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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/07/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 402 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JULY 6, 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 Pastor Pau] Obenauf of the Wooddale Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig - Ed Owen - Kenneth Wolfe - Herbert P. Lefler H. C. -Davis arrived at 8:10 p.m. Also present•1were the City Manager, Consultant City Attorney, Assistant to Director of Public Warks, Supervisor of Zoning and Inspections and the Secretary. Introduction of St. Louis Park Queen Mayor Lefler introduced William Sandvig, Chairman of Mayors Queen Committee, who presented the St. Louis Park Queen, Carole Banbury. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held June 29 and adjourned meeting of June 30, 1959, were approved by a five yea vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Proposed rezoning of Country Club Addition of Westwood Hills from Open Development Use District to Residential Use District, Initiated by Planning Commission (Case No. 59-73-Z) . Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was in- terested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive first reading of ordinance and to set date for second reading on July 13, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. (b) PROPOSED REZONING OF COUNTRY CLUB SECOND ADDITION OF WESTWOOD HILLS FROM OPEN DEVELOPMENT USE DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT, INITIATED BY PLANNING COMMISSION, (CASE NO. 59-74-Z). 403 Council Meeting - July 6, 1959 - III Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, - to waive first reading of- ordinance and to set date for second reading on July 13, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. L7 (c) PROPOSED REZONING OF COUNTRY CLUB FIFTH ADDITION'OF WESTWOOD HILLS FROM CZ OPEN DEVELOPMENT USE DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT, INITIATED BY 0 PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-75-Z). �L - - - etz Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. No one present 12"' was interested in this matter. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive first reading of ordinance and to set -date for second reading on July 13, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) None. IIICouncilman Davis left at 11:10 p.m. - 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON LATERAL SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 58-3, SECTION B. RESOLUTION NO. 963 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 963, entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Lateral Sanitary,Sewer Construction, Improvement No. 58-3, Section B". Motion passed by a.five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. (b) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON LATERAL SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 58-3, SECTION A. RESOLUTION NO. 964 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 94, entitled, "Resolution Accepting Work on Lateral Sanitary Sewer Construction, Improvement No. 58-3, Section A". Motion passed by a.five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not ' present when vote was taken. 404 Council Meeting - July 6, 1959 - (c) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON LATERAL SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 58-70. RESOLUTION NO. 965 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 965, entitled, "Resolu- tion Accepting Work on Lateral Sanitary Sewer Construction, Improvement No. 58-70". Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. 4 ,d) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 57-54, 57-55 and 57-57. RESOLUTION NO. 966 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 966, entitled, "Resolu- tion Accepting Work do Curb and Gutter Construction Improvement Nos. 57-54, 57-55 and 57-57'! Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. (e) RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS • ON IMPROVEMENT OF SIDEWALK ON WEBSTER AVENUE. RESOLUTION NO. 967 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 967, entitled "Resolution Proposing Improvement and Ordering Preparation of Reports On; Improvement of Sidewalk on Webster Avenue". Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present-when vote was taken. (f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE NO. 59-61-Z), REQUESTED BY REAL PROPERTIES INC.) ORDINANCE NO. 703 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, .seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 703; entitled "Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" Lots 453 and 454 Richmond. Motion passed by a five yea vote. 'Council- man Davis was not present when vote was taken. - (g) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE NO. 59-69-Z), REQUESTED BY GORDON SAVRAN) . ORDINANCE NO. 704 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 704, entitled "Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" Lot 18, Huntington Woods First Addition. Motion,passed by a §ixe yea vote. 405. Council Meeting - July 6, 1959 (h) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE NO. 59-58-Z, REQUESTED BY PALMER C. UDSTRAND SR.) . Mr. Palmer C. Udstrand Sr. was present in support of request. ORDINANCE NO. 705 A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance- No. 705, entitled "Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park" the North 75 feet of the West 120 feet of the East 153 feet etc. of Section 5, Township 117 North, Range 21 West. The motion was passed CO® by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. qeg uty 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 HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-110 (SEE,ITEM 9A FOR SANITARY SEWER 