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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954/06/14 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 298 June 14, 1954 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1954 A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:15 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 Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue war- rants covering same, by the following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea: Mrs. Grace Anderson 15.50 Mrs. Jeannette Andrews 15.50 Mrs. Elizabeth Ash 15.00 Mrs. Margaret Brigham 15.50 Mrs. Clarabel Brown 15.00 Mrs. Ruth Carpenter 15.00 Mrs. Helen Crocker 15.50 Mrs. Edna Domian 15.00 Mrs. Eleanor Erickson 15.00 Mrs. Hildegard Erickson 15.50 Mrs. Myrtle Formo 14.00 Mrs. Grace Guderian 15.00 Mrs. Grace Hallaway 15.00 Miss Ellen Harven 15.50 Mrs. Irene Havens 15.50 Mrs. Ellen Hedberg 15.00 Mrs. Ruth Helgerson 15.50 Mrs. Elaine Henderson 15.00 Mrs. Bessie Hendrickson 15.50 Mrs. Lilliam Holm 15.50 Mrs. Lenora Hunziker 15.00 Mrs. Minnie Jepsen 15.50 Mrs. Fern Johnson 15.50 Mrs. Agnes Jones 15.50 Mrs. Mary Jane Kelly 15.50 Mrs. Agnes Kinney 14.50 Mrs. Bernice Knutson 14.50 Mrs. Dora Larson 15.50 Mrs. Theodora Loe 15.50 11Irs. Viola Lundberg 14.50 Mrs. Emily Lundeen 15.50 Mrs. Helen Manser 15.00 Mrs. Myrtle Marengo 15.00 Mrs. Adeline Mc Caffrey 15.00 Mrs. Irene Nordstrom 15.50 Mrs. Adeline Pegors 15.00 Mrs. Helen Perrin 15.00 Mrs. Margaret Peterson 14.50 Mrs. Louise Phelps 15.00 Mrs. Helen Reed 15.50 Mrs. Gracia Rihl 15.50 Mrs. Helen Roberts 15.00 Mrs. Emma Roessel 14.00 Mrs. Ernestine Shinn 15.50 Mrs. Edna Shutters 15.50 Mrs. Sophia Stoltman 15.00 Mrs. Lurietta Taylor 15.50 Mrs. Ruth Trondson 15.00 Mrs. Ramona Wise 15.00 Mrs. Helen Wood 15.50 Mrs. Leslie Youngblood 15.00 Torval Jorvig 73.74 American Printing Co. 60.00 Ole Bergerson 50.00 A. J. Bjornson 18.00 Challman & Company 7.00 C. E. Christy 9.62 J. B. Clow Company 127.14 " It " 6.48 Ewald Brothers Sanitary Dairy 4.50 It it " 17.50 The Flox Company 430.69 It If " 3.15 Ed Gilbert 33.25 Clifford L. Hansen, Ruby L. Hansen, Hennepin County Welfare Bd. 69.75 Bruce Blackbourn, Audrey Marie Black- International Business Machines, bourn, and Minnesota Federal Savings Corporation 635.00 and Loan Association 500.00 Leef Brothers, Inc. 1.00 Walter Mark 44.80 Miller-Davis Company 2.25 Mobile Radio Engineering 12.45 u n " 4.50 National Tea Company 34.98 " " " 15.45 Northern States Power Co. 6.36 " " " 5.00 NW Bell Telephone Company 72.75 " " " 13.20 Olson Cut Price Market 47.27 " 'r " 10.70 , It It 47.87 �� �� �� 17.80 if it !' " 47.87 Park Drug 3.20 if it it It 47.87 Park Super Valu 27.70 Pockrandt Lumber Company 13.58 H. A. Rogers Company 24.60 Sumner Field Homes 35.00 " " " " 22.20 Wm. V. Terry Excavating Co. 365.50 it " " " 1.60 Hearing on Application for Rezoning - Ruedlinger Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 20, 1954, a public hearing was had on the application of Ruedlinger Nursery Company to rezone to Light Industrial (should be Commercial) Use, the following described premises: June 14, 1954 2 9 9 Hearing on Application for Rezoning - Ruedlinger, Cont'd. "Commencing at the center of Section 18, Township 117, Range 21; thence West to the Right-of-Way of Great Northern Railway Company; thence Southerly along same to Center of Minnehaha Creek; thence down said Creek to East line of SWr; thence North to beginning, except North 200 feet", also to Rezone to Multiple Dwelling Use, the premises described as follows: "4J2 of the SWr of NW4 of SE4 South of the North 30 feet, and except North 125 feet, and W2 of E2 of SWC of NWS of SE4, Section 18, Township. 117, Range 21". Mayor Fernstrom explained that the published notice of hearing called for Light Industrial Use and it should have been Commercial Use. The Clerk was requested to read the Planning Commission&s Report of May 5th. R. N. Ruedlinger presented a plat showing the location of proposed buildings. Attorney, Herbert Davis, representing a group in opposition to this rezoning rezoning spoke first. He asked that the petitioner explain what was going to be built, the area of proposed buildings, and use of same. R. N. Ruedlinger explained that there will be a private road from Aquila Avenue from 35th Street to 36th Street. They propose to build a concrete block building consisting of a basement and 1 floor. The 80,000 square feet of basement will be used by Ruedlinger Nursery, as well as some of the upstairs, for storing seed, etc. Balance of the building will be used for storage or warehouse purposes for tenants in the Knollwood Plaza Shopping Center now under construction. Mr. Ruedlinger was asked if there would be any increase in spur trackage. Trustee Jorvig answered that the Great Northern Railroad Co. told him that they have no plans for a double track past this spot connecting Hopkins with St. Louis Park. Mr. Ruedlinger said he has seen some plans for tracks but it had nothing to do with their