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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/11/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular t=4'O November 24, 1958 - Council Meeting 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. Lex Smith of the Suburban Baptist Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll Call: H. J. Bolmgren Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, CityAttorney and the Secretary. Councilman Davis arrived at 8:15 p.m. Minutes - 4 - On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting hied November 17, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Request for Building Permit at 5401 Wayzata Boulevard -Gamble-Skogmo - 6a Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the .con- struction of an office and warehouse at 5401 Wayzata Boulevard (Gamble-Skogmo), by E. R. Conry Construction Company, was presented to the Council. Mr. Engler and Mr. E. R. Conry were present in support of the request, also Mr. Bristol of Gamble-Skogmo. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to approve the issuance of the building permit for the construction of an office and warehouse at 5401 Wayzata\ Boulevard. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members-of the Council present.- Relative to Extension-of Vernon Avenue etc. - 6a2 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Law Department was directed to prepare resolution to start condemnation of property for extension of Vernon Avenue south of Wayzata Boulevard to Cedar Lake Road, or enter into negotiations for same if possible, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication from Animal Rescue League Requesting Increase in Boarding Fee - 6c Communication from Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County requesting in- _ crease in daily animal boarding fee (M & C No. 58-39), was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to authorize preparation and execution of necessary contract to accomplish the change in the above request made by Animal Rescue League. Motion passed by un- animous vote of six members of the Council present. 141 November 24, 1958 Application for License to Sell Non-Intox. Malt Liquor On-Sale - 6b Application for license to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor on sale, by Texa Tonka Lanes (M. & C. No. 58-41), was presented to the Council. Mr. Ralph Wormsbecher was present in support of the application. A letter from Mr. Wormsbecher with petitions attached, in favor of appli- cation, was presented to the Council. Mayor Lefler explained that the City Ordinance requires that a restaurant be in business six months or more before a non-intoxicating malt liquor on sale Olicense be issued and pointed out that Texa Tonka Lanes would not meet that quali- fication until March 15, 1959. After discussion Ralph Wormsbecher requested that he be permitted to with- draw the application. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the withdrawal of the above application was accepted,by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. _ Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - John Griffith - 7a The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance,(requested by John Griffith, Case No. 58-99-Z) was presented for second reading. John Griffith was present in support of the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 660 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt as amended Ordinance No. 660, entitled "An Ordin- ance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park", Motion passed ' by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Resolution Granting Spec. Permit for Multiple Dwelling at 4320 W. 362 St. John Griffith - 7a2 - (Variance) Resolution was read by Attorney E. T. Montgomery. RESOLUTION No. 704 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to adopt Resolution No. 704, entitled "Resolution Granting Variance" (for multiple dwelling at 4320 W. 362 Street) . Motion passed by un.animaus vote of six members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Ord. No. 349 Etc. - 7b The proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 349, Adopted on December 19, 1949, entitled "An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of St. Louis Park", was presented for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 661 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 661, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 349, Adopted on December 19, 1949, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. November 24, 1958 Promotion of Edward Lemke from W & S Maintenance I to W & S Maintenance II - 8a The City Manager reported the promotion of Edward Lemke from Water and Sewer Maintenance I to Probationary W & S Mainenance II, effective November 28, 1958. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Council approved the promotion as reported, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Minutes of Park & Recreation Advisory Commission - 8b Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held November 10, 1958, were presented to the Council. The offer of the Lion's Club, as stated in above minutes, was discussed. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that we express appreciation to the Lion's Club and that we will keep in touch with them as the Park Plan develops. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above minutes received for filing. Report Relative to Proposed Ward Re-districting for Election Purposes - 8c Report relative to proposed ward re-districting for election purposes, by the City Manager (requested February 10, 1958), was presented to the Council. R. B. Connery was present to discuss the above matter. It was suggested that an up to date survey be made of the population and area. The Mayor appointed the following committee to work with the administrative staff: Councilman Bolmgren, Chairman Councilman Davis Councilman Wolfe On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above report was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) Reports Relative to Time Table for Acquisition of Park Lands - 8d Report from the City Manager and City Attorney relative to time table for acquisition of park lands (M. 60 C. No. 58-42), was presented to the Council. Charles Hagen was present in support of his letter, dated November 19, 1958. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that we change access to Minnehaha Creek Park from Lot 6 to Lot 9, Block 4, Towles Minnetonka Boulevard Addition. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) 143 November 24, 1958 Report Relative to Time Table for Acquisition of Park Lands CONTINUED A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that "Time Schedule" be approved as prepared by Attorney E. T. Montgomery and a request for a resolution for "IMMEDIATE ACQUISITION" of land as per City Managers report, dated November 24, 1958, and a survey of "LATER ACQUISITION", and report to Council forthwith. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) Report on Regulation of Mechanical Amusement Devices etc. - 8e C.