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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/11/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 16, 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 CC) Invocation was given by Pastor Thompson of the Ascension Lutheran Church. Cd • • 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call:, H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe - • Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Consultant and the Secretary. • 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting held November 9, 1959, were approved as corrected by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) None. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RELATIVE TO NEW ALIGNMENT OF CEDAR LAKE• ROAD FROM FLORIDA TO ZARTHAN AVENUES. It was moved, by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. - Ill Council Minutes - November 16, 1959 (b) APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES ON AND OFF SALE. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the issuance of the following licenses and acceptance of the bonds, subject to the approval of the State Liquor Control Commission, for the year commencing December 15, 1959, Motion passed by a six yea vote. 1. Al's Liquor Store On Sale & Off Sale 2. Bunny's Tavern Inc. On Sale 3. Culbertson's Cafe Inc. On Sale & Off Sale 4. Giller's Liquors Inc. Off Sale , 5. Harriette W. Jennings dba Jennings Liquor Store _ Off Sale 6. Andy Johnson Off Sale 7. Lilac Lanes Enterprises Inc. On Sale 8. Mc Carthy's St. Louis Park Cafe Inc. On Sale & Off Sale 9. The Park House Inc. On Sale 10. Carl Reiss Off Sale 11. Ruedlinger's Inc. Off Sale 12. Harold Aretz Off Sale - 13. Marion Kaplan Off Sale 14. Minneapolis Golf Club (Club License) On Sale (c) COMMUNICATION FROM ALDERSGATE METHODIST CHURCH REQUESTING WAIVER OF THE BUILDING FEE FOR A NEW CHURCH PARSONAGE AT 4312 ALABAMA AVENUE. A motion waa made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to grant the request. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS AND ESTIMATES FOR JOHNSON'S. LAKE AREA OF BASS LAKE PARK. RESOLUTION NO. 1128 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1128, entitled,"Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans and Estimate for Johnson's Lake Area of Bass Lake Park". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 69 Council Minutes - November 16, 1959 (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAKING OF LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR PARK PURPOSES, JOHNSON LAKE AREA OF BASS LAKE PARK. RESOLUTION NO. 1129 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman , Davis, to waive reading and adopt, Resolution No. 1129, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Park Purposes Johnson's Lake Area of Bass Lake Park". Motion passed by a six yea vote. CD cct (c) RESOLUTION SETTING POLLING PLACES AND NAMING ELECTION JUDGES FOR CITY GENERAL ELECTION DECEMBER 8, 1959. RESOLUTION NO. 1130 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1130, entitled, "Resolution Setting Polling Places and Naming Election Judges for City General Election and Special Charter Amendment Election December 8, 1959". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO DIVISION OR CONSOLIDATION OF PLATTED LANDS FOR BUILDING PERMIT PURPOSES, SECTION 6:314 ENTITLED "DIVISION AND CONSOLIDATION OF INDIVIDUAL LOTS OF RECORDED PLATS AUTHORIZED" (SHORT PLAT PROCEDURE). It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that this matter be deferred until second reading of the new zoning ordinance. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO FIRE ZONES, SECTIONS 5:25, 5:26, 5:27 ENTITLED "CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES". It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that this matter be deferred until second reading of the new zoning ordinance. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE OF 1959. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that this matter be deferred until second reading of the new zoning ordinance. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 70 Council Minutes - November 16, 1959 (g) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND DEFINING THE DUTIES. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that this matter be deferred until the second reading of the new zoning ordinance. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (h) SECOND 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 Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that this matter be deferred until the second reading of the new zoning ordinance.- Motion passed by a six yea vote. • (i) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES TO BE PAID IN ZONING AND RE- LATED MATTER$, SECTION 1:272 ENTITLED "ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS". It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe., that this matter be deferred until the second reading of the new zoning ordinance. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) REPORT OF'CITY ACTIVITIES FOR OCTOBER 1959 - BY THE CITY MANAGER. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. • (b) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE PROMOTION -- BY THE CITY MANAGER. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Davis, to consent and approve the following promotion by the City Manager: Faith Mc Bride, Probationary Clerk II, Effective November 30, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 4, 1959. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. Council Minutes - November 16, 1959 (d) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-146-S) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF CARLYLE JACOBSON FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF JACOBSON'S ADDITION. Carlyle Jacobson was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilipan Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the preliminary plat of Jacobson's Addition be approved. Motion passed by a six yea vote. • CD RESOLUTION NO. 1131 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1131, entitled, "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Jacobson's Addition". Motion passed,'by a six yea vote. (e) REPORT OF THg:PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE No. 59-146-S) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEM OF DR. I. H. POSNICK FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF POSNICK_ADDITION. _ Harold Posnick and Dr. I. H. Posnick were present in support of this matter. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the preliminary plat of Posnick Addition. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-106-S) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF ADOLPH FINE FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF TEXA-TONKA TERRACE FIRST ADDITION. Adolph Fine was present in support of the request. RESOLUTION NO. 1132 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt ResolutiozNo. 1132, entitled, "Resolution Giving Approval For Final Plat of Texa-Tonka Terrace First Addition", as amended. Motion passed by four yeas and two nays. Councilman Ehrenberg and Councilman Jorvig voting nay. • (12) DEED FOR WEST HALF OF XYLON AVENUE - SOUTH OF MINNETONKA BOULEVARD. ' It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the City Manager be requested to contact the School Board re- garding deed for West half of Xylon Avenue adjacent to the Texa- Tonka Terrace Addition. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 72 Council Minutes - November 16, 1959 (g) REPORT OF THE .PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-147-S)RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE MURRI-MAC COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF THIRD COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION OF WESTWOOD HILLS. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve the preliminary plat of Third Country . Club Addition of Westwood Hills. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. RESOLUTION NO. 1133 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davia, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1133, entitled, "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Third Country Club Addition of Westwood Hills". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-149-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF MACEY SIGNS INC. FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN 4 FEET BY 20 FEET AT 8140 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD (TEXA TONKA DAIRY STORE). • RESOLUTION NO. 1134 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1134, entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (i) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-150-SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE' REQUEST OF MINIT CAR WASH FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-18 AND 10.3-27 OF THE ZONING ORD- INANCE TO OPERATE A CAR WASH AT 4985 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD. The City Manager stated that airequest to withdraw this application had been received. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the request to withdraw the application be granted. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (j) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-151-V) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF DUANE T. MOEN FOR VARIANCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A SIDE YARD FROM -4 FEET TO 1 FOOT AT 2716 ALABAMA AVENUE (LOT 5, BLOCK 2, PARK MANOR), IN ORDER TO BUILD A HOME ON LOT 4, BLOCK 2, PARK MANOR. 3 Council Minutes - November 16, 1959 Duane T. Moen was present in support of request. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (k) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-152-SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF REX ROGER FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-24OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A RADIO TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MAST IN CONNECTION WITH & HOME OCCUPATION (DETECTIVE RADIO DISPATCHING) AT 7709 WEST LAKE STREET. Q City Manager stated that this application has been withdrawn. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to accept the withdrawal. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (1) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-153-SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE MARJEAN COMPANY INC. FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17.8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD FOUR DOUBLE BUNGALOWS IN "C" DENSITY DISTRICT ON NORTH SIDE OF WEST 28TH STREET BETWEEN TEXAS.AND VIRGINIA AVENUES (PART OF SECTIIN 7,. TOWNSHIP 117, RANGE 21). M. E. Johnson, Vice President of Marjean Company Inc., was present in support of request. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that this matter be deferred until November 20, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (m) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-154-MISC) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO THE USE OF LOTS 5 and-6, BLOCK 4, SUNSET GABLES SECOND DIVISION FOR PUBLIC OFF STREET PARKING. It was mowed by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that action on this matter be deferred until December 21, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Z .4 Council Minutes - November 16, 1959 (n) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO PUBLIC BUILDING CENTER SITE LOCATION. It' Vas moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that action on this matter be deferred until November 26, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) None, 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FROM ST. LOUIS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR EASE- MENT FOR STREET ALONG SOUTH LINE OF PROPERTY AT AQUILA SCHOOL SITE. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to accept this deed and to authorize the City Attorney .to record same. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY (FIRE HYDRANT AT STANLEN ROAD AND CEDAR LAKE ROAD BY TWIN CITY RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY), OCTOBER 8, 1959. A motion was flmde by Councilman Ehrenberg., seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to accept payment and to authorize the City Manager to execute release. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) CONSTRUCTION OF PLANNING. DEPARTMENT OFFICE. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to authorize advertisement for bids. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) SPECIAL MEETING WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONCERNING ZONING ORDINANCE. No action taken. 75 Council Minutes - November 16, 1959 (b) AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION MEETING - DENVER COLORADO. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, that Councilman Wolfe be appointed as representative of the City with the power to vote at the American Municipal Association Meeting at Denver Colorado, November 28 through December 2, 1959. Motion passed by five yeas and one nay. Councilman Wolfe voting nay. (c) MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 1959 CANCELLED. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the regular meeting of the City Council, November 30, 1959, be cancelled. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. The Mayor reported receipt of invitation from Board of Hennepin County Commissioners to attend a meeting, Thursday, November 19, 1959 at 4 p.m., in the Minneapolis City Council Chambers, at which time there will be a presentation of the George W. Barton & Associates highway planning study for Hennepin County. 12. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS 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 November 16, 1959 in the total amount of $18,237.63 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a roll call vote of six yeas. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENT On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, 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 check for the respective amount by a six yea vote. 76 - Council Minutes - November 16, t959 • PARTIAL PAENT CERTIFICATE Sidewalk Imp.Noe. 57-70, 58-51, 59-4, 5, 10 & 69 Curb & Gutter 57-67, 70, 58-44, 50, 60, 74, 75.- & 78, 59-2, 9, 33, 36, 62, 67 and 83. Contractor-Victor Carlson & Sons Contract Date -July 20, 1959 • Amount of this payment- •$9,271.80 13. ADJOURNMENT ., On motion of Councilman Davis,_seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m., by a vote of six -as. I / grit . ..&_-_Alta Al He,be t P. Lefle , ayo' , 1 ATTEST: 7osePh/ 1sy, Secretary • • _/