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COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9. 1954
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:08 P. M.
Invocation was not given due to no Ciergyman present,
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Trustee Holmgren
Trustee Jorvig.
Trustee Middleton
Clerk Justad
Mayor Fernstrom
Also present was Village Attorney, E. 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
warrants covering same, by the following roll call vote: Trustee Bolmgren, yea;
Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Middleton, yea; Clerk Justad, yea; Mayor Fernstrom,
yea:
A.• Anderson 198,90 George Arlan Bardahl 82,50
Jean Berkwitz 78.97 Carol Bissell 82,50
Kenneth Bjorn 60,00 Maud Blackburn 94.50
Earl W. Bohm 250,00 Joanne Boquist 60,00
Richard Bracher 82,50 Rollin P. Briggs 184,80
Joseph J. Buchl 14,40 Leo Burns 169.40
W.. Bushway 128.53 W. Bushway 197.65
Betty Caldwell 135.77 Hugh Cardenas 72.90
Dorothy Chase 119.22 B. F. Cihoski 236.78
June Cochrane 85.05 John Connery 183.48
Thomas Connery 292.05 Norman Crosby 204.05
Marlowe Crotty . 9.10 H. E. Dahlin 229.60
Elsie Dahlstrom 12.48 Roberta Dahlstrom 74.80
Noel De Cambaliza 85.05 Albert Donahue 32.80
John Duck 82.50 , Ruth Dunn 108.00
Roberta Edey . 74.80 D. Edwards 232.18
N.. H. Epstein 327.50 Charles Farmer 263.07
E. Ferch 236.34 11 It
243.52
Alfred Formo 158.40 Ellsworth Frank 326.55
David Freiborg 244.18 H. Freiborg 249.38
Donald Gallaway 189.45 George Gibson 100.80
Henry Girard , 191.10 Donald Glassing 77.40
Catherine Goodsell 116.60 Dick Graves 45.00
Mary Etta Green 47.86 James R. Gronseth, Jr. 250.00
Howard Hallgren 171.90 Joan Hancock 40.$$0
Roy Hansen 203.70 William Haynes 219.60
Esther Helmer 29.91 Jackie Hjermstad 89.10
Richard Hunegs 89,.10 Gerry Hutchinson 72.90
John David Hyatt 182.70 Nancy Janes 82,50
Juanita Jenner 18.00 Bruce Jensen 226.63
Warren Jeppesen 82,50 Alvera Johnson 49.59
J. 0. Johnson 210.00 Kenneth Johnson 237.50
R. Borghild Johnson 67.44 C. W. Jones 211.15
Earl Jones 232.67 Walter Jungblut 176.25
Kenneth Kinstler 82.50 Dickman Knutson 239.80
A. Korbel 200.55 Sandra Larson 82.50
Vernice Larson 129.00 Dean M. Lloyd 85.05
Roy Lea 270.50 Edward Lemke 158.40
E. R. Ludwig 147.00 George C. Mack 291.90
Carlisle Madson 233.45 Vance Marfell 191.10
Walter Mark 158.40 M. Markuson 226.63
C. Marske 255,15 Omar L. Mc Gary 28.80
Sally Mc Louth 81.00 L. Mc Nellis 265.13
Pat Middleton 60.00 Carl Miller 246.40
Alice Newdall 81.00 Sylvester W. Newdall 108.00
R. Nordstrom 255.68 H. Nygaard 198.28
E. Omestad 169.20 Ellida Parchem 62.86
P. P. Persyk 293.40 Donna Prentice 46.75
R. Pykal 234.95 W. Reid 291.90
Wm. A. Reiners 188.10 David Rekdahl 82.50
Richard Riebe 82.50 C. F. Rihl 292.50
F. J. Sadilek 236.00 Richard Seaberg 89.10
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Verified Claims, Continued
Marvin Segal 82.50 Donald Senander 187.86
Richard Senander 222.60 Gilbert M. Senst 188.60
Fred Sewall 220.50 Richard Shinn 187.58
Harriet Simonson 53.75 Carole Solle 89.10
Donald T. Sorensen 228.80 Paul Sorensen 140.40
Nancy Stossel 89.10 Fred A. Stimson 229.60
Donald Sullivan 89.10 Lois Sykora 85.05
Guy Ten Eyck 228.01 William Ten Eyck 220.50
Douglas Tessmer 82.50 Le Roy Thies 165.00
Thomas Thies 158.40 Betty Tiedemann 47.86
Pat Tiedemann 82.50 Vernon Tollefsrud 174.30
George Vita 266.00 Donald Voss 231.30
Dianne Walkup 82.50 Ed Werner 33.60
E. Whipps 243.50 E. Williams 229.40
Frederick Williams 184.05 Lois E. Williams 34.37
Sharon Wolf 89.10 Lawrence P. Youndblood 44.55
James J. Zalusky 200.55 D. Zoesch 221.85
Burt Zila 299.78
