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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954/07/12 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular July-12, 1954 341 REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1954 -A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom at 8:28 P. M. Invocation was given by Reverend M. Lyle Halverson of First English Luthern Church, - The following Council Members were present at roll call: Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig Trustee Middleton Clerk Justad, Mayor Fernstrom . Also present was Edmund T. Montgomery, Village Attorney. Verified Claims .On motion of, Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue war- rants• covering same, by the following roll. call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig,, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; C1erk. Justad, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea; Aaron• Anderson 182.70 _ George Bardahl 66.00 Jean Berkwitz 81.00 Carol Bissell 82.50 Kenneth Bjorn 82.50 . Maud Blackburn 102.75 Joanne Boquist 52.50 Richard Bracher 82.50 Rollin P. Briggs 184.80,. J. Brockman 14.40 Joseph J. Buchl 27.00 Leo Burns 169.40 W. Bushway 131.96 . Betty Caldwell 115.93 Hugh Cardenos 89.10 Dorothy Chase 116.60 B. F.• Cihoski 208.43 June Cochrane 86.40 John Connery 183.99 Thomas Connery 158.40 Norman Crosby 169.40 Marlowe Crotty 7.28 H. E. Dahlen 180.40 Roberta Dahlstrom 54.40 Noel De Cambaliza 89.10 Al Donahue 180.40 John Duck 66.00 Ruth Dunn 114.00 Roberta Edey 88.40 D. Edwards 193.33 N. H., Epstein 233.00 E. Ferch , 187.78 Alfred. Formo 158.40 Ellsworth Frank 184.80 Donald Freiborg 185.00 Herman Freiborg 216.30 Donald Gallaway 190.80 George Gibson 117.60 Henry Girard 211.58 Donald Glassing 77.40 Richard Graves 66.00 Howard Hallgren 163.80 Joan Hancock 42.19, Roy Hansen 180.60 Esther 'Helmer 115.00 Jackie Hjermstad 89.10 Richard. Hunegs 89.10 Garry Hutchinson 24.30 John David Hyatt 86.40 Nancy Janes 60.00 Juanita Jenner 15.00 B. Jensen 196.10 Warren Jeppesen 82.50 Alvera Johnson 38.32 J. 0. Johnson 279.30 T. Borghild Johnson 146.90 C. W. Jones 180.40 Earl Jones 239.85 Walter Jungblut 215.61 Maynard Kays 17.14 Kenneth Kinstler 82.50 Dickman Knutson 193.60 A. Korbel 200.55 Lars B. Larson 25.20 Sandra Larson 48.00 Vernice Larson 24.96 Roy Lea 243.50 Edward Lemke 158.40 Dean Lloyd 44.55 E. R. Ludwig 24.00 G. Mack 261.98 Carlisle Madson 217.92 Vance Marfell 187.95 Walter Mark 158.40 M. Markuson 190.55 C. Marske 224.18 Omar L. Mc Gary 28.80 Sally Mc Louth 81.00 L. Mc Nellis 247.80 Pat Middleton 48.00 Carl Miller 246.40 Alice Newdahl 89.10 R. Nordstrom 253.05 H. Nygaard 192.50 E. Omestad 182.70 P. P. Persyk 242.10 A. Peterson 144.76 Donna Prentice 68.00 R. Pykal 193.33 Dave Rekdahl 82.50 W. Reid 261.98 Wm. A. Reiners 207.00 Richard Riebe 41.25 C. F. Rihl 315.07 F. J. Sadilek 204.50 Dick Seaberg 24.30 Marvin Segal 82.50 Donald Senander 193.94 Richard Senander 206.85 Gilbert M. Senst 164.00 F.- Sewall 185.40 Richard Shinp 180.40 342 July 12, 1954 C Verified Claims, Continued Harriett Simonson 45.00 Carolle Solle 89.10 Donald T. Sorensen 228.80 Paul Sorensen 158.40 Fred Stimson 180.40 Nancy Stoessel _' 60.00 Don Sullivan 89.10 Lois Sykora 89.10 G. Ten Euck 196.10 W. Ten Eyck 189.45 Douglas Tessmer 82.50 Patricia Tiedemann 67.50 Le Roy Thies 222.65 Thomas Thies 19$.90. Vernon Tollefsrud 161.10 G. Vita 252.50 Donald Voss 228.90 Dianne Walkup 66.00 Ed Werner 33.60 E. Whipps 206.00 Edward Williams 193.33 Frederwick Williams 172.35 Lois E. Williams 18.75 Sharon Wolfe 81.00 Lawrence Paul Youngblood 56.70 James J. Zalusky 184.80 B. Zila 285.60 R. Zoesch 185.40 American Institute of Real Estate Animal Rescue League 408.00 Appraisers 11.50 Berg & Farnham 3.50 Ole Bergerson 50.00 Bethesda Invalid Home 90.00 Black Top Service Co. 549.91 Bohn Welding Co. 8.00 Victor Carlson & Sons 241.60 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 27.81 11 11 it 283.24 Chas. M. Freidheim Co. 10.75 General Trading Company 13.65 Edwin Gilbert 63.77 IBM Corporation 7.50 Weldon J. Johnson 15.00 Klein's Market 26.55 Knutson Const. Company 797.16 " • If 26.55 Landers-Norblom-Christenson 16.93 Leef Brothers, Inc. 1.51 E. R. Ludwig 3.90 Walter Mark 18.83 Midway Tractor & Equipment Co. Miller-Davis Company 64.30 75.40 it if " 86.50 . Minikanda Hardware . 19.80 - 't If It 14.80 Minn. Fire Equipment Co. 107.82 NW Bell Telephone Company. 20.00 Penny Super Market 31.00 Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. 818.13 Pockrandt Lumber Company 17.29 Reinhard Brothers Company 6.56 it it It 20.40 Gertrude Renner 7.98 R. M. Starbuck & Sons 6.25 Wm. V•. Terry Excay. Co. 240.00 Terry Bros., Inc. 15.00 if 23.20 Warner Hardware Company 10.45 Bids for Curb and Gutter Construction . As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 1,, 1954, sealed bids were received from the following bidders for the construction of curb and gutter des cribed therein (Improvements 54-76 thru 54-85, and P-165): Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. $1.78 per LF, 432¢ per SF, $2.00 per cubic yard - On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above bid was referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman- of the Street Department Committee for checking and recommendation,, by unanimous vote of`all Members of the Council. Bids for Sidewalk Construction . As advertised in the SLP Dispatch July 11 1954, sealed bids were received from the following bidders for the construction of- sidewalk described therein (Improve ments- 54-29 and 54-30)• . 1. Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. 43¢ for 3k!' Walk 15¢ for 221' Walk • On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded- by Trustee, Middleton, the above bids were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street Department Committee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Hearing on Proposed Street Grading - 54-113• Pursuant to notice published in, thp St.. Louis Park Dispatch July 1 and 8, separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in the follow- ing resolution. No one appeared in opposition. Resolution . on motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded- by Trustee Jorvig, the following reso- lution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: RESOLUTION ORDERING--STREET GRADING- • WHEREAS the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in the notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 1, and 8, 1954 relating to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested persons appear- July 1.2, 1954 343 Resolution Ordering Street Grading, Cont'd. 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 im- provement, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended; therefore 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, August 2, 19540- IMPROVEMENT 954;IMPROVEMENT NUMBER LOCATION Sanitary Sewer in ` 54-113 / Xylon Avenue from West 35th Street to'300 feet south (Grading, graveling and stabilizing with bituminous material) Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Construction - 54-114 Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in the following resolution. No one appeared in opposition. Resolution - On motion of, Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following reso- lution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION ORDERING SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in the notice published in the St. Louis Park-Dispatch July 1 and 8, 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 advis- ing it in a preliminary way as tb 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 BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council' of' theiVillage of' St. Louis Park that the following public"improvements be hereby,ordered ih 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 August 2,, 1954. IMPROVEMENT NUMBER LOCATION 53-114 Xylon Avenue from West 35th Street to 300 feet south Hearing on Application for Rezoning - Ruedlinger Nursery Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Parr Dispatch, a public hearing was had on the application of R. N. -Ruedlinger for Ruedlinger Nursery for the re- zoning of the following described property: 1 the 13 orh i3ee o a part,o W,z of SW!< of NW!4 of SE!'a, Sec 1.8, T 117, R,21, lying south of the North 30 feet thereof, from, O en Development use District to Re Enti IIeg District 3' par# of the W!'2 of SW',' of t 4—UP-SE�'4, Sec 18,.T 117, R —2-J—-130g. south of the. north 165 feet thereof �Co1n PM ,De eiopment use District to 3 That r.art of,+',- Wit, of the rl; of the 8W!'g of NW!a-of SE!4,Sec 18, T 117„ R 21, lying south of the North 165 feet thereof, from Open Develgpment use District to Multiple Dwelling use Ihstrict 4 The North 165 feet, except road, of Wlz df Z% of SW!4 of NW% of SEN, Sec 16,'T 117, R 2Q, from Open Develp ent use District to Residential use Di trict 5. That part of t e tract described as follows lying.' orth of 35th St ex- tended west,, ,bommencing at the l, center of Sdc,' 18,-T 117, R 21, thence West •to right-nf-way of- Great Northard Ry, thence south- erly.along same to center of Min- nehaha Creek,'thence southeasterly ° along 'center line of Mlnnehaha, 7 Creek to west line of NWl4 of 1 SEN Sec 18' T 117.E R•21, thence North to b ring, I ?t0'pptt Open Devel pinent use District to M1%Itiple Dwellin use District 6 That part of't& Met of land des- t cribbd next above lying South of 35th St extended west, from Open Development use District to 'dommerclal Se D The following persons appeared: Mayor Fenn§trom explained the area and zoning in question to those present. Attorney Herbert Davis was called on for the opposition. 344 July 12, 1954 Hearing on Application for Rezoning, Continued Mr. Davis asked Mr. Ruedlinger if any plans have been made for the warehouse, and when i it will be built. Mr. Ruedlinger that plans have been made to build this year to be finished in 1955• Q. will you run it yourself? A. yes. Q. What type of warehouse - distribution or storage? A. Storage. Q. Have you decided on the heighth of the building? A. Basement and one floor. Q. Have you approached anyone at Knollwood Plaza regarding storage in this building? A. No. Q.Where will you get space takers? A. Anywhere they have the materials we wish to store. Q. What about the construction? A. It will be fireproof. Q. What will the trucking traffic be? A. Very small. The building will be small. Q. What part of the building will you use for the Nursery? A. About one-half. Q. Do you intend to run the warehouse? A. yes. Q. How high will it be? A. Basement below grade, and first story about 18 feet. Q. Will the entrance be on the south side of the building? A. Yes. South side for trucks, and West for Railroad spur. Q. Do you plan to use 35th Street for entrance to the warehouse? A. No. Q. Has there been any plan for employee parking, etc? A. Yes. Along the south side of the building. Q. Is the materials to be stored to