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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966/05/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. 2. 3. 4. 6. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA May 16, 196b CALL TO �RDER A regular meeting of the City Gouncil was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8:05 p. m. INVOCATIOIV Invocation was given by Church. ROLL CALL Fathe r Jame s Namie of the Holy Family Catholic The following Councilmen were present at roll call: James Heltzer Frank Howard Richard Koch Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Director, Director of Public Works, and Secretary. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman �teynolds, the minute s of the r e gular me eting held May 2, l 9 6 6 and ad journe d meeting of April 25, neld May 2, 1966 were approved by a seven yea vote. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) PETITION OF PROPERTY OWNERS IN AREA OF WEST 36TH STREET AND KIPLING AVENUE CONCERNING ENLARGEMENT "`�' OF PANCAKE HOUSE PARKING LOT. Mr. Bruce James, attorney, 1? 1Z First National Bank Building, was present on behalf of residents of the area. The City Planning Director pointed out proposed plans for enlarging the parking lot at Perkins Pancake Hause and explained the special permit had been approved by the Council and the applicant had complied with ordinance regula~ tions. A rriotion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Coun��_ man Howard, to table the matter. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. _--�'. 9 3 � Council Minutes - May 16� 1966 6. (b) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO �iOLD A BINGO GAME EACH FRIDAi' A.ND SUNDAY NIGHT FROM THE PRESENT TIME UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 196b BY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST NO. 5632 AT 5605 W EST 36TH STREET. It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Koch, to approve the request. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. ?. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS (LOT 5, BLOCK 4, THORPE BROS. UNIVERSITY CLUB ADDITION ON WEST SIDE OF BRUNSWICK AVENUE NORTH 4F CEDAR LAKE RQAD). RESOLUTION NO. 3045 It was rnoved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3045 entitled "Re�o�ution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax-foifeited La.nds. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVr:RTISEMENT FOR BIDS IMPROVEMENT NO. b5•-34 (CONCI�ETE PAVIIIG AND CURB AND GUTTER IN WESTMORELAND STREET BETV�I�EN EXCELSI�R BOULEVARD AND �'�EST 36TH STREET). RESOLUTION NO. 3046 It was moved by Gouncilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3046 entitled , "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advdrtisement for Bids Improvement No. 65-34. " Motion passed by a s even ye a vote v (c) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANC �NGINGIBOUND- THE ST. LOUIS PARK Z�NING ORDI ER CY FROM M. N. & S. ARIES OF Z �NING DIS TRIC Tj E ON S OUTH SIDE OF W AY ZATA RAILROAD TO TEXAS AVEN BOULEVARD, CASE NO. 65-60-MISC. , INITIATED BY PLAN- NiNG COMMISSION�o ORD.INANCE NO. 972 A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, Sand ado t Ordin- Councilman Hel�zer, to' waive second rea ing P ance No. 972 entitled An �rdinance Amending the St. Louis r'' Council Minute s- May 16, 19 66 ?. �c) Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts." Motion passed by a vate of five yeas and two nays, Councilmen Thiel and Koch voting nayo They wished to go on record as voic- ing the same objection to the rezoning as was entered into the minute s of the me eting May 2, 19 6 6. (d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED OR DINAE CHANGINGIBOUND- THE S T. LOUIS PARK Z OIVING OR DINANC ARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS (BETWEEN 252 STREET, 27TH STREET, BLA.CKSTONE AVENUE, AND ZARTHAN AVENUE, CASE NO. 66-12-Zj. OR DINANCE NO. 973 It was moved by Councilman ThieJ�, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 973 entitled "An Ordinance Arriending the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts. " Motion paesed by a seven yea vote. (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING BOUND- ARIES OF Z ONING DIS TRIC TS (NOR THEAS T C ORNER OF MINNETONKA BOULEtiTARD AND JOPPA AVENUE, REQUESTED B Y BERNARD HOR OVIT Z). A motion was made by Councilman Koch, seconded by Councilman Howard, to defer the matter until June 20, 1966. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) PRELINiINARY REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC W ORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPQRT WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-68 (STORM SEWER IN . AREA 4F TEXAS AVENUE, GREAT NORTHERN RA,ILWAY, WE5 T 33RD STREET, AND HIGHWAY NO. ?, TABLED gy COUNCIL APRIL 4, 1966). .�-..,� . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to ta.ke the matter from the table. Mot.ion passed by a seven yea vote. RES�OLUTION NO. 3047 It was moved by Councilrrian Heltzer, seconded �by Cowncilman �''' Koch, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 304? entitled �y 95 --..�,, . Council Minute s- Ivjay 16, 19 66 8. (a) "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improve-- ment No. 65_68� �� Motion passed by a seven yea vote. Hearing will be held June 6, 1966. (b) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION. 1. Deeds for street easement, temporary construction easement from Martin G, and A1ice J. Fowler dat ed May 2, 1966, and partial release of mortgage from First National Bank of Minneapolis dated May 10, 1966 for a portion of Lots 3 and 4, Hanke's Replat. 2. Deeds for street easement and temporary construction easement from Leo V11. anci Maire S. Liiste dated Nlay 4, 1966 for a portion of Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 3, Hanke's Minikahda Terrace. 3. Deeds for street easement and temporary construction easement from Elmer G. Nordstrom dated May 9, 1966 for a portion of Lot 1 and 2, Block 2, Hanke's Minikahda Terrace. 4. Deeds for conveyance of tax-forfeited lands from the State of Minnesota for drainage and park purposes as follows: That part of the south one-half of Government Lot 4, .lying north ��q o R' of Eatont s 2nd Addition and lying east of the northerly extension of the west line of said addition, Section 9, Township 117, Range 21. That part of north one-half of Government Lot 4 lying west �f east 900 feet thereof, except R, R, land, Section 9, Township 117, Range 21 � Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 4, Thorpe Bros. University Club Addition. Block 8, Tho rpe B r o s. Unive r s ity Club Addition. Lot 28, Block 4, Park Manor. � Lots 195, 196, and 197, Richmond Addition. X Commencing at southwest corner of Government Lot 4; thence north along west line thereof to intersection with a line parallel � with and 135 feet south of westerly extension of north line of Block 3, Eaton's lst Addition; thence east along said para11e1 line to west line of Block 3, Eaton's lst Addition; thence south to a point 80 feet norih from south line of Government Lot 4; thence west 101. 8 feet; thence south 80 feet to south line of Government Lot 4; thence west to beginning except road, Section 9, Township 117, Range 21, 9b Council Minutes - May 16, 1966 : (b) It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, to accept deeds for s�reet easements and park and drain- age purposes and authorize City Clerk to file same for record. Motion pas s e d by a s even yea vote e (c) REPORT OF GITY A.TTORNEY CONCERNING GENERAL HOS- PITA.L SUIT. A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to authorize employing of George F. Hess, Consulting Engineer, 451? Ninnetonka Boulevard, for accounting services in connection with �-iennepin County General Hospital Budget Appeals, such authorization not to exceed $500. 00 without notice to Council. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d ) PRE LIMINAt� Y RE POR T OF DIRE C T OR OF P UB LIC i�r ORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO T�-lE FOLLOW- ING IMPR OVE ME NTS : 1. 2. No. 65-71A, concrete curb and gutter on both side of Brunswick Avenue bet•�Neen 28th Street and 29th Street. No. 65-?1B, concrete sidewalk on both sides of Brunswick Avenue between 28th Street and Z9th Street. �ESOLUTION NO. 3048 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3048 entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improve- ment Nos. 65 - 71 A and 65- 71 B. " Motion pas s ed by a s even yea vote. Hearing will be held June 6, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that staff report June 6, 1966 concerning feasibility of a permanent street in the same area as described above for sidewalk and curb and gutter. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. ,� (e) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. bb-20) CONCERNINC AWARD OF TOWING AND IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLE BI�S. �� '� 4 -� i It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Gouncilman Koch, to designate Bob's Sunnyside Service as the lowest re- sponsible bidder, io accept bid in the amount of $4, 450. 00, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. Before a vote was taken the motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Councilman Reynold�, seconded by Councilman �7 �. Counc il Minute s- May 16, 19 66 g. (ej Heltzer, that staff incorporate in the contract a development plan ' for storage area for approval May Z3, 1966. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f j RE POR T OF PLANNING C OMMISSION (CASE NO. 66-16-SPj REGOMMENDING FAVORABLY WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF I..ESLIE BARTQN FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:09Z. 8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT AN OFFICE BUILDING IN R-4DI,STRICT (NO�THEAST CORNER OF MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND PRINCETON AVENUE), Leslie Barton, �4109 Cedarwood Road was present. RESOLUTION NO. 3049 It was moved by Councilman Koch, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 3049 entitled "Resolution Granting. P�e�nzit Under. Section 6:092. 8 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for an Office Building, " as amended by adding Condition No� 2 as follows: "The width of the front driveway shall not exceed _ . thirteen feet ." Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (g} REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 66-17-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY VJITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF DANIEL OTTEN FOR SPECLAL PERMIT UNDER PRO�TISIONS OF SEGTION 6:122� 6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT AN OPEN SALES LOT FOR USED AND NEW CARS (SOUTH�AST CORNER OF WA YZATA BOULEVARD AND HAMPSHIRE AVENUE}. Daniel �tten was present. The planning Director explained the diagram as presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3050 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Koch, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3050 entitled "Resolutior. Granting Permit Under Section 6:122. 6 of the St. Louis •, Park Zoning Ordinanc e f o r Display and Sa1e of New and Us ed Car s on an Open Sale s Lot. " Motion pas s ed by a seven yea vote. � �hI MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMLSSIaN MEETING HELD MAY 4, 1966. . Upon. hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing. .• Council Minutes - May 16, 1966 8• (i) REPORT OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO. 66-14"�A'R. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST �F F'�� INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR VARLANCE FROM SECTION 6:144.2 �F THE ZONING ORDIPIANCE FOR A SIDE YARD OF LESS THAN FIFTEEN FEET ABUTTING A CORNER LOT AT ?31? WEST I.�AKE STREET. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Couricilman Heltzer, to set date for public hearing June 6, 1966. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (,1) RE PORT OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO. 66-15- VAR. ) UPON THE REQUEST OF JOHN GOLLEY FOR VA.RJANCE FROM SECTION 6:084.2 OF THE ZQNING ORDINANCE TO PERIv1IT' A SIDE VARIA.NCE FROM THE REC�UIRED FIFTEEN FEET TO EIGHT FEET AT 2q01 BRUI�ISWICK AVENUE. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to set date for public hearing June b, 1966. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (k) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEA7�S MEETING HELD APRIL 28, 1966. Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the minutes received for filing. (1) REPORT OF CI�'Y MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 66-21) CONCERNING PROPOSED STREET LIG��TING SYSTEM CHANGES. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to adopt the mercury vapor plan No. 1 accordirig to M. & C. No. 66-21, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. Motion passed by a seven ye a vote . . It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilrr�an Reynolds, that the matter of regulation of electric power utilities '�` on a State level be referred to the Hennepin County League of Municipalities for legislative consideration. Motion passed by a s even ye a vote. (m) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (WATER AND SEWER DEpARTNiENT); ALSO REP4RT OF EMPLOYEE PROMOTION. �.