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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/02/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular February 6, 1956 3 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom at 8:02 P. M. 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, and Secretary. Minute s On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held January 30, 1956 were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Application for "On-Sale" Liquor License - Park Tavern Application for an one-sale liquor license made by Park Tavern, 7201 Minnetonka Boulevard, dated February 2, 1956 was read. Those present representing Park Tavern were George Harrison, J. Phillip Jordan, and Howard M. Harrison. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis that the above application be denied. Discussion ensued. Councilman Schadow asked that the applicants be given an opportunity to speak. George Harrison made a plea for the license - explained what they plan to do as to building a new building, etc. Asked if the Council would hold a public hearing on their application. They feel that the people would sign a petition in favor. It was explained that it, is the general feeling of the Council that the location is not one suited for an on-sale liquor license. Mr. !Bolmgren asked that the minutes show that the denial of this license is not due to the applicants, but to the general feeling of all Members of the Council that the location is not suitable for an on-sale liquor establishment. Howard Harrison then asked that they be allowed to withdraw their application. There being no objection, Councilmen Bolmgren and Davis withdrew their motion to deny license. Plat of Westwood Hills Second Addition Plat of Westwood Hills Second Addition was presented. A discussion was had as to property for playgrounds and schools. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that the plat of Westwood Hills Second Addition be approved, subject to the approval of the City Engineer and the City Attorney as to the execution of the plat and title, and execution by the applicant of usual contract pre- pared by the City Attorney requiring the applicant to furnish and install at no expense to the City, water mains and grading and stabilizing of streets, and furnishing of a public contractor's bond in a sum approved by the City Engineer as the estimated cost of said water mains and street grading and stabilizing. Motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Wolfe, nay; and Mayor Fernstrom, nay. Councilman Ehrenberg gave his reason for the nay vote - not due to legal reasons but for other obligations he feels the platter should fill before plat is accepted and approved. Re: Ordinance Requiring Platters to Furnish Park and School Property On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Attorney was directed to investigate and prepare an ordinance 484 February 6, 1956 Re: Ordinance Requiring Platters to furnish Park & School Property, Cont'd REQUIRING PLATTERS TO FURNISH PARK AND SCHOOL AREAS IN PLATS to be presented in the future, if not against the law, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Preliminary Plans for Pump House No. 8 Action on preliminary plans for pump house for Well No. 8, pre- sented by Brandhorst & Leadholm, Architects was deferred to February 13, 1956. Resolution No. 210 The reading of Resolution No. 210 , amending resolution levying water main assessment for Water Main Project No. 54-1 and 54-2 includ- ing lots on Monterey Avenue from 25 1 /2 Street to 26th Street, was waived by unanimous consent of all Council members present. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 210 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 210 in Book 1 of Resolutions. City Attorney's Report on Proposed Babe Ruth League Lease City Attorney Edmund T. Montgomery made a report on proposed Babe Ruth League lease of City owned property and agreed to prepare lease and have same approved by the State Tax Commissioner this week. Expects to have this read for Council action on February 13, 1956. City Manager's Report Re: Number and Location of Overhanging Signs As requested by the Council at meeting of January 30, 1956, the City Manager made a report on all overhanging signs in the City. Alvin Anderson, 2922 Blackstone Avenue and Mr. Hatcher of Western Outdoor Advertising Company were present and the subject discussed. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe that the City Manager be instructed to enforce amending Ordinance No. 440 to the Sign Ordinance and Section 29 thereof as to signs hanging over public property as interpreted by the City Attorney, within 30 days. Councilman Davis moved that the above motion be amended to call to the attention of the City Manager the City Ordinance regarding over- hanging signs and request that he take steps to enforce same. No second to this motion. Further discussion ensued. Councilman Davis withdrew his motion, and Councilmen Ehrenberg and Wolfe withdrew their motion. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Manager was instructed to enforce all sign ordinances in effect as of July 1, 1955, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present except Councilman Davis who voted no. Report of Planning Commission on Request for Rezoning Double Bungalow Property at 3996-98 Brunswick Avenue - Wheaton-Thomas Company Report of Planning Commission dated February 1, 1956 on the request of Wheaton-Thomas Company for rezoning the double bungalow property at 3996-98 Brunswick Avenue from Residential Use to Limited Com- mercial Use so that same may be rented as an insurance office, dantist's office, etc. was read - approving same for the purposes stated in petition. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, February 27, 1956 was set as hearing date on the petition of Wheaton- Thomas Company for rezoning property at 3998-96 from Residential Use to Limited Commercial Use, and the Clerk was directed to publish a notice of hearing in the official paper, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present, except Councilman Davis who did not vote. February 6, 1956 485 Report of Planning Commission on Petition for Rezoning Lots 14 and 15, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Division B. B. Whitman Planning Commission's report dated February 1, 1956 on the petition of Mr. B. B. Whitman to rezone Lots 14 and 15, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Division, from Residential Use to Commercial Use, was read - recom- mending that same be denied. (Property located at 2916 and 2918 Joppa Avenue). Action was deferred to meeting of February 13, 1956. Planning Commission's Report on Request for Special Use Permit to Construct a Mortuary on Lots 26 and 25, Block 2, Meadowbrook Addition Planning Commission's report dated February 1, 1956 on the request of Ralph Rutledge for special use permit to construct a mortuary on Lots 26 and 25, Block 2, Meadowbrook Addition was read - recommending approval of same, providing that petitioner gives to the City a release from damages due to any future change of grade. (Lot 26, 3952 Webster Avenue. Lot 25, 3956 Webster Avenue). RESOLUTION NO. 211 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on Resolution No. 211, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, to cons- truct a mortuary on Lots 26 and 25, Block 2, Meadowbrook Addition was deferred to February 13, 1956 meeting, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Request for Waiver of 20' Setback for Lot 6, Block 3, Cobblecrest Addition - Robt. Ridgway Planning Commission's report dated February 1, 1956 on the request of Robert G. Ridgway for waiver of the 20 foot setback on Lot 6, Block 3, Cobblecrest Addition (2940 Cavell), was read - recommending that same be denied. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request was tabled by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present except Councilman Davis who voted no. Reports for January, 1956 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the following reports of City Departments for the month of January, 1956 were read and ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: Animal Rescue League, 12-26-55 thru 1-30-56 Building Department Fire Department Police Department Contract for Traffic Signals at Monk Avenue ,and Highway No. 7 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute for the City, agreement with the State Highway Department for traffic signals at Monk Avenue and Highway No. 7, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Hearing Date Set for Rezoning Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Browndale On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, March 19, 1956 was set as date of hearing on the petition of Mrs. Sophie Killin, owner of Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Browndale Addition from Residential Use to Commercial Use, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present., March Meeting of City Planning Commission City Manager reported that the March meeting of the Planning Com- mission will be held on March 14th instead of March 7th as scheduled. 46 February 6, 1956 Administrative Assistant for Civil Defense The matter of hiring an administrative assistant for Civil Defense was discussed, and it was resolved that Mayor Fernstrom talk further about this matter with Civil Defense Director, Ralph La Hue. Proposed Bridge Construction - Overhead Structure over Great Northern Railroad Tracks Hennepin Co. Highway Letter from L. P. Pederson, County Highway Engineer, dated Febru- ary 2, 1956 regarding proposed bridge construction - overhead structure over the Great Northern Tracks was read by the City Manager. Action was deferred until the February 13, 1956 meeting. Re: Investment of Funds - Water Revenue Debt Redemption Fund On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager was authorized to invest $27, 000. 00 in United States Savings Bonds, Series K (12 year interest bearing bonds) for the Water Revenue Debt Redemption Fund, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 212 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 212, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company to erect a 3' x 8" x 6' x 10" (92 square feet) sign at 6006 Excelsior Boulevard, the reading of which was waived by unanimous cons- ent of all Councilmen present, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 212 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Appointment to City Planning Commission On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, L. P. Pederson was reappointed to the City Planning Commission for term beginning February 7, 1956, ending February 7, 1959, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 213 The reading of Resolution No. 213, authorizing the City Manager to petition the Railroad and Warehouse Commission of the State of Minnesota to establish a grade crossing in the form of a public thoroughfare across the tracks of the Great Northern Railroad in accordance with plans therefore; and that the City Attorney be authorized to take any and all such steps as may be necessary to present the aforedescribed petition to said Railroad and Warehouse Commission was made by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 213 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 213 was ad in Book 1 of Resolutions. Bonds On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, 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 Delbert P. Bruce T. D. Gustafson A. M. Hubbard Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. Perfection Heating Company, Inc. Klugman Plumbing Company Richfield Plumbing Company HEATING LICENSE BONDS Ace Heating Baer Heating & Ventilating Company February 6, 1956 4 Bonds, continued Heating License bonds, --- Dirks Oil Burner Service Company T. D. Gustafson Company A. M. Hubbard Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. Klugman Plumbing Company Kuehn Plumbing Company Perfection Heating Company, Inc. Northwestern Blaugas PLUMBING LICENSE BONDS Delbert P. Bruce Cedergren & Rundquist, Incorporated Doyle & O'Brien Plumbing, Incorporated T. D. Gustafson Company A. M. Hubbard Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. E. D. Paulson Plumbing and Heating Richfield Plumbing Company Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated February 6, 1956 in the total amounts of $1, 051. 89 for pay- roll, ' and $6, 930. 59 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 Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 A. M. , February 7, 1956, by unanimous vote ofall Members of the Council present. A0 R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor, ATTEST: Jos h stad, Secretary 487