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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953/08/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular August 17, 1953 42a REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 1953 A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor C. L. Hurd at 8:00 P. M. Invocation was given by Reverend Roger Schmuck of St. George's Episcopal 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 the following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Hurd, yea: Adolphson & Peterson 4,050.00 Mrs. Hulda Anderson 40.00 Behning Hardware 2.08 Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. 94.52 Boyer-Gilfillan Motor Company 35.37 Cambridge Brick Company 22.00 it n to it 16.30 it it it 75.00 Robert E. Dahlen 28.00 J. A. Dann & Son, Inc. 2,941.40 " If it 78.00 Friden Calculating Machine J. -V. Gleason 459.09 Company 7.75 " it of 705.93 Gopher Equipment & Supply 155.62 2,030.89 Hobart Brothers Sales & Service, 300.07 16.47 Jessing Paint & Wallpaper Co. 41.20 H. V. Johnston Culbert Co. 173.47 Lee-Bo Office Supply Co. 17.35 , Lyle Signs, Inc. 35.40 The Mc Mullen Company 23.20 it " It 39.60 Meadowbrook Manor, Inc. 55.00 to it " 97.50 Miller-Davis Company 115.40 The Miner Company 12,615.36 u It to 3.00 Minikada Hardware 7.80 Minneapolis Iron_Store 11.13 Minn. Fire Extinguisher Co. 5.00 n " " 13.96 Minn. Fire Equipment Co. 50.75 3.10 Edmund T. Montgomery 35.00 n " n 20.40 It if n 127.00 3.63 it I it 11 91.50 If " n 8.50 it to it 130.00 " It n 3.61 if it " 15.00 Municipal Finance Officers Assn. 2.00 if if " 20.00 Northland Milk Company 8.25 i' it to 77.40 Panama Carbon Company 17.75 " of " 50.00 The Parkview Hospital 75.00 " " " 50.00 Pink Supply Company 49.05 " " " 150.00 Pockrandt Lumber Company 25.97 " " " 105.00 " it " 18.00 Rosholt-Equipment Co. 44.40 " it " 7.20 if " " 16.19 " It " 5.60 S. J. Rutherford Company 1.25 5.98 Robert Schmitz 115.00 7.11 St. Louis Park Dispatch 38.80 10.37 of to 11 75.10 1.40 of it 56.40 Suburban Electric Company .75 Is " " it 22.80 Wm. V. Terry Excavating Co. 144.00 it !' " it 26.10 Terry Brothers, Incorporated 54.00 Vil. of SLP Street Dept. 261.15 Vil. of SLP Water Dept. 382.20 it of it is of 2,072.19 Wallace-Tiernan Company, Inc. 9.52 Western Underground Const. Wheeler Lumber Bridge Co. 16.96 Company 36.00 Charles B. Wilhelm 20.00 Andrew J. Williamette 270.00 Hearin on Proposed Acquisition and Extension of Cedar Lake Road A hearing was had on proposed acquisition and opening of Cedar Lake Road east of the intersection of the Great Northern Railway pursuant to published notice in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 6 and 13, 1953• No persons appeared. 424 August 17, 1953 Hearing on Proposed Acquisition and Extension of Cedar Lake Road, Cont'd. _Resolution On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: RESOLUTION ORDERING ACQUISITION AND OPENING OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in the notice relating to the street improvement hereinafter described, published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 6 and 13, 1953, and has heard all intersted persons appearing at said meeting, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that acquisition and opening of an extension of Cedar Lake Road, a public street in said Village, from the east line of Township 30, Section 29, Range 24, to the intersection of the existing Cedar Lake Road (County Road No. 16) with the right-of-way of the Great Northern Railway as proposed in plat thereof prepared by the County Highway Engineer of Hennepin County on file with the Village Clerk, be hereby ordered and the Village Attorney directed to negotiate for purchase of said right-of-way with the owners thereof, acquisition and price to be subject to further approval by the Council. Hearing on Proposed Street Gradin& A hearing was had on proposed street improvement described in the following resolution. The following persons appeared: Theodore Beckley, 8306-Virginia Circle North spoke and read Chapter 398, Section 3, Laws of Minnesota, 1953, regarding procedure necessary before grading can be done. He feels that the procedure followed in this project is irregular, and claims that the job is being done to benefit Contractors. Said he would receive no benefit from this improvement. Also said no drainage of Westwood Hills Green Addition will reach Cedar Lake Road.' Also opposed to said improvement we're the following persons: Wayne D. Schall, 8312 Virginia Circle North William S. Davis, 8619 Virginia Circle South Leo W. Waltman, 8407 Virginia Circle South Kenneth E. Erickson, 8419 Virginia Circle South George A. Mahon, 8212 Virginia Circle North Kenneth Dean, 8401 Virginia Circle North Mrs. Jasper Smith, Virginia Circle South James W. Mullin, 8607 Virginia Circle South L. J,. Vetter, 8301 Virginia Circle North Marvin C. Tharralson, 8713 Virginia Circle South David J. Pung, 8700 Cirginia Circle North Glen Bernett, 8712 Virginia Circle North Val Lauer, 8418 Virginia Circle South Kenneth M. Hanson, 8718 Virginia Circle North W. R. Martin, 2412 K7ylon Avenue Cecil C. Cruse, 8424 