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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/05/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 401- Council Meeting - May 5, 1958 II/ 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. Ralph Erickson of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig ilk D. C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe H. P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and the Secretary. Councilman Davis arrived at 8:30 p.m. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Messer, the minutes of meeting held April 28, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Request for Waiver of Building Permit and Inspection Fees - Talmud Torah - 6a Request for waiver of building permit and inspection fees for construction of St. Louis Park Branch Building ( West 33rd Street at Utah Avenue) under auth- ority of Ordinance No. 562, by Talmud Torah of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was presented to the Council Attorney K. Lifson was present in support of request and explained plans proposed by Talmud Torah. The request for waiver of inspection fees was with- drawn. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the building permit fee be waived. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Claim for Damages - Ennis D. Robertson - 6b Claim for damages allegedly resulting from submerged culvert in street, by Ennis D. Robertson, (Copy bo City Attorney April 23, 1958) was presented to the Council'. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above claim for damages was referred to the law department for advice and recommenda- tion, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 402 May 5, 1958 Communication Relative to Painting Community Center Bldg. - 6c Communication ,dated April 24, 1958, relative to painting Community Center Building, by Gust Roos, Inc. was presented to the Councilman and dis- cussed. Dick Roos and Dale Thompson were present at the meeting in support of request to discuss their bid. Mr. Roos stated that they had read specifica- tions wrong, which accounted for error they made in submitting their bid. As contract was signed, it was the opinion that nothing could be done at this time. Mr. Roos said they would do the job as bid and do a good job. Claim for Damages - Kluck & Stegora Plumbing - 6sd Claim for damages allegedly resulting from incorrect information relative to stop box, by Kluck & Stegpra Plumbing, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above claim for damages was referred to the law department for advice and recommenda- tion, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Request for Building Permit at 6109 Wayzata Boulevard - 6e Request for approval of issuance of a permit for the construction of an off ice building at 6109 Wayzata Boulevard, by Dobson Development Company, was presented to the Council. Mac Alexander representing J. F. Anderson Company was present in support of request. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve issuance of a permit for the construction of an office building at 6109 Wayzata Boulevard to Dobson Development Company, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Request for Special Permit to Build Double Bungalows-4025 Excelsior Blvd. - 6f Request for special permit to build double bungalows in "C" Density District on Lot 1, Hanke's Replat (4025 Excelsior Boulevard), by A. W. Lampe, was presented to the Council. ' A. W. Lampe was present in support of request. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that special use permit to build double bungalows be granted in "C" Density area on Lot 1, Hanke's Replat. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken.) Resolution Approvings Plans etc for Ornamental Street Lighting - 7a Resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertise- ment of bids for ornamental street lighting, Improvement No. 57-66, was pre- seated to the Council. 40 May 5, 1958 Resolution Approving Plans etc. for Street Lighting continued Resolution No. 568 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolu- tion No. 568, Approving Plans and Specifications for Improvement No. 57-66, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. (Bids to be taken May 26, 1958.) Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Zoning Ordinance -Blk. 1.Collins 2nd.-7b CD Proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Block 1, Collins second Addition, deferred from April 28, 1958, was presented to the Council for second reading. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the second reading of proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Block 1, Collins Second Addition) was waived, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 622 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Ordinance No. 622, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (Block 1, Collins Second,Addition), was adopted by a vote of five yeas. (Council- man Wolfe and Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting) Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Ordinance 502 Providing for Revision etc. of Ordinances of the City - 7c Proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance 502 Providing for Revision, Rearrange- " ment and Codification of the Ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park was pre- sented to the Council for second reading. Ordinance No. 623 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive the second reading of the Ordinance Amending Ordinance 502 Providing for Revision, Rearrangement and Codification of the Ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park and that the Ordinance No. 623 be adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Relative to Claim for Damages - Mrs. Henry Maul - 7c1 Mrs. Henry Maul was present in regards to claim for damages resulting from broken water pipe due to cutting down of alley, Lots 63-66, Block 174, Rearrange- ment of St. Louis Park. Claim dated April 1, 1958 and referred to the City Attorney April 14, 1958. City Attorney made report to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above claim for damages was referred to the Claims Committee of the Council to meet with the City Attorney to make a firm figure for settlement recommendation