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Request for Rezoning
Letter from Ecklund and Swedlund Construction Company, dated July 20, 1953,
requesting the rezoning of the West 1 of -Lot 16 and all of Lot 15, Home Addition
for Commercial Use, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Recommendation for Setbacks - Building Inspector
- Letter from Building Inspector, Peter Stienstra, dated July 31; 1953, with
regard to the setback of houses proposed to be built by Ecklund and Swedlund Cons-
truction Company on Sumter Avenue between 31st Street and 32md Street, was read.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Building
Inspector's recommendation for a staggered setback of houses to be built by
Ecklund and Swedlund Construction Company on Sumter Avenue between 31st and 32nd
Streets, was approved 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 5:55 P. M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
C. L. HURD, Mayor
ATTEST:
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3. 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 Bennett Brudevold of Aldersgate Methodist
Church.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren
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 Bolmgren, yea;
Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Hurd, yea:
Allan Office Machine Company 7.50 American Asbestor Products Co. 156.00
American National Bank & Trust Helen L. Bradley, dba Suburban
Company of Chicago, Illinois, Sanitary Drayage Co. 8,052.35
5,865.00 H. E. Beardsley 470.00
R. A. Bird 5.50 Vern Blad 5.00
Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. 35.19 Boyer-Gilfillan Motor Co. 62.92
Bury & Carlson, Inc. 935.48 Cambridge Brick Company 30.00
Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. 13631.74 Carpenter Paper Company 30.70
C. E. Christy .25 City Treasurer, Minneapolis 8,494.37
" if it 5.50 Cloverleaf Creamery 13.50
Consolidated Electric Co. 25.20 Robert G. Corwin 337.75
Crown Iron Works Company 19.80 Dahlberg Brothers, inc. 67.70
Dictaphone Corporation 340.00 if If it 5.73
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Verified Claims, Cont'd.
Imo,
Ess Brothers Foundry 185.00 Firestone Stores 2.70
General Electric Company 4.38 " 1149.28
n n n 22.65 n ' if 24.64
Goodwin Joss Laboratories 12.00 Jessing Paint & Wall Paper Co. 5.70
Klein's Market 55.15 " " " " if 1.00
It " 21.75 Layne Minnesota 195.00
League of Minn. Municipalities 288.00 Thomas A. Larson 26.40
Lee-Bo Office Supply Company 3.24 Walter Mark 15.12
Daniel J. Mc Cormick, dba Meyers Hardware .60
Park Airway Taxi 5.00 Miller-Davis Company 114.75
Minneapolis Gas Company 4.69 It " " 4.20
Minneapolis Iron Store 30.08 It " " 4.55
11 11 11 3.11 Edmund T. Montgomery 25.00
" " It 19.80 National Tea Company 10.20
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if " 41.60 Northern States Power Com
n Pant 4.60
W. S. Nott Company Y 5.61 n n n it 29050
The Park Press 12.45 Park Super Valu 35.67
Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. 11,682.66 It " if 35.67
Pockrandt Lumber & Fuel Co. 34.00 Gertrude Renner 11.83
H. A. Rogers Company 5,28 Rosholt Equipment Co. 59.08
it n it n 2.52 if n n 16.11
it n if If 1.56 It it n 82
of It If it .50 Barbara Schermer, dba Park
if It if " 10.80 Airway Taxi 5.00
Peter Stienstra _ 44.10 St. Louis Park Constructors,
Suburban Chevrolet 6.02 25,239.90
if n 14.23 it It it if 19,516.85
Suburban Plumbing Supply 8.91 Terry Brothers, Inc. _ 11,332.07
Village of St. Louis Park Village of St. Louis Park
Special Assessment Department 1,200.00 Street Department 83.90
Village of St. Louis Park Water rr it - it 41490.05
Revenue Bond Dept. Redemption Williams Hardware Co. 62.37
Fund 2,397.00 Cyrus J. Zimmerman, dba
Park Airway Taxi 5.00
Bids for Dual Fuel Burner for Village Hall
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 23, 1953, sealed bids
were received for One (1) Dual Fuel Burner Unit for the Village Hall, from the
following Bidders:
1. Oil Burner Service Company, Inc. $2092.00
2. Fred Vogt & Company 23475.00
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above
bids were referred to the Building Inspector and Village Clerk for tabulation and
recommendation, by unanimous vote of x11 Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Acquisition and Extension of Streets
A hearing was had on proposed extension and acquisition of West 29th Street
from Texas Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue from West 29th
Street to West 28th Street. No persons appeared.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bo1mgf°en, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING ACQUISITION OF STREET
EXTENSIONS
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice relating to street acquisition herein described, published in the St. Louis
Park Dispatch July 23, and 30, 1953, and has heard all interested persons appear-
ing at said meeting, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that West 29th Street be extended from Texas Avenue to
Pennsylvania Avenue by acquisition of the South 25 feet of the East 158 feet of
the North Half, and the East 30 feet of the South 225.3 feet of the North Half
of the SEy, of the SW4, Section 8, Township *117, Range 21.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized io negotiate with the
owner of said premises for dedication thereof, and if unsuccessful the Village
Attorney be authorized to commence proceedings in behalf of the Village in the
District Court of Hennepin County, for acquisition thereof as provided by law, for
use as a public street.
