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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1954
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:08 P. M.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren
Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Middleton
Clerk Justad
Mayor Fernstrom
Also present was Village Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery.
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by 'Trustee Jorvig, the following
verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue
warrants covering same, by following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee
Jor'vig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea, Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea:
American La France Foamite Corp. 1,169.09 ' American Linen Company 26.08
American Printing Company 64.90 Beacon Products Company 84.25
" it It 12.95 Behning Hardware 1.69
A. B. Bjornson 24.50 If If X60
Val Bjornson, State Treasurer 28.53 it if6.82
E. H. Boeckh & Associates 7.50 " it 6.80
Boyer-Gilfillan Motor Co. .90 '! to 9.35
It It " of 25.35 Brookside Hardware 40.63
L. Brotsky & Company 96.58 Cambridge Brick Company 146.00
John Connery 6.00 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 14.05
Winifred L. Damm 20.00 De Laittre-Murphy Company 164.70
Draper Electric Company 22.73 It to it 51.15
It " " 72.26 Fairbanks, Morse & Company 4.50
Robert F. Fitzsimmons, County General Trading Company 36.93
Auditor, Hennepin County 2048.60 " it 3.48
Ed. Gilbert 67.55 it It
" 3.90
Hillyard Sales Company 73.85 It it " 2.00
International Business Machines 1.68 International Harvester Co. 1.85
Jerry's Shell Service 2.75 Kleins Super Market 61.92
rr n it 15.99 It It It 61.92
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it " 21.55 La Belle Safety Storage & Moving
34.97 ' ' Company 67.32
41.41 Landers-Norblom-Christenson 110.33
23.40 Leef Brothers, Inc. 1.00
25.52 Wm. H. Mc 'Coy 14.60
Miller-Davis Company 159.75 It 11 it297.18
' It It n 17.43 It If it 287.86
Mine Safety Appliances Co. 84.00 It it it 7.15
Mpls. Blue Printing Company 14:45 Minneapolis City Treasurer 213.50
it it " " 1.20 Minneapolis Gas Company 159.64
if n n n 52.08 It If o 17.56
Minneapolis School Supply 8.70 It It If 94.21
Modern Floors 125.95 The Nat'l. Cash Register Co. 346.50
Nat'l. Fire Protection Assn. 12.50 Northern States Power Company 1,911.11
Northland Electric Company 1.39 W. S. Nott Company 3.56
Oak Ridge Hospital, Inc. 43.25 Olson Cut Price Market 47.27
Panama Carbon Company 35.51 rr u n to 47.27
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. 29,515.02 " it it It 47.87
Pockrandt Lumber & Fuel Co. 2.80 H. A. Rogers Company 39.48
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74.68 u n it It 6.00
n n o u 46.54 n n It it 9.60
n n n u 33,31 n u it it 29.70
Rosholt Equipment Co. 4.00 Royal Typewriter Sales 1.05
Rutherford's Garden Supplies 66.50 Ed Ryan, Sheriff, Henn. Co. _ 22.00
Larry Sampson's Market 34.98 Shell Oil Company 38.86
Stone Appliance Company 2.93 Suburban Chevrolet Co. 4.97
Wm. V. Terry Excay. Company 191.00 H. R. Toll Company 8.02
Twin City Engine Rebuilders 7.02 Water Dept., Vil. of SLP 63.80
it " it If 290.25 Warners Hardware Company 30.60
rt rr if Ir 395.75 If O ri •58
n n tr n 241.08
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Bids for Voting Machines
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch March 25, 1954, sealed bids
were received from the following bidders, for the furnishing of 10 voting machines,
conforming with the requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota:
1. Automatic Voting Machine-Corporation #1,400.00 each
2. The Shoup Voting Machine Corporation 1,518.64 "
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above bid of
Automatic Voting Machine Corporation, Jamestown, New York for the furnishing of 10
automatic voting machines was deemed to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder,
and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute a contract with the Automatic
Voting Machine Corporation for same on a ten year rental purchase basis of
$1,400.00 per year plus interest of 32% on the unpaid balances; the first payment
to be made on February 1, 1955, and the remaining payments on February 1st of each
succeeding nine years, plus accrrued interest. Motion was passed by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council.
