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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/01/30 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular January 30, 1956 7 REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 30, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:06 P. M. 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, City Attorney, and Secretary. Minute s On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the miniutes of meeting held January 23, 1956 were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Hearing on Proposed Paving of Minnetonka Boulevard from Dakota Avenue to Wyoming Avenue - 56-1 Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch January 19 and 26, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed paving of Minnetonka Boulevard from Dakota Avenue to Wyoming Avenue - Improvement No. 56-1 , to be a joint project of the County of Hennepin and the City of St. Louis Park, the estimated cost of which is $210, 322. 42. The share to be paid by the City would be $115, 994. 33. The following persons appeared: Mr. R. T. Rutledge, 7416 Minnetonka Boulevard said he was in favor of this improve- ment and feels it is a good project. RESOLUTION NO. 208 Resolution No. 208, ordering the improvement of Minnetonka Boule- vard from Dakota Avenue to Wyoming Avenue (Improvement No. 56-1) was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 208 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 208 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Bingo Letter from Most Holy Trinity Parent-Teacher Association, dated January 10, 1956, notifying the Council of their intention to hold a bingo game for the benefit of the school library on February 10, 1956 in their school building, was read. No objections raised. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above notification was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Re: Easement for Drainage PUrposes Letter from Maurice Goldman, dated January 20, 1956, requesting that easement for drainage purposes over Lot 12, Block 11, Mc Nair Park be lifted now that sewer has been installed, thus alleviating the necessity for this drainage easement, was read. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the above request be denied. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 477 4 478 January 30, 1956 Petition to Rezone Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Browndale from Residence Use to Limited Commercial Use On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, petition signed by Mrs. Sophie Killin, owner of Lots 8 and 9, Browndale Addition, dated January 25, 1956, from Residence Use to Limited Commercial Use, was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Approval of State Highway Cross-section of Excelsior Boulevard From Highway No. 100 to France Avenue On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the basic design of Excelsior Boulevard as shown on sketch received from the State Highway Department was approved with the reservation to with- hold Council decision on use of median islands on four-lane roads, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Petition for Replacement of Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway Overhead Bridge Petition signed by Joseph A. Pastorek, 6305 Cambridge Street and others, dated May 2, 1955 for the replacement of the Minneapolis, North- field and Southern Railway Company's overhead bridge across Cambridge Street in St. Louis Park, stating that said bridge is antiquated and dangerous, etc. , was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above petition was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for checking and report, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Re: Assessment for Improvement of 35th Street From Texas Avenue to Aquila Avenue Letter from Mark S. Dalquist, 8724 West 35th Street, dated January 17, 1956 with regard to the forthcoming assessment for the improvement of 35th Street from Texas Avenue to Aquila Avenue, stating that it was their understanding that they would be assessed for engineering costs only, and if the Council feels otherwise, they should be offered a fair price for their frontage, etc. was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Manager was instructed to write Mr. Dalquist, enclosing a copy of the minutes of meeting held May 23, 1955 where the Council discussed this matter, and advise him that the assessment has been levied and the amount of same set, and at the present time it is not feasible to acquire his property as we have no project in front of us requiring same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 516 Considerable discussion was had on proposed Ordinance No. 516, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow that proposed Ordinance No. 516 as read be amended to read as follows: "The foregoing fees may be waived by the Council in cases where it shall be determined that the permit is to be issued to any religious or non- profit corporation making application for permit to construct a church or school building for use of such corporation, and its members. " Motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea, Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea, Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. 478 January 30, 1956 479 Ordinance No. 516 Second reading of ordinance No. 516, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING THE BUILDING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, pro- viding that fees may be waived by the Council in cases where it shall determine that the permit is to be issued to any religious or non profit corporation making application for permit to construct a church or school building for use of such corporation, and its members, ,was made by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Gene Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordinance No. 516 as amended was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 516 in Book 3 of Ordinances. Report from City Attorney Re: Right Under Present Sign Ordinance to issue Sign Erection Permit for Overhanging Sign City Attorney made a report regarding the Council's or Building Ins- pector's right under the present sign ordinance to issue sign erection permit for sign overhanging public property at 4008 Minnetonka Boulevard. (applica- tion made by Howard Rosen of Howard Pharmacy). On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above application is to be held in abeyance until the City Manager finishes the survey he has started to determine how many and where over- hanging signs are now in place in opposition to the sign ordinance, by unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report of City Attorney Re: Babe Ruth Lease Regarding the lease of City owned property to 'the Babe Ruth Baseball League, located in Westmoreland Park Addition, the City Attorney said he will see Mr. Spaeth, Commissioner of Taxation as to the legality of this case. Report from City Engineer Re: Proposed Paving of Dakota Avenue Adjacent to New High School The City Engineer made a report on proposed paving of Dakota Avenue adjacent to the New High School. This matter was discussed at length. No action taken. The City- Manager was requested to report on present general obligations and Excelsior Boulevard and Minnetonka Boulevard general obli- gations. Report from City Attorney Re: Request for Waiver of Interest on Water Main Assessment by Ecklund & Swedlund City Attorney reported on waiver of interest on water main assessment for Ecklund & Swedlund. Said he will bring in further information at a later meeting. Wds for Improving Offices in the City Hall As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch January 19, 1956, sealed bids were received by the City Mana ger at 10:00 A. M. this date for the furnishing of labor and material to paint and place accoustical the ceiling on specified offices in the City Hall, from the following bidders: Carlson-Levine, Inc. $2, 624. 