HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954/09/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 436 September 27, 1954
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1954
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:07 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Bennett Brudevold of Aldersgate Methodist
Church.
-The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Trustee Bolmgren, 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:
Associated Agencies 179.97 �- - B. & B. Seat Cover Company 9.50
Berg & Farnham Company 19.50 ✓ A. B. Bjornson 83.00
Black Top Service Company 20.68 V John H. Connery 8.00
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 205.86 ✓ Robert F. Fitzsimmons 5.00
Freelands Grocery 2.25 t,- General Electric Supply Company,
General Trading Company 9.06 '' 11.97
n n It 5.09 v J. V. Gleason Company 21653.11
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it n 6.45 ✓ it , n it . it 435.89
Hobart Welder Sales-& Service 15.20 ✓ H. V. Johnston Culvert Co. 43.30 "
0. V. London 31.80 Lyle Signs, Inc. 22.20
Marquette Hotel 5.50 Miller-Davis Company 12.60 -
Tom Motzko 19.25 ✓" 11 44.83
Nat'l. Bushing & Parts Co. 3.20 v of " " 1.94
Northern States Power Company 1,927.93 ✓ It
it " 15.00 U
" to it " 2043.75 - Northwest Office Machines 82.50 "
NW Bell Telephone Co. 9.50 ✓ Park Super Valu 27.70 ''
Peterson & Lefler 168.251r Red Owl Stores 48.60 -
Reinhard
8.60 `'Reinhard Brothers Company 22.43 ✓ Rosholt Equipment Co. 1.76
Ed. Ryan, Sheriff, Henn. Co. 66.00 ✓ It it " 90.00-,-
St. Louis Park Dispatch 68.90 ✓ Suburban Electric Co. 5.40 '-
11 42.80 ✓ Twin City Bolt & Supply Co. 5.00
11.10✓ Village of St. Louis Park
50-50" Street Department 901.85
Village of St. Louis Park " " " " 6,789.18
Street Department 192.00 ✓ " to " it 285.00
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Bids for Bituminous Surfacing - 54-150
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 16, 1954, sealed bids
were received from the following bidders for the application of bituminous surfac-
ing to Meadowbrook Road from Excelsior Boulevard to Powell Road:
1. J. V. Gleason Company 512,715.50
2. Black Top Service Company 11053.00
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above bids
were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street Department Com-
mittee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council.
Hearing on Proposed Street Grading - 54-154
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in
the following resolution. No persons appeared.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
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Proposed Street Grading, 54-154, Cont'd.
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 September 16 and 23, 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
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
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 October 18, 1954•
STREET GRADING
IMPROVEMENT NUMBER LOCATION
54-154 Grading of Blackstone Avenue from the North Line of Lot 15,
Block 5, Del Monte Heights Addition to the North Line of
Lot 17, Block 2, Del Monte Heights Addition.
Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extensions - 54-91 and 54-155
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in
the following resolution. The following persons appeared: H. T. Bunger, 2559
Hampshire Avenue said he is opposed to water main - his property is not platted.
Mr. Bunger's son, W. H. Bunger said he feels that his father should not be forced
to be taxed for this water main. He asked for a continuation of this hearing until
October 4th so that a Mr. Grey can be present to. speak. Mr. Bunger was told that
he would not be assessed for the corner lot, but the property north of his lot to
the railroad tracks. Gordon Peterson, 6800 West 26th Street said he does not want
td pay for this water main as he is paying on 26th Street. He was told that he
would not be assessed for this water main. No one appeared concerning 54-91.
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 ORDERING WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS
WHEREAS the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 16 and 23, 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 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,
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 October 18, 1954,
WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBERS LOCATION
54-91 North Willow Lane from Forest Road to 250- feet North
54-155 Hampshire Avenue from West 26th Street to Great Northern Railway.