Hearing on Proposed Storm Sewer Construction
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch April 8 and 15,
1954, a public hearing was had on proposed construction of storm sewer described
therein. No persons appeared.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following reso-
lution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
RESOLUTION ORDERING STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch April 8 and 15, 1954,- 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 ad-
vising it in a preliminary way as to whether -each 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 improvements as recommended; there-
fore,
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 'on May 10, 1954•
'y Storm sewer extending from the east line of State Highway 100 at a point
approximately 84 feet southerly, measured at 'right angles from the southerly line
of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railway right-of-way; thence extend-
ing ,westerly
xtend-
ing •westerly parallel to said railway right-of-way over and across easement granted
to the Village by Fred W. Hedberg to adjacent property owned by the Village of St.
ILouis Park, to be used for drainage of water 'from the Village incinerator plant,
and 'for future outlet of storm sewer to be constructed at the location set forth in
said notice. The Engineer is directed to determine the proportionate cost of said
sewer allocable to the Village Incinerator Plant and the proportionate cost
alldcable to the sewer district described in •said resolution. This improvement
—shall be designated as Improvement No. 54-16 : (Storm Sewer District 33)•
Request for Permit to Construct Light Industrial Building - Clarence K. Bros
Letter from Clarence K. Bros, Incorporated, dated April 1994, requesting a
permit to construct an industrial type of building on Lots 37-4l, Block 36, Rearrange-
ment of St. Louis Park (Corner of Republic Avenue and First Street NW), according to
plans presented therefore, was read.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue a permit to Clarence K. Bros, Incorporated for the
construction of a building for light industrial purposes, subject to compliance with
the zoning and building ordinance requirements, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the "Council. -
Request for Permit to Erect Commercial Building - S & H Construction Co.
Letter from S & H Construction Company; 6804 West Lake Street, dated April 19,
1954, requesting a permit to construct a commercial building on Lots 1, 22 32 4, 5,
and '6, except RR R/W and including the Wly 2 -of vacated alley adjoining said lots
Block 2, Rearrangement of St.Louis Park as shown on survey (3406 Louisiana Avenue),
was read.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Building
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Request for Permit to Erect Commercial Building - S & H Const. Co., Cont'd.
Inspector was authorized to issue a permit to S & H Construction Company for the
construction of a commercial building at 3406 Louisiana Avenue , subject to compliance
with the zoning and building ordinance requirements, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
_Employment of Truck Driver for Street Department - M. R. Markuson
On the recommendation of Street Commissioner, Kenneth Johnson, it was moved
by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the employment of M. R. Markuson
as a truck driver for the street department was approved, effective April 26, 1954
at a starting wage of $1.85 per hour, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Deferred Action on Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Naegele
The Clerk presented the matter of application of Naegele Advertising Company
for a permit to erect an advertising sign on the SW Corner of Highway No. '7 and
Oregon Avenue, action upon which was deferred to allow time to take the matter up
again with the Planning Commission. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by
Trustee Jorvigx the Building Inspector was authorized to issue a permit for the
foregoing sign, providing that the construction of same does not shut off the view
of sign on the east side of the street, by the following roll call vote: Trustee
Bolmgren, nay, Mayor Fernstrom, nay; Clerk Justad, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea;
Trustee Jorvig, yea.
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 ORDERING SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS,_ it appears to the Village Council that it is necessary in order to
provide adequate housing for the Village offices, facilities for public business and
public safety, to construct a Village Hall and Public Safety Building, and it appears
that the estimated cost of constructing a suitable Village Hall and Public Safety
Building is $550,000, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
it is hereby determined to be "necessary and expedient to issue the negotiable coupon
bonds of the Village in the amount not to exceed Five Hundred and Fifty Thdusand and
00100 Dollars ($550,000,00), for the purpose of providing money to pay the cost of
constructing such Village Hall and Public Safety Building, said bonds to bear interest
at such rate, payable semi-annually, as shall be determined by the Council on the
basis of bids received, and that the proposition of issuing said bonds shall be
submitted to the electors of said Village at a special election which is hereby
called to be held in and for the Village on the 8th day of June, 1954, between 7:00
A. M. and 8:00 P. M,.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk"shall prepare voting machine ballots for
said election setting out the proposition in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ILECTION
VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MUNE 8, 1954
SHALL THE VILLAGE COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO
ISSUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEL
$550,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE
COST OF CONSTRUCTING A VILLAGE HALL AND PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING?
