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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954/11/22 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular November 22, 1954 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1954 A regular meeting of the Village Cduncil was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:05 P. M. The following Council Members were present at roll call: Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig Trustee Middleton Clerk Justad ' Mayor Fernstrom. A Also present was Village Attorney, 'E. T. Montgomery. Verified Claims On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, sec6nded by Trustee Middleton, the following verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present by following roll Call: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, 'yea: Aaron Anderson 158.40 Kenneth L. Birkholz 161.10 Rollin P. Briggs 184.80 Leo Burns 169.40 Betty Caldwell 106.31 rr " 106.31 Dorothy Chase 112.95 B. F. Cihoski 226.80 John Connery 219.86 Thomas Connery 184.72 Norman Crosby 169.40 Marlowe Crotty .96 H. E. Dahlin 213.10 Elsie Dahlstrom 18.73 Roberta Dahlstrom 13.18 D. Edwards 162.80 N. H. Epstein 203.00 E. Ferch 162.80 Alfred Formo 158.40 Ellsworth Frank 225.75 Donald Freiborg 162.80 Herman Freiborg 184.80 Donald Gallaway 158.40 George Gibson 120.75 Henry Girard 184.80 Donald Glassing 80.10 Mary Etta Green 15.95 Esther Helmer 11.96 Bruce Jensen 162.80 Alvera Johnson 16.91 J. 0. Johnson 186.38 Ronald Johnson 46.80 C. W. Jones 180.40 Earl Jones 188.60 Walter Jungblut 176.25 Dickman Knutson 193.60 A. Korbel 184.80 Vernice Larson 27.05 Roy Lea 176.00 Edward Lemke 158.40 G. Mack 184.80 CaPlisle Madson 220.80 Vance Marfell 194.25 Walter Mark W-40 M. Markuson 162.80 Omar L. Mc Gary 14.40 L. Mc Nellis 184.80 Carl Miller 246.40 Mary Miller 10.84 Sylvester Newdahl 158.40 R. Nordstrom 186.38 H. Nygaard 169.40 - E. Omestad 158.40 Dorothy Owens 19.94 Ellida C. Parchem 38.97 P. P. Persyk 172.80 R. Pykal 162.80 W. Reid 217. 88 Wm. A. Reiners 188.10 Eloise Rude 5.98 F. J. Sadilek 176.00 Willard Schwartz 158.40 Donald Senander 158.40 Richard Senander 222.60 Gilbert M. Senst 241.39 F. Sewall 158.40 Richard Shinn 205.00 Donald R. Sorensen 228.80 Fred A. Stimson 209.10 Guy Ten Syck 162.80 William Ten Eyck 158.40 Le Roy Theis 165.00 Thomas Theis 158.40 Betty Tiedemann 15.95 Vernon Tollefsrud 197.70 G. Vita 206.00 Ed, Werner 33.60 E. Whipps 194.00 Edward Williams 162.80 Frederick Williams 229.50 James J. Zalusky 237.56 Burt Zila 184.80 John Connery 166.05 Associated Lithographers 23.30 Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. 71.58 Firestone Stores 88.96 Friden Calculating Machine 150.00 Hennepin-Lake Stationers 3.50 Hydraulic Jack & Equipt. Co. 7.74 Gust Hoglund 27.30 International City Mgrs. Assn. 7.50 It it 27.30 Willard A. Keller 246.4o Lee-Bo Office Supply Co. 10.50 Leonard Ramberg, Postmaster 40.00 The Mc, Mullen Compahy 126.00 " it to 6.00 Minneapolis Gas Company 8.56 M. N. & S. Railway 57.98 it n n 6.76 if n nr it 16.90 _ if o n 7.21 if n It it 68.20 Tom Motzko 19.15 Norris Creameries, Inc 1.65 November 22, 1954 Verified Claims, Cont'd. Northern States Power Company 10.00 Northwest Airlines 381.60 Paper Supply Company, Inc. 8.88 Park Dance Studio 15.95 it " " it 19.43 Park Super Valu 13.85 11 it 11 !' 36.94 Penny Super *Market 20.84 Penny Super Market 41.67 Pitney Bowes, Inc. 12.25 Red Owl Stores 41.10 Reinhard Brothers, Inc. 1.77 C. F. Rihl 117.20 Ro-Lo, Inc. 40.50 Rosholt Equipment Company 37.36 St. Louis Park Dispatch 45.30 Fred Schnabel 9.65 It It " " 21.00 Standard Unit Parts Co. 4.70 " " " " 34.00 17.83 �� �� 45.50 3.60 n n n " 55.80 Ray Tetting 24.00 " " " " 55.40 The Todd Company, Inc. 14.50 Vil. of SLP Street-Dept. 3,158.25 Vil. of SLP Water Dept. 18.00 " it it '_ 1,541.00 Warner Hardware Company 103.94 '-' It It " " 1094.24 Wheel Service Company 4..14 '! " " '� !' 964.00 Vil. of SLP Street Dept. 43.35 " " '' " 295.05 �� �� �� �� �► 400.60 �� �� �� �� 1,161.75 175.50 �� �� �� �� 393.00 Bid for Radio Communication Equipment As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 11, 1954, one sealed bid was received from the following bidder for four sets of radio communication equipment for the Police Department described therein: 1. Motorola Comm. & Elec., Inc. $471.06 per each set plus $ 25.00 for installing each set - Total $Y1,984.24• On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above bid was referred to the Village Engineer, Police Chief and Chairman of the Public Safety Committee for checking and recommendation, 'by unanimous vote of all Members of the 8ouncil present. Motion Recinded On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above