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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 04261966 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 105337 Box: 34 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1966 Document: CC MINUTES 04261966 f( •r -� COUNCIL MINUTES April 26, 1966 The regular meeting of the Village Council of St. Anthony was called to order by the Mayor at 8x00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday April 26, 1966. The following were present at roll calls Curtis O'Connor, W. R. Dougherty, Clem Springer, Robert Bailey, Richard Sorenson. also presents Village Attorney, Raymond Haik Village Manager, John Printon Upon motion by Councilman Bailey, and seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 1966 be approved as submitted. Motion Carried, Mr. Mesenbring presented the minutes of the Planning Board meeting of April 19, 1966. • Frank Fudali, Attorney, represented Mrs. Ammerman, property owner at 3309 Stinson Boulevard. Mr. Fudali stated that he felt the minutes of the Planning Board meeting of April 19, 1966 did not fully outline the important parts of his arguement for his client. He stated the petition referred to in the Planning Board Minutes of April 19-, 1966 as claimed, was shown or displayed to the members of the Board and is available for examination. He pointed out that the other corners were occupied by commercial enterprises, and that he had found the zoning of the Minneapolis corner properties to be BS-2. This consisting of two lots on each corner. He sited a case that held that zoning adjacent to, and outside a municipality must be considered in the zoning of a municipality. He requested the Council to hear the arguments at this time instead of waiting for the Planning Board meeting of May 17, 1966, and that the Council directive to the Planning Board regarding the consideration of the change in zoning be rescinded. Mr. Howitz, Planning Board member and Chairman, stated that N.S.P. Company had stated that the removal of the transformer station had been estimated at between the fall of 1966 or the fall of 1967. Mayor O'Connor explained that the consid- eration of the zoning change was made after an indication by N.S.P. Company that the transformer would be removed. Councilman Springer stated that he felt the Council wanted the remaining property to be considered in the zoning change in addition to the N.S.F. Company property and that the reason for holding the remaining property commercial in the previous zoning change of adjacent property was because of the presence of the transformer on the N.S.P. Company property. Councilman Bailey stated that the removal of the N.S.P. Company transformer was the main reason for the zoning change proposal and that the whole area was inclu- ded in the directive to the Planning Board. -2- Councilman 2-Councilman Dougherty expressed the opinion that the matter should be left with the Planning Board for recommendation as previously directed. Mr. Fudali stated that his client, Mrs. Ammerman, had a purchase agreement with the Clark Oil Co. for the purchase of her property for $40,000.00, and that because of time involy- ed,requested the Council make a decision at this time. Councilman Dougherty made..the motion and Councilman Springer seconded it, that the matter be left in the hands of the Planning Board for their recommendation. Motion Carried. Mr. Fudali asked Mr. Ray Haik, Village Attorney, whether the Council motion in affect was a hold order. Mr. Haik answered yes, and that the Planning Board action will be taken as set up by Ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Councilman Bailey it was:inoved that the Planning B& be directed to hold a special meeting on this matter and report to the Village Council at the May 10th meeting so that the property -owner will not be subjected to any undue delay. Motion Carried. The final plan for a 36 unit apartment complex at 3811 Macalaster was discussed at length with the suggested increased lower level lighting noted as being incor- porated in the final plans. • Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that final approval be given for the apartment complex at 3811 Macalaster Drive, said plot plan to exclude access road to 39th Avenue N.E. Motion Carried. Representatives of Empire Sales Co. appeared regarding the lowering of the water line and adjustment of the sewer manhole on Macalaster Drive South of 39:8, Ave.NE It was agreed by the Village Council that the request be granted, that all engin- eering and construction costs be borne by the petitioners. The Village Attorney was directed to draw an agreement between Empire Sales Co. and the Village, setting out all engineering requirements to be met as well as all necessary bonds. Upon motion by Councilman Dougherty seconded by Mayor O'Connor it was moved that an agreement be drawn to change the grade of Macalaster Drive per engineers specif- ications, and that property owners directly west of the Empire Sales Co. develop- ment at 3811 Macalaster, the Milo Sandberg Apartment complex, sign said agreement, Motion Carried. The Federal 701 Planning Program was discussed at length regarding the merits of such a program. Upon motion by Councilman Springer seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the Planning firm of Nason Law Wehrman and Knight be contacted to look at the Village as a first step and give cost estimate of planning project, and that • it be determined if the Village has budgeted funds available or whether the project should be financed by a 701 Grant, said study not to commit Council to either a Village Financed planning program or a Federal 701 Grant, and that a list of subjects needed to study be furnished. -3- Voting 3-Voting on the motion: Aye: Dougherty, Springer Nay: O'Connor, Bailey, Sorenson Motion not carried. Councilman. Dougherty expressed the opinion that the Village should move ahead on a planning program because of existing problems. Other opinions were expressed both pro and con on the matter. Councilman Bailey requested that preliminary plans of Kenzie Terrace, if avail- able from the County engineers department, should be forwarded to the Planning Board for study. Upon motion by Councilman Springer seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was moved that the Planning firm of Nason Law Wehrman and Knight make a proposal, working with the Hennepin County engineer in developing proper traffic control of Kenzie Terrace, advise on zoning Kenzie Terrace, design of St. Anthony Boulevard inter- change, access of New Highway #8 to shopping center, review zoning south of 27th Avenue N.E. in terms of zoning, and be submitted as specific items to be studied. Voting on the motion: • Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Motion Carried. The Village Attorney was directed to make a final draft of the proposed sign ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board. /A ' ter discussion of the proposed right of way signs for the