YES
NO
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said election shall be held at the regular polling
places for each precinct of the Village and the Judges and Clerkd appointed by the
Village Council to serve as such for the last Village Election are hereby appointed
as Judges and Clerks of said Special Election.
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Building .Permits for Knollwood Plaza
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue building permits to Knollwood Plaza, Incorporated
for the construction of buildings for commercial purposes on part of the SE4 of
SE4. Section 18, Township 117, Range 21, lying north of State Highway No. 7,
subject to building and zoning ordinance requirements including Ordinance No. 422,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Elliot Anderson Project-
Mr.
ro ect_Mr. England, 6630 West 16th Street appeared. Complained that Illiot Anderson
has not filled any holes as of today, and possibly has removed more dirt. He dug
a cesspool at the rear of his house'and left it uncovered, -and it is now filled
with water. Attorney Lefler explained the suggested agreement prepared by himself
and Mr. Anderson's Attorney, Don Kelley. It was suggested that the bond be set
at $ 5,000.00. Attorney Lefler was instructed to take this matter up with Elliot
Anderson.
Trustee Middleton
Trustee Middleton left the meeting at this time - 10:25 P. M.
Ordinance Regulating Concealed Weapons„Etc.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Village Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance regulating concealed weapons and registration
of firearms, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Licenses
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, 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 present.
Colonial Inn Pantry Restaurant
Carlson's Drive-In- "
11 11 it Cigarette
Harry's Pure Oil Company if
Application for License to Drive Taxicab - Ernest L. Smith
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of
Ernest L. Smith, 1650 Silver Lake Road, Minneapolis 12, Minnesota, ,dated April 19,
1954, for a license to drive a taxicab for St. Louis Park Radio Cab (approved by
the Police Department), was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were, authorized to
issue license to expire December 31, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Application for License to Drive Taxicab - Howard A. Monahan
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren; the application of
Howard A. Monahan, 3040 Utah Avenue, St. Louis Park, dated April 19, 1954, for a
license to drive a taxicab for St. Louis Park Radio Cab (approved by Police Department),
was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue license to expire
December 31, 19542 by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - NW Sign Erectors
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of
Northwest Sign Erectors, dated April 14, 1954, for a permit to erect an advertising
sign at 3410 Dakota Avenue for Park Drug Store was approved, and the Building Ins-
pector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Consideration of Proposed Water Main Extensions 54-1 thru 54-8
Public hearing had on March 15, 1954 on proposed water main extensions 54-1
thru 54-8, the consideration of which was deferred to meeting of April 12, 1954, and
at that time deferred to this meeting was presented by the Clerk.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
instructed to advise petitioners of Improvements 54-1 and 54-2 that the construction
of water main will be on a one year assessment basis, and petitioner for Improvement
54-8 on a cash basis, and if they wish to take advantage of the present bids and
have the work done, to advise the Village Council in writing not later than April
26th; and further, that action on I#provements 54-1 to 54-8 will all be deferred to
meeting of April 26, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Building Inspectors Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending April 16, 1954 showing that 14
building permits were issued, totaling $105,450.00, was read and ordered filed.
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Petitions for Street Improvements
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, 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:
P-1429 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Harold
Holland, 2845 Louisiana Avenue and others, dated
April 15, 1954, for the construction of curb and
gutter on the EAST SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM
28TH STREET TO, 29TH STREET.
P-1430 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Richard
F. Senander, 3517 Texas Avenue and others, dated
April 18, 1954, for the construction of curb and
gutter on the EAST SIDE OF TEXAS AVENUE FROM
35TH STREET TO 36TH STREET.
