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Council Meeting - December 1, 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. Paul Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
Torval Jorvig
D. C. Messer
11.'7 Kenneth Wolfe
Herbert P. Lefler
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et Also present were the City Attorney, Assistant to the City Manager and
the Secretary.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
minutes of meeting held November 24, 1958, wer-eapproved by unanimous vote of
five members of the Council present.
Leslie Johnson - Town Taxi Company -
111 The Mayor called on Leslie Johnson of Town, Taxi who had requested an
opportunity to speak to the Council. Mr. Johnson stated that he wanted to take
this opportunity to thank the Council and Administrative Staff publicly for
the fine co-operation he received while setting up his taxi business.
Public Hearing on Curb & Gutter Impr. Nos. 58-74 Fa 58-75 - 5a
Public hearing was had on proposed curb and gutter construction, Improve-
ment Nos. 58-74 and 58-75, as described in Notice of Hearing published November
20 and 26, 1958 in the St. Louis Park Dispatch. No persons present.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 706
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 706, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Im-
provements and Ordering Preparation of Plans". Motion passed by unanimous vote
of five members of the Council present.
Councilman Davis arrived at 8:11 p.m.
Public Hearing on Rezoning - James Sackrison - 5b
Public hearing was had on rezoning of Lot 2, Block 1, Kavlis Cedarmont
(1608 Natchez Avenue - Case No. 58-108-Z) from Residential Use District to
Multiple Dwelling Use District, requested by James Sackrison, published in
the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 20, 1958.
The following persons were present in opposition to the above request:
Arthur Mattis, 1601 Ottawa Avenue; Niles Roper, 1617 Ottawa Avenue; Loren
Luster, 1616 Ottawa Avenue. All three persons stated that the rezoning would
reduce the value of their homes.
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Public Hearing on Rezoning - James Sackrison -CONTINUED
Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed.
A motion was 'made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to waive first reading of ordinance to rezone Lot 2, Block 1, Kavlis Cedar-
mont from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District and to
set date for second reading on December 8, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous
vote ofkx members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Rezoning - Robert Casserly - Sc
Public hearing was had on proposed rezoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Kavlis
Cedarmont (1600 Natchez Avenue - Case No. 58-110-Z) from Residential Use
District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, requested by Robert Casserly,
published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 20, 1958.
Robert Casserly was present in support of the request.
The following persons were present in opposition to the above request:
Arthur Mattis, 1601 Ottawa Avenue; Niles Roper, 1617 Ottawa Avenue; Loren Luster,
1616 Ottawa Avenue. All three persons stated that the proposed zoning would
reduce the value of their homes.
Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Messer, Seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to waive first reading of ordinance to rezone Lot 1, Block, Kavlis Cedarmont_
from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District and to set
date for second reading on December 8, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Proposed Preliminary Plat of Pinck Addition - 5d
Public hearing was had on proposed preliminary plat of Pinck Addition
(Cedar Lake, France and Glenhurst) as described in Notice of Hearing published
November 20, 1958, in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, subdivider - Sheldon Pinck
and Ivan S;hwar'tsman; also memo from the Planning Consultant that plat is in
proper form.
Zollie Baratz was present in support of the above request.
Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the proposed
preliminary plat of Pinck Addition Davis,Cedar Lake, France and Glenhurst) was
approved, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Approval of Building Permit at 2222 Edgewood Avenue-Warren Ortenblad-6a
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc-
tion of an office and warehouse at 2222 Edgewood Avenue, by Warren Ortenblad, was
presented to the Council.
No one present in support of the request. There was considerable dis-
cussion.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
request for building permit was denied, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
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Resolution Accepting Resignation of E. T. Montgomery - 7a
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Edmund T. Montgomery as City
Attorney was presented to the Council. Mayor Lefler read resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 707
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to- adopt Resolution No. 707, entitled, "Resolution Accepting the Resignation
of Edmund T. Montgomery as City Attorney'. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Resolution Auth. Agreement with Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board - 7b
Resolution Authorizing Agreement with the Suburban Hennepin County Relief
Board Relative to Administration and Supervision cf Poor Relief, was presented
L3 • to the Council.