Hearing on Application for Rezoning for. Asbury Hospital
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 16 1954,
a public hearing was had on proposed rezoning of that part of the E2 of the NE4 of
Section 20, Township 117,• Range 21, lying west of Brooklawns Addition, south of the
spur track of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railway and northernly of
of Minnehaha Creek (except area within the Heavy Industrial District) to Multiple
Dwelling Use, "D" Density District, and six-story Height District, in order that the
property may be used for hospital purposes.
438 September 27, 1954
Hearing on Application for Rezoning for Asbury Hospital, Cont'd.
A petition in opposition to changing of zoning signed by Maurice Niedenfuer,
3994 Dakota Avenue and others was read by Mayor Fernstrom. Mr. Cusack of Cusack
and Carlson suggested that Mr. Spry of Asbury Hospital be asked to explain the
project to the folks present. Mayor Fernstrom called on Mr. Spry who explained
why they wanted to build the hospital in St. Louis Park at this location, west of
Brooklawns Addition. Said it will be from three to five story structure, and they
propose to keep up the grounds surrounding the hospital. There is some chance
that Maternity Hospital and Childrens Hospital will join this project. Said that
he does not believe that a hospital would be a nuisance or a poor neighbor, and
they would like to build here. 0. W. Sotebeer, 3930 Dakota Avenue asked if each
of the three hospitals would have separate power plants. The answer was no. Mr.
E. E. Hickey, 6304 West 39th Street asked why the hospital cannot receive a
special permit to build, and not rezone the property. He says he is not opposed
the hospital but opposed to the rezoning. Is opposed to any commercial enterprise
going in there. He says a hospital here could be a credit to the community,
Francis T. Ryan, Attorney, representing the group whose names appear on above
mentioned petition asked -- 1. If they had looked at other sites in St. Louis
Park. Answer, yes. 2. Will this property be taken off the tax rolls. Answer, yes,
but only the property (possibly 15 acres) to be used for hospital purposes. Mr.
Sotebeer asked if the price to be paid is $75,000.00. Mr. Cusack said yes. Asked
if this project is not carried out, will the property be offered at that price, or
more? Mr. Cusack said more. Mr. Sotebeer said that if the hospital does not
go through, then at that price, single family-dwellings could not be built and
would make the property available for Multiple Dwellings and all its faults. Mr.
Sotebeer said he feels that this is the better deal for the citizens, and he does
not feel that it would devalue our property.
Mr. A. W. Lampe, 3924 Dakota Avenue said he feels we are getting off the
track, bringing up the cost of property, and should not discuss this angle. Mr.
Hickey asked if this proposal be written so if the rezoning is made and hospital
project dropped, will it revert to Residential Use. The answer was yes. The ordin-
ance for rezoning would so. state. Mr. Ryan asked Mr. Spry how he felt about the
Planning Commission's suggestion that the buffer space of 100 feet west of the
Northern States Power high line. Mr. Spry said that no part of the hospital would
be built on this 100 foot strip. Mayor Fernstrom asked if this strip would be
used for parking. Mr. Spry said that the drawings show some driveways and some
parking at the rear of the hospital. Mr. Spry said he understood that the Plan-
ning Commission's recommendation to mean that no part of the hospital be built on
this 100 foot strip.
Mayor Fernstrom asked what would be done with the marshy places, etc. Mr.
Spry said we plan to landscape all around to make it a very attractive spot, but
at this time we do not have the plans, but will have soon. Trustee Jorvig asked
Mr. Ryan if he felt that houses would be built on this 100 foot strip. Mr. Ryan
said no — the objection is the possible devaluation of the homes in Brooklawns.
The fundamental reason for appearing is that Brooklawns wants the protection of
the Zoning Ordinance, and they rely on the Ordinance to protect them. They feel
that their property will be devaluated. He read a letter from an Appraiser, Mr.
E. B. Moffett who feels that the property would decrease in value not less than
10% (letter on file). Mr. Ryan said that we are not against hospitals, but are
against the use of this property for any other purposes than the present zoning
provides.
