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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965/04/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS pA.�i{, MINNESOTA April 19, 1965 1. GALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8;p6 p. m� 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Ernest Campbell of St. George�s Episcopal Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll cal.l: Robert Ehrenberg James Heltzer Frank I-€oward Curtie Pearson Robert Reynolds Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, Assessor, and the Secretary. Counci.lman Thiel arrived at 8:1? p. m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the minutes of the regular meeting held April 5, 1965 and the epecial meeting held Apri3. 12, 1965 were approved by a six yea vote. Councilmaa Thiel was not present. 5• PUBLiC �-iEAR�NGS _ (aj PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT �F HA.MPSHIRE COURT ADDiTION NQRTh SIDE WEST 2bTH STREET AT HA.MPSHIRE AVENUE) RE- �cUESTED BY HA.RRY RASMUSSEN. Mr. Harry Rasmussen, 5934 West 39th Street, was present. Council- man Thiel arrived at 8:1? p. m. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. 64 Couricil Minute s- April 19, 1 q 65 5. {a� A motion was made by Cour�cilman Pearson, seconded by Couz�cilman Howard, to approve a variance from the provisions of the Subd�v�s�on Ordinance for a cul-de-sac with a forty-three foot radius iastead of the required six�y foot radius. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilrnan Thiel, to approve the preliminary plat of Hampshire Court Addition. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b� IMPROVEMENT NO. 6"L-66, PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING AND CUiZB AND GUTTER ON LOUISIANA COURT FROM WEST 28TH STREET TO WEST END OF CUL-DE-SAC, AS DE- S CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLIS�sED APRIL 1 AND 8, 1965. Mayor W olfe declared the hearing clo6ed. RESOLUTION NO. "L78 i A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thile, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2781 entitled "Reso- lution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 62-6b. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) IMPROVEMENT NO. 63-30, PR��'OSED HOT MIX A.SPHALT PAVING ON PRINCETON AVENUE FROM WEST 26TH STREET TO WEST 26 i LANE, AS DESC�IBEI3 IN NOTICE OF HEA.RING PUBLI�SHED APRIL 1 AND 8, 1965. Mayor ViTolfe declared the hearing clos ed. iZESOLUTION NO. 2782 A motion was made by Councilma.n Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt :�esolution No. 2782 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement aad Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 63-30. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (dj IMPROVEMENT NO. 64-2, PRO�'05ED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAV� ING AND CURB ANI� GUTT�R ON WESTMORELAND LAIV� FROM FRANKLIN AVENUE TO FLAG AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE �F HEARING PUBLLSHED APRIL 1 AND 8, 1965. Ma.yor Wolfe ordered the hearing closed. 65 Cauncil Minutes - April 19, 1965 5' �d� RESOLUTION NO. 2783 A motion was made by Co�cilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiei, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2783 entitled "Resolution Ordering Irnprovement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 6�-2� �� Motion passed by a seven yea vote. tej IMPROVEMENT 1vp� �4_ 12� pROP06ED �-iOT MIX ASPHA.LT PAV- ING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON SUMTER AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO V+IEST 23RD STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE �F HEARING PUHLISHED APRIL 1 AND 8, 1965. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2784 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z784 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improve- ment No. 64- lZ. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f� IMPROVEM�NT NO. 64-41, PROP05ED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAV- ING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON WEST 33RD STREET F�OM TEXAS AVENUE TO A� UILA AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF �iEA.R- ING PUBLISHED AP�IL 1 AND 8, 1965. John Bodeman was present in opposition to the project. Glen Martin 3300 Xylon Avenue, and Leland Arnold, 3321 Xylon, were present in favor of the project. George Strout, 3300 Yukon, and Clint Sprain, 3321 Aquila Avgn�e, were- interested in the cost of the irr�prove- ment. Mayor `iTolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2785 A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman hieltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2785 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 64-41. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, that staff determine how many blocks of side streets are unpaved, and how many we have already paved and assessed using the formuia of assessing half way down the block from a cross street. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Counci.l Minutes - April ly, 1965 5. IMPROVEMENT NO. b5-5, PROPOSED HOT MZX �pHALT PAV- �g ) ING ON �UEBEC AVENUE FROM WEST 29TH STREET TO MINNETONKA BOULEVA.RD, AS DESCRIBED IN N�TICE OF HEA.t�- ING PUBLISHED APRIL 1 AND 8, 1965. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2786 A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilma.n Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2786 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plana Improvement Na 65 - 5. " Motion pas s ed by a 6 even yea vote. (h� IMPROVEMENT NO, 65-13, PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAV- ING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON YUKON A VENUE FROM i�I�ST 34TH STREET SOUTH TO CUL-DE-SA.0 �EA.DEND, AS DESC�tIBED IN NOTICE OF hEARING PUBLIS�IE� APRIL 1 AND 8, 1965. Winfield Bra.nd, 3408 Yukon Avenue, was present with a petition opposing the project. David Hoffman, 3416 Yukon Avenue, presented a petition in favor of the project. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. �ESOLUTION NO. 278? A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilma.n Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2787 entitled "�esolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plaas Improvement No. 65-13. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (i) IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-?, PROPOSED STORM SEWER TO DRAIN AREA BOUNDED IN GENERA.L BY FRANCE AVENUE, WEST 26TH STREET, PRINCETON AVENUE, AND MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISI-iED MARCH I8 AND 25, 19b5. Sam I-�ymanson, 2635 Kipling Avenue, Art Meyers, 2720 Ottawa Avenue, Walter Menzel, G656 Glenhurst, Grant Miller, Z728 Joppa Avenue, were present in opposition to the proje�t. George Burns, 4801 West 28th Street read a letter from Ed Rouse, 2810 Ottawa Avenue objectiag to the excessive co�t of the project, Leland Gottstein, 4123 Sunset Boulevard,was present representing tweniy-four property owners in favor of the project to relieve wate� standing in the streets. Clinton Zinter, 2700 Monterey, Burtoa Cenzsj 67 Council Minutes - April 19, 1965 5. (i) 293? Ottawa Avenue, Ivlrs. Janes, 2668 Glenhurst Avenue, and Arnold Haglund, 2724 Ottawa Avenue, were present concerning drainage and cost of the improvement. The Director of Public Works ex�lained the storm s6wer system for the area. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. i�ESOLUTION NO. 2788 ,_ It was moved by Councilmen Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z788 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improverrient and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 65-?. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Pearson was not present. (j) IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-32, PROPOSED WATER MA.IN SERVICES AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE EXTENSIONS IN WEST 26TH STREET BETWEEN FLORIDA AVENUE A.ND HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, AS I3ESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED AP�tIL 8 AND 15, 1965. Michael Greengard, 6712 Wesr Zbth Street, was present in opposition to the project. Kenneth Johnson, 255? Georgia Avenue,and Paul Kimzey, 6708 �rVest 2bth Street, were also present. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2789 A motion was made by Councilman I�eltzer, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2789 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of P2ans Irnprovement No. 65-32. " Motion paesed by a seven yea vote. 6. PE TITIONS, REQ UES TS AND C QMMUIVICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER MINNEAPOLIS REQUESTING NINETY DAY EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SPECLA.L USE PERMIT (RESOLUTION N06. 2521 AND 2740j. RESOLUTION NO. 2790 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 2790 entitled "Resolution Extending Expiratian Date by Ninety Days Under Section 6:205.5 of the Zoning �rdinance for Special Permit, Jewish Community Center, Granted by Resolution No. 25Z1, Janua.ry 2?, 1964 and Extended Council Minutes - April 19, 1965 6. �a� by Resolution No. 2740, January 11, 1965. " seven yea vote. 7. : RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Motion pas sed by a �a) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING iN ORK FOR SUBDIVI3�N C�NTRACT CONSTRUCTION, MINNEAPOLI�S BASEB.A.LL AND ATHLE'rYC ASSOCIATION ADDITION AND MODIFYING CONTRACT THEREF4R. RESOLUTION NO. 2791 A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilma.n Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2791 entitled "Resolution Accepting 1�Iork for 5ubdivision Contract Construction, Minneapolie Baseball and Athletic Association Addition and Modify- ing Contract Therefor. " Motion paseed by a seven yea vote. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOA.RDS AND COMMITTEES .. ._._ �a) PRELIMINA.RY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-19, WATER MAIN IN WEST 33RD STREET FR4M UTAH AVENUE TO XYLON AVENUE AND ON EASEMENT ON VIRGINIA AVENUE EXTENDED FROM WEST 33RD STREET TO CUL-DE-SAC SEVENTY FEET NORTH. RESOLUTION NO. 279Z A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2792 entitled "Resolution Receiving Report, Ordering Improvement, and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 65-19. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (bj REPO�tT OF CiTY ACTIVITIES FOR MARCH 1965 BY THE CITY MANAGER. Upon hearing no objection, Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. (c) REPORT OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NQ. 65-10-VA.R. � RECOMMENDING FAVORA.BLY UPON THE �EQUEST OF RICHARD J. S YBRANT FOR VARIA.NCE FROM �ROVISIONS OF SEGTION 6:��• � OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A�-iOUSE W ITH A FORTY FOOT FRONTAGE INSTEAD OF' THE REQUI,�E� SEVENTY-FIVE FEET AND V��ITh A.N AREA OF 5, 000 S�UARE FEET INSTEAD 4� T�-iE REQUIRED 9, 000 SQUARE FEET AT 94I6 FREDERICK A�ENUE' .• Council Minute s- Ap ri� 19, 19 65 8• �� � It Was moved b Heltzer Y CO�ciiman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman , to set date for public hearing on the above variance on May 3, 19 65. Motion pas s ed by a s even yea vote. �d} MINUTES OF BQA,RD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETiNG HELD A-PRIL 1, 1965. Upon hearing no objection, Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing. �e j REPORT OF EMPLpyEE �,ppOINTMENT (ASSLSTANT TO THE CIT Y MANAGER ). It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to concur with the appointment of Gerald D. Splinter as Assistant to the �ity Manager, Range PA 2, Step A, effective June 7, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT NO. 8 COVERING STATE LEGISLATION INTRQDUCED. Upon hearing no objection, Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM TWIN CITY LINES, INC. CaNCERN- ING CHANGE IN BUS SCHEDULES FOR ST. LOUIS PARK (DEFERRED FROM APRIL 5, 19 65 j. Lynn Gerber was present representing the Twin City Lines, Inc. C. S. Sackrison, 3262 Louisiana Avenue, was present representing the Parkview Association. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the proposed bus schedules as deaigned on the map shown. Mr. Sackrison requested that action be poetponed for iwo weeks to allow time to bring in a petition from people in the area of 33rd Street. Before a vote was taken on the above motion Council- man Heltzer made a motion to postpone action on the change in bus schedules until May 3, I965. Mayor Wolfe asked for a vote which carried. �b� TRU�tK HIGHWAY 169 SOUTHWEST DIAGONAL F�OM ITS JUNC- TION WITH TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 NORTHERLY OF EXCELSIDR ?0 Gouncil i�Iinute s- April 19, 19 b5 9. (bj BOULEVARI� TO ITS JUNCTION VVITH TRUNK HIGHWAY 12 WESTERLY OF DUNW�ODY INSTITUTE �DEFER.RED FROM A�'RIL 5, 1965. Councilman Thiel suggested that the Council High"�aY Committee meet Monday, April 26, 1965 at 7:30 p. m. to discu�s Highway 169. No action wae taken. 10. NE W B US INESS (a } TAB ULA.T ION OF B IDS FOR ONE ONE - HALF C UBIC YARI3 ROUND NOSE GENERAL PURP06E CLA.M SI-�ELL BUCKET. A motion wae rriade by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to designate Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company as the low- est responsible bidder for a clam shell bucket, and to accept bid in the amount of $1, 539. 00. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) REFERR.AL TO PA�RKS AND RECREATION COMMLSSION. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, that the matters of Wolfe Lake, Community Center, and Westwood Hills Golf Course be referred to the �arks and Recreation A.dvisory Commission for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 26, 1965. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that no Council meeting be held April 26, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. i 1. MISCELLANEOUS (a j .BAMAGE C LAIMS . 1. Irving Efron, 3025 Salem A.venue. 2. Sharon Schmidt, 3624 Lynn Avenue. 3. John Degner, 3311 Xylon Avenue. 4. Myrtle H. Swenson, 3805 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilnlan Thiel, to file ciaims with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manage r and City Attorney. Motion pas e ed by a s even yea vote. ?1 Council Mi.nutes - April 19, 1965 �2� C�-IM�� AZ'PROPRIA.TIONS ANI? CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIEI3 CLAIMS. 4n motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated April 19, 1965 as amended by adding American National Bank of St. Paul in the amount of $20, Z50. 50, we re approved in the total amounts of $8, 138. 08 for payroll, and $52, 02b. 83 for vendors, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treaeurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS. 1. Final Payment for construction of Well No. 14. Contractor, Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. Amount, $5, 509. ?0. RESOLUTION NO. Z793 A motion wae made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z793 entitled "Resolution Accepting V�iork on Construction of Well No. 14 Irnprove- ment No. 63-33B. " 1Viotion passed by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJOURNNiENT On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 a. m. , by a seven yea vote. Atte st: , �. Betty C� ell, Secretary 72