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Mayor Erickson
Mayor Erickson left the meeting at this time - 9:00 P. M. Trustee Perkins
assumed the chair. -
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by' Mayor pro tem H. W. Perkins at 9:30 P. M.
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SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 27, 1950
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor Erickson at 8:22
P. M., with the following Council Members present at roll call:
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1 Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad
Mayor Erickson
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to
III 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 Erickson, yea:
Badger Meter Mfg. Co. 13.05 Behning Hardware 1.49
C. Ed. Christy 11.80 E. I. Dupont Co. 14.65
it ►t n 2.68 DeVoe & Raynolds Co. 9.87 .
The Flox Company 668.56 Franklin Co-operative Cry. Assn. 6.00
Hennepin County 97.00 n it it " 6.00
Hobart Brothers Co. 10.00 " " +' " 6.00
Holt Nursery - 15.00 tt It ►t " 6.43
' Wm. H. Mc Coy 30.34 Miller-Davis Company y 1.25
►t n 1► 7.50 ►t it t► 17.40
•n it it 147.20 n It n 51.30
n ►t n 14.00 " " " - 22.80
. The Minar Company .78 " !t t! 4.50
" " n 72.54 Minikada Hardware 1.19
Treasurer, City of Mpls. 210.00 Minneapolis Iron Store 9.93
Montgomery Ward & Co. 51.80 tt It Tt 4.30
Tom Motzko • 27.50 " " it 1.00
Nat'l. Recreation Assn. 4.50 ►! " 11 10.65
Northern States Power Company, NW Bell Telephone Co. 141.55
2,099.06 n it It ►t 130.05
W. S. Nott Company 17.17 Plehal Heating Co. . 8.10
Republic Creosoting Co. 19.10 H. A. Rogers Co. 8.05
III Rosholt Equipment Co. 9.95 St. Louis Park Dispatch X6:80 3•dc
Paul A. Schmitt Music Co. 3.94
ti II 1115.00
II n II II 1111.92 Service Parts Co. 11.02
Skelgas Company _ 8.76 Smith Welding Co. .50
Standard Oil Company 168.00 Street Department 282.92
Underwood Corporation - 10.60 -
Bids for Fire Engine -
Pursuant to advertisement in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, sealed bids
were received for One (1) motor driven, 750 gallon quadruple combination fire
engine as per- specifications on file with the Village Clerk, from the following
bidders -----
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Bids for Fire Engine, Cont'd.
1. (American La France x$18,855.00
( Spartan Model 1,000 gal. 19,245.00
2. (Seagrave Corporation 17,775.00
( 1,000 gal. 18,275.00
3. (Ward La France 16,631.00
( 1,000 gal. 18,431.00
4.(Mack International 18,458.00
( 1,000 gal. 20,198.00
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above bids
were referred to the Fire Chief and Chairman of the Fire Department Committee
for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Hearing on Petition to Vacate Portions of Streets
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, a hearing was
had on the petition of Northern Development Company for the vacation of portions
of streets. No one appeared. Action was deferred to meeting of April 3, 1950.
Petition Opposing Rezoning
A petition signed by Clarke Taube, 2937 Colorado Avenue and others, dated
March 27, 1950, opposing the rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 3, Adolph
Fine's Addition from Residential Use to Commercial Use, was read. On motion of
Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above petition was referred to
the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of
the Council.
Petition Opposing Rezoning
A petition signed by James Segal, 2940 Colorado Avenue, and others, dated
March 27, 1950, opposing the rezoning of Lots 12, 13, and 14; Block 21, Park
Manor from Residential Use to Commercial Use, was read. On motion of Trustee
Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above petition was referred to the Plan-
ning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Overflow of Storm Sewer - Dakota & 31st
A group of residents from the 31st and Dakota area complained about the
overflowing of storm sewer into hole at the NE corner of Dakota and 31st Street.
Trustee Jorvig suggested that a fence be put around the hole.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Street
Commissioner was instructed to place a fence 'around above mentioned hole for
safety purposes, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Bingo (Fern Hill PTA)
A letter from the Fern Hill Carnival Committee, signed by Mrs. Russell T.