Mr. Lampe said that the homes in Brooklawns have picture windows in back so
that the driveway would be objectionable. Mayor Fernstrom asked if there was no
parking in the 100 foot strip, would that ease the situation. Mr. A. W. Lampe
said, some, but we don't want the hospital. Dr. Jacobsen asked Mr. Spry if this
project is not allowed here, will this conclude that the hospital will not be
built in St. Louis Park? Mr. Spry asked a member of his board, and he said that
this is the site they chose and do not know what is next. Dr. Jacobsen said he
feels that the Village Council is obligated to see that our area have a hospital.
From his observation he feels that we need a hospital here as there have been
times when it has been hard to get St. Louis Park patients into Minneapolis
Hospitals. He charges the Council with this responsibility, and feels that the
Asbury project should be accepted. Trustee Bolmgren asked Mr. Spry if they
would get started on this project in 1955• He answered that that is hard to say.
Trustee Bolmgren asked if they get started in 1955 if they could finish by 1958.
Mayor Fernstrom recommended that three years be given for starting, after rezoning.
Mr. Spry said money is the biggest problem. $4,000,000.00 is needed. They have
$1,000,000.00 on hand and we will have to look to Minneapolis Business Men for
the other $320002000.00. There is a group working on it now, but we have no way
of giving this group a dead line. Mr. Nordstrom o.� Asbury Hospital Board said
if they cannot get started in three years, it would be bad. He feels they will.
Someone asked if Asbury Hospital in Minneapolis will be discontinued when this one
is built. The answer was yes, but other Minneapolis Hospitals are planning to
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Hearing on Application for Rezoning for Asbury Hospital, Cont'd.
build. Someone asked why the hospital could not be built on Meadowbrook Golf
Course. Mayor Fernstrom said that this is Minneapolis property. Mayor Fernstrom
asked Mr. Kraft, Architect if the hospital will be faced with brick facing Brook-
Lawns. Mr. Kraft said that it was his feeling that all sides should be nicely
faced.
Reverend Bennett Brudevold of Aldersgate Methodist Church said there is a
great need for this hospital, and from his observation, does not feel that values
will go down in Brooklawns. Said he has checked other places where that threat was
made and finds it has not come to pass. He said we should consider this project
seriously, as we need it.
Mr. Sotebeer asked if the property along the tracts is heavy industrial. He
was told that it is. Mayor Fernstrom said that the hospital owning this ground,
would be very careful what it is used for. Mr. Sotebeer asked how heating fuel
would come in. Mr. Spry said they hope for gas but standby equipment and fuel will
be needed also. Mr. Lampe asked what size the power plant building would be, and
how would it look - would it be good to look at? Mr. Spry said that they want all
their buildings to be good looking. Mr. Lampe said that the stack would look bad.
Mr. Kraft said that the power plant building would be attractive. Someone asked
how far will the buildings be from Excelsior Boulevard, and how faced. it was ans-
wered that the Nurses Home will be 300 feet, the hospital 800 feet, and the build-
ings will be placed to the best advantage for all.
Mayor Fernstrom explained why hearings of this kind are held -- to get all
sides of the problem for and against, so that the Council can have all information
available for them to use in forming their decision: The Council wants to do the
best they can for all concerned, and all information given helps. We are glad to
get this petition stating reasons, etc. The Council has the right to see the plans
before a permit is granted, and will have that controlled. Also our way of zoning
can be guided by these hearings. Mayor Fernstrom asked if there was anyone else
who would like to be heard, or anything to be added. Mr. Ryan said when the
Zoning Ordinance was passed it covered everything, and should protect the residents.
He feels that there are places zoned for Multiple Dwelling where a hospital could
be built without rezoning, and this one should be built there. Mayor Fernstrom
said that we are trying to do this in a democratic way, and he asked the other
Members of the-Council if they had any wishes in this matter. Trustee Bolmgren
said we should have all matters ready to put into the ordinance such as ground
needed, etc., and asked if Mr. Spry could tell us how much they need. He said
10 acres for development use, but in'this spot the marsh will have to be taken care
of, possibly 15 acres of it. On the Industrial property they want to choose tenants
who will not be detrimental. Trustee Jorvig said he was in favor of granting this
application, but feel we should meet with the Hospital Board and work out plans,
etc. that will be put in the ordinance.
