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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/09/22 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 69: Council Meeting - September 22, 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 Pastor Donald Patz of the Park Assembly of God Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren D. C. Messer Xenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held September 15, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of four members of the Council present.. Councilman Davis and Councilman Jorvig arrived at 8:07 p.m. 111 Minutes of September 16, 1958 A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the minutes for Special Meeting held September 16, 1958 be amplified and rewritten,. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication Received from Firemen's Relief Association - 6a Communication , dated September 9, 1958, received from the Firemen's Relief Association requesting designation by the City Council of a physician to examine a member of the Volunteer Fire Department requesting a disability pension, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman ,Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to designate Dr. Harry B. Hall as physician to examine the applicant. Motion lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Lefler, 'nay. Councilman Wolfe stated that he had no objection to Dr. Hall, but felt that we should use a Park Physician. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to designate Dr. Walter Indeck of the Medical Center, St. Louis Park, as physician to examine the applicant. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 70 September 22, 1958 Communication from the Central Suburban DFL Club - 6b Communication, dated September 11, 1958, from the Central Suburban DFL Club requesting discussion of recommendation of the Charter Commission for a Charter Amendment requiring a primary election, was presented to the 0.., . Council. sN Mrs. Jeanne George was present at the meeting in support of the request. A report from the Charter Commission will be given to the City Council this week and to be presented for adoption on September 29, 1958. Notification of Bingo Game - Most Holy Trinity School -6c Notification of intent to hold a Bingo game, by the Home ,and .School Association of Most Holy Trinity School, was presented to the Council..; On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above letter received for filing. Communication Requesting Release of Lots - Ecklund Ei ,Swedlund Development-Cor Communication, dated September 15, 1958, requesting release of lots for building in the 1600 block on Kilmer Avenue, by Ecklund i Swedlund Development Corporation, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above matter was deferred until November 17, 1958, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Request for Approval of Building Permit at 5101 Cedar take Road - E. R. Conry-6e Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con- struction of an office and warehouse at 5101 Cedar Lake Road, by E. R. Conry, Construction Company, was presented to the Council. E. R. Conry and Architect Irwin Engler were present in support of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve the issuance of the building permit for the construction of an office and warehouse at 5101 Cedar Lake Road, subject to compliance with all appli- cable codes. Motion passed by a vote of five yeas and one nay. (Councilman Davis voted nay.) E. R. Conry stated that an easement of 30 feet along the east side of property would be given for street purposes. 7 1 September 22, 1958 Resolution Approving Form of Ballot for Special Election - 7a Resolution Approving Form of Ballot for Special Election as directed by Resolution No. 667A, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 671 A motion was made by Councilman ,Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 671 entitled "Resolution Approving Form of Ballot for Special Electiorf'. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 17 QD 0 Resolution Terminating Restrictions on Use of Water - 7b - Resolution Terminating Restrictions on Use of Water, imposed by C.1.4 Resolution No. 613, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 672 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 672 entitled "Resolution Terminating Restrictions on Use of Water". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Resolution Urging Voter Support of Park Bonds etc - 7c Resolution Urging Voter Support of Park Bonds at General Election on November 4, 1958 (requested by Mayor Lefler), was presented to the Council. Resolution was read by Mayor Lefler. RESOLUTION NO. 673 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to adopt Resolu tion No. 673 entitled "Resolution Urging Voter Support of Park Bonds at General Election on November 4, 1958?'. Motion passed by a vote of four yeas,one nay. ,(Councilman Bolmgren voted nay and Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting.) Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 9:25 p.m. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Adopting St. Louis Park Ordinance Code - 7d The proposed Ordinance Adopting the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code and Providing for its Publication in Loose-Leaf Form was presented to the Council for first reading. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive first reading and to set date for second reading on October 6, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Adopting the Budget - 7e The proposed Ordinance Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 1959 and Amend- ing the 1958 Budget as Adopted by Ordinance No. 589 and Amended by Ordinance Nos. 603 and 628 was presented to the Council for first reading. 