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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Acting
Mayor, Torval Jorvig at 8:00 PM.
Invocation was given by Reverend Paul Obenauf of Wooddale Luthern Church.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren
Trustee Middleton
Clerk Justad
Acting Mayor Jorvig
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
issue warrants covering same, by following roll call vote: Trustee Holmgren,
yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Aching Mayor Jorvig, yea:
John B. Bird and Mildred G. Bird 50.00 Tom Gould 25.00
Henry A. Cousineau 35.00 Emery and Olga Greenwood 31.00
John I & Dottie Hines 100.00 Hoglund & Company 10.00
Marlise Hurth 35.00 Landers-Norblom-Christenson
Ture Larson 60.00 Company 115.20 ,
Miller-Davis Company 27.50 R. W. Mosher & Ethel Mosher
NW Bell Telephone Company 637.17 300.00
W. S. Nott Company 10.60 Shursen Insurance Co. 2,949.32
St. Louis Park Dispatch 19.40 Terry Brothers 51.00
40.20 St. Louis Park Dispatch 21.60
tt n n n 18.60 of it if n 13.80
18.60 it if n n 38.40
Bids for Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 4, 1953, sealed bids
were received from the following bidders for Lift Station Improvement No. 53-56
and Sanitary Lateral Sewer Extensions Improvement No. 53-57:
1. Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated $742606.10
2. Wm. Terry Excavating Company 94,181.50
3. Jack E. Welch Construction Company 94,582.71
4. Lametti & Sons 91,878.83
5. Western Underground Construction Company 88.895.80
On motion of Trustee Bo1mgren, 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 present.
Bids for Curb and Gutter
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 4, 1953, sealed bids
were received and publicly read for the furnishing of labor and materials for
curb and gutter, Improvements 51-115, 51-116, 52-406 to 52-408, 52-410, 52-411,
52-430 to 52-437 inclusive and 52-4, from the following bidders:
1. Victor Carlson & Sons $1.80 LF C & G 45¢ SF 32" Walk
2. Donald Frantz 1.80 44o " " if
3. 0. Al. Carlson 1.75 " " 350 if it
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgr6n, the above
bids were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street Depart-
ment Committee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Street Improvement
A hearinglwas had on proposed improvement of Ottawa Avenue from 38th Street
north 293 feet by application of tar mat. No persons appeared.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENT
June 15, 1953
Resolution Ordering Street Improvement, Cont'd.
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
the notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 4 and 11, 1953, relating
to the street improvement hereinafter described, has heard all interested persons
appearing at said meeting and determined the necessity for said improvement,
and the Village Engineer has filed his approval of the project and estimated cost
in the sum of $350.00, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that improvement of Ottawa Avenue from 38th Street north 293 feet by application
of tar mat, in accordance with the plans and specifications which have been
prepared by the Village Engineer and which are hereby approved, is hereby ordered,
the work to be done by the Street Commissioner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this proceeding is under authority of Chapter
398, Laws of 1953•
Petition Protesting Activities of Automobile Agency
Victor E. Broden, 3730 Joppa Avenue presented the following petition dated
June 15, 1953:
TO THE HONORABLE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE- OF ST. LOUIS PARK:
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned, do hereby protest to the following activities on
Joppa Avenue from 3700 South, of the Archie Walker, Jr., Imported Automobile
Agency located at 4317 Excelsior Boulevard:
1. Showing cars for the purpose of sale, at the curb in front of
our homes.
2. Parking cars on Joppa Avenue for hours at a time (some have stood
from Friday evenings until Monday mornings).
3. Unloading of auto carriers on Joppa Avenue
4. Excessive speeding and racing of engines when road testing and
demonstrating cars on Joppa Avenue.
5. Excessive roaring of engines caused by so—called "straight pipes"
when testing cars in rear of Agency and when driving on the street.
These activities are very different to contend with in our everyday
living, they are a hazard to our children that must cross our street and also
ride bicycles to and from school and the markets; they are also causing a great
devaluation of our property.