Miller, 2933 Toledo Avenue, dated March 22, 1950, requesting permission to'play
Bingo at their Carnival on April 21, 1950, was read. No opposition raised.
No action taken.
Bingo (Brookside PTA)
A letter from the Brookside PTA, signed by W. C. Nelson, dated March 20,
1950, requesting permission to play Bingo at.their Carnival on April 14, 1950,
was read. No opposition raised. No action taken.
Licenses
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, 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:
Gilborn's Groceries and Meats Cigarette
Soft Drinks
n n t! • 3.2 Beer Off-Sale
n n n • Milk Retail
Richfield Plumbing Co. _ Plumbing
Arthur J. Eaton, Inc. Cigarette
n n n Restaurant
n u n n ' Roller Skating Rink
Burgess_Tydol Station Gas Station 3 pumps
Plumbing License Bond
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Plumbing
License Bond with Richfield Plumbing Company as principal, and American Bonding
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Plumbing Bond, Cont'd.
Company of Baltimore as surety, dated February 27, 1950, in the amount of $4,000.
was approved by unanimous vote of the Council.
Special Permit to Connect to Water Main
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, a special
permit was granted to J. W. Crawford Company, to run a water service line from
the present water main on WEST 25TH STREET AND EAST VILLAGE LIMITS EAST TO THE
HOME NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON LOT 4, BLOCK 4, BASSWOOD 2ND ADDITION ON THE
MINNEAPOLIS SIDE OF ST. LOUIS PARK VILLAGE LIMITS with the understanding that an
assessment of $189.00 be paid at the time permit is taken out. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Permission to Place Poles
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Northern
States Power Company was granted permission to place poles at the following
locations, by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
1. One pole on France Avenue South, south of Excelsior
Boulevard - Street Light.
2. One pole on Xenwood Avenue between St. Louis Avenue
and C. M. and St. Paul Railroad Tracks._
Building Inspector's Weekly Reports
The Building Inspector's report for week of March 13, 1950 to March 17,
1950 showing that 22 building permits totaling $222,000.00; and for week of March
20, 1950 to March 24, 1950 showing that 20 building permits totaling $160,000.00
were taken out, was read and ordered filed.
Request for Purchase of Dietzgen Wye Level
The Village Engineer requested the purchase of a used Dietzgen 18" Wye Level,
complete with split leg tripod from S. E. Beckman.at a cost of $140.00. . He in-
formed the Council that a new one would cost about $345.00.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Clerk was
instructed to issue a purchase order to S. E. Beckman for ONE (1) USED DIETZGEN
##27492, 18 INCH WYE LEVEL, COMPLETE WITH SPLIT LEG TRIPOD in the amount of $140.00.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Contractor's Bond
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Public Contractor's
Bond with Orfei and Mariani of St. Paul as principal, and The Aetna Casualty and
Surety Company of Hartford, Connecticut as surety, dated March 20, 1950, in the
amount of $25,389.15, covering contract for construction of Sanitary Sewer and
Appurtenances for Sanitary Sewer District No. 2-G, was approved by unanimous vote
of the Council.
Bid Awarded - Tractor and Mower
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
Rosholt Equipment Company received on March 20, 1950 for the furnishing of Tractor
and Mower for the Street Department was deemed-to be the lowest bid of-a respon-
sible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to issue a purchase
order for same at price bid ($1,541+.00), by unanimous vote of the Council.
Assessor's Meeting
On .motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
instructed to attend the Assessor's Meeting in the Minneapolis Mayor's Reception
Room, Monday, April 10, 1950, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Delinquent Taxes, Lot 2, Block 2, Tingdale Replat-Browndale Park
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Clerk was
authorized to sign Application for Settlement and Abatement of Delinquent Taxes,
and Application for Reduction in the Assessed Valuation on Lot 2, Block 2,
Tingdale Replat of Blocks in Browndale Park, being used as a public park. Motion
was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Letter from Local #9, Employees Union
A letter dated March 7, 1950, signed by Parker S. Nolan, President of
Local #9, Municipal Employees Union, regarding additional sick leave and vacations
was read. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above
letter was referred to Personnel Relations Committee for study and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of the Council.
