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Home My WebLink About1952/03/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular226 March 24, 1952 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 1952 A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor C. L. Hurd at 8:05 P. M. Reverend Paul Obenauf of Wooddale Luthern Church gave invocation. The following Council Members were present at roll call as follows: Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig Trustee Middleton Clerk Justad Mayor Hurd 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 all Council Members present by roll call, as follows: Trustee Bolmgren, Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Ju6tad, yea; Mayor Hurd, yea: Mrs. Burton Aarness 17.50 A. Anderson 130.00 Mrs. Grace Anderson 18.00 Mrs. Mary Anderson 18.00 Vernon Anderson 153.00 Mrs. James Ash 18.00 John Balich 202.00 Warren Bartels 153.00 H. J. Bolmgren 60.00 Rollin P. Briggs 162.00 J. W. Brockman 130.00 Henry B. Carlson 153.00 Mrs. Ruth Carpenter 18.00 B. F. Cihoski 166.25 John Connery 150.00 R. B. Connery 212.50 Mrs. Burton Crocker 17.50 ►► if if 17.99 Norman Crosby 104.00 James R. Dahl 166.00 Elsie Dahlstrom 101.50 Marjorie Dale 101.50 H. W. Darby, M. D. 15.00 Mrs. 0. E. Domian 17.00 If it it if it 125.00 Al Donahue 161.24 D. Edwards 134.00 Hartwig Endres 145.00 Mrs. Walter Erickson 19.50 E. Ferch 149.08 Mrs. Victor Formo 18.00 Ellsworth Frank 153.13 Irwin Freeland 166.00 H. Frieborg 171.33 Ted Gardner 150.00 George Gibson 182.50 Ed. Gilbert 177.50 ►► it 82.50 Henry Girard 154.00 Donald Glassing 166.00 Mrs. Arthur Goodrich 17.50 Mary Etta Green 97.50 Mrs. Grace Hallaway 17.50 Miss Ellen Harven 18.00 Mrs. Irene Havens 19.50 Truman Hedwall 166.00 Mrs. A. E. Helgerson 18.00 Esther Helmer 79.90 Orlo Hemstock 55.00 Mrs. Burton Henderson 18.00 Mrs. T. C. Hendrickson 17.50 C. L. Hurd 80.00 Carl Iverson 166.00 Alvera Johnson 115.00 Clyde Johnson 166.00 J. 0. Johnson 140.00 Kenneth Johnson 212.50 L. M. Johnson 166.00 Challen M. Jones 140.00 C. W. Jones 150.00 Earl Jones 164.06 Torval Jorvig 60.00 Betty Joubert 7.18 Walter Jungblut 136;00 Joseph Justad 262.50 Maynard Kays 177.50 Willard Keller 4.00 Mrs. Agnes Kinney 18.00 Anton Korbel 140.00 Donald Krause 153.00 Miss Dora Larson 19.50 Ralph H. Larson 154.00 Vernice Larson 106.00 Mrs. Peter Lazorik 17.50 Roy Lea 150.11 C. Lindgren 134.00 Mrs. Al Loe 18.00 Mrs. Viola Lundberg 19.00 Mrs. Emily Lundeen 18.00 George Mack 181.43 Carlisle Madson 177.19 Mrs. Myrtle Marengo 19.00 Vance Marfell 153.13 Mary Martin 80.30 Mrs. Nellie Mc Adams 4.00 Mrs. Adeline Mc Caffrey 18.00 Eugene Mc Gary 153.00 Omar Mc Gary 166.00 0. R. Mc Gary 103.01 L. Mc Nellis 154.00 Terry Mc Nellis 192.00 Mildred Melbourne 115.00 C. R. Middleton 60.00 Carl Miller 170.00 Mary Miller 106.00 Willard Murphy 153.00 Andy Nelson 212.50 Mrs. Lillian Nelson 18.00 R. Nordstrom 148.71 Wm. D. Nordstrom 61.00 Henry Nygaard 130.00 it ►► it 118.95 E. Omestad 144.63 Wilbur H. Ostlund 153.00 Dorothy Owens 82.73 Ellida Parchem 131.50 Wm. Pascoe 136.00 Mrs. Helen Perrin 17.50 1 1 1 1952 227 March 24, Verified Claims, Continued P. P. Persyk 130.00 A. Peterson 107.20 Mrs. Margaret Peterson 18.00 Richard Pollock 137.31 Mrs. A. H. Reed 18.00 Ethel Reed 36.00 Mrs. Helen Reed 18.00 Gertrude Renner 136.00 Mrs. Helen Roberts 18.00 Mrs. Fred Roessel 18.00 Eloise Rude' 101.50 Kurt Scheibe 182.50 F. J. Senander 182.50 Richard Senander 140.00 Mrs. Ernestine Shinn 17.50 Gilbert Senst 130.00 Fred Sewall' 130.00 Richard Shinn 162.66 Mrs. Edna Shutters 15.50 Philip W. Smith 325.00 Clyde Sorensen 163.00 Donald Sorensen 170.00 Robert Sorensen 166.00 Charles H. Soutter, Jr. 154.00 Gunnar Stromer 150.00 Robert Standal 166.00 Glenn S. Stenberg 153.00 Peter Stienstra 212:50 Mrs. B. Stoltman 18.00 G. Ten Eyck 135.26 Le Roy Thies 136.00 Mrs. Ruth Trondson 18.00 Vernon Tollefsrud 154.38 C. M. Williams 212.50 Mrs. Harold Wise 16.50 E. Whipps 146.00 Mrs. Helen Wood 19.50 G. Vita 146.00 Ira M. Vraalstad 212.50 Ed. Werner 15.40 J. A: Werner 212.50 Dan Whalen 153.00 E. Williams 145.31 Martha Wylie 101.50 James J. Zalusky 164.06 Burt Zila 177.50 American Water Works Assn. 7.50 Arrowhead Company, Inc. 12.00 Behning Hardware 2.20 Mrs. Chester Bisbee 56.00 it it .31 Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. 