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Council Meeting - December 9, 1957
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. B. G. Brudevold of the Aldersgate Methodist
Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
ez Kenneth Wolfe
d R. C. Fernstrom
Also present were the.City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant to the City
Manager and the Secretary.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
minutes of meeting heldNovember 25, 1957 were approved as corrected, by six
members of the Counci1resent.
motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes
of
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ing held December 7, 1957 were approved, by six members of the Council
present.
Claim for Damages - 6a
Claim for damages allegedly resulting from negligence in snow plowing at
2925 Aquila Avenue, by A. E. Weisberg, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
claim for damages was referred to the City Attorney for advice and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit at Hwy. 7 Ee West 35th Street - Gust A. Johnson Son -6b
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction
of an addition to present building at Highway #7 and West 35th Street (Commander
Elevator), by Gust A. Johnson & Son Inc., was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the request of
Gust A. Johnson & Son Inc. for a building permit for addition to Commander Elevator
was referred to City Manager to procure information as to the exact location of the
proposed addition, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
December 9, 1957
Request for Special Permit to Operate A Drive-In at 7012 Highway No. 7 - 6c
Request for special permit under authority of Sections 10.3-25 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance to operate a drive-in restaurant at 7012 Highway No. 7,
by E. 0. Rodberg, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
request to operate a drive-in restaurant at 7012 Highway No. 7, was referred to
the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation by unanimous vote of six
' members of the Council present.
Request for Rezoning - Harry J. Grossman - 6d
Request for rezoning Lots 14 and 15, Block 5, Latham's Minnetonka Boulevard
Tract (3049 Toledo Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use
District, by Harry J. Grossman, was presented to the Council. -
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Grossman were present at the meeting and after some discussion
Mrs. Grossman requested that application be withdrawn and the Clerk was instructed
to return the rezoning fee of $50.00.
Petitions for Sanitary Sewer P-1840-1841-1842-1843 - 6e
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the follow-
ing petitions for sanitary sewer were received and referred to the Director of
Public Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by'unanimous 'vote
of six members of the Council present.
P-1840- Aquila Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard,
by A. Weisberg, 2925 Aquila Avenue and others.
P-1841- Florida Avenue between 26th and 27th Street, by Sam Segal.
P-1842- Hampshire Avenue from 18th Street to Franklin Avenue, by
B. Adelstein, 1820 Hampshire Avenue and others.
P-1843- Georgia Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Cedar Lake Road, by
Darwin Rogness, 2000 Georgia Avenue and others.
Petitions for Watermain P-1832-1833 - 6f
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the follow-
ing petitions for watermain P-1832 and 1833 were received and referred to the Director
of Public Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
P-1832- Rhode Island from Cedar Lake Road to 26th Street, by T.
Arntsen, 2533 Rhode Island Avenue and others.
P-1833- Quebec Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to 26th Street, by T.
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Sheehy, 2533 Quebec Avenue and others.
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111 Request for Rezoning - A. W. Lampe - 6g
Request for rezoning Lot 1, Hanke's Replat (4025 Excelsior Boulevard) from
Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, by A. W. Lampe, was
presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above request for rezoning of Lot 1, Hankers Replat was referred to the Planning
Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
1-4 Request for Approval of Final Plat of Tweedy's Addition - Sam Segal - 6h
VD Request -for approval of final plat of Tweedy's Addition, by Sam Segal,
.I and advice from Secretary to Planning Commission that final plat conforms with the
approved preliminary plat and is in proper form, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Council
found that the conditions set forth in Section 12A of Ordinance 558 exist and a
variance of the minimum width and area requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and
Section 8G of said Ordinance No. 558 and the final plat of Tweedy's Addition sub-
mitted by Sam 'B. Segal was approved subject to approval of execution of plat and
title by the City Attorney and execution of contract for furnishing improvements
as required by Ordinance No. 558 at no cost to the City, and filing of bond, by a
vote of 4 yeas and 2 nays. (Councilman Ehrenberg and Councilman Davis voting nay.)
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by ,Councilman Davis, the Director
of Public Works was directed to submit, for Tweedy's Addition, a preliminary report
of improvements not required in Section 10 of the Subdivision Ordinance, by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign at 5434 Excelsior Boulevard - Naegele Adv.-6i
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the
Zoning Ordinance for erection of a sign (36' x 30") (over 48 sq. ft.) at 5434 Excel-
sior Boulevard (White Way Cleaners), by Victor F. Condon of Naegele Advertising
Company, was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 515
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolu-
tion No. '515,. entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 and 10.5 of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park, was adopted by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present. (erection of sign at 5434 Excelsior Blvd.)
Request for Special Permit to Build a Church - Holy Family Church - 61
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.1-1 and 10.5 of the
Zoning Ordinance to build a church on Residential property, by the Holy Family '
Church of St. Louis Park, was presented to the Council.
