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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957/05/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 473 COUNCIL MEETING, May 20, 1957 111 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. Ben Brudevold of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Manager Interne, Donald Sorenson, Engineer Department and the Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the minutes of meeting held May 13, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed Rezoning of Lots 1 thru 8. Blk. 3. Hanke's Nkda. Terrace ,,Proposed rezoning of Lots 1 thru 8, Block 3, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace Addition (Excelsior Boulevard between Inglewood and Huntington Avenues) from Re- sidential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District, requested by E. Novak and others (hearing adjourned from May 13, 1957). John Yngve, attorney for petitioners, presented a proposed agreement contain- ing restrictive covenants to be written into the ordinance for rezoning the above mentioned property. Also present were Mr. fe Mrs. Donald C. Allen, 3620 Huntington Ave., Roy Friberg, 3625 Inglewood Ave., Otto Gulbrandson, 3615 Inglewodd Ave., Mrs. Jacob Silver, 3619 Inglewood Ave., who asked a number of questions and indicated their opposition to the rezoning. A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for first reading on May 27, 1957, embodying the agreement presented by Attorney Yngve and providing for re- cording of agreement in the deeds. Motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Council- man Jorvig, xray; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Fernstrom, nay. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the request of petitioner to rezone Lots 1 thru 8, Block 3, Hankers Minikanda Terrace Addition, from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District was denied by unanimous vote of all,members of the Council present. , 474 mct May 20, 1957 Public Hearing on Rezoning of Tract B and C. RLS No. 176 etc. Proposed rezoning of Tract 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 May 13, 1957), and report relative to access to the property,by the Director of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the adjourned hearing was declared completed and the matter tabled until the petitioner requests further consideration, and after giving of published notice as required for the original hearing, by six Councilman members voting yea and Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay. Petition for Rezoning Part of Lots 3 and 4. Block 1. Hankers Minikanda Terrace Request for rezoning the following property: Commencing at the NE Corner of Lot 3, thence Southeasterly 165 5/10 feet along the Northeasterly line thereof, thence deflecting right 127 degrees 42 minutes a distance of 106 2/10 feet, thence deflecting left 18 degrees 1 minute a distance of 36 feet to the South- westerly line of Lot 4, thence Northwesterly along the Southwesterly line of Lot 4 to the NW corner of Lot 4, thence Northeasterly to beginning except State Highway, Block 1, Hankers Minikanda Terrace (Excelsior Boulevard and Glenhurst Avenue) from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District, also a request for waiver of setback, presented by The Clinton Corporation. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition for rezoning to •Limited Commercial Use District/6d the former petition dated January 16, 1957, for rezoning to Multiple Dwelling Use on the same described property was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Rezoning South One-half of Lot 26 and of Lot 27. Norwaldo Request for rezoning south one-half of Lot 26 and all of Lot 27, Norwaldo Addition (3129 Webster Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District was presented by David R. Anderson. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by six Councilman voting yea and one Councilman voting nay, Councilman Schadow voted nay. Petition for Rezoning Lots 9 Ei 10. Blk. 7, Wooddale Park Request for rezoning Lots 9 and 10, Block 7, Wooddale Park (Wooddale Avenue and Morningside Road) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District was presented by Howard H. Hardacker, Inc. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above request was denied, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. J 47a May 20, 1957 Petition for Rezoning the W41y 554 of Lots 29 & 30. Blk. 2. Del Monte Heights Request for rezoning the westerly 554 of Lots 29 and 30, Block 2, Del Monte Heights Addition (Blackstone Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District was presented by Bar-Ett Construction Company. On,motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Curb and Gutter - Robert Congdon. 2501 Boone Avenue & others Petition for Curb and gutter on east side of Boone Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West P5th Street, dated May 13, 1957, signed by Robert Congdon, 2501 Boone Avenue/was presented to the Council. and others On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above petition P-1725 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. Petition for Curb and Gutter - Robert Congdon. 