43.93 Boyer & Gilfillan Motor Co. 83.28 11 it If 63.71 if It if " 209.04 C. E. Christy 12.08 Cities Service Oil Co. 56.16 Delano Dairy 7.90 Doepke Building Movers 100.00 " rr 3.95 Ensign Electric Supply Co. 16.54 The Flox Company 388.45 General Electric Company 1.75 it If ' if 441.42 Ed. Gilbert 52.22 Glenwood Hills Hospital 92.15 Henry L. Gottschalk 33.20 Hennepin County Welfare Board 58.90 Hennepin Lake Stationers 6.40 Hobart Bros. Sales & Service 5.15 Homelite Corporation 2.30 if If it if 11.97 Landers-Norblom-Christenson Langford Electric Co., Inc. 165.00 Company 173.32 " if if it 3,076.00 Lee -Bo Office Supply Co. 13.85 Wm. H. Mc Coy 15.10 if ,r if „ 16.34 - It ,r ,r 80.00 Miller -Davis Company 103.20 if " It 7.00 if r► if 22.25 n n If 170.40 If n it 7.80 u n it 268.66 it 8.25 Mine Safety Appliances 4.94 28.00 Minneapolis Iron Store .50 1.75 ,r if if 23.04 ,r rr n 4.05 it is If 60.91 .85 Edmund T. Montgomery 125.00 n n n 13.00 it it If 135.00 n rr n 8.50 it n If 15.00 n ,r rr 11.35 it „ it 10.00 82.75 Donald B. Moritz 5.00 National Fire Protection Assn. 12.50 Northern States Power Co. 3.79 Penny Super Market 16.48 Red Wing Sewer Pipe Corp. 78.00 Remington Rand, Inc. 16.75 Robinson Tire Recap Co. 35.32 H. A. Rogers Company 8.40 Rosholt Equipment Co. .33 14.40 it It Is 29.04 46.30 37.58 Socony Vacuum Oil Co., Inc. St. Louis Park Dispatch 9.12 3.60 n n n rr 63,90 to n it if 4.20 n n n n 2.86 It u to it 2.40 The Minar Company 4.94 The Park Press 21.40 Twin City Testing Laboratory 460.00 Village of SLP, Sp. Assmt. Village of SLP Street Dept. 439.22 Department 2015.70 Wallace & Tierman Co. 28.05 Wilson -Albrecht Co., Inc. 1.95 Williams Hardware Co. 14.38 it " if " 1.26 u n n u 1.26 Bids for Sewer Construction - 52-1 As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch February 28, 1952, sealed bids were received from the following bidders for the construction of sanitary sewer in LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM WEST LAKE STREET TO 32ND STREET: 228 March 24, 1952 Bids for Sewer Construction, Continued 1. Richard P. Wolff 2. Bart Carlone 3. Peter Lametti Const. Co. and Terry Excavating Company 4. Orfei and Mariani 5. Lametti and Sons 6. Phelps -Drake, Co., Incorporated 7. Western Underground Const. Co. 8. Richard M. Ferron $653,016.75 4$,393.75 46,801.35 48.,839-35 42,360.60 42,478.00 48,662.50 47,812.25 On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above bids were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Sewer Department Committee for tabulation and recommendation; by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Bid for Motor Analyzer As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch March 13, 1952, sealed bid was received from the following bidder for the furnishing One (1) Motor Analyzer: 1. Minneapolis Iron Store =- One (1) Model E-316 HD Allen Syncrograph, F0t our address (New) $6610.00 Same as above, showroom 'sample with new machine guarantee, FOB our address 550.00 On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above bid was referred to the Village Engineer and Street Commissioner for tabulation and'recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members'of the Council. Hearing on Petition for Rezoning - M. A. Fingerman Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis'Park Dispatch March 6, 1952, a public hearing was had on the petition of*M. A. Fingerman for the rezoning of Lots 12, 13, and 14, Block 21, Park Manor Addition from Residential Use to Com- mercial Use, for the purpose of off-street parking only, to serve commercial buildings in the vicinity. The following persons appeared: Hymen Edelman, Attorney for M. A. Fingerman and tenants of commercial' stores on the NE Corner of Dakota Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard appeared. He stated that their desire was for a special permit to use Lots 12, 13, and 14, Block 21, Park Manor Addition for off-street parking only. There will be no buildings on these three lots. He discussed the traffic tangle on the corner of bakota Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard. 