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COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom, at 8:00 P.M.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Obenauf of Wooddale Lutheran Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
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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 Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes
of meeting held September 4,1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Hearing on Rezoning Of Property Near Highway 100 and GN Tracks - L. Bjorklund
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 30, 19`56,
a public hearing was had on the rezoning ofproperty at the intersection of High-
way #100 and the Great Northern Railroad from Open Development Use District to
Light Industrial Use District. Mr. Leonard T. Bjorklund appeared in favor of the
rezoning.
First reading of Ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, was made by the Secretary.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the
second reading of the Ordinance Amendingthe Zoning Ordinance of the City of St.
Louis Park be made on September/?, 1956. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Paving of Minnetonka Blvd. - Adolph Fine
Letter received from Adolph Fine, dated September 4, 1956, regarding the
paving of Minnetonka Boulevard, (Damage to driveways and parking lots have not
been corrected) was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the letter
was referred to the Director of Public Works for advice and recommendation and to
report back to the Council September 17, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
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Petition Opposing Sidewalk on W. 28th Street
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A Petition received opposing the installation of sidewalk along the West
28th Street between Joppa Avenue and Ottawa Avenue, signed by P. H. Anderes
and others, dated August 27, 1956, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above petition was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Letter - Re: Meetings of League of Minnesota Municipalities
Letter received from the League of Minnesota Municipalities, dated August,
1956 regarding Regional Meetings from September 24 to October 25, 1956 of Municipal
Officials, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
letter was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
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Letter - Re: Shrubs on 42nd Ea Ottawa Ave.
Letter regarding shrubs that completely block the visionof vehicle drivers
and children who ride bikes on the Northeast corner of 42nd and Ottawa Avenue,
received from K. H. Sponsel, 4200 Ottawa Avenue and others, dated September 4,
1956, was read.
OnLmotion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Manager was directed to enforce the ordinance relative to the height of shrubbery
on the corner of Ottawa Avenue and 42nd Street, (4151 Ottawa Avenue) by-unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Re: Shrubbery on the NW Corner of Texas Avenue i 34th %treet
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Mana-
ger was asked to have the shrubbery on the North_West Corner of Texas Avenue and
34th Street, that extend out to the roadway, be removed, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit - Xenwood Ave. i 36th St. - C. T. Skanse
Request from C. T. Skanse of the Douglas Company, dated September 6, 1956,
for approval of issuance of a building permit for the construction of a building
on Xenwood Avenue between 36th Street and St. Louis Avenue (Lots 11-23, Block 28,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Park) was read.
A motion made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve
issuance of the building permit subject -to compliance with all applicable codes;
the issuance of such building permit not to carry with it any permit under the
zoning ordinance or restriction on the right of the City to regulate the character
and volume of liquid to be discharged from the premises into the public sewer.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Re: Building Permit for Addition to 4017 Salem Avenue
A motion made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that
motion of the Council June 25, 1956 instructing the building inspector to issue
a building permit for the construction of a "family room" addition to be attached
to the existing garage, be amended to provide for waiver of the side lot line
set back of the existing garage at 4017 Salem Avenue. Motion was passed by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 288 - Levying Assessment for Collection ei Disposal of Garbage etc.
Resolution No. 288, entitled RESOLUTION LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE, was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Day4s2 p conded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No.
288 was adopted by unanimous/c8tt bt A1l Members of the Council present.
Request for Enforcement of Commercial Garbage Pickup and Refuse Burning
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Manager was requested to make a report on the enforcement of Commercial Garbage
Pickup and Refuse Burning for the October 1, 1956 meeting, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 289 - Terminating Restrictions on Use of Water
Resolution No. 289, entitled RESOLUTION TERMINATING RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF
WATER, was read by the Secretary.
en motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 289 was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all Members of the Council
present. _
Resolution No. 290 - Abandoning Improvement No. 55-101
Resolution No. 290, entitled RESOLUTION ABANDONING IMPROVEMENT No. 55-101,
was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution
No. 290 was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all Members of the Council
present.
