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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/06/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 1.®11 COUNCIL MEETING, bine 18', 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom at 8:06 P.M. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, and Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held June 11, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request for Special Zoning Exception to Permit Location of Sign Request for special zoning exception to permit the location of a 6' x 121 (72 sq. ft.) ground mounted sign at 6300 Excelsior Boulevard - by Western Outdoor Advertising Company. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above request was referred for further information, by unanimous vote of all ' Members of the Council present. Communication re: Location of Water Hydrant Communication from Gerald M. Quilling re: location of water hydrant located close to his driveway at 7729 North S.tireetwas read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the request of Mr. Quilling to have the water hydrant moved was referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Petition for Replacement of Stop Sign Petition for replacement of stop sign for East-West traffic at Pennsylvania Avenue and West Lake Street -- by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lilljenberg, 7624 West Lake Street and others was read. Councilman Wolfe being absent had requested to Councilman Davis that action be deferred until he could be at a meeting. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that action on this matter be deferred to July 2, 1956 (no vote taken on this matter) . Discussion ensued: John Kaller, 3755 Quebec Avenue, spoke for sign to be replaced. W. T. Schaefer, 7600 W. Lake Street, wants sign replaced. Mr. Chenoweth explained methods used to determine where signs should be placed. Mrs. Alfred Moore, 7429 Lake Street spoke of blind spot at this location. Mr. Farnham, 7605 West Lake Street, spoke regarding check not being adquate. Lee Mc Gary, 7609 W. Lake Street, asked why Lake Street was a through street. Mrs. Wm. Lilledahl, 7613 West Lake Street, asked Mr. ,Chenoweth for explanation why Pennsylvania Avenue and Lake Street stop sign was a hazard? Wants sign to be put back. 102 June 18, 1956 Stop Sign at Pennsylvania Avenue - continued Councilman Schadow asked citizens present to bear with Council until further study can be made. Councilman Jorvig, says that his observation was that this place is bad, due to hill. Mayor Fernstrom says that information received indicates that the approach to Pennsylvania Avenue isthe hazardous place and a study should be given to cutting the grade. Councilman Davis asked permission to amend motion by adding that this matter be referred to the Director of Public Works, Traffic Engineer and the Police Department, for a complete check of the situation and further that Police Depart- ment be instructed to patrol this area consistently, for speed violations. Councilman Schadow, asked that amendment include that the sign be replaced during the study. Councilman Davis says he did not want to make that a part of his motion. No second to amendment. Councilman Bolmgren, moved to amend ttie motion that sign be replaced during two weeks set for study. No second to motion. Councilman Schadow presented a substitute motion as follows: On motion of Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 1. That the sign be re- placed as soon as possible. 2. That the.Director of Public Works make a complete study of the situation. 3. That the Police Department be instructed to strictly enforce the speed law in this location. Motion was passed by four Members voting yea, and Councilman Davis voting nay. Communication re: Removal of Stop Sign A communication from Mrs. Marcella Killen, 7601 West Lake Street concerning the removal of stop sign from the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and West Lake Street was read. No action taken. Request for Special Permit to Connect to Sewer Mamhole Request for special permit to connect home under construction at 2518 France Avenue to the sewer manhole at the intersection of France Avenue and 25th Street for sewer service -- by David Ackerberg was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the owner Mr. David Ackerberg is hereby given a special permit to connect his home now under construction on Lot 1 and North 37.5 feet of Lot 2, Block 6, Basswood Addition or 2518 France Avenue to the manhole at the intersection of France Avenue and 25th Street for sewer service upon payment to the City of St. Louis Park a special assessment of $969.25 at the time he takes out the regular permit with the under- standing that the propoerty shall be given credit for said payment when sewer is constructed past or adjacent to same. Work on said connection shall be done as directed by the City Engineer and under his supervision. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit to Connect to Sewer Manhole Request for special permit to connect building under construction at the intersection of Louisiana and Dakota Avenues to sewer manhole located at the corner of Louisiana Avenue and Walker Street -- by St. Louis Park Public Schools, was read. 103 ' June 18, 1956 Request for Special Permit to Connect to Sewer Manhole - continued On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the St. Louis Park School System is hereby given a special permit to connect-the building now under construction on Lots 25, 26, 27 & 28, Block 3, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park to the sewer manhole at the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and Walker Street for sewer service upon payment to the City of St. Louis Park the sum- of Eight Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars ($858.00) at the time they take out the regular permit with the understanding that the properties be given credit for said payment when sewer is constructed past or adjacent to said properties. This work shall be done at the direction and supervision of the City Engineer. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. • Request for Permission to Hold an Auction A communication from Ross 'ei Ross, Auctioneers, Inc. requesting permission to hold an auction on July 14, 1956 on property immediately north and adjacent to Phillippi Equipment Company, 2360 Highway No. 100 which is owned by Pockrandt , Lumber Company -- items to be sold are machinery and' quipment, was read. 