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ST , LOUIS PARK ,
November 18 , 19 68
1 . CALL mi-IETING TO
regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by lviayor
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Thiel at 8 : 06 p . m .
2 . INVOCATION
In was given iven by Rev . Quentin A.lfors of the St . Louis Park
Evangelical Free Church .
3 . ROLL CALL
The following Councilmen were present at roll call :
Murray Calinson
James Heltzer
Frank ! ioward
Richard Koch
Robert Zeynolds
Leonard Thiel
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, ity Manager , City Attorney , Planning Director ,
Also present were the
Director of Public Works , and Secretary . Councilman Richard Graves
arrived at 8 : 55 p . m .
4 . MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , the
minutes of the regular meetings held November 4 , 1968 and November 129
1 % 8 and a special meeting held November 13 , 1968 , were approved by
a sic yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present .
5 . PUBLIC F1r; A ��INGS
�a ) PROPOSED Pi�;� LIN:INAR Y PLAT Or ISNSEE ' S FIRST SUBDIVISION
( BET "WEEN GrldETTYSBU �� G AND HILLSBCRO , COUNTY & CAD 18
AND MINNEHAI=:A CREEK ) - RF.QU: STLL BY EARL A . H .
ISENSEE , ARTHUR J . ShASK Y AND CLA tiA V , MCDLRMOTT •
( CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 21 , 1968 ) .
Mr . Earl A . K! Isensee , Mr . Arthur J . Shasky and Mrs . Clara
V . McDermott were present .
Mr . Bill Thibault, Planning Director , described the plat and
explained that an open space area is being provided along the
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5. ( a ) Creek in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan .
Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed .
It was moved by councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Koch ,
to approve the preliminary plat . The motion carried with six yeas .
( Councilman Graves was not present ) .
(b ) PROPOSED PRELIMINAAY PLAT OF WESTW OOD ESTATZ5 FOURTH
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ADDITION (Vii EST'W C OD FLILLS DRIVE ANL FRANKLIN AVENUE ) -
REQUESTED BY �� OBERT J . MCNULTY COMPANY . ( CONTINUED
F ROIV1 SEPTEiv: BER 30 AND NOVEMBPwl 4 , 1968 ) .
It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman
Reynolds , to continue the hearing to Lecember 16 , 1968. Motion
carried with six yeas . ( Councilman Craves was not present ).
( e ) PROPOSED ALZONING ( CASE NO. 68 - 50 - L . ) OF THE NORTr:1 :% r. ST
CORNER OF LXCLLSIOR BOULEVARD AND BRUNSWICK FitOM
R - B , R :c. SIDZNTIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT , TO B - 2 , GENL .ZAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING
P UBLIS1 Av; D OCTOBER 31 , 19681 RLQUESTED BY CONTINENTAL
OIL COO
Mayor Thiel opened the hearing .
Mr . Bill Thibault , Planning Director , explained the requested
zoning change and present zoning in the area .
Mr . Grayson Tuck , 1400 Lilac Drive South , was present representing
Continental Oil Co .
Col . Randolph Jones , 3993 Colorado Avenue ; Mr . Harold Clemensen ,
3989 Colorado Avenue ; Ivr . Edward Allen,
3994 Brunswick ; Mr .
Charles Otto , 3990 Brunswick ; and Mr . Lawrence Anderson , 3962
Brunswick , were present in opposition to the rezoning . Mrs * A .
Dakota Avenue and Mrs .
Alstein , 3982 Brunswick
W . Lampe , 3924
asked if rezoning was necessary in order for is would be necessary *
buildingto be altered . They were told that this
New B righton , representing
Mr . Wayne Field , 58 AW indsor Court ,
es indicated interest as he plans to buy a t
heritage Nursing h0m , adjoining property
s he rezoned property for better access to ad of in p P y
trip of home .
upon which he p lans to build a nursing
Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed .
moved to deny the request for a zoning change .
Councilman Reynolds
seconded and the motion carried with six yeas .
Councilman Koch resent ) .
( Councilman Graves was not p
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5 . (d ) P �ROP7SED SPr; CIAL ASSESSMZNT -
OF
RING PUE _
W IThIN THE CIT f , AS DESCRIB ED IN NC: TIC �c: I-i�
LISFtED OCTOBER 24 , 1968 . ( I1iiP . NG. 65 - 56 , SIDEWALK iR�; PA. IR ) , �
Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . ( Councilman Graves arrived ) .
There being no one present interested in this matter , Mayor Thiel
declared the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NO. 3630
It was moved by Councilman heltzer , seconded by Councilman
Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3630 entitled ,
" Resolution Adopting Assessment . " Motion carried with six yeas .
( Councilman Howard was out of the chambers when the vote was taken ).
