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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor C. L.
Hurd at 8:04 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Einar Martinson of Union Congregational
Church.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren
Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Middleton
Clerk Justad
Mayor Hurd
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue
warrants covering same, by following roll call vote: Trustee Bo]mgren, yea;
Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Hurd, yea:
Boulevard Super Market 47.10 Boyer-Gilfillan Company 41.29
Alfred Formo 47.88 Fremont Investment Co. 13,500.00
C. L. Hurd 337.40 M. P. Johnson 15.00
Kenbill's Red & White Market 48.75 Wm. H. Mc Coy 14.60
Edmund T. Montgomery 15.00 Gertrude Renner 12,32
if " 5.00 S. J. Rutherford $8.69
It it 52.00 St. Louis Park Dispatch 56.40
Helen L. Bradley, DBA Suburban Vil of St. L. Park St. Dept. 251.75
T.Sanitary Drayage Co. 6,820.272 Ira M. Vraalstad 1.66
Wisconsin Hotel 29.00 Boyer-Gilfillan Motor Co. 61.72
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 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR VILLAGE
FUNDS
RESOLVED that the NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS is hereby
designated as a depository for the funds of this Village, not to exceed however,
$1,200,000.00 at any one time, and the Treasurer is hereby authorized to open or
continue an account or accounts with said Bank on such terms as have been required
by said Bank heretofore in the name of the village, and to deposit or cause to be
deposited in such account or' accounts, any money, checks, drafts, orders, notes
or other instruments for the payment of money.
RESOLVED FURTHER that checks, warrants, or other withdrawal orders issued
against the funds of this Village on deposit with said Bank shall be signed by
C. L. Hurd as Mayor; Joseph Justad-as Village Clerk; and Mildred H. Melbourne as
Village Treasurer.
RESOLVED FURTHER that said Bank deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of
Minneapolis as security for-such deposit, such securities as may be approved by
the Village Council in the amount required by law. _
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR VILLAGE FUNDS
BE IT RESOLVED that the CITIZEN'S STATE BANK OF ST. LOUIS PARK be hereby
designated as a depository for the funds 'of this Village, not to exceed $150,000.00
at any one time, and the Treasurer is hereby authorized to open or continue an
account or accounts with said Bank on such terms as required by said Bank in the
name of the Village, and to deposit, or cause to be deposited in such account or
accounts, any money, checks, drafts, orders, notes or other instruments for the
payment of money.
BE IT.FURTHER RESOLVED that until further notice of the Village Council
I IS January 5, 1953
Resolution Designating Depository for Village Funds, Continued
by resolution, withdrawals from the account known as VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WATER REDEMPTION FUND shall be upon the written order of the Treasurer, counter-
signed by the Village Clerk, payable only to the Northwestern National Bank of
Minneapolis for deposit to the account of the Village, and withdrawals from the
account known as VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK PAYROLL ACCOUNT shall be upon the
written order of the Mayor, Clerk and Treasurer of the Village for payment of
wages, salaries and fees of Village Officers and Employees including authorized
deductions for Federal Withholding Tax, Public Employees Retirement Fund,
Hospital and Health and Accident Insurance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this notice shall continue in force until
written notice of its recision or modification has been received by said Bank.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Bank deposit with the First National
Bank of Minneapolis as security for such deposit, such securities as may be
approved by the Village Council in the amount required by law.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton; the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR VILLAGE FUNDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA be hereby designated as
a depository for funds of the Village, and the Treasurer of the Village is hereby
directed to deposit in said Bank all receipts of the Village for licenses, ins-
pection fees, permits, fines and such other funds as may be directed by the
Village Council, provided that the aggregate amount of said deposits with said
Depository Bank shall 'not exceed $150,000.00 at any one time; and provided that
said Bank deposits with the Federal Reserve' Bank of Minneapolis for the Treasurer
of' the Village, securities of such kind and amount as to comply with Mason's
Minnesota Statutes, 1927, Section 1973-1, and furnishes the Treasurer of the
Village with an assignment of said securities as provided by said Statute, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that until further order of the Village Council by
resolution, withdrawals from said account shall be upon the written order of the
Treasurer, countersigned by the Clerk of the Village, payable only to the
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS or CITIZENS STATE BANK OF ST. LOUIS
PARK, MINNESOTA for deposit to the account of the Village.
