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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/12/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 329 COUNCIL MEETING - December 17, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:12 P.M. Invocation was given by Rev. M. Lyle Halverson of the First English Lutheran 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, City Attorney, City Manager Interne, Donald Sorenson and the Secretary. Minutes • On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held December 10, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. • Hearing on Petition for Rezoning Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 22, 1956, a public hearing was had on the petition of Mrs. Henry Mauel, 3343 Gorham Avenue, and others, to rezone Lots 63 thru,68, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from Multiple Dwelling Use District to Light Industrial Use District. Mr. L. Getzkin, 3346 Brownlow Avenue appeared and asked that same restriction be incorporated in rezoning ordinance as was in Ordinance No. 550, rezoning Lots 53 to 62 inclusive, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance rezoning Lots 63 thru 68, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park incorporating restrictions requested,for first reading December.27,,,1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Communication from the International Union of Operating Engineers Communication from the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49, concerning proposed 1957 employee salaries was read. Report on re-survey of proposed 1957 Salaries for Equipment Operators II (M e C No. 56-14) will take care of the above communication. Isumi mcl Petition for Water Main on Parklands Lane Petition filed with the Clerk, dated December 10, 1956, for construction of water main on Parklands Lane from Parklands Road northwest 260 feet to the turn around, signed by Douglas Rees and others was read. (P-1705) On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petition (P-1705).was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit for Erection of Sign - by Auto-See-Ads Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 14' x 40' ground mounted sign at the inter- section of Highway No. 12 and Highway No. 100 by Auto-See-Ads was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above petition was referred to the Planning Commission for advise and recommendation by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Applications for Licenses to Sell Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor On Sale (3.2 Beer) Applications for License to sell Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor On Sale (3.2 Beer) by Bunny's Tavern, Inc., 4730 Excelsior Boulevard and Carl Reiss Cafe, 6900 West Lake Street was presented to the Council for approval. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above applications for license to sell Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor On-Sale were approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Proposed Agreement For Removal of Earth Request for approval of proposed agreement relating to change of grade on County Road 18 north of Cedar Lake Road was presented by Hennepin County. . On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the proposed Agreement for Removal of Earth was approved and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit for Addition to Citizens State Bank , On motion of Councilman Bolmgren,' seconded by Councilman Schadow, a special permit was granted to Citizens State Bank, 5001 Excelsior Boulevard, to . build an addition to the east side of bank building 9.75 feet wide extending, the length of the present building plus 6.3 feet on the front, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 351 Resolution No. 351, entitled Resolution Providing for Adoption of Amended Personnel Rules and Regulations was read by the secretary. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Resolution No. 351 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 33 . Council Meeting - December 17, 1956 Resolution No. 352. Resolution No. 352, entitled ,Resolution Approving Securities for Collat- eral from Park Plaza State Bank of Sl. Louis Park was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolu- tion No. 352 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. First Reading of Ordinance to Transfer Funds to Park Funds First reading of Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Provid- ingAppropriation for Repair and Remodeling Community Center Building was waived by unanimous consent of the Council. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the second reading of above Ordinance be made on December 27, 1956. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. First Reading of Ordinance to Transfer Funds for Salary Increases First reading of Ordinance Authorizing the Transfers of Funds and Provid- ing Appropriations for Salary Increases for Year Ending December 31, 1957 was waived by unanimous consent of the Council. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the second reading of above Ordinance be made on December 27, 1956. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 551 Repealing Ordinance No. 458 Second reading of Ordinance No. 551, entitled An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 458 (retirement age for City employees), was made by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg; Ordinance No. 551 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter to League of Minnesota Municipalities Relative to Retirement of Employees On mot`ibn of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Attorney and City Manager were requested to prepare for the Mayor's signature, `a letter that the Mayor may present to the League of Minnesota Municipalities, for study, relative to retirement of City employees, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Revision of City Position-Classification Plan etc. _Proposed revision of City Position-Classification Plan, Compensation Plan, Basic Personnel Policy and Conditions of City Employment (M & C No. 56-13) was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above report was ordered filed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 332 Council Meeting - December 17, 1956 Report on Re-Survey of Proposed 1957 Salaries for Equip. Operators Report on Re-survey of Proposed 1957 Salaries for Equipment Operator II ( M C No. 56-14) was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on the above matter was deferred to January 21, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Award of Contract for Proposed Work on Community Center As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, December- 6, 1956 sealed bids were received by the City Manager at 10 o'clock a.m. December 14, 1956 for the furnishing of labor and materials for remodeling and repair of City Community Center Building from the following bidders: Great Western • Ridgeway • Carlson-Lavine Ben Eckers On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the bid of Great Western for the above work was determined to be the lowest bid received from a responsible bidder on the following basis: Base Bid $5,710.00 Add Alternate 17A 302.00 Deduct Alternate 17 116.00 Deduct Alternate 18 116.00 $5,046.00 All other alternate bids to be rejected except the City shall reserve the right ' to include alternate No. 19A at the bid price of $750.00 within 90 days from ' this date, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract in behalf of the City for same by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. - Award of Contract for Pump. Piping and Equipment As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, November l , 1956 sealed bids were received by the City Manager at 10 o'clock a.m. December 13, 1956 for ' the furnishing of labor and materials for installation of Deep Well Pump, piping, electrical equipment and appurtenances for City Well Number 9 from the following bidders: Max Renner $19,950.00 Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. $18,997.00 Layne-Minnesota $21,840.00 The Director of Public Works recommended that the Contract be awarded to Bergerson-Caswell Inc. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the bid of Bergerson-Caswell Inc. at $18,997, was determined to be the lowest bid 333 Council Meeting - December 17, 1956 1111 Award of Contract Continued of a responsible bidder and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract in the form previously approved by the Council, by unanimous vote .of all members of the Council present. Request for Reconsideration of Restrictions Placed on Buildinfi Permit Request for reconsideration of restriction placed on approval of build- ing permit at 6524 Walker Street at the December 10, 1956 meeting, by Bruce McLouth, dated December 12, 1956, was read.- A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the action taken on December 10, 1956 granting permit for addition to 6524 Walker Street, be reconsidered, and that the building inspector be authorized to issue a building permit for the addition to the building, providing the west elevation of building be painted, and subject to all applicable codes and ord- inances/by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. was carried Request for Approval of Bus Line Extension Request for approval of bus line extension by Twin City Rapid Transit Company (deferred from December 10, 1956 meeting) was presented. Councilman Jorvig reviewed the Bus extension possibilities. A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Attorney prepare a resolution to be presented to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission to permit the Twin City Motor Bus Company to run with open doors on Minnetonka Boulevard from Texas Avenue to Jordan Avenue. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Manager was instructed to write to the Twin City Motor Bus Company that the Council approves their request, received in their letter of November 13, 1956, to extend bus service from Texas Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard to County Road No. 18 then Northerly to Wayzata Boulevard. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Agreement Between the City and Forster Distributing Company The proposed agreement between the City and Forster Distributing Company for Water service was read. On motion of Councilman Davis,seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 353, entitled Resolution Granting Permit to Forster Distributing Company to Connect with Water Main was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 334 Council Meeting - December 17, 1956 Hydrant Use by Forester Distributing Company On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Manager was authorized to write a letter to the Fire Underwriters relative to hydrant use by Forester Distributing Company. Deductions from Police Salaries for Police Pension Fund Deductions from Police Salaries for Police-,Pehsion„Funds was discussed. The City Attorney advised that the City must make a 4% deduction from Police salaries for the Police Pension Fund. The question was then asked if the Police would have to pay in the equivelent of 2% since March 15, 1955, when 2% deduc- tions were commenced. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, this question was referred to the City Attorney for opinion as to whether the Police must pay in the additional 2% not deducted from salaries since March 15, 1955, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Salary of City Manager On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Manager's annual salary of $13,750.00, effective December 29, 1956, was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bonds and Insurance On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following Bonds and Insurance which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: South Side Plumbing Company Plumbing C. P. Judge Incorporated Sidewalk St. Louis Park Radio Cab Inc. Taxi Insurance Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated December 17, 1956, in the total amount of $75,240.93 for vendors was approved, and he 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 Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow- ing 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 of the Council present: 335 Council Meeting - December 17, 1956 Contract Payments Continued Final Certificate Sanitary Sewer-Project Nos. 55-50, 53 ef 54 Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Co. Contract Price, $69,150.81 Contract Date, August 1, 1955 Amount of this payment, $4,164.69 Final Certificate Sanitary Sewer EiWatermain Project Nos. 55-12 et. 55-13 Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Co. Contract Price, $156,745.34 Contract Date, April 11, 1955 Amount of this payment, $21,075.73 Final Certificate Sanitary Sewer Project Nos. 56-24, 26, 27 es. 28 Contractor, Wolff Construction Co. Contract Price, $11,474.05 Contract Date, August 13, 1956 Amount of this payment, $4,634.75 Final Certificate Watermain-Project No. 55-104 Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Co. Contract Price, $26,173.00 Contract Date, December 19, 1955 Amount of this payment. $1,330.71 Partial Payment Certificate No. 1 WaterMain - Project Nos. 56-58 & 89 Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Co. Contract Price, $20,200.50 Contract Date, October 19, 1955 Amount of this payment, $10,378.21 Regarding County Parks On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Resolu- tion received from the Hennepin County League of Towns and Municipalities was ordered filed. Request for Waiver of Setback for Sign at 5807 Excelsior Blvd. - Suburban Sign Request from Suburban Sign Company, dated December 11, 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 setback at 5807 Excelsior Blvd., was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, 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. 336 Council Meeting- December 17, 1956 Promotion of Frederick Williams The City Manager proposed the promotion of Frederick Williams to Water and Sewer Maintenance Man II, Range 14, Step C, effective December 17, 1956, to fill vacancy created by resignation of B. F. Cihoski. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the promotion of Frederick Williams as -proposed by the City Manager was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Employment of Temporary Skating Rink Supervisors The City Manager proposed the following temporary employment as skating rink Supervisors in Range 9, Step 2, effective December 22, 1956. Francis Haeg Larry Langen William Haggstrom John Tibbs Jay Christiansen ' Cliff Bohmback John Auten John Mc Masters Larry Nygaard On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the em- ployment of skating rink Supervisors as proposed by the City Manager was approved by unanimout vote of all members of the Council present. Appointment of Anton Yngve as Justice of Peace Mayor Fernstrom proposed the appointment of Anton Yngve as Justice of Peace, to fill the vacancy created by Anton Yngvets elected term of office ex- piring December 31, 1956. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolu- tion No. 352, appointing Anton Yngve as Justice of Peaceras adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. iPd44744-1•4-41 R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor ATTEST: • J0: ' 'H J U' AD, -ecretary