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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 13, 1959
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Herbert P. Lefler at 8 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Rev. Huele of the Aldersgate Methodist Church.
O 3. ROLL CALL
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
D-' H. C. Davis - - - - .
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
D. E. Messer
Ed. Owen
Kenneth Wolfe
Herbert P. Lefler
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public
Works, Planning Consultant and the Secretary.
4. MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
minutes of meeting held July 6, 1959, were approved by a seven yea vote.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) PROPOSED TEMPORARY SPECIAL USE 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
(REQUESTED BY CHARLES FREIDHEIM JR. - CASE NO. 59-79-SP)
Mayor Lefler opened the hearing en this matter. No one present
was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 975
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 975, entitled, "Resolution Granting
Permit under Section 10.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis
Park". (Part of Government Lot 1, Section 9, T-117, R-21 etc.) Motion
passed by a seven yea vote.
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(b) PROPOSED GRADING CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-29, as DESCRIBED
IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 2 and 9, 1959.
Mayor Lefler opened the hearing onthis matter. No one.present
was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 976
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, .
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 976, entitled, "Resolution
Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement
No. 59-29". - ■-` 4i . Motion passed by a seven yea vote.
(c) PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-71, AS DE-
SCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 2 AND 9, 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. 977
It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 977, entitled, "Resolution
Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement
No. 59-71". Motion passed by a seven yea vote.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(al) BID AWARD FOR $1,350,000.00 PARK BONDS AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS.
Mayor Leger explained that the following bid was received thru
negotiation and-read the bid-as follows:
5% 1961 - 62 Inclusive
42% 1963 - 65 Inclusive
4.10% 1966 - 69 Inclusive
44% 1970 - 78 Ilnclusive
4.30% 1979 - 81 Inclusive
which makes the net interest cost $592,443.75, equivalent to 4.27757%.
Glove, Forgan Fs' Co. - Shearson, Hammill & Co.
RESOLUTION NO. 979
It was moved-by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 979, entitled, "Resolution
- . Accepting Bid for Improvement Bonds of 1959 and Park Bonds of 1959.
Motion passed by a seven yea vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 980
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 980, entitled,"Resolution
Fixing the Form and Specifications, Directing Their Execution, and
Providing for Payment of Park Bonds of 1959". Motion passed by a seven
yea vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 981
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
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� to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 981, entitled, "Resolution
Fixing the Form and Specifications, Directing Their Execution, and
CD Providing for Payment of Improvement Bonds of 19591 Motion passed by a
seven yea vote.
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C.1.4 Mayor Lefler Left at 8:0O p.m. — President Pro tem/took Chair at 8:20 p.m.
(a) RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND ABANDONING PROCEEDING FOR CONDEMNATION OF
LOT 9, BLOCK 2, EIDE Ey MARTEN'S 2nd ADDITION.
RESOLUTION NO. 978
It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 978, entitled, "Resolution
Discontinuing_and Abandoning Proceeding for Condemnation of Lot 9,
Block 2, Eide and Marten's 2nd Addition". Motion passed by a six yea
vote.
(b) RESOLUTION FAVORING THE REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ON HOUSEHOLD
GOODS.
RESOLUTION NO. 982
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 982, entitled, "Resolution
Favoring the Removal of Personal Property Tax on Household Goods".
Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(c) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
(Case No. 59-75—Z), COUNTRY CLUB FIFTH ADDITION OF WESTWOOD HILLS) .
ORDINANCE NO. 706
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 706, entitled, "Ordinance
Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion
passed by a six yea vote.
(d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (EAST
OF HIGHWAY NO. 100 AND NORTH OF THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, CASE NO.
59-23—Z, DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15, 1959); ALSO PETITION AGAINST REZONING
FROM RESIDENTS OF AREA.
Present were Mr. Endres and Mr. Tilton, representing Great Northern
Railway, and Mr. Harold Fridlund, representing Victor Carlson fi Sons, in"
opposition to the passing of the Ordinance.
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It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman
Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance. Motion was lost by the
following roll call vote: Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg,
yea; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Owen, yea; Councilman Wolfe,
yea; Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting. (needs five yeas to adopt.)
The City Manager asked for lifting of restrictions placed June 15,
1959, to hold up issuance of building permits, on this property.
A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman
Davis, that the restrictions of June 15, 1959 directing the City Manager
to hold up issuance of building permits for this property until after
action is taken on July 13, 1959 on this ordinance, was ordered lifted.
Motion lost by the following roll call vote: 'Councilman Davis, yea;
Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Owen, nay;
Councilman Wolfe, yea; Councilman Jorvig abstained from voting.(motion
needs four yea votes-to pass.)
