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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 07261966 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 105347 Box: 34 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1966 Document: CC MINUTES 07261966 COUNCIL MINUTES July 26, 1966 The regular meeting of the Village Council of St. Anthony was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, July 26, 1966. The following were present at roll call : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson. also present: Raymond is il, V11 l !age Attorney Deldayne Olson, Village engineer John Printon, Village Manager Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Councilman Springer it was moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 1966 be approved as submitted. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the minutes of the special meeting of July 18, 1966 be approved as submitted. Motion Carried. Mr. Louis Howitz, Chairman Planning Board, presented the minutes of the Planning Board Meeting of July 19, 1966. Upon motion by Councilman Dougherty seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the request of Mr. Utke, 3400 Roosevelt Street for a 14 ft. set back variance from 34th Avenue N.E. be approved. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that the request for a 16.88 ft. set back variance from Silver Lane at 4029 Penrod Lane be approved. Motion Carried. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Bailey seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that the request to divide parcel 5100 plat 63507 into the north 100 ft. and the South 75 ft. be approved and that the request for a 13 ft. back yard variance and a 10 ft. front yard variance from 50' to 40' be approved. Motion Carried. Mr. Howitz informed the Council that a hearing had been scheduled for the rezoning of lot 4, Block 4, Mounds View Acres 2nd Addition from R-1 to R-2 on August 16, 1966. / 1 -2- r. Irving Walbon presented a plan for the remodeling of his building at ZM32 42 Highway #8. Mayor O'Connor invited those neighbors present to examine the plan. Mr. Irving Walbon explained in detail his proposed development of the area around the building and how he proposed to remodel the existing building. Mr. Bowerman, 3129 Croft Drive presented a petition to the Council protesting the favorable recommendation of the Planning Board for the remodel- ing of the Walbon building. Mr. Bowerman asked if a hearing was to be held on the proposal and stated that if a hearing was to be given the adjacent property owners, he would withdraw the petition. Mr. Haik, Village Attorney stated that the owner was allowed to maintain the structure. He felt the changing of doors etc. would constitute an enlargement, but that it was a fact question that would have to be determined by a court. Mr. Olson, Village engineer, stated that he had staked the area that was described as non-conform ing use and that the area did not include the approximate westerly twenty five feet as shown in the proposal. The Village Manager was directed to compare the described area of record with the proposal and report the findings to the Council at the next meeting. Mr. Howita stated that he felt that the owners were making an honest effort to improve the property. Mayor O'Connor stated that the owners of adjacent property were to be notified of any changes in the Walbon property. Mr. Levander, attorney, stated that he felt the owner was not attempting to develop the property beyond the described limits on file. Councilman Bailey and Councilman Sorenson expressed the opinion that the remod- eling of the building would improve the looks of the area. Councilman Dougherty felt the proposed work would be an improvement but that the area included in . the proposal should not exceed the nonconforming use area as designeted. He felt the area not included should be closed off and sodded with proper plant- ings to provide screening from adjoining property. Councilman Bailey asked Mr. Walbon if he would be willing to place a barrier separating the two areas and Mr. Walbon replied that he would be willing. Councilman Springer suggested that an information meeting be held that would not be part of a Council session. He stated that if a vote were taken he would approve the proposal at this time. Councilman Sorenson moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the Planning Board be directed to hold an informal meeting in order to give the neighbors an opportunity to be heard and that the Council consider the matter at its next regular meeting on August 23, 1966. Motion Carried. Afer considerable discussion, Councilman Springer moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the request of Empire Sales Company Incorporated to increase their proposal to build a 36 unit apartment at 3817 Macalaster Drive by six (6) units be approved subject to conformation to the building Ordinance as to number of units allowable on a given area and also subject to a 20' easement for future storm sewer construction that would be located in an easterly direction along the Soo Line R.R. R/W from a point of intersection with the drainage line under the R/W of the Soo Line R.R. that bisects the proposed parking area, and also that the property owner maintains the area to be combined with lots 3,4 and identified as the S11 of lotl , Block 10, Mounds View Acres, 2nd Addition. Motion Carried. .