1953 Licenses
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
applications for 1953 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1953, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
Betty's Cafeteria Restaurant
if " 1 Cigarette
Booth Pharmacy it
if if Restaurant
it if 3.2 Beer Off Sale
Bud and Norm's Cities Service Gas Station 3 Pumps
Cooper Plumbing & Gas Htg. Co. Heating
Arthur J. Eaton, Inc. Roller Skating Rink
Cigarette
Restaurant
L. V. Foye 3.2 Beer Off Sale
it " if Soft Drinks
Harris Vending'Company Cigarettes 2 Machines
Harry's Pure Oil Company if
- " it " Soft Drinks -
if it " Gas Station 3 Pumps
Hyland Delicatessen Restaurant
" " 3.2 Beer Off Sale
"
if Cigarettes
"
If Milk Retail
Johnnies Pure Oil Station Cigarettes 1 Machine
n If If n Soft Drinks
Johnson's Auto Service Gas Station 2 Pumps
if if if Soft Drinks
Joppa Pharmacy Restaurant
"
it Cigarettes
"
if 3.2 Beer Off-Sale
L & M Sales Company Pin Ball Machine
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1953 Licenses, Continued
Lilac Lanes Cafe Restaurant
if " " Cigarettes
McDermott Sales 11
" rt Gas Station 11 Pumps
Midwest Scavenger Company Scavenger
Minnesota Pumping Company it
Chris Nelson Gas Station 3 Pumps
" " Soft Drinks
Sol's Service Gas Station 3 Pumps
" " - Cigarette
if " Soft Drinks
Standard Oil Company Gas Station Bulk
Suburban Cesspool Service Scavenger
Sween Brothers Dairy Farms, Inc. Milk 2 Trucks
Texa-Tonka Service Gas Station 4 Pumps
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 5632 3.2 Beer On Sale
West Mpls. Investment Co. Used Car Lot
Western Oil & Fuel Co. Gas Station 4-Pumps
it it if Cigarettes'
it It " " Soft Drinks
Bonds
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
bonds were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Warren F. Swenson,
DBA Swenson Plumbing & Heating Company as
principal, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Company as surety, dated December 101, 1952, in the
amount of $4,000.00.
CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE for Heating License
Bond with A. J. Johnson, DBA Grand Plumbing &
Heating Company as principal, and Commercial
Insurance Company as surety, dated December 19,
1952.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Carl G. Day as principal
and Glens Falls Indemnity Company as surety,
dated December 30, 1952, in the amount of $1,000.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Clifford J. Browne,
DBA Browne Plumbing Company as principal, and
Western Surety Company as surety, dated December
10, 1952, in the amount of $1,000.00.
•HEATING LICENSE BOND with S. G. Mc Williams as
principal, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Company as surety, dated December 30, 1952, in the
amount of $1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with John 0. Jensen, DBA
The Jensen Company as principal, and American
Automobile Insurance Company as surety, dated
November 24th, in the amount of $10000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Harold 0. Aurness, DBA
Aurness Heating Company of Minneapolis as principal,
and The Fidelity and Casualty Company as surety,
dated December 22, 1952, in the amount of $1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Maurice Klugman as principal,
and London & Lancashire Indemnity Company of America
as surety, dated December 31, 1952, in the amount of
$1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Oil Burner Service Company,
Incorporated as principal, and Saint Paul Mercury
Indemnity Company as surety, dated December 30, 1952,
in the amount of $1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Wallace E. Cooper as prin-
cipil, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co.
as surety, dated January 5, 1953, in the amount of
$1,000.00.
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Bonds. Continued
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Clifford J. Browne.,
DBA Browne Plumbing Company as principal, and
Western Surety Company as surety, dated December
10, 1952, in the amount of $4,000.00.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Henry Harem as
principal, and Globe Indemnity Company as surety,
dated December 30, 1952, in the amount of $4,000.00.