RESOLUTION NOS 708
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 708, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing
Agreement with the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board Relative to Adminis-
tration and Supervision of Poor Relief". Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Resolution Accepting& Renewing Contract with Suburban H.C. Relief Board - 7c
_ Resolution Accepting and Renewing Contract with Suburban Hennepin County
Relief Board, was presented to the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 709
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 709, entitled, "Resolution Accepting
and Renewing Contract with Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board". Motion
passed by- unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Appointment of Councilman Bolmgren to Suburban H.C. Relief Board - 7c2
Mayor Lefler recommended the appointment of Councilman Bolmgren as Council
Representative on the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the appointment of Councilman Bolmgreii, as Council Representative on the
Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board, 'be approved. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Ord. Regulating & Licensing Chi1drens Amusement Devices - 7d
The proposed ordinance Regulating and Licensing Children's Amusement
Devices was presented for second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 662
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,to
waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 662, entitled, "An Ordinance
Regulating and Licensing Children's Amusement Devices", amended as follows:
Section 2:454 License fee shall be $10.00 instead of $15.00 for each such
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Second Reading Regulating and Licensing Children's Amusement Devices-CONT'D.
amusement device which accommodates one or two children at a time and $15.00
instead of $25.00 for each such amusement device which accommodates three or
more and in Section 2.455 to exclude "or other public place" and add "or"
between street and highway. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Second Reading of Ord. Vacating Portions of Franklin Avenue etc. - 7e
Proposed Ordinance Vacating @rtain Portions of Franklin Avenue, Pennsy-
lvania Avenue, Sumter Drive and Quebec Drive (Case No. 58-103-Vac - requested
by Independent School District No. 283), was presented for second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 663
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to waive second reading and adopt Ortinance No. 663, entitled, "An Ordinance
Vacating Certain Portions of Franklin Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Sumter
Drive, and Quebec Drive". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of
the Council present.
Re: Design of New Franklin Avenue Etc. - 7e2
Matthew Leavitt, Attorney for the School Bodrd, after conference with the
Board, said that they would go along with the design of the new Franklin Avenue
between Texas Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue and would give the City an ease-
ment for storm drain already in place in Pennsylvania Avenue that was vacated
by Ordinance No. 663. •
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that this matter be referred to the Law Department and that they confer with
the Attorney for the School Board relative to the location of the new Franklin
Avenue between Texas and Pennsylvania Avenues, and regarding the easement for
storm drain as per agreement with the Attorney this evening. Motion passed
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Minutes of the Parks i Recreation Advisory Commission - 8a
Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held
November 18, 1958, wem presented to the Council.
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On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above minutes received
for filing.
Report from DPW Concerning Subdivision Improvements in Minnehaha Gables Annex-8b
Report from the Director of Public Works concerning completion of sub-
division improvments by subdivider in Minnehaha Gables Annes, was presented to '
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to
accept improvements completed pursuant to the contract. Motion passed by un-
animous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-105-V) - 9a - Zollie Baratz
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-105-V) recommending
favorably upon the request of Zollie Baratz for variance under authority of
Section 20.4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a setback of 15 feet instead
of the required 22 feet at 2721 Glenhurst Avenue (deferred from November 17,
1958), was presented- to the Council.
Zollie Baratz was present in support of request.
Mr. Abrams, 2716 France Avenue; Mr. Levy, 2701 Glenhurst Avenue, F> Mrs.
C0 Roberts, 2720 Glenhurst Avenue were present and concerned about the north
® side yard. They stated that if same was held at 65 feet they would waive
et objections.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, action on
the above request' for variance was deferred until December 8, 1958, by unani-
' mous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-106-V) Zollie Baratz - 9b
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-106-V) recommending favor-
ably upon the request of Zollie Baratz for variance from the provisions of
Section 19.18 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a lot with 60 foot frontage and
7800 sq. ft. in area at 2722 France Avenue (deferred from November 17, 1958),
was presented to the Council.
