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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957/05/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 42 1-3c COUNCIL MEETING - May 27, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:18 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 j 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 Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes • of meeting held May 20, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed Vacation of Alley between Wooddale E Alabama Avenues betProposed vacation of alley between Wooddale and Alabama Avenues, and ween West 36th i West 37th Streets, as described in Notice of Hearing pub- lished May 16, 1957, requested by Minnesota Rubber Properties Inc. George Carlson representing the petitioner was present. Councilman Davis says that the Planning Commission suggested that 5 feet along 36th Street be requested from petitioner, for widening of 36th Street. Councilman Davis also recommended that the Council request the deeding of this 5 feet before acting onlpetition to vacate alley. Mr. Carlson said that this arrangement would be satisfactory. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City Attorney was directed to prepare Ordinance for first reading June 3, 1957, con- tingent upon the petitioner deeding the north 5 feet of Lots 4 & 5, Block 43, St. Louis Park Center and Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Block 43, Rearrangement oflSt. Louis Park to be used for widening of 36th Street, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for consideration of Sidewalks Request for consideration of sidewalk construction in areas near the new Aquila and Cedar Manor Schools, by Harold Enestvedt, Superintendent of Schools, dated May 15, 1957. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request was referred to the Director of Public Works and the Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. • 443 May 27, 1957 Request for Consideration of Sidewalks continued Councilman Ehrenberg suggested the following amendment to the above motion, which was not accepted, that the Director of Public Works be instructed to refer the subject of the need of sidewalks leading to all schools to the Safety Engineer. Communication Concerning Disturbances - C. W. Hollenbeck Communication concerning disturbances at Dakota Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, dated May 19, 1957, by C. W. Hollenbeck, 3104 Colorado Avenue was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the above communication be filed and that Mr. C. W. Hollenbeck be notified, by the City Manager, what steps are being taken to eliminate this situation. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Rezoning - Charles M. Freidheim Petition for rezoning all that part of the southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township 29, Range 24 and of the northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 29, Range 24, lying southerly of Cedar Lake Road, easterly and northerly of County Road No. 16 and westerly of Highway No. 100 from Open Development, Residential, Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial Use Districts to Light Industrial Use District, by Charles M. Freidheim. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above petition was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, - Ill by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Communication Concerning Use of Trunk Hwys. for Local Celebrations Communication concerning laws prohibiting use of Trunk Highways for local celebrations, by L. P. Zimmerman, Commissioner of Highways, dated May 7, 1957. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above communication was received and ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Waiver of Sideyard Setback - Wm. Hardacker, 1801 Melrose Avenue Request for waiver of the sideyard setback requirement of the Zoning Ordinance to permit location of a garage within 3' of the property line, by Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Hardacker, 1801 Melrose Avenue, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. A 41 hid May 27, 1957 Request for Grading and Developing Zarthan Avenue etc. - by Bud Moldestad Request for grading and developing Zarthan Avenue from the dead-end to 28th Street, and 28th Street between Zarthan Avenue and the existing alley, by Bud Moldestad, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above petition No. P-1719, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign at 2350 Highway No. 100 - LeRoy Signs Request for a special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10•.x5 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 2.6' x 20' (50 sq. ft.) sign at 2350 Highway #100 (Twin City Lino Service), by LeRoy Signs Inc., was, presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolu- tion No. 393. entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (upon payment of double sign permit fee), was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the License of-LeRoy Signs Inc. be revoked by the City Manager, and that the City Manager direct a letter to all Sign contractors licensed in St. Louis Park and call their attention to irregularities that have come to our attention. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Blacktop Surfacing of Alley - Edward Haynes, 2709 Toledo Avenue Petition for blacktop surfacing of alley bounded by Toledo Avenue and Salem Avenue, and West 27th and West 28th Street, by Edward Haynes, 2709 Toledo Avenue and others, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition for blacktop surfacing of alley No. P-1734, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Curb and Gutter - Martin Ring. 4230 Basswood Road. I Petition for curb and gutter on North side of Basswood Road adjacent to east 90' of Lot 5, Block 1, Cedarwodd 2nd Addition, by Martin Ring, 4230 Basswood Road, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition for curb and gutter No. P-1733, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Ill 45 May 27, 1957 Petition for Curb and Gutter - James Tillet. 2451 Boone Avenin Petition for curb and gutter on east side of Boone Avenue from West 25th Street (adjacent to Lots 1 and 2, Block 8, West Texa-Tonka Hills) to Club Road, by James Tillet, 2451 Boone Avenue, was presented to the Council. On- motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition for curb and gutter No. P-1732, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Sidewalk - James Tillet, 2451 Boone Avenue Petition for sidewalk on east side of Boone Avenue from West 25th Street (adjacent to Lots 1 and 2, Block 8, West Texa-Tonka Hills) to Club Road, by James Tillet, 2451 Boone Avenue, was presented to the Council. , On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, , the above petition for sidewalk No. P-1731, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Asseseor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Watermain - Brookside Builders Inc.. 6119 Excelsior Boulevard Petition for water main on South Street from Hurst Avenue to Taft Avenue, by Brookside Builders Inc. , 6119 Excelsior Boulevard, was presented to the 111 Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition for watermain No. P-1735, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Street Grading - Brookside Builders Inc. . 