PLUMBING LICENSE BONDS with S. G. Williams as
principal, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Company as surety, dated December 30, 1952, in the
amount of $1+,000.00.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Ernest R. Spetz, DBA
Spetz and ,Berg as principal, and The Fidelity and
Casualty Company of New York as surety, dated
December 3, 1952, in the amount of $4,000.00.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Benjamin Farr as principal,
and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company as surety,
dated December 29, 1952, in the amount of $4,000.00.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with R. E. Johnson and Robert F.
Adelmann, DBA Richfield Plumbing Company as principal,
and American Bonding Company of Baltimore as surety,
dated December 26, 1952, in the amount of $4,000.00.
Extension of Leave of Absence
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the request of
Donald Glassing for an extension of time on his leave of absence for 90 days
from January 15, 1953, or until he is able to return to work for the Fire Department,
whichever comes first, was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Letter Re: Additional Federal Funds for Roads - Roy W. Wier
Letter from Roy W. Wier, M. C., Third Congressional District, Minnesota,
dated January 2, 1953, in reply to our letter and resolution dated December 29,
1952, was read and ordered filed.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending January 2, 1953, showing
that 1 building permit was issued, in the amount of $1,200.00, was read and ordered
filed.
Building Inspector's Monthly Report
The Building Inspector's report for the month of December, 1952, showing
a total of 35 building permits issued, totaling $628,200.00 was read and ordered
filed.
Building Inspector's Quarterly Report
The Building Inspector's report for the fourth quarter of 1952, showing
that 67 building permits were issued, totaling $1,704,441.00 was read and ordered
filed.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Linnee
Justice of Peace E. A. Linnee's report of fines dated December 31, 1952,
was read and ordered filed.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Yngve
Justice of Peace Anton Yngve's report of fines dated January 2, 1953, was
read and ordered filed.
Fire Department's Monthly Report
The Fire Department's report for the month of December, 1952, was read and
ordered filed.
_Report of Fire Alarms. Fires and Deaths for 1952
Report of Fire Alarms, Fires and Deaths for the year 1952, presented by
Fire Chief, C. M. Williams was read and ordered filed.
Police Report for December. 1952
The following Police Report for December, 1952 was read and ordered filed:
Arrests, 34 Radio Calls, 236 Accidents, 25
Phone Calls, 10 Mileage, 13,511 Gas, 1,100
Oil, 11.
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Official Paper for 1953 Designated
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the St. Louis
Park Dispatch was designated as the Official Paper for the Village for 1953, by
the following roll call v6te: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea;
Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea, Mayor Hurd, nay.
Acting Mayor Appointed for 1953
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Trustee Jorvig
was appointed as acting Mayor for the calendar year 1953, as required by Section
15 of the Village Code_ . ' Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Village Attorney Appointed for 1953
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Edmund T. Montgomery
was appointed as Village Attorney for the year 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
Village Health Officer Appointed for 1953
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Dr. H. W. Darby,
M. D. was appointed as Village Health Officer for the year 1953, at a salary of
$$125.00 per month, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Village Engineer Appointed for 1953
r
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Phil W. Smith
was appointed as Village Engineer for the year 1953, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council.
_Village Weed Inspector Appointed for 1953
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Kenneth Johnson
was appointed as Weed Inspector for the year 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
Salary Set for Village Clerk for 1953
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded, by Trustee Middleton, the Village
Clerk's salary was set at $6542.30 per month for the year 1953, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council, except Clerk Justad, not voting.
Holidays for 1953
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
holidays which fall on work days during 1953 were approved without loss of pay
to Village Employees, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
New Years Day January 1, 1953
Lincoln's Birthday February 12, 1953
Washington's Birthday February 22, 1953
Good Friday April 3, 1953
Memorial Day May 30, 1953
Independence Day July 4, 1953
Labor Day September 7, 1953
Columbus Day October 12, 1953
Armistice Day November 11, 1953
Thanksgiving Day November 26, 1953
Christmas Day December 25, 1953
_Council Committees & Chairmen for 195
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
Council Committees and Chairmen were appointed for the• year 1953, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council:
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Finance Clerk Joseph Justad
Fire Trustee Torval Jorvig
Parks Trustee C. L. Middleton
Police Mayor C. L. Hurd
Public Utilities Trustee H. J. Bolmgren
Sewer and Water Trustee H. J. Bolmgren
Streets and Alleys Trustee C. L. Middleton
Welfare and Health Clerk Joseph Justad
Planning Commission Trustee Torval Jorvig and
Trustee C. L. Middleton with
Trustee H. J. Bolmgren as an
alternate for Trustee C. L.