be hard goods; that is materials not needing refrigeration? A. Hard goods. Q. On what floor will your trackage be? A. First floor. (not basement). Q. Are you going to use the present spur track? A. Yes. Q. Will 35th Street have an entrance for receiving materials? A. No. Mrs. Jerome Smith asked? How many more trains will be run on this track due to this warehouse? A. None, we, feel. Mr. Davis continued - Q. What setup will you have on the West Side of the building. A. Room for three cars on the siding. Q. How do we know that you will not extend north of 35th Street? A. A new petition will have to`be placed which calls for a hearing. Q. Do you plan to sell the resi- dential and multiple dwelling property now? A. No. If a good offer came in we might sell, although we would like to use same for nursery stock. Q. Have you any plans for a Medical Center? A, No, but we have been approached. Q. Will there by any nursery stock land used after this project is finished? A. No. Mrs. Westling asked - What can stop you from building twelve stories? A. Zoning. The Height District is 2- stories. Q. is the permit transferable? A. No. Q. If this zoning is made, is the permit issued to a person, or with property? A. With property. Q. Is there any - permit needed to operate the warehouse? A. No. Q. If someone else buys the property, can they operate without a new permit? A. Yes. Q. If you can't build higher, how about spreading it out? A. Lack of land. There is only 200' by 200' west of Boone extended, and south of 35th Street. Q. If a medical center is built, will it be a hospital. A. No. Just offices and clinic. Mrs. Jerome Smith asked how many years have you lived in St. Louis Park? A. Since 1911. Q. How close to your house is the trackage. A. About 200 feet. Mrs. Jerome Smith said "if this warehouse is built, then the Council will let industry into the gravel pit, which would increase the- number of trains on the spur track, etc. Mayor Fernstrom said that that is not probable. Mr. Smith asked who is on the Planning Commission - is Ruedlinger? the answer was yes. Trustee Middleton said that Mr. Ruedlinger was asked to leave the room when his project was discussed, and explained his stand. Someone in the group said we are not against this so much, but are afraid that this will only open up similar projects in the gravel pit. Q. Will there be more trains on the track? - A. Not to supply this size of warehouse. Mr. Davis continued - Q. Has anyone checked with experts in warehousing as to whether it would increase train traffic? A. no. Q. Would this project bring in more taxes th4n homes? Trustee Middleton said yes. Q. How much more taxes? A. It is not possible to answer without more information as to number of lots and homes that could be built on same property. Mr. Davis spoke about tax revenue from this project; also the Moody rating. Mayor Fernstrom explained this, and told about our interest rate. Q. Are you going to rent to one firm, or more? A. Several. Mr. Davis read a letter from Dewey Newcomb Appraisals, dated July 1-2, 1954, stating their opinion on the devaluation of property in the immediate area due to the building of proposed warehouse. He also read a letter to Mark A. Dalquist, 8724 West 35th Street from I. S. Shattuck, Planning and Traffic Consultant, dated July 12, 1954 in which he commented at length regarding the adverse affect this building would have on the neighboring homes, and it is certain that additional conflicts between residential expansion and business and industrial development in and around the same area as well as elsewhere in the Village, Etc. Mr. Davis told of a conversation he and others had with a warehouse man who was unable to be present at this meeting due to a death in his family -- 1. Knollwood Plaza will not need warehouse space. 2. So it will call for disbributors who would do a lot of trucking, etc. to take care of goods stored. There is no shortage of warehouse space in Minneapolis. 3. A Warehouse of the size contemplated will take lots of cash -- Much more than the money invested in a Minneapolis storage warehousem and there is a feeling that this project could not pay out. The only folks who could use this type of warehouse would be The May Company, etc. who distribute much goods. Mr. Davis urged strongly for the organization he represents, and for the folks in the near area, that the Council study this matter carefully and deny the request of Ruedlingers. Mr. Ruedlinger was asked what he was digging on his property today? He said we were not. That digging was being done'by the Railroad on their property. Mrs. Westling said that a warehouse built here would start juvenille delinquency -- another ware- house to bring rats. Q. What did the Planning Commission's consultant say about this? (he refers to Mr. Law). A. Mr. Law was only working in the Northside District for the Village and was not consulted regarding this matter. Q. who will stop all July 12, 1954 345 Hearing on Application for Rezoning, Continued the trucks going thru this area that will be needed to serve the warehouse.? Who controls Aquila Avenue along side of Knollwood Plaza? A. It is the understanding that this street will be deeded to the Village and will be under Council control. Q. Is tax revenue an issue in this matter? A. It will bring in more than if homes were built on this property. Ken Wolfe asked how many folks in the room tonight live within two blocks of this proposed warehouse? Public answered -- people two miles away are interested - all along the railroad track are interested. A show of hands of those living within three blocks - there was quite a number. Mr. Ruedlinger was asked about his plans. He stated that they have no definite plans, and have approached nobody. Q. After they check all this information and decide not to build, what will stop them from selling the commercially zoned property to someone else. Mayor Fernstrom said if there is anything else new, we want every- body to be heard. Someone said that this project will blight the area and will be dangerous to children. Trustee Bolmgren spoke in general about petitions being from too wide an area; also Mr. Davis' talk opened up other questions, and he would like to study this matter further. 