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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965/08/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PAkZK, MINN�SOTA. August 2, 1965 I. CALL T O OR DER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro Tem Robert Ehrenberg at 8:06 p. m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. W illard Albertson of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg James Heltzer Frank Howard Curtis �earson )rZobert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman I�oward, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the rr�inutes of the regular meeting held July 19, 1965 were approved by a six yea vote. Mayor W olfe was not present. 5. PUBLIC HEA.RII�iGS (aj PROPOSED PRELiMINA.RY PLAT OF BELT LINE II�IDUSTRIAL PAt-ZK 2ND ADDITION (AT OXFORD STREET A.ND WEST 35T%i S TREE T j REQ UES TE D B Y BE LT LINE INDUS TRIA.L PARK, INC . Mr. Jerry Bylund was present representing Belt Line Industrial Park. Inc. President Pro Tem Ehrenberg declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to approve the prelimi.nary plat of Belt Line Induatrial Park Znd Additivn. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 144 Council Minutes - August 2, 1965 6. ?. PETITIONS, RIEQUESTS AND COMMUNICA.TIONS (a) None. RESOLUTIONS A.ND ORDINANCES ��.� (a� RESQLUTION CIVING APPROVAL FOR FINAL PLAT OF �-iAMPSHIRE COURT A�DITIUN. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to accept t�uit Claim Deed from J. J. Marion Company dated February 10, 1965 for street purposes, described as the ylTest 33 feet of the West 99 feet of the South 165 feet of the South- east one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 8, Town- ship 117, Range 21, except the South 33 feet taken for street purposes, and to authorize the City Clerk to file same for record. Motion passed by a six yea vote. RES OLUTIOI�i NO. 2854 A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2854 entitled "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Hampshire Court Addition. " Motion pas sed by a six yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTRQL SIGNS REGULATING PARKING (EDGEWOOD AVENUE FROM WEST 33RD STREET TO 400 FEET NORTH). A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, to defer action until August lb, 1965. Motion paesed by a six yea vote. 0 (c) RESOLU'TION INCREA�ING DESIGNATED MAXIMUM �MOUNT TO BE KEPT IN PARK NATIONAL BANK OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNES�TA AS DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS. RESOLUTION NO. Z855 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 2855 entitled "Re a olution Inc r eas ing De s ignated Maximum Arnount to be Kept in Park National Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota as ]�epoBitory for City Funds. " Motion paesed by a six yea vote. 145 Council Minute s- August 2, 19 65 ?. (dj RESOLUTION A.PPRQVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERA.L FROM PARK NA.TIONAL BANK OF S T. LOUIS PA.RK, MINNES OTA. RESOLUTION NO. 285b It was moved by Councilman �Ioward, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolutian No. 2856 entitled "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park National Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. {e j FIRS T READING OF PR OPOSE D OR DINANCE AMENDING THE S T. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE REL.�ITING TO PERMITS AND LICENSES: 2:b04 PUBLIC DA.NCE HALLS, 2:663 OPEN PITS, 2:677 EXCAVATION PILE DRIVING IN THE FROZEN GROUND, 2:704 VENDING 11i1ACHI1vES, 2:1603 AND 2:1605 MILK AND CREAM, 2;1806.03 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, 2:1905 ROLLER SKATING RINKS, 2:2004 SCAVENGERS, 2:104 NON- INTOXICA.TING MA.LT LIQUORS, 2:230? TAXICABS, 2:2311 TAXICAB DRIVERS, 2:309 BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS, AND 5:109(a) BUILDING PERMITS. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Couacilman Reynoids, to eliminate the one year provision under Section Z:604 Public Dance Halls. After discussion Councilinan Reynolds with- drew his second to the motion. Motion 2ost for lack of a second. A motion was made by Councilman Heltze r that the one day public dance hall license fee be changed to $10.00 and no license be re- quired for any group which is a nonprofit organization. Motion lost for lack of a second. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, that a license issued under Section 2:604 of this ordinance for Public Dance Halls may be for one day only at $10. 00 each. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilrnan Howard voted r�ay. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance as amended, and to set date for second reading on August 16, 1965. Motion pas sed by a six yea vote. tfj SECOND READING OF PROP06ED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. L�OUIS PARK QRDINANCE CODE, SECTION 2:620, ENTITLED "REDEMPTION OF IMP�UNDED DOGS. " 146 Council Minutes - Auguet 2, 1965 ?