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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946/08/12 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular August 5, 1946 157 Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 12:25 A. M. •.-L ERICKSON President of the Village Council ATTEST: • JUSTAD V ;gage Clerk SPECIAL MERTING-AUGUST 12, 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 Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad President Erickson Minutes The minutes of'meetings held July 29, 1946 and August 5, 1946 were read and approved as read. - 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; Trustee Jorvig, Yea; Trustee Perkins, Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea; President Erickson, Yea. Acme Typrwriter Sales 16.00 Associated Agencies 125.00 Brooks Service Station 1.50 Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul C. Ed. Christy .75 & Pacific Railroad Co. 39.74 Federal Reserve Bank 13.50 Gordon Brothers 12.70 Home Federal Savings & Loan • 20.00 Glenn Johnson Contracting Co. 553.16 Kokesh Hardware Co. 5.00 Landers-Norblom-Christenson 107.00 League of Minnesota Municipal- E. R. Ludwig 63.95 ities 80.00 Mrs. Kenneth Mether 11.00 Charles Michaud 25.00 Midland Paper & Stationary Co. 16.25 Mine Safety Appliances Co. 392.14 Mpls. Blue Printing Co. 15.88 City of Minneapolis 799.00 E. T. Montgomery 16.25 NW Bell Telephone Co. 55.17 E. T. Montgomery 18.60 Republic Creosoting Co. 58.91 St. Louis Park Dispatch 22.95 Shell Oil Company 43.00 Standard Oil Company 64.80 Village Street Department 81.00 Standard Oil Company 29.65 Swenson's, Meats & Groceries 18.70 Terry Excavating Co. 100.00 B. H. Wahlin 1.50 Ed. Werner 14.40 Westerdahl Hardware 5.80 Westeedahl Hardware 1.98 .65 A. W. Wylie 21.35 Bids - Street Marker The following bids for Street Marker were received, pursuant to advertise- ment for same: 1. Wm. H. Ziegler $401.00 2. G. N. Spiess Equipment Co. 458.20 On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above bids were referred to the Police Committee for checking and recommendation by unani- mous vote of the Council. Request for Permit for Gas Storage The Anderson Brothers, Hennepin & Harmon (At. 7307) appeared regarding a building permit for gas storage and distrubution building across the tracks from the East end of the Commander Elevators. After discussion, the matter was taken under advisement. 158 August 12, 1946 Halvorsen's Garage On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the matter of moving M. L. Halvorsen's Garage was referred to the Village Attorney to take action to have same moved, by unanimous vote of the Council. Discussion RE Building A discussion was had with Mr. Perlman regarding building on Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 4, Oak Lawn Addition facing 28th Street. He was told he should have a 35 foot setback on Raleigh Avenue. He said he would give it more study and take it up with the Building Inspector later. Artcraft Plastics Co. Mr. Riordon of Artcraft Plastics Company appeared regarding complaints against the continuance of the business at 4911 Excelsior Boulevard. He stated that he had spoken to the petitioners and felt that they would be satisfied if they closed up by next summer, and make certain corrections that would eliminate noise. Heating License & Bond On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application of Knoblauch-Pierson Engineering Company for a license to do heating work was approved and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue license to expire December 31, 1946; and the heating license bond with Knoblauch-Pierson Engineer- ing Company as principal and Continental Casualty Company as surety in the amount of $1,000.00, dated August 8, 1946. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council. Petition for Grading &-Graveling A petition dated August 7, 1946, signed by G. B. Miller, 2815 38th Avenue South, Minneapolis, for grading and graveling of Kentucky Avenue between 22nd St. and Cedar Lake Road was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above petition was referred to the Village Engineer and Village Attorney for checking and recom- mendation, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Petition for Grading & Graveling A petition dated August 7, 1946, signed by G. B. Miller, 2815 38th Avenue South, Minneapolis, for grading and graveling of Jersey Avenue between 22nd St. and Cedar Lake Road was read. • On motion of. Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above petition was referred to the Village Engineer and Village Attorney for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council. Single Meter Service Qn motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Northern States Power Company was authorized to set up single meter service for light and power in the Village Hall, account #2029-65204 & 5, and the Clerk was instructed to have the necessary wiring done at Village expense to set up the service. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council. Bingo - American Legion A letter dated August 6, 1946 from the Frank Lundberg Post 282, American Legion. stating that they were planning to conduct bingo parties on the following dates - no action was taken. September 21, 1946 February 15, 1947 October 19, 1946 March 15, 1947 November 23, 1946 April 19, 1947 December 14, 1946 May 17, 1947 January 18, 1947 June 21, 1947. Extension of Time on Park Board Contract A letter dated August 6, 1946 from Charles H. Ramsdell was read, requesting further time to complete his work on the Park Board contract. There were no ob- jections and letter was ordered placed on file. Licenses Approved On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application of James P. Demos for the following licenses at 4630 Excelsior Boulevard formerly held by Harriett W. Jennings was approved and the President and Clerk were author- ized to issue the licenses with the fees as follows: August 12, 1946 159 Hard Liquor On Sale 400.00 Expires December 15, 1946 3.2 Beer On Sale 25.00 " " 31, 1946 Cigarettes 5.00 " It 31, 1946 Tavern 112.50 " It 31, 1946 Restaurant 5.00 " '! 