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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/01/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Council Meeting - Tanuary 27, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor H. P. Lefler at 8 p.m. Invocation was given by Pastor Ralph Erickson of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig 11"D Torval C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe `D H. P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager Interne and the Secretary. Councilman Davis arrived at 9:25 p.m. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held January 20, 1958, as presented, were approved by un- animous vote of six members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Rezoning - A. W. Lampe - 5a Public ,hearing was had on the proposed rezoning of Lot 1 Hanke's Replat (4025 Excelsior Boulevard) from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District and from C Density to D Density, requested by A. W. Lampe. E. G. Nelson, 3522 Glenhurst, said he was opposed to "D" Density as it would allow for more than 2 family dwelling. A. W. Lampe was present in support of his request, said he plans to build a two damily dwelling. Harry Dworsky asked for the size of lot. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for first reading on February 3, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Attorney be directed to advise the City Council on February 3, 1958 if further permission would be necessary to construct a larger than 2 family dwelling on this property if Density was changed to "D". Motion passed by, six members of the Council present. 292 January 27, 1958 _ Notification of Bingo Game - Most Holy Trinity - 6a Notification of intent to hold bingo game, as required by state law, by Most Holy Trinity Home and School Association, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren to receive the above notification for filing. Motion passed by unani- mous vote of six members of the Council present. _ Request for Renewal of Non-Intox. Liquor License On-Sale - VFW - 6b Request for renewal of nonintoxicating malt liquor license on sale, by Veterans of Foreign Wars #5632, 5605 West 36th Street, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request for renewal of nonintoxicating malt liquor license on sale was approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Re: Playground Area for Cedar Knoll Manor 3rd 4th Add. - 6c A citizen for the area west of Highway No. 18 and in the vicinity of 16th Street spoke of the need for playground facilities for the children in the Cedar Knoll Manor 3rd and 4th Addition. He had a petition with him signed by a number of residents in the area but said that he could get many more signers. - He was concerned about the fact that some effort had been made to sell the lots adjacent to Kilmer Avenue south of 16th Street, on which the Council has. directed that no building permits be issued. He was asked to complete the petition and bring to Council next week, for their consideration. First Reading of Proposed Ord. Providing for Fixing of Rates Charged by Public Utilities etc. - 7a First reading of proposed ordinance Providing for Fixing of Rates charged by Public Utilities and Prescribing Procedures with Respect Thereto, ' (requested January 20, 1958) was presented to the Council. The City Attorney explained proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer to waive the first reading of the above proposed ordinance and to set date for the second reading on February 3, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 2-93 January 27, 1958 Resolution No. 532 - Auth. Application for Conveyance of Tax-Forfeited Land - 7b Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax=Forfeited Land, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, Resolution No. 532, entitled Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax- Forfeited Land was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) Councilman Bolmgren left at 12:30 a.m. Report on Application of Gene Schadow for Membership in Underwriting Agencies -8a Report on application of Gene E. Schadow for membership in the Under- writing Agencies (M & C. No. 58-6), was presented to the Council by the City Manager. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to determine the applicant, Gene E. Schadow, to be eligible for membership and to approve the application. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) Financial Report of the City for December. 1957 - 8b Financial Report of the City of St. Louis Park for December, 1957 was presented to the Council. As there were no objections the report was received and the Mayor ordered report filed. Concerning Revised Project Schedules - Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer - 8c Report concerning revised project schedules for completion of Sections B and C of the northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer (M. & C. No. 58-7) was presented by the City Manager. City Manager said Sornsin-Rue had been requested to supply detailed schedule. Mayor Lefler ordered above report filed. Report Concerning Public Improvements Bounded by Walker Street etc. - 8d Report concerning the Council's request November 25, 1957 for recommen- dations with respect to installation of remaining public improvements in the general area bounded by Walker Street, Dakota Avenue; West 33rd Street, and Gorham and Republic Avenues (M. 6 C. No. 58-8) was presented by the City Manager. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action on the above matter until February 17, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren not present when vote was taken.) 2124 January 27, 1958 Report Concerning Negotiations with Minneapolis Gas Company - 8e Report concerning results of negotiation with Minneapolis Gas Company for lower gas rates (requested January 20, 1958) (M. i C. No. 58-9) was presented by the City Manager. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action on the above matter until February 3, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) Report Relative to Improvements in Texas Terrace Third Addition - 8f Report relative to improvements in Texas Terrace Third Addition as re- quired by Section 10B of Ordinance 558 (requested January 13, 1958), was presented to the Council by the Director of Public Works. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that improvements in Texas Terrace Third Addition be referred to the City Attorney for inclusion in contract for furnishing improvements required by Ordinance 558. Motion passed by four yeas. (Councilman Jorvig and Councilman Ehrenberg were out of the room when the vote was taken.) (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) Tabulation of Bids on Petroleum Products - 9a Tabulation of bids on petroleum products, received January 22, 1958, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to designate Ford Deep Rock Oil Company as the lowest responsible bidder; and to direct the City Attorney to prepare contract; and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute contract on behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) • Regarding Salary of Proposed Assistant City Attorney - 9b Consideration of salary to be established for proposed Assistant City Attorney, was presented to the Council by Councilman Ehrenberg. It was the opinion of members of the Council that in order to attract a good man it would be necessary to set a range of salary between $7,000 and $8,000 a year. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to direct the City Attorney to draw up a Resolution, for February 3, 1958, establishing classification 27 for Assistant City Attorney. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) 4 y2-95, • J:nu9anry 27, 1958 Liquor License for Golden Steer Restaurant c Liquor License for the Golden Steer Restaurant at the bffice City site, (deferred January 20, 1958) was presented by Councilman Ehrenberg. Attorney Strickler was present representing Dahlberg & Theros, applicants for the Golden Steer restaurant liquor license. He spoke at length on the plans for Office City and asked that the arrangement made by Council August 13, 1956 remain as is. However, after much discussion the opinion was that action taken on this matter August 13, 1956 should be terminated. CD Councilman 4`"‘4 It was moved by/Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the action taken August 13, 1956 regarding the liquor license for the Golden Steer Restaurant, be declared terminated and the $2,000.00 on deposit be returned to the applicants. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Lefler, nay. Release of Lots - 9d Release, by the City, of Lots 1 to 13, Block 161, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park Addition (adjoining 7301 West Lake Street) (deferred January 20, 1958), (M. E C. No. 58-11, was presented by the City Manager. R. M. Bennett, Attorney, was present in support of request of C. L. Andrus for release by City of lots 1 to 13, Block 161, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the action on the above matter be deferred until we receive Bannister report on the overall storm sewer. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken.) Municipal State-Aid Program for 1958 - 9e Municipal State-Aid program for 1958 (M. E C. No. 58-10) (deferred January 20, 1958), was presented to the Council by the City Manager. A motion was made by Councilman "Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to direct the Administrative Staff to find right-of-way limits as their main effort of 1958 Municipal State-Aid program. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren absent when vote was taken.) Re: Civil Defense Quarters - 9f Communication, dated January 14, 1958, from Director of Divil Defense and Deputy Directors regarding necessity of retaining present quarters in the City Hall, also verbal report of City Manager regarding substitute space, was presented to the Council. January 27, 1958 Oivil Defense Quarters continued - 9f Andy Bjornson, Civil Defense Director, Leonard Jones and Stewart Ehlers, Deputy Directors, were present. A discussion was had as to type of quarters the Civil Defense required -- also the need for space for Assistant City Attorney and Planning Consultant. It was suggested that Civil Defense Directors prepare a drawing showing space needed for their operations and present same to the Council to work.. Corrected Preliminary Report with Respect to Curia & Gutter Impr. No. 58-1 - 9g Corrected preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and City Assessor with respect to curb and gutter, Improvement No. 58-1 (deferred January 20, 1958), was presented to the Council. Resolution No. 533 presented to the Council for adoption. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolu- tion No. 533 providing for public hearing on February 17, 1958 for curb and gutter, Improvement No. 58-1, was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) Agreement Between City and the Great Northern Railroad - 10a Agreement, dated January 3, 1958, between the City of St. Louis Park and the Great Northern Railroad relative to railroad crossing and railroad right-of-way in connection with the Northside Trunk Sewer, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the above agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute in behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) Reappointment of Ove H. Gooding to the Police Civil Service Commission - 10b The Mayor recommended the reappointment of Ove H. Gooding to the Police Civil Service Commission for the term, expiring 10-1-60. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the reappointment of COve H. Gooding to the Police Civil Service Commission for the term expiring October 1, 1960. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) Resignation of Carroll Hurd - Appointment of Mas Matsumota to Planning Comm. -10c Resignation of Carroll Hurd from the City Planning Commission, and the recommendation of the Mayor to appoint Mas Matsumoto to serve the unexpired term ending February 7, 1958, was presented to the Council. 297 January 27, 1958 111 Appointment of Mas Matsumoto continued - 10c On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the resignation of Carroll Hurd from the Planning Commission and the appointment of Mas Matsumoto to serve the unexpired term ending February 7, 1958, was approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) Regarding the Agenda - 10d Consideration of some plan whereby a digest of agenda items can appear in the newspaper prior to each Council meeting was presented to the Council by Mayor Lefler. 10 ozx Mrs•. Jean George was in the audience and said she was interested in ►-� this matter. Mayor Lefler told of survey made by City Manager's office,setting forth the effect, change of meeting days would make. The feral feeling was that if the agenda could be closed so that it could appear in the local paper Thursday before meeting, it would help the situation. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the agenda closing be set for Monday noon, one week before meeting. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Re: Committee to Review Need for Amend. to Home Rule Charter - 10e Consideration of appointment of a committee of citizens for the perpose of reviewing the need for amendments to the Home Rule Charter was recommended by the Mayor. Mayor Lefler explained - - In course of campaign many asked for Charter changes. I am recommending -tonite, for Councilmen to submit list of citizens to be appointed to a Citizens Committee for the purpose of reviewing the need for amendments to the Home Rule Charter. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the Mayor was authorized to appoint four members of the Council to select a citizens committee for the purpose of studying Home Rule Charter and and make recommenda- tions for changes, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Mayor Lefler then recommended th appointment of Councilman Wolfe, Council- ' man Messer, Councilman Ehrenberg, Councilman Jorvig as the Committee, with Councilman Wolfe as the chairman. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the recommendation of the Mayor appointing Councilman Wolfe, Councilman Messer, Councilman Ehrenberg, Councilman Jorvig, to the Committee and Councilman Wolfe as the Chairman, was approved. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 298 . January 27, 1957 Discussion of Mayor & Council,Salaries - 10f Discussion of Mayor and Council salaries - presented by Councilman Wolfe. Councilman Wolfe stated that he felt that items brought up by candidates during election campaigns should be discussed by the Council- - - One such item ' in the last campaign was salaries paid to the Mayor and Councilmen. He said, he believes that any government official shouldlbeadequately paid - and that a councilmans job should not cost him money. Each Councilmen gave their views on this matter. Mrs. Jean George and Leo Sbhultz were in the audience and stated that they were not top concerned about the salaries now being paid. • Councilman Wolfe then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Davis, that no Council action be taken, on Councilman and #payor Salaries, tonite. Motion passed by the following roll call vote, Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, Yea. Committee to Investigate Salaries for Mayor and Councilman - 10g A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee of Councilmen to investigate the matter of salaries of Mayor and Councilmen and report back to the Council. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the CouncilIII present. Golden Steer Liquor License - 10h A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to reconsider the action taken under 9c of this evenings agenda which reads as follows: that the action taken August 13, 1956 regarding the liquor license for the Golden Steer Restaurant, be declared terminated and the $2,000.00 on deposit be returned to the applicants. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, yea. Councilman Davis, spoke against action of last week - hoping for more information tonite. Maybe we should give them a week to bring in some concrete plans. 10i A motion was then made by Councilman Davis, seconded by"Councilman Wolfe, that the applicants of Golden Steer Liquor License be asked to appear before the Council February 3, 1958 and to present to the Council concrete evidence they may have as to building program,, and what limitation of time they feel should be placed on them. Motion lost by• the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Messer, Nay;, Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, yea: ' Ill It was then felt that if a definite starting time for the prdject, not later than July 1, 1958, could be established, it might be well to go along with'fhe project. 10i The m tion was t en made by ouncilm Davis, seconded b Counci an Ehre erg, that the applica is of Gol n Steer iquor Lic nse be a ked to appear efore the Council Fe ruary 3, 1 58 and present o the Co cil co crete evidence they may ve as to ilding pr ram, an what 1' 'tation f time ey feel show be place on them. Motion pa ed by t e 'follow g roll all vot : Councilman lmgren, y; Counci an ' r is, •-c^; 299 January 27, 1958 Golden Steer Liquor License continued - 10i The motion was then made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the applicants of Golden Steer Liquor License be asked to appear before the Council February 3, 1958 and to present to the Council concrete evidence they may have as to building program, and what limitation of time they feel should be placed on them. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, yea. CD Council Committees - 10k 11" The Mayor recommended the appointment of the following Council et et Committees: Audits, Claims and Investigations - Councilman Davis Councilman Wolfe Finance - Councilman Ehrenberg Councilman Messer Councilman Jorvig Rules and Procedure - Councilman Bolmgren Mayor Lefler A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the recommendation of the Mayor appointing the above Council Committees. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren not present when vote was taken.) Bonds - lla On motion of Councilman Whrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorivg, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.) A. J. Deters Gas Bloomington Heating & Sheet Metal Co. Heating J. Mc Clure Kelly & Company If Oil Burner Service Company « Rufferidge-Johnson Equipment Co'. rr Thomas Air Conditioning Co. " Valley Sheet Metal Shop A. J . Deters Plumbing Auto-See-Ads, Inc. Sign Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. Northern Water Treating Co. Water Softener C. 0. Carlson Htg. & Air Cond. Heating 3OO • January 27, 1958 Verified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and pre- sented to the Council, dated January 27, 1958 in the total amounts of $29,240.85 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were/authorized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea, Mayor Lefler, yea. Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the meeting was adjourned at 2:22 a.m. , by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was not present when tate was taken.) H. P.\ Le ler, 1%a or Attest: (oseP Jus", Secretary • •