'He presented a drawing showing the proposed parking lot with landscaping. He'also presented a petition with 200 names, approving the above mentioned off-street parking. Clarke W. Taube, 2937 Colorado Avenue appeared. Asked what the difference is between Commercial Use and Residential Use, for off-street parking. Mr. Edelman explained that on an off-street permit for parking in a Residential area, no buildings could be erected for any'commercial purposes. It takes cars off the street for parking purposes. Mr. Taube presented a petition opposing the rezoning of this property or its use fo'r off-street parking, signed by Henry E. Larson, 2929 Colorado Avenue and 35 others. He also presented a colored plat showing the area and the parking places available at various hours. Mr. Edelman answered that the need for off-street parking is real. Mr. Taube read from a record he'had made over a'period of 3 weeks showing the vacant parking spaces at various times. Mr. Klein, operator of Klein's Market ans- wered that they have not done anything yet.' Mrs. Ben J. Gross, 2936 Colorado Avenue said that she has received promotionhl mail on this. Mr. Hines, 3000 Brunswick Avenue said he would rather have a parking lot at the above location than the hole that is there. Mr. Taube said if this property goes into parking or commercial, then the property across the street coming up on'April 7, 1952 will also be rezoned. Mr.'Edelman said fears apparent, are not coming up. That Commercial people want to do a better job, and have spent money to purchase ground, and will put it in shape. He says that Commercial development is necessary for the overall picture in the village from the tax standpoint. James Frank, 3011 Colorado Avenue appeared and talked of their investment. Said Mr. Klein knew of the situation when he moved in. W. J. Wallace, 2925 Colorado Avenue said this matter keeps coming up and should be taken care of once and for all against change. There are 35 children in this block. Said folks are not patronizing Kleins because of his attitude. C� 1 �I March 24,1952 229. Hearing on Petition for Rezoning, Continued Rev. J. B. Burnside, 2940 Colorado Avenue said when he purchased his property it was understood that these lots were residential, and was assured that the zoning would never be changed. Trustee Bolmgren asked how many cars would be parked on this parking lot? Mr. Klein said about 35. G. E. Sommers, 6220 Minnetonka Boulevard said he bought his property November 1, 1951 and was told that the lots in question were zoned residential. Semi trailers park out in the street. Said this will not in any way increase the value of residential property in the area. Fred Thwing, 6200 Minnetonka Boulevard said he has been here six times regarding rezoning in this neighborhood, and if this application is approved, how can the Council turn down the Fine request coming up on April 7th. Mr. Edelman said that this request is for limited use - for off-street parking only. Clyde Sorensen, 2941 Colorado Avenue asked if parking ordinance amendment had been changed since Kleins'Market request came in. Mayor Hurd answered yes, and told why. - Reverend Burnside asked, what protection do people have against commercial zoning coming into a residential area? Mayor Hurd said that there is no way to determine that new commercial zoning would not be extended as progress goes on. There is no guarantee that zoning will not change. Mrs. Burnside said that com- mercial zones should be setup at time of development, and not changed. Mayor Hurd said that Mrs. Burnside should tell the Legislature they should pass a law not allowing residential property to encroach on industrial or commercial property, etc. W. J. Wallace, 2925 Colorado Avenue said that they have the nicest street and homes in St. Louis Park, and they want to keep it so. Mrs. Sommers said they were definitely affected by this change. Spoke of living in Canada. Said if parking lot is put in, they would want to move out of the Country. Mayor Hurd told her about democracy, etc. Mr. Taube said that two years ago when commercial buildings were proposed, that the neighborhood brought up the need of parking, and they were informed that the parking space available was satisfactory, and no new parking area would be necessary. Mrs. Gross said she was surprised and startled at the turn out at this meeting. John Uhlarik, 3248 Edgewood Avenue criticised Mrs. Gross for living in St. Louis Park for ten years, and not