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Bonds, Continued
on the East Side of Y semite Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street, in
front of Lot 20, Block 8, Suburban Homes Addition to St. Louis Park; to be com-
pleted by June 10, 1948.
Resolution
• On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the follow-
ing -resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present:
• RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION VACATING PORTION
• OF STREET
WHEREAS the Village Council adopted a resolution March 24, 1947 vacating
a portion of the intersection of 33rd Street at Jersey Avenue, in which reso-
lution it appears there was an inadvertent error in the description of the
portion of the street vacated; therefore, _
• BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the second paragraph of said resolution be hereby amended to read as
follows:
• BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the portion of the intersection of 33rd Street and Jersey Avenue adjacent
to Lot 13, Block 7, Parkview which forms a part of the intersection of Jersey
Avenue with West 33rd Street at Louisiana Avenue in the Village of St. Louis
Park and is bounded by the South line of said Lot 13; the East line of said
Block 7, Parkview produced South to said South line of said Block 6 produced
West; and the Northeasterly line of Louisiana Avenue; as the same is now dedi-
cated and laid out within the corporate limits of said Village be hereby
vacated.
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
STFOOR CSEESRUTSITORNIOFNSOT.OR7 SEWER
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• WHEREAS it-appears necessary and in the public interest that a storm
sewer for Storm Sewer District No. 17 in addition to sewers ordered constructed
by the Village Council in its resolution adopted April 19, 1948, said sewer to
be constructed in Jersey Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 29th Street
as shown and described on plans and specifications.which have been prepared,by
the Village Engineer and which are hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be hereby directed to advertise
for bids for construction of said sewer, bids to be opened August 16, 1948.
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Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by President Erickson at 11:15 P. M.
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President of the Village Council
ATTEST:
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Villa: Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING - July 26, 1948
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Clerk Justad
at 8:15 P•. M., with the following Council Members present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad
Trustee Perkins, Acting President
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Trustee
Perkins was designated as acting President of the Village Council, with authority
to sign Village checks with the Clerk and Treasurer during the absence of
President Erickson from the Council because of illness. Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of Council Members present.
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Verified Claims ``d"°
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the follow- ;-.1i.,
ing verified claims were approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized II
to issue warrants for same, by the following roll call vote: Trustee Jorvig,
Yea; Trustee Bolmgren, Yea; Trustee Perkins, Yea; Clerk Justad, Yea;
American Printing Company 21.80 Brookside Hardware .70
Cranes Office & School Supply 32.95 - I► It .85
D-A Lubricant Company 11.50 Firestone Stores 34.32
J. V. Gleason 18.92 II ►I 14.74
II It II 938.26 It II 45.76
n n n 81.70 II " 9.08
It II II 163.62 ►I ►I 26.74
u It It 43.43 H I 3.96
II II II 52.46 Giller Drug Store 3.26
it I' It 387.43 Wm. Gutziet 10.00
II II II 42.57 Hill Woodworking Shop 4.25
It II II 208.55 John Wylie Jones Co. 120.00
II # II 679.83 Landers-Norblom-Christenson 22.62
nII n37.84 n II II 14.87
�I It II 146.42 11 II II 38.86
It It II 43.43 Wm. M. Mc Coy 80.80
IIII I► 773.14 uIt II II 161.60
n n II 1,301.40 II n II II 116.20
I! I! tt 907.95 The Minar Company 34.47
II II II - 43.00 II II It 4.83
II It II 83.21 It n It 3.78
It II II 72.b7 II II II 9.00
II II II 175.87 II It ii 63.04
II I! II 21.50 Minnesota Electric Co. 34.30
IIIt it 62.35 E. T. Montgomery 32.25
II II H 537.07 Andy Nelson 1.80
It ►I ►I 681.98 Northern States Power Co. 139.30
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II It II 1,021.25 H. W. Perkins 110.05
II Ii II 26.66 Phelps-Drake Company 171.25
Republic Creosoting Co. 280.63 H. A. Rogers Company 2.00
Rosholt Equipment Co. 42.00 II II IIII 35.00
St. Louis Park Dispatch- 4.20 St. .Louis Park Garage 13.50
Street Department 26.25 Syverson Implement Co. 99.00
II It 210.48 Terry Excavating Co. 16.00
II II 46.84 Westerdahl Hardware 1.13
It It 19.53 - II II _ 3.50
It II 22.40 The Wheel Service Co. 6.66
Wm. _H. Ziegler Company, Inc. 24.95 Willard Keller
M. T. TierneyWalter R. Menzel
Hearing
A hearing was had on the petition of the Pure Oil Company to vacate
Evergreen Avenue between Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue. No one
appeared. -
Resolution
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION VACATING STREET
WHEREAS, petition of all of the owners of real property fronting on
---1-- the line of Evergreen Avenue between Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue"re-
questing vacation of said street has been duly filed with the Village Council
and said Council, has met at the time and place specified in a notice embracing
a copy of said petition duly published and posted and has heard all interested
persons and it appears that said street has not been used for more than fortyIII
years and serves no public purpose; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED_by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis
Park that Evergreen Avenue between Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue as the
same is now dedicated and laid out in said Village be hereby vacated.
