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Home My WebLink About1966/07/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6, MINUTES OF CXTY COUNCIL MEETING S T. LOUIS PARK, MINNES OTA. July 18, 196b CALL TO Ot�DER A regular rrieetin g of the City Council was called to order by President Pro Tem Curtis Pearson at 8:03 p. m. INVQCATION Invocation was Church. ROI..�L CALL given by Rev, iiValter Johnson of the Westwood Luthera.n The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Jarr�es �-leltzer Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, and Secretary. MINUri,ES On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the minutes of the regular meeting held July 5, 1966 were approved by a five yea vote. PUB LIC HEA�INGS None. PE TITIONS, REQ UESTS AND G OMMU1vICATIONS (a) COMMU1vICATION FROM THOMPSON HOI�E HARDW ARE � 6414 �'EST LAKE STREET,CONCERNING BUILDING PEfZMiT. �liard L. Thompson, owner of Thompson Home Hardware, was preaent to described the storage bin on his property. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that etaff report to Council the pos sibility of corrugated metal con- forming to ordinance laws. I�otion pas sed by a five yea vote. 140 Council Minutes - July 18, 1966 6. (b) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR ON SALE AT SHAKEY'S PIZZA PARLOH (HIGHV►IAY NO. 1 � BE TVJ EEN DAKOTA AVENUE A.ND HA.MPSHIRE A.VENUE) B Y PAI3K PIZZA, INC. Paul Hauge, Rand Tower, attorney for the applicant, and Richard Lupu, local manager #or Park Piz�a, Inc. , were present. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, se�onded by Councilman Reynolds, to set date for public hearing August 15, 1966. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c ) COMMU1vICATION FROM LINC OLN DE L W ES T, 5201 WAY Z.ATA BOULEVARD,CONCERNING EXPANSION �F EXISTING LIQUOR SERVIC�S. Morris Berenberg was preeent to explain the proposal. Edward Baker, architect, dcscribed the proposed expansion. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to amend the description of the licens2d premise to increase area licensed for sale of liquor to include that area as proposed in the plans for an addition to building as filed in the Department of Protective Inspection. Motion passed by a fivE yea vote. ?. RESOLUTIONS AND O�DINANCES (a) FIRST READING OF PRO�OSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTORIZED tiVATL�R VEHICLES UPON ANY BODY OF jhTA.TER WITHIN T�i,r CO�PORATE LIMITS OF THE CIT Y OF S T. LOUIS PARK. A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, � seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading August 1, 1966. Before a vote was taken the motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Counci�man Thiel, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to defer the rr�atter to August 1, 1966. Motion passed by a five yea vote. �bj SECOND RE�iDING OF PROPOSED C7RDINANCE AMENDINCr THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINAN�,E CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF Z ONING DIST;�ZIC TS (EAS T SIDE HAMPSHIRE AVENUE BETWEEN 23RD STREET AND 24TH STREET-• CASE NO, b6-20-Z, REQUESTED BY PALMER UDSTRAND). Palmer Udstrand was present. At the request of Councilman Thiel Mr. Udstrand presented a signed statement to the effect that oxil.y iown houses would be constructed on the property described. It was also explained that two of the five unit build- ings would be constructed this y�ar and tl�ree in 1967. 141 Gouncil Minute s- J�y 1 g� 19 66 ?. �b) ORDINA.NC� NO. 976 It Was moved b Re nolds y Councilman Thiel seconded by Councilman Y , to waive second readi.�g and adopt Ordinance No, 976 entitled "A.n Qrdinance Amending the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts. " Motion passed by a fiv� y�a vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICE�S� BOARDS AND COIVIIVIITTEES (a) PRELIMINAR� REpORT OF THE DIRECTQR OF PUBLIC WGRKS AND ASSESSMENT REPQRT WITH RESPECT TO STORM SEWE� IMPROVENENT NpS, 66-2 (A.