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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/04/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 385, Council Meeting - April 21, 1958 • A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor 'Pro tem Torval Jorvig at 8:02 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 H. C. Davis ® Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, City Manager intern and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting held April 14, 1958 were approved by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed Sidewalk Construction - 5a Public hearing was had on proposed sidewalk construction, Improvement Nos. 58-17, 58-18 and 58-19, as described in Notice of Hearing published April 10 and 17, 1958 in the St. Louis Park Dispatch. The following persons were present: Improvement No. 58-18 - E. Fredrickson, 4233 Utica Avenue, in favor; J. Kvam, 4201 Utica Avenue, in favor; R. Ruhland, 4205 Utica Avenue, in favor; F. Roubik, 4257 Utica Avenue, in favor; Roger Lundquist, 4245 Utica Avenue, in favor; Dr. Lundquist also stated that Mrs. Kvam and Mrs. Feeny were in favor; V. Baker, 4241 Utica Avenue, in opposition; S. Sand, 4221 Utica Avenue, in opposition; F. L. Perry, 4253 Utica Avenue; Mr. Perry also referred to a petition in opposition, dated August 14, 1957. Improvement No. 58-19 - The following persons were present: Mrs. R. Engstrand, 2711 Florida Avenue, in favor; M. Henrichs, 2929 Florida Ave., in favor; Mr. Rodger Lindquist, 2901 Florida Avenue, in opposition; Mr. Lindquist also presented a petition signed by Mr. a Mrs. Rodger Lindquist and others. A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, that due to the lack of required number of Councilmen present the above matter be deferred for one week. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. • Request for Approval of Building Permit 5916 Excelsior Boulevard - 6a Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an addition to present building at 5916 Excelsior Boulevard (Culbert- son's) by Boe Inc., was presented to the Council. IllA motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the above matter be deferred for one week and that a representative for Culbertsomis be asked to be present at that meeting. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. 3 April 21, 1958 Request for Approval of Building Permit at 6425 Oxford Avenue - 6c Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an industrial building at 6425 Oxford Avenue, by Paul Strom, 6006 Cambridge Avenue, was presented to the COunci1. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the above request be deferred for one week and that Mr. Strom the applicant be requested to be present at that meeting. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Building Permit at Dakota Ave. fe Wayzata Blvd. - 6b Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of a commercial building on southwest corner of Dakota Avenue and • Wayzata Boulevard (Part of Section 5, Township 117, Range 21), by Standard Construction Company, was presented to the Council. Mr. Greiner, attorney for the builder, was present at the meeting in support of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to approve the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a commercial building on southwest corner of Dakota Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard, subject to compliance with all applicable codes. Motion passed by unanimous vote of" f ive members of the Council present. Claim for Damages - R. Patrick Sheehy - 6d Claim for damages allegedly resulting from negligence in connection with laying sanitary sewer, by R. Patrick Sheehy, 1841 Oregon Avenue, (copy to City Attorney April 14, 1958), was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the -above claim for damages was referred to the City Attorney for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Building Permit at 3200 France Avenue - 6e Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc- tion of a lumber storage shed at 3200 France Avenue (Acme Stone and Lumber Company), by Arvid Carlson & Son, was presented to the Council. Mr. Carlson was present at the meeting in support of request. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a lumber storage shed at 3200 France Avenue was approvelsubject to compliance with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. 387 April 21, 1958 Communication Concerning Distribution of Surplus Foods - 6f Communication concerning distribution of surplus foods to needy families, by the Hennepin County Welfare Board, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the communication concerning distribution of surplus food to needy families be deferred one week at which time Mayor Lefler will be present. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Notification of Intent to Hold ra Bingo Game - Eliot PTA '- 6g r. Notification, dated April 11, 1958 of -intent_ to hold a'.Bin o game on ' -April 26, 1958was presented to; the Council, by the Eliot PTA. 0 On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the communication received for filing. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ord. 481 - 7a The proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 481, as Amended by Ordinance No. 568, Relating to Fire Hazards, was presented to the Council for first read- ing. A. motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive the first reading of the proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 481, as amended by Ordinance No. 568, Relating to Fire Hazards and to set date for the second reading on April 28, 1958. Motion passed by a vote of four yeas and one nay. (Councilman Wolfe voting nay.) Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ord. Blk. l, Collins 2nd.-7b The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Block 1, Collins Second Addition) was presented to the Council for second reading. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, sggconded by Councilman Davis, that due to the lack of required number of Councilf� h' ennt/the above proposed ord- inance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Block 1, Collins Second Addition) be deferred one week. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. 1 Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ord. Lot 23, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park - 7c The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Lot 23, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park) was presented for second reading. Ordinance No. 619 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 619 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Lot 23, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park) and that ordinance be adopted. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. 