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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor
C. L. Hurd at 8:11 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Gerberding of Cross of Christ L•uthern
Church.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren
Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Middleton
Clerk Justad
Mayor Hurd
Also present was Village Attorney, -E. T. Montgomery.
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 Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Hurd,
Yea:
Adler Steel Products Co. 220.00 American-La France Corp. 73.35
" if if " 220.00 American Linen Supply Co. 18.46
American Printing Company 61.80 C. Wayne Anderson 3.80
Berg & Farnham Company 111.29 Bethesda Invalid Home 150.00
Brookside Hardware 12.96 Brookside Hardware 12.25
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It n 2.45 " " 5.27
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35.44 if 3.95
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it 1.12 C. J. Browne 28.10
Catholic Welfare Association 57.00 C. Ed Christy .75
J. R. Coan, Postmaster 120.00 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 11.97
De Laittre-Murphy Company 208.00- it it " 12.62
" " it 83.30 Ess Brothers Foundry 269.00
Gillette Publishing Company 3.00 J. V. Gleason 708.44
Goodin Company 188.25 " it if 309.00
Hennepin-Lake Stationers 14.20 " it it 272.95
Hobart Brothers Sales 16.65 " if it 733.23
Jessing Paints 45.20 " it it 206.12
- Justus Lumber Company - 240.50 " it it 716.85
Landers-Norblom-Christenson 85.28 Leef Brothers, Inc. 1.00
Mrs. Paul Lindell , 60.00 Mark Hurd Mapping Co. 39.60
Miller-Davis Company 44.25 Edmund T. Montgomery 30.00
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8.90 n if n 75.00
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4.50 Mueller Company 20.82
10.45 Nat'l. Institute of Mun. Clks. 15.00
63.60 Norris Creameries, Inc. 5.45
Northern States Power Company 15.50 NW Nat'l. Bank, Minneapolis,
Paper-Calmenson & Co. 58.36 29,256.78
Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. 811040.30 Pockrandt Lumber Company .75
H. A. Rogers Company .50 if it if 18.00
Rosholt Equipment Co., 8.28 it " " 3.36
Shursen Insurance Agency 696.50 It " " 97.15
Standard Oil Company 101.50 Suburban Plumbing Supply 2.28
J. E. Tatam 26.25 Wm. V. Terry Excay. Co. 104.00
Ira M. Vraalstad 139.00 Waterous Company 3.68
Anton Yngve 12.00 " " 94.30
Merrihill Kennels 795.50
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Bids for Water Main Extension
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 27, 1953, sealed
bids were received from the following bidders for constructing water main in
WEST 35TH STREET FROM TEXAS AVENUE TO YUKON AVENUE, known as Improvement
No. 53-110:
1. Jack E. Welch Construction Company $162192.50
2. Lametti & Sons, Incorporated 17,140.20
3. Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated 15,202.00
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above
bids were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Water Department
Committee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
Hearing on Proposed Vacation of Street
A hearing was had on proposed vacation of Zarthan Avenue and part of alley
in Block 29, Rearrangement of the St. Louis Park. 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 VACATING PORTION OF STREET AND ALLEY
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
the notice relating to proposed vacation of the portion of street and alley here-
inafter described, which notice was duly published and posted, and the Council
has heard all interested persons appearing at said meeting and determined that
it, appears for the interest of the public that the portion of the street and
alley hereinafter described be vacated, ,therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that all that portion of Zarthan Avenue and of Alley *n Block 29, Rearrangement
of St. Louis Park, described as follows, as the same is now dedicated and laid
out within the corporate limits of said Village, be hereby vacated:
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, Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park, and the same extended West to the West line of
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, 38.72 feet No from the most Southerly
corner of said ,Lot 4, to a point. on the South line of Lot 20,
Block 29, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, 6.7 feet East of the
Southwest corner of said Lot 20.
Hearing on Proposed Curb & Gutter, and Stabilized Base
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described
in, the following resolution. The following persons appeared:
No one appeared regarding Improvements 53-1112 53-112, 53-115 and 53-116;
537113, 53-114, and 53-65:
Douglas Overland, 7510 North Street,. Mr. Eggert, 7525 West Lake Street,
William Ruzen, 7519 North Street, K. B. Rockstad, 7500 North Street, and Mr.
