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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 29, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor C. L.
Hurd at 8:07 PM.
P Invocation was given by Reverend George L. Lundquist of Prince of Peace
Luthern 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 Jorvig, the following
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 Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Hurd, yea:
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tiFairbanks, Morse & Company 6.90 Master Cleaning Service 1,513.45
Minneapolis Gas Company 6.94 Edmund T. Montgomery 3.50
--� Thomas D. Nagel 210.00 " " " 7.50
Northern States Power Company 4.66 '! " !' 10.00
NW Nat'l. Bank of Minneapolis., " " " 15.00
56,666.76 W. S. Nott Company 10.99
' Village of St. Louis Park 788,382.14 Vil. of SLP Street Dept. 539.30
Vil. of SLP Street Dept. 126.50 If if " -- "`- " 337.36
3,632.70 Ira M._Vraalstad 3.08
provements was deferred to meeting of-July 13, 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
Establish Grade - Cedar Lake Road between Sumter & Texas
Chester W. Sheets, 7905 Cedar Lake Road appeared. Said if the Village
Engineer would establish grade on Cedar Lake Road between Sumter and Texas Avenues
and give same to the County Highway Engineer that they would do the work of chang-
ing the grade so as to take care of water problem existing there.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village
Engineer was instructed to set grade on Cedar Lake Road between Sumter Avenue and
Texas Avenue for the County to take care of the storm water problem at this loca-
tion, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Water Hole - 34th and Xylon
John Hanson, 3341 Xylon Avenue appeared to discuss the water hole at the
corner of 34th Street and Xylon Avenue. Said the water was four feet deep in some
places, and comes from an area of about six blocks. The property is owned by
Arvid Garlson & Sons whom the neighbors understand was going to fill same and build
homes on the property, but there has been-no activity there so far this summer.
This condition is dangerous to small children.-, Mr. Hanson asked the Council to
help him in eliminating this hole. Village Attorney, E. T. Montgomery said this
matter has been taken up with Arvid Carlson & Son. Mr. Hanson said they do not
wish to get into trouble with Mr. Carlson; said the streets are 'o graded that the
water drains into this hole.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Village
Engineer was instructed to bring in a recommendation as to mending this problem with
a culvert under 34th Street, with estimate of assessable cost, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council.
Claim for Damages - Mtka. Blvd. Pavi.na, W. J. Kelly
W. J. Kelly, 6220 Minnetonka Boulevard appeared regarding damages caused by
paving of Minnetonka Boulevard, stating that the Claims Committee only awarded him
$125.00. He presented two bids for the work — St. Louis Park Landscaping,
$246.00 and United Tree Service, $250.00.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Village
En ineer was authorized to settle above claim with W. J. Kelly in the amount of
M5.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
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Petition Opposiniz the Dumping of Garbage -
Petition signed by Robert E. Turner, 3066 Utah Avenue and others in the
vicinity of the Garbage- Dump near- 31st Street and Utah Avenue, was presented to Ow
the Council. Mayor Hurd explained that an incinerator was in the making so that
a move of the dump could not be made now. The petitioners also called attention
to the speed of garbage trucks using Utah Avenue. Mayor Hurd said he would look
into this matter.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seccnded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk
was instructed to send a copy of above petition to the Contractor, Suburban
Sanitary Drayage Company; also a notice of the speed report on garbage trucks
using Utah Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Proposed Plat of Batts' Addition
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the proposed
plat of Batts' Addition, presented by D. W. Batts was referred to the Planning
Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council.
Licenses
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
applications for 1953 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authori-
zed to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1953, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Dahl Gas Heating Gas Connections a
Tonka Liquor Store 3.2 Beer Off-Sale
Contractor's Bond
On motion of Trustee_Bo1mgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
bond was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: -- -
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CONTRACTOR'S BOND with Terry Brothers, Incorporated
as principal, and St. Paul-Mercury Indemnity Company t
as surety, in the amount of $26,744.41, dated June
25, 1953, covering contract for grading Improvements
Nos. 53-39 thru 5349.