plans. Mr. Davis asked if the warehouse will keep perishables. Mr. Ruedlinger said no -- hard goods only. Mrs. Jerome Schmidt said that the folks out in the hall cannot hear.. Trustee Jorvig said if they would be more quiet, we all could hear. Mr. Davis said that Union Congregational Church across the street has offered the use of their building. No one seems to want to move, although Mayor Fernstrom said he had no objection to moving over there. One of the group said he would see if he can secure a key for the church building. Ken Wolfe gave a talk regarding the Ruedlinger project. Said if they would build only for themselves, he would have no objection to it. However, he would not like to see too much truck traffic, or railway traffic. Asked if there would be any other buildings on this location. Mr. Ruedlinger said no. Mr. Dahlquist, 8724 West 35th Street asked what is to be done with the property they are asking to be rezoned for multiple dwelling use. Mr. Ruedlinger said they will build either single homes, or double bungalows. At this time the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at Union Congregational Church Auditorium. (Approximately 115 persons were present). The adjourned meet- ing was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom, and all Members of the Council were present. Mr. Carpenter, 3421 Boone Avenue asked on which side of 35th Street they propose to build the warehouse. Ms. Ruedlinger said South of 35th Street. Mr. Carpenter asked if the truck traffic would be increased on 35th Street. Mr. Ruedlinger said it shouldn't as 35th Street does not go thru. Mr. Carpenter asked if rezoning is being requested for the North side of 35th Street. Mr. Ruedlinger Said yes, that is where,he proposes to build multiple dwellings. . Herbert Davis, representing the West End Improvement Association said they were interested only in the property to be rezoned for Commercial Use. The Association took a vote and they are definitely opposed to this rezoning. Said they would not quarrel with the Council as to the need of revenue, but feels .that this piece would not materially add to the revenue. Feels that more commercial property should be made available, but not at this spot. This area is a fine residential area. Feels that is would be too bad to change this as it will cause heavy trucking, etc. Said we have no parks or playgrounds, so the children have to play in their yards and they work out into the streets. The children's safety is therefore more important. Said that the Council should check on the traffic this will cause before taking any action. The approach from the south is not so bad, but those approaching from the north would have to use residential streets for heavy tonnage traffic. Also the Village would have to build heavy traffic streets to take care of this project. Rail traffic would increase, and homes along the track will suffer. Said folks moved to St. Louis Park to get away from just this sort of thing. The Nursery in this area is fine as it is well kept and no one objects to it. If we allow this wedge, what would stop the gravel pit development at Minnetonka Boulevard to 33rd Street, west of Texas from becoming industrially used. The folks in this area have spent �e➢�Q June 14, 1954 C Hearing on Application far Rezoning - Ruedlinger, Cont'd. practically their life's savings to acquire their homes and wondered what effect it would have on the values of same. To get a concensus of feeling in this matter of the members of the West End Improvement Association, a letter was sent to them by the Director, and a petition circulated which was presented to the Council at this time, opposing the rezoning requested by Ruedlinger Nursery Company. There are 832 signatures on this petition (the signatures signed Mr. and Mrs. were counted as one). Area covered was Texas Avenue from Great Northern Tracks to 36th Street, west almost to Highway No. 18. Mayor Fernstrom asked Mr. Davis if he felt that this area would be affected by this additional rezoning. Mr. Davis said yes. Mayor' Fernstrom said that area really affected is about 200 to 300 feet from proposed rezoning. The entire audience in unison said No, disagreeing with Mayor Fernstrom's view. Mayor Fernstrom said that there is no petition regarding the gravel pit, and he feels that the Council would not even set a hearing on this. Mr. Davis explained that the folks adjacent to the area are approximately 100% opposed. Trustee Jorvig asked that the folks stop smoking. Mr. Dahlquist said he had some pictures to show, and he was granted permission to do so. Said as he lives adjacent to the property, he feels he will be much . affected by the rezoning. He asked what will be done with the property north of . 