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Home My WebLink About1955/01/10 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular January 10, 1955 5 5 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:10 P. M. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: Councilman, H. J. Bolmgren Councilman, H. C. Davis Councilman, Torval Jorvig ounci justa Mayor, R. C. Fernstrom Also present was Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman.Dayis;_seconded by,Councihman,jorvig, the following verified claims were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call vote: Councilman, Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Justad, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea: Aaron Anderson 172.80 Leone Anderson "6.07 Kenneth Birkholz 172.80 Rollin P. Briggs - 201.60 Leo Burns 184.80 W. Bushway 10.28 it It 63.90 Betty Caldwell 72.88 Dorothy Chase 106.00 B. F. Cihoski 284.55 John C6nnery 155.78 Thomas Connery 179.55 Norman Crosby 225.23 H. E. Dahlin 196.80 D. Edwards 177.60 N. H. Epstein 192.00 E. Ferch 177.60 Alfred Formo 172.80 Ellsworth Frank 201.60 Donald Freiborg 177.60 Herman Freiborg 201.60 Donald Galloway 186.30 George Gibson 33.60 Henry Girard 201.60 Donald Glassing 48.60 Mary Etta Green 16.62 Esther Helmer 15.96 B. Jensen 177.60 J. 0. Johnson 264.60 Ronald Johnson 172.80 C. W. Jones 196.80 Earl Jones 196.80 Walter Jungblut 208.12 Maynard Kays 52.51 Dickman Knutson 211.20 A. Korbel 201.60 Roy Lea 197.00 Edward Lemke 184.80 Pete Lindberg 17.50 E. R. Ludwig 45.00 It if 20.31 Earl F. Lussier 36.88 G. Mack 211.05 Carlisle Madson 220.80 Vance Marfell 201.60 Walter Mark 172.80 Melvin R. Markuson 177.60 L. Me Nellis 201.60 Carl Miller 268.80 Sylverster Newdall 220.95 R. Nordstrom 201.60 H. Nygaard 184.80 E. Omestad 172.80 Ellida C. Parchem 35.20 P. P. Persyk 178.20 R. Pykal 185.93 W. Reid 201.60 William A. Reiners 229.95 C. F. Rihl 213.11 F. J. Sadilek 192.00 Willard Schwartz 172.80 Donald Senander 186.30 Richard Senander 229.43 Gilbert M. Senst 195.78 F. Sewall 172.80 Richard Shinn 195.78 Donald T. Sorensen 239.20 Fred A. Stimson 196.80 (lazy Ten Eyck 205.35 William Ten 4ck 149.40 Le Roy Thies 241.40 Thomas Thies 216.90 Betty Tiedemann 15.96 Vernon Tollefsrud 225.00 G. Vita 192.00 Ed Werner 33.60 E. Whipps 192.00 Edward Williams 185.93 Frederick Williams 212.85 James J. Zalusky 201.60 Burt Zila 252.00 Associated Lithographers 88.05 Baldwin Supply Company 59.14 Ole Bergerson 50.00 Bethesda Invalid Home 90.00 Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. 67.51 Helen L. Bradley, dba Suburban Buckbee Mears Company 36.48 Sanitary Drayage 8,025.52 Wm. R. Chapman 64.38 James R. Dahl 5.00 Draper Electric Company 85.00 Farnham Stationery & School Fowler Electric Company 26.83 Supply Company 330.00 *56 January 10, 1955 Verified Claims, Cont'd. �] General Trading Company 14.23 Ed Gilbert 62.65 It if " 3.34 Harold L. Gonyer 18.00 6.93 Hennepin Lake Stationers 6.25 ri n n .86 u it it 3.00 64.79 Hobart Welder Sales & Service 26.32 n u u 8.80 it It n tr 18.21 120.16 Holand Motors, Inc. 4.49 5.85 Hydrotex Industries 16.50 24.18 ' Earl Jones 24.64 Maynard Kays 16.10 Landers-Norblom-Christenson Walter Mark 26.60 Company 125.15 Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc. 20.00 Miller-Davis Company 8.10 n it o 0 5.00 H. R. Miller 18.42 Mobile Radio Engineering 4.65 Edmund T. Montgomery 201.00 Municipal Equipment Co. 38.40 It " 't 15.00 it it n 28.30 u a to 5.00 Norris Creameries, Inc. 1.65 It !' it - 10,00 NW Bell Telephone Company 317.78 Petroleum Service 41.72 Pockrandt Lumber Company 31.04 Reinhard Brothers Company 5.59 Max Renner Well Co. 39.39 Rosholt Equipment Co. 1.61 Ed. Ryan, Sheriff, Henn. Co. 4.00 it it " .62 Peter Stienstra 31.78 Dora Swanson 55.00 H. R. Toll Company 6.81 Drs. Nordman, Berge, ,Burseth 150.00 Charles B. Wilhelm 50.00 or n n 80.25 Hearing on Petition for Vacating Alley - WACO Mfg. Co. Hearing was had on petition of WACO Manufacturing Company and others to vacate alley in Block 29, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park. No persons appeared. Resolution- No. 2 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY WHEREAS, a proper petition, signed by WACO Manufacturing Company and others who are a majority of owners of property abutting on the west one-half of the - alley in Block 29, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, adjacent to Lots 6, 7, 8, and 20 of said Block, has been filed with the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park, pursuant to motion of the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park notice was published in the St. Louis Park -Dispatch on December 23 and 31, 1954 that a hearing would be had on said petition on January 10, 1955, and the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has met at" the time and place specified in said notice and conducted said