Mr. Nordstrom said that they are sure they want the property. Trustee Bolmgren
asked Village Attorney'; E. T. Montgomery if we could pass a blanket ordinance now
and add items later. Mr. Montgomery said that direction to him to prepare an or-
dinance would be in order. Mr. Cusack said'that October lst is the dead line for
the option on this property. Mayor Fernstrom asked Village Attorney Montgomery
what action is needed tonight. It was suggested that this meeting be adjourned to
Thursday; September 30th, and that a meeting with the Hospital Board could be had
this'week and an ordinance prepared and passed on the 30th.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Council was
authorized to make arrangements with the Asbury Hospital Board for a meeting to
work out the various items to be set up in an amendment to the zoning ordinance,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Supplementary Assessment Hearing for Improvement No. 51-28Lj
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch,August 19, 1954,
a public hearing was had on proposed supplementary assessment covering the cost of
the following improvement -----
'Improvement-No. 51-284 - Storm Sewer extending from Louisiana Avenue
west along the south lines of Lots 5 and 15, Block 8, and the south
line of Lot 6, Block 7, High Holborn, to drainage basin in Lots 13,
14 and 15, said Block 7, the estimated cost of which is $2,308.00.
The following persons appeared: Mrs. H. B. Anderson, 2915 Maryland Avenue complained
about the condition of the sump near Minnetonka Boulevard. P. L. Solomone, 2937
Maryland Avenue asked why the reassessment. He was referred to Assessment Clerk,
R. B. Connery. It was moved by Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig that
action on this matter be deferred to meeting of October 4, 1954, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council.
440 September 27., '1954
Licenses
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, 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, 1954, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present:
Bruce Plumbing Company Plumbing (Gas Connections)
Western Oil & Fuel Company Gas Storage Tank
Park Pure Oil Service Station Gas Station --- 4 Pumps
Bonds
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
bonds which have been approved by Village Attorney, E. T'. Montgomery, were approved,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00
John 0. Jensen, DBA The Jensen Company, principal
American Automobile Insurance Company, surety
Effective January 1, 1954 Expires December 31; 1954•
HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00
Delbert P. Bruce, principal
Standard Accident Insurance Company, surety
Effective September 1, 1954 Expires December 31, 1954•
SIDEWALK, CURB & GUTTER BOND $1,000.00
Milton I. Silverman, principal
Glens Falls Ipdemnity Company, surety
Signed September 27, 1954 - covering construction of
curb and gutter adjacent to 2601 Huntington Avenue.
Request for Permission to Place Pole
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request of
Northern States Power Company to place One (1) pole on Parklands Road, -north of
Forest Road was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the-Council.
Gas Main Extensions
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
gas main extension was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
Job S-330 On State Highway No. 7 at West of Joppa Avenue.
Request for Permission to Place Buried Cable
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Northwestern
Bell Telephone Company was-granted permission to place buried cable on Club Road
between Decatur Avenue and Flagg Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council.
