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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961/11/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 27, 1961 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8 p.m. 2. INVOCATION 3. 4. 5. City Council was called to order by Invocation was given by Rev. Arthur Ratz of the Peace Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Torval Jorvig _ Curtis Pearson D. C. Messer Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the Assistant to the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Planning Director and the Secretary. MINUTES On motion of the minutes of the approved by a six Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman regular meeting held November 20, 1961, yea vote. Councilman Ehrenber PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED LOTS 11 PORTION arrived at 8:05 p.m. Messer, were VACATION OF A PORTION OF HAST -GUEST ALLEY ABUTTING R AND A THROUGH OF LOT PARK (BOUNDED BY 14, BLOCK 4 , ST, LOUGSEME�OFEST.ELOUIS 20, BLOCK 42, REAS WEST 36TH STREET DESCR BEDWEST 3IN M TICE� Or ALABAMA AND BRUNSWICK AVENUE6) 1961 CASE N0. 61 -23 -VAC. HERRING PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 1 � 1D OTHERS, REQUESTED BY FEDERAL TOOL COMPANY Mayor Wolfe opened thehearing one present was interested in declared the hearing closed* 413 on this matter. No matter. Mayor Wolfe Council Minutes - November 27, 1961 5, It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on December 115 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (a) APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE ON SALE FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 15, 1962 - BY THE ST, LOUIS PARK VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST N0. 5632. It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council. man Thiel, to approve issuance of the above license and acceptance of the bond. Motion passed by a vote of sdven yeas. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REGULATING PARKING (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN THE BROWNDALE PARK PARKING AREA ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MORNINGSIDE ROAD FROM BROWNDALE AVENUE TO DART AVENIJE) . RESOLUTION N0. 1949 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1949, entitled "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (b) REAOLUTION LMENDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING SND PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER CONTRACT DLTED APRIL 24, 1961, RELATIVE TO IMPROVEMENT NOS. 59-122 (PZ\aT) AND 60-1(PART) , CONTRACT N0. 502 . The reason of this amendment was explained by the Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION N0, 1950 It was moved by Councilman Pearson seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1950, entitled 'Resolution Amending Contract for Construction of Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Portland Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter Contract Dated April 24, 1961, Relative to Improvement Nos. 59-122 (Part) and 60-1 (Part) , Contract No. 502". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 414 6o ci1 Minutes - November 27, 1961 7, (c) RESOLUTION INCREASING DESIGNATED Ml`,?CIMUM AMOUNT TO BE KEPT IN DEPOSITORY �ND APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM PARK PLAZA STi,TE BANK OF ST. LOUIS PERK, MINNESOTA, RESOLUTION NO, 1951 It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council- man Messer, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1951, entitled "Resolution Increasing Designated Maximum Amount to be Kept in Depository and Approving Securities for Collateral from Park Plaza State Bank of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE %MENDING ORDINANCE N0. 730 PASSED DECEMBER 28, 1959 ENTITLED, "ST, LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINANCE". REPEALING SECTION SECTION 6:082.2 RELATING TO HOSPITALS FOR HUMAN CARE, JiNITARIUMS, REST HOMES LND NURSING HOMES, It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Thiel, to waive first reading of proposed ord- inance and to set date for sacond reading on December 11, 1961. Motion passed by a vote of sewn yeas. (e) SECOND REEDING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE i;MENDING ORDINANCE N0, 730 PISSED DECEMBER 28, 1959, ENTITLED, 'QST, LOUIS PARK ZONING ORDINIJVCE" , SECTION 6;162 (TELEVISION AND RADIO TRI'.NSMISSION TOWERS IN I-3 USE DISTRICT) . ORDINANCE N0. 817 It was mova d by Councilman Thiel, soeondud by Council- man Messer, to waive second roading and adopt Ordinance No. 817, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinan co No. 730 Passed December 20, 1959, Entitled, "St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance", Section 6:162". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (f) SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AND PROVIDING T,PPROPRIA TIONS FOR SALLIRY INCREASES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1962 (DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER, 131 1961) . ORDINANCE N0, 310 It was moved by Councilman Messer, secondad by Council- man Shank, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 013, entitled "inn Ordinance Authorizing the Transfers of Funds and Providing �,ppropriations for Salary Increases for Year Ending December 31, 1962". Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 415 Council Minutes - November 275 1961 S. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES fa) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR OCTOBER 1961 BY THE CITY MANAGER. Earl Hanson, Director of Finance, was present at the meeting to answer any questions. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 141) 1961. On haaring no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (c) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE N0. 61 -92 -VAR.) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF RICHARD R. LUNDGREN FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:064.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE REAR LOT DEPTH TO 27 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 35 FEET AT 8900 WEST 34th STREET. H. C. Davis, Attorney, requested that action on this matter be deferred. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council. man Messer, that action on this matter be deferred to Dee. ember 11, 1961. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. (d) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE N0. 61 -93 -VAR.) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY WITH CONDITION UPON THE REQUEST OF JAMES A. HUFFSTICKLER FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6;074.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A BUILDING WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE SIDE YARD LINE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 15 FEET AT 1600 ALABAMA AVENUE. Erwin Yesnes was present at tho meeting. RESOLUTION N0, 1952 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1952, entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width from the Requirements of Saction 6;074.3 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 416 Council Minutes - November 27, 1961 "" (e) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEi,LS (CASE NO. 61-94-V%1R.) UPON THE REQUEST OF BROOKSIDE BUILDERS, INC. FOR VARIL'`.NCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:094.4 OF THE ZONING ORDIN,,NCE TO REDUCE THE EAST LINE SETBACK TO ZERO FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SEVEN FEET AND REDUCE THE WEST LINE SETBACK TO SIX FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED FIFTEEN FEET ON SOUTH- EAST SIDE OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD AT QUENTIN AVENUE (PARCEL 35222 SECTION 305 TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 24) , RECOMMENDING ONLY THAT THE [VEST LINE SETBACK BE REDUCED TO SIX FEET, Mr. Thomas, representing Brookside Builders, was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION N0, 1953 It was movad by Councilman Messer, seconded by Council- man Thiel, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 19534) entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Side Yard Width from th;a Requirements of Section 6:094.4 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed by a seven yea vote . (f) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ( CASE NO, 61 -9S -VAR.) RECOMMENDING F�,VOR.ABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF BROOKSIDE BUILDERS, INC. FOR VARIANCE FROM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:104.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINidiCE TO REDUCE THE SOUTH LINE SETBACK TO :ZERO FEET INSTE7iD OF THE REQUIRED TWENTY-FIVE FEET AND TO REDUCE THE EAST LINE SETBACK TO ZERO FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SIX FEET ON SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD No. 16 AT QUENTIN AVENUE (PARCEL 130, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 24); ALSO RECOMMENDING THAT NORTH LINE SETBACK BE REDUCED TO FIFTEEN FEET INSTEI`,D OF REQUIRED TWENTY FEET. Mr. Thomas, representing Brookside Builders, was present at the meeting. RESOLUTION N0. 1954 It was moved by man Jorvig, to waive antitlad "Rasolution Front Yard Depth, and of Section 6:104.4 of Councilman Pearson, sacond`d by Council. reading and adopt Resolution No. 1954, Granting Veirianeo of Side Yard Width, R: ar Yard Depth from the Requirements the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed by a seven yea vota. LS (C� SSE N0. 61-79 -Vt7% (g) REPORT OF THE BO�,P�D OF ZONING P�,UEST OF ELMEP� ERICKSON RECOMMENDING FP,VOP��BLY UPON THE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO DIVIDE LOT 5, BLOCK 1, BELMONT TERRIM�►TELY (3025 AQUILI`: 1, VENUE) INTO TWO LOTS) ONE � II 8 700 SQU�iRE FEET i ND THE OTHER WITH 6, 703 ALSO�Q SQUARE E FEST FOR INSTEP:D5 OF THE REQUITED 9, 000 OF TQUT E FEET; ZONING ORDINANCE TO V�'!aR I iN CE FROM SECTION 6:064. REDUCE THE FRONT YI,RD DEPTH FROM THE REQUIRED THIP.TY-FIV.E 417 Council Minutes - November 27, 1961 FEET TO TWENTY-FIVE FEET AND PROM THE REQUIRED THIRTY-FIVE SOUTH AND TWENTY-ONE FEET ON PLOT PLAN W RKED EXHIBIT "ATT . REDUCE THE REAR YL'1RD DEPTH FEET TO SEVEN FEET ON THE THE NORTH, i,CCORDING TO RESOLUTION N0, 1955 It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Masser, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1955, entitled "Resolution Granting Variance of Lot Area, Front Yard Depth and Rear Yard Depth from the Requirements of Section 6;064.5 OF the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordim nee". Motion passed by q6`ven yea vote. 9. UNFINISHED 13USINESS (a) None . 