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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/01/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 2 6.;B Council Meeting - January 6, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:07 p.m. Invocation was given by Rev. Arnold Anderson of the Westwood Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J . Bolmgren Robert Ehrenberg Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe R. C. Fernstrom Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager Interne and Secretary. Councilman Davis, arrived at 8:11 p.m. Councilman Jorvig arrived at 8:13 p.m. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting held December 30, 1957, were approved by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Public Hearing On Rezoning - Adolph' Fine - 5a Public hearing was had on/proposed rezoning of Tract B except the south 25 feet and Tract C of Registered Land Survey-No. 176 (Virginia Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard) from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District, requested by Adolph Fine. Mr. Adolph Fine was present in support of petition. Mr. Walter Griffin, 2964 Virglinia Avenue inquired regarding driveways to serve the ,project. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare, for first reading January 13, 1958, the necessary ordinance to rezone Tract B except the south 25 feet and Tract C of Registered Land Survey No. 176, from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District and to include therein the condition that an agreement will be entered into between Adolph Fine, petitioner and City of St. Louis Park: 1. That there will be a restriction for off street parking for 108 vehicles; 'the area to be included in the tract of land specified for this building project and same to be set upon a plat to be prepared by Planning Consultant and Director of Public Works and approved by the City Council; 2. That sidewalks and curb and gutter -be constructed by developer on both sides of Virginia Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to the north end of said developers property; 269 January 6, 1958 Public Hearing on Rezoning continued 3. That the location of entrances and exits to parking area from Virginia Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard be specified in a plan to be prepared by the Planning Consultant, Director of Public Works, Safety Engineer and Police Depart- ment and in so doing to consider the safety of vehicles passing on both streets and those entering the parking area, and that said plan be submitted to City Council, after com- pleted, for approval; 4. That there be provided either a 10 ft. screening area or a fence as a buffer from the property to the north, to be of a design in accordance with plan of Planning Consultant and Director of Public Works and that the determination of whether it be a screened area or a fence to be the decision of the developer; 5. That parking area be surfaced with suitable material to pre- vent dust; 6. That the proposed building, to be erected on ,said premises, shall be faced. on the exterior with brick on the wall of the building facing Minnetonka Boulevard, Virginia Avenue and Wyoming Avenue and shadow block on the north exposure; 7. That the proposed building, to be erected, be set back not less than 50 feet from the developers north property line. Motion passed by six yeas and one nay. Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay. Re: Municipal Short Courses at University of Minnesota - 6a Announcement of Municipal Short Courses at University of Minnesota, dated December 15, 1957, was received. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above announcement was received for filing by unanimous vote of ZIx members of the Council present. seven Regarding Black Top Contractsof Earl Sewall - 6a1 Contracts No. 335 & 348 Mr. Sewall was present and spoke in regard to the liquidated damages taken out of his payments on above contracts December 23, 1957. He feels he was penalized more severely than he should have been due to certain QOlditions that existed in the Engineering Department during the period work was to be done. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Earl Sewall was requested to submit his complaint in writing to the Director of Public Works; and the Director of Public Works was directed to make a report to the City Council within 2 weeks after receiving complaint from Earl Sewall, by unanimous vote of xix members of the Council present seven ' ,7.0 Communication from Civil Defense Director and Others - 6a2 Mayor Fernstrom read a Letter, dated January 6, 1958, from Civil Defense Director and others addressed to Mayor and City Council regarding the proposed loss of Civil Defense ,quarters in the City Hall, and stating that they deem it necessary for the City Council to take immediate action in assuring the Civil Defense Director that the present quarters will be retained as is as is. A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the communication from Civil Defense be referred to the City Manager for action as he sees fit. 1 Before vote was taken various Councilmen expressed the feeling that something must be worked out so that Civil Defense, as well as the new offices (Assistant City Attorney and Planning Consultant) can have adequate quarters. The use of the Quonsets, the Volunteer Firemans Building east of the Fire Station, Council Chambers and outside rented space were mentioned by the City Manager as possible solutions. The City Manager also advised that the Civil Defense Director had been requested, sometime ago, to study the problem and 'to make suggestions and that no suggestions had yet been received. A vote was then taken on the above motion and passed by six yeas and one nay. Mayor Fernstrom voting nay. Resolution Designating Legal Newspaper for the Calendar Year 1958 - 7a Resolution Designating (St. Louis Park Dispatch) Legal Newspaper for the Calendar Year 1958 was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to adopt Resolution Designating (St. Louis Park Dispatch) Legal Newspaper for the Calendar Year 1958. ' Before vote was taken the question was asked if the use of the Minneapolis Star had ever been considered, as they were now publishing a suburban section every Thursday. It was suggested that a check to made as to cost etc. A motion was then made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the above motion to adopt Resolution be tabled by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman' Ehrenberg7ouncilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfei, nay; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. � 1 Report Concerning Proper Accounting Disposition of Liquidated Damages - 8a Report concerning proper accounting disposition of liquidated damages requested December 23, 1957, was presented by the City Manager (M & C No. 58-1) A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the above report be filed and that the City Manager make distribution as set up in the opinion of the City Attorney. Motion passed by unanimous vote' of seven members of the Council present. $ 271- , � January 6, 1958 Report Relative to Crossing at Wooddale and Brunswick Avenues - Sb Report, dated December 23, 1957, relative to Railroad crossings at Wooddale and Brunswick Avenues was presented by the Railroad and Warehouse Commission. A motion was made by Oouncilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the above report be referred to the City Attorney for his study and any further recommendations he may have. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. CD Recommendation with Respect to Manner of Approving Change Orders to Construction Contracts - 8c Recommendation with respect to manner of approving rovin pp g cha nge orders to construction contracts, was made by the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above recommendation was deferred for 1 week, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-104-SP) Adolph Fine - 9a Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-104-SP) recommending favor- "' with condition, upon the request of Adolph Fine for special permit under authority of Sections 10.3-23 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for a recreation building (bowling alley) at Virginia Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, (deferred December 9, 1957) was presented to the Council. City Manager suggested if rezoning failed this special permit would not be effective. Resolution No. 526 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, to adopt Resolution No. 526, Resolution Granting Permit under Section 10.3 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park subject to adoption of Ordinance for rezoning Tract B (except the S 25 feet) and Tract C Registered Land Survey No. 176. Motion passed by six yeas and one nay. Councilman Ehrenberg voted nay. Acceptance of Easement for Watermain Construction - 9b Acceptance of easement for watermain constrVction across a corner of private property near 16th Street and Independence Avenue was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow- ing easement was accepted and the City Attorney was directed to file same with the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present: (W.T.B., INC., dated December 30, 1957) rr 272 January 8, 1958 Acceptance of Deed continued A water main easement across Lot 18, Crestview Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County, described as follows: A Strip of land 72 feet on each side of the following described line: commencing at a point measured parallel to the north line of the SW4 of SW4, Section 6, Township 117, Range 21, and 171.05 feet west of the northeast corner of said Lot 18; thence south 6° 42' east 67.3 feet more or less to point of intersection with the west lot line of said Lot 18 which is also the easterly right=of-way line of C" Independence Avenue; _ CLU • Said easement being more particularly describdd as the free right to enter upon said premises and to construct and install therein a water main and to foreever maintain said water main as a part of the public water supply system of second party, and including the right to enter upon said premises at all reasonable times to inspect, repair and reconstruct said water main, and the right to maintain sufficient ., soil above said main at all times to prevent freezing of liquids therein; this easement is granted on the understanding that any ex- cavation shall be backfilled promptly after the same is made and the surface restored as nearly as practicable to the condition at the time the excavation was made. W,:T.B. Inc. dated December 30, 1957. Renewal of Non-Intox. On-sale Malt Liquor License - New Dutch Grill - 9c Renewal of non-intoxicating on sale malt liquor license, by the New Dutch Grill, 7113 Wayzata Boulevard (deferred Dece,ner 30, 1957) was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded byCouncilman Schadow, the above license was approved by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Purchase of Annual Requirement of Petroleum Products - 10a Purchase of annual requirement of petroleum products was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the purchase of annual requirement of petroleum products, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Appointment of Michael S. Lenrow as Probationary City Manager Intern - 10b The City Manager proposed the appointment of Michael S. Lenrow as proba- tionary City Manager Intern, effective January 27, 1958. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Michael S. Lenrow as probationary City Manager Intern, effective January 27, 1958, by unani- mous vote of seven members of the Council present. 273 January 6, 1958 Bonds - lla On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following bonds which have veen approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. E. A. Linnee Justice of Peace C. P! Judge Inc. - Sidewalk Contractor's Bond C) Verified Claims - l2a On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council dated January 6, 1958, in the total amounts of $1,278.94 for payroll, and $112,783.41 for vendors were approved, and the City rlanager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Payments on Contract Work - 12b On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following payments on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Payment No. 6 Trunk Sewer No. 3, Improvement No. 56-52 - Section A Contractor, Barbarossa Nodland Company Contract Price, $986,059.00 Amount of this Payment, $74,864.79 Payment No. 4, Trunk Sewer No. 3 Improvement No. 56-52 - Section B Contractor, Sornsin and Rue Company Contract Price, $630,701 .00 Amount of the Payment, $50,164.65 Payment No. 4, Trunk Sewer No. 3 Improvement No. 56-52 - Section C. Contractor, Sornsin and Rue Company Contract Price, $636,904.00 Amount of this Payment, $17,234.64 Councilman Schadow, I feel we should do something about Section C, as it is so far behind schedule. City Manager, We are having a conference this coming week. • Councilman Schadow, Do we know if the Bonding Company knows of delay: City Manager, I'm not sure. Councilman Davis, May we have a detailed report as soon as possible. 274 January 6, 1958 Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m., by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Air R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor Attest: oseph Just Secretary • • •