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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947/07/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 463 July 14, 1947 Water Shortage Mrs. Sylvester, representing the Women's Club and the Garden Clubs of St. Louis Park appeared regarding a solution for the water shortage. Trustee Bolmgren gave a report of water consumption for may, June and July. A dis- cussion followed between citizens and members of the Council. Permit - Commercial Building . Mr. J. LaJeunesse applied for a permit tp construct a commercial build- ing On Lot 12, Block 22, Park Manor. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, a permit was granted Mr. LaJeunesse for construction of a commercial building on Lot 12, Block 22, Park Manor, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Peddlers License . Robert D. Johnson appeared in behalf of his application for license to operate an egg route. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, a peddlers license was approved pending payment of $50.00 license fee and .compliance with the Ordinance, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Permission to Place Poles { - On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by. Trustee Bolmgren, the request of Northern States Power Company for permission to place 2 poles on West 37th Street between Xenwood Avenue and Highway No. .100, was approved by unanimous vote of the Council Members present. �r Permission - Dig-ups • On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for permission to make a dig-up on Louisiana Avenue, South of Wayzata Boulevard; .also at other locations set forth in application dated July 9, 1947, was approved by unanimous vote of Council- men.present. Employment - W. C. Henderson . On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, Walter C. Henderson was approved for employment by the Park Board for painting and car- penter work at a wage not to exceed 61.144 per hour, by unanimous vote of Coun- cil-men present. Rezoning Opposed . The petition of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Meyer and others opposing the rezoning of Lots 44, 45, 46, Block 3, Browndale Addition was read and ordered filed. Licenses Approved . On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the applica- tion of Sam Goldstein and Sam Lutzky, DBA Brookside Market for licenses to sell cigarettes and milk at retail was approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1947, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Meeting Adjourned . The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 11:05 P. M. President of the Village Council ATTEST: / - / JOSy•H JUSTAD / Illage Clerk REGULAR MEETING - JULY 21, 1947 A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President Erickon at 8:10 P. M., with the following Councilmen present at roll call: Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad President Erickson Verified Claims On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following 46 1 July 21, 1947 Verified Claims, Cont'd. verified claims were approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue warrants for same, by the following unanimous vote of all members of the Council by roll call: Trustee Bolmgren, Yea; Trustee Jorvig, Yea; Trustee Perkins, Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea; President Erickson, Yea: 0. B. Erickson 80.00 H. J. Bolmgren 60.00 Torval Jorvig 60.00 H. W. Perkins 60.00 Joseph Justad 175.00 Ellida C. Parchem 75.00 Mildred Melbourne 60.00 C. L. Dickinson 97.25 Andy Nelson 133.00 F. J. Senander 127.50 Dan Whalen 114.00 Robert M. Sorensen . 116.50 Carl Iverson 122.00 L. M. Johnson 122.00III Kurt Scheibe 122.00 C. M. Williams 133.00 Truman Hedwall 116.50 George Gibson 127.50 Omar Mc Gary 114.00 Irwin Freeland 122.00 Peter Stienstra 127.50 J. A. Werner 127.50 Beverly Johnson 67.50 A. Anderson 102.48 Ardyce Aus 77.00 John Balich 166.76 J. W. Brockman 102.48 Arvid E. Carlson 3.00 John H. Connery 100.76 R. B. Connery 121.12 Alleen Dearstyne 66.38 Al. Donahue 100.76 Phillip A. Elmquist 151.03 E. Ferch 102.48 H. Frieborg 117.50 H. .Galloway 208.20 George Gibson 29.77 H. Girard 128.50 Evelyn Hegrenes 34.50 Stephen Iverson 80.50 Thomas Jaglo 100.76 Alvera A. Johnson 79.20 J. 0. Johnson 153.25 K. Johnson 133.00 C. Joned 100.76 W. Jungblut 122.76 Maynard Kays 111.06 Gerald Krueger 100.00 R. Lea 101.58 C. Lindgren 108.75 Lloyd Mc Gary 9.56 0. R. Mc Gary 106.95 Vance F. Marfell 105.16 E. T. Montgomery _ 48.50 Arthur T. Nelson 90.00 " " " 38.00 Bettie Nygaard 81.00 !' " ° 75.00 Robert I. Olson 81.00 .E. Omestad_ 100.76 A. M. Osman 90.00 W. M. Pascoe . 