Middleton
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Minutes
The minutes of meeting held December 29, 1952 were read and approved as
M
read.
Certification of Two Patrolmen
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Police
Civil Service Commission was instructed to certify from the eligible list, two
patrolmen, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Certification of Two Firemen
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Fire Civil
Service Commission was instructed to certify from the eligible list, two firemen,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Date Set for Meeting with Fire Department .
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Saturday,
January 17, 1953, at 1:30 P. M., at the Village Hall, was set for a meeting with
Fire Department or Committee to advise regarding salaries set for 1953, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Hearing on Proposed Assessment
A hearing was had on proposed assessment for Sanitary Sewer Improvement
No. 51-262 described in the following resolution. No one appeared.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 27, 1952, relating to the
proposed assessments hereinafter described and has heard all interested persons
appearing at said meeting, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed assessments on file in the office of the
Village Clerk covering the cost of the following described public improvements
heretofore ordered and completed in the Village be hereby approved and there shall
be hereby levied and assessed against each tract and parcel of land described
therein a special assessment in the sums therein respectively set forth, said
assessments to be payable in equal annual installments, the first of which shall
be payable concurrent with taxes levied in the year 1953 and payable during the
number of years respectively as follows:
SANITARY SMfM LIFT STATION AND LATERAL SEWER
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION COST
51-262 In Webster Avenue from West 26th Street to 4501 So. $68,800.00
It is hereby determined that each and every tract, lot and parcel of land
described in said proposed assessment is benefited in the sum equal to the assess-
ment hereby levied on account of the respective improvements above described.
Deferred installments of said assessments shall bear interest at the rate of 4%
per annum from the date of this resolution until August 15th of each year in which
installments are payable.
Hearing on Proposed Opening and Widening of Extension of West 26th
Separate hearings were had on the proposed opening and widening of an
extension of West 26th Street from Toledo Avenue to Monterey Avenue. The follow-
ing persons appeared: Mr. White asked about the feasibility of putting the
road thru. He was told that it was recommended by the Village Engineer. Theo.
Herman stated that he was opposed to the method of special assessment as proposed
for this project. He added that he was not opposed to the extension of, 26th St.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
RESOLUTION ORDERING
OPENING AND WIDENING OF AN EXTENSION OF W. 26TH ST.
WHEREAS the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch December 18 and 25, 1952, relating
to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested
persons appearing at said meeting and determined the necessity for said improve-
ments, therefore,
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Resolution Ordering Opening and Widening
of an Extension of West 26th St. Contld.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the following public improvement be hereby ordered constructed in accordance
with plans and specifications which have been prepared by the Village Engineer
and which are hereby approved, and the Village Clerk being directed to advertise
for bids which will be opened at the meeting of the Village Council January 26,
1953:
IMPROVEMENT NO. 52-450 LOCATION
Opening and widening of West 26th Street from
Toledo Avenue to Monterey Avenue as follows: The
S 301 of the S2 of the NW41 of Section 31, T 292
R 24 between the W line of Toledo Avenue and
Natchez Avenue; thence N 301 of the N2 of the SW4
of Section 31, T 29, R 24 from the E line of
Quentin Avenue to Natchez Avenue; across Lots 37
and 8, Block 9, Thorpe Brothers Cedar Lake Hghts.
Addition between Natchez Avenue and Monterey
Avenue and for grading of said portion of W 26th
Street as •so opened and widened. Also widening
and grading of Natchez Avenue from the south
line of Lot 34 to the north line of Lot 37, Block
9, Thorpe -Brothers Cedar Lake Heights, both
extended west.
Deputy Clerk Appointed for 1953
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the appointment
of R. B. Connery as Deputy Clerk for the year 1953 was approved by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting AdJourned
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:22 P. M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the council.
CARROLL L. HURD, Mayor
ATTEST:
�'/JOSEP,X JUST , Clerk