31, 1946. Street Grading Bid Awarded Village Engineer J. C. Utton presented the following tabulation of bid re- ceived August 5, 1946 from Terry Brothers for grading certain streets and alley: BIDDER EXCAVATION EXCAVATION EMBANKMENT GRAVEL SURFACE TOTAL 111 14,865 c.y. 500 c. y. 4,713 c. y. 2,970 c. y. Terry Brothers St. Louis Park .40 c. y. .50 c. y. .50 c. y. 1.25 per c. y. $5,946.00 $250.00 $2,356.50 $3,712.50 $12,265.00 /s/ J. C. Utton, Village Engineer On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above bid of Terry Brothers was determined the lowest bid (only bid) received from a res- ponsible bidder pursuant to advertisement for bids in the St. Louis Park Dispatch for grading certain streets and alley, and the President and Clerk were'author- ized to enter into a written contract with Terry Brothers in behalf of the Village by unanimous vote of the Council. - Lots Sold A letter was read, dated August 9, 1946 from E. H. Shursen, offering $1,300. for Quit Claim Deed for Lots 1 to 24, Block 205 and Lots 1 to 3, Block 194, Re- arrangement of St. Louis Park; also a letter from Paul Nelson offering $1,800. for Lots 1 to 24, Block 205, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the offer of Paul Nelson was accepted, and the President and Clerk were authorized to execute Quit Claim Deeds for Lots 1 to 24, inclusive, Block 205, Rearrangement of St. 111 Louis Park. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. 1 Two New Wells On motion of Trustee Holmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Engineer and Water Department were instructed to prepare plans and specifications for 2 ` new wells to be ready for operation by May 1, 1947. Motion waspassed by unani- mous vote of the Council. Resolution On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION LIMITING USE OF WATER RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that there is a shortage of water due to excessive lawn and garden sprinkling, and as the restriction put on August 5, 1946 did not take, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the use of water from the Village Water System for lawn and garden sprinkling be authorized between the hours of 7 and 8:30 P. M. of each day from August 12, 1946 until further notice. Salary Changes On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the salaries of Officer Carl Iverson and Fireman Irwin Freeland was set at $219.00 per month as of September 1, 1946, by unanimous vote of the Council. Special Sewer Permit On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, a special per- mit was granted to W. E. Anderson, 2621 Webster Avenue, Lot 24, Block 1, Birch- woods Addition, to connect with Lateral Sewer on Webster Aienue between 26th and 27th Streets, subject to payment of assessment of $69.20. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council. Fix Drainage On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the street de- partment was instructed to fix drainage at 16th and Colorado Avenue, by unanimous vote of the Council. 160 August 12, 1946 ' Plumbing License & Bond On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the application of Hilmar C. Guntzel, 517 Plymouth Avenue North for a license to do plumbing in Village of St. Louis Park was approved and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue license to expire December 31, 1946; and the License Bond of Hilmar C. Guntzel as principal and the National Casualty Company as surety in the amount of $4,000. dated August 9, 1946 was approved by unanimous vote of the Council. Resolution On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following resolution was adopted by,unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR WATER MAINS III WHEREAS, pursuant to resolutions heretofore adopted by the Village Coun= oil, extensions to the public water supply system of the Village have been com- pleted by contract at the following locations in said Village at a total cost of $64,891.75: STREETFROM TO Edgewood Avenue 28th Street 29th Street Idaho Avenue 28th Street 29th Street / 34th Street Brunswick Avenue t!_ N_ & 3. Bwi l-wAy,� g44 France Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard Randall Street Minnetonka Boulevard Idaho Avenue Kentucky Avenue Kentucky Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard 32nd Street Jersey Avenue 28th Street 32nd Street Florida Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard 29th Street Vernon Avenue 26th'Street 145 ft. N. of 27th St. • Vernon Avenue 28th Street S. line of Lot 13, Block 1, American_ Security Invest. Co, . Terrace Park Salem Avenue 26th Street 27th Street Lake Street 34th Street Wooddale Avenue - • Lynn Avenue 26th Street 27th Street Inglewood Avenue 39th Street 40th Street Vernon Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard 28th StreetIII Joppa Avenue N. line of Lot 21, Block 2, Minikanda Terrace Excelsior Boulevard Dakota Avenue S. line of Lot 14, Block 1, Brooklawns, to 392 Street; thence in 392 Street from Dakota Avenue, to Colorado Avenue;-thence in Colorado Avenue from S._l)ne of Lot 35, Block 2, Brook- lawns, to,.39i`.Street; thence in 40th Street from Brunswick"AV nue from Excelsior Boulevard to N. • line of Lot 44, Block 1, Brooklawns. and, WHEREAS, the Clerk, with the assistance of the Engineer, has calculated the proper amount to be specially assessed for each of said improvements to every lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the respective streets where said improvements are made, as provided by law, which proposed assessments are now on file with the Clerk and open to public inspection; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council that said water main extensions be hereby accepted and the Clerk be directed to cause notice to be published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch that said Council will meet on September 9, 1946 at 8 o'clock P. M. gnd pass upon said proposed assessments. Proceed with Veterans Housin& On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Village III Engineer was instructed to proceed with the work designated as "A" on the Veterans Housing F P H C Plat, dated August 9, 1946, by unanimous vote of the Council. Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 11:40 P. M. /416, 4-- 0. B _1— ATTEST: President of the Village Council SEPH USTAD, illage Clerk