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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/03/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 17 March 19, 1956 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 19, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:07 P. M. Invocation was given by Reverend Lester E. Nelson of Evangelical Free Church of St. Louis Park. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe Also present were City Manager, Tom Chenoweth, City Attorney, E. T. Montgomery, and Secretary Joseph Justad. Minutes On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held March 12, 1956 were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Hearing on Petitions for Rezoning Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch February 16, 1956, a public hearing was had on the petition of Sophie Killen for the re- zoning of Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Browndale Addition (4012 and 4016 Utica Avenue) from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District; and petition of Dr. Walter L. Johnson for waiver of Section 12. 1 (A) of Ordinance No. 349 to erect a building on said premises three stories in height but not to exceed 35 feet in height. The Planning Commission's report dated March 14, 1956 approving above petitions for rezoning was read. Attorney H. P. Lefler appeared for the petitioners and gave the location of the lots f petitioned to be rezoned and explained in detail the proposed use of property if rezoned as requested. A petition signed by, A. M. Moliter, 4020 Utica Avenue and others opposing the rezoning of these lots was presented by Mr. Moliter. Several others whose names appear on this petition were also present. Discussion for and against the rezoning ensued. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow that the Council concur with Planning Commission's report, and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance to rezone the above premises. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request for Extension of Raleigh Avenue North to Minnetonka Boulevard Letter from Garden Village Apartments, Inc. , dated March 14, 1956 requesting the extension of Raleigh Avenue north to Minnetonka Boulevard was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above request was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for their recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request for Membership in The Associated Agencies Letter from E. Roy Boblet, dated March 9, 1956, requesting favorable action on his application for membership in Associated Agencies, was read. Councilman Davis said he has not reviewed the Association's requirements lately. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. i 18 March 19, 1956 I n Petition for Curb and Gutter 'i On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, petition signed by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Turkington, 3250 Louisiana Avenue and others, dated March 10, 1956, for the construction of curb and gutter on the west side of Louisiana Avenue between 32nd and 33rd Streets was referred to the City Engineer, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. I Request for Waiver of Setback Requirements Request for waiver of setback requirements for house already cons- tructed on Lot 6, Block 3, Cobblecrest Addition (2940 Cavell) to permit a 7. 5 foot front yard setback by, Robert Ridgeway, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, a permit was granted to Ridgeway Construction Company for variation of the setback- regulations of the Zoning Ordinance applicable to Lot 6, Block 3, Cobblecrest Addition in order to prevent unnecessary hardship, said variation to consist of waiver of such setback requirements in so ,far as and only so far as the existing residence on said lot does not comply therewith, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Change in Sign Ordinance Request by Acme Stone & Lumber Company for change in Sign Ordinance to permit signs 33' in height was presented to the Council. The request was discussed. Request was withdrawn by Acme Stone and Lumber Company. Request for Permission to Construct a Storm Sewer -- Twp. of Mtka. Request by Minnetonka Township dated March 5, 1956 for permission to construct a storm sewer in ' 16th Street east of Ford Avenue, was read. On motion of Councilmani Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Attorney for study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Award; of Contract for South Trunk Sanitary Sewer Request by G. M. Orr Engineering Company dated March 15, 1956 for approval of award of contract for "South Trunk" sanitary sewer in Golden Valley to the low bidder, Barbarossa-Nordland Company in the amount of $678, 536. 50 was read and discussed. RESOLUTION NO. 225 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 225, authorizing joint sewer construction in Golden Valley, and approval of award of contract to lowest responsible bidder in the sum of $678, 536. 50 having been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of City Planning Commission on Request for Special Use Permit Planning Commission's report dated March 14, 1956 on the request of the American Provision Company for a special use permit to allow the use of the property at 4011 Yosemite Avenue for the purpose of operating a business for the processing of meat and chickens to be sold to institutions hospitals and restaurants, etc. was read. Joseph L. Nathanson, Attorney, representing the American Provision Company appeared and explained the nature of the business which is not wholesale but specialized retail: George Williams of St. Louis Park Chamber of Commerce appeared and said that they want to see this business here. Mr. Narum, 4031 Yosemite Avenue and other neighbors appeared in opposition to the establishment of this business in their neighborhood. 19 March 19, 1956 r,' Report on Request for Special Use Permit, continued On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the foregoing request of American Provision Company for a special use permit to allow use of property at 4011 Yosemite Avenue for a specialized retail meat business was denied, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 520 First reading of Ordinance No. 520 entitled "AN ORDINANCE TRANS- FERRING $2200 FROM THE EMERGENCY ALLOWANCE APPROPRIATION OF THE GENERAL FUND TO "TRANSFER TO PARK" FUND: RE- ESTIMATING THE REVENUES OF THE PARK FUND IN THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $5200; AND APPROPRIATING FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS OF THE PARK FUND TO ACCOUNT 10. 7-877, YOUTH CENTER BUILDING $4950, AND TO ACCOUNT 10. 7-873„ A TNICIPAL PARKS, $250, was made by the "Secretary. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, March 26, 1956 was set as date for second reading of Ordinance No. 520, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report on Status of All Improvement Petitions on File Report on status of all improvement petitions on file was made by the Director of Public Works. No action. Report_on Progress in Connection with Police Sergeant Appointments The City Manager made a report on progress in connection with police sergeant appointments, stating that April 2, 1956 was set as date for ex- aminations. Report of Planning Commission upon Request for Special Use Permit Planning Commission's report dated March 14, 1956 on the petition of D. B. Trach and Richard B. Thompson to vacate that portion of West 25th Street from Monterey Avenue to a point 140. 86 feet West was read, denying same. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe that the Council concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation on above petition and same was denied. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of Planning Commission upon Preliminary Plat - Aretz 3rd Addition Report of the City Planning Commission dated March 14, 1956 upon the preliminary plat of the Aretz Third Addition, was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the request for approval of preliminary plat of the Aretz Third Addition was denied, and the City Manager was requested to ask for a preliminary plat of the entire area owned by Mr. Aretz; also a half section map showing the relation of the proposed plat to adjacent land and streets, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Request for Rezoning of Lots 48, 49, and W. 15' of Lot 47, Block 175, Rear. of St. Louis Park The City Planning Commission's report dated March 14, 1956 relative to request for rezoning of Lots 48, 49, and West 15 feet of Lot 47, Block 175, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (3379 Brownlow Avenue) from Resi- dence Use to Multiple Dwelling Use, and from "C" Density to "D" Density was read, approving same. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, April 9, 1956 was set as date for hearing on above request for rezoning, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 20 March 19, 1956 C et Planning Commission's Report on Request for Special Zoning Exception The City Planning Commission's report dated March 17, 1956 on the request of Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company for special zoning exception to permit the use of premises at 6009 Excelsior Boulevard for the location of a 10' x 40' roof mounted billboard was read, denying same. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Council concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation, and the above request was denied, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Request for Rezoning Lot 3, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition The City Planning Commission's report dated March 17, 1956 on the request of John D. Nevin for rezoning Lot 3, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District was read, recommending that same be granted. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation, and April 9, 1956 was set as date for hearing on proposed rezoning of Lot 3, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Preparation of a2 Cornprehensive City Plan The City Planning Commission's report dated March 17, 1956 on preparation of a comprehensive city plan and recommending the selection of the firm of Carl L. Gardner and Associates for that purpose, was read. L. P. Pederson appeared in favor of the recommendation. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above mentioned report of the Planning Commission was accepted and April 10, 1956 at 8:00 P. M. was set as a date for a joint meeting of the City Council with the Planning Commission to discuss this matter, by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present. March 26, 1956 Meeting The City Manager presented the matter of the March 26th Council Meeting conflicting with the League of Minnesota Municipalities short courses for Councilmen, Managers, and Public Works Officials. - It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow that the Council meeting scheduled for March 26 be set for 9:00 P. M. instead of 8:00 P. M. to allow sufficient time for those attending the short courses to attend the Council; meeting. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition Opposing Construction of Garage Petition signed by Robert Cheny, 4176 Browndale Avenue and others, dated March 16, 1956, opposing the construction of, a garage on the front portion of lot at 4200 Browndale Avenue, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition was referred to the Building Inspector, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit to Construct Store Building Ralph Rutledge appeared and presented plans for proposed store build- ing at 4140 Excelsior Boulevard for Boulevard Furniture Company and requested a special permit for constructing same. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was referred to the City Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Coun cal present. 21 March 19, 1956 Plans and Specifications for Pump House for Well No. 8 Plans and specifications for pump house for Well No. 8 prepared by Architects, Brandhorst and Leadholm were presented by Mr. Brandhorst. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above mentioned plans and specifications were approved, and advertise- ment for bids for construction of same ordered, to be opened on April 9, 1956 at 10:00 A. M. by the City Manager, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Ordinance for Collection and Disposal of all Garbage and Refuse - A proposed ordinance for collection and disposal of all garbage and refuse accumulated in the City was read and discussed, and the City Attorney was directed to re-draft same with changes as suggested. Bonds On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: Heating Domestic Heating Company Plumbing R. J. Mangan Company Gas Domestic Heating Company. An Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Ordered On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance repealing Sections 10. 3-31, 10. 3-32, and 10. 3-33, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated March 19, 1956 in the total amounts of $577. 23 for payroll, and $8, 933. 98 for vendors were 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. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the meeting was adjourned at 12:53 A. M. , March 20, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. , _ , 4044:"...4.0•4„. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: / / / oseph usta1( Secretary