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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968/02/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA February 19 , 1968 1GALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Leonard Thiel at 8 : 07 p . m . � INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Willard Albertson of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church . 30 ROLL CALL The followint Councilmen were present at roll call : Murray Galinson Richard Graves James Heltze r Frank Howard Richard Koch Robert Reynolds Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Manager , . City Attorney , Planning Director , Director of Public Works , Assessor and Secretary . 4 . MINUTES On motion of Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Koch , the minutes of the regular meeting held ebruary 5 , 1968 were approved by a seven yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) IMPROVEMENT NO . 66 - 72 , PROPOS : D STORM SEWER CON - STRUCTION ( TO DRAIN AREA BOUNDED APPROXIMATELY BY FRANCE AVENUE ON THE EAST , CHICAGO , MILWAUKEE , ST . PAUL & PACIFIC RAILROAD ON THE SOUTH , KIPLING AVENUE AND NATCHEZ AVE NUE ON THE lffEST AND MINNETONKA BOULEVARD ON THE NORTH ) AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISi-IED FEBRUARY 1 AND 8 , 1968 . The Director of Public Works described the proposed project . Robert Frey , Burdick Grain Company , 31st and Glenhurst Avenue , was present for information concerning drainage of the area as it affected their property and the benefit received in proportion to the assessment . Mr . Oakley , Chicago and Northwestern Railroad , was 43 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1968 5 . ( a ) also present with regard to the drainage of the area affecting their property and the assessment . Mayor Thiel declared the hearing closed . RESOLUTION NO . 3457 � It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3457 entitled " Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement ft No . 66 - 72 ( to Drain Area Between France Avenue , Chicago , Milwaee� St . Paul and Pacific Railroad , Kipling Avenue , Natchez Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard ) . " Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 6 . PETITIONS , REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) None . 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION ( JACK C ONLEE ) • RESOLUTION NO . 3453 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3458 entitled " Resolution of Appreciation City of St . Louis Park , Minnesota . " Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . ( b ) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION ( GILBErRT GUSTAFSON ) , RESOLUTION NO , 3459 A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3459 entitled " Resolution of Appreciation City of St . Louis Park , Minnesota . It Motion passed by a six yea vote , Councilman Graves was not present . ( c ) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION ( ROBERT SHANK ) , RESOLUTION NO, 3460 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Galinson to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3460 entitled " Resolution of Appreciation City of St . Louis Park , Minnesota . " Motion passed by * a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present , 44 Minutes - Council Min February l9, , 1968 7 . (d ) RESOLUTION A. UTFIORIZINC PLACEN E NT OF TRAFFIC CON - TROL SIGNS RZOULATING PARKING 1EXCELSIOR BOUEEVA ;ZD WEST OF BIGiiVrAY 100 ) . RESOLUTION NO , 3461 A motion was made by Councilman i? eynolcls , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3461 entitled " Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulat - ing Parking . " Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . ( e ) RESOLUTION A. UTEORIZINC ACQUISITION FEE TITLE. OF CER - TAIN TAX - FORFEITED LAND TO THE CCUNTY AND AUTHOR=c IZING PAYMENT THEREFOR B f THE CIT Y . RESOLUTION NO , 346 .. It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3462 entitled " Resolution Authorizing Acquisition >7-fee Title of Certain Tax - Forfeited Lands to the County and Authorizing Payment Therefor by the City . " Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . (f ) ' FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE BOY THE CIT Y OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT PRINCETCN AVENUE AND OXFORD STREET NOZTt1 OF NEST 36TH STREET . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and set date for second reading March 4 , 1968 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Galinson was not present . ( g ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 : 093 OF THE ST . LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATIVE TO ACCESSORY USES IN R - 4 AND R - B DISTRICTS . ORDINANCE NO . 102411 A motion was made by (Souncilman Cralinson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1024 en - titled " An Ordinance Amending Section 6 : 093 of the St . Louis Park Ordinance Code Entitled ' Permitted Accessory Uses ' by Adding Sec - tion 6 : 093 , 11 Thereto Relative to Accessory Uses in the R - 4 and R - B Use District . " Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . 45 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1968 7 . (h ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PUBLIC WAYAS BELT LINE BOUI. Z17ARD ( DEFERRED F RON FEBRUARY 5 , 1968 ) . ORDINANCE NO . 