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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957/10/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular F 1 4- 16 October 21, 1957 - Council Meeting A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:04 p.m. Invocation was given by Rev. Herman Soderberg of the Resurrection 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 Assistant to the City Manager City Manager Interne, City Attorney and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes of meeting held October 14, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Communication Concerning Flag Avenue - A. R. Bogen - 6a Communication, dated October 14, 1957, concerning Flag Avenue north of Minnetonka Boulevard, by A. R. Bogen was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above communication was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice aryl recommendation and report to be given within three months, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Communication Regarding Drainage Situation - S. Thimsen - 6b Communication, dated October 12, 1957, regarding drainage situation concerning City of St. Louis Park and the Village of Minnetonka, by S. Thimsen, Village Clerk, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that action on the above communication be deferred and replaced on the agenda for November 4, 1957 and also that the communication be acknowledged. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit for a Hebrew School - 6c Request for special use permit under authority of Section 10.1 - 20.4-7 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for a Hebrew School in Open Developement Use District, by the Talmud Torah of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was presented to the Council. 1 October 21, 1957 The Talmud Torah - continued Carl Lifson was present in support of request. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the request for special use permit for a Hebrew School was referred to the Planning Commi- ssion for advice and recommendation by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Communication from Aryan Garrison offering to Sell Lot - 6d C Communication, dated October 16, 1957, from Aryan Garrison concerning offer to sell lot to the City, was presented to the Council. AI: e/ Q On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above communication was referred to the City Land Supervisor (R. B. Connery) for advice and recommendation and report to the Council November 4, 1957, by unani- mous vote of seven members of the Council present. Communication from Village of Golden Valley Concerning Liaison Committee - 6e Communication, dated September 30, 1957, from Village of Golden Valley con- cerning Liaison Committee, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 483, Designating Director of Public Works and City Manager as Ex-officio Members of the Liaison Committee, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. • Petition for Curb and Gutter P-1795 - Martin Graning & others - 6f Petition for curb and gutter on west side of Aquila Lane from Boone and Aquila Avenues to Cavell Lane, by Martin Graning, 3220 Aquila Lane, and others, was referred to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petition P-1795 was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Petition for Sanitary Sewer - P-1793 - Arnold Peterson &'Others - 64 Petition for sanitary sewer on Parker Road from 18th Street to Melrose Avenue, by Arnold Peterson, 1806 Parker Road, and others, was presented to the Council. • On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petition P-1793 was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. ay 7i 1- October 21, 1957 Petition for Sanitary Sewer -P-1794 - Douglas S. Hed i Others - 6h Petition for sanitary sewer on West 25th Street from Boone Avenue to Cedar Lake Road, by Douglas S. Hed, 8621 West 25th Street and others, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petition P-1794 was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation., by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Request for Variance from the Subdivision Ordinance - Avon Lees .Jr. - 6i Request for variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to permit the re- division of two lots at 2354 Parkwoods Road, by Avon Lees Jr., 2354 Parkwood Road, was presented to the Council. Mr. Holter appeared in support of request. Mr. Avon Lees Jr. was also present. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 484, Approving Subdivision of Lots, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Request for Building Permit - Charles Freidheim Co. - 6i Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an addition to the existing building at 5115 West 36th Street, by Charles Freidheim Company, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was referred back to the petitioner for a plot plan, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Later on in the evening Charles Freidheim appeared and explained where the building is to be placed, on the plot. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that the above request for approval of a building permit be reconsidered, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman,Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the building inspector was authorized to issue permit for construction of an addition to the existing building at 5115 West 36th Street, subject to compliance with all applicable codes,-by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Claim for Damages by Mrs. L. R. Johnson - 6k Request for reconsideration of claim for damages by Mrs. L. R. Johnson, 4525 Minnetonka Boulevard (requested October 14, 1957), was discussed. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the reconsideration of above claim be denied on the ground that 30 day notice of claim required by State law had not been given to the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 173 • October 21, 1957 111 Request for Special Permit to Erect Gasoline Station SW Corner Texas Ave. and Wayzata Boulevard - Pure Oil Company - 61 Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-18 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a gasoline filling station on south- west corner of Texas Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard, by The Pure Oil Company, was presented to the Council. Mr. Al. Goddard was present in support of the request. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, nay; Q Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Councilman Schadow says that he voted against the motion as he feels that the land could be put to better use than an Oil Station. Resolution Amending Assessment Resolution - 7a Resolution Amending Assessment Resolution (adjusting special assessment for Richard Kunz (deferred October 14, 1957), was presented to the Council. Resolution No. 485 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 485, entitled Resolution Amending Assessment Resolution, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Installation of Ornamental St. Lighting -7b Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Installation of Ornamental Street Lighting was presented to the Council. Resolution No. 486 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolu- tion No. 486, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Installation of Ornamental Street Lighting, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. (hearing date November 4, 1957) Resolution Setting Hearing on St. Impr. in Mthaha Gables 2nd Add. - 7c Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Street Improvements in Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition was presented to the