to the Council, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 4 4 May 5, 1958 Resolution Amending Improvement Res. No. 567. Calling Hearing - 7d Resolution Amending Improvement Resolution No. 567, Calling Hearing, was presented to the Council. Resolution No. 569 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, Resolution No. 569, Amending Improvement Resolution No. 567, Calling Hearing (deleting Improvement Nos. 58-21, 58-27, 58-31-, 58-39 and 58-45), was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Concerning Auditor's Report for Fiscal Year of 1957 - 8a Auditors report for the fiscal year of 1957, by the Audits, Claims, and Investigations Committee (deferred from April 21, 1958), was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on auditor's report for the fiscal year of 1957 was deferred indefinitely, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-24-SP) Nordquist Sign Co. - 8b Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-24-SP) recommending favor- ably upon the request of Nordquist Sign Company for approval of special permit under authority of Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for erec- tion of a sign 3.8' x 41' at 8116 Minnetonka Boulevard (Ben Franklin Store), was presented to the Council. Fred Miller was present in support of the request. Mr. Hurdbloom of Butler Bros. was also present in support of the request. Resolution No. 570 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No. 570, Granting Permit Under Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (erection of sign at 8116 Minnetonka Boulevard ), was adopted by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken.) Proposed Use of Private Consulting Services Regarding Salary etc. for 1958 - 9a Proposed use of private consulting services for preparation of an annual Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey for year 1958„and and City Manager's recommendation (M. C. No. 58-27),(deferred from April 14, 1958), was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to make the necessary arrangements in behalf of the City for private consulting services for preparation of an annual Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey for the year 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. ` 0 May 5, 1958 Request for Approval of Plans etc. for Trunk Highway No. 100 - 9b Request for approval of plans and specifications for improvement of Trunk Highway No. 100, by E. J. Mc Cubrey, District Engineer, Department of Highways (deferred •from April 28, 1958), was presented to the Council. Resolution 'No. 571 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolu- tion No. 571, Approving Plans and specifications for Improvement of Trunk High- way 100 Within the Limits of the 'City of St. Louis Park, was adopted as amended by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Resolution No. 572 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution •!C No. 572, Relative to Right of Way Encroachments on Trunk Highway 100, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Approval of Final Plat of Country Club Addition to Westwood Hills - 9c • The final plat of Country Club Addition to Westwood Hills, requested by Murri-Mac Company was presented•to the Council for approval, and advice from Secretary to Planning Commission that the final plat conforms with the approved preliminary plat and is in proper foim(deferred from April 28, 1958), was also presented to the Council. Jim Pitts was present in support of the request. A motion was made by Coiiicilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve the final plat of Country Club Addition to Westwood Hills subject to: (a) City*Attorneyts examination of title and (b) the execution of a contract for the improvements required bf the Subdivider in Section 10 of the subdivision Ordinance. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to direct the Director of Public Works to prepare a preliminary report on improvements required by Section 10 of Ordinance 558. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Report on Bus Fare Case - 10a The City Attorney gave an oral report on bus fare case and said he would continue to follow case. Report on Printing the Code - lOb The City Attorney gave a report on the printing of the Code. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded byCouncilman Ehrenberg, that the City Manger be directed to have the Code printed on offset - without justified . margin and that he make the best arrangement for price. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. 406 May 5, 1958 ,Relative to Curb & Gutter and Maintenance of Walker Street - 10 c Councilman Wolfe streesed the need for immediate construction of curb and gutter on the streets that were being stabilized so as to hold said streets in shape, He also called attention to the maintenance of Walker Street in the vicinity of the Creosote Plant - Storm Sewers are needed here. Verified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists of verified claims prepared by, the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated May 7, 1958 in the tdal amount of $50,064.45 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. l Payments on Contract Work - 12b On motion of Councilman Messer, 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. Payment No. 10 Contract - Trunk Sewer Improvement No. 3 Sewer Improvement Np. 56-52 Section "A" Contractor, Barbarossa Nodland Company Contract Price, $986,059.00 Amount of this payment, $56,055.23 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, 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. 8 - Trunk Sewer Improvement No. 3 Sewer Improvement No. 56-52 Section "B" Contractor, Sornsin and Rue Company Contract Price, $632,442.48 Amount of this payment, $63,412.20 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, 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. 8' - Trunk Sewer Improvement No. 3 Sewer Improvement No. 56-52 Section "C" Contractor - Sornsin and Rue Company Contract Price - $641,164.00 Amount of this payment - $64,016.94 407 E III May 5, 1958 Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Davis, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. I IL -rb rt P. ' e ler, May: Ind 1-D Attest: / � / fosePh inst. .; Secretary , .