1025 It was moved by Cjouncilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive second reading of proposed ordinance and _adopt, Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . ( i ) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO SNOWMOBILES . C . R . Middleton , member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission , was present to state that the Commission is opposed to Section 3 : 426 , rentals prohibited , in the proposed ordinance and also opposed to designating areas for use of snowmobiles in St . Louis Park . Rosemary Griak , member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission , stated the Commission felt designated areas would not be able to accommodate the number of persons using the areas and there would be a need for supervision and enforcement for these areas . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Howard that the proposed ordinance be amended by deleting Section 3 : 4. 26 . Discussion followed . A motion was made by Councilman C�alinson , seconded by Councilman Graves , that the ordinance be tabled . Motion passed by a roll call vote of five yeas and two nays , Councilmen Heltzer and Koch voting nay . 8 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF BOARD OF ZONING A.PP4� ALS ( CASE NO . 67 - 41 - VAR . RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BOULEVARD D.EL . INC . FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF StCTION 6 : 172 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDUCE SET - BACK REQUIREIV= NT ON WEST LOT LINE AT 7204 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD FROM THE REQUIRED 15 FEET TO SIX FEET . Leo norfman , 2811 Aquila Avenue , was present representing the applicant . It was moved by Councilman �Leltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , to deny the request . Motion lost by a roll call vote of five nays and two yeas , Councilmen Galinson , Graves , Howard , Reynolds and Thiel voted nay and Councilmen Heltzer and Koch voted yea . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to set date for public hearing March 18 , 1968 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . 46 Gouncil Minutes - February 19 , 1968 & (b ) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING MELD FEBRUARY 1 , 1968 . Upon hearing no objection Mayor Thiel ordered the minutes received for filing . ( c ) PRE LIMINA;,? Y REPORT OF THE DI,-1ZC T OR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSESSMENT REPORT WIT-- RESPECT TO STORM SEV7L IMPROVEMENT NO , 68 - 02 IN AREA OF HIGHWAY 100 AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD TO BASS LAK.L, AND RALEIGH AVENUE FROM WEST 37TH STREET TO WEST 38TH STREET , RESOLUTION NO , 3463 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Zesolution No . 3463 entitled " Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No . 68 - 02 ( area of Highway 100 and Excelsior Boulevard to Bass Lake and Raleigh Avenue from 37th Street to 38th Street ) . " Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . ( d ) REPORT OF Ellv�oPLOYEE APPOINTI1iiENTS , It was moved by Councilman .Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Howard , to approve the following appointments . Dale Metcalf , probationary Auto Mechanic II , Range PW 12 , Step D , effective February 19 , 1968 . Dennis Sorenson , probationary Laborer II , Street Department, Range PW 6 , Step A , effective February 26 , 1968 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . (e ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 67 - 44 - SP ) RECOMMENDING- UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF J . V . GLEASON CO . INC . FOR SPECIAL P RMIT UNDER PRO - VISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 142 . 7 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A. BLACKTOP PLANT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HURST STREET AND SOUTH STREET , The Planning Director explained the request , William Rosen , attorney , was present representing J . V . Gleason Co . Inc . He stated the project is in the proper district and is 720 feet away from residential area . The Plan ning Director felt part of the site used for stockpiling or other phases in the operation 47 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1968 8 . ( e ) of the asphalt plant is within 600 feet of a residential district . Nr . Rosen stated the ordinance specifically enumerates the uses such as stockpiling of sand and storage and maintenance of trucks, except for the asphalt plant which is permitted by special permit , that they need a special permit only for the asphalt plant and not the other uses . Councilman Howard asked Mr . Rosen if he was quoting from Section 6 : 141 , 1 , Subd . 12 of the Zoning Ordinance . Mr . Rosen would not answer . Mr . Howard asked Mr . Rosen to read the specific paragraph and he refused to . Councilman Ptoward asked that the above be placed in the minutes . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , to defer action on the request until March 4 , 1968 , Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (f ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 68 - 1 - SIP ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY lffITII CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF PpILLIPPI EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER P.11OVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 049 . 