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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955/11/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 429 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:08 P. M. ' Invocation was given by Reverend Lester Nelson of Evangelical Free Church of St. Louis Park. The following Council Members were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis C. L. Hurd Torval Jorvig C. R. Middleton H. W. Perkins R. C. Fernstrom Also present were City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery and City Clerk (Secretary) Joseph Justad. Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extensions, Improvements Nos. 55-107, 108, 109 Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 10 and 17, 1955, a public hearing was had on proposed water main extensions as follows: Improvement' Number Location 55-107 Natchez Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West 16th Street 55-108 Kentucky Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Highway No. 12 (Wayzata Boulevard) 55-109 Parklands Road from Westridge Lane to Highway No. 100 and South' Hill Lane from Parklands Road North and East to turn around. No persons appeared. Resolution No. 186 Resolution No. 186 ordering construction of water main extensions Nos. 55-107, 108 and 109 with bids to be opened December 19, 1955 at 10:00 A. M. was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 186 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. City Manager City Manager, Tom Chenoweth arrived at the meeting at this time - 8:30 P. M. Consideration of Petition for Rezoning Lots 1 to 8, Block 3; Lots 1 and 2. Block 4, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace Addition - Dr. Medalie At the request of Mr. Hessle who appeared at November 7, 1955 meeting, con- sideration of the petition of Dr. Wm. L. Medalie and Others for rezoning the following property from Residential Use to Commercial'Use was deferred to this meeting: Lots 1 to 8, Block 3; Lots 1 and 2. Block 4, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace Addition. On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation dated November 2, 1955 and above referenced petition for rezoning was denied; and the City Clerk was directed to refund fees which accompanied petitions for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 511 Second reading of Ordinance No. 511 entitled AN ORDINANCE (RANTING TO THE MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY COMPANY PERMISSION TO OJNSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SPUR TRACK ACROSS LAKE STREET IN THE CITY OF ST. 'LOUIS PARK was waived by unanimous consent of all Members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordinance No. 511 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 511 in Book 3 of Ordinances. 43® November 21, 1955 � Ordinance No. 512 Second reading of Ordinance No. 512, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ' NO. 67 RELATING TO THE SALE OF NON INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR was waived by unani- mous consent of all Members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordinance No. 512 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 512 in Book 3 of Ordinances. Letter Re: Bundle Wrappers, Etc. at Street Intersections Letter from The Minneapolis Star and Tribune, dated November 11, 1955 in reply to our letter of November 9, 1955, regarding the strewing of bundle wrappers and wires at the street intersections where newsboys get their bundles of papers, stating that the City Council can rest assured that every effort will be made on their part to keep these corners clean, etc., was read by the Secretary.. The Secretary was requested to follow this matter further via Police Department, and the City Manager was asked to put up three or four refuse cans at special spots in the City as an experiment. Partial Payments on Contract Work in Progress On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following partial payments on contract work in progress, presented by the City Engineer, were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of, all Members of the Council present: PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 $34,315.50 BITUMINOUS SURFACING, IMPROVEMENTS NOS. 55-79, 82, 83 Contract Date, August 292 1955 Contract Price, $65,710.85 Contractor, Asconite Asphalt Company PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 5,789.58 CURB AND GUTTER, IMPROVEMENTS NOS. 55-84 THRU 55-94 Contract Date, September 19, 1955 Contract Price, C $c G 1811, $2.35 LF. C & G 1211, $1.88 LF. 6" Driveways, $0.68 SF. 32" Sidewalk, $0.50 SF Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1. $ 61954.21 BITUMINOUS SURFACING, IMPROVEMENTS NOS. 55-57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 61, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74 Contract Date, September 17, 1955 Contract Price, $20,222.50 Contractor, Asconite Asphalt Company Petition for Sanitary Sewer The following petition received by the City Clerk was referred by him to the City Engineer and Assessment Clerk: P-1625 Sanitary Sewer in Quebec Avenue beginning at 3134 Quebec Avenue up to 32nd Street (Quebec Avenue from south line of Lot 7, Block 2, Eide's & Martin's Second Addition to 32nd Street). Resolution No. 187 Resolution No. 187, APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND (Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis) was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution No. 187 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bid Award for Proposed Water Main Extension, Improvement No. 55-104 On motion of Councilman Bavis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the bid of Peter Lametti Construction Company, received November 14, 1955, for the construction of proposed water main extension in TEXAS AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO FRANKLIN AVENUE (Improvement No. 55-104) was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract with the bidder for the work at price bid of $26,173.