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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951/06/25 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular.4 June 25, 1951 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1951- A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor 0. B. Erickson at 8:20 P. M. with the following Council Members present at roll call as follows: Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Perkins Trustee Jorvig Deputy Clerk, R. B. Connery Mayor 0. B. Erickson Minutes The minutes of meeting held June 18, 1951 were read and approved as read. Verified Claims On motion of Trustee Perkins, 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: Roll Call: Trustee Bolmgren, yea, Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Perkins, yea; Mayor Erickson, yea. American La-France-Foamite Corp. Hennepin County Welfare Board Willard Keller Lee -Bo Office Supply Miller -Davis Company it n u E. T. Montgomery if 11 if of n n Park Press_ Republic Creosoting Co. Raynold E. Swanson Terry Brothers, Inc. Village of St. Louis Park Street Department V. & W. Supply Co. Western Underground Const. Co. n it it if 1.87 Firestone Stores 67.86 57.00 it 98.56 25.00 it n 42.14 4.50 Wm. H. Mc Coy 71.36 8.00 It " " 14.95 3.50 Mpls. Blue -Printing Co. 29.50 10.00 " " if it 7.92 23.75 Mueller Company 57.36 16.00 National Tea Company 25.91 16.85 Remington Rand, Inc. 16.75 462.56 Philip W. Smith 22.50 7.00 Suburban Chevrolet Co. 63.13 447.00 ti-o-ef St. T . ___ Park P91199Peps '�„ 551.84 rtmeet-x7197 Village of St. Louis Park 6.94 Street Department 1,747.30 145.09 Western Underground Const. 47.08 Company 157.20 Bids for Storm Sewer Construction - District #24 As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, June 6, 1951, sealed bids were received for the construction of storm sewer for Storm Sewer District #24: Bart Carlone $23,784.80 Western Underground Const. 22,294.50 tametti and Lametti 21,426.15 Phelps -Drake Co. 22,418.50 On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, 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. Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Extensions Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, public hearings were had on proposed sanitary sewer extensions at the following locations: Brunswick Avenue from 39th Street to Excelsior Boulevard Colorado Avenue from 39th Street to excelsior Boulevard Dakota Avenue from 39th Street to Excelsior Boulevard Florida Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street 28th Street from Florida Avenue to Edgewood Avenue Raleigh Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street Salem Avenue from North end 6f present sewer to 26th Street 26th Street from Salem Avenue to Quentin Avenue James L. Haight, Jr., and several others appeared with a petition opposing the sewer in Florida Avenue between 28th Street and 29th Street. Mr. Kerby, Mr. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Hamilton appeared in fairor of the sewer in Florida Avenue. Mr. Goldfarb appeared in favor of the sewer in Raleigh Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street, and Mr. Lindquist appeared in favor of the sewer in Salem Avenue from North end of present sewer to 26th Street. Due to the fact that the notice of hearing was published only once, it was moved by Trustee Bo]mgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins that same be again published and set for July 9, 1951, and that bids be taken July 16, 1951 with the under- 1 1 1 June 25, 1951 Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Extensions, Cont'd, standing that the cost of assessment for each property owner be determined by July 23, 1951. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Hearing on Proposed Street Grading Improvements Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, separate hearings were had on the following proposed street grading improvements: 51-88 Virginia Avenue from 28th Street to Cedar Lake Road 51-89 '27th Street from Kentucky Avenue to Jersey Avenue 51-91 35th Street from Rhode Island Avenue to Quebec Avenue 51-92 32nd Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Oregon Avenue 51-93 32nd Street from Colorado Avenue to 150 feet East No persons appeared. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, action on above proposed street grading was deferred to meeting of July 9, 1951, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. r Hearing on Proposed Water'Main Construction Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, separate hearings were had on the following proposed water main extensions: Blackstone Avenue from West Lake Street to West 32nd Street - Brunswick Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street Pennsylvania Avenue from 28th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard No persons appeared. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, action on above proposed water main construction was deferred to meeting of July 9, 1951, and bids be taken for same on July 16, 1951, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Application for Rezoning Denied The hearing on the application of the Planning Commission for rezoning, Lots 16 and 17, Block 4, J. F. Lyons Fourth Addition from Commercial to Residential Use District was resumed from meeting of June 11, 1951. Mrs. Yngve, Mrs. Dixon, D6nald Ware and George Fries appeared in opposition to the rezoning. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the rezoning of Lots 16 and 17, Block 4, J. F. Lyons Fourth Addition from Commercial Use to Residential Use was denied by the following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Perkins, yea; Mayor Erickson, yea; Trustee Jorvig, nay. Permission to Place Poles On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Northern States Power Company was granted permission to place One (1) POLE ON 27TH STREET BETWEEN BRUNSWICK AND COLORADO AVENUES, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Gas Main Extension On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following gas main extension was approved by unanimous vote of Council Members present: #4 In Edgemoor Drive from Bridle Lane to 237 Feet South. 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: Park Super Valu 3.2 Beer Off -Sale G & E Service Gas Station 3 Pumps G & E Service Soft Drinks Building Inspector's Weekly Report The Building Inspector's weekly -report for week ending June 22, 1951, showing that 33 building permits were issued, totalling $171,650.00, was read and ordered filed. A, 076 June 25, 1951 Resolution On motion of Trustee Jorvig, resolution was adopted by unanimous IM seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following `_' vote of Council Members present: RESOLUTION CANCELING 0-31 GRADING ASSESSMENT WHEREAS it appears that by resolution bf the Village Council adopted April 103% 1950, levying assessments for 0-31 Grading, the following lots were inadvert- antly assessed, but the work was not done east of Jersey Avenue, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the assessment heretofore levied against the following described lots in the respective amounts hereinafter set forth be hereby canceled and that the Treasurer and the Auditor of Hennepin County be hereby authorized to cancel the same upon their respective records: AMOUNTS TO BE CANCELED BY COUNTY AUDITOR LOTS ADDITION 1951 1952 1953 25 thru 41 Richmond $56.80 $53.80 $52.31 76 92 If 56.76 53.80 52.31 141 157 If 56.76 53.80 52.31 Bid Awarded - Tractor for Park Board On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the bid of the Minar Company received June 18, 1951, for the furnishing of One (1) Ford Tractor was deemed to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Clerk was author- ized to issue purchase order for same according to specifications on file, at price bid of $1,898.00, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Employees for Engineering Department On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the recommenda- tion of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith that the following named persons be placed on the Engineering payroll at $61.45 per hour, effective June 25, 1951, was approved by unanimous vote of Council Members present; Richard Upgaard, John Ho1m,Richard Shinn and Robert Pederson. Street Light Ordered On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Northern States Power Company was ordered to install a street light at the corner of Natchez Avenue and 41st Street, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Petition for Sanitary Sewer On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following petition was referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Sewer Depart- ment Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Council Members present: P-859 PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWER, signed by John A. Hull, 4117 West 31st Street and others, dated June 20, 1951, for the cons- truction of sanitary sewer in WEST 31ST STREET FROM FRANCE AVENUE TO INGLEWOOD AVENUE. Petition for Establishment of Street Name The petition signed by Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Kaech, 4112 Cedarwood Road and others, dated June 15, 1951, requesting that Cedarwood Road from the 4000 block to the 4300 block, inclusive, extension of West 24th Street be established as Cedarwood Road as it was platted on the original tract, was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the petition above mentioned was approved and the Village Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to establish that part of West 24th Street from the 4300 block thru the 4300 block as Cedarwood Road, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Request for Permit for Advertising Sign The request of National Outdoor Display Company, dated June 19, 1951, for a permit to erect a display sign for a reputable Minneapolis concern at the point of Glenhurst Avenue and Highway No. 7, on property owned by Mrs. Mazey, was read. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the above request for the erection of a display sign on the above named property was denied by unanimous vote of Council Members present. 1 1 June 25, 1951 277 Patrolman Appointed ,Medical reports submitted by Dr. Archie M. Smith, M. D. on the physical examination of Henry B. Carlson, Wilbur Ostlund and Glen Stenberg, were read. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the appoint- ment of,Henry B. Carlson, and Glen Stenberg, effective July 1, 1951, and Wilbur Ostlund, effective June 16, 1951, a5 patrolmen on the Village Police Department at a starting salary of $276.00 per month with automatic raises as per schedule, was approved by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Adjourned Hearing on Proposed Construction of Sidewalk An adjourned hearing was had on proposed construction of sidewalk on the east side of Kentucky Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street. -No one appeared. Resolution On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by'Trustee Jorvig, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of Council Members present: RESOLUTION ORDERING SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, May 23 and 30, 1951, relating to the following improvement and has conducted public hearing and heard all interested persons, and the matter of having been regularly adjourned to this present meeting, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St.'Louis Park that sidewalk be constructed on the east side of Kentucky Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street in accordance with plans and specifications for the same which have been prepared by the Village Engineer and which are hereby approved, and that advertisement for bids for said work previously published by hereby ratified. Request for Permit for Billboard - A. Fine On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request of Adolph Fine, Inc., dated June 14, 1951, for a special permit to erect a bill- board approximately 12 feet high and 24 feet wide on Commercially zoned lot at the intersection of West Lake Street and West 34th Street was denied by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Request for Sign - A. Fine, Inc. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request of Adolph Fine, Inc. for a permit to erect a 10 to 12 ft. high and 15 ft. wide sign on their property on the SW Corner of Colorado Avenue and Minnetonka'Blvd. for a period of one year only was approved with the understanding that the Building Inspector establish the setbacks for same. Motion was passed by un- animous vote of Council Members present. Petition for Rezoning - A. Fine. Inc. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the petition of Adolph Fine, Inc. for rezoning of area described as the Wly 438.5 feet of the SE4 of the SE4 of Section 7, Township 117, Range 21, except the East 210 ft. S 293 feet and the Railroad R%W and road easement along Minnetonka Boulevard, from Open Development or Commercial Use to Light Industrial Use District, was denied by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Claim for Damazes A letter from Mrs. John J. Uhlarik, 3248 Edgewood Avenue, requesting damages for damages to her car, caused by the condition of Yosemite Avenue be- tween 40th and 41st Streets, was read. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Mrs. Uhlarik's letter was referred to the Village Attorney for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Purchase of Typewriter Authorized On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Clerk was authorized to purchase One (1) 15" Standard Elite Royal Typewriter at list price of $175.00, less Village discount of $20.00 ($155.00 Net) from the Royal Type- writer Company, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Purchase of Steel Desk Authorized On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was authorized to purchase One (1) 60 inch steel flat top desk from Miller -Davis Company at a net price of $133.88, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Complaint Re: Heavy Road Maintenance Co. A letter from Donald A. Wilson, 2713 Louisiana Avenue, dated June 8, 1951 complaining about a road surfacing company who maintains a maintenance garage on the lot at corner of 27th and Louisiana; stating that the work goes on late at 81rd June 25, 1951 Complaint Re: Heavy Road Maintenance Co., Cont'd. night, disturbing the whole neighborhood, was read, and the Village