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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/03/26 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 22 COUNCIL 'MEETING MARCH 26, 1956 �, A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 9:00 P. M. Invocation was given by Reverend Engstrom of Aldersgate Methodist Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H.- J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg 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 Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held on March 19, 1956 were approved, by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance - Socony Mobil Co. , Inc. Request for exceptions to Section 10. 3-18 and 10. 3-32 of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to Lots 16 and 7, Block 8, Lenox Addition (SE Corner of Louisiana Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard) and the issuance of a special use permit to (a) authorize the use of the above premises as a gasoline filling station and (b) authorize ,the use of the same premises for a commercial purpose inasmuch as it is within 100 feet of a residence district by Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe that the above request be referred to the City Planning Commission for advice and recommendation. Motion was passed by vote of all Councilmen present except Mayor Fernstrom who voted no. Request for Permit Under Authl rity of Section 20. 4-3 of the Zoning Ordinance Request for permit under the authority of Section 20. 4-3 of the Zoning Ordinance to `authorize the extension of the Commercial Use zoning of Lots 6 and 7, Block 8, Lenox Addition west to include the West 20 feet of Lot 5, (zoned residential) --- in connection with the requested use of Lots 6 and 7 for gasoline filling station purpi ses, also requested by Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe that the above request be referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation. Motion was passed by vote of all members of the Council present except Mayor Fernstrom who voted no. Request for Special Zoning Exception to Permit Location of Sign Request for special zoning exception to permit the location of a 7' x 10' ground sign at 4330 Excelsior Boulevard was presented to the Council. Sign erection permit applied for by Seven-up Bottling Company. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 226, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE ;CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Seven-up Bottling Company for the location of a ground sign 7' x 10' at 4330 Excelsior Boulevard, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 2 March 26, 1956 a — Request for Commencement Proceedings on the Northside Storm Sewer Request for commencement of proceedings on the Northside storm sewer from Cedar Lake Road to France Avenue by Maurice Goldman was read to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was ordered filed, and the City Manager was directed to write Mr. Goldman regarding the present situation concerning the Northside Storm Sewer, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Contribution to 1956 County Fair Request from the Board of Managers of The Hennepin County agri- cultural Society, dated February 26, 1956 for a contribution to the 1956 Annual County Fair, was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request was ordered filed and no further action taken, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Issuance of Building Permit to Remodel Exterior of Building Request for approval of issuance of building permit for the exterior remodeling of building at 5807 Excelsior Boulevard made by Holt Construction Company was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe the Building Inspector was instructed to issue the permit requested by Holt Construction Company to remodel the exterior of building located at 5807 Excelsior Boulevard subject to compliance with all applicable codes and ordi- nances, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. - V Request for Authorization for 25' Setback - Henry M. Carney Request dated March 14, 1956 for permit under authority of Section 20. 4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to authorize a 25' setback (front yard) for proposed dwelling to be located at 4065 Toledo Avenue, made by Henry M. Carney, was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request was referred to the City Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bingo - Park Knoll and Oak Hill PTA Notification of intent of the PTA groups of Park Knoll and Oak Hill Schools to hold a bingo game on April 21, 1956 at the Park Knoll School was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above letter was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Communication Re: Tentative Statement to Highway Taxes Distribution Commission Request for views of City Councils and City Engineers upon the tentative statement to Highway Taxes Distribution Commission by The League of Minne- sota Municipalities was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on above matter was deferred to April 2nd meeting, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 521 The first reading of Ordinance No. 521 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to rezone Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Browndale Addition from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District; and granting a special permit for the cons- 24 = March 26, 1956 r) wow Ordinance No. 521, continued l' truction of a three story office building thereon was made by the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,_, April 2, 1956 was set as date for the second reading of Ordinance No. 521, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 520 By unanimous consent of all Councilmen present, the second reading of Ordinance No. 520 entitled AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $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 APPRO- PRIATING FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS OF THE PARK FUND TO ACCOUNT 10. 7-877, YOUTH CENTER BUILDING $4950, AND TO ACCOUNT 10. 7-873, MUNICIPAL PARKS, $250 was waived. I On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Ordinance No. 520 was adopted) by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. City Manager's Annual Financial Statement Condensed statements of the City's financial operations for the 1955 fiscal year by the City Manage i was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the City Manager was directed oto order the publication of above financial statement in the official newspaper prior to April 8, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. I Report on Request to Extend Raleigh Avenue North to Minnetonka Boulevard Report of Director of Public Works regarding the request made by Garden Village Apartments, Incorporated to extend Raleigh Avenue north to Minnetonka Boulevard from the north limits of Garden Village Apartments was read, stating that same would not be feasible as it would entail running traffic over our lift station and! moving a building in the park area. On motion of Councilmani Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was denied and the City Manager was instructed to advise the applicant to that effect, by !unanimous vote of all members of the Council . pre sent. Report on Request to Constructs Storm Sewer Report of Director of Public Works on the request of Minnetonka Township to construct a storm sewer in 16th Street from Ford Avenue to Outlot No. 1, Cedar Knoll Manor Fourth Addition was read, recommending that same be denied. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above request was denied, and the City Manager was instructed to so inform the applicant, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed New Building Code The City Manager presented the matter of a new proposed building code to the Council. Discussion ensued. On motion of Councilman Davis, secodded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on the above matter was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Settlement of Claim On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, settlement of the claim of the City against Sidney R. Mcllravie on account of damage to a police squad car in collision at Highway No. 100 and 26th i 25 March 26, 1956 Settlement of Claim, continued Street on January 17, 1956 for the sum'of $1014, and the City Manager was authorized to execute release in behalf of the City upon receipt of said sum the insurer offering said settlement, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Appointment of Police Sergeants The City Manager made a report on progress in connection with police sergeant appointments, explaining how it was going to be done. Settlement of Claim Against Northland Milk & Ice Cream Company The matter of settlement of claim against the Northland Milk and Ice Cream Company in the amount of $48. 54 was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, settlement of the above claim in the amount of $48. 54 was approved, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute release upon payment of same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Reconsideration of Preliminary Plat of Aretz Third Addition Councilman Davis presented the matter of reconsidering the preliminary plat of Aretz Third Addition. A report from the Director of Public Works was read. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action was deferred on preliminary plat of Aretz property and on record plat of Aretz Third Addition, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bonds On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: Heating Northwest Sheet Metal Company Plumbing Lake Street Plumbing Company Appointment of City Treasurer The City Manager requested that the Council consent to and approve of the appointment of Ellida C. Parchem to the position of City Treasurer. It was moved by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis that the City Council consent and approve the appointment by the City Manager of Ellida C. Parchem as City Treasurer. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Effective April 1, 1956. Water Hole on Quebec Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard Councilman Schadow asked the City Manager to check the feasibility of fencing in the water hole at Quebec Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard and get an estimate of cost. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated March 26, 1956, in the total amounts of $1, 386. 20 for special payroll, and $3, 873. 16 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 Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; and Mayor Fernstrom, yea. 26 0.3 March 26, 1956 Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the meeting was adjourned at 110:22 P. M. by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. . C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: _ I /Josep Just f , Secretary