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Home My WebLink About1965/08/30 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA. August 30, 1965 1. CALL TO ORB�ER , A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8:02 p. m. 2. INVOCA.TION � Invocation was Church. 3, ROLL CALL —_____ __,._._... given by Rev. Allen Whitman of the St. Gevrge's Episcopal The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8:05 p. m. Also present were the City Manager, Planning Director, A�sistant City Engineer, and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES Qn motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the minutes of the regular meeting held August 16, 19b5 were approved as amended to include comments between Councilman Pearson and S. F. Shepard regarding special permit for Carl Bolander and Sons Company, by a four yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg was not present. 5. PUB LIC HEARINGS (a) PROP06ED VARIANCE FROIVI PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:064. 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A,SIDE YARD ON THE S OUTH OF 4 FEE T INS TEAD OF THE REQ UIRE D 6 FEET AT 1811 PARKER ROAD, REQUESTED BY JAMES W. OWENS, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED AUGUST 19, 1965 (CASE NO. 65- 39- VAR. ) James Owens, 1811 Parker Road, was present. declared the hearing closed. Mayor Wolfe Counc il Minute s- Augus t 3 0, 1 g 65 5. (aj RESOLUTION NO. 2877 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Gouncilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Regdution No. 28?? entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width from the Require- ments of Section 6:064. 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinaace. " Motion passed by a four yea vote. Councilman Ehrenberg was not present. (b) PROP06ED VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTI�N 6:064.5 QF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 46 FOOT FRONTAGE INSTEAD OF THE REQ UIRE D 7 5 FOOT FRON TAGE AND A L�T AREA OF 5, 225 SQUARE FEET INSTEA.D OF THE REQUIRED 9, 000 SQUARE FEET AT 2930 VERNON AVENUE; AND A 40 FOOT FRONTAGE INSTEA.D OF THE REQUIRED ?5 FOOT FRONTAGE AND A LOT 1�.REA OF 4, 640 SQ UARE FEE T INS TEAD OF THE REQUIRED 9, 000 SQUARE FEET A.T 2932 VERNON AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHEI� AUGUST 19, 1965, REQUESTED BY THE ESTATE 4F CARL J. HASSELBOM (CASE N�. 65 - 31- VAR. ) Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8:05 p. m. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Counci.lman Howard, to deny the request for variance. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) PROPOSED VARIA.NCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:064.5 OF THE Z4NING �RDINANCE TO PERMIT A 51 FOOT FRONTAGE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 75 FOOT FRONTAGE AND A LOT AREA OF ?, 293 SQ UARE FEE T INS TEAD OF THE REQ UIRE D 9, 000 SQUARE FEET AT 2b04 UTICA AVENUE; AND A 40 FOOT FRONTAGE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED ?5 F�OT FRONTAGE AND A LOT AREA OF 5, 720 SQUARE FEET INSTEAD OF THE RE�2ULRED 9, 000 SQUARE FEET AT 2600 UTICA AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED AUGUST 19, 1965 REQUESTED BY FRANK E. MIDDLETON (CASE NO. 65- 29 - VAR. � , Frank E. Middleton, the petitioner, was present. Thomas Reiersgord was present representing the petitioner. L. h. Palmquist, 1633 Maryland A.venue, was present on beha.lf of the Church of t�he Reformation. Thomas Reiersgord, speaking for the petitioner, stated that 90% of the houses in the block are on 40 fooL lots. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. .• . Gounc il Minute s- Augus t 3 0, 19 6 5 5. �cj A motion was made by Councilman Thiel to waive readin�; and adopt resolution approving variance with the forty foot lot adjacent to the vacated alley and the fift�r-one foot lot adjacent to the appli- cantl� property. Motion lost for lack of a second. After further duscussion concerning hardship and size of lots in the area, Councilman Ehrenberg made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that the variance be denied. Motion �ost by a roll call vote of three nays and two yeas. Councilmen Ehrenberg and Pearson voted yea. �ESOLUTION NO. � Z�78 A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2878 entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Lot Width and Lot Area from the Requirements of Scction 6:064.5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ord- inance. " Motion passed by a roll call vote of three yeas and two nays. Councilmen Ehrenberg and Peareon voted nay. (d) PROPOSED :REZONING OF 3455 DAKOTA AVENUE FROM R-B RESIDENTIA.L BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, REQUESTED BY STERILIZED DIAPER SERVICE, INC. AS DESCRIBED iN NOTICE OF HE:ARING PUB LISHE D AUGUST 19, 1965 (CASE N�. 