Hyland, 7525 North Street appeared in opposition to Improvements 53-114 and 53-113.
Thomas Gunderson, 7415 North Street, R. E. Nelson, 7401 North Street, R. H.
Krenzelek, 7406 North Street; and Mr. Hyatt, 7509 North Street appeared in favor
of. these improvements.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CURB AND GUTTER AND STABILIZED BASE
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met. at the time and place specified in a
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September. 3 and 10, 1953, relating
to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested
persons appearing at said meeting and has secured from the Village Engineer a
report advising it in a preliminary way as,to whether the proposed improvement is
feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection
with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recom-
mended, therefore
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Resolution
esolution Ordering Curb & Gutter and Stabilized Base, Cont'd.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that the following public improvements be hereby ordered in accordance with plans
and specifications which have been prepared by the Village Engineer and filed
with the Village Clerk, and the Village Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for
bids which will be opened at the meeting of the Council October 5, 1953 for curb
and gutter, the bituminous stabilized base to be applied by the Street Department.
The improvements above referred to are described as follows:
CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION
53-111 & 112 East and West Sides of Alabama Avenue from Excelsior
Boulevard to West 41st Street.
53-115 & 116 East and West Sides of Virginia Avenue from 35th Street
to 36th Street.
53-114 & 113 North and South Sides of North Street from Taft (Nevada)
Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue.
APPLICATION OF BITUMINOUS STABILIZED BASE
53-65 North Street from Taft (Nevada) Avenue to Pennsylvania
Avenue.
Hearing on Proposed Acquisition of Land for" Park Purposes
A hearing was had on proposed acquisition of Lots 21 thru 24, Block 207,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, for use as a public park. A number of persons
appeared in favor of the acquisition.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING ACQUISITION OF LAND
FOR PARK PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 3 and 10, 1953, relating
to acquisition of the land hereinafter described, for park purposes, and has heard
all interested persons appearing at -said meeting, and has secured from the Village
Engineer a report advising it in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed
acquisition is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in
connection with some other improvements', and the estimated cost of the acquisition
as recommended; and the acquisition of said land for park purposes has been approved
by the Park Board of the Village, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
Lots 21 thru 24 inclusive, Block 207, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, be hereby
orddred acquired for use as a public park, and the Mayor be hereby authorized to
enter into negotiations with the owner thereof for purchase upon terms to be
approved by the Village Council.
Request to Construct Concrete Driveway — Stienhelber
D. C. Steinhelber, 4330 Wooddale Avenue appeared and requested permission
to construct a concrete driveway in 432 Street adjacent to his home located on Lot
1, Block 13, Browndale Park, from Wooddale Avenue to his garage.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, permission was
granted to Mr. Steinhelber to construct a concrete driveway adjacent to his property
Lot 1, Block 13, Browndale Park Addition in 432 Street from Wooddale Avenue to his
garage ori the rear of his property, subject to his putting the proper strength in
as approved by the Village Engineer at the sidewalk point. Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of all Members of the,Council present.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending September 4, 1953, showing
that 24 building permits were issued, totaling $143,200.00, was read and ordered
filed.
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Conveyance of RM and Storm Sewer Easement Accepted
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the proposal .
of Dr. H. A. Tinker and Dr. R. W. Cranston to dedicate right-of-way of exist-
ing street extending north from Minnetonka Boulevard asohown on plat presented
to the Village Council prepared by Carlisle Madson, dated September 102 1953,
was approved, and the Clerk was authorized to accept and record a deed from
the owners conveying said right-of-way to the Village -- said street to be known
as an extension of Cavell Avenue; storm sewer easement as designated on said
plat will also be conveyed, 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 tie Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1953, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council:
Syverson Sheet Metal & Heating Co. Heating
Ridler Plumbing & Heating Company Gas Connections
Cocoa Cola Bottling Company Signs & Billboards
West End Air Conditioning Company Gas Connections
rr n n n rr Heating
Bonds
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
bonds were approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council:
CONTRACTORS BOND with Lametti and Sons, Incorporated
as principal, and Seaboard Surety Company as surety,
executed September 3, 1953, in the amount of $10,286.80,
covering contract to construct storm sewer in France
Avenue from West 25th Street to a point 100 feet north
of West 24th Street.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND with Fred Zwieg and Richard
Hoganson as principal, and Glens Falls Indemnity Company
as surety, effective September 2, 1953, to expire
December 31, 1953, in the amount of $4,000.00.