388. April 21, 1958 Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ord. (Lots 25/27 Block 2, Del Monte Heights) - 7d The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Lots 25, 26, 27, ' Block 2, Del Monte Heights) was presented to the Council for second reading. Ordinance .No. 620 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 620 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Lots 25, 26, 27, Block 2, Del Monte Heights and that ordinance be adopted. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgaen, to grant special 'permit to permit two family dwelling in the "C" Density Dis- trict on Lots 25, 26 and 27, Block 2, Del Monte Heights, subject to compliance with all applicable codes. . Moti'on,,passed by unanimous vote of five members of' the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Ord. No. 558 - 7e The proposed ordinance Amending the Ordinance No. 558 Relating to Sub- division Regulations (Section 10) was presented to the Council for second reading. Ordinance No. 621 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 621 Amending Ordinance No. 558 Relating to Subdivision Regulations (Section 10) and that ordinance be adopted as revised. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Financial Report'of the City for March 1958 - 8a Financial Report of the City for March 1958 was presented to the Council by the City Manager. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. Auditor's report for Fiscal Year of 1957 - 8b The auditor's report for the fiscal year of 1957, by the Audits, Claims, and Investigations Committee (requested April 7, 1958) was presented to the Council. On motin of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on the above auditor's report was deferred for two weeks, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Minutes of the Planning Commission April 9, 1958 - 8c Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held April 9, 1958 was -presented to the Council. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes of the Planning Commission received for filing. 89 April 21, 1958 Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-14-S)Tweedv's Second - 8d Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-14-S) recommending favorably upon the request of Sam Segal for approval of the preliminary plat, and with one condition, recommending favorably on the final plat of Tweedyls Second Addition was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to approve the preliminary and final plat ,of Tweedy's Second Addition subject to changing the width of the easement from 5 feet to 6 feet as specified by CD ordinance. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-15-V) Elmer Schack - 8e Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-15-V) recommending favorably upon the request of Elmer Schack for a variance from Section 1 of Ordinance 557 prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than 751 and also a request for a variance under Section 12 of Ordinance 558 to permit the divi- sion of lots without replatting, was preented to the Council. N. Jarsko, 7714 South Street and R. Steadman, 7700 South Street, were present at the meeting in opposition to the granting of subdividing of lots. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request of Elmer Schack for the subdividing of lots was denied by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-16-V) Kathryn Hjelm - 8f Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-16-V) recommending favorably upon the request of Kathryn Hjelm for a variance from Section 1 of Ordinance 557 prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than 751, and re- commending unfavorably upon the request for variance under Section 12 of Ord- inance 558 to permit division of lots without replatting, was presented to the Council. Mrs. Hjelm, 3528 Texas Avenue was present in support of request. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to grant the variance requested ,from provision in Section 1 of Ordinance 557, the conditions set forth in Section 12 of the Ordinance being found to be present, the variance being to subdivide the South 50 feet of the following tract from said tract: that part of the East 168.68 feet of the south 10 acres of the NE I of SEI of Section 18, Township 117, Range 21 lying south of the N. 60 feet thereof and North of the north 180 feet thereof except road. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members Of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-17-V) Sam Segal - 8g Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-17-V) recommending favorably upon the request of Sam Segal for a variance from Section 1 of Ordinance 557 prohibiting the subdividing of Lots with a width of less than 751, was presented to the Council. X9O April 21, 1958 Report of P.C. (Case 58-17-V) continued A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to grant the variance from the provisions of Section 1 of Ordinance 557 est- ablishing a minimum lot size, for Tweedy's Second Addition, said variance to permit a minimum size of 60 feet x 135 feet, except lots 1 and 10, Block 1, which will be 56 feet x 135 feet. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-18-Z) Culbertson's Cafe Inc. - 8h Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-18-Z) recommending favorably upon the request of Culbertson's Cafe Inc. to rezone Lots 8 thru 17, Block 6, Latham's Minnetonka Boulevard Tract (between 31st and 32nd on Toledo Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, from 22 to 3 Story Height and from "C" to "D" Density, was presented to the Council. Mr. Peterson, representing Culbertsons, was present in support of the request. Mr. Frank Edey, 3101 Toledo Avenue, was present and asked for infor- mation. He discussed same with Mr. Peterson outside of the Council room. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to set date for public hearing on May 12, 1958 upon the request of Culbertson's Cafe Inc. to rezone Lots 8 thru 17, Block 6, Latham's Minnetonka Boulevard Tract from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, from 22 to 3 Story Height and from "C" to "D" Density. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-19-Z) Grace Downing - 8i Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-19-Z) recommending favorably upon the request of Grace Downing to rezone Lot 4, Block 62, St. Louis Park Addition (5719 Goodrich Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to set date for public hearing on May 12, 1958 upon the request of Grace Downing to rezone Lot 4, Block 62, St. Louis Park Addition (5719 Goodrich Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-20-V) Naegele Outdoor Adv. - 8,i Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-20-V) recommending unfavorably upon the request of Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company for a special permit under authority of Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a 20.8/ x 20.6' sign (420 sq. ft.) at 8000 Minnetonka Boulevard (lots 14 thru 17, Block 2, Texa Tonka Addition), was presented to the Council. Richard Condon of Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company was present at the meeting in support of the request. 