hearing, the said City of St. Louis Park having succeeded the Village by reason of adoption of a Home Rule Charter which -became effective January 7, 1955, and the City Council "having determined that it is in the public interest that said alley be vacated, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the 'City of St. Louis Park that the west one-half of alley as now dedicated and laid out in Block 29, Rearrangement of St: Louis Park, adjacent to Lots 6; 7, 8, and 20 of said Block, be hereby vacated. Applications for 1955 Licenses On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the following applications for 1955 licenses were approved, and the Acting City Manager and City Clerk were authorized to issue licenses to expire December 312 19552 by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: A A A Scavenger Company 'Scavenger Airport Heating & Sheet Metal 'Heating Jerry Baer Heating & Ventilating The Bahneman Company Plumbing Earl Beaudry Plumbing & Heating it Bee Liner Diner Restaurant n n n 3.2 Beer Off-Sale n it n 'Cigarette, Belt Liner Shell Service it to if n if `Soft Drink Blanks Heating & Sheet Metal Co. 'Heating it tt tr tr " 'Gas Connection Booth Pharmacy Cigarette n n Restaurant tt tt 3.2 Beer Off-Sale t January 10, 1955 57 Applications for 1955 Licenses, Cont'd. Caron's "Standard Station Gas Station 5 Pumps it if `-", Cigarette Soft Drink Deters Plumbing & Heating Cg. Gas Connection Dirks Oil Burner Service Co. Heating Domestic Heating Company It it At it Gas Connection Sheldon Flom_ Electrical Freelands Food Market Cigarette " if If Milk Retail Harris Vending Company Cigarette 3 Machines Harry's"Pure Oil Company Gas Station 3 Pumps It " " " Soft Drink Heating Service Heating it it Cas Connection Highland Delicatessen Milk Retail Restaurant 3.2 Beer Off-Sale Cigarette Ralph Hultgren Plumbing Co. Plumbing Johnnie's Pure Oil Service Gas Station 4 Pumps " It It " Soft Drinks '! it It If Cigarette Johnson's Auto Service Soft Drinks It If ." Gas Station 2 �Pumps Midwest Sheet Metal-Works Heating Mitby and Sather Electrical Moldestad Grocery Cigarette It If Milk Retail Nordquist Sign Company Electrical NW Heating Engineers, Inc. Heating Oil Burner Service Company, Inc. It Park Drug Incorporated Restaurant " " Cigarette If If If 3.2 Beer Off-Sale Park Pure Oil Service Gas Station 4 Pumps Park Shell Service Soft Drink It " it Cigarette Park Standard Service Gas Station 3 Pumps " " it Soft Drink E. D. Paulson Plumbing & Heating Plumbing Chris A: Russ Gas Station 4 Pumps Sherman's Pharmacy Cigarette Sigwald Engineering Co. Heating Spencer Air Conditioning Co. " Superior Plumbing and Heating_ Gas Connection It It " Plumbing Town & Country Cleaners Soft Drink Zephyr Oil Company Gas Station Bulk " it " Soft Drink !r rr rr Gas Station 6 Pumps Cigarette Webers Standard Service Gas Station 4 Pumps Welter & Seavall, Inc. Heating Westwood Drugs, Inc. Cigarette rr n it Restaurant 3.2 Beer Off-Sale Borids On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following bonds which have been 'approved by City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, were - approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: HEATING LICENSE BOND $p12000.00 Baer Heating & Ventilating Co., principal Anchor Casualty Company, surety Effective December 31, 1954 Expires December 31, 1955• PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $42000.00 R. M. Bahneman, principal Commercial Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. 58 January 10, 1955 � Bonds, Continued PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $4,000.00 Earl F. Beaudry, dba Beaudry Plumbing and Heating, principal Commercial Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955' Expires December 31, 1955• HEATING LICENSE,BOND $1,000.00 Blanks Heating & Sheet, Metal Co., principal The Fidelity, and Casualty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 December 31, 1955, Expires. GAS INSTALLATION BOND $1,000.00 Blanks Heating & Sheet Metal Co., principal The Fidelity and Casualty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. GAS INSTALLATION BOND $$1,000.00 Deters Plumbing and Heating Company, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. HEATING LICENSE BOND $$1,000.00 Dirks Oil Burner Service Co., principal Saint Paul-Mercury Indemnity Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955• GAS INSTALLATION BOND $12000.00 Domestic Heating Company, principal United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company,, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. HEATING LICENSE BOND $$1,000.00 Domestic Heating Compafiy, principal United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. GAS INSTALLATION BOND $1,000.00 Superior Plumbing & Heating Company, principal American Automobile Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $4,000.00 Superior Plumbing & Heating Company, principal