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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956/09/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 197 COUNCIL MEETING September 1, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor, Torval Jorvig, at 8:09 P.M. 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, Secretary, City Manager Interne, City Engineer and Don Sorenson. Minutes On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the minutes of meeting held August 27,1956, were approved,by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Mayor Fernstrom Arrived Mayor Fernstrom arrived at 8:18, during the hearing of the Proposed Storm Sewer. Hearing on Proposed Storm Sewer Construction - North Side - 56-53 Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 16 and 23, 1956 a public hearing was had on Proposed North Side Storm Sewer Construction Improvement No. 56-53. The following persons -appeared: Mr. Thomas Beckley, 8306 Virginia Circle No. presented the following petition signed by 777 persons who are opposed to the Proposed Northside Storm Sewer: "The undersigned property owners in the area proposed to be assessed for the cost of proposed Storm Sewer Improvement No. 56-53 respectfully re- present and show to the Council that they are opposed to the proposed storm sewers for the following reasons:" 1. The estimated cost of approximately,sONE MILLION DOLLARS, when reduced to an average cost ranging from an estimated low figure of $2.70 per front foot in areas already served by storm sewers to an estimated $4.70 per front foot in other areas, is greatly in excess of any benefit accruing to the undersigned property owners. 2. The foregoing cost is in excess of the heavy assessments in prospect for the sanitary sewer recently approved by the Council. 3. The principal beneficiaries of the proposed project are the owners of undeveloped low-lying property, most of which is zoned for heavy indus- try and not the undersigned property owners. 198 kinmi September 4, 1956 Hearing on Proposed North Side Storm Sewer continued Douglas Baker, 2306 Parklands Road, appeared representing folks in the Lake Forest Addition, opposing the North Side Storm Sewer. Walter Jacobson, 7925 W. 26th Street, spoke about water flowing north to Bassetts Creek. After considerable discussion Resolution Ordering Storm Sewer Construction was read by City Attorney, E. T. Montgomery. A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the Resblution Ordering North Side Storm Sewer be adopted but was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, ,nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Fernstrom, nay. • Communication from Minneapolis. Northfield i Southern Railway Co. Re: Bridge Communication from the Minneapolis, Northfield fy Southern Railway Company concerning the proposed replacement of the bridge at Cambridge Street, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the letter re- ceived from Minneapolis, Northfield ti Southern Railway Company, dated August 27, 1956, was referred to the City Engineer and City Council sitting as a Committee of the Whole to determine the policy with respect to division of the cost of the proposed bridge, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ken Allen - 1612 Hampshire Ave. Regarding Houses being Moved Ken Allen, 1612 Hampshire Avenue, asked about the houses being moved to 1614 Hampshire Avenue, etc. by Garrison Bros. He understands that they plan to move a small house to 1618 Hampshire Avenue. He wants to know if a small house can be moved there. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, this matter was referred to the Building Departments attention and the City Attorney was in- structed to confer, with the Building Inspector regarding same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Mr. Root renting Garage for Habitation Mr. Sidney Levin, , 5912 Hamilton Avenue, was present and objected to the Roots renting their garage for habitation. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the petition of Robert Root, 3425 Alabama Avenue, dated August 9, 1956, be placed on the agenda for Spetember 10, 1956. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Request for Reassessment Hearing of Impr. 54-91 A petition received from Charles P. Howard, 2318 S. Willow Lane, and others, dated August 14, 1956, requesting a reassessment hearing of Improvement No. 54-91, Water Main on Forrest Road, N. Willow Lane and S. Willow Lane, was read. 1.99 September 4, 1956 Petition Requesting Hearing on Reassessment - Impr. 54-91 Continued On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the peti- tion requesting reassessment hearing for Improvement No. 54-91, Water Main was referred to the City Assessor for advice and recommendation and to report back to the City Council October 22, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council, present. Claim for Damages - Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brill Claim for damages allegedly resulting from clogging of sewage system caused by the City from Mr. i Mrs. Walter Brill, dated August 27, 1956, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the claim for damages from Mr. Es. Mrs. Walter Brill, dated August 27, 1956, was referred to the City Attorney for advice and recommendation, and to report back to the City Council October 22, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the City Council present. Claim for Damages - Mr. Walter Brill Claim for damages allegedly resulting from clogging of sewage system caused by the City - by Walter B. Brill, dated August 21, 1956, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the claim for damages in the amount of $15.75, from Walter B. Brill, was referred to the City Attorney for advice and recommendation and to report back to the City Council October 22, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Variation of Setback - Sign at 5800 Excelsior Blvd. Hews Sign Co. Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 thereof to permit location of a sign without the required setback at 5800 Excelsior Boulevard, Pure Oil Co., by Hewes Sign Company, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Variation of Setback - Sign at 3901 Excelsior Blvd. - Hewes Sign Co. Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning-Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 thereof to permit location of a sign without the required setback at 3901 Excelsior Blvd. Pure Oil Station, by Hewes Sign Company, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 1 200 cict September 4, 1956 Request for Variation of Setback - Sign at 7000 W. Lake Street - Meyers Outdoor Adv. Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Coning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 thereof to permit location of a sign without the required setback at 7000 W. Lake St. - Butler & Holmberg Direct Service Station, by Meyers Outdoor Adv., was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Building Permit - Gravely - Midwest, Inc. 5801 Excelsior Blvd. Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for an addition to the structure owned by Gravely-Midwest, Inc. , at 5801 Excelsior Boulevard, by A. A. Dixon i Son. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the building inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the above request subject to compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present, except Councilman Schadow who abstained from voting. Request for Application to Sell Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor-Off Sale - Ruedlingerts Application for license to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor or beverages "off sale", by R. B. Ruedlinger, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, a license to sell non-intoxicating`malt liquor or beverages "off sale", by R. B. Ruedlinger, was granted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Building Permit at 3715 Oregon Avenue - Lakeland Door Company Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc- tion of a lumber shed at 3715 Oregon Avenue, by Lakeland Door Company, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the above request was deferred to September 10, 1956 to allow time for plans to be presented, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Letter from Minneapolis Association of Plumbing Contractors Re: Licenses Letter received from the Minneapolis Association of Plumbing Contractors, dated August 30, 1956, regarding "loaning" plumbing licenses, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above letter was referred to the Plumbing Inspector for advice and recommendation and report back to the Council October 22, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 1 201 September 4, 1956 Petitions for Improvement 111 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the follow- ing petition for public improvement was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: P-1697- Petition for 2" Bituminous Surfacing Alley, Block 7, Lenox Addition Signed by Russell Upham, 3048 Jersey Avenue, and others. Request for Rezoning - 4100 Excelsior Blvd. by F. James Resop - Petition received from F. James Resop, dated August 31, 1956, for the re- zoning of the NW Corner of Huntington Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard (4100 Excelsior Boulevard) from Multiple Dwelling Use District to Limited Commercial Use District, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition for rezoning was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and re- commendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit for Construction of Church for Bnai Abram Congregation Request for special permit under the provisions of 10.3-33 of the Zoning Ord- inance for the construction of a church between Ottawa and Natchez, North of Highway No. 7, by Ackerberg and Cooperman architects for Bnai Abram Congregation, was read. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above re- quest for special permit was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and re- commendation by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Les Johnson Re: Developement of Lots 32, 33 & 34, Block 2, Minikanda Vista Les Johnson was present and discussed the developement of Lots 32, 33 & 34, Block 2, Minikanda Vista, south of 36th Street. He would like to erect some double bungalows. He was asked to bring in a plat of his proposed plan, which could then be referred to the Planning Commission. Ordinance No. 540 - Park Fa Recreation Second reading of Ordinance No. 540, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 502, RELATING TO SECTION 1:120 OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK CODE was waived by unanimous consent of all members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordinance No. 540 