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Home My WebLink About1959/10/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 2 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 5, 1959 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 8 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Quentin Alfors of the St. Louis Park Evangelical Free Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: D. C. Messer Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Secretary. Present were 35 Boy Scouts, Troop No. 232 of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Scout Master Gene Schadow. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting held September 28, 1959, were approved by a four yea vote. Councilman Jorvig arrived at 8:10 p.m. The City Manager arrived at 8:45 p.m. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-51, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. 0 The following persons were present in opposition: Byron Goldstein, 3541 Zinran Avenue, Robert C. Johnston, 3544 Zinran Avenue, Milton W. Hill, 3545 Zinran Avenue, Dale V. Scholtec, 8601 W. 35th Street, Mark S. Dalquist, 8724 W. 35th Street, Edward W. Strand, 8536 W. 35th Street, G. J. Heid, 8710 W. 35th Street, Homer W. Piper, 8609 W. 35th Street. 22 Council Minutes - October 5, 1959 Mr. A. W. Lampe of Knollwood Terrace was present in favor of this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. As it requires six votes to pass this resolution Councilman Wolfe made a motion to defer action on this resolution until October 14, 1959. Councilman Messer seconded the motion and it was passed by a five yea vote. (b) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-60 AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 24, AND OCTOBER 1, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. As it requires six votes to pass this resolution a motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer action on this resolution until October 14, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-103, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 24 AND OCTOBER 1, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. E. M. Smith, 2708 Toledo Avenue, was present in favor of this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. As it requires six votes to pass this resolution a motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action on this resolution until October 14, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 3 Council Minutes - October 5, 1959 6. RETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM ADOLPH FINE CONCERNING DEDICATION OF STREETS IN VICINITY OF TEXA-TONKA TERRACE ADDITION (MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND UTAH AVENUE), AND MEMO FROM PLANNING COMMISSION. It was moved, by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Owen, that the Preliminary Plat and letter, dated September 21, 1959, from Adolph Fine, be referred to the Planning Comm- ission for re-study. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING PLAN PROPOSED FOR USED CAR LOT AT 5800 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD - BY DAHLEN SIGN COMPANY. It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Messer, that action on this matter be deferred until October 19, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION APPROVING WORKING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING, SUB-DRAINAGE, AND TOPSOILING FOR AQUILA AND BROWN- DALE PARKS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Robert Corwine and Charles Doell were present at the meeting. M. W. Hill, 3545 Zinran Avenue, inquired regarding the affect of the park on 33rd Street. RESOLUTION NO. 1101 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1101, entitled,, "Resolution Approving W®rkthng Drawings and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids in Aquila and Browndale Parks for Grading, Sub-Drainage and TopSoiling". Motion passed by a five yea vote. (bids October 26, 1959) (b) RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE REZONING. RESOLUTION NO. 1102 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1102, entitled, "Resolution SettingrHearing for Proposed Comprehensive Rezoning". (hearing November 9, 1959) Motion passed by a five yea vote. 241 Council Minutes - October 5, 1959 (c) RESOLUTION SETTING POLLING PLACES AND NAMING ELECTION JUDGES FOR CITY PRIMARY ELECTION ON OCTOBER 20, 1959. RESOLUTION NO. 1103 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, tolaive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1103, entitled, "Resolution Setting Polling Places and Naming Election Judges for City Primary Election October 20, 1959", as amended. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (d) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ST. LOUIS PARK COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF 1959 (AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS RELATIVE TO REZONING). It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive the first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on November 16, ;959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (e) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SECTION 1:124, ENTITLED, "PLANNING COMMISSION". It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive first reading and to set date for second reading on November 16, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (f) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ANDADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND DEFINING THE DUTIES. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive first reading and to set date for second reading on November 16, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (g) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 1960. ORDINANCE NO. 722 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 722, entitled, "An Ordinance Establishing Salaries of Council Members for 1960". Motion passed by a five yea vote. 25 Council Minutes - October 5, 1959 (h) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PUBLIC WAY AS VERNON AVENUE. ORDINANCE NO. 723 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 723, entitled, "An Ordinance Designating Public Way as Vernon Avenue". Motion passed by a five yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF PROTECTIVE INSPECTION CONCERNING DENIAL OF BUILDING PERMITS BASED ON PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AT PAUL'S WOODCRAFT. It was moved by Councilman Messer,, seconded by Councilman Owen, that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for the meeting of October 7, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) REPORT OF E. T. MONTGOMERY CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF PROPOSED WESTWOOD HILLS PARK LANDS. A motion was made by, Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, that City's Attorney be authorized to sign the stipulation authorizing purchase of Murri-Mac property for $215,298.00, Murri-Mac to pay 1958 special assessment and leave to the City the disposition of the General Taxes for 1958 payable in 1959 as reported by Mr. Montgomery. Motion passed by a vote of four yeas and one nay. Councilman Jorvig voting nay. (c) REPORT OF E. T. MONTGOMERY ON KENNETH A. JOHNSON, COURT CASE. Mr. Montgomery reported orally on Kenneth A. Johnson, 2557 Georgia Avenue, court case; jury award was - house $3,000.00 for 26th Street and on the drainage ditch at rear of property $500.00. No action taken. (d) MR. MONTGOMERY REPORTED ON MINNEAPOLIS, NORTHFIELD AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD ASSESSMENT APPEAL. Mr. Montgomery stated that they were ready to discuss the matter and that he would bring in the recommendation later. Council Minutes - October 5, 1959 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-109-MISC.) RECOMMENDING FABORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TO MODIFY THE PARK PLAN BY ADDING LOTS 2, 3, AND 8, BLOCK 1, TUXEDO PARK TO THE PROPOSED FERN HILL PARK (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 1959). Charles Doell was present at the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer action on this matter until October 14, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE,NO. 59-110-MISC. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR ACQUISITION OF LOTS 4 THROUGH 9, AND PART OF LOTS 53, BLOCK 291, -REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK FOR EXPANSION OF OAK HILL PARK (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 1959). Charles Doell was present at the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, that action on,this matter be 'deferred until October 14, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER TO STREET SURFACING CONTRACT WITH- BARTON CONTRACTING COMPANY, PROJECT NOS. 56-52, 58-3 AND 58-70 EXTENDING COMPLETION DATE. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute the Change Order. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER INTERN. A motion was made by Councilman Owen seconded by Council- man Wolfe, to consent and approve the following appointment by the City Manager: S. Allen,Freidman, Probationary City Manager Intern, effective November 2, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 27 Council Minutes - October 5, 1959 III r I 11. MISCELLANEOUS i (a) MR. 1BURRY, CITY ATTORNEY, REPORTED ON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT REGARDING JURY TRIALS ETC. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a)L VERIFIED 1CLAIMS J On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director lof Finance and presented to the Council, dated October 5, 1959 in the total amount of $103,000.57 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a roll call vote of five yeas. 13. ADJOURNMENT iJ r On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by,Councilman III Messer, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m.,J by a five yea vote. f L 1 L er. =rt P. Lefler, M- ,or l C _f_ ATTEST: oseph Just/r, Secretary ) i