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Meeting Adjourned .
The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 10:35 P. M.
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C E ERICKSON
President of the Vi1lage Council
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OFF JO, 'H JUSif1, Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING - September 8, 1947
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by President
Erickson at 8:15 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
verified claims were approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized to
issue warrants for same by unanimous vote of Councilmen present, by roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren, Yea; Trustee Jorvig, Yea; Trustee Perkins, Yea; President
Erickson; Yea and Clerk Justad, Yea:
Addressograph Sales Agency 229.03 American Linen Company 2.64
Clayton F. Baker 7.90 George Baker ' 6.00
Brookside Hardware .27 Wm. Bros. Mfg. Co. 7.35
Construction Bulletin 17.40 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 1.70
It II 11.60 It II II 6.93
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Freeland's Food Market 2.53 J. V. Gleason 49.61
_ ft II ft 6.14 II II It 176.10
It tt -ft 2.25 It II It 154.98
II II it 2.60 It It II 243.13
n it n .90 It II It _82.00
it II It 3.85 It II It 22.96
n It n .80 tl It II 51.25
Goodwin Joss Laboratories 9.00 If It it 83.64
Hobart Brothers Sales & Serv. 10.75 II II it 92.25
II II II II 10.61 II II II 46.33
Thomas J. Lyons 7.90 ' II t! II 168.92
Merchants Chemical Co. 88.13 It II I! 165.23
Miller-Davis Company 10.05 Mpls. Gas Light Company 9.92
Minn. Linseed Oil Pain Co. 27.50 Milton Stoker & Heat Shop 51.63
E. T. Montgomery 29.00 Tom Motzko 11.45
It II tt 15.00 Harold H. Naftalin 7.90
Nat'l. Assn. of Assessing Officers, Nat'l. Soap & Chemical Co. 24.50
10.00 NSP Company 1.00
NW National Bank, Mpls. 16.00 Robert I. Olson 32.00 4+v
Pockrandt Lumber & Fuel Company 5.90 Public Management 4.00
Republic Cresoting Co. 479.88 Rosholt Equipment Co. .41
S. J. Rutherford 9.38 St. Louis Park Dispatch 31.80
SLP Firemans Relief Assn. 229.18 Shell Oil Company 50.00
Mrs. Luella Steinkamp 105.00 It II It 52.82
Syverson Sheet Metal 8.50 Thompson Lumber Company 4.75 III
Wheel Service Company 73.77 Martha L. Wylie 60.00
Walter Jungblut 136.74 _
Bids - Sanitary Sewer No. 2 B -
Bids were received for construction of sanitary sewer No. 2 B pursuant
to advertisement for same in the St. Louis Park Dispatch from the following
bidders:
1. I. J. 'Donnelly Construction Co. $164,541.01
2. Orfei & Mariani 139,646.98
3. Phelps-Drake Company 222,324.75
4. Lametti & Lametti 167,906.38
5. Western Underground Const. Co. 134,544.50
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Bids - Sanitary Sewer No. 1-0
Bids were received for construction of sanitary sewer No. 1-0 pursuant
to advertisement for same in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, from the following
bidders:
1. Lametti & Lametti $ 9,971.31
2. Orfei & Mariani 9,838.75
3. Bonander & Company 9,473.40
4. Western Underground Const. Co. 7,336.80
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above bids
on construction of Sanitary Sewers No. 2 B and 1-0 were referred to the Village
Engineer and Sewer Department for checking and tabulation, by unanimous vote of
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the Council.
Park Water Main (Oak Hill District)
A letter from the Women's Club of St:' Louis Park, dated September 8, 1947,
was read relative to a large Park in the Village, and the extension of Water Main
from Walker Street to the Park area in' the Oak Hill District, along Quebec Ave.
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above letter was
referred to the Water and Park Committees for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of the Council.
Kennel License Denied
Victor Formoe reported on his investigation of the application of Mrs.
H. C. Alderson for a license to operate a Dog Kennel at 2201 Dakota Avenue -
stating the neighbors in that vicinity were opposed to a Dog Kennel at that
location. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the
application of Mrs. H. C. Alderson for a license to operate a Dog Kennel at 2201
Dakota Avenue was denied by unanimous vote of the Council.
Hearing Date - Vacation of Part of Xenwood
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, September 29,
1947 was set as date for hearing on the Petition for vacation of a portion of
Xenwood Avenue just South of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific RR,
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Building Permit-Commercial Building
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit to V. Rorback for the
construction of a Commercial building on Lot 10, Block 3, Brookview Park Addition,
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Trustee Perkins
Trustee Perkins left the meeting at this time --- 9:30 P. M.
