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Home My WebLink About1966/01/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEE'�'Y�NG S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA January I7, 1966 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order Kenneth Wolfe at 8:06 p. m. IN V OCA TI ON Invocation was given by Rev. Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL by MaYor W illard Albertson of the Prince of Peace The following Councilmen were present at roll c�l: James Heltzer Richard Koch Curtis Pearson Robe rt Reynolds Leonard Thiel Kenneth Vi� olfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and Secretary. Councilman Howard arrived at 9:40 p. m. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the minutes of the regular meeting held January 10, 1966 were approved by a six yea vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS (aj IMPROVEivIENT NO. 64-22, PROPOSED GRADING ON OXFORD STREET FROM 36Th STREET TO FRANCE AVENUE (EAST INDUS- TRIAL ROAD), HEARINC ADJOURNED FROM NO�TEMBER 15, 1965. The City Manager explained that the project had been revised to include only the western portion running from 36th Street to l, 285 feet northeast (east line of SW 1%4 of Section 6, Township 28, Range 24j. Mayor VVolfe declared the hearing closed. 12 Counc il �vlinute s- January 1?, 19 66 5� �a� RESOLUTION NO, 2991 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt :t�esolution No. 2991 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improve- ment No. 64-2'L. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) IMPROVEMENT NO. 66-03, PROPOSE,I? PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING FROM PENNSYLVANIA AYENUE TO QUEBEC AVENUE SOUTH AND PARALLEL TO MINNETQNKA BOULEVARD, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED DECEMBER 30, 1965 AND JANUARY 6, 1966. There being no one present interested in the matter, Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 299Z It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2992 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Qrdering Preparation of Plans Improve- ment No. 66-03. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c j IMPROVE�VIEN'I NO. 65-54, PROPOS� B CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER ON WEST SIDE OF GORHAM AVENUE BETihTEEN 1ST STREET N, W. AND 2ND STREET N. W. , AS DESCRIBED IN N�TICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED �ECEMBER 30, 1965 AND JANUARY 6, 1966. There being no one present interested in the project, Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. KESOLUTI�N N�. 2993 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z993 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 65-54. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. 6. PE TITI ONS, REQ UES TS AND C OMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM JEWIS�-i COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER MINNEAPOLIS REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SPECIAL USE PER MIT GRANTED B Y�ES OLUTION NO. 252 i. RESOLUTION NO. 2994 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman . 13 Council Minutes - January 17, 1966 2994 entitled 6. (ay Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution NDa s Under Section "Resolution Extendin Ex iration Date by Ninety Y g P ecial Permit, JeWlsh Commun- 6:205. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance for SP January 27, 19b4 and ity Center, Granted by Resolution No. 2521 � Reso1ution No. Extended by Resolution No. 2740, January i l, 1965, 19 1965, and Reso- 2790, A ril 19, 1965, Resolution No. 2847, Ju1y � ea lution No. 2921, October 18, 19b5. " Motion passed by a ive y vote. Councilman Heltzer was out of the room and Councilman Howard was not present. ?. RESOLUTIONS AND O.RDINANCES �aj FIRST READING OF PROPOSED O1�DINANCE REPEALING SECTION 1:316, B, (c ) OF ORDINANCE NO. 956, RELA.TING TO THE POSI- TION CLASSIFICATION PLAN, COMPENSATION PLAN, BASIC PER- SONNEL POLICY AND CONDITIONS OF CITY EMPLOYI�IENT, PASSED 17ECEMBER 13, 1965 (DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 10, 1966j. The City Manager explained that this ordinance provided for an employee submitting a medical certificate for any absence exceeding three days if required by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on January 31, 1966. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINA.NCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING BOUNIIARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (BETWEEN 14TH STREET AND 16TH STREET ON HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FROM R-3 DISTRICT T4 R-4 DIS TRIC T ). ORDINANCE NO. 958 A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, aeconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinaxxce No. 958 entitled "An Ordinance Axnending the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordin- ance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c ) SEC OND READI NG OF PR OP OSE D OR DINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOULS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE C�-iANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (IN 6100 BLOCK ON WAYZATA BpULE_ VARD) FROM B-2 DISTRICT TO I-1 DISTRICT. ORDINANCE NO. 959 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman 14 Council Minutes - January 17, 1966 6. ?. 2994 entitled (a) Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution NDa s Under Section r'Re solution Extend�ng Expiration Date by Ninety Y ecial Permit, JeWish Commun- 6:205.5 of the Zonin Qrdinance for Sp 19b4 and it Center, Granted b Resolution No. 2521� January 27so�ution No. Extended b Resolution No. 2740, January i l, 19b5, Re 2? 0 A ril 1 1 65 Resolution No. 2847, Ju1Y 19� 1965� and Reso- 9, p 9, 9 � �otion passed by a five yea lution No. 29 21, Octobe r 18, 19 65. " vote. Councilman Heltzer was out of the room and Councilman Howard was not present. RESOLUTIONS AND O.RDINANCES (aj FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALINC� SEC TION 1:316, B, (c ) OF ORDINANCE NO. 956, RELATING TO TH� P�I- TION CLASSIFICATION PLAN, COMPENSATION PLAN, BASIC PER- SONNEL POLICY AND CONDITIONS OF CITY EMPL�YMENT, PASSED �ECEIvIBER 13, 1965 (DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 10, 1966j. The City Manager explained that this ordinance provided for an employee submitting a medical certificate for any absence exceeding three days if required by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of the proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on January 31, 1966. Motion passed by a six yea vote. � �b) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCr, CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZQNING DISTRICTS (BETWEEN 14TH STREET AND 16TH STREET ON HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FROM R-3 DISTRICT TO R-4 DIS TRIC T ). ORDINANCE NO. 958 A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, aeconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinatxce No. 958 entitled "An Ordinance .Amending the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordin- ance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts. " Motion pas sed by a six yea vote. (c) SECOND READING OF PROP05ED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE C�-iANGING gpUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (IN 6100 BLOCK pIv WAyZATA BOULE- VARD) FROM B-2 DISTRICT TO I-1 DISTRICT. ORDINANCE Np, q59 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, 14 seconded by Councilman Council Minutes - January 17, 1966 7. (c) Reynolds, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 959 entitled "An prdinance Amending the St. Louis Park Zoning Ord- inance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Heltzer was out of the room and Councilman Howard was not present. (d) SECOND READING OF PRQP4SED OR?�INANCE SETTING RATE OF REIMBURSEMiNT FOR USE �F PERSONAL AUTOMOBILES �OR CITY BUSINESS. ORDINANCE NO. 960 A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Koch, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 960 entitled "Ordinance Setting Rate of Reimbursement for Use of Personal Auto- mobiles for City Business. " Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Heltzer was out of the room and Councilman Howard was not present. (e) SECOND READING QF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHA.NGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (BOUNDED BY VIRGINIA AVENUE, GREAT NORTHERN MAIN LIN� TRACKS, AND GREAT NORTHERN HOPKINS BRANCH). O.�DINANCE NO. 961 A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 961 entitled "An Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Zoning Orc!