American Automobile Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. GAS INSTALLATION BOND $$12000.00 Ralph Hultgren, principal Commercial Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955• GAS INSTALLATION BOND $1,000.00 EL,ner K,jellberg and Walter Olek, principal Maryland Casualty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00 Elmer K3ellberg and Walter Olek, principal Maryland Casualty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955• HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00 Midwest Sheet Metal Works, principal Federal Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955• HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00 North Western Heating Engineers, Inc., principal The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, surety Effective January 12 1955 Expires December 31, 1955• HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00 " Oil Burner Service Company, Inc., principal Saint Paul-Mercury Indemnity Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955• January 10, 1955 5 Bonds, Continued PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $4;x000.00 Edward D. Paulson, principal United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00 Sigwald Engineering Company, principal Anchor Casualty Company, surety Effective December 31, 1954 Expires December 31, 1955. HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00 Spencer Air Conditioning Company, principal Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. HEATING LICENSE BOND 6l,000.00 Airport Heating & Sheet Metal, principal Standard Accident Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. HEATING LICENSE BOND $13000.00 Welter & Seavall, Incorporated, principal Maryland Casualty Company, surety Effective December 31, 1951 Expires December 31, 1955. SIDEWALK CONTRACTOR'S BOND $$10,000.00 Victor Carlson & Sons, Incorporated, principal American Automobile Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. Request for Refund on Sewer Tax — Eleanor Appel Miss Eleanor Appel, 3833 Kipling Avenue appeared and presented a letter from Belden—Porter Company, dated January 7, 1955, recommending a refund of x$100.00 on sewer tax due to extra expense Miss Appel was put to in making connection to the City Sewer. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Belden— Porter Company letter of January 7, 1955 was referred to the City Engineer and Special Assessment Clerk for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Application for Permit to Erect Sign — Naegele Planning Commission's report dated January 5, 1955 on the application of Naegele Advertising Company for a permit to erect a V shaped or double advertising sign on roof of Park Super Valu Building at 6418 West Lake Street, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above application was referred to the Building Inspector's Office to check the strength of roof above mentioned, and to find out if this sign would bd within 400 feet of another sign, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Planning Commission's Report on Request for Change of Street Name Planning Commission's report dated January 52 1955 on the Building Inspector's request to change name of West 262 Street in Cedar Knoll Manor Second Addition to Pennsylvania or Oregon Avenue, was read. No action taken. Application for Commercial Electric Service On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Acting City Manager was authorized to sign application for commercial electric service to power skating rink located at the NW Corner of Brunswick Avenue and West Lake Street, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Petition for Rezoning Petition of Carlson Brothers, 3280 Gorham Avenue, dated January 6, 1955, for the rezoning of all that part of Block 266, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park lying SWly of the Wly line of Gorham Avenue and Sly of the West line of the E2 of Section 17, Township 117, Range 21 and Nally of the NEly line of Brownlow Avenue, from Residential Use to Light Industrial Use, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, January 24, 1955 was set as date for hearing on the above petition, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 60 January 10, 1955 Bingo Letter from Oscar Erlanson, 3612 Rhode Island Avenue, dated January 10, 1955, requesting permission for Gloria Dei White Shrine to hold a bingo party at Paul Revere A. F. & A. M. Lodge Rooms, 6505 Walker Street on February 12, 1955, was read. No objections raised. No Action taken. Bingo Letter from Philip E. O'Brien, President, Parent Teachers Association of Most Holy Trinity School, dated January 7, 1955, requesting permission to play bingo in their School Auditorium on Monday Evening, February 212 1955, for the benefit of their school library, was read. No objections raised. No action taken., First Reading of Proposed Ordinance The first reading' of a proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING PROCEDURE FOR VACATION OF HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND ALLEYS was made. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the second reading of aforementioned ordinance will take place at the Council meeting scheduled for January 17, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Petition Opposing Water Main Construction On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, petition signed by Fred Dean, 1636 Princeton Avenue and others, dated January 4, 1955) oppos- ing construction of water main in Princeton Avenue between Cedar Lake Road and Douglas Avenue (petitioh No. 1520 for water main construction at this location was presented to the Council on 1-3-55) was read, and referred to the City Engineer, Chairman of the Water Department Committee, and Special Assessment Department for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Additional Lighting for 26th Street between Lynn and Quentin On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Clerk was instructed to order the following street lighting for West 26th Street between Lynn- Avenue and Quentin Avenue as proposed in letter from Northern States Power Company, dated January 7, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: Change the 2500 lumen light at Lynn Avenue to 6000 lumens. Change the 2500 lumen light at Monterey to 600 lumens and swing the mastarm northward to light 26th street west- ward. 26th Street jogs here and this light will light 26th Street west of Monterey while the increased light at Lynn Avenue will support the lighting east of Monterey Avenue. Install anew 6000 lumen street light on the east edge of the turn-a-round area at approximately Ottawa Avenue. Install a new 6000 lumen street light half-way between Ottawa and Quentin on the,north side of 26th Street, this light to be in a fixture which concentrates the light in a long throw laterally alone the roadway. Change the 2500 lumen light at Quentin to 6000 lumens to support the long spacing to the new light eastward. Request for Permission to Place Poles 1� On motlion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the request of Northern States Power Company to place poles at the following locations in the City was granted, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: 3 poles on West 24th Street between Cavell and Decatur Avenues. Request for Permission to Place Poles & Anchor On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the North- western Bell Telephone Company was granted permission to place 1 pole near the inter- section of 16th Street and Hillsboro Avenue; to place buried cable on 16th Street between County Road #18 and Hillsboro Avenue; and to place 1 pole on Westridge Lane, first pole south of Parkwoods Road, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Advertise for Bids for ; Ton� Pick-up Truck On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager was authorized to advertise for bids for One (1) 1955 2 ton pick-up truck for the water department, accordin� to specifications on file with the City Engineer, price to include trade-in of 1951 2 ton Ford pick-up truck; bids to be opened on February 7, 19552 by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Animal Report Animal Report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for period of January 11 1955 thru January 8, 1955, was read and ordered filed. January 10, 1955 61 Request for Rezoning Lots 41 and 42, Block 312, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park The matter of petition of Albert N. Loberg for rezoning of Lots 41 and 42, Block 312, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park which was presented to the Council at meeting held January 3, 1954 was again presented-to the Council at this time. Alvin L. Deters presented letters from neighbors stating that they have no objection to the proper rezoning of this property, or the building, oX a two-family bungalow. These letters were from the following: 1. Mrs. Albert N. Loberg, 3601 Texas Avenue 2. Melvin R. Markuson, 3623 Texas Avenue 3. Mrs. W. T. Merfeld, 3616 Texas Avenue 4. Mrs. Loran L. Phyle, Sr., 3619 Texas Avenue 5. C. W. Jones, 3609 Texas Avenue 6. S. Paulson, 3612 Sumter Avenue. Hearing Date Set for Proposed Rezoning On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, January 24, 1955 was set as date for hearing on petition of Albert N. Loberg, 3601 Texas Avenue for rezoning of Lots 41 and 42, Block 312, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from Residential Use to Two-Family Dwelling Use, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Supplies for Civil Defense On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the city manager was authorized to issue a purchase order covering Requisition No. 4598 for supplies for Civil Defense, requested by Director, Ralph La Hue, in the amount of $12.