motion was recinded by unanimous vote, of all Members of the Council present. Bid Award - Radio Communication Equipment On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the bid of Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. received this date for furnishing four sets of radio communication equipment was determin6d to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Clerk was authorized to is6ue purchase order for same at price bid of,$471.06 per each set plus $25.00 per each set for installation charges, by'unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council present. Supplementary Assessment Hearing Hearing was had on supplementary assessment for Sanitary Sewer Improvements No. 52-301 to 52-307 inclusive. No persons appeared. 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 LEVYING SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER NO. 52-301 TO 52-307 INCLUSIVE WHEREAS, the Village Council has heretofore levied assessment for Sanitary Sewer Improvement Nos. 52-301 to 52-307 inclusive, and it appearing that there were costs incurred by the Village in connection with• the construction of said sanitary sewer project which were omitted from the original assessment, which costs are in the sum of $ 528.50 , and WHEREAS, the Village Council has conducted a hearing in the same manner as the original hearing, and upon notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch on October 21, 1954, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that supplementary sanitary sewer assessment fo'r Improvementb No. 52-301 to 52-307 inclusive which has been prepared and is oh file with the Village Clerk is hereby adopted as supplemental special assessment against the lots and tracts of land set forth therein and each and every tract- of land described therein is hereby found to be benefited in the amount of the- respective sums herein assessed in addi- tion to the assessments heretofore levied on account of said sanitary sewer project, November 22, 1954 Resolution Levying Supplemental Assessment. Cont'd. said assessments to be payable in ten equal annual installments, the first of which shall be payable concurrently with taxes levied in the year 1954 and payable in the year 1955, together with interest at 5% per annum from the date of this resolution. 26th Street to Natchez Avenue Bus Controversy A group appeared regarding the new bus service ordered for 26th Street to Natchez Avenue as there has been an action started by Citizens to stop the extension. After much discussion, Trustee Jorvig suggested that our Village Attorney act for the Village to oppose the opposition to the bus line proposed for 26th Street from 22nd and France to 26th Street and Natchez Avenue. It was moved by Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig that the Village Attorney be instructed to appear in the proceeding pending•in District Court of Hennepin County to enjoin the operation of bus service by the Minneapolis Street Railway Company on France Avenue and West 26th Street from France Avenue to Natchez Avenue and to oppose any injunction in every way possible in behalf of the Village, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Setback for Proposed House at 3500 Utah A discussion was had with Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Bartley regarding house to be built at 3500 Utah Avenue. They live on 35th Street just West of this lot, and their house is located 55 feet back from 35th Street and they would like the house to be built at 3500 Utah to be set back from 35th Street 50 feet at least. Village Attorney, E. T. Montgomery explained the Zoning Ordinance, stating that the setback is on Utah Avenue. However, it is hoped that the Building Inspector can convince the Builder of proposed house at 3500 Utah to set it back at least 45 feet from 35th Street while maintaining the regular setback on Utah Avenue as per ordinance. 1954 Licenses On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following applications for 1954 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: August C. Geseking Christmas Tree Kinneys Christmas Trees Frank Hlavac '_' " 2 locations Family Fruit-Store P '! 