HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957/10/28 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular COUNCIL MEETING, October 28, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:05 p.m.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager, City
Manager Interne, City Attorney and the Secretary.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
' minutes of meeting held October 21, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Street Vacation - Zarthan Ave. S. of Cedar Lake Road - 5a
Public hearing was had on the proposed vacation of Zarthan Avenue south
of Cedar Lake Road as described in Notice of Hearing published in the St. Louis
Park Dispatch, October 17, 1957. No one was present that was interested in
this request.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the first
reading of Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Zarthan Avenue was waived and the
second reading was set for November 4, 1957, by unanimous vote of six members of
the Council present.
Communication Concerning Watershed District for HC - 6a
Communication concerning the creation of a watershed district for Hennepin
County, by The Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County, was presented
to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
communication was referred to the City Attorney for a report on November 4, 1957,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Phyllis Ketcher Request for Beauty Shop Business in Home - 6a1
Phyllis Ketcher, 1811 Jersey Avenue, was present and made an oral request
for a permit to operate a hair dressing business as a home occupation, without
employees. 111
Attorney Montgomery was asked if this could be done under our ordinance.
He says that he feels this is proper under our ordinance and no action by Council
needed.
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Phyllis Ketcher continued - 6a1
Mrs. Ketcher says she has sent in a letter requesting permit.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
letter received from Mrs. Ketcher was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
Notice of Hearing before the RRWC Regarding Telephone Rates - 6b
Notice of hearing before the Railroad and Warehouse Commission, December
10, 1957 at 9:30 a.m. , regarding Northwestern Bell Telephone Company rates, by
Oliver A. Ossanna, Secretary, Railroad and Warehouse Commission, was presented
to the Council.
�Mr. Graves and Mr. Lee Morneau of the Telephone Company were present.
0-0 Mr. Morneau asked that the Council table this matter. He explained the need for
more money.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the City Attorney represent the City before the Railroad and Warehouse
Commission on the above matter. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members
of 'the Council present.
Request for Variance of the Zoning Ord. 4020 Xenwood Avenue - F. Zabel - 6c
Request for variance of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section
20.4-7 and 20.4-8 to permit a commercial use in a Residential Use District at
4020 Xenwood Avenue, Lot 3, Block 3, Suburban Homes Addition, by Fred Zabel,
was presented to the Council. Mr. Fred Zabel appeared in support of his
request.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission, for special use permit, by unan-
imous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Variance Regarding Subdividing of Lots - Ecklund Swedlund - 6d
Request for variance from Section 2 of Ordinance 557 prohibiting the sub-
dividing of lots with a width of less than 754, and also a request for variance
under the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 12, to permit the division of four lots
into three, by Ecklund and Swedlund, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Regarding Wooddale Avenue Railroad Crossing - 6e
Communication, dated October 23, 1957, concerning Wooddale Avenue railroad
crossing, by Arthur G. Porter, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City
Attorney was directed to investigate and report the outcome of hearing held by
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the Railroad and Warehouse Commission this summer, in the City Hall, regarding
this crossing , and the City Manager was directed to advise A. G. Porter the
action taken on this matter, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Request for Waiver of Building Permit Peace Presbyterian Church - 6f
Request for waiver of building permit fee, dated October 24, 1957, for
construction of Peace Presbyterian Church under authority of Ordinance No. 562,
by T. M. Carlson & Son was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the re-
quest for waiver of building permit fee for conetrruction of Peace Presbyterian
Church under authority of Ordinance No. 562, was granted by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Request for Variance Regarding Redivision of Lots in Westwood Hills First - 6g
Request for variance under authority of Section 12 of the Subdivision
Ordinance to permit the redivision of Lots 22-27, Block 3, Westwood Hills First
Addition, by White Investment Company; was presented to the Council.