117.70 Elise Perkins 64.50 Gertrude Renner 97.25III Joe Rode 77.00 L. A. Rorman 100.00 Albert Runde 73.28 • W. J. Sahl 104.20 K. P. Scheibe 100.76 L. Senander 102.48 E. Sewall 130.50 F. Sewall 102.48 Vida M. Skinner 59.25 Gunnar Stromer 163,56 Paul D. Tierney 88.00 J. C. Utton 250.00 Ira M. Vraalstad 151.20 L. E. Wilke 77.00 Ed Werner 16.80 Zelda Wiggins 77.00 J. S. Williams 111.30 C. C. Wolford 100.00 A. W. Wylie 14.14 Martha L. Wylie 60.00 Peter J. Zanna 77.00 Construction Bulletin 8.20 Crane Company .88 W. Van Brunt Eddy 5.00 Industrial.Supply Co. 12.00 John J. Leininger & Ceil A. Miller-Davis Company 23.50 Leininger 15.00 Municipal Finance Officers N. S. Power Company 3.15 Association 10.00 " " " " 1,574.02 Nub Bell Telephone Co. 61.87 NW Nat'l. Bank, Hopkins 324.00 The Park Press 36.50 Standard,Uil Company 69.20 Water & Sewage Works 2.00 No Bids on Power Mower No bids were received for 30 inch power mower and the matter was referred to Trustee Jorvig, Chairman of Park Recreational Committee for further action. Bids - Grading & Graveling III One bid was received pursuant to-advertisement for bids in St. Louis Park Dispatch for grading and graveling, as follows: Terry Brothers 419,818.65 On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren,"the above bid was referred to the Village Engineer and Street Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council. Grading laid Awarded un motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of Terry Brothers for grading and graveling received July 21, 1947, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder and the President and Clerk were July 21, 1947 465 Grading bid, Cont'd. authorized to execute a contract for the work for the Village, by unanimous vote of the Council. Hearing - Rezoning A hearing was had on the rezoning of Max Renner property on Minnetonka Boulevard between Princeton and Ottawa Avenues (Lots 12 to 18, inclusive, Oak Manor). A letter dated July 21, 1947, from Floyd W. Brown, 2913 Princeton Avenue protesting the rezoning of these lots from Residential to Commercial was read. Mr. Case, 2940 Princeton Avenue spoke in opposition, giving the same reason as set forth in the Floyd Brown letter dated July 21, 1947. Edward Ver- barg, 2933 Ottawa Avenue asked about the garage on Lot 11, Oak Manor. He was asked to bring the matter up later in the meeting. Mrs. Bond, 2944 Princeton Avenue said she purchased her home from Mr. Green. She doesn't feel that a business section is necessary on the North side of Minnetonka Boulevard between Ottawa and Princeton Avenues. Mrs. Seiberlich, 2907 Ottawa Avenue said his name was not on the petition, but he was opposed to rezoning. Mr. R. E. Seiberlich, 2917 Princeton Avenue said his name was not on the petition, but he was opposed to the rezoning. Said he was up to the Council some years ago and objected to the rezoning at that time. Mr. L. Max Renner was called on and stated his position. He said that he had carried on a commercial business for years at this location. He com- plained about all the paper and dirt from the street; also the light of cars coming from the theater parking lot. Mrs. Bond said a multiple dwelling would be an asset to the neighborhood. Even a store building on the corner wouldn't cause much more traffic than now. Mr. Verbarg said this rezoning has come up at least four times and he would like to see it killed for good. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the above matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of the Council. Trustee Bolmgren said he would like to meet at 7:30 P. M., Monday July 28, 1947 to discuss this matter. It was agreed. Garage - Lot 11, Oak Manor Mr. E. Verbarg asked regarding the garage on the rear of Lot 11, Oak Manor, which was being used for welding, storage of equipment, etc. by Max Renner. He was told that this matter was under advisement at the present time, by President Erickson. Hearing - Rezoning A hearing was had on petition of Douglas Rees for rezoning property ly- ing North of Excelsior Boulevard between Huntington Avenue and the Creek (Lots 1 to 20, Huntington Woods). Mr. Thompson and Mr. Richert representing Douglas Rees appeared in favor. Mr. Bentzon made a plea against changing the 100 foot setback in Ordinance No. 215. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above zoning matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of the Council. Water Restrictions Mr. Ehlen, 3413 Brunswick Avenue asked how long the sprinkling restrict- ions would be on. Trustee Bolmgren explained that we have only had one day to try out the restrictions, and that he would like to try it one week more. Mr. Ehlen suggested that restrictions be set from 11:00 A. M. to 9:00 P. M. It was felt that the new well will deliver more water and may allow us to lift the restrictions, or at least ease- them up. Building Permit On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit for entire construction of building on Lot 1, Block 3, Minikanda Vista Second Addition, to the Sub- urban Electric Company as per their request of July 18, 1947, and to conform with the Village Building Code. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council. ' • Street Lights On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the request of the Towle Company for the elimination of street lights on Decatur at 31st; also Ensign at 31st ordered in March, 1947 was approved, and the Northern States Power Company were authorized to withdraw order for same, by unanimous vote of the Council. 466 July 21, 1947 Bus Benches On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the applica- tions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, signed by Cal Scholtz for placing benches at the following locations were approved by unanimous vote of Councilmen present: 1. SW corner of Excelsior Boulevard and Joppa Avenue 2. NW corner of West Lake Street and France Avenue 4. NE Corner of Minnetonka Boulevard and Joppa Avenue • 5. SW corner of Minnetonka Boulevard and Idaho Avenue 6. NW corner Excelsior Boulevard and Brookside Avenue 7. SW corner Excelsior Boulevard and Natchez Avenue -8. NW corner Excelsior Boulevard and Natchez Avenue 9. SW corner Excelsior Boulevard and Kipling Avenue Taxicab Drivers License On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the applica- tions of Earl J. Vrooman and Elizabeth K. Vrooman, 4800 Excelsior Boulevard for licenses to drive a taxicab in St. Louis Park were approved and the President and clerk were authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1947, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present. Ice Cream Social On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Womens Club of the Union.Congregational Church were granted permission to hold an ice cream social at the Band Stand on the evening of July 30, 1947, by unanimous vote of the Council. Licenses Approved On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application of Mrs. J. E. Farrell for the following licenses at 5123 Minnetonka Boulevard were approved and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1947, by unanimous vote of the Council: Cigarettes - Soft Drinks 3.2 Beer - Off Sale- Milk at Retail Permission to Place Pole On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Northern States Power Company were granted permission to place 1 pole on Zarthan Avenue, North of Lake Street, by unanimous vote of the Council. Bus Bench Application #3 On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee JTorvig, the application • #3, signed by Cal Scholtz for placing a bench at Bus Stop on the NE corner of Excelsior Boulevard and Wooddale Avenue was approved by unanimous vote of the Council. Renaming Streets in Huntington Woods Addition A letter from Douglas Rees, dated July 9, 1947, relative to renaming certain streets in and around the new Huntington Woods Addition, was read. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Clerk Justad, the above letter was referred to the Planning Commission, by unanimous vote of the Council. Bid Awarded - Curb & Gutter On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bid of John Finstad and Son was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible Bidder for curb. and gutter construction received July 14, 1947, and the President, and Clerk were authorized to enter into a contract with John Finstad and Son for the Village, for construction of curb and gutter. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council. License - Electrical • On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application of the Griswald Signal Company for a license to do electrical work was approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue licenses to expire Decem- ber 31, 1947, subject to approval of Building Inspector. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council. - 3.2 Beer License - On Sale On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application of Mc Carthhs St. Louis Park •Cafe, Inc. for a license to sell 3.2 beer, On-Sale at 5600 Wayzata Boulevard was approved and the President and Clerk were_authorized to issue the license to expire December 31, 1947, by unanimous vote of the Coun- t oil. 467 July 21, 1947 Heating License Bond On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the heating license bond with Dan Kopesty of Hopkins as principal, and the National Surety Corporation of New York as surety, dated June 26, 1947, in the amount of $1,000.00, was approved by unanimous vote of the Council. Resolution On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council: RESOLVED that the Village Treasurer be'directed to advance $15,000.00 out of Joint Sewer District No. 2, to the City Treasurer of the City of Minneapolis, as an advance to cover