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Ordinance
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the follow-
ing Ordinancewas passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present:
ORDINANCE NO. 254
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 176 RELATING TO
CONNECTIONS WITH MAINS AND EQUIPMENT AND USE OF WATER
The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 4 of Ordinance Number 176 entitled "An Ordinance
Establishing a Village Water Department, Prescribing Rates for Use of Water and
Regulations Governing Connections with Mains and Equipment and Use of Wate "
adopted by the Village Council December 29, 1941, is hereby amended to rea ,as
follows:
"Section 4. Charges shall be made and collected for tapping and
making connections with the Village water mains, to be paid at
the time of making application therefor, as follows:
For connections 5/8 inch in diameter, $5.00 each
For connections 3/4 inch iri diameter, 6.00 each
For connections 1 inch in diameter, 7.00 each
For larger connections, such an amount as shall be fixed by the Registrar.
For turning on water where service has been turned off for non-payment
of water bill, $2.00
For raising or lowering stop-box tops to correspond with ground
level, $ 5.00
Charges shall be made for furnishing meters and other equipment at
cost to the Village as determined from time to time by resolution by
the Village Council."
Lease -- David Z. Johnson
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the President
and Clerk were authorized to execute lease with David Z. Johnson for use of
Lot 3, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Division, by unanimous vote of Councilmen
present.
Advertise for Bids - Well #5
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
authorized to advertise for bids for Well #5 to be located on property lying
West of Texas Avenue and South of 39th Street; bids to be opened December 23,
1946; same to be advertised in the St. Louis Park.Dispatch, Construction Bulle-
tin and Northwest Contractor and Engineer. Motion was passed by unanimous vote
of Councilmen present.
Hearing Date Set -- Gas & Fuel Oil Storage Yard
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, a hearing was set
for December 9, 1946 on the application of M. M. Rude for a gas and fuel oil
storage yard permit at the Rice Sand and Gravel Pit on Excelsior Boulevard, by
unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M. by President Erickson.
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President of the Village Council
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JO'd'H JUSTAD
V'`r age Clerk
REGULAR MEETING --- DECEMBER 2, 1946
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President Erickson
at 8:15 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call: Trustee
Bolmgren, Trustee Jorvig, Clerk Justad and President Erickson.
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Bids on Pump House
Bids were received and opened from the following bidders for construction
of pump house at the SW corner of Natchez Avenue and 41st Street, accodring to
plans and specifications on file with the Village Engineer, as advertised for in
the St. Louis Park Dispatch:
1. C. G. Victorson & Co., Inc. 4515,477.00
2. Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. 15,785.00
3. Peterson Construction Co. 17,753.00 1- .a '`=''
4. Mc Manis Construction Co. 11,997.00
5. Midwest Contracting Co. 16,394.00
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above bids
were referred to the Village Engineer and Water Department for checking and
recommendation, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
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 the following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, Yea; Trus-
tee Jorvig, Yea; President Erickson, Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea.
