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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966/01/10 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. 2. 3. 4. 5. �INUTES OF CIT Y C OUNCIL MEE TING S T. LOUIS PAtZK, MINNES OTA J anua r y 10, 19 6 6 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was ca3.led to order by Mayor Kenneth iNolfe at 8:02 p. m. INV pCATION Invocation was given by Chaplain Donald �Noodward of Methodist Hospital. ROLL CALL The following Councilmzn were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Jame s Heltze r Frank H�oward Robert I�eynolds Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Nanager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public i�V�orks, City Clerk, and the S ecretary The following elected of#icials were sworn in by the City Clerk: Mayo r Councilman at Large Councilman First Vlrard Councilman Third Ward Kenneth Wolfe Frank Howard tZichard Koch James Heltzer Councilman Ehrenberg turned his chair over to Councilman Koch. Mayor �%olfe thanked Councilman Ehrenberg for his years of service on the City Council and presented him with a plaque of appreciation. . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, the minutea of the regular meeting held Dzcember 27, 1q65 were approved by a six yea vote. P UB LIC HEARI NGS (a) PROPOSE� REZONING OF LOTS 20, 21, 22, 24, 25. 2b, RICHMON'D ADDITION, REQUESTED BY SKYLINE $UILDERS 1 Council Minutes - January 10, 1966 5. a CASE NO. 65-56-Z A.ND REZQNIN� OF L�T5 23 A�D 27� � ) i � NNING C���ISSION� RICHMOND ADDITION INITIATED BY P� ,�D �EGEMBER AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARINC PUBLIS� 30, 1q65 BETvVEEN 14TJ-i STtZEET AND 16T�-1 STREET �N � � R�SIT�ENC HAMPSHIRE AVENUE) FROM x-t-3 TyV'O FANIILY DISTRICT. DISTRICT TO R-4 ONE TO ELEVEN FAIvIIL�Y RESIpENC� Jack Winick, 1360 ham shire Avenue, was present repr�senti ward Sklyine Builders. Vic or S 6600 W est l bth Street, and Ed �g� � Eurist, 1472 tJiBrien, 1449 Idaho Avenue, opposed the rezoning. Idaho A.venue, was in favor of the request. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman T�e1, seCQnded by Councilman Howard, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on January 17, 1966. Motion passed by a six yea vote. �b) PROPOSED REZONING OF LOTS 8 TO 12 INCLUSIVE EXCEPT STATE HIGHWAY, BLOCK 1, JO�-TN A. JOHNSON ADDITION (CASE NO. 65-58-Z) REQUESTED BY B. F. HAMMER DEVELOP- MENT CO. , ANL LOTS 1 TO ? INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 1, JOHN A. JOHNSON ADDITION INITIATED BY PLANNING. C OMMISSION, AS DESC:t�IBr.D IN NOTICE OF I�EARING PUBLISHED DECEMBER 30, 1965 FROM B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO I-1 INDUS TRIAL DIS T�tIC T(IN 6100 B LOCK ON WA YZATA BOUL.� `TARDl. Larry Griffith, 2400 First NationaJ. Bank Building was present representing the applicant. Edward Glynn, Tescom Corp., 2633 4th Street S. E. , Minneapolis, was also present to explain the need for the rezoning. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Koch, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for seconded reading on January 17, 1966. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 6. PE TITIONS, REQ UES TS AND C OMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM H. HARDACKER, ROLLER GARDEN, 5b22 WEST LA.KE STt�EET,REQUESTING PERIVIISSION TQ RE MAIN OP� N UNTIL �iIDNIGHT . A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Co��ilman Thiel, to allow the Roller Garden to remain open until rnidni ht from the present time until June 30, 1966. Motion passed b g six yea vote. y a 2 Council Minutes - January 10, 1966 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RES OLUTION FOR APPF OP�I.ATION �F MUNICIPAL S TAT�- AID FUNDS TO TRUNK HIG��iWA Y PI�OJE.CT N�. 63-010-03. RES4LUTi�N NO. 2977 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive rzading and ado�t Resolution No. 2977 entitled "Resolution for Appropriation of Municipal State-aid Funds to Trunk Highway Project No. 68-010-�3, " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (by RESOLUTION FOR APPRO�HIATION OF` MUNICIPAL STATE- AID FUNDS TQ COUNTY STAT�;-AID HIGHWAY PR�JECT N05. 63-020-02, 63-OZO-03, AND 63-020-0�. R�SOLUTION NO. 2978 Councilman Iieltzer made a motion, seconde�� by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 2978 entitled "�esolution for Appropriation of Municipal State-aid Funds to County State-aid Highway Project Nos. 63-020-02, 63-020-03, and 63-020-04. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) RESOi.