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Home My WebLink About1961/08/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA August 79 1961 1. CALL TO ORDER AMEN A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 3:07 p. m. 2. INVOCATION 3. 4. 5. Invocation was given Peace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL by Rev. Ralph Erickson of the Prince of The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig 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. MIM On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Pearson, the minutes of the regular meeting held July 24, 1961, were approved by a six yea vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) PROPOSED REZONING OF THE PROPERTY BETWEEN MINNETONKA BLVD., UTAH AVENUE, XYLON AVENUE AND WEST 30k STREET FROM B-1 TO B-3 DISTRICT, REQUESTED BY GENERAL REALTY COMPANY, (CASE N0. 61-46-Z), AS DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLISHED JULY 27, 1961. Mayor Wolfe opened the hearing on this matter. Present speaking in opposition was Tom Reiersgord, 2943 Boone Avenue. Appearing in support of the request was Adolph Fine. Mayor Wolfe declared the hearing closed. 273 Couneil Minutes - August 7 , 1961 5. 6. 74 (a) It was man Ehrenberg, date for seeon four yea vote, PETITIONS moved by Councilman Pearson to waive first main ' seconded by Council - re d reading on Au re 2ng of ordinance and to set Councilmen Shank and � 1961' Moti Thieonl Passed by a UESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS voting nay. (a) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL NON -INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF - SALE BY RAYMOND C. PATRICK, 3840 EDGEWOOD AVENUE (CAMBRIDGE WE) Raymond C. Patrick A motion was Councilman Thiel, passed by a four abstaining. was present in support of application, made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by to approve issuance of the license. Motion yea vote, Councilmen Ehrenberg and Jorvig RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REGULATING PARKING (SOUTH OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND WEST OF HIGHWAY 100) . RESOLUTION NO. 1835 It was moved by Councilman Shank, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1835, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Placement of Traffic Control Signs Regulating Parking". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas, (b) RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MUNICIPAL STATE - AID FUNDS TO C.S.A.H. PROJECT. RESOLUTION N0. 1836 ounc It was moved by Councilman PearsR`solution No.seconed by Cl836i1- man Jorvig to waive reading and adopt Aid Funds entitled, "Appropriation of Municied by atsix yea vote. To C.S.A.H. Project". Motion passe Y (c) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS IMPROVEMENT N0. 60-35. 274 I Council Minutes -August 71 1961 RESOLUTION NO. 1837 7. (�) It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council% man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No, 1837, entitled, "Resolution Approving Plans and Ordering Advertising For Bids Improvement No* 60-351', Motion passed by a six yea ° votes 0. RATS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (a) MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING HELD JULY 20, 1961. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing. (b) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO, 61494AR,) RECOMMENDING UNFAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF We G. DILLAHUNT FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 ; 07 4.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A GARAGE 10 FEET 8 INCHES FROM THE SIDELINE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 15 FEET AT 2857 GEORGIA AVE, Sheldon Coplin and W. G. Dillabunt were present in favor of this variance. RESOLUTION N0. 1838 A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1838, entitled, "Resolution Granting Variance of Sideyard Width from the Requirements of Section 6.&074.3 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (c) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO. 61-5041IR) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF JAMES LESLIE BRATTEN FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:074.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A GIARAGE WITHIN SIDEYARD SETBACK AT 3540 YUKON AVENUE, Mr. James L. Bratten was present. RESOLUTION NO. 1539 It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg., and seconded by Councilman Shank to waive reading and adopt Resolution NO 1539, entitled "Resolution GrantingVariance .of Sideyard Width from St Width of Secton 6: b74.5 OF The St' Louis Park Zoning Ordinancs" . Motionpassed by a six y,.a v°t 275 Coancil Minutes - August 7 , 1961 (d) REPOT OF RECOMMENDINGUNFAVORABLY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE N0. 6 RABLY UPON THE MEN (CASE REQUEST1 57 -VAR,) BIALICK FOR AVARIANCE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION OF MAX OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD A HOUSE WITHTN 21 FEET 264.5 OF THE REAR PROPERTY LINE AT FRANCE AVENUE, INCHES 2724 FR Attorney Phil Levy was Present and presented a petition also in support of this variance which was si Pinck, 2721 Glenhurst ;venue and others , gned by Sheldon RESOLUTION NO. 1640 A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council- man Jorvig, to waive raiding and adopt Resolution No. 1840, en- titled, "Resolution Granting Variane of Rear Yard Depth From the Requirements of Sect* on 6:064.5 of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance". Motion passed by a six yea vote, (e) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (CASE NO. 61 -58 -VAR,) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY (FOR THE PRESENT WIDTH OF THE HOUSE) UP- ON THE REQUEST OF WALFRED J. JOHNSON FOR A VARIANCS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6:174.