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Council Meeting - June 16, 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. Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J . Bolmgren
Torval Jorvig
D. C. Messer
Kenneth Wolfe
Herbert P. Lefler
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and the Secretary.
Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8:55 p.m.
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On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
minutes of meeting held June 9, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of five
members of the Council present.
Communication from Northern States Power Company Regarding Rates - 6a
Communication, dated May 28, 1958, from Northern States Power Company
regarding change in electric rates for water heating, was presented to the
Council.
Mr. Gallager appeared; explaining the reason for the rate changes.
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the communication received
for filing.
Communication Relative to Proposed Lighting-Highway 12 and Qounty Road No. 18-6b
Communication, dated June 5, 1958, relative to proposed lighting for the
intersection of Highway No. 12 and County Road No. 18, was received from the
State Department of Highways.
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the
City Manager be directed to communicate with Mr. Spicola of the State Highway
Department, notifying him that the Council will not participate in financing the
lighting plan outlined in his letter of June 8, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Communication Relative to Traffic Control Signals Hwv. 7 i Monk Ave. - 6c
Communication, dated May 26, 1958, relative to proposed modification
of traffic control signals at intersection of Highway No. 7 and Monk Avenue,
was received from the State Department of Highways.
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Relative to Traffic Control Signals Hwy. 7 Ee Monk Ave. CONTINUED
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
action on the proposed modification of traffic control signals at the inter-
section of Highway #7 and Monk Avenue was deferred to June 23, 1958, by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Resolution Designating Lilac as Official Flower - 7a
Resolution designating the Lilac as Official Flower of the City of St.
® Louis Park, was presented to the Council.
In RESOLUTION NO. 595
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waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 595 Designating the Lilac as Official
Flower of the City of St. Louis Park. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present/
Resolution to Locate Etc. Streets Udder Municipal State Aid Street System 7b
Resolution to Locate, Establish, Designate and Number Streets Under
Municipal State Aid Street System (deferred from June 9, 1958) was presented to
the Council.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action
on the above Resolution was deferred until June 23, 1958 or until such time as
the Resident Planner can be present, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Resolution Setting Hearing on Special Assessments - Impr. Nos. 57-1 etc. - 7c
Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments (Improvement
Nos. 57-1 thru 13, 57-18 thru 23, 57-31 thru 34, 57-58, 62, 63), was presented
to the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 596
It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to
waive the reading and adopt Resolutio No. 596 Setting Hearing on Proposed
Special Assessments (July 21, 1958). Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
Report Concerning Widening of Flag Avenue - 8a
Report concerning the widening of Flag Avenue north of Minnetonka Boule-
vard, was presented by the Acting Director of Public Works (requested October
21, 1957) .
Mr. Don Anderson, 1325 First Avenue So., was presente as an interested
party.
A/motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, that
the above matter be referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor,
for recommendation as to feasibility and estimated cost of widening Flag Avenue
by acquiring 201 immediately west of existing dedicated strip between Minnetonka
Boulevard and the Great Northern Tracks, as an assessable project. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Report of City Activities May 1958 - 8b
Report of City Activities for May 1958 was presented by the City Manager.
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the Report received for
filing.
Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting June 4, 1958 - 8c
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting June 4, 1958 was presented
to the Council.
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the Minutes received for
filing.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-29-Z) Rezoning - Clyde M. Gould - 8d
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-29-Z) recommending '-
favorably upon the request of Clyde M. Gould to rezone Block A, Minikanda Vista
2nd Addition (W. 36th Street between Lynn and Natchez Avenues) from Residential
Use District to Multiple Use District and from "C" to "D" Density, was presented
to the Council.
Mr. Gould was present in support of his request.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
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to set date for public hearing on July 7, 1958 to rezone Block A, Minikanda
Vista 2nd Addition from Rgsidential Use District to Multiple Use District and
from "C" to "D" Density. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Report of P.C. (Caae No. 58-30-SP) Transfer Bulletin Boards-Meyers Adv. - 8e
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-30-SP) recommending
favorably upon the request of Meyers Outdoor Advertising Inc. for a special
permit under authority of Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance
to transfer two 101 x 401 bulletin Boards from 7401 Wayzata Boulevard to
7501 Wayzata Boulevard, was presented to the Council.
Mr. Meyers appeared in support of the request.