35th Street - will it be developed into homes now, or will it eventually be an ex- tension of the warehouse. Arthur Ruedlinger said it will be developed for living quarters -,. either multiple or single dwellings. Mr. Dahlquist said that the proposed warehouse will necessitate the using of residential streets for trucking, and there- fore not a good location. The building will be close to his house and others. Feels that the people in the area have spent all their earnings to purchase their homes in this area,. and that this rezoning should have been done ten years ago before the houses were built. Mrs. Westling said are opposed, not because of what Ruedlingers want, but that it is a wedge to open up all the property along the Great Northern tracks. Said she is not against Ruedlingers, but this would be the start, and more commercial zoning will be requested. Mr. Hill, 3545 Zinran said he is opposed to looking at a warehouse. He will have to-look at Knollwood Plaza, and that will be bad enough. He asked for the definite area. Said it appears different than advertised. Trustee Bolmgren explained that the commercial could decrease what is advertised, but not increase the area. A discussion was had on the petition, due to mixup of description. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton the above matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole to report back at June 21st meeting, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Mrs. Jerome Schmidt asked for an opportunity to be of some service to the Com- munity, etc. and suggested that we work together. Hearing on Proposed Street Improvements Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in the following resolution. The following Persons appeared: Sprague Gee, 2724 Huntington Avenue, James H. Ash, 2715 Huntington Avenue, Ronald P. .Langanki, 4103 Cedar Lake Avenue, George Nordwall, 2671 Inglewood Avenue, J. S. Hooper, 2641 Huntington Avenue, B. B. Whitman, 2730 Glenhurst Avenue, C. R. Carlson, 2859 Huntington Avenue, Harry Carpenter, 2716 Inglewood Avenue, and James L. Woods, 2749-Huntington Avenue, appeared in opposition to Improvements Nos. 54-10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Also, letters opposing Improvements Nos. 12 and 14, were received and read from the following persons --- Adolph Fine, opposing Improvements 54-12 and 54-14; Aiidrey and Allen Johndreau, opposing Improvement No. 54-12; James A. Powers, opposing Improvement No. 54-14; A. J. Johnson, opposing Improvement No. 54-12; Donald Shandeling, opposing Improvement No. 54-12; James Taylor, opposing Improvement No. 54-14; Elliott B. Hoffman, opposing Improvements Nos. 54-12 and 54-14. Resolution On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following resolu- tion was adopted by the unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENTS 54-9/15, and 54-93/106 WHEREAS the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in the notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 20 and 27, 1954, relating to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested persons appear- ing at said meeting and has secured from the Village Engineer a report advising 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; therefore June 14, 1954 301' Resolution Ordering Street Improvements, Continued 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 it appearing that each improvement will cost less than $5,000.00, the Street Commissioner is authorized to do the work: IMPROVEMENT NUMBER LOCATION 54-9 36th Street from Texas Avenue to Wyoming Avenue 54-15 39th Street from Joppa Avenue to France Avenue 54-93 36th Street from Highway 100 to Raleigh Avenue 54-94 West 29th Street from Boone Avenue to East hnd of West Lynn Addition 54-95 West 26th Street from France Avenue to East Village Limits 54-97 West 22nd Street from Flag Avenue to Jordan Avenue 54-98 West 38th Street from Excelsior Boulevard to Ottawa Avenue 54-101 Wyoming Avenue from 342 Street to 35th Street 54-102 West 25th Street from Boone Avenue thru Lot 1, Block 8. 54-103 Alley Block 17, Park Manor 54-104 Quentin Avenue from Excelsior Boulevard to West 40th Street 54-105 Alley, Block 9, Park Manor 54-106 342 Street from Texas Avenue to Wyou" Avenue Virginia Avenue from 34th Street to 342 Street. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Improvements No. 54-10 to 54-14 inclusive, and 54-96, 54-99, and 54-100 listed in Notice of Hearing be abandoned. Report on Votes Cast at Special Flection The Village Clerk reported that the following vote had been cant at the Village Special Election held pursuant to order of the Village Council on June 8, 1954, at which election the following question was submitted and the votes cast were respect- ively as follows: SHALL THE VILLAGE COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $5501000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING A VILLAGE HALL AND PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING? Total Votes cast YES 593 Total Votes cast NO 1619 Resolution On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: RESOLUTION CANVASSING VOTE AND DETERMINING RESULTS OF SPECIAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the votes cast at the Special Election duly called by the Village Council and held in the Village on June 8, 1954, be hereby canvassed as follows: ON THE QUESTION: SHALL THE VILLAGE COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $5502000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING A VILLAGE HALL AND PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING? 