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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959/09/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) 2 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 21, 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. Victor Quello of the Westwood Lutheran Church. 3. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: D. C. Messer Ed Owen Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Assessor, Bob Moore and the Secretary. 4. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes of meeting held September 14, 1959, were approved by a four area vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED WITHIN THE CITY, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 58-3 and 58-70, AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 1959. Mayor Lefler opened the hearing on this matter. The following persons were present making inquiry as to the assessments: Mr. Otto Bjorklund, 1626 Zarthan Avenue, Mr. L. P. Sawatzke, 2436 Flag Avenue, Mr. Ralph E. Gaylord, 1641 Independence 'Avenue, Mr. Robert L. Lynch, 2010 Jersey Avenue, Mr. Loren Olson, 1605 Fairway Land and Mr. William Lund, 2700 France Avenue. Mayor Lefler declared the hearing closed. 3 Council Minutes - September 21, 1959 RESOLUTION NO. 1082 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1082, entitled, "Reolution Adopting Assessment". Motion passed by a four yea vote. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS and COMMUNICATIONS (a) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF-SALE BY JOE WEXLER AT 4214 WEST LAKE STREET. It was the consensus of the City Council that this appli- cation be not granted. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Manager be directed to tell applicant the feeling of the Council and that he be offered an opportunity to withdraw his application. Motion passed by a four yea vote. (b) RAYMOND LAFRENTZ, 6632 WEST 18th STREET, INQUIRED REGARDING WATER MAIN. Mr. LaFrentz (whose well has gone dry) inquired when water main, to serve his home, would be constructed. A petition was filed on July 30, 1959. He was told that cut off date was in May and that this work would not be done until 1960. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION TERMINATING RESTRICTIONS ON . USE OF WATER. RESOLUTION NO. 1083 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1083, entitled, "Resolution Terminating Restrictions on Use of Water". Motion passed by a four yea vote. (b) RESOLUTION PROPOSING IMPROVEMENTS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS (FOR SIDEWALKS ON APPROACHES TO WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, REQUESTED SEPTEMBER 14, 1959). 4 Council Minutes - September 21, 1949 RESOLUTION NO. 1084 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1@84, entitled "Resolution Proposing Improvements and Ordering Preparation of Reports". Motion passed by a four yea vote. (c) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE NO.' 59-17-Z, REQUESTEN, BY WILLIAM B. SCOFF). As it requires five votes to pass this ordinance Council- man Messer made a motion to defer second reading until Septem- ber 28, 1959. Councilman Wolfe secondedithe motion and it was passed by a four yea vote. (d) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE NO. 59-97-Z, requested by CHARLES E. FELLOWS). As it requires five votes to pass this ordinance a motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer second reading on this ordinance until September 28, 1959. Motion passed by a four yea vote. (e) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE NO. 59-103-Z, REQUESTED BY CARLYLE JACOBSEN). as it requires five votes to pass this ordinance a motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer second reading on this ordinance until September 28, 1959. Motion passed by a four yea vote. (f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY CITY ELECTIONS, SECTION 1:1063, ENTITLED "PRIMARY ELECTIONS". ORDINANCE NO. 716 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 716, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO "PRIMARY CITY ELECTIONS" SECTION 1:1063, ENTITLED "PRIMARY ELECTIONS". Motion passed by a four yea vote. J Council Minutes - September 21, 1959 (g) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO NOMINATION PETITIONS FOR CITY ELECTIONS, SECTION 1:1066, ENTITLED "NOMINATION BY PETITION". ORDINANCE NO. 717 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 717, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE RELATING TO NOMINATION PETITIONS FOR CITY ELECTIONS, SECTION 1;1066, ENTITLED "NOMINATION BY PETITION". Motion passed by a four 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. 59-103. RESOLUTION NO. 1085 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1085, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-103" (hearing October 5, 1959). Motion passed by a four yea vote. (b) PRELIMINARY'REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSE- MENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO STORM SEWER, IMPROVE- MENT NO. 59-51. RESOLUTION NO. 1086 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1086, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports and Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-51" (hearing October 5, 1959). Motion passed by a four yea vote. (c) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENDORSE- MENT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO WATER MAIN, IMPROVE- MENT NO. 59-60. RESOLUTION NO. 1087 It was moved by Councilman Owen, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1087, entitled, "Resolution Receiving Reports ana Calling Hearing on Improvement No. 59-60" (hearing October 5, 1959). Motion passed by a four yea vote. s Council Minutes - September 21, 1959 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-27-S) RE- COMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF M.P. JOHNSON FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 1959). RESOLUTIMN NO. 1088 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolf e, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1088, entitled, "Resolution Giving Approval for Final Plat of Knollwood Country Club Addition". Motion passed by a four yea vote. (b) REPORT OF. THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-109-MISC.) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TO MODIFY THE PARK PLAN 'BY ADDING LOTS' 2, 3 and 8, BLOCK 1, TUXEDO PARK TO THE PROPOSED FERN HILL PARK (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 1959). Charles Doell was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer action on this matter to September 28, 1959. Motion passed by a four yea vote. (c) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-110-MISC. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR ACQUISITION OF LOTS 4 THROUGH 9, AND PART OF LOT 53, BLOCK 291, REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK FOR EXPANSION OF OAK HILL PARK (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 1959). Charles Doell was present. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to defer action on this matter to September 28, 1959. Motion passed by a four yea vote. (d) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-111-MISC. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF THE PARKS AND RECREATIONADVISORY COMMISSION TO MODIFY THE PARK PLAN BY RELOCATING NORTHSIDE PARK (NOW ON LOTS 7 and 8; HOME ADDITION) ON LOTS 3 AND 4, HOME ADDITION, ADJACENT TO WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 1959). Chas Doell was present at the meeting. 7 Council Minutes - September 21, 1959 It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Manager be authorized to get appraisals on Lots 3, 4, 7 and 8, Home Addition. Motion passed by a four yea vote. (e) REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (CASE NO. 59-105-VAC. ) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF ROY F. PORTER AND OTHERS TO VACATE WEST 31st STREET FROM RHODE ISLAND AVENUeTO SUMTER AVENUE (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 1959. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that ae# en-ex this matter be tabled. Motion passed by a four yea vote. (f) PROPOSED 1960 BUDGET - BY THE CITY MANAGER (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 1959). It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Owen, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance adopting the budget for the fiscal year 1960 and amending the 1959 budget as adopted by Ordinance 642 and amended by Ordinance 670, and to set date for second reading on September 28, 1959. Motion passed by a four yea vote. 10. NEW BUSINESS 0a) ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FROM AMOR BUILDING COMPANY FOR SEWER EASEMENT. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to accept this deed and to authorize the City Attorney to record same. Motion passed by a four yea vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) NONE 12. VERIFIED CLAIMS (a) On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated September 21, 1959 in the total amount of $14,294.64 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by a roll call vote of four yeas. 8 Council Minutes - September 21, 1959 III 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m. Motion passed by a four yea vote. \ , Herb: t P. Lefle' , Mayo ATTEST: fJoseP- Just:d, Secretary