cost of construction of sanitary sewer within the City of Minneapolis to pro' 'ide an outlet for Joint Sanitary Sewer District No. 2, in accordance with contract with the City of Minneapolis for inter-connection of sew- ers; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk notify the Village of Hopkins to contribute its prorata share of the cost of such sewer in the City of Minneapolis; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the• City of Minneapolis be hereby requested to reconstruct sanitary sewer. within the City of Minneapolis to provide an outlet of adequate capacity for Joint Sanitary Sewer District No. 2; reconstructed sewer to be of such size as approved by the Village Engineer, and the City Engineer of the City of Minneapolis. Liability Policy Approved • On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Perkins, Liability Policy Number OLT 53039, issued to Cal Scholtz and the Village of St. Louis Park, Minn. by Anchor Casualty 'Company covering the installation of 10 benches for public use at Bus Stops, ' was approved by unanimous vote of the Council. Plumber's License Bond On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Plumber's License Bond with H. M. Porter, DBA Beldon-Porter Company of Minneapolis as princi- pal, and Commercial Casualty Insurance Company of New Jersey as surety, dated July 10, 1947, in the amount of $4,000.00, was approved by unanimous vote of the Council. Contractor's Bond On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Contractor's Bond with Kermit L. Bonander and LawrenceB pander, DBA Bonander and Company__as__ principal, and The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company as surety, dated July 8, 1947, in the amount of $4,650.55, covering construction of sanitary sewers for Sanitary Sewer District No. 2-A of the Village of St. Louis Park in West 35th Street from Dakota Avenue to Wooddale Avenue as per plans and specifications pre- pared by Village Engineer, J. C. Utton, was approved 'by unanimous vote of the Council. Contract Awarded for Loader On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of Borchert-Ingersoll, Incorporated for 1 Allis-Chalmers Model H D 5 g Crawler Type tractor received June 16, 1947, was determined to be the lowest bid of a res- ponsible bidder, and the Clerk was authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Bor- chert-Ingersoll, Inc. for the purchase of same, in the name of the Village, by unanimous vote of the Council. Ordinance No. 273 On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Clerk Justad, the following Ordinance was passed by unanimous vote of the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 273 AN ORDINANCE CREATING SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2B The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park do ordain as follows: Section 1. There is hereby created and established a sanitary sewer district of the Village of St. Louis Park to be known and designated as Sanitary Sewer District No. 2B, the boundaries of which shall be as follows: Commencing at the NW corner of Lot 4, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Addition; thence E. along the N. line of Lots 4 to 8 inclusive, Block 5; Lots 15 to 28 inclusive, Block 468 July 21, 1947 Ordinance No. 273, Cont'd. 4; Lots 17 to 31, Block 3 to the W line of Lot 1, Block 3; thence N. along the W. line of said Lot 1 to the S. line of Excelsior Boulevard; thence NEly along the S. line of Excelsior Boulevard to the NE corner of Lot 8, Bassford's Addition; thence SEly along the E. line of Lot 8 to the SE corner; thence NEly along the S line of Lots 7 and 6, Bassford's Addition to the SW corner of Lot 5; thence E. along S. line of Lot 5 to the SE corner of Lot 5; thence N. along the E. line of Joppa Avenue to the S. line of Excelsior Boulevard; thence NEly along the, S. line of Excelsior Boulevard to the NE corner of Lotl5, Block 4, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace; thence S. along the E line of Lot 5 to the SW corner of Lot 4; thence NEly along the S. line of Lots 4, 3, 2, Block 4 to the SE corner of Lot 2; thence N. along the E. line of Lot 2 to the S. line of Excelsior Boulevard; thence NEly along the S. line of Excelsior Boulevard to the NE corner of Lot 8, Block 3, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace; thence SEly along the E. line of Lot 8 to the SE corner of Lot 8; thence NEly along the S. line of Lots 7, 6, 5, Block 3 to the SE corner of Lot 5; thence E. along the N. line of Lot 23, Block 3 and Lot 13, Block 2, to the NE corner of Lot 13, Block 2, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace; thence S. along the East line of Lots 13 to 21 inclusive, Block 2 to the S. line of W. 37th Street; thence E. along the S. line of W. 37th Street to the center line