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Hearing Date Set ;›.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, February 6,
1950 was set as date for hearing on acquisition and opening of Sumpter Avenue
across Lots 40 and 41, Block 291, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park; and West
27th Street .from Quentin to Raliegh Avenues, by unanimous vote of Council
Members present.
Letter Re: Great Northern Overhead Bridge
A letter from Hennepin County Highway Department, dated December 22, 1949,
was read, regarding the Great Northern Overhead Bridge on Louisiana Avenue; and
on motion of Trustee Bolmgren,, seconded by Trustee Jorvig,_the above letter was
referred to E. T. Montgomery, Village Attorney for checking and recommendation
as to financing the project for 1951. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of
Council Members present.
Yosemite Avenue Bus Stop
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bus stop
on Excelsior Boulevard at Yosemite Avenue was designated as a NEAR STOP, and
that the Twin City Rapid Transit Company be so advised. Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Open Cesspool at 9408 Frederick Ave.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Health
Department was instructed to investigate an open cesspool at 9408 Frederick Ave.
and correct same, by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor pro tem, H. W. Perkins at 9:30 P. M.
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SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1950
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor 0. B. Erickson
at 8:03 P. M., with the following Council Members present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad
Mayor Erickson
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to
issue warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of Council Members present, by
roll call as follows Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee
Perkins, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor. Ericksin, yea.
American Water Works Assn. 13.00 Badger Meter Mfg. Co. 10.00
Mrs. Bohlig 20.00 " " " It 468.00
C. E. Christy 6.94 John R. Coan, Postmaster 24.00
ft " " 5.05 General Electric Co. 1.88
Goodin Company 22.80 Nels Larson 65.00
Lilac Way Mobile ServiceIII 36.00 E. R. Ludwig 84.80
Miller-Davis Company 4.40 City of Mpls. Police Dept.
" " II 1.30 1,050.00
!I II " 3.00 Norris Creameries, Inc. 10.05
Northern States Power Co. 7.36 Phelps-Drake Company 140.00
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. 8,417.27 It It II 6,796.72
Remington-Rand, Inc. 4.00 n 11 n 876.00
H. A. Rogers Company 2.52 " " '! 3,758.40
It " to n 4.16 Ira,M. Vraalstad_ 2.45
Western Underground Const. Co. 2,772.90
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Estimate
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
Estimate of contract work in progress as presented by Water Superintendent, Ira
M. Vraalstad, was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to issue
warrant covering same, by unanimous vote of the Council:
ESTIMATE NO. 6
Construction of 1,000,000 Gallon Overhead Tank
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company, Contractors
Total Contract Price
$165,020.65
Foundations Installed 14,067.50
Extra Excavation Completed 520.65
Steel Materials Delivered 97,401.50
75% of Labor Completed 39,773.25
151,762.90
Less 15% 22,764.44
Less Estimate #1 4,479.50
Less Estimate #2 7,920.43
Less Estimate #3 40,604.62
Less Estimate #4 45,654.91
Less Estimate #5 21,921.73 143,345.63
$ 8,417.27
/s/ Ira M. Vraalstad, Water Supt.
Licenses
On motion of Trustee Perkips, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
applications for 1950 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby
authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1950, by unanimous vote of
the Council:
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Evanoff Brothers Cigarette
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Soft Drink
3.2 Beer Off-Sale
Milk at Retail
Guy Newall _ Dog Kennel
Booth Pharmacy Cigarette
" " Restaurant
'! 3.2 Beer Off-Sale
Edina Electric Company Electrical
John M. Christianson
Belt Line Shell Service Gas Station 5 Pumps
_ " " " Cigarette
It It '' It Soft Drink
Gas Heat Installations Heating
James M. Mc Gilligan Cigarette
It " It " Milk at Retail
!' is '! !' 3.2 Beer Off-Sale
It IT It " Soft Drink
Sherman's Pharmacy " "
Cigarettes
!' '! 3.2 Beer Off-Sale
C.O. Carlson Heating Heating
Hughes Heating & Plumbing Plumbing
Westwood Hills Golf Club 3.2 Beer On-Sale
Restaurant
It Cigarette
Al Spencer's Snack Shop_ Restaurant
It Cigarette
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It Restaurant
Beer Off-Sale
Northern States Power Co. Electrical
Superior Furnace Co. Heating
Milk House Restaurant
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It Milk at Retail
Cigarettes
Clarence D. Nordwall Plumbing
Reliable Electric Co., Inc. Electrical
Harry's Pure Oil Cigarette
J. A. K. Sales Pin Ball, 1 Machine
Sager Plumbing Co. Plumbing
American Electric Co. Electrical
Bird Cage Cafe Restaurant
" " " Cigarette
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Bonds
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing bonds were -approved by unanimous vote of the Council:
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Roger M.