�-Wes Robertson presented a plan for a 13 unit garage addition to Highcrest Manor Apartments. The units to be located 30' north of the present garage units along 37th Avenue N.E. After discussion, Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the proposed 13 unit garage addition to Highcrest Manor Apartments be approved. -3- tion Carried. Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the proposal of Berger Transfer Company for a 7000 sq. ft. addition of Warehouse be approved, the building to be located on the property line to the North along the R.R. R/W and to the West along the N.S.P. property line. Mon Carried. �Mor-*Palmer Hermundslie presented a plan for site development and an addition to the Medtronics Incorporated building on Highway #8. Mr. Springer noted that opening of the proposed parking lot was alligned with 31st Avenue N.E. and would probably generate considerable traffic through a residential area. He felt that the opening should be offset from 31st Avenue and that the grade from the parking lot should be more compatible with Highway #8. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the building plan be approved and that the site development plan be approved subject to review by the Planning Board as to entrance on Highway #8. Councilman Bailey offered the following amendment to the motion; that the north driveway entrance be approved subject to approval of the Police Department as . to proper traffic control and entrance location. Amendment to the motion withdrawn. Motion Carried. Mr. Benson, representing Basic Industries, 2909 Anthony Lane presented a proposal for an addition to the existing building. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Springer seconded by Councilman Bailey that the proposal for an addition to the Basic Industries building at 2909 Anthony Lane be approv. ed subject to the provision of adequate parking. Motion Carried. A 'request by Mr.. Renckens to divide lot 34, block 1 , Bonnie View Heights into two 68X134' lots was discuaeed. It was moved by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Sorenson that the request to divide lot 34, Block 1, Bonnie View Heights into two 68x134 ft. lots be approved subject to necessary utility easements. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. and reconvened at 10:10 p.m. All present. A request by Elmwood Lutheran Church to place a church direction sign along the street R/W was discussed. The Village Attorney informed the Council that only traffic control signs were allowed under the Sign Ordinance. Councilman Springer asked if the present signs would be considered non-conforming and Mr. Haik indicated that that was correct. Councilman Bailey felt that all the churches should be notified of the ordinance and that he felt that the sign request should be allowed. Councilman Springer stated that the number should be limited if all the churches would be allowed to errect directional signs. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Springer that the request for RIW identification signs for the Elmwood Lutheran Church be denied, and the Sign Ordinance be en- forced as written. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Sorenson, Springer Nay: Bailey �oMotion Carried. Councilman Bailey introduced Resolution No. 66-059 and moved that ft be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 66-059 RESOLUTION ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ROOSEVELT COURT AND MACALASTER DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT 1966-1 . The resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor. Voting on the resolutions Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 66-060 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 66-060 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT No. 412-34 TO NO. 412-24 The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Sorenson. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. Councilman Bailey introduced Resolution No. 66-057 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 66-057 • RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT LIQUOR STORE MANAGER. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Sorenson. 1 Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 66-058 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 66-058 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARDING OF BID BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FOR JOINT STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION ON STINSON BOULEVARD. The resolution was duty seconded by Councilman Bailey. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None • Resolution declared adopted. The Village Manager was instructed to notify Liebelt Incorporated that they would have to secure their own engineering service as the Village engineers were hired to only review such plans as proposed for the Apache Medical Center. DeWayne Olson, Village engineer, informed the Council that he could forsee no problems in coordinating the lowering of the Macalaster water line and the curb and gutter and paving project for Macalaster Drive South of 39th Avenue N.E. to the Soo Line R.R. R/W. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 66-061 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 66-061 RESOLUTION DIRECTING VILLAGE ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS PER MINNESOTA STATUTE 412.181 The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Springer. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Sorenson Or Nay: Dougherty, Bailey Resolution declared adopted. -6- The 6-The Village Attorney reviewed his discussion with Mr. Richard Fudali regarding the replatting of the Diamond 8 apartment complex as to area development requirements for the apartments. Upon motion by Councilman Dougherty seconded by Councilman Springer it was moved ,that the action approving the addition of six units to the proposed apartment building at 3817 Macalaster be reconsidered. Motion Carried. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Dougherty, seconded by Councilman Springer that a performance bond in the amount of $1000.00 be posted in favor of the Village of St. Anthony to ensure the development of the S 11 of Lot 1, Block 10, Mounds View Acres, 2nd Addition in a manner compatible to that of lots 3 and 4, Block 10, Mounds View Acres, 2nd Addition. Motion Carried. The disposition of the New Brighton-St. Anthony litigation was discussed at length. The Village Attorney expressed the opinion that unless an agreement is reached with the Village of New Brighton in the very near future, that the Council should pursue its course in the relocation of the Silver Lake Outlet. . The Village Manager was directed to request of the New Brighton Village Council that an agreement be drawn by the New Brighton Attorney setting out the points agreed upon at the joint meeting of the two Village Councils on July 18, 1966. A letter from the Secretary Treasurer of Local 792 was discussed and it was the opinion of the Council that no additional compensation was authorized by the Council during the absence of a liquor store manager from July 1 to September 7, 1965. Upon motion by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board be notified that the St. Anthony Village Council has withdrawn its approval of the Federal Food Stamp Plan. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that the following refund of assessments for sewer interceptor as outlined in a letter from Mrs. Dorothy R. Brandl, Divisions and Assessment Clerk, Ramsey County dated July 12, 1966, be approved. Per division 3582$nstallment Corrected Property Number Paid Installment Owner (1) 81 -5051-011-10 $30.88 $60.96 Irving A. Walbon (2) 81-5051-012-10 146.98 27.96 Paul M. Johnson etal Installments paid before division lot 1, block 10, Mounds View Acres, 2nd Addition. Installment Paid Corrected installment 1961 $225.48 112.7 1962 197.14 98.56 1963 190.70 95.36 1964 184.28 92.14 -7- Voting on the Motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Councilman Springer it was moved that the engineers certificate for engineering services May 30 to July 2 in the amount of $70.00 be approved. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that the engineers certificate for work on street improvement #7417-65-1 from May 30 to July 2 be approved in the amount of $45.00. Voting on the Motion: • Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the engineers certificate for the lowering of utility lines and apurt- enances on Macalaster Drive South of 39th Avenue N.E. be approved and that the developer requesting the lowering, as per contract with 4:e Village of St. Anth- ony and Empire Sales Inc., be billed for this work. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Motion Carried. Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the Architects statement for design fees for Store #1 Off Sale addition in the amount of $2893.72 be approved. Voting on the Motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty Springer, Bailey, Sorenson • Nay: None Motion Carried. 0 Upon motion by Councilman Dougherty seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that the Park Planners statement in the amount of $255.00 be withheld and that Mr. Brauer be requested to attend the next Council meeting on August 9, 1966. Motion Carried. The Village Manager was requested to contact Midwest Planners Incorporated relative to a request for a quotation on Village zoning and planning that was made several weeks ago. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that Northwestern Bell Company's request to relay buried cable on Anthony Lane be approved. Voting on the Motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Sorenson Nay: None Abstained: Bailey Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Councilman Bailey it was moved • that the licenses be approved as submitted. HEATING GARBAGE Domestic Heating Wheel-A-Way Trucking Co. St. Marie Sheet Metal Inc. Bruce Plumbing b Heating Motion Carried. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 66-062 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 66-062 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FUNDS IN ACCOUNT 74A FOR THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER PRO- JECT #7420 STINSON BOULEVARD - 37TH AVENUE TO SILVER LANE (Ramsey b Hennepin Counties) The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Dougherty. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson. Nay: None • Resolution declared adopted. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion Carried. r j -9- Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that the request of Minneapolis Gas Company to repair a 3" main on Roosevelt Street South of Murray Avenue be approved. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Councilman Bailey it was moved that the public examiner be requested to audit the Village funds for the year 1966. Motion Carried. The Village Attorney was directed to take whatever action was necessary to acquire the necessary easements for Sewer and Water construction to serve the Pat-Pen addition. The Village Manager was directed to set up the procedure for self reading utility bills. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the meeting be adjourned. • Motion Carried. Mayor' ATTEST: Vi 11a Cier Vi ge Manager