HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951/11/13 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularNovember 13, 1951
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1951
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor
0. B. Erickson at 8:01 P. M., with the following Council Members present at roll
call:
Trustee Bolmgren
Clerk Justad
Trustee Jorvig
Mayor Erickson
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee
Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the
following
verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue
warrants covering same, by
unanimous vote
of Council Members present,
by roll
call as follows: Trustee
Bolmgren, yea;
Trustee Jorvig, yea, Clerk
Justad, yea;
Mayor Erickson, yea:
American Linen Supply Co.
10.82
Bailey Meter Company
22.50
Behning Hardware
5.56
Mrs. Chester Bisbee
60.00
Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc.
4.75
Boyer-Gilfillan
10.25
Allen Bradley Company
7.38
Commonwealth Electric Co.
515.00
Crowley Fence Co.
389.10
Crown Rubber Stamp Co.
1.40
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc.
8.14
if " " to
4.40
Elsie Dahlstrom
2.95
It If " "
2.15
H. W. Darby, M. D.
90.00
Dietrick Lumber Co.
4.89
First Federal Savings & Loan
Fowler Electric Co.
43.70
Fr Association,
39.34
of it if
15.25
Franklin Cooperative Creamery
6.00
General Mills, Inc.
1.65
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6.00
J. V. Gleason
541.00
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6.00
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406.78
n it If
6.00
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12937.10
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6.00
Hawkins Chemical Co.
144.00
Hobart Bros. Sales & Service
11.82
Kraemer's Store
47.10
Lametti & Lametti, Inc.
122729.50
Landers-Norblom-Christenson
Langford Electric Company
20.00
Company
199,95
Lyle Signs
20.99
if of "
281.83
Wm. H. Mc Coy
255.54
Miller -Davis Company
8.75
It It tl
63.23
1t tt It
5.60
11 it 11
299.73
If II It
2.10
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271".01
it- If if
2.40
II It It
14.80
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6.00
Minneapolis Gas Company
25.61
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3.00
n it it
18.31
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4.50
Mobas Window Shades Co.
6.39
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8.02
E. T.,Montgomery
26,35
is " "
8.91
George D. Eitel, M. D.
15.00
if " "
22.50
E. T. Montgomery
20.00
to it If
9.90
Morton Salt Company
102.40
is " If
5.00
National Soap & Chemical Co.
8.25
it " "
5.85
NW Nat'l. Bank, Hopkins
404.00
" " "
12.00
NW Nat'l. Bank, Minneapolis
13,503.71
" " "
3.00
Northern States Power Co.
21180.33
" " "
1.20
it it If if
2,444.67
n It If
20.00
Olson -Showalter Co.
23.50
Park Press
12.20
H. A. Pearson
11.00
It to
39.80
Carl Petersen
14.50
Phelps -Drake Co.,
491.85
Reeves Coal & Dock Co.
77.84
H. A. Rogers Co.
11.88
Royal Typewriter Company
155.00
it it " it
2.98
Standard Oil Co.
14.70
it It " it
2.94
Sterling Electric Co.
44.98
If it 11 if
25.20
Terry Brothers, Inc.
324.00
Twin City Bolt & Supply Co.
65.84
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20.00
Village of St. Louis Park
Village of St. Louis Park San.
Special Assmrt. Dept.
263.60
Sewer Dist # 1-E Fund
540.00
it it it
135.51
Village of St. Louis Park
West Disenfecting Co.
27.60
Water Department
112922.50
Wheeler Lumber Bridge &
Supply Company
22.20
Minutes
The minutes of meetings held November 5, 1951 were read and approved as
read.
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Bids for Sanitary Sewer #51-270 Zd
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 1, 1951, sealed
bids were received from the following bidders for the construction of sanitary
sewer extension #51-270, in Hampshire Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street,
and in 29th Street from Georgia Avenue to Hampshire Avenue:
Phelps -Drake Company 91698.25
Western Underground Const. Co. 16,095.50
De Graff Wolff 10,810.00
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above bids
were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Sewer Department
Committee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Council
Members present.