Petitions for Street Improvements
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
petition was referred to the Village Engineer, Chairman of the Street Department
Committee and Special Assessment Department, for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
P-1316 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Mrs. Erwin Rodich,
2825 Sumter Avenue and others, dated May 26, 1953,
for the construction of sidewalk on the EAST SIDE OF
SUMTER AVENUE FROM 28TH STREET TO 29th STREET.
Bid Award .= 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the bid of
Holand Motors, Incorporated received June 22, 1953, for the furnishing of One (1)
3/4 ton International truck was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible
bidder, and the Clerk was authorized to issue purchase order for same at the
amount bid of $2,450.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Water Hole - SW Corner Quebec & Mtka. Blvd.
Petition signed by Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Gemsler, 3030 Quebec Avenue and others,
requesting the Council to have the vacant lot 'on the SW Corner of Quebec Avenue
and Minnetonka Boulevard filled in so as to remove the dangerous condition which
exists, which affects the health of the neighborhood and the safety of the
Children, was read. The petitioners present asked that a fence be put up to
keep children from falling into the water there now. The hole is also being used
for a dumping ground. Trustee Jorvig said that he has discussed this matter
with the Village Engineer and said he might -have a solution. Mayor Hurd has said
the has spent hours with the Village Engineer regarding this matter, and as we
do not have the ownership of the property there to run the water onto. The storm
sewer needed would have to go east into Lake Calhoun and cannot go south to Meadowbrook
Golf Course or Minnehaha Creek as same is not low enough elevation. Snow fence
and 'no dumping' signs would help a lot.
"On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village
Engineer was instructed to contact A. Ane Company for permission to put up snow
fencing and 'no dumping' signs at the Sod Corner of Quebec Avenue and Minnetonka
Coulevard, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Gas Main Extension
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
gas main extension was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
#235 In Kentucky Avenue from 293 feet N. N. Line
West 14th Street to Lot 356.
Permission to Place Poles
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Northern
States Power Company was granted permission to place poles at the following loca-
tions within the Village, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
Four (4) poles on West 28th Street from Quebec Avenue
to Sumter Avenue.
Street Lights Ordered
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Northern
States Power Company was ordered to place street lights at the following locations,
by unanimous vote of all Mdmbers of the Council:
31st Street and Nevada Avenue
31st Street and Oregon Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard.
Special Permit for Commercial Building Approved
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue a special permit for the construction of a com-
mercial building at 5100 Excelsior Boulevard (Anderson Cadillac Company), accord-
ing to plans therefor dated May 8, 1953, on file with the Building Department, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Report on Assessable Cost of Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station. and Bid Award
The Village Engineer reported on the assessable cost of sanitary sewer and
lift station, as follows:
Job 53-56 Lift Station Natchez & 362 Street $50°70 per 501 Lot
Job 53-57 Sanitary Sewer 8.57 per assessable lot.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. received June 15, 1953, for the construction of sanitary
sewer and lift station, Jobs 53-56 and 53-57, was determined to be the lowest bid
of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute contract
for the Village with the bidder for the work at price bid of $742606.10, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council.
Letter Re Survey - Inglewood and Highway No. 7
Letter from W. G. Klett, Assistant Traffic Engineer, Department of Highways,
State of Minnesota, dated June 22, 1953, stating that a 16 hour traffic survey
would be made at the intersection of Inglewood Avenue and Trunk Highway No. 7, and
that as soon as results are obtained, we would be advised further, was read and
ordered filed.
Tentative Plat of Tinker's Addition
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the tentative
plat of Tinker's Addition, dated June 29, 1953, was approved, using the name of
Cavell Place instead of 29th Street at the north of the plat, by unanimous vote
of all Members' of the Council.
