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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/03/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 2'3 7, MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 2, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 8 p. m. Invocation was given by Rev. Ben Brudevold of the Aldergate Methodist Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer CG Kenneth Wolfe CD Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney; Director of Public Works and the Secretary. Councilman Ed Owen arrived at 8:03 p. t. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, the minutes of the regular meeting held February 23, 1959, and the special meeting held February 26, 1959, were approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Non-intoxicating Malt Liquor Off-Sale Iicense Application by Min-it Market - 6a Application for license to sell mon-intoxicating malt liquor off-sale by Min-it Market, 6300 West Lake Street, was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve issuance of the license. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Renewal of Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License On Sale (Club License) - 6b Application for renewal of non-intoxicating malt liquor license on sale (Club license) by Frank Lundberg Post American Legion No. 282, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve issuance of the license. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven mem- bers of the Council present. Request to Purchase Lot 12, Block 7, High Holborn Addition by Curtis Sonnenfeld - 6c Request to purchase from the City Lot 12, Block 7, High Holborn Addition (northeast corner of Minnetonka Boulevard and Nevada Avenue) by Curtis Sonnenfeld (and M. & C. No. 59-4), was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the City Manager was directed to secure appraisals of value of Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 7, 23'8 March 2, 1959 High Holborn Addition and to advertise for bids for the sale of said lots, by unanimous vote of seven Council Members present. Resolution Consolidating Proceedings for Improvements Etc. Into Impr. -No. 59-32 - 7a Resolution consolidating proceedings for Improvements, Improvement Nos. 59-32, 59-41, 59-42, 59-46, 59-47, 59-48 into Improvement No. 59-32, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 779 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 779, entitled, "Resolution Consolidating Proceedings for Improvements, Improvement Nos. 59-32, 59-41, 59-42, 59-46, 59-47, 59-48 Into Improvement No. 59-32". Motion passed-by unanimous vote of seven mem- bers of the Council present. • Resolution Approving Plans Etc. Improvement No. 59-32 - 7b Resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 59-32 (Southwest Sanitary Sewer Area), was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 780 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 780, entitled, "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement For Bids Improvement No. 59-32". Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans Etc. of Trunk Highway 12 - 7c Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for Improvement of Trunk Highway 12 within the limits of the City of St. Louis Park (west of County Road 18 - deferred from February 9, 1959), was presented to the Council. Present were E. J. McCubrey, Wallace Freeman, Mrs. J. De Muth and others. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer action on this matter one week pending receipt of plans from State Highway Department, showing new entrance to north service road imposed. Before vote was taken there was considerable discussion. Councilman Davis moved the Previous Question, seconded by Councilman Messer, and passed by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Mayor Lefler then called for vote on original motion and same was passed by a seven yea vote. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Map Etc. Block 2, Minikanda Vista 2nd Add'n - 7d Resolution ordering preparation of map for laying out of future streets or other public use (across Block 2, Minikanda Vista 2nd Additon), was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 781 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 781, entitled, "Rdsolution Ordering Prepara- 213 9 March 2, 1959 tion of Map for Laying out of Future Streets or Other Public Use". Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Second Reading of Propsed Ord. Vacating Public Utility Easement - 7e The proposed ordinance Vacating Public Utility Easement requested by David Lubet and others, was presented for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 676 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 676, entitled, An Ordinance Vacating Public Utility Easement". Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Council Members Cmc present. CD Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Vacating Alley - Huntington to Inglewood Ave. - 7f The proposed ordinance Vacating Alley (from Huntington Avenue to Inglewood Avenue between West 31st Street and Highway No. 7), deferred from February 16, 1959, was presented for second reading. Attorney John Yngve, representing the petitioners, was present and delivered an agreement by Lakeland Incorporated waiving claims for encroachment of build- ings on Lots 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7, Block I , 'Manhattan Park Addition. ORDINANCE NO. 677 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, the second reading of Ordinance No. 677, entitled, "An Ordinance Vacating Alley" was waived and adopted by a six yea vote with Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay. Councilman Ehrenberg said his reason for voting against the adoption of the Ordinance was that he is in accord with the Planning Commission request that this matter be tabled until the new Zoning District Map and Comprehensive Plan had been,adopted. Resolution Disapproving Proposed Law Etc. For Public Employees - 7g Resolution disapproving the proposed law relative to 8 hour day, 40 hour week and time and one half for public employees of various agencies of Govern- ment including St. Louis Park, S. F. 317, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 782 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 782, entitled, "Disapproving the Pro- posed Law Relative to 8 Hour Day, 40 Hour Week and Time and One Half for Public Employees oftVarious Agencies of Government Including St. Louis Park, S. F. 317". Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven Council Members present. Report No. 7 Covering State Legislation - 8a City Attorney report No. 7 covering state legislation introduced during the period following the last report, was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the Council go on record as opposing SF 600. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven Council Members present. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe,seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that 240- March 4O- March 2, 1959 the Council go on record as approving H. F. 797. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the Council go on record as opposing H. F. 806. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the Council go on record as supporting H. F. 656. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven Council Members present. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the Council go on record as opposing H. F. 686, by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the Council gonon record as approving H. F. 705. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the Council go on -record as opposing H. F. 719. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the Council go on record as opposing H. F. 756, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. RESOLUTION NO. 783 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 783, entitled, "Disapproving the Proposed Law Abolishing the Township System Of Poor Relief Affecting Various Agencies Of Government Including The City of St. Louis Park, H. F. 687". Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Official Map of Proposed Future Streets Etc. Block 2, Minikanda Vista - 8b Official map of proposed future streets in the area of Block 2, Minikanda Vista 2nd Addition to provide a 70 foot right-of-way to extend 38th Street and to provide a 60 foot right-of-way for the extension of Lynn Avenue (re- quested February 16, 1959), was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the above matter was deferred to March 9, 1959, by unanimous vote of seven Council Members present. Financial Report of City for January 1959 - 8c Financial report of the City for January 1959 was presented to the Council by the City Manager. Mayor Lefler ordered the above report received for filing. Tabulation of Bids for One 3/4 Ton Pick-Up Truck - 9a Tabulation of bids for one 3/4 ton pick-up truck was presented to the Council. 241 March 2, 1959 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to designate Irving H. English Motors as the lowest responsible bidder, and to authorize purchase. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Acquisition of Park and Playground Sites - 9b No action. VD Consideration of Proposed State Legislation - 9c CJIDD A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to oppose SF 437. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-95-S) - 9d Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-95-S) recommending favor- ably upon the request of A. W. Lampe for approval of the final plat of Knoll- wood Terrace (deferred from February 16, 1959), was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 784 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt resolution No. 784, entitled, "Resolution Giving Final Approval for Plat of Knollwood Terrace". Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute contract for improvements to be done by the subdivider in accordance with the conditions set forth by the City Engineer's report. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-126-Z) - 9e Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-126-Z) recommending favor- ably with conditions upon the request of Kenneth Cronstrom to rezone all that part of Lots 34 and 35, Block 2, Minikanda Vista 2nd Addition lying north of the extension westerly of the north line of Lot 7 in said Block 2, to the westerly line of said Lot 34 (4419-4501 West 362 Street) from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District, from 22 to 3 Story Height District and from "C" to D-2" Density District (deferred from February 16, 1959), was presented to the Council. Petion in opposition to rezoning signed by H. F. Anderson, 37)14 Natchez Avenue, and others was received at Council Meeting. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to set date for public hearing on March 30, 1959. Motion passed by unanim-us vote of all Council Members present. Report of Planning Commission (Case No. 58-86-Z) - 9f Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-86-Z) upon the request of Vincent Johnson to rezone Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 2, Minikanda Vista 2nd 242 March 2, 1959 Addition from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District and from "C" to "D" Deity District, with the Planning Commission recommending favor- ably with conditions that the property be rezoned to Limited Commercial Use District and "D-1" Density District (deferred from February 16, 1959), was presented to the Council. Petition in opposition to rezoning signed by H. F. Anderson, 3744 Natchez Avenue, and others was received at the Council Meeting. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to set date for public hearing on March 30, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Proposed Agreement With Northern Division of Babe Ruth League Etc. - '9g Proposed agreement with Northern Division of Babe Ruth League relative to lease of City owned land for recreational purposes, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute agreement on behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven Council Members present. Councilman Davis left at 10:45 p. m. Discussion Concerning Type of Street Paving Etc. - 9h A discussion followed concerning the type of street paving (temporary or permanent) to be constructed this year on the 1.8 miles of streets where sewer was installed in 1958 and where curb and gutter is presently in place. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Law Department prepare a resolution directing preparation of preliminary plans on certain streets having curb and gutter as indicated on map marked exhibit "A" and dated March 2, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Street Surfacing, Curb & Gutter & Sidewalk on Ottawa Avenue Etc. - 10a Resolution ordering preparation of reports on street surfacing, curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements on Ottawa Avenue between West 31st Street and Truck Highway No. 7, was presented to the Council by the City Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 785 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 785, entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Reports on Improvement". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Meeting for March 23, 1959 Cancelled - 10b A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to cancel the Council Meeting for March 23, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present.' 243 March 2, 1959 Verified Claims - 12 III On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated March 2, 1959 in the total amounts of $1,385.23 for payroll, and $36,480.64 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City C1e rlf, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. Meeting Adjourned - 13 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, the meeting u.": was adjourned at 12:03 a. m., by unanimous vote of six members of the Council CCpresent. I ' =".cert ' e ler, .yor Attest: Josep Jus,.d, Secretary