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Councilman Meeting - December 8, 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 Rev. Jay Anderson of the Aldersgate Methodist
Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call: f
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.
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On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
minutes of meeting held December 1, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of
seven members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Rezoning = Richard Einck - 5a
Public hearing was hadproposed rezoning of Lots 455 thru 458, Richmond
Addition (1331-1345 Louisiana Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple
Dwelling Use District, from tBtt to ttDtt Density District, and from 21 to 3
Story Height :District, and to rezone the S2 of Lot 459, Richmond Addition from
"C1 to "D" Density, District and from 22 to 3 Story Height District, requested
by Richard Einck (base No. 58-93-Z).
The following persons were present in opposition to the rezoning: James
Seiter, 1359 Louisiana Avenue, E. J. Erickson, 1350 Louisiana Avenue, Sam
Pegors, 1356 Kentucky;, Avenue, Mrs. Burton R. Henderson, 1360 Louisiana Avenue,
Herbert Kapaun, 1400 Kentucky Avenue.
The following persons were present and spoke in support of the request:
Mr. Ridgeway, 2940 Cavell Road; Don J. Heaps, 2832 Oregon Avenue; J. R. Naab,
6901 Meadowbrook Boulevard; Carl Madsen, 3035 Oregon Avenue; Richard Einck,
applicant.
A letter was' presented and read from Sidney Silverman operator of Skelly
Service Station 7121 Wayzata Boulevard, writing in favor.
Following considerable discussion the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
the request of Richard Einck for rezoning be denied.
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Public Hearing on Rezoning - Richard Einck-CONTINUED
After further discussion Councilman Jorvig moved the previous question,
seconded by Councilman Bolmgren and passed by seven yeas.
Mayor Lefler pit the motion "to deny request" and same was passed 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, yea.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer,
that the Council reconsider previous question. Motion passed by five yeas
C9 and two nays. (Councilman Jorvig and Councilman Bolmgren voting nay.)
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It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to
reopen the above hearing and continue same on December 22, 1958 to give
applicant opportunity to study his application and amend his request if it
is his wish. Motion passed by six yeas and one nay. (Councilman Jorvig
voting nay.)
Public Hearing on Rezoning - A. W. Lampe - 5b
Public hearing was had on the proposed rezoning of Tract One of proposed
Knollwood Terrace Addition from Open Development Use District to Multiple
Dwelling Use District and from "A" to "C" Density District; and roposed rezoning
of tract Two of proposed Knollwood Terrace Addition from Open Development Use
District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, from "A" to "D" Density District
and from 22 to 3 Story Height District, all as described in Notice of Hearing
published November 27, 1958 in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, request by A. W.
Lampe (Case No. 58-47-Z) .
The following persons were present in opposition to the request: Mark
Dalquist, 8724 W. 35th Street; H. G. Mc Farland, 3520 Zinran Avenue; Mrs. H.W.
Piper, 8609 W. 35th Street; J. J. Novotney, 3537 Zinran Avenue; Byron Goldstein,
3541 Zinran Avenue.
Those present in support of the request were James Resop and A. W. Lampe.
Discussion followed.
It was moved by CoUhcilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to
continue hearing and defer action on request for rezoning until December 22, 1958.
There was discussion on the motion.
Councilman Davis moved the previous question, seconded by Councilman
Ehrenberg and passed by seven yeas.
Mayor Lefler put the motion to continue hearing and defer action until
December 22, 1958. Motion passed by seven yeas.
The City Manager called to the attention of the Council the provision in
Zoning Ordinance under Section 3.1-8, regarding Open Development Zone Property,
which posed a problem in egard to Mr. Lampes request.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that
the problem , raised by the City Manager in regards to Section 3.1-8 in the Zoning
Ordinance be referred to the Law Department for interpretation. Motion passed
by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
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Application to Sell Intox. On-Sale Liquor - Harold Field - 6a
Application for license to sell intokicating on-sale liquor (NW Corner
of Ottawa Avenue and Highway No. 7) by Harold Field and others was presented
to the Council.
Mr. Harold Field Jr. was present when this matter was presented for con-
. sideration. The members of the City Council received copies of a letter, dated
December 8, 1958, from the St. Louis Park Ministerial Association, in opposition
to this application.
Harold Field Jr. representing the applicant, stated that it was his fathers
wish that the application be withdrawn.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bo]mgren, the request
to withdraw the above application was accepted, by unanimous vote of seven
members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance -Robert Casserly - 7a
The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Lot 1, Block 1,
Kavlis Cedarmont -' 1600 Natchez Avenue - Case No. 58-110-Z) requested by Robert
Casserly, was presented to the Council for second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 664
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 664, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by unani-
mous vote of seven members of the Council present.
A motion was' made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to grant a special permit for a two family dwelling in "C" Density District.
Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
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Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance - James:,Sackrison-7b
Theproposed ;ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Lot 2, Block 1,
Kavlis Cedarmont 1608 Natchez Avenue - Case No. 58-108-Z- requested by James
Sackrison), was presented to the Council for second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 665
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis;
to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 665, 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 Wolfe, seconded' by Councilman Messer, to
grant a special permit for a two family dwelling in "C" Density District.
Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
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Request for Appaoval of Preliminary Plans Mtka. Blvd. & County Road #18 - 6b
Request for approval of the preliminary plans for the intersection of
Minnetonka Boulevard _and-County Road No. 18, by the County Highway Department,
was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman xorvig,
that the Council approve the proposed center line alignment of the southerly
leg of Minnetonka Boulevard at its intersection with County Road No. 18, as
proposed by County Highway Engineer as per Exhibit A, presented December 8,
1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
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Notice of Hearing from RR & Warehouse Commission - 6c
Notice of Hearing from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission relative to
application of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company to discontinue owl service
in both cities and suburban Municipalities, was presented to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that
the Law Department be directed to make appearance at the hearing before the RR
and Warehouse Commission, January 6, 1959 in opposition to the Application of
the Minneapolis Street Railway Company to discontinue all owl service in the
City of St. Louis Park, and to report to the Council the advice and recommen-
dation of the department with respect thereto. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of seven members of the Council present.