'Total-Votes Cast 2,212 Total-Votes Cast YES 593 Total-Votes Cast NO 1,619 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it be hereby determined by the Village Council that said question was not approved by the requisite number of voters on same at said election. Licenses On motion of -Trustee Middleton, 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: Richmond and Sons Electrical Anderson Cadillac, Inc. Gas Station 2 Pumps Hills aectric Company Electrical 302 June 14, 1954 c O Petitions for Street Improvements On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, 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: P-1457 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Arthur C. Tyson, 3101 Louisiana Avenue and others, dated June 8, 1954, for the construction of curb and gutter ON THE EAST SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM 31ST STREET TO 32ND STREET. P-1459 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Ralph H. Schaffler, 3245 Sumter Avenue and others, dated June 1119 1954, for the construction of curb and gutter on the EAST SIDE OF SUMTER AVENUE FROM 33RD STREET TO 322 STREET. P-1460 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Norman A. Eklund, 3525 Xylon Avenue and others, dated May 262 1954, for the construction of curb and gutter on the EAST SIDE OF XYLON AVENUE ADJACENT TO 3525, 3529 and 3533 XYLON AVENUE. P-1461 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Roy B. Wilds, 3528 Xylon Avenue and others, dated June 11,, 1954, for the construction of curb and gutter on the WEST SIDE OF XYLON AVENUE ADJACENT TO 3524, 3528, and 3532 XYLON AVENUE. Resolution On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following resolu- tion was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT BONDS (Village Code) WHEREAS, the Village Council has heretofore ordered construction of various improvements and contracts have been entered into for construction thereof, or the work has been completed, as authorized by Sections 412.401 to 412.481, Minnesota Statutes, and assessments have been or will be levied covering the cost thereof, and the aggregate cost of said improvements heretofore incurred and estimated to be incurred will be in excess of $407,000.00, and it is deemed necessary in order to defray the said cost that the Village issue its Improvement Bonds in said amount, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park as follows: 1. That the Clerk be hereby directed to advertise for bids for purchase of Improvement Bonds in the aggregate sum of $407,000, to be issued for the financing of such improvements in St. Louis Park Dispatch and Com- mercial West, which bids will be opened by the Village Council at its meeting to be held June 28, 1954. 2. Said Improvement Bonds shall be issued in denominations of $1,000 each and shall be dated July 1, 1954, and shall bear interest at the rate determined at the sale thereof, payable semi-annually on the 1st day of July and January in each year, and shall meture serially in the years and amounts as follows: $ 409000.00 July 12 1955 $452000.00 July 1, 1956 $ 50,000.00 July 12 1957 $30,000.00 July 1, 1958/60 $35,000.00 July 1, 1961 $302000.00 July 1, 1962/64 $353000.00 July 1, 1965 $121000.00 July 1, 1966 $10,000.00 July 1, 1967 3. Said bonds shall be payable at any suitable bank or turst company designated by the purchaser. 4. Said bonds and interest coupons thereto attached shall be substantially in the form of Improvement Bonds of the Village issued as of August 15, 1952, and the bonds shall be prepared under the direction of the Village Clerk at the expense of the Village. June 14, 1954 303- Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Improvement Bonds, Cont'd. 5. The Village will furnish the purchasers, at the expense of the Village, with the opinion' of Messrs. Faegre & Benson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, certifying to the validity of the bonds. 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 AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT BONDS (Section 129.091 Minnesota Statutes) WHEREAS, the Village Council has heretofore ordered construction of various r improvements and contracts have been entered into for construction thereof, or the work has been completed, as authorized by Sections 429.011 to 429.010, Minnesota Statutes, and assessments have been or will be levied covering the cost thereof, and the aggregate cost of said improvements heretofore incurred and estimated to be incurred will be in excess of $123,000.00, and itis deemed necessary in order to defray the said cost that the Village issue its Improvement Bonds in said amount, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park as follows: 1. That the Clerk be hereby directed to advertise for bids for purchase of Improvement Bonds in the aggregate sum of $123,000.00 to be issued for the financing of such improvements in St. Louis Park Dispatch and Commercial West, which bids will be opened by the Village Councilat its meeting to be held June 28, 1954. 