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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/10/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 282 COUNCIL MEETING - October 29, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:07 P.M. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis RobertEhrenberg Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Manager Interne and the Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes of meeting held October 22, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Community Center Building by Community Center Board Mr. J. I. Mc Tague, Chairman of the Community Center Board, was not present to discuss the Community Center Building. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above matter was tabled, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Curb and Gutter on West Side of Nevada Ave. 28th to 29th St. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following petition for public improvement was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous ovte of all members of the Council present: P-1703 Curb and Gutter on the West Side of Nevada Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street and also on 29th Street adjacent to Lot 10, Blk. 3, High Holborn Addition, signed by R. W. Kirk and others. Letter From State Highway Department Re: Improvement of Highway #100 South Letter received from the State Highway Department, dated October 19, 1956, regarding the improvement of Highway No. 100 from Excelsior Boulevard to the South City Limits, was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above letter was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 283 October 29, 1956 Request for Installation of Street Light - Xenwood Ave. betw. 32nd & 33rd Streets Request from Mrs. Alvin Goldstein, 3239 Xenwood Avenue, dated October 19, 1956 for the installation of a street light on Xenwood Avenue between 32nd Street and 33rd Street was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the request for a street light on Xenwood Avenue between 32nd and 33rd Street was referred to the City. Manager for recommendation, by 'unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Change of Ownership of Mc Carthyts St. Louis Park Cafe Notification of change in ownership of liquor licensee; Mc Carthyts St. Louis Park Cafe, Inc. was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following list of Officers, Director and Shareholders of Mc Carthyts St. Louis Park Cafe, Inc., as of October 5, 1956, were approved and ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Officers: Jerimiah Murphy, President Rita Banks, Secretary and Treasurer Directors: Jerimiah Murphy, Rita Banks, H. H. Clark Shareholders to date: Rita Banks, 110 share; H. H. Clark 110 shares; ' Helen Shepard 110 shares. Mrs. M. W. Gaffer. 1837 Idaho Ave. Relative to occupying a 2 family Dwelling Mrs. M. W. Gaffer, 1837 Idaho Avenue was present at the meeting relative to occupying a two family dwelling at 1837 Idaho Avenue. She was told that it required a rezoning of property to Multiple Dwelling. Councilman Schadow ex- plained that in the past year there has been no such rezoning. The Secretary was requested to send Mrs. Gaffers a petition to rezone the property. Complaint regarding dumping on Wayzata Blvd. betw. Jersey and Kentucky Avenues On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the com- plaint regarding dumping on Wayzata Boulevard between Jersey Avenue and Kentucky Avenue was referred to the City Manager_-for, checking, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter from the County Park Committee Letter received from the County Park Committee containing report and recomm- endations of the Committeeto the October 12, 1956 meeting of the League of Henne- pin Towns and Municipalities was read. Resolution No. 328, entitled A Resolution Petitioning the Board of County Commissioners to activate a Park District, was read by the Secretary. 284 October 29, 1956 Letter from the County Park Committee - continued On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution No. 328 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that a resolution be prepared supporting the recommendation of the Committee and to be directed to the Hennepin County League of Towns and Municipalities. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. • Request for Variation of Setback for Sign 4600 Excelsior Blvd. - Western Outdoor Request from Western Outdoor Advertising Company, dated October 26, 1956, for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 thereof to permit location of a sign without the required set- back at 4600 Excelsior Boulevard, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Building Permit at 5003 Excelsior Blvd. by Earl Dolbee - Request from Earl Dolbed, dated October 26, 1956, for approval of the issu- ance of a building permit for the construction of a 15' x 18' Addition to structure located at 5003 Excelsior Boulevard, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the building inspector was authorized to issue a permit for the above building subject to compliance with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Sign Request for Variation of Setback for 3 Signs at 4120 Minnetonka Blvd. Suburban/ Request from Suburban Sign Company, dated October 26, 1956, for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20. 4-6 thereof to premi1 ocation of three (3) signs without the required setback at 4120 Minnetonka Boulevard, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, ,seconed by Councilman Schadow, the above re- quest was denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Variation of Setback of Sign at 6001 Excelsior Boulevard-LeRoy Signs Request from LeRoy Signs, Inc, dated October 29, 1956, for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to permit location of a sign without the required setback at 6001 Excelsior Boulevard, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the above request was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 285 October 29, 1956 Resolution No. 326 Resolution No. 326, entitled Resolution Authorizing Request for Dedication of Street Right-of-Way (Great Northern Railroad right-of-way extending from West 33rd Street to Virginia Avenue), was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 326 was adopted -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; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Resolution No. 327 Resolution No. 327, entitled,Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer and Bituminous Surfacing of Streets on Improvement Nos,. 56-96 and 56-97, hearing date November 12, 1956, was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 327 was adopted by the,following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Re: Street Improvement No. 56-91 Discussion was had on Improvement No. 56-91,stabilized base for Aquila Avenue from 31st Street to Minnehaha Creek; 34th Street from G. N. Ry. spur to Aquila Lane, and Cavell Lane from Aquila Lane northwesterly to dead end. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution to set hearing date on- above improvement by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Proposed Ordinance Relative to Lot Sizes Etc: A Proposed Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance relative to lot sizes and ground floor area was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by councilman Jorvig, the matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole until a meeting has been held with the sub- dividers, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Regarding Screen Planting at Knollwood Plaza Report regarding progress in obtaining compliance with screen planting re- quirement along the north side of Knollwood Plaza (deferred from the October 22, 1956 meeting) . The City Manager reported orally that the planting has been done. Employee Promotions The City Manager's report on employee promotions as follows: Donald Voss from Laborer, Range 11, Step E, Salary (Bi-Weekly) $160.00 to Equipment Operator #1, Range 13, Step D, Salary (Bi-Weekly) $168.00. 286 b�? CJ tet October 29, 1956 Employee Promotions continued Earl E. Beaudreau from Laborer, Range 11, Step E, Salary (Bi-Weekly) $160.00 to Equipment Operator #1, Range 13, Step D, Salary (Bi-Weekly) $168.00. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above promotions were approved as recommended by the City Manager by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report from City Attorney on Proposed Ordinance Regarding Subdivisions The City 'Attorney report, dated October 22, 1956, regarding the proposed Subdivision Ordinance was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, this matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole until meeting has been held with the subdividers, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report from City Attorney On Assessment of Water Main 54-91 Report from the City Attorney, dated October 24, 1956, on the petition:by Charles P. Howard and others on the reassessment of Water Main Improvement No. 54-91 was read. The City Attorney was requested to prepare a resolution setting the date for hearing. • Report on the Proposed Acquisition of Street at Texas Ave. & 34th Street Report from the City Assessor, dated October 26, 1956, on the proposed acquisition of street at Texas Avenue and 34th Street was read. r A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the Council concur with the recommendation of the City Assessor and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a deed covering the 33 feet needed for the street. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 330 Resolution No. 330, entitled Resolution Establishing Policy for Adjustment of Certain Sewer Assessments was- read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution No. 330 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, not voting; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. n Claim of H. Hatfield re: Adjustment of Sewer Assessment Claim of H. Hatfield, 3360 Zarthan Avenue, for adjustment of sewer assessment (deferred from October 22, 1956) . On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above claim was referred to the City Assessor for his advice if it should be reassessed or reduction on H. Hatfield assessment only, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 287 October 29, 1956 Award of Contract for Bituminous Surfacing 111 Report from Director of Public Works on the award of contract for bituminous surfacing, Improvement Nos. 56-22 and 56-70 thru 56-78 was read. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Coun: ilman Ehrenberg, that the Council concur with the Director of Public Works in rejecting all bids-by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present. Award of Contract for Oil Stabilizing Report from Director of Public Works on the award of contract for Oil stab- ilizing, Improvement Nos. 56-77 thru 56-84 and 56-91 was read. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the Council concur with the Director of Public Works in rejecting all bids. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Cooperative Agreement Between State Highway & City - Wayzata & County Rd.#18 The Proposed Cooperative Agreement between the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways and the City of St. Louis Park relative to the Proposed Overpass at Wayzata Boulevard and County Road No. 18 was read. Mr. E. J. Mc Cubrey of the State Highway Department was present. Resolution No. 329. entitled Resolution Authorizing Co-Operative Agreement with the State of Minnesota was read by the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 329 was adopted 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; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Purchase of Winter Supply of Rock Salt The Director of Public Works requests the purchase of Rock Salt for Winter supply. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the purchase of the, winter supply of rock salt was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids, to be taken on November 12, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bonds On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bo]igren, the following bond which has been approved by the City Attorney was accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Peter Lametti Construction Co. - Contractor Bond - for Construction of Water Main, Projects 56-89 and 56-58. 288 cJ October 29, 1956 Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated October 29, 1956, ' in the total amounts of $351.62 for payroll, and $28,549.44 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 Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Payment on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for the re- , spective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. FINAL CERTIFICATE Grading, Bituminous Surfacing and Sidewalk Improvement No. 56-4 Contractor, J. V. Gleason Contract Price, $10,976.50 Contract Date, May 14, 1956 Amount of Payment, $10,421.02 Letter regarding Two Openings on Highway No. 100 Letter received from Maurice Adelsheim Jr., dated October 24, 1956, regarding the two openings on Highway 100, one at 28th Street and one at 26th Street, where left hand turns are not permitted, was read. He feels that the present openings create a dangerous traffic situation which should be corrected at once. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above matter was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Re: Using Collection Agent for Delinquent Water Bills Letter received from Clarence A. Loheyde, of the Doctors Business Bureau, Inc., dated October 22, 1956, to consider letting them handle_the collection of delinquent water bills owned to the City on a contingent basis, was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above letter was referred to the City Attorney and the City Manager to discuss with Maurice Graham and make a report back to the City Council as to customary charges, etc., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 289 October 29, 1956 Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 P.M., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Co. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: 'oseph Juste; Secretary