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Resolution No.---Setting Assessment Hearing - Improvement No. 55-48
Resolution No. 291, entitled RESOLUTION SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARING, Improve-
ment No. 55-48 /was read by the Secretary.
55-19 - October 1, 1956
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
' No. 291 was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all Members of the Council
present. (Councilman Jorvig not present at voting)
Councilman Jorvig left at 10:10 p.m.
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First Reading of Ordinance - Vacating Street - Colorado Ave. South of 36th St.
First Reading of Ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE VACATING STREET (Colorado
Avenue South of 36th Street to the Railroad etc.), was read by the Secretary.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that
the secohd reading of Ordinance Vacating Street be'made on October 1, 1956,
and the City Manager was requested to ask Petitioner to carry out offer to
dedicate certain properties to the City. Motion was passed by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
First Reading of Ordinance - Amending Zoning Ordinance - Regarding Set Backs
First Reading of Ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDIN-
ANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK(regarding setbacks), was read by the Secre-
tary.
It was moved by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the
second reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of St. Louis Park be made on September 17, 1956, Motion was passed by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Request from Nordquist Sign Company - Waiver of 201 Setback -Star Gas, 5940
Excelsior Blvd.
Request from Nordquist Sign Company, dated September 7, 1956, that the
201 setback on Excelsior Boulevard be waived to permit the use of movable
price signs by Star Gas at 5940 Excelsior Boulevard, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
request from Nordquist Sign Company was denied by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Reporta'of Department Heads
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow-
ing reports of City Department Heads for August 1956, were read and ordered filed,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
Animal
Building
Fire
Police
Justice of Peace - Linnee
Justice of Peace - Yngve
Report by City Attorney Regarding Layne Western Well Co.
Report on possible liability of Layne Western Well Company, by the City
Attorney.
City Attorney Montgomery says he has referred this matter to Maurice
Graham and be will have a report for the Septtember 17, 1956 meeting.
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Report on Firemen's Relief Association - by City Attorney
Report on Firemen's Relief Association - by the City Attorney.
City Attorney Montgomery will check further and report back to the City
Council for the September 17, 1956 meeting.
1957 Budget
The City Manager's recommended Budget for 1957, was presented to the
Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action on
the above recommendation was deferred to September 17, 1956, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report on Request of James Resop for Rezoning- 4100 Excelsior
Report of the Planning Commission recommending favorably upon the request of
James Resop for the rezoning of property at 4100 Excelsior Boulevard from Multiple
Dwelling Use District to Limited Commercial Use District. The recommendation was
subject to the condition teat the property be used only for professional and
business purposes. Report was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, October 1, 1956
was set as date for hearing on above request for rezoning, by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report on Request of, Meyers Outdoor Adv. to erect a Sign at
Ruedlinger's Liquor Store
Report of the Planning Commission recommending favorably upon the request
of Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company for a ,special permit to authorize the
location of a roof mounted sign (over 48 sq. ft. in area) on the west side of
Ruedlinger's Liquor Store, was read. The approval was contingent upon the sign
being placed at an angle not readable from the Park Knoll School.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis the above
request for the erection of a sign was referred to the Committee of the Whole,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report on Request of Meyers Outdoor Adv. to erect a Bill-
' board on the Property of Ruedlinger's Liquor Store.
Report of the Planning Commission recommending unfavorably upon the request
of the Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company for a special permit to authorize the
location of a billboard (over 48 sq. ft. in area) on the east property line at
Ruedlinger's Liquor Store, was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
request and report was referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
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Planning Commission Report on Request of Lidfors. 2801 Quehtin .Av. Re: Setback
Planning Commission Report recommending unfavorably upon the request of
Arnold Lidfors, 2801 Quehtin Avenue, for a variance of the front yard set back
requirement of the Zoning Ordinance from 35 feet to 19' to permit the construc-
tion of a porch at the above location, was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, Seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
request for a variance of the front yard setback for 2801 Quentin Avenue was
denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Report of Planning Commission on Request of Ackerber Ei Cooperman, Architects
for a Special Permit to Construct a Church for Bnai Abram Congregation
Report of the Planning Commission recommending favorably upon the request
of Ackerberg and eooperman, Architects for the Bnai Abram Congregation for a
special use permit (Section 10.3-33 of Zoning Ordinance) to permit the location
of a church on the north side of Highway No. 7 between Ottawa and Natchez Avenues,
was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No.
