HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950/07/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularJuly 24, 1950
SPECIAL MEETING JULY 24, 1950
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor Erickson
at 8:04 P. M., with the following Council Members present at -roll call as,
follows:
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad
Mayor Erickson
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, 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
Erickson, yea:
American Cast Iron Pipe Co.
105.50
Behning Hardware
4.10
Behning Hardware
1.45
Behning Hardware
4.66
Behning Hardware
.80
Behning Hardware
1.40
Bertelson Brothers
13.75
C. Ed. Christy .
1.95
Construction Bulletin
28.20
Crowley Fence Company
132.00
H. W. Darby, M. D.
86.00
Leo Delaney
30.00
Dietrick Lumber Company
132.87
Dietrick Lumber Company
1.60
F. B. Finnegan
40.74
General Electric Company
.88
J. V. Gleason
77.60
J. V. Gleason
23.20
J. V. Gleason 1,686.40
J. V. Gleason
36.20
J. V. Gleason
25.20
Goodin Company
17.55
G. P. Harter
9.79
Henn. Co. Dist. Boiler Insp.
3.00
Glenn Johnson Contracting Co.
12.77
Kokesh Hardware
5.08
Kokesh Hardware
5.08
Larsens Drainage
50.00
Lee -Bo Office Supply Co.
3.65
Lee -Bo Office Supply Co.
6.75
James Lewis
12.00
V11. H. Mc Coy
195.00
Wm. H. -Mc Coy
78.00
Wm. H. Mc Coy
71.90
Martin Bush Iron & Material
20.00
Miller -Davis Company
25.40
Miller -Davis Company
1.35
Miller -Davis Company
5.50
Miller -Davis Company
1.50
Miller -Davis Company
18.00
Miller -Davis Company
1.70
Miller -Davis Company
6.00
Miller -Davis Company
12.00
Miller -Davis Company
3.58
Miller -Davis Company
20.00
Miller -Davis Company
12.88
Miller -Davis Company
.25
The Minar Company
9.14
The Minar Company
19.19
The ' Minar Company
44.14
The Minar Company
17.94
Minneapolis Gas Company
22.29
Minn. Barrel and Drum Company
12.50
Minnihada Hardware
6.50
E. T. Montgomery
35.00
E. T. Montgomery
5.00
E. T. Montgomery
10.00
Montgomery Ward and Co.
62.00
Tom Motzko Plumbing Co.
2.80
Tom Motzko Plumbing Co.
20.90
Mueller Company
75.66
Northern States Power Co.
3,171.14
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
41.10
The Park Press
18.70
Radium Brand
15.00
H. A. Rogers Company
63.90
H. A. Rogers Company
5.40
H. A. Rogers Company
25.20
H. A. Rogers Company
12.50
H. A. Rogers Company
4.95
H. A. Rogers Company
1.44
H. A. Rogers Company
1.50
H. A. Rogers Company
2.16
H. A. Rogers Company
30.00
H. A. Rogers Company
485.00
Republic Creosoting Co.
449.28
Rosholt Equipment Co.
36.60
St. Louis Park Dispatch
3.60
St. Louis Park Dispatch
3.00
St. Louis Park Dispatch
51.60
St. Louis Park Dispatch
3.00
Vil. of SLP Water Dept.
30.00
Vil. of St. L. Pk. Water Dept.
14.10
Vil."of SLP Water Dept.
36.80
' Terry Brothers
45.00
Terry Brothers
150.00
Wallace Tiernan Company, Inc.
26.21
Waterous Company
38.40
Victor Carlson and Sons
235.12
J. H. Vollmer
6.10
Ira M. Vraalstad
.55
Check Storm Sewer at Dakota and 33rd
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Clerk Justad, the Village Engineer
was instructed to make a study of the storm sewar situation at Dakota Avenue be-
tween 32nd and 33rd Streets, by unanimous vote of the Council.