American Linen & Supply Co. 15.76 American Printing Company 14.95
Baldwin Supply Company 27.32 " if " 68.65
Berg & Farnham 19.50 !' it 1 " 14.25
Ole Bergerson 50.00 " '! " 42.60
Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. .62 " " " 107.90
Boustead Electric & Mfg. Co. 8.42 Boyer-Gilfillan Motor Co. 39.68
Cambridge Brick Company 74.00 " " " it 96.30
Community Chest and Council of John Connery 6.00
Hennepin County 1.50 R. B. Connery 171.43
Crook and Hanley 38.00 Robert E. Dahlen 24.00
Dell- Fabrics 15.64 General Trading Company 10.80
Ed Gilbert 58.45 it " " 15.59
Goodwin Joss Laboratories 4.00 " " " 1.92
if. n it 8.00 n n u $2
M. B. Hagen 60.00 " " " 19.65
Hawkins Chemical Company 70.50 Hennepin-Lake Stationers 58.00
Lametti and Sons, Inc. 65,771.03 Leef Brothers, Inc. 1.01
Walter Mark 31.92 Miller-Davis Company 11.25
Modern Floors, Inc. 25.00 National Tea Company 15.87
Northern Contracting Company 7,245.95 John M. Palmer 195.00
Paper-Calmenson & Company 164.87 Paper-Calmenson & Co. 212.70
Parsons Electric Company 375.00 Penny Super Market 31.00
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. 41250.00 H. A. Rogers, Inc. 1.50
Rosholt Equipment Co. 8.23 Royal Typewriter Sales & Service;
Ed. Ryan, Sheriff, Henn Co. 98.00 26.62
St. Louis Park Dispatch 37.10 Mrs. Dora Swanson 27.88
11 . 11 If 61.20 Terry Brothers, Inc. 49.70
If • It If 41..20 H. R. Toll Company 6.02
Twin City Bolt & Supply Co. 6.40 It " " it 3.30
Village of St. Louis Park Special Village of St. Louis Park Water
• Assessment Fund 285.00 Revenue Bond Debt Redemption
Merryhill Kennels 283.25 Fund 2,527.00
Complaint Re: Use of Home for Baking and Restaurant Purposes
• Mr. Thomas Jones, 3116 Lynn Avenue appeared regarding the people moving into
the -house next to theirs who are planning to use their home for baking and restau-
rant purposes. He was told that he could not run a restaurant, but could carry on
a home occupation and bake and sell.
Licenses
• On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, 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:
Wallace Haggberg Taxicab Driver
G. V. Heating & Sheet Metal Heating
Bonds
• On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
bonds which have been approved by Village Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, were approved
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
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Bonds, Continued
HEATING LICENSE BOND $61,000.00
G. V. Heating & Sheet Metal, as principal
Standard Accident Insurance Company, as surety
Effective July 23, 1954 - Expires December 312 1954.
CONTRACTORS BOND $10,000.00
Morris A. Finstad, dba Finstad & Sons, as principal
United Pacific Insurance Company, as surety
Dated July 22, 1954, covering concrete sidewalk, and
curb and gutter construction, for period ending
December 312 1954.
CONTRACTORS BOND with Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc.
as principal, and American Automobile Insurance Company
of St. Louis, Missouri as surety, dated August 4, 1954,
in the amount of $$11,000.00, covering construction of
sidewalk, curb and gutter Improvements 54-76 to 54-85,
and 54-115•
Complaint Re: House at 3817 Brunswick
Mrs. Erling Hanson, 3919 Brunswick Avenue, Mrs. Paul J. Hodgdon, 5924 Carte
bridge Street, and Mrs. P. J. Mueller, 6019 Cambridge Street appeared regarding the
condition of house at 3817 Brunswick Avenue which has been previously condemned,
stating that it is a nuisance and is dangerous to the children in the neighborhood.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above matter
was referred to Building Inspector, Peter Stienstra, Health Officer, Dr. H. W.
