HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957/09/30 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Council Meeting - September 30, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
R. C. Fernstrom at 8:16 p.m.
Invocation was given by Rev. Lex Smith• of the Suburban Baptist Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
Torval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant to the
City Manager, City Manager Interne and Secretary of the Council.
Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8:25 p.m., Councilman Davis arrived at
11:15 p.m.
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On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes
of meeting held September 23, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of four
members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Rezoning - William Wynn - 5a
Public hearing on proposed rezoning of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 315, Re-
arrangement of St. Louis Park (3600 Pennsylvania Avenue) from Residential Use
District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, requested by William Wynni (ad-
journed from September 23, 1957) .
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request for rezoning was re-referred to the Planning Commission for advice and
recommendation to review Mr. Wynns additional request relative to Density, in
his letter of September 27, 1957, by unanimous vote of fou members of the Council
present. (Councilman Ehrenberg and Davis were absent when vote was taken.)
Request for Use of Oak Hill Park - VFW - 6a
Request for use of Oak Hill Park for July 4, 1958 celebration , by V.F.W.
Post 5632, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was referred to the City Manager for advice and recommendation, byfour
members of the Council voting yea, Councilman Schadow, voting nay. (Councilman
davis was absent when vote was taken.) ,
Councilman Schadow asked that this item be placed on agenda for October
7, 1957.
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Regarding Purchase of Westwood Hills Golf Course - 6a1
Walter L. Bush Jr. Co-Chairman - Save the Green Committee, presented nine
petitions containing 449 names requesting the City to improve the existing park
recreational facilities and to acquire for additional park and recreational
purposes the Westwood Hills Golf Course. Mr. Bush said that this move was
started to encompass the entire City Parks program. Mr. Bush also presented, to
all members of the Council, a written statement, dated September 30, 1957, re-
lative to this matter.
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motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that a firm price be negotiated by the City Manager with the Murri-Mac Company
pr for the 142.2 acres or a portion thereof of Westwood Hills Golf Course. Motion
was passed by five members of the Council voting yea and Councilman Ehrenberg
voting nay.
Councilman Schadow stated that his reason for the above motion, was to
secure the feeling of the Council relative to this project.
Councilman Ehrenberg stated that he voted nay on the motion, not because
he was against the project, but he felt that next week he may be in a better
, position to vote.
Communication with Reference to Changing Location of Easement - Sam Segall - 6b
Communication with reference ,to changing the location of an easement on
Lot 12, Minikanda Park Addition (southwest corner of Glenhurst Avenue and 39th
Street) by Samuel Segall, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
communication was referred to the Director of Public Works for advice and re-
commendation and report to the Council October'21, 1957, by unanimous vote of
five members of the Council present. (Councilman Davis not present when the
`vote was taken.)
Request for approval of Preliminary Plat of Texas Terrace 2nd Addition - Neslund-6c
Request for approval of preliminary plat of Texas Terrace Second Addition ,
by Richard Neslund, and advice from the Secretary of the Planning Commission that
plat is in proper form, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the above plat be placed on file and that it be referred to the City Planning
Commission and City Engineer for examination and report. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of five members of the Council, present. (Councilman Davis not present when
vote was taken.)
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
to direct the City Clerk to publish notice of public hearing before the City
Planning Commission on November 6, 1957. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of
five members of the Council present. (Councilman Davis absent when vote was taken.)
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Request for Permit to Conduct a Mfg. Operation in Com/1 District -Geo. Hill-6e
Request for permit under authority of Section 20.4-8 of the Zoning Ord-
inance to conduct a manufacturing operation in a Commercial Use District
(3455 Dakota Avenue) , by George Hill, was presented to the Council.
Mr. Earl Nelson, Mr. Delbert 'Ehrenfeldt and Mr. George Hill were present
in support of request.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of four members of the Council present. (Councilman
Ehrenberg and Davis not present when vote was taken.)
Resolution No. 472
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 472, entitled Resolution Granting Permit for Plastic Moulding Use in Commer-
cial District, was adopted by: four members of the Council voting yea, Councilman
Ehrenberg voting nay. (Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken.)
