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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946/07/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular June 24, 1946 1 1 Extra Nite Work Charges Lametti & Lametti On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following extra charges for nite work done on water main contract by Lametti & Lametti were approved and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue warrants covering same by unanimous vote of Councilmen present: May 10, 1946 $ 51.44 June 3, 1946 48.85 June 4, 1946 105.44 June 13, 1946 56.77 June 18, 1946 69.79 332.29 Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 12:50 P. M. AI tom President of the Village Council — ATTEST: i% 421 JOSE)' JUSTAD Vi `ge Clerk REGULAR MEETING - JULY 1, 1946 A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President Erickson at 8:10 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call: Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad President Erickson Bids for Sanitary Sewer Bids for Sanitary Sewer jobs 1-K and 1 L were received and read from the following Bidders: 1. Phelps-Drake Company 2. Lametti & Lametti 3. Orfei & Mariano On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above bids were referred to the Village Engineer for checking and recommendation by unani- mous vote of Councilmen present. Bids for Curb & Gutter Bids were received and read from the following bidders for construction of curb and gutter, as advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, June 21, 1946: 1. John Finstad & Son On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above bid was referred to the Village Engineer for checking and recommendation by un- animous vote of the Council. President Erickson President Erickson left the meeting at this time (9:10 P. M.) and Trustee Perkins took charge of the meeting. Hearing - Water Main Separate hearings were had on each of the proposed water main extensions described in the following resolution. The following persons appeared: 11-8 July 1, 1946 Howard Welch and A. C. Garrison in favor of North Street; Lars Fischer in favor of Cambridge Street from West line of Lot 9, Block 67, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park to Dakota Avenue. Resolution On motion of Trustee Holmgren, seconded,by Trustee Perkins, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a notice to all property owners whose property may be assessed for proposed cons- truction of Village water mains at the following locations in said Village: In Florida Avenue from 27th Street to 28th Street III In Cambridge Street from Lake Street to Texas Avenue - In Edgewood Avenue from 28th Street to 27th Street In hampshire Avenue from 27th Street to 28th Street In Division Street from Quebec Avenue to Texas Avenue In Lynn Avenue from 25th Street to 26th Street In North Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Taft Avenue In, Georgia Avenue from 27th Street to 28th Street In Lake Street from Quebec Avenue to Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania Avenue from Lake Street to North Street In Quebec Avenue from Division Street to Lake Street In Lake Street from Quebec Avenue to Cambridge Street In Cambridge Street from West line of Lot 9, Block 67,- Rearrangement of St. Louis Park to Dakota Avenue In Excelsior Boulevard from France Avenue to Huntington Ave. In Excelsior Boulevard from Inglewood Avenue to Joppa Avenue as published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 14, and 21, 1946, and has con- ducted a separate hearing on each improvement and heard all persons appearing at said meeting and duly considered said proposed improvements; therefore, BE iT RESOLVED by the Village council of the Village of St. Louis Park that it is hereby determined to be necessary to construct Village water main extensions in the public streets of the Village above described and at the locations above described, and III BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that plans and specifications for such water main extensions heretofore prepared by the Village Engineer and filed with the Village Clerk are hereby accepted and approved as the plans and specifications for said improvements, that the Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids on the basis of cash payment for the work, to be opened and considered by the Village Coujicil July 2% 1946. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids; and.` BE IT.FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of said improvements is ,to, be assessed against the property improved as authorized by Chapter 425, Laws of 1921 as amended. Hearing - Two-family Dwelling A hearing was had on the petition of Henry Wessner for permit to build a two-family dwelling on Lot 13, Block 2, Sunset Gables Second Addition. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit to Henry Wessner to erect a two-family dwelling on Lot, 13, Block 2, Sunset Gables Second Addition, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Hearing - Alley Vacation A hearing was had on the petition of George A. Rode and others for vacation of alley in Block 8, Browndale. No one appeared. Resolution On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following III resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of Councilmen present: RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY , WHEREAS, petition of a majority of the owners of real property fronting on the portion of alley in Block 8, Browndale, lying ,between the South line of Lot Jr 27 in said Block and Morningside Road has been duly filed with the Village Council, requesting vacation of said alley, and the said Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a notice embracing a copy of said petition and it appears in the interest of the public that said portion of said alley be vacated, therefore, July 1, 1946 119 Resolution, Continued BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that that portion of alley in Block 8, Browndale, lying between the South line of Lot 27 of said block and Morningside Road, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County, Minnesota, as the same is now dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of said Village be hereby vacated. Bid Accepted - Curb & Gutter On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Holmgren, the bid of John Finstad & Son, St. Louis Park, of $1.38 per L. F. for construction of curb and gutter on the East side of Browndale Avenue from the South line of Lot 24, Block 2, Browndale Park to Morningside Road; South side of West 41st Street a distance of 180' West of Quentin Avenue; West side of Hampshire Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 31st Street; and Inglewood Avenue adjacent to Lot 9, Block 2, Minikanda Terrace Second Addition, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder received pursuant to advertisement for bids in the St. Louii Park Dispatch, and the President and Clerk were authorized to enter into a contract with them in behalf of the Village for same. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Hearing - Street & Alley Improvement - Separate hearings were had on each of the proposed street improvements numbered L-60 to L-67 inclusive, described in the following resolution. Mrs. Esther Yngve appeared in favor of L-62. Resolution On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren,_ the follow- ing resolution was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all members of the Council present, as follows: Trustee Perkins, Yea; Trustee Jorvig, Yea; Trustee Holmgren, Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea. RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS AND ALLEYS III ' WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution adopted by the Village Council June 3, 1946 and published in_the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 7, 1946 the Village Council has met at the time and place specified therein and heard all persons interested with reference to the proposed improvements set forth in said resolution, and separate hearings have been conducted for each of said improvements; therefore, • BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that -the proposed improvements described in said resolution shall be undertaken with reference to the following portions of streets described therein; STREETS TO BE IMPROVED BY GRADING AND GRAVELING IMPROVE- MENT NO. ST1 ;r .FROM TO L-60 Raleigh Avenue 27th Street 28th Street L-61 Brownlow Avenue 1st Street NW 2nd Street NW L-62 Kentucky Avenue _ Wayzata Boulevard 14th Street L-63 Georgia Avenue 27th Street 28th Street L-64 - Alley in Block 7, Lenox L-65 Alley in Block 8, Park Manor L-66 Alley in Block 3, Lenox L-67 Florida Avenue 26th Street 28th Street and, BE_IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following proposed improvement described in said resolution shall not be undertaken: That portion of Florida Avenue, from 26th Street to 27th Street because there is no street opened in that block, and, BE CT FURTHER RESOLVED that said_improvements, and each of them, shall be made by contract in accordance with plans and specifications to be prepared by the Village Engineer, the work to proceed in such order as shall be determined by the Street Committee of the Village Council, which Committee is authorized to withhold work on any of said improvements if in the judgement of the Village Engineer and Attorney, the Village might be liable for damage 'to adjoining 1 2 0 July 1, 1946. Resolution, Continued: propertyownerson account of any change in grades, the work in such case to proceed only after securing releases from the affected