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Home My WebLink About1946/02/11 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 4 February 4, 1946. Power for New Proposed Pumping Station On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the President and Clerk were authorized to execute a contract with the Northern States Power Company for power for new proposed pumping'station at 41st and Natchez Ave. by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Rezoning - Multiple Dwellings On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the petition of E. A. Hurlbutt for the rezoning of East 127 feet of North 257 feet of SVS of SE* and West 163.48 feet of East 25 rods of North 357 feet of SWC of SE*, Section 6, Township 28, Range 24 to permit the erection of two-story multiple dwellings was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommenda- tion, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Taxicab Business The taxicab business was discussed and it was suggested that licenses be issued to John R. Smith, Hopkins, Donald E. Upton, St. Louis Park and the Station Wagon Taxi, Morningside, and close applications for the balance of year 1946. Deed Accepted On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village Council accepted the Deed for 30 feet on the East side of Lynn Avenue from `` Excelsior Boulevard to 36th Street for Street purposes from U. S. Grant, Jr. /X` and instructed the Village Attorney to record deed, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Meeting Adjourned The Meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 12:15 A. M. I► A 41 ff- 0 - D- 1.__.,n President of the Village Council ATTEST: ll' /' .u� .i '1.L •./ Ill Jo -ph J :tad/illage Clerk - SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 11, 1946 A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President Erickson at 8:30 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call: Trustee Perkins _ Trustee Jorvig President Erickson Clerk Justad . Proposed Financing Sewer Bonds Stanley Rines, 4230 Scott Terrace, Morningside appeared regarding pro- posed financing of sewer bonds for sewer in the South section of the Village. He offered to handle the deal, all expenses at 3/4 of 1% - 'suggested that we could get 1.2% on this plan. No action taken. Drama Theatre License Approved Robert Gaus appeared regarding application for license for Drama Theatre.- On heatre.On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, a license was granted to the North Star Drama Guild, Inc. to operate a Drama Theatre on the property located at the SW corner of Joppa Avenue and Highway #7, upon the receip t of a copy of bylaws by the Village Clerk. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Rezoning Property N. S. Drama Guild The application of the North Star Drama Guild for rezoning; that part of the East i of the East a of the NW4, Section 6, Township 28, Range 24 lying South of Highway No. 7 and North of M. and St. L. Railway Right-of-Way from February 11, 1946 residential to commercial use was given further consideration and representa- tives of the Guild were heard. On notion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above application to rezone was denied by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Building Permit Granted N. S. Drama Guild On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Clerk Justad, the North Star Drama Guild, Inc. was granted a permit to use all of said lands now zoned for residential use for erection and operation of a theatre in connection therewith as set forth in proposed plan filed with the Village Clerk; the Building Inspector will be authorized by this permit to issue a building permit for such building illon filing of plans complying with the Building and Theatre Ordinances of the Village and Laws of the State of Minnesota regulating theatre buildings. Notion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Scavenger Liscense An application from Roto-Rooter Sewer Service Company for a scavenger license was read and action deferred until February 18, 1946. Request for Opening 29th Street J. W. Burke, 2901 Zarthan Avenue asked about the opening of 29th Street between Zarthan and Yosemite Avenues. He was asked to bring in a petition to start action. Hearing Date Set ,0n:motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, a hearing was set for March 4, 1946 to discuss a special permit for double bungalows on Lots 12, 13, 14, Block 3, Latham Minnetonka Boulevard Addition, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Fire Civil Service Examinations IIIOn motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Fire Civil Service Commission is authorized to hold examinations and certify appointees to the following positions on the St. Louis Park Fire Department: 1. Chief 2. Assistant Chief 3. 2 Common Firemen "—' Notion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Hearing Date Set On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Perkins, March 4, 1946 was set as the date for hearing on the petition of E. A. Hurlbutt for rezoning the East 127 feet of the North 257 feet of the SW4 of SE* of SEi and West 163.48 feet of East 25 rods of North 357 feet of SWV4 of SE4 of SE4, Section 6, Township 28, Range 24, to permit the erection of two-story multiple dwellings. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Hearing Date Set On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Clerk Justad, March 4, 1946 was set as the date for hearing on request 'of Mrr J. Clark, 4065 Vernon Avenue - Lot 36, Block 3, Browndale, to reconstruct her home to a two-family dwelling. Notion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Hearing Date Set On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, March 4, 1946 was set as the date for hearing on the petition of E. H. Shursen for rezoning of Lots 8 through 36, Block 206, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from residential to multiple dwelling district. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Taxicab Licenses Approved On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following licenses for the year 1946 were approved and the President and Clerk were author- 6 February 11, 1946. ized to issue same, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present: OPERATE A TAXICAB Donald E. Upton 1 Cab John R. Smith 2 Cabs Helene Cole Parbury 1 Cab TAXICAB DRivER'S LICENSE Donald E. Upton John R. Smith Helene Cole Parbury Herbert H. Flannery Norma Mettel 111 Ordinance On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following Ordinance was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present: ORDINANCE NO. 233 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAXI CAB ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park do ordain as follows: Section 1. Section 5 of Ordinance No. 160 entitled "An Ordinance to License and Regulate Taxi Cab Owners and Drivers" passed by the Village Council October 28, 1940 is hereby amended as follows: "Section 5. Each Applicant having a taxi cab license shall file with the Village Clerk a policy of liability insurance covering the vehicle for which a license is desired and insuring the applicant and all persons driving the same with the assured's permission in a sum not less than $10,000 for injuries to one person and $20,000 for injuries to more than one person in one accident , said policy to be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. No taxi cab license shall be issued until such a policy has been approved by the Village Council." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its publi- cation. Verified Claims On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, 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 Jorvig, Yea; Trustee Perkins, Yea; President Erickson, Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea. Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 933.30 First Federal Savings & Loan 16.11 Home Owners' Loan Corporation 14.84 Linde Air Products Co. 3.50 Ed. T. Montgomery 392.50 Northland Milk Company 5.18 x " " 26.00 " " " 5.18 x " n 275.00 " " 5.18 Northwestern National Bank 107.25 Phelps Drake Company 2,651.70 Lydia Rogers 65.00 Standard Oil Company 72.00 Swenson's, Meats and Groceries 22.12 Licenses Approved On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following licenses were approved for the year 1946, and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present: Electrical Lindgren Electric Company Kvalsten Electric Company C. C. Courture Soft Drinks 3.2 Beer Off Sale C. Ed. Crhisty Carl Reiss February 11, 1946 Licenses, continued:. Heating Cigarettes, Syverson Sheet Metal Company Carl Reiss Anderson and Dahlen Knapp's Shell Station Economy Sheet Metal, Incorporated C. Ed. Crhisty Gas Station 3.2 Beer On-Sale Knapp's Shell Station C. Ed_Christy Carl Reiss Restaurant Milk Truck Carl Reiss Ewald Brothers Sanitary Dairy 1 Truck Plumbing American Plumbing &Heating Company Earl F. Beaudry Bowler Plumbing Company Clifford J. Browne Burns Plumbing & Heating Company Grand Plumbing & Heating Company S. H. Harris Gust Hoglund_ Joe T. Howdeshell Minneapolis Gas Light Company Tom Motzko Attorney Recommended Village Attorney Ed T. Montgomery recommended Malcolm Erskine as an attorney especially trained in F. B. I. work to be called on in regard to criminal matters pertaining to the Village. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above matter was referred to the Police Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Kay Garage The Council was informed that Harold Field has filed an amended plat show- ing proposed construction of the Kay Garage at 5101 Minnetonka Boulevard which locates the proposed building entirely within the area of his property zoned for commercial use. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Building Ins- pector is authorized to reinstate building permit for Garage Building at 5101 Minnetonka Boulevard, formerly revoked for investigation a4- providing of plans and specifications filed by the applicant which conform in all respects to the building and zoning ordinances of the Village. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Minutes The minutes of meetings held December 18, 26, 1945, and January 2, 7, 14, 28 and February 4, 1946 were read. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the minutes of the above mentioned meetings were approved as read by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Advertisement for Bids Centrifugal Pump On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village Clerk was authorized to advertisel-fot bids on a De Laval centrifugal pump with coupling mounted to shaft to replace one we now have. Present pump is #230482; RPM 1760; GPM 1200. Bids to be opened March 4, 1946. Motion was passed by unahimous vote of Councilmen present. Meeting Adjourned Meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 10:45 P. M. Meeting Reconvened erN 'y (t)'1-4'1111"*___ The meeting was called to order by President Erickson to consider the letter of M. T. Tierney, offering his resignation as Councilman. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Clerk Justad, the resignation of M. T. Tierney as Councilman was accepted with regrets, effective immediately. Motion was passed by unanimous February 11, 1946 vote of Councilmen present. Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 11:05 P. M. • ,111/ President of the Village Council ATTEST: Jose Justad Vil age Clerk REGULAR MEETING - February 18, 1946 A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President Erickson at 8:25 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call: Trustee Jorvig Clerk Justad President Erickson Minutes The minutes of meeting held February 11, 1946 were read and approved as read. Hearing Date Set A report from the Planning Commission dated February 18, 1946 was read regarding the vacating of alley in Block 13, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park and St. Louis Park. On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, March 18, 1946 was set as date of hearing on the petition of Carl B. Plonsky and others for vacat- ing of alley in Block 13, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park and St. Louis Park Addition, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Scavenger License On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Clerk Justad, the application of Nathan Gottstein, DBA Roto-Rooter Sewer,.Zervice Com pany for scavenger license was approved and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue li- cense for the year expiring December 31, 1946, upon approval of equipment to be used by the Village Health Officer. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Permission to Place Poles N. S. Power Company On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Clerk Justad, the request of the Northern States Power Company for the erection of four (4) poles on Natchez Avenue between Lake Street and 32nd Street was approved by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Gas Main Extension On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Clerk Justad, the request of the Minneapolis Gas Light Company for gas main extension #3951 as shown by plans submitted was approved by unanimous vote of Councilmen present, subject to the approval of the State Highway Department. Petition for Sidewalk ' A petition dated February 6, 1946, signed by Adolph Fine and others for construction of sidewalk on the West side of Edgewood Avenue between 31st Street and 32nd Street was read. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Clerk Justad, the above petition was referred to the Village Attorney and Village Engineer for checking and