The City Attorney ruled that the action of the Council be valid and he was
requested to give a written opinion.
Request for Interpretation of Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance - 6d
Request for interpretation of provisions of the Zoning Ordinance_, by John
Yngve was presented to the Council.
Request withdrawn by John Yngve through Councilman Ehrenberg.
Request for Permit to Erect Sign at 8010 Minnetonka Blvd. - Suburban Sign - 6f
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of
the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 4t x 20' (80 sq. ft.) sign at 8010 Minne-
tonka Boulevard, by Suburban Sign Company, was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 473
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 473, 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. (Councilman Davis was not present when vote was
taken.)
P-1788
Petition for Sanitary Sewer!- H. Kaufmann. 9111 Stanlen Road - 6g
Petition for sanitary sewer on Stanlen Road from Cedar Lake Road to Flag
Avenue, signed by H. H. Kaufmann, 9111 Stanlen Road and others was presented to
the Council.
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On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
petition P-1788 was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor
for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council
present. (Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken.)
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Request for approval of Preliminary Plat - Tweedy's Addition - 6h
Request for approval of preliminary plat of Tweedy's Addition, by Sam Segal,
and advice from the Secretary of the Planning Commission that plat is in proper
form, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the preliminary plat be placed on file and referred to the Planning Commi-
ssion and City Engineer for examination and report. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Davis was not present
when vote was taken.)
C A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the City Clerk be directed to publish notice of public hearing before the
PlanningCommission on November 6, 1957. Motionpassed byuntttimous vote of five
0=fr members of the Council present. (Councilman Davis was not present when vote was
taken.)
Request for Building Permit. 2605 Xenwood Avenue - Guy Newall - 6i
Request to build an addition to a house (2605 Xenwood Avenue) with less than
the 15' rear yard requirement of Section 15.4 of the Zoning Ordinance, by Guy
Newall,was presented to the Council.
Mr. Newell was present in support of his request.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was granted by unanimous vote of four members of the Councilman present.
(Councilman Ehrenberg and Davis were not present when vote was taken.)
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Prescribing Maximum Age for Employees - 7a
First reading of proposed ordinance Prescribing Maximum Age for City
Employees.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
proposed ordinance was referred to the City Manager for adjustment for flexibility,
by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Davis was
not present when vote was. taken.)
First Reading Of Proposed Ordinance Relating to Subdivision ,Regulations - 7b
First reading of proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 558 Relating to
Subdivision Regulations.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
proposed ordinance was referred to.the Planning commission for advice and re-
commendation and for rewording so that it accomplishes the objective of the sub-
divider constructing and paying for all improvements, by unanimous vote of five
_ members of the Council present. (Councilman Davis was not present when vote
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Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance adopting 1958 Budget - 7c
Second reading of proposed ordinance Adopting the 1958 Budget and Amend-
ing the 1957 Budget.
Ordinance No. 589
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 589, entitled An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for Fiscal
Year 1958 and Amending the 1957 Budget as Adopted by Ordinance 547 and Amended
by Ordinance 554 and 574, was waived and the ordinance was adopted by unanimous
vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Davis was not present
when vote was taken.)
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Establishing Salaries for Council - 7d
Second reading of proposed ordinance Establishing Salaries of Council
Members for 1958.
Ordinance No. 590
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 590, entitled An Ordinance Establishing Salaries of
Council Members for 1958, was waived and the ordinance was adopted by four mem-
bers of the Council voting yea and Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay. (Councilman
Davis was not present when vote was taken.)
Resolution Approving 1957 Levy - 7e
Resolution Approving 1957 Levy, Collectible in 1958 was presented to the
Council.
Resolution No. 474
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 474, entitled A Resolution Approving 1957 Levy, Collectible in 1958, was
adopted by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman
Davis was not present when vote was taken.)
