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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/03/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular r I March 5, 1956 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 1956 "d 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 Norman Nielson of Westwood Luthern 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, and Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes of meeting held February 27, 1956 were approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Application,for Rezoning - Wheaton-Thomas Co. Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch February 23, 1956, a public hearing was had on the application of Wheaton-Thomas Company for rezoning property located at 3996-98 Brunswick Avenue from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District. Larry Clark, 3994 Brunswick Avenue appeared for a group of residents of the area opposing the rezoning. Discussion ensued. Thomas Wheaton of Wheaton-Thomas Company was present and answered questions as to the proposed use of the property, etc. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe that the above application for rezoning be denied. Motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, not voting; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, nay, Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, not voting. Petition for Rezoning Petition signed by John .D. Nevin, 6204 Hillside Avenue, Minneapolis, dated February 27, 1956, for the rezoning of Lot 3, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District, was presented to the Council. George Williams of Chamber of Commerce explained the use Mr. Nevin wanted to puts the building to - office use only. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petition was referred to the Planning Commission for recommenda- tion, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Building Permit Request for approval of building permit for erection of four steel tanks on Railroad prgoerty under lease to Charles Freidheim was made by Mr. Freidheim. On motion of Councilman Jo rvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, building permit was granted, subject to compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 9 March 5, 1956 Request for Approval of Building Permit - Clarence Bros Clarence Bros appeared and requested permission to build a 63' x 105' building on the corner of Republic Avenue and First Street, to be used for machine shop purposes. `Building will be brick faced on Republic Avenue and First Street fronts. Plans are now in the hands of the City Building Inspector. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building Inspector was instructed to issue permit for above building, subject to compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, by unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request for Permit to Build Commercial Building - Mr. Ortendahl Mr. Ortendahl appeared and inquired about a permit to build a Com- mercial Building on Lot 33, Block 3, Suburban Homes Company Addition (South of American Legion parking lot on Excelsior Boulevard and Yosemite Avenue). On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 519 Ordinance No. 519, entitled AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING WEIGHT RES- TRICTIONS ON PUBLIC STREETS designated therein was read by the City Attorney. _ On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, Ordinance (emergency) No. 519 was adopted by unanimous vote of all mem- bers of the Council present. Re: Acquisition of Lots 167, 168, 169. Richmond Addition On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Attorney was instructed to take the necessary action to acquire Lots 167, 168, and 169, Richmond Addition for drainage sump - from the State of Minnesota, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 518 By unanimous consent of all members of the Council present, the second reading of Ordinance No. 518, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK - Rezoning Block 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, and all that part of Brownlow Avenue adjacent thereto vacated February 14, 1955 from Residential Use District and Commercial Use District to Light Industrial Use District, was waived. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Ordinance No. 518 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 220 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded. by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 220, authorizing payment of additional compensation to Fireman Irwin Freeland while acting as Assistant Fire Chief during the absence of Kurt Scheibe, having been read by the City Attorney, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Land List "403-C" - Tax Forfeited Lands - Resolution No. 221 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution No. 221, approving Classification List "403-C", dated February 14, 1956, and authorizing sale of lands described therein by the Board of County Commissioners, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. March 5, 1956 n Report on Request to Dedicate ®utlot No. 1, Cedar Knoll Manor Fourth `6 The City Manager made a report regarding the drainage situation with respect to the offer of Ecklund & Ssedlund to dedicate Outlot No. 1, Cedar Knoll Manor Fourth Addition. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on this matter was deferred to March 12, 1956, thus giving the Council an opportunity to check the property -lines, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. - Settlement of Storm Sewer Damages The City Attorney reported that the four law suits listed in the following motion were assigned for trial March 2, 1956; that he negotiated a settlement of all cases for a sum totaling $1450. 