_Street Lights Ordered
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Northern
States Power Company were instructed to install street lights at the follwoing
locations, by unanimous vote of the Council:
2 July 24, 1950
Street Lights, Continued
1. Kentucky Avenue and Cedar Lake Road
2, Kentucky Avenue and 22nd Street
3. Jersey Avenue and Cedar Lake Road.
Rezoning Lots 18, 19, 20, Blk. 2, Minikanda Vista
Relative to petition of Vincent Johnson for the rezoning of Lots 18, 19,
and 20, Block 2, Minikanda Vista Second Addition. The Village Clerk reported
that Clarence Bros called and said that they have been unable to get sketches
ready, and suggested that we refer matter to Committee of Whole until they are
ready to bring same up. He will call Mrs. Pfeiffer, 4501 West 38th Street to
inform her of this change in plans.
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above
rezoning matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole until called for by
Mr. Johnson. ?,Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Petitions - Water Main
On motion of Trustee Bol-mgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
petitions were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Water
Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the
Council:
P-624 PETITION FOR'WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS, signed by
Melvin},P._Johnson, dated July 24, 1950, for
the construction of water main extensions in
'WEST 33rd STREET FROM XYLON AVENUE TO AQUILA
AVENUE; in WEST 34th STREET FROM XYLON AVENUE
TO THE EAST LINE OF GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY; in
YUKON AVPNUE'FROM WEST 33rd STREET TO WEST 34th
STREET; in ZEALAND AVENUE FROM WEST 33rd STREET
TO WEST 34th STREET; in AQUILA AVENUE FROM WEST
33rd STREET TO 'NEST 34th STREET.
P-625 PETITION FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS, signed by
Melvin P..Johnson and others, dated July 24, 1950,
for the construction of water main extensions in
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM•WEST 31st STREET TO WEST
32nd STREET; in QUEBEC AVENUE FROM WEST 31st STREET
TO WEST 32nd STREET AS NOP! VACATED; in RHODE ISLAND
AVENUE FROM WEST 31st STREET TO WEST 322, STREET AS
NOW DEDICATED.
P-626 PETITION FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION, signed by L. T.
Scharling, 2656 Georgia Avenue and others, dated
July 21, 1950, for the construction of water main
extensions in GEORGIA AVENUE FROM WEST 27th STREET
TO WEST 26th STREET.
Petitions - Street Improvements
On"motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins,'the following
petitions were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street
Department Committee for checking and recotunendation, by unanimous vote of the
C6uncil:
P-623 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Daniel D.
Leahy, 3834 Huntington Avenue and others, dated
July 18, 1950, for the construction of curb and
gutter on -the WEST SIDE OF HUNTINGTON AVENUE IN
FRONT OF LOTS 35, 36, 37; AUDITORS SUBDIVISION
#301.
P-628 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Lawrence M.
Score, 2853 Jersey Avenue and others, dated July
21, 1950, for the construction of sidewalk on the
EAST SIDE OF JERSEY AVENUE FROM 28th STREET TO
29th STREET,
P-629 PETITION FOR GRADING, signed by Herman Freiborg,
7400'South Street and others, dated July 22, 1950,
for the grading and graveling of TAFT AVENUE FROM
WEST LAKE STREET TO SOUTH. -
petition for Sanitary Sewer
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
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July 24, 1950
Petition for Sanitary Sewer, Cont'd.
petition for sanitary sewer was referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman
of the Sewer Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of the Council:
P-628 PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWER, signed by Albin
J. Myslajek, 2832 Hampshire Avenue and others,
dated June 14, 1950, for the construction of
sanitary sewer in HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FROM 28th
STREET TO 29th STREET.
Licenses
[ On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
applications for 1950 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby
4 authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1950, by unanimous vote of
the Council:
Bowler Plumbing Company Heating
Mc Dermott Sales 2 Additional Gas Pumps
Block 308, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Village
Attorney was instructed to make application for Block 308, Rearrangement of St.
Louis Park from the State, as soon as School Board reconveys same to the State.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Heating Bond
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
bond was approved, by unanimous vote of the Council:
HEATING LICENSE BOND with W. -M. Bowler, DBA
Bowler -and Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota
as principal, and Commercial Casualty Insurance
Company, Newark, New Jersey as surety, dated
July 17, 1950, in the amount of $1,000.00.
_Special Permit to Connect to Sewer
�ji On motion of Trustee Jorvig, ,seconded by Trustee Perkins, a special permit
was granted to George Entriken to connect to the sewer manhole on 27th Street
and Raleigh Avenue for home on northwest corner of said intersection; assessment
to be paid at the time sewer is laid past this property, namely --- South 2
of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9, Block 1,.Oak Lawn.Addition, Mr. Entriken being a
Veteran of World War -#2. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
S2ecial Permit to Connect to Sewer .
