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Home My WebLink About1965/04/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. Z. 3. 4. 5. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL IvtEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA , April5, 19b5 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Couacil wae called to order by President Pro Tem Robe rt Ehrenbe rg at 8:10 p. m. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Church. ROLL CALL Donald Meikle of the Alderagate Methodiet The following Councilmen we re pre e ent at ro�l �all: Robert Ehrenberg Jarne s Heltze r Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolde Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager. City Attorney, Planning Director. Director of Public iNorka, and the Secretary. Mayor Vfioife arrived at 9:05 p. m. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, the rriiautes of the regular meeting held March Z9, 1965 were approved by a six yea vote. Mayor Wolfe waa not present. PUB LIC HEARINGS Eaj IMPROVEMENT NO. 64-59, PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CON- STRUCTION ON VERNON AVENUE FROM EXISTING MANHOLE 1120 FEET SOUTH OF HIGHW�iY NO. 12 TO 350 FEET SOUTH, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUSLLSHED MA-RCH l 8 AND Z5, 19 65. Preaideat Pro Tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing on the propoeed sanitary sewer construction. No one wae present interested in the mat ter. Presideat Pro Tem Ehrenberg declared Lhe hearing cloeed. 55 Couacil Minutes - April 5, 1965 5. (a) RESOLUTION NO. 2??6 It wa,s moved by Councilman �teltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and ado�t Resolution No. 2??6 � entitled "Resolution Ordering Improven ent and Ordering Prep- aration of Plane Improvement No. 64-59 Sanitary Sewer. " Motion paesed by a six yea vote. Mayor Wolfe was not present. �b) IMPROVEMENT NO. 64-1, PROPOSED STORM SEWER IN WESTMORELAND LA.NE AND ON EASEMENTS BETWEEN LOTS 8 A.ND 9, BLOCK L; LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 1; LOTS 18 AND 19, BLOCK 2; LOTS 18 AND 19, BLOCK 1; OUTLOT 3; ALL IN WESTWOOD ESTATES 2ND ADDITION, AS D�S CRIBED IN NOTICE QF HEARING PUBLLSHED MARCH 18 AND 25, 1965. President Pro Tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing on the pro- posed storm sewer conetruction. No one wae present who was interested in the maLter. President Pro Tem decla.red the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N�. 2??? A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z??? entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Prep- aration of Plans Improvement No. 64-1 Storm Sewer. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. Mayor Wolfe was not present. (cj APPLICA.TION FOR LICENSE TO SELL NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIS.2 UOR O1�SALE B Y O& H C Oi�PORA_TION AT TEXA TONKA LANES, 8200 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, AS DES-• CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MARCH 18 AND 25, 1965. Preeident Pro Tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing oa the matter. Rev. Ralph Erickson, Pastor of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,was present in opposition to the issuance of the license. Ray Wormsbecker, 3200 N. Lilac Drive, was present in favor of the requeat. President Pro Tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed. A motion was made by Councilrrian I-�eltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to deny approval for issuance of a license to sell non-intoxicating malt iiquor on sale at Texa Tonka Lanes. Motion passed by a roll cali vote of four yeas and two nays. Councilmen Reynolds and Ehrenberg voted nay. Mayor Wolfe was not present. 56 Council Minute s- April 5, 19 65 5. (d) APPLI CATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INT�XIC-ATING LI�2UOR ON SALE AT LINC OLN DE L V�ES T, 52 0]. W AYZATA BOULE VARD BY M�RRIS BERENBERG, AS DESCRIBED �N NOTICE OF HEAR- ING PUBLISHED MARCH 18 AND 25, i965. President Pro Tem Ehrenberg opened the hearing on the matter. Morris Berenberg, applicant, 2530 Monterey Avenue, was present in favor of the request. Ed Baker, 2211 South Hill Lane, architect, and Dale Morton, representing 112 Corporation, were present. Ed Baker explained the plans for the proposed building. Gouncil- man Reynolds, made a motion to approve issuance of the license to sell intoxicating liquor on 8ale at Lincoln Del West, which was seconded by Councilman Howard. Councilman Thiel made a motion� seconded by Coun�ilman Heltzer, that the original motion be amended to read that the portion of building licensed for the sale of liquor be confined to the bar room with a door that can be locked, and that the plan as described by the architect marked Exhibit "A" be made a part of the motion. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to move the question of amendment. Motion passed by a six yea vote. The original motion as amended was passed by a six yea vote. Mayor Wolfe arrived at 9:05� p. m. b. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMITTEES �a) COMMUNICATION FROM TV�IN CITY LINES, INC. CONCERNII�IG CHANGE IN BUS SCHEDULES FOR S'i'. LOUIS PARK. Lynn R. Gerher, Twin City Lines, Inc. , was present and explained changes in bus schedules. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the proposed bus schedules as designed on the map sho�vn. Before a vote was taken on the above motion it was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman �eynolds� to postpone action until A.pril 19, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS A.ND ORDINANCES (a j None . 