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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/07/23 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 143 r REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom at 8:18 P. M. Invocation was given by Reverend Lundquist of Prince of Peace 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, City Attorney, City Manager Interne, and Secretary to the Council. Minutes On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held July 16, 1956 were approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Improvements Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 28 and July 5, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed Sanitary Sewer Improvements Nos. 56-24, 26, 27, and 28. No persons appeared. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 265 ordering proposed Sanitary Sewer Improvements Nos. 56-24, 26, 27, and 28, having been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Hearing on Proposed Re-Assessment - Grading Improvement No. 54-27 Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 28, 1956, a public hearing was had on the proposed re-assessment for Grading Improve- ment No. 54-27. No persons appeared. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 266 levying re-assessment for Grading Improvement No. 54-27, having been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. - Communication Re: Appraisal of City Buildings, Etc. Communication from the C. L. Hurd Agency regarding an appraisal of the buildings and some of the heavy equipment owned by the City of St. Louis Park made by Patchin Appraisals, Inc. was read. 1 144 n July 23, 1956 Communication Re: Appraisal of City Buildings, Etc. , continued On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis the foregoing communication was referred to the City Manager for appropriate action, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Variation of Setback Requirements for Relocation of Signs Request for variation of setback requirements under authority of Section 20. 4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the relocation of signs overhanging city property on premises located at 7916, 20, 24, Minne- tonka Boulevard, by Western Outdoor Advertising Company for Sinclair Oil Company was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, 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. Letter Opposing Liquor License at Office City Letter from Mr. and Mrs. John Silber, 1670 South Lilac Lane Drive requesting that their name be added to the list opposing a liquor license for "The Golden Steer" to be located at proposed "Office City at Wayzata Boulevard and the Belt Line was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe the above letter was ordered filed. Letter Re: Raising Water Level, City's Responsibility for Service Roads, and Abnormal Growth of Weeds --- R. Reznick Letter from Robert Reznick, 4331 West 25th Street, St. Louis Park requesting information concerning the cost of raising the water level of the pond in Rees-Thomson-Scroggins development; the City's responsi- bility for service roads in the same development; and their responsibility regarding the cutting of abnormal growth of weeds was read. On motion of Councilman :Bolmgren,, seconded by Councilman Jorvig the above letter was referred to Councilman Ehrenberg for handling, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter of Appreciation for Assistance in Connection with the Texa-Tonka Street Dance --- Texa-Tonka Shopping Center Letter from Texa-Tonka Shopping Center expressing their appreciation for the assistance given by the various City Departments in connection with their recent street dance was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow Bolmgren the above letter was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 145 9 July 23, 1956 Letter Opposing a Liquor License for the "Golden Steer" Letter from A. Mendal Drake, 1600 South Lilac Drive, opposing the issuance of a liquor license to the "Golden Steer" which is to become a part of the development to be known as "Office City" (across the street from his property) was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above letter was ordered filed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Opening and Widening of Flag Avenue Petition for opening and widening of Flag Avenue along the east side of said Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to the north line of Lot 1, Block 1, J. F. Lyons Fourth Addition - by Arne G. Bogen, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition was referred to the Director of Public Works, City Assessor and City Attorney for advice and recommendation by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Rezoning Petition for rezoning Lots 24 and 25, Block 9, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from Residential Use to Multiple Dwelling Use --- by Robert J. Root, 3425 Alabama Avenue was read, stating that this property was being used as a two-family dwelling at the time he purchased same in October, 1949. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg that the above request be denied and fee refunded. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Curb and Gutter On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren the following petition was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: P-1685 Construction of curb and gutter on the south side of Eliot View Road from Hampshire Avenue to Edgewood Avenue. Signed by Victor S. Formo and others. Request for Variation of_ Setback Requirements for Relocation of Signs Request for variation of setback requirements under authority of Section 20. 