Mr. Smith of White Investment Company appeared in support of the request.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the application of White Investment Company to subdivide Lots 22 thru 27,
Block 3, Westwood Hills First Addition to provide 5 lots with area and minimum
width in excess of ordinance requirements be approved in accordance with plat
filed with the City Clerk prepared by Minder Engineering Co. Inc. and the pro-
cedural requirement of Ordinance No. 558 be waived, the conditions set forth
in Section 12 thereof being found to exist. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
Request for Reconsideration of Request of Aleck Goldfarb for Variance - 6h
Request for reconsideration of request of Aleck Goldfarb for variance from
Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances to permit the redivision of lots with a width
of less than 75' (denied October 7, 1957), dated October 25, 1957, by Builtwell
Homes, was presented to the Council.
Mr. Harold Posnick appeared in support of this request.
A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to find that the conditions set forth in Section 12 of Ordinance 558 are met, and
to grant the variance from the provisions of Section 2 of Ordinance 557, the
dividing of Lot 6, Block 5, Flag Terrace. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
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Request for Rezoning 4100 Excelsior Boulevard - F. James Resop - 6i
Request for rezoning part of southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Township 28,
Range 24 (4100 Excelsior Boulevard) from Limited Commercial Use District to
Commercial Use District, by F. James Resop, was presented to the Council.
Attorney John Yngve appeared in support of request.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request for rezoning was referred to-the Planning Commission for advice and re-
commendation, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Issuance of Building Permit 2400 Dakota Avenue - Lithium Corp. -6j
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of an addition to present building at 2400 Dakota Avenue, by Lithium
Corporation, was presented to the Council.
Warren Ortenblad appeared in support of request.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action
on the above request for approval of building permit was deferred for one week,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Resolution Disclaiming Interest in Private Alley Easement - 7a
Resolution Disclaiming Interest in Private Alley Easement in the 7600
Block on Minnetonka Boulevard was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 489
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 489, entitled Resolution Disclaiming Public Interest In Private Alley, (7600
block in Minnetonka Boulevard), was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of
the Council present.
Resolution Authorizing Condemnation of Sewer Easements etc.- 7b
Resolution Authorizing Condemnation of Sewer Easements, Trunk Sewer No. 3,
was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action
on the above resolution was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Regulating Moving of Houses etc. - 7c
First reading of proposed ordinance Regulating the Moving of Buildings
Over Streets and Alleys in the City.
II/ On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Countcilman Wolfe, first
reading of the above ordinance was waived and the date/?or the second reading on
November 4, 1957, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Establishing Fees - 7d
First reading of proposed ordinance Establishing Fees for Licenses
Issued by the City (deferred October 21, 1957) .
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
first reading on the above proposed ordinance was waived and the date set for
the second reading on November 4, 1957, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Reports Concerning Sprinkler System Connection to General Tire Building - 8a
Report from the-Director of Public Works concerning sprinkler system
connection to General Tire Building in Golden Valley (requested October 14, 1957) .
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the request
of E. R. Conry Construction Company for a connection to the City Watennain for
the General Tire Company Building, was granted for stand-by service for Fire
protection sprinkler only, subject to payment of connection charge of $900.00,
plus $100.00 a year as a minimum charge, to 'be billed quarterly, and a $32.00
inspection charge, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report Regarding Grades on Minn. Sand Gravel Co. Property - 8b
Report from the Director of Public Works, dated October 24, 1957, regard-
ing proposed grades on Minnesota Sand and Gravel Company property, was presented
to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
matter was referred to the City Attorney and he was directed to draw up an agree-
ment for November 11, 1957 meeting, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Planning Commission Minutes October 23. 1957 = 8c
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting October 23, 1957 were presented
to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above x:38
minutes were received for filing by unanimous vote of six members of the Council "a
present.
Report of P.C. (Case 57-85-SP) Request of J . Zien for Drive-In - 8d
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-85-SP) recommending favorably
upon the request of James Zien for a special permit under authority of Sections
10.3-25, 10.3-27 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to locate a drive-in food est-
ablishment within 200 feet of a Residential District and within 300 feet of a
public school at Dakota Avenue and West Lake Street, was presented to the Council/
Attorney Edelman appeared in support of the request.
