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MINUTES OF CIT Y COUNCIL �EETiNG
ST. LOUIS PARK, NINN�SOTA.
September 6, 1966
CALL TO O�DER
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Kenneth Wolfe at 8:03 p, m. �
INVOCATION
Invoc ation wa s
Church.
ROLL CALL
given by Rev. Paul Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
Jame s Heltze r
Frank Howard
Richard Koch
Curtis Pearson
Kenneth Wolfe
A1so present were the City IVianager, City A.ttorney, Director of Public
Works, Assessor, and Secretary.
Councilman Thiel arrived at 9:15 p. m.
MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Howard, second�d by Councilman Heltzer, the
minutes of the regular meeting held August 29, 1966 were approved by a
five yea vote,
PUB LIC HEA.�INGS
(a j PR OPOSE D VARIANCE FR OM PR p`TISI ONS OF SE C TI ONS 6: 064. 4
AND 6:064. 5 OF T�-IE ZONIN� ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A REAR
YA.RD OF 9 k'EE T INS TEAD OF THE �.-ZEQ UIRE D 3 5 FEE T AND A
SIDE YARD OF 2 6. 16 FEE T INS TEAD QF THE REQ tJZRE D 3 8
FEET AT 4331 V�T E S T Z S T Y� S T R E E T, A� �}ESCRIBED IN NOTICE
OF HEARING PUB L I S H E D A U G U S T 1 8, 19 66 (C.ASE NO. 66-31-�AR.
REQUESTED BY �OBERT REZNICK. �
Robert Reznick was present. Mayor Vt�olfe declared the hear'
closed. A motion was made by Councilman Koch, secon �g
Councilman Howard, to waive reading and adopt reeolu .ded by
tion approving
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5� �a) variance to r�ad as follows: "To permit a rear yard of 9 feet instead
of the requircci 35 feet and a side yard of 26. 16 feet instead of the
required 38 feet. " Motion lost by a vote of three nays and two yeas,
Councilmen Koch and howard voting yea.
tZESOLUTION NO. 3119
It was moved by �ouncilman �ioward, seconded by Councilman Koch,
to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 3119 entitled "Resolution
Granting Variance of Rear Yard Depth from the Requirements of
Section 6:064. 5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance, " which
would permit a rear yard of 9 feet instead of the required 35 feet.
Motion passed by a five yea vote.
(bj PROPCSED SPECIAL, ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS COYI-
PLETED V�IITHIN T�-;E CITY, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEAR-
INC PUBLIS�iEi� AUGUST 18, 1966.
Vililliam Kaehler, 5121 Bedford Avenue South, Edina, was present
concerning the assessment for Improvement No. 64-58 for 2700
Edgewood Avenu�. Kenneth Gaslin, 2801 Sumter Avenue, and R.
J. Bartell,inquired about the as ses sment for Improvement No.
63-19. Allen Stiegler, attorney for Charles Schaub, 1330 Westwood
Hills Drive, was present concerning the assessment of Improvement
No. 65-21, Mayor V`,%olfe declare th� hearing closed except for
Improvement No. 65-21.
RESOLUTION NO. 3120
It was moved by Gouncilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Koch,
to waive r�ading and adopt Resolution No. 3120 entitled "Resolution
Adopting Assessment, " levying thc: assessment for all projects
except 65- 21 which was tabled until the Director of Public tiVorks
could bring the drainage flow map to the meeting. Motion passed
by a five yea vote. '
Later in the meeting when the drainage flow map was present and
reviewed, it was moved by Councilman Howard, seconded by Council-
man Heltzer, to remove Improvement 65-21 from the table. l�/Iotion
pas s ed by a five yea vote. Gouncilman Thiel arrived at 9�� 5 p. m.
iv.[ayor Wolfe declared thz hearing on Improvement 65-21 closed.
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Heltze r, to approve the as se s smcnt of Improvement No. 65- 21
as per the ass�ssment roll and amend Resolution No. 3120 as
adopted to include Improvement No. 65-21. Motion passed by a
six yea vote.