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Change Request for Audit On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the request for a limited audit of accounts and affairs of the Village for 1954 was amended to include period of January 1, 1955 thru January 6, 1955, and the City Manager was instructed to so inform the Public Examiner's Office of the State of Minnesota, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bid Award for Police Cars On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, th6 bid of Minar Motor Company received January 3, 1955, for furnishing of four 1955 Ford Sedans with trade in of four old police cars, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the City Manager was authorized to issue purchase order for same at net price bid of $817.00 for Car No. 1, 5817.00 for Car No. 2, $417.00 for Car No. 3, and $417.00 for Car -No. 4, by unanimous vote of.all Members of the Council present. Additional Equipment for Police Cars On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following additional equipment for above police cars vYas approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present; Engine - 188 H. P. $100.00 Heavy Shocks 6.00 Heavy Springs 9.10 Heavy Radiator 4.00 Heavy Duty Brakes 4.50 Heavy Duty Front Seat 31.50 Oil Filter 8.51 Fuel Vacuum Pump 8.51 $172.12 Investment of Special Assessment Funds On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager and City Clerk were instructed to invest Special Assessment Funds in the amount of $246,000.00 in U. S. Savings K Bonds, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Re: New Gas Rates - Minneapolis Gas Company Letter from Minneapolis Gas Company, dated January 8, 1955, designating the new gas rates for service in suburban areas, effective January 1, 1955, was read. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Attorney was instructed to make a study of the new proposed gas rates and recommend to the City Council what procedure is feasable for us to tbrke with regard to the increase, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 62 January 10, 1955 Resolution - No. 3 The following resolution having been read by the Clerk, it was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that said resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS RESOLVED that the NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS be hereby designated as a depository for the funds of this City, not to exceed however, $1,200,000.00 "at any one time, and the Treasurer is hereby authorized to open or continue an account or accounts with said Bank on such terms as have been -re- quired by said Bank heretofore, in the name of the City, and to deposit or cause to be deposited in such account or accounts, any money, checks, drafts, orders, notes, or other instruments for the payment of money. RESOLVED FURTHER, that checks, warrants, or other withdrawal orders issued against the funds of this City on deposit with said Bank shall be signed by the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. RESOLVED FURTHER, that said Bank deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis as' security for such deposit, such securities as may be approved by the City Council in the amount required by law. Resolution -NO. 4 The following resolution having been read by the Clerk, it was moved by Councilmah Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren that said resolution be adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING D ,POSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the NORTH- WESTERN NATIONAL BANK OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA be hereby designated as a depository for funds of the City, and the Treasurer of the City is hereby directed to deposit in said Bank all receipts of the City for licenses, inspection fees, permi-ts, fines, and such other funds as may be directed by the City Council, provided that the aggregate amount of said deposits with said Depository Bank shall not exceed $150,000.00 at any one time; and provided that said Bank deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis for the Treasurer of the City, securities of such kind and amount as to comply with Mason's Minnesota Statutes, 1927, Section 1973-1, and furnishes the Treasurer of the City with an assignment of said securities as provided by said statute, and RESOLVED FURTHER that until further order of the City Council by resolution, withdrawals from said account shall be upon the written order of the Treasurer, countersigned by the City Manager and City Clerk, payable only to the NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS or CITIZENS STATE BANK OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA for deposit to the account of the City. Resolution - No. 5 The following resolution having been read by the Clerk, it was moved by Councilman Jorvig, secorided by Councilman Bolmgren that said resolution be adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen's State Bank of St. Louis Park be hereby designated as a depository for the funds of this City, not to exceed however, the amount of $250,000.00 at any one time, and the Treasurer is hereby authorized to open or continue an account or accounts with said Bank on such terms as required by said Bank in the name of the City, and to deposit, or cause to be deposited in such account or accounts, any money, checks, drafts, orders, notes, or other instruments for the payment of money. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that until further notice of the City Council by resolution, withdrawals from the account known as CITY OF ST. I;OUIS PARK WATER REDEMPTION FUND shall be upon the written order of the Treasurer, countersigned by the City Manager and City Clerk, payable only to the Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis for deposit to the account of the City, and withdrawals from the account known as CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK PAYROLL ACCOUNT shall be upon the written order of the Manager, Clerk , and Treasurer of the City for payment of wages, salaries and fees of City Officers and Employees including authorized deductions for Federal With- holding Tax, Public Employees Retirement Fund, Hospital, and Health and Accident Insurance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this notice shall continue in force until written notice of its recision or modification has been received by said Bank. January 10, 1955 Resolution Designating Depository for City Funds, Cont'd. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Bank deposit with the First National Bank of Minneapolis as security for such deposit, such securities as may be approved by the -City Council in the amount required by law. Resolution - No. 6 The folowing resolution having been read by the Clerk, it was moved,by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that said resolution be"adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION REFUNDING GARBAGE DISPOSAL ASSESSMENT WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the City Council levying assessments for Garbage Disposal, the following lot was inadvertantly charged for the above assessment;" and whereas said lot is vacant and is therefore not serviced by said Garbage Disposal Service; therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the-City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the 1953 and 1954 installments of such assessment heretofore paid in the respective amounts set forth below be refunded to the respective property owner, and, upon receipt of a signed verified claim and the paid tax statements, and that the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer be hereby authorized to issue warrants of such refund to the respective property owner.L 19, B 6, Wooddale Park - 1953, 1.53; 1954, 16.90. Letter Re: Assessment System - Citizens League of Greater Minneapolis Letter from Charles T. -Silberson, President of Citizens League of Greater Minneapolis, dated January 3, 1955, together with a report and recommendation on the assessment- system of Suburban and Rural Hennepin County, were read. Letter Re: Increased Bus Transportation - T. C. Rapid Transit Co. Letter from B. M. Larrick, Vice President and General Manager, Twin City Transit Company, dated January 4, 1955, requesting the Council's approval of increased bus service on the Bryn Mawr line from 26th to France, routed over France Avenue to Lake Street; thence to Lake and Hennepin, was read. 1 Resolution - No. 7 The fo17w3_ng resolution having been read by the Clerk, it was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis that said resolution be adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: R E S O L U T I O N RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the Minneapolis Street Railway Company be hereby granted permission to operate a temporary extension of its Bryn Mawr bus line from 26th Street at France Avenue, along France Avenue to Lake Street within the corporate boundaries of said City. Letter from NSP Company Re: Tax for Use of City Streets Letter from Northern States Power Company, dated January 5, 1955, in response to our letter to them dated December 29, 1954, stating that the charge being imposed upon their Company by the City of Minneapolis for use of streets will have no effect on the electric service rates in the City of St. Louis Park, was read and ordered filed. Letter Re: Public Safety Meeting - Governor Orville Freeman Letter from Governor Orville L. Freeman, dated January 5, 1955, inviting the City Council to attend a meeting to discuss safety problems, to be held Wednesday, January 26, 1955 at 10 A. M. at Hotel Saint Paul, Saint Paul, Minnesota, was -read. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Police Chief and City Engineer were instructed to attend the above meeting, and the Mayor and as many Councilmen -as-'possible be urged to attend also, with necessary expenses paid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Street Commissioner's Request for Crushed Pit Run Gravel (Inter-office ,Memo from Kenneth Johnson, Street Commissioner, dated November 29, 1954,= requesting' the=purchase (of •2000 yards,of crushed pit run gravel, was read. On motion=of,Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request was referred to the City Engineer for checking and recommendation, by unani- mous vote of all Members of the Council present. Building Inspector's Weekly Report The Building,Inspector's`report for-week ending January=7, 1955, showing that 5 building permits were issued, totaling $97,780.00, was read and ordered filed. 64 January 10, 1955 � Award of Contract for Boiler Housing for Incinerator [Y� On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City ; Manager was authorized to enter into a contract with Rutledge Construction, General Contractors for housing of boiler on charging floor at incinerator as per specifications and plans prepared by Architect Loren B. Abbett, dated Dec- ember 14, 1954 at price quoted of $642.00, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report of Minn. RR & Whse. Commission Re: Change of Schedules of Bus Line Report of Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission, dated January 4, 1955, in the matter of the application of the Twin City Motor Bus Company for change of schedules and route on'the Glen Lake-Excelsior line, and to abandon that portion of the line from Excelsior to Tonka Bay, was read and ordered filed. Request for Permission to Inhabit Trailer It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren that the request of Leslie J. Ferguson for permission to inhabit a trailer at rear of premises at 3305 Republic Avenue be granted. No second. Motion lost. Re: New Post Office for St. Louis Park Letters from Senators Edward Thye and Hubert Humphrey, and Representative Roy Weir, in reply to our letters to them dated December 28, 1954 asking what procedure we must follow to secure a Post Office for the City of St. Louis Park, were read. Mr. H. L. Morse, Assistant District Manager for Regional Operations Office in Minneapolis appeared. His office handles all Post Office matters in the Minneapolis area. He explained that better service is given by having Minneapolis as the Post, Office for Suburbs. There is no objection to using St. Louis Park 16, 10, or 5 as may apply. However, they feel that Minneapolis on mail helps keep service up. He was asked if St. Louis Park could be made into one zone. He said not to give the best service. Councilman Jorvig asked Mr. Morse if he was under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Postmaster. He said no, just the opposite. The Minneapolis Postmaster is under his office. Councilman Jorvig asked how we would start to get an independent Post Office. Mr. Morse answered that we are better off as a branch of Minneapolis. Mayor Fernstrom discussed the tax deal being talked about by 9 cities and the possibility of the mailing address or zone address would be used in determin- ing residence. Councilman Bolmgren asked if there were any other towns- in the same situation as we are. Mr. Morse said yes, West Allis, Wisconsin is -fa branch of Milwaukee, and Cicero, Illinois is a branch of Chicago, Illinois. Councilman Bolmgren asked how we would proceed to get a Post Office of our own. Mr. Morse said we could write a letter to the District Manager of Post Office Operations, Box 190, Minneapolis 1, Minnesota. Resolution- No. 8 The following resolution having been read by the Clerk, it was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis that the said resolution be adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on Monday of each week, at 8 o'clock .P. M., commencing Monday, January 17, 1955, and on each Monday thereafter, pro- vided that if any Monday shall be a legal holiday the meeting otherwise to be held on such Monday shall be held on the next succeeding day which is not a holiday, and provided further that the City Council may cancel any regular meeting by action taken at the next.preceding regular_ meeting of the council. -� Social Security, Supplementary Coverage to PERA Outline of tentative plan for OASI supplementary coverage of of Minnesota Local Government -Fmployeesp received from the League of Minnesota Municipalities, was read. - _-The Clerk was ,asked to,writerthat the Council is not ready to make a statement on this matter as they do not have sufficient information on hand, and the City Employees have ,not .had•a,chance tq-make ,a statement on• same. Re: Appointment of Two Councilmen . Mayor Fernstrom