8 OF THE ZON _ ING ORDINANCE T O FILL , EXCAVATE AND GRADE AREA B TWEEN GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD TRACKS , AND XENWCOD AVENUE AND VERNON AVENUE EXTENDED NORTH OF 251 STREET , Anthony Phillippi , 2360 Highway 100 , was present . It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , that con - dition 3 be added to the proposed resolution which reads " Land reclamation operations are permitted only on week days between the hours of 8 : 00 a . m . and 54,00 p , m . , holidays . excepted . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . RESOLUTION NO . 3464 DWMWWWEN�A. motion was mace by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt resolution No . 3464 entitled " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 049 . 8 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St . Louis Park , " as amended. Motion passed by a seven yea vote . ( g ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 68 - 24wSP ) RECOMMENDING 37'A VORAB LY UPON Tri; REQUEST OF SAM SEGAL AND CHARLES WAISS UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 092 . 2 OF T %E ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO . 3021 BY REMOVING THE DENSIT �f itIESTRICTIONS ON LOT 3 , BLOCK 1 , .F.QUILA PARK ADDITION AND PERMIT 295 BEDS ON LOT 1 , INSTEAD OF 300 BEDS ON LOTS 1 AND 3 , OF SAID ADDITION , 0 1 ,�'. Council Minutes - February 19 , 1968 $ (g ) Sam Segal , 2512 Inglewood., was present . The Plannin Dir t r gave the background of the land . g ec o RESOLUTION NO , 3405 It was moved by 'Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Koch , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3465 entitled " Resolution Amending Resolution No . 3021 and resolution No . 2973 Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 082 . 2 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Addition to Nursing I-iome . " Motion passed by a five yea vote , Councilman Thiel voting nay and Councilman Howard abstaining . (h ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 68 - 3 - SP ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY �; rITI.; CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF DR . RA YMOND ABEL FOR SPECIAL PERR/IT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 092 . 8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A DOCTORS OFFICE IN AN R - 4 DISTRICT AT 6217 EXCELSIOR B OU '{' VA.RD . Dr . Raymond Abel , 3213 Alabama Avenue , was present . The Planning Director explained the request . RESOLUTION NO, 3466 It was moved by ; ouncilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3466 entitled " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 092 . 8 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance to Allow 'a Doctor ' s Office , " as amended by changing condition 5 and 6 to read as follows : ( 5 ) That the driveway be widened to twenty feet to permit two - way traffic from the south- erly right of way line of Excelsior Boulevard to the front building line of the existing structure and the remainder be as wide as possible without disturbing the walking area , ( 6 ) That a bumper stop be provided at the outer edge of the parking area and the parking area be blacktop . Motion passed by a seven yea vote, ( i ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO. 68 . 54mSP ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY VIITH CONDITIONS UPON THL REQUEST OF F LOYD C . ENGELBR; TSON FOR SPECIAL, PER - MI T UNDER PA OVISI ONS OF SECTION 6 . 092 , 1 OF THE . ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLO17 A 23 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING IN R - 4 DISTRICT AT 6300 WEST 16TH STREET . . Bud Boran , 5912 to . 35th Street . was present . The Pla=rxg Director explained the request . 49 . Council Minutes - February 19 , 1968 8 . ( i ) A motion was made by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Galinson , that condition 3 of the proposed resolution be amended to 1 . 6 parking spaces instead of 1 . 5 Motion passed by a seven yea vote . i RESOLUTION NO . 34 /07 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt resolution No . 3467 entitled " Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 092 . 1 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Apartment Building , " as amended above . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . A motion was made by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , that the City Manager prepare a recommendation regard - ing off - street parking space for multiple family dwellings and office buildings by April 1 , 1968 . Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (j ) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE DEMOTION BY THE CITY MANAGER , It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman i eynolds , to approve the demotion of James Sadilek from Equip - -� ment Operator II to Building Maintenanceman I , mange PW 9 , Step C . effective February 12 , 1968 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . (k ) REPORT OF IVIANAGE a ( M . tk C . NO . 68 - 4 ) CONCERNING SIDEWALK PLO:-TING . It wasmoved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , to approve the report of the City Manager in regard to snow plowing . Motion passed by a five yea vote , Councilman Howard voting nay and Councilman Graves being absent , (1 ) REPORT OF CITY MANACER ( M . C . NO . 