'No action taken. Communication re: Grading of Georgia Avenue North of 26th 80 feet A communication from George and Helen B. Sanborn in the matter of grading Georgia Avenue north to 26th Street (801) ; also a report of the City Engineer relative to accepting deeds for a portion of Georgia Avenue north of 26th Street in order to proceed with grading were read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on above communication was deferred for one week in order to get more information, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Communication re: Damages to Car by City Street Department A communication from Kenneth V. Bunkowski, 1656 Princeton Avenue re: damages to his car by the City Street Department by spraying tar on it while it was parked in his assigned parking space in the Lithium Corporation parking lot, 2400 Dakota Avenue on June 9th, and asking for reimbursement for having the tar removed, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above communication was referred to the Director of Finance for checking, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Communication re: Repairs Needed at Zarthan & U.S. Highway No. 12 A communication from Slocum-Bergren Company concerning repairs needed at the turn of where Zarthan Avenue joins the U.S. Highway NO 12 Service Road in front of their warehouse, 5901 Wayzata Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above communication was referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and re- commendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 1041 June 18, 1956 Request for Permit to Construct a New Type of Incinerator A communication from Red Owl Stores, Inc. requesting a building permit to construct a new type incinerator in the rear of their premises at Miracle Mile. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above request was deferred until July 2', 1956 to give Red Owl Stores, Inc, an: opportunity to make further study, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Permit to Construct a Garage Building Addition Request for a building permit to construct a garage building addition to Roland Motors at 4419 Excelsior Boulevard by Adolphson and Peterson, Inc. was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Building Inspector was instructed to issue permit to construct a garage building addition to Roland Motors, 4419 Excelsior Boulevard, as requested by Adolphson & Peterson Inc., subject to all applicable codes and ordinances_ of the City, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present Re: Modifying Terry Brothers, Inc. Contract for Grading and Setting a Hearing for Re-Assessment The matter of modifying the contract between the Village of St. Louis Park and Terry Bros. Inc. for Grading Improvement Nos. 54-26 and 54-27, and the setting of a hearing on re-assessment for Improvement No. 54-27, was discussed. Resolution No. 248 On motion of Councilman Davis, Seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution No. 248, modifying contract for grading, and setting hearing for re-assessment for Improvement No. 54-27 to be held July 23, 1956 having been read, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 219 First reading of proposed ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 219, entitled "An Ordinance Establishing Conditions of Employment for Non-elected Officers and Employees of the Village" was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, June 25, 1956 was set as date for second reading of above ordinance, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 157 Second reading of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 157 relating to sewer rentals was made by the Secretary. ORDINANCE N . 531 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above proposed ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 531 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 157 RELATING TO SEWER RENTALS was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 1®5 June 18, 1956 Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating Street The second reading of proposed ordinance vacating "Zarthan Avenue from Brook- side Avenue to the east line of the r/w of the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Ry. adjacent to Lots 7 and 8, Brookside Subdivision No. 3, and Lot 8, Brookside Addition was waived by unanimous consent of all members of the Council present. ORDINANCE NO. 532 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above proposed ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 532 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report on Estimate of Costs for Sanitary Sewer in Brook Lane Report on estimate of costs for sanitary sewer in Brook Lane from Brookside Avenue to 150' south -- by the Director of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above report was deferred for one week to give Councilman Bolmgren an opportunity to contact the residents regarding the cost, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report on Proposed Sidewalk on East Side of Quebec. South of West 29th .A report on proposed sidewalk construction on the east side of Quebec Avenue just south of West 29th Street (Rockier property), by the Director of Public Works was read discussed. The folks that were present from Quebec ,Avenue were told that the sidewalk would be put in. Report on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Petitions Report on sanitary sewer petitions received prior to May 14, 1956 (supplement to report given on June 4, 1956) -- by Director of Public Works was read. No action taken. ` Report on Proposed Grading -- Improvement No. 56-46 Report on proposed grading of Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Boulevard -- by Director of Public Works showing the estimated cost for grading and placing of a bituminous stabilized base at $29,190.81 was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on above report was deferred to July 2, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Preliminary Report on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Construction - 56-24. 26. 