Petition to Vacate Alley in Block 305, Rearrangement `
Petition signed by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Becklund; 3445 Quebec Avenue and
others, dated September 25, 1954, for vacating alley in'Block 305, Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park, was read. On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren,
the foregoing petition to vacate Alley in Block 305, Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Continued Supplemental Assessment Hearing for
Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station --- 51-251
Hearing had on September 13, 1954 on proposed assessments for sanitary sewer
and lift station, Improvement No. 51-251 which was continued to September 20, 1954
and at that time continued again to this meeting, was resumed. Byron Mc Cullough
suggested that in place of assessing.$50.00 for 1-E to make a connection charge of
$50.00 if and when same is connected to sewer.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION (Supplementary)
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
notice of special assessment stating the general nature of the following improve-
ments and the area proposed to be assessed, published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch
August 5, 1954, and has held a public hearing on the said special assessment and
passed upon all the objections thereto, and it appearing that due to grading of
streets platted and laid out since the original assessment for said improvement an
additional area will be served by the Lift-Station for which said assessment was
i
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Supplementary Assessment Resolution
originally made, the Clerk has re-computed the assessment for said Lift Station to
cover the entire area benefited by said Station, which re-computations are contained
in said supplementary assessment, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the' Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
the proposed special assessment for Lift Station No. 6, Improvement No. 51-245 to
51-251 on file in the office of the Village Clerk covering the cost of the said
improvement be hereby adopted and shall constitute a special assessment against the
lands named therein in the. respective amounts therein set forth, which lands are
found to be benefited in said respective amounts, and which assessment, with
accruing interest thereon, shall be a lien upon the property included therein con-
current with general taxes, payable in eight equal annual installments, the first
of which shall be payable concurrent with taxes levied in the year 1953 and payable
in the year 1954, deferred installments thereof to bear interest at the rate of
% per annum from the date of this resolution, the said assessments to
supplement and amend assessments covering the cost of said improvements heretofore
levied by resolution adopted September 15, 1952•
The improvement above referred to for which this assessment is levied is
described as follows:
Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, Improvement No. 51-251, located at 25th
Street and Huntington 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 FIXING SEWED. CONNECTION CHARGE
WHEREAS the Village Council has heretofore levied assesaments against benefited
property in Sanitary Sewer District No. 1-E for Sewer Lift Station, and it appears
that Lots 14 to 18, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, 4, 52 6, Block 5, Lots 1 to 6. Block 6, and
Lot 5, Block 3, Cedarwood Second Addition were omitted from the area assessed and
will be served by Sanitary Sewers now'ordered which will drain into and be served by
said lift station, and that the amount assessed for said lift station was $50.00 per
lot, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the connection fee to be paid for connection with said
sewer to said lots shall be $50.00 per lot.
Proposed Sanitary Sewer Extensions 54-147 and 54-148
Hearing held September 7, 1954 on proposed sanitary sewer extensions 54-147
and 54-148 was resumed at this time.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, proposed sanitary
sewer extensions 54-147 and 54-148 were abandoned by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
Advertising Sign for Nicollet Carpet Company - Brede
Consideration of request of George Behonek of Brede Sign Company for a permit
to erect an advertising sign for Nicollet Carpet Company at 4510 Excelsior Boulevard
which was deferred from September 20, 1954 to this meeting, was resumed. On motion
of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application of Brede Sign
Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign for Nicollet Carpet Company at 4510
Excelsior Boulevard was approved and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue
same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Application for Permit to Erect Advertising Sign - Nordauist
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the application of
Nordquist Sign Company, dated September 22, 1954, for a permit to erect an advertis-
ing sign on the SW Corner of Louisiana Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard for Bruce Cons-
truction Company (directional sign) was referred to the Planning Commission for
checking and recommendation,, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Applications for Permits to Erect Two Advertising Signs - Naegele
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of
Naegele Advertising Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign on roof of the
Cusack & Carlson building at 4021 Vernon Avenue was denied, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of
Naegele Advertising Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign on canopy of
the Cusack & Carlson building at 4021 Vernon Avenue was denied by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council.
