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Home My WebLink About1966/09/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular� MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PAl-Z.K, N.�INNESOTA September 19, 1966 1. CALL TO OtZ.I�ER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenn�th Wolfe at a:06 p. m. 2. INV OCATION ______ Invocation was given by Rev. Stewart Da1e of the First Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL The foalowing Councilmen were przsent at roll ca11: James Heltz�r Frank Howard Ricl�ard Koch Curtis Pearson Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel KennEth Vl�olfe Also present were the City Manager, Ciiy A.ttorney, Director of Public Works, and Secretarye 4. MINUTES 4n rnotion of Councilman 1�eynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, the minutes of the regular meeting held September 6, 1966 and budget meet- ings held September 1, 10, and 13, were approved by a aeven yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PRQPOSED VARIANGE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:074. 5 OF THE ZOIVING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A. SIDE YARI? WIDTH OF FOUR FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SIX FEET AT 2905 BRUNSvVICK AVENUE, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEAR- ING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 6, 1966 �CASE NO. 66-34-VAl�. ) REQUESTED BY STORE� REALTY. Mayor Wolfe declzred the h�aring c�,os�d, RES OLUTION NO. 3127 It was moved �y Councilrrian Howard, seconded by Councilman i90 Gouncil Minutes - September 19, 1966 y. (a} Koch, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 312? entit2ed "Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard �1Jidth from the re- quiremants of S�ction 6:074. 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance. " Motion passed by a sev�n yea vote. 6, PETITIQNS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF JOPPA LANE A.PARTMENTS REQ UES TING INS TALLA TI ON OF SE MAPHORES A T LYNN AVENUE AND JOPPA AVENUE FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC. The City Manager stated the County and State had been contacted with regard to participating in a study of Minnetonka Boulevard from France A.venue to Highway 100. V�,Then the County replied they were doubtfu.� of being able to participate soon, a consulting firm was approached for a proposal. It was moved by Councilman Koch, s econded by Councilman Pearson, that the County and County Board of Commissioners be contacted for a study of traffic conditions and the poseibility of including traffic controls in the area from France Avenue to Princeton Avenue, including a time table. Motion passed by a s even ye a vote . (bj APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON SALE A.ND OFF SALE AND NON-INTOXICATING LI�2U0� ON SAL,E BY I'ARK TERRACE SUPPEI� CLUB IIVC. , 4700 EXCELSIOR BOULEVA.RD. W. M. McKostie, 6121 Excelsior Boulevard, was present to represent the applicant. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to set date for public hearings October 10, 1966. Motion paseed by a seven yea vote. ?. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION A�'PROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BII1S IMPROVEMENT NOS. 64-15, 64-16, 64-14B, 66-64, 66-b5. RESOLUTION NO. 3128 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Iieltzer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3128 entitled "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids Improvement Nos. 64-15, 64- lb, 64-14B, 66- 64, 66- 65, " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 191 Council Ivlinutes - Sept�mb�r 19, 1966 7. (b ) RES �LIJTI ON EXTE NDING EXPIR.ATION DATE B�Y 1vINE T Y DAYS UNDER S�CTION 6:205. 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOt� SPECIAL P�,RMIT. R I DCFWA�Y CONSTRUC TION COI�iPANY, RESOLUTION NO. "L896, S�PTEMB�� 20� 19��5. V�illiam Ros�n, attorn�y for the applicant, was present. RESOLUTION NO. 3129 It was moved by �ouncilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, to waivc reading and adopt Resolution No. 3129 entitled "Re solution Extending Expiration Date by Ninety Days Under Sec - tion 6:205. 