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Home My WebLink About1965/11/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular0 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 29, 1965 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at ?:18 p. m. 2. INV4CATION Invocation was given by Rev. Erneat Campbell of the St. George's Episcopal Church. 3. R OLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Frank Howard Robert Reynolds Kenneth Wolfe C4unciiman Heltzer arrived at ?:30 p. m. A1eo present we re the Gity Attorney, Planning Birector, I}irector af Public Works, Supervisor of Zoning & Inspection, Director of Finance, and the secretary. 4. MINUTES Qn motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, the minute s of the r e gular me etings held Novembe r 15, 19 65 and Novembe r 22, 1965 were approved by a four yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS w�� (a} NONE. 6. PETITIONS, REC�UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) APPLICATIONS FOR RENE�iAL OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES ON SALE A.ND OFF SALE. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to approve the issuance of the licenses and acceptance of the bonds for the following intoxicating on sale and off sale liquor licenses, subject to the approval of the State Liquor Control Com- missioner. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 239 Council Minutes - November 29, 1965 6. ?. (a ) Al' s Liquo r S to r e Ambassador Motor Hotel, Inc. Aretz, Harold L. (Miracle Mile Liquors j Berenberg, Morris(Lincoln Del Westj Bunny's Tavern, Inc. Gulbertson's Cafe, Inc. Giller Liquors, Inc. Jennings Liquor Store Lilac Lanes Enterprises, Inc. (Kinge Inn� Lundberg, Frank(American Legion Post No. McCarthy's St. Louie Park Cafe, Inc. Park House (The Park Terrace} Reiss', Inc. �tuedlinger's, Inc. (Knollwood Liquorsj Tonka Liquor Store s Vant �iull Liquo r Sto r e Westwood Liquor Store St. Louie Park `Teterans of Foreign Wars Foo Chu Cafe, Inc. Qn sale - Off sale On sale Off sale �n s ale On sale - Off eale On sale - Off sale Off sale Off sale On s ale 282 ) On sale Otl sale - �n eale - Qn sale - Off sale Off sale Off s ale Off sale Off sale Off sale Off sale Club On sale - Off sale (b) APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES TO SELL NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF SALE. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to approve issuance of the following licenses to sell non- intoxicating malt liquor off sa1e: Al' s Liquo r Sto r e Brookside Drug Store Family Fruit Store Giller Liquors, Inc. Lincoln Del W e st, Inc. Rue dlinge r' s, I�ic. (Knollwood Liquo r s Motion pas6ed by a five yea vote RESOLUTIONS AND Oi�DINANCES Penny�s Super Market, Inc. Target Store Texa Tonka Dairy Store T onka Liquo r Walgreen Company (a) RES4LUTION GIVING APPROV�4L FOR FINAL PLAT OF MONTEREY ALDITI�N (DEFERRED FROM QCTOBER 4, 1965). Mr. Robert Gove was present repreaenting the applicant. He stated Pow-Bel Construction Corporation would not begin work until atorm eewer is in. Z40 Counc il Minute s- Novembe r 29, 19 65 ?. (a } RES OLUT IQN NO. 2949 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2949 entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Piat of Monterey Addition. " Motion pas s ed by a five yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION AUTI-i3ORIZING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF PARK PLAZA STATE BANK OF S T. LOULS PARK, MINNES OTA. RES OLUTION NO. 29 50 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2950 entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approval of Substituted Securities of Park Plaza State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) RESOLUTION AUT�-�ORIZING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK OF IviINNEAPOLLS, MINNESOTA. RES OLUTION NO. 295I A motion �vas made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2951 entitled r'Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approval of Substituted Securities of Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. �d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF CITIZENS STATE BANK OF S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA. tZESOLUTION NO. 2952 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z952 entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approva7. of Substituted Securities of Citizer�is State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. (e) RESOLUTION AUT�iORiZING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF P.AtZK NATIONAL BANK OF S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA. �41 Q Council Minutes - November 29, 1965 RESOLUTION NO. 2953 it was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Co�n�ilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2953 entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approval of Substituted Securitiea of Park National Banlc of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. (f� SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACAT'ING A POR- TION QF WEST 27T�-i STREET BETWEEN MONTEREY AVENUE AND NATCHEZ AVENUE, RE�2UESTED BY ELLY PHILLIPS AND OTHERS (CASE NO. 64-65-VAC. , TABLED AUGUS'I' 30, 1965). It was moved by Councilman HowaYd tt� take the item frorri the table. Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg abstaiaed. ORDINANCE NO. 955 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 955 entitled "An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of West 27th Street. " Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg abstained. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARLS AND COMMITTEES fa) CITY ATTO�NEY REPORT ON GLEASON SUIT. The City Attorney gave a summary of the written stipulation for the Gleason suit. Councilman �leltzer made a motion to defer the matter for two weeks. Motion lost by a roll call vote of three nays and two yeas. Councilmen Heltzer and Reynolds voted yea. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Cowacil- man Howard, to approve the stipulation and authorize execution by the City Attorney. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b ) PRE LIMINAR Y RE P OR T OF THE DIRE C T OR OF P UB LIC i�V ORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 66-14, SANITARY SEWER IN OLD WAYZATA BOULE`iA.RD FROM TURNER'S CROSSROAD TO COLORADO AVENUE IN GOLDEN VALLE Y. RESOLUTION NO. 2954 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilma� Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2954 entitled "Re6olution Receiving Reports and Ca.11ing Hearing on Improvement No. 66-14." Motion passed by a five yea vote. 242 Council Minutes - 1'Jovember 29, 1965 8. �c) REPORT OF SUPERVISOR �F ZONING ANI) INSPECTION CON- CERNING DANGER OUS B UILDINGS AT 7 610 E DGEBR OOK, 42 i 8 W OODDALE AVE NUE, 2 615 IDAHO AVE NUE, AND 2808 MAR YLAND AVENUE. The Supervisor of Zoning and Inspection was present and recommended to the City Council that the buildings at ?610 Edgebrook Drive, 4218 Wooddale Avenue, 2615 Idaho Avenue, and 2808 Maryland Avenue be ordered to be removed under procedures set forth in the Dilapidated Building Bill, S. F. No. 642, Chapter No. 393, as passed by the last session of the Legislature. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that the City Council approve the findings as recommended by the Supervisor of Zoning and Inspe�tion and the necessary orders be provided to accomplish the necessary action. Niotion pas s ed by a five yea vote. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a} PI�OPOSEI� VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS �F SECTION 6:064. 5 OF THE ZONING O1�DINANCE TO r�'ERN1IT A FORTY-SIX FOOT FRONTAGE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SEVENTY-FIVE FOOT FRONTACr,,� AND A LOT AREA OF 5, 225 SQUARE FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 9, 000 SQAURE FEET AT 2930 VERNON AVENUE; AND A FOR T Y FQOT FRONTAGE INS TEAD OF THE REQ UIRE D SEVENT�-FIVE FOOT F'RONTAGE AND A LOT �iREA OF 4.640 SQUARE FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUI�ED 9, 000 SQUA.RE FEET AT 2932 VERNON AVENUE, REQUESTED BY THE ESTATE OF CARL J. HASSELBOM (CASE N4. 65-31-VAR., HEARING HELD AUGUST 30, 1965). It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to cancel the motion of August 30, 1965 denying variance on grounds that through error and inadvertence proper notice wae not given for the hearing, and motion to set date for public hearing on December 13, 1965. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 64-42 (HIGHWAY NO. 100 AND PARKWOODS ROAD AREA}. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolde, seconded by Councilman Howard, to table the matter. Niotion passed by a five yea vote. (c) PROPOSED �IVAGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR 1966 (DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 2Z, 1965). It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to approv� a salary increase of 3. 5% for all classes of work as recommended by the City Manager. iviotion passed by a four yea vote. Councilman Heltzer was not present. Z�� Counc il MirYute s- Novembe r 29, 19 65 9. (c) It was moved by Councilman Howard, aeconded by Councilman Reynolds, to approve the following recommendations of the City Manager and incorporate them in the proposed resolution: Reallocate Vvater & Sewer Maintenanceman II from PW 9 to PW 10. Reallocate �lumbing, Electrical, Heating and Ventilating, and Structural Inspector from PW 12 to PS 3. Reallocate Engine e r ing Aide II f rom PW 10 to PW 11. Re allocate Engineering Aide III from PW 12 to Py1i� 13. Reallocate Engineering Aide I from PW 1 to PW ?. Reallocate Accountant from PA 2 to PA 5. Re-classify the Clerk II positior�sin the Law Department and the Assessing Department to Clerk III. Create the classifications of Clerical Aide-GC 3, Laborer I- PW 1, and Laborer II -PW 6. Motion passed by a five yea vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2955 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt �2esolution No. 2955 entitled " Resolution Compensating Volunteer Firemen for Fire Calls. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. RES OLUTION NO. 2956 it was moved by Conncilman �iowa.rd, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2956 entitled "Resolution Providing for City Participation in Premium Payments for Hospitalization and Medical Insurance for Employees. "(This increased the City's share in the employee's hospital-medical insur- ance premium by $1. 00 per month per employee. Motion passed by a five yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg that the remainder of the items recommended by the City Manager be deferred until December 13, 1965. Motion was withdrawn. Discussion followed. Councilman Howard made a motion that the re- maining items be deferred until December 13, 1965. Motion failed for la�k of a second. 244 Council Minutes - November 29, 1965 9. (c j It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to deny the City Manager's recommendation for three weeks vacation for employees after five years of service. Motion pas s ed by a five yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the City Nanager� s recommendation that each day of sick leave earned over 120 days be given as one-half day additional vacation and one-half day banked sick leave to be used only in case of a long illnes s lasting over the accumulated 120 days be denied. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Mayor Wolfe requested the City Manager to investigate some forrn of termination pay for employees retiring. It wae moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer the recommendation of the City Manager amending Section 1:316 of the Ordinance Code relating to sick leave to allow the City Manager to require a medical certificate for any employee absent regardless of the length of said absence. Motion passed by a five yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg to defer the remainder of the changes in the personnel ordinance as recommended by the City Manager. Motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to approve the remainder of the items as recommended by the City Manager in the personnel ordinance. Motion was with- drawn. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the City Manager's recommendation ainend- ing Section 1:306 of the Ordinance Code relating to provisional appoint- ments to allow the length of time a provisional appointment can be made to be increased from sixty days to ninety. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Howard made a motion, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to approve the recommendation of the City Manager to amend Section 1:321 of the Ordinance Code relating to rest periods and holidays to more clearly describe our existing policy regard- ing compensation for working on paid holidays. Motion passed by a five yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilrnan Ehrenberg, to defer the recommendation of the City Manager amending SecLion 1:315 of the Ordinance Code relating to vaca- tion leave and receiving written consent if more than fifteen days vacation is requested in a six month period. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 245 Council Minutes - November Z9, 1965 9. (c) It was moved by Gouncilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to approve the City Manager� s recommendation to amend Section 1:314 of the Ordinance Code relating to overtime payment for emergency call-outs. Motion pas sed by a five yea vote. RESOLUTION N0. 295? , _._._..� ___._____ A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Reaolution No. 295? entitled "Resolution Adopting Position Classification Assignment Table Effec- tive January 1, 1966. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive first reading of propoaed ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to Position Classifica- tion Plan, Compensation Plan, Basic Personnel Policy and conditions of City employment, as acted favorably upon tonight, and set date for second reading on December 13, 1965. Motion passed by a five yea vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2958 It was moved by Councilman T-�oward, seconded by Councilman F-ieltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2958 entitled "Resolution Setting Rate of �eimbursement for Use of Personal Automob�les for City Business. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. This increases mileage allowance to ten cents per mile for use of personal automobiles by City employees. A motion was made Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, that the City Manager make a clarification report by January 17, 1966 with regard to pumphouse mechanic, park rnaintenancemen, and police pension study. Motion passed by a five yea vote. It was moved by Councilman �oward, seconded by Councilman Reyno�ds, that the City Manager report to Council by January 17, 1966 on sick leave and long term disability coverage for City employees. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (aj TABULATION OF BIDS F�R TRUCKS. It was moved by Councilman Re�nolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to designate Midway Ford Company as the lowest respon- s ible bidde r for two one -half ton vans and thre e 3/ 4 ton pickup trucks, and to accept bid in the amount of $8, 043. 00. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 24 6 Council Minutes - November 29, 1965 10. ia) A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to designate 1Noodhead Company, Inc. as the lowest respon- sible bidder for one 20, 000 GVW dump truck, and to accept bid in the amount of $3, 13?. 09. Motion passed by a five yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman 'rioward, seconded by Councilman Reynolde, to designate Market Ford Sales, Inc. as the lowest respon- sible bidder for two 27, 000 GVW cabs and chassis, one with loader, and to accept bid in the amount of $11, 654. 08. Motion passed by a five yea vote. �b) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR CARS. It was moved by Councilman Howard, 8econded by Councilman Reynolds, to designate Hencir-Nichols, Inc. as the lowest respon- sible bidder for Lwo corripact automobiles, and to accept bid in the amount of $3, 073.40. Motion passed by a five yea vote. A motion was made by Cauncilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to designate Midway Ford Company as the lowest respon- sible bidder for seven police cars, and to accept bid in the amount of $14, 476. 00. Motion passed by a five yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to designate Market Ford Sale, Inc. as the lowest respon- sible bidder for two station wagons, and to accept bid in the amount of $4, 762. 52. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) TASULATION OF BIDS FOR TRACTORS. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to designate Long Lake Farm Supply Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for two tractors, and to accept bid in the amount of $8, 281. 00. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (d) CANVASSING LECEiViBER 7, 1965 ELECTION. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to set date on December 11, 1965 at 10:00 a. m. for canvasaing election results of December ?, 1965. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (e} FIRE AND EXTENDED COVERAGE ON CITY BUILDINGS. The Director of Finance explained that a portion of f�re and extended coverage for City buildings expires by the end of the year. A motion Z4? Council Minute s- Novembe r 29, 19 65 10. �e) was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Gouncilman Ehrenberg, to authorize complet e bidding on fire and extended coverage for City buildings as of January 1, 1966. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (f) CITIZENS LIBRARY COMMITTEE ' Mayor Wolfe suggested that a committee be formed to follow actions of County with regard to regional li.braries and keep the City Counci.l informed. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman �oward, to authorize the Mayor to appoink a library committee with Councilman Pearson as a member. Motion passed by a five yea vote. {gj FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Gouncilman Reynolds, to approve the liet of future meeting dates as recom.- mended by the City Manage r, and that no Council meeting be held Decetnber 6, 1965. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 11. MLSCELLANEOUS (a ) DAMAGE C LAIMS . 1. Lillian Benenson and Samuel Benenson, 275? Jersey Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, to fiie claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager anci City Attorney. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 12. C LAIMS, AP�'R OPRIATIONS AND C ONTRAC T PAYME NTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS. On motion of Councilman Reyndds , seconded by Councilman �eltzer, the lists pf verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presentea to the Council dated November 29, 1965 in the total amounts of $1, 393. 26 for payroll and $83, 447. 13 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. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1. Partial Payment No. 1 for mechanical work for Fire Station No. 1. Contractor, Johnson Bros. Plumbing and Heating. Amount, $�-, ?97. 00. .• Council Minutes - November Z9, 1965 12. (b� 2. Partial Payment No. 1 for electrical work for Fire Station No. 1. Gontractor, Globe Electric Company, Inc. Amount, $1, 424. 09. 3. Partial Payment No. Z for general construction work for Fire Station No. 1. Contractor, Berglund-Johnson, Inc. Amount, $40, 050. 90. Qn motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the above payments on contract work presented by the architect were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respec- tive amounts by a five yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 p. m. by a five yea vote. Atte s t : _ ��-� � ��,-��'�{�^f.��(C � Betty Caldw �1, Secretary � 249 Kennc�h Wolfe, Mayor