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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/08/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 26 Council Meeting - August 18, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Council- man Bolmgren at 8:04 p. m. Due to the absence of both Mayor Lefler and Councilman Jorvig, Senior Councilman Bolmgren called for nominations for Chairman for the meeting. On a motion by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, Council- man Bolmgren was named Chairman of the meeting by unanimous vote of 4 Council- men present. Invocation was given by Reverend Lloyd Nordstrom of the Park Baptist Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Kenneth Wolfe Councilman Messer arrived at 8:11 p. m. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting held August 11, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of 14 members of the Council present. Councilman Messer was absent at time of voting. Pulbic Hearing on Vacation of Alley lying between Cambridge Ave. and West 39th Street - Philip Starkey - 5a Public'hearing was had on proposed vacation of alley lying between Cambridge Avenue and West 39th Street from Brunswick Avenue to the railroad tracks, as described in Notice of Hearing published July 31, 1958, requested by Philip Starkey and others. Phil W. Starkey was present in support of the request. No one was present in opposition to the vacation. Chairman Bolmgren declared hearing closed. On motion by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the first reading of the Ordinance to vacate the alley was waived and August 25, 1958 was set as date for the second reading. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. (Councilman Messer arrived at 8:11 p. m. ). Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Improvements completed within the City - 5b Public hearing was had on the proposed special assessments for improve- ments completed within the City, as described in Notice of' Hearing published July 31, 1958. 27_ August 18, 1958 Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments CONTINUED There was no one present interested in these assessments. Chairman Bolmgren declared the hearing closed. On motion by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, action on the above assessments was deferred to August 25, 1958 and the City Manager was instructed to bring in a recommendation as to the number of annual install- ments for each of the projects. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Public Hearing on Proposed Vacation of Alley Adjacent to Lots 22 and 23, Block 21, 10 and Lots 1,2,3, Block 52, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park - 5c CC Public hearing was had on proposed vacation of alley adjacent to Lots 22 C and 23, Block 21, and Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 52, all in Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, as described in Notice of Hearing published July 3, 1958 (near Edgewood and Oxford Avenues - hearing adjourned from July 14, 1958). No one interested in this vacation was present. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the hearing on the, above vacation was adjourned until September 15, 1958. Motion was passed by aiunanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Public Hearing on Proposed Vacation of Alley between Zarthan & Yosemite Avenues and Lake to 33rd Street - 5d Public Hearing was had on the proposed vacation of that portion of east and west alley between Zarthan and Yosemite Avenues and Lake to 33rd Street, west of the north-south alley, as described in Notice of Hearing published June 5, 1958 (hearing continued from July 14, 1958 on first petition). The City Manager explained that a new hearing was scheduled on this matter for August 25, 1958 based on a new petition. On motion by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, this hearing was declared closed and the petition dismissed. Motion was passed by a unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Petition from Residents of Ecklund-Swedlund Addition Requesting a Park & Playground - 6a Petition from residents of Ecklund-Swedlund Addition requesting a park and playground at West 16th and County Road 18 was presented. Irving Hansen, 1615 Melrose Avenue was present and filed with the City Clerk a petition signed by R. L. Boylan and others as follows: 28. August 18, 1958 Petition from Residents of Ecklund-Swedlund Addition CONTINUED 1. To beautify pond on West 16th Street and County Road 18 by landscaping surrounding area with sod, trees and benches. 2. To provide a warming house, lights, and maintenance for the skating pond in the winter. On motion by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action on both petitions was deferred until August 25, 1958. Motion passed by a unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Request for Approval of a Building Permit for Construction of Building at 3840 Edgewood Ave. - by Allan W. Garrison - 6b Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an office, cafe and warehouse building at 3840 Edgewood Avenue by Allan W. Garrison was read. Allan W. Garrison was present in support of this request. On motion by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the issuance of a building permit to Allan W. Garrison for the above mentioned building was approved subject to compliance with all applicable codes. Motion was passed by the unanimous vote of five Council Members present. Communication from Knollwood Plaza Merchants Assn. relative to Highway 7 - 6c Communication from the Knollwood Plaza Merchants Association relative to naming Highway No. 7 was read. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above communication was referred to the Council Committee on Renaming Highways for study and recommendation. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 4 Council Members. (Councilman Messer was out of room when vote was taken). Resolution Setting Annual Service Charge for Collection of Garbage - 7a Resolution setting annual Service Charge for collection of Garbage from dwellings was presented. Tom Gallogly of Meadowbrook Manor was present and asked about the assess- ment. The -City Manager explained that this assessment covers the period from September 1, 1957 to September 1, 1958 and is based on costs of operation. RESOLUTION NO. 643 On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the reading was waived of Resolution No. 643, Setting Annual Service Charge for Collection of Garbage from Dwellings and was adopted by a unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. 29 August 18, 1958 First Reading of Prop. Ord. Vacating Yosemite Ave. from W. 37th St. N. to Alley - 7b Proposed ordinance vacating Yosemite Avenue (adjacent to Block 1, Collins Second Addition - from West 37th Street north to alley - action deferred from hearing held April 14, 1958 - see item 8m for Planning Commission report), requested by Mayor Lefler was presented for first reading. Geo Carlson of Minnesota Rubber Properties was present in support of this vacation and filed a letter with the City Clerk from Louver Manufacturing and Supply Company stating they had no objection to the vacating of Yosemite Avenue 4.0 from 37th Street North to alley. t9 On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, this matter was removed from the table and first reading of Ordinance was waived to vacate .e Yosemite Avenue from 37th Street North to alley. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five Council Members present. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, August 25, 1958 was set as date for second reading of ordinance and referred to the Law Department to revise the wording of Proposed Ordinance due to the new owner- ship of Block 1, Collins 2nd Addition. Motion was passed by 4 affirmative votes. (Councilman Wolfe abstaining). Second Reading of Prop. Ord. Amending Zoning Ord. (Case 58-52-Z, - Adolph Fine)- 7c Proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Case 58-52-Z, requested by Adolph Fine) Lots 171 and 172, Richmond 3rd Addition was presented for second reading. Robert Edlund was present in support of the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 637 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 637 Amending the Zoning Ord- inance of the City of St. Louis Park (Lots 171 and 172, Richmond 3rd Addition). Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Members of the Council present. Second Reading of Prop. Ord. Amending Ordinance No. 626 - 7d The proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No., 626 was presented to the Council for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 638 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 638, Amending Ordinance No. 626. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Members of the Council present. rr- 34. August 18, 1958 Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 558 - 7e The proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 558 was presented to the Council for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 635 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 635 Amending Ordinance No. 558. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Members of the Council present. Second Reading of Prop. Ord. Amending the Zoning Ord. (as amended), 31st to 32nd Streets on Toledo Ave. (deferred August 11, 1958) - 7f The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Lots 8 thru 17, Block 6, Lathams Minnetonka Blvd. Tract) was presented to the Council for second reading. Gordon Peterson was present in support of the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 636 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 636, Amending the Zoning Ordin- ance (Lots 8 thru 17, Block 6, Lathams Minnetonka Boulevard Tract). Motion was passed by unanimous vote of 5 Members of the Council present. Density Request denied On a motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the request of Gordon Peterson for the rezoning of Lots 8 thru 17, Block 6, Lathams Minne- tonka Blvd. Tract from "C" Density District to "D" Density District was denied. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Resolution Granting Variance under Sec. 20.4 of Zoning Ordinance on Lots 8 thru 17 Resolution Granting Variance under Sec. 20.4 of Zoning Ordinance on Lots 8 thru 17, Block 6, Lathams Minnetonka Blvd. Tract was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 644 On motion by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, the reading was waived of Resolution No. 644, Granting a Variance under Sec. 20.4 of the Zoning Ordinance on Lots 8 thru 17, Block 6, Lathams Minnetonka Blvd. Tract and the Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. First Reading of Prop. Ord. Setting Parking Time Limits on Mtka. Blvd. between Huntington and Inglewood Avenues and Providing Penalty for Violation - 7g The proposed ordinance Setting Parking Time Limits on both sides of Minnetonka Boulevard between Huntington Avenue and Inglewood Avenue was presented to the Council for first reading. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive the first reading and set the date for second reading on September 8, 1958, and instructing the Law Department to revise the proposed Ordinance, so as to 31 August 18, 1958 First Reading of Prop. Ord. Setting Parking Time Limits CONTINUED prohibit all parking on the South Side of Minnetonka Blvd. from Inglewood east to junction with Highway No. 7. Motion was passed by a unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Report of City Activities for July 1958 - by City Manager - 8a The report of the City Activities for July 1958 was presented to the Council by the City Manager. Hearing no objections the report was ordered filed by Acting Mayor Bolmgren. Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting August 6, 1958 - 8b The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting August 6, 1958 were presented to the Council. Hearing no objections the minutes were ordered filed by Acting Mayor Bolmgren. Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-63-S) - Sam Segal - 8c The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-63-S) recommending favorably upon the request of Sam Segal for approval of the preliminary and final plat of Eaton's Second Addition was presented to the Council. Sam Segal was present. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the preliminary and final plat of Eaton's Second Addition, subject to (a) the City Attorney's examination of title, and (b) the execution of a contract for the improvements required of the Subdivider in Section 10 of the Subdivision Ordinance. Motion was passed by a unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-6L-Vac) - Philip Starkey - 8d The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-61L-Vac) recommending favorably upon the request of Philip Starkey and others to vacate alley between Cambridge and W. 39th St. from Brunswick to the railroad tracks adjacent to Lots 1,2,9,10, Block 69, St. Louis Park Addition, and Lot 11, Block 69, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (July 14, 1958 Council set date for public hearing) was received. See item 5a for action. Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-65-SP) - Sam Golden - 8e Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-65-SP) recommending un- favorably upon the request of Sam Golden for special permit under authority of Sections 10.3-20 -and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to paint a sign 1L2' x 5' (210 sq. ft. ) on east wall of building at 7200 Minnetonka Boulevard (Boulevard Delicatessen) was presented to the Council. Sam Golden was present in support of his request. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg that the request of Sam Golden for a special permit under authority of Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to paint a sign L2' x 5' (210 sq. ft. ) 3 , August 18, 1958 Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-65-SP) CONTINUED on the east wall of building at 7200 Minnetonka Boulevard, be denied. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the 5 Council Members present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-68-V) - Morton Snyder - 8f The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-68-V) recommending un- favorably upon the request of Morton Snyder for variance to the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to erect a sign with zero setback instead of the required 20' setback at 5010 Excelsior Boulevard (Park Drive-In) was pre- sented. RESOLUTION NO. 645 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe to waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 645, a Resolution Denying Variance under Sections 20-4 and 20-5 of the Zoning Ordinance as requested by Morton Snyder at 5010 Excelsior Blvd. Motion was passed by a unanimous vote of the 5 Council Members present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-70-V) - Roger Holt - 8g The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-70-V) recommending favorably upon the request of Roger Holt for variance to the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to erect a sign with 3' setback instead of the required 20' at 4600 Excelsior Blvd. (Holt's Nursery) was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer to approve the request of Roger Holt for variance to the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to erect a sign with a 3' setback instead of the required 20' at 4600 Excelsior Blvd. Motion was passed by a unanimous vote of the 5 Councilmen present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-71-V) - Charles Freidheim - 8h The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-71-V) recommending unfavorably upon the request of Charles M. Freidheim for variance to the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 4.1 (17) to vary the requirements of minimum house size from 1050 sq. ft. to 660 sq. ft. so that a triangular shape lot may be utilized (Quentin Avenue and Cedar Lake Road) was presented. Mr. Byland, was present representing Charles M. Freidheim. RESOLUTION NO. 646 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 646, a Resolution Denying Variance under Sections 20.4 and 20.5 of the Zoning Ordinance, to vary the re- quirements of minimum house size at: "That part of the W. 522 ft. of SE4 of SW4 lying S. of Cedar Lake Road, N. of Co. Rd. No. 16, and Easterly of a line par. and 40 ft. Easterly of following desc. line, commencing at the intersec. of the center lines of Cedar Lake Road and Quentin Avenue, thence S. Easterly at an angle of 73 degrees, 40 min. with the Center line of Cedar Lake Road r 3.3 August 18, 1958 Report of Planning Commission - Charles Freidheim CONTINUED for 400 ft. and there terminating". Motion was passed by a unanimous vote of the 5 Councilmen present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-72-V) - Lelia Bates - 8i The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-72-V) recommending favorably upon the request of Lelia Bates for variance to the Zoning Ordinance tal under authority of Section 19.18 to permit division of two 100' lots into one 80' and two 60' lots at 4305 Alabama Avenue (Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Brookside CD Second Division) was presented. Mrs. Lelia Bates was present in support of request. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer to approve the request of Lelia Bates for variance to the Zoning Ordinance under, authority of Section 19.18 to permit division of two 100 foot lots into one 80 ft. and two 60 foot lots (Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Brookside Second Division). Motion was passed by 4 affirmative votes. Councilman Ehrenberg voting in the negative. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-73-SP) - Texa Tonka Lanes - 8j The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-73-SP) recommending favorably (for one sign only on the south side) upon the request of Texa Tonka Lanes for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ord- inance to erect two signs 32' x 36 inches at 8200 Minnetonka Blvd. was presented. Ralph Wormsbecker, representing Texa Tonka Lanes and Mr. Blomfield, representing Le Roy Sign Co. were present in support of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to deny the request for the two signs at 8200 Minnetonka Boulevard. Before vote was taken there was considerable discussion as to the need for two signs. Mr. Wormsbecker showed pictures to emphasize why he felt they were necessary. Councilman Wolfe then moved the previsous question, seconded by Council- man Davis and passed by a vote of 5 yeas. The previous motion was then stated by Acting Mayor Bolmgren and was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis - Yea, Councilman Ehrenberg- Yea, Councilman Messer - Nay, Councilman Wolfe - Nay and Councilman Bolmgren - Nay. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to 111 waive reading and adopt the resolution granting the special permit for two signs at 8200 Minnetonka Blvd. A 34, August 18, 1958 Report of Planning Commission by Texa Tonka Lanes CONTINUED The motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis - Nay, Councilman Ehrenberg - Nay, Councilman Messer - Yea, Councilman Wolfe - Yea and Councilman Bolmgren - Yea. The Law Department declared that the motion was lost as Charter provision requires four affirmative votes to pass. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis to defer further action of, the request for two signs at 8200 Minnetonka Blvd. until the Council meeting to be held August 25, 1958. Motion passed by a unan- imous vote of 5 Members of the Council present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-74-Z) - Kenneth Born - 8k The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-74-Z) recommending unfavorably upon the request of Kenneth Born to rezone 6301 Excelsior Blvd. (Lot A, Jewells Brookside Addition) from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District was presented to the Council. As the petitioner had withdrawn his petition for rezoning of Lot A, Jewells Brookside Addition, no further action was taken. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-76-Vac) - Roger Krause - 81 The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-76-Vac) recommending favorably upon the request of Roger Krause and others to vacate that portion of east-west alley between Zarthan and Yosemite Avenues and Lake to 33rd Streets which lies west of north-south alley (second petition) was presented. At the August 4th, 1958 meeting the Council set a new date for public hearing on August 25th, 1958. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer that this matter be deferred to August 25th, 1958. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of 5 Councilmen present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-69-V) - George Carlson - 8m The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-69-V) recommending unfavorably upon the request of George Carlson for variance to setback re- quirements of Section 19.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for proposed building at Wooddale Avenue and West 37th Street was presented. Geo Carlson of Minnesota Rubber Properties was present, and said that he had no objections to denial of this request if the Council will grant the re- quest for vacation of Yosemite Ave. from 37th Street north to alley (see 7b, 8/18/58). RESOLUTION NO. 647 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 647, Denying Variance under Sections 20.14 and 20.5 of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit zero set back from Yosemite 35 August 18, 1958 Report of Planning Commission - George Carlson CONTINUED Avenue instead of required 10 ft. set back for building on Block 1, Collins 2nd Addition. Motion passed by a vote of 4 yeas. (Councilman Wolfe abstain- ing). Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-77-V) recommending favorably upon the request dif Harold Otis - 8n �-� The report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-77-V) recommending favorably upon the request of Harold Otis for variance to the Zoning Ordin- CDance under authority of Section 19.18 to permit division of one 120' lot into e/ two 60' lots at 4116 Brunswick Avenue (Lot 2, Block 12, Brookside Addition) 0-1 was presented. Harold Otis was present in support of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe to approve the variance to the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 19.18 to permit division of one 120 foot lot into two 60 foot lots, Lot-2, Block 12, Brookside Addition. Motion was passed by four affirmative votes. (Councilman Ehrenberg voting Nay). Report of Planning Commission relative to Renaming Cedar Lake Ave. - 8o The report of the Planning Commission relative to renaming Cedar Lake Avenue to 27th Street was presented. Mrs. Wallender, 2709 Joppa Avenue was present in support of request to change the name. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg to refer this request to the Law Department to prepare an Ordinance for 1st reading on September 8, 1958 to change the name of Cedar Lake Ave. in St. Louis Park to 27th Street. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Award of Contract for Storm Sewer, Improvement Nos. 58-71 and 58-64 - 9a Award of contract for storm sewer, Improvement Nos. 58-71 (Tweedy's Addition) and 58-64 (West 16th Street and Ford Road) was requested. As the Improvements have not been ordered due to lack of sufficient Council Members being present, a motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg to defer action on the awarding of this contract for storm sewer until August 25, 1958. Motion passed by a unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Award of Contract for Lateral Sanitary Sewer and Street Surfacing Impr: No. 58-70 - 9b Award of contract for lateral Sanitary Sewers and Street Surfacing, Improvement No. 58-70 was requested. August 18, 1958 Award of Contract for Lateral San. Sewers & Street Surfacing CONTINUED A tabulation of the bids was received from Engineers Orr - Schelen Inc. and a letter recommending that the award be made to the Northern Contracting Company as the lowest responsible bidder. RESOLUTION NO. 648 A motion was made by Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Ehren- berg to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 648 entitled "Resolution Accept- ing Bid for Sanitary Sewer Laterals", accepting the bid of Northern Contracting Company as lowest responsible bidder and authorizing the Mayor & City Manager to execute the contract in behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Prolongation of "stop action" relative to Building Houses on Kilmer Avenue South of 16th Street - 9c Prolongation of "stop action" relative to building houses on Kilmer Avenue south of 16th Street was requested. This matter was discussed at length and then a motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis to refer this matter to the Director of Public Works for study and recommendations as to the feasibility of building on Lots 1 to 17, Block 2, Cedar Knoll Manor lith Addition on the West side of Kilmer Avenue South of 16th Street. Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5 Council Members present. Written Opinion of City Attorney with Respect to Authority of City Council to Rezone Property - 9d Written opinion of the City Attorney with respect to the authority of the City Council to rezone property conditioned upon actions by the petitioners not otherwise required by ordinance was presented. Hearing no objections the opinion was ordered filed by Acting Mayor Bolmgren. Communication from Planning Consultant relative to completion schedule of Comprehensive City Plan - 9e Communication from Planning Consultant relative to completion schedule of Comprehensive City Plan (requested August 4, 1958) was presented. A motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg to file the Communication from Planning Consultant was made. Motion passed by unan- imous vote of the 5 Council Members present. Donation for Purchase of Lilac Bushes - 10a Waldo Mareck, President of the Chamber of Commerce told the Council that inasmuch as the City Council had the Lilac as the City bush or flower, that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce had voted to donate to the City 37 - August 18, 1958 Donation for Purchase of Lilac Bushes CONTINUED III for the purchase and planting of Lilac Bushes the sum of $100.00. Mr. Mareck then presented the Mayor a check for that amount. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to accept the check of $100.00 for the• Lilac Bush Account from the Chamber of Commerce and to express the Councils thanks and appreciation for the donation. Motion was passed by a unanimous vote of the 5 Councilmen present. Relative to Young Bicycle Riders - lla in Councilman Wolfe expressed concern over the operation of bicycles by CO youngsters under 8 or 10 years due to traffic conditions on our busy streets. ® The City Attorney was asked to study this matter to see if there could be a get minimum age limit set for young riders. ai-a Verified Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated August 18, 1958 in the total amounts of $4,854.09 for payroll, and $74,925.30 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. III Payments on Contract Work - 12b On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow- ing payments on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer werel authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of 5 members of the Council present. Payment No. 1 - Curb and Gutter Projects Nos. 57-70, 58-1,4,5,9,12,13,111,16 and 30 Contractor - Victor Carlson & Son Contract Date - June 30, 1958 Amount of this payment - $5,365.86 Meeting Adjourned - 13a On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 11:37 p. m. by unanimous vote of 5 members of the Council present. / 1/-. /L%/. _i4 (J� H. I B: —gren, Act = 'ayor Air ,i;-die-d, Secretary