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Council Meeting - February 10, 1958
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Herbert P. Lefler at 8:03 p.m.
Invocation was given by Father Walter Turner of the Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Church.
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, Assistant to the City
Manager, City Manager Interne and the Secretary.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
minutes of meeting held February 3, 1958, ,were approved as submitted by unani-
mous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Application for Certificate of Public Convenience etc. for
Taxicab Operation - 5a
Application for certificate of public convenience and necessity for taxi-
cab operation, by Town Taxi Company and St. Louis Park Radio Cab Inc, were
presented to the Council. Les Johnson of Town Taxi Company was present at the
meeting.
After considerable discussion regarding the Taxi Cab business in St. Louis
Park with Les Johnson of the Town Taxi Cab Company, it was the consensus that
the issuing of' the' two certificates of public convenience and necessity this
evening was taking care of the ordinance requirement - that each company have a
certificate of public convenience and necessity. However, in the future whenever
a new application for a taxicab certificate of public convenience and necessity
is presented, it will be required that the applicant be present at the hearing.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 535 Authorizing Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Taxicab Operation,
(St. Louis Park Radio Cab Inc., was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members
of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg,' seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 536 Authorizing Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Taxicab Operation,
(Town Taxi Company, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council
present.
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Request for Building Permit 6500 Oxford Street, Curran V. Nielsen - 6a
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of a dead storage warehouse at the rear of 6500 Oxford Street, by
Curran V. Nielsen, was presented to the Council. Curran V. Nielsen was
present at the meeting in support of his request.
A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to approve the issuance of the building permit for the construction of a dead
storage warehouse at the rear of 6500 Oxford Street, subject to compliance with
all applicable codes. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas and one nay. (Council-
man Davis voting nay.)
First Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Ord. No. 555 Relating to Fees etc. - 7a
The Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 555 Relating to Fees for
Plumbing Permits was presented to the Council for first reading.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to waive the first reading of the above proposed ordinance and to set;date for
second reading on February 17, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven
members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ord. Vacating Portion of W. 26th Street - 7b
The proposed ordinance vacating a$iortion of West 26th Street (requested
by the Lutheran Church of the Reformation) was presented to the Council for
first reading.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to waive the first reading of the above proposed ordinance and to set date for
second reading on February 17, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven
members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - 7c
The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (requiring public
hearing for certain special permits) was presented to the Council for first
reading.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to waive the first reading of the above proposed ordinance and to set date for
second reading on February 17, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven
members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Zoning Ordinance - Lampe - 7d
The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (rezoning requested
by A. W. Lampe), was presented to the Council for sedond reading.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 607, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (Lot 1, Hankes Replat)and that the
ordinance be adopted. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the
Council present.
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Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Ord. 558 Relating to Subdivision
Regulations - 7e
The proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance 558 Relating to Subdivision
Regulations (deferred February 3, 1958) , was presented to the Council for
second reading.
On consent of Councilman Wolfe who made the motion, which was seconded
by Councilman Jorvig, the following motion of February 3, 1958 meeting, which
was tabled, was withdrawn:
"That second ,reading be waived and proposed ordinance Amending _Ordinance
No. 558, with the amendment that, sidewalks shall be constructed on one side of
® collector and major streets be adopted".
A general discussion was had on, the amendment, by the Council and with
the following_developers who were present: Attorney R. I. Lange, Robert McNulty,
Jim Pitts of Murri Mac,Company and Sam Segal.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that the thoughts and concepts of tonight be referred to the City Attorney-so
that he may prepare them in such a form so that they can be ready for first
reading on February 24, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members
of the Council present.
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Report Relative to Claim of Steven Danberry - 8a -
Report relative to damage claim of Steven Danberry (requested November 25,
1957), was presented by the City Attorney.
On hearing no objections Mayor Lefler ordered the report received for
filing.
Preliminary Report of the Engineer with Respect to Lateral sanitary Sewer
Improv. No. 57-71 - 8b
Preliminary report of the Engineer (Orr-Schelen) with respect to supple- ,
mentary lateral sanitary sewer, Improvement No. 57-71, was presented to the
Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 537 Abandoning Certain Lateral Sewer Improvements Ordered by Resolution No.
524, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 538, Resolution Setting Hearing Date for Lateral Sewer Construction and
Street Resurfacing, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council
present. (hearing February 24, 1958)
Brochure for Citizen Use at Council Meetings - 8c
Brochure for citizen use at Council Meetings (M. C. No. 58-17), re-
quested January 20, 1958, by the City Manager.
On hearing no objections Mayor Lefler ordered the report received for
filing.
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Minutes of the Planning Commission - February 5, 1958 - 8d
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting February 5, 1958, was presented
to the Council.
On hearing no objections Mayor Lefler ordered the report received for
filing.
Report of Planning Commission (Case 58-1-V) James Seirup - 8e
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-1-V) recommending favorably
upon the request of James C. Seirup for variance from Section 1 of Ordinance
557 prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than 757 and also
a request for-variance under the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 12, to subdivide
- a lot without submitting a new plat, was presented to the Council. James C.
Seirup was present at the meeting in support of request.
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A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to find that the conditions set forth in Section 12 of Ordinance 558 are met.
and to grant the variance from the provisions in Section 1 of Ordinance 557./
Mot4on passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. •'/
(which will permit the dividing of Lt. 1,Blk. 12, Brookside Subdiv. so as to
create two buildable sites measuring 50.387 & 507 in width and each some 7300 sq.
Report of Planning Commission (Case 58-2-V) Russel Hoglund - 8f ft. in area.)
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-2-V) recommending favorably
upon the request of Russel Hoglund for variation of the setbacks requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance under authority• of Section 15.2-1 to permit an addi-
tion to a house at 6619 West 16th Street (Lot 21, Block 1, Westwood Park 2nd
Addition), was presented to the Council. Russel Hoglund was present at the
meeting in support of request.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that a variance be granted based on a hardship condition which would permit the
front yard along Hampshire Avenue as it relates to Lot 21, Block 1, Westwood
Park 2nd Addition, to be reduced to not less than nineteen feet, as recommended
by the Planning Commission. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of
the Council present.
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Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-3-Z) F. James Resop - 8g
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-3-Z) recommending unfavorably
upon the request of F. James Resop for variation of the setback requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 15.2-1 to permit the location of
an apartment building without the required setback at 4005 Vernon Avenue; also a
report recommending favorably (with conditions) upon the request of F. James
Resop to rezone the same property from "C" to "D" Density and from 22 to 3 story
Height, was presented to the Council. ' Mayor Lefler says that due_to his dealings
with Walter Johnson on this piece of property in the past he turns the chair over
to Councilman Jorvig until matter is disposed of.
Walter Johnson and James Resop were present in support of request.
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Report of Planning Commission (Case 58-3-Z) continued
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to set date for public hearing, for rezoning of Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Browndale
Addition, on February 24, 1958. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. Mayor
. Lefler abstained from voting.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the request for front yard set back be denied. Motion passed by smai4Meus
vote of six yeas. Mayor Lefler abstained from voting.
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In Report of Planning Commission (Case 58-4-SP) - Nordquist Sign Company - 8h
-et Report of the' Planning Commission (Case 58-4-SP) recommending favorably
et upon the request of Nordquist Sign Company for a special permit under authority
of Sections 10 .3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 11.9' x
6.6' sign at 5430 Minnetonka Boulevard, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman' Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 539, Resolution Granting Permit under Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis- Park (5430 Minnetonka Boulevard-Shell Oil;
Company) was adopted by a vote of six yeas .and one nay. (Councilman Ehrenberg
voting nay.)
Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-105-Z) Sheldon Coplin - 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-105-Z) 'recommending unfavorably
upon the request of Sheldon Coplin to rezone Lot 23; Block 174, Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park (3384 Brownlow,Avenue) from Residential Use District to Light
Industrial Use District and from 22 to 3 Story Height. Sheldon Coplin was
present -in support of his request. -
It was the consensus that Lot 23, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park should not be used for Light Industrial Use. However; there was some feel-
ing that' the use Mr. Coplin had in mind could be done in Commercial Use District.
A motion was made by' Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the above matter be re-referred to the Planning Commission for their re-
commendation regarding commercial use and the applicant was directed to bring
in an amended request for commercial zoning. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
seven members of the Council present.
Report relative to 1957 Insurance Board of Review Report - 81
Report relative to 1957 Insurance Board -of Review Report (requested September
16, 1957 and October 18, 1957) was presented by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the 'above report be forwarded to Underwriting Agencies for their comment.
Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
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Report Relative to Procedure for Re-Districting Wards of the City - 8k
Report relative to procedure for re-districting the wards of the City,
was presented by the City Attorney:.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer,
that the City Manager be directed to make a study of present wards as to their
population and boundaries and that he bring in a report with respect to redistrict-
ing of wards.- Motion passed by six yeas and one nay. (Councilman Bolmgren voting
nay.) Councilman Bolmgren feels that this should be done in 1960 as required by
the Charter.
Concerning Negotiation with Minneapolis Gas Company 'Regarding -Gas Rates - 9a
Concerning negotiation with Minneapolis Gas Company for lower gas rates,
was discussed.
Attorney Montgomery reported that nine attorneys representing suburban
Citys and Villages met on February 10, 1958 to discuss the problem. Committees
were appointed to prepare a report for the respective municipalities to be ready
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Request to Use Property - VFW Post #5632 - 9b
Request to use property south of V.F.W. Post #5632 for a carnival on May
26, 27, 28 or May 31, June 1, 2, 3, by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5632
(deferred January 20, 1958) , ,was presented to the Council. '
an motion of ,Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 540, entitled Resolution Granting Temporary Use of City Property (V.F.W.
Post #5632) was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Re-Appointment of Mas Matsumoto to the City Planning Commission - 10a
Recommendation_of the Mayor for the re-appointment of Mas Matsumoto to the
City Planning Commission for the term expiring February 7, 1961, was presented
to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to
approve the re-appointment of Mas Matsumoto to the City Planning Commission for
the term expiring February 7, 1961. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven
members of the Council present.
Appointment of Mary M. Ostlund as Probationary Clerk II - lob
The City Manager proposed the appointment of Nary M. Ostlund as probationary
Clerk II, effective February 11, 1958.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council
gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Mary M.
Ostlund as probationary Clerk II, effective February 11, 1958, by unanimous vote
of seven members of the Council present.
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Regarding Liquidation of Contracts of Earl Sewall Co. , Inc. - lla
Communication, dated February 7, 1958,- from Ralph S. Parker attorney
for Earl Sewall, regarding liquidation of contracts of Earl Sewall Co. Inc.,
' contracts Nos. 335 and 338, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
matter was referred to the City Attorney for discussion with Attorney Parker,
by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
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Verified Claims - 12a `
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
Council, dated February 10, 1958 in the total amount of $17,396.20. for vendors
' were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were auth-
orized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of seven members of the
Council present. -
Payment on Contract Work - 12b-1
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 amount, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
Watermain Construction, Improvement No. 57-69
Contractor, Phelps-Drake Co. Inc.
Contract Price, $6,264.00
Contract Date; November 25, 1957
Amount of this payment, $4,870.07
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 seven members of the Council present.
Partial Payment Certificate No. 2
Watermain Construction, ,Improvement Nos. 57-46,
57-47, 57-49 and 57-50
Contractor, Phelps-Drake Company, Inc.
Contract Price, $72,441.20
Contract Date, September 16, 1957
Amount of this payment, $30,163.85
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
following payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approve,
and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
cheeks for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council
present.
Payment No. 7 Trunk Sewer No. 3
Improvement No. 56-52 Section A.
Contractor, Barbarossa Nodland Company
Contract Price, $986,059.00
Amount of this payment, $103,150.62
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Payments on Contract Work continued -= 12b
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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 seven members of the
Council present.
Payment No. 5 Trunk Sewer No. 3
Improvement No. 56-52, Section B.
Contractor, Sornsin and Rue Company
Contract Price, $630,701.00
Amount of this payment, $61,979.96
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On motion oCouncilman
f Messer, 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
checks for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of seven members of the
Council present.
Payment No. 5 Trunk Sewer No. 3 ,
Improvement No. 56-52, Section C
Contractor, Sornsin and Rue Company - '
Contract Price, $636,904.00
Amount of this payment, $52,592.99
Special Meeting - Wednesday February 12, 1958 - 12c III
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Mayor Lefler called a special-meeting of the City Council for Wednesday
February 12, 1958 at 3:30 p.m., to discuss future plans for expansion of the
Minnetota Rubber Gasket Company, subject to,ability of representatives of the
Minnesota Rubber Gasket Company to be present:
Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
meeting was adArned at 12:42 a.m. , by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council pressnt. ,
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;rbe t P. Lefle , Mayor
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