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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/04/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 41 Y REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:03 P. M. Invocation was given by Reverend Milo Gerberding of Cross of Christ Lutheran 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, the City Attorney, and the Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held April 9, 1956 were approved as coreeted, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Special Zoning Exception to Locate Sign Request of Macey Sign Company dated April 10, 1956 for special zoning exception to permit the location of a 6' x 36' illuminated roof sign at 5825 Excelsior Boulevard, was read. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg that the above request be referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation. Councilmen Schadow, Bolmgren, and Mayor Fernstrom said they felt that this should not go to the Planning Commission. Councilmen Jorvig and Ehrenberg withdrew their motion, RESOLUTION NO, 233 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution No. 233 granting permit under Section 10. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park to Johnson Cashway Lumber Company (applica- tion made by Macey Signs, Inc. ) for location of a roof sign at 5825 Excelsior Boulevard, 36' x 6', containing words "Good Lumber - Johnson Cashway" --- having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Petitions On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following petitions were read and referred ato the Director of Public Works and City Assessor, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: 2 April 16, 1956 Petitions, continued P-1634 Petition for Curb and Gutter on the West Side of Quebec Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard - By Lawrence D. Schwartz and others. P-1635 Petition for Sidewalk on the East Side of Quebec Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard - By Warren Olson and others. P-1636 Petition for Sidewalk on the West Side of Quebec Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard - By Lawrence D. Schwartz and others. P-1639 Petition for Sanitary Sewer in Brook Lane from Brookside Avenue to Dead End - By Willard K. Schwartz and others. _P-1640 Petition for Bituminous Surfacing on Aquila Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street - By Harold Sklar and others. P-1641 Petition for Sidewalk on the West Side of Texas Avenue from 1 34th Street to 34 1 /2 Street - By Martin P. Harrison and others. P-1642 Petition for Bituminous Surfacing on Utah Avenue from 33rd Street to 34th Street - By Luther C. Morgan and others. P-1643 Petition for Curb and Gutter on the East Side of Salem Avenue from 4225 to Morningside Road, and on the North Side of Morningside Road adjacent to 5124 - ByR. Hubbard and others. Letter Re: Taxes - Mrs. F. Middleton Letter from Mrs. F. Middleton, 2610 Utica Avenue, dated April 16, 1956 regarding their taxes on Lot 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 2 (American Security Investment Company Addition), was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above letter was referred to the City Assessor for checking and report, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter Re: Tile Line - Minnetonka Township Letter from Minnetonka Township, dated April 6, 1956, concerning our rejection of their proposition for a tile line in Cedar Knoll Manor, etc. was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the City Clerk was instructed to answer above mentioned letter and explain fully what reasons the Council had in denying their proposition, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 43 April 16, 1956' Petition for Rezoning Petition by Emil A. Ferch and others, dated April 12, 1956 to rezone - Lots 4 and 5, Block 46, St. Louis Park Addition (5619 and 5625 West 36th Street) from Multiple Dwelling Use District to Light Industrial Use District was read. Phil Starkey appeared for the petitioners. Said Mr. Anderson who is interested in Lot 4 wants to build a store building to keep equipment under cover and have an office there. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above petition was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Permit to Build Temporary Lean-to for Storage Request by Ernest Jacobsen, dated April 13, 1956, for a permit to build a temporary lean-to type of building for material storage purposes at his pay dump, was read. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Building Inspector was instructed to issue permit for lean-to type of building as requested by Mr. Jacobsen, subject to all applicable codes and ordinances of the City, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 525 Second reading of Ordiaance No. 525 entitled "An Ordinance Regulat- ing the Erection, Construction, Enlargement, Alteration, Repair, Moving, Removal, Conversion, Demolition, Occupancy, Equipment, Use, Height, Area and Maintenance of Buildings and Structures in the City of St. Louis Park; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefor, Declaring and Establishing Fire Districts; Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof and Repealing All Ordinances in Conflict Therewith,"was waived by unanimous consent of all Members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Ordinance No. 525 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 526 Second reading of proposed ordinance No. 526, entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" by reclassifi- cation of the area of the respective use districts as defined in Section 2. 2 of said ordinance, and athe use district maps therein referred to --- rezoning Lots 48 and 49 and the northwest 15 feet of Lot 47, Block 175, Rearrange- ment of St. Louis Park to Multiple Dwelling Use District and "D" Density District; and Lot 3, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition to Limited Com- mercial Use District, was waived by unanimous consent of all Members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Ordinance No. 526 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. t April 16, 1956 Proposed Ordinance Second reading of proposed ordinance entitled "An ordinance Amend- ing the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" --- No land shall hereafter be platted or subdivided so as to create any lot with a lot width of less than 75 feet and an area of less than 9, 373 square-feet, was made by the Secretary. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that the above proposed ordinance be adopted. Motion was lost by the #2 following roll call vote --- Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Schadow, nay, Councilman Wolfe, nay; and Mayor Fernstrom, nay. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that second reading be tabled with the understanding that a majority of Coun- #1 cilmen can bring same back toy the Council at any future meeting. Motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman JoIrvig, yea; Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Council- man Schadow, nay; Councilman Wolfe, nay; and Mayor Fernstrom, nay. Report of St. Louis Park Recreation Commission Report was made by the City Manager regarding request of Recreation Commission for preparation of playgrounds and ball fields for the 1956 season: On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the aforementioned report was accepted, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bid Award for Pump House for Well #8 On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the bid of Leaf Construction Company received by the City Manager, April 9, 1956, for the construction of pump house for Well #8, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract in behalf of the City for the work at price bid of $10, 552. 00, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Ordinance Relating to Parks and Recreation A discussion was had on proposed ordinance relating to combining park and recreation functions. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action on this proposed ordinance was deferred to meet- ing of April 23, 1956, by unci imous vote of all Members of the Council present. 1 Request for Special Use Permit to Construct a Church A discussion was had on the request of the Park Assembly of God Church for special use permit under authority of Sections 10. 3-33 and 10. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit the construction of a church at Minne- tonka Boulevard and Gettysburg Avenue. Reverend Wilbur Wacker, pastor of the congregation appeared with a drawing of proposed church and a plot showing the location of church and the parking area. Councilman Wolfe said as the item was ant on the 45 April 16, 1956 Request for Special Use Permit to Construct a Church, continued agenda received Friday, he did not think the matter would be discussed this evening, and that he had so informed folks who called him. Orville Babcock, 8910hnnetonka a Boulevard (a neighbor) appeared with a petition in opposition to proposed church; also presented an air photo showing the area surrounding same. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above request for special use permit to construct a church was referred back to the Planning Commission with the additional information which has been presented this evening,, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Schedule of Rates for Commercial Garbage Collection On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following uniform schedule of fees for commercial garbage and refuse collection required by Ordinance No. 524 - effective May 1, 1956, was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: Locations receiving one collection per week $ 2. 60 per month Locations receiving one collection daily and having an average quantity 12. 80 per month Locations receiving daily collection and having substantially more than average quantity 12. 80 per month, plus an extra charge based on $4. 50 per hour for the excess quantity. Appointment of Engineering Aide II On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the appointment of J. D. Warnes, 3529 Yukon Avenue as Engineering Aide II, Range 16, Step "B" at $176. 00 bi weekly, effective April 19, 1956 was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Need and Advisability of Inform Pre-Council Meetings A discussion was had of need and advisability of informal pre-council meetings. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, this idea was approved, and April 23, 1956 at 7:00 P. M. was set for the first session, iand that the Press be so advised and invited to attend, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Storm Sewer Situation in St. Louis Park A discussion was had of the storm sewer situation in St. Louis Park. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Mayor was authorized to arrange for informal meetings on North Side for dis- cussion of sanitary and storm sewers for that area, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. , 46 0.3 c---) April 16, 1956 Resolution of Joint Meeting of Planning Commission and City Council - Resolution of Joint Meeting of City Planning Commission and City Council on April 10, 1956, relative to proposed comprehensive City Plan was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, this matter was referred to meeting of 'April 23, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed New Contract with NSP Re: Operation and Maintenance of City's Ornamental Street Lighting Proposed new contract with Northern States Power Company for operating and maintenance of City's ornamental street lighting system was reviewed by the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 234 On motion of Councilman Davis, secodded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 234, accepting contract with Northern States Power Company for operating and maintenance of City's ornamental street lighting system, for a period of five years beginning May 21, 1956, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Special Permit for Sewer Connection - Minn. Rubber & Gasket Company Regarding special permit granted to Minnesota Rubber & Gasket Company on April 9, ' 1956, to connect their new building now under construction at corner of 37th Street and Alabama Avenue to sewer manhole at this inter- section --- the City Assessor recommended that we follow our previous policy and assess Lot 6 only, and that this lot be charged for 55' @ $8. 50 per front foot ($467. 50) instead of 110' @ $8. 50 ($935. 00). Pursuant to dis- cussion, the matter was left as passed by the Council on April 9. Driveway Blockade at 6015 Excelsior Boulevard Dick Huss of Hopkins reported that cars are blocking the driveway to his father's property - the lot west of Scotty's Fixit Shop. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, this matter was referred to the City Manager for checking and appropriate action by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Rezoning Lots 10, 11. and 12, Block 8, High Holborn Letter from William and Bertha Hodroff, dated April 12, 1956, re- questing the rezoning of Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 8, High Holborn Addition to limited commercial use so that an office building may be constructed thereon, (7210, 7216, 7220 Minnetonka Boulevard) was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was denied, by unanimous vote of all members of the Coun- cil present. I On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, a decision to reconsider the above motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 47 April 16, 1956 Request for Rezoning Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 8, High Holborn, cont'd On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. City Manager's School, Kansas University The City Manager advised the Council of his intention to go the University of Kansas, April 25, 26, and 27, 1956 for the purpose of inter- viewing prospective city manager internes. Bonds On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: Sign and Billboard Suburban Sign Company Cocoa-Cola Bottling Company of Minnesota, Inc. Plumbing License Bond Earl Clarence Peterson Gas Installation Bond Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated April 16, 1956, in the total amounts of $833. 63 for payroll, and $5, 637. 52 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 Woffe, yea, and Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 A. M. , April 17, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: / 1 / Jo-eph istad, Secretary