It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to reconsider the matter on this agenda item 7d "Second Reading of
Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (East of Highway No. 100
and North of the Great Northern Railway Case No. 59-23-Z)". Motion
passed by a six yea vote.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that the second reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ord-
inance (East of Highway No. 100 and North of the Great Northern Railway
(Case No. 59-23-Z) be deferred until August 10, 1959. Motion passed by
a six yea vote.
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(e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE
No. 59-52-Z), CEDAR LAKE ROAD, COLORADO AND BRUNSWICK AVENUES, DEFERRED
FROM JUNE 8, 1959).
Present and speaking in opposition to this ordinance, John Yngve,
lrttorney for Mr. FY Mrs. Meyers, 6300 Cedar Lake Road, Mr. Mrs. Harold
tietz, 6206 Cedar Lake Road and Harold Evarts, representing Lithium Corp.
ORDINANCE NO. 707
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen,
to amend the proposed Ordinance by deleting "with the West line of
Brunswick Avenue extended South, thence South along said West line of
Brunswick Avenue extended South to a point distant 175.0 feet South of
the North line of Section 9, Township 117, Range 21 thence West parallel
with said North line", and substituting "with the South line of Section
4, Township 117, Range 21, thence West along said South line"; and further
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 707, entitled, "An Ord-
inance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park",
as amended. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
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(f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
(CASE NO. 59-73-Z, Country CLUB ADDITION OF WESTWOOD HILLS).
_ ORDINANCE NO. 708
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 708, entitled,"Ordinance
Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion
passed by a six yea vote.
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® (g) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
(CASE NO. 59-74-Z, COUNTRY CLUB SECOND ADDITION OF WESTWOOD HILLS).
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- ORDINANCE NO. 709
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 709, entitled, "Ordinance
Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Si. Louis Park". Motion
passed by a six yea vote.
(h) RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING ON WATERMAIN, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 983
IIIIt was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 983, entitled, "Resolution
Calling Hearing on Watermain Improvement No. 59-26". (hearing July 27,
1959) Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(i) RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 971 RECEIVING REPORTS AND CALLING
HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-78.
RESOLUTION NO. 984
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 984, entitled, "Resolution
AMENDING Resolution No. 971 Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on
Improvement No. 59-78". (hearing July 27, 1959.) Motion passed by a
six yea vote.
(j) RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING ON CURB AND GUTTER AND HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING,
IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-107.
RESOLUTION NO. 985
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 985, entitled, "Resolution
III Calling Hearings on Curb and Gutter and Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Improve-
ment No. 59-107". (hearing July 27, 1959.) Motion passed by a six yea
vote. - .
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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 STORM SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 58-77.
RESOLUTION NO. 986
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to waive reading acid adopt Resolution No. 986, entitled, "Resolution
Receiving Reports add Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 58-77".
(hearing July 27, 1959.) Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(b) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT
OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO STORM SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-34.
RESOLUTION NO. 987
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen,
to waive reading and adopt resolution No. 987, entitled, "Resolution
Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-34".
(hearing July 27, 1959.) Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(c) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF
THE CITY ASSESSOR FOR PETITIONED STORM SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-40.
RESOLUTION NO. 988
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen,
to waive reading and adopt .Resolution No. 988, entitled, "Resolution
Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-40".
(hearing July 27, 1959.) Motion 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 WATER MAIN, IMPROVEMENT
NO. 59-55.
RESOLUTION NO. 989
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 989, entitled, "Resolution
Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-55.
(hearing July 27, 1959.) Motion 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 WATER MAIN, IMPROVEMENT
NO.
RESOLUTION NO. 990
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 990, entitled, "Resolution
Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-77.
(hearing July 27, 1959.) Motion passed by a six yea vote.
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(f) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 1, 1959.
President Pro tem Jorvig
Ordered by the-l4po. to be received for filing.
(g) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-77-V) RECOMMENDING
- UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BERNARD HOROVITZ FOR VARIANCE OF
SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20.4-6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
FROM REQUIRED 20 FEET TO 5 FEET AT 4220 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD
(LOTS 11, 12, 13, BLOCK 4, SUNSET GABLES 2ND ADDITION) .
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Oerz Present in support of this matter were Bernard Horovitz and
Matthew Levitt, his attorney.
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A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman
Ehrenberg, that this matter be referred to the Latif Department to pre-
pare an amendment to the present Zoning Ordinance to conform with the
wording of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance, to take care of situations
similar to this.
After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Councilman
Davis, seconded-by-Councilman Ehrenberg, calling for Previous Question.
The motion was passed by a six yea vote.
