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Home My WebLink About1966/10/31 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES QF CITY CpUNCil,,, MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, NiINNESOTA October 31, 1966 �� CALL TO ORDER A regular t�r�eeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor WoZfe at 8:03 p. m. 2. INVOCATION Iavocati,on was gsven by Rev. John Fosa of the Peace Preebyterian Church, 3. ROLL CALL The following Counci�rnen were gre6ent at roll call: Jame e Heltze r Frank Howard Richard Koch Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolde L,eonard Thiei Kenneth Wol#e Also present were tbe City Attorney, Director of Public Works, AeseBsor and Se c re ta r y. 4. MINUTES On motioa of Councilma� F'eareon, seconded by Councilrnan Heltzer� the minutes of the regular rrieeting held October 17� 19b6 were approved by a seven yea vote. 5. PUB LIC HEARINGS �a3 pRpppSED VACATION OF SUMMIT AVENUE �MOUNT STREET) RUNNING NORTH FROM THE NOR7'H LiNE OF THE INDUSTRIAL ROAD TO SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF MILWAUKEE RAILRQAD RIGHT OF WAY, � DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED OCTOBER 20, 1966, INITIATED BY COUNCIL. There being no one present concerning the matter, Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer. 6econded by Councilrrian Reynolds, to waive first readiag of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading November ?, 1966. MotioA passed by a seven yea vote. Z24 Council Minutea - Qctober 3I, 1966 5. �b) IMPROVEMENT NO. 62-$2A, PROPOSED STORM SEWER G4N- STRUCTION ON EDGEW ODD AVENUE FROM 600 FEET SOUTH OF CAMBRIDGE STREET TO OXFORD STREET, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTiCE OF HEARING PUBLI5HED OCTOBER 13. 196b AND �CTOBER 20, 19b6. Mr. C. G. Retherford, preBident of Methodist Hoepit�,was present conce rning the drainage of prope rty to the north of the hospital as proposed by the construction of thie storm aewer. Mr. Richard Einck, 3840 Edgewood Rvenue.was present concerning the drainage of his property. Mayor Wolfe dec�ared the hearing c2osed. RESOLUTIC)N N0.�3156 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Koch, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 315b entitled "Resolution Ordexing Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 66-82A. " Moti�n paBsed by a vote of six yeas and one nay, Councilman Howard voting nay. 6. PETiTIONS, REQU�STS AND COMMUNIGATIONS � �. (a� NOTIF�CATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BING4 GAME BY M06T HOLY TRINITY PARISH. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the communication received for filing. ?. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES _ - � taj SECOND READING OF PROP0�5EI3 ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIG UTILITY EASEMENT (BETViTEEN VERNON AVENUE AND ZARTHAN AVENUE SOUTH OF HIGHWAY NQ. 12y REQUESTED BY MII�iNEAPOLIS BASEBALL AND ATHLETIG ASSOC3ATION. It was moved by Councilman Heltxer, seconded by Counciiman Pearson, to waive second reading of proposed ordinance and adopt. Before a vote was taken it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to defer the matter until November 2I, 196b, ataff contact the Minneapolis Baseball and Athleti� Associa- tion, and give the council a recommendation on the need for the ease- ments. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (bj SECOND READING OF PROP06ED ORD�NANCE VACATII�IG A POR- TION OF ZARTHAN AVENUE LYIN� BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF OLD SUPERIOR BOULEVARD AND TRUNK HIGH�VAY NO. 12, REQUESTED BY FISCHER RE ALTY CQMPANY. 225 �d�ci� . Miaute s- Octob� r 31, 19 66 � i. �� 1 ORDII�TANCE NO. 986 A motion was rnade by Councilman �-ioward, se�onded by Council- man Reynolds, to waive second reading and adopt Ordittance No. 986 entitled "An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Zarthan Avenue. " Motion pas s ed by a s even yea vote. (c) SECOND READING OF PROPQ6ED ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF YQSEMITE LANE TO CANDLESTICK DRIVE, REC2�UESTED B Y MINNEAPOLIS BASEBALL AND ATHLE TIC ASSOCIATION. ORDINAI�TCE NO. 98? It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilmaa Howard, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 98? entitled "An Ordinance Changing the Name of Yosemite Lane to Candlestick Drive. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) SECOND READINC OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE REGULATING ELECTRICAL W ORK SEC TION 2: 610 LICENSE REQUIRED, SECTION 2:611 QUALI- FICATIONS FOR LIGENSE, SECTION 2:b12 APPLICATiON, SECTION 2:613 LICENSE rEE, AND SECTION 2:614 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to refer the ordinance to the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission for recommendation. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) SEC�ND READING OF PROPCa6ED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO PERMITS: SECTION 5:204 PLUMBING PERMITS, SECTION 5:305 GAS POINr ING PERMITS, SEC TION 5:405 HEATING A.ND AIR CONDi ING PERMITS� SECTiON 5:504 ELECTRICAL PERMITS. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to refer the ordinance to the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission for recommendation. Motion passed by a s even ye a vote. 8� REpQRTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECR.EATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 12, 1966. �_ Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing. 226 Council Minutes - October 31, 1966 8. (b) REPORT OF LA.ND ACQUISITION. 1. Deed, temporary construction �asement, and partial release of mortgage dated �ctober 11, 1966 from Margaret S. and ,� 3'�� David E. Chatelaine for a portion of SE 1/ 4 of SE 1/ 4 of Section ;� 6, Township 28, Range 24, (Excelsior Boulevard improvement). it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to accept deed and authorize City Glerk to file same for record. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 9. UNFIN�•S �iED BUSINESS (a) DRAINAGE AT MOTOR TRAVEL SERVICES, INC. , 300U FRANCE AVENUE (DEFERRED F�tOM SEPTEMBER 19, 1966). Councilman Koch read a communication from Mr. T. Thornpson, City Engineer of IV�inneapolis, concerning future plan6 for storm sewer. It was moved by Councilman Koch, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to defer the matter to November Z1, 1966, with a progress report at that time. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (bj Ay1iARD OF CONTRACT FOR GRADING �F OXFORD STREET . FR�M 36TH S1�`REET TO 1, Z85 FEET NORTHEAST, IMPROVE- MENT NO. 64-22. (c) �a� RESOLUTION NO. 315? A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by ,Council- man Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 315? entitl�d "Resolution Accepting Bid for Grading Improvement No. . 64-2"L." Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Contract was awarded to Minder Johnson Excavating, Inc. , in the amount of $55, 420. ?5, SANITATION ORDINANCE REGULATING GARBAGE CA.N CO�iERS. Councilman Heltzer requested a progress report for the November 7, council meeting with regard to the regulation of garbage can covers. CEDAR LAKE ROAD BRIDGE PETITION. . A mvtion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, that a petition be filed wzth the Railroad and Warehou8e Commission no Zater than lvovember Z1, 1966 asking for cost allo�a- tion between those involved in the Cedar Lake Road bridg�. Motion passed by a seven yea vote, , 22? Gouncil Minutes - October 31, 1966 9� (e ) LIBRAR Y ARCHITEC T. It wa s moved by Councilman Howard, s econded by Councilman Reynolds, that Smiley & Associates be designated as the archi- tects for the library building and a contract be prepared. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (fj CQMMUNITY CENTER ARCHIT�.CT. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that Carl Graffunder and Associates be designated as the architects to make a preliminary report of the needs for the community center with a maximum amount of $2, 500. 00, and a contract be prepared. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS � r � (a) PROPOSED ORDINANCE RESTRICTING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY OF CERTAIN DAYS OF THE WEEK, BY HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES. A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Howard, to defer discuseion until the January 3, 1g6? council meeting at which time staff present a list of those places in St. Louis Park that would be affected. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION OF APPRECLATION TO MINNESOTA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CORP, INC. The Chief of Policc, Clyde Sorensen, advised th� Council of the voluntary help gi.ven the Police Department by the Minnesota Emer�ency Communi�cations Corp� Inc. during Halloween by obs�rv- ing and reporting potential vandaliem. RES pLUTION NO. 315�3 � It was moved by Councilman Thicl, �c:cond�d by Councilman Heltzer, to waive readin� and aclol�t �tc;�olution No. 3158 cntiticd "Resolution Expressing APpreciatian ot L'hc City of St. Louie Park to Minnesota Eme rgency Communicatione Corp, Inc. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (�) FENCING AT MEADOW BROOK GOLI' COURSE. Mr. Victor Rotering, 98 Meadowbrook Road, Hopkins, was present to advise the council of an eight foot fence being erected on the north side of the Meadowbrook Golf Course. It was moved by Councilman 2Z8 Council Minutes - October 31, 1966 10. (c) Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, that a lette the �/Iinneapolis Park Board requesting a meeting. by a s even ye a vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) None. r be s ent to Motion passed 12. CLAIMS, APP1�0�'RIATIONS A.ND CONTI�ACT PAYM�NTS _ (a) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT W ORK. 1. Partiak payment No. 3 for street lighting on �xcelsior Bou.�evard, Improverx�ent No. 66-08B. Contractor, Batzli Electric Gompany. Amount, $27, 941. 85. On motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, 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 seven yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reyno�ds, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p, m. by a seven yea vote. Atte s t: , ^ 7 " ,,. Betty dwell, Secretary 229 Keri�deth Wo�fe, Mayor