Bids for Gradin
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 1, 1951, sealed
bids were received from the following bidders, for the grading of 26th Street
froin Jersey Avenue to Hampshire Avenue:
Terry Brothers, Inc. $12006.25
Walbon Excavating Co. 12300.00
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above bids
wero referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street Department
Committee for tabulation and recommendation; by unanimous vote of Council Mem-
bers present.
Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer and Lift -Station
A hearing was had on proposed construction of sanitary sewer om Dakota
Avehue from Minnetonka Boulevard to the South Line of Lot 14, Block 4, Adolph
Fine's Addition, and for Lift Station. Several persons appeared regarding
Dakota Avenue Extension, but none were opposed. They were told that the estimated
cost would be $11.70 per foot for the lateral and lift station.
On motion of Trustee Bo]mgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of -all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER
EXTENSION AND LIFT STATION
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
a notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch October 25, and November 1,
1951, relating to construction of sanitary •sewers and lift station, and the
meeting and hearing having been regularly adjourned to this present date, and
all interested persons having been heard and the Council having determined the
necessity for said improvements, therefore,'
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council'of the Village of St. Louis Park
that construction of sanitary sewers in Dakota Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard
to the South Line of Lot 14, Block 4, Adolph Fine's Addition to be known as
Improvement No. 51-279 be hereby ordered together with construction of lift
station to be known as Improvement No. 51-280 to serve said sewer and future
sanitary sewers described in said notice of'hearing, the same to be constructed
by bontract in accordance with plans and specifications which have been
prepared by the Village Engineer and which are hereby approved. The Clerk is
authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at the meeting of the Council to
be held December 3, 2951.
Hearing on Proposed Street Improvements
A hearing was had on proposed street improvements Nos. 51-271 to 51-276.
Several persons appeared. It was suggested that Vernon Avenue from
28th Street to 29th Street be charged to detour of Minnetonka Boulevard. A
petition was presented, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Senn and others to hold up
Aquilla Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard south which reads as follows:
"We the home owners on Aquila Avenue do not feel that
at this time the seal coat should be applied to the
Street. The Street is at this time in excellent condition:
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Senn
Mr. and Mrs. Vendal Peterson
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Magnuson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hunter
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Moran
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Hearing on Proposed Street Improvements, Cont'd.
Petition -----
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hendrickson
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall E. Laidlaw
Mr. and Mrs. Don Wharff
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Coffman."
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, action on fore-
going was deferred to meeting of November 19, 1951" by unanimous vote of Council
Members present.
Request for Sign for Used Car Lot
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the request
of Suburban Chevrolet Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign on their
Used Car Lot at 4501 Excelsior -Boulevard was approved, and the Building Inspector
was instructed to issue same, by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
1951 Licenses
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
applications for 1951 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 19512 by unanimous vote of
Council Members present:
Charles E. Caron
Kellers Direct Service
Irving Malmon
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Cigarettes
Gas Station 1 addil. Pump
Restaurant
3.2 Beer Off Sale
Cigarettes
Milk at Retail
Bonds
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the following
bonds were approved by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Virgel L. Beck and Elmer
L. Swanson, DBA Hopkins Plumbing Company as Principal,
and Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company as Surety,
dated November 7, 1951, in the amount of $4,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Clyde H. Langdon, DBA
Langdon Sheet Metal Works as Principal, and Western
Surety Company as surety, dated July 27, 1951, in the
amount of $11,000.00.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Clarence D. Nordwall, DBA
Clare Nordwall Plumbing and Heating as Principal, and
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as Surety,
dated November 1, 1951, in the amount of $1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Willard E. Burke and Joseph
Mahon, DBA Burke Mahon Heating Company as Principal,
and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as
Surety, dated October 31, 1951, in the amount of $1,000.00.
CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE BOND with Terry Brothers, Inc.
as Principal, and St. Paul -Mercury Indemnity Company as
Surety, dated October 15, 1951, in the amount of $6,964.10,
covering contract dated September 24, 1951, for grading
streets and alleys in the Village of St. Louis Park.
Permission to Place Poles
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Northern
States Power Company were granted permission to place poles at the following
locations, by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
1 Pole on Devaney Street between Browndale and Quentin
4 Poles on Raleigh Avenue between Highway No. 7 and
Minnetonka Boulevard.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's weekly report for week ending November 9, 1951,
showing that 29 building Permits were issued, totaling $254,150, was read and
ordered filed.
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November 13, 1951
Partial Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the follow-
ing partial payment on contract work in progress, presented by Village Engineer,
Phil W. Smith, was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue
warrant covering same, by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
PARTIAL PAYMENT #1
WATER MAIN - 51-188, 189, 190, 192. 193 & 194
Contractor - Lametti & Lametti, Inc.
Contract
Price - $32793.10
Contract
Date - 8-6-51
3972 L.
F. 6'i-CIP in Place
@ 2.90 L. F.
$ 11518.80
2256
6" CIP Specials
@ .18 Lb.
406.08
18
6" Gate Valves & Boxes
@ 82.00 Each
1476.00
7
Fire Hydrants
® 225.00 "
1575.00
$ 14975/88 -
Less 15% Withheld 2246.38
Amt. Partial Payment #1 $ 12729.50
/s/ Phil W. Smith, Village Engineer.
Petition for Vacating Alley - Republic Creosoting Co.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, petition signed
by P. C. Reilly and R. J. Wechsler, President and Secretary of the Republic
Creosote Company, dated November 6, 1951, for the vacation of Alley in Block
306, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (adjacent to Lots 25 to 48 inclusive), was
referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of Council Members present.
Request for Permit to Construct Contractor's Headquarters - Garrison
The Planning Commission's report dated November 10, 1951, on the request
of Garrison Brothers, for a permit to construct a building for Contractor's
Headquarters on Lot 8, Block 1, Brookview Park, was read.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, permit for
construction of a building to be used for Contractor's Headquarters on Lot 8,
Block 1, Brookview Park Addition was denied,.by.unanimous vote of Council
Members present..
Hearing Date Set for Special Permits for Two-family Dwellings - Garrison
The Planning Commission's report dated November 10, 1951, on the request of
Garrison Brothers for special permits to construct 2 two-family dwellings on Lots
1 and 2. Block 1, Brookview Park Addition, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, December 3,
1951, was set as date for hearing on the above request, by unanimous vote of
Council Members present.
Hearine Date Set for Special Permit to Construct Two -Family Dwelling S. A. Johnson
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the request of
Sigurd A. Johnson for a special permit to construct a two-family dwelling on Lot
3, Block 1, Brookview Park _Addition to St. Louis Park, was read, and December 3,
1951 was set as date for hearing on same, by unanimous vote of Council Members
present.
Bid Awarded for Storm Sewer #27
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bid of
Phelps -Drake Company, Inc. received November 5, 1951, for the construction of
Storm Sewer #27, was deemed to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the
Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute contract for the Village with Phelps -
Drake Company, Inc. for the work at price bid of $4295.002 by unanimous vote of
Council Members present.
Advertise for Bids for Rotary Snow -Plow
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
authorized to advertise for One (1) Rotary Snow Plow, to be equipped with all
attachments for operation on International Model M. Wheel -type Tractor with wide
front axle, bids to be opened December 3, 19512 by unanimous vote.of Council
Members present.
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November 13, 1951
Letter from Morningside Village Re: County Ditch No. 17
A letter from Clerk D. A. Nelson, Village of Morningside, dated November
5, 1951, relative to complaint by Mr. Schneider,'who recently platted Morning-
side Oaks Addition about the overflowing of water onto his property from County
Ditch No. 17. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig,
copies of Clerk Nelson's letter were ordered send to the Village Engineer and
Village Attorney for checking and report, by unanimous vote of Council Members
present.