- HEATING LICENSE BOND with E. C. Graham, dba West End Air
Conditioning Company as principal, and Western Surety
Company as surety, effective September 8, 1953 to expire
December 31, 1953, in the amount of $1,000.00.
GAS INSTALLATION BOND with E. C. Graham, dba West End
Air Conditioning Company as principal, and Western Surety
Company as surety, effective September 8, 1953, to expire
December 312 1953, in the amount of $1,000.00.
CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE FOR HEATING LICENSE BOND with
Alden S. Syverson dba Syverson Sheet Metal & Heating Company
as principal, and American Automobile Insurance Company as
surety, effective January 1, 1953 to expire December 31, 19532
in the amount of $1.,000.00.
GAS INSTALLATION BOND with Ridler Plumbing and Heating Co.
as principal, and Saint Paul-Mersury Indemnity Company as
surety, effective August 11, 1953, to expire December 31,
1953,' in the amount of $1,000.00.
HEATING LICENSE BOND with Noble Gas Company, Incorporated
as principal, and Anchor Casualty Company as surety,
effective January 1, 1953 to expire December 31, 1953, in
the amount of $1,000.00.
CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE FOR HEATING LICENSE BOND with
J. Einar Johnson, dba Twin City Furnace,and Appliance Co.
as principal, and Continental Casualty Company as' surety,
effective January 1, 1953 to expire December 31, 1953,
in the amount of $1,000.00. ,
CONTRACTORS BOND with Terry Brothers, Inc. as principals,
and Saint Paul-Mercury Indemnity Company as surety, executed
August 12, 1953, in the amount of $18,752.55, covering
contract for grading and graveling Jobs 53-89, 902 92, 97,
and '98.'
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Petitions for Street Improvements
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
petitions were 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 present:
PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Robert E. Courtnage,
2740 Hampshire Avenue and others, dated September 11,
1953, for the construction of sidewalk on the WEST SIDE
OF HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FROM 27TH STREET TO 28TH STREET.
PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER , signed by Robert E.
Courtnage, 2740 Hampshire Avenue and others, dated
September 11, 1953, for the construction of curb and
gutter on the WEST SIDE OF HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FROM 27TH
STREET TO 28TH STREET.
PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Dale W. Faulds,
3516 Zinran Avenue and others, dated September 11, 1953,
for the construction of curb and gutter on the WEST SIDE
OF ZINRAN AVENUE FROM 35TH STREET TO 36TH STREET.
Partial Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, 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
WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION - 52-228 THRU 236, 238 THRU
240, 242, and 249.
Contractor, Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated
Contract Price, $201,696.05
Contract Date, July 28, 1952
AMOUNT OF FINAL PAYMENT - - - - - - - - - $8,040.30
Applications for Commercial Electric Service to Traffic Signals
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Mayor and
Clerk were authorized to sign for the Village, applications for commercial electric
service to powdr traffic signals at the following locations, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council:
Wooddale Avenue and Highway No. 7
Excelsior Boulevard and Highway No. 100
West Lake Street and Minnetonka Boulevard
Brookside Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard
Intersection of Ottawa Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard
Quebec Avenue and Highway No. 7
41st Street and Vernon Avenue
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 CANCELING 13B STORI(\SEWER #493 ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted August
252 1950, levying assessments for 13B Storm Sewer #493, the following error
occurred: Parcel 6300 was inadvertandly assessed as Lot 34 and the South 25 feet
of Lot 35, Block 3, American Security Investment Company's Oak Terrace, whereas
it should have been described as Lot 34 only; thus Parcel 6300 was charged for 65
feet instead of 40 feet, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
the 1951 thru 1953 installments of said assessment heretofore paid- on the South
25 feet of Lot 35 charged against Parcel 6300, in the respective amounts set forth
below be refunded to the respective property owner, and, upon receipt of a signed
verified claim and the paid tax statements, that the Mayor and the Clerk be hereby
authorized to issue warrant in payment of such refund to the respective property
owner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment heretofore levied against the
above South 25 feet of Lot 35 charged against Parcel 6300 for years 1954 thru 1960
be canceled, and that the Treasurer and the Auditor of Hennepin County be hereby
authorized to correct their records to the following amounts:
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Resolution Canceling 13B Storm Sewer #493 Assessment, Cont'd.
