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Home My WebLink About1959/06/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 39 .E MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JUNE 29, 1959 ` 1. CALL TO ORDER. ' A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro tem Jorvig at 8:00 p. m. 2. INVOGAIION. Invocation was given by Rev. Ralph Erickson of the Prince of Peace RIZ Lutheran Church. tJD C 3. ROLL CALL. (1.4 The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. C. Davis ' Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe Mayor Herbert P. Lefler arrived at 9:05 p. m. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the minutes of meeting held June 22, 1959, were approved by a five yea vote, as amended (see 12B 1-2-3) - 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-25 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REMODEL AND USE VACANT BUILDING AT 4407 EXCELSIOR BLVD. AS A DAIRY QUEEN DRIVE IN, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18, 1959 (CASE NO. 59-47-SP, REQUESTED BY EDWARD i FRANK HLAVAC) . President Pro tem Jorvig opened the hearing on this matter. There was no one present in opposition. Present, in support of the request, were R. C. Fernstrom, Mr. Hlavac and a representative of Dairy Queen Inc. Mrs. R. Morris spoke in favor also. Action was deferred until arrival of Mayor Lefler. RESOLUTION NO. 938 - - - A motion was made by Councilman 'Owen, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 938, entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman 39'2 Council Minutes - June 29, 1959 Wolfe, that Resolution No. 938 be amended to require the surfacing of Parking area and enforcement of proper curb cuts. Motion passed by a six yea vote. _ It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that Resolution No. 938 be further amended to include the adoption of Parking Plan, received and marked Exhibit A, -and that permit be granted on compliance with Parking Plan. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Vote was then taken on original motion and passed by six yea vote. (b) PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 1330 LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT AND FROM "A" T(7 "D-27 DENSITY DISTRICT ( REQUESTED BY PALMER C. UDSTRAND SR. - CASE NO. 59-58-Z) President Pro tem Jorvig opened the hearing on this matter. Present in support of this request was Palmer C. Udstrand Sr. Also present was Sam Pegors, who was concerned about more apartment buildings in this area. President Pro tem Jorvig declared the hearing closed. Action was deferred until the arrival of Mayor Lefler. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive first reading of Ordinance and set date for second read- ing on July 6, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) PROPOSED REZONING OF LOTS 453 and 454, RICHMOND ADDITION (1351 LOUISIANA AVENUE) FROM RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT AND FROM "B" TO "D-2" DENSITY DISTRICT (REQUESTED BY REAL PROPERTIES INC. CASE NO. 59-61-Z) . _ President Pro tem Jorvig opened the hearing on this matter. Sam Pegors of 1350 Kentucky Avenue spoke in opposition. Robert Engstrom of Real Properties Inc. was present in support of the request. President Pro tem Joryig declared the hearing closed. Action was deferred until the arrival of Mayor Lefler. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive first reading of the ordinance and to set date for second reading on July 6, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) PROPOSED REZONING OF LOT 18, HUNfINGTON WOODS FIRST ADDITION (4200 WEST 36th STREET) FROM RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT AND FROM "C" TO "D-4" DENSITY DISTRICT (REQUESTED BY GORDON SAVRAN - CASE NO. 59-69-Z). President Pro tem Jorvig opened the hearing. Gordon Savran, the petitioner was present in support of this request. There was no one present in opposition. President Pro tem Jorvig declared the hearing closed. Action was deferred until arrival of Mayor Lefler. 393° Council Minutes - June 29, 1959 - It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, and seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive first reading of ordinance and to set date for second reading on July 6, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (e) PROPOSED STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-91, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 1959. President Pro tem Jorvig opened the hearing on this matter. Curtis Gilmore, 3224 Aquila Lane and Saul Segal, 3237 Cavell Lane, were present to inquire about the project. President Pro tem Jorvig declared 2.27; the hearing closed. Action was deferred until arrival of Mayor Lefler. RESOLUTION NO. 939 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 939, entitled, "Resolu- tion Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-91". Motion passed by a six yea vote. - (f) -PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-66, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 1959, ALSO LETTER FROM GORDON MOSCOE IN FAVOR OF IMPROVEMENT. President Pro tem Jorvig opened the hearing. Present in opposition were: A. P. Klocek, 4700 West 29th; Mr. El. Mrs. L. Harris, 2839 Monterey Parkway; Wm. Lee, 2821 Monterey Parkway; Mrs. N. L. Kahn, 2810 Monterey Parkway. In support of this project were: Mr. La Sare, 2842 Monterey Park- way and Joe Zuckman, 2809 Monterey Parkway. President Pro tem Jorvig declared the hearing closed. Action was deferred until the arrival of Mayor Lefler. - RESOLUTION NO. 940 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, and seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 940 entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-66". Motion passed by a six yea vote. RESOLUTION NO. 941 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 941, entitled, "Resolution Or- dering Improvement No. 59-66 In PartfBe Not Made". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (g) PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-75, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. 3 94 Council Minutes — June 29, 1959 RESOLUTION NO. 942 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman r- Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 942, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-75". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (h) PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-76, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 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. 943 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive, reading and adopt Resolution No. 943, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-76". Motion passed by a six yea vote. _ (i) PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-104, `AS DE— SCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. There was no one present in opposition. Harry Nelson, 9406 Minnetonka Blvd. and Mrs. Bury, 2925 Independence Avenue made inquiries about the project. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 944 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 944, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-104". Motion passed by a six yea vote. RESOLUTION NO. 945 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 945, entitled,"Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 59-104 in Part, Be Not Made". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (j) PROPOSED STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-65, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. Present in opposition were: Ray Zakariasen, 3104 Dakota Ave.; Miles Crawford, 3137 Edgewood Avenue; Ernest S. Dopp, 3101 Edgewood Ave.; Charles Rue, 3133 Edgewood Ave. ; Arthur L. Thi]quist, 3124 Dakota Ave.; R. J. Wank, 3145 Edgewood Ave. ; Mrs. B. D. `Townsend, 3116 Dakota Ave.; John Strogan, 3108 Dakota Avenue. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 946 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 946, entitled, "Resolu— tion Ordering Improvement No. 59-65 Be Not Made." Motion passed by a six yea vote. 395 Council Minutes - June 29, 1959 (k) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-7, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 11 and 18, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present ea was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 947 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 947, entitled, "Resolu- tion Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-7". Motion passed by a six yea vote. CDCD (1) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-56, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 1959. .eC Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing`'closed. RESOLUTION NO. 948 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 948, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-56". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (m) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-92, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 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. 949 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 949, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-92". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (n) PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-74, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JUNE 18 and 25, 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. 950 motion was made by -Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 950, entitled, "Resolu- tion Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-74". Motion passed by a six yea vote. r• 3 9'6 Council Minutes - June 29, 1959 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. (a) COMMUNICATION FROM UNION LOCAL #224 RELATIVE TO SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS FOR 1960. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Owen, to defer this matter until November for consideration in connection with the City Manager's recommendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME - BY FIRE DEPARTMENT CARNIVAL COMMITTEE. On hearing no objections, Mayor Lefler ordered the above received for filing. (c) NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO HOLD A BINGO GAME BY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST NO. 5632. On hearing no objections, Mayor Lefler ordered the above received for filing. - RESOLUTION NO. 961 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 961, entitled, "Grant- ing Temporary Use of City Property". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES. (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPEED LIMIT SIGNS (WEST 41st STREET BETWEEN BROOKSIDE AVENUE AND VERNON AVENUE). RESOLUTION NO. 951 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 951, entitled, "Resolu- tion Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Speed". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISE- MENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 59-91, 59-20, 59-74, 59-75, 59-76, 59-104, 582-67, 59-7, 59-11, 59-16, 59-19, 59-56, 59-66, 59-92. RESOLUTION NO. 952 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 952, ientitled, "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement Fort Bids Improvement Nos. 59-91, 59-20, 59-74, 59-75, 59-76, 59-104, 58-67, 59-7, 59-11, 59-16, 59-19, 59-56, 59-66, 59-92". Motion passed by a six yea vote. _ 3"9 7 , Council Minutes .TJune 29, 1959 (c) RESOLUTION APPROVING-PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISE- MENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 57-70, 58-51, 59-4, 59-5, 59-10, 59-69, 57--67, 58-44, 58-50, 58-60, 58-74i- 58-75, 58-78, 59-2, 59-9, 59-33, 59-36, 59-62, 59-67, 59-83. RESOLUTION NO. 953 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 953, entitled, "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement For Bids Improvement Nos. 57-70, 58-51, 59-4, 59-5, 59-10, 59-69, 57-67, 58-44, 58-50, 58-60, 58-74, 58-75, 58-78, 59-2, 59-9, 59-33, 59-36, 59-62, 59-67, 59-83". Motion passed by a six yea vote. C® CD (d) RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR ANDREW NELSON AT THE TIME OF HIS RETIREMENT Q AS CHIEF OF POLICE. Mayor Lefler read the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 960 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 960, entitled, "Resolution Of Commenda- tion For Andrew. Nelson at the Time of His Retirement as Chief of Police". Motion,passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Jorvig left at 10:20 p. m. III 8.REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) MOSQUITO CONTROL BY THE CITY MANAGER (M. & C. NO. 59-22) . A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for the services of Helicopter Services Corporation in the amount of $4,950.00. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR MAY 1959 BY THE CITY MANAGER. Ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-80-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF CHARLES FREIDHEIM JR. FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-19 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MINE AND PROCESS GRAVEL IN HEAVY INDUSTRIAL USE DISTRICT AT CEDAR LAKE ROAD (SOUTH SIDE) WEST OF HIGHWAY NO. 100. • Jim Byland was present in support of this request. RESOLUTION NO. 954 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman III Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 954, entitled, "Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park", with condition that grading be done in conformance wick with Exhibit A, by Scholl and Madson received June 29, 1959, and permit to be in effect for one year. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Council Minutes - June 29, 1959 - -(d) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-79-SP) RECOMMENDING -FAVORABLY UPON the-REQUEST OF CHARLES FREIDHEIM JR. FOR"SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.2-4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MINE AND PROCESS GRAVEL IN OPEN DEVELOPMENT USE DISTRICT AT-CEDAR LAKE ROAD (SOUTH SIDE) WEST OF HIGHWAY NO. 100. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to set date for hearing on July 13, 1959. Motion passed by a six aye vote. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. - (a) REPORT FROM COUNCIL HIGHWAY COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO DRAINAGE DITCH PROBLEM IN BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 22, 1959) . On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, action was deferred to July 6, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO GRADING, IMPROVEMENT NO. '59-29 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 8, 1959) , ALSO REPORT FROM E. T. MONTGOMERY. RESOLUTION NO. 955 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 955, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-29" and-to set date for hearing on July 13, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (c) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER, IM- PROVEMENT NO. 59-71 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 8, 1959) RESOLUTION NO. 956 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 956, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-71" and to set date for hearing on July 13, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS. (a) APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF BY THE CITY MANAGER. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman -Davis, to consent and approve the following appointment by the City Manager: Clyde Sorensen, Probationary Police Chief, effective July 1, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 399 Council Minutes — June 29, 1959 III 11. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS. 1. Joseph H. Gosnell, Margaret G. Gosnell, Joseph H. Gosnell III, 2121 Glenhurst Avenue (referred to L. D. 6-23-59) . A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to refer this damage claim to the Law Department for advice and recommendation. Motion passed by a five yea vote. CD 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS. a7.4 (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated June 29, 1959 in the total amount of $3,789.08 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a five yea vote. (b) PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT WORK 1. Final Certificate. Painting Steel Water Tank, 2936 Idaho Ave. National Industrial Painters. Amount, $1,326.68. RESOLUTION NO. 957 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 957, entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Painting Steel Water Tank No. 1, at 2936 Idaho Ave." Motion passed by a five yea vote. 2. Final Certificate. Curb and Gutter. Victor Carlson eg Sons. Amount, $7,001.49. RESOLUTION NO. 958 It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 958, entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Curb and Gutter Construction Improvement Nos. 58-13, 58-14, and 58-16". Motion passed by a five yea vote. 3. Final Certificate. Sidewalk. Victor Carlson & Sons. Amount, $1,219.06. RESOLUTION NO. 959 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 959, entitled, "Resolition Accepting Work on Sidewalk Improvement No. 57-70". Motion passed by a five yea vote. 4 0"0 Council Minutes — June 29, 1959 13. ADJOURNMENT. III On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded . Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was adjourned at 10:37p to 2 p,. m. June 30, .95 ', by a f've a/ vote / ':ri1 rt P. L- 1-r, ayor Attest: oseph Jus�ld, Secretary