Joseph Justad • 142.50 C. L. Dickinson 84.75
Andy Nelson 120.50 F. J. Senander 109.50
Dan Whalen 90.00 Robert Sorensen 95.25
Carl Iverson 109.50 L. M. Johnson 109.50
Kurt Scheibe 109.50 C. M. Williams 120.50
Truman Hedwall 95.25 George Gibson 109.50
Omar Mc Gary 90.25 Irwin Freeland 109.50
Peter Stienstra 115.00 J. A. Werner ' 106.75
Beverly Johnson 55.00 A. Anderson 80.00
John Balich 148.00 Helen L. Bradley, DBA Suburban
J.PW. Brockman 80.00 Sanitary Drayage- Company 2,754.18
John H. Connery 80.00 R. B. Connery 104.00
Aileen Dearstyne 12.00 Al Donahue 80.00
C. H. Farmer 211.63 E. Ferch 114.00
H., Freiborg 105.00 H. Galloway 114,20
H., Girard 100.00 George Gibson 32.00
111 Evelyn Hegrenes 42.00 Alvera A. Johnson 39.00
J. 0. Johnson 128.44 K. Johnson ; 117.50
C. Jones 80.00 W. Jungblut 80.00
Maynard Kays 83.00 R. Lea I 84.00
L. Lindgren 82.00 Lloyd Mc Gary 75.60
0. R. Mc Gary 84.00 Vance Marfell 106.72
H., Olson 27.50 E. Omestad 80,00
Wm. M. Pascoe 67.10 Gertrude Renner 84.75
C.i F. Rihl 257.06 " " 6.05
Albert Runde 68.00 E. •Sewall 73.50
Fred Sewall 80.00 Peter Stienstra 26.55
Gunnar Stromer 100.00 J. C. Utton 190.00
Ira M. Vraalstad .130.50 " " It 20.20
" " " 1.08 Ed. Werner 14.40
C. M. Williams 6.29 J. S. Williams 106.50
C. C. Wolford 101.25 American Printing Company 44.65
Badger Meter Mfg. Co. 7.56 Construction Bulletin 5.80
De Fore & Farrell 41.60 I. J. Donelly Const. Co. 2,930.38
Fire Engineering 3.00 Firestone Stores 23.02
Harris_Bros. Plumbing Co. 17.00 " " 16.18
Knapp's Shell Service .35 " " 5.57
l" " " .35 Lametti & Lametti 501.84
Lametti & Lametti_ 938.35 " " 772.54
It " 3,722.18 Landers-Norblom-Christenson 177.53
Linde Air Products Co. .62' it II II 146.17
111 George Madsen 2,113.27 Midland Paper & Stationery Co. 4.10
Miller-Davis Company 16.60 Miller-Davis Company 8.20
It II " 11.40 Northern States Power Co. 1.14
NW Contractor & Engineer 16.80 NW Bell Telephone Co. 8.85
St. Louis Park Dispatch 13.05 Terry Brothers 1,260.80
Westerdahl Hardware 1.10 Westerdahl Hardware 3.00
I II II .96 H II 3.02
" '' 19.49 It It 3.79
" it 1.00 II n 17.05
n U 29.91 it It 6.25
Firestone- Stores 27.80
Minutes
' The minutes of meeting held November 25, 1946 were read and approved as
read.
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Complaints - Ben Shank
Ben Shank appeared and reported that big boys were riding motor scooters
on the pond at 43i Street near Browndale. He said he has called the Police
Department about it but no action has been taken. He also reported dumping on
the lots across the street from his home and asked that no dumping signs be
placed there. President Erickson said he would have these matters checked.
Bench Plan
Mr. Schultz was present and discussed his Bench Plan with the Council.
It was suggested that the Ordinance covering this plan be brought up for passage
at the first meeting in January, 1947.
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Protest Commercial Building
Mrs. Hognander and others living in the vicinity of 35th and Alabama
appeared in protest to the granting of a permit to the Bruelheide Bridge Guild
to build a commercial building on the NE ,corner of 35th Street and Alabama
Avenue. They were asked to come to the Planning Commission's meeting to be held
December 5, 1946.
Petition - Longley Garage
A petition signed by I. H. English regarding the "Longley Garage" was
presented to the Village Council and ordered placed on file.
Speed on Highway #7
H. J. Kuhlman appeared regarding the matter of speed on Highway No. 7 as
pointed out in his letter to the Council dated November 22, 1946.
Barricade Glenhurst - 26th & 27th
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by.Trustee Bolmgren, the Street De-
partment was instructed to barricade off with light barricade, Glenhurst Avenue
between 26th and 27th Streets during the winter months, by unanim ous vote of
Councilmen present.
Registration of Voters
Mr. Alger, appeared in behalf of the Republican Club and suggested that the
Council consider the matter of voter's registration. The Clerk eras asked to make
a check on this matter and report findings to the Council.
