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Council Meeting -May 13, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:072 P.M.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran Church.
The following Councilman were present at roll call:
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Manager Interne
and the Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilmae.(yeJ� Atedeconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes
of meeting held May 6, 195'7 as ame a on page 458, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Proposed Rezoning of Lots 1/8. Blk. 3. Hankers Mkda. Terrace
Public hearing on proposed rezoning of Lots 1 thru 8, Block 3, Hankers-
Minikanda Terrace Addition (Excelsior Boulevard between Inglewood and Huntington
Avenues) from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District, re-
quested by E. Novak and others (hearing adjourned from April 29, 1957).
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
hearing was adjourned until May 20, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Public Hearing on Proposed Rezoning of Tracts B and C. RLS No. 176
Public hearing on proposed rezoning of Tracts B and C, Registered Land
Survey No. 176, plus adjacent parcel to the west (Virginia Avenue and Minnetonka
" Boulevard) from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District, requested
by A. Fine (adjourned from April 29 and May 6, 1957); and report relative to
entrances to the property, by the Director of Public Works.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the matter be re-referred to the Director of Public Works to determine the
bbst means of access to the property with the consideration of safety and welfare
of the area. Motion was passed by four yeas and two nays. Councilman Ehrenberg
and Councilman Jorvig voted nay.
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Public Hearing on Proposed Rezoning of Tracts B and C. RLS No. 176. continued
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that, the hearing on the above matter be adjourned until Monday May 20, 1957,
Motion was passed by four yeas and two nays. Councilman Ehrenberg and Council-
man Jorvig, voted nay.
Bids for Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer - Improvement No. 56-52
Acceptance of bids for Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer, Improvement No.
56-52.
Before bids were opersi Mayor Fernstrom stated that there had been a re-
quest to extend the opening of the bids, as some prospective bidders had not had
ample time to complete bids.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the opening of the bids received this evening be deferred one week. After
some discussion Councilman Ehrenberg requested permission to withdraw his second
to the motion, and permission was granted by the maker of the motion. Councilman
Ehrenberg withdrew his second. Councilman Davis then seconded the motion so that
it could be discussed. Bidders present stated that the bids received should be o
opened. Councilman Schadow asked who the contractors were that requested more time
for preparing bids and was told:
1. Al Johnson Construction Company
2. Orfie & Mariani
3. Phelps Drake Company
Harry Mayeron of G. M. Orr Engineering Company said that all contractors
have had three weeks to prepare bids and it was his opinion that the bids on hand
should be opened at this meeting, as the bidders placed their bids in good faith.
Motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman
Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, nay; Councilman Wolfe,
yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
The following bids were then opened:
Bidder A. B. C. Total
Rue Contracting Company
& Sornson Construction Company $1,029,076.00 $635,795.00 $592,797.00 $2,257,668.00
Lametti and Sons Inc.
Peter Lametti Construction Co. 1,073,668.27 616,985.48 654,879.72 2,345,533.47
Barbarossa & Sons Inc.
Nodland Construction Co. Inc. 986,059.00 668,146.00 737,458.00 2,391,663.00
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
bids were referred to Director of Public Works for tabulation and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Communication from Donald Frantz Regarding Sign at 4900 County Road #16
Communication, dated May 4, 1957, requesting permission to maintain
a painted sign at 4900 County Road #16 (over 48 sq. ft.) was presented by
Donald R. Frantz of Donald R. Frantz Concrete Construction, Inc.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on
the above request was deferred until May 20, 1957, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit - 6100 Excelsior Blvd. Wheaton-Thomas Inv. Co.
