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COUNCIL MEETING — March 18, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:14 p.m.
Invocation was given by Pastor Norman Nielsen of the Westwood Lutheran Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J . Bolmgren
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Manager Interne,
and the Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes
of meeting held March 11, 1957, were approved as corrected, by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
111 Rearing on Special Use Permit to Operate a Nursing Home at 3047 Toledo Avenue
Proposed temporary special use permit under the provisions of Section 10.2
of the Zoning Ordinance for the operation of a nursing home in a Residential Use
District at 3047 Toledo Avenue, as described in Notice of Hearing published March
7, 1957. Discussion followed.
John Yngve was present representing petitioner. Frank Edy, 3101 Toledo
Avenue, was present to get some questions cleared up. John Yngve presented a
letter, dated March 18, 1957, regarding conditions that will be followed if permit
is granted.
Resolution No. 379, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park to Operate a Boarding Care
Home at 3047 Toledo Avenue was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 379 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Hearing on Rezoning of Lots 5.6, -14 and 15. Blk. 4. Sunset Gables 2nd Division
Proposed rezoning of Lots, 5, 6, 14 and 15, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second
Division, from Rgsidential Use District to Commercial Use District, requested by
Bernard Horovitz, published in Notice of Hearing March 7, 1957. Discussion
followed.
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Hearing on Rezoning of Lots 5,6, .4 & 15, Blk. 4. Sunset Gables Second Div. Contld.
David Johnson, 4201 Sunset Boulevard, presented a letter which he read to
the Council. . Attorney Michael Robb presented a petition opposing rezoning, signed
by David Johnson and others and he also spoke for petitioners in opposition to
rezoning. C. W. Peterson, 2950 Joppa Avenue, says a change would be better than
it is now. The following are opposed to the rezoning: Leland Gottstein, 4123 Sunset
Boulevard, Harvey Wilensky, 4009 Sunset Boulevard, W. J. Polski, 2845 Joppa Avenue,
J. E. Hutchins, 2855 ,Joppa Avenue, Al. Lieberman, 4210 Sunset Boulevard. They were
all present at the meeting. Matthew Levitt, Attornetr, spoke for Mr. Horovitz in
favor of rezoning. Mrs. Gottstein says she and her neighbors are opposed to the
bowling alley. Morton Cannon, 4120 Sunset Boulevard, says there is not enough
space for parking on Lots 14 and 15. Mrs. Howard George, 2705 Lynn Avenue and
Mr. Erland Swanson, 3051 ,Joppa Avenue spoke in favor of rezoning. {
After considerable discussion a motion was made by Councilman Davis,
seconded by Councilman Schadow,, to adjourn the hearing until April 8, 1957:
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign at 6215 W. 36th St.
Request for a special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance for the erection of a 24" x 421 (84 sq. ft.) sign at 6215
W. 36th Street by Suburban Sign Company.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
Resolution No. 380, Granting Permit under Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park for the erection of a 24" x 421 sign
at 6215 W. 36th Street was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Communication from General Insurance Companies of Am. regarding damages-E.S. Giller etc.
Communication from General Insurance Companies of America regarding claim
for damages allegedly resulting from flushing of sanitary sewer in Inglewood Avenue,
by Ephraim S. & Helen Giller, 2607 Inglewood Avenue, March 8, ?1957.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
communication was referred to the City Attorney for checking and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request to use City Owned Property by Veterans of Foreign WarS Post 5632
Request to use City owned property for a Carnival May 27, 28, 29 and 30 by
the Veterans of Foreign Wars , Post 5632.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman- Bolmgren, the request
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5632 to use City owned property- for a carni-
val May 27, 28 29 and 30 was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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Communication from the Metalbestos Div. of William Wallace Co.