Steel Liner Plate Method •
. Village Engineer, J. C. Utton explained the steel liner plate method to be
used by Al Johnson Construction Company on the. sewer job, District #2.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the letter pre-
pared by Village Engineer, J. C. Utton, dated December 2, 1946, addressed to
Al.Johnson Contbruction Company approving the proposed tunnel liner plate cons-
truction for the tunnel section of District Trunk Sewer No. 2 was approved by
unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Trustee Jorvig _
Trustee Jorvig left the meeting at this time.
Permission to Set Poles
. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the request of
Northern States Power Company for permission to place 4 poles in4Alley between
Gorham and Brownlow North of 1st Street NE; and 3 poles in Alley between Oregon
and Pennsylvania; Walker and 35th as shown in sketches attached to request was
approved by unanimous vote of `Councilmen present.
Estimates Approved
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by,Clerk Justad, the following
Estimates of contract work in progress as presented to the Council by Village
Engineer, `J. C. Utton were approved, and the President and•Clerk were authorized
to .issue warrants to cover same by unanimous vote of Councilmen present:
ESTIMATE NO. 6
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Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter
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George Madsen, Contractor
Walk, W. S. Vernon adjacent to Lots 22 and 23, Block
1, Suburban Homes; Curb and Gutter on East and West
Sides of Georgia from 32nd to 33rd
56.7 sq. yds. Walk Q 2.10 per sq. yd. 119.07
1,534 L. F. Curb and Gutter 1.30 " L. F. 1,994.20
BalanceDDue 2,113.27 '
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Estimates, Continued:
ESTIMATE -NO. 2 JOB L-90
Eater Main Construction
Lametti & Lametti, Contractors
Lake Street from Quebec Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue
Quebec Avenue from Division Street to Lake Street
Lynn Avenue from West 25th Street to West 26th Street
Pennsylvania Avenue from Lake Street to Taft Street
2,184 L. F. 6" C. I. P. @ 3.41 per L. F. 7,447.44
5 "Hydrandts @ 160.00 each 800.00
6 -6" Gate Valves and Boxes @ 72.00 " 432.00
2,372-Lbs. C. I. Specials - @ .16 per pound 379.52
TOTAL 9,058.96
Less 20% 1,811.20
" Est. #1 3,525.58 5,336.78
BALANCE DUE 3,722.18
ESTIMATE No. 2
Water Main Construction
FEDERAL HOUSING PROJECT
Lametti and Lametti, Contractors
954 L. F. 6" C. I. P. @ 3.41 per L. F. 3,253.14
2
drants @ 160.00 each_ 320.0000
• 2 -61' Gate Valves & Boxes • @ 72.00 "
910 -Lbs. C. I. P. Specials @ .16 per lb. 145.60 ,
. TOTAL 3,862.74
Less Estimate No. 1 3,090.20 = 3,090.20
BALANCE DUE 772.54
ESTIMATE NO. 4
Grading
Terry Brothers, Contractors
Salem Avenue from 28th to 26th Streets
West 27th Street from Raleigh to Toledo Avenues
Division Street from Quebec to Texas Avenues
Brunswick Avenue from Excelsior Blvd. to M. N. & S. Ry.
Georgia Avenue from 29th to 27th Streets
Hampshire Avenue from 29th to 27th Streets
Zarthan'Avenue from'39th to Cambridge Streets
' Alley in Block 11, Park Manor
115,045 cu. yds. Excavation .40 per cu. yd. 6,018.00
500 " n IT @ .50 ►t n It 250.00
4,533 " " Fill, @ .50 " " " 2,266.50
111 - 2,970 " " Gravel Surface @ 1,25 " " " 3,712.50
TOTAL 12,247.00
Less 20% 2,449.40
Less Estimate No. 13,690.32
" n " 2 . 2,089.20
" 3 2,757.28 10,986.20
BALANCE DUE 1,260.80
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Estimates, Continued:
