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Resolution
On motion of -Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following �7
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: �C
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS
WHEREAS, it appears to the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis
Park that Ruth Commers and Don G. Commers, owners and occupants of premises known
as 3259 Zarthan Avenue, and have been for more than one year prior hereto conduct-
ing a retail ready to wear business in said residence within the residence use
district; that said business is not -in the nature of a home occupation engaged
in solely by occupants of the home and is in violation of the Zoning Ordinance of
the Village; that the Council has been informed that the said Ruth Commers and
Don G. Commers intend to continue the operation of said business at said location,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the Village Attorney be hereby authorized to commence an action in the
District Court of Hennepin County in behalf of the Village for the purpose of en-
joining and restraining said Ruth Commers and Don G. Commers from conducting
said business at said location.
Minutes
The minutes of meetings held August 13, 20, 27, 1951, -were read and
approved as read.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor 0. B. Erickson at 11:28 P. M.
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JOSZPH JU AD, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1951
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor
0. B. Erickson at 8:26 P. M., with the following Council Members present at roll
call as follows:
Trustee Bolmgf'en 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 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; Trustee Perkins, yea;
Clerk Justad, yea, Mayor Erickson, yea:
American Cast Iron Pipe Co.
314.41
American Linen Supply
Co. 8.28
Badger Meter Mfg. Co.
423.36
Berg & Farnham Co.
13.11
Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc.
64.07
Wm. Bros Boiler & Mfg.
Co.
C. Browne Plumbing Co.
8.40
1,997.40
C. Ed Christy
1.25
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 2,392.50
H. W. Darby, M. D.
88.00
Firestone Stores
37.97
Fowler Electric Co.
9.50
E. Greene & Co.
11.26
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63.80
Adolph Gregerson
60.00
21.42
Hobart Bros Sales & Serv. 20.89
Mrs. John_Holmquist
43.70
C. J. Hurd Agency
26.33
H. V. Johnston,Culvert Co.
79.77
Landers,Norblom,Christenson
E. R. Ludwig
78.00
Company
49.43
Wm. H. Mc Coy
23.83
Miller -Davis Company
18.10
Minneapolis Iron Store
10.97
Murry Auto Co., Inc.
11.05
it it it
4.98
NW Nattl. Bank, Mpls.
87,137.16
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Verified Claims, Continued
Minneapolis Iron Store 63.10 Panther Oil Co., Inc. 122.10
" " it 3.49 Pockrandt Lumber Co. 36.65
9.15 Republic Creosoting Co. 296.96
3.48 if 376.96
17.40 it 155.84
Rest Haven 150.00 H. A. Rogers 35.45
Rosholt Equipment Company 199.81 if if If 2.00
if it if 7.10 St. Louis Park Plumbing 4.62
Smith -Dunn Co., Inc. 14.13 It It " if 86.50
Swenson's 25.90 Terry Brothers, Inc. 335.00
Village of St. Louis Park 11 it it 144.00
Street Department 11646.60 if if " 45.00
Vocational Hospital 55.09 it Is " 195.00
The Zone Company 129.35 If it " 245.00
it it 360.00
45.00
Bids for Storm Sewer Construction
As ordered by resolution August 20, 1951, sealed bids were received for
the construction of Storm Sewers 17-2D, 25 and 26, from the following bidders:
Name of Bidder 1 -2D 26
Phelps -Drake Company, Inc. 8,421.75 3,954.00 9,302.40
Lametti & Lametti 8,186.45 4,594.10 12,714.72
Bart Carlone 306.00 3,834.25 12,134.00
Western Underground Const. Co. 12,245.50 4,972.50 14,125.00
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above bids
were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Sewer Department Com-
mittee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council.
September 18, 1951 Set for Bus Meeting
A number of persons were present regarding bus service for 28th Street
North from France to Monterey Avenues. It was determined to have a meeting re-
garding this at the New Fern Hill School, Tuesday, September 18, 1951, at 8:00
P. M.
das Main Extension
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
gas main extension was approved by unanimous vote of the Council:
#353 In Goodrich Avenue from 127' E E Walk Yosemite
Avenue to Aldersgate Methodist Church.
Application for Off -Sale Liquor License
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by trustee Bolmgren, the application
of Henry E. Kent, 6325 Minnetonka Boulevard for an Off -Sale liquor license was
read and referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Report on Extension of Bus Route
Minn. Railroad and Warehouse Commission
A report from the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission, dated
September 6, 1951, in the matter of the petition of the Village of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota for an extension of the route of the Minneapolis Street Railway Company
in the Village of St. Louis Park was read and ordered filed.
