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0. YSON
President of the Village Council
ATTEST:
JO"`PH JAD
Vi age iferk
SPECIAL MEETING -- OCTOBER 28, 1946
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President Erickson
at 8:20 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad
President Erickson
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
verified claims were approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized to
issue warrants for same, by unanimous vote at roll call: Trustee Bolmgren, Yea;
Trustee Jorvig, Yea; Trustee Perkins, Yea; President Erickson, Yea; Clerk Justad,
Yea:
Badger Meter Mfg. Co. 3.95 C. Ed. Christy 64.97
Firestone Stores 68.65 J. V. Gleason 582.48
Grand Plumbing & Heating Co. 7.00 Hedberg-Freidheim & Co. 2.03
International Harvester Company 16.00 Fred J. E. Johnson 91.80
Glenn Johnson Contracting Co. 244.12 Goodwin Joss Laboratories 66.00
Lametti & Lametti 32.98 Landers-Norblom-Christenson 449.74
Miner Company 17.09 Northern States Power Co. 1,490.92
NW, Bell Telephone Company 10.15 Poucher Prting. & Lith. Co. 117.25
St. Louis Park Dispatch 130.83 Sicard & Paul 69.25
" " It It 39.38 Standard Oil Company 38.56
" If I1 ft 173.10 Standard Unit Parts Co. .60
D. J. Woll 88.21 Wm. H. Ziegler Company .60
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Bids - Water Dept. Truck
A bid for Water Department 1 ton truck was received pursuant to advertise-
ment for bids in St. Louis Park Dispatch, from
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. $1,303.86
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above bid was
referred to the Water Department for checking and recommendation by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held October 21, 1946 were read and approved as read.
ti Hearing -- Street Vacation
A hearing was on the petition of the National Lead Company and others for
vacating of SouthiStreet from Hampshire Avenue to Minneapolis, Northfield and
Southern Railroad,,right-of way. No one appeared.'
Onimotion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following reso-
lution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of 'the Council:
RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY/A. ' D s T
WHEREAS, petition of National Lead Company and Northern States Power Com-
pany who are a majority of 'the owners of all real property fronting on the line
of South Street from Hamps, ire Avenue to Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern
Railroad tracks has been filed with the Village Council, in which petition va- x
cation of said portion of said street is requested, and the Village Council has
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met at the time and place specified in a notice embracing a copy of said petition,
duly published and posted and has heard all interested persons, and it appears
to the Village Council that the petitioners own all of the property adjacent to
said street, that said portion of said street has never been improved or used as
a public street, serves no public purpose and is not likely to be improved or
used in the future; that it is in the interest of the public that said street be
vacated; therefore, .
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that that portion of South Street from Hampshire Avenue to Minneapolis, Northfield
& Southern Railroad tracks and adjacent to Lots 15 to 26 inclusive, Block 38, and
Lots 28 and 29, Block 37, and Lot 2, Block 51, all in Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park, as the same is now dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of
said Village be hereby vacated.
Hearing -- Rezoning•
A hearing was had on the petition of Mrs. Mazey for the rezoning from
Multiple Dwelling to Commercial Use of Lots 8 to 23, inclusive Block 2; Lots
10 to 20 inclusive, Block 3; Lots 12 to 18 inclusive, Block 4, Calhoun Lakeside
Park. Q uuglas, 3031 Glenhurst Avenue appeared, stating that he
represents himself and three others who are against the rezoning. After a short
discussion, it was moved by Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren that
the hearing be continued to November 12, 1946 to allow other people to be present,
and passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Lindahl Garage (Longley Property)
Attorney Nowack representing A. E. Lindahl appeared regarding the Lindahh,yv,''
Garage at Maryland and Franklin. He requested the Council to give special or
to rezone in order that Mr. Lindahl might continue to use his building for stor-
ing his trucks. President Erickson said the matter would be taken under ad-
visement and the matter referred to the Village Attorney to confer with Mr. Eng-
lish and Attorney for Mr. Lindahl with the view of working out proposed permit
satisfactorily to both parties.
Plat of Eliot View
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the plat of
Eliot View Addition was approved and accepted, and' the President and Clerk were
authorized to sign the original plat and affix seal, by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Request for Street Sign
A request dated September 12, 1946, signed by L. J. Copeley and others
for a street sign to be erected at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and
Glenhurst Avenue was read. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee
Jorvig, the above request was approved and the Clerk was directed to write to
the State Highway Department regarding same. Motion was passed by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Request for Street Sign
A petition dated September 12, 1946, signed by L. J. Copeley and others
for a street sign to be erected at Glenhurst Avenue and 37th Street was read.
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above request was
referred to the Village Engineer and Street Department for placing in 1947
Street Sign program, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Storm Water
Mr. and Mrs. Lindgren, 4270 Ottawa Avenue appeared and spoke about the
storm water running onto their property from the street. On motion of Trustee
Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village Engineer was authorized to
make a profile to show what should be done to correct this situation, and report
back to the Village Council, Monday, November 4, 1946. Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of the Council.
Street Light Ordered
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Northern
States Power Company were authorized to place a street light at Glenhurst-Ave-
- nue and Excelsior Boulevard, by' unanimous vote of the Council.
