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Home My WebLink About1965/10/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES QF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA. October 18, 1965 l. CA.LL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth W�olfe at 8:04 p. m. 2. INVOCA'I'ION Invocation was given by Rev. John Foes of the Peace Presbyterian Church. 3. ROLL CA.LL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: James Heltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolds Kenneth Vl�olfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Couacilman Pearaon, aeconded by Councilman Howard, the minutee of the regular meeting held October 4, 1965 were approved by a five yea vote. Councilmen Ehrenberg and Thiel were not present. 5. P UB LIC HEARINGS _ -- (aj IMPROVEMENT NO. b5-69, PROPOSED STQRM SEWER CON- STRUCTION �N WEST LAKE STREET BETWEEN ALABAMA AYENUE AND BRUNSWICK AYENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER ?, 1965 AND OCTOSER 14, 1965. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Witetine, 3254 Alabanna Avenue, Vi/m. Chriete2, 3242 Alabarr�a Avenue, and J. W. Stambaugh, 6210 Vi�est 34th Street, were present. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson. secoaded by Councilman Heltzer, that the hearing be adjourned until February 21� 1966. Iv�otion passed by a five yea vote. 211 Council Minute s- Qctobe r 18, 1 q 65 5. �b) PROPOSED VACATION OF NORTH-SOUTH ALLE�Y L�YING BETVI�EEN QUENTII�i AVENUE AND RALEiGH AVENUE SOUTH OF I-�IGHWAY NO. ? AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 30, �9b5 (cas� rro. 65-51-VAC. � REQUESTED SY DALQUIST PROPERTIES. There being no one preeent interested in the vacation, Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was rrioved by Councilman I-�oward, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive firet reading of the proposed ordinance vacat- ing alley, and to set date for eecond reading on November 1, 19b5. Motion pae s e d by a f ive ye a vote. 6. PE TITIONS, REQ UESTS AND C�MMUIVICATIONS ._.__ _..._. - �a) COMMUNICATION F'ROM THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER MINNEAPOLIS REQ UES TING A NINET Y DAY EXTENSION OF SPECIA.L USE PERMIT GRANTED BY RESOLU- TION NO. 284? ON JULY 19, 1q65. RESOLUTION NO. Z921 �t was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z921 entitled "Resolution Extending Expiration Date by Ninety Daye Under Section 6:205. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance for Special Permit, Jewish Com� �ended munity Center, Granted by Resolution No. 2521, January 27, 196g 11/1/65 and Extended by Resolution No. 2740, January 11, 19b5, Resoluti.on No. 2790, April 19, 1965, and Resolu#ion No. 2847, July 19, 1965. " Motion paseed by a five yea vote. �. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES r (a) RESOLUTION GIViNG APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF SELT LINE INDUSTRIAL PARK 2ND ADDITION. RESOLUTION NO. 29ZZ A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer� seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2922 entitled "Reeolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Belt Li.ne Induetrial Park Second Addition. " Motion paesed by a five yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION CANCELING 1965 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OBLIGA.TION REFUNDING BONDS DATED DECEMBER 1, 196� MATURITY IN YEAR 1966. 212 Counc il Minute s- Oc tobe r 18, 19 6 5 ?. �b � RESOLUTION NO. 2923 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2923 entitied "Resolution Canceling 1965 Tax Levy for ,General Obligation Refund- ing Bonde Dated Decerriber 1, 1964, Maturity in Year 1966. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c j RES OLUTION FOR A.PPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL S TATE AID FUNDS TO S. P. NO. 2? 14- 67. RESOLUTION NO. 2924 A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Couacil- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2924 entitled "Resolution for Appropriation of Municipal State Aid Funds to S. P. No. 2714- 67. " Motion pae sed by a five yea vote. (d) RESOLUTION FOR APPROPRI?iTION OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUNDS TO S. A. P. 63-020-06. RESOLUTION NO. 29Z5 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilma.n Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2925 entitled t'Resolution for Appropriation of Municipal State A.id Funds to S. A. P. 63-020-06. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. 8. REPQRTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT 4F EMPLOYEE APPOINTI�IENTS. A motion was made by Councilrrian Reynolde, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to consent and approve the following appointments: Ray Fielder, Building Maintenance, Range CC ?. Step A, effective October 18, 1965. Lillian Kappa, Accounting, Clerk II, Range GC 7, Step C, effective October 25, 1965. Karen Hemler, City Manager's Office, Clerk I, Range GC 5, Step A, effective October 21, 19b5. Motion passed by a five yea vote. �b) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR SEPTEMBER 19b5 BY 'THE CIT Y MANAGER. 213 Council Miautes - Oct ober 18, 1965 8. �b) It wae moved by Councilman Pearson, Beconded by Councilman Reynolds, Lhat staff study the placement of responsibility far following up on alI apecial permits by the Building Department. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) REPORT OF PL,ANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 65-3-SF) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY WITH CONDITION UPON THE REQUEST OF WESTMORELAND HILIS COMPANY FQR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:176.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO USE LA.ND IN R-4 DISTRICT FOR RESIDE NTIAL DE VE LOPME NT UNIT. Mr. Paul Klodt, the applicant, and Mr. Miller, the architect, were present. RESOLUTION NO. 2926 A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2926 entitled "Resolution Granting Special Permit Under Section 6:176.4 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Unit, 72 Unit Apartment Building, Westmoreland Hills Company. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. �dj REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 64-14-SP� RECOMMENDiNG FAVORABLY WITH CONDITION UPON THE REQUEST OF ONE HUNDRED TWELVE CORPORATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:176.