1. Get more information from Ruedlingers as to costs, etc. 2. Get figures as to tax revenue possible. 3. Council cannot always do things that please everybody. 4. Mentioned the opposition we have had on other projects such As Miracle Mile and Knollwood Plaza. Letters in opposition to this proposed warehouse were received from Jay W. Wilson, 3432 Zinran Avenue, Charles E. Wilson, 3432 Zinran Avenue, and Phyllis A. Strand (no address given), all dated July 12, 1954, were read. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study and a report on July 26, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Application for Permit to Erect Sign - General Planning Commission's report dated July 72 1954, on the application of General Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign on property located at 4920 Excelsior Boulevard, was read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, sec- onded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of General Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign at 4920 Excelsior Boulevard was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for same by the following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, nay; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; and Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Western Outdoor On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the application of Western Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign at 4306 Excelsior Boulevard for Chas. M. Busch Co. was approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Coun- cil present. _Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Western On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of Western Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect 2 of advertising sign for Acme Stone Company at 3200 France Avenue (the other 2 of sign is in Minneapolis) was approved and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for same by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Naegele On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the application of Naegele Advertising Company, dated July 8, 1954, for a permit to erect an adver- tising sign at 6418 West Lake Street for Park Super Valu Food Store was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Request for Permit to Build Gas Station - Giller Planning Commission's report dated July 7, 1954, on the request of Giller Drug Company for a permit to build a gas station on Lots 11 and 12, Block 3, Sunset Gables Second Addition, was read. It was moved by Trustee Bolmgren, that the request of Giller Drug Company for a permit to build a gas service station on Lots 12 and 13, Sunset Gables Second Addition be granted. Motion lost for lack of a second. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, that the above matter be reconsidered was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the request of Giller Drug Company for a permit to build a gas Station on Lots 12 and 13, Sunset Gables Second Addition was approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. 346 July 12, 1954 C Resolution On tion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following ' resolutions were adopted by the unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: R E S' 0 L U T I O N DIRECTING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR OPENING EXTENSION OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD WHEREAS, the Village Council did under date of August 17, 1953, order the acquisition of property for the extension of Cedar Lake-Road from the East line of Township 30, Section 29, Range 24, to the intersection of the existing Cedar Lake Road with the right of way of the Great Northern Railway, and WHEREAS, it appears that the necessary right-of-way for said street extension consists of two tracts of land in two separate ownerships, which are hereinafter more particularly described, and that the Mayor has negotiated for purchase of each of said tracts by the Village and as the result of said negotiations recommends the purchase of the following tract owned by David Klatke and others for the sum of $5,000.00, .and the tract owned by A. C. Kavli for the sum of $3,600.00, plus con- veyance to A. C. Kavli of that tract consisting of approximately one acre hereinafter described which constitutes a part of the tract purchased from said David Klatke, and it appearing to the Council that said offers to sell said tracts to the Village are fair and reasonable, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of St. Louis Park that the following described premises be purchased by the Village for right-of-way for extension of Cedar Lake Road at the prices hereinafter specified: The following tract, owned