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Home My WebLink About1966/02/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA. February ?, 1966 I. CALL TO �RDE� A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor W olfe at 8:05 p, m. 2. INVQCA.TION Invocation was given by Reverend Bachtell of the St. Louis Park Evangelical Free Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: James �ieltzer Frank Howard Richard Koch Curtis Pearson �obe rt Reynolds Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public �1Yorks, Water and Sewer Superinter,dent, and Secretary, 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the minutes of the regular meeting held January 31, 1966 were approved by a seven yea vote. 5. P UB LIC HEARI NGS (a} IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-42, PROPOSED OFF-STREET PARKING LOT BETi�EEN JOPPA AVENUE, INGLEi�i OOD AVENUE, SUNSET BOULEVAtZD, AND MINNETONKA B�ULEVAtZD, AS BESCRIBED IN NOTICE Or HEArZING PUBLISHED JANUARY Z0, 1966 A.ND JANUAR Y 27, 19 66. Gary Hoffman, representing Treasures Island, was concerned with limiting parking in the proposed lot to have better use of it. Herbert Davis represented Bernie's Park Delicatessen, stating they are in favor o� the �rop�sed lot. T'he City Manag�r outlined thE area and proposed plan. Mayor V!'olfe declared the hearing closed. Z6 (:ouncil Minutes February ?, 1966 5. (a) RESQLUTION NO, 2998 6. ?. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2998 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 65-42 Off-street Automobile Parking Facilities on Joppa Avenue North of Minnetonka Boulevard. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS .—�— ---=— ..�____.. . (a) APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE TO SELL NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR ON SALE AND OFF SALE. It was moved by Councilman Reyrlolcb, seconded by Couucilman Thiel, to approve isauance of the following licenae� tQ 8e11 non- intoxicating malt liquor on sale and off sale: Boulevard Delicatessen Don's Park Market Home Kwik Shop Jennings Liquors, Inc. Frank Lundberg American Legion Post #282 (Clubj Min-It Market National Food Stores, Inc. Park Delicatessen, Inc. Reiss', Inc. y4'estwood IGA Food Store Motion passed by a seven yea vote. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES .� Off Saie Off Sale Off Sa1e Off Sale Off Sale Off Sa1e Off Sale Off Sa1e Off Sale On Sale (a) RESOLUTION AUT�-iORIZING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND APPtZOVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF PARK NATIONAL BANK OF S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA. RESOLUTION NO. 2999 it was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Couacilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. Z999 entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and .A.pproval of Substituted Securities of Park National Bank of St. Louis Park. Minnesota. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 2? Council Minutes - February ?, 1966 5. (a) RESOLUTION NO, 2998 6. ?. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2998 entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 65-42 Off-street Automobile Parking Facilitie s on Joppa Avenue North of iVlinnetonka Boulevard. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ..._._ � . . . (a� APPLICA.TIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE TO SELL NON- INTOXICATING 1VIALT LIQ UOR ON SALE A ND OFF SALE. It was rrioved by Councilman ReynoldB, eeconded by Councilman Thiel, to approve issuance of the fo�lowing licenee� !p aell non- intoxicating malt liquor on sale and off sale: Boulevard Delicatessen Don' s Park Market I-€ome Kwik Shop Jennings Liquors, Inc. Frank Lundberg American Legion Post #282 �Clubj Min-It Market National Food Stores, Inc. Park Delicatessen, Inc. Reiss', Inc. Vilestwood ICA Food Store Motion passed by a seven yea vote. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Off Sale Off Sale �ff Sale Off Sale Off Sale Off Sa1e Off Sa1e Off Sale Off Sale On Sa1e (a) RESOLUTION AUTIiORIZING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF PARK NATIONAL BANK OF S T. LOULS PARK, MINNES OTA. RESOLUTION NO. 2999 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 2999 entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approval o# Substituted Securities of Park National Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 27 Councii Minutes - February ?, 1966 ?. (bj RESOLUTION AGCEPTING AND RENEWING CONTRACT WITH SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY RELIEF BOARD. RESOLUTION NO. 3000 �.r.. A motion was made by Councilman I-�eltzer, seconded by Council- man Koch, to waive reading and adopt t�esolution No. 3000 entitled "Resolution Accepting and Renewing Contract with Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPEGIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IMPROVEMENT NO. 66-08B (EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD STREET LICCHTING}. RESOLUTION NO. 3001 It wae moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3001 entitled "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Ad-- vertisement for Bids Improvement No. 66-08B. " Motion passed by a seven yea votz. (dj RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK FOI� SUBDIVISION CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION BIRCHV�TOOD HILLS ADDITION. R�SOLUTION NO. 300Z A motion was made by Councilman Koch, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 3002 entitled "Resalution Accepting Work for Subdivision Contract Construction Birchwood Hills Addition. " Motion passed by a seven }rea vote. (e ) FIRS T READING OF PR OPOSE D OR DINANCE AIViE NDING SEC - TION 3:120 ENTITLED "GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS" OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO PARKING OF VE�-�IC LES. It was moved by Councilman Reyndds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on February 21, 1966. Mot�on passed by a seven yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, requesting staff to prepare a survey of streets twenty- eight feet or less in width and recommend on whether parking : Council Minutes - February ?, 1966 ?. �e) should be limited to one side on these streets. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay, Councilman Pearson voting nay. (f) SECOND READINCT OF PROPOSED �RDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TI�AST'ERS OF FUNDS AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATI�NS FOR SALAR Y INCt�EASES FOR PARK MA�NTENANCEMAN I, FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1966. ORDINANCE NO. 964 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 964 entitled ".An Ordinance Authorizin� the Transfers of 'Funds and Providing Appropriations for Salary Increases for Park Mainten- anceman I, for Year Ending December 31, 1966. " Motion passed by a seven yea votz. 8. REPORTS OF OF�ICERS, BOARDS AND COMIvIITT�ES (a ) REPOR T OF LAND ACQ UISITION. 1�. Easement for storm sewzr No. 65-0? (Sunset Boulevardj �� dated January 12, 1966 frotn Bankers Life Company, Section 31, Township 29, }Zange 24. 2. Deed for street purposes dated January 24, 1966 from Richard ��7.� Neslund and �l/labeth Neslund, Section 31, Towns�ip 29, Range 24. (24th Street} 3. Easement for storm sewer No. 65-0? (Sunset Boulevard� �� %�' dated January 25, 1966 from Kenneseth Israel Congregation, �f 5ection 31, Township 29, Range 24. � �. Easement for street purposes from Northwestern State �ank, �.475 Osseo, Ivlinnesota dated January 27, 1966 (24th Street�, Section 31, Township 29, Range 24. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to accept deeds and authorize City Clerk to file same for record, subject to approval by City Attorney. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) REPOR T OF PLANNING C OMMISSION (CASE NO. 65- 60- MISC. ) RECOMNLENDING FAVORA.BLY i�JITH �XCEPTIONS UPON THE RE Z ONING OF PR OPE R T Y FR OM MINNEAP OLIS, NOR THFIE LD, 29 Council Minutes - February 7, 1966 8. (b} & S�UTHERN RAILWAY TO TEXAS AVENUE �N SOUTH SII?E �F WAYGATA BOULEVARD. The Planning Director explained the background for the �asemade and outlined the area proposed to be rezoned. A motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, t�f t4 date for public hearing on March ?, 1966 and dlrecting s notify all property owners and abutting property owners. Motion pas s ed by a s even yea vote. (c� MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETiNG HELD JANUARY 12, 1966. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing. (d) REPORT OF CITY MAIVAGER (M. & C. NO. 66-6) CONCERN- ING TOWING AND IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES. Council discussed the proposed ordinance as pertains to storage facilities by contractor, proposed towing fees, and notification to owners of impounded vehicles. A motion was made by Council- man Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that in Section 3:136.8 of the proposed ordinance the words "letter mailed" be deleted and the words "registered mail" be inserted. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman ' Reynolds, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading February 21, 1966; also request staff to review Section 3:136. 6 of the proposed ordinance regarding $2. QO and $3. 00 fees for towing; review section on storage facilities in the detailed specifications regarding minimum and maximum number of parked cars; report on average number of cars parked with present contractor, whether he notifies them or not, and the average length of stay of parked cars. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to table authorization for bids for towing and im- pounding vehicles. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER CONCERNING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR O�F-STREET PARKING ON EXCELSI�R BOULE- VARD (REQUESTED JANUARy 31, 1966). 