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Council Meeting - August 19, 1957
111 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
_Fernstrom at 8:00 p.m.
Invocation was given by Rabbi Liebhaber of the Bnai Abraham Synagogue.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
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H-.--0--Barris
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
T--iKenneth Wolfe-
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Q Also present were the City Manager, City Manager Assistant, City Manager
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1-"D Intern, City Assessor, Charles Bassford, acting attorney and the Secretary.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
minutes, as amended, of meeting held August 12, 1957, were approved, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present. •
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Assessment Hearin - 5a 7
111 Assessment hearing as advertised by notice of hearing published in the St.
Louis Park Dispatch, July 25, 1957. No persons appeared.
Resolution No. 439
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the reading
of list was waived and Resolution No. 439, Levying Special Assessments for Public
Improvements was adopted by unanimous vote of 5 members of the Council present.
Vetitions:for Ornamental Street Lighting - .6a
Petitions for Ornamental Street Lighting on: (1) West 25th Street from
France Avenue to the Cul-de-sac West of Monterey Avenue signed by Mrs. Ben Badiner,
4110 W. 25th-Street and others. (2) Cedarwood j(oad from France Avenue to Cul-de-sac
signed by James W. Ward, 4100 Cedarwood Road and others , was received.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
petitions were referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for
advice and recommendation and also that they be directed to bring in preliminary
report for area - 25th Street to G.N. tracks and France Avenue to Highway No. 100,
for ornamental lighting, by unanimous vote of 5 members of the Council present.
James Flov - Blossom Florist Shop - 6a2
James Floy, Blossom Florist Shop, 4805 Excelsior Boulevard, was present at
the meeting and spoke in regard to fruit and vegatable stand adjacent to Florist
111 Shop and requested special permit under Zoning Ordinance No. 10:3.25.
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,lames Flov - Blossom Florist Shop continued
The City Attorney was asked for his opinion and he said that the
operation required a special permit. Mr. Floy was told,to come to the City
Manager's office where he would be given the information on how to make out
proper applications for this request.
Mr. Bruce requests Council to Take Over Storm Drains etc. - 6a3
Mr. Bruce requests Council to take over storm drains for maintenance,
and to give him a letter for FHA purposes.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that this matter be referred to the City Manager, City Attorney, Director-of
Public Works for varification and appropriate action for establishment of all
necessary easements in Westdale Addition, and the City Manager was directed to
advise Mr. Bruce the intention of the City of taking over stomp sewer if and
when all easements etc. are taken care of. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of 5 members of the Council present.
Street Lights on France Avenue - 6a4
Mr. W. J.' Husak, 3620 France Avenue, asked regarding street lights proposed
on France Avenue between Excelsior Boulevard and 37th Street. He said that re-
sidents were opposed to the installation of these lights as it mars their view
of Minikanda Golf Course.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Manager was directed to ask Northern States Power Company to hold up this
project until after September 9, 1957, by unanimous vote of five members of the
Council present.
Petition for Sidewalk - P-1769 - Roger Lundquist - 6b
Petition for sidewalk on the east side of Utica Avenue from West 42nd
Street to Morningside Road signed by Roger Lundquist, 4245 Utica Avenue, and
others, was received.
-- On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
petition for Sidewalk P-1769 was referred to the Director of Public Works and
the City Assessor for Advice and Recommendation by unanimous vote of 5 members
of the Council present.
Communication from D. T. Ehrenfeldt Concerning Parking - 6c
'Communication, dated August 17, 1957, was received -from D. T. Ehrenfeldt
concerning parking for proposed Peace Presbyterian Church.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
communication was• referred to the City-Attorney to prepare proper 'Resolution for
the meeting of August 26, 1957, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council
present.
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Communication from Korner Displays, Inc. Concerning Trash Cans - 6d
Communication, dated August 8, 1957, was received from Korner Displays,
Inc. concerning proposal for placing trash cans on public property.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
communication was tabled by unanimous vote ,of five members of the Council present.
Claim for Damages - Sam Sell - 6e
Claim for damages allegedly resulting from City actions was received from
Sam Sell, 2845 Glenhurst Avenue, dated August 15, 1957.