�EA OF FLAG AVENUE, L�UISIANA AVENUE, HICHiI�A,y 12 A.ND GREAT N4RTHERN �AILl�OA.D) AND 66-18 (AREA S OUT�-i OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD A.ND EAST OF MINNEAPOLIS, NORTHFIELD AND SOUTI�ERN RAILKOAD). Robert Huston, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Assoc. Inc. , was present to outline the proposed storm sewer districts. It was suggested that both improvements be combined into one and the hearing be held at VlTestwood Junior High School August 29, 1966. RESOLUTION NO. 3085 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waivc reading and aclopt ��solution No. 3085 entitled "Resolution I�ec�iving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improve- ment Nos. 66-18 and 66-2 and Consolidating Proceedings into Improvement No. 66-2. " Motion passed by a five yea vote, (bj REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION. 1. Deed and temporary construction easement from Ellen iv1. Schwarz dated July 8, 1966 for Lot 1 and a portion of Lot Z, Block 2, �ianke's Minikahda Terrace (Excelsior Boulevard, Improvement No. 66-08C). It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded bYf i usa e for Howard, to accept deed and authorize Clty Clerk to record. IV�otion passed by a five yea vote. _i <<� �� Tc� �-7 l�^ (cj REPORT OF PLANNING COIv1MISSION (CASE NO. 66-22-5 THE RECONIMENDING r AVORABLY ti'1ITH CONDITIONS U ROSPECIAL REQ UES T OF PHILLIP P I E� i U I 1'� E N T C O M P A 1� Y F O PERMIT UNDEtZ PROVISIONS OF SEGTION 6:049. 8 142 Counc il Minute s- July 18, 19 6 6 8. (c) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO FILL, EXCAVATE AND GRADE PROPERTY NO�TH OF 25Z STREET AND EAST OF VEI�NON A.VENUE. RESOLUTIaN NO. 3086 A motion was ma.de by Councilman I�oward, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3086 entitl.ed "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:049. 8 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park. rr Motion pas s ed by a f ive ye a vote . (d) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 66-Z3-SP) RECOMME;NDING FAVORABLY WIT�-i CONDITION UPON THE _ R�:QUEST OF DARREL FARR FOR SPECIA.L PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SEC TION 6:092. 1 OF TI-�E ZONINC ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 21 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING (AMENDED TO 24 UNITS B Y APPLIGANT) AT 1325 JER.SE Y AVENUE. Darrel Farr was present. RESOLUTION NO, 308? It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt l�esolution No. 3087 entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:092. 1 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Twenty- One Unit Apartment Building� " Motion passed by a five yea vote. (e} REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 66-25-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY VITITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF CHARLES ALEXANDER FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:1?6.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FO� A TOVdNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- MENT UIVIT ON ALABAMA. AVENUE BETWEEN 27TH STREET AND 25i STREET. James Hawks, Iv�idwest Planning and Research Inc. , represented the applicant and described the proposed project of town houses. RESOLUTION NO. 3088 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3088 entitled "Resolution Granting Special Permit Under Section 143 vounc il IV,[inute s_ July 1 g� � 9 6 6 8' �e� 6� 1?6. 4 of th� Sfi. L,ouis Development Unit, ToWnh ark Zoning Orclinance for .�esidential bY addin Cond�tion ouses, Charles A1exander, as am.ended g No. 4 which rzads "Drainage shall be con- structed in accor Exhibit �C,. ,� dance with drainage, grading, etc. plan marked Motion passed by a five yea vote. �f) REPORT pF ��NNING C RECOMM� ��MISSION (CASE NO. 66-26-VAC. } NDING F,Av�RABLy UPON THE REQUEST OF ARVID E. CA�L„SpN & SpN �ViENT FOR LOTS 3' ZNC. TO vA.CATE PUBLIC UTILITY EASE- (EAST SII?E OF A ' 4' S' BLOCK 1, PA_RKAIRE ADDITI�N LABAMA AVENUE NORTH OF WEST 27TH STREET). R�,SOLUTION NO. 3089 A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded b Counci - man Reynolds, to walve reading and adopt Resolution No. 308 � entitled "Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Public 9 Utility Easement. " Motion assed b a five will be held August 1, 1966. P y yea vote. Hearing (g� REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 66-28-MISC. ) REC�MMENDING FA.VORABL Y UPON ITS OV:r N INITIATION CONCE�NING SPECIAL PE�MIT P:ROVISION SECTION 6:092. 6 PERMITTING Iv10RE T�TAN Ez,EVEN UNITS IN ONE BUILDING USING R-B DENSITIES. It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading August 1, 1966. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (h) MINUTES OF PLANNING CQMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 29, 1966. (i) Upon hearing rlo objection President Pro Tem Pearson ordered the minutes received for filing. REPORT OF 11riAYOR�S LIBRARY COiv1MITTEE. Presizient Pro Tem Pearson ruled that discussion of the library report be deferred until a meeting can be arranged between the Mayor's Library Committee and the Council. A rnotion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Cou�ncilman Reynolds to overrule the Chair and the people present be allowed to speak on the matter. Motion lost by a vote of four nays and one yea. Councilman Heltzer voted yea. 144 Council Minute s- July 18, 19 66 uestin federal grant 8. �i ) Councilman �-ielt�.er read a regclution re n Count Library System. for the St, Louis Parl: Branch of Hennep�C�man �Ioward, to adopt He then made a motion, seconded bY C for total building costs, the resolution with figures of � 2 64, 000 federal aid of$�84, 000, for a net cost to the City of $180, 000. Before a vo te was taken it was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconhad b Councilman Howard, to amend the proposed resolut e� a d of g Y ing the figures to $Z20, 000 for total building O stMot on assed b 00 P Y $?0, 000, for a net cost to the City of $150, • a four yea vote. Councilman Heltzer voted nay. xESOLUTION NO. 3090 It was moved by Councilr�lan Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard to adopt R�solution No. 309� entitled Resolution Requ�sting Federal Grant for St. Louis Park Branch of Hennepin County Library System, " as amended. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that the Mayor's Library Committee and Council meet August 9, 1966 at ?:34 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (jj SECOND QUARTER REPOR'�' OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR 19b6 BY THE CITY NANAGER, Upon hearing no objection President Pro Tem Pearson ordered the report received for filing. (k) SUPPLEMENTARY PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WO�ZKS WITH RESPECT TO STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-45 (HANNAN LAKE, COBBLECREST LAKE, AND VICTORIA LAKE DRAINACE SYSTEM). It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that staff prepare a preliminary report for Council meeting of August 1, 1966. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REPORT CONCERNING CLOSING OF STREETS ON EA57' SIDE OF HIGHWAY NO. 100 BETWEEN 41ST STREET AND 44TH STREET (DEFERRED FROM JULY 5, 1966). Mike Merrigan, 4321 Mackey Avenue, presented a traffic survey taken by residents ir_ area of Mackey, A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Howard, 145 Council Minutes - J�y lg� 1966 9� (aj that 43 z Street and l�Iorningside Road entrances to Highwa No. 100 be closed b y � Y t�mporary barriers and a further study be made of the area. �/otion passed by a five yea vote, (b) REPORT Or CIT�Y ATTORNE Y R�GA.i�DING CITy C�IM VS. W ILE Y �VEI,L COi1iIFANY (DEFERi�ED �i�OM JUL i� 5, 1966). It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded b Howard, to defer the matter to Au ust 1 1 Y Counciiman g , 966, Motion passed by a five yea vote. (�) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TOI�TING A.ND IMPOUNDING OF VE�-iICLES (DEF'Ei�tZED FROM JULY 5, 1966). �ierbert Davis, 6100 Excelsior Boulevard, was present repre- senting Bob's Sunnyside Station. A motion was made b3r Council- man Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to designate Nutter's Shell, ?000 West Lake Street, as th� lowest responsible bidder, to accept bid in the amount of $4, 400. 00 and to authorize the Mayor and City IvIanager to execute the necessary contract. Motion lost by a vote of two nays and two yeas, Councilman abstaining. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to defer tne matter to August 1, 1966. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (d) DRAINAGE� AT IVOTO�� TRA.VEL S�,2VICES, INC. , 3400 FRANCE AVENUE (DEF��Ri;D FROM JUL�Y 5, 1966), It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman 3 Thiel, to defer to August 15, 1966. Votion passed by a five yea 4 vote. � (2) PARKING ON GORHAM AVENUE IN A�2EA OF 1ST STREET � N. W. ANL? LOUISIANA AVENUE (REQUESTED JULY 5, 1966). , A motion was made by Councilman Fieltzer, seconded by Council- � man Thiel, that parallel parking signs be posted on Gorham � Avenue between Louisiana Avenue and 2nd Street N. W. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 1�' �w B USINESS �a1 LITTI�E LEAGUE A.ND BABE �UTH BA.SEB.A.LL CONTRACTS. It �'as moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, that Council waive the requirements and the City be a named insured in Little League and Bab� Ruth insurance con- txacts in the futurE. Motion passed by a five yea vote. ' 146 � Council Minutes - July 18, 1966 10. (b) COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that no Council meeting bE held July 25, 1966. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 11. MISCE LLANE OUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS. 1. Linda Sutherland, 3916 Garfield Avenue South, Ninneapolis. 2. vli alter L. and Beatrice M. Piekarczyk, 2223 Flag Avenue. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Charlebois, 6712 W. 26th Street. A motion was made by Councilman ��oward, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion passed by a five yea vote . 12. CLAIMS, APP�tOPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PA YMENTS (a) VERIFIELI CLAIMS. On motion of Councilman r�eltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and p r e s ented to C ounc il date d July 18, 19 66 in the total amounts of $12, 035. 43 for payroll, and $162, ?85. 43 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and Ci.ty Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a five yea vote. (bj CONTRACT P�YMENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 5 for storm sewer Improvement No. 65-07. Contractor, Beatson & Kelly, Inc. Amount, $86, 44?. 44. On motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, 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 for that amount. 2. Final Payment for storm sewer Improverrient No. 64-42. Con- tractor, Minn- Kota Excavating, Inc. Axriount, � 1, 193. 49. RESOLUTION NO. 3091 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3091 entitled 14? Council Minutes - July 18, 1966 10. (b) COUNCIL MEETING JULY "L5, 1966. 0 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, that no Council me eting bE held July 25, 19 66. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 11. MISCE LLANE OUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS. 1. Linda Sutherland, 3916 Garfield Avenue South, Ninneapolis. 2. 1�V alter L. and Beatrice M. Piekarczyk, 2223 Flag Avenue. 3. Mr, and Mrs. Robert L. Charlebois, 6712 W. 26th Street. A motion was made by Councilman �Ioward, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to file claims with City Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion passed by a five yea vote . , 12. CLAIMS, A.PP�OPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PA YMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIIVIS. On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the lists of verified claims prepared by the I}irector of Finance and presented to Council dated July 18, 1966 in the total amounts of �12, 035, 43 for payroll, and $162, ?85. 43 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a five yea vote. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS. . 1. Partial Payment No. 5 for storm sewer Improvement No. 65-07. Contractor, Beatson & Kelly, Inc. Amount, $86, 447. 44. On motion of Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the above payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City ClerlS and City Treasurer were authorized to is sue a check for that amount. 2. Final Payment for storm sewer Improvement No. 64-42. Con- tractor, Minn-Kota Excavating, Inc. Amount� $Z� 1q3.49. RESOLUTI4N NO. 3091 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 3091 entitled 147 Council Minute s- J�y 1 g� 19 6 6 12. (b) 2• "Resolution Acceptin W ork n S r Sewer Im rovement No. 64_4�. „ gp o to m p �otion assed by a five yea vote. 3. Final Payr�ent for hot mix avin and ortland cement curb and gutte r, Im r P g p Blackto p ovemcnt Nos. 63-19 and 65-43. Contractor p Service ComPany. Amount, $5, 6Z6. 64, kE-SOLUTION NO. 3092 I t was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman �ieltzer, to waiv� reading and adopt Resolution No. 3092 entitled "Re solution Accepting V�rork on Hot Mix Paving and Curb and Gutter Improv�ment Nos. 63-19 and 65-43. " Motion paesed by a f ive ye a vot e. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman f-ieltzer, second�d by Councilman the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p, m. by a five yea vote. Atte s t: � � i •�'iz.� � , Betty Cal ell, Secretary � .• Thiel, Gurtis Pearson, Preside ro Tem �� •