Council. Resolution No. 487 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 487, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Street Improvements in Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition, hearing on November 4, 1957, was adopted by unani- mous vote of seven member's of the Council present. October 21, 1957 ' Resolution Setting Hearing on Storm Sewer etc. No. 57-68 - 7d Resolution Setting Hearing on 'Storm Sewer and Drainage Outlet. was presented to the Council. Resolution No. 488 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 488, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Storm Sewer and Drainage OUtlet, Improvement No. 57-68, hearing on November 4, 1957, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Revising Fees etc - 7e First reading of proposed ordinance Revising Fees for Business Regulatory Licenses (requested by Council October 7, 1957) . A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that the first reading of Ordinance Revising Fees for Business Regulatory Licenses be waived and the date for second reading be set for October 28, 1957. Before vote was taken a motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Council- man Schadow, to table above motion until October 28, 1957. Motion passed by un- animous vote of seven members of the Council present. Financial Report of City for September 1957 - 8a Financial report of the City for September 1957, by the City Manager, was presented to the Council. - Ill On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above report was received for filing, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council . present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. AMending Ord. No. 78 Relating to Intox. Liquor etc. - 7f Second reading of proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 78 Relating to License Fees for Intoxicating Liquor Licenses. Ordinance No. 594 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the second reading of Ordinance No. 594, Amending Ordinance No. 78 Relating to License Fees for Intoxicating Liquor Licenses was waived and the ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Report of P.C. on Plat of Westwood Hills 4th Addition - 9a Report of the Planning Commission upon the request of Murri-Mac Company for approval of the preliminary plat of Westwood Hills Fourth Addition (deferred October 14, 1957), was discussed. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Pre- liminary Plat of Westwood Hills Fourth Addition as -prepared by Lindsey, Carter i Associates, Inc. and , revised by them on October 21, 1957, was approved by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 1 i 5 October 21, 1957 Northside Lateral Sewers - 9b Northside Lateral Sewers by Mayor Fernstrom A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Manager, Director of Public Works and the City Assessor and the Consulting Engineers be directed to furnish a report for November 11, 1957, council meeting, outlining the areas of the Northside Lateral Sewers, specifying where the need for sewer is greatest, and setting up the method to follow in handling each area, and submitting a time schedule for the con- c struction of the lateral sewers, as recommended by the Consulting Engineer. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. e/ Re: Traffic Conditions On Browndale Avenue - 9c Traffic conditions on Browndale Avenue south of 43 1/2 Street (by Mayor Fgrnstrom), was discussed. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, dis- cussion on the traffic conditions on Browndale Avenue south of 43 1/2 Street, was deferred until October 28, 1957, by unanimous vote of seven members: of the Council present. Communication Regarding Application of Coast to Coast Stores to Register Land -10a Communication,dated October 15, 1957, regarding application of Coast-to- Coast Stores to register title to certain lands, was presented by the City Attorney. City Attorney Montgomery explained the communication. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the communication be filed and the City Manager and City Mayor be authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed on behalf of the City and deliver same to Coast- to-Coast Stores Inc., deed to be prepared by City Attorney covering lands in SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 20, T-117, R. 21, lying south and east of Powell Road. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Appointment of Robert Moore as Probationary Civil Engineer II - lOb The City Manager proposed the appointment of Robert L. Moore as probation- ary Civil Engineer II, effective November 6, 1957. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the , Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Robert ' L. Moore as probationary Civil Engineer II, effective November 6, 1957, by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present. 111 Bonds - lla On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. William N. Miller (Suburban Sign Co.) Sign and Billboard 7 t October 21, 1957 Verified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated October 21, 1957, in the total amount of $21,312.85 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were auth- orized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of seven members of' the Council present. Contract Payment - 12b4 's' On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, payment on Certificate No. 1, Black Top Service Company in the amount of $3,631.20, was deferred for one week by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council .n present. Payments on Contract Work - 12b On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the follow- ing 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 seven members of the Council present. Final Certificate 4" Bituminous Surfacing Impr. Nos. 57-39 & 57-40 Contractor, Black Top Service Company Contract Price, $4,234.20 Contract Date, July 29, 1957 Amount of this payment, $5,110.75 Partial Payment No. 2 Watennain - Project Nos. 57-14 thru 17 Contractor, John DeGidio Construction Company Contract Price, $26,637.00 Contract Date, August 22, 1957 Amount of this payment, $8,878.59 Final Certificate Sanitary Sewer Impr. Nos. 56-96 & 56-97 , Contractor, Northern Contracting Company Contract Price, $11,427.50 Contract Date, December 10, 1957 Amount of this payment, $2,022.04 Final Certificate Curb and Gutter - 57-1 thru 4 & 57-6 thru 13 Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons Inc. Contract Date, July 16, 1957 Amount of this payment, $6,642.23 17 ' . October 21, 1957 Payments on Contract Work-continued Partial Payment Certificate No. 2 Grading, Bituminous Stab. Storm Sewer Impr. Nos. 57-35 thru 38 i 55-51 Contractor, M. E. Kraft Company Contract Price, $22,789.80 Contract Date, July 29, 1957 Amount of this payment, $10,138.44 Partial Payment Certificate No. 2 4" Oil Stabilizing Proj. Nos. 56-77 thru 84 Fe 56-91 Contractor, Earl A. Sewall Company Contract Price, $33,404.00 Contract Date, June 10, 1957 Amount of this payment, $11,185.73 Final Certificate Sidewalk, Impr. Nos. 57-5 i 57-18 thru 23 Contractor, Victor Carlson ee Sons, Inc. Contract Date, July 16, 1967 _ Ampunt of this payment, $1,669.76 Bingo - VFW Post 5632 - llb Notification, dated October 15, 1957, of intent to hold Bingo game, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday Evening November 22, 1957 at the VFW Hall, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above notification was ordered filed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 p.m., by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. it Ze)4e.<7 A R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor Attest: i / oseph 4usta•' Secretary