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5. (c) PROPOSED I�EZONING OF LOTS 40 ThF.OUCH 66, BLOCK 47,
REARRANGEME1�rT OF ST. LOUIS �ARK AND LOTS 14 AND 15,
BLOCK 47, ST. LOUIS PARK CENTR� (NORTI-� SIDE 4F OXFORD
STREET WEST OF W 40DDALE AVENU�) FROM B-2 GENERAL
B USINESS DIS TRIC T T O I-1 IND US TRIAL DIS TRIC T, INI TIATE D
B Y PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 66-33- MISC. ) AS DESCRIBED
IN NOTICE OF HFA�ING PUBLISHED A.UGUST 18, 1966.
Mrs. John Felber, 5916 Oxf ord Street, and Mr. Louis Johnson,
5912 axford Stroet, were present. Mayor Wolfe declared the
hearing closcd. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded
by Councilman Ileltzcr, to waive first r�ading of proposed ordin-
ance as amended to read that Lote 44 through 66, and vacated por-
tion of alley� Block 47, :t�earrangement of St. Louis Park t�e rezoned
from B-2 District to I-1 District, and to set date for second reading
September 19, 1966, Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilmen
Reynolds and Thiel were not present.
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, to wai ve first r.eading of proposed ordinance rezoning
Lots 40 through 43, Block 47, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park
and Lots 14 and 15, Block 47, St. Louis Park Centre from B-2
District to R-B Dis�rict, and set date for second reading September
19, 1966. Motion passed by a five yea vote.
Later in the me�ting Councilman Howard stated that the home
owners present requested that their property be rezoned from B-2
District to I-� District. Councilman �ioward made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Koch, to reconsider item 5c. Motion
passed by a six yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Howard,
seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed
ordinance to rezone Lots 40 through 66, and va�ated portion of
alley, Block 47, I�earrangement of St. Louis Park, and Lots 14
and 15, Block 4?, St. Louis Park Centre, from B-2 District to
I-1 District. Motion lost by a ro11 call vote of four nays and two
yeas, Councilmen F-Ioward and Thiel voting yea.
6, PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
(a) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A$ZNGO GAME OCTOBER
2, 1966 BY I�OLY FANiILY CHURCH.
Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered the request
received for filing.
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7, RESOLUTIONS AND OR.rJINANCES
(a) RE:S OLUTION R� Z,ATING TO PAi� TICIpATION IN TIiE S UB URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSINC DISTRICT.
�ES OLUTION NO. 3121
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman
Howard, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3121 entitled
"Resolution Relating to Participation in ihe Suburban h[ennepin
County Nursing District. " Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(bj RES4LUTION AUT�ORIZING AG��,EIv�ENT `1fTITH STATE OF
MINNES OTA DET�A. R T 1/IE NT OF IiIGHZrTAYS FOR TRA.FFIC
SIGNALS ON HIGi iWA.Y NO. ?.
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Koch, to refer the agreement to staff for further information.
Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(c } RES OLUTION DEC LARINC� C OS T T O BE ASSESSE D AND ORI�E��-
ING PREPA.R,ATION QF PROPOSED .A.SSESSMENT.
RES OLUTION NO. 3122
It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, to waive reading and adopt �esolution No. 3122 entitled
"Kesolution Declaring Cost to be A.ssessed and Ordering Prepara-
tion of Proposed Assessment." 1/lotion passed by a six yea vote.
(d) RE�SOLUTION FOR YEARING ON Pi�OPOSED SPECIAL A.SSESS-
MENT I1�iPROVENENT NOS. 65-07, 61-10, 65-34, 66-08A, B, C,
6o-z8, 62-sb.
RESOLUTION NO. 3123
It was moved by Councilman Koch, seconded by Councilman �Seltzer,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 3123 entitled "I�esolution
for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment Improvement Nos.
61-10, 65-34, 60-28, 66-08A., B, C, b5-07, 62-56:' Motion passed
by a s ix ye a vote .
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(e ) FIRS T REAL�ING OF PR OPOSE D Ok�DINANCE A ME NDING SEC TI ON
2:130? OF TYE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE ENTITLED
"CONDITIONS OF LIC�,NSE" B Y ADDINC SUBDIVISION "1�T" T�iERETO
RELATIVE TO VJ�AI.,LS AND ENTR.P�.NCES OF PREMISES LICENSE�
FOR ON SALE LIQUOR (DEFERI�ED F'1�OM AUC=UST 15, 1966).
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?. (e) It was moved by Councilman �-leltzer, seconded by Councilman
Koch� to wa�ve f�rst reading of proposed ordinance and set date
for second r�ading Sept�mber 19, 1966. Motion passed by a vote
of five yeas and one nay, Councilman Pearson voting nay.