391 April 21, 1958 Report of P.C. (Case 58-20V) continued Resolution No. 564 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to adopt Resolution No. 564 Granting Permit Under Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park providing that there be no lighting on north side of sign and light on south side be turned off at 10 p.m. and sign not to exceed height of present billboards on roof. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-22-Z) Frank Barnes - 8k Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-22-Z) recommending un- favorably upon the ,request of Frank Barnes to rezone Lots 171 and 172, Rich- ' mond Third Addition (2265-2269 Louisiana Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District and from "C" to "D" Density, was presented to the Council. Attorney Geimer, attorney for Frank Barnes, was present in support of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to set date for public hearing on May 12, 1958 upon the request of Frank Barnes to rezone Lots 171 add 172, Richmond Third Addition (2265-2269 Louisiana Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District and from "C" to "D" Density. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-6-V) _Tack Karasov - 81 Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-6-V) recommending favorably upon the request of Jack Karasov for a variance from Section 1 of Ordinance 557 pro- hibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than 75', and also a request for variance under Section 12 of Ordinance 558 permit the division of lots without replatting, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that action be deferred on the request of Jack Karasov until April 28, 1958 and that Mr. Karasov be advised to be present at that meeting. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Request for Extension of Time for Filing Plat of Country Club Addition - 9a Request, dated April 11, 1958, for extension of time for filing final plat of Country Club Addition to Westwood Hills, by Murri-Mac Company was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the time during which Murri-Mac Company may present final plat of Country Club Addition after approval of preliminary plat be extended-90 days. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. 2 April 21, 1958 Concerning Proposed Lateral SanitaryLSewer in Area of W. 16th Street etc. - 9b Concerning proposed lateral sanitary sewer in area of West 16th Street, Cedar Lake Road and Zarthan and Brunswick Avenues, by the Consulting Engineer (deferred April 7, 1958), and report from the Director of Public Works, was presented to the Council and discussed. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to delete from Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 58-3 Section B contract dated April 7, 1958 the lateral sewers to be constructed at the following locations: Brunswick, Alabama and Blackstone Avenues from 16th Street to Cedar Lake Road and 16th Street from Brunswick Avenue to Zarthan Avenue. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea, Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea, Councilman Jorvig, yea. Ornamental Street Lighting in Country Club Addition anci_M'haha Gables 2nd - 9c Desirability of ornamental street lighting in Country Club Addition and Minnehaha Gables Second Addition, requested by Councilman Wolfe (deferred from April 14, 1958), was discussed. Councilman Wolfe stated that the Northern States Power Company is waiting for a decision from us. Councilman Davis suggested that City Manager discuss this matter with land developers and possibly secure petitions for ornamental lighting from them. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that this matter be referred to the City Manager's office to contact Murri-Mac Company and M. P. Johnson to .secure petitions for ornamental lighting in there subdivisions. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Communication Recommending Changes by Independent Auditor - 10a Communication, dated March 19, 1958, from the independent Auditor re- commending certain changes in internal procedures to provide better control over those procedures, and report of the City Manager (M. & C. No. 58-28). was pre- sented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the above communication and report be referred to the Finance and Auditing Committee for study and report. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Appointment of Oscar Holen as Probationary Water and Sewer Maintenanceman I- lOb The City Manager proposed the appointment of Oscar Holen as probationary Water and Sewer Maintenanceman I, effective April 22, 1958. On motion of Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Oscar Holen as pro- bationary Water and Sewer Maintenanceman I, effective April 22, 1958, by unani- mous vote of five members of the Council present. 393 April 21, 1958 Appointment of Kenneth R. Ostlund as Probationary Engineering Aide I - 10c The City Manager proposed the appointment of Kenneth R. Ostlund as ,pro- bationary Engineering Aide I, effective April 28, 1958. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Kenneth R. Ostlund as probationary Engineering Aide I, effective April 28, 1958, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. ® Regarding Ictension of Texas Avenue - lla '•-.4 Warren W. Salley, 8011 W. 26th Street, was present at the meeting regarding rumors of the extension of Texas Avenue South of Cedar Lake Road. The City Manager Intern stated that rumors were due to Municipal State Aid - Street program, which showed Texas Avenue as going south from Cedar Lake Road. Mr. Salley was told to call Jim Hawks, Planning Consultant, regarding future plans for Texas Avenue. Application for Non Intox. Malt Liquor On-Sale-Westwood Hills Golf Club - 1112 Application for license to sell non intoxicating malt liquor on sale at the Westwood Hills Golf Club, Texas Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the applica- tion of Westwood Hills Golf Club to sell non intoxicating malt liquor on sale was approved by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Verified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated April 21, 1958 in the total amount of $37,721.48 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue chebks covering same, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m., by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Torval Jorbig, Mayor' Pro tem Attest: /1oseph ust 1 Secretary