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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/02/13 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 488 February 13, 1956 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:14 P. M. Invocation was given by Reverend Paul Obenauf of Wooddale Luthern Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, and Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the minutes of meeting held February 6, 1956 were approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bingo Letter from Bob Ehrenberg, Vice Chairman, Fern Hill PTA, dated February 8, 1956, announcing their intention to conduct a bingo game in conjunction with the Annual PTA Spring Carnival to be held in the Fern Hill School gymnasium on either April 14 or April 21, and extending an invitation to the City Manager and Council Members to attend was read. No objections were raised. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the foregoing letter was ordered filed. Inquiry Re: On-Sale Liquor License for VFW Post Rex Pickett and others representing the VFW Post No. 5632 of St. Louis Park appeared. Asked what is necessary to obtain an on-sale liquor license for their hall at 5605 West 36th Street. Mayor Fernstrom explained that there were only two types of on-sale licenses - club and regular. Mr. Pickett stated that they could not qualify for a club license as they have not been organized the required twenty years. He was told that the Post could file an application for a regular license, the cost of which is $2, 000 per year, expiring December 15th of each year. The City Attorney explained that there were some limitations to what could be done with an on-sale license. Inquiry Re: Requirements for Building Permit for Proposed Building for Roto-Rooter Sewer Service Company Erwin Johnson appeared - spoke regarding property on Wayzata Blvd. and Louisiana Avenue. Said that Roto-Rooter Sewer Service Company is interested in acquiring this property upon which they propose to build a building for their business. His question was "what does the Council require before a building permit can be issued. Mayor Fernstrom said - survey, blueprints, etc. Mr. Johnson said that a Roto-Rooter man would be present at the next Council Meeting, February 20, 1956. Councilman Davis said he should make an application for a special use permit due to the proximity of residential property as provided for under Section 10. 3 32 of the Zoning Ordinance, and the application would be referred to the Planning Commission for their meeting on March 14, before the Council takes action. Amendment to Section 10. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Attorney was directed to prepare an amendment to Section 10. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park, providing for restriction of permits granted for specific purpose applied for, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 488 February 13, 1956 489 Resolution- No. 214 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 214, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Macey Signs to erect two signs - one 10' x 40' and one 10' x 45' flatwise on the building at 4000 Minnetonka Boulevard setting forth the name "Stillman's" only, having been read, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 214 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Re: Sign Erection without Permit On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, if the City Manager determines that Macey Signs has started the Stillman signs without first securing permits, the license of Macey Signs to erect signs is revoked, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. ).esolution No. 215 By unanimous consent, the reading of Resolution No. 215 was waived. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 215, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Brede, Inc. to erect two signs - one 516" x 221; and one 2316" x 12' flatwise on build- ing at 5501 Excelsior Boulevard for First Federal Savings and Loan Assn. was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request for Adjustment of Water Bill - David Z. Johnson Letter from David Z/ Johnson, dated February 8, 1956, protesting the amount of his water bill for the last quarter in the amount of $137. 80, and requesting an adjustment of same, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above matter was referred to the City Manager for checking and recom- mendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Preliminary Plans for Pump House No. 8 Preliminary plans for pump house at Well No. 8 were presented by Brandhorst & Leadholm, Architects, On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the matter of plans for pump house at Well No. 8, without the iron removal space was referred back to Brandhorst & Leadholm to prepare new plans, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 216 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 216, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc. to erect two signs 5 1/21 x 18' (99 sq. ft. each) flatwise on wall of building at 5100 Excelsior Boulevard for Anderson Cadillac, advertising its name only, having been read, was adopted by un- animous vote of all Members of the Council present. Petitions for Annexation Petitions for annexation of certain properties in Cedar Crown Second Addition; Temple Gardens Lots; Cedar Crown Addition and undeveloped area West for Ford Road and North of Cedar Lake Road, signed by Louis M. Larsen and others were read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petitions were referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Notice from League of Minnesota Municipalities Re: Short Courses Notice from League of Minnesota Municipalities dated January 20, 1956 regarding the Municipal Short Courses to be held on University of Minnesota Campus through its Center for Continuation Study, was read. 489 490 February 13, 1956 � Petition to Vacate Street Petition signed by David B. Trach and Richard B. Thompson, received February 10, 1956 to vacate that portion of West 25th Street which runs from the West line of Monterey Avenue a distance of one- hundred forty and eight-six one-hundredths feet (140. 