ORIGINAL AMOUNTS ASSESSED AGAINST PARCEL 6300
TOTAL 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960
18.85 2.71 2.73 2:73 2.55 2.45 2.36 2.26 2.17 2.07 1.99
AMOUNTS TO BE REFUNDED
NAME LOT BLOCK ADDITION
Mrs. Leola M. Witt S 251 Lot 35 (Charged
3438 Cedar Ave., Mpls. to Parcel 6300) 3 American Security
Investment Cots. Oak
Terrace
1951 1952 1953 TOTAL
1.04 1.05 1.02 3.11
CORRECTED AMOUNTS FOR COUNTY AUDITOR
TOTAL 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960
11.60 1.92 1.51 1.45 1.39 1.33 1.27 1.22
P. C. Report on Request for Rezoning - Lawrence J. Holland
Planning Commission's report dated September 14, 1953, on the request of
Lawrence J. Holland, 2934 Natchez Avenue for rezoning of his home property to
accommodate two families was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above
request for rezoning was denied, by'unanimous'vote of all Members of the Council.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Vacating Streets Paul Strom
Planning Commission's report dated September 2, 1953, on the request of
Paul Strom for vacating certain streets abutting Dakota Avenue from the South
Line of Lot 11, Block 68, St. Louis Park Addition; and Goodrich Avenue from the
East Line of Lot 7, Block 55, St. Louis Park Addition, was read.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above
matter was taken under advisement and referred to the Committee of the Whole, by
unanimous vote of all Members 'of the Village Council.
Negotiate for Dirt Fill
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Village
Attorney was instructed to negotiate with Paul Strom for the removal of dirt fill
for railroad spur track from Village Street at Goodrich and Dakota Avenues, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Request for Sub-station - N. S. Power Company (Action deferred to this meeting)
Action on hearing held September 8, 1953, on the request of Northern States
Power Company for permission to construct an electric substation on the 195.75
feet of the South 515 feet of the S2 of the SES, of the SE4, Section 31, Township
29, Range 24 (West side ,of Joppa Avenue at its intersection with Sunset Boulevard),
was deferred to this meeting.
Leland Gottstein, 4123 Sunset Boulevard reported that an investigation of
other substations erected by Northern States Power Company have proved very satis-
factory, and neighbors seem ready to approve same subject to a change in plans and
moving the building as far south as possible. It was suggested that the blank
walls could be made into windows. There was some worry about the humming of
transformers, but Mr. Mc Daniels of Northern States Power Company said that there
has been no complaint on this.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, permission
was granted to Northern States Power Company to erect an electric substation on
the south end of the 195.75 feet of the south 515 feet of the S2 of the SE; of
the SES, Section 31, Township 29, Range 24 (West side of Joppa Avenue at its
intersection with Sunset Boulevard with the understanding that the front 'elevation
shall be of standard residential design acceptable to property owners in the area,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
September 14, 1953 465
Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Jorvig left the meeting at this time - 11:00 P. M.
