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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/06/08 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular = 3,5 9 MINUTES Of CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JUNE 8, 1959 1. CALL TO ORDER. A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Lefler at 8:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION. Invocation was given by Rev. Kenneth Wester of the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. C.® C d 3. ROLL. CALL. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: �.a Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer. Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe H. P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Supervisor of Zoning and Inspection, and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES. On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, the minutes of meeting held June 1, 1959, were approved by a five yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS. (a) PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-33, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 28 AND JUNE 4, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this improvement. Mayor Lefler declared hearing closed. As this matter requires six councilmembers present for action, a - motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer action on this matter to June 15, 1959. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. 359 - 36® Council Minutes — June 8, 1959 (b) PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-36, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 28 AND JUNE 4, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this improvement. Mayor Lefler declared hearing , closed. As this matter requires six councilmembers present for action, a motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe to defer action on this improvement to June 15, 1959. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. (c) PROPOSED TEMPORARY SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.2-4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REMOVE AND PROCESS SAND AND GRAVEL, LEVELING AND FILLING OPERATIONS TO READY PROPERTY FOR SALE FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE (NORTH OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD AND EAST OF PROPOSED VERNON AVENUE TO ABOUT 200 FEET WEST OF HIGHWAY NO. 100), AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED MAY 28, 1959, REQUESTED BY MINNESOTA SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one was present in opposition. Mr. C. H. Klein, president of Minnesota Sand and Gravel Company, Mr. C. E. Coulter, surveyor for Mr. Klein, and Robert P. Bobblett, of the A. D. Strong Company were present. Mayor Lefler declared hearing closed. Resolution No. 900 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 900, entitled "Resolution Granting,Permit Under Section 10.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" subject to, "that upon expiration of one year there wil] be enough material on said premisis to leave the property at or above the minimum grades shown on map marked 'Exhibit A Council Meeting of June 8, 1959. 1 " The motion was passed by a five yea vote. (d) DANGEROUS BUILDING AT 2632 IDAHO AVENUE AND REPORT FROM THE HEALTH OFFICER. - Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. tt��,s Leonar `"Duster, Attorney for Carl Sorenson, was present. No others present. Mayor Lefler declared hearing closed. ,d adz. 1;121, cr.;i:,l„d 360 361 Council Minutes - June 8, 1959 ': __.,Resolution No.F'9O1 , , A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by, Councilman Wolfe to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 901, entitled "Resolution Making Findings of Fact as to Existence of a Dangerous Building as Defined in Section 5:1052 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Pursuant to Section 5:1029" with nine findings of fact and three conclusions in respect to dangerous building. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. Resolution No. 902 AnA motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Q: Messer to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 902, entitled "Order Requiring All Owners, Mortgagees, Agents and All Other Persons Having an Interest in Lot 9, Block 3, The Bronx, To Remove or Demolish �Q Building and Otherwise Remove a Dangerous Condition," subject to changing the ten days to 30 days for completion of order. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS. (a) COMMUNICATION FROM B. B. WHITMAN REQUESTING THE CITY TO LEASE LOT 2, BLOCK 4, SUNSET GABLES, SECOND DIVISION, TO HIM. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to authorize the Law Department to prepare lease for rental $50.00 a year on the same basis as the David Johnson lease for Lot 3, Block 2, Sunset Gables. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. • (b) COMMUNICATION FROM ETHEL SELLHORN CONCERNING PROPERTY ADJACENT TO 2921 QUEBEC AVENUE (THAT PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, EAST TEXA TONKA ADDITION LYING NORTH OF SOUTH 52.08 FEET). ALSO COMMUNICATION FROM ADOLPH FINE CONCERNING THE PROPERTY. Mrs. Sellhorn and others present. Mrs. Sellhorn showed slides of area. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to refer communications to the City Manager for investigation by Director of Public Works and Building Inspector for report by June 22 as to whether this is a dangerous excavation and whether our sidewalks have been damaged. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. 361 362 Council Minutes - June 8, 1959 (c) COMMUNICATION FROM BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER INC. REGARDING DRAINAGE DITCH. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to refer this matter to the Highway Committee for report on June 15, 1959. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES. (a) RESOLUTION MODIFYING CONTRACT FOR CURB AND GUTTER DATED JUNE 30, 1958, RELATIVE TO IMPROVEMENT NO. 58-1 . Richard Westling and Attorney Dorfman were present. Letter dated June 5, 1959, from R. Westling and others consenting to way of construction was presented. -1,t , d,ReSolutionLiNo4:: 903 ' •A'motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 903, entitled - "Resolution Modifying Contract For Curb and Gutter, Contract Dated June 30, 1958, Relative To Improvement No. '58-1 ." The motion was passed by a five yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 857, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-20. Resolution No. 904 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 904, entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 857, Improvement No. 59-20." The motion was passed by a five yea vote. (c) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (PORTIONS OF EATON'S 2nd AND 3rd ADDITIONS, CASE NO. 59-15-Z). Ordinance No. 700 A motion was made by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 700, entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park." The motion was passed by a five yea vote. 362 363- . Council Minutes - June 8, 1959 - (d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (3550 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, CASE NO. 59-49-Z). - Mr. Richard A. Jones was present. Ordinance No. 701 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 701, entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park." The motion was passed by a five yea vote. CD CD (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CEDAR LAKE ROAD, COLORADO AND BRUNSWICK AVENUES, CASE NO. 59-52-Z). Also communication from Lithium Corporation of America - Attorney Harold Evarts, attorney for Lithium Corporation, was present. It was suggested that this matter be deferred until six councilmen would be present. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action until July 13, 1959. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. (f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING OBEDIENCE TO AUTHORIZED TRAFFIC REGULATORY SIGNS AND PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION OF SUCH SIGNS BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Ordinance No. 702 A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 702, entitled "Ordinance Requiring Obedience to Authorized Traffic Regulatory Signs and Providing For Authorization of Such Signs By Resolution of the City Council." The motion was passed ,by a five yea vote. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS. AND COMMITTEES. (a) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED WATER MAIN, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-7. Resolution No. 905 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 905, entitled 363 364 Council Minutes - June 8, 1959 - "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-7" on June 29, 1959 The motion,was passed by a five yea vote. (b) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-25. Resolution No. 906 A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 906, entitled "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-25" on June 22, 1959. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. (c) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO GRADING, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-29. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to defer action to July 6, 1959. The motion was passed by a five 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. 59-71. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to defer action to July 6, 1959. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. (e) MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 27, 1959. Ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT FOR THE BALANCE OF 1959 AND ALL OF THE 1960 SEASON NO CARNIVALS (COMMERCIALIZED ACTIVITIES OF ANY KIND) BE ALLOWED ON ANY-PARK AND RECREATIONAL LANDS EXCEPT THOSE ALREADY AUTHORIZED TO DATE (REQUESTED APRIL 13, 1959) . 7 (f, t.n,^�f^.w. ^yr b ra r ..;r ':':1`' qtr �, :_' n.�.z T"_� ,. ��� .. r - .�_ .,.. „r i fsceY ca?a:aS S/Ev�; T�.�T VOR r�7� T•tifT :�".:�._::`.... v� t`'v`; _.. :3. "'�„ nj r7:11.] �'.�(0 .�~' +v.� iT:. C"...'.•TIvAL: t..,r:. :Ellc.T izED 364 N 3 65 • Council Minutes - June 8, 1959 - A motion was made by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission that for the balance of 1959 and all of the 1960 season, no carnivals (commercialized activities of any kind) be allowed on any Park and Recreational land except those already authorized to date. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. '(g) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OBTAIN AN APPRAISAL OF LOTS 2, 3, AND 8, BLOCK 1, TUXEDO PARK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING THESE LOTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FERN CD - HILL PLAYGROUND. a A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and the City Manager was requested to obtain an appraisal of Lots 2, 3, and 8, Block 1, Tuxedo Park, for the purpose of including these lots in the development of Fern Hill Playground. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. (h) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-67-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY 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 81 x 201 AT 4925 HIGHWAY NO. 7 (PET HOSPITAL), WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE SIGN BE TAKEN DOWN BY SEPTEMBER 15, 1959. Resolution No. 907 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 907, 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 five yea vote. (i) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-68-SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY 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 81 x 201 AT HOIGAARD BUILDING SITE, 3500 HIGHWAY NO. 100 WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE SIGN BE TAKEN DOWN BY SEPTEMBER 15, 1959. Resolution No. 908 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 908, 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 five yea vote. 365 36i6 Council Minutes — June S, 1959 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. (a) TABULATION OF BIDS ON TRUCKS (WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT) TAKEN JUNE 1, 1959. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to designate Dahlberg Bros. Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the trucks in the amount of $4045.00 and approved the purchase of same. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. • 10. NEW BUSINESS. (a) APPOINTMENT OF 52 RECREATION LEADERS (SUPERVISED SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM). A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the Council give consent and approval to the appointments as follows: Playground Leaders Joseph Cavaleri June Cochrane Mercedes McLeod Mary OtHern Diane Rudeen - • Doug Tessmer Mary Thompson Carole Carlson Kay Ripley Bailey Walter Jonson Jerry Kilpatrick Patricia Moran Jon Radabaugh Roger Plantikow Marion Shervey Karen Waataja Tom Clawson Jay Christiansen Gordon Simons Dorothy Cary Mary Nelson June Sandell Roger Johnson Ross LeGrand Karen Anderson Sandra Blair Dennis Dougherty Gloria Johnson Beverly Krueger Jane McCanney Judith Middleton Stephen Pascoe. David Shank Bruce Siewett James Williams - Al Glorvigen Gene Graves William Johnson Susan Cary Carole Clifford Alan Druskin Carol Johnson Deanna Kunzelman Judy Lohse Richard Nelson Larry Sewall Randall Williams 366 • Council Minutes - June 8, 1959 _ Swimming Leaders Marolyn Downing Rodney Lazorik Howell Owens Dennis Stedman Robert Waataja , Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) APPOINTMENT OF SEASONAL CLERK I (SUMMER WORK AT COMMUNITY CENTER). A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to consent and approve the appointment of Ann Cheleen, VD Seasonal Appointment - Clerk I - Effective June 15, 1959. The motion ® was passed by a five yea vote. (c) APPOINTMENT OF CLERK II. A motion was made by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to consent and approve the appointment of Marion Kordich, Probationary - Clerk II - Effective June 15, 1959. The motion was passed by a five yea vote. III11. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) None 12. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS. AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS. (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated June 8, 1959 in the total amounts of $1,676.05 for payroll, and $43,922.45 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 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a five yea vote. 367 3 6 8 Council Minutes - June 8, 1959 Payment No. 2 - Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 59-32. Contractor - Swanson Excavating Co. and Northern Contracting Co. Amount - $102,263.26 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a five yea vote. Final Payment - Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-3. Contractor - Phelps - Drake Company, Inc. Amount - $24,826.40 - -- On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a five yea vote. Final Payment - Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-3. Contractor - Orfei and Mariani and Sons; Inc. Amount - $5,389.16 13. ADJOURNMENT. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, the meeting was adjourned at 11:01 P.M. by a five yea vote. Herbert P. 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