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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955/01/31 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 8 6 January 31, 1955 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 31, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. - Fernstrom at 8:10 P. M. The following Council Members were present at roll call: Councilman H. J. Bolmgren Councilman H. C. Davis Councilman C. L. Hurd Councilman Torval Jorvig Councilman C. R. Middleton Councilman H. W. Perkins Mayor R. C. Fernstrom Also present were City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, and Secretary of the Council, Joseph Justad. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, 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 Hurd, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea, and Mayor Fernstrom,. yea: Allied Gas, Incorporated 12.50 American Gas Journal 5.00 American Printing Company 45.80 Animal RescueLeague400.00 Baldwin_Supply Company 1.83 Barcol Overdoors of Minn. 730.00 Dr. Paul J. Bilka 17.30 Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. 121.98 James B. Clow & Sons 19.01 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 13.85 Minn. Fire Chief's Assn. 15.00 Fairbanks Morse Company 53.90 Alfred Formo 53.13 Ray Gastuch 33.00 General Trading Co. 17.93 Robert B. Gile 41.10 11 11 11 11.74 Goodyear Service Stores 13.90 it 11 11 1.32 Gopher Equipment Co. 64.28 11 40.40 Hawkins Chemical Co. 153.00 It 5.84 Hearne Brothers 37.50 it .83 Hennepin County Welfare Bd. 250.00 I' 106.07 Hennepin-Lake Stationers 52.50 J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co. 25.95 " " " 13.50 H. V. Johnston Culvert Co. 28.90 " if " 22.80 Goodwin Joss Laboratories 12.00 Keller Brothers _ 19.00 Peter Lametti Const. Co. 18,931.06 Lee-Bo Office Supply Company 60.00 Wm. H. Mc Coy 14.60 The Mc Mullen Company 62.20 11 it It 256.76 Miller-Davis Company 40.13 Minneapolis Auto Supply Co. 18.00 Minneapolis Gas Company 177.14 Minn. State Fire Dept. Assn. 35.00 Modern Floors 72.00 Northern States Power Co. 21085.27 NW Bell Telephone Co. 9.50 it it 11 " 1,623.92 Paper Supply Company 51.10 The Park Press 32.80 Pittsbergh-Des Moines Steel 41.22 Pockrandt Lumber Company 5.28 Leonard Ramberg, Postmaster 20.00 n n n .80 C. F. Rihl 91.00 2.45 H. A. Rogers Company 4.58 2.80 Service Parts Company 9.05 1.76 Smith-Dunn Company, Inc. 4.50 n n n 5.28 it n n 11 104.50 Wm. V. Terry Xcay. Co. 3,614.66 Richard Tetting 12.00 n n 26,609.15 " " 20.00 ,t n n n n 81170.72 Twin City Bolt & Supply Co. 6.60 Hobart Welder Sales & Service 20.93 Deferred Action on Application for Rezoning - Carlson Brothers Discussion of the application of Carlson Brothers for rezoning "all that part of Block 266, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park lying southwesterly of the westerly line of Gorham Avenue and southeasterly of the west line of the E2 of Section 17, Township 117, Range 21, and northeasterly of the northeasterly line of Brownlow Avenue", to light industrial use, was resumed. Max F. Corso, 3224 Kentucky Avenue presented a printed opinion of Howard E. Shenehon, appraiser which was read aloud by Mayor Fernstrom. Carl Carlson showed a plat and explained where the proposed building would be built. Mr. Corso asked why the request was made for light industrial use. Mr. Carlson said to match up with other zoning. However, commercial zoning in this case would be satis- factory for our purpose. n P1January 31, 1955 Deferred Action on Application for Rezoning - Carlson Brothers, Cont'd. Mr. Corso asked Mr. Carlson if property is rezoned, if he had plans to build other buildings other than proposed garage at a later date. The answer by Mr. Carlson was no. Marvin Zeeb, 3282 Louisiana Avenue asked what assurance they would have that you will not buy a piece of ground -from Republic Cre6soting Company and extend your -building. Mr. Carlson answered that they have no intention of going any further. A. R. Smith said he called the Dispatch and asked what publicity would be given last weeks meeting, and he was told that the Chamber of Commerce asked them to hold down any publicity. Mr. Smith wanted to know what was behind this. It stinks. Roger Vessels of the Dispatch explained that the Chamber of Commerce were anxious to get industry into the Park, and did not want too much adverse publicity. Mayor Fernstrom asked 11r. Smith if he was trying to inciter the people. Mr. Smith then asked Mr. Carlson to show him the plat, and asked some questions of him. Mr. Zeeb asked Mr.. Carlson if they were going to sell this property. Mr. Carlson answered no. The question was asked what could be built on commercially zoned land. Mayor Fernstrom read from ordinance what could not be built on land used for. Mr. Erickson, 3204 Kentucky Avenue said he thought what is more important than this building is the amount of truck traffic that will be caused by the garage. Said that an office building could be built. Mayor Fernstrom said that would bring traffic also. Mr. Erickson said not as much. Mr. Zeeb spoke about the buffer strip between Louisiana and Gorham Avenues which could be fixed up, and feels that this would help lift much of the objection, at least as far as he is, concerned. Mayor Fernstrom explaine the discussion the Council had regarding the park area. Said that traffic hazards are with us in all parts of town. Mr. Corso said if Mr. Carlson is not going to build on the entire piece of property, why not withhold rezoning on the property not to be used to the north. Councilman Davis asked Mr. Carlson if the garage is to store large equipment. Mr. Carlson answered 3/4 ton trucks. Councilman Davis asked when he would start. Mr. Carlson answered that he did not know. Councilman Davis asked if he would object to a restriction in the zoning, that if the building is not started in six months, it would revert to the original zoning. 