A motion was mad� by Councilman rioward, seconded by Counciiman
Thiel that the ordinance be revizwed by the �ity Attorney to clarify
the language. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(f) SECOND �EADINC OF PROPOS�D ORDINANCE DEDICATING
GITY QV'fNED P�OPERTY TO STI�EET PURPOSES IN SUivIT�R
AVENUE NORTH OF 322 STREr.T WEST.
ORDINANCE NO, 981
It was moved by Councilman F-ieltzer, seconded by Councilman
Pearson, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 981
entitled "An Ordinance Dedicating City Owned Property to Street
Purposes in Sumter Avenue North o� 32 2 Street West. " Motion
passed by a six yea vote.
8. I�EPORTS O� OFFIC�RS, �sOA�DS A.N� COVINITTEE�S
(a) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 66-35-SP)
RECOMMENDING Fp VORABLY UPON T�-iE� REQUEST OF BRUCE
CONSTRUCTION COivII�A.N� FOI� S�ECIAL PE�ZMIT UNDEK PRO-
VISIONS OF SEC TION 6: 09Z. 1 OF T�iE Z CNING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT A 22 UNIT APA_RTMENT BUILI?ING IN R-4 DIST�ICT.
t-Zr.SOLUTION NO. 3124
A motion was n�ade by Councilman P�arson, seconded by Councilman
�ieltzer, to waive reading and adopt i�esolution No. 3124 entitled
"Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6:092. 1 of the St. Louis
Park Z oning Ordinance for Twenty- Two Unit Apartment Building. "
Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(b j FINANCLAL REPO�T OF THE CIT Y FOLR J UL Y 1966 B Y THE
CIT Y MANACER.
Upon hearing no objection Mayor Wolfe ordered Lhe report received
for filing.
(c) �.EP4RT OF LAN� ACQUiSITION.
1. Deed for strect purposes from Arne G. and Sigrid Boge� dated
Auguat 16, 1966 for a portion of Lots Z, 3� 4, g��k ;� J. �'.
Lyons 4th A ddition.
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8. (G) 2. Deed for str�et purpos�s �nd temporary construction ease�nent
dated August 10, 1966 from Glenhurst �ealty Company for a
portion of Lot 4, Block 1, Hanke's Minikahda T�rrace.
It was moved by Councilman heltzcr, secondc;d by Councilman
Koch, to accept deed6 and authorize City Clerk tv file same for
record. Motion passed by a six yea vot�.
3. Deed for street purposes dated August 30, 19�6 f�com Thomas �,
and �inifred C. Wheaton, for a portion of Lots 2, 3, 4� 5, Block
163� Rearrangement of St. Louis Park lying north of �tate Highway
No. ?.
It was mov�d by Councilmaa Pearson, seconded by Councilman
�ieltzer, to acc�pt deed and authorizc City Clerk to file same for
record, and authorize payment oi �10, 400. Motion passed by a
six yea vote.
(d) REPO�T OF BOA.1�II QF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO. 66-34-VAR. )
RECOMMENDING �A.`TORABLY UPON T�E REQUEST OF STORER
REALT Y FQR VA.�tIANCE FROM P�OVISIONS OF SECTION 6:074. 5
QF THE G ONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SIDE YARD WIDTH
�F FOUR FEE T INS TEA D OF THE R.�,Q UIRE D SIX FEE T AT 2905
BRUNSWICK AVENUE.
It was mov�d by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Counciiman
Koch, to set datz for public hearing September 19, 1966.
(e ) MINUTE S OF B �� �Z L OF Z ONING r'�.P:P�.;p� LS MEE TING HE LD
AUGUST 25, 196b.
Upon hearing no objection Mayor V1�olfe ordercd the rniautes receiv�d
for filing.
(f) REPOi�T OF CHA.RTER COMMISSION CONCERNING PROPOSED
CHARTER A.MENDMENTS..
RESO�UTION NO. 31Z5
A motion was made b.y Councilman Howard, seco�ded by Councilman
Thiel, to waive reading and adopt .�Zesolution No. 31Z5 entitled
"Resoiution Calling Special Election for Submission of Proposed
Amendments to City Charter and Fixing F'orm oi Ballots,. November
8, 1966. " Motion passed by a six yea vote.
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
,(a� REPOI�T OF CIT'Y ATTORNEY 1�EGAiZDiNG CIT�Y CLAIM VS.