Darby, M. D., and Fire Chief, C. M. Williams for checking and a report; also to
check houses at 3813 and 3821 Brunswick for structural, and sanitary conditions as
well as for fire hazard, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Gas Main Extension
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
gas main extension was approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present:
Job s-224 Dacatur and Cavell Avenues-'South-of West 24th Street.
Request for Permission to Place Pole
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, they request of
Northern States Power Company for permission to place One (1) pole on the WEST SIDE
OF JOPPA AVENUE JUST NORTH OF WEST SUNSET BOULEVARD, was approved by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council. -
Partial Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, 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;
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1
SERVICE CONNECTIONS, 54-17 AND 54-24
Contractor, Northern Contracting Company
Contract Date, July 6, 1954
Contract Price, $26,866.50 - Amount this Payment, $7,2145.95
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 6
1,000,000 GALLON ELEVATED STEEL WATER TANK
Contractor, Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
Contract Date, April 14, 1952
Contract Price, $M,'AO0500 - Amount this Payment, $4,250.00
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1
WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION, 54-1 THRU 54-8
Contractor, Lametti & Sons
Contract Date, April 26, 1954
Contract Price, $113,227.90 - Amount this Payment, $665,771.03
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Animal Report for Week Ending August 7, 1954
Animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for week ending
August 7, 1954, was read and ordered filed.
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August 9, 1954
Removal of Old Abandoned Gas Tank Ordered
As recommended by Water Superintendent, Ira M. Vraalstad, it was moved by
Trustee Middleton,, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, that the old abandoned gasoline
storage tank under Excelsior Boulevard adjacent to gas station located at
Excelsior Boulevard and Brookside Avenue be removed by Miller & Holmes within 7
days, or ,same will be removed by the Village, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council.
Petitions for Ornamental Street Lighting
Petitions signed by Henry M. Carney, 8306 Virginia Circle North, and others
for the placement of six ornamental style street lights on Virginia Circle North,
Virginia Circle South, and Xylon Avenue between 24th and-25th Streets, were read.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, September 13,
1954 was set as date for hearing on above mentioned petitions, the estimated cost
of same being $3,600.00, and the proposed area to be assessed is the adjacent
property, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Permit to Erect Office & Store Building
Planning Commission's report dated August 4, 1954, on the request of Alfred
W. Hay for a permit to erect an office and store building at 6400 Walker Street,
was read.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Council con-
curred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to issue a permit to
Alfred W. Hay, for the erection of an office and store building at 6400 Walker
Street, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council.
Bid Award for Grading, Graveling,_ S�abilizing - 54-113
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved- by Trustee
Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that the bid of Terry Brothers received
August 2, 1954, for grading, graveling and stabilizing Improvement No. 54-113 be
determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk
were authorized to execute contract for the Village with the Bidder for the work in
the amount bid of $1,527.50, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Bid Award for Construction of Wire Fence
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Trustee
Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, that the bid of Crowley Fence Company for
construction of wire fence around drainage pond at the NE Corner of Minnetonka
Boulevard and Nevada Avenue, received August 2, 1954, be determined to be the lowest
bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute
contract for the Village with the Bidder for the work in the amount bid of $796.00,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Construction - 54-114
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Trustee
Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, that the bid of Lametti and Sons, Inc.,
received August 2, 1954, for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvement No.
54-114 -- in Xylon Avenue from West 35th Street to 300' South, be determined to be
the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
execute contract for the Village with the Bidder in the amount of bid of $2,351.00,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Western Outdoor Advertising Co.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded 'by Trustee Middleton, the application
of Western Outdoor Advertising Company, dated August 4, 1954, for a permit to erect
an advertising sign flat on front of brick building at 6104 Excelsior Boulevard,
for Prudential Insurance Company, was approved, and the Building Inspector was
authorized to issue permit for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Permit to erect Service Station
Planning Commission's report dated August 6, 1954, on the request of Gluek
Brewing Company for permit to erect a gas service station for Western Oil & Fuel
Company at the NW Corner of Turner's Cross Road and Wayzata Boulevard, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, action on the foregoing
request was deferred until further information can be secured on revised plat of
intersection of Trunk Highway No. 12 and Turners Cross Road as submitted by J.E.P.