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Resolution - T>,
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council:
RESOLUTION CANCELING ASSESSMENTS FOR
JOINT DISTRICT SEWER #2
WHEREAS, it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted
October 6, 1947, levying assessments for Joint District Sewer No. 2, the follow-
ing lots were inadvertantly assessed as full units whereas, said lots have been
permanently improved in combination with the adjoining lots by construction
thereon of a single residence, and it being the policy of the Council to assess
such combined lots as a single unit, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the assessments heretofore levied against the following described lots in
the respective amounts hereinafter set forth be hereby authorized to cancel the
same upon their respective records, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that installments of such assessments heretofore
paid in the respective amounts hereinafter set forth be refunded to the respect-
ive property owners and the Mayor and the Clerk be hereby authorized to issue
warrants in payment of such refunds to the respective property owners.
Amounts to be Refunded by the Village
G. D. Morrison Aud. Sub. #294, Lot 1 1948 $12.25
1949 $12.70
Amounts to be Canceled by County Auditor
1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
12.40 12.10 11.80 11.50 11.20 10.90 10.60 10.30
Amounts to be Canceled by County Auditor
Village of St. Louis Park Brookside Lot 5, Block 7
1950 1951 1952 " 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
12.40 12.10 11.80 11.50 11.20 10.90 10.60 10.30
Amounts to be Refunded by the Village
Edward E. Scharnweber
3053 Nevada Avenue
St. Louis Park, Minnesota Lot 18, Block 2, Blvd. Heights 1949 - $12.70
Amounts to be canceled by County Auditor
1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
12.40 12.10 11.80 11.50 11.20 10.90 10.60 10.30
Automobile Insurance
Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance Policy #K-201 8349, dated
February 27, 1950 and effective March 12, 1950 to March 12, 1951 was presented
to the Council by Associated Agencies (C. L. Hurd, Agent), with a total premium
cost of $2,077.81.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Comprehensive
Automobile Liability Insurance Policy #K-201 8349 from the American Automobile
Insurance Company, effective March 12, _1950 to March 12, 1951, covering Village
owned automobiles was approved and accepted by unanimous vote of the Council.
Safety Deposit Box
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was
authorized to arrange for a safety deposit box at the Citizens State Bank of St.
Louis Park, for the safekeeping of Village owned securities; and that the box
may be opened by the Treasurer with the Clerk, or by the Treasurer with the
Mayor. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Petitions
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
petitions were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street Depart-
ment Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council:
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Petitions, Continued
P-528 PETITION FOR TAR MAT, signed by David B. Trach,
2525 Kipling Avenue and others, dated March 8,
1950, for the application of tar mat on KIPLING
AVENUE BETWEEN' 25TH STREET AND 26TH STREET.
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P-529 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by David• B.
Trach, 2525 Kipling Avenue and others, dated
March 8, 1950, for the construction of curb and
gutter on BOTH SIDES OF KIPLING AVENUE FROM 25TH
STREET TO 26TH STREET.
P-530 PETITION FOR TAR MAT, signed by Clarence K. Bros
1050 Plymouth Building, Minneapolis, dated March
20, 1950 for the application of tar mat on RHODE
ISLAND AVENUE BETWEEN 322 STREET AND 34TH STREET.
Purchase Barrett Adding Machine
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
authorized to purchase One (1) Adding Machine, Model 931 A E Barrett eight
column electric operated @ $271.30, less $50.00 credit for one used machine
(Barrett machine #122722 - 122 E) for the General Office Accounting Department.
Motion was passed.by unanimous vote of the Council.