by David Klatke and others, for the sum of $5,000.00: That part of the South j of the Southeast 1 of Section 30, Township 29, Range 24, described as follows: Begin- ning at the point of intersection of the Northwesterly line of the right of way of the Great Northern Railway Company with the Northeasterly line of County Road No. 16 (also known as Cedar Lake Road); thence Northeasterly along the Northwesterly line of said Great Northern Railway Company right-of-way a distance of 872 feet; thence at right angles Northwesterly a distance of 190 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with the Northwesterly line of said Railroad right-of-way a distance of 793.08 feet; thence Northwesterly making an angle of 72 degrees 47 feet to the right from said last described course, a distance of 162.4 feet; thence Westerly making an angle of 56 degrees to the left from said last described course a distance of 174.9 feet; thence at a right angle Southerly 169.18 feet to a point in the Northerly line of said County Road No. 16; thence Easterly and Southeasterly along the Northerly and Northeasterly line of said road 293.68 feet to the point of be- ginning. The following tract owned by A. C. Kavli for the sum of $32600.00: All that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 292 Range 24, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Easterly line of existing Cedar Lake Road which has a 66 foot R/W and the Northerly right-of-way line of- Great Northern Railroad; thence Northeasterly along the Northerly line of said rail- road right-of-way a distance of 872.0 feet tc the actual point of beginning of.the tract of land to be described; thence deflecting to the left 90 degrees and 00 minutes a distance of 190 feet; thence deflecting to the right 90 degrees and 00 minutes, parallel with the Northerly line of said right-of-,ray, a distance of 499.22 feet, more or less; thence deflecting to. the left 37 degrees and 03 minutes a distance of 434.92 feet, more or less, to a point in the North line of the Southeast Quarter pf the Southeast Quarter of said Section 30, distant 33.0 feet West from the Northeast corner thereof; thence East along said Nortb line a distance of 33.0 feet to the Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30; thence South along the East line of Section 30, Township 29, Range 24, a distance of 460.1 feet more or less, to the Northerly right-of-way line of the Great Northern Railway; thence Southwesterly along said Northerly right-of-way line, a July 12, 1954 347 Resolution Directing Purchase of Property for Opening Extension of Cedar Lake Road. Cont'd. distance of 754.09 feet to the actual point of beginning. Containing 4.43 acres more or less9 plus conveyance to said A. C. Kavli by the Village of the following tract of land included within the above described tract to be obtained from David Klatke and others: All that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 292 Range 24, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Easterly line of existing Cedar Lake Road which has a 66 foot right- of-way and the Northerly right-of-way line of the Great Northern Railroad; thence Northeasterly along the Northerly line of said right-of-way a distance of 872.0 feet; thence at right angles in a Northwesterly direction a distance of 190.0 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with the Northerly line of said right-of-way a distance of 793.8 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land to be described; thence deflecting to the right 72 degrees and 47 minutes, in a Northwesterly direction, a distance of 162.4 feet; thence deflecting to the left 56 degrees and 00 minutes', in a Westerly direction a distance of 174.9 feet; thence deflecting to the left 90 degrees and 00/ minutes in a Southerly direction, a distance of 169.18 feet; thence deflecting to the left 97 degrees and 23 minutes, in a Northeasterly direction a distance of 267.62 feet to the actual point of beginning. Containing 0.79 acres more or less. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the Village appropriate conveyance conveying the foregoing tract to A. C. Kavli, and that the sums above authorized be paid to the respective owners of said tracts to be purchased by the Village upon certificate of the Village Attorney that the persons to whom payment is to be respectively made are the owners of said tracts and that the title conveyed is free and clear. Petition for Sign Removal Petition signed by E. M. Wiegert, 2955 Jordan Avenue and others, asking for removal of advertising sign on the corner of Jordan Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, was read. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the General Outdoor Advertising Company was requested to remove their sign located on the north- east Corner of Jordan Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard within sixty days from this date, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Petition for Discontinuance of Woodworking Shop Petition signed by M. E. Lundquist, 9210 Minnetonka Boulevard and others, asking for the discontinuance of of woodworking shop at 9445 Minnetonka Boulevard, was read. Owner says that he works alone making cabinets to sell at retail in the building. He says his principal business is to sell cabinets, etc. as he makes them. He says he makes only small items and purchases and sells other makers' cabinets. Village Attorney, E. T. Montgomery explained the Zoning Ordinance, quot- ing 