RESOLUTION NO. 597
A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to adopt Resolution No. 597 Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (to transfer two 101 x 401 bulletin
boards from 7401 Wayzata Boulevard to 7501 Wayzata Boulevard) . Motion passed
by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-32-V) Request for Variance-Btnai Abrtm - 8f
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-32-V) recommending
favorably upon the request of Rtnai Abrtm Congregation for variance to the
setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section
20.4-6 to permit a building with a 1315" setback at 3103 Ottawa Avenue
(Part of Lots 6,7,8 and 20, and Lots 21 thru 28, Block 2, Mazey and Langents
Additio}})_, was presented to the Council.
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Report of P.C. on Request for Variance B1nai Abr'm - CONTINUED
A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to approve the above request for variance, subject to receipt of deed for 151
on the East side of Ottawa between W. 31st Street and Service Road No. 7.
Motion passed by uhanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. on Request of Variance (Case No. 58-33-V) - Electrical Prod. - 8g
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-33-V) recommending un-
CD favorably upon the request of Electrical Products Consolidated Inc. for a
1-4 variance of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of
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Section 20.4-6 to permit a sign with a 31 setback rather than the required 201
at 4600 Excelsior Boulevard (Lots 8,9,10,23,24,25, Block 3, Minikanda Vista 2nd
Addition, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to deny the above request for a variance of the setback requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit a sign with a
31 setback rather than'the required 201 at 4600 Excelsior Boulevard (Lots 8,
9, 10, 23, 24, 25, Block 3, Minikanda Vista 2nd Addition. Motion passed by
a unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-34-V) Request for Variance-Telke Sign Inc. -8h
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-34-V) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Telke Sign Inc. for variance to setback require-
ments of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit a
sign with a 41 setback rather than the required 91 at 6325 Minnetonka Boule-
vard (westerly 801 of Lots 31, 32, 33, 34, Block 253, Rearrangement of St.
Louis Park, was preseted to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to deny the request of Telke Sign Inc. for variance to setback requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-35-V) Request for Variance - Ecklund & Swedlund - 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-35-V) recommending unfavor-
ably upon the request of Ecklund and Swedlund Construction Company for a variance
from Section 1 of Ordinance 557 prohibiting lots with a width of less than 751
(southwest corner of Xylon Avenue and West 34th Street), was presented to the
Council.
Mr. Perkins appeared in behalf of the petitioner.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to deny the above request for a variance from Section 1 of Ordinance 557 prohib- -
iting lots with a width of less than 751. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
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Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-36-SP) Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign -Si
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-36-SP) recommending
favorably 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 sign 4' x 2416" at 4500 Excelsior Boulevard (KRSI Radio
Station - Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Minikanda Vista 2nd Addition), was presented
to the Council. C. D. Peugh appeared in support of the request.
RESOLUTION NO. 598
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to adopt Resolution No. 598 Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (to erect sign at 4500 Excelsior
Boulevard) . Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-38-SP) Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign - 8k
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-38-SP) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Nathan H. Goldstone for a special permit under
authority of Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a sign
2' x 66' at 6001 Excelsior Boulevard (Brookside Drug Store), was presented to
the Council, was presented to the Council.
- Mr. Goldstone appeared in support of his request.
RESOLUTION NO. 599
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to adopt Resolution No. 599 Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (to erect sign at 6001 Excelsior Blvd.)
Motion passed by a vote of four yeas. (Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting.)
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-39-V) Request for Variance -Sam Segal - 81
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-39-V) recommending unfavor-
ably upon the request of Sam Segal for a variance from Section 1 of Ordinance No.
557 prohibiting Lots with a width of less than 75' (Eaton's Second Addition),
was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by`,Councilman Bolmgren, to defer action until June
23, 1958. No second - motion was lost. .
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission upon the request
of Sam Segal for a variance from Section 1 of Ordinance 557 prohibiting lots
with a width of less than 751 and that the request for variance be denied.