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1'1 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
above claim was referred to the City Attorney for advice and recommendation by
unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
Communication from Park-Plaza State Bank - 6f
Communication, dated August 15, 1957, was received from Park-Plaza State
Bank proposing further use by the City of its facilities.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above communication was referred to the City Manager for his study and recommen-
dation by September 16, 1957, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council
present.
Communication from Elva Enger Concerning Transfer of Ownership - Park Tavern - 6g
Communication, dated August 15, 1957, concerning the transfer of ownership
in the Park Tavern, located at Louisiana and Minnetonka Boulevard, was received.
Attorney Lewis Lohman appeared for petitioner. He was given a proper form
to complete, and it was suggested that both parties sign the application.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above request was referred to the City Manager by unanimous vote of five members
of the Council present.
Request for 36 Unit Motel at 3930 Excelsior Blvd. 0. .i. Husby Er Sons - 6h
Request for approval of the location of a 36 unit motel and for a special
permit under authority of Section 10.3-24 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to
permit location of a motel at 3930 Excelsior Boulevard was received from 0. J.
Husby and Sons.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
request for a motel was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and re-
commendation by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
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Request for Erection of Sign at 7201 Minnetonka Boulevard. Park Tavern - LeRoy - 6i
Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
to permit location of a sign without the required setback at 7201 Minnetonka
Boulevard (Park Tavern) was received from LeRoy Signs, Inc.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was denied by unanimous Note of five members of the Council present.
Request for Erection of Sign at 6118 Wayzata Boulevard - Jenks Sign Service - 61
Request for Special Permit under authority of Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of •a 22" x 1041 wall mounted sign (in excess
of 48 sq. ft.) at 6118 Wayzata Boulevard was received from. JenksSign Service.
Resolution No. 445
On motion ofCouncilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 445, entitled Resolution granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park was adopted by unanimous vote of five
members of the Council present.
Communication from Rural Henn. County Nursing Committee - 6k
Communication, dated August 15, 1957, was received from the Rural Hennepin
County Nursing Committee concerning increase in cost of nursing service.
Resolution No. 440
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolu-
tion No. 440, entitled Resolution Relating to Participating in Rural Hennepin
County Nursing District was adopted by unanimous vote of five members of the
Council present.
Request for Variance Regarding Subdividing of Lots - 0. E. Severson - 61
Request for variance from Section 2 of Ordinance No. 557 (Amendment of the
Zoning Ordinance) prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than
75 feet, also a request for variance under the subdivision ordinance (Section 12)
to permit the division of two lots was received from 0. E. Severson.
This matter was discussed with the City Attorney and his ruling was that there
was no legal obstruction to applicant securing permit for construction of resid-
ence - no need for variance or referral to Planning Commission.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
Building Inspector was authorized to issue building permit on the above request
'subject to compliance with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of five members
of the Council present.
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Resolution Authorizing Release of Securities of Park Plaza State Bank - 7a
Resolution No. 441
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 441, entitled Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities of Park Plaza
State Bank was adopted by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Ordinance Vacating Street i Alleys (Oregon Avenue)
Rodgers Hydraulic - 7c
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Street, and
Alleys (Oregon Avenue and alleys requested by Rodgers Hydraulic Inc.)
tfd Ordinance No. 583
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
second reading of above Ordinance No. 583, entitled An Ordinance Vacating a
Portion of Street, and Alley§ was waived and the ordinance was "adopted by unani-
mous vote of the five members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Relating to Delinquent Water Accounts - 7d
, . Second Reading of proposed Ordinance Amending Section 5 of Ordinance No.
176 Relating to Delinquent Water Accounts.
Ordinance No. 584
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
second reading of Ordinance No. 584, entitled An-Ordinance Amending Section 5
of Ordinance No. 176 Relating to Delinquent-Water Accounts and Repealing Original
Section 5 of said Ordinance, was waived and the Ordinance was adopted by unani-
mous vote of the five members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Requiring Payment of Taxes etc. - 7e
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Requiring Payment of Taxes and
Special Assessments Levied against Premises Licensed by the City.
Ordinance No. 585
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
second reading of Ordinance No. 585, entitled An Ordinance Requiring Payment of
Taxes and Special Assessments Levied Against Premises Licensed by- the City, and
Amending Certain Ordinances, was waived and the Ordinance was adopted by unani-
mous vote of the five members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 407 - 7f
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 407, Regulat-
ing Signs and Billboards.