Clerk was fM instructed to write a letter to the J. V. Gleason Company regarding same. Store Building Approved - Giller Drug Company On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request of Giller Drug Company for permission to erect a store with space for office buildings on the second floor, at the corner of Inglewood Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to write to the National Priority Administration at Washington, D. C. approving priority for said build- ing, by unanimous vote of Council Members present. Request for Wholesale 3.2 Beer License A letter dated June 15, 1951, from Richard Mattson, President of the Mattson-Odberg Distributing Company, 6421 Cambridge Street, requesting a license to warehouse and distribute 3.2 beer from said address, was read and referred to the Village Attorney for checking and recommendation. 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 ORDERING SEWER EXTENSION WHEREAS, petition has been filed with the Village by Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Flatten and F. Bye and Edith Bye who are all the owners of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 49, St. Louis Park Centre, in which petition extension of sanitary sewer is requested in Brunswick Avenue from 37th Street south 195 feet and hearing is waived, and WHEREAS, it appears necessary that sewer be extended at said location and advisable that said sewer be ordered at this time and included as an extra in the contract with Phelps -Drake Company, Inc. for construction of sewer in adjacent streets, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village -of St. Louis Park that sanitary sewer be hereby ordered in Brunswick Avenue from 37th Street south 195 feet, the work to be done in accordance with plans and specifications which have been prepared by the Village Engineer and -which are hereby approved, and as an extra under the contract entered into June 25, 1951 between the Village and Phelps -Drake Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction at the unit prices therein specified. The above described lots will be assessed for said improve- ment . " Letter Commending Fire Department A letter from E. J. Lambin, President of the Lambin Motor Company, dated June 7, 1951, commending the Fire Department for the speedy work and cooperation of the Village Firmen in handling their fire at their warehouse at 4825 Ex- celsior Boulevard on June 6th, and enclosing a check for $50.00 to apply to the St. Louis Park Fireman's Relief Fund, was read and ordered filed. Adijourned Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Extension An adjourned hearing was had on proposed extension of sanitary sewer in Brunswick Avenue from 34th Street to Hamilton Street. No one appeared. Resolution On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of Council Members present: RESOLUTION ORDBRiNG SEWER CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified -in a notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, May 23, and 30, 1951, relating to the following improvement and has conducted public hearing and heard all interested persons and the matter having been regularly adjourned to this present meeting, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that Improvement No. 51-85, Sanitary Sewer in Brunswick Avenue from 34th Street to Hamilton be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications for the same which have been prepared by the Village Engineer and which are hereby approved, and the Clerk is authorized to advertise for bids to be opened on " 1 L 979 June 25, 1951 Resolution On motion of Trustee Perkins; seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the -follow- ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PAVING WHEREAS, the Village Council heretofore on June 4; 1951, duly adopted a resolution for paving of Minnetonka Boulevard•from France Avenue to State High- way No. 100, the work to be done in cooperation with the County of Hennepin and the cost divided equally between the Village and the County, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Engineer -has prepared•plans and specifications for paving of said'Minnetonka Boulevard'from Joppa Avenue to State Highway No. 100, and it appears that surfacing of Minnetonka Boulevard from France Ave- nue to Joppa Avenue does not require replacement at this time, and WHEREAS, said portion of Minnetonka Boulevard -has been designated as State Aid Road No. 5 and is -a County -Aid Road, and -the local traffic within the Village of St. Louis Park upon said portion of Minnetonka Boulevard re uires construction of pavement thereon of higher surface type and greater wi h than ^would be necessary to accommodate the normal traffic of such State Aid Road, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park as follows: 1. The plans and specifications heretofore prepared by the County Highway Engineer for paving of said portion -of Minnetonka -Boulevard be hereby approved together with instructions to bidders and contract form prepared by the Village Attorney. 