® Report from the City Manager on Regulation of Mechanical Amusement Devices CD designed especially for children (M. i C. No. 58-40), was presented to the Council. d Q Al Kagen from Pastime Arena was present in favor of proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Councilman .Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive first reading of ordinance Regulating and Licensing Children's Amusement Devices and to set date for second reading on December 1, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report Concerning Request of Minn. Rubber Company for Waiver of Water and Sewer Connection Fees etc. - 8f _ Report concerning request of Minnesota Rubber Company for waiver of water and sewer connection fees for property at northeast corner of Wooddale Avenue and 37th Street, by the Law Department (requested November 10, 1958), was presented to the Council. The City Manager was directed to reply to letter received from Mr. Carlson of Minnesota Rubber Company, dated November 12, 1958, and also send a copy of Opinion No. 28, November 15, 1958, by Attorney H. Burry. Financial Report of the City for October 1958 - 8g Financial report of the City for October 1958 was presented by the City Manager. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above report received for filing. Contract with Carl Gardner and Associates for Operation of a City Planning Dept.-9a A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract pre- pared by the Assistant City Attorney providing for employment of Carl Gardner and Associates for a period of one year at $750.00 per month. Motion passed by unani- mous vote of five members of the Council present. ( Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) 144 November 24, 1958 Relative to Contract with Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board - 9b Contract with Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board for operation of public welfare program (requested November 10, 1958) . A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract with Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) Communication Requesting Release of Lots - Ecklund Swedlund Development Corp. -9c Communication requesting release of lots for building in the 1600 Block on Kilmer Avenue, by Ecklund & Swedlund Development Corporation (deferred from Nov- ember 17, 1958), was presented to the Council. A motion' was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the City Manager and Law Department enter into negotiation with Ecklund and Swedlund for lease to the City of suitable property, 4 lots for park use, as agreed upon by both parties. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report of PLanning Commission (Case No. 58-107-V) - Henry R. Carney - 9d Report of the Planning Commission Case No. 58-107-V) recommending un- favorably upon the request of Henry R. Carney for a variance under authority of Section 20.4-8 of the Zoning Ordinance to use the building at 2500 Georgia Avenue for storage of office furniture and supplies (deferred from November 17, 1958), was presented to the Council. Henry R. Carney was present in support of the request. Councilman Davis was excused during the handling of this item. RESOLUTION NO. 705 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman' Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 705, entitled Resolution Granting Variance Under Sections 20.4 and 20.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park . Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) Relative to Extension of Time on Contract with Orfei & Mariani & Sons Inc. - 10a Request for extension of time on contract with Orfei & Mariani & Sons, Inc. for sanitary lateral sewers, Project No. 58-3 was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to receive letters from Orfei and Mariani & Sons, Inc., dated November 5, 1958 and Orr-Schelen, Inc. , dated November 10, 1958 and that the City Manager be authorized to execute Change Order for an extension of 30 days for full completion of project. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) 45{ November 24, 1958 Appointment of Eugene Pertler as Probationary Engineering Aide II - 10b The City Manager proposed the appointment of Eugene Pertler as probationary Engineering Aide II, effective December 8, 1958. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by CouncilmanDavis, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Eugene Pertler as probationary Engineering Aide II, effective December 8, 1958, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) ® Resignation of E. T. Montgomery - lla et A letter of resignation as City Attorney, dated tvember 13, 1958, and effective January 1, 1959, was presented by E. T. Montgomery. It mas moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that a resolution be prepared accepting the resignation of E. T. Montgomery, with deep- est regrets. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) Re: 1959 Pay Plan - llb The City Manager brought up the matter relative to negotiation with employees regarding 1959 salaries. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Council hold a special meeting to discuss the 1959 pay plan, at 3:30 p.m. on December 8, 1958, at 6:30 p.m. the employees will have an opportunity to meet with the Council to discuss the pay plan for 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before the vote was taken.) yerified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated November 24, 1958 in the total amounts of $631.58 for payroll, and $133,175.46 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken.) Payment on Contract Work - 12b1 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, 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 checks for the respective amounts, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Engineers Certificate No. 7 Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-3 Section "B" Contractor - Phelps Drake Company Inc. Amount of Contract - $986,041.50 Amount of this payment - $52,413.59 1:46 November 24, 1958 Payment on Contract Work - 12b2 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, 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 checks for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Partial Payment Certificate No. 1 Watermain Construction Project Nos. 58-66, 72 & 73 Contractor - Northern Contracting Company Contract Price - $20,649.75 Contract Date - September 29, 1958 Amount of this Payment - $14,202.39 Payment on Contract Work - 12b3 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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 checks for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Final Certificate Curb & Gutter Construction Imp. No. 58-68 Contractor - Donald Frantz Concrete Construction Co. Contract Date - August 25, 1958 Contract Price - B 618 C Ei G $2.35 LF - B 618 C Rad. $2.50 L.F - 6" Dr. .60 SF Rem. Conc. Dr. .10 SF Rem. ex. curb .25 LF Amount of this Payment - $814.51 (Councilman Messer left before the above votes were taken.) Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. , by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. (Councilman Messer left before vote was taken. 4r /e - H:rb- t P. Le ler, M. , or Attest: oseph Just d, Secretary