Bjorklund of Minneapolis as Principal
and The Travelers Indemnity Company as
surety, dated November 22, 1949, in the
amount of $1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Oak Knoll
Heating and Sheet Metal Company of Minnea-
polis, Minnesota as principal, and American
Surety Company of New York as surety,
dated December 12, 1949, in the amount of
$1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with C. 0. Carlson
Heating and Air Conditioning Company of
Minneapolis, Minnesota as principal, and
Continental Casualty Company of Chicago,
Illinois as surety, dated December 20, 1949,
in the amount of $1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Harry R. Bostrom,
DBA Bostrom Sheet Metal Works of St. Paul,
Minnesota as principal, and St. Paul Mercury
Indemnity Company of St. Paul, Minnesota as
surety, dated December 9, 1949, in the amount
of $1,000.00.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Melvin E. Sager
of Edina,_Minnesota as principal, and The
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company of Hartford,
Connecticut as surety, dated December 30, 1949,
in the amount of $4,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Baco Engineering Co.
of Minneapolis, Minnesota as principal, and
The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company of Hart-
ford, Connecticut as surety, dated January 3,
1950, in the amount of $1,000.00.
Petition to Vacate Street -
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the petition
of M. P. Johnson, 7124 Minnetonka Boulevard, and others, dated January 5, 1950,
for the vacation of West 32nd Street from Texas Avenue to the East Line of
Lot 10, Block 6, Roanoke Acres, and adjacent to Lots 9 and 10, Block 5, Roanoke
Acres, vacated, Lot 53, Block 291, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, was read,
February 6, 1950 was set as date for hearing on same, by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Application for Erection of Signs
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the applica-
tion of Naegele Advertising Company, Incorporated, for permission to erect
two signs approximately 12' x 281 on the roof of Holland Motors, Incorporated
building at 4419 Excelsior_ Boulevard was approved, and the Building Inspector
was authorized to issue permit for same, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Bid Awarded - Steam Cleaner
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bid of the
Minneapolis Iron Store received December 12, 1949, for the furnishing of One
(1) High Pressure Steam Cleaner, was deemed to be the lowest bid of a respon-
sible bidder, and the Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for
same at price bid of $696.00. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Fire and Extended Coverage for Veterans Housing
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Fire and
Extended Coverage Policy No. 1132046, dated December 1, 1949, in the amount of
$15,000.00, covering Village owned two-family dwellings located at 5630, 5650,
5710, 5730 and 5750 West 37th Street, St. Louis Park, furnished by Pearl
Assurance Company, Limited (E. H. Shursen, Agent), was approved by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Owners, Landlords and Tenant's Liability Insurance
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Anchor Casualty
Company' s Liability Policy OLT 60855 A, dated December 9, 1949, covering
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OLT Liability Insurance, Cont'd.
Village owned premises at 5620, 30, 40, 50, West 37th Street, and 5700, 10, 20,
30, 40, and 50 West 37th Street, St. Louis Park, presented by E. Shursen, Agent,
was approved by unanimous vote of the Council.
Health Department's Report for 1949
The following Health Department's Report for 1949, presented by Health
Officer, Dr. H. W. Darby, M. D., was read and ordered filed -----
796 Vaccinations against smallpox
419 Schick tests
737 Diphtheria and Tetanus inoculations
12 Polio cases
39 Scarlet Fever cases
2 Diphtheria cases
0 Smallpox cases for 25 years.
Preliminary Plat - Cecelia M. O'Phelan 24.71 Acres
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the preliminary
plat presented by Adolph Fine, of the unplatted area noted as "Cecelia M.
O'Phelan 24.71 Acres", located on the Northwest corner of the Junction of Minne-
tonka Boulevard and Texas Avenue was tentatively approved, after the reading of
the Planning Commission' s report dated January 6, 1950. Motion was passed by un-
animous vote of the Council.