Special Permit to Connect to Water Main - Harold Franzen
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, a special permit
was granted to Harold Franzen to connect his building on Lots 22 and 23, Block 196,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Park to the water main at Walker Street and Republic
Avenue. Mr. Franzen to pay an assessment of $162.50 to the Village at the time he
takes out the permit, with the understanding that he will be given credit for said
assessment when the water main is constructed adjacent to this property. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Special Permit to Connect to Water Main - Jack Lindborg
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, a special permit
was granted to Jack Lindborg to connect his home at 3807 Woodland Drive on Lot 23,
Auditors Subdivision #294 to the water main on West Lake Street for water service
supply. Mr. Lindborg to pay an assessment of $325.00 to the Village of St. Louis
Park at the time he takes out the permit, with the understanding that he will be
given credit for said assessment when the water main is construct adjacent to his
property. This water service shall be constructed under the superintendent of the
Water Department. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council,
New Employee for Water Department - John Skurdahl
On the recommendation of Water Superintendent, Ira Vraalstad, it was moved
by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that John Skurdahl was placed
on the Water Department payroll at $1.721 per hour, effective August 17, 19532 by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
New Employee for Water Department - Roy Freiborg
On the recommendation of Water Superintendent, Ira Vraalstad, it was moved
by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bo1mgren, Le Roy Freiborg was placed on
the Water Department paryoll at $1.721 per hour, effective August 17, 19532 by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Bid Award - 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the bid of Holand
Motors, Incorporated, received September 8, 1953, for furnishing One (1) 3/4 Ton
pickup truck was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the
Clerk was authorized to issue a purchase order for same at price bid of $12321.55
net (trade in allowance of $900.00 for 1950 Ford pickup), by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council.
Letter Re: Closing Village Streets Crossing T. H. No. 100 -
Letter from Minnesota Department of Highways, dated September 9, 1953, in
reply to our letter dated September 3, 1953, stating that they are not proposing to
close any Village Street intersecting with Trunk Highway No. 100, unless specifically
approved by the Village Council was read and ordered filed.
Annual Report of Minneapolis Planning Commission
The Annual Report of the City of Minneapolis Planning Commission for the year
1952 was read, and the Clerk was authorized to acknowledge same.
Letter Re: Rate Making & Operating Expenses, Etc. - Mpls. Gas Company
Copy of letter to the Village of Richfield, dated September -10, 1953, concerning
policies of the Minneapolis Gas Company with regard to rate making and operating
expenses, Etc. in all Suburban areas adjacent to the City of Minneapolis, was read
and ordered filed.
Re: Elimination of Boulevards on Louisiana Avenue
. Letters received from Andrew J. Wallace, 2207 Louisiana Avenue, Russell 0.
Hagen, 2235 Louisiana Avenue, Eugene J. Bechtle, 2057 Louisiana Avenue, Mr. and Mrs.
Donald J. Urquhard, 2045 Louisiana Avenue, Mrs. Mathilda Seaburg, 2037 Louisiana
Avenue, and D. E. Chase, 2201 Louisiana Avenue, concerning the proposed elimination
of boulevards when grading is done for Louisiana Avenue Bridge approaches, were read.
The Village Engineer was instructed to grade roadway to 40 feet only at above
locations.
_Offer of Settlement for Damages & Application to Vacate Portion of Street
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the offer of the
sum of $2,500 from Wm. H. Harris in settlement of claim of the Village for trespassing
on portion of West 26th Street between Huntington and Glenhurst Avenues by cons-
truction of wall and extension of lawn, and as consideration for vacation of portion
of street was accepted, and October 191, 1953 was set as date for hearing on application
to vacate portion portion of said street, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
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Hearing Date Set for Grading
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, September
28, 1953 was set as date of hearing on proposed grading of West 14th Street
from Louisiana Avenue to Oregon Avenue; the abutting property to be assessed,
and the Village Engineer's estimated cost of $3,206.50 for the work is hereby
approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Ordinance No. 426
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the follow-
ing ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present: .
ORDINANCE NO. 426
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 425
ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND
REFUSE
The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park ordains:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 425 is hereby amended by adding thereto the
following section, to be numbered 3 (a):
Section 3 (a). All charges made as of September 1, 1953, in the sum
of $11.00 for cost of collection, and,all sums received on account thereof and on
account of assessments levied for such charges unpaid on September 1, 1953, shall
be paid into and credited to-the existing Garbage Collection and Disposal Account
and moneys out of said fund may be disbursed as in the past for payments made to
the garbage and refuse collection contractor for collection and disposal of
garbage and refuse, and for expenses incurred by the Village in connection there-
with, including assessment expenses. After the garbage and refuse incinerator,
now under construction by the Village, shall be in operation said fund shall be
used only for paying the cost of collection of garbage and refuse and other
expenses incurred in connection therewith by the Village.