6-1-32. Mr. Peterson said the Building Inspector has already told the man that he was operating in Violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Village Attorney, E. T. Montgomery said at this point there is no evidence of the violation as he has not started work. Trustee Jorvig said that the Building Inspector is supposed to enforce the Zoning Ordinance, and he should advise the owner what the ordinance re- quires. He was told to be sure he stays within the ruling of 6-1-32 of the Zoning ordinance. Memorandum Re: Disapproval of trend Toward Commercial & Industrial Encroachment Memorandum signed by Elsie Wiegert, 2955 Jordan Avenue and others, expressing their disapproval of the growing trend in the Village toward Commercial and Indus- trial encroachment on Residential property; also stating that there are sufficient areas presently designated as Commercial or Industrial to adequately serve the Village, and that it is their wish that areas"zoned Residential should remain that way, and that undeveloped areas should be directed toward Residential or Public Park usage, was read. No action taken. Permission to Place Buried Cable -NW Bell Telephorre Co. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company was granted permission to place buried cable in the Alley at West Lake Street and Dakota Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Coun- cil present. Building Inspector's Report for Week Ending July 9. 1954 The Building Inspector's report for week ending July 9, 1954, showing that 17 building permits were issued, totaling $73,570.00, was read and ordered filed. 348 July 12, 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 author- ized to issue licenses°to expire December 31, 19542 by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: Tonka Lunch Cigarette if Restaurant !� !' 3.2 Beer - Off-Sale Contractor's Bond On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following bond was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: CONTRACTOR'S BOND $6,227.00 Lametti & Sons, Incorporated, principal Seaboard Surety Company, surety Effective, May 17, 1954, covering the furnishing of all materials and equipment and to perform all of the work for grading, graveling and storm sewer Improvement No. 54-75 at the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and Cedar Lake Road as per contract of same date. Partial Payment on Contract Work On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following partial payments on contract work in progress, presented by Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: FINAL PAYMENT MUNICIPAL INCINERATOR AND APPURTENANCES Contractor, Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company Contract Date, March 9, 1953 Contract Price, $102,950.00 Extra approved, 7-6-54 - $318.13 AMOUNT OF FINAL PAYMENT $818.13. 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: P-1474 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Kenneth C. Coon, 3525 Zinran Avenue and others, dated July 25, 1953 (received 7-9-54), for the construction of sidewalk on the EAST SIDE OF ZINRAN AVENUE FROM 35TH STREET TO 36TH STREET. P-1476 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Howard Hallgren, 6013 Cambridge Street, for the construction of sidewalk on the SOUTH SIDE OF CAMBRIDGE STREET ADJACENT TO 6013 CAMBRIDGE STREET, dated July 12, 1954• Petition for Water Main On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following petition was referred to the Village Engineer, Chairman of the Water Department Com- mittee, and Special Assessment Department for checking and recommendation, by unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council: P-1475 PETITION FOR WATER MAIN, signed by Gustaf E. Lyden, 1601 Ottawa Avenue and others, for the construction of water main in Ottawa Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Douglas Avenue. Request for Transfer of Gas Station Licenses - Norm's St. Louis Park Texaco On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the request of Norman Walensky dated July 7, 1954, for the transfer of Gas Station License No. 599, and Soft Drink License No. 560, from J. E. Tanner, dba St. Louis Park Texaco Service to him for the balance of 1954 was granted without fee, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. (Located, 5125 Minnetonka Boulevard). Animal Report for Week Ending July 10, 1954 Animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for week ending July 102 1954, was read and ordered filed. AARplication for Commercial Electric Service On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, APPLICATION FOR COM- July 12, 1954 S49 Application for Commercial Electric Service, Continued MERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE for traffic control signals at Dakota Avenue and Minne- tonka Boulevard was approved, and the Clerk was authorized,to sign same for the Village, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Village Engineer's Report on Petition to Replace Parkways on Minnesonta Boulevard Village Engineer's report dated June 25, 1954, on the petition of Mannie Guggenheim, 5225 Minnetonka.Boulevard and others, stating that the sidewalk was moved to cover their parkway and left a strip of from two to three feet between their lots and the sidewalk at the time Minnetonka Boulevard was paved, and request- ing that parkways adjacent to their property be replaced, was read. It was moved by Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that