( e ) PROPOSED VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 .& 064 . 5
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ( CAS ::.: N O. 68 - 51 - Var . ) T1*1�
' PE. RIY;IT
A SIDE ZARD OF THREE FELT INS TLA D OF THE REQ UIi'R j' D SIX
FEET AT 9000 STANLEN RCAD , AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF
HEARING ]PUBLISHED NOVEiMEE4R 7 , 1968 - REQUESTs� L B Y
DONALD JAMES BISSONNE TT % ,
Mayor Thiel opened the hearing . t
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Mr . Donald Bissonnette , 9000 Stanlen Road , was present explaining
his need for the requested variance .
Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION N O. 3 631
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It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Koch,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3631 entitled , " resolution
Granting Variance of Side Yard Width From the Requirements of
Section 6 : 064 . 5 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance . " Motion
carried 6 - 1 , Councilman Heltzer voting nay .
( f ) PROPCSL. D VARIANCE FROM PROVI: IGNS OF SECTIONS 6 : 074 . 3
AND 6 : 074 . 5 OF T : -L ZONING ORLINAN %,ax , ( CASE NO. 68 - 53 - VAR • )
TO PERMIT A SILL YARD OF FIVL IFEET INSTEAD OF THE
REQUIRE L SIX FE .. T ON ONE SID - , AND A SIDE YARD ON A
CORNER OF TI': " LVE FEET INSTEAD OF ThL REQUIRED FIFTEEN
FEET AT 2801 COLORADO AVENUE , AS LESCRIBED IN NOTICL
OF HEARING PUBLISHED NOV : . N= i3ER 7 , 1968 , REQUEST = D BY
RICHARD L . D1 MPSE Y .
Mayor Thiel opened the hearing .
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5 (f ) Mr . Dale Elartman , 2805 Colorado Avenue , wasre
that he felt a ten foot side yard would be sufficient ent indicating
permit a 24 house , more practical from a builders hviewpointh would
.
Mr . Richard Dempsey , 3118 VW elcome Avenue N. , was present
to explain his need for the variance and his preference or a ten
foot side yard .
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Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed .
RESOLUTION NC , 3632
It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman
Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Alesolution No . 3632 ,
entitled " Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width from
the .Requirements of Section 66, 074 . 3 and Section 6 : 074 . 5 of the
St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance . " Motion carried with seven
yeas .
Councilman Howard a d moved to amend the resolution to allow a ten
foot side yard . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the motion
carried with seven yeas . Councilman Koch moved to amend the
resolution to include the condition that the existing building be
removed . Councilman Galinson seconded and the motion carried
with seven yeas .
6• PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
7e RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
( a ) FIRST R -ADINC OF GUN CONTROL OR : INANCE
ilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Howard ,
On motion by Counc
this matter was tabled . Motion carried with six yeas . ( Councilman
Heltzer was out of the chambers when the vote was taken.
(b ) SECOND READIN OF PiZOPOSED OIZDINAN • # E REGULATING
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SNOVV MOBILES
Twopetitions were presented to Council asking thatsnowmobile
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trails be designated . Mr . Ken Sanders , 9421 F P
in favor of designating trails and presented a petition signed by
1 Mrs John Liepke , a student residing at 3901 Alabama ,
35 adults . resented a petition signed by 214 {
also spoke in favor of trails and p Mr . Wilfred Galls
high school students and faculty members . f
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7 . (b ) 3042 Boone Avenue , indicated his opinion in favor of trails in
various parks in the City .
ORDINANCE NO. 1046
It was moved by ".. ouncilman Koch , seconded by Councilman
Cralinson , to waive second reading and a & opt Ordinance No .
1046 entitled , " An Ordinance Relating to Snowmobiles , Aegulating
theOperation and Use Thereof , and Providing Penalties for the
Violation Thereof . " Motion carried with seven yeas .
Councilman Koch moved to have the :pity Manager submit to
Council by the first meeting in December a list of the areas
suitable for snowmobile use and any other information necessary
for proper supervision of the snowmobiling and others using that
area . Councilman eltzer seconded and the motion carried with
seven yeas .
( c ) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORLINANCE PiZOhIBITING
CERTAIN CONLUC T IN OR NEAA PUBLIC , PRIVATE AND
PAROCHIAL SC �� GOLS AND PRr;SCRIBIN % , A PENALT f .
Councilman Galinson moved to delete Section 4 : 244 . 10 of the
proposed ordinance . Councilman seltzer seconded and the motion
lost 3 - 4 , Councilmen Graves , Iloward , Koch and Reynolds voting
nay .
Councilman Koch moved to waive first reading and set date for second
reading November 25 , 1968 , Councilman Howard seconded and
the motion carried 4 - 3 , Councilmen Galinson , Heltzer and
Thiel voting nay .
(d ) _RESOLUTION REQ UZSTING COUNTY BOARD TO REVIEV: ITS
DETERMINATION Cr- AMOUNTS FORMING THE BASIS FOR
IUENNEPIN COUNTY GENERAL hOS ?ITAL TAX LEVY FOR
1969 .