2. Said Improvement Bonds shall be issued in denominations of $1,000 each and shall be dated July 1, 1954, and shall bear interest at the rate determined at the sale thereof, payable semi-annually on the 1st day of July and January in each year, and shall mature serially in the years and amounts as follows: $20,000.00 July 1, 1955/58 $12,000.00 July 1, 1959/60 8 5,000.00 July 1, 1961 $ 4,000.00 July 1, 1962 5,000.00 July 1, 1963/64 3. Said bonds shall be payable at any suitable bank or trust company desig- nated by the purchaser. 4. Said bonds and interest coupons thereto attached shall be substantially in the form of Improvement Bonds of the Village issued as of August 15, 1952, and the bonds shall be prepared under the direction of the Village Clerk at the expense of the Village. 5. The Village will furnish the purchasers, at the expense of the Village, with the opinion of Messrs. Faegre & Benson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, certifying to the validity of the bonds. Deed to Property for Street Purposes - P. A. and Esther T. Monson Carl T. Miller, Assistant Villy Ehgineer reported that Albert -Monson, 3700 Inglewood Avenue owns the Ez of the S2 of the West z of the NW4 of the SEy of Section 18, Township 117, Range 21, and wishes to give the South 30 feet of same to the Village for street purposes. Mr. Miller stated that if this strip is acquired, it will give us a 60 foot R/W abutting this property. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the quit claim deed with Albert Monson and Esther T. Monson, husband and wife as parties of the first part, and the Village of St. Louis Park as party of the second part, was approved and accepted for use as a public street, the South Thirty (301) feet of that part of the West Nineteen (191 ) rods of the South One-half (S2) of the North- west Quarter (NW4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW4) of the Southeast Quarter (SEr,) of Section 18, Township 117, Range 21, lying East of a line running from a point in the South line thereof distant 150.77 from the Southeast Corner thereof to a point in the North line of said South One-half (S2) distant 151.04 feet from the North- east (NE) corner thereof, subject'to approval of the Village Attorney, and the Village Attorney was instructed to file same with the Office of Register of Deeds, Hennepin County,. Minnesota, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 304 June 14, 1954 � C Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Le Roy Sign, Inc. Application of Le Roy Sign, Inc., dated June 1, 1954, for a permit to erect an advertising sign flatwise on building located at 5509 Excelsior Boulevard (Miracle Mile Building) for Fashion Beauty Shop, was read. Mayor Fernstrom said this sign was already in place and must have been erected without a permit. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the foregoing application for a permit to erect sign at 5509 Excelsior Boulevard was denied, and the License to Erect Signs held by Le Roy Sign, Inc. was canceled due to violation of Ordinance No. 407, by erecting sign without a permit to do so, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Request to Purchase Block 4, Cedarwood David Ackerberg, 1600 Oliver Avenue North, Minneapolis said he would like to purchase Block 4, Cedarwood Addition, to add to his property consisting of Lots 1 and 10, Block 6, Ced'arwood Addition to use as an entrance to a new house from 25th Street. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the fore- going request was referred to the Mayor and Clerk to check with the Park Board and Village Engineer, to determine if Block 4, Cedarwood Addition can be sold, by unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council. Contract Bond - Elliot Anderson and Elliot-Erskine Company On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, Contract Bond with Elliot Anderson and Elliot-Erskine Company as principals, and the United Pacific Insurance Company as surety, effective May 28, 1954, covering contract for digging, excavating, removing peat, earth and dirt and filling all excavations with clean and non-flammable fill, as set forth in the undertaking which is made a part thereof, in the amount of 55,000.00, was approved and gaccepted, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Application for Permit to Erect Sign - General Outdoor Advertising Co. On motion of Trustee Middleton; seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application of General Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign on property located at 4920 Excelsior Boulevard, was read and referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Planning Commission's Report on Request for Rezoning - Edward J. Mc Devitt Planning Commission's report dated June 2, 1954, on the request of Edward J. Mc Devitt, 3393 Brownlow Avenue for rezoning 25 feet of Lot 47 from Residential Use to Light Industrial Use, joining Lot 46, for a'50 foot structure joining the present building (Block 175, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park), was read. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the foregoing request for rezoning was denied by unanimous vote of all Members of the `Council present except Trustee Middleton who voted no. Hearing Date Set for Proposed Sanitary Sewer On the recommendation of the Village Engineer, it was moved by Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, July 12, 1954 was set as date of hearing on proposed construction of sanitary sewer in Xylon Avenue from West 35th Street to 300 feet south; the estimated cost of which is $2,978.80, and the area proposed to be assessed is the abutting property fronting on this street. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Hearing Date Set for Proposed Grading, Etc. On the recommendation of th2 Village Engineer, it was moved by Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, July 12, 1954 was set as date of hearing on proposed grading, graveling, graveling and stabilizing with bituminous material on Xylon Avenue from West 35th Street to 300 feet south -- the estimated cost of which is $1,523.50, and the area proposed to be assessed is the abutting property. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Re: Connecting to St." L6uis Park Sewer System - W. H. Howard, Morningside Letter from William H. Howard, dated May 20, 1954, stating that he lives at 4002 Monterey Avenue, Morningside Village, and is interested, along with a number of other neighbors in determining the possibility, feasibility and cost of connecting with the St. Louis Park Sewer System, was read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the foregoing matter was referred to the Village Engineer for checking and report, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Building Inspector's Weekly Report The Building Inspector's report for week ending June 11, 1954, showing that 10 building permits were issued, totaling $65,050.00, was read and ordered filed. Annual Report of Minneapolis Gas Company Annual report of the Minneapolis Gas Company, dated June 8, 1954, was read and ordered filed. June 14, 1954 '305 5 Letter'Re: Change in Telephone Numbers - NW Bell Telephone Company Letter from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, dated May 24, 1954, advising that with the delivery of the next Minneapolis telephone directory in December, the Walnut, Whittier and Mohawk 9 central offices will be renamed as follows: Mohawk 9 becomes West 9; Whittier becomes Walnut 6; and Walnut becomes Walnut 2, was read and ordered filed. Letter Re: Proposed Extension of Cedar Lake Road - SAR No. 16 Letter from L. P. Pederson, Assistant County Engineer, dated May 20, 19542 concerning the proposed extension of Cedar Lake Road (SAR No. 16), and requesting that meetings be held again for further discussion on proposed improvements, was read and ordered filed. Letter Re: Special Assessments in Cedarwood Second Addition - Mc Cullagh Letter from Byron W. Mc Cullagh, dated May 19, 1954, concerning assessments for Improvement No. 51-246 (Sanitary Sewer), was=read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above matter was referred to the Special Assessment and Village Attorney for checking and report on June 21, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Certificate of Insurance - St. Louis Park Theatre On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, Certificate of, Insurance with Pioneer Theatre Corporation named as the insured, and American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania named as the insuror, covering location known as St. Louis Park Theatre Lots 16, 17, 18, of Oak Manor St. Louis Park, and Lots 3, 4, 52 62 72 8, 92 10, and 11, Block 2, Calhoun Addition - Policy No. CGL 211996, effective February 1, 1954, to expire February 1, 1955, was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report on Litigation with Regard to Gas Rates - Minneapolis Gas Company Letter from Kenneth B. Lucas, Vice President in Charge of Suburban Division, Minneapolis Gas Company, dated June 11, 1954, reporting on the progress of rate litigation with Northern Natural Gas Company, was read, and the Clerk was asked to write and ask Mr. Lucas to come out some Monday Evening for a- discussion of this matter. Police and Peace Officers Convention On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, Glenn Stenberg, Robert Sorensen, Clyde Sorensen, and David Schaefer, Village Patrolmen, were authorized to attend the 32nd Annual Convention of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Assn. to be held at Winona, Minnesota, June 21st and 22nd, 1954, with necessary expenses paid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Weekly Reports on Dog Care - The Animal Rescue League Reports of The Animal Rescue League for dog care for weeks ending May 28th, June 4th, and June 11, 1954, were read and ordered filed. 