P-1431 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by A. B.
Muller, 3508 Texas Avenue and others, dated April
173 1954, for the construction of curb-and gutter
on the West Side of Texas Avenue from 35th Street
to West 36th Street.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren', seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION CANCELING 52-240 WATER MAIN #501 ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted August
10, 1953, levying assessments for 52-240 Water Main #501, the following property
which is located in both Section 30 and 31, Township 29, Range 24, was inadvert-
antly filed in the Assessor's cards and therefore assessed in Section 31, Town-
ship 29, Range 24; and whereas the County Auditor lists this property under Parcel
9000, Section 30, Township 29, Range 24, where it should have been charged,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
the entire assessment for above water main for years 1954 thru 1963 heretofore
levied against the following property be canceled as against said property, and
that the Auditor and the Treasurer of Hennepin County be hereby authorized to
cancel the same upon their respective records.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the County Auditor and the County Treasurer be
hereby authorized to amend the above assessment to correct the inadvertant error
,to Parcel 9000, Section 30, Township 29, Range 24, and to issue corrected tax
statements to the owners involved.
AMOUNTS TO BE CANCELED AND TRANSFERRED
NAME PARCEL ADDITION
John G. Jordan
2731 Kipling Avenue 9000 Section 31, Twp. 29, Range 24
NAME PARCEL ADDITION
Andyck Corporation
(WS France from GNRR to _just
N of Cedar Lake Road 9000 Section 30, Twp. 29, Range 24
TOTAL 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 IM 2 1261 1962 1 U6
248.00 37.20 35.96 34.72 33.48. 32.24 31.00 29.76 28.52 27.28 26.04
New Patrolman - Stanley Currie
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Stanley Currie,
2900 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis Park, having qualified by examination held by the
St. Louis Park Civil Service Commission on June 17, 1953, and by physical examina-
tion made by Dr. Archie M. Smith on April 12, 1954, was appointed to serve as
Patrolman, effective May 1, 1954, at a starting salary of $323.30, by unanimous
vote of all Members;of the Council present.
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April 19, 1954
Report on Cost of Fencing Area at Foot of Colorado & 27th
Street Commissioner reported that the cost of fencing (material only) if
area at foot of colorado and 27th Street would be approximately $150.00. On motion
of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Street Commissioner was
instructed to provide fencing with the understanding that the neighbors will erect
and maintain same on 27th Street between alley between Dakota and Colorado Avenues
east to Brunswick Avenue. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Letter Requesting Cancelation of Grading Assessment
Letter from Louis 0. Larson, .4100 Quentin Avenue, dated April 15, 1954, for
his sister-in-law, Anna B. Ringland, a widow, requesting the cancelation of her
grading assessment (#501) for the NWly 100 feet of the SWly 185 feet of Lot 6,
Yale Company's Garden Lots, due to the fact that Mr. Ringland conveyed to the Village
a strip of land 50 feet wide for a distance of more than 600 feet for Quentin Avenue
was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above matter
was referred to Assessor, R. B. Connery for tabulating the entire assessment for
grading #501, storm sewer, and water main of plat, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present. _
Letter Re: Unsightly Buildings - J. Kramer
Letter signed by Joe Kramer and others, dated April 14, 1954, requesting the
removal of unsightly sheds located behind the property at 1636 Zarthan Avenue, and
that the owner of the property be forced to complete the outside structure located
there; also that the property located at 1624 Zarthan Avenue be condemned on the
ground that it is unfit for human residence, and is a menance to the whole community,
was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the foregoing
matter was referred to the Building inspector for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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 present:
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 2
MUNICIPAL INCINERATOR AND APPURTENANCES
Contractor, Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
Contract Date, March 9, 1953
Contract Price, $102,950.00
AMOUNT OF THIS PAYMENT --- $29,515.02•
Advertise for Bids for Plate Cutter
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was
authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of One, (1). Graphotype Model
6380 plate cutter to cut style 110" metal address plates, or equal; bids to be opened
May 10, 1954, by unanimous vote-of all Members of the Council present.