Virginia Circle South Julian L. Schmidt, 8030 Cedar Lake Rbad H. P. Burtryn, 8400 Virginia Circle South Dale Clark, 8301 Virginia Circle South Mr. Wrassen, 8707 Virginia Circle South Edgar Mc Clellan, 8112 Virginia Circle South Oscar Anderson, 8200 Virginia Circle' South Donald G. Padilla, 8507 Virginia Circle North Donald C. Corey, 8419 Virginia Circle North Mayor Hurd answered that the Council knows that this proceeding has not been the same as that ordinarily taken. Explained that this is a long sought for project by the County Highway Department due to contour of roads. E#Iathed the te' charages now before us due to slope easeinent by Westwood Luthern Church,' and as it now stands with the Church folks. fie also explained that this was not an assessment hearing, but that the area appearing in advertisement is the maximum that can be assdssed, and feels that as things now stand that this whole area will not be taken in at the time of final assessment. Resolution On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following resolution was adopted by following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Hurd, yea: August 179 1953 425 Resolution, Continued: RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET GRADING AND GRAVELING, AND ACQUISITION the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in a notice, relating to the improvement hereinafter described, published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 6 and 13, 1953s 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 of Cedar Lake Road from Wyoming Avenue (Burd Place) to 150 feet west of Flagg Avenue by acquisition- of right-of-way in order to change the course of Cedar Lake Road as recommended by the Highway Engineer of Hennepin County, and by-,grading existing right-of-way and the newly acquired right-of-way, be hereby ordered in accordance with plans and specifications which have been prepared by the Highway Engineer of Hennepin County, and which are hereby approved. The contract heretofore entered into with J. A. Danen and Sons, Incorporated for said grading is hereby ratified and the Village Attorney is directed to proceed with negotiations for settlement of existing controversy with the owners of the land to be taken for right-of-way in an endeavor to reach a settlement, subject to approval by the Council. Letter Re: Inferior Sidewalk Constf+uction Letter signed by John Scribner, 2930 Louisiana Avenue and others, dated August 17, 1953, regarding inferior workmanship of new sidewalk installation on the West Side of Louisiana Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street, was read, and referred to Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith for checking and recommenda- tion. Planning Commission's Report on Request for Permits to Erect Signs Naegele Co. Planning Commission's report dated August 5, 1953, on the request of Naegele Advertising Company for permits to erect two billboards 12' x 25' each, adjoining each other at the SW Corner of Kentucky Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard, was read. Permit for Advertising Sims Approved - Naegele On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request of Naegele Advertising Company for permit to erect two advertising signs on Lot 350, Richmond Addition was approved subject to moving, signs as now placed back to setbacks as required by the Zoning Ordinance, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Letter Re: Excessive Cost of Putting in Sewer - James E. Decker Letter from James E. Decker, 3301 Xenwood Avenue, dated August 17, 1953s regarding the excessive cost of putting in sanitary sewer in his home, due to condition of street, was read. . On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above matter was referred to the Village Engineer for checking and recommendation, and a report to the Council on August 24, 1953s by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Re: Steep Bank Left After Grading - H. Mauel Letter from Mr. and Mrs. H. Mauel, 3343 Gorham Avenue, dated August 16, 1953, regarding a steep bank left by grading of Gorham Avenue, was read. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above matter was referred to the Village Engineer for checking and recommendation and report to the Council on August 24, 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Commercial Electric Service for Incinerator Plant On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by trustee Middleton, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign for the Village APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE to light and power the new incinerator plant at 5600 St. Louis Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Application for Electrical License On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the application of Draper Electric, Incorporated for a license to do electrical work was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue license to expire December 31, 1953; by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Building Inspector's Weekly Report The Building Inspector's report for week ending August 14, 1953, showing that 29 building permits were issued, totaling $242,250.00, was read and ordered filed. 