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Home My WebLink About1965/05/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY GOUNCIL MEETING ST. LOULS PA.RK, MINNESOTA May 3, 19 65 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8:05 p. m. 2. INVOCATION Invoc ation wa s given by Rev. W alte r Johns on of the W e 8 twood Luthe r an Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg James Heltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning I?irector, Director of Pubiic Works, Assessor, and the Secreta.ry. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, the minutes of the regular meeting held April lq, 1965 were approved by a s even yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (aj ?�tpi�QS�D YA�tIA_NCE FR4N PROVISIONS OF SEC'I'IOAI 6:06�.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A FORTY FOOT FRONT- AGE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SEVENTY-FIVE FEET Ai�ID AN AREA OF 5, 000 SQ UARE FEE T INS TEAD OF THE REQ UIRE I? 9, 000 SQUA.RE FEET AT 9416 FREDERICK AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HE.A.RING PUBLLSHED APRIL 22, 1965 REQUESTE� B Y RICHARD J. S YBRANT. There being no one present concerning the variance, Mayor Wolfe declare the hearing closed. ?3 Gouncil Minutea - IViay 3: 1965 5' �a� RESOLUTION N4. 2794 ��...��.. --- It was moved by Co�cilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. "L794 enti- tled Resolution Granting Variance of Front Footage and Lot Area from the Requirements of Section 6:Ob4. 5 of the St. Lauis Park Zoning Ordinance. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Cb� IMI'ROVEMENT Np. 65-4, PROPOSED STORM SEWER DRAIN- ING AREA BOUNDED IN GENERAL BY CITY LIMITS (TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. lZ, DOUGLA,S AVENUE, AND WEST 16TH ST7ZEET} ON THE NORTH, THE MINNEAPOLIS NORTHFIELD AND SOUTHERN RAILWAy ON THE WEST, GREA.T NORTHERN RAILROAD (CEDA.R LAKE ROADj ON THE SOUTH, AND FRANCE AVENUE ON THE EAST, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE QF HEAR- ING PUBLISHEI? A.PRIL 1 AND 8, 1965. Herbert C. Davis, 6100 Exceleior Boulevard, was pre8ent on behalf of Thomas Investment Company and Brookeide Builder8, with the request that the Council consider allowing credit to them for payment for installation of pipe laid to their property on County Road 16. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing cloaed. RESOLUTION NO. 2795 A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Reaolution No. 2795 enti- tled "Resolution Qrdering Improvemeat and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 65-4. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMU1vICATION5 , (aj PETITION FOR VACATION OF XENWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN THE SOUTH LINE OF WEST 36TH STREET AND EXTENI3ING 15? FEET SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY BE- TWEEN WEST 36TH STREET AND VACATED WEST 3?TH . STREET BY JAMES TOTINO AND MRS. WALTER PAVEY. RESOLUTION NO. 2796 It wae moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Gouncilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2796 entitled "Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Xenwood A.venue Between West 36th Street and West 37th Street. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Hearing will be held May 24, 1965. ?4 Council Minutes - May 3, 1965 6. {bj PETITION FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF AL�EY BETWEEN TOLEDO A.VENUE, SA.LEM AVENUE, WEST 31ST STREET AND WEST 32ND STREET BY GORDON R. PETERSON AND OTHERS. RESOLUTION N4. 279? A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to waive reading and a.dopt Resolution No. 279? entitled "Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Alley. " Motion passed by a eeven yea vote. Hearing will be held on May Z4, 1965. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM ARTHUR E. BUSH CONCERNING ADJUSTMENT QF ASSESSMENT FOR PARKING LOT. Arthur Bueh, 6812 West Lake Street, was present, concerning the as se s sment levied agains t Premie r Plastic e for a parking lot at West Lake Street and Walker. The benefits from the park- ing lot were explained to Mr. Bush and it wae suggested that he contact the .A.ssessor for any additional information. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to table the communication. Motion passed by a seven yea, vote. ?, RESOLUTIONS AND JRDINANCES (a) �ESOLUTION A.UTHORIZING CIT Y MA.NAGER TO EXECUTE APPLICA.TION FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDE1� FEDERAL DLSASTER ACT (PUBLIC LAW 875, 81ST CONGRESS; U. S. C. 1855- I855g ). RESOLUTION NO. 2798 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2798 entitled "Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Application for Federal Financial Assistance Under Federal Disaster A.ct. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (bj RESOLUTION A.PPROVING LA.WS 1965, CHAPTER 209, SPECIAL LAW APPLICABLE TO THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK RELATIVE TO AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCES OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. 75 Gouncil Minutes - May 3, 1965 7� �b� RESOLUTION NQ. Z799 .�._._._.--- A motion wae made b y Councilman t�teynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 2? ' 99 entitled �'Resolution Approving Laws 1965 Chapter 209 Special Law APplicable to the City of St. Louie Park Rela- tive to A.utomobile A11ov�,ances to Officers and Employees. " Motion paesed by a eix yea vote. Councilman Pearson voted nay. �c} RESOLUTION A.UTHORIZING TI-iE RELEASE �F SECURITIES AND APpROVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF PARK NATIONAL BANK OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA. RES OLUTION NO. 2800 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, aeconded by Cowncilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2800 entitied "Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approval of Substituted Securities of Park National Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT, ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, AN� ORDERING �'REPARATION OF PLA.NS IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-38 WATER MA.IN LOOPING IN �EST 28TH STREET FROM NEVADA AVENUE TO 115 FEET WEST). RESOLUTION NO. 28Ui It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2801 entitled "Resolution Receiving Report, Ordering Improvement, and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 65-38. " Motion pas s ed by a s even yea vote. (ey x�ESOLUTION RECEIVING PETITION AND REPORTS, ORDER- ING IMPROVENSENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS IMPROVEMENZ' NO. 65-37. RESOLUTION NO. 2802 A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Reynolda, to waive reading a�nd adopt �tesolution No. 2802 entitled "Resolution Receiving Petition and Preliminary Reports, Ordering Irnprovement and Ordering Preparation of Plans, Improve- ment No. 65 - 3?. " Motion pas s ed by a s even yea vote. 76 Council Minutes - May 3, 1965 ?. �f) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFIC�TI�NS E- AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IMF'��V,rER MENT NOS. 64-59, 65-32, 65-19, b5-37, 65-38, 64-1 (wA MAIN, SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER). RESOLUTION NO. 2803 It wae moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Co��" man Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2803 entiiled "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (g) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIOI�TS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR HOT MIX ASPHA.LT PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO6. 62-66, 63-30, 64-2, b4-12, 64-41, 65-5, 65-13. RESOLUTION NO. 2804 A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2804 entitled "�esolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ------- �a) MINUTES �F PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COM- MISSION MEETING HELD APRIL I4, 1965. Upon heari.ng no objection Mayor �olfe ordered the minutes received for filing. (bj REPORT OF PLANi�tINC COMMISSION (CASE NO. 65-4-SP. ) RECOMMENDING FA.VORABLY WIT�i CONDITIONS UFON THE REQUEST OF TECHNICAL ORDNANCE INC. FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:142. 1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MA.NUFA.CTURE MA.TERIALS WHICH DECOMPO6E BY �ETONATI4N. Norman Hoffma.n was present representing Technical Ordnancej 4545 West 36i Street. He explained that a very small quaAtity of material would be on ihe premises at one time. ?? Gouncil Minutes - IV�ay 3, 1965 8' �b� RESOLUTXON NO. 2805 It WaB moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2805 as amended, �ntitled ��Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:142. 1, Subd. 2, 15, 18, 22, 23, and 28 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for the Manufacture of Materials Which Decompose by Detonation. " Resolution was amended by •listing the materials to be used. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) MINUTES OF p�NNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1965. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing, (d) PRELIMINARY �EPQRTS OF THE DIRECTC�R OF PUBLIC WORKS A.ND ASSESSMENT REPORT VJITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-36 PROPOSED HOT NtIX ASPHALT PAVING AND CURB A.ND GUTTER ON OREGON AVENUE FROM V�TEST 29TH STREET TO MINNETQNKA BOULEVA.RD. RESOLUTION NO. 2806 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z806 entitled "Resolution Receivin� Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 65-36. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Hearing will be held May 17, 19 65. Councilman Pearson suggested that old policy statemen�con- cerning street improvements be brought up to date and presented at the next Council meeting. (e) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT NO. 9 COVERING STATE LEGIS- ' LATIDN INTRO�UCED. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. 9• UNFINI.S�-iED BUSINESS _. ta) COMMUNICATION F�GM TWIN CITY LINES, INC. CONCERN- ING CHANGE IN BUS SCHEI3ULES FOR ST. LOUIS PARK (DE- FERRED FR�M APRIL 19, 1965). : Council Minute s- May 3, 19 65 9. (a) It wae moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Pearson, to approve the proposed plan submitted by Twin City Lines, Inc. , as amended. Motion passed b}� a u.nanimoue vote. The change invoives only the West 33rd Street loop whereby the public will be served by buses during peak morning hours going into Minneapolis and by buses from Minneapolis during peak after- noon hour s . Councilman Thiel stated that the bus company has agreed to investigate the poBsibility of a north-south loop which should be available in the near future. Lyn Gerber from Twin City Lines, Inc. also agreed that the study would be made. (b) TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 SOUT�-iWEST DIA.GONAL (DEFERREI? FROM APRIL 19, 19b5). A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Pearson, that the Council request the State Highway Depart- ment to prepare preliminary plans for proposed routing of Highway 169 on Highway 100 and along Cedar Lake Road to Minneapolis, and request they also bring in plans for Highway ?. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Councilman Thiel suggested a committee be appointed to meet with Commissioner of Highways Jamieson to discuss various plans for St. Louis Park. Mayor V�olfe appointed the City Manage r and membe r s of the Council Highway Committee to meet with Mr. Jar�zieson. Councilman Thiel suggested a committee might meet with Hennepin County Commissioners Janes and A.insworth to discuss the entrance to Methodist Hospital on Excelsior Boulevard. Mayor Wolfe appointed the Council Highway Committee a.nd the City Manager to meet with the commissioners. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1965. A. motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that no Council meeting be held May 12, 1965. Motion pas sed by a seven yea vote. 79 Gouncil Minute s- May 3, 19 65 11. MISCE LLA.NE OUS (aj DAMA.GE CLAIMS. 1• C• �• Portmann, 231? Westridge Lane. 2. Thomas Reardon, 2805 Alabama Avenue. 3. Mrs. Theo N. Nightingale, 1653 Ottawa Avenue. A motion wae made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to file the claims with the City Clerk for proper action by the Gity Manager and City A.ttorney. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 12. CLA.IMS, APPRO�'RIATIONS A.ND CONTRACT PAYIvIENTS (aj VERIFIED CLAIMS. Qn motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finar�ce and presented to the Council dated May 3, 1965 in the total amounts of $3, 611. 29 for payroll, and $81, 071. ?2 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. (bj CONTRACT PA.YMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 1 for pump and pump house No. 14, Improvement No. b5-27. Contractor, Keys Well Drilling Company. Amount, $2, 0? 0. 00. 2. Partial Payment No. 4 for purnp and pump house No. 13, Improvement No. 64-52. Contractor, Keys Well Drilling Company. Amount, $I, 003. 50. Qn motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the above payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote. 3. Final Dayment for pump hauses 4, 5, 6, and 12, Improve- ment No. 62-?OC. Contractor, D. W. Hickey & Company, �c. p�o�t, $15, 6b2. 00. :� Council Minute s- May 3, 19 65 I 2. (b j RESOLUTI�N NO. 2807 It was moved by Counci.lman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 280? entltled '�Resolution Accepting Work on Pump Houses 4, 5, 6, and I2, Improvement No. b2-70C. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 13. A.DJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Gouncilman Reynolds, the rneeting was adjourned at 10:12 p. m. by a seven yea vote. Attest: .� �; :�� .� ,� �, � �..� � � Betty �ldwell, Secretary :l �� t-(��t,l..�y'LL� Kenn th Wolfe, Mayor