- inance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts. " Motion passed by a five yea vote, Councilman Heltzer was out of the room and Councilman Howard was not present. (fj SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AIvIENDING ORD- iNANCE NO. ?30 PASSED DECEMBER 28, 1959 ENTITLED "ST. LOUIS PARK ZOIVING ORDINANCE" BY AI}DING SUBDIVISION 15 T� SECTION 6:1Z6 RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN THE "B-3" USE DISTRICT. O�DINANCE NO. 962 It was rnoved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Koch, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 962 entikled "A.n Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. ?30, t-'assed December 28, 1959 Entitled 'St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance' by Adding Subdivision 15 15 � Council Minutes - January 17, 1966 f to Section 6:126 Relating to Permitted ?. � � Motion pas s ed by a s ix yea vote. : Uses in the "B-3" U8e �stzict, T,.-.T,r„� �rc n�' nFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES jtl:I.i" Vl� 1 v v.� -- & C N�. 6(,-2) REGARDING (a) REPORT OF CITY �/IANAGER (M• • STATUS OF POLIGE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS. chairman, Councilmen Mayor Wolfe appointed Councilman Howa mittee to investigate the Reynolds and Koch, and himself as a com .police and .fire pension funds for a possible solution. (bj QUARTERLY REPORT OF CITY CIT Y MANAGER. Upon hearing no objection Mayor for filing. AC TIVITIES FOR 19 65 - B Y THE Wolfe ordered the report received Councilman Howard arrived at 9:40 p. m. (c) REPORT OF CITY MA.NAGER (M. & C. NO. 66-4 } CONCERNING CLARIFICATION OF REPORT ON PUMP STATION MECHANIC AND PARK MAINTENANCEMAN I AND II (REC�UESTED NOVEMBER 29, 1965). John McDonald was present representing Union 224, and Larkin McClellan was present representing Union 49. A motion was made by Councilman Koch, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that staff prepare a resolution changing Pump Station Mechanic from PW 11 to PW 12 and to prepare an ordinance transferring funds. Motion passed by a vote of four years and two nays. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel� that staff prepare the necessary ordinance transfe.rring funds'to reclass- ify two laborer posiiions to Park Maintenanceman I in accordance with the City Manager's recommendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (dj REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 66-3) REGARDING ENCAGING PARK AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT FQR DEVEL� OPMENT OF KENNETH W OLFE PARK. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, that this matter be deferred until February ?, 1966 for report from staff as to when the preliminary plans could be pre- pared by the City .�,ngineering Departrnent. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 16 Council Minutes - January 17, 1966 8. (e) REPORT QF PLANNING COMMISSION (CA.SE NO. 65-63-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVQRABLY WIT�-3 CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF MORGAN E. JOHNS�N CO. INC. FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SEC TION 6: I22. 6 OF THE ZON- ING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF EXISTING FACIL- ITIES TO ALLOW CANOPIED OUTI�OOR USED CAR DISPLAY, It was moved by Councilman Koch, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to table the matter until the ordinance which has been proposed for open sales lots is reconciled one way or another. Motion passed by a s ix yea vote. (f) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR DECEMBER 1965 - BY THE CIT Y MANAGER. Upon hearing no objection, Mayor Wolfe ordered the report received for filing. (g) PRELIMINA�Y REPORT OF THE DIRECTO�Z OF PUBLIC ViT0�2KS AND ASSESSMENT �EPORT iNITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEM�.NT NO. 65-42 PARKING LOT BETWEEN JOPPA AVENUE AND INGLEWOOD AV�NUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD T� SUNSET BOULEVARD. RESOLUTION NO. 2995 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, secon�ed by Councilman Triiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. .2995 entitled "Resolution Receiving 1.�eports and Calling �-�earing on Improve- ment No. 65-42 Off-street Automobile .Parking Facilities. " Motion passed by a six yea vote. Hearing will be held February ?. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a} Ay1TARD OF C ONTRAC T FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVE MENT NO. 66-08C tEXCELSIOR BOULEVARD FROIv� W OODDALE AVENUE TO FRANCE AVENUE}. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilrman Reynolds, to defer the matter until February ?, 1966. Motion pas sed by a seven yea vote. (bj AGR�EMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS FOR PAVENIENT WIDENING, TRAFFIC SIGNALS, AND FARTIAL 2? Co�ncil Minute s- January 17, 19 66 R gpUL,EVARD FROM HIGHw 65 9. (b) LIGHTING CONDUIT ON EXCELSIO ON TAKEN DECEMBE� 27, 19 )• l0U TO FRANCE AVENUE (NO ACTI n�s, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, It was moved by Councilman Rey a seven yea vote. to take the item from the table. Motion passed by RESOLUTION NO. 2996 A motion was made b Councilman Reyndds, seconded by Councilman 2996 entitled Heltzer, to waive re ding and adopt Resolution No. artment "Resolution Approving Agreement with the Minnesota Dep of Highways 1Zelative to Pavement Widening, Traffic Signals and Partial Lighting on Excelsior Boulevard." Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (cj NORTHWEST AREA PARK SITE. The City Manager stated that the parties concerned have been con- tacted and options are available. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that an appraisal be made of the Catholic Ghurch property. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 10. NEW B USINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR GAS OLINE AND DIESE L FUE L. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to designate Texaco, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for gasoline, to accept bid in the amount of $16, 940. 00, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to designate Sinclair Refining Co. as the lowest reaponsible bidder for diesel fuel, to accept t�id in the amount of $?35. 00� and to authorize the Mayor and City Mana.ger to execute the necessary contract. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. �b) PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR JOINT OW NERSHIP O.F SAN�ITA2Z Y SEW ER ON BOUNDARY STREET BETWEEIv �TII,�GE OF GpLDEN VAI,LE Y AND CIT Y OF S T. LOUIS PARK. A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to approve the proposed agreerrient and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of the City. IViotion passed by a seven yea vote. : 0 Council Minutes - January 17, 1966 10. (c ) C OUNCIL MEETING JANUAR Y 24, 1966. A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Thiel, that no Council meeting be held January 24, 1966. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS� (a) JOINT PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEET- ING AND C OUNCIL MEE TING. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that the Council meet with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission on February 14, 1966. Motion passed by a s even yea vote. (b) IRON REMOVAL TREATMENT S YSTEM. A motion was made by Councilrnan Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to reconsidzr the iron removal treatment system at Council meeting February 7, 1966, and staff submit a report on the water mains that have been looped and a history of complaints on rusty water since the last report, Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) BASSETT CREEK W.A.TERSHED DISTRICT. Mayor Wolfe reported there will be a hearing on establishing a watershed district including the area of Bassett Creek on January 25, 1966 and suggested St. Louis Park should be represented. Councilmen Pearson and Heltzer volunteered to attend. 12. CLA.IMS, APPROPi�IATIONS AND CONTRACT DAYMENTS (a) VERIFI� D C LAIMS. Url motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated January 17, 1966 in the total amount of $451, 797. 46 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 3 for mechanical work for Fire Station No. 1. Contractor, Johnson Brothers Plumbing arid Heating Company. Amouni, $8, 073. 00. 19 Council Meeting - January 17, 1966 o. 4 for general construction of Fiz'e Station 12. (b) 2. Partial Payment N In�� Amount, No. 1. Contractor, Berglund-Johnson, $13, 9 ba• 00. a ment No. 3 for electrical work for Fire Stationl3. 55. 3. Par tial P y Amount, $�, 0 1. Contractor, Globe Electric Gompany. ouncilman Re nolds, seconded by Councilman Howee d, On motiion of C Y the above ayments on contract work presented by the City ETgeas- p and Clty were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, u r were authorized to i8aue checks for their respective amounts by re a seven yea vote. 4. Final paym�nt for rcconditioning deep well turbine pumpo nd cleaning Well No. ?, Improvement No. 65-80. Contrac , Layne - Minne s ota. Am ount, $2, 5 62. 5 0. RESOLUTION NO. 2997 It was moved by Gouncilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. �997 entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Well �? Improvement 1Vo. 65-80:' Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJOU�ZNMENT On motion of Gouncilman �ieltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the meeting was adjourned at 10:46 p. m. by a seven yea vote. Attest: Betty Ca well, Secretary �� 20