14r. Carlson answered that six months is a short time. Councilman Davis said how about a year? Mr. Carlson that is not so bad. Councilman Davis asked how about screening? Mr. Carlson said they have offered to plant poplars, but City Engineer objects to this due to sanitary sewers being impaired by the roots. Councilman Davis asked if he would plant other trees. Mr. Carlson said they could not afford to plant expensive trees. Councilman Jorvig suggested that shrubbery could be planted which is not so expensive. Mr. Zeeb suggested elm trees like Minneapolis. Mayor Fernstrom explained trees on boulevards and the several reasons why they should not be planted. Mr. Zeeb asked why not leave the grade of 266, NE of Gorham higher? Mayor Fernstrom said that we would like to use the gravel there as the City needs it badly. Councilman Jorvig said landscaping could be done that would beautify the area. Councilman Perkins asked if the Council would be able to control what is built. City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery answered only as to restriction in the building code. - Mr. Corso asked for a short recess and took the group across the hall for discussion. Mr. Levinson, 3209 Kentucky Avenue asked if this would be a storage garage, due to stock of parts, etc. Mayor Fernstrom said he didn't think so. Another member of the group said he knows the Bell Telephone Company, and that the storage of their trucks would call for a large stock of supplies. Mr. Carlson said he has no deal with the Telephone Company as yet. Mayor Fernstrom e# ained what he thought they had in mind. RECESS AT 8:52 PM RETURNED AT 9:05 PM Mr. Corso said the group feels that no evidence has been presented this evening than they had at the last meeting, and they are opposed to any rezoning of this property in question. Councilman Middleton asked Mr. Carlson if he would be opposed to screening as suggested by Councilman Jorvig. Mr. Carlson said he was not opposed. Council- man Bolmgren said he feels that this use proposed, or something similar must come. As far as traffic is concerned, he feels that Louisiana Avenue is going to be a truck route all the way from Wayzata Boulevard to Highway No. 7. We can't stop it. Mr. Corso asked Mr. Carlson what kind of a building are you going to build. Will it be brick faced? Mr. Carlson said he would not have any objection to facing the side next to Gorham with brick. A member of the group said it is both traffic 8 January 312 1955 � Deferred Action on Application for Rezoning - Carlson Brothers, Cont'd. 9 and sight of building that will affect their property values. Councilman Hurd said Mr. Carlson can now build southwesterly on land already zoned industiral. Feels that a compromise for a finished front on the building and commercial zoning on spot would be best for all. He also said he had had uninterested people check the proposition and they feel rezoning best as suggested. He feels that it would be better to rezone to commercial with restrictions than to have Carlsons build elsewhere in the area. Mr. Corso asked if the part not used for proposed building be left zoned as is. Councilman Davis said that the part to the north not used for building could be zoned for parking. The buffer screen- ing, etc. came up again. Mayor Fernstrom said that is a City responsibility, and not Carlsons. No plans on hand now. Mr. Zeeb asked about the balance of Block 266. He was told that a church was looking at it. Mr. Zeeb asked what we could do to be assured that 266 will be used for a park. Councilman Jorvig said petition for it, or get together and do it your under Park Board supervision. He further explained the Park Board setup. Mr. Zeeb asked if-they need a petition for this. Councilman Jorvig said yes - see 'J. Justad. Mr. Christenson, 3220 Kentucky Avenue mentioned the number of children in the area, and suggested that Mr. Carlson paint yellow buildings grey. Fencing of the property was mentioned. Mr. Corso said we know that you have our feelings in this matter and if you do see fit to rezone, please restrict and keep it looking as good as possible as it will take money out of our pockets. Councilman_ Bolmgren asked that City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery draw up an ordinance for commercial zoning with restrictions regarding parking, building, etc. Councilman Hurd gave the legal description. Councilman Davis asked that some restriction as to time limit to build in ordinance so that if the ground is sold we would still have control. Mayor Fernstrom and Councilman'Davis discussed this matter at some length. Councilman Davis said he would add to his suggestion that one year limitation be added to ordinance. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance so as to rezone the property-described in the petition of Carlson Brothers from Residential Use to Commercial Use District subject to: (a) Building plans to be approved by the Council as to material used on exterior facing Gorham Avenue. (b) Landscaping as approved by the Council for screening of property from nearby residential use district, to be provided by owner of premises. (c) Parking to be limited to area approved by the Council and to parking of vehicles of persons having business on the premises only. (d) The resoning to be void unless a commercial building is commenced on the premises prior to January 1, 1956. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Licenses On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the follow- ing applications for 1955 licenses were approved, and the City Manager and City Clerk were authorized to issue same to expire December 31, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: Hillman Machinery & Supply, Inc. Heating Jerry's Shell Service Gas Station 8 Pumps it it it Soft Drink R. N. Koch 3.2 Beer Off-Sale It " " Cigarette " It it Milk Retail Gas Station 2 pumps R. J. Mangan Company, Inc. Plumbing St. Louis Park Novelty Company Cigarette 1 machine, 6033 _Walker it 1 ° 5925 Ex. Blvd. S. J. Scherer Plumbing Robert N. Soule Mechanical Amusement Device Ray N. Welter Heating Company Gas Connection Heating Mike Zoss Drugs, Inc. Restaurant Cigarette 3.2 Beer Off-Sale January 31, 1955 Bonds On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following bonds which have been approved by City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, were accepted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: GAS INSTALLATION BOND $1,000.00 Ray N. Welter Heating Company, principal. Commercial Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955• HEATING LICENSE BOND $$1,000.00 Hillman Machinery & Supply, Inc., principal General Insurance Corporation, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00 Ray N. Welter Heating Company, principal Commercial Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $42000.00 Ralph Hultgren, principal Commercial Insurance Company; surety Effective Date January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $4,000.00 R. J. Mangan Company, Inc. , principal Commercial Insurance Company, surety Effective January 1,-1955 Expires December 31, 1955. PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $4,000.00 S. J. Scherer, principal Fire Association of Philadelphia, surety Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. CITY MANAGER'S BOND 35,000.00 Philip W. Smith, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1, 1955 CITY CLERK'S BOND $5,000.00 Joseph Justad, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1, 1955 CITY TREASURER'S BOND $25,000.00 Mildred H. Melbourne, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1, 1955 JUSTICE OF PEACE BOND (Rider) E. A. Linnee, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1,' 1955 CLERK, CITY TREASURM'S OFFICE (Rider) Eloise Rude, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1, 1955 BOOKKEEPER'S BOND (Rider) Ellida C. Parchem, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1, 1955 CONTRACTOR'S BOND $642.00 Rutledge Construction Company, principal Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Company, surety Effective January 10, 1955, covering contract to install tile partition in incinerator building in the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared therefor, said contract date January 10, 1955, which is by reference thereto, made a part hereof. 90 January 31, 1955 � Partial Payments on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following partial payments on contract work in progress, presented by City Engineer, Phil W. Smith were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council: , PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 3 3,614.66 WATERMAIN 54-110 - Sanitary Sewer 54-111 -, Storm Sewer 54-112 Contractor, Wm. V. Terry Excavating Company, Inc. Contract pate, August 2, 1954 Contract Price, 0372568.00. PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 2 26,609.15 WATERMAIN 54-87, 149, 151 and 152 Contractor, Win. V. Terry Excavating Company, Inc. Contract Date, September 20, 1954 Contract Price, $147,621.50 PARTIAL PAY14ENT NO. 4 $ 8,170.72 WATERMAIN 54-86, 88, 89, 89A, 91,_ 92, 107, 108, and 109 Contractor, Wm. V. Terry Excavating Company, Inc. Contract Date, August 2, 1954 Contract Price, $133,686.10 PARTIAL PAYMiNT NO. 2 $ 18,931.06 STORM SE6dER 54-16 Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company Contract Date, May 17, 1954 Contract.Price, $34,000.00 Re: Assessing for Grading - Burd Place to Flag Avenue Assessment Clerk, R. B. Connery explained the matter of assessing for grading of Cedar Lake Road - Burd to Flag. City Attorney, Edmund T. _Montgomery and Mr. Connery were asked to prepare a resolution setting a hearing for assessment to be ready February 7, 1955. Request for Rezoning Thomas E. Wheaton appeared and requested the rezoning of Lot 1, Highland Avenue Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (36th & Webster), from multiple dwelling use to light industrial use. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Bingo - Park Hill PTA 'Letter from Phelps Yocom, President, Park Hill PTA, dated January 28, 1955, requesting permission to play bingo at the school, Tuesday, March 11 1955, was read. No objections. No action. Resignation of Water Registrar, J. A. Werner Letter of resignation of Water Registrar, J. A. Werner, dated January 27, 19552 to become effective February 1, 1955, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the resignation of Mr. Werner was accepted, effective February 21, 1955, to allow for a three week vacation with pay,_ by vote of all Members of the Council except Councilman Davis who voted nay. Application for Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Louis Solender On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the appli- cation of Louis Solender for an off sale intoxicating liquor license to be used at 7113 Cedar Lake Road (Westwood Shopping Center), was read and referred to the Com- mittee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Application for Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - John J. Balich On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the application of John J. Balich for an off sale intoxicating liquor license to be used at 8617 Highway No. 7 (Knollwood-Plaza Shopping Center) was read and referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of all,Members of the Council. Building Inspector's Weekly Report The Building Inspector's report for week ending January 28, 1955, showing that 10 building permits were issued, totaling $96,100.00, was read and ordered filed. January 31, 1955 e� Special Permit to Connect to Water Main - Aleck Goldfarb On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Aleck Goldfarb was granted a special permit to connect home to be constructed on the south 75 feet of Lot B, Registered Land Survey #57 to the water main in Yosemite Avenue 500 feet north of West -27th Street for water service, with the understanding that he pay an assessment of $300.00 at the time the regular permit is taken out with the under- standing that said property be given credit for said payment when water main is constructed adjacent to property. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Mem- bers of the Council. Special Permit to Connect to 'Plater Main - Aleck Goldfarb On motion of Councilman Davis, .seconded by Councilman Hurd, Aleck Goldfarb was granted a special permit to connect home to be constructed on the west 150 feet of Lot 3, Auditors Subdivision #350 to the water main in Yosemite Avenue 500 feet north of West 27th Street for water service, it being understood that he shall pay an assessment of $296.80 at the time the regular permit is taken out and that the property be given credit for this payment when water main is constructed adjacent to said property. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. _Special Permit to Connect to Sewer Manhole - Aleck Goldfarb On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Aleck Goldfarb was granted a special permit to connect home to be constructed on the south 75 feet of Lot B, Registered Land Survey #57 to the sewer manhole in Yosemite Avenue 500 feet north of West 27th Street for sewage disposal, it being understood that he shall pay an assessment of $ 562.50 at the time the regular permit is taken out and that the property be given credit for this payment when the lateral sewer is constructed adjacent to said property. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. _Special Permit to Connect to Sewer Manhole - Aleck Goldfarb On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Aleck Goldfarb was granted a special permit to connect home to be constructed on the West 150 feet of Lot 3, Auditors Subidivision #350 to the sewer manhole in Yosemite Avenue 500 feet north of West 27th Street for sewage disposal, it being understood that he shall pay an assessment of $ 556.50 at the time the regular permit is taken out and that the property be given credit for this payment when the lateral sewer is constructed adjacent to said property. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Resort on Petition for Sanitary Sewer City Engineer, Phil W. .Smith's report on Petition #1522, for construction of Sanitary Sewer in KENTUCKY AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO ITEST 29TH STREET, stating that the sanitary sewer for this street will have to flow into the North Side Sanitary Sewer District as the elevations of the existing sanitary sewer in this area are such that it is impossible to get enough depth for the sewer in this street, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the Acting City Manager was asked to advise petitioner of above situation regarding sanitary sewer, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Wage Rates for Incinerator Employees Letter from Roy E. Phillips, Manager, Suburban Sanitary Drayage Company, and enclosed list of wage rates for incinerator employees, were read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, action on this matter was de- ferred to meeting of February 7, 1955, by unanimous vote of. all Members of the Council. _Office Space for U. S. Air Force Recruiting Letter dated January 26, 1955 from Lawrence F. Catalano, Major, USAF Commander requesting rent free office space for recruiting in the City Hall, was read. On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, permission was granted to the U. S. Air Force Recruiting Department, the use of Council Room for office space, rent free, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Report of Minn. Department of Health on Municipal ?eater Supply Section Report of Minnesota Department of Health, dated January 28, 1955 on plans for water main extension across Minnehaha Creek from Edgewood Drive to Powell Road in Hopkins Terminal was read and referred to the City Engineer. Animal Report Animal Report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for period of January 22, 1955 thru January 29, 1955, was read and ordered filed. Building Inspector's Report for 1954 Building Inspector's report for year 1954, showing that 960 building permits were issued, totaling $11,313058.00 was read and ordered filed. 92 January 311 1955 Resolution-- No. 14 The following resolution having been read by the Secretary, it was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, that same be adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby endorse the adoption of the three revenue bills drafted by the Nine City Revenue Committee of the League of Minnesota Municipalities, and does hereby authorize and direct the Mayor, Russell C. Fernstrom, and Councilman, Torval Jorvig, the Council representatives to the Revenue Committee, to do all those acts which they deem necessary, proper and advisable to secure adoption of said bills by the State Legislature either through their efforts, or in concert of action with said Nine City Revenue Com- mittee. Ordinance #468 On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the following ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: ORDINANCE NO. 468 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REPAIR OF DAMAGED TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL The City of St. Louis Park Ordains: Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to purchase repair parts and to employ Commonwealth Electric Company to repair traffic control semaphore at the intersection of Highway No. 100 and State Highway No. 169, damaged by collision, at an estimated cost exceeding $1,000.00 without advertisement for bids. Report on Refunds made to Wholesale Gas Customers - Feder Power Commission Letter from Federal Power Commission, Washington, D. C., dated January 24, 1955 and schedule of refund payments made to wholesale gas customers during September and November, 1954, was read and discussed. No action taken. Letter Re: OASI as Supplemental Coverage to PERA Letter from Leroy Trafton, Village Manager, Village of Richfield, dated January 28, 1955, regarding Old Age and Survivors Insurance as supplemental coverage to Public Employees Retirement Association, was read. Public Park Property Clerk Justad presented the matter of Lots 1 to 48, Block 266; Lots 1 to 40, Block 205; Lots 1 to 48, Block 273; Lots 1 to 5, 8 to 10, 32 to 38 inclusive, Block 194; Lots 14 to 30 inclusive, Block 267; Lots 17 to 29, Block 179., all in Rearrange- ment of St. Louis Park, donated to the Village of St. Louis Park by Pacific Invest- ment Company for park purposes was read and discussed. No action. New Employee for Water and Sewer Billing Department On request of City Manager, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis that the employment of Delores Marie Mattson in water and sewer billing department, effective February 1, 1955, to replace June Sandberg, retired, at the following pay schedule be approved: $210.00 per month as starting salary $220.00 " " at end of six months $230.00 " " at end of -twelve months, plus paid holidays as approved by the City Council. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Letter Re: Storm• Sewer, Paving on Fxcelsior Boulevard, and Traffic Signals Letter from L. P. Pederson, Assistant County Engineer, dated January 21, 19552 regarding storm sewer construction and proposed paving on Excelsior. Boulevard, and relocation of traffic signals at Brookside Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard, was read. Mayor Fernstrom explained to the new Councilmen the plans to date regarding the paving of Excelsior Boulevard from Webster to Dakota Avenues. Notice of Meeting - Hennepin County League of Towns and Municipalities Notice of meeting of Hennepin County League of Towns and Municipalities to be held Friday, February 4, 1955 at 7:30 PM at Robbinsdale Fire Hall, for the purpose of discussing pending legislation affecting Rural Hennepin, was read. January 31, 1955 931 Resolution- No. 15 The following resolution