Street Lights Ordered
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Northern
States Power Company was ordered to install street lights at the following loca-
tions, by unanimous vote of the Council:
Corner of 26th Street and Jersey Avenue
Corner of 26th Street and Kentucky Avenue
Corner of 27th Street and Kentucky Avenue
Request for Permit to Build Incinerator
A builder of incinerators asked for a permit to build an incinerator for
Warner Hardware Company at their store in the Miracle Mile. He was referred
488 September 102 1951
Lead and Copper Pipe Connections for Water Main
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the matter of
lead and copper pipe connections for water main in Parkview Addition was re-
ferred to Trustee Bolmgren for a complete report, by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Application for Permit to Erect Gas Station - Adolph Fine
The Planning Commissionts report dated September 7, 1951s on the request
of Adolph Fine, Contractor for permit to erect a one story gas station and four
small store spaces in one building to be located on the unplatted area 1321
wide by 1301 deep on the NE Corner of Minnetonka Boulevard and Texas Avenue,
with a 20 ft. setback for the pumps from the Boulevard, a-40 ft: setback for
the building from both streets, and 5 feet from the E boundary of the property,
and facades finished to harmonize with the surrpundings, was read.
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above
request was approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit
for same, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Letter Offering to Sell Lots to Village - Terry Brothers, Inc.
A letter from Yngve and Yngve, Attorneys for Terry Brothers, Incorporated,
dated September 10, 1951, offering to sell Lot 30, Block 170, and Lot 28, Block
330, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park for $10,000.00, was read. Action was
deferred to meeting of September 17, 1951.
Application for Permit to Erect Store Building M. L. Gordon
The Planning Commission's report dated September 7, 1951, on the request
of M. L. Gordon, 2824 Vernon Avenue, for permit to erect a one story store
building on Lots 1 thru 4s Block 34,*Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (SW Corner
of Dakota Avenue and Walker Street) was read.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bo]mgren, the above
request was approved, and the Building Inspector' was authorized to issue permit
for same, subject to his approval of same, by,.unanimous vote of the Council.
Application for Off -Sale Liquor License L. V. Foye
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the applica-
tion of L. V. Foye for an off -sale intoxicating liquor license was read, and
referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Application for On -Sale Liquor License Douglas L. Nash
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the applica-
tion of Douglas L. Nash for on on -sale intoxicating liquor license was read,
and referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Petition for Storm Sewer
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing petition was referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Sewer
Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Coun-
cil Members present:
P-953 PETITION FOR STORM SEWER, signed by F. W. Dailey, 3365
Sumter Avenue and others, dated September 4, 1951, for
the construction of storm sewer in Alley of Block 300,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Park.
Petitions for Street Improvements
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
petitions were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street
Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the
Council:
P-951 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by John J. Heimrich,
3614 Ff'ance Avenue and others, dated September 83
1951s for the construction of sidewalk on the WEST
SIDE OF FRANCE AVENUE FROM EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD TO
37th STREET.
P-950 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by John J.
Heimrich,-3614 France Avenue and others, dated
September 8, 1951, for the construction of curb and
gutter on the WEST SIDE OF FRANCE AVENUE FROM EX-
CELSIOR BOULEVARD TO 37th STREET.
Letter Re: Parking Lot - Westwood Luthern Church
A letter dated September 4, 1951, from Norman L. Nielson, Pastor of
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Letter Re: Parking Lot - Westwood Luthern Church, Cont'd.
Westwood Luthern Church, relative to complaint received about the Church park-
ing lot, was read and ordered filed.
Letter Opposing Re-routing of Bus Line
A letter dated August 22, 1951, signed by Mrs. Ida Ween, 2744 Toledo Avenue
and others, opposing the proposed re-routing of the bus line from Minnetonka
Boulevard to West 28th Street, was read and ordered filed for future reference.
Bond Approved
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
bond was approved by unanimous vote of the Council:
CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE for Plumbing License
Bond No. 84064-12-974-50, with Allen 0. Larson,
DBA Paragon Plumbing Company, dated October 23,
1951, in the amount of $4,000.00, and United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as surety.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Linnee
Justice of Peace E. A. Linnee's report of fines, dated August 31, 1951,
was read and ordered filed.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Yngve
Justice of Peace Anton Yngve's report of fines dated September 1, 1951,
was read and ordered filed.
Building Inspector's Weeklv Reports
The Building Inspector's reports for week ending August 31, 1951, showing
that 37 building permits were issued, totaling $156,350.00; and week ending
September 7, 1951, showing that 10 permits were issued, totaling $22,200.00, were
read and ordered filed.