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report on the Activities of the Recreation Department Report on the activities of the Recreation Department by the Recreation Super- visor, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above report was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 202 September 4, 1956 Architects Recommendations Re: Community Center Architects recommendations concerning the Community Center, by Brandhorst ' and Leadholm were read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above re- port was referred to the City Manager for inclusion for any part or all of it in the 1957 Budget discussion, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of Engineer and Recommendation of Assessor Re: 56-60 to 56-64 Incl. Preliminary report of the City Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned Curb and Gutter, Improvement Nos. 56-60 to 56-64 Inclu- sive, was read. RESOLUTION NO. 284 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, RESOLUTION NO. 284, Setting Hearing on Proposed Curb and Gutter Construction Improvements Nos. 56-60 to 56-64 inclusive was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. _ Report of Engineer and Recommendation of Assessor Re: 56-65 to 56-69 Incl. Preliminary report of the City Engineer and recommendation of the CityAssessor with respect to petitioned sidewalk, Improvement Nos. 56-65 to 56-69 Inclusive,' was read. RESOLUTION NO. 285 On motion of Councilman Davis, Seconded by Councilman Wolfe, RESOLUTION NO. 285, Setting Hearing on Proposed Sidewalk Construction Improvement Nos. 56-65 to 56-69 Inclusive, hearing date September 24, 1956, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Advertise for Bids - Impr. Nos. 56-60/56-64 and 56-65/56-69 On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for following improvements for September 24, 1956, at 10 a.m. by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Curb and Gutter Construction Improvement Nos. 56-60 thru 56-64 Sidewalk Construction Improvement Nos. 56-65 thru 56-69 Financial Report for July 1956 Financial report for July 1956 was received. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Counailman Jorvig, the Financial report for July 1956 was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 20 September 4, 1956 Settlement of Claim for Fire Damage to Shelter House in Browndale Park III April 16, 1956 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the settlement of fire insurance claim of the City for fire damage to the shelter house in Browndale Park, April 16, 1956, was approved in the sum of $144.00 and the City Manager was authorized to execute release to the insurance companies involved upon receipt of said sum, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 1957 Budget for Department of Recreation On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,the 1957 Budget for Department of Recreation should be considered with the 1957 City Budget, 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 approvec by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote ,of all members of the Council present: Midland Manufacturing and Heating Company -- Gas Hewes Sign Company -- Sign Ventco, Inc. -- Gas C. P. Judge Inc. -- Sidewalk Contractors Bond Wolff Construction Company Sanitary Sewer Improvement Nos. 56-24, 26, 27 & 28 Dated - August 13, 1956 Contractors Bond Victor Carlson & Sons Inc. Curb & Gutter, Improvement Nos. 56-47, 48, 49 & 50 Dated - August 8, 1956 Contractors Bond Northern Contracting Company Grading & Graveling Improvement No. 56-57 Dated - Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated September 4, 1956, in the total amounts of $876.42 for payroll, and $14,947.50 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: Council- man Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. 204 September 4, 1956 Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - 7924 Highway #7 - Meyers Outdoor Adv. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the appli- cation of Meyers Outdoor Adv. Inc. for a permit to erect a Billboard at-7924 • Ill Highway #7, for Ruedlingerts Inc. was read and referred to the Planning Commis- sion for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all member of the Council present. Application for Permit to Erect Sign at 7924 Highway #7 - Meyers Outdoor Adv. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the appli- cation of Meyers Outdoor Adv. Inc. for a permit to erect a Sign at 7924 Highway No. 7, for Ruedlingerts Inc. was read and referred to the Planning Commision for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 286 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 286, AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT (For Presbytery of Minneapolis, Inc. for vacation of five foot utility easement along rear lines of lots 14 thru 19 inclusive, Block 1, Westwood Hills, First Addition) having been read was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 287 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 287, SETTING HEARING ON PROPOSED STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 56-59, (hearing to be held at the Council meeting October 8, 1956) having been read was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the meet- ing was adjourned at 12:46 a.m. by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. oki:MdesA**1"4"4 "1") Mayor R. C. Fernstrom ATTEST: 4( Ze---d- oel seph sta. Secretary