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, a special
permit was granted to Ivan E. Schwartzman to connect the home at corner of 26th
Street and Lynn Avenue (Lot 9, Block 8, Thorpe Brothers Cedar Lake Heights) to
the sewer manhole on 26th Street and Lynn Avenue for sewage disposal with the
understanding that he pay the assessment with his taxes when the sewer is cons-
tructed past this property. (Mr. Schwartzman needs this sewer service at once
and cannot wait for the contractor to construct the sewer in the street. This
contract was let to Phelps -Drake Company, July 17, 1950. The Owner would like
to have special assessments spread on the tax roll the same time the rest of
them are spread when the contract is completed. Work shall be done under the
direction and supervision of the Village Engineer.) Motion was passed by un-
animous vote of the Council.
Petition for Rezoning
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the petition
of 111illian Hodroff and Bertha Hodroff, dated July 24, 1950, for the rezoning of
Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 8, High Holborn Addition was referred to the Planning
Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council.
_ Purchase of Lots for Drainage Ditch and Lift Station
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was �(
authorized to purchase from Land Commissioner, Lots 20 and 21, Block 6, Wooddaleo `F
Park for drainage ditch and lift station, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Damage Claim - William Devitt
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the letter
from William Devitt, 10717, 9th Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, dated
July 19, 1950, claiming damage to his car while_ driving on 28th Street near the
Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Tracks on July 13, 1950 was referred to
the Village Attorney to settle. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the
Council.
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July 24, 1950
Building Inspector's Weekly Reports �]
The Building Inspector's report of permits issued for weeks ending
July 14, 1950 and July 21, 1950 was read as follows:
Week Ending 7-21-50 35 permits issued Total $330,500.00
Weed Ending 7-21-50 94 permits issued Total $773,600.00
Ordered filed.
License for Used Car Business - Holand Motors. Inc.
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application
of Holand Motors, Incorporated for a license to operate a used car business at
4419 Excelsior Boulevard was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby
authorized to issue license to expire December 31, 1950, by unanimous vote of
the Council.
Typewriter for Engineer's Office
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Clerk
was authorized to purchase a Royal typewriter (15" Elite type) for use in the
Village Engineer's office at quoted price from -Royal Typewriter Company, dated
July 20, 1950 of $131.75 which is price less Federal Tax. Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Tentative Plat - Westwood Hills Grove
On motion of Trustee -Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the tentative
plat of Westwood Hills Grove Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission
in their report of July 21, 1950, was approved by unanimous vote of the Council.
Tentative Plat - Eiders and Martin's Second Addition
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the tentative
plat of Eide's and Martinis Second Addition was approved with Rhode Island and
Quebec Avenues graded thru�to 32nd Street, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Governor's Traffic Safety Conference
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Clerk Justad, Mayor Erickson
and Trustee Bolmgren were authorized to attend the Governor's Traffic Safety
Conference at Duluth, Minnesota, Friday, August 18, 1950 with all necessary
expenses paid. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Re so lut ion
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Clerk Justad, the folloNing
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council:
RESOLUTION CORRECTING ASSESSMENTS FOR
GRADING N-163
WHEREAS, it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted
October 103, 1949, levying assessments for GRADING N-163, on Lot 75, Richmond
Second Addition was inadvertantly assessed for forty (401) foot frontage, whereas
the correct frontage for this lot is Twenty-four (241) feet, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the overpayment of such assessments heretofore paid
in the respective amounts hereinafter set forth be refunded to the respective
property owners, and the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized is issue warrants
in payment of such refunds to the respective property owners.
AMOUNT TO BE REFUNDED
G. P. Harter Lot 75, Richmond Second Addition 1950
$9.79 -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis
Park that the assessments heretofore levied against the following described lot
in the respective amounts hereinafter set forth be hereby corrected, and the
Treasurer and Auditor of Hennepin County be hereby authorized to -correct the
same upon their respective records.