ESTIMATE NO. 3
Sanitary Sewer
Lametti & Lametti, Contractors
Kipling Avenue from 26th to 27th Streets
27th Street from Kipling to Lynn Avenues
200 L. F. 9" V. C. P. 10'-12' deep @ 3.25 per L. F. 650.00
6582 " " _911 1 fl- " 121-141 " @ 3.89 " " 2,561.56 III
3 Manholes 0' - 14' deep @ 135.00 each_ _ 405.00
12 L. F. Extra Depth M. H. @ 14.00 per ft. 168.00
18 6" on 9" Y8s @ 2.50 each 45.00
18 6'! - 1/8 bends - @ 1.25 " 22.50
270 L. F. 6" House-Connections @ 3.11 per L. F. 839.70
TOTAL 4,691.76
Less Estimate #1 2,457.12
it " #2 1,296.29 3,753.41
BALANCE DUE 938.35
ESTIMATE NO. 4
Brooklawns Storm Sewer
District 14
I. J. Donnelly Construction Co.
943 L. F. 18" Concrete Pipe @ 4.00 per L. F. 3,772.00
596 6 " 151' ►t " @ 3.84 ,t tt tt 2,288.64
701 '+ !' 12" '! it @ 3.33 " " " 2,334.33
275 ' " 10" " " @ 2.74 tt " " 753.50
8 Manholes _ _ @ 115.00 each. 920.00
12 C. B.'s @ 85.00- " 1,020.00
-TOTAL 11,088.47 -
Less Estimate #1 2,744.00 •
" " #2 5,414.09 8,158.09
BALANCE DUE 2,930.38
ESTIMATE NO. 3
Natchez Avenue Sewer
Lametti & Lametti, Contractors
252 L. F. 9" S. P. @ 6.97 per L. F. 1,756.44
44 " " 151! C. M. P. @ 1.50 " " n 66.00
920 " " 4" C. I. P. @ 2.96 ' " " 2,723.20
50 " " 4" C. I. P. @ 4.96 n it n 248.00
3 .Manholes_ • - @ 135.00 each. _ '405.00
2 L. F. Extra Depth M. H. ' @ 15.00 per ft. 30.00
27 -C. Y. Concrete Cradle @ 25.00 per C. Y. 675.00
270 -L. F. Extra Digging @ 1.25 per ft. 337.50
Lift Station @ 918.00 918.00II
TOTAL 7,159.14
Less Estimate No. 1 • 4,591.44
tt ti " 2 • 1,547.46 ..
Repairs to Street - 518.40 6,657.30
BALANCE DUE 501.84
Signed, J. C. Utton, Village Engineer. -
On Sale Liquor Bond
On-motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the On Sale
December 2, 1946
On Sale Liquor Bond, Continued:
Liquor Bond #207417-47, with Albin J. Lovaas, 3912 Excelsior Boulevard, St;
Louis Park as Principal and Western Surety Company of South Dakota as Surety,
Dated November1?, 1946 in the amount of $4,000.00 to become effective December
15, 1946, expiring t5, 1947, was approved by unanimous vote of Councilmen pres-
ent.
Transfer Pin Ball License
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the application of
Peter Brooks for transfer of license to operate a Pin Ball Machine from George
Brooks Restaurant (closed) to Ray and Arnies, 4324 Excelsior Boulevard was approved
without fee for the balance of 1946; and the President and Clerk were authorized
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to issue license for same to expire December 31, 1946. Motion was passed by un-
animous vote of Councilmen present.
Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Jorvig returned to the meeting at this time.
Scavenger License
,', On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application
of William S. Sweeney, 5122 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis for a license to do
scavenger work for year ending December 31, 1947 was approved subject to the
approval of Dr. H. W. Darby, M. D., Village Health Officer, and the President and
Clerk were authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Gas; Station License
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application
of Paul D. Harper, 3920 West Lake Street, St. Louis Park for a license to operate
a three-pump gas station for period ending December 31, 1947 was approved, and
the President and Clerk were authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of
Councilmen present.
Deed Accepted
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the State Deed
for Lots 14 to 39, inclusive, Block 291, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park was,
accepted and ordered filed, by unanimous vote 9f Councilmen present.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
AMENDED RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY
Resolved, that resolution.vacating alley adopted June 4, 1946 be hereby
amended to read as follows:
WHEREAS, petition of a majority of the owners of real property fronting. on
the line of alley in Block 184, Rearrangement 9f St. Louis Park; Block 2, St.