IIIOn motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the request of
the Holy Family Church for a special permit to build a church was referred to the
Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
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Resolution Amending Resolution No. 501 - 7a
Resolution Amending Resolution No. 501 Granting Zoning Variance and Sub111
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division Ordinance Waiver was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 516
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 516, entitled Resolution Amending Resolution No. 501 Granting Zoning Variance
and Subdivision Ordinance Waiver was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
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Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Bridge at Mtka. Blvd. etc. - 7b
Resolution Setting hearing on proposed bridge at Minnetonka Boulevard and
Great Northern Railroad Tracks, was presented to the 'Council.
Resolution No. 517
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No.
517, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Bridge Construction (December
23, 1957) was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amend. Ord. No. 78 Intox. Liquor - 7d
Second reading of proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 78 Regulating
the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor was presented to the Council.
Ordinance No. 600
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, Ordinance No.
600, entitled An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 78 Regulating the Sale of In-
toxicating Liquor was waived and the ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amend. Ord. No. 558 Subdiv. Reg. - 7c
Second reading of proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 558 Relating to
Sub Division Regulations, was presented to the Council.
Fred Lohman of Calhoun Realty Company, Jim Pitts of Murri Mac Company,
Robert Mc Nulty of Westwood Hills, Sam Segal and others were present.
Fred Lohman acted as spokesman 'for the group and requested more time to study
the Ordinance, be given them. He also stated that the group was concerned about
the cash outlay that would be required by them to pay for all improvements a d
asked the Council to consider financing construction of the sewer and water/gsess-
ment to benefited property. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman
Jorvig, action on the second reading of the above ordinance was set for January 13,
1957, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Minutes of Parks and Recreation Advisory - 8a
Minutes of the Parks and Recreation AdviOQ Y Commission meeting October 30,
1957 was presented to the Council.
OnMotion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Minutes
of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting October 30, 1957 was re-
ceived for filing, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Preliminary Report with Respect to NS Lateral Sewers - 8b
Preliminary report of the Consulting Engineer with respect to Northside
lateral sewers in connection with Trunk Sewer #3, Improvement No. 56-52, was
presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 518
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 518, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Lateral Sewer Construction
(December 30, 1957) was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present. .
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if; Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting December 4. 1957 - 8c
P' Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting December 4, 1957 was presented
Q to the Council. I
On Motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes
of.the Planning Commission meeting December 4, 1957 was received for filing, by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of PC (Case 57-98-S) Murri-Mac Company Pre. Plat of Project No. 5 - 8d
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-98-S) recommending favorably,
with condition, upon the request of Murri-Mac Company for approval of the pre-
liminary plat of Project #5, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
Preliminary plat of Project No. 5 was approved by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Report of PC (Case 57-100-V) Division of Lots - Sheldon Coplin - 8e
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-100-V) recommending favorably
upon the request of Sheldon Coplin for variance from Section 2 of Ordinance 557
prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than 75' and also a
request for variance under Section 12 of the Subdivision Ordinance to permit the
division of three lots into two at 2909 Gettysburg Avenue, was presented to the
Council.
Resolution No. 519
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No.
519, entitled Resolution Granting Permit to Subdivide Lots at 2909 Gettysburg Avenue,
was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of PC (Case 57-101-5) Pre. Plat of Texfts Terrace Third Add.-Neslund - 8f
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-101-5) recommending favorably upon
' the request of Richard ! eslund for approval of the preliminary plat of Texas Terrace
Third Addition, was presented to the Council.
IIIOn motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the preliminary
plat of Texas Terrace Third Addition was approved by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
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Report of the PC (Case 57-102-Z) Rezoning-W.B.Lee - 8g
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-102-Z) recommending favorably
upon the request of W. B. Lee to rezone property at Joppa Avenue and Minnetonka
Boulevard from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, from
2 1/2 story height district to 6 story, and from "A" Density to "D" Density,
was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to set the date for 'public hearing on December 23, 1957 for the rezoning of pro-
perty at Joppa Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
Report of PC (Case 57-103-Z) Rezoning-Adolph Fine - 8h
' Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-103-Z) recommending favorably
upon the request of Adolph Fine for rezoning property at Virginia Avenue and
Minnetonka Boulevard from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District,
was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to
set the date for public hearing on January 6, 1958 for the rezoning of property
at Virginia Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Report of PC (Case 57-104-SP) Recreation Building - Adolph Fine - 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-104-SP) recommending favorably,
with Conditions, upon the request of Adolph Fine for Special Permit under auth-
ority of Sections 10.3-23 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for a recreation
building (bowling alley) at Virginia Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, was
presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action upon
the request of Adolph Fine for Special Permit for a recreation building at
Virginia Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard was deferred until January 6, 1958, by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of PC (Case 57-106-Z) Rezoning - Clarence Nordstrom - 8j
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-106-Z) recommending that the request
of Clarence Nordstrom to rezone part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 14, 15 and 16, Block 6, Manhat-
ten Park (4009 West 31st Street from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling
Use District, from 2 1/2 Story Height to 3 Story Height, and from "C" Density to
"D" Density be tabled pending action on the recommended rezoning of the property
described in the Planning Commission Minutes, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to
concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that action on the
rezoning be tabled. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
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Report of PC (Case 57-85-SP) Re. Drive-in At Dakota Ave. i W. Lake St. - 8k
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-85-SP) recommending, with
conditions, the revocation of Special Use Permit 'granted by Resolution No. 490
for the operation of a drive-in restaurant at Dakota Avenue and West Lake
Street, was presented to the Council.