August 3, 1953
Hearing on Proposed Grading and Storm Sewer
Pursuant to notices published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 23, 1953,
a public hearing was had on proposed grading and storm sewer projectsdescribed as
follows:
Improvement No. 53-108 Grading of West 25th Street from Inglewood
Avenue to West 26th Street
Improvement No. 53-107 Storm Sewer in France Avenue from West 25th
Street to a point approximately 60 ft. North
of West 24th Street.
The following persons appeared.
A member of the audience was about the boundaries of the area to be assessed.
Mayor Hurd produced the plat and read the boundaries. He then read the entire
descripti6n. Mr. I. S. Joseph said he opposes the entire project as far as the
assessment is concerned. Said we need storm drainage. Mentioned some covenants
that should be fulfilled. Mayor Hurd said the assessment of the project would be
heard at a later date.
Oscar Victor, 3917 West 24th Street said he feels that France Avenue is a
public street and used by others, and area should be made larger. Feels that a
$400.00 assessment is too high. David Lubit, 2530 Joppa Avenue concurred with Mr.
Victor. Theodore Herman, 2532 Joppa Avenue objected to the project if assessed.
Said it was not needed, and if the Village needs same they should take cost out
of the General Fund. Max-Rappaport, 2501 France said that we do need this project
but the assessment should be wider spread. Sidney Cohen, 3916 Basswood Road said
he understands that France Avenue is a County Road and as same is a thoroughfare
it should be assessed to the Park as a whole. He suggested that the County be
contacted. Trustee Bolmgren answered that the County had been contacted and that
they would assume no responsibility. He also explained how storm sewers have
been built in the past.
B. F. Kirschbaum, 2520 Inglewood Avenue called attention to a petition
sent in at the time the Plat of Cedarwood was approved. Mayor Hurd read the
petition dated August 29, 1950, and said that the grading assessment should be
considered in light of said petition. Mr. Joseph said that the storm sewer is
necessary, but we want an equitable assessment; that he is willing to be one of
those who pay the most. As to the grading job, he feels "hands off" should be the
policy. Mayor Hurd said the assessment would be confined to area described in
publication.
Sam Polski, 4200 West 25th Street asked if owners in new platted area of
Cedarwood Second Addition would be assessed. The answer was 11no", as this
territory will drain west into lake area west and north of plat. • Mr. Joseph
suggested that action be deferred in order to check with the Village Engineer
as to need for Project No. 53-108--Grading West 25th Street from Inglewood Avenue
to West 26th Street.
Mayor Hurd said this meeting will be adjourned until Wednesday, August 5,
1953 and this matter can be taken up with the Village Engineer and determined at
that time.
Mr. J. J. Liebenberg, representing Harry Bloom came in late and asked to be
heard. Mentioned working with our Village Engineer when building his house. Mr.
Joseph said if there was any agreement between the Village Engineer and Harry
Bloom's Contractor it should be considered. Mr. P. 0. Leonard, 2537 Joppa Avenue
called the Council's attention to a letter dated April 25, 1953, written to Phil
W. Smith, Village Engineer by Liebenberg and Kaplan.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, action on
this hearing was deferred to august 5, 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter
Ellis Bursell, 3348 France Avenue spoke regarding sidewalk, curb and gutter
for the west side of France Avenue from Randall to 34th Street. Said he understood
that work had been abandoned by the Village. He presented a petition for same,
signed by 9 property owners to go ahead with the work. Mr. Bursell was asked to
get additional signers and bring in petition to the August 5th meeting.
Setbacks in 3100 Block, Sumter
William Wynn, 3131 Sumter Avenue appeared regarding setbacks at the north
end of his block. Asked assurance that the lots south of him will not be allowed
to come in front of his home, if and when built.