Preliminary Plat - Donnybrook Terrace 1st & 2nd
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the preliminary
plat of Donnybrook Terrace 1st and 2nd Additions, and Levitch's Addition, located
in Section 18, Township 117, Range 21, prepared by Egan, Field and Nowak for
Arvid Carlson and Son, Incorporated and Levitch was given _tentative approval,
with the following street names for W - Wyoming; for X - Xylon, and for Y - Yukon
Avenues. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
After considerable discussion regarding Section 19.21 of the New Zoning
Ordinance No. 349, which requires a minimum frontage of 65 feet on corner lots -
it was moved by Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins that the Village
attorney make a study of this requirement, and bring in a proposed amendment
changing the 65 foot frontage requirement to 50 feet, for Council consideration.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Rezoning Lot '0A", Block 3, Brooklawns
The Planning Commission's report dated January 6, 1950, approving the
rezoning of Lot "A", Block 3, Brooklawns Addition from "Cu to "D" Density was
read and referred to meeting of January 16, 1950, at which time a hearing will
be had on the proposed change.
Inquiry Re: Proposed Johnson Nut Company
Mf. Terrel from the Star of Bethlehem Home, Seymour and Maurice Mandel,
H. H. Parkinson and Attorney Robert L. Henretta, representing the Companies
building the five apartment buildings on the SW Corner of Joppa Avenue and
Minnetonka Boulevard asked about the proposed Johnson Nut Company building. Our
December 9, 1949 letter to Johnson Nut Company was read to them, and they were
told that they would be given an opportunity to see the plans of proposed build-
ing before the permit is issued.
Planning Commission's Report - Tentative Plot Plan for S & L Building
The Planning Commission's report on tentative plot plan for commercial
building to be built by the S. •& L. Company on property just East of Gerard' s
Addition on Excelsior Boulevard, was read. On motion of Trustee Perkins,
seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Planning Commission's report was referred to
Village Attorney, E. T. Montgomery for checking, by unanimous vote of the Coun-
cil.
Hearing Date Set for Lift Station \
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, February 6,
was set as date for hearing on Lift Station, Sanitary Sewer District #2-G, and
Sanitary Sewer Extension on south side of Excelsior Boulevard from Huntington
Avenue to 285 feet east of Glenhurst Avenue; Glenhurst Avenue from Excelsior
Boulevard to 37th Street; Huntington Avenue from approximately 300 feet south of
Excelsior Boulevard to 155 feet north of Excelsior Boulevard. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Improvement of 'Ferber and Lindstrom' Acres Denied
The Planning Commission's report dated January 7, 1950, regarding the
request of Alexander and Kingbay for approval of the improvement of area marked
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Improvement of 'Ferber and Lindstrom' Acres Denied, Cont'd.
'F. M. Ferber 5.11 acres and Jennie Lindstrom 1.81 acres, lying West of Highway
#100, and from 33rd Street to about 345 feet South of Minnetonka Boulevard,
with a recommendation that the request be denied on the grounds that there is
insufficient car parking space ab required in Section 14.5 (a) of the Zoning
Ordinance, was read.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above
report of the Planning Commission was accepted,' and the application of Alexander
and Kingbay was denied, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Council Committees for 1950
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
Council Committee Members were approved by unanimous vote of the Council
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OTHER MEMBERS
Finance Joseph Justad 0. B. Erickson, H. W. Perkins
Fire Torval Jorvig H. W. Perkins, H. J. Bolmgren
Parks Torval Jorvig H. J. Bolmgren, 0. B. Erickson
Police 0. B. Erickson H. W. Perkins, J. Justad
Public Utilities H. J. Bolmgren T. Jorvig, 0. B..Erickson
Sewers H. W. Perkins T. Jorvig, J. Justad
Streets and Alleys H. W. Perkins 0. B. Erickson, J. Justad
Water H. J. Bolmgren T. Jorvig, H. W. Perkins
Welfare and Health Joseph Justad H. J. Bolmgren, T. Jorvig
Veterans 0. B. Erickson H. J . Bolmgren, J. Justad
Planning Commission H. J. Bolmgren, T. Jorvig
Personnel 0. B. Erickson J. Justad, H. W. Perkins
Village Attorney Appointed for 1950
Mayor Erickson submitted the name of Edmund T. Montgomery as Village
Attorney for 1950, for consideration of the Council. On motion of Trustee
Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the appointment of Edmund T. Montgomery
as Village Attorney for the year 1950, was approved by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Village Health Officer Appointed for 1950
Mayor Erickson recommended the appointment of Dr. H. W. Darby, M. D. as
Village Health Officer for the year 1950. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded
by Trustee Perkins, the appointment of Dr. H. W. Darby, M. D. as Health Officer
for the year 1950, was approved by unanimous vote of the Council.