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 SETTING HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET ACQUISITION AND OPENING BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the Village Clerk be directed to publish notice of hearing to be held at the Village Council Meeting June 28, 1954, on proposed opening and acquisition of right-of-way for extension of Cambridge Street from Wooddale Avenue to Westmoreland Avenue over right-of-way described as follows: ! 38 feet on either side of the following described line: Commencing at a point on the west line of the NWr of the NW4, Section 7, Township 28, Range 94j at a point 443.71 feet south of the northwest corner thereof; thence east and parallel to the north line of said Section to the east line of the NWS of the NW4 of said Section 7. Also 33 feet on either side of the following described line: Commencing at a point in the east line of the NW4 of the NW4 -of said Section 7 at a point 443.71 feet south of the northeast corner thereof; thence northeasterly to a point on the west line of Lot 4, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition which is 33 feet south of the northwest corner of said Lot 4; thence east and parallel to the north line of said Lot 4 to the east line of Westmoreland Avenue. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of opening and acquiring said 306 June 14, 1954 � Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Street Acquisition and Opening, Cont'd. street is all that part of the NW4 of the NW4 of said Section 7 lying north of Excelsior Boulevard and West of Westmoreland Avenue. 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 AUTHORIZING RECONVEYANCE OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT WHEREAS, M. P. Johnson has heretofore conveyed to the Village an easement for storm sewer purposes over the south 10 feet of the north 440 feet of the west 172 feet of the north 440 feet of the west 172 feet of the 32 of the SW4 of the SWa, Section 18, Township 118, Range 21, which description was erroneous and granted an easement at a location not intended, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute a quit claim deed, in behalf of the Village, reconveying said easement to M. P. Johnson. Street Sign Ordered Letter from Mrs. Jonell Sweningson, 5708 Cambridge Street, dated May 25; 1954, requesting that a street sign be placed at the corner of Cambridge Street and Wooddale Avenue, was read. On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Street Commissioner was instructed to place a street sign at the corner of Cambridge Street and Wooddale Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Subscription Agreement - Dun & Bradstreet On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk was authorized to sign subscription agreement with Dun and Bradstreet for one year, from July 1, 1954 at $310.00, which includes a maximum of 50 reports on inquiries; one book in July, 1954, and one book in November, 19542 by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Equipment for Incinerator On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was authori- zed to supply the incinerator building with One (1) desk for office, One (1) table for lunch room; Two (2) bench for lunch room, and Two (2) chairs for the office, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Equipment and Supplies for Civil Defense On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was authori- zed to order the following equipment and supplies for the Civil Defense Office, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present ---- Requisition No. 4551: 100 Davidson paper master plates. Requisition No. 4552: 1 pencil sharpener, 2 pencil erasers, 1 pen and holder (Esterbrook), 1 bottle ink, 1 scrap book, and 1 dozen lead pencils. Requisition No. 4553: 1 typewriter table. Resolution On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following reso- lution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION RESTRICTING LAWN SPRINKLING BE IT RESOLVED that lawn sprinkling be restricted as follows: All property owners on the EVEN SIDE of the Street be permitted to sprinkle on EVEN DAYS, except between the hours of 4 P. M. and 8 P. M.; and all property owners on the ODD SIDE of the street be permitted to sprinkle on the ODD DAYS, except between the hours of 4 P. M. and 8 P. M, (No sprinkling between the hours of 4 and 8 P. M. any day.) effective June 15, 1954• Minutes The minutes of meeting held June 7, 1954, were read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held June 7, 1954 were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bologren, the meeting was adjourned at 2:20 A. M., June 15, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor ATTEST: JOSE JUST , Clerk