Darrell of the Minnesota Highway Department on August 5, 1954, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Building Inspector's Report for Week Ending August 6, 1954
The Building Inspector's report for week ending August 6, 1954, showing that
55 building permits were issued, totaling $451,300.00, was read and ordered filed.
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Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Nordquist Sign Company
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the application
of Nordquist Sign Company, dated August 5, 1954, for a permit to erect an advertis-
ing sign on roof of building at 7111 Cedar Lake Road for Westwood Hardware, was
approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council.
Application for Commercial Electric Service
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
authorized to sign for the Village, APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
to power traffic control signals at the Intersection of France Avenue and Excelsior
Boulevard, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Bingo - Holy Family Church
Letter from Mrs. T. T. Renner, Chairman, Holy Family Bazaar Committe, dated
August .9, 1954, requesting permission to play bingo at their Fourth Annual Bazaar
at the .Holy Family Catholic Church, located at Lake Street and Zarthan Avenue, on
October. 23 and 24, 1954, was read. No action taken.
Plat of Texa-Tonka Fourth Addition Approved
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the permanent
plat of Texa-Tonka Fourth Addition, presented by Adolph Fine, Incorporated, was
approved and accepted according to report of Planning Commission, and the Mayor and
Clerk were authorized to sign same for the Village, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
Advertise for Bids for Filling, Grading and Sodding at Well #5
As recommended by eater Superintendent, Ira M. Vraalstad, it was moved by
Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, that the Clerk be instructed to
advertise for bids for filling, grading and sodding premises at Well No. 5 at
8301 West 34th Street, same to be received on September 7, 1954, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council.
Appointment to Fire Civil Service Commission - Frank Curtis Esterly, Jr.
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the appointment of
Frank Curtis Esterly, Jr., 2630 Xenwood Avenue, to the Fire Civil Service Commission
for term beginning September 20, 1954 and expiring September 20, 1957, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the-Council.
Quit Claim Deeds
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Clerk Justad, the following quit
claim deeds were approved and accepted subject to Village Attorney's approval of
same, and the Village -Attorney was instructed to file same with the Office of Register
of Deeds of Hennepin County, Minnesota, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
FOR USE AS PUBLIC ALLEY, quit claim deed with Texas Investment
Company as party of the first part, and the Village of St. Louis
Park as party of the second part, the rear or easterly Twelve
(121 ) feet of Lots One (1) through Twelve (12), both inclusive,
Block Three (3), Golf View Terrace, according to the map or plat
thereof on file and of record -in the Office of the Register of
Deeds in and for said County and State.
FOR USE AS PUBLIC ALLEY, the rear or westerly Twelve (12) feet
of Lots One (1) through Twelve (12), both inclusive, Block 1,
Golf View Terrace, according to the map or plat thereof on file
and of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for
said County and State.
Hearing Date Set for Bituminous Surfacing
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Trustee
Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton that September 7, 1954 be set as date for
hearing on proposed application of heavy duty bituminous surfacing, inclusing base,
prime coat, wearing course and seal coat to the following streets in Hopkins
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Terminal:
54-150 Meadowbrook Road from Excelsior Boulevard to Powell Road;
Powell Road from Meadowbrook Road to Hopkins Village Limits,
the estimated cost of which is $41,580.00, and the area proposed to be assessed is
the Hopkins Terminal property adjacent to said streets. Motion was passed by un-
animous vote of all Members of the Council.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Yngve
Justice of Peace Anton Yngvels report of fines dated August 2, 1954, was
read and ordered filed.
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Hearing Date Set on Proposed Sidewalk Construction
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by
Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, September 13, 1954 was set as
date for hearing on the following proposed sidewalk construction, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council:
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION ESTIMATED COST
54-138 East Side Texa-Tonka from Virginia to Virginia $2,150.00
54-139 West Side Utah from Minnetonka to West 31st 22025.00
54-140 East Side Lynn Adj. to 3805, 3809, 3813 and 3817 500.00
54-141 East Side Zinran from West 35th to West 36th 13534.00
54-142 South Side Cambridge Adj. to 6013 Cambridge 165.00
54-143 West Side Rhode Island from 29th to Minnetonka 13333.25
54-144 East Side Pennsylvania from 28th to 29th 1,488.25
54-145 East Side Rhode Island from 29th to Minnetonka 1,483.25
54-146 West Side Rhode Island from 28th .to 29th 1,502.50.
