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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/11/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 307- COUNCIL MEETING - November 19, 1956 to A regular meeting of the City Council was called/order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:14 p.m. Invocation was given by Rev. Oren Thompson of Ascension Lutheran Church. Rev. Thompson spoke a few words of commendation to the City Council for having invocation. - The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Manager Interne, Don Sorenson and the Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting held November 12, 1956, were approved, by unanimods vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Bus Line Extension by Twin City Rapid Transit Company Letter received from the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, dated November 13, 1956, proposing the extension of the St. Louis Park bus line from Texas Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, westerly on Minnetonka Boulevard to County Road #18, then northerly to Wayzata Boulevard. This service would be operated at 8 AM and at 4:30 PM to provide transportation for employet at the new General Mills Inc. bldg. on County Road 18 & Wayzata Boulevard, was read. Councilman ,Jorvig.asked for time to get further information on this request. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above matter was referred to Councilman Jorvig to get further information regarding the above request and report back to the Council at the Decethber 3, 1956 meeting. Request for Building Permit at Republic Ave. & 2nd Street by Twin Cities Eng. Serv. Request for approval of a building permit for the construction of a building gem r -Gon.traist; -a.- adds to house tools and trucks atRepublic and 2nd Street North West on Republic Creosoting Company/by Twin Cities Engineering Service, Inc., was read. property On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the build- ing inspector waa authorized to issue a permit for the above building subject to compliance with all applicable codes and that a double fee be paid, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 308 November 19, 1956 Request for Building Permit at 7401 Walker Street. by Rodgers Hydraulic. Inc. Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc- tion of a steel building at 7401 WRlker Street, by Rodgers Hydraulic, Inc. was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the building inspector was authorized to issue a permit for the above building sub- ject to compliance with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Improvement - Sanitary Sewer. Quebec Ave. from 28th to 29th STreet On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow- ing petition for public improvement was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. P-1704 - Petition for Sanitary Sewer in Quebec Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street signed by Mrs. Roger Schill and others. Communication from Community Center Board of St. Louis Park regarding the Community Center Building Jim Mc Tague was present and read the following report on Estimates to make Community Center and tiew addition usable: November 1956 New Addition: General Contractor Ceiling first floor - Insulation & celotex) • Ceiling basement ) $1,693.00 New front doors - ) Walls first floor (Blocks) $1,104.00 Walls first floor (old) 315.00 Walls basement (old and new) 905.00 2,324.00 -Front Steps 99.00 Fire escape (rear) 126.00 Sub-total $4,242.00 Other: 750.00 Heaters Light Fixtures 300.00 Asphalt tile 315.00 - $1;365.00 Total New Bldg. $5,607.00 Old Building: Miscellaneous repairs. Repair attic steps and finish wall $47.80 Hinge windows balcony outside L&M 17.00 Partition head basement stairs 185.44 Repair basement ceiling openings & repair plaster in main hall 82.00 Fix toilets 100.00 $ 432.24 432.24 Total $ 6,039.24 309 November 19, 1956 Regarding Community Center Building continued Mr. McTague said that the old Community Fund has approximately $2,200.00 that they would turn over to the City to apply on the estimate of $6,039.00, leaving the City balance of around $4,000.00. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager was requested to secure bids for the General contract work and to be set up for the earliest time, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Manager was requested to secure estimate on improving the exterior of Community Center, to beready before bids are received for general contract, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit for Use of Buildings and Land at 2625 Louisiana Ave. Request for temporary special permit under authority of Section 10.2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance for use of buildings and land at 2625 Louisiana as a plumb- ing contractors establishment, by Leonard B. Levy, dated November 1, 1956, was read. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was referred to the City Manager to advise Mr. Levy that the Council does not feel inclined to grant such a permit for outside storage and that the III City Manager get further information as to Mr. Levys plans, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Storage of Material of General Contractors On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Manager was directed to investigate 'and report to the Council the practice of all General Contractors regarding the storage of material in St. Louis Park, by un- animous vote of all members of the Council present, Request for Building Permit at 36th Street and Highway 100 - Charles M. Freidheim Co. Request from Freidheim Company, dated November 16, 1956, for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a concrete shelter building at 36th Street and Highway No. 100, 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 all applicable codes by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Second Reading-of Ordinance No. 550 Second reading of Ordinance No. 550, entitled An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (Lots 53 to 62 inclusive,Vlock 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park)(Clarence Bros rezoning and agreement), was made by the Secretary. 310 November 19, 1956 Ordinance No. 550 continued On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordin- ance No. 550 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Planning Commission report on Proposed Fern .Hill Playground Area Planning Analysis of Neighborhood Playground Development Adjacent to 41 Fern Hill School prepared by Carl L. Gardner & Associates, dated November 19, 1956, was presented. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action and discussion on the above matter was deferred to the December 3, 1956 meeting. by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Improvement No. 56-65 Removed from Contract - Victor Carlson & Sons Report from the Director of Public Works, dated November 14, 1956, that the Improvement No. 56-65 be removed from the Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Contract of Victor Carlson & Sons 56-60 thru 64 and 56-65 thru 69, was read. (M & C 56-2) On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Director of Public Works was directed to remove Improvement No. 56-65, Sidewalk on ES of Rhode Island Avenue from West 34th Street to West 35th Street, from the above Contract, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Land Forfeited to State of Minnesota Report from the Director of Public Works, dated November 8, 1956, on lands forfeited to the State within the City of St. Louis Park, was presented. (M&C 56-1) On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution relative to the acquisition of the following tax forfeited lands, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: Lots 9 thru 14, Block 1, Park Manor - for Drainage Purpose Lot 30, Block 4, Park Manor - For Drainage Purpose Lots 1 & 2, Block 5, Park Manor - For Drainage Purposes Lot 6, except Railroad Right-of-way including adjoining 1/2 of street vaca- ted, Block 160, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park - For Drainage Ditch Lots 1 thru 13, Block 161, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, except Right- ' of-way including 1/2 of street vacated - For Drainage Ditch Lots 10 thru 13, Block 291, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park - Addition to Oak Hill Park Lots 41 & 42, Block 317, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park - For Drainage Purposes Lots 9 thru 12, Block 330, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park - for Drainage Purposes 11 November 19, 1956 Survey of Park,Athletic and Playground Facilities Survey and inventory of Park, Athletic and Playground facilities of the City, by Division of Parks and Recreation, was read. (M & C 56-3) On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above survey was ordered filed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Standard Street Name Signs Report from the Director of Public Works, dated November 16, 1956, on Standard Street Name Signs, was read. The City Manager concurs with the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City adopt the Scotchlite sign as a standard. (M & C 56-4) On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the above matter was deferred to December 10, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Consideration of Ordinance No. 458, Retirement Age Ordinance No. 458, relating to retizgnent age for City employees, was discussed. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Attorney was directed to prepare an amendment to repeal Ordinance No. 458, by Illunanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Insurance Policy Approved On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following Insurance Policy which has been approved by the City Attorney was accepted by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present. Town Taxi Company Taxi Service 424 Van Buren Ave. S. Policy Period - November 23, 1956 to Hopkins, Minnesota November 23, 1957 On 1951 Chrysler - Lic. No. 3G 6625 Cancel Council Meeting - November 26. 1956 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the regular Council meeting set for November 26, 1956 was cancelled by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Cancel Council Meetings - December 24 and 30, 1956 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the regular Council meetings scheduled for December 24 and December 30, 1956, were cancelled and December 27, 1956 was set as a regular meeting of the Council, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 312 wtti November 19, 1956 Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the list of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated November 19, 1956, in the total amount of $47,012.24 for vendors was approved, ,and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Payments on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following payments on contract work, 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 ofthe Council present. Payment No. 7 Joint Improvement for the Village of Golden Valley and the City of St. Louis Park Trunk Improvement (Sewer) No. 2, Section A. Contractor, Nodland-Barbarossa Co. Contract Price, $678,536.50 Contract Date, March 5, 1956 Amount of this payment, $20,631.82 Final Payment Curb and Gutter Improvement No. 56-90 and Sidewalk Improvement Nos. 56-92, 93 and 94 Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons Contract Price, 12" C Ai G, 1.98 LF, 3-1/2" Walk, .50, 2-1/2" Xtra thick .19 SF, 6" Drive .70 SF, Trees, 40.00 each and Xcay. 2.00 Cu. Yd. Contract Date, October 22, 1956. Amount of this payment, $5,346.66 Final Payment Curb and Gutter Improvement Nos. 56-47, 48, 49, 50 & 86 Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons Contract Price, C & G 12" 1.98 LF - 18" Gutter 2.45 LF 6" Dr. .70 SF - Walk 3-1/2" .60 SF- Curb Rad. 18" 2.75 LF Gravel 3.50 Cu. Yd. Contract Date, July 30, 1956 Amount of this payment, $5,752.49 313 November 19, 1956 Payments on Contract Work continued Final Payment Curb and Gutter- Improvement Nos. 56-5 thru 56-14 Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons Contract Price, C & G 1' 1.98 LF - C G 18" 2.45 LF Driveway 6" .70 SF - 3 1/2" Walk .60 SF - Pit Run Gravel 3.50 Cu. Yd. Contract Date, June 25, 1956 Amount of this payment, $856.77 Final Payment Sidewalk - Improvement Nos. 56-15 thru 56-21 Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons Contract Price, Walk 3-1/2" 0.50 SF - 6" 0.69 SF - Gravel 3.50 CY - Xcav 2.00 CY Contract Date, June 25, 1956 Amount of this payment, $691.60 Approval of Employment of Dmna M. Corriveau a The City Manager requested the approval of the employment of Emma M. Corriveau as Clerk III, Range 12, Step C, Salary (Bi-weekly) $76.00 (2 P.T.) as 1/2 time Welfare Worker, effective December 3, 1956. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the employing of Emma M. Corriveau as 1/2 time Welfare Worker, effective December 3, 1956, was approved by unanimous vote of all members of_ the Council present. Promotion of Betty Caldwell to Clerk II The City Manager proposed the Promotion of Betty Caldwell to Clerk II, Range 9, Step C, salary $132.80 bi-weekly, and a transfer from the Assessors Office to the City Managers Office, effective December 10, 1956. She is to replace Mrs. Gertrude Renner who is retiring. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the promotion and transfer of Betty Caldwell as proposed by the City Manager was approved by unanimous vote of all memners of the Council present. Deed - Haws Realty Company The Deed received from the Haws Realty Company on the following described property was accepted and the City Attorney was directed to file same, by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present. "That part of Lot 1, Block 41, Rearrangement of St.' Louis Park, lying East of_ a line running from a point in the North line of said lot, distant 73.5 feet west of the most Easterly corner thereof, to a point in the Southeasterly line of said lot, distant 82.4 feet Southwesterly, measured along said Southeasterly line, from the most Easterly corner thereof. 314 = 0.3n November 19, 1956 Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jarvig, the meeting was adjourned at 11:43 p.m. by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Pid-44""--41°-14"‘") R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ' Attest: / / (osePh ustad,' Secretary r • i . 111 I I I I 1 III I