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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957/05/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 456 cros Council Meeting - May 6, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:04 p.m. • Invocation was given by Pastor Lex Smith of the Suburban Baptist 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 and the Secretary. Minutes On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes of meeting held April 29, 1957, were approved as amended, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Hearing on Rezoning of Lots 5 & 6. Blk. 4. Sunset Gables Second Addition Hearing on proposed rezoning of Lots 5 and 6, 14 and 15, Block 4, Sunset Gables Addition (Minnetonka Boulevard, Inglewood and Joppa Avenues) from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District - requested by B. Horovitz (adjourned from March 18 and April 8, 1957, see Planning Commission rezommendation under Item 4.) A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to adjourn the adjourned hearing until June 10, 1957. Motion passed by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present, Petition for Sidewalk on NS of Mtka. Blvd. from Florida to Georgia Avenues-P-1718 Petition for sidewalk on the north side of Minnetonka Boulevard from Florida Avenue to Georgia Avenue, P-1718, signed by Mrs. Anna Lindner, 6616 Minnetonka Boulevard and others, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above petition 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 Watermain on Blackstone Ave. from W. 16th Street to Cedar Lk. Rd. P-1720 Petition for watermain on Blackstone Avenue from West 16th Street to Cedar Lake Road, P-1720, signed by Frank W. Simpson, 1669 Blackstone Avenue, and others, was presented to the Council. 457 May 6, 1957 Petition - P-1720 continued On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above petition 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 2" Bituminous Surfacing on Alley. Blck. 22. Park Manor etc. P-1721 Petition for 2" Bituminous surfacing on T. Alley, Block 22, Park Manor, from Dakota to Edgewood and 29th to Minnetonka Boulevard, P-1721, signed by E. W. Bell, 2920 Dakota Avenue and others, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded byouicilman Wolfe, the above petition was referred to the Director of Public/Krd bity Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council pre- sent. Petition for Rezoning Lot 20. Huntington Woods 1st Add. - F Petition for rezoning Lot 20, Huntington Woods 1st Addition (northwest corner of Huntington Avenue and West 36th Street) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District, signed by C. E. . Maxwell, was presented to the Council. Mr. C. E. Maxwell was present in support of his petition. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above petition was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommen- dation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Petition for Sidewalk on the NSof Mtka. Blvd. From Hampshire to Idaho - P-1722 Petition for sidewalk on the north side of Minnetonka Boulevard from Hampshire Avenue to Idaho Avenue, P-1722, signed -by Wm. C. Shepherd, 6824 Minne- tonka Boulevard and others, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above petition 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. Re: Condition of Buildings at 2360 Hwv. 100 Et. Cedar Lake Road - Phillippi Equip. Communication from S. J. Phillippi of Phillippi Equipment Company, dated April 30; 1957, concerning the condition of buildings at 2360 Highway No. 100 at Cedar Lake Road, was read. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above communication was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Permit to Excavate Peat - Elliot Erskine Enterprises. Inc. Request for a permit to excavate peat from property bounded by Wayzata Boule- vard, Hampshire Avenue, approximately W. 16th Street and Dakota Avenue, by Elliot Erskine Enterprises, Inc. 6701 Wayzata Boulevard, was read. 458 May 6, 1957 Request for Permit to Excavate Peat continued On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman. Wolfe, action on,the above request was deferred until June 3, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request Concerning Construction of a Motel Request dated May 1, 1957, for information concernin construction of a motel on the northeast corner of Lilac Lanes property, by Lilac Lanes Company, Inc, was read. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilma Ehrenberg, the above request was referred to the City Attorney for advice .nd recommendation, and report to City Council May 13, 1957, by all members of he Council voting yea, except Councilman Davis who abstained from voting. Request for Erection of Sign at 6108 Excelsior Boulevard Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit location of a sign without the re- quired setback at 6108 Excelsior Boulevard (Ranger's Chow Min) by Suburban . Sign Company, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice knd recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report on Assessment of Improvement No. 55-48 Report on the Assessment of Improvement No. 55-48, widening and paving 36th Street from Zinran Avenue to Aquila Avenue (M fi X No. 57-9) was presented by the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,. the above report was ordered filed and a copy of same sent to R. N. Ruedlinger, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Legal Opinion Concerning Bakery Property at 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard Legal opinion concerning the proposed bakery use of roperty at 4100, Minnetonka Boulevard was presented by the City Attorney. Jack Robbins, with Fern Hill Improvement Associatio , asked that opinion be read. The Secretary read the opinion dated May 1, 1957. Mr. Davis of Robins, Davis and Lyons says be feels that the Council could reasonably find that the operation mentioned is not a wholesale business. Considerable discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that this question be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study. Motion was withdrawn. 