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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965/06/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular�r MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL NiEETYNG ST. LOUIS PARK, NUNNESOTA June 7, � 965 1. CALL TQ 4RDER re ular meetin of the City Council was cailed to order by Mayor A g g Kenneth Wolfe at 8:08 p. m. 2. INVOCATION No invocation was given. 3. ROLL CALL M The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Jame s Heltze r Frank Howard Leonard Thiel Kenne th W olf e Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director Director of Public Worlcs, Assessor, and the Secretary. Councilman Pearsoa arrived at 8:22 p. m. and Councilman Reynolds arrived at 8:25 p. m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Heltzer, aeconded by Coun�ilman Howard, the minutes of the regular rneeting held May 24, 1965 were approved by a five yea vote, as� amenled by add�tng under item 5b, "The request to vacate• wae deni�d by a five yea vote. " Oa motion of Councilman Heltze�`� seconded by Councilman Howard, the minutes of the special meetiag hel� June 1, 1965 were approved by a five yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a� IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-40, PROPOSED STORM SEWER CON- STRUCTION TO DRAIN AREA OF HIGHWAY l00 A.ND WEST 3bT� STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MA Y 20, 1965 AND MA.Y 27, 1965. Samuel Shap�iro was present in favor of the etorm sewer. MaY°r Wolfe declared the hearing closed. 97 Cotu�cil Minutes - J�e ?� 1965 5� �a� RESOLUTION NO. 2819 It was rrioved b Y Councilnlan Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howar d, to waive reading and adopt Re solution No. 2819 entitled "Reso�ution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of �'��B �provexnent No. 65-44. " Motion paesed by a five yea vote. Councilmen Pearson and Reyaolds were not present. (b� PROPO�ED yAR�NCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:064. 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A FORTY FOOT FRONT- AGE INSTE�,D OF THE �REQUIRED SEVENTY-FIVE FEET AND A SQ UA RE F OOT AREA_ OF 5, 000 INS TEA D OF THE REQ UIRE D 9, 004 SQUARE FEET A.T q416 FREDERICK AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEA.RING PUBLIS�-iED MAY 20, 1965, REQUESTED BY RICHARD J. SYBRANT. Judson M. Harper, 3106 Hillsboro Avenue, Jim Blakeborongh, 9441 Minnetonka Boulevard, and Jack Dukes, 9408 Frederick A.venue,were present in opposition to the variance. Richard J. Sybrant, 5601 Glenwood North, Minneapolis, was present in favor of the variance. Councilman Pearson arrived at 8:22 p. m. Councilman Reynolde arrived at 8:25 p. m. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing ciosed. Councilman Thiel made a motion, s econded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to deny the request for variance. Before a vote was taken on Lhe above motion discussion was held concerning drainage, detrinient to the neighbor- hood,and solutions. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolda, to defer the matter for two weeks. Motion passed by a roll call voie of four yeas and three nays. Coun�il- men Ehrenberg, Howard,and Thiel voted nay. (c} PROPOfiED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF GOLDMA.N ADDITION (NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST 36TH STREET AND GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY TRACKSj REQUESTED BY MA.URICE GOLDMAN AND MAY M. GOLDMAI�. The r e be ing no one p r e s ent inte re s te d in the matte r, Mayor W olf e declared the hearing cloaed. A. motion was made by Counci2maa Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel� to approve the preliminary plat of Goldma.n Addition. �Vlotion pas sed by a eeven yea vote, RESUI.�LTTION NO. 2820 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Counci.lman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2820 entitled . .� C ounc il Minute s- June ?, 19 6 5 5. c "Resolution Givin Approval for Final Plat of Goldman Addition. " t) g Iviotion passed by a seven yea vote. d IMPROVEMENT NO. 63-19, PROPOSED AS�'HALT CONC�tETE i� PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER ON WEST 28TH STREET���ED FROM LOUISIANA A.VENUE TO TEXA� A.VENUE, A.S DESC � IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLiSHED MAY 27, 1965 AND JU 3, 1965. Frank Meyers, 2812 Nevada Avenue, was present in opposi f�e o the project, R. J. Barthel, ZSO1 Mar}� and, was in favor o improvement but concerned with excess traffic. John Steinman requested a stop sign on 28th Street. Staff will study means of alleviating the problems. Mayor Wolfe dec�ared the hearing cloaed. RESOLUTION NO. 2821 A. motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and acbpt Resolution No. 2821 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Prepara- tion of Plans Improvement No. 63-19. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-43, PROPOSED ASPHA.LT CONCRETE PA.VING AIVD CU1�B AND GUTTERON WEST 28TH STREET FROM TEXAS AVENUE TO VIRGINIA AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 27, 1965 A.ND JUNE 3, 1965. Mrs. Rose Wernick, 2801 Virginia Avenue, appeared in oppositivn to the improvement. Kenneth Gaslin, 2801 Sumter A.venue,was not opposed to the project but would like the street cleaned up and filled. The Engineering Department will see if it can be fixed. Mrs. - Richard Shedd, 280? Virginia Avenue,was concerned with assess- ments for the project. The assessment hearing will be held at a later time. Mayor Vdolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2822 It was moved by Councilman I-�oward, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2822 entitled "Resolution Ordering improvement and Ordering Preparation of Pla.ns Improvement No. 65-43. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote . Council Miriutes - June 7, 1965 8. �b� REPQRT QF CITY MA.NA.GER (M. & C. NO. 65-14) CONCERNING W OLFE FARK. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to defer the matter until June 21, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c j REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. b5-15) CONCERNING K. A. JOHNSON PROPERTY ON WEST 26TH STREET. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Counci3man Thiel, to defer action until June 21, 1965. Motion passed by a six yea vote, Councilman Reynolds voting nay. (dj MINUTES OF PARKS A.ND RECREATION ADVISORY COM1vIISSION MEETING HELD MA.Y IZ, 1965. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, that a preliminary report and map be prepared by staff indicating park sites and park areas that have been developed or should be developed to the extent of grading, landscaping,and other basic inciprovements. iVlotion passed by a aeven yea vote. T`he minutes of the Parks and Recreation A.dvisory Commission meeting held May I2, 19b5 were ordered by ihe Mayor to be received for filing. �ej REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 65-16) RELA.TIVE TO RETENTION OF CITY EMPLOYEE BEYOND MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE. A motion was made by Counciirrian Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to concur with the City Manager's recommendation allow- ing Nathan H. Epstein to remain in the employ of the City until August 13, 1966. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f ) REPOR T OF CIT Y ATT4RNE Y REGARI�ING ORDINANCE ON CODEINE C QUGH S YR UP, GLUE SNIFFING, AND "PEP PILLS" AN� BA.RBITURA.TES. It was moved by Counci.lman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance entitied "An Ordinance Regulating the Possession and Purchase or Delivery of Sarbiturates and Other Prohibited Drugs, " and to set date for second reading on June 21, 1965. Motion pasaed by a seven yea vote. 102 Counc il Minute s- June ?, 19 b 5 seconded by Councilman 8. (f ) It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, . „ Heltzer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance enta.tled � n Ordinance Prohibitin the Inhaling, Breathing or Dru�king of Ce tain Substancee Commonlg Known as Glue and Regulating t�e �rchase, Y Sale and Possession Thereof, " and to set date for second reading on June 21, 1q65. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinaace entitled "An Ordinance Regulating the Sale and Possession of Codeine, "and to set date for second reading on June 21, 1965. Motion passed by a aeven yea vote. (g) PRELIMINA.RY REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORTS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOW- ING IMPROVEMENTS: 1. No. 64-31, Portland cement concrete alley paving between Hampshire A.venue, Idaho Avenue, West 33rd Street and West 32nd Street. 2. No. 64-40, Portland cemen.*. �o�crere alley paving betwe en Texas A.venue, Sumter Avenue, West 32z Street and West 33rd Street. 3. No. 64-53, Portland cement concrete alley paving of T alley between Idaho Avenue, Hampshire Avenue, south of Minnetonka Boulevard to We6t 31st Street. � 4. No. 65-41, Portland cement concrete alley paving between Toledo Avenue, Salem Avenue, 42nd Street and MorningBide Road. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt resolution receiving reports and calling hearing on improvements on June 21, 1965. A dis- cussion follwed relative to Portland cement concrete paving as opposed to hot mix asphalt paving, Before a vote was taken on the above motion Councilman Howard made a mation, seconded by Councilman Heltze r, to defe r action until June 21, 1 g 65. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (h) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPpINT�NT (FIREFIGHTER). It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Co���man Ehrenberg, to consent and approve the appointment of John F, Riordan as Firefighter, Range �S Z, Step A, effective June 7 1965. Motion passed by a aeven yea votee ' 103 Counc il Minute s- June ?, 19 65 9. UNFINISHE D B USINESS (aj REPORT OF i'LANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 65-18-SPj RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY ViTITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF BELGARDE ENTEI�PRISES FOR SPECIAL PER- MIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SEGTION 6:062. 6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE OFF-STREET PARKING IN R-2 DLS- TRICT ABUTTING B-1 DISTRICT AT 7831 WAYZATA. BOULEVARD (DEFERRED FROM MA.Y 24, 1965}. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Howard to defer action until June 21, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (bj AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 62-66, 63-30, 64-2, 64-12, 64-41, 65-5, 65-13, 65-36. RESOLUTION NO. 2825 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2825 entitled "Resolution A.ccepting Bid for Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Curb and Gutter Improvement Nos. 62-66, 63-30, 64-2, 64-12, 64-41, 65-5, 65-13, 65-36." Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Contract was awarded to Black Top Service Company in the amount of $99, 953. 93. (c) PROPERTY AT �-IAMPSHIRE A.VENUE AND WAYZATA BOULE- VA.RD. The City Manager explained the background of the property, and that the owner, Daniel Otten, 5? 11 Colfax Avenue South, Minneapolis � was requesting the Council to grant a temporary permit to burn only w�t is on the property at the present time. Mr, Otten was present and asked the Council for permission for one continuous burning to clean up the property. Mr. Irwin Riven, 1468 Hampshire Avenue,and Dave King, 1460 Hampshire Avenue, were concerned about a con- tinuous burning. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, to give Mr. Otten a burning permit on the basis of one continuous burning not to exceed three days, subject to approval of the Fire Department as to time and direction of wind. Motion lost for want of a second. Councilman Thiel made the same motion amending three days to seven days. Motion lost for want of a second. 104 Council Minutes - June 7, 1q65 9. (c) It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that Council approve a burning permlt for Daniel Otten to burn the canbustible material presently on the site, sa�.d permit to be conditioned as follows: 1. Fire to be started only with approval of the Fire Chief or his designated agent. "L. Said burning to continue no longer than seventy-two hours and under the supervision of the St. Louis Park Fire Depart- ment. 3. That the applicant poet a$1000. 00 bond to be conditioned to limit the burning, and that the bond remain in force one year f rom date the burning pe rmit 'is is sued. 4. That any remaining debris from the combustible material being burned be buried within sixty days after the end of the s eventy- two hour burning pe riod. 5. That no further combustible material be hauled onto the site. After additional discussion Councilman Hov�a rd called for the question. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) COUNCIL MEETING JUNE I4, 1965. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that no Council meeting be held June 14, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote, I1. MISCELLANEQUS (a ) DAMAGE C LAIMS . 1. Mrs. Roy Hawkinson, 3997-3999 I?akota Avenue. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to file claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (bj PETITION FROIVi RESIDENTS IN AREA OF ViTEST 31ST STREET AT HIGHWAy NO. ? CONCERNING SOUTHWEST DIAGONAL OF TRUNK HIGHV,TA.y NO. 169, A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded b Councilman Reynoids, to file the petition. Motion passed b a seven ea vote. Y Y 105 Counc il IV�inute s- June 7, 19 65 1Z' CL'AI�� �'PROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS �a� vERIFIED CLAIMS. � motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated June 7, 1965 in the total amounts of $1, 977, ?8 far payroll, and $37, 145. 75 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were author- ized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote. (b) CONTRA.0 T PAYIV�,ENTS. 1. Partial Payrnent No. 3, etorr�n sewer Improvement No. 62-b8. Contractor, Lametti & Sons, Inc. Amount, $8, 364. 15. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the above payment on contract work preaented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for the respective amount by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJDURNMENT � On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the meeting was adjourned at 12:18 a. m. by a seven yea vote. Atte s t: � �� i , � Betty aldwell, Secretar 106