Bid Awarded for Gradi
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
Terry Brothers, Incorporated received September 4, 1951, for grading Jobs 51-88,
51-89, 51-90, 51-91, 51-93 and 51-195, was deemed to be the lowest bid of a
responsible bidder, and the Mayor an& Clerk were authorized to execute contract
with the bidder for the work at price bid -of $12,868.10, by unanimous vote of
the Council,_except 51-195 which will be decided on September 24, 1951.
Letter Re: Water Main Assessment. ETC. Rex Pickett
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the letter
from Rex Pickett, dated September 6, 1951, relative to special permit to connect
his home to water main and special assessment for same, was read and referred
to the Water Superintendent and Chairman of the Water Department Committee for
checking and report, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Hearing on Petition for Alley Vacation
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 30, 1951,
a hearing was had on the petition of Mrs. Gertrude Swanson, 4013 West 31st Street
and others, for the vacation of Alley in Block 6, Manhattan Park Addition to St.
Louis Park. No one appeared in opposition.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
a notice relating to vacation of alley in Block 6, Manhattan Park, published in
the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 30, 1951, which notice was also duly posted
in three public places in said Village, and the Council has at said meeting heard
all interested persons relating to said petition and having determined that said
alley has never been graded or used as such and serves no public purpose,
therefore,
Purchase
of Typewriter Authorized
The
proposal of Royal Typewriter Company,
Incorporated, dated September
7, 1951,
for the furnishing of One (1) Royal 11"
Elite Typewriter for the Clerk's
Office at
On
a net price of $137.50, was read.
motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by
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Trustee Bolmgren, the above
proposal
was approved, and the'Clerk was authorized to purchase One (1) Royal
11" Elite
Typewriter at price bid, by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Bid Awarded for Gradi
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
Terry Brothers, Incorporated received September 4, 1951, for grading Jobs 51-88,
51-89, 51-90, 51-91, 51-93 and 51-195, was deemed to be the lowest bid of a
responsible bidder, and the Mayor an& Clerk were authorized to execute contract
with the bidder for the work at price bid -of $12,868.10, by unanimous vote of
the Council,_except 51-195 which will be decided on September 24, 1951.
Letter Re: Water Main Assessment. ETC. Rex Pickett
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the letter
from Rex Pickett, dated September 6, 1951, relative to special permit to connect
his home to water main and special assessment for same, was read and referred
to the Water Superintendent and Chairman of the Water Department Committee for
checking and report, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Hearing on Petition for Alley Vacation
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 30, 1951,
a hearing was had on the petition of Mrs. Gertrude Swanson, 4013 West 31st Street
and others, for the vacation of Alley in Block 6, Manhattan Park Addition to St.
Louis Park. No one appeared in opposition.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
a notice relating to vacation of alley in Block 6, Manhattan Park, published in
the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 30, 1951, which notice was also duly posted
in three public places in said Village, and the Council has at said meeting heard
all interested persons relating to said petition and having determined that said
alley has never been graded or used as such and serves no public purpose,
therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED -by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that Alley in Block 6, Manhattan Park, according to the plat thereof on'file and
of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of said Hennepin County, adjacent
to Lots 1 to 3 and 12 to 14 inclusive, said Block 6, as the same is now dedicated
within the corporate limits of said Village, be hereby vacated.
Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Extensions
A hearing was had on proposed extension of sanitary sewers to serve Lots
3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Minikanda Park Addition, as Improvement No. 51-265.
Jerome Segal appeared in behalf of the petition, and there were no opponents.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING SEWER EXTENSIONS
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a
notice relating to the following sewer extensions published in the St. Louis Park
Dispatch August 22-amd 291,, 1951, and has heard all permons appearing at said meeting
and determined the necessity for said improvement, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that sanitary sewer be extended in Glenhurst Avenue from 39th Street to South end
to serve Lots 3, 43 9, 10, 11 and 12, Minikanda Park Addition 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 for the same to be opened October 15 1951.
Hearing Date Set to Discuss Sewers for Brooklawns_
A group of residents from Brooklawns appeared to get information on sewers
for their district. They were given two figures - one with Brunswick and one
without Brunswick. Questions were asked on why the cost is higher than Lauderdale,
when the contract would be started and completed, how much the lift station would
cost them, the amount of front footage cost, and whether or not dust coat will
be put on after the sewer is in until the tar mat is applied. They asked why
sewer was cheaper in Robbinsdale. They were told that (1) no sheathing, (2)
no stubs to curb line, (3) no repair of streets. It was suggested that a
meeting be had with the Village Engineer and folks from Brooklawns be had.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, a meeting
was set for 7:00 P. M., Friday, September 14, with Village Engineer, Phil W.