00; that in his opinion the City is not liable for the damages claimed, but the facts involved are complex, the cost of trial will be substantial, and the determination of the Court cannot be determined with certainty; that he recommends settlement of said actions by payment of said sum, and that the claims committee has approved said settlement. , It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe that settlement of the following actions now pending in the District Court of Hennepin County by payment of the respective amounts hereinafter set forth be hereby approved and authorized upon receipt of releases and stipulations of dismissal approved by the City Attorney Walter E. Hockstein and Alice S. Hockstein vs Village of St. Louis Park, $420. 00; Edward W. and Shirley F. Meyer vs Village of St. Louis Park, $360. 00; Roy A. Taylor vs Village of St. Louis Park, $70. 00; and John C. and Louise Miller vs Village of St. Louis Park, $600. 00. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. January Financial Statement The City Manager presented a Financial Statement of City Affairs 111 for the month of January, 1956. On motion of Councilman 'Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager's Financial Statement was approved and accepted, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report on Request for Special Use Permit - Roto-Rooter Service Co. Planning Commission's report dated February 29, 1956 concerning the request of Roto-Rooter Sewer Service Company for a special use permit to allow use of property near the SW Corner of Louisiana Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard (within 100' of Residence District) for Commercial Use purposes, was read. RESOLUTION NO. 222 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 222, granting permit under section 10. 3 of the zoning ordi- nance of the City of St. Louis Park for construction of a one-story building and use of said building for general offices with garage and warehouse facilities in rear for housing of the applicant's delivery service units, trucks, small bulldozers, trencher pumps and general warehousing for the applicants service equipment machines and service parts and for greasing, servicing and repairing the applicants equipment only, on premises adjacent to Wayzata Boulevard Service Drive and 317 feet West of Louisiana Avenue, having bean read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Reports of Department Heads On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following reports of City Department Heads for February, 1956 were read and ordered fil ed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: 11 March 5, 1956 Reports of Department Heads, continued Animal Reports - Henn. Co. Rescue League Building Department Fire Department Police Department Justice of Peace - Anton Yngve. Report Re: Stop Signs at 39 1 /2 Street & Brunswick Avenue City Manager made a report regarding removal of Stop Signs at 39 1/2 Street and Brunswick Avenue. No action taken at this time. Report on Preliminary Plans for Pump House for Well #8 City Manager made a report on Ecklund & Swedlund's approval of preliminary plans for pump house for Well No. 8. No action taken. Legal Aspects of Commercial Garbage Collection City Attorney said he would give a report on the legal aspects of Commercial Garbage collection at the March 12th meeting. Proposed Extension of Cambridge Street The matter of proposed extension of Cambridge Street from Highway No. 100 to Princeton was presented for further discussion. The proposed assessment in the total amount of $31, 000 prepared by the City Assessor was read; also read was a letter from the City Attorney_ dated February 24 concerning the securing of right-of-way for same. No action. Lease of City Owned Property - NE Corner 37th & Wooddale Lease of City owned property at the Northeast Corner of 37th Street and Wooddale Avenue to the Minnesota Rubber and Gasket Company for a term ending December 31, 1956, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above mentioned lease was approved and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute same in behalf of the City, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bonds On motion of Councilman Jorvig, 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: Gas Bonds Ralph Hultgren Plumbing Company London Plumbing Company West End Air Conditioning Company Heating Bonds Humboldt Plumbing Company West End Air Conditioning Company Plumbing Bonds Plymouth Plumbing & Heating Company Raymond Stegora E. S. Stiles &_ Son Garbage Collection Suburban Sanitary Drayage Company _ 1' March 5, 1956 Payment on Contract Work f On motion of Councilman Gene Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following payment on contract work in progress, 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 NO. 1 Storm Sewer 55-42A Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company Contract Date, February 1, 1956 Contract Price, $10, 342. 50 Amount of this payment, $9, 923. 47. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated March 5, 1956,' in the total amounts of $785. 29 for payroll, and $20, 255. 73 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; Councilman Davis, yea, Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; and Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 A. M. , March 6, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: osep 'Just�:� Secretary