Hearing Date - Rezoning
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, September 29, 1947
was set for a hearing on the request of A. W. Lampe for rezoning Lots 16, 17, 18,
Block 3, Brookview Park Addition from "C" to tDn Density, by unanimous vote of
Coujcilmen pre sent. _
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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:
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IP RESOLUTION SETTING ASSESSMENT
HEARINGS FOR CURB AND GUTTER
WHEREAS, the Village of St. Louis Park has heretofore entered into a
contract for construction of curb and gutter at the following locations pursuant
to a resolution adopted by the Village Council June 16, 1947;
West side of Xenwood Avenue between 33rd Street
and the North line of Lot 122, Norwaldo
West side of Dakota Avenue from 28th Street to
29th Street
East side of Dakota Avenue from 28th Street to
29th Street
West side of Toledo Avenue from 41st Street to
Wooddale Avenue
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West side of Idaho Avenue from 31st Street Cll
to 32nd Street `
East and West sides of Releigh Avenue from 27th
Street to 28th Street
West side of Xenwood Avenue from 33rd Street to
end of existing curb South of Lake Street"
and,
WHEREAS, the Clerk with the assistance of the Village Engineer has
calculated the proper amount to be specially assessed for each of said improve-
ments against each lot, piece or parcel of land abutting upon the 'respective III
improvements 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 of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the Clerk be directed to cause notice to be published in the St. Louis
Park Dispatch that the Village Council'will beet on September 29, 1947, to pass
upon said proposed assessments.
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Resolution
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARINGS
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolutions heretofore adopted by the Village Coun-
cil, contracts have been entered into for the following street grading improve-
ments:
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER STREET FROM TO
M-82 Rhode Island Avenue West 34th Street West 321 Street
M-83 Sumter Avenue West 34th StreetWest 322 Street
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M-84 West•.33rh.Street: , , Rhode Island Avenue Texas Avenue
M-85 West 34th Street Rhode Island Avenue Texas Avenue
M-86 West 322 Street Rhode Island Avenue Texas Avenue
M-87 West 34th Street Brunswick Avenue Lake Street
M-88 Lynn Avenue 36th Street 300 feet North
M-89 Kipling Avenue 36th Street 400 feet North
M-37 Brownlow Avenue First Street NW Second Street NW
M-43 Colorado Avenue Minnetonka Blvd. 28th Street
M-39 Florida Avenue West 27th Street West 28th Street
M-41 Idaho Avenue West 28th Street West 29th Street
M-46 Jersey Avenue West 22nd Street Cedar Lake Road
M-47 Kentucky Avenue West 22nd Street Cedar Lake Road
M-49 Maryland Avenue Minnetonka Blvd. West 31st Street
M-48 Nevada Avenue Minnetonka Blvd. ' West 31st Street
M-40 Ottawa Avenue Morningside Road Littel Street
M-36 Raleigh Avenue West 27th Street West 28th Street
M-45 Rhode Island Avenue Division Street Highway No. 7
M-44 Sumter Avenue Division Street Highway No. 7
M-42 Xenwood Avenue West 28th Street West 27th Street
M-53 Alley in Block 7, Park Manor '"
M-54 Alley in Block 8, Park Manor
M-55 Alley in Block 9, Park Manor
M-56 Alley in Block 10, Park Manor
M-58 Alley in Block 4, Parkview
M-62 Alley in Block 11, The Bronx
M-63 Alley in Block 12, The Bronx
M-64 Alley in Block 13, The Bronx
M-59 Alley in Block 3, Lenox
M-60 Alley in Block 7, Lenox
M-61 Alley in Block 8, Lenox
M-65 Alley across Lots 16 and 17, Norwaldo Addition
M-50 West 28th Street Jordan Road 1900 feet East
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that said Council will meet on the 13th day of October, 1947, at 8 o'clock P. M.
at the Village Hall in said Village and ascertain the amount of special benefits
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Resolution, Continued
received by any properties in said Village by reason of the construction of
each of said improvements and hear the testimony in that connection of all
persons interested or whose property is affected who may appear in person or by
attorney and present witnesses for examination.