�'WILE Y�RrE LL COIvIPA.NY (DEFERRED FI�tONI AUGUST 15, 19b6,
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Heltzer, to appoint I�Zaurice Graham special City A.ttorney to
bring suit against Wiley Well Co, for plumbing excavation expense.
Motion passed by a six yea vote.
�b) IRON REMOVt�,.L TRFATMENT PLANTS NO. 6(42ND STREET
AND ZARTHAN AVENUE) AND NO. 10 (ALA.BAMA A.VENUE AND
CEDA1� L1�,.KE rZOA.D), PROJECT N�. 66-34A.
Bernie Mittelst�adt, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & A.ssoc. , Inc. , was
present. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by
Councilman Howard, to authorizc advertisement for bids for
Plants No. 6 and 10. Motion passed by a six yea vate.
10. NEW B USINESS
(a) TABULA.TION OF BIDS FOR TRACTOtZ. ���ITH SIDE MOViTEK.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Howard, to deszgnate Long Lake Farm Supply, Inc. as th� lowcst .
responsible bidder, and to accept bid in the amount of $2, 742. 04.
IVlotion pas s ed by a five yea vote. Councilman Thiel was not pre s ent.
(b) TABULAT'ION OF BIDS FOR AUTQIVIATIC SCALE RECORI?ER.
It was moved by Gouncilman Howard, seconded by Councilman
Pearson, to designate Fairbanks Morsc, Inc. as the lowest re-
sponsibl� bidder, and to accept bid in the amount of $4, 829. 00.
Motion pas s ed by a s ix yea vote .
(c ) TA.B ULATION OF BIDS F OR BIT UMINOUS DIS TRIB UT OR .
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
I-ioward, to designate Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co.. Inc.
as the lowest responsible bidder, and to accept bid in the amount
of $4, 197. 00. Iviotion passed by a six yea vote.
(d) DEDICATION OF FItZE S TATION NO. 1.
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Counci�man
Thiel, that Fire Station No. 1 be dedicated to J. S. Vt%illiams, first
Fire Chief of St. Louis Park. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
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10. (e j COUNCIL B UDGE T ME,E TING,
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Hzltzer, that thc; n�xt budget meeting b� held Saturdaj�, September
10, I966 at 9:30 a, m, Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(f j COUNCIL REPR�SENTATIVE FO� ST. LOUIS PARK BEA.UTIFUL
COMMITTEE.
A- motion was made by Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman
Thiel, that Councilman Howard be appointed to the Mayor's St. Louis
Park Beautiful Committee. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(g) COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1966.
A motiQn was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman
Koch, that no Council meeting be held September 12, 1966. Motion
passed by a six yea vote.
11. MISCELLANEOUS
(a} DANf�C�� CLAIivi.
I. Mrs. • Pet�r R�vsbech, 34Z? Rhode Island A.venue.
A motion was mad� by Councilrnan �-1;:ltzcr, s�conded by Councilman
Thiel, to file claim with the City Clerk for proper action by the
City Manag�r and City Attorney. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
12. C LAIMS, AP PR �PRIA.TIONS AND C ONTRAC T PA YMENTS
(aj VERIFIED CLA.IMS.
On motion of Councilman Heltzer, seconded by Councilman �ioward,
the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and
presented to the Council dated September 6, 1966 in the total amounts
of $12, 685. 31 for payroll, and $37, 878. 11 for vendors were approved,
and the City Manager,City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized
to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote.
(b) CONTKACT PAY3ViENTS.
1. Partial Payment No. 2 for street lighting on Excelsior
Boulevard from Highway 100 to F'rance Avenu�, Improvement
No. 66-085. Contractor, Batzli Electric Company. A.mount,
$23, 387. 40.
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12. (b) 2. Partial Payment No. 2 for hot mix asphalt paving and concrete
curb and gutter on W estmorelanc� Street between Excelsior
Boulevard and V1lest 36th Street. Contractor, Bury & Carlson,
Inc. Amount, �32, 367. 46.
On motion of Councilman Koch, seconded by Councilman Howard,
the above payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer
were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer
were authorized to iaeue checks for their respective amounts by a six
yea vote.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Peareon, secondcd by Cauncilman Heltzer,
th� meeting was adjourned at l 1; 35 p. m. by a six yea vote.
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Betty Caldw 11, Secretary