President Pro tem Jorvig called for vote on previous motion and
same was passed by a six yea vote.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to defer actian on this matter until August 17, 1959. Motion passed by
a six yea vote.
(h). REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-78-SP) RECOMMENDING UN-
FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BERNARD HOROVITZ FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER
AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-25 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR BUILDING SERV-
ING FOOD, SOFT DRINKS, ETC. AT 4220 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD (LOTS 11,12,13,
BLOCK 4r SUNSET GABLES 2nd ADDITON) .
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to defer action on this matter until August 17, 1959. Motion passed by
a six yea vote.-
, (i) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-81-SP) RECOMMENDING
FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF NORDQUIST SIGN COMPANY FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR TEMPORARY
SIGN 10' x 16' BETWEEN COUNTY ROAD #16 AND CEDAR LAKE ROAD WEST OF HIGHWAY
NO 100, FOR ONE YEAR.
The City Manager reported that there was a request made to hold up
action on this matter.
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A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen,
that this matter be tabled. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(j) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-82-V) RECOMMENDING
FAVORABLY UPON THE-REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR
VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20.4-6 OF THE ZONING ORD-
INANCE TO PERMIT TELEPHONE BOOTHS AT VARIOUS ADDRESSES, SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING: THAT NO BOOTH SHALL BE WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
THAT BOOTHS LOCATED ON PUBLIC LANDS SHALL CONFORM TO REQUIRED SETBACKS.
Mr. L. G. Morneau, representing Telephone Company, was present.
It was reported that there was difficulty in reading the surveys
submitted with requests. Mr. Morneau said he would help straighten that
- out.
It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that action be deferred for one week on this matter. Motion passed by
a six yea vote.
(k) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-83-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
SIGN 5' x181 AT 5304 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD (SAVITT BROS. PAINT AND WALL-
PAPER) .
Burt Savitt was present at the meeting.
RESOLUTION 991
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 991, entitled, "Resolution Granting
Permit Under Sec-tion 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis
Park! Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(1) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-84-Z) THAT THE
REQUEST OF ST. LOUIS PARK THEATER COMPANY BE TABLED FOR REZONING OF LOTS
1 THRU 11, BLOCK 2, CALHOUN ADDITION FROM COMMERCIAL USE DISTRICT (WITH
LIMITATION UNDER ORDINAINCE 445) TO UNRESTRICTED COMMERCIAL USE DISTRICT
FROM 22 to 6 STORY HEIGHT DISTRICT AND FROM C TO D-1 DENSITY DISTRICT.
Present in support of this request were Harold Field Jr., Mrs. &
Mr. Harold Field_ Sr..., Norman Moshou (proposed builder), Gordon Peterson,
representing Calhoun Realty Company.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to set date for hearing on rezoning for August 10, 1959. Motion passed
by a six yea vote.
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It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen,
that this matter be re-referred to the Planning Commission, advising
them that a hearing has been set for August 10, 1959, and explaining
to the Planning Commission the trouble the Council is having waiting
for the new proposed Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed by a six yea
vote.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman
Davis, that the City Attorney with the Planning Consultant be requested
L`D to submit a text of revision of density requirements to the Planning
QO Commission, along the lines discussed by the City Planner. Motion
CD passed by a six yea vote.
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(m) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-85-V) RECOMMENDING UN-
FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF NORMAN ORENSTEIN FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK
TO 5 FEET UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20.4-6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
AT 7700 WEST 24th STREET (IAT 16, BLOCK 4, WESTWOOD HILLS 1ST ADDITION) .
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to grant Variance to 25 feet on Quebec Avenue. Motion passed by a six
yea vote.
(n) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-88-Z) RECOMMENDING UN-
FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF PHILIP GORDON TO REZONE TRACT OF LAND
LYING ON NORTHWEST CORNER OF INGLEWOOD AVENUE AND WEST 28th STREET FROM
RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE DISTRICT AND FROM
A TO D-4 DENSITY DISTRICT.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the request for rezoning be denied. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(o) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-48-SP) RECOMMENDING
FAVORABLY FOR ONE YEAR UPON THE REQUEST OF LEROY SIGN COMPANY FOR
SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORD-
INANCE TO ERECT SIGN 8' x 16' AT 4049 VERNON AVENUE (Lot 40, BLOCK 3,
BROWNDALE ADDITION - ROSS AND ROSS AUCTIONEERS).
RESOLUTION NO. 992
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 992, entitled, "RESOLUTION
Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(p) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-55-SP) RECOMMENDING
FAVORABLY UPON THE AMENDED REQUEST OF MACEY SIGNS INC. FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 10.3-20 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ERECT A SIGN
NO MORE THAN 90 SQUARE FEET AT 8238 HIGHWAY NO. 7 (FANNY FARMER CANDY SHOPS) .
