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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/10/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 87 Council Meeting - October 6, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 8:00 p.m. Invocation was given-by-Rev. 0. Thompson of the Ascension Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis 11.! Robert Ehrenberg • CO Torval Jorvig C D. C. Messer 0/ 01 Kenneth Wolfe C7.4 Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of mmeting held September 29, 1958 and October 1, 1958, were approved by unani- mous vote of all members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Rezoning - Percy Ross - 5a Public hearing was had on proposed rezoning of north 3 feet of Lot 40 and all of Lot 41, and the south 37 feet of Lot 40 and all of Lot 39, Block 3, Browndale Addition (4045-4049 Vernon Avenue, requested by Percy Ross, and Lots 42 and,43, Block 3, Browndale Addition, recommended by the Planning Commission, to be rezoned from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District (Case No. 58-87-Z), as described in the Notice of Hearing published September 18, 1958 in the St. Louis Park Dispatch. The following persons were present in opposition to the rezoning: Mr. 6. Mrs. A. Kennedy, 4052 Utica Avenue; Mr. C. Underwood, 4067 Brookside Avenue; Lyn Gerber, 4092 Utica Avenue; Frank Keyt, 4044 Utica Avenue and Miss Hallberg, 4056 Utica Avenue. The _concern of the above was how far the rezoning, in the future, would go beyond this rezoning, and also the narrowness of the alley, which will be used much for egress and ingress. Miss Kilday, representing Percy Ross petitioner, showed sketch of building they plan to erect, and also a plat showing proposed parking area. The Council members were concerned about the traffic situation, left hand turns off of Highway 100, and the future plans of State Highway Department re- garding the-traffic plan in this area. ' A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive first reading of ordinance for above rezoning and, to set date for second reading on October 13, 1958. Motion passed by a vote of five yeas and two nays. (Councilman Bolmgren and Councilman Jorvig voting nay.) 8 October 6, 1958 Public Hearing on Rezoning. Brookside Builders Inc. - 5b Public hearing was had on proposed rezoning of Lot 37 lying north of the south 10 feet and east of the west 40 feet thereof, , and that part of Lot 38 lying south of the north 10 feet and east of the west 40 feet thereof, Block 3, Browndale Addition (4061 Vernon Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, requested by Brookside Builders Inc. (Case No. 58-88-Z), - as described in the Notice of Hearing published September 18, 1958 in the St. Louis Park Dispatch. Tom Wheaton was present in support of the request. Mr. R. Shore, 4068 Utica Avenue; Lyn Gerber, 4092 Utica Avenue and Mrs. Leone Wolf, 4036 Utica Avenue were present and expressed'their concern about the traffic situation and the narrowness of the alley. A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren to deny- the above request for rezoning. Motion lost for want of a second. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive first reading of ordinance to rezone the above property and to set date for second reading on October 13, 1958. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay., (Councilman Bolmgren voting nay.) Request for Building Permit at 7401 Walker Street. W.-Ortenblad - 6a Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an addition to Rodgers Hydraulic building at 7401 Walker Street, by Warren Ortenblad, was presented to the Council. Warren Ortenblad was present in support of the request. He presented plans and wrote on the plan that.the south elevation of the building would be stack bond, painted two coats. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the Council approve the issuance of the above building permit subject to com- pliance with all applicable codes, and and south elevation to be stack bond and painted two coats. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Request for Building Permit at 7301 Walker Street - Mill City Plywood - 6b Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc- tion of a manufadaaring building at 7301 Walker Street, by Mill City Plywood Company, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action on the above request for one 'week and the City Manager be requested to contact petitioner and ask them 'to bring in sketch showing elevations facing public streets. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 59 October 6, 1958 Commpnication Concerning Assignment from Rue Contracting Company to Sornsin Construction Company - 6c Communication, dated September 24, 1958, concerning assignment from Rue Contracting Company to Sornsin Construction Company of all moneys owing to the joint venture by the City of St. Louis Park in connection with Trunk Sewer No. 3, was received from Cupler, Tenneson, Serkland & Lundberg. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above �� communication was referred to the Law Department for a full legal report. Motion CD passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. C Communication Concerning Sidewalks on West 28th St. . Fern Hill P.T.A. - 6d Communication, dated September 25, 1958, concerning sidewalks on the south side of West 28th Street from Joppa Avenue to Ottawa Avenue, by the Fern Hill P.T.A. was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 683 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 683 entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Reports on Improvement, Sidewalk West 28th Street! Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land for Fire Station - 7a Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land for Fire Station was presented to the Council., • RESOLUTION NO. 684 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 684 entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land for Fire Station". Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Resolution Setting Polling Places and Naming Election •Judges Etc. - 7b Resolution Setting Polling Places and Naming Election Judges for General Election and City Special Election on Park Improvement Bonds and Charter Amend- ment •November 4, 1958, ,was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 685 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 685 entitled "Resolution Setting Polling Places and Naming Election Judges for General Election and City Special Elections on Park Improvement Bonds and Charter Amendments November 4, 1958: Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 9=0 October 6, 1958 First Reading 'of Proposed Ord. Authorizing Transfer of Funds Etc. - 7c ' The proposed ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Providing Appropriations for Fire Department and Park Department Expenditures was presented to the Council for first reading. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive first reading of above proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on October 13, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ord. Establishing Salaries of Council Members -7d The proposed ordinance Establishing Salaries of Council Members for 1959, was presented to the Council for first reading. The proposed ordinance was read by the Mayor. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to set date for second reading of above proposed ordinance on October 13, 1958. Before vote was taken there was considerable discussion. Councilman Davis then moved the previous question, seconded by Councilman Jorvig and passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman J8rvig, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Lefler, nay. The previous motion,made by Councilman Davis was then stated by Mayor Lefler and was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Lefler, nay. Discussion followed. A motion was then made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to reconsider the motion to set date for second reading of the proposed ordinance on October 13, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Further discussion. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to set date for second reading of the above proposed ordinance on October 13, 1958. Passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, nay. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Repealing Ordinances Etc. - 7e The proposed ordinance Repealing Ordinances of the City Superseded by the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, was presented to the Council for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 645 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 645 entitled, " An Ordinance Re- pealing Ordinances of the City Superseded by the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code`: Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 91:, October 6, 1958 Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Adopting the St. Louis Park Ord. Code - 7f The proposed ordinance Adopting the St. ,Louis Park Ordinance Code was , presented for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 646 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 646 entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code and Providing for its Publication in Loose-Leaf Form". Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. QZ L7 ® Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Zoning Ordinance - A. Garrison - 7g otY The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (requested by Allan W. Garrison - Case No. 58-75-Z), was presented to the Council for second reading. C'' Mr. Garrison and Mr. Else were present in support of the request. ORDINANCE NO. 647 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 647 entitled,"An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Zoning Ordinance - Wm. Cusack - 7h The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (requested by Wm. B. Cusack - Case No. 58-80-Z), was presented to the Council for second reading. Mr. Garrison and Mr. Else were present in support of the request. ORDINANCE NO. 648 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 647 entitled "An ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Report Relative to Improvements in Eliot View Third Addition - 8a Report relative to improvements in Eliot View Third Addition as required by Section 10 of the Subdivision Ordinance, by the Director of Public Works, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman 'Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to waive the requirements of Section 10 of the Subdivision Ordinance with respect to Eliot View Third Addition. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Councilman Davis left at 11:30 p/m. Report on Negotiations for Settlement from Condemnation Awards for Drainage Ditch Etc. - 8b Report of the City Attorney on negotiations for settlement of appeals from condemnation awards for drainage ditch No. 57-41, and extension of West 26th Street, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Attorney attempt to advance the case on court calendar for trial and to keep the Council advised. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 92 October 8, 1958 Substitute Streets in Lieu of Proposed Hurst Avenue Etc. - 9a Substitute streets in lieu of proposed Hurst Avenue south of proposed Oxford Street extended (requested by Councilman Davis), deferred from • September 15, 1958, was presented. A motion' was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that action ;on the above matter be deferred until October 20, 1958.utMot,ion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Ornamental Fence - Texa Tonka Bowling Alley - 10a Ornamental fence along north boundary line of Texa Tonka Bowling Alley property (requested by Councilman Davis), was discussed. Ralph Wormbecher, Manager of the Texa Tonka Bowling Alley, was present. He stated that he had spoken to the neighbors regarding the fence and screening and that he was trying to do what would please. They have plans for planting in the sprinlg that would help to screen the area. He also stated that the wire fence they plan to construct would not be such that the children could climb on and get hurt, Councilman Davis says that he has had calls from the neighbors and that he would explain to them what was being planned. No actlion taken. Permit for Dance at Pastime Arena - lOb Request for a permit to hold a public dance on October 10, 1958 from 10 p,m. to 11:15 p.m. at the Pastime Arena, by Larry Tobin, manager of Pastime Arena, was presented to the Council. Larry Tobin was present in support of the request. 1 Report was given that there was no difficulty at the dance held October 3, 1958. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to grant the permit to hold a public dance at the Pastime Arena on October 10, 1958, from 10 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Motion passed by thet,following ,roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, yea. Damage Claims - lla The following damage claims were presented to the Council: 1. Bert Dennison, 3307 Joppa Avenue - sidewalk damaged due to water backing up into the yard. $149.12 • (copy to Law Department September 26, 1958) 2. Milton 0. Quam, 3526 Glenhurst Avenue - additional charge to hook up to the sewer. $69.78 (copy to Law Department September 30, 1958) A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Messer, to refer the above claims to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Orr muI'iud-of- crurrcrlmatr-Eirrenberg-; and -by J-0- ,-the-est reChi r—c4-'T.- aloe- -r.. ese.n4te4-' (� 93 • October 6, 1958 Verified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated October 6, 1958, in the total amount of $20,662.31 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. CZ Payment on Contract Work - 12b Q On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, 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. Certificate No. 1 Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-70 Section "C" Contractor - Northern Contracting Company Contract Price - $130,852.20 Amount of this Payment - $27,829.26 Meeting_ Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meting was adjourned at 11:57 p.m., by unanimous vote of six members o the Council present. ' / e e , •yor Attest: ...L• i• 1 - 4 4..d CL,) J;iseph ustad,/ ecretary G" .