Special Permit to Connect to Water Main
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Adolph Fine, Inc.
was granted a special permit to connect the home now under construction at the NE
corner of West 16th Street and Maryland Avenue or 1433 Maryland Avenue to the water
main which terminates at the southwest corner of said intersection. When taking out
the regular permit they shall payJah assessment of $339.35 with the understanding
that the above mentioned property 'will be given credit for said payment on any future
assessment for water main construction adjacent to said property. Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Appropriation of Money for Hennepin County Fair
Letter from Mike W. Zipoy, Secretary, Hennepin County Agricultural Society,
requesting that the Village Council appropriate money for financial support of the
Hennepin County Fair, was read. No action.
Letter of Appreciation - The White House
Letter from M. J. Troup, owner of The White House, 4900 Olson Highway, Golden
Valley, dated April 9, 1954, expressing their gratitute and appreciation for the
efforts made by our Fire Department, and the promptness with which they responded
to their tragic fire on April 4th, was read.
Bingo
Letter from Mrs. Ann Russ, carnival chairman, Brookside Elementary School,
dated April 14, 1954, requesting permission to play bingo at their carnival Friday
evening, May 21, 1954, was read. No o'LW@ctions raised. No action taken.
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Salary Increase - Gerald Hines
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the salary of
Fireman, Gerald Hines was increased from $323.30 to $346.30 per month, effective
April 16, 1954, to conform with the automatic increase, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Salary Increase - Merle Klumpner
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the salary of
Patrolman, Merle Klumpner was increased from $323.30 to $346.30 per month, effect-
ive April 16, 1954, to conform with the automatic increase, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Salary Increase - Peter Mueller
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the salary of
Fireman, Peter Mueller was increased from $323.30 to $346.30 per month, effective
April 16, 1954, to conform with the automatic increase, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
WHEREAS, the Village entered into a contract dated December 7, 1953, with
Ecklund and Swedlund Construction Company, a co-partnership consisting of Stanley
A. Ecklund and Leonard E. Swedlund, providing for grading and stabilizing of public
streets dedicated in subdivision plat known as Cedar Knoll Manor Second Addition,
said contract having been authorized by action of the Village Council December 210
1953 which did not fully identify the said contract, and
WHEREAS, the Veterans Administration of the United States has requested
action by the Village Council, setting forth the provisions made for grading and
stabilizing of said streets, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
the contract heretofore entered into under date of December 7, 1953, between the
Village of St. Louis Park and Ecklund & Swedlund Construction Company, a co-
partnership, providing for grading and stabilizing of streets dedicated in sub-
division plat known as Cedar Knoll Manor Second Addition, the work to be completed
on or before September 1, 1955, with no expense to the Village, be hereby ratified
and approved and the surety bond filed with the Village by said Ecklund and Swed-
lund Construction Company, in the sum of $4,000.00, with American Automobile
Insurance Company of St. Louis, Missouri as surety, be hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grading and stabilizing of said streets,
in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in said contract, be hereby
ordered and that no special assessments be levied against the property in said sub-
division for tje cost of said grading and stabilizing.
Ordinance No. 448
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Clerk Justad, the following
ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
ORDINANCE NO. 448
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 407
REGULATING SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
The Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park ordains:
Section 1. Section 23 (c) of Ordinance No. 407 entitled AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS, adopted by the Village Council January 26, 1953:
is hereby amended by adding to said section an additional subdivision to be
designated as Section 23 (c) (4), which shall read as follows:
"(4) No ground sign shall be constructed within 400 feet of
any other ground sign on the same side of any street or highway."
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its publication.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held April 12, 1954 were read. On motion of Trustee
Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held April 12, 1954
were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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April 19, 1954
State Highway Center
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Minnesota
State Highway Department was authorized to use the basement room in the Village
Hall Tuesday thru Saturday of each week from 8:30 A. M. to 4:30 P. M., effective
May 42 1954 for Vehicle Drivers Written Examinations, and the Clerk was authorized
to purchase three tables and one four-drawer correspondence file with lock, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the meeting was,
adjourned at 12:25 AM, April-20, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
R. C. FMNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
(IJOSEPXJUS , Clerk