Special Permit to Make Six-Inch Connection to Water Main
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, Harris Plumbing
Company, 217 West Lake Street is hereby given a special permit to make a six-inch
service connection to the water main in Webster Avenue adjacent to Lot 29, Norwaldo
Addition to St. Louis Park to supply the new Ethel Baston School now under cons-
truction with water and for fire protection with the following stipulations --
regular permit to be taken out.
The tap to be made using a split sleeve and tap in valve with mechanical
joints and rubber gaskets, that a manhole be constructed around said valve, the six-
inch pipe and fittings shall be Class 150 cast iron with mechanical joints and
rubber gaskets, the fire hydrant shall be a Mueller or Waterous hydrant of the
same model and type as now used by the Village of St. Louis Park, a six inch- gate
valve and valve box shall be installed on the hydrant lead, water mains shall have
not less than seven and one-half feet of earth cover to prevent freezing in winter,
a test of 150 pounds per square inch pressure shall be placed on this main and checked
by the Water Department Inspector before the ditch is back filled. Construction
shall be done as directed by the Superintendent of the Water Department. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the,Council.
Revised Plat of Intersection of Trunk Highway No. 12 and Turner's Cross Road
Letter from J. E. P. Darrell, Traffic and Planning Director for Minnesota
Highway Department, dated August 5, 1954, enclosing a revised plat showing changes
in connection with plat of Intersection of Trunk Highway No. 12 and Turner's Cross
Road, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Clerk was
instructed to advise M. J. Hoffman, Commissioner of Highways, State of Minnesota
that the Coiincil does not concur with the revised plat of Wayzata Boulevard
(T. H. No. 12) and Turner's Cross Road because of traffic hazard shown, and same
would be detrimental to valuation of business property in St. Louis Park, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council.
Hearing Date Set for Proposed Curb and Gutter Construction
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Trustee
Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton that September 13, 1954 be set as date of
hearing for the following proposed curb and gutter construction, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the council:
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION ESTIMATED COST
54-130 East Side Xylon adjacent to 3525, 35292 3533 $- 300.00
54-131 West Side }pylon adjacent to 3524, 3528, 3532 300.00
54-135 East Side Sumter from West 28th to West 29th 12296.00
54-136 West Side Rhode Island from W 29th to Mtka. 1,207.60
54-137 East Side Rhode Island from W 29th to Mtka. 1,280.60.
Adjacent property to be assessed
Letter Re: Method of Placing Village Insurance
Letter from Carroll J. Ahlstrand of Park Agency, Incorporated, dated August
5, 1954, inquiring how the Village insurance is placed and written, was read.
Agreement for Radio Set for Dog Catcher's Car
On motion of Clerk Justad, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to execute agreement for the Village with the Animal Rescue League,
providing for a radio set for the Dog Catcher's car, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
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Hearing Date Set for Construction of Sanitary Sewer - 54-147
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by
Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, September 7, 1954, was set as date
for hearing on proposed construction of sanitary sewer and lift station for Hopkins
Terminal as follows:
54-147 Meadowbroo}d Road from Excelsior Boulevard to Powell Road.
Powell Road from Meadowbrook Road to Hopkins Village Limits.
Estimated cost, $29,617.50.
54-148 Lift Station at Powell Road and Meadowbrook Road. Estimated
cost, $29,040.00.
The area proposed to be assessed is adjacent property. Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Appraisal of Village Owned Buildings - Patchin Appraisals
Letter from George Patchin of Patchin Appraisals, dated July 21, 1954, pro-
posing to furnish the Village with an appraisal of Village owned buildings and
contents for insurance purposes, fora total of y$540.00, was read. On motion of
Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the above offer for an appraisal
was approved and ordered, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
New Employee for Engineering Department
On recommendation of Village Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Trustee
Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, that Ronald Johnson be placed on Engineering
Department payroll, effective August 11, 1954, at beginner's rate of x$1.80 per hour,
to replace John David Hyatt who resigned on August 6, 1954, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Office Employee for Civil Defense
On recommendation of Ralph La Hue, Director of Civil Defense, St. Louis Park,
it was moved by Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, that Harriet
Simonson be placed on the Civil Defense payroll effective September 1, 1954, at a
salary of $$240.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Letter Re: Excessive Sounding of Whistles - C. M. St. P. and Pacific RR Co.