We hereby petition your honorable body to help us to improve our living
conditions, protect our families and our investments in our homes.
(Above petition signed by R. J. Gjerde; 3741 Joppa Avenue and
sixteen (16) others)
Mrs. V. E. Broden said they tried to contact Archie Walker, Jr. to discuss
this matter, but have been unable to do so. The Police claim they can do nothing.
They unloaded a car carrier Sunday afternoon, June 14, 1953 at 3 in the afternoon.
They are making a race tract out of our residential -streets. Acting Mayor
Jorvig asked if the Police Department could enforce traffic tickets given for
violation of residential parking only. Village Attorney, E. T. Montgomery said
yes, of the -Council orders this restriction. Mr. Broden asked if the Clerk or
Council knows what business goes in and if they gave permits or licenses for same.
The Village Attorney stated that licenses or permits are not required of Car
Dealers.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, this matter
was referred to the Village Attorney to see what can be done to help take care
of these complaints, and take the necessary action to do. so, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending June 12, 1953 showing that
34 building permits were issued totaling $219,455.00, was read and ordered filed.
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Petition
Petition Ob.iecting to Proposed Used Car Lot
Peter Nisser, 3761 Kipling Avenue presented the following petition
dated June 15; 1953:
"We, the undersigned, do object to having the proposed "Used Car Lot"
on the cornerIlof Excelsior Boulevard and Kipling Avenue," signed by Erle W.
Benjamin, 3782 Kipling Avenue and 18 others.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above
petition was referred to the Planning Commission in connection with the request
now on hand for a permit by Archie Walker Company to gain a permit for a Used
Car Lot on the SW Corner of Excelsior Boulevard and Kipling Avenue, by'-unani-
mous- vote of all Members of the Council present.
Storm Sewer No. 53-78 (Formerly Known as No. 52-404)
Mr. Rouse appeared again in regard to Storm Sewer No. 53-78 (formerly
known as 52-404. He spoke about an Engineer named Mr. Lund from the University
of Minnesota who gave him some further light on this matter. He showed a plan
that he had checked with Mr. Lund and feels that this plan would work OK and
would be less costly than the plan now on file in the Village Engineer's office.
He also said that Mr. Lund told him that unless the Village keeps the streets
clean, no matter what size pipe is used, it will always be filled up. He says
we need a program to maintain and clean streets. He said his street is no
better than a third class street in Minneapolis. Trustee Bolmgren said that
our streets are worked on. Mr. Rouse said it should be on a regular schedule.
Mr. Rouse leftla plan for Council to study, and suggested that Mr: Lind and Mr.
Smith go over same. C. H. Brown asked where_ the two plans coincide. He was
told that theyjcoincide from Monterey Parkway or Natchez East. Mr. Brown said
if there is some coinciding, lets OK that part at this time and leave the rest
go until later
Trustee Jorvig told of the various experiences we have had with other storm
sewers, where we have conceded to pressure and did less than what was recom-
mended by the Village Engineer, etc. Mrs. Smith, 2835 Princeton Avenue said
they are most affected and should be heard and do as Mr. Rouse suggested --
compromise nowt They said they are not against the cost.
Report on Storm Sewer - Committee of Whole
After duelconsideration, the Committee of the Whole reported that they
concurred with the recommendation made by the Village Engineer, outlined on map
for Storm Sewer Job #52-78 (formerly known as #52-404), except the stub to the
Hoffman property.