Louis, Park North and Block 2, Maple Park, has been duly filed with the Village
Council requesting vacation of said alley, and. said Council has 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 in the interest
of the public that all that portion of said alley lying South of the Northerly x
lot lines of Lots 5 and 8, Maple Park, be vacated and that all that portion of
said alley lying North thereof should not be vacated but is required in the
future by the Village for drainage purposes; therefore,
' BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that all that portion of alley extending North and South in Block 2, Maple Park
as the same is now dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of said
Village be hereby vacated.
That part of alley in Block 3, Maple Park, to Lots
5, 6, 7 and 8. Also that part of alley in Block 184,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Park adjacent to Lots 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35. Also that
part of alley in Block 2, St. Louis Park North, adjacent
to Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that alley extending East and West lying South of
Block 2, Maple Park, and North of Block 184, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park and
Block 2, St. Louis Park North, as the same is now dedicated and laid out within
the corporate limits of said Village, be hereby vacated.
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Meeting Adjourned
-The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 11:50 P. M.
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President of the Village Council
ATTEST:
EPH J STA100( Clerk III
SPECIAL MEETING --- DECEMBER 5, 1946
A special meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President
Erickson at 5:30 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren _
Clerk Justad
President Erickson -
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the following
verified claims for Election Judges and Clerks based on 60¢ per hour and for
Polling Places rental were approved-and the President and Clerk were authorized
to issue warrants for same, by the following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, -
Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea; President Erickson, Yea.
Mrs. C. P. Albertson 9.00 Mrs. Belvin Anderson 8.10
Mrs. Grace Anderson 9.00 Mrs. James Ash 9.00
Mrs. R. M. Attwooll 8.25 Mrs. S. A. Bowler 9.00
Mrs. Burton Crocker- 8.25 Mrs. D. Crofoot 8.55
C. H. Farmer. 8.55 Mrs. Mildred Felber 8.55
Mrs. E. H. Hallgren 9.00 Mrs. R. B. Hankins 8.55
Mrs. Bert Henderson 8.55 Mrs. Ellen Harven 9.00
Miss Ann Heyda 8.55 Mrs. R. H. Hirmke 9.00
Mrs. Agnes Jones 8.10 Mrs. E. N. Kinney 8.55
Mrs. I. B. Knutson 8.55 Mrs. Thomas Larson 8.55
Mrs. Eva Liebl 8.25 Mrs. Viola Lundberg 8.10
Mrs. Nell Mc Adams 8.55 Mrs. Adeline Mc Caffrey 8.55
Mrs. Myrtle Marengo 8.10 Mrs. R. J. Nylander 9.00
Mrs. Donald Oswald 8.25 Mrs. A. H. Reed 8.55
Mrs. George Reed 8.25 Mrs. Carl Roberts 8.10
Mrs. Fred Roesell 8.55 Mrs. B. E. Stoltman 8.55
Mrs: Ruth Trondson • 9.00 Mrs. Robert Wentworth 9.00
Mrs. Helen Wood 8.55 Evangelical Free Church 15.00
Minnesota Tree Service 15.00
Village Election
The judges reports of the Village Election held December 3, 1946 were
canvassed and on motion of Trustee Bolmgren, -seconded by Clerk Justad, the follow-
ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of Councilmen present:
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Village Council has canvassed the certified reports of the •
Village Election Judges and Clerks for the December 3rd, 1946 Village Election
and find them as follows:
DISTRICT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TOTALIII
Trustee
Torval Jorvig 54 •30 55 90 61 42 24 356
Alvin Teter 64 11 18 • 32 18 5 10 158
Elmer Whips -- -- -- 1• -- 1 -- 2
W. S. Alger -- -- -- -- 1 -- -- ._.J
Clerk - - -
Joseph Justad 101 41 70 117 74 48 28 -479 -
Owen Coursolle 1 • -- -- -- -- -- -- 1
Harold Hof strand -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- 1
Fred Sewall -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- 1
Truman Hedwall -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- I
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