HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946/03/11 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 2 2 March 4, 1946. Block 2, Lenox
Lot Number Name Amount of Benefit
1• Peter A. Cunningham 162.50
19 State 50.00
20 State 50.00
21 Blossom C. Parry 50.00
22 Paul A. Nelson 50,00
23 Sigurd A. Johnson et al 50.00
24 Sigurd A. Johnson et al 50.00
25 Walter H. Sagur 50.00
26 Joseph N. Hinton et al 50.00
27 Clara A. Adams 50.00
28 Averill Vere Stuart 50.00
29 Allen J. Houll et al 58.75
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Trustee Perkins (Acting President) at 10:40
P. M.
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President of the Village Council
ATTEST:
JO JUSTAD
Villa a Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 11, 1946
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President
Erickson at 8:04 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call:
Trustee Perkins Trustee Jorvig
Clerk Justad President Erickson
Sanitary Sewer District 1-I
A discussion was had on the bids for Sanitary Sewer 1-I received on March
4, 1946. Trustee Perkins and Engineer J. C. Utton stated that the bids appeared
too high and suggested that they be rejected. Frank Buchheit asked about the
chance of the Village doing some large sanitary sewer job in the future that
would allow for a better bid. Trustee Perkins said that within the next year
he feels sure that there will be lots of sewers wanted.
George Barton, Jr. said he has talked with the people on the East side of
Monterey Avenue, South of Minnetonka Boulevard and they are all opposed to doing
the work now at a price of $6.25 per foot. Frank Buchheit stated that the
folks on Lynn Avenue feel they would like to pass up the sewer at the present
price of $6.25 per front foot.
R. Mc Elderry stated that he feels we should hold off until a larger con-
tract can be offered to the bidders as $6.25 per front foot would work a real
hardship to some folks in his community. Mr. Woodward of the Lincoln Tool &
Die Company asked where the South sewer would run - was answered by Trustee
Perkins. Mr. Woodward said that costs were increasing rapidly every day and
wonders whether cost of sewer will not be higher rather than lower in the near
future.
Frank Buchheit asked Engineer Utton if he thought a lower price could be
had later. Mr. Utton said that with the present competition of home building
he feels that later, price will be lower.
TRUSTEE-PERKINS left meeting at this time..
Frank Buchheit said that as far as residents are concerned, they would
like to put off the 1-I project for a year or at least until new project District
#2 is started and then bids could be taken for 1-I and D-2 together. He also
stated that the Lincoln Tool & Die Company should be given all the help possible
but we should clip off this project now and include it in the larger project of
District #2. He asked in the name of all community that this be done.
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Mr. Mc Elderry says he feels everyone in District 1-I will be agreeable to
go along on a larger project even though we do not reach the $3.90 per foot price.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held March 4, 1946 were read and approved as read.
Advertise For Bids
Printing 1945 Report
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Clerk Justad, the Clerk was author-
ized to advertise for bids for printing of booklet containing the 1945 Financial
Report and other pertinent facts of interest to the citizens of St. Louis Park,
bids to be opened April lst. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen
present.
TRUSTEE PERKINS returned to meeting at this time (9:45 P. M.)
Permit Approved For
Commercial Building
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Building Ins-
pector was authorized to issue a building permit to Arnie Johnson for the erection
of a commercial building on the NE corner of Lynn & Excelsior Boulevard with the
proper setback, and keeping building and parking in area zoned commercial, by un-
animous vote of Councilmen present.
Petition to Vacate Street
Joe Bass
The petition of Joe Bass to vacate Street known as County Wagon Road was re-
ferred to the Village Engineer to make sketch.
Village Employees Vacations
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the matter of
vacations for Village Employees for year 1946 were ordered left to the discretion
of Department heads, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Gas Station License
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the application of
Sidney R: Brown to operate a four-pump (4) Gas Station was approved and the Presi-
dent and Clerk were authorized to issue license for same to expire December 31,
1946. _ Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Bond Approved - Beverly Johnson
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following bond
was approved by unanimous vote of Councilmen present:
Beverly J. Johnson As Principal
American Surety Company As Surety
Amount $2,000.00
Policy Number 23 460312
For Clerk in Office of Water Registrar
Term 1 year, beginning February, 18, 1946.