Hearing -- Rezoning (Gustafson)
A hearing was had on the petition of Martin E. Gustafson for rezoning of
Lots 21, 23, and 24, Block 4, J. F. Lyons Fourth Addition from Residential Use
to Commercial Use, and on recommendation of the Village Planning Commission for
rezoning Lots 15 and 18 to 25 inclusive, Block 4, and Lots 13 to 19 inclusive,
Block 5, J. F. Lyons Fourth Addition, from Residential to Commercial Use. Clar-
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Hearing (Gustafson) Contd.
ence Bros spoke for the group in the vicinity of these lots and declared that
they were opposed to the change of zoning._ Mr. Gustafson spoke in favor of
his petition. After some discussion, it was moved by Trustee Jorvig, seconded
by Trustee Bolmgren that the application of M. E. Gustafson for rezoning the
above described property be denied. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Controversy -- Piping Contract
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Village
Attorney was instructed to contact the Bonding Company regarding the controversy
now going on with Robertson and Browne over payments on the piping contract at
the water reservoir, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Licenses Approved
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
licenses were approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue same
tolexpire December 31, 1946, by unanimous vote of the Council:
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1. Stillman Company Milk, Cigarettes
2. Lynnhurst Plumbing & Heating
Company Plumbing
3. W. L. West Electrical
4. Grudem Brothers Plumbing
5. Tom Motzko Heating
5. Stellco, Incorporated Heating
Permission to Set Pole
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the application
of the Northern States Power Company for permission to set l' pole on Frederick
Avenue West of Hillsboro was approved by unanimous vote of the Council.
Building Permit -- Machine Shop
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit to Hanson & Preston to build
a machine shop on Lots 31 and 32, Block 175, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park with
20 foot setback from Lake Street, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Wells Nos. 5 and 6
The plans and specifications prepared by Village Engineer, J. C. Utton •
for wells 5 and 6 to be located as follows were accepted and approved by the Coun-
cil, and the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened November
25,, 1946:
Well No. 5 Lot 9, Block 3, Brookside Addition
Well No. 6 West '350 •feet of the Ni of the NE4 of the SEt
of Section 8, Township 117 North, Range 21 West
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION FOR ACQUISITION OF TAX-FORFEITED
LANDS
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Board of Health has recommended to the Village
Council that it acquire Lot Eight (8), Block Three (3), Brookside Addition, for
use, in connection with proposed installation of Village well on adjoining property,
and the Village Council believes it is necessary that said Lot 8 be acquired and
111 it appears to the Village that said lot has been forfeited to the State of Minne-
sota for non-payment of the taxes; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
the President and Clerk of the Village be authorized to execute application in
behalf of the Village to the County Board of Hennepin County for conveyance of
said land to the Village.
Repairs to Improve Drainage
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the ,Village En-
gineer and Street Department were authorized to make necessary repairs to improve
the drainage situation in front of Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Forest Tract, Lake
Forest Addition, by unanimous vote of the Council.
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Resolution
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council: //
RESOLVED that the bond of Al Johnson Construction Company as principal,
and St. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety, dated September 28, 1946 in
the total sum of $703,158.80 in favor of the Village of St. Louis Park and the
Village of Hopkins, guaranteeing performance of Sewer Contract for Joint District
Sewer No. 2, dated September-16, 1946, as approved by the Village Attorney, be
hereby approved and filed with the Village Clerk.
Salary Set (John Balich)
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the salary of
John Balich, while employed on the Sewer Project in District #2 was set at $1.75
per hour; and one inspector at $1.25 per hour, and 2 chainmen at $1.00 per hour
were authorized for the same project, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Meeting Adjourned
Meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 11:30 P. M.
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1 CK--SON
President of the Village Council
ATTEST:
(/41-1,10S JUSTAI)
V. ge Clerk
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 4, 1946
A regular meeting of the-Village Council was called to order by President
Erickson at 8:20 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig
Clerk Justad President Erickson
Bids - Sanitary Sewer 1-N
Bids were received from the following bidders for construction of sanitary
sewer 1-N; in Raleigh Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street:
1. Phelps-Drake Company $5,600.00
2. Lametti & Lametti 5,270.05
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above bids
were referred to the Village Engineer and Sewer Department for checking and recom-
mendation
econmendation by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held October 28, 1946 were read and approved as read.
Hearing - Two-family Dwelling
A hearing was had on the application of August Bloom for a permit to build
a two-family dwelling on Lots 176 and 177, Richmond Third Addition. Mr. August
Bloom appeared in favor of his petition. Mr. G. B. Miller appeared in favor of
Mr. BloomIs petition.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application
of August Bloom for a permit to build a two-family dwelling on Lots 176, 177,
Richmond Third Addition, was approved and the Building Inspector was authorized
to issue a building permit for same, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Hearing - Two-family Dwelling •
A hearing was had on the petition of Chester Thompson for a permit to build
a two-family dwelling on Lot 21, Block 2, Minikanda Terrace, Second Addition. No
one appeared.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the petition of
Chester Thompson for a permit to build a two-family dwelling on Lot 21, Block 2,
Minikanda TErrace Second Addition was approved, and the Building Inspector was