72. September 22, 1958 - First Reading of Proposed Ord. Adopting Budget Continued A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive first reading of above proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on September 29, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Regulating the Exterior Materials etc. of All Buildings - 7f The Proposed Ordinance Regulating the Exterior Materials, Design, Appearance, Construction, Height and Size of All Buildings (deferred from August 25, 1958), was presented to the Council for second reading. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on the above proposed ordinance was deferred for one week by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Ord. No. 525 as Amended by Ord. 562-7g The proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance 525 as Amended by Ordinance No. 562 (eliminating the requirement that Council approve commercial and industrial building pdrmits), deferred from August 25, 1958, was presented to the Council for second reading. On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above proposed ordinance was deferred until September 29, 1958, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Minutes of The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - 8a Minutes of' The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting of September 9, 1958, ,4rere presented to the Council. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. Report of Council Sub-committee on Proposed Assessment Roll for NS San. Sewer -8b Report of Council Sub-committee on proposed assessment roll for Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, action on the above report was deferred until September 29, 1958, by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Jorvig was out of the room at the time the vote was taken.) Report of Planning Commission Recommending Street Pattern - 9a Report of the Planning Commission recommending that the street pattern as proposed far the area of Yukon Avenue and West 35th Street be adopted as the official street pattern (deferred from September 15, 1958), was presented to the Council. 73' September 22, 1958 Report of P.C. .Recommending Street Pattern Continued A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the Planning Commission recommendation be approved and the official street pattern at Yukon Avenue fe West 35th Street be adopted. Motion passed by a vote of five yeas. (Councilman Bolmgren abstained from voting and Council- man Ehrenberg was absent when vote was taken.) Report from Committee on Highways - 10b Councilman Wolfe gave a report from the Committee on Highways in which CO they recommend the crossover at 16th Street and Highway No. 100 be closed. O et A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the State Highway be given authority to close the crossover at 16th Street and Highway 100. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Damage Claims - lla The following claims were presented to the Council: * 1. R. J. Woodbury, 8710 Boone Court - water damage to basement etc. - Total claim $98.00 2. Harold H. Hoffmann, G R K Corporation, 4501 Excelsior Boulevard - damage done when a burglar entered and fled from Jennings Liquor Store (bullet holes) Copies of above claims given to the Law Department September 12, 1958. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman ,Ehrenberg, the claim for damages received from R. J. Woodbury was referred to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the City Manager be authorized to pay the claim of G & K Corporation but not to exceed $15.00. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jo'rvig, nay; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, nay. Verified, Claims - 12a On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated September 22, 1958 id the total amount• of $60,628.72 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. 7.4 September 22, 1958 Payment on Contract Work - 12b1 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 auth- orized to issue checks for 'the respective amount, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Partial Payment Certificate No. 1 Watermain Construction Project Nos. 58-20, 24, 25, 33, 40, 41, 42, 43, 52, 53, 54, 58 ei 59 Contractor - Northern Contracting Company Contract Date - July 28, 1958 Contract Price - $70,134.80 • Amount of this Payment - $42,021.06 Payment on Contract Work - 12b2 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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. Certificate No. 5 Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-3 Section "B" Contractor - Phelps Drake Company Inc. Contract Price - $986,041.50 Amount of this Payment - $108,828.61 Payment on Contract Work - 12b3 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, 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. Certificate No. 2 Curb and Gutter Construction - Project Nos. 57-70, 58-1, 4, 5, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16 E9. 30 Contractor - Victor Carlson i Sons Contract Date - June 30, 1958 ,Contract Price- B 618 C & G $2,35 LF-B618 C Rad. $2.50 LF- A tPlain 12" $2.10 LF 6" Driveway .58 SF-Pit Run Gravel $1.50 CY Amount of this Payment - $4,008.48 • Payment on Contract Work - 12b4 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, 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. Partial Payment Certificate No. 2 Sidewalk Construction - Project Nos. 57-65 i 70, 58-17, 28 & 29 Contractor - Victor Carlson & Sons Inc. Contract Date - June 30, 1958 Contract Price - 3-1/2"Walk .44SF -Ex. Th.2-1/2" .16 Walk Remova1110 SF Xcay.1,00 CY-Gravel 1.50 C! -Trees Removed 100.00 each Amount of this Payment - $619.53 75" • September 22, 1958 111 Report by Mayor Lefler on Evaluation of Traffic Record - 10a Mayor Lefler reported that a representative of the National Safety Council will present an evaluation of St. Louis Park Traffic record for the year 1957, at the Union Congregational Church Wednesday, October 1, 1958 at 2:30 p.m. The Mayor stated further that the members of the Council, were invited and urged them to attend. Meeting Adjourned - 13 g,7 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was,adjourned at 10:39 p.m. , by unanimous vote of seven members of O the Council present. ex el / I / • .-rt P. L-fler, Major Attest: / .seph ,usta. Secretary • • • t