Employment of Switchboard Operator
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
authorized to employ Fred Kaefer to work on the switchboard, and any other duties
that come up - employment to start Monday, April 3, 1950, with the usual pro-
bation period of six months, at 85¢ per hour. Motion was passed by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Lost Check - St. Louis Park Dispatch
A letter dated March 27, 1950 from the St. Louis Park Dispatch, stating
that the check we mailed to them on February 6, 1950 was never received. On
motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was authorized
to stop payment of Check #13479, dated February 6, 1950, in the amount of $ 939.00,
payable to the St. Louis Park Dispatch; and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby
authorized to issue a new check to the St. Louis Park Dispatch to replace the
one reported lost. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Village Road Crossing Private Property (Van Arsdale)
A letter from Harroun, Anderson & Poseley, attorneys for George E. Van
Arsdale, owner of Lots 1, 2 and 5, Block 7, Minikanda Vista Second Addition,
dated March 20, 1950 was read, regarding a Village road crossing his property.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the above matter was
referred to the Village Attorney for checking and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Jorvig left the meeting at this time - 10:25 P. M.
Ordinance No. 357
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
ORDINANCE NO. 357
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT
OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS OF
THE VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park ordains:
• Section 1. The Village Council may from time to time appoint special
police officers of the Village of St. Louis Park. Such police officers shall
have the authority of police officers of•the Village but shall not be a part of
the•regular police department and shall receive no compensation from the Village.
They shall be appointed for the purpose of serving as auxiliary police in cases
of emergency, as watchman and guards employed for the protection of private
property or for the supervision of premises licensed by the Village Council where
by ordinance special officers are required to be on such premises.
• Section 2. No special police officers shall be appointed except auxiliary
officers in cases of emergency unless a written application containing such in-
formation as the Council shall require is filed with the Village Clerk. Upon
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appointment of a special officer, the Village Clerk shall issue a commission >41
to him setting forth any conditions of his appointment and the term for which he
is appointed.
Section 3. No such commission shall be effective until the person to
whom it has been' issued shall have filed with the Village Clerk his bond in the
sum of $1,000.00 with such sureties as the Village Council shall approve
conditioned as required by law for bonds to be furnished by Village Constables.
Section 4. No such special officers shall be deemed as employees or
officers of the Village. They shall make such reports to the Village Council or
the Chief of Police as the Mayor of the Village shall direct, and they shall co-
operate with the Chief of Police and the Justices of the Peace and conform to
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all procedures directed by them in any law enforcement actions undettaken within
the Village. The commission of ,each such special officer shall be subject to
revocation at any time by the Village Council with or without cause.
Section 5. Each applicant shall deposit with the Village Clerk a sum
sufficient to pay the cost of a special officer's badge which will be delivered
to the special officer on filing his bond with the Clerk, but such badge will
remain the property of the Village and shall be returned to the Village Clerk
on the revocation or termination of the commission of the special officer. Any
such officer who shall fail to deliver the badge issued to him to the Village
Clerk upon such revocation yr termination of his commission shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $100.00
or imprisoned for a period of not to exceed ninety days. Proof of the loss or
destruction of such badge shall be a defense to such a prosecution, but the
burden of proof of such loss or destruction shall be upon the defendent.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its publica-
tion.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Erickson at 10:45 P. M.
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JO. P 1JUSTAD, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1950
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor Erickson at
8:17 P. M., with the following Council Members present at roll call as follows
Trustee Bolmgren 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:
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A. Anderson 129.60 R. J. Baden -• • . • 38.40
John Balich216.00 C. J. Betley 177.60
J. W. Brockman 129.60 ' B. F. Cihoski 100.10
John Connery 153.60 R. B. Connery 165.00
James R. Dahl 136.50 Elsie Dahlstrom 80.28
Marjorie Dale _ 76.00 C. L. Dickinson 75.00
Al Donahue - -169.20 Mary E. Dunkum 96.00
Robert Erickson 76.50 Charles H. Farmer 308.83
E. Ferch 134.40 Irwin Freeland 142.00
H. Frieborg 144.14 Ted Gardner 144.00
George Gibson 150.00 Edwin Gilbert 150.00
II H 76.80 -H. Girard 150.00