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RESOLUTION NO. 993
It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to waive reading and adopt Resdlution No. 993, entitled, "Resolution
Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(q) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-89-Misc.) CON-
CERNING ACQUISITION 0 F LAND AT CEDAR LAKE AVENUE AND FRANCE AVENUE FOR
PARK.
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that this matter be referred to the City Manager for appropriate action.
Motion passed by a six yea vote.
(r) REPORT OF CITY ACTIVITIES FOR JUNE 1959 - BY THE CITY MANAGER.
On hearing no objections, President Pro tem Jorvig ordered the
report received for filing.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) REPORT FROM THE LAW DEPARTMENT RELATIVE TO DRAINAGE EASEMENTS IN BELT
- LINE INDUSTRIAL-CENTER (REQUIRED JULY 6, 1959) .
Present at the meeting were Attorney John Yngve, Jim Ryland,
Chas. Freidheim Jr.
Considerable discussion was had regarding the various easements.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen,
that the Law Department be directed to prepare an instrument for the
propereCity Officials to execute, same to contain statement that City
agrees to maintain ditch as long as we use same. Motion passed by five
yeas and one nay. (Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay.)
10. 14W BUSINESS
(a) PARK LANDS CONDEMNATION.
E. T. Montgomery discussed the Park Lands condemnation and will
give further report on July 20, 1959.
(b) MRS. S. L. SCHUELLER, 6904 W. 26th STREET, CALLED ATTENTION TO AN INCI-
DENT WHERE A SMALL CHILD FELL IN THE POOL CREATED BY STORM WATER, ALONG
THE GREAT NORTHERN TRACKS.
The.Mother of the child was present.
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IIIIt was explained to them that a storm sewer has been contracted
for toalleviate this danger, but was being held up due to inability of
getting an easement. One owner had taken an appeal to District Court,
regarding award for easement.
No action taken.
(c) REGARDING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND PARK BONDS.
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QD It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
Q that the City Manager be directed not to advertise for bids for Improve-
< ment Bonds and Park Bonds as ordered in Resolution No. 962, adopted
< June 30, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
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(d) TAX PAYMENTS FOR LANDS IN THE PARK LAND CONDEMNATION.
It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the following tax payments for lands in the Park Land Condemnation
be approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and the City Treasurer be
authorized to issue checks in payment. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
1. Lot W Westridge Addition $ 26.42
2. Lot Y " "- 39.96
III 3. Lot 26,27,28,29,30 Block 1 Westmoreland Park 129.27
4. " 4 - " 2 ft rt 83.72
5. " 22 " 1 ft ?I25.83
6. " 20 " 1 It It 25.86
7. " 19 " 1 " " 116.14
8. " 4 " 1 " " 104.93
9, " 3 " 1 ft ft 104.90
10. " 2 " 1 It it 104.95
11. " 1 " 1 It It 150.39
12. " 19 " 7 " " 111.27
13. " 12 " 7 " " 120.22
14. " 11 " 7 " " 120.18
15. " 8 'r 7 n " 86.28
16. " 6 " 7 " " 380.73
17. " 5 " 7 " " 380.73
18. " 3 _ 9 7 r: n 380.73
19. " 2 " 7 " " 380.70
$2,873.21
11. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Damage Claims
Helen P. Thomas, 2125 Glenhurst Road (referred to L.D. 7-6-59) .
IIIIt was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer,
that the claim be referred to the Law Department for advice and recomm-
endation. Motion passed by a six yea vote.
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12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS. III
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS.
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On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen,
the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and
presented to the Council, dated July 13, 1959 in the total amount of
$92,791.40 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk
and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by
a six yea vote.
(b)1-PAYMENTS_ON CONTRACT WORK.
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On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen,
the following payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer
was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were
authorized to issue check for the respective amount by a six yea vote.
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Portland Cement
Contrete Curb and Gutter Improvement Nos.
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58-65, 69, 70 and 82
Contractor - Black Top Service Co.
Amount of this payment - $15,303.18III
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(b)2-PAYMENT ON CONTRACT WORK.
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On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen,
the following payment on contract work presented by the City Engineer
was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were
authorized to issue check for the respective amount by a six yea vote.
, Engineers Certificate No. 3
Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 59-32
Contractor - Swanson Excavating Co. and
Northern Contracting Co.
Amount of this payment - $95,397.83
13. ADJOURNMENT.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:01 a.m., by a six yea vote.
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