knowing Councilman's name. Said he would like to have a decision on this question made tonightt Trustee Jorvig stated that if the Council acts on this request, he will go along on a special permit for off-street parking only as there is need for this parking area. Fred Thwing asked if the Council grants this permit, can there be an appeal by injunction? E. T. Montgomery, Village Attorney said he could not answer for him, and suggested that he see a private legal advisor. Clyde Sorensen said that there is no traffic hazard here. There is more need for it on Excelsior Boulevard at the Miracle Mile; that the parking lot will not bring in more taxes. Wallace Johnson, 3354 Brownlow Avenue asked how a parking lot would stop the backing out from in front of Klein's Store. Will they allow parking in front of the store, if parking lot is approved? Trustee Jorvig said that no doubt parallel parking will be instigated, if parking lot is permitted." Mr. Johnson asked if Mr. Klein was a St. Louis Park citizen. Mr. Klein said that the enterprise is good for all over St. Louis Park. He has a ten year lease on the property; and that trucks will go through the alley for the next ten years, parking lot or no parking lot. He talked about what they have done elsewhere. Mr. Burnside asked Mr. Klein if he would sell the lots t6 residents. Mr. Klein said he did not own the property. Mr. Burnside said he would like to see a playground made on the site. Asked what assurance they would have that a commercial building would not be constructed there. Mr. Klein said that his lease is for the use of these lots for parking lot only. We are in the middle on this, and want to do all we can to satisfy the people of St. Louis Park. Mayor Hurd read what could be put on residential property, including churches. Mrs. Gross said that church was turned down, and the Penny Store was there when they moved in. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the applica- tion of M. A. Fingerman for a special permit for use of Lots 12, 13, and 14, Block 21, Park Manor for the parking of automobiles was approved according to the following conditions: 230 March 24, 1952 (a) The premises will be landscaped in accordance with the plan presented by the Applicant, and the surface improved and kept improved with asphalt or tar surfacing. (b) A fence will be erected and maintained -on the rear of the lots at the alley and on the Colorado Avenue side of Lot 12 which shall be screened by the planting of shrubery. , (c) Any flood lights erected shall be so controlled as to avoid the lights -being directed upon residences in the vicinity and turned off by 9:30 P. M. each night. (d) There shall be no entrance to said lots except from Minnetonka Boulevard-. (e) The premises shall not be operated in such a manner as to become a nuisance to surrounding property. (f) The owner of the premises will reconstruct a concrete sidewalk on the north side of Minnetonka Boulevard in front of these lots in accordance with standard Village sidewalk specifications In the event of failure to comply with the foregoing conditions, or any one of them, termination of this permit shall be justified. Motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Trustee Bo1mgren, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Hurd, yea. Hearing Date Set for Widening 35th Street On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, April 21, 1952 was set as date for hearing on proposed widening of 35th Street from Texas Avenue to'the North and South Line of Section 18, Township 117, Range 21; the area to be assessed is the property improved by widening of said Street within the N' of the SEI, of said Section 18. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. License Applications On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee'Bolmgren, the follow- ing applications for 1952 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1952, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: Kuehn Heating Company Heating Minikanda Dairy Store Restaurant Heating License Bond On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, heating -,license bondo'ki.th J6hn Kasid of St.'Louis Park as principal, and Anchor Casualty Company of St. Paul, Minnesota as surety, dated March 6, 1952, in the amount of $1,000.00, was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Taxicab Insurance Approved On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the renewal of Policy No. DP -5161, from March 5, 1952 to March 5, 1953, with the Golden Valley Cab Company and St. Louis Park Radio Cab Company, Incorporated, 2632 Noble Avenue named as the insured, and Casualty Reciprocal Exchange Company of Kansas City, Missouri as insurer, covering 1950 Ford Sedan, Serial Number HODA-223968; 1949 Ford Sedan, Serial Number'98HA-18694, and 1949 Ford Sedan, Serial Number 98HA-496144, in the amounts of $5,000.00 liability for bodily injury for each person; $10,000.00 for each accident, and $5,000.00 liability for property damage for each accident, was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Permission to Place Poles On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Northern States Power Company was granted permission to place One (1) pole on Nevada Avenue, north of Minnetonka Boulevard, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Petition for Water Main P-1046 On motion of Trustee o ren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the petition signed by Alvin Glover, 5915 Hamilton Avenue, dated March 18, 1952, for the construction of water main in ZARTHAN AVENUE FROM 28TH STREET TO 29TH STREET, was referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Water Department Com- mittee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. 1 1 March 24, 1952 Petition for Sanitary Sewer On motion of Trustee-Bolmgren., seconded by Trustee Middleton, 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 all Members of the Council present: P-1048 PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWER -signed by Orville B. Spitler, 2700 Edgewood Avenue and others, dated March 24, 1952, for the construction of Sanitary Sewer in EDGEWOOD AVENUE FROM 27TH STREET TO 28TH STREET. - Petitions for Street Improvements On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow- ing petition was referred to the Village"Engineer and Chairman of the Street Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: P-1049 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Orville B. Spitler, 2700 Edgewood Avenue and others, dated March 24, 1952, for the construction of Sidewalk on the WEST SIDE OF EDGEWOOD AVENUE FROM 27TH STREET TO 28TH STREET. P-1050 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Orville B. Spitler, 2700 Edgewood Avenue and others, dated March 24, 1952, for the construction of curb and gutter on the WEST SIDE OF EDGEWOOD AVENUE from 27TH STREET TO 28TH STREET. Gas Main Extensions On motion of"Trustee Middleton; seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow- ing gas main extensions were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: #76 In Lynn Avenue and West -38th -Street from 11 N of N Line of West 38th Street to cover #4419 Excelsior Boulevard - West 801 of Lot 4, Block 14, Minikanda Vista Addition. #77 In Oregon Avenue from West Lake Street to Lot 31, Block 158, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park. 231 r Salary Change for Gilbert Senst Gilbert M. Senst, having completed his six months probation period -as rodman for the Engineering Department, it was moved by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that his pay be increased to $1.872 per hour, effective April"1, 1952, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Reclassification of Carl T. Miller On the recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that Carl T. Miller be advanced to the position of Assistant to Village Engineer, thereby filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Balich, to become effective April 1, 1952 at $2.522 per hour. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Advertise for Bids for Bituminous Liquids On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids in the St. Louis Park Dispatch and Construction Bulletin for the furnishing of 100,000 gallons, more or less, of each of the following liquids: Road tar, medium curing cut=back asphalt, slow curing cut- back and emulsified asphalt, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Bids to be opened April 14, 1952. Advertise for Bids for Bituminous Plant Mix On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids in the St: Louis Park Dispatch and Construction Bulletin, for the furnishing -of 20,000 tons, more or less, of each of the follow- ing: Road tar mix and cutback asphalt mix; bids to be opened April 14, 1952, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Advertise for Bids for Traffic Signals On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids in the St. Louis Park Dispatch and Construction Bulletin for the purchase and installation of AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS at the 232 March 24, 1952 Advertise for Traffic Signals, Cont'd. intersections of EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND BROOKSIDE AVENUE, and NORTH SIDE OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD -AND ALABAMA-AVENUE.-bids'to be opened April 14, 1952, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Village Engineer's Report on Condition of Acme Stone Co. Pit The Village Engineer reported that he and Street -Commissioner Kenneth Johnson checked the gravel pit known as Acme Stone Company Pit, and -found that since their inspection made in 1951, the.Company ha`s-filled in the private alley- in rear of Lots 1 to 19,- Minikanda_Oaks Addition, and -the -banks have been sloped so as not to endanger the adjoining property to the south. The filled in property does not look particularly neat, but was -unable to state whether this is the fault of the Acme Stone Company. He suggested that a letter be written to the Owner, asking them to clean up the debris on the surface, and make it more presentable. Report ordered filed. Village Engineer's Report on Louisiana --Avenue Bride - - Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith reported that'he has tried to get an appointment with Mr. Loeffler, Assistant'Chief Engineer, and Mr. Guerin, Bridge Engineer who have been -handling the -construction -of the new bridge on Louisiana Avenue for the Great Northern Railway. Mr: Loeffler was in the hospital and as yet has not returned to his office. Mr. Smith -said -he would call on them at the earliest possible date, regarding the Village's share in the cost of the new bridge. Report ordered filed. Notice of Hearing -Re: Fare Increase and -Elimination of -Zone 3 A notice from the,Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission, dated March 17, 1952, setting a hearing on the -application of -the Deephaven Bus Company, Incorporated, for an increase in -fare, and elimination -of Zone 3, was set for April 8, 1952 at 10 o'clock A. M., in the Hearing Room, 470 State Office Build- ing, St. Paul, Minnesota, was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by -Trustee Middleton, the Village Attorney was instructed to appear at above meeting in opposition to increase in fares unless the Company changes the limits of Zone 1 to West Village Limits, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Letter Complaining about Ice and Snow on Sidewalks A letter from Lucille Morrison, Minneapolis, dated March 16, 1952, stating that while visiting relatives in St. Louis Park; she slipped and fell on an un - shoveled walk and -was severely -shaken up, suffered a twisted knee, and ruined a pair of stockings, which was due -to enevene§s of ice on the walks, the slush, and large ankle-deep pools bf water caused by melting snow, was read and ordered filed. Building Inspector's Weekly Reports The Building Inspector's weekly -reports for weeks ending March 7, 14, and 212 1952, showing that 36 building permits were issued, totaling $$314,350.00 were read and ordered'filed. Prosecution of Traffic Violation Case Ordered On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village Attorney was instructed to proceed with prosecution in traffic violation cases pending in Justice Courts of E. A. Linnee and Anton Yngve against Roy Haeg, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Letter Re: Street Lights for Texa-Tonka Addition A letter from Adolph Fine, dated March -19; 1952, stating that Texa-Tonka Addition has been completely platted; developed; -and built up almost 100% with new homes, and requested street lights at the following locations: Minnetonka Boulevard and Virginia -Avenue Minnetonka Boulevard and Texas Avenue (The above two have inadequate lights at present time) The intersection of Virginia Avenue and Texa-Tonka Avenue, at the westerly end of Texa Tonka Avenue The intersection of Virginia Avenue and Texa-Tonka Avenue, at the northerly end of Texa-Tonka Avenue -- The intersection of Virginia-AVenue and Virginia Avenue or at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Texas Avenue The intersection of Virginia Avenue and West 28th Street The intersection of Texas Avenue and West 28th Street On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bo]mgren, the Northern States Power Company was ordered to make a survey -of the above area for street lights, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. 