292 Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
St. Louis Park for the erection of a Church Building for Bnai Abram Congregation
having been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report on the Request of ThomassrWheaton for a Waiver of
Lot Size - Lots 21-24 incl.1 Block 1, J. F. Lyons Addition
Report of the Planning Commission recommending favorably upon the request
of Thomas Wheaton fora waiverof the lot size requirements for Lots 21-24 incl.
Block 1, J. F. Lyons Additon to St. Louis Park (Minnetonka fe Gettysburg) in
accordance with a sketch submitted (This request. went directly to the Planning
Commission),was read. _
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded py Councilman Schadow, the Council
concurs with the Planning Commissions recommendation that the request be granted,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Rezoning of Lots 24 and 25, Blk. 9, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park
(3425 Alabama Avenue) - Robert 1. Root
Request by Robert J. Root, for rezoning of Lots 24 and 25, Block 9, Rearrange-
ment of St. Louis Park Addition (3425 Alabama Avenue) from Residential Use District
to Multiple Use District was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above request
was referred to the Planning Commission by the following roll call vote, Council-
man Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman
Jorvig, Yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman,Wolfe, yea.
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Association of Gas Users
Association of Suburban Gas Users, discussion by the Council (Deferred from
August 27, 1956 meeting), action deferred to the September 17, 1956 meeting by
unanimous consent of all members of the Council present.
Request for Approval of Building Permit - Lakeland Door Company
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction
of a temporary building to be used as a lumber shed at 3715 Oregon Avenue, by
Lakeland Door Company (Deferred from September 4, 1956 meeting) was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action be
deferred & the Builder be requested to be present at the Council meeting to ex-
plain what is being done, the City Manager was instructed to stop construction
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. until approved by the Council, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Letter from School Board Concerning Jointly Operated Recreation Program
Letter received from the School Board, dated September 5, 1956, concerning
the jointly operated recreation program was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
letter was ordered filed with Budget for 1957 for further discussion and a
letter be written to the Board of Education acknowledging their letter, by un-
animous vote of all members of the Council present.
Discussion of Plans for the Intersection of State Highway #12 & County Rd. #18
Discussion by H. D. Van Krevelen, Engineer, State Highway Department, of
plans for the intersection of State Highway #12 (Wayzata Boulevard) and County
Road #18.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, further
discussion was deferred to the September 17, 1956 meeting and the Highway Depart-
ment bring in a blown up picture to show what is to be done, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Reports from City Engineer and City Assessor - Impr. Nos. 56-22 and 56-70 to 76 incl.
Preliminary Report of City Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor
with respect to petitions for 2" bituminous surfacing, Improvements Nos. 56-22
(hearing already held) 56-70 to 76 inclusive, was read.
4 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution
No. 293 SETTING HEARING DATE ON STREET SURFACING Improvements Nos. 56-70 to 76
inclusive having been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
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Report from City Engineer and City Assessor - Impr. Nos. 56-77 to 56-84 Incl.
Preliminary Report of the City Engineer and recommendation of the City
Assessor with respect to petitions for 4" oil stabilized base, Improvement
Nos. 56-77 to 56-84 inclusive, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution
No. 294 SETTING HEARING DATE ON STREET STABILIZING Improvement Nos. 56-77 to
56-84 incisive having been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, -the lists
of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated
September 10, 1956, in the total amounts of $40,382.21 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 Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea;
Councilman Wolfe, yea, Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:58 P.M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
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