Elmwood Church, it was moved by Councilman Springer seconded by Councilman Bailey that the request be tabled until after the proposed sign ordinance is considered. Mo ion Carried. r. Nordell appeared presenting a development plan for a proposed Firestone Store to be built in the Apache Center. After discussion of the size of the tract and driveway entrances, and parking area, it was moved by Councilman Springer second- ed by Councilman Dougherty that the Firestone Co. request be denied because of the size of the proposed tract, traffic problems, and number of parking spaces. Voting on the motion: Aye: Springer, Dougherty Nay: O'Connor, Bailey, Sorenson Motion not Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the Firestone plot plan be approved with the exception that two 40' access roads, one on 39th Avenue N.E., and one on Stinson Boulevard, be allowed 90' from corner of 39th Avenue N.E. and Stinson Boulevard and the request for a pylon sign be tabled until the proposed sign ordinance is considered. �� Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: Springer, Dougherty Motion Carried After discussion of request for the division of two lots on the N.E. corner of Edwards Street and 36th Avenue N.E., it was moved by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Sorenson that cost estimates for the extension of sewer and water lines be presented to the Council at the meeting of May 10, 1966 for consideration. Motion Carried. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 66-031 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION N0, 66-031 RESOLUTION AURiCRIZING MAYOR ARID VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY AND LOCAL NO. 152, MINNEAPOLIS BARTENDERS UNION. The resolution was duty seconded by Councilman Dougherty. • Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None The resolution was declared adopted. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 66-035 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 66-035 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ENGINEER TO INCLUDE THE IMPROVEMENT OF KENZIE TERRACE IN ITS STOP GAP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Springer. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None The Resolution was declared adopted. Park Board Chairman, Ev Hamilton was recognized and presented a tabulation of bids received for the construction of a wading pool in Central Park: Complete Top- Alt Alt Pool Fence soil Sod TOTAL A B Victor Carlson&Sons 13 50.00 00.00 175.00 300.00 14925.00 2100.00 250.0P Crown Sidewalk Co. 13777:60 600:00 175:00 i86:66 14732.00 2060.00 25b:00 Northern Contracting 11700.00 525.00 350.00 300.00 12875.00 2060.00 250.00 R.J. Nelson Constr. 15176.00 537.00 169.00 320.00 16212.00 3420.00 265.00 • -5- After a discussion of the bids, it was moved by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Sorenson that Northern Contracting Co., the apparent low bidder, be awarded the bid for the construction of the following: Complete pool - $11,700.00 Fence - $525.00, Alternate A $2060.00. Total bid in the amount of $11,975.00• (Less Alternate B $250.00) Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: Dougherty Motion Carried. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 66-039 and moved that it be adop- ted. RESOLUTION NO. 66-039 RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING SURPLUS GENERAL FUND MONIES TO THE PARK CAPITAL ACCOUNT N0, 475-54 The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Bailey. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None The resolution was declared adopted. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 66-036 and moved that it be adopted, RESOLUTION NO. 66-036 RESOLUTION RECEIVING ENGINEERS PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SEWER AND WATER LINES TO SERVE PAT-PEN ADDITION. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Bailey. Voting on the resolution: Aye : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None The resolution was declared adopted. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 66-037 and moved that it be adop- ted. • RESOLUTION N0. 66-037 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT PAT-PEN ADDITION. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Sorenson r .y Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None The resolution was declared adopted. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 66-038 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION fd0. 66-038 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 1966. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Sorenson. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None • The resolution was declared adopted. The Village attorney discussed at length Ramsey County Ditch No. 3 litigation, and cost of improvement of said ditch on a participation basis with the Village of New Brighton. He also discussed the petition of the Villages of Roseville and New Brighton to include the Village of St. Anthony in the Improvement of County Ditches No. 2,3, & 5. The Village Manager was directed to send a letter to the Hennepin County Engineer regarding the County's participation in the cost of the traffic signal at Highway No. 8 and County Road C. Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the certificate of the engineer Comstock and Davis be approved in the amount of $6.75• Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Sorenson seconded by Councilman Bailey it was moved that the certificate of the engineer Comstock and Davis in the amount of $168.00 • be approved. Voting on the Motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Motion Carried l Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the licenses be approved as submitted. CIGARETTES St. Anthony Standard Service GARBAGE SERVICE Twin City Disposal HEATING Perfection Heating Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that a temporary permit be issued for a shelter to conduct the sales of plants and lawn materials to July 15, 1966, and that the permit requires the area to be kept in a neat manner and cleaned up after the date of termination of the special permit, the area described as the area adjacent to the south wall of the St. Anthony Bowling Alley. Motion Carried. The Council 's attention was called to a letter from Mr. Anonsen, Liquor Store • Architect, regarding an estimate of fees for the construction of the Off-Sale Liquor Store addition. As previously discussed, fees would be based on Straight AIA fee schedule with a total estimate of $5,000.00. The analysis of the present structure for weight bearing as well as an examination of the heating plant and electrical service is of such a nature that the architect felt that this figure represents as true a figure as he can anticipate at this time. Upon motion by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Sorenson it was moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion Carried. Mayor ATTEST: ���w Vr11 age Clerk Vi age Manager 0