Smith and all the folks in Brooklawns Addition to discuss the matter of sewers
for Brooklawns, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Hearing on Proposed Street Improvement
A hearing was had on proposed paving of France Avenue from 27th Street to
Minnetonka Boulevard. No one appeared.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:,
RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET PAYING
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 23 and 30, 1951, relating
to the following street improvement and has heard all interested persons appearing
at said meeting and determined the necessity for said improvement, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that France Avenue from 27th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard be improved by paving,
provided that an agreement be entered into jointly between the Village, the
County of Hennepin and the City of Minneapolis for said improvement, the terms
of which shall be subject to approval by the Village Council.
Hearing on Proposed Street Improvements
Separate hearings were had on proposed street improvements 51-224 to 51-231
inclusive. The following persons appeared -in opposition to Improvement No.
51-230: R. L. Bohlig, 2853,,George Dycie, 2801, Ed O'Neil, 2$29, H. Wilson,
2805,'Messrs. White, 2809, Pfeiffer, 2816, Sjerven, 2821, Kirkpatrick, 2813, and
Brown, 2825 --- all on Colorado Avenue.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
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Resolution Ordering Street Improvements, Cont1d.
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 23 and 30, 1951, relating
to street improvements, and has heard all interested persons appearing at said
meeting and determined the necessity for said improvements, theta--er-4Rj
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the following street improvements be hereby ordered:
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER
51-224
51-225
51-226
LOCATION
SEAL COAT
Yosemite Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to North End
Xenwood Avenue from 28th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard
Webster Avenue from 28th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard
ASPHALT OR TAR MAT
51-227 37th Street from France Avenue to Jop?a Avenue
51-228 Kipling Avenue from 36th Street to 362 Street
51-229 36th Street from Lynn Avenue to Kipling Avenue
51-2�1 Parklands Road -and Forest Road
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the same be done in accordance with specifica-
tions for seal coat and asphalt or tar mat prepared by the Village Engineer;
that 51-227 to 51-231 shall be done by asphalt or tar mat at the discretion of
the Street Department Committee of the Council, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Improvement No. 51-230 be abandoned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 51-224 to 51-226 inclusive be included in
contract heretofore authorized between the Village and Ashworth & Son, dated
August 27, 1951.
Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Extensions
Separate hearings were had on proposed sanitary sewer extensions 51-238
to 51-241 ihclusive and 51-84. The following persons appeared: Nels Larson
appeared in opposition to 51-242 (In 'Jersey Avenue from 31st Street to 33rd St.).
He said folks understand that the sewer would be connected right to their homes
while being installed.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING SEWER EXTENSIONS
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
a notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 22 and 29, 1951, relat-
ing to sanitary sewer extensions, and has heard all interested persons and
determined the necessity for the improvements ordered herein, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that Village sanitary sewer extensions be ordered at the following locations in
said Villages:
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION
51-238, Colorado Avenue from 37th Street to Oxford Street
51-84 Colorado Avenue from Goodrich Avenue to Oxford Street
_51-239 37th Street from Brunswick Avenue to Colorado Avenue
51-240 37th Street from Colorado Avenue to Dakota Avenue
51-244 Dakota Avenue from 37th Street to Oxford Street
.51-241 Jersey Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to 31st Street
51-242 Jersey Avenue from 31st Street to 33rd Street
51-243 Natchez Avenue from 310 ft. South of
31st Street to 435 ft. North of 31st Street
according to plans and specifications which have been prepared by the'Village
Engineer and which are hereby approved, and the Village Clerk is authorized to
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advertise for bids for construction of said sewers to be opened October 15 1951,
advertisement to provide that Improvement No. 51-242 and No. 241 may be removed by
the Council at the time of letting of the bids, and the Council reserves the
right to reconsider said sewer extension at said time.
Hearing on Sewer Assessments Districts 2-H, 2-I, 2-J
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis -Park Dispatch August 22 1951
public hearings were had on proposed assessments covering the cost of sanitary
sewer extensions which have been previously ordered, and which proposed assess-
ments are on file in the office of the Village Clerk, for Districts 2-H, 2-I and
2-J. No one'appeared.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
Assessment Resolution
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August
223 1951, the Village Council has met and passed upon proposed assessments for
construction of sanitary sewers for Sanitary Sewer Districts Nos. 2-H, 2-I and
2-J, and there being no objections filed or made to said proposed assessments,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that said proposed assessments be hereby affirmed and adopted and shall constitute
a special assessment against the lands named therein, and each lot, piece and
parcel of land included in each assessment is hereby found to be benefited by
said improvement in the amount of the assessment- levied against it.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such assessments shall be paid in ten equal
annual installments over a period of ten years, the first of said installments
to be payable on the 1st day of January, 1952, and subsequent installments on
the first day of January of each year thereafter until the full amount of said
assessments are paid. Said special assessments and each installment thereof
shall bear interest at the rate of 4% per annum until fully paid, computed from
the time of this resolution.