Director of Public Works Report with Respect to Final Plat of M'haha Gables
2nd Addition - 8a
Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works with respect to final
plat of Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition (requested September 16, 1957), was
presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded bh Councilman Wolfe, to
direct the Director of Public Works to submit "Engineers Preliminary Report(s)"
for the construction of (a) sanitary sewers (b) sidewalks on both sides of streets
and (c) curb and gutters on both sides of streets; as a necessary preliminary step
to the holding of a public hearing - and to prepare and submit a revised estimate
of the cost of improvements to be constructed by the subdivider, to include water
main, storm sewer, grading, complete street paving (base plus surface) sod and tree
planting. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
(Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken.)
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111 Director of Public Works Report Concerning Cedar Knoll Manor 3rd and 4th - 8b
Report concerning acceptance of streets in Cedar Knoll Manor 3rd and 4th
Addition was presented by the Director of Public Works, (requested September
16, 1957) .
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the Director of Public Works report on the acceptance of streets in Cedar
Knoll Manor 3rd and 4th Addition, be accepted and filed and also approving the
return of the deposit and releasing the bond on Cedar Knoll Manor 3rd Addition.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
(Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken.)
U." A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
. that nothing on Cedar Knoll Manor 4th Addition bond be relinquished until Contract
°'"D is completed. Motion passed by five members of the Council present voting yea.
Mayor Fernstrom abstained from voting.
Director of Public Works Report with Respect to Drainage on Cedar Lake Road - 8c
Report with respect to drainage on Cedar Lake Road east of Flag Avenue,
was presented by the Director of Public, (requested September 23, 1957) .
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
report was ordered filed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Award of Contract for 2" Bituminous Surf. Nos. 57-59. 60. ? 61 - 9a
Award of contract fo 2" bituminous surfacing, Improvement Nos. 57-59, 57-60
and 57-61.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the bid of
Earl A. Sewall was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder in the
amount of $4,084.50, and the Mayor and the City Manager were directed to execute
the contract in behalf of the City, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Award of Contract for Curb. Gutter & Sidewalk Nos. 57-62 & 57-63 - 9b
Award of contract for curb, gutter and sidewalk construction, Improvement
Nos. 57-62 and 57-63.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the bid of
Victor Carlson in the amount of $690.50, was determined to be the lowest bid of a
responsible bidder, and the Mayor and the City Manager were directed to execute
the contract in behalf of the City, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
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Award of Contract for Water main. No. 57-53 - 9c
Award of contract for watermain, Improvement No. 57-53.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the bid
of Phelps-Drake Company in the amount of $11,313.20, was determined to be the
lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and the City Manager were
directed to execute the contract in behalf of the City, by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit at 6425 Goodrich Avenue - Paul Strom - 9d
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc-
tion of a repair shop at 6425 Goodrich Avenue, by Paul Strom (deferred September
23, 1957), was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Build-
ing Inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the construction of a
repair shop at 6425 Goodrich Avenue, subject to compliance with all applicable
codes, by five members of the Council voting yea and one nay. (Councilman Schadow
voted nay.)
Promotion of Lois H. Inman from Provisional to Probationary Clerk I - l0a
The City Manager reported the promotion of Lois H. Inman from Provisional
Clerk T to Probationary Clerk I, effective October 7, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
Council approved the promotion as reported,by unanimous vote of six members of
the Council present.
Resolution Approving Proposed Construction of Y.M.C.A.- 10b
Resolution Approving Proposed Construction of Y.M.C.A. Building was pre-
sented to the Council.
Resolution No. 475
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 475, entitled Resolution Approving Proposed Construction of Y.M.C.A.Building,
was approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Bonds - 11-a
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Purnell & Talbot Hearing & Air Conditioning - Heating
Anderson Plumbing & Heating - Plumbing
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Payments on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
following payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved,
and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
checks for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Final Certificate
Reconditioning Pump Well #3
Contractor, Tri-State Drilling Company
Contract Price, $2,463.00
Contract Date, March 4, 1957
Amount of this payment, $331.80
Verified Claims - 12a
p-zOn motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists of
verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council,
dated September 30, 1957, in the total amounts of $1,347.51 for payroll, and
$37,583.88 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City
Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Meeting adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:29 a.m., by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
/7411-4-44-44171
R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor.
Attest:
/ seph usta.,/ Secretary