Special Permit to Connect to Water Main
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, a special
permit was granted to Alfred E. Amundson to connect his home at 1842 Dakota Avenue
(Lot 15, Block 1, Westwood Park Addition) to the watermain on Cedar Lake Road and
Dakota Avenue for water service, with the understanding that he will pay an assess-
ment of 0318.75 at the time permit is taken out and that said amount will credited
when watermain is constructed past this property. Motion was passed by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council.
New Employee for Engineering Department
At the request of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Trustee
Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, that Lewis Olson be placed on the Engineer-
ing payroll, effective June 30, 1953, at the rate of $1.72j-per hour, by unanimous -
vote of all Members of the Council.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Linnee
Justice of Peace E. A. Linnee's report of fines, dated 4une 29, 1953, was
read and ordered filed.
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Resolution
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: '
RESOLUTION CANCELING 51-72 SANITARY SEWER 2U #497 ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted
October 1952, levying assessments for 51-72 Sanitary Sewer 2U #497, the following
errors were inadvertantly made because of the division of property: Parcel 925
was charged for 104 feet instead of 52 feet, and Parcel 1010, which should have
been assessed for 33 feet, was omitted; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that half of the above assessment for years 1953 thru 1962 heretofore levied
against Parcel 925 be canceled; and 'that the assessment for 33 feet, in the amount
of $321.75 against Parcel 1010 be added to our rolls; and that the Auditor and the
Treasurer of Hennepin County be hereby authorized to cancel and correct the same
upon their respective records.
PARCEL LOTS BLOCK ADDITION DESCRIPTION
925 1/2 15 St. Louis Park N 52 1/3' of Lot 1 and N 52 1/3'
of E2 of Lot 2
ORIGINAL & CORRECTED AMOUNTS RESPECTIVELY
TOTAL 12�2 1954 1M 1956 1M 1958 1959 19601
1014.00 135.20 137.94 133.88 129.82 125.76 121.70 117.64 113.58 109.52
1962
105.46
PARCEL LOTS BLOCK ADDITION DESCRIPTION
1010 2/3 15 St. Louis Park W 33' of Lot 2 & that part of
E 7' of Lot 3 lying S from N
108' thereof
AMOUNTS TO BE ADDED
TOTAL 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962
321.75 42.88 43.79 42.50 41.21 39.92 38.63 37.34 36.05 34.76 33.47
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 CANCELING JOINT DIST. #2 MAIN TRUNK SEWER ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council levying assess-
ments for Joint District #2 Main Trunk Sewer #2, the following lot was charged a
total of $100.00, and
WHEREAS said assessment for the following lot was canceled on our records
in October, 1947, but was inadvertantly not canceled on the County Auditor's books;
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
the 1948 thru 1953 installments of such assessment heretofore paid in the res-
pective amounts set forth below be refunded to the respective property owners,
and, upon receipt of signed verified claims and their paid tax statements, that
the Mayor and the Clerk be hereby authorized to issue warrants in payment of such
refunds to the respective property owners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis
Park that the Auditor and the Treasurer of Hennepin County be hereby authorized to
cancel upon their records the assessment heretofore levied against said lot for
years 1954 thru 1957.
AMOUNTS TO BE CANCELED
LOT BLOCK ADDITION
12 48 St. Louis Park Center
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Resolution Canceling Joint Dist. #2 Main Trunk Sewer. Cont'd,
TOTAL 1954 1955 1956 1957
100.00 11.20 10.90 10.60 10.30
AMOUNTS TO BE REFUNDED
NAME LOT BLOCK ADDITION
Martin C. Sand Ej, Lot 1 48 St. Louis Park Center
Penn Grove Park
Coupeville, Wash. Rte. 1
1948 1949 1950 1951 252 TOTAL
6.13 6.35 6.20 6.05 5.90 30.63
NAME LOT BLOCK ADDITION
Stanley Keeley E , Lot 12 48 St. Louis Park Center
6016 Oxford Street
193
5.75
- NAME' LOT -BLOCK ADDITION
T. E. Johnson W2 48 St. Louis Park Center
8112 West 35th St. Lot 12
1949 1950 1951 12L2 im 1948 TOTAL
6.35 6.20 6.05 5.90 5.75 6.13 30.25
Set Up Funds for Grading
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the County
Board of Hennepin County were requested to set up- funds in this year's levy for
1954, to cover grading of Cedar Lake Road from Virginia Avenue east to Louisiana
Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Partial Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
partial payment on contract work in progress, presented by Village Engineer, Phil
W. Smith was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue warrant
covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Final Payment _
CLEANING & PAINTING WATER TANK #1
Contractor, Master Cleaning Service
Contract Date, December 22, 1952
Contract Price, $3,220.00
AMOUNT OF FINAL PAYMENT, $1,513.45
Offer to Village to Purchase Property -- Clarence K. Bros
Letter from Clarence K. Bros, dated June 17, 1953, offering for sale to the
Village, the triangular piece of property at Kentucky Avenue and 33rd Street des-
cribed as Lots 21 to 24, Block 207, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, was read.