Gas Main Extensions
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application
of the Minneapolis Gas Light Company for permission to make the following gas
main extensions was approved by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
#4409 - 4 inch main in Colorado Avenue
from Minnetonka Boulevard to six
feet South of West 32nd Street.
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Gas Main Extensions, Cont'd.
#4416 - 4 inch main in Louisiana Avenue
from Minnetonka Boulevard to
3045 - Lot 15, Block 8, Lenox
Addition.
Permission to Place Poles and Conduit
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application
of Northern States Power Company for permission to place one pole in the alley
between Alabama and Brunswick Avenues; Excelsior Boulevard and Brookview Lane;
and underground conduit line in County Road 41, West of Zarthan Avenue, was
approved by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Letter Re: "Watch Out for Children Signs"
A letter from Mrs. M. Adelshein, 2809 Yosemite Avenue, expressing
appreciation for the placing of "Watch Out for Children" signs in the 2800
block was read and ordered filed.
Police Car Bid Awarded
Chief of Police, Andrew Nelson recommended the purchase of 1949 custom
built Ford coach as per bid dated July 19, 1948 from Dahlberg Brothers, Hopkins,
Minnesota at $1,663.59 less tradein of 1946 coach at $700.00, leaving a total
of $ 963.59.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the recom-
mendation of Police Chief, Andrew Nelson was accepted, and the bid of Dahlberg
Brothers dated July 19, 1948 was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible
bidder, and the Clerk was authorized to issue a purchase order to Dahlberg
Brothers for 1 - 1949 custom built coach Q $$1,663.59 less tradein of 1946 coach
@ $700.00, or a total of $963.59; plus extras specified, in the amount of
$176.25. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Justice of Peace Return of Fines
Justice of Peace, N. W. Joubert' s return of fines, filed July 20, 1948,
was read to the Village Council by the Village Clerk, and ordered filed.
Petitions
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
petitions were Deferred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street Depart-
ment Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Councilmen
present:'
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P-223 SIDEWALK PETITION, signed by Lorraine D. Killion,
3369 Louisiana Avenue and others, dated July 10,
1948, for the construction of sidewalk on the
EAST SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM FIRST STREET NW
TO 1NEST LAKE STREET.
P-226 SIDEWALK PETITION, signed by L. A. Warren, 3145
Hampshire Avenue and others, dated April 28, 1948,
for the construction of sidewalk on the EAST SIDE
OF HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FROM 31ST STREET TO 32ND
STREET.
p-224 ALLEY GRADING PETITION, signed by Lorraine D.
Killion, 3369 Louisiana Avenue and others for
the grading of ATJ Y in BLOCK 176, REARRANGEMENT
OF ST. LOUIS PARK, dated July 10; 1948.
P-225 CURB AND GUTTER PETITION, signed by Mrs. Esther
Iverson, 3149 Hampshire Avenue and others, dated
June 30, 1948, for the construction of curb and
gutter on the EAST SIDE OF HAMPSHIRE AVENUE
BETWEEN 31ST STREET AND 32ND STREET.