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Setbacks in 3100 Block, Sumter
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Build-
ing Inspector was instructed to make proper note of this situation and see that
when building permits are requested for Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 6, Roanoke
Acres and Lots 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39, Rearrangement of Block 291, that setback
line of existing building on Lot 13, Block 6, Roanoke Acres be observed, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition for Sewer and Water
Letter from A. C. Godward, Richard B. Thomson and Maurice E. Scroggins, Jr.
dated August 3, 1953, requesting that sewer and watermains be constructed in the
plat known as Cedarwood Second Addition, was read.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above
request was referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Sewer and Water
Department Committee for checking and recommendation to be brought in as soon
as possible, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Mayor
Hurd suggested that this work if ordered would likely be assessed 6n estimate
this year and all payable in 1954.
Gas Main Extensions
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
gas main extension was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present:
#314 In Sunset Boulevard and Glenhurst Avenue
from 134' W W line France Avenue South to
218' S S line of West 28th Street.
Permission to Place Poles
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Northern
States Power Company were granted permission to place poles at the f6llowing loca-
tion within the Village, by unanimous vote of all Members of the council present:
One (1) pole at West 31st Street and Oregon
Avenue.
One (1) Pole on Yosemite Avenue and West 27th
Street.
Proposed Plat - Louis Larson's Farm Addition
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the`proposed
plat of Louis Larson's Farm Addition was referred back to the Platter to re-
arrange the lots on the NE and-NW corners so as to have 50 foot frontages and
maximum number of parallel lot lines, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Coun-
cil present.
Petition for Vacating Alley
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, petition
signed by Adolph Fine, Incorporated by H. W. Perkins, dated August 3, 1953,"for
vacating portion of Alley in Block 2, Texa-Tonka Addition described as follows:
ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST 12 FEET OF THE WEST 35 FEET
8F LOT 21, Block 2, TEXA TONKA ADDITION LYING SOUTH OF A
LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 21,
12 FEET SOUTHERLY, A9 MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 21, TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE
OF THE EAST 12 FEET OF THE WEST 35 FEET OF SAID LOT 21,
25 FEET SOUTHERLY, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 21,
was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by un-
animous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Permit to Erect
Advertising Sign - Western Outdoor Advertising Co.
Planning Commission's report dated July 27, 1953, on the request of Western
Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign on build-
ing at 2100 South Belt Line Highway, was read.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, on the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission, the request of Western Outdoor Advertising
Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign on face of building at 2100
South Belt Line Highway, 2 ft. vertical and 25 ft. horizontal, was approved by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Bond
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Bond Approved
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the follow-
ing bond was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present;
CONTRACTORS BOND with Fine Realty, Incorporated
as principal, and American Automobile Insurance
Company as surety, dated July 17, 1953, in the
amount of $ 6,000.00 covering contract for grading
and graveling streets with one and one-half inches
of gravel in West r= Texa-Tonka Hills Addition to
St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Claim for Damages Approved - H. E. Beardsley
On recommendation of the Village Attorney E: --T-: Montgomery, it was moved
by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that the claim in settlement
for damages to premises at 2701 Edgewood Avenue resulting from grading of alley
to the rear of said premises by the Village of St. Louis Park in the amount of
$470.00 was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue warrant in
payment of same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Sub-Station - Northern States Power Co.
Letter from Northern States Power Company dated July 24, 1953, concerning
a contemplated erection of electric sub-station to be located on the N. 195.75
deet of the South 515 feet of the S2 of the SWC of the SEy, Section 31-29-24,
which is a tract of land on the West Side of Joppa Avenue-at approximately the
intersection with Sunset Boulevard, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Partial Payments
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:
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO'.2
SANITARY SEWERS 53-51 THRU 53-55
Contractor, Phelps-Drake Company, Inc.
Contract Date, May 25, 1953
Contract Price, $p28,904.90
AMOUNT PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 2 $ 11,682.66
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 7
SANITARY SEWER 52-308
Contractor, St. Louis Park Constructors
Contract Date, October 6, 1952
Contract Price, $181,247.00
AMOUNT PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 7 19,516.85
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 9
SANITARY SEWERS 52-301 THRU 307
Contractor, St. Louis Park Constructors
Contract Date, October 6, 1952
Contract Price, $344.,820.00
AMOUNT PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 9 25,239.90
PARTIAL PANT NO. 1
CURB & GUTTER, 51-115, 51-116, 52-4,
52-406, 52-407, 52-408, 52-410, 52-411,
52-430 THRU 52=437.
Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons
Contract Date, July 6, 1953
Contract Price, $ 1.80 LF C & G, Walk .45 SF
AMOUNT PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 1,631.74
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1
GRADING & GRAVELING 53-39 THRU 53-50
Contractor, Terry Brothers, Inc.