459 May 6, 1957 Legal Opinion of Property at 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard - Lincoln Bakery A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and that he bring back to the Council May 13, 1957 a suggested amendment to Zoning Ordinance clarifying the words Wholesale and Retail as to Bakeries. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Minutes of Special Planning Commission Meeting ETC. Minutes of the special Planning Commission meeting of April 26 and re- gular meeting of May 1, 1957 were presented. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above minutes were received for filing by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of Planning Commission on Final Plat of Aretz 4th Addition Report of the Planning Commission (No. 3 Special Meetin) recommending favorably (with variances being granted) upon the request of Mr. Aretz for approval of the final plat of Aretz 4th Addition was presented. A motion was passed by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to deny the acceptance of the plat of Aretz 4th Addition. .Motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom abstained from voting. Report of Planning Commission Case 57-26-V Sign at 4910 Excelsior Blvd. Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-26-V) recommending favorably (with one condition) upon the regt}est of Dahlen Sign Company for a special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 14? x 84 (112 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 4910 Excelsior Boule- vard (Graybow Plumbing Company) On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Res- . olution No. 387, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park, for erection of a 149 x 89 (112 sq. ft.) sign at Graybow Plumbing Company, 4910 Excelsior Boulevard, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of Planning Commission (No. 6-Case 57-27-V) Sign at 7915 Mtka. Blvd. Report of the Planning Commission (No. 6-Case 57-27-V) recommending favorably upon the request of Brede, Inc. for a variation of the setback re- quirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20,4-6 to permit location of a sing without the required setback at 7915 Minnetonka Boulevard (Westman Floral) . 460 al mcti May 6, 1957 P.C. Report No. 6 - Case 57-27-V ContinuedIII A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that the permit be granted to Brede, Inc. for the erection of a sign at 7915 Minnetonka Boulevard (Westman Floral), but not to exceed 48 sq. ft. and to be located on the West property line one foot from front line and that such sign be similar to sketch shown to Planning Commission and Council showing a stone pillar. Motion was passed by six yeas and one nay, Councilman Ehrenberg' voting nay. Report of Planning Commission (No. 7-Case 57-29-V) Sign at 4911 Excelsior Blvd. Report of the Planning Commission (No. 7-Case 57-29-V) recommending un- favorably upon the request of LeRoy Sign Company for a special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 12/ x 11.3/ (144 sq. ft.) sign, and also a request for va iation of the set- back requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority o Section 20.4-6 to permit location of the same sign without the required se back at 4911 Excelsior Boulevard (Town i Country Cleaners) . On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Counc'lman Bolmgren, the above request was denied by unanimous vote of all members o the Council present. Report of Planning Commission (No. 8-Case 57-30-V) Garage - 3141 Rhode Island Report of the Planning Commission (No. 8-Case 57-30-V) recommending III favorably upon the request of Donald Skoro, 3141 Rhode Island, for a waiver of the sideyard setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to permit loca- tion of a garage within 3/ of the property line. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the building inspector was authorized to issue permit for construction of garage, at 3141 Rhode Island Avenue, within 3 feet of the property dine and subject to compliance with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of a 1 members of the Council present. Report on Meeting with Asbury Hospital Authorities Report on meeting with Asbury Hospital authorities re_arding utility problems was made by the City Manager. (requested by Council April 29, 1957) No action taken. Report of Planning Commission {No. 9 - Case 57-31-Vac) Minne.ota Rubber Prop. Report of the Planning Commission (No. 9 - Case 57-3111:Vac) recommending favorably upon the request of Minnesota Rubber Properties, c. for vacation of alley (between Alabama and Wooddale Avenues, north of West 3 th Street) adjacent to Lots A(, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 43, St. Louis Park Center an Lots 14 to 35 inclusive, Block 43, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (subject to the City re- ceiving a Quit Claim Deed for 5/ along the south side of 36th Street between Wooddale and Alabama Avenues) . III. 46.E May 6, 1957 P.C. Report - (No. 9 - Case 57-31-Vac) Minnesota Rubber Prop. CONTINUED On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City Clerk was directed to publish notice of public hearing on May 27, 1957, for the vacating of alley adjacent to Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 43, St. Louis Park Center and Lots 14 to 35 inclusive, Block 43, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report Relating to Drainage Situation at 16th Street i Ford Road Report relating to drainage situation at 16th Street and Ford Road, by the City Attorney. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the giving of the report be deferred to May 13, 1957. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Building Permit 3316 Gorham Avenue - Clarence Bros Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an industrial building at the rear of 3316 Gorham Avenue, by Clarence Bros (deferred by Council April 29, 1957) Clarence Bros was present and presented a Blue Print of building he desired to build. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for the construction of an industrial building at the rear of 3316 Gorham Avenue, with the stipulation that the front of building be brick faced and subject to compliance with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Rezoning of Tract B and C. Registered Land Survey 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 (deferred by Council April 29, 1957) applicant requests deferrment until May 13, 1957) . On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the above rezoning was deferred until May 13, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Building Permit - 8000-8030 Mtka. Blvd. Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc- tion of an addition to the Texa-Tonka Shopping Center, 8000-8030 Minnetonka Boulevard, by Adolph Fine (deferred from April 29, 1957) . 462 0-3 May 6, 1957 Request for Building Permit 8000-8030 Minnetonka Boulevard. continued. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for construction of an. addition to the Texa-Tonka Shopping Center, 8000-8030 Minnetonka Boulevard, subject to compliance with all applicable codes and the building to be brick faced, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Reports Relating to Connection to Watermain - B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company Reports from the Director of Public Works and City Assessor relating to request for permission to connect to watermain for proposed building of B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company at Turners Crossroad and Wayzata Boulevard, by E. R. Conry Construction Company (deferred from April 29, 1957) On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the re- quest of B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company for a connection to the City Watermain was granted for stand-by service for Fire Protection Sprinkler only, subject to payment of connection charge $4,970.00, plus $100.00 a year as a minimum charge, to be billed quarterly, and the regular tapping fee as prescribed by Ordinance,by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Contract for 1957 Mosquito Control H & W Spray Service contract for 1957 Mosquito Control program. A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the contract with H W Spray Service for 1957 mosquito control be approved and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute same in behalf of the City. Motion was passed by six yeas and one nay. Councilman Jorvig, voting nay. Emergency Ordinance No.574 Transferring Funds - Mosquito Control Emergency Ordinance transferring funds from the emergency allowance appropriation of the general fund to the appropriation for mosquito control. On motion of Councilman Wolfer seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Ordinance No. 574, entitled An Emergency Ordinance Transferring $15,000.00 from the Emer- gency Allowance Appropriation of the General Fund to the Appropriation for Mosquito Control, was adopted by six yeas and one nay, Councilman Jorvig voting nay. Acceptance of Deed on 36th Street east of Aquila Avenue Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from Rudolph N. Ruedlinger and Jessie Ruedlinger for Street Purposes: the South 30 feet of that part of the Sift of the NW4 of SE4 lying west of Oak Hill Manor 3rd Addition and East of a line parallel to and 30 feet west measured at right angles to the west line of the E2 of the said SW4 of the NW4 of the SE*, Section 18, Township 117, Range 21. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above Quit Claim Deed from Arthur J. Ruedlinger and Jessie W. Ruedlinger, his wife, for street purposes was accepted and the City Attorney was directed to file same with the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County,- by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. 463 May 6, 1957 Purchase of Traffic Signal Equip. for Mtka. Blvd. i Texas Ave. etc. Purchase of traffic signal equipment for Minnetonka Boulevard and Texas Avenue, and Minnetonka Boulevard and Louisiana Avenue, estimated cost $5,4000, budget estimate $5,500. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the purchase of traffic signal equipment for Minnetonka Boulevard and Texas Avenue, and Minnetonka Boulevard and Louisiana Avenue was approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Purchase oiFire Hose Purchase of 1000 feet of 2 1/2" fire hose and of 500 feet of 1 1/2" fire hose (approximately $1600.00). On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the purchase of 1000 feet of 2 1/2" fire hose and of 500 feet of 1 1/2" fire hose was approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Appointment of jinn Mattson as Temporary Laborer - Parks ei Recreation The City Manager proposed the appointment of Jim Mattson as temporary laborer, effective May 7, 1957 for approximately 3 months. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Jim Mattson as temporary laborer, effective May 7, 1957, for approximately 3 months, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Appointment of Russell H. Heller as Probationary Clerk II. Street Department The City Manager proposed the appointment of Russell H. Heller as Proba- tionary Clerk II, effective May 8, 1957, Street Department. Oh motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Russell H. Heller as Probationary Clerk II, Street Department, effective May 8, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Bonds On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Gilbert Brothers Plumbing - Plumbing Hagen Plumbing Fe Heating - Plumbing Electrical Products Consolidated - Sign Northern Water Treating Company - Water Softeners 464 cn n May 6, 1957 Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated May 6, 1957, in the total amount of $81,944.74 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 1:03 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. A9e-c---; 4 4 • ! R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor Attest: / , .d!..—AKL.4__Are,,te/1- 0---ii. , (sePh ust/, Secretary r,