property owners; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the entire expense of each of said improvements shall be separately determined and report made to the Council by the Village En- gineer for assessment against the improved property, as authorized by Chapter 382, Laws of Minnesota, 1903. Verified Claims On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by, Trustee Jorvig, 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; Trustee Jorvig, Yea; Trustee Perkins; Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea: Joseph Justad 142.50 Lois Johnson 68.75 C. L. Dickinson 84.75 Andy Nelson 120.50 F. .J. Senander 109.50 Dan Whalen 90.00 Robert Sorensen 90.25 Carl Iverson 104.00 L. M. Johnson 109.50 Kurt Scheibe 109.50 C. M. Williams 120.50 Trulman Hedwall 95.25 George Gibson 109.50 Omar Mc Gary 90.25 Irwin Freeland 104.00 Peter Stienstra 115.00 J. A. Werner 106.75 Beverly Johnson 55.00 A. Anderson 80.00 John Balich 128.60 J. W. Brockman 73.50 John H. Connery 52.00 R. B. Connery 104.00 Aileen Dearstyne 32.63 Al Donahue 86.75 John Elgard 64.00 C. H. Farmer 82.50 E. Ferch 190.14 H. Freiborg _ 105.00 H. Galloway 189.00 George Gibson 48.00 H. Girard 101.87 Margaret Hofstrand 60.00 Thomas Jaglo 85.50 Albers Johnson 60.00 J. 0. Johnson 128.12 K. Johnson 117.50 C. W. Jones 73.50 T. Jorvig 37.00 W. -Jungblut 72.00 Maynard Kays 102.75 Roy Lea 85.57 C. Lindgren 80.00 Vance Marfell 94.70III Lloyd Mc Gary 87.67 , 0. R. Mc Gary 84.78 E. T. Montgomery 195.00 H. Olson 130.00 James O'Connor 80.00 E. Omestad 84.50 Wm. M. Pascoe 49.00 Emeline Renner 33.00 Gertrude Renner , 84.75 C. F. Rihl 136.98 Gertrude"Reiner 68.85 K. P. Scheibe 68.00 E. Sewall - 108.94 Fern Sewall 60.00 Fred Sewall 80.00 Le Senander 80.00 Peter Stienstra 24.05 Gunnar Stromer 88.00 J. C. Utton 190.00 J. C. Utton 20.85 Ira M. Vraalstad 135.00 Ed Werner 21.60 Aline Wiggins 51.00 J. S. Williams 106.75 Wm. Williams 81.50 C. C. Wolford 101.25 Martha L. Wylie 60.00 American Cast Iron Co. 18.80 Benjamin Brush Company 4.00 C. Ed. Christy 3.24 Harris Brothers Plumbing Co. 66.60 Improvement Bulletin 20.40 Jari Products, Inc. 25.90 Layton Melius 17.00 Norris Creameries, Incorporated, Nprtfiwestern Bell Telephone Co. 8.25 17.48 H. A. Rogers Company 8.80 S. J. Rutherford 2.35 St. Louis Park Dispatch 27.00 Archie M. Smith, M. D. 6.00_ Warner Hardware 9.18 Westerdahl Hardware 6.24 D. J. Woll 78.70 D. J. Woll 15.00 D. J. Woll 18.26 Petition against Two-family Dwelling III Mr. John Gustafson appeared regarding the conversion of his present home at 2725 Toledo Avenue to a two-family dwelling, requesting a permit for same. The following petition against his request was read: "We, the undersigned protest the issuing of a permit to John M. Gustafson to convert his residence at 2725 Toledo Avenue, St. Louis Park to a duplex or multiple dwelling: Stanley C. Marshall 2735 Toledo Avenue Ellen C. Hedberg 2743 Toledo Avenue C. G. Wise 2747 Toledo Avenue Julia W. Johnson 2750 Toledo Avenue July 1, 1946 121 Petition Against Two-family Dwelling, Continued: Norman H. Cooper 2740 Toledo Avenue Edward Haynes 2709 Toledo Avenue Herbert L. Guenther 2715 Toledo Airenue B. W. Secht 2704 Toledo Avenue T. 0. Blongren 2736 Toledo Avenue Clover Hague 2657 Toledo Avenue Sim Greenberg 2700 Toledo Avenue On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, action was de- ferred to July 15, 1946, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Permit for Temporary Building On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, Clinton Chastek was granted a six-months permit to build a temporary building to sell fruits and vegetables, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. 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 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the Village Council adopted a resolution April 1, 1946 ordering sidewalk constructed on the West side of Edgewood Avenue from 31st Street to 32nd Street prior to May 31, 1946, which resolution was duly served on the owners of property fronting on the portion of said street where said walk was to be cons- tructed as set forth in said resolution, and said sidewalk has not been constructed as ordered; therefore, BE IT IRESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the Village Clerk be hereby directed to advertise for bids for construction of sidewalk on the West side of Edgewood Avenue from 31st Street to 32nd Street, said sidewalk to be 3i inch monolithic concrete sidewalk, five feet in width, cons- tructed in accordance with specifications therefor prepared by the Village Engineer on file in his office, said bids to be opened July 15, 1946. Resolution On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of Councilmen present: RESOLUTION ORDERING SIDEWALK BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council that it is necessary and expedient