All charges made as of September 1, 1953, in the sum of $5.90 for cost of
disposal, and all sums received on account thereof and on account of assessments
levied for such charges unpaid on September 1, 1953, shall be paid into and
credited to the Garbage Disposal Revenue Fund created by resolution providing
for award and sale of Garbage Disposal Plant Revenue Bonds adopted by the Village
Council August 27, 1953.
Ordinance No. 427
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
ORDINANCE NO. 427
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park ordains:
Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of St. Louis Park adopted
January 20, 1932, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by reclassifi-
cation of the area of the respective use districts as defined in Section 2.2 of said
Ordinance and the use district maps therein referred to as follows: Lot 15, Block
3, Sunset Gables Second Addition, shall be deleted from Residence Use District and
included in the Multiple Dwelling Use District and shall be subject to all of the
regulations of said Ordinance relating to said Multiple Swelling Use District.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING PROPOSED ASSESSMENT HEARINGS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
the proposed assessments prepared by the Village Clerk covering the assessable cost
of the follosing listed improvements, heretofore ordered by the Village Council,
be hereby approved as proposed assessments, and the Clerk be directed to- publish
notice of hearings on said proposed assessments to be held at the Village Council
meeting October 19, 1953:
September 14, 1953 467
Resolution Ordering Proposed Assessment Hearings% Cont'd.
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 53-1
28th Street from Texas Avenue to Virginia Avenue
Virginia Avenue from 28th Street to Cedar Lake Road
/Cedar Lake Road from Virginia Avenue to Flagg Avenue
(Burd Place from Cedar Lake Road to South Line of Lot B. Auditors
Subdivision No. 302) Taken Out
Zinran Court from Cedar Lake Road to Boone Avenue
Xylon Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Zinran Avenue
Yukon Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Zinran Avenue
Zinran Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Xylon Avenue
Aquila Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Zinran Avenue
Boone Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Zinran Avenue
Boone Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to North Line of West Texa-Tonka
Hills Addition
Boone Court from Boone Avenue to West Line of West Texa-Tonka Addition
Stanlen Road from Cedar Lake Road to Flagg Avenue
Boone Avenue from 26th Street to Cedar Lake Road
West 26th Street from Flagg Avenue to Boone Avenue
Flagg Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West 26th Street
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 53-2
Louisiana Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Franklin Avenue
Franklin Avenue from Louisiana Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue
Maryland Avenue from Franklin Avenue to 16th Street
Nevada Avenue from Franklin Avenue to 16th Street
Oregon Avenue from Franklin Avenue to 16th Street
Pennsylvania Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Wayzata Boulevard
Park Improvement No. 52-48, Sunshine Park.
Re: Request for Permit to Construct Entrance to Parking Lot
Letter from Minnesota Department of Highways, dated June 30, 1953, regarding
the -request of Wm. Cusack for permit to construct an entrance to a parking lot on
Lot •44, situated south of the office building located on Lots 45 and 46, Block
3, Browndale Addition, was read. Also comment by Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith,
dated September 14, 1953, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Village
Council concurs with recommendations by Minnesota State Highway Department,
Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, and the .Planning Commission that no permit should
be issued for construction of above requested entrance to parking lot on Lot 44,
Block 3, Browndale Addition, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Mayors Conference
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, Mayor C. L.
Hurd was authorized to attend the Mayors ,Conference to be held at Montreal, Canada,
September 21, 1953, with necessary expenses paid, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Minutes
The minutes of heetings held August 31, 1953 and September 8, 1953, were
read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the minutes
of meetings held August 31, 1953 and September 8, 1953, were approved as read, 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 12:55 A. M., September 15, 1953, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
C. L. HURD, Mayor
ATTEST:
JOSEPH JUSTAD, Clerk-