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Home My WebLink About1961/10/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularI& 2 3 4. 5. MINUTES ST. CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING LOUIS PARK MINNESOTA October 2, 1961 A regular meeting of the by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at g Cly' Council was called to order P.m. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev. Herman Soderberg of the Church of the Reformation Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Director and the Secretary. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Messer, Thiel, the minutes of the regular by September 25, 1961, we approved seconded by Councilman special meetings held a seven yea vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS CATION OF A PORTION OF EAST44EST ALLEY ERABUTTIND NG (a) PROPOSED VA ST LOUIS PARK LOTS 11 THROUGH 14, BLOCK 42 GENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK BLOCK 42, REARRANGEMENT PORTION OF LOT 20, OF HEARING 36TH STREET AND t�1EST 37TH STREET, ALABAMA (BOUNDED BY «E�,T�ENUES) AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE AND BRUNSWICK 19 61 (CASE N0. 61- 2 3 -VAC . -REQUESTED PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2NY AND OTHERS)* By FEDERAL TOOL COMPA Mayor 1.,tolfe opened the hearing on this matter. 349 I Council Minutes - October 25 1961 Conley, 6028 5. Present at the meeting was West'end of Alley 37th Street, who desires that open. closed. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing W. remain The City Manager quoted estimates for fcrea creating a T alley, to run north to 36th Street. Cost srrace $8or 50.00. surface $225.00. Cost for concrete It Messer, 19610 was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman that action on this matter be deferred to October 9, Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTY BOUNDED BY WEST REAT NO8TH THESTREET$ LOUISIANA AVENUE, TEXAS A��EICT TOTHE RGB AND B-3 DISTRICT, RN RAILROAD FROM R-1 AND R B DISTR REQUESTED BY MELVIN G. ASTLEFORD (CASE N0. 61E66)27AS1961. DESCRIBED IN NATURE OF HEARING PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER Councilman Ehrenberg was excused from this hearing. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. The following persons were present in opposition: Michael Gaughan, 2635 Kentucky Avenue; Ben Lazrus, 8005 W. 26th Street, representing the group on north side of R,R. tracks; Pat Lawless, 2836 Maryland Avenue; Mr. O'Donnell, 2821 Texas Avenue; Richard Loftus, 2900 Louisiana Avenue, representing Home Owners Association; Mrs. Clifford Selle, 2801 Quebec Avenue, who inquired as to permitted uses in B-3 District Attorney H. C. Davis, representing applicant, was present in favor of request. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. A motion was made by Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman Messer, that action on this matter be deferred to October 23, 1961. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Jorvi g, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Pearson, nay; Councilman Shanlc, yea; Councilman Thiel, yea; Mayor Wolfe, nay. Councilman Ehrenberg out of room when vote was taken. 6, PETITION, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF -SALE - BY SOL'S SUPERETTE, 7240 CEDAR LAKE ROAD. 350 Council Minutes - October 2, 1961 6a It was moved by man Ehrenberg, that further information by a six yea vote, was taken. Councilman Messer seconded e.-'Ll- action on this matterbendeferredouncuntil is received from applicant. Motion pa Councilman Thiel not present when votessed Councilman Thiel left at 9;23 p.m. (b) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO BY ST. LOUIS PARK VETERANS 5605 WEST 36TH STREET, SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON -SALE OF FOREIGN WARS, POST NO 5632 AT A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to set date for public hearing on October 16, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (c) PETITION FROM S. N. OS GOOD AND OTHER RESIDENTS AVENUE REQUESTING TRAFFIC CONTROL BETWEEN WEST AND WEST 40TH STREET ON JOPPA AVENUE. A motion was made Councilman Ehrenberg, Manager for study and yea vote. Councilman ON JOPPA 37TH STREET by Councilman Shank, seconded by that this matter be referred to the City recammenation. Motion passed by a six Thiel not present when vote was taken. (d) REGARDING STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PLANS FOR N0. 169. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, that the City Manager be instructed to contact State Highway Department and request a copy of the latest proposed plans for Highway No. 169. When received they are to be given to the Council Highway Committee for study and report to the City Council. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas . Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED OR62 AND DINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1956 AND AMENDED NDING ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE ORDINANCE N0. 804 ADOPTING THE BUDGET THE 1961 BUDGET AS BY ORDINANCE 769. Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman b It was moved y reading and adopt Ordinance No. 304, Messer, to waive. secondAdo ting the Budget for the Fiscal Budget as Adopted by ordinance entitled "An ordinance the Budg passed by a six yea Year 1962 and Amends g if Motion p and Amended by Ordinance es . 756 a of present when vote was taken. vote. Councilman Thiel n 351 Council Minutes - October 21 1961 b RESOLUTION APPROVING 1961 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 1962. RESOLUTION N0. 1901 seconded by Council. It was moved by COulman PdtnResolution No. 1901, waive Messer, to a1ve readingandadopt Collectible entitled "Resolution Approving 1961 Tax Levy in 196211. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. (c) RESOLUTION CANCELING 1961 TAX LEVY FOR JANUARY 15, 1953 SERIES WATER TP -,NK BONDS MATURITY IN YEAR 19620 RESOLUTION N0. 1902 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded don by Council. man Messer, to waive reading and adopt entitled "Resolution Canceling 1961 Tax Levy for January 15, 1953 Series Nater Tank Bonds Maturity in Year 19621T. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. (d) RESOLUTION REDUCING 1961 TAX LEVY FOR IMPROVEMENT BONDS DATED SEPTEMBER 17 1957 MATURITY IN YEAR 1962. RESOLUTION N0. 1903 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1903, entitled "Resolution Reducing 1961 Tax Levy for Improvement Bonds Dated September 1, 1957 Maturity in Year 1962". Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. (e) RESOLUTION REDUCING 1961 TAX LEVY FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL PLANT BONDS DATED AUGUST 15, 1953 MATURITY IN YEAR 1962. RESOLUTION N0, 1904 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1904, entitled "Resolution Reducing 1961 Tax Levy for Garbage Disposal Plant Bonds Dated August 15, 1953 Maturity in YIar 196211. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. 352 Council Minutes"- October 2, 1961 7. a (f� RESOLUTION SETTING POLLING PLACES AND NAMING JUDGES FOP. CITY PRIMARY ELECTION OCTOBER 17, ELECTION 1961. RESOLUTION N0, 1905 It was moved by Councilman Jorvi man Shank, to waive readingg41 seconded by Council - ,entitled "Rr- solution and adopt Resolution No . 1905, S ett in Judges for City primary �g Polling Places and Naming Election passed by a six y Eli-etion October 17, 1961". Motion Yea vote, Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. (g) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS, RESOLUTION N0, 1906 It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded man Shank, to waive r, ading and adopt Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing Application for of Tax Forfeited Lands". Motion passed by a six Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. REPORT OF OFFICERS.- BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 215 1961. by Council. No. 1906, Conveyance yea vote. OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD On hearing no objections the minutes were received for filing . (b) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING UPON THE EALS (CASE REQUEST , OFCHARLES VAR.) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY KOEHLER FOR VARIANCE FROM THE PROVISI�ACHEDSECTION GARAGE WITHIN OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TOBUIL SDDENPROPERTY LINE INSTEAD FOUR FEET EIGHT INCHES OF THE AT 3101 BUNTER AVENUE. OF THE REQUIRED SIX EET Charles Koehler was present in support of requests RESOLUTION N0. 1907 It was moved by Councilman Messer seconded by Council- reading and adopt Resolution No. 1907, th man Thiel, to walveGranting Variance of Side Yard t. Louis entitled "Resolution•074.5 Of the o the Requirements of Section passe by a seven yea votes fr MotionP Park Zoning Ordinance". 353 I Council Minutes - October 2, 1961 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CUEST ASE RINO. CHARD ELFERING RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQ FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF STION 6; 064.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A GARAGE WITHIN FIVE FEET OFNT E SIDE IDEELOT LINE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SIX FEOT, THE REQUIRED 35 FEET OF THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE INSTEADI AT 1642 MELROSE AVENUE. Mrs. R. Elfering was present in support of request. RESOLUTION N0. 190 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council. man Jorvig,to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1908, entitled Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width and Front Yard Depth from the requirements of Section 6;064.5 Of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE N0. 61 -75 -VAR.) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF EDWARD CHRENCIK FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6;074.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A CARPORT WITHIN THREE FEET OF THE SIDE PROPERTY LINE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED FIFTEEN FEET AT 3718 RHODE ISLAND, Mr. E. Chreneik was present in support of request. RESOLUTION N0, 1909 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1909, entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width from the Requirements of Section 6;074.3 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (e) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION. Torrens Action - Board of American Missions of Augustana Lutheran Church vs Great Northern Railway, City of St. Louis Park etal A motion was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the Mayor and City Manager be auth� orized to sign the "Consent of the City of St. Louis Park to Register Proceedings", dated October 2, 1961, for the purpose of correcting description of Sewer Easement across church land, located in Part of S6V;14� of NE°flijo Section 31, Township 29, Range 24. Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. 354 Council Minutes - October 2, 1961 It was moved by Councilman G. 3orvig, seconded b man Shank, to accept new deed from State of Minnesota new use of Lots 2 e Gables 2nd Addition and the �Clerk was Block 4, Sunset same for record. Motion s authorized to file Passed by a six yea vote. Council- man Thiel not present when vote was taken. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ASPHALTING AND BUMPER BLOCKS IN AQU ILA, BIRCHWOOD, BROWNDALE, FERN HILL AND OAK HILL PARKS, RESOLUTION NO, 1910 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1910, entitled t'Resosution Accepting Bid for Asphalting and Bumper. Blocks in Aquila, Birchwood Browndale Fern Hill and Oak Hill Parks". Motion passed by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken, 10, NEW BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION REGARDING CEDAR LAKE ROAD AND REOPENING OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD BRIDGE OVER GREAT NORTHERN TRACKS. i It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Pearson, that the City Manager be directed to arrange a meeting with Golden Valley and Minneapolis to discuss Cedar Lake Road situation. Motion passed b a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present when vote (b) CITY HALL - SITE PROPOSED BY A. F INE . man to as moved by Councilman Poarson, secondee bo Councreplyil- It w that the City Manager be reques Ehrenberg, r dated September 23, 1961, the letter oAdolph Fine, Lots would sell to the City, proposing 5, 6&7 to inform when City passed by when vote site that ,�%Z Terrace 1st Addis Texa Tonka cussed d as a Terr Block 1, Fine that this site would bildagain. Motion M r. CO Hall sites come before he Th el not present a six yea vote. Coun cl was talcen. 355 Council Minutes - October 21 1961 11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) DAMAGE CLAIMS . 1. W. E. Oppenheimer, 8201 Westwood Hills Curve 2o We Re Wilson, 8207 Westwood Hills Curve 3. John Be Heimkes, 60U19 West 23rd Street. It was man Shank, Department moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by that the above claims be referred to the for advice and recammendatian. Motion by a six yea vote. Councilman Thiel not present was taken. 12. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) None 13. ADJOURNMENT On Messer, vote. ATTEST: Council_ Law passed when vote motion of Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m., by a six yea Councilman Thiel not present when vote was taken. eph 4istaT/ Secretary 356