to construct sidewalk on the East side of Jersey Avenue adjacent to Lots 13 to 18 in- clusive, Block 6, Lenox, and on the.West side of Jersey Avenue adjacent to Lots 19 to 29 inclusive, Block 17, Lenox, such sidewalk to be monolithic concrete cons- truction, five feet in width, in accordance with standard Village sidewalk speci- fications now on file with the Village Clerk, the exact location of said walk to be designated by the Village Engineer, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said sidewalk shall be completed by August 26, 1946, and BE_,IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the names of all owners of all lots, parts of- lots and parcels of ground fronting the street where said walk is to be constructed are as follows: PROPERTY NAME OF OWNER Block 6, Lenox Addition Lot 13 Gladys L. Palmer 14 Peter M. Zubert, Jr., Julia H. Zubert and Stanley F. Orasem 15 n n n n n 16 n ++ n n n 17 n n n n n 18 n W n n n Block 7, Lenox Addition 19 Peter M. Zubert, Jr., and Julia H. Zubert 20 n n n n 21 n n n 122 July 1, 1946 Sidewalk Resolution. Contd.: PROPERTY NAME OF OWNER Block 7, Lenox Addition Lot 22 State of Minnesota 23 Arne G. Bogen �4 Peter M. Zubert, Jr., and Julia H. Zubert 25 - Frank G. Reese • 26 State of Minnesota 27 A. G. Bogen Company 28 o u n r 29 State of_Minnesota BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if said walk shall not be fully constructed in the manner and in the time herein prescribed the Village Council may order the same to be done by the Village Engineer acting as Street Commissioner or by con- - tract. on - tract. • 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 REQUESTING COUNTY BOARD TO IMPROVE BASS LAKE WHEREAS, it appears to the Village Council that Bass Lake situated in the Village of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was prior to construction of County Ditch No. 1gL a navigable lake and that as a result of construction of said ditch and lowering the level of said lake, which was done for the improvement of lands adjacent to the lake which were then agricultural lands, the lake has become non-navigable, swampy, a breeding place for mosquitoes and a detriment to surrounding land values, whereas if the level were raised or the lake properly dredged and cleared of weeds, it could be restored as a mavigable lake which would be very valuable•to recreational purposes and would materially enhance the value of surrounding property which is no longer of use for agricultural purposes but is ideally situated for residential purposes, and WHEREAS, it appears to the Village Council that such improvement of Bass Lake would be appropriate as a part of the proposed improvement of Minnehaha Creek since the outlet of Bass Lake is one of the sources of water supply of Minnehaha Creek; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the County Board of Hennepin County be hereby requested to undertake the improvement of Bass Lake in the Village of St. Louis Park, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Council cooperate with the County Board in making such improvement by acquisition of such easements of property rights as may be considered necessary on the shores of the lake in order to assure access of the public to the lake for recreational purposes and in order to enable the County and the Village and their respective contractors to carry on the im- provements which may be determined upon. Street Light Ordered On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded, by Trustee Bolmgren, the Northern States Power Company was instructed to install a street light at the intersection of State Highway No. 7 and Pennsylvania Avenue, by unanimous vote of Councilmen pres- ent. July 5th'. 1946-Holiday On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Friday, July 5, 1946 was declared a holiday with pay for all Village employees on Village payroll, subject to making up the time either on a Saturday or overtime. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Concrete Block Factory (Harold H. Naftalin) On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was instructed to write Harold H. Naftalin and inform him that Lots 17, 18, Block 59, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park are in the Commercial Zone and therefor not usable for manufacture of concrete blocks. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Permit for.Tent On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Minnesota July 1, 1946 123 Missionary District of the Evangelical Free Church Association were granted a permit to erect a tent for gospel services on the property owned by the School Board at the NE corner of Quebec Avenue and Walker Street for the Summer season. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Petition - Alley Vacation A petition dated June 28, 1946, signed by Mrs. Clifford H. Dahl and others for the vacation of a portion of alley adjacent to Lots 4 and 24, Block 2, American Security Investment Company's Terrace Park Addition was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, above petition was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation by unanimous vote of Coun- cilmen present. Advertise for Bids Adding Machine On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was authorized to-advertise for bids on one (1) eight-column manually operated adding machine - Model 7380-5 Remington Rand or equal. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Physician's Report on Firemen A report dated June 28, 1946 from Dr. Archie M. Smith, M. D. was read on the examination of Omar Mc Gary and Truman Hedwall, stating that no physical defects were found. Gas Main Extension On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the request of the Minneapolis Gas Light Company for permission for main extension #4048, on West Sunset Boulevard to.serve Lot 4, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Addition was approved by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Permission to Erect Poles N. S. Power Company On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request of the Northern States Power Company for permission to erect 4 poles in alley between Minnetonka Boulevard and 31st Street - Jersey and Kentucky Avenues was granted by unanimous. vote of Councilmen present, Special Permit The application of Arthur J. Eaton dated July 1, 1946 for a special permit to tap Village water main at Vernon Avenue at 26th Street for the purpose of carry- ing arrying the water to 2550 Vernon Avenue; agreeing to pay all expenses of same and to pay any and all assessments levied against said property by virtue of future ex- tension of water main on Vernon, was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above application was approved by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Petition - Grading • A petition dated July 1, 1946, signed by W. H. Rippberger, 414 Builders Ex change, Minneapolis and others for grading and graveling of Edgewood Avenue be- tween West 27th Street and West 28th Street was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, above petition was referred to Village Engineer and Village Attorney for checking and recommendation by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Police Reports for May, June, 1946 • The following Police Reports were read for May and June, 1946: MAY REPORT' 162 Radio Calls 8,875 Miles 16 Phone Calls 560 Gals. Gas Arrests - 14 29 Quarts Oil 5 speeding 4 stop signs 3 Juveniles picked up in stolen 3 careless driying car by Senander and turned over 1 parking to Mpls. Police Dept. 7. . 1 drunk /s/ A. Nelson, Chief of Police JUNE' REPORT 165 Radio Calls 9,174 Miles 15 Phone Calls 560 Gals. Gas 29 Quarts Oil 124 July 1, 1946 Police Reports, Continued: Arrests - 15 7 speeding 1 stop 2 careless driving 2 parking 3 drunk /8/ A. Nelson, Chief of Police Minutes: The minutes of meetings held June 3, 10, 17, 24, 1946 were read and approvedIII as read, Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned by President pro tem H. Perkins at 10:35 P. M. i///' - --------'---)9--e-%--"L------3 H. W. Perkins, President Pro Tem Village Council of St. Louis Park ATTEST: Jo*- Dr JUSTAD V i age Clerk SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 8, 1946 A special meeting was held at the Village Hall at 8:00 P. M. Present, Clerk Justad only. - Hearing - Water Main Extensions III Pursuant to motion passed by the Village Council June 17, 1946, and duly published hearings were had on the following proposed water main extensions: 1. 36th Street from Xenwood to Webster 2. Oxford from Colorado to Dakota 3. Monterey from 25th to 27th No one appeared regarding proposed extension 36th Street from Xenwood to Webster Avenues. Leon Twedt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoppe, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nelson, Mrs. Warner and Mrs. & Mrs. A. C. Johnson all appeared in favor of extension in Oxford from Colorado to Dakota, Avenue. Ira Edwards appeared in opposition to the proposed extension on Monterey between 25th and 27th Streets. He also said that Swansons and Johnsons, property owners on Monterey asked him to submit their opposition also. In the absence of a quorum, further hearing on all three water main ex- tensions were continued to July 15, 1946. ids✓,,, / JO-4'H JUSTAD Village Clerk - REGULAR METING - JULY 15. 1946 III A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President Erickson at 8:10 P. M. with the following Councilmen present at roll call: Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Perkins Trustee Jorvig Clerk Justad President Erickson Minutes The minutes of meeting held July 1, 1946 were read and approved as read.