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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/07/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 432 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 27, 1959 - ' 1. GALL 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. James Heule of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. 3. ROLL CALL 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 City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, the minutes of meeting held July 20, 1959, were approved by a six yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 58-77, AS DES- CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 16 and 23, 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. 1005 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1005, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparationof Plans Improvement No. 58-77". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-26, AS DES- CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 16 and 23, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No ore present was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. 433 Council Minutes - July 27, 1959 RESOLUTION NO. 1006 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1006, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-26". Motion passed-by a six yea vote. (c) PROPOSED STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-40, AS DES- CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 16 and 23, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present C was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing close&. RESOLUTION NO. 1007 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1007, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-40". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-55, AS DESCRIB- ED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 16 and 23, 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. 1008 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1008, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-55". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (e) PROPOSED WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-77, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 16 and 23, 1959. Mayor Lefler open the hearing on this matter. No one present was _interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1009 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1009, entitled, 'Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-77". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (f) PROPOSED STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT"N0. 59-78, AS DES- CRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 16 and 23, 1959. 43`4 Council Minutes - July 27, 1959 Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested inthis matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO.1010 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1010, entitled, "Resolution Ordering Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Plans Improvement No. 59-78". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (g) PROPOSED CURB AND GUTTER AND HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-107, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 16 and 23, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. Mr. Charles S. Dake, 2050 Kentucky Avenue, was present at the meeting. It was suggested that he take this matter back to the home owners affected by this improvement - hold a meeting with them and one or more of the Councilmen in attendance, and bring in their decision August 3, 1959. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that action on this matter be deferred to August 3, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Owen Left at 9:09 p.m. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS (a) NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE RAILROAD AND WAREHOUSE COMMISSION ON ' PETITION BY TWIN CITY MOTOR BUS COMPANY AND OTHERS FOR INCREASES IN FARES. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that this matter be referred to the Law Department. Motion passed by a five yea vote. :Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING ON REASSESSMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 56-83. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that action on this matter be deferred to August 3, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. 41 3 5 Council Minutes - July 27, 1959 (b) RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING ON'PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. RESOLUTION NO. 1012 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No:1012, entitled, "Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment" (hearing August 24, 1959). Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. L') (c) RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT TO INSTALL PUBLIC UTILITY POLES ON CITY CD PROPERTY. Charles Friedheim Jr. and Jim Bylaxid were present at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 1013 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1013, entitled, ',Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Permit for Erection of Elec- trical Utility Equipment". Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. (d) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REGULATING PARKING. RESOLUTION NO. 1014 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1014, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking". Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 1958. On hearing no objections Mayor Lefler ordered the communication received for filing. (b) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO STORM SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-35. RESOLUTION NO. 1015 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1015, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-35". (hearing August 10, 1959). Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilmann Owen not present when vote was taken. 436 Council Minutes - July 27, 1959 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLANS AND ESTIMATES OF BROWNDALE AND AQUILA PARKS AS PREPARED BY THE PARK CONSULTANTS BE ACCEPTED, AND THAT THE COUNCIL DIRECT THE PARK CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING AND TOP-SOILING THESE PARKS AND SET DATE FOR LETTING CONTRACTS SOME TIME DURING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 1959. (DEFERRED FROM JULY 6, 1959). Present, representing the Browndale Park Playground Association, were Peter Spokes, 4340 Coolidge Avenue; Conn Legeros, 4351 Browndale Avenue; Edw. V. Lofstrom, 4366 Browndale Avenue; Roger P. Jobes, 4345 Browndale Avenue; Mrs. Dwight W. Anderson, 4386 Wooddale Avenue. They presented a petition and spoke in favor of Revised Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 1016 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1016, entitled,"Resolution Receiving Preliminary Plans and Estimates for Browndale and Aquila Parks and Ordering Preparation of Working Drawings and Specifications for Grading and Sub-drainage and Top Soiling". Motion passed by a six yea vote. (b) TABULATION OF BIDS ON COPPER METER HORNS. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to designate Ford Meter Box as the lowest responsible bidder, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract. Motion passed by a five ,yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. (c) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN, 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 and 59-92. RESOLUTION NO. 1017 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading-and adopt Resolution No. 1017, entitled, "Resolution Accepting. Bi'd for Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer and Water Main 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 and 59-92. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. 437 IllCouncil Minutes - July 27, 1959 (d) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR JUNE 1959 - BY THE CITY MANAGER. (DEFERRED FROM JULY 20, 1959). On hearing no objections Mayor Lefler ordered the report received for filing. (e) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-82-V) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TFT,EPHONE COMPANY CO CD FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20.4-6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT TELEPHONE BOOTHS at VARIOUS ADDRESSES, erx SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: THAT NO BOOTH SHALL BE WITHIN PUBLIC Cxe RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND THAT BOOTHS LOCATED ON PUBLIC LANDS SHALL CON- FORM TO REQUIRED SETBACKS (DEFERRED FROM JULY 13, 1959). No Action - See Items 9f through 91. (f) REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 and 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SETBACK OF 0 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FEET FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 100, AND 2 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 4 FEET FROM WEST 36th STREET AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTERSOF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW4• OF SW ) SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 28, RANGE 24, LYING EAST OF TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 100, WEST OF RALEIGH AVENUE, SOUTH OF WFS T 35th STREET, AND NORTH OF WEST 36th STREET (3599 HIGHWAY NO. 100). Mr. L. G. Morneau, representive of Telephone Co., was present. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. (g) REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SETBACK OF 10 FEET FROM QUENTIN AVENUE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FEET, and 5 FEET FROM COUNTY ROAD NO. 16 INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FEET AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER Orli OF SE OF SW4) SECTION 30, Township 29, Range 24, LYING EAST OF QUENTIN AVENUE, NORTH AND WEST OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 16, AND SOUTH OF A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 225 FEET SOUTH OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD (4900 COUNTY ROAD NO. 16). It was moved by Council1an Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. 438 Council Minutes - July 27, 1959 (h) REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SETBACK OF 0 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FELT FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AT LOT 10, BLOCK 3, SUNSET GABLES SECOND DIVISION, 4100 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD. IT is moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. (i) REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SETBACK OF 6 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FEET FROM MINNETONKA BOULEMARD, AND 6 INCHES IN- STEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FEET FROM DAKOTA AVENUE AT LOT 17, BLOCK 21, PARK MANOR ADDITION, 6320 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilipan Owen not present when vote was taken. (j) REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SETBACK OF 4i FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FEET AT LOTS 19 and 20, NORWALDO ADDITION, 5619 WEST LAKE STREET. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. (k) REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SETBACK OF 0 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 20 FEET FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 100 AT LOT 3, BLOCK 1, SUBURBAN HOMES COMPANY'S ADDITION, 3916 VERNON AVENUE. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. 439 Council Minutes - July 27, 1959 (1) REQUEST OF NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 20.4 AND 20.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SETBACK OF 0 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 10 FEET AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF (Ni) OF. SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 117, RANGE 21, LYING NORTH OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, EAST OF ALABAMA AVENUE AND WEST AND SOUTH OF BROOKSIDE AVENUE (5940 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD). It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Qsa Ehrenberg, to approve the variance. Motion passed by a five O yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. 10. NEW BUSINESS • (a) REQUEST OF LESLIE R JOHNSON, HOME BUILDER, FOR VARIANCE OF SETBACK AT 4200 WEBSTER AVENUE. A PETITION,WAS PRESENTED. SIGNED BY P. DUKINFIELD, 4184 Xenwood Avenue, AND OTHERS AS HAVING NO OBJECTION TO THE VARIANCE. Mr. Johnson was told to make application for the variance in the Building Inspector's office. (b) COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 31, 1959 CANCELLED. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the meeting of August 31, 1959 be cancelled. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) Mr. & Mrs. Herwitz, 2601 Florida Avenue, were present and made in- quiry about sidewalk on the north side of their.'property. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Manager request the Contractor to delete 135 feet of sidewalk on 26th Street adjacent to Lot 1, Tweedys Second Addition. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when 'vote was taken. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On Motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and pre- sented to the Council, dated July 27, 1959 in the total amount of $12,975.00 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. 440 Council Minutes - July 27, 1959 (b) PAYMENT ON CONTRACT WORK 111 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following payments on contract work presented by the City Eng- ineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check 'for the respective amount by a five yea vote. Councilman Owen not present when vote was taken. Partial Payment Certificate No. 1 Road Mixed Bituminous Street Surface Improvement Nos. 56-52, 58-3 and 58-76 Contractor - Barton Contracting Company Contract Date - May 25, 1959 Amount of this payment - $42,606.28 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, the meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m., by a five yea vote, Councilman Owen not present when vote was'taken. I1 , �iIAlid e ,,ertP. L: fler, yor ATTEST: Josep" Just: , Secreta