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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/04/28 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular a94 ---- Resolution No. 561 On motion_of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, Resolution No. 561, Cancelling Special Assessment for Ruedlinger property was adopted with addition to resolution: "upon releaaevote oftsix yeasll (Mayor Leflertabsta City ed by the owners of the property, by — _ from voting.) Council Meeting - April 28, 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. Arnold Anderson of the Westwood Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of special meeting held April 16, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Messer, the minutes of meeting held April 21, 1958, were approved as corrected by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present Public Hearing on Proposed Sidewalk Construction Impr. Nos. 58-17. 18 g 19 - 5a Public hearing was had on proposed sidewalk construction, Improvement Nos. 58-17, 58-18 and 58-19, as described in Notice of Hearing publisheeApril 10 and 17, 1958, published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, (Adjourned from April 21, 1958 meeting) . Improvement No. 58-17, South Side Minnetonka Boulevard between Edgewood Avenue and Florida Avenue - No one appeared. On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, sidewalk construction, Improvement No. 58-17, was approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Improvement No. 58-18, East side Utica Avenue between Morningside road and 42nd Street. The following persons appeared in favor: Mr. J. Kvam, 4201 Utica Avenue; Mr. R. Lundquist, 4245 Utica Avenue; Mr. R. Ruhland, 4205 Utica Avenue; Mr. E. Fredrickson, 4233 Utica Avenue. The following persons appeared in opposition: Mr. S. Sand, 4221 Utica Avenue; Mr. E. Blais, 4237 Utica Avenue; Mr. F. Perry, 4253 Utica Avenue; Mrs. Branco, 4209 Utica Avenue; Mr. G. Majestic, 4261 Utica, Avenue. Mr. Sand stated that Mr. Baker, 4241 Utica Avenue and Mr. Geo. Anderson, 4249 Utica Avenue were not able to be present at the meeting but were opposed to the sidewalk. Discussion followed. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, sidewalk construction, Improvement No. 58-18, was approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 0 395 April 28, 1958 Ill Public Hearin_ on Pro•ose. Si.ewalk Construction etc. continue. Improvement No. 58-19 - East side ` Florida Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and 29th Street. No one appeared in favor. The following persons appeared in opposition: Mr. R. Lindquist, 2901 Florida Avenue; Mrs. Maciosek, 2937 Florida Avenue; Mrs. Harold Johnson, 2913 Florida Avenue and Mrs. M. Schwartz, 2917 Florida Avenue. Discussion followed. On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, sidewalk construction, Improvement No. 58-19, was withdrawn from Resolution by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. t� RESOLUTION No. 565 `®' On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution In et No. 565 Ordering Sidewalk Construction Improvement Nos. 58-17 and 57-18, was eT adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed Curb and Gutter Construction Impr. No. 58-4 etc. -5b Public hearing was had on proposed curb and gutter constructiog, Improve= ment Nos. 58-4, 58-5, 58-9, 58-12, 58-13, 58-14, 58-16, as described in Notice of Hearing published April 17 and 24, 1958 in the St. Louis Park Dispatch. Improvement No. 58-4_ - West SideiPennsylvania Avenue from 16th Street to 18th Street. H. Hosker,, 1620 Pennsylvania Avenue appeared in favor of Curb and Gutter. No one appeared for the following Improvements 58-5, 58-9, 58-12, 58-13, ' Ill 58-14 and 58-16. RESOLUTION NO. 566 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, Resolution No. 566 Ordering the Construction of Curb and Gutter, Improvement Nos. 58-4, 58-5, 58-9, 58-12, 58-13, 58-14, 58-16, was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication Relative to Extension of Time on Contract with Sornsin-Rueto.- 6a Communication relative to extension of time on contract between the City and Sornsin-Rue Company for Trunk Sewer No. 3, Improvement No. 56-52, Section B and Section 0, by G. M. Orr Engineering Company,was presented to the Council. ' Mr. Harry Mayeron appeared for C. M. Orr Engineering Company and advised the Council as to progress of the work by Sornsin-Rue Company for trunk sewer Improvement No. 56-52, Section B. He said there was about 1000 feet remaining to be completed; about 450 feet involves tunneling under railroad right of way. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that an extension to midnite June 1, 1958 be granted on Section B to Sornsin-Rue Com- pany. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that an extension to midnite June 1, 1958 be granted on Section C to Sornsin-Rue Company. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 398 April 28, 1958 Request for Issuance of Building Permit 3245 Raleigh Avenue - 6b Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an addition to present building at 3245 Raleigh Avenue (North- land Aluminum Products), by Mark Dalquist was presented to the Council. Mark Dalquist was present in support of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the issuance of a building permit for the construction of an addition to present building at 3245 Raleigh Avenue subject to compliance with all appli- cable codes. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication Relative to City Charter - 6c Communication, dated April 17, 1958, relative to City Charter was received from the Citizens Committee on Charter Amendments. Mayor Lefler recommended that each Councilman make their own recommendations direct to the Citizens Committee on Charter Amendments. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the communication received for filing. Request for Approval of Plans for Improvement of Highway No. 100 -.6d Request for approval of plans for improvement of Highway No. 100, by E. J. Mc Cubrey, District Engineer, Department of Highways, was presented to the Council. E. J. Mc Cubrey was present and showed plans and discussed same. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above matter was deferred one week to allow for preparation of proper resolution, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ord. Amend. Ord. 502 Providing for Revision etc. of City Ordinances - 7a The proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance 502 Providing for Revision, Rearrangement and Codification of the Ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park, was presented for first reading. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive the first reading of proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance 502 Providing for Revision, Rearrangement and Codification of the Ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park and to set date for the second reading on May 5, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 397 April 28, 1958 Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance-Collins 2nd. - 7b The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Block 1, Collins Second Addition) deferred from April 21, 1958, was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on the proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Block 1, Collins Second Addition) was deferred until May 5, 1958, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amend. Ord. 481. as Amend. by Ord. No. 568 - 7c The proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance 481, as Amended by Ordinance No. 568, Relating to Fire Hazards, was presented for second reading. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive the second reading of proposed ordinance Amending. Ordinance 481, as amended by Ordinance No. 568, Relating to Fire Hazards and that the ordinance be adopted. Before vote was taken there was x discussion. Councilman Wolfe then moved for the previous question, which was passed by six yeas. Motion was then stated by the Mayor and was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Lefler, nay. Report Relative to Watermain Assessment Impr. No. 55-14 - 8a Report from the City Assessor, dated April 18, 1958, and memorandum from the City Attorney, dated April 1, 1958, relative to watermain assessment, Improvement No. 55-14 (requested March 24, 1958) was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on the above report was deferred pending further report from the City Attorney, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. -8b Preliminary Report of the D.of P.W. with Respect to Petitions Impr. No. 58-34 etc./ Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and endorsement of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned curb and gutter, Improvement Nos. 58-34 thru 58-38, and 58-30; petitioned sanitary sewer, Improvement Nos. 58-21, 27, 31, 39 and 45; petitioned sidewalk, Improvement Nos. 58-28 and 29; and petitioned watermain, Improvement No. 58-20; also petition against curb and gutter Improve- ment No. 58-34, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 567 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to adopt Resolution No. 567 providing for public hearing on May 19, 1958, on the above petitioned public improvements. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 9 • April 28, 1958 Report of Liaison Member of Underwriting Agencies Relative to Insurance Audit-9a Report of Liaison Member of Underwriting Agencies with respect to City Attorney's memorandum of February 4, 1958 relative to August 1, 1957 Insurance Audit (deferred April 7, ).958), was presented to the Council. C. L. Hurd was present to discuss the matter. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to authorize purchase of complete comprehensive Public Liability Insurance, and to direct preparation of ordinance to provide for appropriate transfers to the proper funds and accounts, subject to condition that the Insurance Company be directed to advice City before paying any claims in excess of $250.00. . Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Building Permit at 5916 Excelsior Boulevard - 9b Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an addition to present building at 5916 Excelsior Boulevard (Culbertson's), by Boe Inc. (deferred from April 21, 1958), was presented to the Council. Mr. Edstrom of Boe Construction Company was present 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 an addi- tion to present building at 5916 Excelsior Boulevard subject to compliance with all applicable codes. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Building Permit at 6425 Oxford Avenue - 9c Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc- tion of an industrial building at 6425 Oxford Avenue, by Paul Strom, 6006 Cam- bridge Avenue, deferred from April 21, 1958), was presented to the Council. Mr. Paul Strom was present in support of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve the issuance of a building permit for the construction of an indus- trial building at 6425 Oxford Avenue subject to compliance with all applicable codes. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication Concerning Surplus Foods for Needy Families - 94 Communication, dated April 8, 1958, concerning distribution of surplus foods to needy familes, by the Hennepin County Welfare Board (deferred from April 21, 1958) was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above communication was received and ordered filed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 0 399 April 28, 1958 Report of the Planning Commission (Case 58-6-V) .jack Karasov - 9e 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 Prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less then 75/,and also a request for variance under Section 12 of Ordinance 558 to permit the division of lots without replatting (Lot 50 Auditors Subdivision No. 308) (deferred from April 21, 1958), was presented to the Council. Jack Karasov was present in support of request. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to find that the conditions set forth in Section 12 of Ordinance 558 are met, and to grant the variance from the provisions in Sectionl of Ordinance 557 for Lot 50 Auditors Subdivision No. 308. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Approval of Final Plat of Country Club First Addition Requested by Murri-Mac - 9f Approval of final plat of Country Club First Addition to Westwood Hills, requested by Murri-Mac Company; and advice from Secretary to Planning Commission that the final plat conforms with the approved preliminary plat and is in proper form, was presented to the Council. Jim Pitts was present in support of the request. *' == On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on the ' ' above matter was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Concerning Mosquito Control - l0a Councilman Davis reviewed the Mosquito Control program of previous years. He stated that the County was taking care of the breeding areas in our City, but that the adult mosquito problem was ours - after further discussion A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to direct the City Manager to take bids for three sprayings throughout the summer, for adult mosquito elimination. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Relative to Citizens Committee on Youth Problems - lla Mayor Lefler reported that the Citizens Committee on Youth problems would be,having a meeting on May 6, 1958, at which time the seven committee chairman, under the project, would name eitizens to serve on the committee, It was suggested that each Councilman serve on one ;committee and to advice the Mayor, before the May 6th meeting, which committee they want to serve on. Special Meeting - May 7. 1958 at 4 p.m. - llb On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, a special meeting was called for 4 p.m. on May 7, 1958 to open and receive bids for the $1,750,000.00 Improvement Bonds, by unanimous vote of six-members of the Council present. 400 , April 28, 1958 Verified Claims - 12a11/ On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated April 28, 1958 in the total amounts of $1,315.13 for payroll, and $4,450.87 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. Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p.m., by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 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