Appointment of Weed Inspector for 1950
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, Kenneth
Johnson was appointed as Weed Inspector for the year 1950, by unanimous vote of
the Council.
Appointment to Planning Commission
Mayor Erickson recommended the reappointment of Wtn. R. Chapman to the
Planning Commission for term expiring February 7, 1955. On motion of Trtstee
Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, William R. Chapman was reappointed to the
Planning Commission for term expiring February 7, 1955, by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Official Paper Designated for 1950
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the St. Louis
Park Dispatch was designated as the official paper for the Village Council_for
the year 1950, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Village Engineer Appointed - Philip W. Smith
A meeting of the Committee of the Whole was held on Thursday evening, January
5, 1950, at which time all Councilmen were present, to consider the following
,applications for the position of Village Engineer -----
Francis J. Magnuson
Norman H. Peterson
Robert E. Greiling
Philip W. Smith
Lloyd H. Flickenger
L. P. Pederson
After some discussion, it was recommended that Philip W. Smith be appointed
to the position of Village Engineer at an annual salary of $6,500.00, plus the
use of Village owned car.
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January 9, 1950
Village Engineer Appointed - Philip W. Smith, Cont'd.
On motion,of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Philip W.
Smith was appointed to the position of Village Engineer, effective January 16,
1950,- at an annual salary of $6,500.00, and the use of Village Car, by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Report of Safety Measures - M. N. and S. Ry.
A letter received from the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway,
dated January 4, 1950, giving a report of safety measures taken to date in St.
Louis Park, and advising that the Alabama Avenue signals were scheduled to be
installed in 1950, and that the Brunswick Avenue signals would be worked into a
future program, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
instructed to acknowledge receipt of this letter, and to express the appreciation
of the Village Council to the Northfield and Southern Railroad for the splendid
cooperation they have given in safety matters. Motion was passed by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Advertise for Bids for Fire Engine
• On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids for One (1) motor driven, 750 gallon Quadruple
Combination Fire Engine, as perspecificationson file with Village Clerk; bids
to be opened_on March-6th, 1950, by unanimous-vote of the Council.
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New-Village Hall, Fire and Police Station •
• On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the project
of constructing a new Village Hall, Fire and Police Station, etc. on Village
owned property east of the present Village Hall, was referred to the Finance Com-
mittee for checking and recommendations as to financing same, with the request
that report be made within 30 days. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Letter to Skippy Peanut Butter Company •
• On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was
requested to write a letter to Skippy Peanut Butter Company, asking them for a
report on what is being done to eliminate odors which cause much annoyance to
those living in the surrounding area, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Study Organization of Chamber of Commerce
• On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was
instructed to give some study to the organization of a Chamber of Commerce in
the Village, and to determine what part the Council could take legally in such an
organization, by unanimous vote of the Council°.
Ordinance No. 350
• On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
Ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of the- Council:
• ORDINANCE NO. 350
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• AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF KENTUCKY
• AVENUE AND JERSEY AVENUE BETWEEN 33RD STREET AND LAKE STREET
• The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park ordains:
• Section 1. That portion of Kentucky Avenue lying between West 33rd Street
and West Lake Street as now laid out and designated as such by Ordinance No. 71
of the Village of St. Louis Park shall be hereby changed and shall hereafter be
designated as Idaho Avenue.
• Section 2. That portion of Jersey Avenue lying between West 33rd Street
and West Lake Street as now laid out and designated as such by Ordinance No. 71
of the Village of St. Louis Park shall be changed and shall hereafter be desig-'•
nated as Georgia Avenue.
Meeting Adjourned
• The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Erickson at 10:50 P. M.
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