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Report of P.C. (Case 57-85-SP) - 8d continued
The following letter received from Superintendent Enestvedt was read:
Mr. Kenneth Wolfe
6610 W. Lake Street
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
I have been informed that there is a request before the City Council to
permit a drive-in restaurant to be built at Lake Street and Wooddale Avenue.
tr; On behalf of the school I would like to say that if such a permit is
granted, it would cause a serious problem for the school. Right now we have a
great deal of difficulty with students congregating at the business establish-
ments at that corner during various hours of the day. With the addition of
another business to attract students over there it would mean that the problem
would become that much more acute.
Whatever you can do to help us will be appreciated.
I would be happy to discuss the matter further if you desire more informa-
tion.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Harold Enestvedt
Harold R. Enestvedt
HRE/s Superintendent of Schools
Resolution No. 490
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Res-
olution No. 490, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3-25, 10.3-
27 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (permitting a drive-in
establishment at Dakota Avenue and West Lake Street), was adopted by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case 57-83-SP) Request of G.B.Hill for Light Ind. or Comtl at
6325 Hamilton Avenue - 8e
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-83-SP) recommending unfavorably
upon the request of G. B. Hill for a special permit under authority of Sections
10.3-27 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the location of a Light Indus-
trial or Commercial Use within 300 feet of a public school at 6325 Hamilton Street.
Mr. D. Ehrenfelt was present at the meeting.
Resolution No. 491
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 491, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3-27 and 10.5 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park(permitting location of a Light Ind-
ustrial or Commercial Use within 300 feet of a public school at 6325 Hamilton St.),
was adopted by uptaAimeus vote of five members voting yea and Councilman Ehrenberg
voting nay.
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Report of P.C. (Case 57-84-V) Regarding Subdividing of Lots - L. Schieber -8f
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-84-V) recommending favorably,
with conditions, upon the request of Mrs. L. Schieber for variance from Section
2 of Ordinance 557 prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than
757, and also a request for variance to the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 12,
to permit the division of a parcel into three lots. (LaPetite ' Ferme)
Mrs. L. R. Schieber was present at the meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
to find that the conditions set forth in Section 12 of Ordinance 558 are'met, and
to grant the variance from the provisions of Section 2 of Ordinance 557, the div-
iding of Lot9 in La Petite Ferme Addition to two 657 lots and one 937 lot, by un-
animous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case 57-87-Z) Request for %Rezoning E.F.Redlin - 8g
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-87-Z) recommending favorably,
with conditions, upon the request of E. F. Redlin to rezone Lot 9 and part of
Lots 8 and 10, Block 45, Rearrangement of St: Louis Park (5709 West 36th Street)
from Multiple Use District to Light Industrial Use District.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, hearing date
was set for November 18, 1957 on the rezoning of Lot 9 and part of Lots 8 and
10, Block 45, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from Multiple Use District to
Light Industrial Use District, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Report of P.C. (Case 57-88-VAC) Request of D. Baker - 2306 Parklands Road - 8h
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-88-Vac) recommending favorably
on the request of D. Baker for vacation of part of a cul-de-sac in front of
2306 Parklands Road.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the'hearing
date was set for November 18, 1957 for the vacation of part of a Clul-de-sac in
front of 2306 Parklands Road, by five members' of the Council voting yea. Council-
man Ehrenberg abstained from voting.
Report of P.C. (Case 57-89-Z) Rezoning Requested by City Council - 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-89-Z) recommending favorably
upon the request of the City Council for consideration of the need for rezoning
Lots 1-17, Block 315, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (Pennsylvania Avenue
between Walker Street and Highway #7) from Residential Use District to Multiple
Dwelling Use District.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the hear-
ing date was set for November 18, 1957 on the rezoning of Lots 1 through 9 from
Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District and Lots 10 thru 17
from Commercial Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
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Report of P.C. (Case 57-90-SP) The Talmud Torah School - 8j
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-90-SP) recommending favorably
upon the request of C. K. Lifson for special permit under authority of Section
10.1-1, and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the location of the Talmud
Torah School (near Texas Avenue and West 33rd Street) in Open Development District.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the hear-
ing date was set for, November 11, 1957 on application of the Talmud Torah School
for permit under Sections 10.1-1 ,and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow use of
premises for private school, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Report of P.C. (Case 57-79-S) Approval of Plat - Tweedy's Addition - 8k
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-79-S) recommending favorably
upon the request of Sam Segal for (1) approval of preliminary plat of Tweedy's
Addition, and (2) variation from requirements of Ordinance 557 prohibiting the
subdividing of lots with a width of less than 75' .