Dumping Situation
A report dated 1-5-46 from the Planning Commission regarding the correction
of a dumping situation at 43i Street and Dart Avenue was read to the Council. On
motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Village Health Officer
was ordered to check this matter and have "No Dumping" signs posted. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Foundry Permit Approved
A letter from Harry E. Hembre, 5713 Goodrich Avenue, St. Louis Park was read,
requesting a six months permit to operate a small grey iron foundry located on the
premises of Hedberg-Freidheim gravel pit.
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, a permit to operate
small grey iron foundry on the premises of Hedberg-Freidheim gravel pit for six
months was granted to Harry E. Hembre by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
2 4 March 11, 1946.
Scavenger License Approved
Nels Larsen
The application of Nels P. Larsen for a scavenger license for the year
1946 was presented to the Council. Mr. Larsen has purchased the equipment of
the Suburban Sanitary Drayage Company. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded
by Trustee Perkins, the application of Nels P. Larsen was approved and the
President and Clerk were authorized to issue the license to expire December 31,
1946, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Licenses Approved
R. N. Koch
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the 1946
licenses for R. N. Koch, 3701 Quebec Avenue for - Cigarettes, Milk Retail,
Soft Drinks and two-pump Gas Station were approved and the President and-Clerk
were authorized to issue the licenses to expire December 31, 1946. Motion was
passed-by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Village Automobile Insurance
The Comprehensive Automobile Liability Policy #7657580, effective March
12, 1946 from the American Automobile Insurance Company was presented by
Associated Agencies showing a total cost of $579.54 for one year. On motion of
Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Comprehensive Automobile Liability
Policy #7657580 from the American Automobile Insurance Company, effective March
12, 1946 covering the Village automobiles was approved, and the President and
Clerk were authorized to issue warrant to Associated Agencies covering the cost,
subject to approval of policy by the Village Attorney. Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Bids on Calculating Machine
Bids were received and opened from the following for calculating machine
as advertised -
1. Monroe Calculating Machine Company
2. Friden Calculating Machine Company
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the above bids
were referred to the Village Clerk for checking and recommendation by unanimous
vote of Councilmen present.
Public Contractors Bond
Terry Excavating Co.
Public Contractors Bond #23467096 was presented to the Village Council
with Principals - Thomas J. Terry, Walter J. Terry and William V. Terry Co-
Partners DBA Terry Excavating Company, St. Louis Park, and New York Casualty
Company as Surety, in the amount of $2,258.11 covering grading of Kipling Ave.
from West 26th Street to West 27th Street as per contract dated February 1,
1946.
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above Bond
#23467096 for Tdrry Excavating Company was approved and accepted by the Village
Council, subject to approval of Village Attorney. Motion was passed by unani-
mous vote of Councilmen present.
Hearing Advertised - Watermain Extensions
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village
Clerk was authorized to advertise for hearing to be held April 1, 1946 for the
following watermain extensions:
In Louisiana Avenue from 2nd Street NW to Walker Street
In Kentucky Avenue from 2nd Street NW to 1st Street NW
In 1st Street NW from Kentucky Avenue to Louisiana Avenue
In Hampshire Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Heating & Plumbing Licenses
Wallace E. Cooper
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the application
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of Wallace E. Cooper for Heating and Plumbing licenses were approved and the
President and Clerk were authorized to issue same to exprie December 31, 1946.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all members of the Council
present as follows: Trustee Perkins, Yea; Trustee Jorvig, Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea;
President Erickson, Yea:
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARINGS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
IIIWHEREAS, the Village Council desires on its own motion to improve the follow-
ing named streets within the corporate limits of the Village of St. Louis Park as
authorized by Chapter 382, Laws of Minnesota, 1903, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that it is necessary and expedient to improve the following
portions of existing streets in said Village by application of tar mat:
IMPROVE-
MENT NO. STREET FROM TO
L-1 'Alabama Avenue West 34th Street Highway No. 7
L-2 Dakota Avenue West 33rd Street Minnetonka Boulevard
L-3 Edgewood Avenue West 32nd Street Minnetonka Boulevard
L-4 Kipling Avenue West 36th Street Excelsior Boulevard
L-5 Raleigh Avenue West 41st Street N. end of Raleigh Ave.
L-6 Vernon Avenue West 28th Street West 26th Street
L-7 Xenwood Avenue West 28th Street West 26th Street
x L-8 West 27th Street Xenwood Avenue Utica Avenue
L-9 West 31st Street Dakota Avenue Georgia Avenue
L-10 West 33rd Street Zarthan Avenue Webster Avenue
L-11 - West 35th Street Texas Avenue West end of 35th St.