presented the matter of appointing two Councilmen to fill the positions provided for by our new Home Rule Charter. Councilman Davis said he feels that this matter should,be left.open for one week so that the public will have a chance to suggest who should fill these positions. __January 10,_1955 05 Re: Appointment of Two Councilmen, Cont'd. Councilman Bolmgren said we should proceed with the appointment of the two extra Councilmen tonight. Councilman Davis said he strenously opposes this being done at this time as it is not on the agenda, and should be further considered. It was moved by Councilman Davis that the present Council proceed to appoint an Acting City 1,anager this evening, and that no action be taken_ on the appointment of the two Councilmen until the meeting of January 17, 1955. No second. Motion lost. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren and seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the present Council appoint the two Councilmen to complete the Council this evening. Considerable discussion on this matter ensued, after which Councilman Bolmgren withdrew his motion, and Councilman Jorvig withdrew his second. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the nomination and selection of two Councilmen be made on Monday, January 17, 1955. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. City Manager Appointed - Phil W. Smith On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Phil W. Smith was appointed to the position of Acting City Manager and in addition to perform such duties as were formerly his responsibility as Village Engineer. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. _Appointment of Village Employees On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, all City Employees except the City Clerk and City Treasurer were appointed to the respeAive positions they they now hold, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council pres- ent. Appointment of City Clerk On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the recom- mendation of Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith for the appointment of Joseph Justad as City Clerk was approved by unanimous vote of all Menbers of the Council present. Appointment of City Treasurer On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the recom- mendation of Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith for the appointment of Mildred H. Melbourne as City Treasurer was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Appointment of City Attorney On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, Edmund T. Montgomery was appointed to the position of City Attorney, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. fete Employees to Sign Oath of Office On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, all City Employees were directed to take oath of office as prescribed in new Home Rule Charter, Section 11.02, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. X City Official Paper Designated On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the St. Louis Park Dispatch was designated as the official paper for the City of St. Louis Park for the year 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Emergency Ordinance The following emergency ordinance having been read by the Clerk, it was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the following ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: ORDINANCE NO. 466 THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS: Section 1. It is hereby determined to be necessary for the immediate preser- vation of public peace, health, morals, safety and welfare that appointive positions of employment for the operation of the City Government be immediately created in order that functions of government may be carried on under the new home rule charter. Section 2. All appointive positions of employment existing under the Village of St. Louis Park at the time it became a City under its home rule charter on Janu- ary 7, 1955 shall be hereby continued until further action by the City Council with the same responsibilities and duties and salaries respectively. January 10, 1955 66 Preparation of Ordinance Creating Departments and Positions + On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City ; Attorney was asked to confer with Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith and prepare an ordinance creating departments and positions of employment for the government of the City, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Minutes , The minutes of meeting held January 3, 1955 were read. On motion of Councilman Davis,- seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held January 3,• 1955 were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the meeting was adjourned atl:30 A. M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor ATTEST: JOSEPIY JUS , Clerk