Attorney Edelman was present at the meeting representing Mr. Zien the
applicant for the Special Use Permit. Attorney Herman Ratelle, Mr. A. Meyers
and Mr. Leo Schultz were also present at the meeting in opposition to the drive-
in permit.
111) After considerable discussion Councilman Jorvig made a motion that the
Council revoke the special use permit, granted by Resolution 490 on October 28,
1957 for the operation of a drive-in restaurant at Dakota Avenue and West Lake
Street. As there was no second to Councilman Jorvigs motion, same was declared
lost.
A suggested plan for the handling of traffic at the intersection was ex-
plained by the City Manager. It was then suggested that a complete traffic
survey of this intersection should be made.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that
this matter be referred to the City Manager for a traffic survey with the request
that he secure an opinion from a qualified Traffic Engineer as to whether this
proposed project would be considered a traffic hazard, and giving the City Manager
authority to employ whatever professional help needed. Report to be ready for
Council meeting December 23, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
After further discussion a motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded
by Councilman Davis that the City Manager be directed to instruct the Building
Inspector to suspend any further action on the part of the builder until December
23, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Mr. Zien, applicant for the Special Permit and Attorney Edelman his Attorney,
were present when the motion was made and are aware of this request. They consented
to the request made in the above motion.
Report Concerning Offer from Arvan Garrison Regarding Lot -9a
Report concerning offer from Arvan Garrison to sell lot tc the City,(deferred
November 18, 1957) was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above offer
was denied by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Acceptance of Deed - 9b
Acceptance of deed for Tract B. Register Land Survey 698 (Edgewood Avenue
South of Cambridge from Allan Garrison, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the deed for
Tract B. Registered Land Survey 698 (Edgewood Avenue south of Cambridge) for street
purposes,from Allan Garrision and his wife, was accepted by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
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Appointment of Temporary Recreation Leaders III - 10a
The City Manager proposed the appointment of fourteen temporary Recrea-
tion Leaders III, (skating rinks) effective December 21, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council
gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of the- following
fourteen temporary Recreation Leaders III, effective December 21, 1957, by unani-
mous vote of six members of the Council present.
Robert Williams Clifford Bohmbach
John Bjornstad Larry Nygaard
William Haggstrom Robert Burton
Dean Miller Larry Langen
Johh Wells Raymond C. Lundborg
Jerry Quilling Pat O'Rourke
John Tibbs John Mc Masters
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Demotion of Kenneth Grandell and Promotion of Davis Schaefer - 10b
The City Manager proposed the demotion of Kenneth Grandell from Sergeant
to Patrolman, effective November 30, 1957 and the promotion of David Schaefer
from Patrolman to Probationary Sergeant, effective November 30, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council
gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's repot of-the demotion of
Kenneth Grandell from Sergeant to Patrolman, effective November 30, 1957 and
the promotion of David Schaefer from Patrolman to Probationary Sergeant, effec-
tive November 30, 1957, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Meeting of December 16th be set for 7 p.m. - 10c
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting
of December 16, 1957 be set for 7 p.m. by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Special Meeting December 11, 1957 at 4:30 p.m. - 10d
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, to
call a special meeting of the Council for Wednesday, December 11, 1957 at 4:30
p.m. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Bonds - lla
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Off-
Sale Liquor License Bond for Marion Kaplan as approved by the City Attorney was
accepted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
Council, dated December 9, 1957, in the total amounts of $2,179.88 for payroll,
and 38,130.78 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, And
City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
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Payments on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following
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 six members of the Council present.
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
• Watermain Construction,
Project Nos. 57-46, 47, 49 i 50
CD Contractor, Phelps-Drake Company, Inc.
Contract Price, $72,441.20
Contract Date, September 16, 1957
e Amount of this Payment, $27,485.53
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Final Certificate
Watermain Construction 'Impr. No. 57-53
Contractor, Phelps-Drake Co. Inc.
Contract Price, $11,313.20
Contract Date, September 30, 1957
Amount of this Payment, $9,869.34
Payment No. 3
Trunk Sewer #3, Impr. No. 56-52 Section B.
Contractor, Sornsin-Rue Company
Contract Price, $630,701.00
Amount of this payment, $36,882.18
Payment No. 5, Trunk Sewer #3, Impr. No. 56-52
Section A.
Contractor, Barbarossa Nodland Company
Contrac Price, $986,059.00
Amount of this Payment, $144,748.18
Payment No. 3,
Trunk Sewer #3, Improvement No. 56-52, Section C.
Contractor, Sornsin-Rue Company
Contract Price, $636,904.00
Amount of this Payment, $4,902.17
Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the meet-
ing was adjourned at 12:45 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
Attest:
Joseph Justad, Secretary