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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/01/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 84' Council Meeting - January 20, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor H. P. Lefler at 8:02 p.m. Invocation was given by Rev. Orin Thompson of the Ascension Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Torval Jorvig. D. C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe H. P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant to the City Manager, and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, therreading of the minutes of meeting held January 13, 1958, were waived and the minutes approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Porposed Sidewalk Impr. No. 57-65 - 5a Public hearing was had on proposed sidewalk construction, Improvement No. 57-65, as described in Notice of Hearing published January 9 and 16, 1958 in the St. Louis Park Dispatch. No one appeared. Resolution No. 530 presented for adoption. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 530, entitled Resolution Ordering Sidewalk Construction, Improvement No. 57-65, was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication Relative to Release of Lots 1 to 13. Blk. 161. Re. of St. L. Pk.-6a Communication, dated January 7, 1958, relative to release of Lots 1 to 13, Block 161, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park Addition (adjoining 7301 West Lake Street) by the City - by Russell M. Bennett, was presented to the Council. C. L. Andrus and Russell M. Bennett were present in support of request. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the above matter be deferred until January 27, 1958 to give City Manager and City Attorney opportunity to make a study of same. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 2=85 IIIJanuary 20, 1958 111 Request to Use Property for Carnival - V.F.W. - 6b Request to use property south of V.F.W. Post #5632 for a carnival on May 26, 27, 28 or May 31, June 1, 2, 3 - by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5632, was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the above request be referred to the City Attorney to draw up a form of motion for granting permit for use of city property which may serve as a model in this matter and future similar permits. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. _ , t Application of Gene Shadow for Membership in Underwriting Agencies - 6c ►-, Application of Gene E. Sghadow for membership in the Underwriting Agencies, ' was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the application of Gene E. Schadow for membership in the Underwriting Agencies be referred to the City Manager for the required investigation and report. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit for Erection of Sign - Nordquist Sign Company - 6d • Request for special permit under authority of Sections 10.3720 and 10.5 pf the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a sign (11.91 x .6.6') at 5430 Minnetonka Boulevard, by Nordquist Sign Company was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Request for Ext. of Permit to Inhabit a Trailer - James Rooney - 6e Request for extension of permit to inhabit a trailer at 2848 Brunswick Avenue for the period ending not later than February 28, 1958, by James E. Rooney, (Approval granted by Council December 16, 1957 for period ending not later than January 15, 1958.) was presented to the Council. -- Mr. James E. Rooney appeared in support of request. He said that due to road conditions up north he would like to leave the trailer until February 28, 1958. Od motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request for extension of permit was granted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Taxicab Operation - Town Taxi and St. Louis Park Radio Cab - 6f 111 Application for certificate of public sonvenience and necessity for taxicab operation by Town Taxi Company and St. Louis Park Radio Cab was presented to the Council. Leslie Johnson, Town Taxi Compamy, was present in support of application. He also left a financial statement. • t � 286 January 20, 1958 Relative to Taxicab Operation continued - 6f It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to set date for public hearing on February 10, 1958, on application for certificate of public convenience and necessity for taxicab operation for Town Taxi Company and St. Louis Park Radio Cab Company. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Petition P-1846 for Watermain - The Murri Mac Company - 6g Petition for watermain on Franklin Avenue from Texas to Westwood Hills Drive, by the Murri Mac Company, 2301 Texas Avenue, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the above petition for watermain P-1846, was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 605 - Second Reading of Ord. Amend. Zoning Ord. - 7a Second reading of proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Virginia Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard) . On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the second reading of Ordinance No. 605, entitled An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ord- inance of the City of St. Louis Park was waived and the Ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report on Municipal State-Aid Program for 1958 - 8a Report on Municipal State-Aid Program for 1958 (M & C No. 58-3) was presented by the City Manager. The City Manager pointed out the locations on the map prepared by the Director of Public Works On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above matter was deferred until January 27, 1958, by unanimous vote of six members of-the Council present. Report on Contractor's Progress for Sections "B" & "C" Main Trunk Sewer - 8b Contractor's progress report for Sections "B" and "C" of Main Trunk Sewer (M. & C. No. 58-5) was presented by the City Manager, and discussed. The City Manager also reported that Sornsin & Rue said they would have a detailed report as to proposed schedule of crews etc. on January 21, 1958. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above report was ordered filed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 287 January 20, 1958 Report Relative to Increase in Gas Rates - 8c Report relative to increase in gas rates was presented by the City attorney. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Attorney and the City Manager be directed to enter into negotiation with the Minneapolis Gas Company to secure from the Minneapolis Gas Company the lowest possible rate that they, will offer to the residents of St. Louis Park for the ensuing year or five year period, with direction to City Attorney C to report to the City Council the negotiated Minneapolis Gas Company position with respect to the lowest possible. rate. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to supplement the provision of the Charter of the City of St. Louis Park with respect to pro- cedure - hearings and standards by the City Council in the establishment of rates charged by a franchised public utility operating within the City of St. Louis Park. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Annual Activity Report - City Attorney - 8d Annual Activity Report of the Division of Law was presented by the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above report was received for filing by unanimous vote of six members .of the Council present. Recommendation with Respect to Installing Water Service Connection Etc. - 8e Recommendation with respect to installing water service connections on streets where sanitary sewers are to be constructed (M. d C. No. 58-4) re- quested December 30, 1958, was presented by the City Manager A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to direct the preparation and submission of the Engineer's Preliminary Report. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report Relative to Improvements in West Lynn Third Addition - 8f Report relative to improvements in West Lynn Third Addition as required by Section 10B of Ordinance 558 (requested January 13, 1958) was presented by the Director of Public Works. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to direct the City Attorney to include in contract for furnishing improvements required by Ordinance No. 558. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. January 20, 1958 Preliminary Report on Improvement No. 58-1 - 8g Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and City Assessor with respect to storm sewer and curb and gutter, Improvement No. 58-1, was presented to the Council. The City Manager says that there was a slight error in report and would like action deferred 1 week. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, action on the above matter was deferred until January 27, 1958, by a vote of five yeas. (Councilman Jorvig was out of the room when vote was taken.) Tabulation of Bids on Steel Desks - 9a Tabulation of bids taken January 15, 1958 on steel desks was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Davis,. seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to designate Miller Davis Company as the lowest responsible bidder, Motion passed by a vote of five yeas. ,(Councilman Jorvig was out of the room when vote was taken.) Request for Ext. of Time Limit on Filing of Final Plat of Country Club Add. gtc. Request for extension of time limit on filing gina1 plat of County Club Addition of Westwood Hills (Project No. 4) was presented by Murti Mac Company. James Pitts was present and explained reason for needed extension. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the exten- sion of 30 days was granted on the above request, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Request for Wage Increase for Incinerator Employees - l0a Request for wage increase for incinerator employees (M.& C. No. 58-2), by Suburban Sanitary Drayage Company was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request for wage increase for incinerator employees was granted, effective February 1, 1958, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Relative to Ex Officio Members of the City Planning Commission - 10b Recommendation of the Mayor for the appointment of Torval Jorvig and Herbert Davis as ex officio members of the City Planning CommislsiOn to service until December 31, 1958, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the appoint- ment of Torval Jorvig and Herbert Davis as ex officio members of the City Planning Commission to serve until December 31, 1958, was approved by unanimous vote 111 of six members of the Council present. 2'8 January 20, 1958 Resignation of Howard Perkins from Planning Commission. etc. - 10c Resignation of Howard Perkins from the City Planning Commission, and the recommended appointement by the Mayor of John Palmer to serve the unexpired term ending February 7, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to accept the resignation of Howard Perkins from the Planning Commission and to approve the appointment of John Palmer to serve the unexpired term ending February 7, 1960. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Relative to Council Meeting Procedure - 10d Suggested changes in Council meeting procedure for the purpose of exped- iting the handling of public business was presented by Mayor Lefler. Resolution No. 531 was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by• Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 531, entitled Resolution Amending Section 1:219 and Section 1:203 of the Ordinance Code, was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Brochure entitled "Your City Council Welcomes You" - 10d2 The City Manager presented a preliminary draft of Brochure, entitled "Your City Council Welcomes You". He suggested that this brochure be given to all citizens attending council meetings and possibly that copies be mailed to all citizens of St. Louis Park. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Manager was requested to submit a final draft of said brochure, with estimate cost to produce and a recommendation on number to print, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report on Liquor License for the Golden Steer Restaurant - 10e Report on Liquor license for the Golden Steer Restaurant at the Office City site was made by Councilman Wolfe, in the absence of Councilman Ehrenberg. As the applicant was not present at the meeting it was suggested by Councilman Davis that the matter be deferred, and applicant be advised that this matter would be discussed at a later meeting. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on the above matter was deferred for one week, by 'a' vote of five yeas and one nay. (Councilman Bolmgren voted nay.) _ Appointment of Clyde A. Sorenson as Probationary Police Lieutenant - 10f The City Manager proposed the appointment of Clyde A. Sorenson as probationary Police Lieutenant, effective January 27, 1958. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Clyde A. Sorenson as probationary Police Lieutenant, effective January 27, 1958, by unani- mous vote of six members of the Council present. 290 January 20, 1958 Bonds - lla III On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded' by Councilman Jorvig, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Meyers Outdoor Advertising Inc. Sign Burkes Heating Company Heating • Verified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated January 20, 1958 in the total amounts of $1,880.51 for payroll, and $60,191.28 for vendors were approved, and the City Nanager, City, Clerk, and City Treasurer wer authorized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, yea. Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. III / / `_ ' 1 1 ..._ .► H. ' . Le er, •yo Attest: r / JoseJust. .., Sedreta