1 i 1 March 24, 1952 233 Petition for Tar Mat On motion of Trustee Middleton, -seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow- ing petition was referred to the -Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: P-1047 PETITION FOR TAR MAT, signed by S. A. Warren, 3145 Hampshire -Avenue and -others dated March 202 1952, for the application of tar mat to ALLEY IN BLOCK 13, LENOX ADDITION. Compromise Settlement for -Damages -to Water Line On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, a compromise settlement with E. M. Cammeimon, 4180 Verrion-Avenue, St. Louis Park was approved in the amount of $40.00, payable"upon receipt -of a verified claim signed by him, for replacing water line from curb to water main as follows: "E. M. Cammermon 4180 Vernon Avenue Minneapolis 16,, -Minnesota Replace water line from curb to water main on February 21, 222 23, 1952 15 ft: copper $ 7.50 23 --hour§ labor 64.65 compressor 14.00 $86.15" Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Resolution On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: RESOLUTION CANCELING LATERAL SEWER 1-N AND MAIN TRUNK SEWER 1-E ASSESSMENTS WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of -the Village Council levying assess- ments for Lateral Sewer 1-N and Main Trunk Sewer 1-E, the following error occurred: On January 20, 1950, Nickels & Smith paid (for A. W. Briggs) $245.10 (Receipt #2435),`payment in full for Lateral Sewer 1-N for years 1951 thru 1957 and for Main Trunk Sewer 1-E for 1951 -on Lot 41, Auditor's Subdivision #318. This pay- ment was made (and therefore canceled) on Lot 41, whereas it should have been made on Lot 42; therefore BE IT RESOLVM that the 1951 installments of such assessments heretofore paid in'the respective amounts hereinafter set- forth be refunded to the respective property owner, A. W. Briggs; and that, -upon receipt of a signed verified claim and a paid tax statement, that the Mayor and the Clerk be hereby authorized to issue warrant in payment of such refunds to the respective property owner. AMOUNTS TO BE REFUNDED NAME LOT ADDITION AMOUNTS, 1951 A. W. Briggs 42 Auditor's Sub. #318 Lateral Sewer 1-N $46.27 2913 Raleigh Avenue Main Trunk Sewer 1-E 5.15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the installments on Lot 41 for Lateral -Sewer 1-N for years 1951 thru 1957 be'entered again on -the records of the County Auditor, but, in order to equalize the assessment, that the 1951 -installment be spread over the six remain- ing years, and that the 1951 amount for Main -Trunk Sewer 1-E be entered on his records for 1952, in the amounts set forth as follows: AMOUNTS TO BE RE-ENTERED BY COUNTY AUDITOR DESCRIPTION JOB 1952 1M 1954 1956 1957 Lot 41,"Auditor's Lateral Sewer 1—N 52.28 50.56 48.48 47.14 45.43 43.72 Subdivision #318" Main Trunk " 1 E 5.15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the-1952-thru-1957 installments for Lateral Sewer 1-N heretofore -levied against Lot 42, in the amounts set forth below be hereby canceled and that the Treasurer and the Auditor of Hennepin County be 234 March 24, 1952 C4 Resolution Canceling Sewer Assessments, Cont'd. hereby authorized to cancel the same upon their respective records: AMOUNTS TO BE CANCELED BY COUNTY AUDITOR DESCRIPTION JOB 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 Lot 42, Auditor's Lateral Sewer 1-N - Subdivision #318 44.56 42.85 41.14 39.43 37.72 36.01 Resolution On motion of Trustee Bolmgren--seconded-by Trustee -Middleton, the follow- ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: RESOLUTION CANCELING P-101, P-102 and P-143 TAR MAT #497 ASSESSMENTS WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted October 30,'1950, levying assessments for P --101,-P-102 and -P-143 Tar Mat #497 assessments, the following error 66curred;-two assessment sheets were sent to the County Auditor -- one with a ten per cent penalty added (which was correct), and one without (which was incorrect). The -County Auditor spread both rolls on his records, thereby making a double assessment for 1951; and WHEREAS the property owners involved have paid both'the incorrect and the correct amounts for 1951 -and the correct amounts for 1952, thus paying what amounts to a prepayment on the above jobs; therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council -of -the Village of St. Louis Park that the correct 1953 installments and the incorrect 1952 and 1953 installments of the above assessments heretofore levied against the following lots, in the amounts set forth below 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 P-101 Tar Mat #497 Correct Incorrect 1953 1952 1953 Section 31, Twp. 29, Range 24 Parcel #5203 54.38 52:80 50.40 11 if " " it it Parcel #5206 60.43 58.67 56.00 P-102 Tar Mat #497 - Section 31, Twp. 29, Range 24 Parcel #6523 72.51 70:40 67:20 - ► 11 " to Parcel #6540 60.43 58:67 56:00 if " it Parcel #5300 45.32 44.00 42.00 P-143 Tar Mat Lot 23 Block 8, Thorpe Bros Cedar Lake Heights - 9.81 9.53 9.10 Lots 24, 25 n n n n n n " 19.64 19.07 18.20 Lots 261, 27 �� ,� �� „ �� 14.73 140'30 13.65 Lots 27, 28 �� r. �� 14.73 14.30 13.65 Lot 29 ,� ,� �� ,� ,� �� 9:81 9:53 9.10 Lot 30 " " " " " 9.81 9.53 9.10 Lot 31 " " " " " " " 9.81 9.53 9.10 Lot 3? " " " " 9.81 9.53 9.10 Lot 33 " " " " " " " 9:81 9.53 9:10 Lot 34 " " " " " " " 9.81 9.53 9.10 P-143 Tar Mat #497 Lots 11, 122 13 Block 92 Thorpe Bros Cedar Lake Heights 29:46 28.60 27:30 Lots 14, 15, 16 " " „ " " " " 29.46 28.60 27.30 Lot 17 " 9.81 9.53 9.10 Lot 18 " " " " " " 9.81 9.53 9.10 Lot 19 " " " " " " " 9.81 9.53 9.10 Lot 20 �� ' �� 9.81 9.53 9.10 Lot 21 " " " " " " " 9:81 9.53 9.10 Lot 22 " " if " " " if 9.81 9.53 9.10 1 1 1 March 24, 1952 235' Street Lights Ordered On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Northern States Power Company was ordered to -place street lights as the following locations, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: On Parkwoods Road (a part- of which -has been changed to Cedarwood Road) from the Belt Line to Parklands Road The same area covering Cedar Lake Road to Great Northern Railroad; and Quebec Avenue to Texas Avenue. (Location of lights listed at bottom of page) Dogs - - - - - Several persons appeared regarding dog control. Mrs. Herman Jolosky, 2633 Joppa Avenue. Said large dogs -in their neighborhood were a nuisance and should be put on -leash when outdoors. Harold Nelson, West 35th Street said uncontrolled dogs do considerable damage; -and some method should be established to pick up unlicensed dogs. Said -some towns have an ordinance providing for muzzling and leashing dogs. Jerry Sudit, 2620 Quentin Avenue said he will sign complaint for a dog that bothers him - A -German Shepherd. The owner does not feel that the -dog hurts anyone. Said Hopkins -residents must keep their dogs on their own property, or leashed. - Mayor Hurd said that the Council was aware of the dog problem in intend to'do something about'it. He -spoke of -Lou Kolstad; former dog catcher, and his plans for a dog pound, which should materialize soon; also mentioned the limited space at the Fitch pound:- He asked those present to bear with us -two or three weeks longer as he felt sure something will be worked out•by then. Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned by Mayor -Hurd at 12:55 A. M., March 25, 1952, to -reconvene at 10:00 A. M., Saturday, March 29, 1952• C. L. HURD, Mayor / JOSAIH JYTAD., Clerk Above street lights to be located as follows: Belt Line and Parkwoods Road Parkwoods Road, approximately 300 feet east of Belt Line Cedarwood Road and Westridge Lane Cedarwood Road and Parklands Road Texas Avenue and Cedar Lake Road Rhode Island Avenue and Cedar Lake Road Quebec Avenue and Cedar Lake Road 25th Street and Sumter Avenue --- Rhode Island Avenue and 26th Street Quebec Avenue and 26th Street - 26th Street approximately 300 feet east of Virginia Avenue On the curve of 25th Street approximately 300 feet north of 26th Street