no further action be taken, i by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Ruling on Setbacks - E. W. Lindvall Planning Commission's report dated July 7, 1954, on the request of E. W. Lindvall for a ruling on setbacks for a commercial building and residence on Lots 233 and 234, Richmond Addition, was read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the request of E. W. Lindvall to build a combination home and store building on commercially zoned property on the corner of Jersey Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard (Lots 233 and 234, Richmond Addition) was approved according to the Planning Commission's recommendation, with a 15 foot setback from Jersey Avenue and a 20 foot setback from Wayzata Boulevard, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue building permit for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Planning Commission's Report on Application for Permit to Build Office Building Planning Commission's report dated July 7, 1954, on the.application of Jerry Holt to build an office building on Lots 3 and 4. Block 1, Hankes Minikanda Terrace, was read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig,, action on application of Jerry Holt for a permit to build an office building on Lots 3 and 4, Hankes Minikanda Terrace was deferred until such time as Mr. Holt presents a proper application and plans for same, which have been approved by the Planning Commission by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Planning Commission's Report on Deeds for Street - Richard Beauman Planning Commission's report dated June 2, 1954 on the request of Richard Beauman, 8440 West 35th Street for approval of deeds to the Village for 30 feet for half of Yukon Avenue as proposed, and 30 feet for half of Xylon Avenue as proposed, part of his proberty, for street purposes, was read. The.Village Engineer reported that he is in accord with Mr. Beauman's request for approval of deeds for afore- mentioned property for street purposes as well as the deed for 35th Street, all of which could be handled with one transaction. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the above matter was referred to the Village Attorney to try to work out the plan suggested by the Village Engineer, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. e Letter Re: Residue from Incinerator for Dump Fill - Belt Line Pay Dump Letter from Ernest Jacobsen of Belt Line Pay Dump, dated July 92 1954, was read, explaining that the residue from the Village Incinerator which they have been accepting free for top fill for their dump is not desirable as it gives off a strong offensive odor and in order to eliminate this odor it is necessary for them to work this in with their other fill and cover it over at once with dirt. This entails considerable expense and they are asking to be paid $75.00 per month, effective June 1, 1954, to cover the cost of this, pending such time as when this odor can be eliminated, at which time they will be glad to accept the fill free. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the foregoing offer of $75.00 per month was accepted, retroactive to June.l, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Planning Commission's Report on Proposed Plat of Texa-Tonka Fourth Addition Planning Commission's report dated July 7, 1954 on proposed plat of Texa-Tonka Fourth Addition, presented to them at their meeting of July 7, 1954 by Adolph Fine, Inc. was read. Proposed Plat of Texa-Tonka Fourth,Addition Approved On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the proposed plat of Texa-Tonka Fourth Addition was approved according to recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter of Appreciation Re: Stop Signs - Norton Rockler. Letter from Norton Rockler, 2605 Monterey Avenue, dated July 7, 1954, thank- ing the Village Police Department for promptly placing stop signs on 26th Street and Monterey Avenue, was read and ordered filed. Establish Grades for Street Extension On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Village ,850 July 12, 1954 Establish Grades for Street Extension Engineer was instructed to establish grades for extension of Hampshire Avenue North of 26th Street to Railroad R/W in 30 foot width, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Request for Permission to Erect "For Sale" Sims - C. M. Freidheim On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the request of Charles M. Freidheim for permission to erect from one to eight "For Sale" signs on his property North of 36th Street, East of Highway No. 100, and-South of-the Milwaukee tracks, was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Planning Commission's Report on Petition to Vacate Street - Haws Realty Co. Planning Commission's report, dated July 7, 1954s on the petition of Haws Realty Company for the vacation of Colorado Avenue between 36th Street and the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad R/W, was read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in their report, and the Clerk was instructed to contact representatives of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad, Pockrandt Lumber & Fuel Company, and Culligan Soft Water Service for consultation in regard to their consent to such vacation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Re: Use of Village Incinerator - Bloomington Village Letter from Dana E. Me Cutchin, Clerk of Village of Bloomington, dated July 1, 1954, stating that they are interested in