5? Council Minutes - April 5, 1965 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES �a} �'RELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND �SESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT �JO. 65-32 WATER MAIN AND HOUSE SER- VICE CONNECTIONS A.ND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE EXTEN- SIONS IN VITEST 26TH STREET BETi�IEEN FLORII?A AVENUE AND HAIVIpSI-iIRE A VENUE. RESOLUTION NO. 2??8 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2??8 entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 65-32 Water Main Services and Sanitary Sewer Service Extensions. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Hearing will be held April 19, 1965. �b) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR 1964. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to direct publication of a summary of the financial report as required by Section 6. 14 of the Charter, a.nd to refer to the Finance and Audits Committee for study and report. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. �cj TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 SOUTHWEST DLAGONAL FROM ITS JUNCTION WITH TRUNK HIGHV�AY 100 NORT�-iERLY �OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD T� iTS JUNCTION �IITH TRUNK HIGHWA.Y 12 WESTERLY OF DUNWOODY INSTITUTE. Ray Folland, Director of Public Works, described the route to be taken for the highway. A motion was made by Council- man Theil, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to postpone action until April 19,� 1965 a.nd send the plan to Planning Commission for advice and recommendation. Motion paesed by a seven yea vote. (d� REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY RECARDING RETRTf�L OF TRAFFIC CASES. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to approve and confirm the fee schedule and list of attorneys as set forth in the City Attorney's Report No. 180. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. : Council Minutea - A.pril 5, 1965 8• (e� CITY ATTQRNEY REPORT NO. LATION INTRODUCED. (fj ? COVERING STA.TE LEG�.S- RES4LUTION NO. Z779 _�, - _ A motion wae made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2??9 enti�l,ed "Resolution Supporting Bi11 to Provide for the Selection, Qualification, and Term of �ffice of Commission Members, S. F. No. 1321. " Motion paesed by a seven yea vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2780 A nnotion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Reynolde, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2784 entitled "Resolution Supporting Bill to Provide that Charges far Support of the Hennepin County General Hospital Be Levied Against Communities on a Use Basis, H. F. No. 1363. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CIT Y FOR FEBRUAR Y 1965 B Y T�iE CIT Y MANAGER. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. (g} REP�RT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 65-8) CON- CERNING DOG IMPOUNDING FEES (REQU�STED BY COUNCIL- MAN HELTZERj. A motion was mac�e by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, that the following revision of . fee schedules for dog impounding be adopted for each one year period: Pick Up First Second Third Fourth _______ _________ _.___— __�____ Board Charge pe r Day � 6, oo $i o, oo � zo. oo �zo, oo � i, z5 Plus a$5. 00 penalty for having no license. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. � Council Minutes - April 5, 1965 8. (h j REPORT OF EMpLOYEE PROMOTION B Y THE CIT Y MANAGER. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to •concur with the promotion of Charles Bateson from Assistant to the City Manager to Planning Director, Range PA 5, Step A, effective March 29, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 9. UNFINISHE D BUSINESS (a) None. 10. NE W B US INESS (a) PUBLIC HOUSING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. It was requested by Councilman Reynolds that staff prepare a written report on public housing for senior citizens in St. Louis Park. 11. MISCELLA.NEOUS �a j DAMAGE C I�AIMS. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Leo J. Fine, 2204 i�ennsylvania Avenue. Mrs. Esther Glaser, 370? Glenhurst Avenue. Walter E. Duckett, Jr. , 3053 Cavell Avenue. Bessie Abrams. May E. Ancel, 1611 North 25th Avenue, Mir�neapolis. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to file claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion passed by a s even yea vote. 12. CLA.IMS, APPROPI�IATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (aj VERIFIED CIjA.IMS. On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Counci.lman Howard, the lisis of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated April 5, 1965 in the total amounts of $Z, 513. 60 for payroll, and $83, 014. 69 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a seven yea vote. � �--...�- Council Minutes - April. 5, 1965 12. (b) C ONTRAC T PAYME NTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 3 for pump and pumP house No. 13, Improvement No. 64-52. Contractor, Key� Well Dri.11ing Company. Amount, $6, 3?6. 50. On motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council�man Heltzer, the above payment on contract work presented y the Consulting Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue a check, by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the meeting was adjourned at 12:04 a. m. , by a seven yea vote. � � A.tte st: �i�- � -�� Be ty Calc�well, Secretary �� Kennefth Wolfe, Mayor ;J ;' ; �� /