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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965/07/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTE� OF CITY GOUNCIL MEETING ST. L�UIS PARK, MINNESOTI� July 19, 1965 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8:43 p. m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Robe rt Spalding of the Uaioa Congregational Church. 3. ROLL CA.LL The following Councilmen were present at r�ll call: Jame s Heltze r Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, Health Officer, and the Secretary. ,Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8:15 p. m. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, the minutes of the regular meeting held July 6, 19b5 were approved by a six y�ea vote. Counci.lman Ehrenberg was not present. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE TO SELL INTOXiCATING LIQUOR ON SALE AND OFF SA i,E AT FOO CHU CAFE, INC. , 4215 EXCELSI�R BOULE�iARD, AS DESCRIBED IN N4TICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 1, 1965 AND JULY 8, 1965. Andrew J. Sato, secretary of the corporation was present. May�or iNolfe declared the hearing closed. A motion was made by Council- man Thiel, eeconde3 by Councilman Reynolds, to approve issuance of licenBe, subject to approval of State Liquor Control Co�isaion. Motion pa8sed by a six yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg was not present. 133 Councii Minutes - July I9, 1965 5. (bj PROP06ED VARIA.NCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:064. 5 OF THE ZONING ORDiNANCE TO PERMIT A SIDE YARD WIDTH OF' FOUR FEET ON T�-iE NORTH SIDE OF T�iE PROPERTY FROM THE REQULRET� SIX FEET A.T 1805 MELROSE AVENFTE� AS DE'- SCRiBED IN NOTICE �F HEA.RING PUBLISHED JULY 8, 1965 (CASE NO. 65-30-VAR. � REQUESTED BY EDWARD A.. KNUDTSON JR. There being no one present interested in the variance, Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2841 It wae rrioved by Councilman Peareon� seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2841 entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width from the Require- ments of Section 6:064. 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinaace. t' Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg was not present. �c) PROPQSED VA.RIA.NCE FROM PR�VISIONS OF SECTION 6:084.5 OF THE ZONING OkDINANCE T4 PERMIT A. LOT WIDTH OF 53.4 FEET iNSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SIXTY FEET AND 6, 480 SQUARE FEET OF AREA INSTEAD OF THE RE�UIRED 8, 000 SQUARE FEET AT ?306 MINNETONKA BDULEVARD, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 8, 1965 (CASE NO. 65-32-VAR. j RE- QUESTED BY VERA. L. ELLIS. There being no one present concerning the variance. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8 :15 p. m. RESOLUTION NO. 2842 It was moved by Councilman HelLzer, seconded by Councilman Reynol.ds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2842 entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Lot Width and Lot Area from the Requirements of Section 6:084. 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ord- inance. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. �d) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM PRO�TISiONS OF SECTiON 6:0?4. 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SIDE YARD WIDTH OF FIVE FEET FROM THE REC�UIRED SIX FEET AND A LOT AREA OF 5, 120 S�2 UARE FEE T INS TEA.D OF THE REQ UIRE D?, 200 St� UARE FEET A.T 3324 XENWOOD AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF �iEARING PUBLISHED JULY 8� 1965 (CASE NO. 65-26-VAR. ) RE- QUESTED BY POW BEL CONSTRUCTION CORP. AND WILMAN BUC�iITE. 134 Council Minute s- July 19, 19 65 5. (dj Wilman Buchite, 3324 Xenwood Avenue was present. Robert Gove, 2301 Louisiana Avenue, attorney for Pow Bel Construction Corp. , was present. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearingclosed. RESOLUTION NO. 2843 A motion was made by Councilman Thie1, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2843 entitled "Resolution C�ranting Variance of Side Yard i�liidth and Lot Area from the Requirements of Section 6:074. 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed by a roll call vote of four yeas �� and three nays. Councilmen Ehrenberg, Pearson, and Reynolds voted nay. �e� IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-21, PHOPOSED STORM SEWER CONSTRUC- TION TO DRA.IN AREA BOUNDED BY WEST 14TH STREET, VIRGINIA AVENUE, WEST 18TH STREET, AND UTAH AVENUE, AS DESC�IBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLLSHED JULY 8, I965 ANI? JULY 15, 1965. Those present in opposition to the project were as follows: S. W. Stone, 1664 Virginia Avenue; Irving Fine, 8109 West 18th Street; S. D. Malinsky, 1606 Utah Drive; Max Rutman, 1670 Virginia A.venue. Robert Lang, 8008 West 18th Street, Don Rosen, 163? Utah Drive, and Joe McCaffrey, 1431 Utah Avenue, were present in f avor of the project. Also present were Charles Schaub, 1330 Westwood Hills Road, and John Person, 8201 West 18th Street. The Director of Public Works outlined the area involved on the map and explained the problems of drainage for the area. Discussion centered on costs, drainage and benefits of the project. 