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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957/04/08 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 428 Council Meeting - April 8, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:10 p.m. Invocation was given by Rev. Lester Nelson of the Evangelical Free 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 Manager Interne and the Secretary. The City Attorney arrived at 8:25 and Councilman Jorvig arrived at 8:45 p.m. Minutes On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes of meeting held April 1, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Communication from G. M. Orr regarding Construction of Sanitary Sewers Communication received from G. M. Orr Engineering Company, dated April 4, 1957, regarding construction of sanitary sewers on boundary streets, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above communication was referred to the Director of Public Works for study and recommendation and report back to the Council April 22, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Improvement - Sidewalk Petition dated March 28, 1957, signed by Mr. Mrs. Clarke Daniel, ,2928 Kentucky Avenue, and others concerning the installation of sidewalk along the north side of Minnetonka Boulevard from Louisiana Avenue to Dakota Avenue (P. 1710) was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petition was referred to the Director of Public Works and Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Communication from Mabel Beck, Principal of Lenox School. Regarding Sidewalk Communication received from Mabel Beck, Principal Lenox School, dated March 22, 1957, concerning sidewalk construction, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above letter was referred to the City Manager and he was instructed to answer same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 429 April 8, 1957 Request for Building Permit - 6215 W. 36th Street Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of a warehouse addition to a present building at 6215 W. 36th Street, by Hawes Realty Company, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the building inspector was authorized to issue permit for construction,of a Ware- house addition to a present building at 6215 W. 36th Street, subject to com- - pliance with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Rezoning of Lots 12/18. Blk. 10. Suburban Homes Company Add. Motzko Petition for rezoning Lots 12 thru 18, Block 10, Suburban Homes Company Addition (4160 Vernon Avenue), dated April 5, 1957, from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District, by Tom Motzko was presented. Petition in favor of rezoning signed by Mr. 6' Mrs. C. Haverland, 4155 Webster Avenue, and others was ,read. Tom Motzko was also present. After a short discussion the following motion was made. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petition was denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Deters Plumbing Rezoning On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on Deters Plumbing rezoning of Lots 16 and 17, Block 315, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, was deferred to April 15, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign at 4100 Minnetonka BoulevardTSuburban Sign Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for location of sign 9.6' x 16.9' (161 sq. ft.) at 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard, by Suburban Sign Company was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the above .request be referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation. Motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, nay; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, nay. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolu- tion No. 383, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park and subject to lights being placed so as to eliminate any glare or reflection on adjourning property and that a flashing sign will not be used, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 430 April 8, 1957 First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. E. R. Conry property First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (rezoning E. R. Conry property lying between Wayzata Boulevard and Cedar Lake Road, west of Highway No. 100) was waived by unanimous consent of Council. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that the second reading of Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance rezoning the E. R. Conry property be made on April 15, 1957. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating Portion of Independence Ave. Second reading of proposed ordinance Vacating Portion of Independence Avenue (deferred from March 25, 1957). Ordinance No. 572 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the second reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating Portion of Independence Avenue was waived and adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Condensed Statements of City's Financial Operations for 1956 Condensed statements of City's financial operations for the 1956 fiscal year as required by Section 6.14 of the Charter was presented by the City Manager. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the condensed statements of City's financial operations for the 1956 fiscal year be published in the official newspaper. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of Status of Bond in Connection with Westdale Plat , Report relative to status of Bond in connection with the Westdale Addition Plat Contract by Director of Public Works (requested by the Council April 1, 1957). A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works to the City Manager, dated April 5, 1957, that storm sewer required by contract with Wallace T. Bruce Inc., dated October 25, 1957, be waived by the City as unnecessary to the project, be approved and the Director of Public Works be authorized to certify his status report to the contractor's surety. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Planning Commission Minutes of April 3, 1957 meeting On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of the April 3, 1957 meeting of the Planning Commission were received for filing, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 431 April 8, 1957 Report of Planning Commission No. 4 - Case 57-15-Z - E. Novak Report of the Planning Commission (No. 4- Case 57-15-Z) recommending favorably upon the request of E. Novak for rezoning from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District, Lots 1 thru 8, Block 3, Hankers Minikanda Terrace Addition, with conditions. Attorney John Yngve was present and asked that hearing date be set. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the hearing date for the rezoning of Lots 1 thru 8, Block 3, Hankers Minikanda Terrace Addition, from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use bistrict was set for April 29, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (No. 5) Aretz 4th Addition Report of the Planning Commission (No. 5) recommending favorably on the final approval of Plat for Aretz 4th Addition, with conditions. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the final plat of Aretz 4th Addition was referred to the Planning Commission for further advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission No. 6- Case 57-19-Z - B. Horovitz Report of the Planning Commission (No. 6 - Case 57-19-Z) upon the request of B. Horovitz to rezone Lots 5 and 6, 14 and 15, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Addition from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District and recommend- ing that the case be deferred to the Planning Commission meeting of May 1, 1957. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvigr, the hearing held on rezoning of Lots 5 and 6, 14 and 15, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Addition from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District,on March 18, .1957 and adjourned to April 8; 1957, was again adjourned until May 6, 1957, by unanimous vote- of all members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission No. 7-Case 57-20-V - Gross-Kronick Cleaners Report of the Planning Commission (No. 7 - Case 57-20-V) recommending unfavorably upon the request of Gross-Kronick Cleaners for a special permit under authority of Section 10-3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 10r x 17r (170 sq. ft.) sign and also a request for variance 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 4501 Excel- sior Boulevard. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the Planning Commission recommendation be concured with and that the re- quest be denied, Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 432 April 1, 1957 Report of the Planning Commission (No. 8 - Case 57-22-V) Shell O il,Companv Report of the Planning Commission (No. 8 - Case 57-22-V) recommending unfavorably upon the request of the Shell Oil Company for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the location of two banjo type signs with zero setbacks at the Shell Oil Station on the southwest corner of Highway #100 and Excelsior Boulevard. A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren that the permit be granted for a period of 3 years. Motion was lost for lack of second. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that the request be denied. Motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, Yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvng, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, nay. Report of the Planning Commission (No. 9- Case 57-23-S) Minnehaha Gables Second Report of the Planning Commission, (No. 9 - Case 57-23-S) recommending tentative approval with conditions of the preliminary plat of Minnehaha Gables Seoond Addition, by M. P. Johnson. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the preliminary plat be rejected based on Flagg Avenue and Gettysburg Avenue not meeting street width requirements. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present, Report of the Planning Commission (No. 10 - Case 57-21-SP and 57-24-Z) A.Fine Report of the Planning Commission (No. 10 - Case 57-21-SP and 57-24-Z) recommending favorably, with conditions, upon the -request of A. Fine for a Special permit to operate and erect a recreational building and to change the zone on Tract B and C, Registered Land Survey No. 176, plus adjacent parcel to the west, from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the hearing date for rezoning of Tract B and C, Registered Land Survey No. 176, plus adjacent parcel to the west, from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District was set for April 29, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (No. 11 - Case 57-25-V) Western Oil & Fuel Report of the Planning Commission (No. 11 - Case 57-25-V) recommending unfavorably upon the request of Western Oil and Fuel Company for variation .of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit location of two signs without the required setback at 5600 West Lake Street. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. A2 9 April 8, 1957 Report Relative to Proposed Fern Hill Playground Report relative to the proposed Fern Hill Playground, dated April 5, 1957, was presented by the Director of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above matter was referred to the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commmission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Appointment of Harry A. Carter as Probationary Street Superintendent The City Manager proposed the appointment of Harry A. Carter as probationary Street Superintendent, effective April 10, 1957. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Harry A. Carter as probationary Street Superintendent, effective April ]0, 1957, by un- animous vote of all members of the Council present. Open House The City Manager reported that there would be a City Employee's Open House in the near future. Control of Moving Old Houses The control of moving old houses from one location to another in St. Louis Park requested by Councilman Bolmgren. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above matter was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report, by -unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Communication from League of Minnesota Municipalities Communication received from the League of Minnesota Municipalities regarding a Proposed Amendment of the Minnesota Planning Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 471:30, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 384, a Proposed Amendement to the Minnesota Planning Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 471.30, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Appointment of Paul Gramer and Melvin Markuson as Probationary Police Officers The City Manager proposed the appointment of Paul Gramer and Melvin Markuson as Probationary Police Officers, subject to passing of Physical examina- tion, effective April 15, 1957. 434 April 8, 1957 Appointment of Police Officers continued On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Paul Gramer and Melvin Markuson as probationary Police Officers, subject to passing of physical examination, effective April 15, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Plugged Storm Drain - Gettysburg and Minnetonka Boulevard , Councilman Jorvig reported a plugging of Storm drainage at Minnetonka Boulevard and Gettysburg Avenue due to land filling. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Attorney was instructed to make a search of City Ordinances to determine whether the City had any control over the plugging of storm drains, and if none in effect to prepare a proposed ordinance for Council consideration, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Plugged Storm Drain - Gettysburg and Minnetonka Boulevard On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the present problem of plugged storm drain at Gettysburg Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard was referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bonds On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted - by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Douglas Ferguson Heating Modern Air Conditioning Co. Heating Ventco, Inc. Plumbing Northland Soft Water Company Water Softening Devices Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated April 8, 1957, in the total amount of $12,435.17 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by thanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Payments on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were-authorized to issue check for'the respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 435 April 8, 1957 Payment on Contract Work- Continued PAYMENT NO. 12 Joint Improvement for the Village of Golden Valley and the City of St. Louis Park Contract Price, $678,536.50 Contractor, Nodland-Barbarossa Company Amount of this payment, $53,458.20 St. Louis Park's Share, $13,364.55' Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the meeting was adjourned at 12:23 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. . C. Fernstrom Mayor Attest: Joseph /Jus`d, Secretary 4