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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/01/23 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 23, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:18 P. M. A group of ladies from the League of Women Voters were present and welcomed by Mayor Fernstrom. Invocation was given by Reverend Bishop of Union Congregational Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager and Secretary. Minute s On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held January 16, 1956 were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the C .uncal present. Resolution No. 204 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 204, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZON- ING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company to erect a 4' x 27' sign at 6401 West Lake Street, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 204 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Resolution No. 205 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadww, Resolution No. 205, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE BON- ING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Western Outdoor Advertising Company to erect a 7' x 19' sign at 5922 Excelsior Boulevard, the reading of which was waived by unanimous consent of all Councilmen present, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Reso- lution No. 205 in Book 1 of Resolutions. PROPOSED PLAT - Clarke's Grove Addition On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the proposed plat of Clarke's Grove Addition presented by Milo and Mabel Clarke was referred to the Planning Commission, City Engineer, and City Assessor for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Application for Sign Erection Permit - Howard Pharmacy Howard Rosen of Howard Pharmacy, 4008 Minnetonka Boulevard and Attorney Sheldon Gensler appeared. Mr. Rosen explained that this is the sign that Gillers Drug used and was taken down to re-letter. Considerable dis- cussion was had as to the application of the ordinance to signs hangine over public sidewalks. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, this matter was referred to the City Attorney for clarification of ordinance as to whether a sign can be re-hung after it has been reworded, etc. , by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 473 4.4 4 � Request for Change in Assessment Period for Water Main [� Letter from I. S. Edwards, 2545c Monterey Avenue and others, dated January 17, 1956, requesting a change in assessment period for water main on Monterey Avenue between 25 1/2 Street and 26th Street, was read. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request was referred to the City Attorney and City Assessor for report and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. State Highway Cross-section of Proposed Paving of Excelsior Boulevard from France Avenue to Belt Line - S. P. 2746 The matter of approving design of cross-section of proposed paving of Excelsior Boulevard from France Avenue to the Belt Line was discussed. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on above matter was deferred until January 30, awaiting word from the State Highway department, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. New Bus Stop at Utica Avenue & West Lake, Westbound A sketch showing the new bus stop at Utica Avenue and West Lake Street, Westbound, effective January 16, 1956 was viewed by members of the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above sketch was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Coun- cil present. Application for Renewal of 3. 2 Beer On-Sale License On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the application of Frank Lundberg Post, American Legion #282 for renewal of their 3. 2 beer on-sale (club) license was approved, and the City Manager was directed to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 206 On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 206, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZON- ING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Western Outdoor Advertising Company to erect a 6' x 10' sign at 8800 Minnetonka Boulevard, the reading of which was waived by unanimous consent of all Councilmen present, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 206 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Resolution No. 207 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 207, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 5226 and 5512, STATE AID ROAD NO. 5 WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY presented by Hennepin County, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 207 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Ordinance No. 516 First reading of Ordinance No. 516, entitled AN ORDINANCE MAEND- ING THE BUILDING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK was waived by unanimous consent of all members of the Council present. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe that the second reading of Ordinance No. 516 be made on January 30, 1956. Motion was passed by unanimous consent of all members of the Council present. City Attorney's Report Re: Chapter 2, Licensing Ordinances of Ordinance Code City Attorney's report re: Chapter 2, Licensing Ordinances of Ordinance Code was reviewed by the Council. Action was deferred until January 30, 1956. 474 January 23, 1956 475 5 Report on Re-grading, Blacktopping, Etc. at New Senior High School City Engineer's report on request of St. Louis Park Public Schools for re-grading, blacktopping, etc. at 33rd Street and Dakota Avenue, the site of the new Senior High_ School was read. City Engineer Smith and his Assistant, Don Sorensen were present and showed plans and gave figures of cost. A request for more information was made and the City Manager said same would be compiled and made ready for the next meeting on January 30, 1956. On motion of Gene Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above matter was referred back to the City Engineer for further information, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bids for Storm Sewer Construction As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, January 12, 1956, sealed bids were received by the City Manager at 10:00 A. M. this date for construction of an outfall storm sewer from Excelsior Boulevard to Minnehaha Creek, Improvement No. 55-42A - from the following bidders: 1. Peter Lametti Construction Company $ 10, 342. 50 2. Lametti and Sons 14, 207- 00 3. Wolff Construction Company 15, 712. 50 4. Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. 16, 220. 00 The City Engineer's tabulation and recommendation on above bids was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the bid of Peter Lametti Construction Company was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, for the construction of Improvement No. 55'42A, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute cnntract for the City with 'bidder for the work at price bid of $10, 342. 50, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Specifications for Pumping Equipment for Wells 8 and 10 The City Engineer and Water Superintendent presented specifications for pumping equipment for wells 8 and 10. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the specifications prepared by the City Engineer for pumping equipment for wells 8 and 10 were approved and the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids on same to be opened by the City Manager on February 13, 1956 at 10:00 A. M. , by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. City Manager's Report for 1955 Section 6. 14 of the City Charter regarding City Manager's Annual Report was read. Cityc Manager Chenoweth said that it is impossible to get the 1955 report as asked for by January 30, 1956, explaining that the Auditor's report would cover all these items and would be ready sooner than he could get his in and it would be a duplication. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig the matter regarding the requirement of the City Charter for an annual report from the City Manager was referred to the City Attorney for clarification, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Babe Ruth League A group from the Babe Ruth Baseball League appeared and asked regarding base submitted. Mayor Fernstrom explained that a copy of the lease was sent to Mr. Spaeth by the City Attorney. We have had no reply from the City Attorney and he is not present, being out of town at the present. Letter Re: Traffic Signals on Minnetonka Boulevard Letter from Victor S. Rotering, dated January 16, 1956 regarding traffic signals on Minnetonka Boulevard at Ottawa and Dakota Avenues was read by Mayor Fernstrom. Discussion ensued. 476 January 23, 1956- Lettter Re: Traffic Signals on Minnetonka Boulevard, continued On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the letter from Victor S. Rotering was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for report and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated January 23, 1956 in the total sums of $736. 81 for payroll, and $16, 101. 06 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 Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea; Adjournment On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 P. M. , by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. R. • C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: Jose h J tad, Secretary 476