3+��r.• Lang read a letter from �oberi• J,: McNulty offering to convey to the City certain property for a lake area. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. Councilman Pearson made a motion that the City accept the offer from Mr. McNulty for the pond. Motion lost for want of a second. Councilman Thiel made a rnotion that staff report on this at the August Z meeting. Councilman Heltzer seconded the motion which passed by a seven yea vote. Counci2man Pearson requested that those attending the meeting with the Director of Public Works and Councilman Pearson concerning storm sewer Project 65-21 be listed as follows: Mike Evans, 8212 Weet 16th Street; Will Gove, 8201 West 16th �treet; Robert Lang, 8008 West i8th Street; Lee Merry, 1634 Utah Drive; R. W, Stephenson, 16Iq Utah Drive; Bruce Blindman, 1643 Utah Drive; Don Rosen, 1637 Utah Drive; Martin Raekin, 1661 Utah Drive; Irving Frankel, 1647 Utah Drive; Frank Hiscocks, 1633 Utah Avenue; Ivirs, M. Grayborn, 1649 Utah Drive; Kathleen Mabley, i 625 Utah Avenue; T. Wilensky, 1 b 13 Utah Drive; Bill Ode�ard, 161? Utah Avenue► �35 Council Minute s- Juiy i 9, 1'9 b 5 5. {e) �ESOLUTION NO. L844 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2844 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improve- ment No. 65-21. " Motion pass�d by a seven yea vote. �f) IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-9, PROPOSED SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION �N SOiJTH SIDE OF WEST 4�ST STREET FROM WOODDA.LE A�TENUE TO TRUNK HIGHWA Y NO. 100, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE �F HEA.t�- ING PUBLISHEI? JUNE 24, 1965 AND JULY l, 1965 (HEA.RING A_DJOURNED FROM JULY 6, 1965). John Sponsel, 42Z5 Wooctla]e Avenue, was present to explain the petition presented to the Council on behalf of residents in the area concerning a new propoeal with regard to as sessment of the pro- posed project. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2845 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman �-Ieltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2845 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 65-9 Be �To� Made. " Motion paesed by a seven yea vote. Councilman Reynolds will work with staff on a new pro.posal for sidewalk in the area. 6. PE TITIQNS, REQ UES TS A ND C OMMUNICA TIONS , ._._.. �. •— �aj �EQUEST OF vi. A. COAMES FOR ADJUSTMENT OF ASSESS- M�NT FOR STORM SEWER AT 2319 SOUT�-I VtTILLOW LA.NE. M. A. Coames was present. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that ataff prepare a reso- lution cancelling special assessment in part, Improvement No. b2-6. Motion passed by a eix yea vote. Councilrrian Heltzer voted nay. ?. RES�LUTiONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIQNS A_ND AUTHORIZING A.DVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IMPRO`iEMENT N05. 61-10 AND 60-28 �GRA.DING OXFORD STREET AREA). RESOLUTION NO. 2846 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 284 6 entitled 136 Council Minute s- July i 9, 19 65 ?. (a) "Resolution A.pproving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing � j Advertisement for �ids. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Bids will be opened August 12, 1965 and awarded August 16, 1965. � (bj RESOLUTION EXTENDING EXPI�ZA.TION DATE BY NINETY DAYS UNDER SECTION 6:205. 5 �F THE �ONING �RDINANCE FOR SPECIAL PERMIT, JE�TISH COMMUNITY CENTER, GRANTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2521, JANUARY 27, 1964 AND EXTENDE3� BY RESOLUTION NO. 2740, JANUARY 11, 1965 AND RESOLUTION NO. Z790, APRIL 19, 1965. RESOLUTION NO. 284? A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Reaolution l�to. 2847 entitled "Resolution Extending Expiration Date by Ni.nety Days Under Section 6:205.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for Special Permit, Jewish Com- munity Center, Granted by Resolution No. 2521, January 27, I964 and E�ctended by �esolution No. Z740, January 11, 1965 and Reso- lution No. 2790, A.pril 19, 1965:' Motion passed by a sevea yea vote. (c) RESOLU'TION t-tEQUESTING MA.XIMUM ALLOTMENT FOR GEN- ERAL I��AINTENANCE ON THE STATE-AID STREET SXSTEM. RESOLUTION NO. 284 � It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Counci2man He�tzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 284� entitled "Resolu�ion Requesting Maximum Allotment for Generai Mainten- ance on the State-aid Street System. " Motion passed by a seven ye a vote . (dj RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 381 ADOPTING UNIFORM PRA.CTICES IN CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS TO INCLUDE STREETS A.ND ALLEXS. Council discussed cost of maintenance on alleys and requested figures supporting concrete alleys in place of asphalt construction. It was also suggested that an assessment policy be deviaed. A. motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Ehrenberg, to table the resolution amending Resolution No. 381 adopting uniform practices in construction and improvemenL of etreeta to include streets and alleys. Motion passed by a roll call vote of four yeas. Councilmen Pearson, Thiel, and Wolfe voted nay. 13? Council Minutes - July 19, 1965 ?. �e j FIRS T READING OF PR OPOSE L ORDINANCE AME NDING THE ST. LOUiS PARK ORDINANCE CODE, SECTION 2:b20, ENTITLED "REDEMPTION C?F IM�'OUNDED D(�GS, " A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive first reading of propose� ordinance and to set date for second reading on August 2, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOA�DS AND COMMITTEES �a) REPORT OF CITY MANA.GER (M. & C. NO. 65-21) CONCERN- ING WATER AND SEWER ORGANIZATION AND FACILITIES. The report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. �b) REPORT OF CITX ACTIVITIES FOR JUNE 1965 BY THE CITY MA.NA GE R. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. tc ) REPORT OF CIT Y ATTORNE Y CONCER NING ORDINANCE RELAT- ING TO MOT�R VEHICLE, AGRICULTURAL, AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY JUNK YARDS. It was rnoved by Councilrnan Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second read.ing on August L, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. {d) REPORT OF PLANNING COiviMISSION (CASE NO. b5-37-SP. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORA.BLY WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST �F TA.RGET KNOLLWO�D STORE FOR SPECLAL PERMIT UNDER �'ROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:122. 6 OF THE �ONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A GARDEN STORE RETAIL SALES LOT IN B-2 DISTRICT A.T 8900 HIGHWAY NO. ?. RES OLUTION NO. 2849 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, aeconded by Councilrrian Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 28�9 entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:122. 6 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Garden Store Retail Sales. " Moiion pasaed by a seven yea vote. 138 �ouncil Minutes - July 19, 1965 8. (e j MINUTES OF PLANNING CQMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 8, 1g65. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing. (f ) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Gouncilman Thiel, to c oncur with the following promotions : Edward Williams, Street Department, from Equipment Operator I to Equipment Operator II, Range PW 11, Step A, effective July 19, 1965. Donald Burke, Street Department, from La.borer to Equipment Operator I, Range PW 8, Step B, effective July 19, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (gj REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING ORDINANCES FOR TUBERCULOSLS CONTROL PROGRAM. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- '� man Heltzer, to waive first reading and set date for second read- in on August 2, 1965 on proposed ordinance relating to food hand- lers and requiring chest x-rays for �.etection of tuberculosis. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to waive first reading and set date for second reading on August 2, 1965 on proposed ordinance relating to requiring chest x-rays for nursing and boarding home pereonnel, patients. and residents for detection of t uberculosis. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (h) REPQRT �F CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 65-23j CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH STREET AND TAFT AVENUE A.T CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE I�AILROAD. The City Manager explained that the property under discuasion ab uts property already acquired by the City. and could be used for drainage purposes. A motion was made by Councilman Howe� rd, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to table the matter. Motion lost by a roll call vote of four nraycs. Counci,lmen Heltzer, Reytiolds, Thiel, and Wolfe voted nay. , 139 Cou�cil Minutes - July 19, 1965 8. �h) It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Counci.lman Thiel, to authorize the City Manager to purchase the property (Lots 14, 15, and 16, Block 161, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park) in the amount of $12, 000 from the Arvid Carlson Estate. Motion lost by a roll cal.l vote of four nays. Councilmen Ehrenberg, Howard, Pearson, and Wolfe voted nay. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ASPHA.LT CONCRETE PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NOS. 63-19 AND 65-43 (V�TEST 28TH STREET BETWEEN LOULSIANA AVENUE AN� VIRGINIA. AVENUE). RESOLUTION NO. 2850 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Ftesolution No. 2850 entitled "Resolution .A.ccepting Bid fvr Asphalt Concrete Paving and Curb and Gutte r Improvement Nos . 63 --19 and 65 -43. " Motion pas s ed by a seven yea vote. Bid was awarded to Blacktop Service Company. (b) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF TRUNK HIGHVITA.Y NO. ? AT WEST LAKE STREET WITHIN THE LIMiTS OF TH�. CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK (DEFEtZRE� FROM JULY 6, 19b5). RESOLUTI�N NO. 2851 It was moved by Councilman Ehrznberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adppt Resolution No. 2851 entitled "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for Improvement of Trunk Highway No. ? at yVest Lake Street WiLhin the Limits of the City of St. Louis Park, " as amended by including the hold.harm- less clause. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) CITY ATT�RNEY REPQRT ON RIDGWAY ZONING SUIT �DEFERRED FROM JUNE 21, 19b5). It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to defer the matter unti2 August 2, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) RE�'ORT OF CIT Y MANAGER. CONCERNING W OLFE PARK. '"t,I�e temporar� solution for W olfe Park swimming area was higher 140 Council Minute s- July i 9, 1965 9. (d) than arigi.nal estimates. Mayor Wolfe requested a recommenda- tion as to feasibility for developing area other than swimming area. Councilman Pearson asked staff to report on feasibility of putting park improvement�on a referendum. Councilman Pearson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thiei, that Park and Recreation Commis sion and staff report and recommend to Council by the second meeting in Auguat with regard to advisability and feasibility of placing the community center and/or swimming pool on the ballot this fall. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR ONE 3/4 TON PiCKUP TRUCK. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to designate Brookdale Ford, Inc. as the lowest respone- ible bidde r, and to ac c ept bid in the amount of $1, 5 67. 00 for a 3/ 4 ton pickup truck. Motion pas sed by a seven yea vote. (b) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR ONE TANDEM DRIVE MOTOR GRA.DER. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Thiel to designate Minnesota Tractor Co. as the lowest re- sponsible bidder, and to accept bid in the amount of $21, 928. 00 for a tandem drive motor grader. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c ) PRESE NTATION B Y LEAG UE OF W OME N VOTERS OF SCHOOL SYSTEM STUDV. Mrs. Vernon Olson, president of League of Women Voters in St. Louis Park, presented the Mayor and Council with copies of the study of the St. Louis Park school system. (d� LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES AWARD TO NLA.YOR W OLFE. As a result of the League of Women Vot�ers nominating Mayor Wolfe for the Clarence Ludwig award, he was presented a com- mendation by Mrs. Olson on behalf of the League of Mi.nnesota Municipalities for his statesrrianship, vieion, and concern for the general good, and outsta.nding municipal service. (ej COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26, 19b5. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Counciln�an Reynolds, that no Council meeting be held July 26, 1965. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 1�1 Council Minute s-�uiy i 9, 19 65 11. MISCELLA.NEQUS (a ) DAiv1AGE C LAIM. 1. Harriet Nilva, 3541 Glenhurst 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 paseed by a seven yea vote. (b) DESIGNATING TRUCK ROUTES ON STREETS. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilnzan Reyriolds, that staff prepare a report designating truck routes on streets wxthin the City of St. Louis Park. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 12. CLA.IMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRA.0 T PAXMENTS (aj VERIFIED CLAIMS. Qn motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated July 19, 1965 as amended by adding American National Bank, St. Pau1, in the amount of $45, 604. 98, and Continental IIlinois National Bank, Chicago, in the amount of $5Z, 975. 00, were approved in the total amounts of $1Z, 070. 16 for payroll, and $140, 991. 91 for vendors, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote. (b) COI�iTRA.CT PAYMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 2 for excavating and grading Minnehaha Creek between West 3�th Street and Great Northern Railway bridge, Improvement No. 64-5. Contractor, M. E. Kraft Co.. Inc. Amount, $810.00. On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, the above payment on contra�t work presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue a check by a seven yea vote. 2. Final Payment for grading Gorharri Avenue athletic field and Pennsylvania Park, Improvement Nvs. 65-3 and 65- iZ. Con- tractor, M. E. Kraft Co. , Inc. Arnount, $4� Ol b. 82. 142 C ounc il Minute s- Jul y 19, 19 6 5 1�. tb) RESOLUTION N4. 285G (' � It was moved b Councilman Re olds, seconded by Councilman � Y Yn Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 285 Z entitled "Resolution A.ccepting Work on Grading Improvement Nos. 65-3 and 65-12. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 3. Final Payment for grading Hampshire Avenue irom 300 feet south of l bth Street to Trunk Highway No. Y 2, Improvement No. 64-38. Contractor, Terry Brothers, Inc. Amount, $1, 216.82. RESOLUTION NO. 2853 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heitze r, to waive re acling and adopt Re s olution No. 285 3 entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Grading Improvement No. 64-38. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the meeting was adjourned at 12:32 a. m. by a seven yea vote. Atte s t : �� , , .� ; Betty Cal. ell, Secretary 143