Communication from the Metalbestos Division of the William Wallace Company
regarding masonry chimneys.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
report was referred to the City Attorney for checking and action deferred until
March 25, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Max Renner and Dr. Porter regarding Water Ditch
Max Renner and Dr. Porter appeared regarding the storm water ditch in front
of their property on Highway No. 7 that has been blocked on the Martin property
east of Dr. Porter. Attorney Montgomery explained that it was a private problem
and they should get legal advice as to how to proceed.
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Resolution No. 381 Adopting Uniform Practices in Construction and Improvement of
Streets
' Resolution No. 381, entitled A Resolution Adopting Uniform Practices in-,
Construction and Improvement of Streets was read by the secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Type A
was taken out of the Uniform Practices in Construction and Improvement of Streets,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 381 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance amending Zoning Ord. - Rezoning Property South
of the Great Northern Railroad
- First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (rezoning
of property lying south of the Great Northern Railroad from the MN & S Railroad
westerly to approximately Idaho Avenue) was waived by unanimous consent of all
members of the Council present. Myron Hare from Lithium Corp. discussed this re-
zoning and stated his companies opposition to the proposed rezoning.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman SEhadow,
that the second reading of Proposed Ordinance be made on April 1, 1957. Motion
was withdrawn.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Clerk was directed to publish Notice of Hearing for April 15th- to change the
above zoning from Light and Heavy Industrial Use District to Open Developement
Use District and to refer to the Planning Commission for-their- advice and re-
commendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present, except
Councilman Bolmgren voting no.
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First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ord. No. 481. Re. to -Fire Hazards
First reading of proposed-ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 481, Relating
to Fire Hazards.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
torwaive the first reading and to set the date for the second reading of the
proposed ordinance on March 25, 1957. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
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First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance 524 Re. ,to Comtl. Garbage etc.
First reading of proposed ,ordinance amending Ordinance 524 relating to
commercial garbage collection and to commercial incineration.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to waive the first reading and to set the date for the second reading of the
proposed ordinance on March 25, 1957. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of
a1l,,members, of the Council present.
:Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Regulating Taxicabs etc.
Second reading of proposed ordinance regulating add licensing taxicabs and
taxicab drivers and providing penalties for the violation thereof.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
second reading of the above ordinance was deferred to March 25; 1957, by unani-
mous vote of all members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 565 - Repealing Certain Ordinances Superseded by
Ordinance No. 555
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 565 was waived and the Ordinance was adopted byti unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present. 1
N . 566- ProhibitingIssuance of Chlecks Without Having
Reading of Ordinance o
Sufficient Funds etc.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 566 Prohibiting Issuance of Checks Without Having Suffi-
cient Funds on Deposit for Payment of Same was waived and the Ordinance was adopted
by unanimous -vote of all members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 567 - Minn. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by- Councilman Schadow, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 567, An Ordinance Re-Adopting by Reference Chapter 169,
Minnesota Revised Statutes, and Other Statutes Relating to Traffic Regulation
was waived and the Ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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Report Concerning Wooddale Avenue Railroad Crossing
Report from the Director of Public Works concerning a study of the
Wooddale Avenue Railroad crossing as requested -by the City Council in February
1957.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
report was referred to the City Attorney to petition the Railroad and Warehouse
Commission in behalf of the City for controls to eliminate hazzards at inter-
sections of Wooddale Avenue and Brunswick Avenue and Minneapolis and St. Louis
R.R. and Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific R.R. rights of way, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Report of City Activities for February 1957
Report of City Activities for February 1957, by the City Manager.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Report
of City Activities for February 1957 was received for filing, by unanimous vote' •
of all members of the Council present.
Report Concerning the Construction of C G on the ES of Louisiana Ave. etc.
Report concerning the construction of Curb and Gutter on the east side
of Louisiana Avenue from 1st Street NW to S line of Lot 42, Block 176, Rearrange-
ment of St. Louis Park, Improvement No. 57-3 by the Director of Public Works.
(requested by Council March 11, 1957) .