Mr. Sam Segal, was present in support of the request.
It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to
approve the preliminary plan of Tweedy's Addition and grant variance under Section
12 of Ordinance No. 558 to allow lots 60 feet in width in Block 1 as shown on
plat on the ground that because of the nature of the surrounding area the applicant
would be deprived of reasonable use of his land if the minimum lot sizes specified
by said Ordinance are required, and this variance is necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the owner of the land; and that
this variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other
property in the territory where the property in plat is situated. Motion passed by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case 57-82-S) Approval of Plat - Texas Terrace 2nd Add. - 8k
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-82-S) recommending favorably
upon the request of Richard Neslund for approval of the preliminary plat of. Texas
Terrace Second Addition.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the preliminary
Plat of Texas Terrace Second Addition was approved by unanimous vote of six members
of the Conncil present.
Report of P.C. (Case 57-53-Z) Request for Rezoning of William Wynn - 8m
Report of the PlanningCommission (Case 57-53-Z) recommending unfavorably
upon the request of William ynn for toning density change from "C" to "D" on
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 315, Rearrangement of St. .Louis Park (3600 Pennsylvania
Avenue) .
Omotion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the request
for toning density change from "C" to "D" on Lots 1, 2 and 3, Blk. 315, Rearrangement
of St. Louis Park, was denied by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
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Report of P.C. (Case 57-80-S) Approval of Preliminary Plat of Eaton's 2nd Add. -8n
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-80-S) recommending unfavor-
ably, upon the request of Sam Segal for approval of preliminary plat of Eaton's
Second Addition; and recommending unfavorably on the request for a variance from
the Zoning Ordinance to permit the subdivision of lots with a width of less than
75'.
Sam Segal requested that action on the above request be deferred.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on
the above request for approval of preliminary plat of Eaton's Second Addition,
was deferred indifinitely, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. ICase 57-81-V) Sign at 5600 Excelsior Blvd. - Dahlen Sign Co. - 9a
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-81-V) recommending unfavorably
upon the request of Dahlen Sign Company for variance of the setback requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit location
of a sign without the required setback at 5600 Excelsior Boulevard.
Mr. Robert E. Dahlen, Mr. Rutherford and Mr. Enga were present in support
of the request.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action
on the above request to permit location of a sign without the required setback
at 5600 Excelsior Boulevard was tabled by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Traffic Conditions on Browndale Avenue -v9b
Traffic conditions on Browndale Avenue south of 43 1/2 Street (deferred
October 21, 1957), and report from the Director of Public Works were presented
to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for report on November 4,
1957 on 43 1/2 Street with respect to stopping Browndale travel, by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Use of Recording Device for Council Meetings - 10a
Possible use of recording device for Council meetings, by Councilman Davis,
was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action on
the above matter was deferred until November 4, 195' , by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
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Bonds - lla
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Fischer Construction Co. Contractors Bond for Grading EY Bituminous
Surfacing - Job No. 56-46
Verified Claims - 12a
® On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists •
7—' of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
Council, dated October 28, 1957, in the total amounts of $579.27 for payroll,
et
Q and $75,475.55 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk,
and City Treasurere were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unani-
mous vote of six members of the Council present.
Contract Payment - Black Top Service Co. - 12b
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, payment
on Certificate No. 1, Black Top Service Company in the amount of $3,631.20 was
deferred until November 4, 1957, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:55 p.m., by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
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R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
Attest:
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1oseph usta/; Secretary