of Blk. 1, West Minikanda; thence S. along the center line of said Block 1 and continuing S. along the E. line of Lots 3 to 10 inclusive and Subdivision Mo. 301 to the S. line of W. 39th Street; thence W. along the S. line of W. 39th Street to the center line of Lot 81 and Sub. 301; thence S. along the center line of Lot 81 to the center line of W. 40th Street; thence W. along the center line of W. 40th Street to where the center line of Block 8, Minikanda Vista, if extended S. would intersect same; thence N. along the E. line of Lots 8 to 14, Block 8 to the S. line of Lot 23, Block 8; thence E. along the S. line of Lot 23 to the center line of Natchez Avenue; thence S. along the center line of Natchez Avenue to the center line of W. 39th Street; thence E. along the center line of W. 39th Street to the E. line of Lot 24, Block 9, Minikanda Vista if produced S; thence N. along the E. line of Lot 24 to the NE corner of Lot 24; thence W. along the center line of Block 9 and the S. line of Lots 1 to 7 inclusive, Block 8, Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, Block 7, Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, Block 6 to the W. line of Lot 6; thence N. along the W. line of Lot 6, Block 6 and the W. line of Lot 4, Block 5 to place of beginning. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its publication. Resolution On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following Resolution was !adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LATERAL SANITARY SEWERS FOR SANI- TARY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2B WHEREAS, it appears necessary and in the public interest that lateral sanitary sewers be constructed for Sanitary Sewer District No. 2B, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that lateral sanitary sewers be constructed for lateral Sanitary Sewer Dis- trict No. 2B at the following locations in said district: STREET FROM TO Glenhurst Avenue- 39th Street 37th Street Lynn Avenue 40th Street Excelsior Boulevard Vallacher Avenue Lynn Avenue Quentin Avenue Natchez Avenue 39th Street 40th Street - Huntington Avenue 39th Street - Excelsior Boulevard - July 21, 1947 469 Resolution, Cont'd. ' STREET FROM TO Kipling Avenue 40th Street Excelsior Boulevard Monterey Avenue 39th Street 40th Street Joppa Avenue 40th Street Excelsior Boulevard _38th Street Inglewood Avenue Kipling Avenue Inglewood Avenue 40th Street Excelsior Boulevard Said sewers to be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications therefor prepared by the Village Engineer which- axe hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Engineer's tabulation for the cost of the construction of said sewers be filed with the Clerk, and that the Clerk advertise for bids for construction of said sewers to be opened September 8, 1947. Resolution • - On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of Councilmen present: RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS FOR DISTRICT NO. 1-0 WHEREAS, it appears necessary and in the public interest that 'sanitary sewers be constructed for Sanitary Sewer District No. 1-0 in Utica Avenue from 28th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard and in Minnetonka Boulevard from Utica Avenue to Webster Avenue,_ therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village' of St. Louis Park that sanitary sewers be constructed for Sanitary Sewer District No. 1-0 at tfie locations above described in said Village, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that plans and specifications for `said sewers pre- pared by the Village Engineer be hereby approved and his tabulation of the esti- mated cost for the construction of such sewers be filed with the Village Clerk, and that the Clerk advertise for bids for the construction of such-sewers to be opened September 8, 1947. Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 10:30 P. M. President of the Village Council ATTEST: 46r / ,OSEPH f STAD Villa:- Clerk SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 28, 1947 A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President Erickson with the following Councilmen present at roll call: (8:30 PM) Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Perkins President Erickson Clerk Justad 1111 Verified Claims On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following verified claims were approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized to issue warrants •for same by the unanimous vote of Council, by roll call: Trustee Bolmgren, Yea Trustee Perkins, Yea President Erickson, Yea Clerk Justad, Yea American Public Works Assn. 10.00 Badger Meter Mfg. Company 39.76 Helen L. Bradley, DBA Suburban City Treasurer, Minneapolis 15,000.00 ti Sanitary Drayage Co. 3,003.00 Brookside Grocery 17.50 Brookside Grocery 17.50 " It 35.50