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
present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING
PROPOSED STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
the notices published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 14 and 21, 1953,
relating to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all
interested persons appearing at said meeting and determined the necessity for
said improvements, and the hearing having been regularly adjourned to this
present- meeting; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the follo 'wing public improvements be hereby ordered constructed in accord-
ance with plansI
Iand specifications which have been prepared by the Village
Engineer and which are hereby approved, the Village Clerk being directed to
advertise for bids which vrlll be opened at the meeting of the Council on
July 20, 1953:
From Princeton Avenue connecting with existing sewer extending across
the line between Lots 5 and 6. Block 1, Starings Minnetonka Boulevard
Addition; thence east over the line between Lots 19 and 20, Auditor's
Subdivision No. 318 extending east to Ottawa Avenue and thence north
in Ottawa Avenue to the line between Lots 8 and 9, Auditor's Sub-
Division No. 318, thence east along said line and along the north line of Lot
4, said Subdivision, to the NE corner of said Lot 4, thence south along the
east line of said Lot 4 to the SE corner thereof, thence SE'ly to the SW
corner of the NEI of the SWr of the SEI, Section 31, Township 29, Range 24,
thence east along the south line of said NEI of the SW4 of the SE4 to the SE
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corner thereof; thence south along the east line of said 'SW4 of the SE4 to West
Sunset Boulevard; thence east in West Sunset Boulevard to the NE corner of Lot
2, Block 4, Sunset Gables Second Division; thence SEly to a point in Inglewood
Avenue opposite of Lot 7, _said Block 4; thence south in Inglewood Avenue to
Minnetonka Boulevard connecting with existing storm sewer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council proposes to proceed under authority
of Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an alternate bid be included for construction
of the sewer from Ottawa Avenue at the north line of Lot 7, Auditor's Sub-Division
No. 318 east to thewestern terminis of the above sewer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Attorney be authorized to acquire
easements for said sewer where construction is required over private property.
Plan for Proposed' Storm Sewer #53-78
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the plan
made by Mr. Rouse and Mr. Lund regarding Storm Sewer No. 53-78 (formerly known
as #52-404) was referred to the Village Engineer for checking and study with the
understanding that he contact Mr. Lund, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Bla.cktopping 36th Street East from Highway No. 100
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Mayor
and Clerk were authorized to enter into a contract for the Village with Hedberg-
Freidheim and Company for blacktopping West 36th Street from Highway No. 100
to end of present tar mat in the vicinity of Raleigh Avenue as approved by the
Village Attorney, said contract to be accompanied by a performance bond in an
amount to be determined by the Village Engineer with completion date set at July
31, 1953; the work to meet specifications of the Village Engineer, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Licenses
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
applications for 1953 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were author-
ized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1953, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present:
Caron's Standard Station Cigarette
St. Louis Park Driving Tee Soft Drink
" if " it if Miniature Golf
Part Putt Miniature Golf "
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Minneapolis Gas Company Plumbing
It n it Heating
Lake Street Plumbing Company Plumbing.
Lowe Plumbing Company "
9onds
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 John Lervoog, dba Lake Street
Plumbing Company as principal, and United States Fidelity
and Guaranty Company as surety, effective-June 5, 1953,
to expire December 31, 1953, in the amount of $4,000.00.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with George Lowe, dba Lowe Plumbing
Company as principal, and Commercial Insurance Company as _
surety, effective June 15, 1953 to expire December 31,
1953, in the amount of $4,000.00.
Plat - Eaton's First Division
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Plat
of Eaton's First Division was referred to the Village Engineer and Village
Attorney for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
'Letter Re: Storm Sewer Drainage
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. J. La Mere, 2724 Xenwood Avenue, dated June
15, 1953, requesting that drainage of storm sewers on to that part of Lot 10,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 350, lying south of La Mere's Addition, be discontinued
for sanitary reasons, and because that same is a source of danger to the children
in the area, was read. Mr. La Mere who was present was told that the Village
is making plans to take care of this situation.
Letter Re: Cancelation of Assessments
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Letter Re: Cancelation of Assessments - La Mere
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. J. 1a Mere, 2724 Xenwood Avenue, dated June
152 1953, requesting that the special assessments on that part of Lot 10,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 350, lying south of La Mere's Addition be canceled
because of the fact that the Village is using that land to drain storm sewers
onto, causing it to be invaluable to them, was read. The foregoing letter
was referred to the Village Attorney with instructions to prepare a proper
resolution for canceling assessments pending receipt of release of further
claims regarding storm water from the La Mere's, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Councilpresent.