2. That in the event the County Board of Hennepin County shall so approve, the Village Clerk is hereby authorized -to advertise for bids in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 27,'1951 for construction of said paving to be opened by the Village Council July 9, 1951. 3. That the Village Council will reserve the right to reject all of said bids unless the County of -Hennepin shall agree to reimburse the Village for one- half the contract price upon determination of the lowest responsible bidder, such reimbursement to be upon the basis of the progress payments specified in the contract. Hearing Date Set for Street Improvement On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, July 23, 1951 was'set as date for hearing for the opening and widening of Natchez Avenue from 28th Street to 26th Street, which is the East 30 feet of the NE),, -of the SA, Section 31, Township 29, Range 24; the area to be assessed to be the Lots, and tracts of land lying immediately West and -adjacent to said portion of said Street. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Council -Members present. Heai,ing Date Set -for Water Main Extensions On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, July 23, 1951 was"set as date for hearing on the following water main extensions: IMPROVEMENT NUMBER LOCATION 51-192 Hampshire Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to 22nd Street 51-193 Edgewood Avenue from Cedak Lake Road to 22nd Street 51-194 22nd Street from Hampshire Avenue to Edgewood The area to be assessed to be Lots and Tracts of Land immediately adjacent to Streets in which said water mains are to be'constructed. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of Cbuncil Members present. Hearing Date Set for Grading and Tar Mat On motion of Trustee Perkins; seconded bar Trustee Bolmgren, July 23, 1951 was°set as date for hearing on proposed -grading of Lynn Avenue from 28th street to South line of Peabody Addition; and proposed 3 inch tar mat on Lynn Avenue from 28th Street to 26th Street; on 26th Street from Lynn Avenue to France; and on 28th Street from Lynn Avenue to Toledo Avenue -= the area to be assessed to be the -Lots and Tracts of land immediately adjacent -to -streets improved. Motion was'passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present. 0080 June 25, 1951 Meeting Adjourned The meeting adjourned by Mayor 0. B. Erickson at 11:40 P. M. ATTEST: / JOSEPH Jur U AD, Clerk REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1951 A regular meeting of the Village'Council was called to order by Mayor Erickson at 8:21 P. M. with the following Council Members present at roll call as follows: Trustee Bo]ingren Trustee`Jorvig Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad Mayor Erickson Minutes The minutes of meeting held June 25, 1951 were read and approved as read. Verified Claims On motion of Trustee Bolmgren; seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following verified claims were approved, ind-the Mayor and"Clerk were authorized to issue warrants covering same, by unanimous'vote of -Couricil`Members present, by roll call as follows: " Trustee Bolmgren;-yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Perkins, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Erickson, yea: A. Anderson 104:40 Vernon Anderson 134.00 John Balich 1$8.00 Joyce"Berkwitz- 75.00 Mrs. Helen Bogen 75.00 Francis Bradley 88.75 Rollin P. Briggs 148.00 J. Brockman - 118.18 James Brown 85.62 Henry B. Carlson 138:00 Donna M. Charlson 75.00 Dorothy Chase 72:00 B. F. Cihoski 116:00 John Connery 176-80 R. B. Connery 187.50 Bruce Dale 137.75 Marjorie Dale 86.50 James Dahl- 148.00 Elsie Dahlstrom 66.50 Joanne Deutschman 75.00 Al Donahue 192.10 Elsie J. Dudley 75.00 A. Dunkum 80.00 Mary Dunkum 91.00 D. Edwards 122.25 Hartwig Endres 45.00 0. B. Erickson 51.65 Robert Erickson 14.00 Laurel Epstein 33.75 Carol Faber 75.00 Charles Farmer 398.99 E. Ferch 122.25 Ellsworth Frank 137.75 Irwin Freeland 151.00 H. Frieborg 158.38 Patty Gardner 33.75 Ted Gardner 174.25 George Gibson 162.50 George Gibson 68:00 Ed Gilbert- 162-50 H. Girard 143.94 Donald Glassing 148.00 Varah Goodrich 80.00 Mary Etta Green 78.00 BarbaraGrunzke 33.75 Truman Hedwall 151.00 Esther Helmer 34.50 �Orlo Hemstock 129:W00) R. Hines 114.56 if " 55:00 John Holm 58.00 Bernie Hougard 33:75 Carl Iverson 151.00 Alvera Johnson 100.00 Clyde Johnson 148.00 J. 0: Johnson 125:60 K. Johnson 187.50 L. M: Johnson 151.00 Challen Jones 116:00 C. -W. Jories 136.00 Earl Jones 223.98 Betty Joubert 61.20 Walter Jungblut 181.88 Joseph Justad 237.50 Maynard Kays 162.50 Robert Kays 142.10 J C 1 R 1