Contract Date, June 22, 1953
AMOUNT PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 11,332.07.
Request for Permit for Advertising Sign - Sieverding Sign Co.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request of
Sieverding Sign Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign at 7525 Wayzata
Boulevard, was read and referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recom-
mendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Claim for Personal Damages - Almina Westergaard
Claim for damages for sustained injuries due to defective sidewalk on �
the North Side of Minnetonka Boulevard about 15 feet east of the intersection
of Edgewood Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, signed by Almina Westergaard,
was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the foregoing
claim for damages by Almina Westergaard was referred to the Village Attorney for
checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Bid Award for Two 1953 Four-Door Sedans for Police Department
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
The Woodhead Company, Incorporated, received July 27, 1953, for the furnishing
of Two (2) 1953 Four-Door Ford Sedans with trade-in of One (1) 1950 Custom Tudor
Ford Coach, and 0 e (1) 1951 Deluxe Tudor Ford Coach, was determined to be the
lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Clerk was authorized to issue a
purchase order for same in the amount bid of $1,740.00, by unanimous vote° of all
Members of the Council present.
Bid Award - Grading & Graveling. Jobs 53-89, 90, 92, 97 and 98
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
Terry Brothers received July 27, 1953, for grading and graveling Jobs 53-89, 90,
92, 97 and 98, 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 bf $18,752.55, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Petition for Vacating Part of Zarthan Avenue
Petition of WACO' Mfg. Company, dated July 30, 1953, for the vacation of
part of Zarthan Avenue and part of Alley in Block 29, Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park described as follows, was read:
"All that part of Zarthan Avenue and that part of the
Alley in Block 29, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park lying
South of the North line-of the Alley in Block 29, Rear-
arrangement of St. Louis Park, and the same extended West
to the West line bf said Zarthan Avenue and Northwesterly
of a line drawn from a point on the Easterly line of Lot
4, in Block 30, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, 8.72 feet
Northerly from the most Southerly corner of said Lot 4,
to a point on the South line of Lot 20, Block 29, Rear-
- -rangement bf St. Louis Park, 6.7 feet East of the Southwest
corner of said Lot 20.11
Hearing Date Set for Vacating Part of Zarthan Avenue
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, August 24,
1953 was set as date for hearing on petition of WACO Mfg. Company for vacating
a part of Zarthan Avenue and part of Alley in Block 29, Rearrangement of St.
Lours Park as described in said petition, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Petition for Street Improvement
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing petition was referred to the Village Engineer, Chairman of the Street Depart-
ment Committe, and Special" Assessment Department for checking and recommendation,
by uhanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
P-1324 PETITION FOR TAR MAT, signed by Robert J.
Kutzler, 8600 West 29th Street and others,
dated July 21, 1953, to WEST 29TH STREET FROM
BOONE AVENUE TO EAST END OF WEST LYNN ADDITION,
including the establishment of proper grade,
etc.
_Rezohing of M. Grossman's' Property - Lots 6 and 7. Block 5, Minikanda Vista #2
Discussion was had regarding the possible uses the proposed building on
Lots 6 and 7. Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition would be put to.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk
was instructed to contact Mr. Grossman and request that he be present at the
adjourned meeting to be held August 5, 1953, at 9:30 P. M., to discuss this
matter further, by,-,unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Letter Re: Services of League of Minnesota Municipalities
Letter from League of Minnesota Municipalities, dated July 31, 1953, re-
garding services of the League, was read and ordered filed.
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Request for Rezoning - Carlson Bros. Company
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the request
of Carlson Brothers Company, dated August 3, 1953, for rezoning that part of Block
204 lying Southeasterly of the new Gorham Road which is cut through to Louisiana
Avenue, the lots being 8, 91 102 11, 12, 132 143 15, 16, 17, 182 19, and 20, for
Light Industrial Use, was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and
recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Holmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING FOR STREET ACQUISITION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk be directed to publish Notice of Hearing to
be held at the Council Meeting August 17, 1953 on proposed opening of extension
to Cedar Lake Road from the East line of Section 30 Township 29, Range 24 to the
intersection of County Road No. 16 (Cedar Lake Roadj with the Great Northern
Railway Right-of-Way, the estimated cost to be specified at $5,000 and the area
to be assessed being the tracts of land adjacent to said proposed extension includ-
ing all premises lying North thereof and East of said intersection of County Road
No. 16 with the Great Northern Railway.