Petitions for Street Imprvoements
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing petitions were referred to the Village Engineer, Chairman of the Street
Department Committee and Special Assessment Department for checking and recom-
mendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
P-1309 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK., Signed by Dr. and Mrs. Jesse J.
Barron, 2840 Sumter Avenue and others, dated June 2,
11953, for the construction of sidewalk on the WEST SIDE
IOF SUMTER AVENUE FROM 28TH STREET TO 29TH STREET.
P-1311 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Phillip Mc Ginty,
12810 Virginia Avenue and others, dated June 15, 1953, for
the construction of curb and gutter on the WEST SIDE OF
VIRGINIA AVENUE SROM 28TH STREET TO VIRGINIA AVENUE.
Reguest to Cancel Application for Rezoning - Tom Gould
Clerk Justad reported that Tom Gould had 'phoned and requested that his
application for rezoning property at 7401 Wayzata Boulevard from Residential
Use to Commercial Use, be canceled, and that his check for $25.00 be returned to
him.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk
was authorized to refund the $25.00 which accompanied Mr. Gould's application
for rezoning upon receipt of a verified claim signed by him, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Traffic Signals at Inglewood and Lake
Letter from Mrs. Betty H. Kates, 2815 Inglewood Avenue describing the
traffic hazard existing at the intersection of Inglewood Avenue and West Lake
Street, and requesting that traffic signals be placed there, was read.
On motion'lof Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Police
Chief was instructed to take a traffic check and report on same at meeting of
the Council to be held June 22, 19532 by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council presentll
Bingo - St. Louis Park Soft Ball Club
Letter from Jerry Longabaugh, representing the St. Louis Park Soft Ball
Club, dated May115, 1953, requesting permission to operate a Bingo game at the
Circus to be held June 22 and 23, 1953, for the joint benefit of the Club and
the St. Louis Park Chamber of Commerce, was read. No action taken.
Claim for Damages - H. E. Beardsley
Letter from H. E. Beardsley, 2701 Edgewood Avenue, dated May 25, 1953,
together.with al,photograph, claiming.damages in the amount of $535.00 to his
property due to cutting alley thru and leaving his garage about five feet
above the alleylso that the soil underneath has given way back underneath the
building, was read.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above
claim was referred to the Village Attorney for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Temporary Employee for Engineering Department
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil,W. Smith, it was moved by
Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that Richard Uppgaard be placed
on the Engineering payroll for approximately three months beginning June 15,
1953, as a Rodman at $ 1.722 per hour, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.)
Quarterly Reporti - R. H. Public Health Nursing District
Quarterly 'report of Rural Hennepin Public Health Nursing District for
period of January 1, 1953 thru May, 1953, was read and ordered filed.
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Purchase of Typewriter Authorized
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk
was authorized to purchase One (1) Model KMG 14, #3987212, 14 inch carriage, color
grey, Royal Typewriter with elite type at amount quoted of $165.00; also One (1)
KCL Typewriter table with two sidewings, color grey, with brakes at amount quoted
of $17.85 --- total $182.85, from Hennepin-Lake Stationers, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
State Fireworks Law
With regard to the request of Meadowbrook Manor for permission to have a
fireworks display on July 4th, a copy of the State Fireworks Law (Minnesota
Statutes Section 616.433 — 616.438, adopted originally as Laws of 1941, Chapter
125, was read, and referred to the Clerk for action.