was read by the Clerk and on motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REGULAR PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND WAGES AND PRESCRIBING PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the City Manager, Clerk and Treasurer be hereby authorized Ito make regular payment, without specific individual authorization by the Council, of salaries and wages of regular employees and -laborers of the City in such amounts as shall have been here- tofore approved by the City Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that claims against the City for payment of its obligations shall be approved by the City Manager or by such department heads or subordinate officers of 'the city as he shall designate and when so approved shall be promptly filed with the City Clerk who shall prepare a list of such claims as filed with him and not previously allowed by the Council, and such lists shall be presented to the council at each regular meeting. The council may thereupon allow all or any portion of such claims as listed by motion. Letter Re Welfare Legislation Letter from O'Neill .J. Grathwol, Attorney for the Village of Excelsior con- cerning a bill prepared by Hennepin County, asking the Legislature to let it out from under the law covered by Section 263.05 (2), Minnesota Statutes Annotated which governs their responsibility for poor relief under certain circumstances, was read. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Clerk was instructed to write letters to our Senator and Representative, asking them to defeat this bill, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Agreement for Extending Water Main On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager and Mayor were instructed to sign agreement for the City with Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad Company for extending water main under tracks at station 263/70 west of St. Louis Park as presented by the Railroad Company with paragraphs 6 and 9 eliminated, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Letter Re: Independent Post Office for St.. Louis Park - Senator Humphry Letter from Senator Hubert Humphry, dated January 28, 1955, enclosing a letter from the Assistant Postmaster General concerning our request for an independent post office for St. Louis Park, was read. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd that the proposal of an independent Post Office for St.. Louis Park be dropped due to the explanation of Mr. Morse who said that St. Louis Park with Zone Number could be used, and the Clerk was instructed to write Senators Hubert Humphry and Ed. Thye and Representative Roy D. Weir explaining our action and thanking them for their efforts in our behalf with regard to this proposal. Before vote on above motion was taken, It was moved by Councilman Middleton that the above motion concerning an Independent Post Office for St. Louis Park be tabled for one week, until a check can be made of experience Hopkins, Minnesota as an independent Post Office, as explained in a recent issue of the St. Louis Park Dispatch. No second to this motion. After further discussion,, Councilman again moved for the tabling of first motion, and received a second from Councilman Jorvig. On being put to a vote, the motion to table was lost by a vote of 5 to 2. Mayor Fernstrom called for a vote on the original motion and same was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. _Notice of Special Legislative Conference - League of Minnesota Municipalities Notice of special legislative conference to be held at Lowry Hotel, Saint Paul, at 1:30 PM, Thursday, February 3, 1955, for the purpose of considering three legislative proposals on: (1) Optional OASI (Social Security) coverage for Municipal Employment as a supplement to PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). (2) Support for the Highway Study Commission recommendations on certain conditions. (3) Property tax losses, was read. After considerable discussion of the three legislative proposals above mentioned, it was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis that 94 January 31, 1955 Notice of Special Legislative Conference, Cont'd. � the City Council oppose ##1 - Optional OASI coverage for Municipal Employment as a supplement to PERA, but are in favor of an interim study commission to study this proposal. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. ALSO: It was moved by Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that the City Council is in favor of average inventory as a basis for personal property tax, but that any reduction-in taxes which would reduce the revenue to the Municipalities should be made up by the State government and rebated to the Municipalities. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Minutes The minutes of meeting held January 24, 1955 were read. On motion of Council- man Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the minutes of meeting held January 24, 1955, were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the meeting was adjourned at 1:17 AM, February 1, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor ATTEST: OSEP JU AD, Clerk