59-93) . RESOLUTION NO. 968 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 968, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-110" and to set date for hearing on July 20, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was absent when vote was taken. (b) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO CURB AND GUTTER AND HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-107 (SEE ITEM $b FOR SANITARY SEWER PROJECT 59-72) . RESOLUTION NO. 969 - It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 969, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-107" and to set date for hearing on July 20, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was absent when vote was taken. (c) Preliminary REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO HOT MIX ASPHALT SURFACE AND PETITIONED CURB - AND GUTTER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-90. RESOLUTION NO. 970 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 970, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-90" and to set date for hearing on July 20, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Ill - Councilman Davis was absent when vote was taken. 406 Council Meeting — July 6, 1959 (d) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO STORM SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-78. RESOLUTION NO. 971 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 971, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-78" and to set date for hearing on July 20, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was absent when vote was taken. (e) Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Held June 23, 1959. Ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 3a, OAK HILL PARK BE ABANDONED (REQUESTED JUNE 22,1959). Mr. Doell €i Mr. Corwine Im re present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, to concur in the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and dismiss condemnation proceedings for Parcel 3a Oak Hill Park. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (g) 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 FURTHER THAT THE COUNCIL DIRECT TIE 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. Mr. Doell & Mr. Corwine were present. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to defer action on Browndale Park site until July 27, 1959. Motion passed by a six yea vote. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Manager direct the park consultants to prepare plans and speci— fications for grading and top—soiling Aquila.,•Paik and set date for letting contracts. Motion passed by a six yea vbte. (h) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PARK LANDS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE MINUTES OF June 23,1959, BE APPRAISED, AND THAT PURCHASE BE MADE ONLY AFTER REVIEW AND FURTHER RE— COMMENDATION BY THE COMMISSION. 4O7 , III Council Minutes = July 6, 1959 Mr. Doell and Mr. Corwine were present. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that action be deferred until July 27, 1959 and obtain from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission the necessity and advisability of acquiring additional lands. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 1.:' (i) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE ASKED TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE COMMISSION INDICATING QD o THE TITLE AND STATUS OF EACH OF THE PRESENT PARK PROPERTIES HELD BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK. el aLa It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the City Manager submit a report to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, indicating the title and status of each of the present park properties held by the City: Motion passed by a six yea vote. (j) REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER WITH RESPECT TO ORDINANCE CODE PROVISIONS CONCERNING FIRE ZONES (REQUESTED JUNE 22; 1953, M & C No. 59-24). It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman III Ehrenberg, that the report be filed. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. (k) MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION HELD JUNE 24, 1959. Ordered by the Mayor-to be received for filing. (1) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION THAT THE 38th STREET EXTENSION THROUGH WESTMORELAND BE ELIMINATED AS A PART OF THE MAJOR STREET PLAN. AND WEST 362 STREET BE DESIGNATED IN ITS PLACE; ALSO THAT A STUDY BE INITIATED TO UPGRADE THE INTERSECTION OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND FRANCE AVENRE TO EASE THE TRAFFIC MOVEMENT ON THOSE TWO STREETS. Mr. H. F. Anderson, 3744 Natchez Avenue; Mr. H. J. Schneider, 3743 Ottowa Avenue and Dr. J. R. Olson, 3801 Huntington Avenue were present. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the City Manager be directed to contact the State Highway Department with respect to the Planning Commission recommendation, dated July 6, 1959, for study to upgrade the Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue intersection to ease the France Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard and visa versa traffic movement. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 40'8 Council Minutes - July 6, 1959 111 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Owen, to refer to the Law Department the question of the right of the City tolimit truck traffic on arterial streets and other city streets; also what rights the city has 'to restrict any kind of traffic on its streets and what effect the said restricting would have on the use of State Highway Department Funds, with report to be given at earliest convenience and further to defer action on the agenda item 81 con- cerning 38th Street extension through Westmoreland etc., until said report is received. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (m) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED WATERMAIN, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-26. RESOLUTION NO. 972 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 972, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-26" and to set date for hearing on July 20, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. (n) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE PROMOTION BY.THE CITY MANAGER. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to consent and approve the following appointment by the City Manager: James Dahl, Probationary Police Lieutenant, effective July 11, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONED SANITARY SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-93 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15, 1959). BION NO. 973 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 973, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Callidg Hearing on Improvement No. '59-93" and to set hearing on July 20, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Council- man Davis was not present when vote was taken. 409 Council Minutes - July 6, 1959 - (b) PREMININARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO SANITARY SEWER, IMPROVEMENT NO. 59-72 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15, 1959) . , RESOLUTION NO. 974 It was moved by,Councilman Jorvig, seconded by councilman Ehrenberg, to waive reading and adopt resolution No. 974, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-72" and to set date fir hearing on July 20, 1959. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. C (c) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER TO SEWER CONTRACT WITH SWANSON EXCAVATING COMPANY AND NORTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY, PROJECT NO. 5932, TO DELETE 330 feet OF SANITARY SEWER ON THE SOUTH SERVICE DRIVE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 7 FROM DAKOTA AVENUE TOMOUND AVENUE. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order. Motion passed by a six yea vote. (d) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR WATER METERS RECEIVED JUNE 29,1959 WITH RECOMMEN- DATION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to designate Badger Meter Company as the lowest responsible bidder, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary contract ($12,650.00). Motion passed by a sixyea vote. (e) PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR DIVISION OF COST OF GRADING, CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND OTHER RELATED IMPROVEMENTS OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO. 5• It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg„ seconded by Councilman Owen, to approve Agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute same. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. (f) REPORT FROM -COUNCIL HIGHWAY COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO DRAINAGE DITCH PROBLEM IN BELT LI-NE- INDUSTRIAL CENTER (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 29, 1959) . J. Byland, representing Belt Line Industrial Center, was present. The proposed agreement with State of Minnesota regarding city drainage easement was discussed. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the agreement be referred to the Law Department for study and re- commendation. Motion passed by a six yea vote. 410 Council Minutes - July 6, 1959 10. NEW BUSINESS (a) PURCHASE OF COPPER METER HORNS. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to approve the purchase of copper meter horns and to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for same. Motion passed by a five •yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. (b) ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS FOR PORTIONS OF HURST STREET SOUTH OF OXFORD FROM ELSELAND INC. AND ALLAN GARRISON. A motion was-made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to accept these deeds and to authorize the City Attorney to record same. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. (b2) ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS FOR PORTIONS OF VERNON AVENUE SOUTH OF WAYZATA BOULEVARD FROM ARMOR BUILDING CORPORATION AND MINNEAPOLIS BASEBALL AND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to accept these deeds and to authorize the City Attorney to record same. Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. (c) ERIC DAY, 8830 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD Mr. Day made an oral complaint of Minnetonka Boulevard adjacent to his home. The City Manager stated that this matter would be taken care of. • 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS. 1. Jack G. Sommer, 7047 W. 24th St. (referred to L.D. 6-26-59) . 2. Arthur W. Smith, 7418 South St. (referred to L.D. 6-29-59). 3. Harold Nestvold, 7511 South St. (referred to L.D. 7-1-59) . A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to refer these damage claims to the Law epartment for advice and recommendation. , Motion passed by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis was not present when vote was taken. 4I1 f Council Minutes - July 6, 1959 III12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS. (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated July 6, 1959, in the total amount of $6,044.96 for payroll, and $63,966.82 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue LO checks covering same, by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present C.9 when vote was taken. CD uatd 13. ADJOURNMENT. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Owen, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 a.m., by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis not present when vote was taken. ' )0 / A ' ' .L AL ..e` 'ert P. Lef 'er, ayor III ATTEST: oseph/Just , Secretary