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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/01/09 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular January 9, 1956 — 463 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:11 P. M. Invocation was given by Reverend M. Gerberding of Cross of Christ Luthe rn Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe R. C. Fernstrom Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, and Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held January 3, 1956 were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Re-hearing on Proposed Water Main Extension, Improvement No. 55-109 Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch December 22 and 29, 1955, a public hearing was had on proposed water main extension, Improvement No. 55-109 --- In Parkwoods Road from State Highway No. 100 to intersection with South Hill Lane and Cedarwood Road; thence north and east in South Hill Lane to turn-around, and also east in Cedarwood Road to Westridge Lane. Estimated cost $10, 604. 00. Mr. Clifford M. Moss, 2336 Parkwoods Road; Mrs. F. X. Westermeier, 2360 Parkwoods Road; and Mrs. R. V. Curtiss, 2348 Parkwoods Road appeared and asked who petitioned for the watermain to go past their property. They were told that the request came from the Engineering Department. Mr. Moss said he doesn't need the water. The City Manager explained the reason for re-hearing. Mr. Ehrenberg asked if this could be held up for a week so that the folks in the area may be heard further. The answer was yes, if Council felt need to do so. Resolution No. 197 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 197 ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN EXTENSION NO. 55-109, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Resolution No. 197 in Book 1 of Reso- lutions. C. R. Middleton Former Councilman Middleton was present, and congratulated the Council Members on their re-election and .election, and offered Councilman Ehrenberg his heartiest cooperation. Re: Signs, Setbacks, Etc. in Cobblecrest - Ridgway (a) Robert G. Ridgway was present. Asked permission to erect FOR SALE signs on his property in Cobblecrest. He was told that it is necessary to have signs put up by a licensed sign erector,. also that permits must be taken out for same. He decided to turn the job over to a sign company. (b) The matter of setbacks on his property in Cobblecrest was discussed. He asked for no setbacks on Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Cobblecrest. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the foregoing request for lack of setbacks for Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Cobblecrest was denied by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 464 January 9, 1956 Re: Signs, Setbacks, Etc. in Cobblecrest, continued He then asked if a 10' setback would be allowed for Lots 4 and 5. �~ He was told that it would not. (c) He next asked regarding the setback for his house on Lot 6, Block 3, Cobblecrest Addition. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren that the matter of setback for house on Lot 6, Block 3, Cobblecrest Addition be referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Claim for Damages Letter from Robert T. Close, 9100 West 22nd Street, dated December 30, 1955, entering a claim for damages to his driveway by a City snow plow, etc. was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above claim was referred to the City Attorney for checking and recommenda- tion, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. _Application for Renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the application of Minneapolis Golf Club for renewal of their on-sale intoxica- ting liquor license (club) was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. _Applications for Renewal of 3. 2 Beer On-Sale Licenses On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following applications for renewal of 3. 2 beer on-sale licenses for year 1956 were approved, and the City Manager was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: Park Tavern 7201 Minnetonka Boulevard Westwood Hills Golf Club Texas Ave. and Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis Golf Club Cedar Lake Rd. and Flag Ave. Suburban Mutual Aid Fire Fighting Agreement Request of 475 Fighter Group for inclusion in suburban mutual aid fire fighting agreement was discussed. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the aforementioned reciprocal fire service agreement was approved, and the City Manager and Mayor were authorized to sign same for the City, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Communication from Edina Village Re: Increase in Gas Rates Letter from Edina Village Manager, dated January 4, 1956 concerning another proposed increase in gas rates by the Minneapolis Gas Company was discussed. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Manager was instructed to confer with the Village of Edina and other Cities and Villages being serviced by the Minneapolis Gas Company, after which he is to make a report to the Council as to results of said conferences, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Letter Requesting Permission to Drill Test Holes in City Property located in Westmoreland Park Area - Chas. M. Freidheim Co. Letter from Chas. M. Freidheim Company, dated January 5, 1956, requesting permission to drill test holes in the city-owned property located in the Westmoreland Park area consisting of Blocks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 for the purpose of testing the quantity of gravel in the area, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request for permission to drill test holes in city-owned property was granted, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. i January 9, 1956 465 Reports for December, 1955 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following reports of City Departments for the month of December, 1955 were read by the Secretary and ordered, filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: Animal reports, November 28 thru December 25th Building Inspector's reports for weeks ending December 9, 16, 23, and 30, 1955; for month of December 1955; and for quarter ending December 31, 1955 Fire report Justice of Peace report - E. A. Linnee Justice of Peace report - Anton Yngve Police report . Proposed Grade Separation at County Road 18 and State Highway 12 A discussion was had on proposed grade separation at County Road 18 and State Highway No. 12, presented by the City Manager. Resolution No. 198 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution No. 198 approving preliminary plans for the improvement of Trunk Highway No. 12 within the limits of the City of St. Louis Park, identified as S. P. 2714-38 (T. H. 12) Layout 2, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Resolution No. 198 in Book 1 of Resolution. Re: Permit to Use Land for School Purposes - Christian Brothers The request of Christian Brothers High School for permit under Section 10. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park to locate a High School building on property owned by them located east of the Belt Line and north of 26th Street was discussed. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action on above matter was deferred to meeting of January 16, 1956 to allow time for getting name of legal owner and legal des-cription of property, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Practice with Respect to Building Permit Fees for Schools and Churches The City Manager presented a report on practice with respect to building permit fees for schools and churches. The City Attorney stated that Councilman Davis had asked him to prepare an ordinance to take care of this. Report on Compliance of Proposed Christian Brothers High School with Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, and Other Requirements - The City Manager gave reports on compliance of proposed Christian Brothers High School with Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, and other re- quirements. Pump House Structure for Well No. 8 City Manager made a report on design for pump house structure for Well No. 8. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolf, Architects Brandhorst & Leadholm were authorized to prepare plans and specifications for pump house structure at Well No. 8, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Proposed Contract for Residential and Commercial Garbage Collection and Incinerator Operation Proposed contract for residential and commercial garbage collection and incinerator operation was discussed. The City Attorney was asked to furnish the Clerk with a copy of proposed contract to have copies made for each Councilman. 466 January 9, 1956 Planning Commission's Report Regarding the Rezoning of Block 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park - Residential to U rght rdin d u s t r i a 1 CIO= Planning Commission's report dated January 4, 1956 on the request of the City Council to check and report their findings in the matter of rezoning Block 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from Residential Use to Light dndush.11. Use, stating their approval of same, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, January 30, 1956 was set as date of hearing on proposed rezoning,' of "All that part of Brownlow Avenue vacated February 14, 1955 lying between the SWly line of Gorham Avenue and north and south 1/4 section line of Section 17, Township 117, Range 21; all that part of 3rd Street vacated February 14, 1955 lying west of Gorham Avenue and adjacent to Block 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park; all that part of Gorham Avenue as vacated February 9, 1953 and March 28, 1955 from the Nally line of 2nd Street to the north and south 1/4 section line of Section 17, Township 117, Range 21; and alley vacated February 14, 1955 in Block 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park lying SEly of the north and south 1 /4 section line of Section 17, Township 117, Range 21 --- from Residential Use to Light Industrial Use, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report Re: Special Zoning Exception to Permit a Billboard at 5100 West 31st Street General Outdoor Adv. Co. Planning Commission's report on the request of General Outdoor Ad- vertising Company for special zoning exception to permit a billboard at 5100 West 31st Street, approving same was discussed. Resolution No. 199 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolution No. 199 GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, to General Outdoor Advertising Company to erect a billboard at 5100 West 31st Street, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 199 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Planning Commission's Report Re: Special Zoning Exception to Permit a Billboard at 5925 Highway No. 7 General Outdoor Adv. Co. Planning Commission's report dated January 4, 1956 on the request of General Outdoor Advertising Company for special zoning exception to permit a billboard at 5925 Highway No. 7, approving same, was discussed. Resolution No. 200 On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolution No. 200, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to General Outdoor Advertising Company to erect a billboard at 5925 Highway No. 7 for Lumber Stores, Inc. , with the understanding that same have setback the same as that of the Century Products building, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Proposed Paving of Minnetonka Blvd. from Dakota to Wyoming Avenues Proposed paving of Minnetonka Boulevard from Dakota Avenue to Wyoming Avenue was discussed. The City Manager was directed to arrange for a meeting with County Highway Department to discuss this matter. Storm Sewer to Serve Excelsior Boulevard On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, plans prepared by the City Engineer for construction of extension providing an outlet for storm sewer in Excelsior Boulevard as ordered by the Council as Improvement No. 55-42A be hereby approved and the Clerk be directed to advertise for bids to be opened at 10.00 A. M. , January 23, 1956 by the City Manager, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. January 9, 1956 467 Pumping Equipment for Well No. 10 The City Manager presented the matter of pumping equipment for Well No. 10. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager and City Engineer were instructed to prepare specifica- tions for equipment for Wells 8 and 10 to be presented to the Council January 23, 1956 for approval and authority to advertise for bids, by un- animous vote of all Members of the Council present. Training of Police Officers, Etc. Mayor Fernstrom spoke about a conference and training of Police Officers in Juvenile Delinquency by the League of Municipalities as co- sponsors. Letter Re: Police Protection Letter from Douglas W. Baker, 2306 Parklands Road complimenting the Police Department for protection given his family recently was read. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated January 9, 1956 in the total amounts of $12, 764. 06 for payroll, and $8, 885. 60 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; Council- man 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 12:32 A. M. , January 10, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: Jose h stad, Secretary,