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT IN B-Z DISTRICT AT 5217 VVAYZATA BOULE VARD. Mr. Dale D. Morton wa8 present representing One Hundred Twelve Co rpor ation. RESOLUTION NO. 2927 It was moved by Councilman Peareon, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2q2? entitled "Re s olution Amending Re s olution No. 2? 2 6 Granting Pe rmit Unde r Section 6:176. 2 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Comrner- cial Development Unit. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. (ej REPORT OF PLANIVING COMMLSSION (CASE NO. 65-40-Z) RECOMMENDING THA.T NO BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE AREA OF OREGON AVENUE FROM WEST LAKE STREET TO HI�HWAY 214 Cown�il Minnte s- Octobe r 18, 19 65 8. (e) NO. ? BE ISSUED UNTiL STAFF COMPLETES ITS STUDY ON TR.AF'FIC COUNTS AND A STATE AID REPORT F�OR THE LAKE STREET BYPASS IS RECEIVED. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, that no bui.lding permits for the area of Oregon Avenue from West Lake Street to �iighway No. 7 be issued until staff completes its study on traffic counts and a state aid report for the La,ke Street bypase is received, reports to be completed within ninety days. Motion passed by a five yea vote. �f) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMI,SSION (CASE NO. 65-50-SP� REC OMME NDING FAV ORAB LY W ITH C ONDITION UPON THE REQUEST OF KAY MOTORS, INC. FOR SPECIA.L PERMIT UNDER PROYISI�NS OF SECTION 6:122.6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT AN OPEN SALES LOT IN B-2 DISTRICT AT 5101 VITEST LAKE STREET. RESOLUTION NO. 2928 it was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman I-�oward, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2928 entitled "Re s olution Gr anting Pe rm it Unde r Se c tion 6:1 Z 2. 6 of the St. Louia Park Zoning �rdinance for Display and Sa1e of Used Cars , on an Open Sales Lot. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. (gj REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION {CASE NO. 65-52-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVOR.ABLY WITH CONDITION UPON THE REQ UES T OF LE O AND NiAIRE LIIS TE FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:09Z.2 OF THE ZONING ORDiNANCE TO USE PROPERT3� IN R-4 DISTRICT FOR A DAY NURSERY AT 4113-4115 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD. Mr. Leo Liiste was present. RESOLUTION NO. 2929 A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z929 entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:092.2 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Day Nursery. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. �h) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 65- 51- VAC. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF DALQUIST PROPERTIES FOR VACATION OF NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LYING BETWEEN �UENTIN AVENUE AND RALEIGH AVENUE SOUTH OF HIGHi�IAY N�. 7. See item 5b for Council action. 215 Couucil Minute s- Octobe r 18, 19 b 5 8. (i) REPORT 4F PLANNING C�MMISSION �CASE NO. 65-53-SPj RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE RE�2UEST C?F ALOIS W. L,A.MPE FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PRQVISIONS OF SEC- TION 6:092.8 OF T�iE ZOIVING ORDINANCE TO BUILD AN OFFICE BUiLDING IN R-4 DISTRICT AT 8700 WEST 36TH STREET. RESOLUTION NO. 2930 It wae moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2930 entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section b:09�.8 of the St. Louie Park Zoning Ordinance for Office Building. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. ( j i MINUTES OF PLANNING C OMMISSION MEE TING HE LD OC TOBER b, 1965. Upon hearing no objection, Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutea received for filing. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS �aj AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN, SANITAR Y SEWER, PUMPING STATION AND FORCE MAIN, IMPROVEMENT NO6. 64-23, 65-66, b5-?7. RESOLUTION NO. 2931 A motion wae made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Reeolution No. Z931 entitled "Resolution Accepting Bid for Water Main Improvement No. 64-23 and Sanitary Sewer Improvement Nos. 65-66 and 65-??. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ROCK SALT. It was moved by Councilman IJoward, aeconded by Councilman Reynolds, to table the n�a tter until November 1, 1965. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (bj GOUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25� 1965. A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Reynolas, that no Council meeting be held October Z5, 1965. Motion pas s ed by a f ive ye a vote . Z16 Counc il Minute s- Oc tobe r 18, 19 6 5 10. (c j NaRTHW ES T AREA. PARK PR OGRAM. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, that staff submit in writing a report to Council on November 15, 1965 regardin� various parcels that are available for parks, including staff recomrnendations with regard to the Ecklund & Swedlund area. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 11. MISCE LLANE QUS {a) DAMAGE CLAIMS. I. A.be Tolee, 4216 and 4220 Browndale Avenue. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to file claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 12. CL,A.LMS, A.PPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PA�MENTS _ - (aj VERIFIED CLAIMS. On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, the lists of verified claims prepared by the I}irector of Finance and presented to the Council dated October 18, 1965 in the total amounts of $1, 584. 68 for payroll, and $41, 76Z. 07 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were author- ized to issue checks covering same by a five yea vote. (bj CONTRACT PAYMENT. 1. Partial Payment No. 1 for Fire Station No. l. Contractor, Berglund-Johnson, Inc. , General Construction. Amount, $?, 907. 40. On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, the above payment on contract work presented by the architeCt was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treaeurer were authorized to issue a check, by a five yea vote. 13. ADJOURNNiENT On motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p. m. , by a five yea vote. Atte s t: i � - , Be��y C�:1d�► �; gecretary � 17