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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/06/15 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 36 a IIIIIODUP 111111N1111 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JUNE 15, 1959 1. CALL TO ORDER. A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Lefler at 8:02 p.m. 2. INVOCATION. it.r) Invocation was given by Rev. Stewart Dale of_the First Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. Davis Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe H. P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, E. T. Montgomery, Director of Public Works, Planning Consultant, and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES. _ On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, the minutes of meeting held June 8, 1959, were approved by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS. (a) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-19, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 4 AND 11, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Resolution No. 909 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 909, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Dnprovene nt No. 59-19." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. _ ; 3 7`) Council Minutes - June 15, 1959 (b) PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-37, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 4 AND 11, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Resolution No. 910 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman .Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 910, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation• of Plans Improvement No. 59-37." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (c) PROPOSED STREET GRADING, IMPROVEMENT NO. ;59-53, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 28 AND JUNE 4, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one was present in opposition. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Resolution No. 911 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 911, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-53." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (d) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 58-67, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 28 AND JUNE 4, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one was present in opposition. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Resolution No. 912 A motion was made by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to-waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 912, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 58-67." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 370 3 7 1 Council Minutes - June 15, 1959 - III (e) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, HOUSE SERVICE CONNECTIONS, AND ROAD MIXED BITUMINOUS STREET SURFACING, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-89, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 4 AND 11, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. Present in opposition were: James Hughes, 2824 Oregon; Frank Bacon, 2829 Oregon; Lyle Spencer, 2833 Oregon; Mrs. Art Kromer, 2820 Oregon; Joseph Heaps, 2832 Oregon; M. F. Damon, 2821 Oregon. Present in favor were: Dale Morse, 2813 Oregon; Henry Werner, 2816 Oregon; Mrs. M. B. Schwartz, 2805 Oregon; Fred M. Tanke, 2808 Oregon. Mayor declared the hearing tf_:•a closed. CC C A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman eC Jorvig, that the Petition for Watermain, Improvement No. 59-89, be Q denied. The motion was lost by a four nay and two yea vote, Jorvig 44 and Messer voting yea. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt resolution ordering the improvement and ordering preparation of plans. On roll call vote, there were four yeas and ,two nays, Councilman Jorvig and Councilman Messer voting nay. The motion was lost as it requires six yea votes to order an improvement. III (f) DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF NATCHEZ AVENUE AND CEDAR LAKE ROAD; ALSO REPORT FROM THE HEALTH ORFICER. , Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. Mr. A. C. ' i° Kavli was 'present. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. ' ' ,r '` Resolution'No:`'•913 ~- A, motion was made .by-Councilman_Wolf,e, seconded by Councilman . Messer, to waive reading and adopt: Resolu'tion No. 913, entitled . '11 "Resolution Making-.Findings'. of Facts as toaExistence of a Dangerous ,, - \Building:;as, Defiiied 'in�;Setion '5:1025 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance ','' ..;-'," ¢ode Pursuant To Section 5:1029." The motion was passed by a six yea •.� ''Vote. ,. `� Resolution No.' 914 - - A motion was made by Councilman'Owen',, seconded by Councilman' Jorvig; to wiive reading and adopt Resolution No. 914, entitled "Order -RequiringAli Owners, Mortgagees, Agents and All Other Person's .Having, an Interest in Northeast Corner of Natchez and Cedar Lake Road to Remove or Demolish Building and Otherwise Remove' a .Dangerous Condition;" with time to comply set at 20 days. The motionwwas passed ' `' by a six yea vote. , , - 371 - • i 372 Council Minutes — June 15, 1959 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS. (a) COMMUNICATION FROM WALTER MENZEL REGARDING MINNEAPOLIS PARK BOARD PLANS FOR ITS LAND AT CEDAR LAKE AVENUE AND FRANCE AVENUE. Walter Menzel was present. A motion was made by Countilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to refer the communication to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission for recommendations with respect to the desirability of adjusting the adopted park plan to include this area. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM ADOLPH FINE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE PARKING PLANS FOR TEXA TO NKA LANES (8200 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD.) Mr. Adolph Fine presented a parking plan marked "Plan B" and requested substitution of this plan for "Plan A" previously approved by the City Council pursuant to Ordinance No. 605. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded' by Councilman Davis, that the plan presented and marked "Plan B" as filed with the City Clerk be approved as a substitute for "Plan A", previously filed and approved pursuant to Ordinance No. 605; and that the substituted "Plan B" be approved for the purpose of designating parking areas to be available for parking 132 motor vehicles in connection with the entire commercial use district situated adjacent to Minnetonka Boulevard, between Virginia Avenue and Wyoming Avenue, as required ' by Ordinance No. 605. . The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES. (a) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 879 RECEIVING REPORTS AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-53. Resolution No. 915 - A motion was made by Councilman Davis, 4seconded by-=Couriciiman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 915, entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 879 Receiving Reports and Calling - Hearing on Improvement No. 59-53." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 372 373 Council Minutes — June 15, 1959 (b) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED) AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (EAST OF HIGHWAY NO. 100 AND NORTH OF THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, CASE NO. 59-23—Z), DEFERRED FROM MAY 11, 1959 (SEE ITEM 8Z FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT.) Carl Carlson of Victor Carlson & Sons and Mr. A. C. Karli were present. It was suggested that action on this matter be def erred until full Council was present. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer the second reading of this Ordinance to July 13, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. D-+ A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to request the City Manager to hold up issuance of _any Building Permits for this property until after action to be taken on July 13, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR MAY 1959 — BY THE CITY MANAGER. Ordered by the Mayorcto be received for filing. (b) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED WATER MAIN, IMPROMEMENT NO. 59-56. Resolution No. 916 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 916, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-56," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 373 374 Council Minutes _— June 15, 1959 (c) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED WATER MAIN, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-92. Resolution No. 917 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 917, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-92," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (d) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-74. Resolution No. 918 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 918, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-74," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (e) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-93. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, to defer action on this matter. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (f) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO SANITARY SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-72. A. motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, to defer action on this matter. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 374 375 Council Minutes = June 15, 1959 _ (g) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-75. - Resolution No. 919 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 919, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-75," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. C (h) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT et OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER, Gzr IMPROVEMENT N0. 59-76. Resolution No. 920 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 920, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-76," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (i) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-104. Resolution No. 921 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 921, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-104," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (j) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-53-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF NORDQUIST SIGN COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN 5/ x 15/ AT 4818 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD (GOPHER GLASS COMPANY.) Resolution No. 922 A motion was made by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 922, entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 375 376 Council Minutes — June 15, 1959 (k) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-54-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF NORDQUIST SIGN COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN 51 x 151 AT 4816 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD (BETTER FLOORS INC.) Resolution No. 923 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 923, entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (1) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-58-Z) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF PALMER C. UDSTRAND SR. TO REZONE THE PROPERTY AT 1330 LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT AND FROM "A" TO "D-2" DENSITY DISTRICT, WITH THE ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION TMAT THE CITY COUNCIL REQUEST THE APPLICANT TO DEED TO THE CITY SEVEN FEET FOR WIDENING LOUISIANA AVENUE. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to set date for Public Hearing on June 29, 1959, on this request for rezoning. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (m) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-59-SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF NORDQUIST SIGN COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN 61 x 301 AT 4805 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD (PORT ARTHUR CAFE), BUT RECOMMENDING THAT A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A SIGN 100 SQ. FT. BE GRANTED. Resolution No. 924 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 924, entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park," to allow sign not in excess of 100 square feet. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 376 III i 37 7, Council Minutes - June 15, 1959 _ (n) REPORT OF THE-PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-61-Z) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF REAL PROPERTIES INC. TO REZONE THE PROPERTY AT 1351 LOUISIANA AVENUE (LOTS 453 AND 454 RICHMOND ADDITION) FROM RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWVTING USE DISTRICT AND FROM tTB" TO 9D-29 DENSITY DISTRICT, WITH THE ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REQUEST THE APPLICANT TO DEED TO THE CITY SEVEN FEET FOR WIDENING LOUISIANA AVENUE. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to set date for Public Hearing on this request for rezoning on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. C (o) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-62-V) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF REUBEN L. ANDERSON-CHERNE INC. FOR VARIANCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20.4-6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE PRESENT 35 FOOT SETBACK ON GLENHURST AVENUE TO 20 FEET (3947 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD.) Mr. Cherne was present. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the variance as requested. The motion was passed 111 by a six yea vote. (p) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-64-V) RECOMIMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF LUMBER KING COMPANY FOR VARIANCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20.4-6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO WAIVE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM REARYARD OF 15 FEET TO 2 FEET AT 3514 UTAH AVENUE (LOT 4, BLOCK 2, TOWNS PARKVIEW ADDITION.) Mr. Loberbaum was present in favor of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, to approve the variance. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 377 378 Council Minutes - June 15, 1959 (q) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-65-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF LARRY TOBIN FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN 6? x 9? AT 5622 WEST LAKE STREET (PASTIME ROLLER RINK.) Resolution No. 925 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 925, entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (r) REPORT OF THE__PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-66-SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF DAHLEN SIGN COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN 5? x 12' AT 4302 WEST 362 STREET (MCBEE BUILDING.) Mr. Norman was present. Resolution No. 926 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 926, entitled "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (s) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-69-Z) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF GORDON SAVRAN TO REZONE THE PROPERTY AT 4200 WEST 36th_STREET (LOT 18, HUNTINGTON WOODS FIRST ADDITION) FROM RESIDENTIAL" USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT AND FROM "C" ,TO "D-2" DENSITY DISTRICT, BUT RECOMMENDING THAT THE PROPERTY BE REZONED TO "D-4" DENSITY DISTRICT AND MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT. Gordon Savran was present and stated that he agreed to amend his petition to request rezoning to "D-4" Density District. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman ' Jorvig, to accept the change in request from "D-2" to "0-4" Density District and to set the date for Public Hearing on the rezoning request on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 378 3,7 9 Council Minutes - June 15, 1959 - (t) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-70-SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BILL MURPHY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.1-7 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO USE THE PROPERTY AT 6015 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD (LOT 3, BROOKS IDE SUBDIVISION #2:1 FOR TRANSFER POINT OF RESIDENTIAL CHAIN LINK FENCE FROM SUPPLIER TO CUSTOMER. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the request for the special permit. The motion was passed by d,.a a six yea vote. CO 0 d (u) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-71-Z) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF DAVID RENDLE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY AT 3455 ALABAMA AVENUE (NORTH 87 FEET OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 13, ST. LOUIS PARK ADDITION) FROM RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT AND FROM "C" TO "D-1" DENSITY DISTRICT, BUT RECOMMENDING THAT THE PROPERTY BE REZONED TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT WITH PERMIT FOR DOUBLE BUNGALOW IN "C" DENSITY DISTRICT. Helen Winters, representing David Rendle, was present. The City Manager presented a request from David Rendle that his application be withdrawn. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to accept the withdrawal by David Rendle of his application. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (v) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-7.2-V) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BLANCHE LAMERE FOR VARIANCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20.4-6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A BAY WINDOW ON PRESENT BUILDING AT 3970 XENWOOD AVENUE (TO EXTEND INTO SETBACK AREA APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT SIX INCHES.) Mrs. Blanche LaMere was present. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the variance. 379 380 Council Minutes - June 15, 1959 - (w) RECOMMENDATION OF- THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-73-Z) THAT COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION OF WESTWOOD HILLS BE REZONED FROM OPEN DEVELOPMENT USE DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to set date for Public Hearing on July 6, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (x) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-74-Z) THAT COUNTRY CLUB SECOND ADDITION OF WESTWOOD HILLS BE REZONED FROM OPEN DEVELOPMENT USE DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to set date for Public Hearing on July 6, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (y) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-75-Z) THAT COUNTRY CLUB FIFTH ADDITION OF WESTWOOD HILLS BE REZONED FROM OPEN DEVELOPMENT USE DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to set date for Public Hearing on July 6, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (z) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-23-Z)(RE-REFERRED FROM COUNCIL MAY 11, 1959) UPHOLDING THE PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATION THAT THE PROPERTY EAST OF HIGHWAY NO. 100 AND NORTH OF THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY BE REZONED FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT, FROM 22 TO 3 STORY HEIGHT DISTRICT AND FROM "C" TO "D-3" DENSITY DISTRICT. See item 7b for action on this matter. 