426 August 17, -1953 � Petition for Sanitary Sewer On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the ow following petition was referred to the Village Engineer, Chairman of the Sewer Department Committee, and Chairman of Special Assessments for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: P-1338 PETITION FOR-SANITARY, signed by B. H. Gmgolv, 2706 Glenhurst Avenue and others, dated June 1st, 1953, for the construction of sanitary sewer in GLENHURST AVENUE FROM 27TH STREET TO 28TH STREET. Petitions for Street Improvements- On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following petitions were referred to the Village Engineer, Chairman of the Street Depart- ment Committee, and Special Assessment Department for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members.of the Council present. P-1336 PETITION FOR TAR MAT, signed by I. S. Joseph, 2525 France Avenue South, and others, dated August 14, 1953, for the application of tar mat to WEST 26TH STREET FROM FRANCE AVENUE TO EAST LIMITS OF ST. LOUIS PARK. P-1337 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Joe W. Parker, 3036 Utah Avenue and others, dated August 13, 1953, for the construction of sidewalk on the WEST SIDE OF UTAH AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO 31ST STREET. Partial Pa=ents on Contract Work On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following partial payments on contract work in progress, presented by-Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, were approved and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue -warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: FINAL PAYMENT CONSTRUCTION OF PUMP HOUSE AT 2500 LOUISIANA Contractor, Adolphson & Peterson �qntract Price, $14,250.00 ( intract Date, February 25, 1952 AMOUNT OF FINAL PAYMENT - - - - - - $4,050.00 FINAL PAYMENT GRADING AND GRAVELING -- 52-250 Contractor, J. A. Danen & Son, Inc. Contract Date, January 26, 1953 Contract Price, $7,063.00 AMOUNT FINAL PAYMENT - - - - - - - $22941.40 Gas Main Extensions On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following gas main extensions were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: #322 Cedar Lake Road from Burd Place to Flagg-Avenue Flagg Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Club Road Boone Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Club Road Stanlen Road from Cedar Lake Road to Lot 2 B.2 Cedar Kn. Man Club Road from Boone Avenue to Lot 2 B.1 Cedar Kn. Man. Permission to Place Poles On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by_Trustee Middleton, the Northern States Power Company was granted permission to place poles at the following locations within the Village, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: One (1) pole at. Colorado Avenue and West 39th Street Two (2) poles on Colorado Avenue between 39th Street and Cambridge Street One (1) pole on 1st Street NW between Republic and Gorham Avenues Report on Public Health Nursing Activities for July, 1953 Report on Rural Hennepin Public Health Nursing Activities for the month of July, 1953, was read and ordered filed. August-17, 1953 429' Ordinance No. -425 On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following 'Ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: ORDINANCE NO. 425 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE IN THE VIUAGE OF Sr. LOUIS PARK The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park ordains: Section 1, It is hereby determined that the proportionate cost incurred by the Village for the regular collection and disposal of garbage and refuse from dwellings in the Village of St. Louis Park, for the twelve-month period ending September 1, 1953, shall be at the rate of $16.90, per dwelling, said sum consist- ing of $11.00 for cost of collection, and $5.90 for cost of disposal, and the owners of all such property served by the garbage and-refuse collection service of the Village shall be obligated to pay such sum of $16.90 to the Village Treas- urer on or before September 1, 1953. Any dwelling served for less than a twelve- month period shall be charged at the rate of $1.41 per month or graction thereof. Section 2. Subject to subsequent amendment to this Ordinance, the rate or charge for collection and disposal of garbage and refuse from dwellings in the Village of St. Louis Park by the Village garbage and refuse collection service for each annual period from and after September 1, 19539 is hereby determined to be $16,90 per dwelling per year, provided, however, that the Village Council reserves the right to amend and modify such rate for any such annual period. The Council reserves the right to modify such charge and rate depending upon the actual cost of collection and disposal during each respective annual period. Section 3. In default of payment of the charges herein provided on or before September 1st of each year, the Village Council shall, by resolution, levy an assessment equal to such unpaid cost as of September 1st of each year against each lot or parcel of land so served for which the service charge is unpaid. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after°its publication. Bad Condition of Street & Alley Reported - HarrZ E.Ulson Harry E. Olson, 3228 Idaho Avenue appeared about the bad condition of Idaho Avenue between 32nd and 33rd Street. Feels that the Contractor who pumped the water at 32nd and Idaho a year and one-half ago caused the break-up; also the Alley between Jersey and Idaho and 32nd and 33rd Streets. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above matter of street maintenance was referred to Trustee Middleton for checking and recom- mendation,, by unanimous vote of all Members-of the Council present. Applications for Permits for Advertising Sims - Naegele, On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following applications for permits to erect advertising signs, by Naegele Advertising Company were referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council: One (1) 121 x 251 sign on roof of building at 6006 Excelsior Boulevard. One (1) 121 x 501 sign on roof of building at 6006 Excelsior Boulevard. - One (1) 121 x 501 sign at West Lake Street and Minneapolis, Northfield and-Southern Railroad R/W. One (1) 121 x 251 sign at 5800 Excelsior Boulevard. Dictaphone Maintenance Agreement for Service On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Holmgren, the Clerk was authorized to sign DICTAPHONE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT for the Village with the Dictaphone Corporation for servicing three dicating machines, and one transcribing machine at an annual cost of $21.00 per machine per year, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bulletin Re: Lockups A Bulletin from Division of Public Institutions, State of Minnesota with citations from Chapter 642, Minnesota Statutes, 19499 converning lockups and duties of Chief of Police, etc* was read and ordered filed. 428 August 17, 1953 American Water Works Conference On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, Water Superintendent', Ira Vraalstad, and Trustee H. J. Bolmgren were authorized to attend the Minnesota Section of the American Water Works Conference at Winnipeg, Canada from September firbt to fifth inclusive, with necessary expenses paid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Police Convention On motion of Trustee BolmgPen, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Police Chief, Andrew Nelson was granted permission to attend Police Officers Convention at Detroit, Michigan, September 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, 1953, with necessary ex- penses paid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Letter Re: Payment of Assessments - F. B. Finnegan Letter from F. B. Finnegan, 4708 West 42 Street, St. Louis Park, dated August 10, 1953, requesting permission to pay a sum equal to the back assessments in interest including this year, in the sum of $85.57, and that the. remaining amount in the sun of $72.45 be assessed against his property in the same number of installments as tho other properties adjacent to this water main, was. read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above request was approved and referred to the Village Assessor to spread the special assessments, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Advertise for Bids for 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for One (1) 3/4 ton pickup truck with trade-in of.One (1) 1950 Ford pickup truck, bids to be opened September 82 19532.by unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Re: Damages Caused by Weed Spraying - Mrs. James E. Reed Letter from Mrs. James E. Reed, 3300 Huntington Avenue, dated August 100 1953, concerning the damages to her vegetable and flower plants, and other shrubs caused by a Weed Sprayer employed by the Village when he sprayed the weeds on the lot in back of her home, was read, and the Clerk was instructed to write a letter of appreciation for the information, which will be turned over to the Weed Spray- ing Department. Minutes —�The minutes of meeting held August 10, 1953 were read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the minutes of meeting held on August 10, 1953 were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Traffic Control Program On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Mayor was authorized to inagurate a traffic control system for the Village, by unanimous vote of all.Members of the Council. Tentative Plat of Louis M. Larson Farm (Revised) On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Revised Tentative Plat of Louis M. Larson Farm was approved by unanimous vote of all Mem- bers of the Council. Lot 17 Block 1. Westwood Hills Green Second Addition On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Village Engineer was instructed to procure description of that portion of Lot 17, Block 1, Westwood Hills Green Second Addition to finish out the width of intersection of Boone Avenue with Club Road, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: present. Agreement Re: Auction Sale