Letter from R. F. Fairfield, Supt., Office of Division Superintendent, Chicago,
Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company, dated August 3, 1954, in response
to our letter dated July 30, 1954, concerning excessive sounding of train whistles
while passing through the Village, and stating that they are again issuing ins-
tructions for keeping the whistling at a minimum, to their engine crews, was read
and ordered filed.
Letter Re: Excessive Sounding of Whistles - Mpls. & St. Louis Ry. Company
Letter from F. H. Barry, Personnel Officer, The Minneapolis and St. Louis
Railway Company, dated August 2, 1954, in response to our letter dated July 30, 1954,
concerning excessive sounding of train whistles while passing through the Village,
and stating that this matter has been referred to their General Superintendent for
appropriate action, was read and ordered filed.
Letter Re: Excessive Sounding of Whistles - M. N. & So. Railway
Letter from I. W. Mc Pherson, Vice President and General Manager of Minneapolis,
Northfield and Southern Railway, dated August 2, 1954, in response to our letter
dated July 30, 1954, concerning excessive sounding of train whistles while passing
through the Village, and stating that a bulletin will be sent to all Engineers ad-
vising them to be judicious in the volume of the air horns when passing through
St. Louis Park, was read and ordered filed.
Letter Re: Resolution Requesting That St. Louis Park Be Placed on
Official Road Map of Minnesota - Governor C. E. Anderson
Letter from Governor C. Elmer Anderson, dated August 5, 1954, in response to
our letter dated July 30, 1954, requesting that St. Louis Park be placed on the
official road map of Minnesota, and stating that the matter was immediately taken
up with the Highway Department, and that there will be no recurrence of this over-
signt in the preparation of the 1955 highway map, was read and ordered filed.
Letter Re: Resolution Requesting That St. Louis Park be Placed on
the Official Road Map of Minnesota - M. J. Hoffmann, Commissioner
Letter from M. J. Hoffman, Commissioner of Highways, dated August 3, 1954,
in response to our letter dated July 30, 1954, requesting that St. Louis Park be
placed on the official road map of Minnesota, and stating that since St. Louis Park
is the fourth largest municipality in the state, they certainly will see to it
that some rearrangement is devised which will enable us to indicate by name the
location of St. Louis Park on the general map as well as on the insert, was read and
ordered filed.
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August 9, 1954
Flag Avenue Water Project
A group of persons appeared regarding the Flag Avenue Water Project. Mayor
Fernstrom explained the method proposed to be used in financing the 12 inch main
to run on Flag Avenue from Club Road to Franklin, Franklin avenue west to Hillsboro
Avenue, Hillsboro Avenue north to 16th Street, 16th Street west to Highway No. 18,
Highway No. 18 north 800 feet from 16th Street. He also explained his conference
with the Fire Underwriters regarding fire insurance rating is the water is installed,
stating that they had suggested Class 6. Trustee Bolmgren explained the route to
be taken by the 12 inch water main.
After considerable discussion, Mr. C. A. Pratt complimented the Council on
their patience in handling this matter. He asked about the prospects of getting
sewer in the Crestwood area. Trustee Bolmgren explained the sewer setup and re-
marked that it may be five years or more as all of this area will have to come via
Tyrol Hills area, etc. Mr. Pratt asked if interest would accrue on the deferred
payments. He was assured that interest would have to be collected to pay interest
on bonds as paid by the Village. A representative from the Golf Club said that the
Golf Club appreciated very much the Councils efforts in this water matter.
On motion-of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, September 7, 1954
was set as date for hearing on above proposed water main with bids to be taken the
same date, and the Village Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution therefore,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Minutes
The minutes of meetings held July 19 and 26, August 2, 1954, were read. On
motion of-Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the minutes of meetings held
July 19 and 26, August 2, 1954 were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the meeting was
adjourned at 1:35 AM by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
-JOSZPH 7AD, Clerk