� Les Janderi, Water and Sewer Department Probationary Laborer, . Range PW 6, Step A, effective May 23, 1966. �"" ' 9 9 Cou,n�i,� Minutes - May 16, 1966 8• �m ) �iarlan Backiund, Water and Sewer effective IVia.y 23� 9. Water and Sewer Department, Probationary Maintenanceman I, Range PW 8, Step A, 1966, promotion from Laborer II. it was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to consent and approve the appointment and to concur with the promotion. Motion pas s ed by a s even yea vote. UNFINISHED BUSIN�SS ial PROPOSED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF ALLAN GARRISOiv�s 2ND ADDITION (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OXFORD STREET A1�JD i3OUISIANA A.VENUE) REQUESTED BY ALLA.N W. GARRISON (HEARZNG HELD MAy 2, 1966, ACTION DEFERRED). .A11an Garrison was present. A motion was made by Councilman Pearsori, seconded by Counca.lman Thiel, to approve preliminary plat of A11an Garrison's Znd Addition. Motion lost by a vote of four nays and three yeas. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to refer the plat to staff and defer to May 23, 1966. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) REPORT OF �LANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 65-63-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY WITI� CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF IvIORGAN E. JOHNSON COa INC. FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTIOIV 6:122. 6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF EXISTING FACILITIES TO ALLOW CANOPIED OUTDOOR USED CAR DIS- PLAY (DEFEFZRED FROM MAY 2, 1966). RESOLUTION NO. 3051 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Counci.lman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3051 entitled "Resolution Granting permit Under Section 6:122. 6 of the St. Louis Park �oning Ordinance for Display of Used Cars on an Open Sa1es Lot. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c} PRELIM�NAR Y REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC VIi�RKS WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-45, STORM SEWER FOR HANNAN LAKE, COBBLECREST LAKE, AND VICTORIA LAKE DRAINAGE SYSTEM (DEFERRED FROM MAY 2, 1966). A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to c�efer to May 23, 1966. Motion passed by a sev�n yea vote. 100 Counc il Minute s- May 16, 19 6 6 9. (d) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANC 8AM 59 EN ITLED ORDINANCE NO. 730 PASSED DECEMBER SECTION 6• 111. 2 "ST. LOUIS PARK 20NING ORDINANCEUOR REQUESTED BY SUBD. 62 KELATING TO ON SALE LI�2 i MA Y OR W OLFE ). A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by bo acil- man Reynolds, to defer to June 20, 1966. Motion passed y seven yea vote. (e} BOULEVARD DELICATESSEN SPECIAL PERMIT. A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Pearson, that staff report by June 6, 1966 regarding portions of special permit issued to Boulevard Delicatessen, ?200 Minnetonka Boulevard, which are not being enforced. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f ) PROJEC T FOR ACQ UISITION OF LAKE z1lTES T OF UTAH AVENUE AND SOUTH OF WEST 16TH STREET. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, that staff report on status of project for acquisition of lake we s t of Utah Avenue and s outh of W e s t 16th Stre et. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (g) IMPROVEMENT OF FRANKLIN AVENUE BETWEEN WESTWO�D HILLS �RIVE AND Vr ES TMORE LAND LANE. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, that staff report on feasibility of improvement of Franklin Avenue between Westwood Hills Drive and Westmoreland Lane, Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) None. 11. MISCE LLANE OUS taj None. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) CONTRACT PAYMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. ? for general construcLion of Fire Station No. 1. Contractor, Berglund-Johnson, Inc. Amount, $3, 1g9• 60. 101 Council Minute s- iviay 16, 19 66 12. (a� Z. Partial Payment No, 6�or electrical work for Fire Station No. 1. Contractor, Globe Electric Gompany. Amount, $Z, 441. 26. �n motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, the above payments on contract work presented by the Consvlting Architect were approved, and the City Manager, Ci,ty Clerk, and Gity Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the meeting was adjourned at 11;03 p. m. by a seven yea vote. Attest: Setty C dwell, Secretary IOZ Kenne�h W olf e, Mayo r