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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/06/22 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 385 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JUNE 22, 1959 1. CALL TO ORDER. • A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Lefler at 8:01 p. m. 2. INVOCATION. Invocation was given by Secretary Justad. In C9 0 3. ROLL CALL. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Ed. Owen Kenneth Wolfe - Herbert P. Lefler Councilman Davis arrived at 9:15 p. m. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES. On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes i of meeting held June 15, 1959, were approved by a five yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS. - (a) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-16, 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 Lefler declared the hearing closed. Resolution No. 932 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution Ne. 932, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-16". The motion was passed by a six yea vote. (b) PROPOSED STREET GRADING AND, STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-18, 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. 386 Council Minutes — June 22, 1959 Resolution No. 933 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe,, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 933, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-18". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER:CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-67 AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 4 and 11, 1959. Mayor opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor declared the hearing closed;. Resolution No. 934 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 934, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-67". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. '59-68, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 4 and 11, 1959. Mayor opened the hearing on this matter. ` No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Resolution No. 935 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 935, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-68". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (e) PROPOSED SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-69, 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 hearingfclosed. Resolution No. 936 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 936, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-69". Motion was passed by a six yea vote. ; i (f) PROPOSED ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-25 AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 11 and 18, 1959. • Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor declared the hearing closed. 387 Council Minutes — June 22, 1959 U II/ Resolution No. 937 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 937, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-25". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. e.� (a) COMMUNICATION FROM TWIN CITY RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY CONCERNING BUS C0 SERVICE ON MINNETONKA BOULEVARD WEST OF TEXAS AVENUE ( REQUESTED CD JUNE 1, 1959). A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that a committee be appointed to confer with the Twin City Rapid Transit Company concerning the Bus Service, and the City Manager was asked to set the date for said meeting when the survey, being made by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company is completed. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present at the time of voting. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM ALL SPORTS, INC. REQUESTING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE CODE PROVISIONS CONCERNING FIRE ZONES. Present, in support of the request, were A. C. Trapp, Vice President of All Sports Inc., and Mr. Patch, Attorney for All Sports, Inc. On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the communication was referred to the City Manager for more information, with respect to changing Ordinance and- its application to the All Sports, Inc. problem. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. FRANK P. HARTMANN AND OTHERS CONCERNING PARK AREA BOUNDED BY FLAG AVENUE, WEST 14th STREET AND INDEPENDENCE AVENUE. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, this matter was referred to the Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for study and recommendation. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. (d) REGARDING CASE NO. 59-70—SP. Mrs. Charles was present and told the Council she missed the meeting of June 15, 1959 and was concerned that the Council denied the request of Bill Murphy for a special permit for use of property at 6015 Excelsior Blvd. for transfer point of Residential Chain Link Fence from supplier to customer (Item 8u — June 15, 1959). No further action taken on this request. 3 S Council Minutes — June 22, 3959 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS RELATIVE TO STREET PARKING ON MINNETONKA BOULEVARD IN VICINITY OF HUNTINGTON AND INGLEWOOD AVENUES (REQUESTED April 27, 1959) . On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the matter of Limited Parking in the entire City was referred to the City Manager for study and report, July 20, 1959. Motion passed by a six aye vote. (b) COMMISSIONER'S AWARDS ON PARK CONDEMNATIONS. Attorney Montgomery's report of the Commissioners Awards on Park Condemnations was discussed. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the abandonment of the acquisition of Parcel 3a (Oak Hill Park) was referred to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for their advice. Motion passed by a six yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Law Department be authorized to institute appeal proceedings as recommended in the report covering the Westwood Hills Park Parcels. Motion passed by a six yea vote. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the report of the Law Department covering the Commissioner's Awards on Park Condemnations was adopted and the Law Department was instructed to proceed in acquisition of land as per report. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 9, 1959. On hearing no objections, Mayor `Lefler ordered the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting, held June 9, 1959, received for filing. (d) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RELATIVE TO JOHNSON LAKE (REQUESTED JUNE 1, 1959) . Councilman Wolfe said that he had a commitment from a party who will grade the Johnson Lake Area for the gravel therein. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the matter of Johnson Lake was referred to the City Manager, City Attorney and Councilman Wolfe as a Committee to discuss with the State 3'8 Council Minutes - June 22, 1959 of Minnesota the use of lands acquired by the City from the State through Tax Forfeiture for park and Lake purpose, and also to determine the cost of other lots, outside of the Condemnation proceedings, but inside the area mapped out by Doell and Corwine for Johnson Lake, and to get in writing the commitment for grading area mentioned by Council— man Wolfe, and report same to the Council. Motion passed by a six yea vote. kr; (e) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION CON- CD C CERNING MEADOWBROOK PARK (REQUESTED APRIL 20, 1959) . e et It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the Council adopt the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission pertaining to Meadowbrook Park. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f) REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER RELATIVE TO PROPERTY ADJACENT TO 2921 QUEBEC AVENUE (REQUESTED JUNE 8, 1959) . Mrs. Ethel Sellhorn, 2921 Quebec Avenue, and others were present. • - On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, this matter was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for the enforcing of excavation ordinance, by issuance of necessary permit with conditions. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when the vote was taken. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. (a) CONDEMNATION AWARD FROM STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15, 1959) . A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to approve the division of the condemnation award from the State Highway Department, to authorize the acceptance by the City of payment by Rees and Schutt of $1,065.12 in partial payment of special assessments for water main and for northside Main Trunk Sewer No. 519, and to authorize the proper city officials to endorse the check for $6,000.00 from the Highway Department to Elizabeth Shutt, also known as Elizabeth Schutt, Douglas Rees, Maxine Rees, City of St. Louis Park, Clara M. Schutt, and Treasurer of Hennepin County. Motion passed by a - six yea vote. (b) REPORT FROM COUNCIL HIGHWAY COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO DRAINAGE DITCH PROBLEM IN BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15, 1959) . James Byland was present and said the State was getting the agreement signed. 39O Council Minutes - June 22, 1959 - A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman III Owen, to defer action one week. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 10. -NEW BUSINESS. (a) LEASE FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 4, SUNSET GABLES SECOND DIVISION. Leland Gottstein was present and made inquiries. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the lease. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEERING AIDE II. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to consent and approve the following appointment by the City Manager: Duane George Lorsung, Probationary Engineering Aide II, Engineering Department, effective June 23, 1959. Motion was passed by a six yea vote. (c) HOLIDAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES BY THE CITY MANAGER (M. Ei C. NO. 59-21). On motion by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, III Friday, July 3rd, was declared a holiday with pay for all City employees who can possibly be spared from their duties. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS. (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS. 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 June 22, 1959, in the total amounts of $2,046.85 for payroll, and $60,641.92 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same by a six yea vote. (bl,b2,b3) CONTRACT PAYMENTS Action deferred to June 29, 1959 by unanimous consent. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilma, Owen, the meet- ing was adjourned at 9:58 p. m. by a six ye: vote. ; \ i = c - 1- . v A J . ' III -r -rt P. L- ler, Mayor Attest: Joseph Justa Secretary Board of Eq alization Meeting - June 29, 1959 Board of Equalization Meeting was called to order by President Pro tem Jorvig at 7:55 p. m. Present were: Councilmen Ehrenberg, Owen, Davis, Wolfe and Jorvig. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, the meeting was adjourned to July 9th at 10 a. m. by a five yea vote. b `C77--- 0-a---(2 .4 I 11).i)—(--il--) Attest: President Pro tem • fig 'r 2 - osep Jus t i , Secretary 1