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
report was ordered filed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. ,
Communication Regarding Police Salaries for Police Pension Fund
Communication from the Board of Directors of Police Relief Association
concerning deductions from Police salaries for Police Pension Fund, dated March
11, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City
Manager was directed to make deductions from Police Department salaries for the
police pension fund to adjust for the period during which deductions were not
rgade, as requested by letter from the Police Relief Association, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Report of the Planning Commission (No. 7-Case 57-15-Z) --Emil Novak
Report of the Planning Commission (No. 7-Case 57-15-Z) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Emil Novak to change the zone on Lots 3, 4 and 5,
Block 3, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace Addition from Residential Use District to
Limited Commercial Use District (deferred at the request (4nil Novak from March 11,
1957).
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Report from Planning Commission (No. 7-Case 57-15-Z) continued -
John Yngve appeared representing petitioner and explained the proposed
use of property. Mr. Warner, representing Mr. Novak, was also present.
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that
the above request be referred back to the Planning Commission for their advice
and recommendation as to the rezoning of the entire block to Limited Commercial.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Report of the Planning Commission (No. 10-Case 57-18-V) Macey Signs
Report of the Planning Commission (No. 10-Case 57-18-V) recommending
unfavorably upon the request of Macey Signs Company for a special permit under,
authoritrof Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 5' x
10 1/2' (52.5 sq. ft.) sign and also a request for variation of the setback
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit
location of the same sign without the required setback at 4008 Minnetonka Boule-
vard (Howard's Pharmacy), (deferred from March 11, 1957).
Mr. Holter, of Macey Sign Company was present at the meeting and asked
for approval of the above sign.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above request was denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present,
except Councilman Wolfe who voted no.
Resolution No. 382 Modifying Resolution No. 366, Relating to Alley in Block 3,
Park Manor
Resolution'No. 382, entitled Resolution Modifying Resolution No. 366,
Relating to Alley in Block 3, Park Manor was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 382 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following
bond which was approved-by the City Attorney was accepted by unanimous vote of all
members 6f the Council present.
Minneapolis Golf Club - On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor - Club License
Verified Claims
On motion of- Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and-presented to the Council,
dated March 18, 1957, in the total amounts of $416.78 for payroll, and $10,295.44
for vendors were approved, and the-City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer
were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimots vote of all members of
the Council present.
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Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman SPhadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the follow-
ing payments on contract work,- presented by the City Engineer were approved, and
the dity Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks
for t eir respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
Remodel Community Center - Contract No. 318
Contractor - Great 'Qestern Construction Company
Contract Price - $5,046.00 plus Order #1 $268.45 Fi
Order #2 $200.00 - Total $5,514.45
Contract Date - January 14, 1957
Amount of this payment - $2,597.15
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
Bituminous Stabilizing Project Nos. 55-80 Fa 81
Contractor J. V. Gleason Co.
Contract Price $22,491.20
Contract Date August 29, 1955
Amount of this payment - $4,087.97
Payment No. 11
Joint Improvement for the Village of Golden Valley
add the City of St. Louis Park, Minnescita
111 Trunk Sewer Improvement No. 2 Section A
Contractor, Nodland-Barbarossa Co.
Contract Price - 678,536.50
Contract Date - March 5, 1956
Amount of this Payment - $16,170.39
St. Louis Park?s Share - $4,042.60
Final Certificate
Bituminous Surfacing Improvement Nos. 55-79, 82 Ei 83
Contractor, Asconite Asphalt Company
Contract Price, $65,710.85
Contract Date, August 29, 1955
Amount of this Payment - $2,993.64
Final Certificate -
4" Oil Stabilizing Improvement Nos. 55-59, 64, 70,75, 76, 77 & 78
Contractor,Earl A. Sewall Co. Inc.
Contract Price, $11,800.00
Contract Date, September 19, 1955
Amount of this payment, $480.62
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:42 a.m. , by unanimous vote •- mem ers of th Council present.
Attest: C. Fernstrom, Mayor
foseph Justa,i, Secretary