1955 Licenses On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following applications for 1955 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 19553 by unanimous vote_ of all Members of the Council: Al's Liquor Store 3.2 Beer Off-Sale " it It Cigarette Bunny's Tavern, Inc. 3.2 Beer Off-Sale " it " 3.2 Beer On-Sale Is it '! Cigarette It n it Restaurant Culbertson's Cafe, Inc. Cigarette " " " Tavern " it it • Restaurant Giller Drug Company, Inc. Cigarette " it it It Soft Drink it it it " 3.2 Beer Off-Sale Harriett W. Jennings Cigarette " it " 3.2 Beer Off-Sale Andy Johnson Cigarette " 113.2 Beer Off-Sale Lilac Lanes Enterprises, Inc. Restaurant _ _•_ it " it if Cigarette Mc Carthy's St. Louis Park-Cafe., Inc. Tavern n it . it n Cigarette It It " '! '-' " Restaurant The Park House Cigarette " to " Tavern Restaurant Carl Reiss Cafe 3.2 Beer Off-Sale if it " 3.2 Beer On-Sale It it Restaurant it " it Cigarette Carl Reiss Liquor Store " r � 10 November 22, 1954 � 1955 Licenses, Continued L�7 Tonka Liquor Store 3.2 Beer Off-Sale it it it Cigarette Request for Special Permit to Construct Drive-in Mr. Karigan appeared and requested a special permit to construct a drive-in building on Foye property located at 5000 Excelsior Boulevard. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above request was approved and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for Drive- in building to be located at 5000 Excelsior Boulevard, according to plans therefore presented to the Village Council by Mr. Karigan, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Le Roy Sign, Inc. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of Le Roy Sign, Inc. for a permit to.erect an advertising sign at 3600 Alabama Avenue for Federal Tool & Mfg. Company was approved, and the Building Inspector was author- ized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. 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 REFUNDING 51-270 SANITARY SEWER #500 ASSESSMENT WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted September 15, 1952, levying assessments for 51-270 Sanitary Sewer #500, the following 30 foot lot was charged on our records the correct amount of $41.25; and WHEREAS when the County Auditor's fee was added to the: 1954 amounts on the County Auditor's book, the amount of inadvertantly listed as $54.85 (the amount for a 40 foot loth and WHEREAS the owner consequently paid the incorrect amount of $54.85 on his tax statement, instead of the correct amount of 011.25; therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the overpayment of the 1954 installment, in the amount of $13.60 be refunded to the respective property owner, and, upon receipt of a signed verified claim and the paid tax statement, that the Mayor and the Clerk be hereby authorized to issue warrant in payment of such refund to the respective property owner. AMOUNT TO BE REFUNDED NAME AND ADDRESS LOT BLOCK ADDITION 1954 Arthur Boisvert N 30' of 12 The Bronx $13.60 2804 Hampshire Avenue Lot 3 Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Vacating Alley, Block 305, Rearrangement Planning Commission's report dated November 3, 1954 -on the petition signed by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Becklund, 3445 Quebec Avenue and others, for vacating Alley in Block 305, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, was read. Hearing Date Set for Vacating Alley On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, December 20, 1954 was set as date of hearing on the petition of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Becklund, 3445 Quebec Avenue and others, for vacating Alley in Block 305, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Request for Permission to Make Dig-ups - NW Bell Telephone Co. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company was granted permission to make dig-ups at the following loca- tions, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: Wooddale Avenue between 36th Street and 37th Street France Avenue between Cedarwood Road and Basswood Road Wyoming Avenue between West 341 Street and West 35th Street. Request for Permission to Place Buried Cable - NW Bell Telephone Company On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company was granted permission to place buried cable at the following locations, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: November 22, 1954 Request for Permission to Place Buried Cable, Cont'd. In Quebec Avenue running approximately 123 feet from the intersection of West Lake Street, north on Quebec Avenue; In West Lake Street approximately 270 feet running East in West Lake Street from the intersection of Texas Avenue and West Lake Street; in West Lake Street between Woodland Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue. Request for Street Light Letter from H. 0. Franzen, 3333 Republic Avenue, dated November 18, 19542 requesting that a street light be placed on the Corner of Republic Avenue and First Street NW was read. Street Light Ordered On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Northern States Power'Company was ordered to install a street light on the corner of Republic Avenue and First Street NW, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Street