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 SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARINGS
FOR WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolutions heretofore adopted by the Village
Council, contracts have been entered into for construction of water mains at the
following locations in said Village:
STREET FROM TO
Florida Avenue 27th Street 28th Street
Cambridge Street Lake Street Texas Avenue
Edgewood Avenue 28th Street 27th Street
Hampshire Avenue 27th Street 28th Street
Division Street Quebec Avenue Texas Avenue
Lynn Avenue 25th Street 26th Street
North Street Pennsylvania Avenue Taft Avenue
Georgia Avenue 27th Street 28th Street
Lake Street Quebec Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue Lake Street North Street
Quebec Avenue Division Street Lake Street
Lake Street Quebec Avenue Cambridge Street
Cambridge Street West line of Lot 9, Block 67, Rearrangement of SLP
Excelsior Boulevard France Avenue Huntington Avenue
Excelsior Boulevard Inglewood Avenue Joppa Avenue
• Natchez Avenue Excelsior Boulevard West 41st Street
Kipling Avenue 26th Street 27th Street
Kentucky Avenue 32nd Street Louisiana Avenue
Louisiana Avenue 33rd Street 2nd Street NW
Kentucky Avenue 33rd Street 2nd Street NW
Sumter Avenue Walker Street Highway No. 7
Rhode Island Avenue South line of Lot 10, Block 313, Rearrangement of SLP
Florida Avenue 28th Street 29th Street
Georgia Avenue 28th Street 29th Street
Hampshire Avenue 28th Street 29th Street
Louisiana Avenue 2nd Street NW Walker Street
Kentucky Avenue 2nd Street NW 1st Street NW
1st Street NW Kentucky Avenue Louisiana Avenue
Brownlow Avenue 1st Street NW 2nd Street NW
Hamilton Street Yosemite Avenue Across Highway #7 to the
South Service Drive
and the Clerk with the assistance of' the Engineer has calculated the proper
amount to be specially assessed for each of said improvements against every lot,
piece or parcel of land abutting upon such improvements as provided by law which
proposed assessments are now on file with the Village Clerk and open to public
inspection, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the Clerk be directed to cause notice to be published in the St. Louis Park
Dispatch that the Village Council will meet September 29, 1947, to pass upon
said proposed assessments; the total cost of each of said improvements is hereby
determined to be in the amount respectively set forth on the assessment rolls
above referred to.
Bingo
A letter dated September 8, 1947 from the St. Louis Park Post No. 5632,
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was read, requesting permission to
play Bingo in the Post Home located on 36th Street and the Belt line on various
dates beginning October 10, 1947 and ending May 29, 1948 - all dates listed in
letter. No action taken.
Taxes - Well #6 Property
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Treasurer
was ordered to pay 1946 taxes on the Si of 280 feet of Lot 5, Block 7, Brookside
addition, as part of purchase price for said property for Well #6. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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Return Certified Check "'
(M. P. Johnson) '
The Village Engineer, J. C. Utton reported that 14th Street from Texas
Avenue East is in good shape now and suggested that the certified check being
held by the Village in lieu of a performance bond for the completion of this
street be returned to the platter, M. P. Johnson. On motion of Trustee Boim-
gren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was authorized to return certified
check in the amount of $1,000.00, by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Permit to Move Tanks
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the Texas
Company's request for permit to move three tanks -- 1-4,000 and 2-2,000 gallon
tanks 15 feet away from their present building at 4400 Excelsior Boulevard,
was approved by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
License - Gas Station
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the applica-
tion of Clifford J. Andreason (Veteran), DBA Lilac Way Service Station at
3933 Wooddale Avenue, for transfer of license to operate a 3-pump gas station
formerly owned by Lindy's Mobile Station was approved without fee by unanimous
vote of Councilmen present.
Petition - Sanitary Sewer %�
The petition dated September 8, 1947, for construction of sanitary
sewer in Toledo Avenue between 42nd Street and Morningside Road, signed by
R. C. Olson, 4200 Toledo Avenue was read. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, sec-
onded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above petition was referred to the Village Engi-
neer and Village Attorney for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of
Councilmen present.
Contractors Bond
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Contractors
Bond with John Finstad and Norman Finstad, DBA John Finstad and Son of St. Louis
Park as principal, and American Surety Company of New York, a corporation, New
York, New York as surety, dated August 26, 1947, in the amount of $5,277.00 was
accepted by unanimous vote of Councilmen present.
Resolution (Elaine Campbell)
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of Councilmen present:
WHEREAS, you Elaine Campbell, having brought
honor and distinction to yourself and to your home town
by your success at the recent contest at Atlantic City,
New Jersey, receiving not only a scholarship for your use,
but also fine publicity in our nation's papers for your
Village. Now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Village Council of the
Village of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, do heartily con-
gratulate you in your success, and express best wishes for
a very happy future for you.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 10:40 P. M.
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JOSEP. 4USTAD
Vill. . Clerk