Ordinance No. 219, Section'4 - D & E
The Village Attorney said that there was some question as to the interpetation
of the two sections of the Employees Ordinance which refer to compensation for
Employees who fill the position of a higher paid job for part time. He was asked
to draw up a suggested amendment that would clarify this rule.
Repairs for Well #6
Report from Water Superintendent, Ira Vraalstad regarding the condition of
Well #6, and his recommendation for a remedy, was read. This calls for a relining
of Well #6 with 16 inch OD steel pipe to eliminate the sand condition that exists.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids in the Construction Bulletin this week for the
furnishing and installing of approximately 330 feet of 16 inch OD, 3/8" wall pipe
for well #6, bids to be opened August 24th, 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council pressnt. Note Construction Bulletin being used due to St. Louis
Park Dispatch Office being closed this week for vacation, and this work was
declared urgent.)
Minutes of St. Louis Park Community Fund Board
Copy of minutes of regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the St. Louis
Park Community Fund including 1954 budget, held July 7, 1953, was read and ordered
filed.
Letter Re: R/W France Avenue to Brookside Station
Copy of letter from Fred A. Ossanna, President of the Twin City Rapid Transit
Company to County Commissioner, S. Earl Ainsworth, concerning the proposed purchase
of the R/W of the Minneapolis and St. Paul Suburban Railroad Company from'France
Avenue to Brookside Station, was read and ordered filed.
Letter Re: Widening & Grading S. M. Mc Namara
Letter from S. M. Mc Namara, dated July 28, 1953, relative to widening and
grading of 14th Street from Louisiana Avenue to Oregon or Pennsylvania, was read.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above
letter was referred to the Village Engineer and Street Department Chairman for
checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Letter from Municipal Employees Union Re: Wages
Letter from Parker S. Nolan, Business Representative, Municipal Employees
Union, dated July 29, 1953, stating that they were negotiating an increase for
Village Employees of $25.00 per month, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above
matter was referred to the Committee of Whole for study, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Building Inspector's Report for July, 1953
The Building Inspector's report for the month of July, 1953, showing a
total of 89 building permits issued, totaling $756,169.00, was read and ordered
filed.
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Letter Re: Civil Defense from State Department
Letter from State Department of Civil Defense, dated July 31, 1953,
commending the Village Council for the sincerity with which they are carrying
out the Civil Defense Program, and stating that Local Director, Ralph La Hue
is one of the best in the State, was read, and the Clerk was instructed to
send copies to the Press and Director Ralph La Hue.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending July 31, 1953, showing
that 19 building permits were issued, totaling $147,679.00, was read and ordered
filed.
Fire Department's Report for July, 1953
Fire Department's report for the month of July, 1953, was read and ordered
filed.
Police Report for July, 1953
The following Police Report for July, 1953, was read and ordered filed:
Arrests 124
Radio Calls 267
Aids 1
Accidents 24
'Phone Calls 28
Mileage 12,455 Miles
Gasoline 910 Gallons
Oil 15 Quarts
Justice of Peace-Report of Fines Linnee
Justice of Peace E. A. Linnee's report of fines dated July 30, 1953, was
read and ordered filed.
Partial Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Trustee Motion, seconded by Trustee Bo]mgren, the following
partial payment on contract work in progress presented by the Park Board was
approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue warrant covering same,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
PARTIAL PAYMENT
LANDSCAPE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUNSHINE
PARK AT 29TH STREET AND WEBSTER AVENUE
Contractor, Robert C. Corwin
Contract Price, $7,505.64
Landscape Architect Fee 6% of Above $450.34
AMOUNT DUE THIS DATE (75% of above - - - $337.75
Statement for Labor & Material for Repairing Bank A. Williamette
Statement from Kenwood Landscape & Nursery Service to A. Williamette for
labor and material for repairing bank at 4421 Minnetonka Boulevard, due to damages
to same by Contractor for Minnetonka Boulevard Paving Project, in the amount of
$270.00, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the statement
for above work was approved in the amount of $270.00, and the Village Attorney
was instructed to prepare release from damages to above property, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Statement for Labor and Material for Repairing Bank Dave Moore
Statement from Kenwood Landscape & Nursery Service to Dave Moore for labor
and material for repairing bank at 4325 Minnetonka Boulevard, due to damages to same
by Contractor for Minnetonka Boulevard Paving Project, in the amount of $425.00,
was read.
On motion of Trustee Bo]mgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the statement
for above work was approved in the amount of $425.00, and the Village Attorney
was instructed to prepare release from damages to above property, 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 to reconvene at 7:00 P. M., August 5, 1953, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
C. L. HURD, Mayor
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