Request for a building permit for the construction of a building at
6100 Excelsior Blvd.,(Lot 14, Block 3, Brookview Park Addition), was presented
by Wheaton-Thomas Inv. Company and Brookside Builders Inc.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded'by Councilman Jorvig, the Build-
ing Inspector was authorized to issue permit for the construction of a building
at 6100 Excelsior Boulevard, subject to compliance with all applicable codes,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit by Mark fe David Dalquist. 3245 Raleigh Avenue
Request for a building permit for the construction of a building at
3245 Raleigh Avenue, (Lots 18-19, Block 4, Lewiston Park Addition), was presented
by Mark S. fe H. David Dalquist.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for the construction of a
building at 3245 Raleigh Avenue, subject to compliance with all applicable codes,
and with the understanding that the west side of proposed building be painted
white to match existing building, and further, that within two years both the
north and west side of the existing building and the west side of the new build-
ing is to be faced with brick. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Regarding Sign Ordinance
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a proposed amendment to the Sign
-Ordinance, concerning painted wall signs and to recommend what can be done with
,respect to present painted wall signs. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
Regarding Lincoln Bakery
City Attorney made a report regarding Lincoln Bakery (wholesale or re-
tail) and presented a letter dated May 13, 1957. City Attorney discussed this
matter with Planning Commission consultant, Jim Hawks.
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Lincoln Bakery continued
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman
Jorvig, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to be ready
for first reading on May 20, 1957, incorporating the suggestion made by Council-
man Davis and the other comments. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Communication Concerning South Trunk Sewer in Golden Valley - G. M. Orr
Communication, dated May 8, 1957, concerning the South Trunk Sewer in
Golden Valley by G. M. Orr Engineering Company.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
letter was received and- ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign at 6325 Minnetonka Blvd. - Naegele
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 10' x 25' (250 sq. ft.) sign, at
6325 Minnetonka Boulevard (Myrt's Diner) by Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above request was denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign `at 4501 Excelsior Blvd. - Macey Signs
Request for special permit under authority of Sotion 10.3-20 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 10' x 17' (170 sq. ft.) sign at 4501
Excelsior Boulevard (Gross-Kronick Cleaners) by Macey Signs, Inc.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 388, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (erection of a sign at 4501 Excelsior Blvd.),
was adopted by all members of the Council voting yea except Councilman Jorvig
voting nay.
Request for Building Permit at 7300 South Street - Brookside Builders. Inc.
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc-
tion of an industrial building 7300 South Street, by Brookside Builders, Inc.
6119 Excelsior Boulevard.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was referred to the Director of Public Works for recommendation as to
grade of street, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Petition-for Curb and Gutter ES Hampshire and 31st Street
Petition for curb and gutter on the east side of Hampshire from north
line of Lot 16, Block 4, Lenox Addition to West 31st Street, signed by Norman
Books, 3049 Hampshire Avenue and others was presented to the Council/
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above petition (P-1723) was referred to the Director of Public Works and City
Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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Petition for Sidewalk on the ES Hampshire and 31st Street
Petition for sidewalk on east side of Hampshire from north line of
Lot 16, Block'4, Lenox Addition to West 31st Street, signed by Norman Books,
3049 Hampshire Avenue, and others was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above petition (P-1724) was referred to the Director of Public Works and City
Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Request for Sign and Variation of Setback - Howards Pharmacy
Request for reconsidetation of a special permit under authority of Sec-
tion 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 5' x 10 l/2'(52 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 Howard's Pharmacy, 4008 Minnetonka Boulevard,
by Howard Rosen (denied by Council-March 18, 1957 .
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Res-
olution No. 389, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (erection of sign at 4008 Minne-
tonka Boulevard) was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that variation in setback requirements be granted permitting erection of sign in
front of Howard's Pharmacy, 4008 Minnetonka Boulevard to within 6" of front
property line, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Promotion of Henry Nygaard from Auto Service Man to Equip. Operator No. 1
The City Manager reported the promotion of Henry Nygaard from Auto Service
Man to Equipment Operator #1, effective May 15, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
Council approved the probationary promotion as reported, by unanimous vote of all
members mf the Council present.
Report Relating to Drainage Situation at 16th Street and Ford Road
The City Attorney presented a letter, dated May 13, 1957, from which he
read 'excerpts to the Council. Suggestions were made by members of the Council
for construction of curb and gutter in 16th Street from Ford Road to Jordan Ave.
and placing of storm tile -in 16th Street to take storm water from Ford Road.
(deferred from May 6, 1957)
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
suggestion of curb and gutter and tile were referred to the City Manager and
Director of Public Works for checking and recommendation, ,by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
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Regarding Construction of a Motel on Lilac Lanes Property
Report concerning construction of a motel on Lilac Lanes Property was
presented by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the City Attorney be directed to communicate his report in response to re-
quest of Lilac Lanes Company, dated May 1, 1957, for ruling. Motion was passed
by four yeas and one nay, Councilman Jorvig, voting nay and Councilman Davis
abstained from voting.