exploring the feasibility of arranging with our Village for the disposal of their garbage and rubbish by means of our new incinerator, was read, and ordered filed. Letter of Appreciation Re: Street Surfacing - Mrs. M. D. Donunel Letter of Mrs. M. D. Dommel, 3844 Inglewood Avenue, dated July 8, 1954, thank- ing the Village Street Commissioner for the prompt and courteous service in re- surfacing their street at 39th and Inglewood, was read and ordered filed. Planning Commission's-Report on Preliminary Plat of Cedar Knoll Manor Third Addition Planning Commission's report, dated July 7, 1954s on the preliminary plat of Cedar Knoll Manor Third Addition,-was read. Inasmuch as the Village Engineer, and Hennepin County Highway Engineer have been consulted in this matter, and as the probable widening of County-Highway No. 18 to a four lane highway, and the County Highway Department is asking for only one road outlet from plat to Highway 18; it was moved by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, that said preliminary plat of Cedar Knoll Manor Third Addition be approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Plat Approved - Erwin's Gard6n Addition On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the plat of Erwin's Garden Addition was approved and-accepted, and the Mayor and,Clerk were authorized to sign same for the Village, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Supplies For Civil Defense On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, request of Civil Defense Director, Ralph La Hue (Requisition #4554) for 10M Air Raid Instruction Cards in the amount of $90.65 was approved, and the Clerk was instructed to issue Purchase Order for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Water Main Extensions 54-87 and 54-90 At the-time of water main hearings on June 28, 1954, action on Improvements 54-87 (construction of water main in Flag Avenue from the south line of Brucedale Addition to Club Road), and 54-90, (all streets as dedicated in Subdivision Plat known as Brucedale Addition) was deferred to this meeting. A group of persons from 1' the foregoing area appeared. Trustee Bolmgren was asked to explain the projects. He told of his talks with Bruce Construction Company and Ecklund and Swedlund as to whether they would be adverse to paying a premium for this water. He presented the following letter from Bruce Construction Company and Ecklund and Swedlund Construction Company: TO THE HONORABLE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF ST. LOUIS PARK: Gentlemen: We make the following proposal in order to help expedite the procurement of water to serve our properties and adjacent properties as quickly as possible for early fall use. We propose to pay, in addition to our normal area assessment for serving of "Brucedale" and Cedar Knoll Manor Third Addition," the sum of Five Thousand Dollars. Merrihill Kennels to have short wave radio, on St. Louis Park frequency, removed. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was instructed to notify the Merrihill Kennels to have short wave radio, on St. Louis Park frequency, removed at once, accordLng to article 10.154 of the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations. r, �J July 12o 1954 351 Water Main Extensions 54-87 and 54-90, Cont'd. The folks from West 22nd Street said they do not want the water, and presented the following petition opposing same ----- July 9, 1954 -- We, the undersigned residents of West 22nd Street, hereby petition against the installation of a watermain down the length of said West 22nd Street: Lot 3 Mrs. June E. Blais Lot 4 E. W. Burke, 9251 West 22nd Street Lot 5 S. E. Skunberg, 9245 West 22nd Street Lot 6 E. M. Aune, 9239 West 22nd Street Lot 7 R. W. Weber, 9233 West 22nd Street Lot 10 E. N. Dorn, 9215 West 22nd Street Lot 9 R. A. Rodenger, 9221 West 22nd Street Lot 8 H. E. Stoteran, 9227 West 22nd Street Lot 15 Lynn Coronell, 9228 West 22nd Street Lot 16 A. Milun, 9222 West 22nd Street. These folks were told that the main area assessment, would be about 35¢ a foot, while the 6 inch part of the 12 inch main used as lateral would cost approximately $3.50 per front foot. Mrs. Burke on West 22nd Street said all the folks on Flag Avenue and 22nd Street do not want it, and Brucedale and Ecklund and Swedlund would be the only users. Trustee Bolmgren said if we change the route to go along 22nd street, a new hearing would have to be held. Also, if this change is made to 22nd Street North on Flag Avenue to serve Crestview Addition, ,it would necessitate an 8 inch main. The folks at 1820 and 1810 Flag Avenue want the water. Someone suggested that the 12" main extend on Cedar Lake Road to Highway No. 18 and then North; or West on Club Road extended to Highway No. 18, then North; or North on Flag Avenue to Franklin; then West on Franklin to Highway. No. 18; then North to North Village Limits. On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, action on- this hearing was deferred to August 9, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. ..-•�_, Minutes The minutes of meeting held July 6, 1954, were read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held July 6, 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 Bolmgren, the meeting _ } was adjourned at 4:00 A. M., July 7, 1954, to reconvene on Thursday, July 15, 19542 i by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. i , R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor f ATTEST: k EPH JUST , Clerk