On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign for the Village, agreement with Ross & Ross, Inc. authorizing the holding of auction sale of contractors' equipment on property owned by the Village on the NW Corner of the intersection of West 37th Street and the West Service Road of Highway No. 100,'by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Petitions for Curb and Gutter Letter from Chester 0. Miller, 4082 Alabama Avenue, dated August 122 1953s authorizing the speedy construction of curb and gutter on Alabama Avenue from Excelsior Boulevard to 41st Street, and then blacktopping said street, was read. Also read was a new petition signed by W. L. Nelson, 4069 Alabama Avenue and others, Dated August 122 1953, for the construction of curb and gutter on the East and West sides of Alabama Avenue from Excelsior Boulevard to 41st Street. August 17, 1953 429 Petitions for Curb and Gutter, Cont'd, The Clerk referred to old petition in opposition to same. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the new petition for curb and gutter on the east and west sides of Alabama Avenue from Excelsior Boulevard to 41st Street was referred to the Village Engineer for check- ing as to proper width of street, and estimate of cost for a report on same on August 24, 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Change in Securities Letter from Northwestern National Bank of Hopkins, dated August 17, 1953, requesting the release of the following securities which are due next month: $25,000.00 US Treasury Bonds 1951-53 2%, and substituting same with US Treasury Note A-55, 1-21%, dated March 15, 1950, and due March 15, 1955 for which Custodian Receipt No. 21533 in triplicate is enclosed; also that we send in Original Receipt No. 17459 for the securities due in September, to the Federal Reserve Bank, was read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the release of above described securities, and substitution for same were approved, and the Village Treasurer was instructed to send original Receipt No. 17459 for the securities released to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, by unanimous vote of all Mem- bers of the Council present. Hearing Date Reset for Street Improvement No., 53-109 Hearing on proposed grading and graveling Improvement No. 53-109 (Monitor Street from Lake Street to North Line of Lot 6, Block 51, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park) set for this meeting was re-set for September 8, 1953, due to insuffi- cient advertising. Letter Requesting Replacement of Broken Sidewalk - Alfred Jenner Letter from Alfred Jenner, 4241 Yosemite Avenue, dated August 12, 1953, requesting that the sidewalk in front of his home be replaced, and the cost of same assessed, was read, and referred to the Village Engineer to prepare a list of sidewalk repairs for a hearing, to be presented to the Village Council on August 24, 1953, so that work may be completed this year. Letter Requesting Permit to Use Property for Parking - Morten Arneson Letter from Morten Arneson, dated August 17, 1953, requesting a special permit to use the 50 feet south of proposed National Tea Building at 4951 Excelsior Boulevard as per plans and survey now in the hands of the Building Inspector for- ,parking purposes, was read. On moUon, 0,,t Tvnsteea B03inigreni,secbnddd:bt;Ti;ustee Middletodr a -special permit was gr%nted;,-by 'unanimous, vote.,of, all Members-.of the`Council. to Morten-Arneson'under 5ec,tf9n;20 4..an4 •20.443 of the Village Zoning Ordinance, for parking purposes only, for use of that portion of Section 79 Township 28, Range 24, now zoned for residence use consisting of the area lying northerly.of a line drawn westerly from Quentin Avenue, parallel to and 50 feet southerly.of the rear of proposed National Tea Building as shown on survey on file in Building Inspectors Office, dated May 15, 1953; Permit to be effective only upon execution by the Applicant of an agreement to, be prepared by the Village Council for planting, and maintenance for 25 years of, landscape screening according to plans to be submitted to the Council for approval. Letter Re: Building Permit for National Tea Company Building - Morten Arneson Letter ffbm Morten Arneson, dated August 17, 1953, requesting the Village Council to take necessary, action instructing the Building Inspector to issue a build- ing permit for the National Tea Building on his property as per plans and survey now in the hands of the Building Inspector, was read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Building Inspector was instructed to issue the building permit to Morten Arneson for the construction of commercial building on the SW Corner of Quentin Avenue and.Excelsior Bou;evard, to be used by the National Tea Company as per survey dated May 13, 1953 and plans now on file with the Building Inspector, by unanimous vote of all Members of-the Council. Meeting Adjourned On-motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, .the meeting was adjourned at 1:34 AM, August 18, 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council ATTEST JOWH JU TAD, erk C. L. HURD, Mayor