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On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village Clerk
was instructed to write Clarence K. Bros that they will purchase above described
property at price of $1,500.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
_Letters - Re: Certification of Water Works Operators
Letters from Minnesota Department of Health, dated June 25, 1953, stating
that Ira Vraalstad and Maynard Kays, Village Water Department Employees have ful-
filled the requirements of the examining committee for certification as Water Works
Operators, was read and ordered filed.
Advertise for Two Police Cars
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk was
authorized to advertise for two (2) Police cars (Sedans) with trade-in of One (1)
1950 Custom two-door sedan, and One (1) De Luxe two-door sedan; bids to be opened7-27-53,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
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Letter Re: Traffic Signals
Letter from Fist Brokerage Company, 4526 Excelsior Boulevard, dated June
26, 1953, thanking the Village Clerk for his letter dated June 23rd regarding
signals which have been ordered for Excelsior Boulevard and France and Joppa
Avenues, was read and ordered filed.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending June 26, 1953, showing
that 38 building permits were issued, totaling $298,590.00, was read and ordered
filed.
Place for Storage Approved for Civil Defense
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the St. Louis
Park Civil Defense Department was granted permission to use Apartments 'A' and
'B', at 5750 West 37th Street, in the Veterans Housing Area for storage purposes,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Guard Rail - NS Mtka. Blvd. Between Quebec & Rhode Island
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the County
Highway Department were requested to install a guard rail on the North'-Side of
Minnetonka Boulevard between Quebec Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue, and do proper
maintenance of shoulder in same area, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Subscribe for Report Service - Dun & Bradstreet. Inc.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk was
instructed to subscribe for report service from Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. for the
Village, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council.
Hearing on Proposed Street Grading and Graveling
A hearing was had on Improvement No. 53-92. No persons appeared.
Resolution -
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING GRADING AND GRAVELING
IMPROVEMENT NO. 53-92
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 18 and 25, 1953, relating to
Improvement No. 53-92, and has heard all interested persons appearing at said
meeting, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that Improvement No. 53-92, grading and graveling the East 30 feet of Yosemite
Avenue from 27th Street to 420 feet north thereof, be hereby ordered in accordance
with plans and specifications which have been prepared by the Village Engineer
and which are hereby approved. The Village Engineer's estimate of the cost in
the sum of $708.40, and the area proposed to be assessed, as stated in said notice
of hearing are hereby approved. The Clerk is hereby authorized to advertise for bids
on said project to be opened July-13--, 1953•
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Co-insurance ClausPfor Fire Insurance Policies
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
authorized to sign for the Village, the 80% Co-insurance clause on the following
fire insurance policies:
4-1-53 Merchants Fire Insurance Company Policy #OC6001
" Eureka Security Fire & Marine Ins. Co. " #x2050304
" Republic Insurance Company if #273989
" Merchants Fire Insurance Company " #005573
It " " " #SO4055
#SO4737
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:45 AM, June 30, 1953, to reconvene at 7:00 PM, June 30, 1953, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
ATTES .
C. L. HURD, Mayor
✓, JOSEP J S , Clerk