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BUILD AN ADDITION TO HOUSE IdITHIN 12 FEET OF THE REAR YARD LOT LINE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 25 FEET AT 2612 DAKOTA AVENUE, Mr. Walfred Johnson was present. RESOLUTION N0. 1841 It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council- man Shank, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 1841, entitled, "Resolution Granting Variance of Rear Yard Depth from the Requirements of Section 6:074.5 Of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance* 'T Motion passed by a six yea vote. ( REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ESTCOFEARTHURNo,IWISEVAR FOR)A RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPONTHE SECTION 6:074.3 OF THE ZONING VARIAN CS FROM THE PROVISIONS ORDINANCS TO BUILD AN ATTACHED GARAGE WITH F TI1600OORE`WITH LESS THAN REQUIRED 15 FOOT SIDEYARD SET BACK AVENUE . Mr. Arthur Wise was present. RESOLUTION NO. 1842 Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council - A motion was made by C and adopt Resolution No . 1842, en - man Shank to waive reading, of Sideyard 1vidth From th%2 titled, "Resolution Granting Variance Louis Park Zoning Requirements of Section 6:074.3 ootehofsSix yeas• Ordinance". Motion passed by a 276 A r t Council Minutes - August 7, 1961 , RECOnMIENDATION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (C��iSE NO. 61 -60 -INT U g. UPON THE REQUEST OF GENEP.�'1L REALTY COMPANY` FOR U OF . SECTION 6:048 OF THE ZONING ORDINt1NCE y SABLE FLOOR AREA FOR DWELLING UNITS; THAT THE DOL�BELEDMENHIBIT,TO�'TB8 OVER -RULED AND THAT THE UNIT A SHOWN AN CONSTITUTE A DWELLING UNIT HAVING NO SEPARATE BEDROOMS. Mr. Adolph was present* 1`_lso present in support and taking part in the discussion was Zoning Administrator Kirschner, It was moved man Pearson, that that the unit as dwelling having yea vote, by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council. the Zoning Administrator b33 over -ruled and shown and labeled Exhibit "I:" constitutes a no separa1 e bedroom. Motion passed by a six It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Council. man Thiel that this matter regarding interpretation of Section 60045 be put on the agenda for November 6th for review with recommendations from tho Ci�y Manager, Zoning Administrator and Planning Director. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas, (h) REPORT OF LAND ACQUISITION A motion was made by Councilman Thiel, secondad by Council- man Pearson, that the following Quit Claim Dead ba accepted and the City Clerk was authorized to record same "Torval Jorvig and Edna Maria Jorvig for Park Area in Plat of Oak Knoll". Motion passed by a six yea voce . man .t., LSI e and the It was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Council - Pearson that the following Warranty Daed be accepted and City Clerk was authorized to record same: "Harry B. Rose Ann Pose", an easement for street purposes over and across following described premises; That part of the Nor-Ch144 feet of of the Southeast nuarto=, of Sectio 21 described as follows; The north 30 feet of tho. cast Southeast Quarter of Se^'cion Range 21. Motion passed by a vote of s 0ix yeas . the East 220 feet n 8, T owns h ip 117, Rang, 220 feet of the �, Township 117, It was moved byCouncilman Pearson seconded by Council- man Shank, that the fo �lowi?Z" Warranty Deed be accepted and the City Clerk was aut :orized to roeord same: "Clauda T -teacher and Catherine P. Thaehcrtt, an easement for street purpose's over and across the ollowin; deseribad premises, to viit: 27� *1 Minutes - August 7 , 1961 counc (h) That part of the North 144 feet of the West 85 feet of �' the East 313 feet of the Southeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 117, Range 21 described as follows. The North 30 feet of the West 85 feet of the East 313 feet of the Southeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 117, Range 21. Motion passed by a six yaz vot,� . 95 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) TABULATION OF BIDS ON ONE HYDRAULIC TRUCK LOADER, A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Shank, to designat;2 Handling Equipment Company as the lowest responsiblo bidder and to aee`pt bid in the amount of $2,950.00. Motion passed by a six yea vot.. (b) TABULATION OF BIDS ON ONE AGGREGATE SPREADERO It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Council- man Shank, to designate Borchert "Ingersoll Inc. as the low- est responsible bidder and to accept bid in thea amount of $1,246.00. Motion passed by a vote of six yea vote. 10* NEW BUSINESS (a) RE: PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF PART OFWOODD LEPSITEDTE B Y GERALD FISHMAN, WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA CITY MANAGER. cilman Pearson, seconded by Council - It was moved by Coun man Shank that the proposal of G`rald Fishman b' taken under ity Manager secure an appraisa advisement and that th� l of C said land. Motion passed by a sixyea vote. 11 • MISCELLANEOUS (a) None. 12 • CLAIMS , APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) None . 278 Council Minutes - August 7, 1961 13. AWOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Shank the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p . m . by a s i.x yea vote , ' ATTEST. sephAustO, Secreta 9 279