68 - 5 ) RELATIVE TO HEALTH OF, SERVICES . A motion was made by Councilman Kocr_ , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to appoint Dr . Wilkowske as Health Officer for the City as outlined in lvi . & C . No . 68 - 5 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . ( m ) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 7 , 1968 * Upon hearing no objection Mayor Thiel ordered the minutes received for filing . 50 Go c #I Minutes - February 19 , 1968 8 (n ) REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON � LJN,A. N RELATIONS . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Heltzer that the Council committee meet with representatives of the Human Relations Council , State representatives and staff at 4 : 00 p , m . , �1ebruary 27 , 1968 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Craves was not present . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a ) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 67 - 37 - SP ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE REQUEST OF IRVING FRANKEL FOR AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED B Y RESOLUTION 2701 TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF OFFICES AT 2934 - 36 TEXAS AVENUE ( DEFERRED FRONT FEBRUARY 5 , 1968 ) . Herbert Davis , attorney , represented the applicant . 'RESOLUTION NO . 3468 It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Galinson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3468 entitled " Resolution Amending Resolution No . 2701 Granting Permit Under Section 6 : 092 . 8 of the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Dental Office , " as amended by changing the purpose to read : " A pro - fessional office for a physician , dentist lawyer or architect and one general office as a transitional use in R - 3 District , " and add to condition 3 " one professional office used by a physician , dentist , lawyer or archite6ct . " Motion passed by a roll call vote of four years and one nay , Councilmen Galinson , Koch , Reynolds and Thiel voting yea and Councilman Heltzer voting nay . CounCilmen Graves and Howard abstained . (b ) REPORT OF COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE ON APPOINT - MENTS TO COINUMTISSIONS ( DEFLRRED FROM FEBRTJARY 5 , 1968 ) . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by CO;;nrilrnan Graves , to adopt the report of the Council Nominating Committee on appointments to commissions as submitted Febriary 5 . 1968 as follows . Kenneth Anderson , Keith Meland , Mrs . Abel Cooper and Mrs ,, Arthur Ingersoll be appointed to the Planking GOMMIS & ion for a one year term ending December 31 , 1968a Robert Whalton and Marshall Lifson be appointed to the Park and 51 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1968 C 9 . (b ) 'Recreation Advisory Commission for a three year term ending December 31 , 1970 . 1 Councilman Calinson be appointed as alternate Council member for a one year term to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission ending December 31 , 1968 . Stanley Barton be appointed to the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission for a five year term ending December 31 , 1972 . Councilman Graves be appointed as Council member to the Building Construction Codes Advisory Commission for a one year term end - ing December 31 , 1968 . John Levine be appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a five year term ending December 31 , 1972 . Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay , Mayor Thiel voting nay . Mayor Thiel stated he voted against the procedure adopted by the Nominating Committee and not against the people , who were appointed . ( c ) SECOND READINL OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST . LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE. CHANGING BOUNDA ,:1IES OF Z ONINC DISTRICTS (AREA BOUND E D APPROXIMATELY BY HIGH? AY 12 ON THE NORTH , MINNEAPOLIS NORTHFIELD & SOUTHERN RAIL171AY ON THE EAST , 11�fEST 16TH STREET ON THE SOUTH AND DAKCTA AVENUE ON THE WEST FROM I - 1 DISTRICT TO I - 39 B - 2 AND B - 3 DISTRICTS - CASE NO . 67 - 35 - MISC . - DEFERR .JD FROM FEBRUARY 5 , 1958 ) . Joe Langer , Barrett Moving & Storage Company , was present . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to refer the zoning to the Planning Commission and the matter be place on the Council agenda the first time the Council meets after the Planning Commission makes a recommendation . Motion passed b- a seven yea vote . ( d ) BLACKTOP SERVICE OPERATION . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Koch , that the City Manager prepare a report for the March 4 , 1968 Council meeting regarding Blacktop Service with an alter - nate course of action Council might take regarding its operation . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . 52 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1968 1 o . NEW BUSINESS ( a ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO . G _ l TO GENERAL CONSTRUG- TION CO NTRAC 1' Vd ITH LUND - TVIAR TIN C O . FORLIBRARY BUILDING . It was moved by Councilman Koch , seconded by Councilman Howard , to approve Change Order No . G - l to general construction contract with Lund - Martin Co . for the library building and authorize the City Manager to execute . Motion passedby Craves was not present . p y a six yea vote . Councilman ( b ) PROPOSED CFANr=E ORDER NO . M - 1 TO CONTRACT WITH VV ELAN COMPANY INCL FOR MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION OF LIBRARY , A motion was made by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Council - man Heltzer , to approve Change Order No . M - 1 to contract with Whelan Company Inc . for mechanical construction of the library building and. authorize the City Manager to execute . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . ( c ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO , E - 1 TO CONTRACT WITH WILSON ELECTRIC CO . FOR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION OF LIBRARY BUILDING . It was moved by Councilman Calinson , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to approve Change Order No . E - 1 to contract with Wilson Electric Co . for electrical construction of the library building and authorize the City Manager to execute . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Craves was not present . ( d ) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO . 1 TO CONTRACT WITH PETERSEN & T EMPLIN CONS TRUCTICN INC . FOR .WATER TREATMENT PLANTS , NO, 6 AND 10 IMPROVEMENT NO , 66 - 34A. It was moved by Councilman Galinson , seconded by Councilman Koch , to approve Change Order No . 1 to contract with Petersen & Temphn Construction Inc . for water treatment plants No . 6 and 10 Improvement No . 66 - 34A and authorize the City Manager to execute . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . ( e ) VACATION Or STREET LYING NORTH OF WEST 36Th STREET AND NOR THER LY OF B LOCKS 2 AND 3 , V� ES TMORE LAND PARK REQUESTED B *Y BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL PARK , INC . 53 Council Minutes - February 19 , 1968 10 . ( e ) RESOLUTION NO . ' 3469 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Reynolds , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3469 en - titled " Resolution for Hearing on Petition to Vacate Street . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . :gearing will be held March 1968 . (f ) APPOINTMZNT TO COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Howard , that Councilman Galinson be appointed to the Council Nominating Committee for commission recommendations to replace Councilman Howard , who resigned . Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . ( g ) JOINT COUNCIL - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING . It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Howard , that Council and Planning Commission hold a joint meeting March 11 , 1968 to discuss the work load and organiza - tion of Planning Commission , Motion passed by a six yea vote , Councilman Graves was not pre sent . (h ) LIBRARY DEDICATION . A motion was made by Councilman Houa rd , seconded by Council - man Reynolds , to designate April 28 , 1968 for the dedication of the new library building instead of April 21 , 1968 . Motion lost by a roll call vote of three yeas and two nays , Councilmen Galinson , Howard and Reynolds voting yea and Councilmen Heltzer and Koch voting nay . Mayor Thiel abstained . Councilman Graves was not present . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a ) None . 12 , CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS . ( a ) VERIFIED CLAIMS . On motion of Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Koch , the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated February 19 , 1968 in the total amounts of $ 7 , 299 . 98 for payroll , and $ 88 , 300 . 62 for vendors were approved , and the City Manager , City Clerk and City 54 Gotincil Minute s - February 19 , 1968 ( a ) Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same b a 12 ' six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not Y present . �yy ( b ) CONTRACT PAYMENTS , it 10 Final payment for iron removal treatment plants No , 6 and No . 10 . Contractor , Peter sen - Templin , Inc , $ 43 , 29 5 . 08 . Amount , RESOLUTION NO , 3470 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3470 entitled " l-lesolution Accepting Work on Iron Removal Treatment Plants No . 6 and No . 10 Improvement No . 66 - 34A . " Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . 2 . Final payment for general construction of library building . Contractor , Lund - Martin Co . Amount , $ 31 , 574 . 00 . RESOLUTION NO , 3471 It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adoptlesolution No . 3471 entitled " Resolution Accepting Work on General Construction of Library Building . " Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . 3 . Final payment for storm sewer Improvement Nos . 65 - 04 and 66 - 40 . Contractor , Johnson Bros '. Highway and Heavy Constructors , Inc . Amount , $ 58 , 202 . 28 . .,'RESOLUTION NO . 3 '?- 7 % It was moved by Councilman Reynolds , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 3472 entitled " Resolution Accepting gVi' ork on Storm Sewer Improvement Nos . 65 - 04 and 66 - 40 . " Motion passed by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . 13 . ADJOURNMENT seconded b Councilman �� eynolds , On motion of Councilman Heltzer , y the meetingwas adjourned at 1 : 46 a . m . by a six yea vote . Councilman Graves was not present . 1 4rneJ . Thie ayor Attes t : Betty CaC], ell , Secretary 55