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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/07/30 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 152 0.3 July 30, 1956 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 30, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:03 P. M. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Secretary to the Council, and City Manager Interne. • • -Minutes • On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren the minutes of meeting held July 23, 1956 were approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed Curb and Gutter Construction Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 19 and 26, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed construction of curb and gutter, Improvement Numbers 56-47, 48, 49, and 50 described therein. No persons appeared. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 269, ordering the construction of curb and gutter Improve- ment Numbers 56-47, 48, 49, and 50 having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Claim for Damages Due to Spraying Letter from Mrs. H. B. Allen, 4709 West 40th Street, claiming damages to two rose bushes in the amount of $8. 50 was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above matter was referred to the City Attorney for handling by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter Favoring Mosquito Control Letter from Mrs. Beverly B. Hill, dated July 23, 1956 stating that she feels very strongly in favor of proposed mosquito control, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above letter was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 153 July 30, 1956 Letter Opposing zLiquor License Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Denneson, 1548 South Lilac Drive opposing the issuance of a liquor license to proposed night club called "The Golden Steer" in the new development to be known as "Office City"; also opposing the opening of 16th Street (Douglas Avenue) from Highway No. 100, was read. On motion of Cpuncilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above letter was ordered placed on file by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter Re: Speeding on Minnetonka Boulevard near Aquila Letter from V. H. Peterson, 3012 Aquila Avenue with regard to the speeding of motor vehicles on Minnetonka Boulevard near Aquila Avenue was read On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow the above letter was ordered placed on file and a copy of same be given to the 4. Police Department, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter Re: Difficulty in Crossing Excelsior Boulevard at the Meadowbrook Manor Bus Stop Letter from Mrs. William E. Daly, 6870 Meadowbrook Boulevard relating to difficulty in crossing Excelsior Boulevard at Meadowbrook Manor Bus Stop was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow the above matter was referred to the Police Department for checking and recommendation, and that letter be acknowledged, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter Proposing a Large Municipal Park Letter from Ted E. Dietrick, 3901 Yosemite Avenue, dated July 24, 1956, proposing a large municipal pari: at Westwood Hills Golf Course was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above matter was referred to the Park Board and Planning Commission; also Recreation Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter Requesting Permit to Build Garage Letter requesting a permit to build a garage on property at 8814 West 34th Street - from Robert Young, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, a special permit was granted to Mr. Young for the construction of a garage on property at 8814 West 34th Street as provided for in Section 20. 4-8 of the Zoning Ordinance, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same subject to compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, by unanimops vote of all members of the Council present. 0.3 n r July 30, 1956 Petition for Improvement On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, 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-1686 - Sanitary Sewer in Colorado Avenue from 33rd Street to Dead End - signed by William Williams, 3304 Colorado and others. Request for Building Permit to Construct Second Floor Addition Request for building permit to construct a second floor addition to building located at 3424 Louisiana Avenue - by Fred Hay was discussed. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was approved and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue building permit, subject to all applicable codes and ordinances, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. ,Request for Building Permit to Construct Commercial Building Request of Dr. Allen E. Kringlee for a building permit to construct a commercial building on Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, Maple Park Addition (at intersection of Dakota Avenue and north line of Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad Tracks) was discussed. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the building inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the above, subject to compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report Re: Compliance of Wood Working Operation A report regarding compliance of wood working operation at 9426 Minnetonka Boulevard with the City Zoning Ordinance was made by the City Attorney, explaining in detail the meaning of manufacturing in a Commercial Use District. _ It was moved by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that the owner of Paul's Wood Working Shop at 9426 Minnetonka Boulevard be notified that the use of the premises is under consideration and investigation and that it appears that the Use may be a manufacturing use excluded from the Commercial District. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Investigate if Building Permit was Issued for Addition to Building On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager was directed to investigate whether a building permit was issued for an addition to 9426 Minnetonka Boulevard and to report back to the City Council at their next meeting, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. A Report on Cost to Complete Addition to Community Center Report on cost to complete addition to the Community Center building by the City Manager was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above matter was referred to the City Manager to secure detailed plans 155 July 30, 1956 Report on Cost to Complete Addition to Community Center, Cont'd. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren the foregoing matter was referred to the City Manager to secure detailed plans and specifications to complete the building, including remodeling of the old building so that the Council can consider the matter as an item in the budget for 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Preliminary Report on Petition for Fence Around Sump A preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and the recom- mendation of the City Assessor for a fence around the drainage sump at 31st and Oregon - Improvement No. 55-49 was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Director of Public Works was directed to prepare specifications for fence as requested above and to have same ready for Council approval on August 6, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Supplemental Hearing on Storm Sewer District No. 55-49 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City, Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution setting a supplemental hearing on Storm Sewer District, Improvement No. 55-49, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Financial Report for Period Ending June 30, 1956 The financial report for period ending June 30, 1956 by the City Manager was reviewed by the Council. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above report was ordered filed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Preliminary Report and Recommendation Re: Proposed NS Sanitary, Sewer A preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and the recom- mendation of the City Assessor with respect to proposed NS Sanitary Trunk Sewer, Improvement No. 56-52 was reviewed by the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution setting a date for a public hearing on August 20, 1956, for the above proposed sanitary trunk sewer, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Preliminary Report and Recommendation Re: Proposed NS Storm Sewer A preliminary report of the City Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to proposed NS Storm Trunk Sewer, Improvement No. 56-53 was reviewed by the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City, Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution setting a date for a public hearing on August 20, 1956 for the above proposed storm sewer, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 156 n July 30, 1956 Preliminary Report on Petition for Water Main A preliminary report on petition for water main in Franklin Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to Texas Avenue (received July 16, 1956) by the Director of Public Works and the recommendation of the City Assessor was reviewed by the Council. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on the above was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report on Petition Concerning Traffic on West 38th Street The City Manager's report on petition concerning traffic on West 38th Street was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council concurred with the report and recommendation of the City Manager, and requested the posting of 38th Street for truck traffic and weight to be determined, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Suggested Ordinance Restricting Truck Traffic On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Attorney, City Engineer, and City Manager were directed to prepare a suggested ordinance restricting truck traffic on streets in residential areas exceeding vehicle weight which in their opinion would not break up resi- dential streets, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bids for Proposed Curb and Gutter Construction As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 19, 1956, sealed bids were received by the City Manager at 10:00 A. M. this date for the proposed construction of curb and gutter, Improvement Numbers 56-47, 48, 49, and 50, from the following bidders: 1. Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. $5402. 79 2. O. Drevdahl & Son Co. , Inc. $6321. 80 • The City Engineer's tabulation of the above bids and his recommenda- tion for the award of contract for same was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the bid of Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. for the construction of above curb and gutter improvements was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, -•u and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute a contract for the City with the Bidder for the work, in the amount of the bid - $5402. 79, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Petition to Vacate Colorado Avenue South of 36th Street to RR Tracks Regarding petition to vacate Colorado Avenue south of 36th Street to the Railroad Tracks (deferred from July 23rd meeting) was presented to the Council for their consideration. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above matter was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all mem- bers of the Council present. IST July 30, 1956 Approval of Contract for Mosquito Control On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe the contract with Allied Master Sprayers for mosquito control, dated July 30, 1956, prepared by the City Attorney was approved, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute same in behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea; ` and Councilman Jorvig, nay. Walter Krake, 5613 West 39th Street was present and asked why the commercial operators who are taxpayers in St. Louis Park were not consulted for this kind of work. The method employed was explained to him. He said he was worried about the present contracts he has to spray in St. Louis Park. Gas for Ecklund & Swedlund Addition The matter of securing gas for the Ecklund & Swedlund Addition was discussed with Ken Lucas of the Minneapolis Gas Company. Mr. Lucas explained the progress they have made. Folks present said that all they want is gas. Mr. Lucas said he will be out here in a week or two with a further report. - i Re: Operation of a Jointly Sponsored Recreation Program The School Board's revision of the City's suggested provisions of a III proposed agreement between the City and the School Board relative to the operation of a jointly sponsored recreation program was discussed. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the proposed agreement of the School Board for a jointly sponsored recreation program was referred back to the City Attorney for- correction and a report back to the Council on August 6, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. - Request for Permit to Occupy a House Trailer John Prokash appeared and requested_ a permit to occupy a house trailer at 3112 Lynn Avenue, and presented a letter from Dr. Harry Levin, owner of the property, authorizing same. - On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above request was denied, by unanimous vote of all members of• the Council present. - Request to Rezone for Two-family Dwelling Mr. Root, 3425 Alabama Avenue appeared regarding his request for rezoning his property for two-family dwelling use -- which was denied on III July 23, 1956. He said that he bought the property as income property. He was told that he is in a Residential Use District, and was advised of a petition in opposition which was received by the Council on July 9. It was suggested that he could re-file a petition, but he should have the approval of the neighbors in the immediate area. He was asked to do something within two weeks. I 58 July 30, 1956 Re: Rezoning for Two-family Dwelling, continued --- On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,_ permission was granted to Mr. Root to continue using his property of 3425 Alabama Avenue as a two-family dwelling for a period of two weeks, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 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: Allied Store Equipment Company Heating George I Burke II Claim for Damages to Bicycle A claim for damages to bicycle occurring on July 22, 1956 while riding same on Cedar Lake Road, and hitting a hole approximately 3 feet long and 1 /2 foot deep --- in the amount of $77. 00, by Donald L. Carlson, 2722 Harriet Avenue South, Minneapolis, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above claim was referred to the City Attorney, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Release of all Claims for Damages On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Mayor was authorized to execute release in behalf of the City for settlement of claim of the City against Lee Emard on account of collision damage to street department car on February 10, 1956 at Highway No. 7 i and Wooddale Avenue,- upon receipt of $148. 55, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated July 30, 1956, in the total amount of $5, 365. 49 for vendors was 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 Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; and Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Payment on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following payment on contract work presented by the Director of Public Works was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for the recommended amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: 159 July 30, 1956 Payment on Contract Work, continued --- PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 4 Wells 8 and 10, and Remodeling Pump House Number 3 -- Contractor, Max Renner Well Company, Inc. Contract Price, $40, 755. 80 Contract Date, February 20, 1956 Amount of this payment, $1, 224. 37. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 P. M. by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor Attest: Jose 's Just , Clerk