Automatic Salary Increase - James Dahl
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the salary of
Police Officer, James Dahl was increased from $296.00 to $302.00 per month,
effective November 1, 1951, to conform with the automatic increase, by unanimous
vote of Council Members present.
Automatic Salary Increase - Robert'Standal
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the salary of
Police Officer, Robert Standal was increased from $296.00 to $302.00 per month,
effective November 1, 1951, to conform with the automatic increase, by unanimous
vote of Council Members present.
Petitions for Street Improvements
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
petitions were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the street
department committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Coun-
cil Members present.
P-997 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Lester M.
Trowbridge, 3033 Maryland Avenue and others, dated
August 16, 1951, for the construction of curb and
gutter on the EAST SIDE OF MARYLAND AVENUE FROM
MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO 31ST STREET.
P-998 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Lawrence E. -
Wilson, 3037 Maryland Avenue and others, dated
August 16, 1951, for the construction of sidewalk
on the EAST SIDE OF MARYLAND AVENUE FROM MINNE-
TONKA BOULEVARD TO 31ST STREET.
Street Signs Ordered
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Street
Commissioner was instructed to purchase and place street signs at the following
locations in the Village:
At the Intersections of
Minnetonka Boulevard and Texas Avenue
Minnetonka Boulevard and Virginia Avenue
Texas Avenue and Virginia Avenue
Texas Avenue and West 28th Street
Virginia Avenue and West 28th Street
Virginia Avenue and Virginia Avenue
Virginia Avenue and Texa-Tonka Avenue
Texa-Tonka Avenue and Virginia Avenue
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
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Request for Certification for Firemen and Police Officers
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Fire and
Police Civil Service Commissions were instructed to certify two men each from
the current list of eligibles for appointment to the Fire and Police Departments,
by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Bids for Moving Church Referred to the Park Board
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bids received
November 5, 1951, for moving of the building formerly occupied by the Holy Family
Church located at the intersection of Lake Street andZarthan Avenue to a founda-
tion at the intersection of Brunswick Avenue with Lake Street, was referred to the
Park Board for action, -by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Letter Re: Splitting Bus Service - Twin City Rapid Transit Co.
A letter from Fred A. Ossanna, President of the Twin City Rapid Transit
Company relative to a request for bus service in the Vicinity of 26th Street and
Joppa Avenue, and their proposal to reroute eight or ten trips per day by
splitting the present service at France Avenue and Cedar Lake Avenue, was read.
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"That parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter (SEA) of the
Southeast Quarter (SE41) of Section Six (6), Township Twenty-
eight (28), Range Twenty-four (24)3 described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the west line of said Southeast Quarter -
(SEA) of the Southeast Quarter (SEA) ardi'stance of 357 feet south
of the Northwest corner thereof; thence east parallel with the
north line of said Southeast Quarter (SEA) of the Southeast
Quarter (SEA), 38.85,feet to the north line of Excelsior Boulevard;
thence northeasterly along the north line of Excelsior Boulevard
205 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land
described; thence northeasterly along the north line of Excelsior
Boulevard thirty (30) feet; thence northerly one hundred and
twenty (120) feet;thence westerly thirty (30) feet parallel with
the northerly line of Excelsior Boulevard; thence southerly one
hundred twenty (120) feet to the point of beginning"
shall -be deleted from the residence use district and shall be included within
the commercial use district and shall be subject to all of the regulations of
said ordinance relating to the commercial use district.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its publi-
cation.
Penny Super Market, Inc. Licenses
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, 1951 Licenses Nos.
