HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-13 Council Minutes Excerpt CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 13, 1974
Meeting called to order by Mayor Johnson. Present: Torgerson, Sommerfeldt, Mondor,
Groth, Johnson, Heuer and Eckberg.
Minutes of the April 8th and April 30th meetings were read. Torgerson requested the
Mr. Glaser testimony in the minutes of April 30th be corrected to indicate that there
are 3 lots between his home and lot 30 and not next door as stated. Sommerfeldt
moved to approve corrected minutes. Seconded by Torgerson. Carried.
Mr. Gifford of Lawrence Sign presented sign proposal for Goodyear Tire and Appliance
Store. He will obtain additional information for the June 3rd meeting.
Mr. R. Lawson, representing Oliver Oddan, advised the Council of his interpretation
of the Cities Zoning Ordinance and questioned their authority to deny Mr. Oddan's
request to move a house on to lots 30 and 31, Block 8, McKenty's Addition. Mayor
advised that the Council reached its decision at the April 30th meeting after hearing
all testimony and any further decisions required would have to be made by courts.
L.Hauge presented the final plot plans for his proposed 36,000 sq. ft. office building,
motel and restaurant and requested on On-Sale Liggor License. He submitted an application
for Rezoning and Special Use Permit for Block 6, Cooley's Addition. Public Hearing
was set for June 3rd, 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Building.
P. Geiger advised the Council that St. Croix Bowl, Inc. was considering a 16 - 24 lane
bowling alley to be located directly south of the new V.F.W. club.
J. Lentz presented an application, #28-74, for a fence variance. Torgerson moved to
grant t. Seconded by Sommerfeldt. Carried.
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R. Polzin request #29-74 for a set back variance was reviewed. Sommerfeldt moved to
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Mrs. B. O'Neal related her concern and opinions regarding a garage proposed by her
neighbor.
Sommerfeldt made a motion to amend the minutes of January 14, 1974 as follows, "In
exchange for the 50 ft. dedicated street lying in R.L.S. 19 and R.L.S 76, the
City Attorney will prepare an agreement with Swager Bros. to require them to
provide a similar size parcel for a street in this area if and when the City deems
it necessary." Seconded by Groth. Carried.
Dave Krech reviewed the zoning of the house located at 15330 58th St. N. He was advised
that he could operate a pottery gallery on the site in conjunction with his residence.
Mr. Wallace of N.S.P. advised that the Allen S. King Plant has been directed to convert
to a low sulphur fuel which will require additional equipment to control the resulting
increase quantity of fly ash. Mr. Wallace indicated that they would be requesting a
permit to construct a silo to contain said fly ash. The City Attorney was directed to
prepare an ardinance and revise the rules and regulations relating to slag and fly ash.
The following items will be added to the present controls. 1) Will not allow stock
piling of slag or fly ash at plant. 2) Fly ash must be completely covered by slag
at end of each days operation at disposal site. 3) Fly ash must be transported in a
semi liquid condition in a closed tank type container. 4) Add a penalty clause to
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prosecute violators. Mondor moved to authorize construction of silo upon issuance of build-
ing permit. Seconded by Torgerson. Carried.
The following bills were presented for payment: ($14,677.40 - Financial details available
Clerk's Office.)
Council salaries $ 726.85
Beverly Heuer 159.40
Albert F. Cote 363.64
Albert F. Cote 363.64
Richard A. Jorgenson 329.25
Richard A. Jorgenson 329.25
Jerald Renich 296.21
Jerald Renich 296.20
Mrs. Paul Bruchu 6.00
John H. Cox 76.90
Richard D. Lemon 85.60
Donald W. Aderman 64.90
Thomas J. Montpetit 60.70
John C. Lang 119.80
Edward F. Conlan 123.00
Steven Henning 18.00
Northern States Power Co. 896.60
Northwestern Bell 45.40
Stillwater Uzette 21.60
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc., Inc. 70.00
Nason, Wehrrnan, Chapman & Assoc. , Inc. 862.50
A. B. Schaefer & Son 63.96
Crown Auto Stores 9.95
Stillwater Motor Co. 115.05
Erickson Post 77.75
Clark Super 100 Station 158.59
Uniforms Unlimited 40.90
Caswell Equipment Co., Inc. 35.00
Snyder Bros. Drug 3.26
Kustom Signals, Inc. 71.62
Minnesota Benefit Assn. 245.12
Larry Witte 687.60
C & P Excavating 440.00
Chipper Stump Removal 80.00
United Building Center 12.88
Hardware Hank 51.26
Gold Medal Beverage Co. 23.84
Water Products Co. 178.13
Fadden Pump Co. 360.36
Pierre Fantini 121.60
Junker Landscaping 310.00
Eckberg Lammers Briggs & Woldf 370.00
Minnesota Fire Inc. 297.00
Ken Heuer 30.48
MotorOla Inc. 69.00
City of Bayport 200.00
United Building Center 11.00
Water Products Co. 598.57