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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/05/11 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 323 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 11, 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 Pastor Arnold Anderson of the Westwood Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig t7 D. C. Messer Cfl Ed. Owen CD Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler et Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, °seconded by Councilman Messer, the , minutes of meeting held May 4, 1959, were approved by '-unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Construction. Improvement Nn. 59-20-5a Public hearing was had on proposed Sanitary Sewer Construction, Impr. No. 59-20, as described in Notice of Hearing published April 30 and May 7, 1959. Mr. Barnes of the Nursing home was present and said that he was not opposed, but asked for alproper and fair assessment. Mayor Herbert P. Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 857 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 857, entitled,"Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans, Improvement No. 59-20". Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. . Public Hearing on Proposed Water Main Construction. Impr. No. 59-11 - 5b Public hearing was had on proposed water main construction, Impr. No. 59-11, as described in Notice of Hearing published April 30 and May 7, 1959. Mr. Barnes of Nursing home and Phil Starkey 3858 Brunswick, were present. They declared that they were not oppposed to improvement, but asked for a proper and fair assessment. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 858 A motion was,made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 858, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation. of Plans, Improvement No. 59-11. Motion passed by six yea vote. 324 May 11, 1959 On a motion made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, the City Assessor was directed to prepare assessment roll for this project so that abutting property owners get an average (1959) rate per front foot and the balance of cost to come from Water Utility Fund. Motion passed by six yea vote. Communication Concerning Revision - 6a Communication concerning revisions of the City Charter being considered by the Charter Commission - by E. T. Montgomery. No action was taken. Communication Requesting Adjustment of Assessment - 6b Communication Requesting Adjustment of Assessment for Northside Trunk Sewer, Improvement No. 56-52 - by James Motsinger. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to refer this matter to the Law Department for report. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Resolution Proposing Impr. Ei Ordering Prepartion of Report on Impr. of Curb and Gutter - 7a Resolution proposing Improvement and Ordering prepartion of report on improvement of curb and gutter on Inglewood Avenue (east side from north line of Lot 14, Block 3, Sunset Gables 2nd Addition to 45 feet north there- from - requested May 4, 1959 - see item 8b for DPW report) . RESOLUTION NO. 859 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 859, entitled, "Resolution Proposing Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Reports on Improvement of Curb and Gutter on Inglewood Avenue, Improvement No. 59-83. Motion passed by six yea vote. Resolution Authorizing Condemnation of Property - 7b Resolution authorizing condemnation of property required by extension of Turner's Crossroad south to Cedar Lake Road (Vernon Avenue) . RESOLUTION NO. 860 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 860, entitled, "Resolution Authoriz- ing Taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Street Purposes". Motion passed by six yea vote. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - 7c The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Wynn's First Addition - Case No. 59-38-Z) was presented for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 688 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 688, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" relating to Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, and Outlot No. 1, Wynn's first Addition. Motion passed by six 'yea vote. 325 ' May 11,, 1959 Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - 7d The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Oak Hill Manor 4th Addition - Case No. 59-39-Z), was presented for sedond reading. ORDINANCE NO. 689 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 689, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis:Park", relating to Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, and Outlot 1, Oak Hill Manor 4th Addition. Motion was passed by six yea vote. CEJ Second Reading of Proposed Ord.(as amended) Amending the Zoning Ord. - 7e CD The proposed ordinance (as amended) Amending the Zoning Ordinance (east of Highway No. 100 and north of the Great Northern Railway - CaseLNo. el Gl 59-23-Z) Mr. A. C. Kavli was present in opposition to passing this Ordinance. He was asked to appear before the Planning Commission on June 3rd with some definite plans for the development of his property. He agreed. A motion, was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, secondedkby Councilman Owen, to defer the second reading of this', ,roposed Ordinance until June 15, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Mr. Wentz and Mr. Endres representing the Great Northern Railway were also present and said that they would be at the June 3rd Planning Commission Meeting. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - 7f The proposed ordinance Amending theIZoning Ordinance (Natchez Avenue and Cedar Lake Road - Case No. 59-22-Z), was presented for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 690 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 690, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park", relating to Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, KavlisCedarmont Addition, etc. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - 7g The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (3607 - 3611 Texas Avenue - Case No. 59-34-Z), was presented for second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 691 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 691, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of S,t. Louis Park. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. ,3 26 May 11, 1959 Report of City Activities for April 1959 - 8a Report of City Activities for April 1959 was presented by the City Manager. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above report received for filing. Preliminary Report of the Director of Public Works. Improvement No. 59-83 - 8b Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and endorsement of the City Assessor with respect to curb and gutter, Improvement No. 59-83, was presented to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 861 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 861, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-83", and to set date for public hearing on May 25, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Tabulation of Bids for Street WorksSupplies Taken Mav 4. 1959 - 9a Tabulation of Bids for Street Work Supplies taken May 4, 1959, was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to concur with the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and designate the following as the lowest responsible bidders, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contracts on behalf of the City. Item-1 and 2 (Alternate) J. V. Gleason Item 3, 4, and 5 (Regular) J. V. Gleason Item 6 (Regular and Alternate) Alexco Aggregates, Inc. Item 7 (Regular and Alternate) Minder Johnson Trucking Item 8 (Alternate) Landers-Norblom-Christenson Co. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council members present. Petition Against Installation of Permanent Paving & Curb & Gutter - 9b Petition against installation of permanent paving and curb and gutter on Oregon and Pennsylvania Avenues from Cedar Lake ',Road south to the Great Northern Railway right-of-way - by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Symons and others (deferred from May 4, 1959) Present, speaking in opposition to Improvement by Permanent Paving was A. Rockner, 2554 Pennsylvania. Mr. Weiner, 2565 Oregon, for Permanent Paving, but would like' it to cover the horse shoe end of block also. He was told to secure a petition for this. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to deny the request to delete the streets mentioned above from the Permanent Paving Project. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six Council Members present. 827 May 11, 1959 Settlements for Land to be Acquired for Park Purposes - 9c Settlements for land to be acquired for park purposes - by E. T. Montgomery. 1. E. T. Montgomery discussed the matter of settlement on Parcel 3a and 3aa, Lot 1, Block 1, Westwood Park in condemnation proceedings. City of St. Louis Park versus Bankers Life, et al. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, authorizing E. T. Montgomery to settle this matter up to $1,000.00. LrJ Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. CD CD 2. Discussion of Danbury Case el Cl A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to authorize E. T. Montgomery to settle this case on a basis of a sum not to exceed $5,000.00 as the City's share. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Proposed Program to Require Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Prohibition of 19 tside Contractor's Storage in Residential and Commercial Areas - l0a Present in the Council Chambers were Harlan V. Schrupp 2628 Kentucky Walter M. Daniels 2608 Kentucky Robert C. Lehn 2604 Kentucky Wm. E. Winick 2632 Kentucky Donald F. Hills 2636 Kentucky Samuel Z. Roitenberg 2620 Kentucky who complained about the conditions in the yards west of their homes. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the City Manager be directed to get compliance with Zoning Ordinance prohibiting contractor's outside storage in Commercial areas, abutting on Residential districts. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Purchase of three Pick-Up Trucks - Water and Sewer Department - lOb A, motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, approving the purchase of two 1/2 ton pickup trucks and one 3/4 ton pick-up truck and authorizing the taking of bids for same. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Trip by City Officials to Interest Investment Houses in Proposed Bond Sale - 10c Mayor Herbert P. Lefler pointed out that Charles Howard was much in favor of the City officials calling on investment houses and rating services, with a view of treating an interest in our bonds and to strength our Citys rating. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to make a trip with Charles Howard to call on investment houses and rating services such as Moodys, Standard and Poor, etc. , with necessary expenses paid. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 328 May 11, 1959 Re: Sewer on Gorham Avenue Adjacent to J. H. & W. Corporation Property - 10d Attorney John A. Yngve was present reporesenting the-J-. H. and W. Corporation. He explained that the property was connected to the sewer on Louisiana Avenue and that there was no need for the extension of sewer past this property. Joseph Wright, President of Corporation, was also present. The matter was discussed with Consulting Engineer, Harry Mayeron, who was asked if a portion of this sewer could be taken out of the Contract. He replied he felt, up to 200 feet would be okay. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the contradtor be asked to execute a change order to eliminate approximately the last 200 feet of sewer on north end of Gorham Avenue, at bid prices and City Manager to execute change order for City if approved by contractor. Motion was passed by five yea vote. Councilman Wolfe having with drawn from the discussion. Attorney Yngve suggested that the City should do something to remove the uncertainty of sewer connection to this property. Damage Claim by Mr. Irving L. Hork ans Sherman B. Aplin - lla A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to refer the claims of Mrs. Irving L. Hork,k, 3822 York So. and Sherman B. Aplin, 3409 Yukon Avenue, to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Announcement of 45th Annual Meeting of League of Minnesota Municipalities at International Falls, June 17, 18, and 19, 1959 - llb No action taken. Re: Incinerator Ordinance - llc A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, directing the City Manager to restudy the Incinerator Ordinance with view of making it more workable. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Verified Claims - 12 On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated May 11, 1959, in the total amounts of $1,448.29 for payroll, and $63,077.04 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. Payment on Contract Work - 12b On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Mapager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 3.29 May 11', 1959 Payment on Contract Work CONTINUED Payment No. 1 - Lateral Sanitary Sewer - 59-32 Contractor - Swanson Excavating Company and Northern Contracting Company Contract Date - April 6, 1959 Amount of this payment - $73,887.05 Meeting Adjourned - 13 kr: On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p. m. , by unanimous vote of all members of CD the Council present. tx .11 I / 1 / He •e P. Lefler, Mayor Attest: Joseph Justa , Se etary