4-6 of the City Zoning Ordinance to permit the relocation of two signs overhanging city property on premises at 4120 Minnetonka Boulevard --- by Western Outdoor Advertising Company for Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. was read. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren that existing sign #1 - Corner location at Minnetonka Boulevard and Ingle- wood Avenue be referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation; and application for sign #2 shown as six feet removed from the east property line on Minnetonka Boulevard be denied. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. t. 146 ioni c) July 23, 1956 Resolution No. 267 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 267 Re: Proposed Purchase of Voting Machines by Hennepin County was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 268 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution No. 268, granting permit to the City of Minneapolis to construct water and sewer mains in Drew Avenue South, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all mdmbers of the Council present. Establish Grade of Drew Avenue north of 24th Street On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Director of Public Works was instructed to recommend grade to be established by the Council of Drew Avenue north of 24th Street to the Minne- apolis Boundary, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 537 The second reading of proposed ordinance No. 537, "Vacating Alley Adjacent to Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 1, Lewiston Park Addition was waived by unanimous consent of all members of the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above proposed Ordinance No. 537 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report on Machines Operating in Woodworking Shop The Building Inspector's report dated July 17, 1956 on the machines operating at Paul's Woodworking Shop, 9426 Minnetonka Boulevard was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above matter was referred to the City Attorney and City Manager to determine if there is a violation and a report to the City Council,. by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Mosquito Controbl The following reports on mosquito control were presented to the Council for reviewal: 1. Granting authority for the 1956 season - by Byron Allen, State Department of Agriculture 2. Legal aspects - by City Attorney 3. Estimates of cost, etc. - by the City Manager (The council room was filled to standing room capacity). John Schaefer, 5900 Goodrich Avenue asked that these reports be read for the benefit of the audience. The reports were read by the Secretary. 147 .f July 23, 1956 Proposed Mosquito Control, continued Mr. Von Lorenz, 4332 Brookside Avenue spoke in opposition. A proposed emergency ordinance providing for mosquito control was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, , proposed Ordinance No. 538, entitled AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PROVID- ING FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL was adopted by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Councilman Jorvig explained his nay vote, stating that the proposed mosquito control program is not scientifically feasible and not economically sound. Councilman Bolmgren explained his nay vote, stating that it is $10, 000, whether it comes down to 500 per capita or not, and feels that that is excessive for the proposed mosquito control. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the 3 City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance for an amendment to the 1956 budget providing for a transfer of funds from the emergency account of the General Fund to the Mosquito Control Fund in such amount as the City Manager shall estimate will cover the cost of the Mosquito control program, and that the City Manager check the proposals and recommend a contract for,the proposed spraying, by following,s vote of all members of the council- present. by roll call: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Councilman Bolmgren explained his yea vote, stating that he feels that when a majority vote asses a project, he feels it right to vote for the appropriation. Report on Well No. 8 A report on Well No. 8 by the Director of Public Works was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, secokided by Councilman Schadow, the above report was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Revised Specifications for Water Meters and Copperhorns Revised specifications for water meters and copperhorns prepared by the City Director of Public Works were read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow the above specifications for water meters and copperhorns were approved and the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 148 0.3n July 23, 1956 Quit Claim Deed A quit claim deed reconveying the N 33' of all that part of the E 160' of the W 1/2 of the E 1/2 of the NE 1 /4 of the NE 1/4, Section 18, Township 117, Range 21, lying N of the S 880' thereof and S of the N 200' thereof by the City of St. Louis Park to Edina Homes, Inc. --- 3000 Block on Utah Avenue, was presented to the Council by the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the above quit claim deed was deferred until the requirements of Resolution No. 257 have been met, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Gas Service for Ecklund and Swedlung Addition Discussion of gas service for Ecklund & Swedlund's Addition having been deferred from the July 16th meeting was again presented to the Council. Councilman Jorvig told of his meetings with the Gas Company. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager and City Attorney were directed to prepare rules and regulations as provided in Section 6 of Franchise Ordinance No. 290, by unanimous vote of all members of the council present. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, an invitation was extended to Mr. Lucas of the Gas Company, L. P. Pederson, Hennepin County Highway Engineer and Ecklund and Swedlund, ' as well as a member of the Minnesota State Highway Department, to attend the July 30th meeting, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Contract Award for Bituminous Surfacing The City Engineer's tabulation of bids received July 16, 1956 for the furnishing of labor and material for the bituminous surfacing of streets --- Improvement Nos. 56-29 thru 56-38, and his recommendation for the award of contract for same were read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the bid of Asconite Asphalt Company for the above work 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 same in the amount of $12, 818. 00, by unanimous vote of all members of the council present. Contract Award for Water Main Extensions The City Engineer's tabulation of bids received July 16, 1956 for the furnishing of labor and material for water main extensions --- Improvement Nos. 56-41, 42, 44, and 45, and his recommendation for the award of contract for same were read. 149 July 23, 1956 Contract Award for Water Main Extensions, continued On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the bid of Wolff Construction Company for the above work 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 same in the amount of $42, 846. 85, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Subdivision Regulations and Planning Analysis of Areas being Annexed - Carl L. Gardner & Associates A report by Carl L. Gardner of Carl L. Gardner & Associates to the City Council, (1) regarding the 186 acre area located along the West line of St. Louis Park now in the process of being annexed, and (2) proposed subdivision regulations, was made as follows: Reported that in his opinion the annexed area is well suited for residential development. It is in the path of residential growth and will soon be developed. The basic question is whether the area will be developed in an orderly manner, or be subdivided by the various owners on a hit and miss basis. Recommended that the City, immediately upon obtaining juris- diction over the annexed area: 1. Amend the Zoning Ordinance by establishing a more res- trictive residence use classification in order to encourage attractive and_ substantial home development where it is applied. 2. Zone the entire annexed area in this new residence classi- fication. 3. Adopt as part bf the City Plan and as a guide for the development of the area, the proposed "Skeletal Land Use Plan". 4. Encourage the various ownerships in the area to join together in coordinating the land planning of their individ- ual tracts. 5. Adopt adequate subdivision regulations, based upon the recommended controls set forth in the draft entitled "Proposed Subdivision Regulations" dated July, 1956. Mr. Gardner and Mr. Hasbrouck illustrated the technical points involved in both matters with colored slides, It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Shcadow that the proposed subdivision regulations be referred to the Planning Com- mission, the City Attorney, and the City Engineer for comments; that the matter be placed on the agenda for the August 20th meeting; and that the 150 0.3c July 23, 1956 Proposed Subdivision Regulations and Planning Analysis, etc. , cont'd. Planning Commission be provided with copies of the above report so that they can send in their recommendations by August 13. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the council present. Permit for Bus Stop Shelter On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the request of Henry Shanedling for a permit to erect a bus stop shelter under the pylon -of the Knollwood-Plaza Shopping Center at Highway No. 7 and Monk Avenue was approved as per plans, and the Building Inspector was instructed to issue building permit subject to all applicable codes and ordinances, 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: Ideal Equipment Company Heating Austin Heating & Sheet Metal " Murphy, Incorporated if R. L. Deming Plumbing Plumbing Public Contractor's Bond Northern Contracting Company, Inc. , contractor Maryland Casualty Company, insuror Amount, $1, 801. 50 - covering contract for the construction of sanitary sewers 56-22, dated July 9, 1956. Liason Member of the Underwriting Agencies The City Manager recommended the designation of C. L. Hurd as a liason member of the Underwriting Agencies. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig the City Manager's recommemdation was approved and C. L. Hurd was appointed as a liason member of the Underwriting Agencies, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated July 23, 1956 in the total amounts of $604. 59 for payroll, and $53, 088. 29 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. 151 July 23, 1956 Payments on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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: CERTIFICATE OF PARTIAL PAYMENT (Estimate No. 3) for the Joint Improvement (trunk sewer) for the Village of Golden Valley and the City of St. Louis Park. Contractor, Nodland-Barbarossa Company. Contract Price, $678, 536. 50. Date of contract, March 19, 1956. Amount of this payment, $4, 992. 96. CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION for bituminous stabilizing, Improvement Nos. 55-59, 64, 70, 75, 76, 77, and 78. Contractor, Earl A. Sewall Company, Inc. Contract Price, $11, 800. 00. Date of contract, September 19, 1955. Amount of this payment, $4, 335. 06. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 A. M. , by unanimous vote of all members d the Council present. I � / _ - _ R. . C. Fernstrom, Mayor Attest: / /,. /- i✓t .ice . --�+ - Jo eph J :tad, Clerk