Zollie Baratz was present in support of request.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, action on
the above request for variance was deferred until December 8, 1958, by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Re-appointment of Grace Westphal & Willard Keller as City Representatives
to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - l0a
Re-appointment by the Mayor of Grace Westphal and Willard Keller as City
representatives to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for a two year
' term ending December 31, 1960.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
re-appointment made by the Mayor was approved by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Re-appointment of Ed Owens as School Board Representative to Parks and Recrea-
tion Advisory Commission - lOb
Re-appointment by the Mayor of Ed Owens as School Board representative to
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for a two year term ending December
31, 1960.
A motion was made- by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
approve the above re-appointment subject to approval of the Board of Independent
School District No. 283. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
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Re-appointment of A. B. Bjornson to Fire Civil Service Commission - 10c
Re-appointment-by the Mayor of A. B. Bjornson to the Fire Civil Service
Commission for the term ending September 20, 1961.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, the above re-
appointment was approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Re-appointment of Eldon C. Rempfer to Polic Civil Service Commission - 10d
Re-appointment by the Mayor of Eldon C. Rempfer to the Police Civil
Service Commission for the term ending October 1, 1961.
On motion of, Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
above re-appointment by the Mayor was approved by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Lease from Ecklund' & Swedlund for Lots in Cedar Knoll Manor 4th Addition - lla
Lease from Ecklund Swedlund for Lots 5,6,7,8, Block 2, Cedar Knoll Manor
Fourth Addition, for recreation use, was presented.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Mayor
and the City Manager were authoriz-ed to execute the lease for Lots 5, 6, 7, 8,
Block 2, Cedar Knoll Manor Fourth Addition, by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Re: Tax Levy , ,on Lots 567,8, Block 2. Cedar Knoll Manor 4th Add. - llb
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the City Assessor be directed to determine that Lots 5,6,7,8, Block 2,
Cedar Knoll Manor Fourth Addition be used for City purposes and to exempt
them from tax levy during the period of the lease, with Ecklund and Swedlund,
approved this date. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the_
Council present.
Re: Deferment of Installments of Special Assesment Against Lots 5,6,7,8, Blk 2,
Cedar Knoll Manor Fourth Addition - llc
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, that
the -City Attorney be directed to prepare resolution providing for the deferment
of all installments of special assesments against Lots 5,6,7,8, Block 2, Cedar
Knoll Manor Fourth Addition now is/effect, and special assessments to be assessed
during the term of the lease, with Ecklund & Swedlund approved this date. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Re: Acquisition of Outlot No. 1. Cedar Knoll Manor 4th Add. - lld
A motion was' made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the City Manager be directed to negotiate with Ecklund and Swedlund
for acquisition of Outlot No. 1, Cedar Knoll Manor Fourth Addition. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Re: Building Permits for Lots 1 thru 4, 9 thru 17 Blk 2, Cedar Knoll Manor
Fourth Addition - lie
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the Building Inspector be directed to release the hold order against
issuing of -building permits for lots 1 thru 4, 9 thru 17, Block 2, Cedar
Knoll Manor Fourth Addition and to issue building permits for these lots
upon receipt of applications. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
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CO Verified Claims - 12a
c On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, the lists
et of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
etCouncil, dated December 1, 1958 in the total amount of $9,784.92 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.
Payment on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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.
Final Certificate
Storm Sewer Construction 58-64 & 71
.,., Contractor - Herbst Construction Co.
Contract Date - august 18, 1958
Contract Price - $25,095.94
Amount of this payment,'- $4,601.71
Payment on Contract Work - 12b2
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconed by Councilman Messer, the following
payemtn 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.
Final Certificate
Water Main Construction Impr. Nos. 57-14 thru 57-17
Contractor - Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, Assignee
of John DeGidio
Contract Price - $26,637.00
Contract Date - August 22, 1957
Amount of this payment - $3,788.58
Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman W. fe, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:52 p.m., by unanimous vote ‘f six members t% Council present.
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