Salary Survey and Recommendation - 8a
Salary survey and recommendation presented by the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, that
action on Salary Survey and Recommendation for 1959 be deferred to December 15,
1958, at a special meeting to be held at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of seven members of the Council present.
A motion:was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to
waive first reading of ordinance "An Ordinance Amending Section 1:308, Sub-
division A (2), Entitled "A Position Classification Assignment Table," of the
St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Position Classification Assignments",
and to set date, for second reading on December 15, 1958. Motion passed by
unanimous vote 'of `seven members of the Council present.
Report on Extension of Vernon Avenue etc. - 8b
Report on the extension of Vernon Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Highway No.
12, was presented by the Director of Public Works.
On motion of Councilman Davis, geconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the
above matter was deferred for one week. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven
members of the Council present.
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Report of PC (Case No. 58-111-V) - A. W. Lampe - 9a
Report of the .Planning Commission (Case No. 58-111-V) recommending
favorably upon the request of A. W. Lampe for variance of setback under
authority of Section 20.4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to Lots 1,1 2, 3, 22 and
23, in proposed Knollwood Terrace Addition; also request for variance to
minimum lot requirements from provisions of Section 19.18 of the Zoning
Ordinance on Lots 1, 2, and 23, in proposed Knollwood Terrace Addition
(deferred from November 17, 1958), was presented to the Council.
On motion ofl Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, action
on the above matter was deferred to December 22, 1958, by unanimous vote of
seven members of the Council present.
Report of PC (Case, No. 58-105-V) Zollie Baratz - 9b
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 December 1,
1958), was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on
the above matter was deferred to December 15, 1958, by unanimous vote of
seven members of the Council present.
Report of PC (Case, No. 58-106-V) Zollie Baratz - 9c
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-106-V) recommending
favorably 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 square feet in area at 2722 France Avenue (deferred from December 1,
1958), was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on
the above matter was deferred to December 15, 1958, by unanimous vote of
seven members of the Council present.
Acceptance of Deed Eaton's Second Addition - 9d
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing easement deed was approved and the City Attorney was directed to file same
with the Register of Deed of Hennepin County, by unanimous vote of seven members
of the Council presents
Sam G. Segal and Raley Segal of Minneapolis parties of the
first part,; and City of St. Louis Park, party of the second
part, dated December 1; 1958, hereby grant, assign, and set
over to-the an easement for drainage purposes over that part
of the Southerly one-half (s2 of Government Lot Four (4),
Section' 9, Township 117, Range 21, described as follows:
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Acceptance of Deed Eaton's Second Addition CONTINUED
"Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of Eatons 2nd
Addition, thence West along the North line of said addition
to :the Northwesterly corner thereof, thence South along
the West line of said addition to the Southwesterly corner
thereof, thence West along the extension of the South line
of said addition six (6) feet, thence North and parallel
with West line of said addition and the same extended to
�.� the North line of the south one-half (sz) of said Govern-
ment Lot Four (4), thence East, along the North line of
the South one-half (S ) of said Government Lot Four (4)
to the East line thereof, thence South to the point of
beginning.
Purchase of Annual Requirements for Gasoline - 10a
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
approving the purchase of the annual requirements for gasoline. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Contract for Sidewalk with Victor Carlson - 10b
Contract amending Contract No. 380 for sidewalk (57-65 and 70, 58-17, 28
and 29) with Victor Carlson was presented. ,
RESOLUTION NO. 713
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 713, entitled, Resolution Accepting Work
for Construction of Sidewalk, Improvement Nos. 57-65, 58-17, 58-28, and 58-29,
and part of 57-70. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the
Council present.
RESOLUTION NO. 712
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 712, entitled, Resolution Modifying
Contract for Construction of Sidewalk Improvement Nos. 57-65, 57-70, 58-17,
58-28, and 58-29. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the
Council present.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following
payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the
City Manager, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for therespec-
tive amount, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Final Certificate
Sidewalk Contruction - Impr. No. 57-65 and 70,
58-17, 28 & 29
Contractor - Victor Carlson & Sons Inc.
Contract Date - June 30, 1958
Contract Price - 3-1/2" Walk .44 SF-Ex Th 2-1/2"
.16 SF-Walk Rem. 10SF Excay. 1.00 CY
Amount of this payment - $1,930.77
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Damage Claims - lla
Letter from Aldersgate Methodist Church, dated December 1, 1958, re-
lative to claim for mixmxgxxxim Aldersgate Methodist Church parsonage, 4249
Brookside Avenue,due to excessive cost in connecting to the sewer, was .
presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that the above claim be referred to the Law Department for advice and recommen-
dation. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council fl1
present. C:
Verified Claims - 12a ,"`
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the =
lists of verified 'claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to
the Council, dated December 8, 1958 in the total amounts of $520.17 for
payroll, and $47,773.35 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City
Clerk, and, City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by
unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Payment on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, 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
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for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council
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Engineers Certificate No. 7
Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-3
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Contractor - Orfei and Mariani and Sons Inc.
Contract Price - $800,464.95
Amount of this payment - $56,125.77
Meeting Adjourned 1- 13
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:45 p.m., by unanimous vote of seven memb: s of the Council
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