2501 Boone Avenue b• Others Petition for Curb and Gutter on south side of West 25th Street from Cedar Lake Road to Boone Avenue, dated April 29, 1957, signed by Robert Congdon, 2501 Boone Avenue/was presented to the Council. and others On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above .petition P-1726 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. Petition for Curb-and-Gutter - R. E. Sorenson. 8606 W 25th Street and Others Petition for eurb-an4-gutter on north side of West 25th Street from Cedar Lake Road to Boone Avenue, dated April 17, 1957, signed by R. E. Sorenson, 8606 West 25th Street and others was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above petition P-1728 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. Petition for Sidewalk - R. E. Sorenson. 8606 W. 25th Street and Others Petition for sidewalk on north side of West 25th Street from Cedar Lake Road to Boone Avenue, dated April 23, 1957, signed by R. E. Sorenson,, 8606 West 25th Street and others was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the 111 above petition P-1727 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. 47 May 20, 1957 Petition for 4" Bituminous on North Street from Rhode Island to Pennsylvania Petition for .4" bituminous stabilizing on North Street from Rhode Island to Pennsylvania Avenue, dated April 16, 1957, signed by Gerry Quilling, 7729 North Street and others was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above petition P-1729 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. Petition for 4" Bituminous on Rhode Island from Lake Street to South Street Petition for 4" bituminous stabilizing on Rhode Island from Lake Street to South Street, dated May 12, 1957, signed by Gerry Quilling, 7729 North Street and others was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above petition P-1730 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. Resolution No. 391 Authorizing Correction of Deed Resolution No. 391, entitled Resolution Authorizing Correction of Deed was read by the secretary. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 391 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 407 Regulating Signs and BillBoards On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the first reading of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 407 Regula-ting=Signs and Bill Boards was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Proposed Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance Relative Wholesale Bakeries 'First reading of proposed ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (wholesale bakeries) •SI A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the secretary of the Council give the first reading of the proposed ordinance. - Councilman Schadow moved to amend above motion to define the word substantial in Ordinance,; as that amount of goods that cannot be delivered by 2 trucks. Amendment lost due to no second. At the direction of the Mayor the Clerk thereupon read the proposed Ord- inance as follows: ' 477 May 20, 1957 Proposed Ordinance Relative to Wholesale Bakeries Continued Section 6.1-1 Bakery Wholesale A bakery shall be construed as a wholesale bakery if a substantial portion of the products produced in the bakery are sold or distributed to the ultimate consumer through one or more outlets at separate locations from the bakery premises where they are produced. A bakery shall also be excluded from the commercial district if located within 150 feet of a residential or multiple dwelling district unless the construction of the bakery building and the machinery and equipment in use therein shall be so designed, operated and maintained as to eliminate odors from the bakery memises, and eliminate noise of such intensity as to constitute a nuisance, and if more than two vehicles are used for delivery of bakery products from the premises, and hours of delivery are other than between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. of any day. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the second reading of the Proposed Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance relative to wholesale bakeries be made on May 27, 1957. Motion passed by the following roll call vote, Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, nay; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Resolution No. 392 - Approving Securities Resolution No. 392, entitled Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis, Minnesota was read by the secretary. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 392 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Promotion of John Hane from City Manager Interne to Assistant to City Manager The City Manager reported the promotion of John Hane from City Manager Interne to Assistant to City Manager, effective June 1, 1957. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Council approved the promotion as reported, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Financial Report for April 1957 Financial report of the City for April 1957 was presented by the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the financial report was received for filing by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 478 May 20, 1957 Report Concerning Meas of Eliminating Existing Painted Wall Signs Rort concerning means of eliminating existing painted wall /signs over 48 square feet in area was given by the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the above def erred 'until May 27, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report Relative to Spray Pool Project Report relative to Spray Pool project, dated May 17, 1957, was presented by the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager was directed to prepare plans for a combination spray and wading pool for presentation to the Council 'on June 10, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Auditor's Report for 1956 Independent auditor's report for the fiscal year of 1956, by George M. Hansen, Certified Public Accountant. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the above report was deferred one week for study, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Acceptance of Deed Acceptance of deed for the east five feet of Lot 5, Block 7, J. F. Lyons Fourth Addition (south side of Minnetonka Boulevard between Flagg and Gettysburg Avenues). On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the 'above quit claim deed from Brookside Builders Inc, dated May 20, 1957, for drainage purposes was accepted and the City Attorney was directed to file same with the Register of Deeds, Hennepin County, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Regarding Painted Sign at 4900 County Road #16 Painted sign at 4900 County Road No. 16, Donald R. Frantz Construction, Inc. (deferred by Council May 13, 1957). On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above matter was deferred to May 27, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 479 May 20, 1957 Award of Contract for Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer `' Award of contract for Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer, Improvement No. 56-52 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 390 Determining Lowest Responsible Bidders for Sewer Improvement No. 56-52 was adopted by six yeas and one nay, Councilman Jorvig, voting nay. Utility Connections at Asbury Hospital Site The City Manager submitted the suggested reply to Asbury Hospitals letter of April 15, 1957 regarding utility connections, which was given council approval. Re-Advertisement for Bids on Bituminous Surfacing etc. Re-advertisement for bids on Bituminous surfacing and stabilizing projects requested by the Director of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Clerk was authorized to re-advertise for bids on bituminous surfacing and stabil- izing projects, bids to be received on June 5, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Tabulation of Bids on one Pick-up Truck and One Tractor III Tabulation of bids on one pick-up truck and one industrial type tractor (deferred from May 13, 1957) A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that the bid of Dahlberg Bros. for furnishing item No. 2 - one 1957 Ford 250V8, 3/4 ton Pick-Up Truck and the bid of Astleford Equipment Company for furnishing item No. 4 - One International Harvester, 1-350, Industrial Type Tractor, be designated as the lowest bids of responsible bidders. Motion was passed by un- animous vote of all members of the Council present. t t t c c Request for Building Permit at 7300 South Street - Brookside Builders. Inc. Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction of an industrial building at 7300 South Street, by Brookside Builders, Inc. (deferred by Council May 13, 1957) On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the aybove request be deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Appointment of Rex Walker as Probationary Appointment Suprv. Zoning &' Inspection The City Manager proposed the appointment of Rex Walker as probationary Supervisor of Zoning and Inspection, effective June 10, 1957. IIIOn motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Rex Walker as probationary Supervisor of Zoning and Inspection, effective June 10, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 480 0.ii May 20, 1957 Verified Claims of vOn motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the list erified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated May 20, 1957, in the total amount of $9,443.06 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 Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow- ing payments on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue cheeks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Partial Payment Certificate No. 2 Pumps, Piping Appurtenances Wells 1, 2 & 7 Contract #322 Contractor, Max Renner Well Company Inc. Contract Price, $15,481.00 Contract Date, February 14, 1957 Amount of this payment, $8,939.90 Final Certificate 2" Bituminous Surfacing Impr. Nos. 55-57,58,60,61,62,63,65, 66,67,68,69,71,72,73 Ei74. Contractor, Asconite Asphalt Company Contract Price, $20,222.50 Contract Date, September 19, 1955 Amount of this payment, $1,004.93 Final Certificate 2" Bituminous Surfacing Impr. Nos. 56-29,30,31,32,33,34,35, 36,37 i 38 (29 deleted) Contractor, Asconite Asphalt Company Contract Price, $12,818.00 Contract Date, July 23, 1956 Amount of this payment, $643.27 Final Certificate Remodel Community Center - Contract No. 318 Contractor, Great Western Construction Company Contract Price, $5,046.00 plus order #1, $268.45 & order #2, $200.00 - Total $5,514.45 Contract Date, January 14, 1957 Amount of this payment, $551.45 481 May 20, 1957 Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 A.M., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. ./(()d1)7. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor Attest: / ;r•seph stad Secretary 111 L.