00 Wm. F. Schneck & Sons 2, 837. 73 Sigurd A. Johnson & Son 4, 494. 06 Victor Formo 3, 922. 50 The City Engineer's tabulation and recommendation on above bids was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the bid of Carlson-Lavine, Inc. was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder for the furnishing of labor and material to place accousti- cal tile ceiling and paint specified offices in the City Hall, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract with the bidder for the work at price bid of $2, 624. 00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report from City Attorney and City Assessor Re: Change in Assessment Period 479 480 January 30, 1956 Report from City Attorney and City Assessor Re: - Change in Assessment Period for Water„ Main Report from City Attorney and City Assessor regarding change in assessment period for water main on Monterey Avenue between 25 1/2 Street and 26th Street was made. The City Attorney said he will bring in a resolution to change assessment to 10 years on Project No. 54-2 as requested, for the February 6th meeting. Discussion of Proposed Revision of License Ordinance A discussion was had regarding Chapter 2, Licensing Ordinances of Ordinance Code, presented by the City Attorney. The City Attorney was instructed to include comments in codification of ordinances. Waive Fee for Christian Brothers High School On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the application of La Salle Institute for waiver of building fees for cons- truction of high school and auxiliary buildings in accordance with plans filed with the building inspector , having been considered and determined that said La Salle Institute is a religious non-profit corporation making applica- tion to construct a school for use of said zorporation and its members and the building permit fees otherwise payable under Section 8 (a) of Ordi- nance No. 113 be hereby waived, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 209 Resolution No. 209, REFUNDING 53-82 CURB AND GUTTER #505 ASSESSMENT to Lorenz H. Kyllo, in the amount of $25. 26, was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilxman-i Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 209 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 209 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Recommendation to Acquire Lot 22, Block 4, Westmoreland Park for Park Purposes Recommendation of Superintendent of Parks to acquire Lot 22, Block 4, Westmoreland Park Addition (Plat 52360, Parcel 1975) now owned by the State, for park purposes, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Attorney was directed to prepare resolution and application for a transfer of title to the City of Lot 22, Block 4, Westmoreland Park Addition, said property to be used for park purposes, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Release From Claim for Damage to Hydrant On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, acceptance by the City of the sum of $313. 95 in full settlement of claim by the City against Le Voy, Inc. and Raymond S. Croaston for damage to hydrant at Quentin Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard on December 8, 1955 was authorized and the City Manager was authorized to execute release in behalf of the City and deliver same upon receipt of said amount, by unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council present. Settlement of Claim for Fire Damage to Shelter House in Browndale Park On motion of Gouncilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the settlement of fire insurance claim of the City for fire damage to the shelter house in Browndale Park was approved in the sum of $93. 45, and the City Manager was authorized to execute release to the insurance companies involved upon receipt of said sum, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. New Letterheads for City On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, The City Manager was instructed to prepare sketches of a new letter head for the City, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 480 January 30, 1956 48 1 Council Committees Mayor Fernstrom recommended the following Council Committees be appointed: Claims Councilman Davis and Councilman Wolfe Recreation Councilman Schadow Street and Alley Councilman Wolfe Welfare Councilman Ehrenberg Financial Councilman Ehrenberg Transpotation and Utilities Councilman Jorvig Water and Sewer Councilman Bolmgren Planning Commission Councilman Davis and Councilman Jorvig Fire and Police Mayor Fernstrom On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the appointment of the above Council Committees was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bonds On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: CONTRACTORS BOND $28, 161. 35 Wolfe Construction Company, Contractor, Principal Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, surety Dated January 17, 1956, covering contract for water main extensions GAS INSTALATION LICENSE BONDS Anderson & Dahlen, Incorporated Cooke Appliances, Incorporated Deters Plumbing and Heating Company Mooney's Murphy, In corporated Oil Burner Service Company, Inc. Sigwald Engineering Company, Inc. Twin City Furnace & Appliance Co. Ray N. Welter Heating Company HEATING LICENSE BOND Anderson & Dahlen, Inc. Deters Plumbing and Heating Company Gust Hoglund - HOglund & Company Midwest Sheet Metal Works Mooney I s Oil Burner Service Company Seavall Heating Company Shoppe Plumbing and Heating Co. , Inc. Sigwald Engineering Company, Inc. Twin City Furnace and Appliance Company Ray N. Welter Heating Company PLUMBING LICENSE BONDS Backdahl and Olson Plumbing & Heating Co. Beaudry Plumbing & Heating Company 481 482 January 30, 1956 Bonds, Continued Plumbing --- Walter -- Walter E. Dah6lstrom, dba Dahlstrom Plumbing & Heating Company Deters Plumbing and Heating Company Don's Plumbing and Heating Hoglund & Company Klugman Plumbing Company Mooney's Murphy, Incorporated North Side Plumbing & Heating Company Shoppe Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. SIGN AND BILLBOARD BONDS Western Outdoor Advertising Company Crown Sign and Construction Company Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the list of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated January 30, 1956, in the total amount of $7, 622. 06 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, the following roll call vote: Council- man Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; and Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the meeting was adjourned at 12:37 A. M. , January 31, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. c. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: 0 Jos ph stad, Secretary