Petition - Water Main Extension a 2
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the petition
signed by Allan W. Garrison and others, dated July 26, 1948, for the extension
of water main in WEST LAKE STREET FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO TAFT AVENUE, was
referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Water Department Committee
for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Heating License
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application
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Heating License, Cont'd. •
of Henry T. Tobias, 2020 3rd Street NE, Minneapolis, for a license to do
heating work was approved, and the President and Clerk were authorized to
issue license to expire December 31, 1948, by unanimous vote of Council Members
present.
Bonds
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
bonds were approved by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
CONTRACTORS BOND with John Finstad and
Norman Finstad, co-partners, DBA 'John
Finstad and Son as principal, and New York
Casualty Company as surety, dated July 19,
1948, in the amount of $14,376.53, covering
contract for sidewalk construction.
HEATING LICENSE BOND, with Henry T. Tobias,
2020 3rd Street NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota
as principal, and United States Fidelity and
Guaranty Company, Baltimore, Maryland as
surety, dated July 22, 1948, in the amount of
$1,000.00.
Directional Sign Denied
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application
of Rollin Jackson, owner and operator of Minneapolis Suburban Motel on U. S.
Highway #52, for a permit to erect a directional sign on property owned by
Hedberg-Freidheim & Company, approximately 200 feet North of 34th Street on the
East side of Highway #100 was denied, and Mr. Jackson was given 30 days to
remove same. Motion was approved by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Excessive Train Whistling
A group from the neighborhood of Yosemite Avenue between 39th Street and
Excelsior Boulevard appeared and complained about the excessive whistling of
trains going through the Village on the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern
Railroad. They stated that between 12:30 and 1:00 A. M., July 23, 1948, the
Engineer laid on the whistle, as an example.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk
was instructed to write the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad to
inquire if anything could be done to cut down the amount of whistling. Motion
was passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Check Sidewalks and Driveways
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village
Engineer was instructed to check all sidewalks and driveways on Webster Avenue
before the Sewer Contractor gets there so that when the job is completed, it
will be definitely known which walks have been damaged (suggested by W. M. Reed) .
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Bid Awarded - Chlorinator & Equipment for Wells 5 and 6
The recommendations of Village Engineer, J. C. Utton and Water Superin-
tendent, Ira Vraalstad, approving the bid of Wallace-Tiernan Company received
July 12, 1948, for chlorinator and full equipment for wells 5 and 6, was read
as follows:
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Well No. 5 $1,967.00
Well No. 6 1,967.00
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bid of _
Wallace-Tiernan Company for chlorinator and full equipment for wells 5 and 6,
received July 12, 1948, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible
bidder, and the President and Clerk were authorized to enter into an agree-
ment with Walleye-Tiernan Company for above equipment, by unanimous vote of _
Council Members present.
Advertise for Bids - Storm Sewer Connection
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk _
was authorized to advertise for bids for storm sewer connection from pump
houses on Idaho Avenue near Minnetonka Boulevard, to Jersey Avenue storm sewer -
bids to be opened August 16, 1948, by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Bus Fare Change Requested
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
instructed to write Twin City Rapid.Transit Company with regard to securing a_
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Bus Fare Change, Cont'd.
122¢ commutation ticket and transfer privilege on the Kenwood-St. Louis Park
Bus Line, as is now accorded riders of the Brookside Bus. Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by roll call vote of all members of the Council present
as follows: Trustee Perkins, Yea; Trustee Jorvig, Yea; Trustee Bolmgren, Yea;
Clerk Justad, Yea:
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARINGS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires on its own motion to improve the
following named streets within the corporate limits of the Village as authorized
by Chapter 382, Laws of 1903; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that it is necessary,and expedient to improve the following portions of exist-
ing streets and alley. by graveling and grading to grade established by the
Village Council:
Improvement
Number STREET FROM TO
N-132 Hillsboro Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard 29th Street
N-133 Gettysburg Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard 29th Street
N-134 Georgia,Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard 29th Street
N-135 Kipling Avenue 36th Street Excelsior Boulevard
N-136 Kentucky Avenue 32nd Street Louisiana Avenue
N-137 Kentucky Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard 28th Street
N-138 Quentin Avenue Cedar Lake Road Douglas Avenue
N-139 40th Street Joppa Avenue Natchez Avenue
N-140 Alley in Block 20, The Bronx
N-141 Littel Street Wooddale Avenue Ottawa Avenue
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is necessary and expedient to improve the
following portion of existing street by application of penetrating tar:
N-139 40th Street Joppa Avenue Natchez Avenue
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is necessary and expedient to improve the
following portion of existing street by application of tar mat:
N-142 Rhode Island Avenue Division Street South Service Drive
Highway #7
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Council will meet at the Village
Hall in said Village the 16th day of August, 1948, at 8 otclock 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 is to be conducted as to each
street to 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 the lots, parts of lots, pieces or parcels of
land benefited by said improvements.