Report of City Activities for April 1957
Report of City Activities for April 1957 was presented by the City Manager
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
report was received for filing, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Re: State Highway Projects in St. Louis Park
State Highway projects in St. Louis Park (requested by Councilman
Ehrenberg) .
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
City Manager and Director of Public Works were requested to make a status report
on the various State Highway Projects scheduled to be done in St. Louis Park,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Tabulation of Bids on 2 Trucks. 1 Station Wagon and 1 Tractor
Tabulation of bids received at 10:00 o'clock a.m. May 8, 1957, for the
furnishing of two 3/4 ton pick-up trucks, and one 4 door, 6 passenger station
wagon, and one 4 wheel Industrial Type Tractor, and advertised in the St. Louis
Park Dispatch, April 25, 1957, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the bid of Woodhead Motors, for furnishing items No. 1- One Ford F 250 -
3/4 Ton, 6 cyl. pick-up truck complete as per specifications including Powers
Body Type S M 15 and No. 3 - One -Ford Custom, 6 passenger Station Wagon, com-
plete as per specifications, $2,982.34., item No. 1 $2,240.13, was determined
to be the lowest bids of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager
were authorized to execute contract in behalf of City for same, and that action
on items 2 and 4 be deferred for additional recommendation. Motion was passed
by five yeas and one nay, Councilman Jorvig voting nay.
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Re: Storage of Contractor's Equipment
Storage of contractor's equipment and material in Commercial Use Districts,
by City Manager.
The City Manager was requested to make a monthly report on the status of
elimination of contractor's storage yards in Commercial Use Districts.
Relative to Overhead Structure at Mtka. Blvd. Ei C.N. Rv.
Communication, dated May 6, 1957, from the County Highway Department
relative to the City of St. Louis Park's share of the cost for overhead structure
at Minnetonka Boulevard and the Great Northern Railroad, also recommendation for
` extending concrete surface on Minnetonka Boulevard westerly.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that the above mentioned communication be ordered filed, and that the City Manger
be directed to write the County Highway Department that the Council is in agree-
ment with the proposed sharing of cost of
"Proposed Overhead Structure, Minnetonka Boulevard, (SAR 5) and
Great Northern Railroad, County Bridge No. 47 - R.R. Bridge
No. 1.1 as follows:
371% by the Great Northern Railway Company
372% by the County of Hennepin
25% by the City of St. Louis Park
an further, that the Council concur in the County Highway proposal of concrete
surface on Minnetonka Boulevard as far west as possible. Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Appointment of Equipment Operator I and Automotive Serviceman
The City Manager prgesed the appointment of Adolph Libson as Probationary
Equipment Operator I and Charles Amos Kinser as Probationary Automotive Service-
man, effective May 15, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
Council gave its consent an approval to the City Manager's appointment of Adolph
Libson as Probationary Equipment Operator I and Charles Amos Kinser as Probationary
Automotive Serviceman, effective May 15, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the follow-
ing bond which has been approved by the City Attorney was accepted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Midwest Patrol Company - Guard and Watchman Bond
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Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
Council, dated May 13, 1957, in the total amounts of $1,556.98 for payroll,
and $11,025.93 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk,
and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
following payzents 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 all members of the
Council present.
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
Sanitary Sewer Project Nos. 56-96€#97
Contractor, Northern Contracting Company
Contract Price, $11,427.50
Contract Date, December 10, 1956
Amount of this payment, $6,180.35
Final Certificate
Excelsior Paving - St. Aid Road 3
Improvement No. 55-42
Contractor, Hennepin County
Contract Price, $169,291.65
Contract Date, June 29, 1955
Amount of this payment, $31,594.18
Payment No. 13 - Joint Improvement for the Village
of Golden Valley and the City of St. Louis Park
Trunk Sewer No. 2
Contractor, Nodland-Barbarossa Company•
Contract price, $678,536.50
Amount of this payment, $91,268.72
St. Louis Park's share, $22,592.97
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:55 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
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Mayor - R. C. Fernstrom
Attest:
osep Just j:', Secretary