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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/11/10 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 12'O . Council Meeting - November 10, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 8 p.m. Invocation was given by Rabbi Moses Sachs of the Bnia Abraham Synagogue. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 I • On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held November 3, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Communication from Minnesota Rubber Company Relative to Fees - 6a Communication, dated October 30, 1958, from Minnesota Rubber Company requesting waiver of water and sewer connection fees for property at north- east corner of Wooddale Avenue and 37th Street, and report of the Law Depart- ment, was discussed. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the above matter be referred to the Law Department for their opinion and advice. Motion passed by a vote 'of six yeas. (Councilman Wolfe was out of the room when the vote was taken.) Relative to Councilman Wolf es Resignation 6b EnnisqRobertson, 1421 Lancaster Avenue and H. Shapiro, 1401 Lancaster Avenue, werejpresent and made a public request of Councilman Wolfe to reconsider his resignation, from the ebuncil, effective January 1, 1959. Councilman Wolfe stated that he has received many requests to reconsider this matter, from citizens in the Fourth Ward. After due consideration he stated he would stay to finish his term and he requested the Council to disregard his statement of resignation made sometime ago. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Council except this decision made by Councilman Wolfe. Motion passed by six yeas. (Councilman Wolfe not voting.) 121 November 10, 1958 Resolution Approving Plans ei Specif. of T.H. 55 Etc. - 7a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for Improvement of T.H. No. 55 Within the Limits of the City of St. Louis Park, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 700 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 700, entitled Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for Improvement of Trunk Highway 55 Within the Limits of the City of St. Louis Park. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. fA et Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities ETC. - 7b el Resolution Authorizing the Release of .Securities and Approval of Sub- stituted Securities of Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 701 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 701, entitled Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approval of Substituted Securities of Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance-D.Hoffman - 7c The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (4212 Minnetonka Boulevard, requested by David J . Hoffman - Case No. 58-96-Z), was presented to the Council for first reading. Mr. B. Horovitz and Mr. M. Levitt, Attorney were present in favor of the above request. Mr. Robbins, Mr. Gottstein and Mr. David Johnson were present opposing further rezoning- of property in this area. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive first reading of ordinance and to set date for second reading on November 17, 1958. Before vote was taken there was considerable discussion. Councilman Wolfe then moved the previous question, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg and passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. The previous motion made by Councilman Ehrenberg was then stated by Mayor Lefler. The vote was five yeas and two nays. (Councilman Jorvig and Councilman Bolmgren voted nay.) As the above vote was not unanimous the Mayor read the Ordinance. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to set date for second reading of ordinance on November 17, 1958. Before vote was taken there was considerable more discussion. 122 1 . November 10, 1958 First Readinglof Proposed Ord. Amending Zoning Ordinance CONTINUED Councilman Wolfe then moved the previous question, seconded by Council- man Davis and passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. The previous motion made by Councilman Ehrenberg was then stated by the Mayor and passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay. (Councilman Jorvig voting nay.) The parking of cars on City owned lots was discussed. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer,, that the Cityl Manager be directed to prohibit parking on residential city owned Lots 5 & 6, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Addition. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. The continued use of Lot 3, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Addition, by David Johnson, was discussed. He was asked if he wanted to renew lease with the City and he said yes. Relative to Kenwood Nursery - 7c2 The City Attorney was directed to check the use of land by Kenwood Nursery and to determine whether or not it was in violation of Zoning Ordinance. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Code - 7d The proposed ordinance Amending the Ordinance Code was presented to the Council for first reading. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive first reading of above ordinance and to set date for second reading on November 17, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ord. Designating & Establishing A One Way Street Etc.-7e The proposed ordinance Designating and Establishing a One Way Street on a Portion of Ottawa Avenue was presented to the Council for first reading. Mr. Stell of Bnai Abram Synagogue was present in support of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive first reading of above proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on November 17, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. First Readini of Proposed Ord. Regulating and Licensing Dog Kennels - 7g The proposed ordinance Regulating and Licensing Dog Kennels was presented to the Council for first reading. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive first reading of above proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on November 17, 1958, providing that the Law Department bring in provi- sion for pups. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 12 3: November 10, 1958 First Reading of Proposed Ord. Prohibiting Parking Etc. - 7f The proposed ordinance Prohibiting Parking on Certain Portions of Virginia Avenue,' Minnetonka Roukevard, Ottawa Avenue and Wooddale Avenue was presented to the Council for first reading. Irving Stern was present representing Bnai Abram Synagogue PTA, asked questions relative to Ottawa Avenue. He stated that they were in favor of the above ordinance. C0 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive first reading of above ordinance and to set date for second reading on e November 17, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the elCouncil present. Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance - A. Fine-7h The Proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (2901-2925 Texas Avenue, requested by Adolph Fine - Case No. 58-98-Z), was presented to the Council for second reading. Adolph Fine was present in support of the request. ORDINANCE NO. 653 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to waive the second reading of proposed ordinance and adopt Ordinance No. 653, 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 Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance-A._iones - 7i The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (3607-3609 Texas, requested by Mrs. Agnes Jones - Case No. 58-94-Z), was presented to the Council for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 654 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to waive the second reading of proposed ordinance and adopt Ordinance No. 654, 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. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve special permit for two family dwellings in a "C" Density District. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Promotion of Russell Heller from Clerk II to Accounting Clerk - 8a The City Manager reported the promotion of Russell Heller from Clerk II to Accounting Clerk, effective November 15, 1958. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council approved the promotion as reported, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 124 November 10, 1958 Report Relative to the Retention of Certain Citv' Finplovees etc. - 8b Report relative to the retention of certain City employees beyond the mandatory retirement age, by the City Manger (M. fe C. No. 58-38), was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the City Manager's recommendation as set forth in M. & C. No. 58-38, allowing the following listed employees to remain in the employ of the City until April 21, 1960: E. Gilbert - Plumbing Inspector R. Briggs - Engineering Aide II I. Vraalstad - Supt. of Water and Sewer. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Preliminary Report of the D. of P.W. - Impr. Nos. 58-74 and 58-75 - 8c Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and endorsement of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned curb and gutter, Improvement Nos. 58-74 and 58175, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 702 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 702, @ntitled Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearings on Improvement Nos. 58-74 and 58-75 (hearing on December 1, 1958) . Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.;, Proposed Contract for Engineering Services for Sanitary Lateral Sewers etc. - 9a Proposed contract for engineering services for design of sanitary lateral sewers in southwest area of the City, was presented to the Council. I A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to approve arid to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract with G. M. Orr Engineering Co. in accordance with report made by City Manager. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Report Relative to Negotiation of Liquidated Damages Rue Contracting Company and Sornsin Construction Company - 9b Report relative to negotiation of liquidated damages and set-offs with Rue Contracting Company and Sornsin Construction Company in connection with Trunk Sewer No. 3 - by the Law Department (deferred from November 3, 1958), was presented to the Council. Matthew Levitt, attorney for Sornsin Construction Company and Rue Contract- ing Company,was present and said that they were in accord with proposed resolution and would accept terms set forth therein and would not sue. The Resolution was read by Mayor Lefler. RESQ�.UTIO�T NQ. ?03 A motion was made by Co�if�c'Y�Tr�3i�$�, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to adopt Resolution No. 703 entitled, Resolution Accepting Work and Providing Conditions of Final Payment in Sanitary Sewer, Improvement No. 56-52 (Sections B and C). Motion passed by six yeas and one nay. (Councilman Bolmgren voting nay.) 1 2 5, November 10, 1958 Report Relative to Liquidated Damages etc. CONTINUED Councilman Bolmgren requested that his reason for voting no be set forth in the minutes as follows: It is his opinion that the entire amount of liquidated damages in the amount of $10,800.00 should be taken. Report Concerning Welfare Administration - 9c Report concerning Welfare Administration, by the City Manager (M. & C. No. 58-37 - deferred from November 3, 1958), and report from Council Sub- �,� Committee, was presented to the Council. C The committee reported in favor of the plan, to go in with the Suburban .e% Hennepin County Relief Board. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the City Manager negotiate a contract with the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board and report to the Council. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Appointment of Mrs. Louise Ramberg as Probationary Clerk I - 10a The City Manager proposed the appointment of Mrs. Louise Ramberg as probatirn ary Clerk I, effective November 10, 1958. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Louise Ramberg as probationary Clerk I, effective November 10, 1958, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Proposed Contract with' Carl Gardner and Associates - 10b The proposed contract,,-with Carl Gardner and Associates for planning consultant services was discussed. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate a contract with Carl Gardner and Associates for routine planning consultant services for one year beginning November 1, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Re: Expiration of Refuse Collection Contract - 10c The expiration of refuse collection contract on December 15, 1958 was discussed. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the matter of a new refuse collection contract be referred to the City Manager for negotiation and to bring in a contract for council approval. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 1211 November 10, 1958 City Managerlto Attend American Municipal Association -. 10d It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the City Manger be directed to attend the American Municipal Association Convention in Boston Mass. November 30 thru December 3, 1958 and that he be authorized t9 cast vote on behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. New Restaurant - Harold Field - lla Harold Field of St. Louis Park Theater told of his plans to erect and operate a new restaurant on Highway No. 7 South of the Theater. He said he would want an on-sale liquor license and stated that the application for same would be in the Clerk's hands soon. He also stated that those interested in the project With him were Max Winter and Cedric Adams Jr. Selection of Park Consultant - llb It was suggested by Councilman Davis that recommendation be received from the City Manager and Park & Recreation Commission regarding a Park Consultant in connection with the Park Bond Issue, approved by the election November 4, 1958. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the Park fand Recreation Commission were requested to submit recommendations as to Park Consultant, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. i Verified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council', Idated November 10, 1958 in the total amounts of $1,741.40 for payroll, and $13,564.94 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous void of seven members of the Council present. Payment on Contract Work - 12b1 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow- ing payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Engineers Certificate No. 2 Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-70 Section ?Ctr Contractor - Northern Contracting Company Contract Price - $132,056.20 Amount of the payment - $44,131.29 , 127 November 10, 1958 Paymentcon Contract Work - 12b2 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, 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 check for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Engineers Certificate No. 6 Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-3 Section "A" 0.0 Contractor - Orfei and Mariani and Sons Inc. Contract Price - $800,464.95 CD Amount of thisa p yment - $121,330.42 vrt Ca. Payment on Contract Work - 12b3 - On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, 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 check for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Final Certificate Curb and Gutter Construction Imp. Nos. 57-70, 58-4, 5, 9, 12 te 30 Contractor - Victor Carlson i Sons Inc. Contract Date - June 30, 1958 Contract Price - B618 C & G $2.35 LF-B 618 C Radius $2.50 LF-Plain 12" $2.10 LF 6" Driveway .58SF - Pit Run Gravel $1.50 CY - Cost Plus 20% Amount of this payment - $2,304.48 Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the meeting was adjourned at 12:27 a.m., by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. ,40 - rt ' . Le. e , Mayor Attest: 1osep Just. :, Secretary