207 for cigarettes, 208 for milk at retail, 3.2 beer off -sale 209, held by George
Levine, owner of Penney Super Market, Inc. which were destroyed by fire at 6312
Minnetonka Boulevard, were approved for transfer to new location at 8000 Mtka.
by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Letter Re: Splitting Bus Service, Continued
Present were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, and Mr. and Mrs. Magnuson and others
from the area. Mrs. Leonard said that Fred Ossanna told her if the Village
Council would answer this letter now, asking for this service, that the Twin
City Rapid Transit Company would present same to the Minnesota Railroad and
Warehouse Commission and we could have service within 10 days, for a trial of
60 days. After considerable discussion,
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was approved and adopted, by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING BUS LINE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Village Council has received from the Twin City Rapid Transit
Company an offer to reroute eight to ten trips per day of the St._Louis Park -
Kenwood line buses from France Avenue to 26th Street; thence 26th Street to
Joppa Avenue; thence Joppa Avenue to Cedar Lake Avenue; thence Cedar Lake Avenue
to Inglewood Avenue; thence Inglewood Avenue to Minnetonka Boulevard, with the
return trip over the same route in the reverse'direction, for a trial period of
60 days, and
WHEREAS the Village Council has determined that this is a feasible route
and necessary in order to serve residents in the area with public transportation,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the Twin City Rapid Transit Company be hereby requested to make the above
mentioned extension along the route above described for a trial period of 60
days, and further that the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission be hereby
requested to approve said extension, described above.
Ordinance No. 387
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
Ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
ORDINANCE NO. 387
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park ordains:
Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of St. Louis Park adopted
January 20 1932, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by reclassifi-
cation of the area of the respective use districts as defined in Section 2.2
of said ordinance and the use district maps therein referred to as follows:
"That parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter (SEA) of the
Southeast Quarter (SE41) of Section Six (6), Township Twenty-
eight (28), Range Twenty-four (24)3 described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the west line of said Southeast Quarter -
(SEA) of the Southeast Quarter (SEA) ardi'stance of 357 feet south
of the Northwest corner thereof; thence east parallel with the
north line of said Southeast Quarter (SEA) of the Southeast
Quarter (SEA), 38.85,feet to the north line of Excelsior Boulevard;
thence northeasterly along the north line of Excelsior Boulevard
205 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land
described; thence northeasterly along the north line of Excelsior
Boulevard thirty (30) feet; thence northerly one hundred and
twenty (120) feet;thence westerly thirty (30) feet parallel with
the northerly line of Excelsior Boulevard; thence southerly one
hundred twenty (120) feet to the point of beginning"
shall -be deleted from the residence use district and shall be included within
the commercial use district and shall be subject to all of the regulations of
said ordinance relating to the commercial use district.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its publi-
cation.
Penny Super Market, Inc. Licenses
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, 1951 Licenses Nos.
207 for cigarettes, 208 for milk at retail, 3.2 beer off -sale 209, held by George
Levine, owner of Penney Super Market, Inc. which were destroyed by fire at 6312
Minnetonka Boulevard, were approved for transfer to new location at 8000 Mtka.
by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
November 13, 1951
Letter from Mrs. Martin Grady Re: Traffic Signals at France & Excelsior
A letter from Mrs. Martin Grady, 3400 Huntington Avenue, dated November
10, 1951, explaining the need of traffic signals at Excelsior Boulevard and
France Avenue, was read.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING TRAFFIC SIGNALS
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park has consist-
ently received requests for traffic signals to be placed at the intersection of
France Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard by residents living north of Excelsior
Boulevard who have only this one entrance to the Boulevard from their homes, and
have found it very difficult to make necessary left-hand turns to make entrance
and exit to their -section, and -
WHEREAS, the Village Council has determined that a traffic signal at
France Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard is a necessity for the safety and conven-
ience of the residents in this area, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the Minnesota State Highway Department be hereby
requested to install traffic signals at the intersection of France Avenue and
Excelsior Boulevard.
Letter Re: Dog Problems
A letter from the City Clerk of Robbinsdale, dated November 7, 19512
inviting Village Officials from surrounding Villages to meet with them on Nov-
ember 28, 19511, to discuss the dog problem and see if a solution to same can be
worked out, was read -- and it was suggested that Clerk Justad attend.