27 The following report on proposed sanitary sewer construction prepared by the Director of Public Works was read: Improvement No. Location Estimated Cost 56-26 W. 38th Street from Ottawa to Princeton $4,096.40 56-27 Princeton from W. 38th to Excelsior 2,400.20 Ottawa from W. 38th to 250' N 2,736.80 56-24 Quebec from House #3134 to W. 32nd Street 4,004.00 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Attorney was directed to prepare Resolution setting hearing for July 23, 1956, for the above improvements, by unanimous vote of all Members of the City Council present. 106 June 18, 1956 Preliminary Report on Proposed Sanitary Sewer, 56-28 / Preliminary report on proposed sanitary sewer construction, Improvement No. 56-28, in Brunswick Avenue from West 35th Street to Hamilton Avenue, the estimat- ed cost of which is $4,125.00, by Director of Public Works was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Attorney was directed to prepare Resolution setting hearing for July 23, 1956, for the above Improvement, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request of Glenn Stenberg to Waiver Existing Zoning Ordinance Request of Glenn C. Stenberg, 3511 Rhode Island Avenue, dated June 15, 1956, to waiver the existing Zoning Ordinance Section 15.3 in order to construct an addition to the present kitchen, in the 15! rear yard, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request to waiver the rear yard requirement was granted and the Building Insp- ector was instructed to issue permit subject to all applicable codes and ord- inances of the City, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Reconveyance of Property to Edina Homes, Inc. The matter of request for reconveyance of property on the West Side of Utah Avenue and South of Minnetonka Boulevard, to Edina Homes, Inc., deferred from June 11th meeting was presented. The Director of Public Works report on cost of reconstruction of storm sewer was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above request was deferred to June 25, i1956, by unanimous voteof all members of the Council present. Request to sub-divide 110/ Lot into Two 55! Lots Request to sub-divide 110/ lot into two 55/ lots -- by Russell E. Smith which was deferred from June 11th meeting was presented. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request to sub-divide 110' Lot into two 55' lots was granted, by all members of the Council present voting yea, except Councilman Davis voting nay. Bids for Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 17 and 24, 1956, sealed bids were received by the City Manager at 10 A.M. this date for the furnishing of labor and material for construction of curb and gutter Improvement Numbers 56-5 thru 56-14 inclusive, and sidewalk Improvement Numbers 56-15 thru 56-21 inclusive, from the following bidders: CURB AND'GUTTER' Victor Carlson & Sons $15,990.94 SIDEWALK Victor Carlson & Sons $ 9,963.50 The City Engineer's tabulation of above bids and his recommendation for award of contract for same was read. 107 C June 18, 1956 Bids for Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements - continued On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow the bid of Victor Carlson and Sons for the construction of curb and gutter Improvmments 56-5 thru 56-14 inclusive was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract for the City with the Bidder in the amount of bid $15,990.94, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the bid of Victor Carlson & Sons for the construction of sidewalk, Improvements 56-15 thru 56-21 inclusive was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder and;the Mayor and City Manager were authotized 'to excute for the City with the bidder for the do rk in the amount of bid $9,963.50, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Release of payment for Damages to a Fire Hydrant On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager, is authorized to sign the attached release on payment to the City Treasurer $382.72 in payment for damages to a fire hydrant at the southwest corner of Prince- ton Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard, caused by a truck backing into said hydrant and breaking same. Truck owned and operated by Howard LaZerte. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Release of Payment to the City for expense Incurred by the City in Cleaning Debris On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City Manager is authorized to sign the attached release on payment to the City Treasurer $31.00 in payment for expense incurred by the City in cleaning debris from collision by Arthur A. Johnson truck, subject to full approval of City Attorney and City Manager that amount is correct. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Appointment of John Hane, City Manager Interne The appointment of John Hane, as City Manager Interne, in Range 8, Step C, at $126.45 Bi Weekly, effective June 25, 1956, was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Rezoning of Lots 11 & 12, Home Addition - Ecklund & Swedlund Request from Ecklund & Swedlund Construction Company, dated June 18, 1956, for the rezoning of Lots 11 & 12, Home Addition, from open development to multiple dwelling with the intentions of using this area for an apartment building, subject to the availability of City Sanitary Sewer, was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above request for Rezoning from Ecklund and Swedlund was referred to the Planning Commi- ssion for checking and recommendation by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bonds On motion of Councilman Davis, 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: 108 1.3 0.4 ,June 18, 1956 Bonds - continued Weinmann Plumbing Company - Heating Weinmann Plumbing Company - Plumbing Dahlen Sign Company - Sign Robert 0. Westlund - Sidewalk ei C & 0 Constr. Bond Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presentedto the Council, dated June 18, 1956, in the total amounts of $16,788.70 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 Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Payments on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following payments on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE No. 1 Minnetonka Blvd. Paving Project Nos. 5226 FY 5513 State Aid Road No. 5 Contractor, Hennepin County (Woodrich Construction Co.) Contract Price, $193,928.43 Contract Date, March 20, 1956 Contract Payment, $48,248.70 Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. —C-C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: j / sep • h :' stad Secretary