Lights for Community Center On recommendation of R. B. Connery, Park Board, it was moved by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that the Northern States Power Company was ordered to place two street lights East of the Community Center, 6212 West Lake Street; and one light at each end of the Hockey Rink; and one light in front of the Community Center Building, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning Planning Commission's Report dated November 3, 1954, on the petition of Lewis N. Smith and Clara W., Smith; husband and wife fee owners, and Max Weingarden purchaser under and ernest money contract for rezoning property 70 feet wide on Excelsior Boulevard and 140 feet deep, from Multiple Dwelling Use to Commercial Use, was read. Hearing Date Set on Petition -for Rezoning On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, December 20, 1954 was set as date of hearing on the petition of Lewis N. Smith and Clara W. Smith, husband and wife fee owners, and Max Weingarden, purchaser under an ernest money contract for the rezoning of the following described property: All that part of the Southeast Quarter (SEr) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1) of Section Six (6); .Township Twenty-eight (28), North Range Twenty-four (24), West of the-4th principal meridian described as follows: Beginning at a point in the West line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter distant 357 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof; thence East parallel with the North line of said Southeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter, 38.85 feet to the Northerly line of,Excelsior Boulevard; thence Northeasterly along the Northerly line of said Excelsior Boulevard, 235 feet to the actual point of the beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing- Northeasterly along the Northerly line of said Excelsior Boulevard, 70 feet; thence at right angles Northwesterly in a straight line 140 feet; thence at right angle Southwesterly 70 feet to a point 140 feet Northwesterly from the point of beginning; thence 140 feet Southeasterly to the point of begin- ning, including any portion of any street or alley adjacent thereto, vacated or to be vacated together with all privileges, easements and appurtenances thereunto attached, according to U. S. Govern- ment Survey thereof. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. , Letter Re: Housing for Heating Boiler in Incinerator Building - G.M.Orr Letter from Harry Mayerson of G. M. Orr Engineering Company, dated November 15, 1954, regarding the need for housing for the heating boiler in the incinerator building, was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk was instructed to ask G. M. Orr Engineering Company to prepare plans and specifications for housing for the heating boiler in the incinerator building, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Animal Report for Week Ending November 20, 1954 Animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for week ending November 20, 1954, was read and ordered filed. 12 November 22, 1954 Plat Approved - Cedar Knoll Manor Third On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton the plat of ; Cedar Knoll Manor Third Addition was approved upon condition that the applicants execute a contract with the Village for grading and surfacing of the streets of said subdivision at no cost to the Village, performance of which shall be guaran- teed by a surety bond in the sum of $12,000.00, and subject to approval of title and execution of the plat by the Village Attorney; and the Mayor and Clerk be r authorized to execute contract with the applicant for said grading and surfacing which has been prepared by the Village Attorney, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council Members present. Application for Approval of a New Use of Tax-Forfeited Lands On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign for the Village APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A NEW USE OF TAX-.FORFEITED LANDS for the following property: Lots 14 thru 26 and Lots 29 thru 39 inclusive for drainage; Lots 27 and 28 for public street; all in Block 291 Rear. of St. Louis Park, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. (These lots were ori- ginally designated for public parks. ) Application for Approval of a New Use of Tax-Forfeited Lands On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, ,the Mayor and. Clerk were authorized to sign for the Village APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A NEW USE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS for the following property: "All of Block 5, Brookside Second Addition for