442- September 27, 1954
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Nordguist
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the application
of Nordquist Sign Company, dated September 27, 1954, for a permit to erect an
advertising sign for Mac's Apparel Shop on roof of building at 7113 Cedar Lake
Road was approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for
same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Advertisink Sign - General Outdoor Advertising Company
Action on request of General Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to
erect an advertising sign on the NS of Excelsior Boulevard at Quentin Avenue was
continued from September 20, 1954, to this meeting. On motion of Trustee Middleton,
seconded by Trustee Jorvig, permit dated and approved July 12, 1954 was changed to
permit sign to be placed on east end of property described as follows:
"All that part of the NA of the NW4 of Section 7, Township 28, Range 24 west
_of the 4th principal meridian described as follows: Beginning in the center-
line of Excelsior Avenue in the Village of St. Louis Park which point is
206.25 feet northeasterly measured along center line of said road from its
intersection with the west line of the NES of the .NW4 of said Section 7;
thence at right angles northwesterly 310 feet; thence at right angles south-
westerly 71.6 feet more or less, to the west line of said NE4 of the NW4 of said
Section 7; thence Southerly along said west line of the NEr of the NW4 to the
center line of Excelsior Avenue; thence northeasterly along the center line of
said Excelsior Avenue 206.25 to the point of beginning, subject to highway
purposes over the southeasterly 50 feet thereof,"
and to be placed approximately 70' from center line of Excelsior Boulevard, by unani-
mous vote of all Council Members present.
_Bid Award for Curb and Otter Construction - 54-121 thru 54-129
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of Victor
Carlson & Sons, Inc. received September 20, 1954, for the construction of curb and
gutter Improvements 54-121 thru 54-129, was 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 $1.84 per LF for curb
and gutter; 45$ per SF for 32" Walk, and $3.00 per CY for gravel, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the -Council.
Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Construction - 54-133. 119, 120
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the bid of
Lametti and Sons received September 20, 1954, for the construction of Sanitary Sewer
Improvements 54-133, 119 and 120, was 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 $11,099.00, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council.
Bid Award for 75 HP Motor for Pump
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the bid of
Allis-Chalmers Company received September 20, 1954, for One (1) 75 HP motor and
coupling for well pump, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder,
and the Clerk was authorized to issue purchase order for same in the amount bid of
$961.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Application for License to Operate Miniature Golf Course and Archery Range
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of
Fred Petersen, 4017 Shoreline Drive, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, for a license to operate
a miniature golf course and archery range, West of Dakota Avenue near Wayzata Boule-
vard for 1955, was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Improvement No. 54-34 Deleted from Contract
Village Engineer's request, dated September 27, 1954, to delete Improvement
No. 54-34 - curb and gutter on the ES Webster Avenue adjacent to N2 of Lots 19 thru
23, American Security Investment Company's Terrace Park from the contract awarded
to Victor Carlson & Sons, Incorporated, as same should not have been included
because property owners contracted for and had this work done privately some time
after submitting their petition to the Couhcil, was read. On motion of Trustee
Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, Improvement No. 54-34 was deleted from
Curb and Gutter contract of Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. for same, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council.
,Petition for Sanitary Sewer P-1511
On motion of Trustee Holmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the application of
Clyde Whaley, 2921 Colorado Avenue and others, dated September 271, 1954, for the
construction of sanitary sewer in COLORADO AVENUE FROM 29TH STREET TO MINNETONKA
BOULEVARD was referred to the Village Engineer, Chairman of the Sewer Department
Committee and Special Assessment Department for checking and recommendation, by un-
animous vote of all Members of the Council.
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Application for Permit to Build Industrial Building - C. Bros.
Clarence Bros appeared and requested a building permit to build an industrial
building on Lots 16 to 19, Block 196, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (Gorham and
1st Street NW), to be used by Booker & Wallestad, Inc. On motion of Trustee Jorvig,
seconded by Trustee Middleton, the Building Inspector was instructed to issue permit
for building an industrial building on Lots 16 to 19, Block 196, Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park according to plans and specifications therefore presented to the
Council at this time, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Proposed -New Schedule for Bryn-Mawr Bus Line
Copy of letter from Twin City Rapid Transit Company to Minnesota Railroad
and Warehouse Commission, dated September 21, 1954, in which they propose to extend
_the Bryn-Mawr bus line from 22nd Street and ging Avenue (Minneapolis City Limits)
on France Avenue to 26th Street; and on 26th Street to Natchez Avenue, and, second,
to reduce the serviceon the Bryn-Mawr line between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM
from every 20 minutes to every 30 minutes, was read.