�UTION A�PROVINC� PLANS AND SPECIFICA.TIONS FOR IMPROVEME:NT OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 (EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD) WITHIN T�IE LIIvSITS OF TrTE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PA,RK. RESOLUTION NO. G974 It was moved b� Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman ��eltzer, to waive reaciing and adopt �2esolution No. 29?9 entitled "Resoluiion Approving Plans and Specifications for Improvement of Trunk Highway 169 (Excelsior Boulevard� within the Limits of the City of St. Louis Park. " Motion pas s ed by a six yea vote. (dj RESOLUTION �E LATIVE TO x�IG��T OF W A Y ENCROACHMENTS AND PARALLEL PA�KINC: ON TRUNK HIGHWA�Y NO. 169 (EXC�LSIOR BOULEVARD). RESOLUTION NO. 2980 A motion was made by Councilman Koch, aeconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt �2esolution No. 2980 entitled "kesolution Relative to �ight of ti'fay Encroachments ana Parallel Parking on Trunk Highway No. 169 (Excelsior Boulevard). 11�otion pas s ed by a six yea vote. � Council Min�tes - January 10, 196b ?. (e) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS A.ND SPECIF'ICATIONE�ENT AND AUTHORIZING ADVE�tTISEMENT FOR BIDS IMP�Ov IN GEN_ NO, 65-0? (STORM SEWER Tt? DRA.IN AREA BOUNDE �INCETpN ERAL BY FRANCE A.VENUE, WEST 26T�-: STRE�T� F' AVENUE, AN� MINNETONKA BOULEVARD)• RESOLUTION NO. 2981 It was moved by Councilman Koch, seconded by Co���man Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2981 entitled "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and AuthoriZ1ng Advertisement for Bids Improvement No. 65-07. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f) RESOLUTION �ESIGI�tATING LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CALE NDAR i�EAR 19 66. RESOLUTION NO. 2982 it was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 298Z entitled "Resolution Designating Legal Newspaper for the Calendar �Year 1966. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (g) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTt�OL SIGNS REGULA.TING PARKING. tZESOLUTION NO. 2983 A. motion was made by Councilman tZeynolds, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z983 entitled "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regu- lating Parking. "(Edgewood Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, Quebec Avenue, Yos emite Avenue, ana Xenwood p..venue ) Motion pas sed by a six yea vote. (hj RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEP06ITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS - 1966. �ESOLUTION NO. 2984 A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive r�ading and adopt i�esolution No. Z984 entitled "Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds - 1966;' Motion passed by a six yea vote. � Council Minutes - January 10, 1966 ?. (i) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECUt�ITIES FOR COLLAT�RAL FR OM PAi�K P LAZA S TA. TE BANK OF S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA. RESOLUTION NO. 2985 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Keynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2985 entitled "Resolution A.pproving Securities for Collateral from Park Plaza State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. {j) RESOLUTION APPFtOVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FR OM CITIZE NS S TA TE BANK OF S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA. RESOLUTION NO. 2986 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt fZesolution No. 2986 entit].ed "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minne sota. " Motion pas s ed by a six yea vote. (k) RESOLUTION A1�PROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROivi NO�TY�WEST�RN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNEAPOLIS, v1INNESOTA. RESOLUTION NO. 2987 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilmaa Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 298? entitled "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (1) RES OLUTION �APPR OVING SEC URITIES FOR C OLLATERAL FR OM PARK NA'i'IONAL BANK OF S T. LOUIS PARK, S T. LOUIS PARK, 3v1INNES OTA. R�SOLUTION NO. 2988 A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2988 entitled "Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park National Bank of St. Louis Park, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. E Council Minutes - January 10, 1966 7, m FIRS T EA D OR DIN.ANCE SE T T�NG ��'TE S () R DING OF PROPOSE oF pERSONA� A-UT�MOBILE OF REINiBURSEMENT FOR USE FOR CITY BUSINESS. It was moved by Councilman F-loward, seconded bY C���l� Set Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to date for second reading on January 17, 196b. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (n ) FIRS T R�,ADING OF PR �POSE D OR i3INANCE AME NDING THE S S T. L�UIS PA1�K Z OIVING OR.DINANCE C�:ANGING B OUNDA.t�I.E OF ZONING DIS TRIC TS ( BOUNDED B Y VIRGINIA AVE NUE, GREAT NORTHERN MAIN LINE TRACKS, AND GREAT NORTHERN HOPKINS BRANCH). It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on January 17, 1966. Motion passed by a s ix yea vote. Councilman Heltzer was concerned with the effect the above rezoning might have on the surrounding area and proposed that the Council explore the possibility of the extension of Louisiana Avenue. Councilman heltzer macie a motion, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that the matter of upgrading Louisiana Avenue and any problems in connection with it be discussed by the Council highway Committee. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (o) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. ?30, PASSED DECEMBr.R 28, 1959 ENTITLE� "ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING O�DINANCE" BY ADDING SUB- DIVISION 15 TQ SECTION 6:126 RELATING TO PERNiITTEI? USES IN THE "B-3" DISTRICT. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on January 17, 1966. Motion pas sed by a six yea vote. (p) FIRST READING OF PROP06ED ORDINANCE REPEALING SEC TION 1:31 b, B, (c ) OF ORDINANCE NO, 956, RE LAT'ING TO THE POSITION C LA.SSIFICATION PLAN, C OMPENSATION PLAN, BASIC P�RSONNEL POLICY AND CONDITIONS OF CITY EMPLQYMENT, PASSEI� DECEMBER 13, 1965. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, �econded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer the item until January 17, 1966. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 11 Council Minutes - January 10, 1966 ' ?• (q) SECOND REA�ING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUT��ORIZING TF-iE Ti�A.NSFi�S OF FUNDS AND P1�OVIDING APPROPRIA- TIONS FO� SALA.R � INC�EASES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1966 (DEFERRED �'ROM DECEMBER 27, 1965). �:t�DINANCE NO. 95? A motion was mac�e by Councilman �oward, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive second reacling and adopt Ordinance No. 95? entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfers of Funds and Providing Appropriations for Salary Increases for Year End- ing December 31, 1966. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (r) SECOND �EA�ING OF PROPOSED Ot`ZDINANCE A.MENDING ORDINANC� NO. ?30 PASSED DECEMBER 28, 1959 ENTITLED "ST. LOUIS PA�K ZONINC ORI3INA.NCE;' SECTION 6:122.6, RELA.TING TO OP�N SALES LOTS (DEFERRED FROM DECEMBEI3 27, 1g65). It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to refer the proposed ordinance to staff and Planning Commission. Iviotion passed by a six yea vote. (s ) S�COND t-tEADING OF PROPOSr.� ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. ?30 PASSED DECEMBER Z8, 1959 ENTITLED "ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORt�INANCE, " SECTION 6:172.4, SUBD. 24, RELATING TO PARKING� REQUIREMENTS (DEFERRED FROM DEC�.IvIBER 27, 1965}. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to ref�r the proposed ordinance to staff and Planning Commission. Notion passed by a six yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICEi�S, BOARDS AND C01/IMITTEES (a) REPO�ZT OF LAND AC�IUISITION. The City Manager reported acquisition of easements for Storm �� Sewer No. 65-0? (Sunset Boulevard) from Independent School , District, dated November 1, 1965; from Irving H. and Nan F. Posnick, dated November 4, 1965; from Milton Clyde Ricks �`�� L,-�' and Marcella Ivi. Ricks, dated November 18, 1965; from Jean �� H. Jahnson, dated November 22, 1965; from �tobert I. and Judith S. Weil, dated November 30, 1965; from Aaron Dworsky, dated December 2, 1965; from G. C. and Barbara S. Giebink, dated December 15, 1965;from Deter NI. and Ethel T. Uyehara, dated November 2, 1965; from Beth E1 Synagogue, dated December 16, 7 `- x Counc il Minute s- Januar y 10, 19 6 6 8. (a) I965, all in Section 31, Township 29, �an�e 24. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Koch, to accept deeds and authorize �e City Clerk to file same for record. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (bj HEPORT OF CITY MANACER (M. & C. NO. 66-1 j CONGERN- ING ENGINEE�.INC STUDY k'OR SOUTHEAST STORM SEWER PR OJEC T. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to entex into an agreement with Minneapolis and �orningside for a prelim- inary study of the southeast storm sewer project in the amount of $1, 250. 00. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) FINANCIAL �EPORT OF THE CIT Y.�'OR NOVEMBER 1965 - B Y THE CIT� MANAGER. Upon hearing no objection Mayor i�Volfe ordered the report received for filing. (d) REPORT OF CITY ATTORNE'Y ON 41ST STREET PA:tZKING LOT S UIT. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, to approve stipulation for settlement and authorize City Attorney to sign on behalf of City. Motion passed by a six yea vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2989 A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2989 entitled " Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2754 Entitled 'Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Pla.n, Improvement No. 65-18 Off-street Automobile Parking Facilities'. " Motion passed by a aix yea vote. {e) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTME1vT (ppLICE DEPART- ME NT j. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to consent and approve the appointment of Patrick E. Cunningham, probationary patrolman, �Zange PS Z, Ste A, effec - tive Janua.ry 17, •1966. Motiou passed by a six yea vo e. � . Council Minutes - January 10, 1966 9. UNF'INIS�-IED BUSINESS (a) REAPPOINT1�i�NT B Y THE MAYOR OF �-IAROLD E. ANDERSON TO TI�E POLICE CIVIL S�RVICE COMMISSION FOR THE TE�1/I EN�ING OCTOBER 1, 1968, AND REAPPOINT- MENT OF ELLON E. RENiPFER TO THE POLICE CIVIL SER- VICE COMMISSION FOR THE T�;1�IVi ENDING• OCTOBEt� 1, 1967. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve the above appointments. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (ay REAPPOINTI�iENT BY TH� MAYOR OF JAMES HELTZER AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIV� TO THE PARKS AND RECREATI�N ADVISORY CON1ViISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING DECENBER 31, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve the above appointment. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) 1�ESOLUTION Dr,SIGNATII�G DIRECTOtZ AND ALTE�NAT� DIRECTOR � O SUBURBAN SANITA.�Y SEWER COMMISSION. I�ES OLUTION NO. 2990 A motion was made by Councilman 'Tniel, seconded by Council- man Kocr�, to waiv� reading and adopt Resolution No. 2990 entitled "Resolution Designating Representative and Altzrnate Representa- tive to Suburban Sanitary Sewer Commission. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF RICHARD KOCH TO THE CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE. Richard Koch was appointed by Mayor Wolfe to serve on the Civil Defense Committee. Mayor Wolfe and Councilman Reynolds are also members of the committee. (d) REAPPOINT�Lr.NT BY THE MA.�OR �F FRANK HOV,IARD AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLANNING COM- MISSION AND APPOINTMENT OF CURTIS PEARSON AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO T�E PLANNING COMMiSSION FOR THE TER�/I ENDING t7ECEMBER 31, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to approve the abovE appointments. Motion passed by a s ix yea vote. � . Council Minutes - January 10, 1966 11. MISCE LLANE OUS (a) DAMAGE CL.A.IIVIS. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Rolph L. Anton, 2756 Jersey Avenue. A motion was mad Councilman Thiel, action by the City by a six yea vote. e by Councilman Heltzer, seconded bY er to file claim with the City Clerk for prop Manager and City Attorney. Motion passed 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRLA.TIONS AND CONTR�CT PAYMENJTS.,._ - 13. (a) (b ) VERIFIED C LAIviS. On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance ancl presented to the Council dated January 10, 196b in the total amounts of $3, 833. 15 for payroll, and $4b, 112• 70 for vendors were approved, and the City Nanager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a �ix yea vote. CONTRACT P.A.Y�/lENTS. 1. Partial �'aymen� No. 2 for mechanical work for Fire Station Noe 1. Contractor, Johnson Brothers Plumbing & I-�eat�ing Co. Amount, $3, 564e 00. 2. Partial Payment No. 1 for storm sewer Improvement No. 64-42. Gontractor, Minn-Kota Excavating Inc. Amount, $5, 292. 87. 3. Partial Payment No. 1 for grading Improvement Nos. 61-10 and 60-28, Contractor, J. V. Cleason Co. , Inc� Amount, $31, 652. 09. On motion of Councilman Reynolds, s econded by Co�c�man Heltzer, the above payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, a.nd City Ireasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a six yea vote. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by co�cilrz�an Reynolds, 10 Council Nlinutes - January 10, 1966 13. the meeting was adjourned at 10: Z2 p. m. by a six yea vote. Atte s t: ; Betty Cal well, Secretary 11