Payment for Repairing Damage to Traffic Signal Approved
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Mayor and
Clerk were authorized to issue warrant covering claim for repairing damage to
traffic signal at the intersection of Trunk Highway No. 100 with Excelsior Blvd,
in the amount of $515.00 to Commonwealth Electric Company, 417 Broadway, St.
Paul (contract completed October 4, 1951); and the Village Attorney was instructed
to start proceedings for the collection of said amount from persons responsible
for the damage. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Grading of Streets in Minnehaha Gables Addition
The Village Engineer reported that the streets in Minnehaha Gables Addition
have been graded according to plans of the Village, and M. P. Johnson has deposited
a check for $1,200.00 for the grading and graveling and stabilizing of the Streets
with the Village, to be done when all underground utilities have been placed.
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On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, bheck'#13719,
in the amount of $1,200.00, dated October 29, 1951, from M. P. Johnson, was
accepted to apply on the assessment for grading and stabilizing of streets in
Minnehaha Gables Addition when same is done at the direction of the Village
Engineer, and the money to be credited to thA special improvement fund , 1100-11A2
by unanimous vote of Council Members present;
Deferred Action on Hearing for Rezoning - R.'N. Ruedlinger
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of Council Members present:
ORDINANCE NO. 388
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THS ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park ordains:
Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of St. Louis Park adopted
January 20, 1932, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by reclassi-
fication of the area of the respective use districts as defined in Section 2.2
of said ordinance and the use district maps therein referred to as follows:
"Lots Thirty (30), Thirty-one (31), and Thirty-two (32),
Block Three Hundred and Twelve (312), Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park"
shall be deleted from the residence use district and shall be included within
the commercial use district and shall be subject to all of the regulations of
2 November 13, 1951
Ordinance No. 388, Continued
said ordinance relating to the commercial use district, provided, however,
that the said premises shall be used only for construction and use of a build-
ing for a nursery office and store with living quarters on second floor and
for parking in connection with the nursery business.
Se6tion 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its publi-
cation.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Erickson at 12:10 A. M., November 14
1951. ,
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ATTEST:
JO PH J TAD, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1951
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor
0. B. Erickson at 8:06 P. M., with the following Council Members present at
roll call:
Verified Claims
On motion of
verified claims we
warrants covering
follows: Trustee
Clerk Justad, yea,
A. Anderson
John Balich
Rollin P. Briggs
Henry B. Carlson
John Connery
Norman Crosby
Elsie Dahlstrom
Al Donahue
Hartwig Endres
E. Ferch
Irwin Freeland
Ted Gardner
George Gibson
H. Girard
Mary Etta Green
Esther Helmer
Carl Iverson
Clyde Johnson
K. Johnson
Chall M. Jones
Earl Jones
Betty Joubert
Joseph Justad
A. Korbel
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Perkins
Trustee Jorvig Clerk Justad
Mayor Erickson
Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Boliigren, the following
re approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue
same, by unanimous vote of the Council, by roll call as
Bolmgren, yea; Trustde Perkins, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea;
and Mayor Erickson, yea:
127.60
Vernon Anderson
138.00
206.80
H. J. Bolmgren
60.00
162.80
J. W. Brockman
127.60
138.00
B. F. Cihoski
153.70
195.50
R. B. Connery
187.50
11.60
James R. Dahl
151.00
88.00
Marjorie Dale
86.50
215.90'
D. Edwards
131.25
130;00
0. B. Erickson
80.00
132.00
Ellsworth Frank
140.65
151.00
H. Frieborg
175.00
212.08
George Gibson
162.50
54.40
Ed Gilbert
162.50
154.00
Donald Glassing
151.00
82.50
Truman Hedwall
151.00
54.00
Orlo Hemstock
55.00
151.00'
Alvera Johnson
100.00
151.00
J. 0. Johnson
138.16
187.50
L. M. Johnson
151.00
145.00
C. W. Jones
149.60
164.90
Torval Jorvig
60.00
21.25
Walter Jungblut-
132.00
237.50
Maynard Kays
162.50
127.60
Ralph H. Larson
159.25
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