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Home My WebLink About1959/07/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 425 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETIiNG - ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JULY 20, 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 Father Thurner of the Most Holy Trinity Church. CZ CD et 3. ROLL CALL et Caml The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the Assistant to the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held July 13, 1959, were approved by a six yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that action on minutes of Board of Equalization Meeting, July 9, 1959, be deferred one week. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 5.- PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-110, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 9 and 16, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. The following persons were present at the meeting: Mr. Miles Hays, 2225 Kentucky Avenue, inquired when curb and gutter would go in. He was told that it had been contracted for. Mr. K. Ebeltoft, 2248 Kentucky Avenue, inquired regarding dust proof after sewer construction. He was told that it will be done. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. 4216 Council Minutes - July 20, 1959 RESOLUTION NO. 994 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 994, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-110". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSE CONNECTIONS, IMPROVE- MENT NO. 59...93, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 9 AND 16, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION S0. 995 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt -Resolution No. 995, entitled "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-93". Motion` passed by a six yea vote. (c) PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT SURFACE AND CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-90, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 9 and 16, 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. 996 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 996, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-90". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSE CONNECTIONS, IMPROVE- MENT NO. 59-72, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 9 _ AND 16, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing.on this matter. No on present was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 997 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 997, entitled "Resolution Ordening;Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-72". Motion passed by a six yea vote. 427 Council Minutes - July 20, 1959 - Councilman Owen left at 8:15 p.m. - 6. PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) COMMUNICATION FROM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS NAMING SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. (WALTER R. JACOBSON) On hearing no objections Mayor Lefler ordered the commun- ication received for filing. C,9 C (b) COMMUNICATION FROM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS NAMING SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTIVE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION. (ANDREW HOBART) CLT-4 On hearing no objections Mayor Lefler ordered the commun- ication_received for filing. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM GAMBLE-SKOGMO,INC. CONCERNING NAMING OF STREET IN FRONT OF BUILDING. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the Mayor appoint a committee to meet with the Village of Golden Valley to discuss the request of Gamble-Skogmo, Inc. con- cerning naming of street in front of building. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) Mayor Lefler-appointed the following to serve on this committee: Councilman Jorvig Councilman Messer (d) COMMUNICATION FROM UNION LOCAL #224 CONCERNING WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS FOR X960. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to defer the matter until November for consideration in conn- ection with the City Manager's recommendations. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote I,was taken.) (e) COMMUNICATION FROM UNION LOCAL NO. 49 RELATIVE TO SALARIES AND WORK- ING CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS FOR 1960. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to defer this matter until November for consideration in connection with the City Manager's recommendations. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) 42:8 Council Minutes - July 20, 1959 - (f) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR - BY PROM CATERING COMPANY. The Assistant to the City Manager stated that he has received a request that application be withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman - Jorvig, that request for withdrawal of application be approved. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a)- RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIQNS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 59-90 and 59-68. RESOLUTION NO. 998 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 998, eititled, "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids Improvement No. 59-90 and 59-68". Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote .was taken.) ` (Bids, August 7, 1959) (b) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-29. RESOLUTION NO. 999 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 999, entitled, "Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids Improvement No. 59-29". (Bids August 7, 1959) Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) (c) RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING ON STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-34. RESOLUTION NO. 1000 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1000, entitled, "Resolution Calling Hearings on Storm Sewer Improvement No. 59-34". (Hearing August 3, 1959.) Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) 425 Council Minutes - July 20, 1959 _ (d) RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 962 AUTHORIZING PREPARATION FOR BIDS ON BONDS. RESOLUTION NO. 1001 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1001, entitled, "Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 962 Authorizing Preparation for Bids on Bonds". Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES • CD (a) REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ZONING AND INSPECTION CONCERNING DANGER- OUS BUILDING AT 3724 QUENTIN AVENUE. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman _ Jorvig, to direct the City_Clerk to give written notice in accordance with_Section 5:1029 (a) of the Ordinance Code to all persons having an interest in the property at 3724 Quentin Avenue, to appear before the City Council on August 3, 1959 to show cause why the structures on said property should not be removed or demolished. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) (b) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 58-86-S). RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RUTH COOK FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRE- LIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF COOK'S ADDITION. A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the preliminary plat of Cook's Addition. Motion passed by a §ix yea vote. RESOLUTION NO. 1002 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1002, entitled, "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Cook's Addition", Motion passed by a six yea vote. (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-87-V) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RUTH COOK FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 19.18 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A LOT 60' x 135' ON SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 26th STREET AND QUENTIN AVENUE (LOT 2, PROPOSED COOK'S ADDITION) . Joseph Maus was present in support of variance. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 430- Council Meeting - July 20, 1959 -- (d) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR JUNE 1959 - BY THE CITY MANAGER. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to defer action on report for one week. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) (e) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSIONHELD JULY 15, 1959. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the Minutes received for filing. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) AWARD OF CONTRACT•FOR SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER, 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 and 59-83. RESOLUTION NO. 1003 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1003, entitled, "Resolution Accepting Bid for Improvement Nos. 57-70,58-51, 59-4, 59-5, 59-10, 59-69, 57-67, 68-44, 58-50, 58-60, 58-74, 58-75, 58-78, 59-2, 59-9, 59-33, 59-36, 59-62, 59-67 and 59-831. Motion passed by a five yea vote. - (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) (b) REPORT FROM THE LAW DEPARTMENT RELATIVE TO DRAINAGE EASEMENTS IN BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER (REQUESTED JULY 13, 1959) . Report made by E. T. Montgomery. Present at the meeting were Attorney John Yngve, Jim Byland and Charles Freidheim Jr. RESOLUTION NO. 1004 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1004, entitled, "Resolution Disclaiming Public Interest in a Drainage Easement". Motion passed by a five yea Vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer,to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute deed to State of Minnesota relative to city drainage easement in Belt Line area. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) 431 Council Minutes — July 20, 1959 (c) REGARDING PARCELS — 4(B) 4(C) and 4(D) PARK CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS. E. T. Montgomery made comments, reading from his memorandum, dated July 15, 1959! Those present who were interested in this matter were, Charles R. Schaub and C. Ward Clarke. There was considerable discussion. ISZ CZ A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to authorize E. T. Montgomery' � omer g Y to negotiate for the three et parcels, on a basis in each case of 50% of the difference between �•a Commissioners award and the offer of settlement by owners of the parcels. Motion passed by a vote of five yeas. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) 10. NEW BUSINESS. (a) None 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) None 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated July 20, 1959 in the total amounts of $6,136.95 for payroll, and $32,011.69 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. (Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken.) 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilma. Wolfe, the meet— ing was adjourned at 9:30 p.m., by a five ea vote. (Co lman Owen was not present when vote was taken.) _ ` I ATTEST: ! A1.-._2 `J t P. .Le 1. r, Mayr 111 i 4 seph us f: , Secretary -A