65-38-Z). W illiam Soude r was pre s ent on behaif of Ste rilized I3iape r Se r- vice, Inc. George Williams, 6320 West 35th Street, and William JenkinB, 6312 West 35th Street, were present. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. A motion was made by Councilrrian Ehrenberg, seconded by Counc i2man Thiel, to reque s t the Planning Commis s ion and Amended �I�65 staff to study the feasibility of making an industrial laundry tTuse by � as a ermitted use� in R-B District under the Zoning Ordinance, special to defer the hearing,and notify those present at this meeting pezmittt when the hearing is held at a later date. Councilman Thiel made an amendment to the above motion to consider all possible per- mits that might be added to the R-B District under the Zoning Ordinance. After further discussion Councilman Ehrenberg withdrew his motion. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to deny the zequest to rezone. Motion pasaed by a roll call vote of three yeas and two nays. Councilmen Pearson and Wolfe voted nay. 170 Counc il Minute s- Augus t 30, 19 65 5. {e) PROPOSED �TACATION OF APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET BEGINNING W�EST OF FRANCE AVENUE BETWEEN LOTS 3? AND 38, SL4CK 1, HANKE'S MINIKAHDA TERRACE, RE- QUESTED BY DOROTHY DRUSKIN AND OTHERS (CASE NO. 65-41-VAC. � RESOLUTION NO. 2879 A motion was made by Councilrnan Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 28?9 entitled "Resolution Calling Hearing on Petition to Vacate Alley. " Due to defective publication of Notice vf Hearing, the request for vacation will be heard September 20, 1965. b. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS . (a} COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPA.NY C ONCERNING AUDIT OF THE CIT Y OF S T. LOUIS PARK FOR THE 1965 CALENDAR YEAR. RESOLUTION NO. 2880 It was moved .b�y Councilman Peaxson, s.�conded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2880 entitled "Resolution Providing for the Employment of George M. �iansen Company to Audit the Accounts and Records of the City for the 1965 Fiscal Year. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. (bj COMMUNICATION FROM THE PARKETTES PARENTS CLUB REQUEST'ING PERMISSION TO HOLD A TEEN DANCE IN TENNIS COURT AREA OF CITY HAI.,L PROPERiY ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1965. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the issuance of the license. Motion passe3 by a five yea vote. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM JOSEPh L. BARD FOR PILGRIM DRY CLEANERS, INC. CONCERNING PARKING REGULATIONS ON MINNETONKA B4ULEVARD. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to defe r the matte r to Septembe r?, 19 65. Motion pas s ed by a five yea vote. 171 Counc il Minute s- Augus t 3 0, 19 b 5 6. (d) COMMUNICATION FROM EMILE F. PER.�ET CONCERNING DRAI1�tAGE ON LOTS 3, �, 5, AND 6, BLOCK 9, W �ODDALE PARK ADDITION. The City Manager explained that there is a problem of drainage in the area until storm sewer is put in. A motion was made by Councilman �hrenberg, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the City ivlanager write Mr. Perret and give him information con- cerning the property. Motion pas sed by a five yea vote. (e ) APPLICATION FOR CER TIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR TAXICAB OPERATION BY TOWN TAX.I COMPA.NY FOR TE:N ADDITIONAL TAXICABS. It was rnoved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve issuance of licenses for ten additional taxicabs for Town Taxi Company. Motion pas sed by a five yea vote. (f) COMMUNICA.TION FROM THE ROLLER GARDEN, 56Z2 WEST LAKE STI�ZEET CONCERNING INCREASE IN LICENSE FEE. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Ehrenberg to refer the matter to staff for report as to time and efforts of City personnel in inspeciing and supervising opera- tions of the roller rink. Motion passed by a five yea vote. ?. RESOLUTIONS A.ND OR�INANCES �a) FIRST READiNG OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC- TION 2:10?(aj �F THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE ENTITLED "LI3vIITATION IN NUMBER AND LOCATION OF LiCENSES. " (SALE OF 3. 2 BEER j A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on September ?, 19b5. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (bj SEGOI�TD RE?. DING OF P�OP06ED OtZDINANCE AMENDINC THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (RIDGV�IAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY REQUEST AT Z2ND STREET EXTENDED ON THE SOUTH, FRANKLIN ' AVENUE ON THE NORTY, OREGON AVENUE ON THE W E' ST, AND LOUISIANA AVENUE ON THE EAST FROM R-2 DISTRICT T4 R-3 DISTRICT}. 172 Council Minute s- August 30, 19 65 ?. (b� ORDINANCE N�. 948 A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive se�ond reading and adopt Ordinance No. 948 entitled �'An Ordinance Amending t he St. Louis Park Zoning Ord- inance Changing Boundaries of Zoning �istricts. " Motion paesed by a five yea vote. (c) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OR STORAGE OF BOATS AND TRAILERS, HOUSE TRAILERS, A.ND SEMI-TRAILERS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND GROUNDS. ORDINA.NCE NO. 949 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 949 entitled "An Ordinance Regulating the Parking or Storage of Boats and Trai,lers, I-iouse Trailers, and Semi-trailers on Public Streets and Grounds. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. {d) SECOND READING OF PRQPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF iJVEST 27TH STREET BETWEEN MONTEREY AVENUE AND NATCHEZ AVENUE, REQUESTED BY ELLY PHILLIPS AND OTHERS (CASE NO. 64- 65- VAC. ) A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to table the matter. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (e) SEC�ND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINA.NCE VACATING ALLEYS AND STREET (PORTION OF M�NTEREY AVENUE AND TWO ALLEYS NORTH OF 28TH STREET BETWEEN NATCHEZ AND MONTEREY AVENUES AND LYNN AND MONTERE� AVENUE (CASE NO. b4-63-VAC. - TAKEN FROM THE TABLE AUGUST 16, I 9 65 j. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to table the proposed vacation. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (aj REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to consent and approve the appointment of Karen El�, Accounting Depariment, probationary Clerk I, Range GC 5, Step C, effective August 31, 1965. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 173 Counc il Minute s- August 30, 19 65 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) PROP05ED PR:{ LIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MONTEREY ADDITION (MONTERE Y AVENUE AT 27TH STREET) REQUESTED BY POW-BEL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATIOI�T (HEARING HELD. AUGUST 16, 1965). It was moved by Gouncilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to table the proposed plat. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) A.WARD OF CONTRAGT FOR FI�E STATION NO. 1. A. motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to approve the bids and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, awarding to Berglund-Johnson for general construction in the amount of , $98, 333. 00, to Johnson Bros. for mechanical construction in the amount of $29, 200. 00, and to Globe Electric for electrical con- struction in the amount of $14, 060. 00 for a total of $141, 593. 00, and to direct the staff to negotiate the cost of 220 wiring and an opening for a unit air conditioning system should it be required in the future. Motion pas sed by a five yea vote. (c) PROPOSED 1966 BUI?GET BY T�-IE CITY MANAGER. A motion was made by Counci3man Thiel, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the City Council sch�dule the following meetings for budget study: September 8, at ?:00 p. m. , September 13, at 4:30 p. m. , September 15, at 4:30 p, m. , and September 18, at 9:00 a. m. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 10. NEW B USINESS (a � None . 11. MISCE LLANEOUS (aj None. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (aj VERIFIED CLAIMS - NONE. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1. Final Payment for Victoria Lake Storm Sewer Improvement No. b2- 68. Contractor, Lametti and Sons, Inc. .Amount, $19, 806. 36. 174 Cour�cil Minutes - August 30, 1965 12• �b) RESOLUTION NO.� 2881 A rnotion wae made by Councilman �Ioward. seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Reso�ution No. 2881 entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Storm Sewer Improvement No. b2-b8. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT � On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 p. m. , by a five yea vote. Atte s t: Betty C ell, Secretary 175 Kerin�th VVolfe, Mayor