Ordinance No. 586
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 586, entitled An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 407
Regulating Signs and Billboards, was waived and the Ordinance was adopted by un-
animous vote of the five members of the Council present.
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Minutes of the Planning Commission - 8a
Minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of July 25 and August 7, 1957
were presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes
were received for filing by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
Report of Engineer and Assessor with Respect to Sidewalk & Curb & Gutter - 8b
Preliminary Report of the Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor
with respect to sidewalk, curb and gutter, Improvement No's. 57-62, 63, was
received.
Resolution No. 442
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 442, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Improve-
ments Nos. 57-62 and 57-63, hearing date September 16, 1957, was adopted by un-
animous vote of five members of the Council present.
Report of Engineer and Assessor wits Respect to 2" Bituminous Surfacing - 8c
Preliminary Report of the Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor
with respect to 2" bituminous surfacing, Improvement No's. 57-59, 60 & 61, was
received.
Resolution No. 443
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 443, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on 2" Bituminous Surfacing Nos.
57-59, 60 & 61, hearing date September 16, 1957, was adopted by unanimous vote
of five members of the Council present.
Bids for Wading Pool - 9a
Tabulation of bids received August 14, 1957 for a Wading Pool at Oak
Hill Park was presented to the Council as follows:
Base Bid Alter. #1
Adam's Construction Company $11,595 $1,341
Carlson-LaVine 14,337 1,763
Fitzgerald Bros. 14,952 1,780
Victor Carlson & Sons 15,300 2,000
Art Bolier 18,765
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the bid of Adam's Construction Company for the construction of Wading Pool
at Oak Hill Park, in the amount of $11,595.00 was determined to be the lowest
bid of a responsible bidder and the Mayor and the City Manager were authorized
to execute contract in behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
five members of the Council present.
Cancelling Council meeting of September 3. 1957 - 10a
Cancelling of the City Council meeting of September 3, 1957 - by the
Mayor.
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September 3, 1957 Council meeting continued
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting
of September 3, 1957 was cancelled by unanimous vote of five members of the
Council present.
Regarding Westwood Hills 2nd Addition - 10b - Resolution No. 444
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolu-
tion No. 444, entitled Resolution Canceling Subdivision Improvement Contract
and Releasing Bond (contract with Murri-Mac Company - improvements in Westwood
Hills Second Addition), was adopted by unanimous vote of five members of the
Council present.
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et Report on Lincoln Bakery Law Suit - 10c
Attorney Charles Bassford made an oral report on the Lincoln Bakery Law
Suit.
Regarding Condemnation for Ditch No. 25 - 10d
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the City Attorney be authorized to institute condemnation proceedings to
acquire easements for drainage ditch in Storm Sewer District No. 25 in event
City is unable to obtain voluntary easements by appropriate deeds from the fee
owners. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
Regarding Building Permits on Lots 1/17 incl. Blk 2. Cedar Manor 4th - 10e
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the City
Manager was instructed to hold up issuing building permits on lots 1 to 17 inclu-
sive, Block 2, Cedar Manor 4th Addition, until the water problem in Outlot One is
taken care of, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
Items Discussed by Mrs. B. Forbes. 2928 Alabama Ave:. - 10f
Mrs. B. Forbes, 2928 Alabama Avenue was present at the meeting and dis-
cussed the following items:
1. Leasing of Pitching machine
2. Centennial Committee (Mrs. Forbes said she would like to be on the
Committee.
3. Trash cans - litterbug
4. Lindstam E' Furber Property on Minnetonka Boulevard. Would like to see
City purchase said property for Library, Womens Club etc.
5. Vacant Property north of 27th at Alabama Avenue - Videen Owner would
like either to lease or buy for recreation- use. She reported old
house on property has dangerous basement, usually full of water.
No actions taken.
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Verified Claims - 12a
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On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to
the Council, dated August 19, 1957, in the total amounts of $749.93 for payroll,
and $21,105.99 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk,
and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous,
vote of the five members of the Council present. ,
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Payment on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the action
on Final Payment to Max Renner Well Company for Wells 1, 2 Ee 7 was deferred until
August 26, 1957,by unanimous vote of the five members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:01 A.M., by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
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