Village's Share of Cost of Louisiana Avenue Bridge
Pursuant to approval of Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission, it was
moved by Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to issue warrant to Great Northern Railway Company covering the Village's
share of cost of building the Louisiana Avenue bridge, in the amount of $34,813.13
(Invoice No. 7-54-1480), by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Resolution
Separate hearings were had on June 21, 1954 on the proposed public improvements
described in the following resolution.
On motion of'Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council:
RESOLUTION ORDERING SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS the Village Council has met on June 21, 1954 which was the time and
place specified in the notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 3 and 10,
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 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;
and consideration of said improvements having been regularly adjourned to this present .
'meeting, therefore
'BE IT RESOLVED by,the Village Council of the Village of Ste 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, the Village Engineer is authorized to proceed with reconstruction
of such walks selected by him for immediate reconstruction at an aggregate cost not
to exceed 45,000.00; and the Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for
reconstruction of the remaining walks in March, 1955.
Maintenance Agreement for Friden Calculators
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton the maintenance %
agreement of Friden Calculating Machine Company for the maintenance of the following
machines now in use in the various Village Offices at the rate of $30.00 per machine
was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
SW 8 704718 S 8 104642 SW 8 708145
S 8 104284 SWS 703004.
Report on Plans for Water Main Extensions
Report of Minnesota Department of Health, Division of Environmental Sanitation,
Municipal Water Supply Section, dated September 9, 1954, on plans for water main
extensions described therein at various locations in the Village was read and ordered
filed.
Advertise for Bids for Accounting Machine Supplies and Printing
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Clerk was
authorized to advertise for bids for printing and supplies for new accounting machines,
bids to be received 1954, by unanimous vote of all Membdrs of the
Council.
Animal Report for Week Ending September 25th
Animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for week ending
September 25, 1954, was read and ordered filed.
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New Employee for Water Department - Willard K. Schwartz
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, Willard K.
Schwartz, 4.186 Brookside Avenue was placed on the water department payroll at a �
starting wage of $1.80 per hour, effective October 1, 1954, to replace Donald
Voss who is leaving the department was approved by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council.
Office Employee for Civil Defense - Betty Jane Whalen
On recommendation of Ralph La Hue, Director, St. Louis Park Civil Defense,
it was moved by Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren that Mrs. Betty
Jane Whalen be hired as a Village Employee to work in the office of Civil Defense,
effective October 1, 1954 at a salary of $220.00 per month for the first six months;
at $230.00 per month for the second six months, and $240.00 per month thereafter
plus whatever is added to the $240.00 classification on January 12 1955, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council.
Permit for Lincoln Bakery Denied
On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Jorvig the request of
Loncoln Bakery for a building permit to erect a baking plant on the NE Corner of
Huntington Avenue and Lake Street was denied by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council.
Building Inspector's Report for Week Ending September 24th
The Building Inspector's report for week ending September 24, 1954, showing
that 23 building permits were issued, totaling $104,950.00, was read and ordered
filed.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held September 20, 1954 were read. On motion of
Trustee Middleton, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held on
September 20, 1954 were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council.
Calculator for Special Assessment Department
Request of R. B. Connery, Village Assessor that the Council purchase a Model
#S T W - 10 Friden Calculator, was read. On motion of Trustee Middleton, seconded
by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk was authorized to issue a purchase order for One (1)
Model #S T W - 10 Friden Calculator in the amount of $600.00 less $123.75 allowed
for rental or $476.25, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
Minnesota Section. American Water Works Association
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Middleton, Ira Vraalstad,
Maynard Kays, Phil W. Smith, and H. J. Bolmgren were authorized to attend the Minne-
sota Section, AmQrican Water Works Association, October 6, 72 81 1954 at St. Paul,
Minnesota with necessary expenses paid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council.
Meeting Adiourned
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded'by Trustee Middleton, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:20 AM, September 28, 1954, to reconvene Thursday, September 30,
1954 at 7:00 P. M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
�JEPHrTAD,, Clerk