Motion passed by a vote of four yeas and one nay. (Councilman Bolmgren voting
nay) .
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-40-S) Approval of Plat Eaton's 2nd Add. - 8m
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-40-S) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Sam Segal for approval of the preliminary plat
of Eaton's Second Addition, was presented to the Council.
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Report of P.C. - Approval of Plat Eaton's 2nd Add. CONTINUED
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred with and that
the request for approval of the preliminary plat of Eaton's Second Addition
be denied on the basis that the plat does not conform with requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance as to lot size, etc. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of five members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-41-Z) Request for Rezoning - Win. B. Lee - 8n
�-� Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-41-Z) recommending favor-
ably upon the request of Wm. B. Lee to rezone all of Block 2 and west 2 of Fern
Avenue now vacated, McCarty's 1st Addition to Fern Hill, also that part of the
south 2 ef-the-seeth-A of the southwest 4 of the southeast 4 of Section 31,
Township 29, Range 24, lying west of the center line of Fern Avenue, now
vacated as said line is extensled in a northerly direction to the north line of
the south 2 of the southwest 4 of the southeast 4 of the said Section 31, which
lies east of a line commencing at a point fifty feet west of the southwest corner
of Lot 7, Block 2, McCarty's 1st Addition to Fern Hill and running in a northerly
direction from said point parallel with the west line of Block 2, McCarty's 1st
Addition to Fern Hill to the north line of the south z of the southwest 4 of the
southeast a of said Section 31 from Residential Use District to Multiple Use
District, from 22 to 6 Story Height, and from A_C to D Density, was presented
to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to set date for public hearing on June 30, 1958 for the rezoning of the above
described property requested by Wm. B. Lee. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-42-V) Request for Variance - Jean Zeller Jr. - 8o
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-42-V) recommending unfavor-
ably upon the request of Jean Zeller Jr. for a variance from Section 1 of Ordin-
ance No. 557 prohibiting subdividing of lots with a width of less than 75',
and also a request for variance under Section 12 of Ordinance 558 to permit
division of lots without replatting at 1650 Highway No. 100, was presented to
the Council.
Mr. & Mrs. Zeller appeared in support of the request.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation, and that the above request
of Jean Zeller Jr. for a variance be denied. Motion passed by a vote of four
yeas and two nays. (Councilman Bolmgren and Mayor Lefler voted nay.)
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-43-V) Request for Variance - V.A.Makepeace - 8p
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-43-V) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Vernon A. Makepeace for a variance of the setback
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 2-.4-6 to permit
an addition to the present building without the required setback (Lots 12 and 13,
Block 23, Park Manor) at 6504 Minnetonka Boulevard, was presented to the Council.
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Report of P.C. - Request for Variance V.A.Makepeace - CONTINUED
Mr. Makepeace appeared in support of his request.
A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to approve the request of Vernon A. Makepeace for a variance of the setback
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five
members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-44-S) Plat of Fourth Country Club Addition
of Westwood Hills - 8q
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-44-S) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Murri-Mac Company for approval of the prelimin-
ary plat of Fourth Oountry Club Addition of Westwood Hills, was presented to
the City Council.
Mr. McNulty was present concerning the request.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that action on the approval of the preliminary plat of Fourth Country Club
Addition of Westwood Hills be deferred; and that the City start negotiations with
the Murri-Mac Company as to possible selling price of portion of land which may
be within the proposed park in this area. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-45-V) Request for Variance - Allan Garrison -8r
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-45-V) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Allan Garrison for a variance under authority
of Section 20.4-8 of the Zoning Ordinance to use the building at 2500 Georgia
Avenue for public storage warehouse, was presented to the Council.
Mr. Allan Garrison appeared, as did Mr. G. H. Rosenquist, the proposed
purchaser.
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to set
date for public hearing on June 30, 1958 for variance under authority of
Section 20.4-8 of the toning Ordinance to use the building at 2500 Georgia
Avenue for public storage warehouse,requested by Allan Garrison. Motion
passed by a vote of five yeas. (Councilman Davis, Councilman Ehrenberg were absent.)
