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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/01/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 197 Council Meeting, January 19, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 8 p.m. Mayor Lefler gave a resume of Councilman Bolmgrens service to the community and requested the audience to stand in silence for a moment in his memory. Invocation was given by Rev. Ben Brudevold of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. Davis Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Consultant and the Secretary, Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting held January 12, 1959, were approved by unanimous vote of five members of the Council- present. Public Hearing on Vacation of Alley - Julie E. Blix - 5a Public hearing was had on proposed vacation of alley (from Huntington Avenue to Inglewood Avenue between West 31st Street and Highway No. 7) as described in" Notice of Hearing published December 18, 1958 (Case No. 58-128-V) requested by Julie E. Blix and others (see item 8g for Planning Commission report) . No one present in/opposition. Julie E. Blix was present. John Yngve, attorney, spoke for petitioner Mrs. Blix. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that action be deferred until January 26, 1959, to allow Attorney Yngve opportunity to deter- mine what effect vacating of alley would have on adjacent properties. Motion passed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present. Councilman Ehrenberg arrived at 8:55 p.m. Communication from Brede Inc. - 6a Communication, dated January 9, 1959, from Brede Inc. asking consideration in amending the Ordinance Code, Section 2:323 (c) (1) pertaining to height limita- tions for ground signs, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above matter was deferred and ordered back on agenda after Council has re- viewed the Sign Ordinance and relating Ordinances, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 198 January 19, 1959 Communication from Minneapolis Gas Company - 6b Communication, dated January 9, 1959, from Minneapolis Gas Company re- lative to increase in gas rates; was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, sedonded by Councilman Davis, the above communication was referred to Councilman Ehrenberg, Chairman of Gas Agency, for action by that group, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands - 7a Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands, (Lot 5, Block 1, Westmoreland Park and Lot 15, Block 2, Eides ei Marten's Second Addition), was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 739 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 739, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans Etc of Trunk Highway 100 - 7b Resolution approving preliminary plans and specification for improvement of Trunk Highway 100 within the limits of the City of St. Louis Park, was presented to the Council. Mr. Mc Cubrey of State Highway Department was present and requested that this matter be withdrawn at this time. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plan Etc. of Trunk Highway 12 - 7c Resolution Approving Prelimiinary Plans and Specifications for Improvement of Trunk Highway 12 Within the Limits of the City of St. Louis Park, was pre- sented to the Council. Mr. Mc Cubrey of State Highway Department was present. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above was deferred one week, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Code Relating to Garbage etc. - 7d Proposed ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Code Relating to Garbage and Refuse Collection Fees for Dwellings, Section 1:1056 (1-a), Entitled "Fees, Ground Level, for Dwellings", was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive first reading and to set date for second reading of above proposed ordinance on January 26, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 1•il l I l r r 11 J 19 ! a January 19, 1959 Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - N. Hankins - 7e The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (4510 West 36th Street) Case No. 58-114-V) requested by Elizabeth K. and Nathanial R. Hankins, was pre- sented for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 673 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 673, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park"(Lot 2, Huntington Woods First Addition) . Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. tin It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilmanjhrenberg, to CZ grant special permit to allow a two family dwelling in a "C" Density District. / Motionpassed byunanimous vote of six members of the Council �g present. / • (4510 West 36th Street) 1:1•a Resolution - Tribute to Herman J. Bolmgren - 7f Resolution Tribute to Herman J. Bolmgren was read by Mayor Lefler. RESOLUTION NO. 740 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolution No. 740, entitled, "Tribute to Herman J. Bolmgren" was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Resolution Declaring Council Vacancy - 7g Resolution Declaring Council Vacancy was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 741 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 741, entitled, "Resolution Declaring Council Vacancy". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. , _ s i Relative to Selection of Councilman - 7h Mayor Lefler stated that it was his opinion that each member of the Council should have a share in selecting the successor to Councilman Bolmgren. He requested that each Councilman nominate one or more candidates in writing, giving back-ground material, and file same with City,Clerk not later than 8 p.m. Monday, January 26, 1959. This material will be given to each councilman. A screening committee will be selected, who will certify to the willingness of each candidate to serve. It is hoped that this can all be accomplished and be ready for balloting on February 2, 1959, by secret ballot, each Councilman voting his first, second and third,etc:rchoice. The two candidates getting the most votes will then be voted on for final decision. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above method to select a Councilman for second ward was approved, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Mayor Lefler appointed the following to the Screening Committee: Councilman Wolfe - - Chairman Councilman Davis Councilman Ehrenberg zoo January 19, 1959 111 Monthly Activity Report for December - 8a Monthly activity report for December 1958 was presented by the City Manager. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above report received for filing. Minutes of City Council St. Louis Park Highway Committee Meeting etc. - 8b Minutes of City Council St. Louis Park Highway Committee meeting with Minnesota Department of Highways January 6, 1959 was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above minutes were ordered filed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting - 8c Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held January 7, 1959, were pre- sented to the Council. On -hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above minutes received for filing. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-124-S) - 8d Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-124-S) recommending favor- ably upon the request of Ecklund and Swedlund for approval of the preliminary and final plat for Oak Hill Manor Fourth Addition, was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on the above matter was deferred until January 26, 1959, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-125-SP) - 8e Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-125-SP) recommending unfavor- ably upon the request of Nordquist Sign Company for a special permit under auth- ority of Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a sign 81 x 115/ (920 sq. ft.) at 8236 Highway No. 7 (National Tea Store), was presented to the Council. Mr. Leonard Simonet, representing National Tea Company, was present. As the 920 square foot sign requested is larger than permitted by Ordinance, Mr. Simonet amended his request to read - a sign 5' x 60/ (300 sq. ft.) . On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the amended request was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation by five affirmative votes. Mayor Lefler voting nay. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-127-Z) - 8f Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58327-Z) recommending unfavor- ably upon the request of Ara Berdan to rezone a portion of Section 31, Township 29, Range 24 (26th and Natchez Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, from 22 to 3 Story Height District and from "A" to "D-2" Density District, was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Planning Commission recommendation be concurred in and the request for rezoning be denied. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 243 January 19, 1959 Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-128-V) - 8g Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-128-V) recommending that no action be taken at this time upon the request of Julie Blix and others to vacate the east and west alley adjacent to lots 1 thru 7, Block 4, Manhattan Park Addition, and Lots 15 and 16, Block 4, Calhoun Lakeside Park (from Hunt- ington to Inglewood between Highway No. 7 and West 31st Street), was presented to the Council. (See item 5a for public hearing.) No action - will be on agenda January 26, 1959. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-119-V) - 8h Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-119-V) recommending un- fit favorably upon the request of J. Bloom for variance of setback from provisions -+ of. Section 19.19 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit zero setback instead of a 20' setback at 3715 Oregon Avenue (Lots 36 thru 39, Block 158, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park - Lakeland Door Company), was presented to the Council. J. Bloom was present in favor of request. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the variance requested was approved by five affirmative votes. Councilman Jorvig voting no - . and gave for reason of ha vote, that Council should have a report from State High- way Department regarding plans for use of land, north of Mr. Bloom's property. Recommendation from Planning Commission Concerning Proposed New Zoning Ord. - 8i Recommendation from the Planning Commission concerning the proposed -new Zoning Ordinance was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the Council hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m., February 26, 1959, for the purpose of discussing the New Zoning, Ordinance only. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Suggested Ward Boundaries for St. Louis Park - 9a Suggested Ward Boundaries for St. Louis Park was presented to the Council by Council Committee on Ward Redistricting (deferred from December 22, 1958) . On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on the above matter was deferred until February 23, 1959, to allow new Councilman to review the recommendations, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Re: Proposed Sanitary Sewer Construction Project No. 59-32 - 9b Proposed sanitary sewer construction, Project No. 59=32, as described in Notice of Hearing published December 24, and 31, 1958 (hearing closed- action deferred from January 12, 1959), was discussed. 111 Harry Mayeron of Orr-Schelen Engineering Company was present. I + January 19, 1959 Mayor Lefler read a petition in opposition to the construction of the sanitary sewer on Edgebrook Drive from Brookview Drive to Woodland Drive, signed by Mr. & Mrs. Anthony R. Zilka, 7837 Edgebrook Drive, also a petition in opposition to the construction of sanitary sewer on Brookview Drive from Lake Street to Edgebrook Drive, signed by Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Stevens, 3881 Brook- view Drive, and others. Mr. James Caldwell, 3868 Brookview Drive, who is in favor of the sewer on Brookview Drive, was present. RESOLUTION NO. 742 After considerable discussion a motion ,was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 742, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-32. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that Councilman Ehrenberg's motion be amended by deleting construction of sewer on Brookview Drive, Lake Street to Edgebrook Drive. Discussion followed. Councilman Wolfe then moved the previous question, seconded by Councilman Davis, and passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. The Mayor then stated the motion to amend and on roll call vote the motion was lost by five nays and one yea. ,(Councilman Jorvig voting yea.) The original motion was then called for and was passed by six affirmative votes. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to rescind request of January 5, 1959 to the Director of Public Works for report on surfacing of Walker Street from West Lake Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication from E. P. Babcock etc. Requesting Release of City Public Utilities Easement etc. - 9c Communication from E. P. Babcock on behalf of Ivan Schwartzman requesting release of the City public utilities easement on part of Lots 1 and 5, Block 3, Cedarwood Second Addition (deferred from January 12, 1959), was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that this matter be dropped from the agenda. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 203 January 19, 1959 Proposed Contract with Robert Corwine ei Charles Doell for Park Consulting Services-9d Proposed contract with Robert Corwine and Charles Doell for Park Con- sulting Services, was presented to the Council. It was moved, by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to approve and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract in behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report on Freeman Property - 10a City Attorney, H. Burry, gave an oral report on the Freeman property. e/ No action taken. " etr Gx.a Verified Claims - 11 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated January 19, 1959 in the total amounts of $1,941.05 for payroll, and $72,326.27 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 11:17 p.m., by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 1 .r ''r C:rt P. L fler, F•�" Attest: i foseh ,ustad,/ Secretary •