2. Partial Payr�ent No. 2. City-wide siclewallc repair,
Improvement No. 63-2, Contractor, Hiawatha C�ment Co.
Amount, $7,635,04.
4n motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by
Heltzer, the above payments on contract worlc
the City Engineer were approvec], and the City
City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized
checics for their re�pective amounts by a six
Councilman Thiel not pres�nt.
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3• Final Paym�nt. Construction of Well No. 13.
Contraetor, Layne-Minne�ota Company. [�mount, $7,22L�.�0.
RESOLUTION N0. 2G6�
It c���as moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman
Howa-rd, to waiv` r�adin� and adop� Resolution No. 2663,
entitled, TtResolution l�ccepting t�]ork on IJell No . 13
Improvement No . 63-33Att , Motion �assed by a six yea vote,
Councilman Thiel not present.
4. Final Payment. Curb and gutter anc�`iot mix paying,
Improvem�n-L No. 63-2G ancl Parkino Lot Improvement No.
6�-11. Contractor, Bury & Carlson, Inc. Amount,
$10�475.7v
RESOLUTION N0. 2669
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, second�d by Councilman
Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2669,
entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Curb and Gutter and
Hot Mix Paving and Parking Lot, Improvemen-t Nos. 63-26 and
63-11". Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel
not present.
13. ADJOURNMENT
�n motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer,
the meeting was adjourned at 12 p.m, to 4:30 p,m. September 15,
1964, by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present.
ATTEST :
Secretary
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