The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1965/03/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEET�NG S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA March 1, 1965 l. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by MaY°r Kenneth Wolfe at 8:05 p, m. 2. INV OCA TION Invocation was given by Reverend Ralph Erickson of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL Tbe following Councilmen we re present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg James Heltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe A1so present were the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Secretary. Gouncilman Reynolds arrived at 8:18 p. m. 4. MINUTES On rnotion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, ihe minutes of the regular meeting held February 15, 1965 were approved by a six yea vote. Councilman Reynolds was not presen�. 5. PUBLIG HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VIiESTERN COURT ADDITION (NORTHWEST CORNER OF JOPPA AVENUE AN� MTNNETONKA BOULEVARDj REQUESTED BY C. W. pETERSON. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on the preliminary plat of Western Court A.ddition. Mr. C. W. Peterson was present. and assured the Council proper easements would be observed in the final plat. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was rrioved by Council- man Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, to approve the 31 Council Minutes - March 1, 1965 5. (a) preliminary plat of V�.Testern Court Addition. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Reynolds was not pre sent. 6. PE TITIONS, REQ UES TS A.ND C OMMUNICATIONS (a) APPLICATION FQR RENEWAL OF LICENSE TO SELL NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF SALE BY BUDDY=S, 4000 MINNE TONKA B OU LE VARD. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to approve issuance of a license to sell non-intoxicat- ing malt liquor off sale by Buddy's, 4000 Minnetonka Boulevard. Motion passed by seven yea vote. Councilman Reynolds arrived at 8:18 p. m. (b) A.PPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO HOLD A PUBLIC DANCE AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL, XEN'WOOD A.VENUE AND EXCELSIOR BQULE VARD B Y THE S T. LOUIS PARK PARKE TTES. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve issuance of a license to hold a public dance by the St. Louis Park Parkette s. Motion pas s ed by a s ix ye a vote. Councilman Ehrenberg abstained. (c � C�MMUNICATI4N FROM THE OAK HILL AND PA.RK KNOLL PTA NOTIFYING �F INTENT TO HOLD A. BINGO GAME MAY 1, 1965. Upon hearing no objection, Mayor V�Tolfe ordered the commuaica.- tion received for filing. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASSIFICATION LIST "60?-C" AND APPROVING SALE OF LA.NDS THEREIN. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer action on Clasaification List "607-C" until March 15, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (by RESOLUTION A11�IENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2744 APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM PARK PLAZA STATE BANK OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA. 32 Council Minutes - March 1, 1965 7. (b} RESOLUTION NO. 2759 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2�59 entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2744 Approving Securities for Collateral from Park Plaza State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (cj RESOLUTION A_UTHORIZING THE RELEASE �F SECURITIES AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF PARK PLAZA. STATE BA.NK OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA_. RESOLUTION NO. 2760 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2?60 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 seven yea vote. (d) RESOLUTION URGING PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE i�EIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC �FFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE USE OF PRIVA.TELY OWNED AUTOMOBILES IN THE �'ERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES S. F. 638. RESOLUTION NO. 2761 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 2?61 entitled "Resolution Urging Passage of Legislation Relating to the Reim- bursement of Public Officers and Employees for the Use of Pri- vately Owned Automobiles in the Performance of Their Duties S. F. 638, " Motion passed by a roll call vote of four yeas and three nays. Councilmen Ehrenberg, Howard, and Pearson voted nay. After further discussion a motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to amend the above resolution by adding the following paragraph: "And Be It Further Resolved that if the State Legislature in its wisdom should consider the creation of such a policy on a state-wide basis, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park would also be in favor of such legis- lation. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Howard voted nay. 33 Council Minutes - March 1, 1965 8, FtEPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOA.RDS ANI:� COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OIi' THE PARKS AND RECREA.TION ADVISORY COM- MISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUA.RY I0, 1965. Upon hearing no objection iViayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing. (b) REP�RT OF EMPLOYEE A.PPOINTMENT (' ME;TER READER.j. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilma.n Heltzer, io approve the appointment of Robert Barton as probation- ary meter reader, Range P�itT 6, Step A., effective March 3, I965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c} REPORT QF THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 65-5) CONCERN- ING LIS T OF TAX FOR FEITE D LAND. RESOLUTION NO. 2762 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thi:el, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2762 entitled "Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax For- feited Lands. " Motion passed by a seven yea voie. (d) REPORT OF THE MAYOi�.'S COMMITTEE ON A. COMMUNITY CENTER. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Howard, that the City Council invite the Parks & Recreation A.dvisory Commission, Planning Commission, and the Mayoris Committee on a Community Center, to meet with the Council on Tuesday, March 9, at 8:00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chambers to discuss a community center. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) CITY ATTORNEY �EPORT NO. 4 COVERING STATE LEGISLA- TION INTRODUCr•D. RESOLUTION NO. 2763 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive r eading and adopt Re solution No. 2? 63 entitled "Resolution Disapproving Proposed Legislation to Require Pay- ment Equaling Fifty Pe rc ent of Unus e d Sick Le ave to Employe e s Upon Termination of Employment with a Governmental Subdivision or Death H. F. b54. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 34 : Council Minutes - March 1, 1965 REPORT OF TH E CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NQ. 65-6) C�N"UAD USE OF PREMIUM G.ASOLINE IN POLiCE S CERNING THE CARS, REQUESTED BY COUNCIL. b Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman It was moved y 'el that the report be filed. Motion passed by a seven yea vo e. Thi , 9. jf� (gj FINANC IA-L REPORT OF THE CITY FOR JANUARY 19b5 BY THE CiT Y MA.NAGER. Upon hearing no objection iViayor for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Wolfe ordered the report received (a) PROPERTY AT HAMPSHIRE AVENUE AND WAYZATA BOULE- VA.RD {BURNING BY WM. TERRY). Mr. John Carlson, 1602 Edgewood Avenue, was present repre- senting the neighborhood in a protest against the burning. A- motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Ehrenberg, that a letter be written by the staff to Mr. Terry that the City Council will not renew his authorization to burn on the property south of �Tayzata Boulevard and east of Hampshire Avenue. Motion pas s ed by a s even ye a vote. (b� CITY ATTORNEY REPORT NO. 3 COVERING STATE LEGISLA.- TI�N INTROI�UCED (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 1965). Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. (c) pROPOSED VACATION OF �TEST 27TH STREET BETWEEN MONTEREY A.VENUE AND NATCHEZ AVENUE .AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 4, 1965 (CASE NO. 64-65-VAC. ) REQUESTED BY ELLY P�-iILLIPS AND OTHERS (HEA.RING HELD FEBRUARY 15, 1965, ACTION DEFERRED). A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to defer the matter until March 15, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS 35 Council Minutes - March 1, 1965 10. (a) PROPOSED LEASE OF LANDS FO� BOYS BASEBALL TEAMS BY THE PARK NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. OF ST. LOUIS PARK� MINNESOTA. A motion was made by Councilman k2eynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to approve the lease and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) PROPOSED LEASE OF LA.NDS FOR BOYS BA.SEBA.LL TEAMS B Y THE PA.RK A.MERICAN LIT TLE LEAGUE, INC. OF S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA . A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to approve the lease and authvrize the Mayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (cj PROP06ED LEASE OF LANDS FOR BOYS BASEBALL TEAMS BABE RUTH SOUTHERN LEAGUE, INC. OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA, A. motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to approve the lease and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (dj PROPOSED LEASE OF LANDS FOR BOYS BA.SEBALL TEAMS B Y BABE RUTH NORTHERN LEAGUE, INC. OF S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA. A moiion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to approve the lease and authorize the Mayor and City iVlanager to execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) MARCH 8, 1965 COUNCIL MEETiNG. A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that no Council meeting be held March 8, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (fj ADVERTISEv1ENT FOR BIDS FOR CONST�UCTION OF PUMP HOUSE NO. 14 AND APPUR'?'ENANT W ORK PROJEC T NO. 65 - 2?. 36 Council Minutes - iVlarch 1, 1965 10. (f ) The City Manager advised the Council that bids vcr�l. l be takennr 14 and appur te in March for construction of Pump House N� the Gvuncil meeting ant work Pro�ect No. 65-27, ancl awarded a - of March 29. . 11. MISCELLANEGUS _____.___. �a} {b � DA.MAGE C LAIMS. 1. A. M. Goldstein, 1610 Ki.lmer Avenue. A. .motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to file the above claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City A.ttorney. BUS SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that the staff study and report on the feasibility of bus service for students attending the University of Minnesota. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 12. CLAIMS, APPROt :RIATIONS AND CONTR.ACT PAYMENTS (a) cb� VERIFIED CL.AIMS. On motion of �ouncilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Fina.nce and presented to the Council, dated March 1, 1965 in the total amounts of $4, 412. ?3 for payroll and $29, 620. 29 for vendors were approved as amended by adding the claim for Postmaster in the amount of $3, 000. 00, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. CONTRACT PAYMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 2 for construction of 1lITe11 #14, Improve- ment No. 63-33B. Contractor, Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. Amount, $14, 115. 60. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by �ouncilman • Howard, the above payment on contract work pre s ented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City IVianager, City Clerk,and City Treasurer were authorized to issue a check, by a seven yea vote. 37 i f Council Minute s- March 1, 19 65 i 13. A.DJOURNIVfENT ' � On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, ' the meeting was adj ourned at 10:10 p. m. by a seven yea vote. , Attest: . L .7 � -� et ty aldwell, Sec retary � � :