10o NEW BUSINESS (a) EXTENSION OF QUENTIN AVENUE. Mayor i+lolfe brought up, for discussion, the extension of Quentin i:venue North of Excelsior Boulevard. No action taken. (b) REGARDING MEETING WITH ARCHITECTS. The City Manager's office was requested to contact the Architects for the City Hall and determine if a report will be ready for the December 4th, meeting, (c) DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR STATE HIGHWAY NO, 169 WITH ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES. Councilman Shank ability of discussing Municipalities and the meeting, brought up for discussion the desir- State Highway No. 169 with other possibility of arranging for a The City Manager's Staff was requested to check on this. (d) TRiXFIC STUDY IN NEIGHBORHOOD OF OTTAWA AVENUE AND EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD i'1REA - BY ROBERT SIL"M . Director of Publi studied. c Works stated same was being 418 34 Council Minutes - Nov, moor 27, 1961 10, (`) PARKING PROBLEM J.iT 36TH STREET AND EXCELSIOR BOULEV,.RD, Councilman Jorvig expr`ssad concern about tha danger at this location due to blocking of sight by improper parking. Diractor of Public Works reported this matter was presently being watehad. (f) COUNCIL REPRESENTI`.TIVE ON FACT FINDING COMMITTEE FOR 49EP.S . Mayor Wolfe recommended th;2 appaintment of A. J. Wrigbt . It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, saconded by Council- man Thiel, that the appointment of J. Wright, as Council Reprosentativ, on tha Fact Finding Committae for 49ers, be approved. Motion passed by a s`ven yea vote. (g) APPOINTMENT TO CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, Mayor ►�lolfe recommended the appointment of Mrs. Mildred Himmelman. It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, man Shank, that tha appointment of Mrs. to the Citizens Adivsory Committee for be approved. Motion passed by a seven 11. MIS CELLANEOUS secondad by Council - Mildred Himmelman, Community Improvement, yea vote. (a) DAMAGE CLZJMS . ODean R. Nolson, 2509 11th "ivonua South, It was moved by man Thial, that the partment for advice a seven yaa vota . Councilman Pearson, secondd by Council - above claim be refurrad to the Law De - and recommendation. Motion passed by 12 . CLAIMS , �,PPROPRI n TIONS �,ND CONTRACT PLYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS . On motion of Councilman Shank, seconded by Councilman 1, tha lists of varified claims praparod by the Director resant,d to tho Council, in Drector of Finances and p the total amounts of $493.64 for payroll and $18 ,946,03 for vendors waro approve d, and tho City Manag`r, City ' Clork, and City Treasurer were authorized to issu` eh. cics covering same by a seven yea vota. 419 Council Minutes - November 27, 1961 12. (b) CONTRACT PAYMENTS On motion of Councilman Jorvig, soconded by Councilman Messer, the following payments on contract work prosent`d by the City Engineer were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts by a seven yea vote. 1. Partial Payment Noe 3, Storm sewor, Improvement Nos. 59-43 (Plan only) , 60-76 (part). 60-1221 60-126; Sanitary Sewer, Improvement Nos. 59 -73, 61-131 61-212 61-32; llat.ar main, Improvement Nos. 59-39, 61-22, 61-33, 61-35, 61.40. Contractor, Potor Lametti Construction Company. Amount, $6,736.39. 2. Partial Payment No. 3. Electrical installation at park shelter buildings at Browndala, Birchwood, Fern Hill, Oak Hill and Aquila Parks. Contractor, A & A Electric Company. Amount, $5,324.53. 3. Final Payment. Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Portland Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter, Improvement Nos. 59-145 59-281 59-491) 59-502 59-632 59-122; 60-1, 60-92 60-105 60-341 60-785 60-79, 60-81, 60-93, 60-1001 60-1021 60-1171 61-171 61--18, 61-20. Contractor, Black Top Service Company. Amount, $14,146.97 RESOLUTION N0, 1956 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1956, entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Portland Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter, Improvement Nos. 59-14, 59-2un, 59-491 59-50, 59-63, 59-122, 60-11 60-91 6010, 60-34, 60--701 60-7944 60411 60-93,60-1001 60-1021 60-117, 61171 61-181 61-20. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 4. Final Payment. !Vater main, Improvement No. 61-49. Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company. Amount, $7, 542.95. RESOLUTION NO, 1957 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1957, entitled "Resolution Accepting Work on Watermain Improvement No. 61-4911. Motion passed by a seven yea vote. 420 Council Minutes - 13, ADJOURNMENT November 27, 1961 On motion of Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Thiel, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m., by a seven yea vote. ATTEST: eph ustgr'y�', S`cretary 421