Request for Permit to Build Restaurant Building Mac Gregor
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the request of
Mr. Mac Gregor for a permit to build a restaurant building on the NW Corner of
Louisiana Avenue and Walker Street, was referred to the Planning Commission for
checking -and report, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Hearing Date Set for Grading
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, October 8, 1951
was set as hearing date on proposed grading of 26th Street from Jersey Avenue to
Hampshire Avenue, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Deed for Streets - Sumter & Rhode Island
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bo]mgren, the deed fur-
nished by Stanley and Lillian Ecklund for Sumter and Rhode Island Avenues south
to Highway No. 7, from Division Street was accepted, and the Village Attorney
was instructed to file same with the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County, by
unanimous vote of the Council.
Letter Re: Parkirig Problem - W. E. Johnston
A letter from W. E. Johnston, 3755 Huntington Avenue, dated September 6,
1951 regarding the parking situ&tion in the area of Excelsior Boulevard, 38th
Street and Lynn Avenue, was read, and the Clerk was instructed to call Mr.
IChard of the Minnesota State Highway Department for a report.
Storm Sewer -- Hearing Date Set, Bids
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, October 1, 1951
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r� was set as date for hearing on proposed construction of Stgrm Sewer #51-237,
being all of Storp Sewer District No. 17, south of Minnetonka Boulevard and.west
of Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad Tracks, and the Clerk was
authorized to advertise for bids for same to be opened October 1, 1951, by un-
animous vote of the Council.
Street Signs Ordered
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Street
Commissioner was instructed to place street signs on Quentin Avenue at Excelsior
Boulevard, 40th Street 40th Lane and 41st Street, by unanimous vote of the
Council.
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Earnest Money Contract for Land Authorized
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Mayor and
Clerk were authorized to execute an earnest money contract with Landers, Norblom,
Christenson Company for the purchase of land west of Louisiana Avenue, south
of Cedar Lake Road known as Lots 17, 18, 21 and "A", Home Addition at a price of
$201000.009 by unanimous vote of the Council.
Claim for Damages Authorized
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the claim for
damages and medical expenses on account of injuries received by Larry B. Keen in
an accident on June 30, 1951, at or near Jersey Avenue and 16th Street, at which
time it is claimed said Larry B. Keen was injured when the bicycle he was riding
upset by reason of the condition of the street, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Burton
K. Keen as parents of Larry Keen, in the amount of $145.00, was approved, and the
Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue warrant covering same, by unanimous vote
of the Council.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Village Council has heretofore entered into an agreement
with G. M. Orr Engineering Company dated November 14, 1949, for furnishing en-
gineering services in connection with a water treatment plant for the Village,
which contract provides for furnishing a preliminary report, and if so ordered
by the Village Council, complete plans and specifications for a water treatment
plant, and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of preliminary report from G. M. Orr Engineering
Company under said contract, the Village Council referred the report to a com-
mittee of citizens for investigation and study, and said advisory committee have
given the matter careful study and attention and having reported to the Village
Council that the majority of the committee recommends that the Village proceed
with construction of a water treatment plant for softening the Village water as
recommended by said engineers, and
WHEREAS, the Village has heretofore entered into an agreement with the
Housing and Home Finance Agency of the U. S. Government known as Project No.
Minn. 21-P-1002, providing for advancement of the fees payable under said engin-
eering contract on condition that the plans and specifications to be prepared
under the contract are completed before August 18, 1951 , and the Village having
requested an extension of time for such completion until April, 1952, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that G. M. Orr Engineering Company be hereby authorized to proceed with the second
stageof the work to be done under said engineering contract, i. e., prepare plans
and specifications for water softening and treatment plant, provided, however,
and on condition that the housing and Home Finance Agency of the U. S. Government
shall grant an extension of time during which said plans and specifications may
be completed until April 1, 1952, and that the Clerk be hereby directed to request
such extension from the Regional Engineer of said Agency.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Erickson at 12:30 A. M., September
11, 1951.
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ATTEST:
J EPH STAD, Clerk