AMOUNT TO BE CORRECTED BY COUNTY AUDITOR
Lot 75, Richmond Second Addition 1951 1952
$W.-2 9 $ 7. 3
July 24, 1950
Contract Awarded - Sanitary Sewer 2-I
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
Lametti and Lametti received July 17, 1950, in the amount of $199,769.95, for
the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 2-I, was
deemed to be -the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk are
hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Lametti and Lametti for the
Village for the work at price bid, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Contract Awarded - Crushing Rock
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
J. V. Gleason received July 10, 1950, in the amount of $6,750.00, for crushing
pit run material (15,000 cu. yds. more or less), was deemed to be the lowest bid
of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to enter
into a contract with J. V. Gleason for the Village for the work at price bid.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Contract Awarded - Grading and Graveling
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
Terry Brothers, Inc. received July 17, 1950, in the amount of $13,636.25, for
grading and graveling at various locations in the Village, was deemed to be the
lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized
to enter into a contract with Terry Brothers, Inc. for the work at price bid,
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Hearing Date Set - Curb, Gutter,Sidewalk
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, August 21, 1950
was set as date for hearing on the following improvements -----
Curb and Gutter Adjacent to Lots 1 to 7, inclusive
Block 1, Browndale
Sidewalk Adjacent to Lots 1 to 7, cinlusive
Block 1, Browndale
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council. _
Purchase Lots.for Storm Sewer Dist 23
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Village
Attorney was authorized to either purchase or condemn Lots 7 and 8, Auditors
Subdivision #294 for outlet for storm sewer district #23 and water main at the
West Village Limits, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council;
RESOLUTION CANCELING ASSESSMENTS FOR
GRADING N=141,
WHEREAS, it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted by
October 1, 1949, levying assessments for Grading N-141, the following lots were
inadvertantly assessed in full, whereas no grading was done adjacent to.these
three lots Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 1, Wooddale Park, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that installments of such assessments heretofore paid in
the respective amounts hereinafter set forth as refunded to the respective
property owner, and the Mayor and the Clerk be hereby authorized to issue warrants
in payment of such refunds to the respective property owner.
AMOUNTS TO BE REFUNDED
1950
F. B. Finnegan Lots 13, 142 15, Block 1, Wooddale Park Addition $40.74
($13.56 each)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessments heretofore levied against the
following described lots -in the respective amounts hereinafter set forth be
hereby canceled, and the Treasurer and Auditor of Hennepin County be hereby
authorized to cancel the same upon their respective records.
1951 1952
Lot 13 $13.14 $12.44
Lot 14 13.14 12.44
Lot 15 13.14 12.44
6 July 24, 1950
Request for Double Bungalow Permit
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request
of Harold Aretz, dated July 24, 1950 for permission -to erect a double bungalow
at 3981 Alabama Avenue (Part of Government Lot 3, Section 21, Township 117),
being just north and adjacent to Culbertson's Cafe parking lot, was referred
to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote
of the Council.
Tentative Plat - Oak Hill Manor
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the tentative
plat presented by M. P. Johnson for Oak Hill Manor Addition (86 lots) located
between 33rd Street and 34th Street from Xylon Avenue on.the-east and the Great
Northern Railroad Right -of -Way on the West, as recommended by the Planning
Commission in their report dated July 21, 1950, was approved by unanimous vote
of the Council.
Advertise for Bids for Sewer Cleaning Equipment
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk
was authorized to advertise for bids for sewer cleaning equipment according to
specifications prepared by the Village Engineer, bids to be opened August 14, 1950,
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Advertise for Bids for Car for Engineerts Office_
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids for a car for the Village Engineer's Office;
bids to be opened August 21, 1950, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Modification of Plans - Building Permit No. 8170
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the modification
of plans covered by building permit ¢#8170 was approved so as to provide for an
attached garage extending 6 feet in front of front line of residence, and within
22 feet of north property line; front of garage to be at line of present drive-
way which is below first floor line of adjacent residences. Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Erickson at 12:05 A. M., Tuesday
July 25, 1950.
ATTEST:
PH AD, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING JULY 31, 1950
A meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor Erickson
at 8:00 P. M., with the following Council Members present at roll call as
follows:
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 Council Members present as
follows by roll call: Trustee Holmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee
Perkins, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Erickson, yea:
Associated Lithographers- 144.55 Associated Lithographers 30.00
Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. 3.69 C. Ed. Christy 6.92
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 18.00 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 12.34
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 26.65 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 2.98
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