L-12 West 36th Street Highway No. 100 Excelsior Boulevard
L-13 West 41st Street Wooddale Avenue_ Quentin Avenue
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is necessary and expedient to improve the
following portions of existing streets in said Village by application of seal
coat:
IMPROVE-
MENT NO. STREET FROM TO
L-14 Brownlow Avenue ' lst Street NW , Walker Street
L-15 Dakota Avenue Lake Street West 33rd Street
L-16 Edgewood Avenue West 32nd Street West 33rd Street
L-17 Florida Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard West 33rd Street
L-18 France Avenue Randall Street West 34th Street
L-19 Georgia Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard West 33rd Street
L-20 Hampshire Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard West 33rd Street
L-21 Idaho Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard West 33rd Street
L-22 Louisiana Avenue West 33rd Street 1st Street NW
L-23 Salem Avenue West 41st Street North End
L-24 Toledo Avenue West 41st Street West 42nd Street
L-25 Texas Avenue Cedar Lake Road Wayzata Boulevard
L-26 Webster Avenue West 28th Street West 26th Street
L-27 Xenwood Avenue West 33rd Street West 34th Street
L-28 Zarthan Avenue West 34th Street , Highway No. 7
III L-29 1st Street NW Louisiana Avenue Brownlow Avenue
L-30 West 32nd Street Dakota Avenue ' Idaho Avenue
L-31 West 33rd Street Dakota Avenue Louisiana Avenue
L-32 West 41st Street Quentin Avenue Natchez Avenue
L-33 Toledo Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard West 31st Street
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is necessary and expedient to improve the
following portions of existing streets in said Village by application of pene-
tration tar mat:
IMPROVE-
MENT NO. STREET FROM TO
L-34 Texas Avenue Highway No. 7 Cedar Lake Road
March 11, 1946
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Village Council will meet at the Village
Hall in said Village on the 1st day of April, 1946 at 8 o'clock P. M. and will at
said time and place hear all persons interested for and against said improve-
ments, and each of them, a separate hearing to be conducted as to each street and
determine whether said improvements or any of them shall be made; that in case
said improvements, or any of them, shall be made, the total cost thereof, or so
much thereof as represents the benefits received as determined by said Council,
will be assessed against lots, parts of lots, pieces or parcels of land benefited
by said improvements.
Cobblecrest Plat
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the tentative
plat of original Cobblecrest South of Minnetonka Boulevard was approved by
unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Water Meter Bid Accepted
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bid of the
Badger Meter Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin of $11.23 each for 500
water meters was determined the lowest bidder of responsible bidders for same
and was accepted on the recommendation of the Village Engineer J. C. Utton and
Water Superintendent, Ira M. Vraalstad, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present;
and the Clerk was authorized to return bid checks to unsuccessful bidders.
Centrifugal Pump Bid Accepted
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bid of Fadden
Pump and Equipment Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota of $580.00 for one centrifu-
gal pump and coupling, was the only bid received ffom a responsible bidder pur-
suant to advertisement for bids for same was accepted on the recommendation of
Village Engineer J. C. Utton by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Bids Rejected - Sewer District 1-I
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, all bids for
construction of Sewer District 1-I were rejected and the Clerk was authorized
to return bid checks to respective bidders, by unanimous vote of Councilmen
present.
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 following roll call vote: Trustee Jorvig, Yea;
Trustee Perkins,, Yea; President Erickson, Yea; Clerk °Justad, Yea.
Mrs. Irene Carlson 30.00 R. B. Connery 8.95
Dr. E. L. Fitch 200.00 Willard Hamilton 14.00
Hennepin County 122.00 Home Owners' Loan 14.84
John Leslie Fuel Company 192.80 John Leslie Fuel Co. 98.00
n n n n 96.40 Linde Air Products 4.51
n n n n 96.40 Mary Martin 48.88
St. Louis Park Dispatch 20.25 Ed Werner 13.20
A. W. Wylie 7.30
Building Permit Authorized
Precision Screw Products
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit to the Precision Screw
Products Company, 700 Fourth Street South, Minneapolis for erecting a building
on Lots 15 through 20 on the SW corner of Alabama Avenue and West 36th Street,
providing that the elevation on both streets be finished neatly and loading
platform placed on the West side and subject to Section 19, Item 5 of the Zon-
ing Ordinance. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Meeting Adourned
The meeting was adjourned by President r'ckk- at 11:10 P. M.
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