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-46-V) Request for Variance - G.M.Weinberg - 8s
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-46-V) recommending favor-
ably upon the request of G. M. Weinberg for a variance to setback requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit a 15' set-
back rather than the required 35' setback at 2206 South Hill Lane (Lot 5,
Westridge Addition), was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to approve the above request of G. M. Weinberg for a variance to setback require-
ments of the Zoning Ordinance plus the letter from Mr. Weinberg stating why he
cannot be at June 16, 1958 council meeting. , Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
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Report of P.C. Relative to Interchange at Highway No. 7 and County Ra. No. 18 -8t
' Report of the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council
approve the preliminary design of the interchange at Highway No. 7 and County
Road 18, was presented to the Council.
Mr. L. P. Pederson and Mr. Lohman were present.
RESOLUTION NO. 600
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to adopt Resolution No. 600 Approving Plans and Specifications for Improvement
of Trunk Highway 12 Within the Limits of the City of St. Louis Park. Motion
passed by unanimous/vote of six members of the Council present.
as re umbered Highway No. 7
Report of P.C. Relative to Oxford and Hurst Streets - 8u
Report of the Planning Commission recommending favorably on the location
of Oxford and Hurst Streets as shown on the major street system map, was presented
to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman-Ehrenberg,
to defer action on the above matter to June 23, 1958 or until such time as the
Resident Planner can be present:. Motion passed by a vote,-of five yeas. (Council=
man Bolmgren abstained from voting.)
Promotion of Orville Larson from Laborer to Probationary Equip. Operator I - 8v
The City Manager reported the promotion of Orville Larson from Laborer to
Probationary Equipment Operator I, effective June 15, 1958.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
Council approved the promotion as reported, by unanimous vote of six members of
the Council present.
Position Classification Review - 8w
Position classification review was presented by the City Manager
(M & C. No. 58-31) .
RESOLUTION NO. 601
• A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to adopt Resolution No. 601 Amending Resolution 521 Providing for Adoption of
Amended Personnel Rules and Regulations. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
Report Relative to Assessment of Sanitary Sewer against Meadowbrook Manor Prop. -8x
Report relative to assessment for sanitary sewer against the Meadowbrook
Manor properties, was presented by the Law Department (requested May 12, 1958) .
111- On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action on the
above matter was deferred until receipt of recommendation from :the Law Department,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-47-Z) Request for Rezoning - Modern Homes Inc. - 8v
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-47-Z) recommending favor-
ably upon the request of Modern Homes Inc. to rezone part of Section 18, Town-
ship 117, Range 21 (bound by G.N.R.R., Minikanda Creek, Knollwood Plaza and
single family dwellings on Zinran) from Open Development Use District to Multiple
Dwelling Use Districtand from A to D Density, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to
set date for public hearing on June 30, 1958 to rezone the above described
property. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
Concerning Assessment of NS Trunk Sewer No. 3 - 9a
Concerning the assessment of the Northside Trunk Sewer No. 3, Improvement
No. 56-52 (City-Owned property.). .
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to defer action on the above matter until special meeting, which was called
by the Mayor for 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Appointment of Thomas F. Robinson as Probationary Laborer - l0a
The City Manager proposed the appointment of Thomas F. Robinson as
Probationary Laborer, effective June 17, 1958.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of
Thomas F. Robbinson as probationary Laborer, effective June 17, 1958, by unani-
mous vote of six members of the Council present.
Selection of names for Highway No. 100 and Highway No. 7 - 10b
Selection of names for Highway No. 100 and Highway No. 7, requested by
Councilman Jorvig.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to approve Mayor Lefler's appointment of Councilman Jorvig, and Councilman Messer
as a Special Council Committee for the selection of names for Highway No. 100
and Highway No. 7. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg,leconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
listsof verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
Council, dated June 16, 1958 in the total amount of $20,794.50 for vendors was
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.
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Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:41 p.m., by unanimous vote of six members of
the Council present.
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Her,e . Lefler, 'fayor
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