RESOLUTION NO , 3 633
It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman
Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3633 entitled ,
" Resolution requesting County Board to Review its Determination
of Amounts r orming the Basis for Hennepin County General
Hospital Tax Levy for 1909 . if motion carried with seven yeas .
8 . REPORTS Or Ort :ICS .� S , BOARDS ANL C ONilv_ITTEES
( a ) AwriPORT FROM �. ITY MANAGE '& A , ` 0MMLNDING STOP SICNS
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8 . (a ) T O BL INS TA Ll D
1 . Two - way stop signs - - one at 38th Street and In
and one at 38th Street and C: Inglewood
of controlling north and south nhurst , both for the purpose
bound traffic .
2 . Two - way stop signs on Cedar Lake Avenue and In lewood
Avenue to control east aid west bound traffic , g
l� ESOLUTION NO, 3634
It was moved by Councilman Craves , seconded by Councilman
Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3634 entitled ,
" Resolution Authorizing Placement of Stop Signs for Traffic
Control at Intersections of West 38t_h Strut and Inglewood Avenue ,
West 38th Street and Glenhu - st Avenue , and Cedar Lake Avenue
and Inglewood Avenue „ " Motion carried with seven yeas .
(b ) MINUTES OF W=010 TING OF PLANNING C CMMISSION HELD
NOV: MB R 6 , 1968 .
Upon hearing no objections , the Mayor ordered the minutes to be
received for filing .
9 . UNFINISh. ED BUSINZSS
( a ) RLPORT OF CITY IV.ANACER rZEGARDINC ORDINANC . AMM; NEING
THE ORDINANC .:� CODE VIOLATIONS BUREAU ( DEFERRED FROM,
JUNE 3 , JUNE 17 , JUNE 24 , JULY 15 , JULf 29 , AUGUST 19 ,
SEPTEMBZA 91 ANL OCTOBER 7 , 19 8 .
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On motion by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman
Graves , this matter was tabled * miotion carried with seven yeas .
(b ) PROPOSED PR J LIIv.II�IAR y PLAT OF FOURTH COUNTRY CLUB
ADDITION OF Z� :� STv�' OOD HILLS ( UTAr AVENUE , UTAH BMV :
AND 18TH: STR : E 1 ) Rr.QUESTED B 1( RCBc. RT J . IviCNULT Y CC .
( HEARINC CLOS- L , ACTION C ONTENUZ Z FROM AUGUST 19 ,
SEPTEIv: B R 99 SA:wO BER 16 , OCTCBE �t 7 , OCTOBER Zl ,
AND NOVEMB ::• R 4 , 1968 ) 0
moved to defer t:lis matter to Eecembe r 16 ,
Councilman Reynol
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seconded and the motion carried
1968 . Councilman Craves
unanimously.
(c ) APPOiNTM.:. NT i O FItZ CMI- Si `2 �IIC " COMMISSION
Graves moved to ber 16o at
defer to `eCem ber to tne8P
numAn
Councilman oint a mem
7 : 30 p . m . and at the same time app
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ission . Councilman Reynolds seconded and the
Rights Comm
the motion carried with seven yeas .
10 . NEW BUSINESS
( a ) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTNiLN # S AND PROMOTICN
B Y THE CIT Y VANAC: EA'
Councilman Reynolds moved to approve the Promotion of
Roger Paulson , Parks & Recreation Department , from MM I ,
PW 8 D to IMM II , aVy 10 C . Councilman Calinson seconded
and the motion carried unanimously .
Councilman Reynolds moved to approve the appointment of the
following patrolmen , effective as soon as possible , based upon
the memorandum of the City Manager :
Ronald haugen , PS2 A
Thomas 12Locking , PS 2 A
Bennhard r_ edlund , PS 2 A
Chester Grooms , PS 2 A
Clenn F. unter , PS 2 A
John Fitzgerald , PS 2 A
Councilman Graves seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
11 . MISCELLANEOUS
( a ) DAMAGE.. C LAUMS
1 . Robert Guffan , 2270 Kentucky Lane
2 . David Dorn , 3041 Holmes Avenue South
3 . Michael B . ?ierce & Patrick L. Pierce , 8100 Virginia Circle N.
Councilman Graves moved to file the above claims with the City
Clerk for proper action by the City Manager and City Attorney.
CouncilmanReynolds seconded and the motion carried with
seven yeas .
12 . CLAIMS , APPROPRL) TIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS
Cn motion of Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman
Reynolds , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Dixeetsw
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12, (a ) of Finance and presented to the Council date
in the total amounts of $ 3 , 607 . � 2 for d November lg , 1968
Payroll
for vendors were approved , and the Cit ' and $ 346 , 244 . 77
City Treasurer were authorized to issue Manager , City Clerk , and
a seven yea vote , checks covering same by
13 , ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman howard
the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 25 p . m . by a seven yea vote .
Leonard J . Thiel , Mayor
Atte s t :
Alice M . Carlson , Secretary
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