drainage. (Storm Sewer basin)., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. (This property was ori- ginally designated for public parks and recreation grounds). Letter Re: Improper Operation of RR Signals Copy of letter from Minnesota Railroad & Warehouse Commission to Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Company, dated November 192 1954, concerning a complaint they received about improper operation of signals at Brunswick Avenue Crossing in the Village of St. Louis Park, was read and ordered filed. Fire Fighters Local #993 Semi Annual Meeting Letter from Willard J. Murphy, Secretary-Treasurer, St. Louis Park Associa- tion of Fire Fighters, Local ,#993, dated November 22, 1954, inviting the Village Council to attend their semi-annual "Dutch Lunch" on December 13, 1954 at 10:00 PM at the Fire Station, was read. Metal Screen for Civil Defense On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Requisition No. 4581, dated November 18, 1954, for 10 pieces of expanded metal screen at a total cost of $33.20 for covering windows at Civil Defense Building at 5720 West 37th Street, as recommended by Ralph J. La Hue, Director of Civil Defense, was approved and the Clerk was authorized to issue purchase order for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Dumping Trees and Brush at Hannons Lake On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village Attorney was instructed to take action to prevent.Veterans Tree Service from dumping trees and brush on property south of Hannons Lake, in violation of the Village Zoning Ordinance, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Pay Rate Increase Approved - Edward Lemke On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the rate of pay for Edward Lemke, Water Department employee was increased from the base pay of $1.80 per hour to $1.922 per hour, making his rate of pay the same as the 'othdr workers in the maintenance crews, effective December 1, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. November 29th Meeting Canceled On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Council meeting scheduled for November 29, 1954 was canceled by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Remove Damaged Waiting Station On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Street Depart- ment was ordered to remove damaged waiting station at Wooddale Avenue and West Lake Street, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. November 22, 1954 3 Resolution On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS the Village of St. Louis Park is owner of Block 5, Brookside Second Addition which is overflowed by waters from Minnehaha Creek, resulting in swampy and unsightly conditions, detrimental to public health, and WHEREAS dredging of the area would relieve this condition, provide more ade- quate flood control and recreational facilities for the public; therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the County Board of Hennepin County be hereby requested to provide for dredging of said area at the earliett possible date. _ Building Inspector's Weekly Report The Building Inspector's report for week ending November 19, 1954, showing that 19 building permits were issued, totaling $103,235.00, was read and ordered filed. Minutes The minutes of meeting held November 15, 1954 were read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, •the minutes of meeting held November 15, 1954 were approved as read, by unanimous-vote of all Members of the Council-present. Hearing on Application for Rezoning - J. -C. Whelan Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 11, 1954, a public hearing was had on the application of J. C. Whelan for rezoning Lot 14, and the East 24 feet of Lot 15, Block 2, American Security Investment Company's Terrace Park Addition from Residential Use to Multiple Dwelling Use, for the cons- truction of a two-family dwelling. No persons appeared. Ordinance No. -463 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. 463 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 reclassifica- tion 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 14 and the East 24 feet of Lot 15, Block 2, American Security Investment Cols. Terrace Park, shall be deleted from the Residence Use District and shall be included in the Multiple Dwelling Use District, restricted to two-family dwellings, and shall be subject to all of the regulations of said Ordinance-relating to Multiple Dwelling Use' District, restricted to two-family dwellings. Meeting AdJourned On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 o'clock midnight, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. R. C. KWSTROM, Mayor ATTEST: ,YOSEPt JUS , Clerk