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Agreeriient for Aerial Topography Survey On motion of Councilman Hurd, sec6nded by Councilman Middleton; the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract prepared by the City Attorney with Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc. for furnishing topographic maps and aerial survey for $10,100.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. November 21, 1955 43 1 Applications' for Liquor Licenses - Off-Sale and On-Sale On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow- ing applications for renewal of intoxicating liquor licenses for year beginning December 15, 1955 and ending December 15, 1956 were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue said licenses; also the surety bonds presented with said applications were approved, both subject to approval of the State Liquor Control Commissioner, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: 1. Al's Liquor Store, 3912 Excelsior Boulevard - Off-Sale and On-Sale 2. Bunny's Tavern, Inc., 4730 Excelsior Boulevard - Off-Sale and On-Sale 3. Culbertson's Cafe, Inc., 5916 Excelsior Boulevard - Off-Sale and On-Sale 4. Gillers Liquors, 4110 Minnetonka Boulevard - Off-Sale 5. Harriett W. Jennings, 4608 Excelsior Boulevard - Off-Sale 6. Andy Johnson, 7835 Wayzata Boulevard - Off-Sale 7. Lilac Lanes Enterprises, Inc., 3901 Wooddale Avenue - On Sale 8. Mc Carthy's St. Louis Park Cafe, Inc., 5600 Wayzata Boulevard - Off-Sale` and On-Sale 9. The Park House, 4630 Excelsior Boulevard - On-Sale 10. Carl Reiss Liquor Store, 6910 West Lake Street - Off-Sale 11. Tonka Liquor Store, 8112 Minnetonka Boulevard - Off-Sale Resolution No. 188 Resolution No. 188, granting permit under section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park to permit the erection and maintainence of a new sign on Jennings Liquor Store at 4608 Excelsior Boulevard, by Northwest Sign Erectors, was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution No. 188 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bingo Letter from Alfred J. Gorsky, President, Minnesota Dahlia Society, dated November 21, 1955 stating their intention to play Bingo at their regular meeting, Thursday, December 8, 1955 to be held at the S. J. Rutherford Hall, 4995 Excelsior Boulevard, was read by the Secretary. No objections raised. No action taken. Snow Removal from Sidewalks Councilman Hurd brought up the matter of removing snow from sidewalks on Minnetonka Boulevard. Called attention to Ordinance No. A19. Said that the City and County equipment throws the snow from the street on to the sidewalk. I was suggested that the City Manager could handle this matter satisfactorily. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above matter was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Speed of Cars Coming From Morningside Councilman Jorvig brought up the speed of cars coming from Morningside on Joppa Avenue onto 40th Street, stating that Morningside does not wish to put in a stop sign there as the cars would have to stop on` a hill and would have a hard time getting started again. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the matter of regulating traffic at Joppa Avenue and 40th Street was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Change Order Authorized On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute a change order for an extra in the sum of $46.00, for filling abandoned cesspool found at the site of construction of record vault addition to the City Hall, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Garbage Collection Rates The City Manager presented a comparison of Garbage Collection Rates with adjoining Municipalities. Traffic Signal at T. H. #7 and Monk Avenue The City Manager distributed to the Council Members a copy of letter from Minnesota Highway Department, dated November 18, 1955 regarding Traffic Singals for intersection of T. H. #7 and Monk Avenue, and same was discussed at length. 432 November 21, 1955 Partial Payment on Water Main Construction - Wm. V. Terry Ex. Co. , Inc. On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Partial Payment No. 4 on Water Main Improvements Nos. 54-87, 149, 151 and 152 under contract with Wm. V. Terry Excavating Company, Inc., dated September 20, 1954 as recommended by the City Engineer in the sum of $11,153.12 be hereby approved, the sum to be payable to Wm. V. Terry Excavating Company, Inc. and American Automobile Insurance Company, Assignee and Jas. B. Clow & Sons, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 189 Resolution No. 189, REQUESTING THE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS FOR STATE HIGHWAY N0. 7, was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Hurd., Resolution No. 189 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bond On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the following bond which has been approved by the city attorney was accepted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $4,000.00 Crystal Plumbing Company, principal The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, surety Effective November 16, 1955 - Expires December 31, 1955. Building Inspector's Report On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the Building Inspector's report for weeks ending November 11 and 18, 1955, showing that 23 building permits were issued, totaling $265,375.00, were read and ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the list of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk' and presented to the Council, dated November 21, 1955 in the total amount of 675,969.04 for vendors, were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Minutes On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held November 14, 1955 were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P. M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. R. C. FERI�STROM, Mayor ATTEST: JO PH STAD, Secretary