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 AUTHORIZING GRADING CONTRACT ON CONDITIONS
WHEREAS the Village Council on June 1, 1953 received bids for proposed
grading of Cedar Lake Road from Wyoming Avenue to 150 feet West of Flagg Avenue
as follows:
Terry Brothers, Incorporated $ 9,870.29
J. A. Danens & Son, Incorporated 8,329.97
William V. Terry 12,971.03
and
WHEREAS the Village Council is willing to proceed with said grading on
condition that the County of Hennepin undertake to reimburse the Village for one-
half the cost thereof, and interested property owners advance to the Village the
remaining one-half of the cost as estimated by the Village Engineer, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council that the grading of Cedar Lake Road
from Wyoming Avenue (Burd Place) to 150 feet West of Flagg Avenue in accordance
with plans and specifications prepared by the Highway Engineer of Hennepin County
be hereby ordered on condition that the County of Hennepin enter into an agree-
ment in writing which has been prepared by the Village Attorney wherein the
County will undertake to reimburse the Village for one-half the contract cost,
and furnish the engineering cost, and on the further condition that interested
property owners advance the Village Treasurer a sum equal to one-half of the re-
maining cost of the project as estimated- by the Village Engineer, and upon
receipt of the executed contract with the County, and the said cash deposit,
the Mayor and the Clerk are authorized to execute contract for such grading with
J, A. Danens & Son, Incorporated, which is hereby determined to be the lowest
bid of a responsible bidder at said bid price of $8,329.97•
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Attorney be authorized to commence
condemnation proceedings for necessary right-of-way to be acquired.
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 SETTING HEARING ON GRADING PROJECTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that a hearing be hereby set- for June 22; 1953 at 8 o'clock PM on proposed grad-
ing projects 53-89, Louisiana Avenue from--Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Boulevard,
and 53-90, Pennsylvania Avenue from West' l6th Street to Wayzata Boulevard, the
estimated cost of each being respectively $14,992.45 and $10,045.48, and 53-92,
the East Side of Yosemite Avenue from 27th Street to 420 feet north at an
estimated cost of $708.40; and June 29, 1953 was set as hearing date for said
proposed project 53-92.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:15 AM, June i6, 1953: by unanimous vote of all Memb-drs
present.
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ATTEST:
J EPH STAD, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Acting
Mayor, Torval Jorvig at 8:30 PM.
Invocation was given by Father Turner of Most Holy Trinity Catholic
Church.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren
Trustee Jorvig (Acting Mayor)
Trustee Middleton
Clerk Justad
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
issue warrants covering same, by following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren,
yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Acting Mayor Jorvig, yea:
A. Anderson 175.09 Vernon Anderson 169.15
Warren Bartels 166.65 - Stanley Bercu 169.05
H. J. Bolmgren 150.00 Rollin P. Briggs 178.20
J. W. Brockman 181.56 Arthur Buelow 161.65
Leo Burns 172.50 W. Bushway 288.93
Betty Caldwell 91.25 Irene Caldwell 39.06
Henry B. Carlson 166.65 Dorothy Chase 105.00
B. F. Cihoski 178.20 John Connery 237.44
R. B. Connery 330.45 Thomas Connery 208.73
Norman Crosby 168.62 James R. Dahl 174.65
La Verne Dahlen 18.75 H. E. Dahlen 173.80
Elsie Dahlstrom 110.15 Marjorie Dale 110.15
H. W. Darby, MD 125.00 Al Donahue 270.00
D. Edwards 205.46 Hartwig Endres 153.65
N. H. Epstein 30.62 E. Ferch 190.81
Alfred Formo 151.80 Myrtle Formo 53.75
Ellsworth Frank 248.06 Irwin Freeland 174.65
Donald Freiborg 172.18 Herman Freiborg 248.06
Donald Galloway 182.85 George Gibson 191.15
Edwin Gilbert 186.15 it if 79.00
Henry Girard 211.61 Donald Glassing 174.65
Mary Etta Green 110.15 " It 76.76
Augusta Halle 78.13 Howard Hallgren 123.34
11 if 4.38 Alpha Hanseon 32.50
Charles Haynes 55.20 Truman Hedwall 174.65
Esther Helmer 85.43 Gerald Hines 161.65
Lucille Humboldt 25.00 C. L. Hurd 200.00
Carl Iverson 174.65 B. Jensen 207.22
Alvera Johnson 123.65 Clyde Johnson 174.65
J. 0. Johnson 214.65 K. Johnson 368.80
L. M. Johnson 191.15 Thelma Johnson 98.65
C. W. Jones 173.80 Earl Jones 244.84
Torval Jorvig 150.00 Walter Jungblut 197.55