30 Council Minutes - February ?, 1966 8. (ej It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to table the item for one week. Motion pasaed by a seven yea vote. (f) REPORT OF EiViJ�LOYEE APPOINT�VIENT. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to consent and approve the appointment of Kenneth Turnham, Department of Protective Inspection, Probationary Structural Inspector, Range PS 3, Step A, effective February 14, 1966. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 9. UNFINISHE D BUSINESS �a) CONTRACT FOR SIDEWA.LK IMPROVEMENT N�. 66-08C (EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD FROlvi yiTOODDALE AVENUE TO FRANCE AVENUE , DEFERREI? FROM JANUARY 17, 1q66). The City Manager explained the low bidder had informed the City by telegram of his unwillingness to execute a contract and wish� to withdraw his bid. The City informed him by letter if he did not indicate by February 4, 1966 he would complete the contract, his bid deposit would be forfeited. RESOLUTION NO. 3003 It was moved by Councilman Noward, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3003 entitled "Resolution Rejecting A11 Bids and A.uthorizing Readvertisement for Bids. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (bj REPORT OF CIT � MANAGER (M. & C. NO. bb-3) kZEGARDING ENGAGING PA.RK AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT FOR DEVEL- OPMENT OF KENNETh WOLFE PARK (DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 17, 1966). A motion was made by Councilman i�earson, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, that the City enter into a contract with Brauer & A.s sociates in the amount of $2, 300. 00 for preliminary plans for Kenneth Wolfe Park, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute same. Iv�otion passed b� a seven yea vote. (c) RECONSIDERATION OF IRON RENi�VAL TREATMENT PLANTS PROP05ED (REQUESTED JANUARY 17, i966 - M. & C. NO. 66-?). 31 Council Minutes - February 7, 196b 9. 10. (cj The Water & Sewer Superintendent explained how mains are flushed in an attempt to handle rusty water comp].aints. A map was displayed showing the location of complaints and showing completed and pro- posed looping of water mains. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to adopt Proposal No. 1, Stage 1, of the iron removal cap- ital outlay program as recommended in M. & C. No. 65-4, which schedules Plants No. 4 and 7 for construction during 19b6-1967 year. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Pearson abstained and Councilman Thiel voted nay. Councilman Thiel stated his reason for voting "nay" was based on a request for information on cost of looping water mains and a picture of the City's financial position. He stated his vote might change when he learns what the obligation would be. (d) CITIZENS LIBRARY COMMITTEE. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Reynolds, to approve the recommendation of Nayor Wolfe to appoint the following to the Citizens Library Committee: Chairman, Curtis Pearson, James Pratt, Mrs. Jerome Kraehling, Paul Schroeder, Robert Ehrenberg, Judge Irving Brand, Mas Matsumota, Mrs. Hy Brandwein, and Arthur Weisberg. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. NEViT BUSINESS (a) PROPOSED A.GREEMENT VdITH THE COUNTY OF �-iENNEPIN TO ANiEND LEASE OF MUNICIPAL BUILDING, ST. LOUIS PARK. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to approve the proposed agreement and authorize the IVlayor and City Manager to execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. lI. MISCELLANE�US (a) DAMAGE CLA.IM. 1. Emile I�. Bolduc, 5024 Minnetonka Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to file claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion passed by a seven ye a vote . 3Z Council Minutes - February ?, 1966 12. C LAIMS, AppR OPRIATIONS A.ND CC�NTRAC T PAYME NTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS . 4n 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. February ?, 1966 in tht total amounts of $Z�, 017. 09 for payroll, and $56, ?2Q. ZO for vendors were approved, and the C�ty 1Vlanager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a seven yea vote. (b) GONTRACT PAYMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. Z for grading Improvement Nos. 61-10 and 60-28. Contractor� J. V. Gleason Co. , Inc. Amount, $29, 842. 77, 2. Partial Payment No. 2 for water main, sanitary sewer, lift station, Improvement Nos. 64-23, b5-66, 65-??. Contractor, Union Central Contracting, Inc. Amount, $4, 786. 54. On motion of Councilman Pearson, second�d by Councilman �-ieltzer, the above payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer wzre approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were aut�orized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT dn motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman :t�eynolds, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p. m. by a seven yea vote. Atte st: � � Betty Ca�d 11, Secretary 33