861), was read. Mr. Korengold representing Mr. Trach appeared in favor of the petition. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above petition was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, vy unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 211 At meeting of February 6, 1956, action on Resolution No. 211 was deferred to this meeting. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution No. 211, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to construct a mortuary on Lots 26 and 25, Block 2, Meadowbrook Addition on condition that the owners of the premises execute the release prepared by the City Attorney relating to future claims for any change of grade of Excelsior Boulevard, having been read, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report of City Attorney Re: Claim for Damages - Joseph Gabler City Attorney made a report on claim of the City against Joseph Gabler on account of collision with police car on January 11, 1956 at Highway No. 100 and Excelsior Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, settlement of claim of the City against Joseph Gabler on account of collision with city police car on January 11, 1956 at Highway No. 100 and Excelsior Boulevard for the sum of $111. 83 representing the full repair cost of the police car was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to execute release in behalf of the City upon receipt of said sum from the insurer pay- ing the claim, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report on Debt Service Requirements The City Manager made a report regarding future ad valorem tax requirements to service present debt and proposed debt for paving Minnetonka Boulevard and Excelsior Boulevard. Babe Ruth League Lease It was, moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute in behalf of the City the proposed contract prepared by the City Attorney for execution between the City of St. Louis Park and Babe Ruth League granting permission to use Lots 8 thru 14 and 18 thru 24, Block 5, Westmoreland for ball plahing purposes on the condition and for the term therein specified. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Proposed Bridge Construction - Overhead Structure over Great Northern Railroad Tracks Hennepin County Highway Dept. Letter from Hennepin County Highway Department, dated February 2, 1956 regarding proposed bridge construction overhead structure over the GNRR tracks, State Aid Road No. 5 was discussed. The City Manager was asked to answer this letter approving width of proposed bridge, and stating that the City Council is interested in providing a public road under the bridge on the east side of the tracks. 490 February 13, 1956 491 Bids for Pumps, Piping, Appurtenances, and Remodeling Pump House As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch February 2, 1956, sealed bids were received from the following bidders by the City Manager at 10:00 A. M. this date for the furnishing and installing of pumps, piping, electrical equipment, appurtenances for Wells Nos. 8 and IU, and the re- modeling of the building at Well No. 3 located at 2936 Idaho Avenue; Well No. 8 at 9701 West 16th Street; and Well No. 10 in the 2900 Block on Jersey Avenue: 1. Max Renner Well Company, Inc. $40, 755. 80 2. Layne-Minnesota Company 54, 790. 00 3. Acton Construction Company, Inc. 58, 173. 00 The City Engineer's tabulation and recommendations were read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above bid of Max Renner Well Company, Inc. in the total amount of $40, 755. 80 (alternate bids for 1800 RPM motors being accepted) was de- termined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract for the City with the bidder for the work in the amount of said bid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Purchase of New Cars for Police Department Authorized On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the purchase of three new police patrol cars with one trade-in was approved by unanimous vote -of all members of the Council present. Appointment of Acting City Treasurer On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the appointment of Ellida Parchem as acting City Treasurer was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bonds On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: Gas Installation License Bond Reeves-Cannon Company Heating License Bonds Hillman Machinery & Supply, Inc. Midland Manufacturing and Heating Company Boulevard Sheet Metal & Heating Company Reeves-Cannon Company Plumbing License Bond Worthingham Plumbing & Heating Company Acting City Treasurer's Bond Ellida C. Parchem Payment on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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 same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE Sanitary Sewer & Water Main - 55-12 & 55-13 �2 February 13, 1956 Partial- Payment -Certificate, continued Sewer and Water Main, 55-12 & 13 --- Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Co. Contract Price, $156, 745. 34 Contract Date, April 11, 1955 Amount of Partial Payment, $3, 529. 43 Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the list of verified claims prepared by the City Elerk and presented to the Council, dated February 13, 1956 in the total amount of $4, 954. 42 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; and Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the meeting was adjourned at 1:13 A. M. , February 14, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: GLa� JoseA J ad, Secretary 492