� i�� ORDINANCE NO. 943 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 943 entitled "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordiaance Code, Section 2:620, Entitled '�Redemption of Impounded Dogs. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. {g} SECOND READING OF PROP06ED ORDINANCE RELA.TI1�tG TO MOT OR VEHIC LE, AGRIC ULT URAL, AND C ONS TR UC TION MACH- INERY JUNK YARDS, PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERA- TION THERE OF AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. ORI?INANCE NO. 944 A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 944 entitled "An Ordinan�e Relating to Motor Vehicle, Agricultural, and Construc - tion Machinery Junk Yards, Providing Regulations for the Operation Thereof and Providing Penalties. " Motion passed by a aix yea vote. (hj SECOND REA.DING OF PROP06ED ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND REQUIRING CHEST X-RAYS FOR NURSING� AND BQARDING HOME PERSONNEL, PATIENTS, AND RESIDENTS FOR DETECTION QF TUBERCULOSIS. ORDINANCE NO. 945 A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 945 entitled "A.n Ordinance Relating to and Requiring Chest X-rays for Nureing and Boarding Home Personnel, Patients, and Reaidenta for Detection of Tuberculosis. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (ij SECOND READING OF PROPO6ED ORDINANCE RELATING TO FOOD HANDLERS AND REQUIRING CHEST X-RAYS FOR DETEC- TION OF TUBERCUL06IS. �RDINAI�tCE NO. 946 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive second reading and adopt �rdinance No. 946 entitled "A,n Qrdinance Relating to Food Handlers and Requiring Chest X-rays for Detection of Tuberculosis. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. 14? Council Minutes • August 2, 1965 ?. {j) RESOLUTION APPRQVING FINA.L PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF COUNTv ROAD 18 WITHIN THE LIMITS OF ST. L4UIS PARK (A.T WESTERN AVENUE). RESOLUTION NO. 285? A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2857 entitled "Approving Final Plans for Improvement of County Road 18 Within the Limits of St. Louis Park. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOA.RDS AND COMMITTEES (a} REPORT OF CITX ATTORNEY REGARDING ORDINANCE REGU- LATING BOAT AND TRAILER PARKING. A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, to remove Subdivision 1, Section 3:137. 1 entitled "Front Yard". Motion lost for want of a second. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to add a provision "Excepting parking on driveway" in Section 1:137. 1, Subdivision 1. Motion lost. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reyaolds, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on August 16, 1965. Motion lost by a five nay vote. Councilman Heltzer voted yea. It was moved by Counci).man Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to refer the proposed ordinance to staff for further study with rep�rt prior to Oct.ober 1, I965. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (amended 8/16/65aCouncilman Ehrenberg voted nay) (bj REPORT OF EMPLOYEE PROMOTION. It was moved by Councilmaa Reynolds, aeconded by Councilman Thiel, to c oncur with the recommendation of the Gity Manage r to promote James Miceli to A.ssietant to the City Manager, Range PA 2, Step A, effective August 2, 1965. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c j MINUTES OF PAIiKS AND RECREATION ADVLSORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 14, 1965. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, that a communication be sent to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission with a listing of free Monday nights for Council that they may choose a night with one alternative, or any time mutually ,• Council Minute s- Augus t 2, 19 65 8. (c y agreeable b� meet with Council and discuss park problems in general or any specific problerns they may have. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (dj PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-20, SANiTARY SEWER ON EAST SIDE �F FRANCE AVENUE FROM 24TH STREET TD 125 FEET NORTH. RESOLUTION NO. Z858 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2858 entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 65 - 20. " Motion pas s ed by a s ix yea vote. (e) REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY RELATIVE TO CASE OF LARRY A. MURPHY VS.. CITY OF ST. LOULS PAR}�, ETAL. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Counci.l- man Pearson, to confirm the appointment of Maurice W. Graham as special attorney in this matter with fee arrangement to be pay- ment of one-third of any sum so collected. Motion passed by a six yea vote. �f ) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR MAY 1965 B Y THE CIT Y MANAGER. Upon hearing no objection President Pro Tem Ehrenberg ordered the report received for filing. (g) PRELIIVIINARY REPORT OF I)IRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 64-51, STREET GRADING AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR NEW PROPOSED STREET FROM LAKE STREET TO OREGON AVENUE EAST AND NORTH OF LAKELAND DOOR C OiviPAN Y. The City Manager outlined on the map present,the proposed new road. Kenneth Anderson, 3737 Oregon Avenue, and Frank Bou1e, ?720 Edgebrook Drive, were present representing the neighborhood. A Motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to approve the preliminary plans subject to State Highway Department designating it as a state-aid road, then staff to prepare final plans. Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilman Pearson abstained and Councilman Ehrenberg voted nay. The proposed plan calls for a barricade on Lake Street west of the new road to divert traffic to the road. Mr. Boule suggested posting load limit signs and designating a truck route in this area. 149 Council Minute s- Augus t"L, 1965 8. (h) �.EPORT OF CITY 1VIANAGER (M. & C. NO. 65-22) CONCERNING PURC�iASE QF PROPERT Y FROM THE COUNT V FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES (NORTHWEST C(�RNER OF FRANKLIN AVENUE AND PENNS vLVANIA A.�l'E NUE ). It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilrnaa Thiel, to defer action until A.ugust 16, 1965. Motion passed by a s ix ye a vote . 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS li��� (a) WATER C�N.I�ITION ON LAKE STREET BETWEEN ALASAMA. AVENUE A_ND BRUNSWICK AVENUE: (REQUESTED JULY 6, 1965), The City Manager stated that it was the opinion of staff that the temporary solution suggestecl was too costly and that the first stage of storm sewer could be developed. A motion was made by Council- man Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that staff prepare pre- liminary report of the Lake Street area for storm sewer including method of financing and recommendation for financing. Motion passed by a six yea vote. {b) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 65-18-SPj RECOMMENDINC� FA.VORA_BL�' ��IT�-I CONDITIONS UPON THE tZEQUEST OF BELGA.RI?E ENTERPRISES FOR SPECIA.L PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:062. b OF T�E ZONING ORD- INA.NCE TO PROVIDE OFF-STREET PARKING IN R-2 DISTRICT ABUTTING B-1 DLSTRICT AT ?831 WAvZATA BOULE VARD {DEFERRED JUNE 21, 1965}. A communication was received from the State Highway Department regarding trunk highway right of way taking in the future which etated they cou].d see no justification for with�olding permit at this time. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to amend resolution for special permit by making three changes under conditions as follows: In paragraph 2, change "30 feet north of I3th Lane" to "19 feet north of 13th La,ne "; in paragraph 5, delete "except for that portion used for driveway"; change paragraph 7,to read "That ingress and egress at 13th Lane be closed. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg voted nay. i�ESOLUTION NO. 2859 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2859 as amended entitled 150 Counc il Minute s- Augus t'L, 19 65 9. �b) "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:062. 6 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Off-street Parking. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg voted nay. (c) RE�UEST OF M. A. COAMES FOR ADJUSTMENT OF ASSESSMENT FOR STOR,1vI SEWER AT 2319 SOUTH WI�LOW LA.NE (DEFERRED FROM JULv l9, 1965�. RESOLUTI�N NO. 2860 A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive re ading and adopt l�e s olution No. 28 60 entitl ed "Re s o- lution Cancelling Special A.ssessments in Part, Improvement No. 62-6. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Heltzer voted nay. RESOLUTION NO. 2861 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2861 entitled "Resolution Refunding Special Assessments in Part, Improvement No. 62-6. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (dj CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON RIDGWAX ZONING SUIT (DEFERRED FROM JUNE Z I, 1965 }. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Yoward, to authorize the City Attorney to enter into the stipulation with conditions incorporated as follows: In the proposed resolution granting the special permit, paragraph 4 of the portion of the resolu- tion determining certain facts shall read: "The plan conforms to the requirements of the use districts in which it is located and with respect to the requirements of Section 6:176.4, Subd. 1 through 16 excepting Subd. 3 which is hereinafter explained as paragraph 4 in the conditions of this permit where applicable further shows:"; said Subd. 3 shall be omitted as above mentioned; Subd. 15 of the pro- posed resolution in the portion thereof determining facts shall read: "There shall be no vertical limitations on any structure except as found in setback or density control provisions in the district in which the land is located and in Section 6:176.4 of the Zoning Ord- inance of St. Louis Park, and as provided in Section 2� Subd. 3, below in this resolution setting conditions"; paragraph 1 of the pro- posed resolution in the portion setting forth conditions shall read: "That the site be used and built upon in substantial compliance with the site and landscape plan, and the two perspectives, filed with said application as Exhibits 1, 2, and 3, respectively"; conditions in paragraph 2 of the conditions shall be amended by eliminating reference to Exhibit 4; �o the portion of the proposed resolution setting forth the conditions shall be added a fourth section which 151 C ounc il Minute s- Augus t 2, 19 65 9. (d) shall read as fo�lows: "That with respect to Subd. 3 of Section 6:17b. 4 the plaintiff shall submit a preliminary plan for drainage and City wate r and s ewe r s ys tem to s e rvic e the entire s ite includ - ing the proposed locations of all fire hydrants and manholes, designed, signed and stamped by a professional civil engineer, registered in the State of Minne s ota; s aid plan s hall be pr e s ented to the City Engine e r for his advice and recommendation and shall be subject to the approval of the City Council prior to the is suance of any building permit. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Pearaon, seconded by Counci.lman Thiel, to authorize the City Attorney to execute the stipulation for settlement. Motion paseed by a six yea vote. (e) COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT J. MCNULTY OFFERING PROP- ERTY TO CITV (OUTL�T ONE, SECOND COUNTRY CLUB ADDIT'ION OF �ESTWOOD HILLS). A motion was made by �ouncilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to defer actior_ until August 16, 1965. Motion passed by a six yea vote. � �f) SOUTH SIDE FIRE STATION (DEFERRED FROM MAY 17, 1965). It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for F`ire Station No. 1, with deletions totaling an estimated $14, 350. 00. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (g) ENFORCING SPECIAL PERMITS. Councilman Heltzer requested action to enforce the conditions in the special permit granted to Boulevard Delicatessen, particularly with regard to the fence between the parking lot and residential prop- erty on the north side. A motion was made by Counci.lman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, that the City Manager prepare a report for the August 16 Council meeting with regard to the status of this matter. Motion passed by a six yea vote. I0. NEW ,13USINESS (a) MOT4R BIKES AND SKOOTERS. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, requesting the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance incorporating the provision that no children u.rider twenty-one years of age can rent a motor scooter without parental permission, and that reasonable insurance including liability and passenger liability be carried by the renter. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 152 Counc il Minute s- Augus t 2, 19 65 lU. (b) COUNCIL MEETING A.UGUST 9, 1965. It was moved by Councilman Heitzer, seconded by Councilman �-ioward, that no Gouncil meeting be held August 9, 1965. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 1 i. MISCELLANEOUS � (a ) DAMAGE C LAIM. 1. Raymond C. Hansen, i7605 12th Avenue North, Wayzata. A rriotion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to fiie claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRA.GT PA.YMENTS . ______ (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS, Qn 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 August Z, 1965 as amended by chang- ing the claim of Traff & A.ssociates, Inc. to read $30.84 were approved in the total amounts of $8, 125. 61 for payroll, and $56, 20?. 46 for vendors, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote. (b) CONTRA.CT PA'vMENTS. I. Partial Payment No. 2 for sanitary aewer, water main, storm sewer, Improvement Nos. 64-1, 64-59, 65-19, 65-32, 65-37, and b5-38. Contractor, Union Central Contracting Inc. A.nnount, $6, 546. 87. On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the above payment on contract 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 six yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT Qn motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Counc' an �ioward, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p. m. by a six yea vo e Robert Ehrenberg,�i�r�sident ro Tem Attest: '� � , .� . Betty Cal ell, Secretary 153 ,