6119 Excelsior Boulevard Petition for street grading on South Street from Hurst Avenue to Taft Avenue, by Brookside Builders Inc., 6119 Excelsior Boulevard, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above petition for street grading P-1736, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Resolution No. 394 - Authorizing Condemnation of Street Right-of-Way Resolution No. 394, entitled Resolution Setting Hearings on Proposed Street Extensions, was read by the Secretary. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution 111 No. 394, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 486 0-3 May 27, 1957 First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ord. No. 407 - Signs Ei Bill Boards First reading of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 407 Regulating Signs and BillBoards (deferred from May 20, 1957), was waived. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that the second reading of the Proposed Ordinance be made on June 3, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote. of all members' of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance - Bakeries Second reading of proposed ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (wholesale bakeries). A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded' by Councilman Bolmgren, that the Ordinance on Bakeries be amended as presented by Councilman Davis and set this evening for second reading. Motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. The Secretary was requested to make second reading of Ordinance as amended. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the Ordinance be adopted as amended. Motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Fernstrom, Nay. Report Relative to Laws Regulating Spiking with Alcoholic Beverages Report relative to existing ordinance and laws regulating spiking with alcoholic beverages in public places was presented by the City Attorney (re- quested by Council April 29, 1957) . A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the above report be referred back to the City Attorney for preparing a proposed amendment for first reading for June 10, 1957, as recommended in letter of May 20, 1957. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Engineer's Report on Improvement Nos. 57-14 thru 17 Preliminary report of the Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned water main and bituminous stabilized base, Improvement Nos. 57-14 thru 17, was presented to the Council. - On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No! 395, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Watermain and Bituminous Stabil- ized Base, on June 17, 1957, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 487 • May 27, 1957 Enginar's Report on Improvement Nos. 57-6 thru 13 -Preliminary report of the Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned curb and gutter, Improvement Nos. 57-6 thru 13, was presented to'the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 396, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Curb and Gutter, on June 17, 1957, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Engineer's Report on Improvement Nos. 57-18 thru 23 Preliminary report of the Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned sidewalks, Improvement Nos. 57-18 thru 23, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 397, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Sidewalk, for June 17, 1957, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: Eliminating Existing Painted Wall Signs Means of eliminating existing painted wall signs over 48 square feet in area (deferred by Council from May 20, 1957), was discussed and reference made to Zoning Ordinance. No action taken. Auditor's Report for the Fiscal Year of 1956 Independent auditor's report for the fiscal year of 1956, presented by George M. Hansen, Certified Public Accountant (deferred by Council from May 20, 1957) . On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above report was received and ordered filed and a letter of commendation be given to the Supervisor of Accounts, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Rel Painted Sign at 4900 County Road #16 Painted sign at 4900 County Road #16 - Donald R. Frantz Construction, Inc. (deferred by Council May 13 and May 20, 1957) was discussed-. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the letter received from Donald R. Frantz Construction, Inc., dated May 4, 1957, was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Building Permit - 7300 South Street' Brookside Builders. Inc. Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc- tion of an industrial building at 7300 South Street, by Brookside Builders, Inc. (deferred by Council May 13 and May 20, 1957. 488 1.3 May 27, 1957 Request for Building Permit Continued On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for the construction of an industrial building at 7300 South Street, subject to compliance with all applicable codes and subject to brick facing on the South Street side, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Re: City-Wide Storm Sewer Master Plan Recommendation relative to proposals, for engineering services in connection with city-wide storm sewer Master Plan presented by the City Manager (requested by Council April 29, 1957) (M C No. 10) On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the above matter was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Storm Sewer at Idaho Avenue ei W 26th Street ! Storm sewer at Idaho Avenue and West 26th Street (requested by Councilman Schadow). The Clerk was requested to secure a petition for drainage and deliver same to Sylvester Schueller, 6904 W. 26th Street. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above matter was referred to Director of Public Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by six Councilman voting yea and one Councilman voting nay. Councilman Davis voted nay. Re: Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer Assessments Length of time to spread assessments for Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer was discussed. No action taken. Bonds On motion of Councilman Davis,' seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following , bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present, Larson-Mac Company - Gas Mill City Heating Ee Air Conditioning Co. - Heating Rainmaker Soft Water Inc. - Water Softening Devices Verified Claims 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 May 27, 1957, in the total amounts of $2,134.72 for payroll' and $13,434.45 for vendors were approved, and the City Muiager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 489 May 27, 1957 Payments on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, 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 checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Final Certificate - Well No. 9, Installation Deep Well Pump, Piping Ei Appurtenances Contract #316 Contractor, Bergerson-Caswell Inc. Contract Price, $18,997.00 Contract Date, December 17, 1956 Amount of this payment, $7,147.00 Regarding Lincoln Bakery , ''On motion of Councilman Schadow,,,seconded, by Councilman Bolmgren, -the City , Attorney was requested to prepare ,al etter, for-Council, approval;, in answer to ,letter, dated April '25, 1957, from Robins,-Davis, & Lyons, regarding Lincoln- Bakery; the answer, to be in the affirmative, and copies of Tetter' to be' dis- -, tributed to .the Council members this week end, by unanimous vote of ,all-members ' of the Council present. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 12:24 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. /PZ, 1 R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor ATTEST: 7,"oseph 4 usta', Secretary