Odors from Lead Plant
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village
Attorney was instructed to write the National Lead Company, St. Louis Park, that
the obnoxious odor from their plant in St.' Louis Park must be eliminated, by
unanimous vote of Council Members present.'
Creosote in Swampy Area
Trustee Bolmgren reported that he had visited with Harry Holstrom of the
Republic Creosoting Company recently, and 'discussed the matter of excess
Creosote now in the swampy area bet een Walker Street and Lake Street, South of
the Republic Creosoting Plant. Mrwas told by Mr. Holstrom that there was no
overflow of cresote now and showed him the' method used to avoid the overflow.
When it was suggested by Trustee Bolmgren that there might be drippings from
the creosoted ties in the yard that could be washed down by the rain, Mr.
'Holstrom took him out in the yard and showed him that there was no creosote in
the water puddles under the tie piles.
Bid Awarded - Sanitary Sewer
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bid of
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Bid Awarded - Sanitary Sewer, Cont'd. ...62.
Orfei and Mariani, received July 6, 1948, for the construction of sanitary a ,..
sewer in West 35th Street, from Wooddale Avenue to Zarthan Avenue was approved
in the amount of $29,835.60, and determined to be the lowest bid of a respon-
sible bidder, and the President (Acting) and Clerk were authorized to enter
into a written contract with Orfei and Mariani for the construction of said '
sewer, on forms approved by the Village Attorney, at price bid. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Hearing Date - Water Main Extensions
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, August 23,
1948 was set as date for hearing on the following water main extensions; by un-
animous vote of Council Members present:
In West Lake Street from Louisiana. Avenue to Wooddale Avenue
In Quentin Avenue from West 28th Street to West 27th Street
In Toledo Avenue from West 31st Street to North line of Lot 17, Block
6, Lathams Minnetonka Boulevard Tract
In South Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to the East line of Lot 45,
Block 142, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park
In West Lake Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Avenue
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Meeting Adjourned er
The meeting was adjourned by President Pro Tem, H. W. Perkins at 9:35
P. M.
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HOWARD . PERKINS
President of the Village Council, Pro Tem.
ATTEST:
JOSE j JUSTAD
Vii rge Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 2, 1948
A meeting of the Cillage Council was called to order by President, pro
tem, H. W. Perkins at 8:05 P. M., with the following Council Members present at
roll call: ,
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad
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 200.00 Ellida C. Parchem 92.50
C. L. Dickinson 75.00 ' James R. Dahl 119.00
Carl Iverson 132.00 Andy Nelson 150.00
F. J. Senander 137.50 Robert Standal 119.00
Clyde Sorensen 119.00 Robert M. Sorensen 129.00
Dan Whalen 126.50 Irwin Freeland 132.00
George Gibson 137.50 Donald-Glassing 119.00
Truman Hedwall 129.00. Orlo A. Hemstock 119.00III
Clyde Johnson 119.00 L. M. Johnson 132.00
Omar Mc Gary 126.50 Kurt Scheibe 137.50
C. M. Williams 150.00 Peter Stienstra 150.00
Edwin Gilbert 137.50 C. C. Wolford 122.50
J. A. Werner 137.50 Beverly Johnson 80.00
James Peter Anagnost 82.50 A. Anderson 196.25
Norman Andert 110.00 John Balich 180.40
Jeanne Bergevin 41.25 Jean Bonell 41.25
J. W. Brockman 110.00 Harry J. Brown 67.50
Mary Brown 50.00 John H. Connery 126.00
R. B. Connery 136.50 _James H. Cox 41.25
Elsie Dahlstrom 49.73 Al Donahue 127.40
Emil Duemke 130.00 Mary E. Dunkum 66.00