5 of thc Zoning Ordinance for Special Permit, Ri dgway Construction Company, Resolution No. G89b, September 20, 1965. " Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING T.HE ST. LOUIS PA.RK ZONING ORDINANCE CHANG.ING BOUND- ARIES Ok' ZONING DISTRICTS (NOI�T�T SIDE OF OXFORD STREET WEST OF W OODDALE AVEI�TUE). A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, to waive second r�ading of proposed ordinance rezon- ing Lots 44 through 66, Block 47, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from B-2 to I-1, and Lots 1� and 15, Block 47, St. Louis Park Centre and Lots 40 through 43, Block 47, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from B-2 to �-B, �iotion lost by a vote of five nays and two yeas, Councilm�n Pearson and Heltzer voting yea. ORDINANCE NO. 982 It was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman �eynolds, to waive second reading and a�lopt Ordinance No. 982 entitled "An Ordinance Amending th� St. Louis Park Zoning Ord- inance Changing Boundaries of Z�oning Districts, " which would re- zone Lots 40 through 66, and vacated portion of alley, Block 47, Rearrangement of St, Louis Park and Lots 14 and 15, Block 47, St. Louis Park Centre from B-2 District to I-1 District. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay, Councilman Pearson voting nay. (d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED O�DINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2:130? OF THE ST. LOUIS PA1�K pRDINANCE CODE ENTITLEI) "CONDI.TIONS OF LICENSE" By ADDING SUBDI- VISION "N" T�ERETO RELATjVE Tp ��AL� AN� ENTRANCES OF PREiViISES LICENSED FOR ON SAI,E i,IQUOR. 192 Council Minutes - September 19, 1966 7, id) It was moved by Councilman R�ynolds, seconded b Co Koch to table the proposed ordinance, Motion assed b C�man yea vote. P y a seven g, REPURTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND CONI�iTTEES (a) RE POR T QF LAN'� A.CQ UISITION, 1. Deed for partial rzlease of mortgage for drainage and storm sewer from The Northw�stern I�iutual Life Insurance Co. dated January G5, 19b6 for a portion of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of th� SW 1/4 of Section 31, Township 24, Range 24, It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Koch, to accept deed and authorizE the City Clerk to file same for record. Motion passed by a seven yea voie. (b� REPORT OF EMPLOYEE A.PPOINTNlENT (CIVIL DEFENSE). A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Council- man Koch, to consent and approve the appointment of Gloria Polack, Probationary Clerk II, �2angc GC 7, Step A, effective September 20, 19 66. Motion pas s ed by a s even yea vote. (cj REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 66-33) REGARDING BASSETTS CREEK ENGINE:�.RTNG STUDY. A motion was made by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council- man Heltzer, that the eommunication bc filed. Motion passed by a seven yea vot�. It was moved by Councilman 'tZeyno].ds, seconded by Councilman Heltzer, that staff contact the City of Ninneapolis, Golden Valley, and other affected communities on the basis of joining in the study and sharing in the cost. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. �d) REPORT �F CIT�Y MANAGER (Y. � C. NO. 66-34) CONCERNING ARCHITECTS FOR PROPOSED LIBRA�tY �.NB CQMMUNITY CEN- TER. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Gouncilman Howard, to hold a special meeting at ?:00 p. m. , September 26, 1966 for architectural presentations for both the ].ibrary and community center as recommended in M. & C. No. 66-34. Motion pasaed by a seven yea vote. 193 Council Minutes - September 19, 1966 9. 10. UNFIIVISHED BUSINESS (a) DRAINA.GE AT �OTO�t TRAVEL Sr�FVICES, INC. , 3000 FRANCE AVENUE (DEFL:t2i�ED FROIV� AUGUST 15, 1966). The City Manager on this project. this date. reported the City of Minneapolis is working �Ir, Koch request�d a report a month from �b) REPOI�T Or PI..�ANIVING COMMISSION (CA.SE NO. 66-3Z-Z} RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON T�-IE REQUEST OF THE CLINTON CORP. , DOiV�ALD �-i�.GEN .t�ND HERBERT 1VIASON TO REZONE 3905 TO 3921 LXC�LSIOR BOULEVARD FROM R-B �ISTRICT TO B-1 �ISTIZ�C'I' (D�.:F�.RRED FROM AUGUST 15, 1966). , Mr. Hcrbert .Davis, repre�enting the applicant, stated the request had been withdrawn. (c) RESOLUTION AUT�-lORIZING AGRE�NENT WITH STATE OF MINNES OTA DE�'AR TME NT OF �-IIG�-iW A YS FOI-� TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON HIGhWAY NO. ?(DEFERRED FROM SEPTENBER 6, 1966). Ro�ert Kurpius, State �-�ighway Department, was present to ex- plain the proposed changes in traffic signals on Highway No. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 3130 It was moved by Councilman �-Ioward, seconded by Councilman Koch, to waiv� reading and adopt �esolution No. 3130 entitled "Resolution Authorizing A.greement with State of Minnesota Departm�nt of Highways for Traffic Signals on Highway No. 7. " Motion passed by a seven yea vot�. (d) REPORT OF CITY MANAGER (IY'i, t� C. NO. 66-30) CONCERN- ING PURCHASE OF K. A. JO�-INSON P�OPERTY (�EFERRED FROM AUGUST 15, 1966). It was mov�d by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Howard, to authorize the City Manager to purchase the K. A. Johnson property north of 26th Street in the amount of $2, 000. 00. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. NEVIT B USINESS (a) TABUL.A.TION OF BIDS FQR SA.LE OF CIT Y OWNE; D OFFICE EQUIPMENT. 194 � �o�cil Minute s- Sept�mbe r 1 q, 19 66 10. Cai ma oHe � Was mu��. bY Councilman Hov�,ar�, seconded b C ltzer, to i��ect all bids. Motion passed by a seven��ail- vote . y (b) TA.B ULATION OF BIDS FpR AN E LEC TRIC EMERG.�,NC Y GENERATOZ. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Reyno�ds, to designat� Industrial .�,lectric as the lowest re- spons ible bidde r, and to acc ept the bid in the amount of $15, 80U. 00 for an electric emergency generator. 1Viotion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) PROPQ6ED LAYOUT PLANS FOR KENNETH WOLFE PARK. Mr. Paul Fjare, planning consultant for Brauer & Associates, was present to describe th� propose� plans for Wolfe Park. It was moved by Councilman Koch, second�d by Councilman Reyndds, to approve the plans and approve filling of the �roperty according to proposed plans presented. iViotion passed by a seven yea vote. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Koeh, to ref�r back to staff for report on costs for the pro- posed layout and if it can be done in stages. Motion passed by a seven y�a vote. �d) COMMU1vICATION FROM THE ST. LOUIS PARK COMMUIVITY THEATI�E CONCERNING PROP4SED COMMUIVIT-Y CENTER. Mr. Colby Skinner, r�presenting the community theatre in St. Louis rr'ark, was present to request consideration for a com- munity theatre in connection with the proposed community center. Mayor Wolfc stated the recommendation would be presented to the cor�nmunity center committee and architect for this project. IvIayor Vl�olfe ordered the report filed. (e) P�OPOS�D ChANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT W'ITH BUi�Y & CAi�LSON INC. FOR ASPHALT PAVING AND CURB, GUTTER, AND SID�WALK IMPROVEMENT NO. 65-34 TO ADD $4, 412. 50 TO CONTRACT ANI� EXTEND COMPLETION DATE TO OCTOBER 10, 1966. It was movec� by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman Koch, to approve Change Order No. 1 to contract with Bury & Carlson Inc. , and authorize the City Manager to execute. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 195 Council Minutes - SeptemUcr 19, 1966 10. (f� BUDGET iViE'F TING� it was moved by �ouncilman �-�oward, s econded by Councilman Koch, that th� next budget meeting be held September 28, 1966 at 4: 04 p, m. Vlotion pas s ed by a s �ven yaa vote. 11. MISCELLANE OUS (a ) DAMA.GE C LAI3viS . 1. Stanton B. Shanedling, 8006 VJ ,�� ranklin Street. 2. Mrs. Jame� Lonergan, 2635 Florici.a Avenue. 3. Mrs. I'ranc�s Silver, 3340 Bagley A.venue, Los Angeles, California. A motion was made by Councilman P�arson, seconded by Councilman Hcltzer, to file claims with the City Cl�rk for proper action by thc City Manager and City A.ttorney. Motion passed by a sev�n yea vote. 12. C LAIMS, APPR OP�IA.TI ONS AND C ONTRAC T PA YME NTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS. On moiion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman �-Teltzer, th� lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dat�d Septembc:r 19, 1966 in the total amounts of $3, 958. 36 for payroll, and $86, 901. 34 for v�ndors, as amended by adding a�3, 000. 00 claim to i��lilliam I-�ogan, postmaster, w�re approved, and th� �ity Manager, City Cl�rk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a s even yea vot�. (b% CONTRACT PA�MENTS. 1. Partial Payment No. 1 for hot mix asphalt paving and concr�te curb and gutter and sidewalk, Improvement Nos. 64-29, 65-54, 66-13, 66-15, 64-08, 66-35, 64-43, 60-12, 65-75. Contractor, J. V, Gleason Co. , inc. Amount, $32, 522. 40. On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman 'Thiel, the above payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City IVlana�eT, �ity Clerk, ar�d City Treasurer were authorized to issue a.check by a seyen yea vote. 2. Final Payrnent for grading Improv�ment Nos . 61-10 anc? 60- 28• Contractor, J. V, Gleason, Inc. Amo�t� $31, Z66. 85. 196 Gouncil Minutes - S�:ptcmber 19, 1966 1 �. �b � �ESOLUTION Np, 3131 IL was moved by Councilrnan �-Ieltzer, s�conded by Councilman Reynolds, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3131 entitl ed "Reeolution l�.ccepting ��ork on Grading Improvement Nos, 61-10 ax�d 60-28. " �otion passed by a seven yea vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT Qn rnotion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, the meeting was adjourned at 11;2� p, rn, by a seven yea vote. A tte s t: $etty Ca ell, Sec retary 197