380 381 Council Minutes — June 15, 1959 • (aa) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-47—SP) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF EDWARD AND FRANK HLAVAC FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-25 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REMODEL AND USE VACANT BUILDING AT 4407 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AS A DAIRY QUEEN DRIVE-IN (LOT 9, BASSFORDS ADDITION AND LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 14, MINIKAHDA VISTA ADDITION.) A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to set date for Public Hearing on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. C.0 CD (bb) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS — BY THE CITY MANAGER. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the' City Council concur with the promotions as follows: Betty Caldwell, from Clerk II to Probationary Clerk III, effective June 29, 1959; and Mary E. Miller, from Clerk II to Probationary Clerk III, effective June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (cc) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED STORM SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-65. Also petition in opposition was presented. Resolution No. 927 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, towaive reading and adopt Resolution No. 927, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-65," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (dd) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO STORM SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-91. Resolution No. 928 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading arid adopt Resolution No. 928, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-91," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 381 382. Council-Minutes -* June 15, 1959 (ee) REPORT FROM COUNCIL HIGHWAY COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO DRAINAGE DITCH PROBLEM IN BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER (REQUESTED JUNE 8, 1959.) A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action on this report. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (ff) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO'-WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-66. Resolution No. 929 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 929, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-66," on June 29, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (gg) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 3, 1959. Ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 9. UNFINISHED BUS INESS. (a) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER TO SEWER CONTRACT WITH SWANSON EXCAVATING COMPANY AND NORTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY (PROJECT NO. 59-32) TO DELETE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER ON OREGON AVENUE FROM WALKER STREET TO HIGHWAY NO. 7 AND ALONG HIGHWAY NO. 7 FROM OREGON AVENUE TO PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE; AND CONSTRUCT SEWER ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM WALKER STREET TO HIGHWAY NO. 7. - A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to approve the Change Order and to authorize the City Manager to execute same. The motion was approved by a six yea vote. (b) PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-33, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 28 AND JUNE 4, 1959 (HEARING HELD JUNE 8, 1959, ACTION DEFERRED.) Resolution No. 930 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 930, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-33." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 382 383- Council Minutes - June 15, 1959 (c) PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-36 AS DESCRIBED IN NOTIC E OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 28 AND JUNE 4, 1959 (HEARING HELD JUNE 8, 1959, ACTION DEFERRED.) Resolution No. 931 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 931, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-36." The motion was passed by a six yea vote. B�7 CA (d) CONDEMNATION AWARD FROM STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action to June 22, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS. (a) APPOINTMENT OF TWO LABORERS (WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT). A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to consent and approve the following appointments by the City Manager: Paul John Hissam, Probationary Laborer, Water and Sewer Department, effective June 15, 1959; and Clifford E. Evensen, Probationary Laborer, Water and Sewer Department, effective June 15, 1959. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (b) PURCHASE OF WATER METERS (M. & C. NO. 59-19.) A motion was made by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Davis, to authorize the City Manager to advertise for Bids for Disc Type Water Meters. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (c) DAMAGE BY WEED SPRAYING. Wallace Lindgren, 7525 South Street, Harold Nestvold, 7511 South Street, George Nelsen, 7531 South Street, made oral complaints that in spraying the weeds in their area, flowers, trees, etc. had been killed in their yards. They were requested to get the form from the City Manager's Office giving instructions on method of filing claims against the City. 383 38'4 Council Minutes — June 15, 1959 (d) MOSQUITO PROBLEM. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, requesting that the City Manager report on the activity of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District and to bring in estimates for City Mosquito Spraying to the June 29, 1959 meeting. The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (e) CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR PARKS. E. T. Montgomery made an oral report on the Park Lands Condemnation Proceedings. He said he would have a written report for the next meeting of the Council. 11. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) None. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONSi.',AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS. (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated June 15, 1959 in the total amounts of $8,075.60 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clergy, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yeaJ vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. by a six yea vote. / 2 Attest: 4 -. - - A • _ _:':!T" P. Lefle , M;yo Josep Just ' , Secretary