HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955/10/10 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular October 10, 1955
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 10, 195,5
A regular meeting ,of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:05 P. M.-
Invocation
.Invocation was given by Reverend Robert C. Landis of Grace Presbyterian
Church.
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 Middleton, R. C.
Councilman H. W. Perkins
Mayor R. C. Fernstrom
Also present were City Manager, Tom Chenoweth, City Attorney, E. T. Montgomery,
and City Clerk (Secretary) Joseph Justad.
Hearing on Proposed- Water Main, Improvement No. 55-104
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 29 and
October 6, 1955, a public hearing was had on proposed water main extension, Im-
provement No.. 55-104 -- in Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Franklin Avenue,
the estimated cost of which is $22,363.00. No persons appeared.
Resolution No. 160
Resolution No. 160 entitled RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN,
IMPROVEMENT NO. 55-104, (in Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Franklin Avenue)
was read by the Secretary. (Bids to be opened by City Manager, Nov. .7;, 1955, 10 AM.)
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution
No. 160 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Reso-
lution No. 160 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Hearing on Proposed Acquisition of Property for Outlet for Storm Sewer
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 29 and
October 6, 1955, a public hearing was had on proposed acquisition of land in
Government Lot 3, Section 9, Township 117, Range 21, and in the SEr of the NEr,
Section 8, Township 117, Range 21, to serve as an outlet for Storm Sewer No. 17
of the City of St. Louis Park, the estimated cost being $22,000. No persons
appeared.
Resolution No. 161
Resolution No. 161 entitled RESOLUTION ORDERING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
TO SERVE AS OUTLET FOR STORM SEWER NO. 17 was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 161 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 161 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Hearing on Petition for Rezoning for Multiple Dwelling Use - Isadore Wexler
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 22, 1955,
a public hearing was had on the petition of Isadore Wexler for rezoning of premises
at 2934 Natchez Avenue from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District for
the purpose of two-family dwelling. Mr. Wexler appeared in favor of his petition.
Mr. Landmesser, 4716 Minnetonka Boulevard appeared and quoted from a newspaper
article that said "the first sign of devalueing property is rezoning to Multiple
Dwelling." He asked if a permit had been issued for a multiple dwelling. He
was told no, that a permit was granted to remodel the premises so that mother-in-law
of former owner could have hero live with them. He asked if there were any other
multiple dwellings in this area. He was told that there were three or four. Dorothy
Trach, 4700 Minnetonka Boulevard was present. Said she is not worried about the
present, but what about the fut_ure.Mr. Landmesser asked if the place could stay as
is as he says he is well plea d with the present occupants, and not rezone for a
two-family dwelling.
It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren that Lot 8, Hillcrest Addition be rezoned
for multiple dwelling for two family use and that the "C" Density requirement be
waived. No second. Councilman Bolmgren withdrew his motion.
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Hearing on Petition for Rezoning for Multiple Dwelling - Wexler, Cont'd.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above
petition of Isadore Wexler was denied, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present. Councilman Hurd said he seconds this motion reluctantly as he
feels that with paving of Minnetonka Boulevard it will soon be Multiple Dwelling,
and this property as Multiple Dwelling would be a good buffer.
Aearing on Proposed Street Grading, Graveling, Bituminous Stabilizin
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Jispatch September 29 and
October 6, 1955, a public hearing was had on proposed street grading, graveling,
and bituminous surfacing, Improvements Nos. 55-101, 102, and 103. Assessor R. B.
Connery explained the assessing problem of Improvement No. 55-102.
Resolution No. 162
Resolution No. 1623, entitled RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET GRADING, GRAVELING,
AND BITUMINOUS SURFACING (Improvements Nos. 55-101 and 55-103), was read by the
Secretary. Bids to be opened by City Manager November,7, 1955 at 10 AM.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution
No. 162 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution-No.- 163
Resolution No. 163, entitled RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES
IN LIEU OF BOND (Park-Plaza State Bank of St. Louis Park), was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis,, Resolution
No. 163 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Reso-
lution No. 163 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Ordinance No. 506
Second reading of Ordinance No. 506, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, rezoning from Open Development Use to
Commercial Use, the easterly 125 feet of the tract of land described as "That part
of the NW4 of the SW4 of Section 5, Township 117, Range 21, commencing at the NW
corner of said NW,; thence running East on the North line of said NW4 198 feet to
a point; thence at right angles South 165 feet to a point; thence at-right angles
West 12 rods to a point in the West line of said Section 5, said point being 165
feet South of the said NW corner of said NW4; thence North on the said Section
line 165 feet to the point of beginning, was waived by unanimous consent of all
Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordinance
No. 506 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordi-
nance No. 506 in Book 3 of Ordinances.
Planning, Commission's Report on Request to Sub-divide Property - Moldestad
Planning Commission's report dated October 5, 1955, on the request of Richard
Moldestad, 2629 Yosemite Avenue for permission to subdivide the North 233 feet of
Lot 61, Auditors Subdivision No. 350, etc. into four separate tracts designated on
plat therefore indicated as "A", "B", "C", and "D" with width of same to be 49 feet,
52 feet and 53 feet respectively, was read, approving same.
It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, that
the Planning Commission's report be accepted and that Richard Moldestad be granted
permission to subdivide above described property accordingly. . Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning, Commission's Report on Petition for Re m nine - G. F. Lohman
Planning Commission's report-dated October 5, 1955, on the petition of G. F.
Lohman for rezoning the following described property from Open Development Use to
Commercial Use, was read stating that same had been tabled pending further investi-
gation.
"All that part of the SEw of the SW4, Section 18, Township 117, Range
21 lying east of the East Right-of-Way line of Great Northern Railway,
except the North 180 feet thereof; and all that part of the SW4 of the
SE4, Section 18, Township 117, Range 21 lying north of State Highway
No. 7 and lying west of the Westerly boundary line of Knollwood-Plaza
except 65 feet on either side of the center line of Minnehaha Creek
Channel as it now exists."
Councilman Joryig said he wants to go on record against any exceptions in
this matter - we should require the `strip on both sides of the Creek, etc. Mayor
Fernstrom asked Councilman Davis how long the Planning Commission would take to
make their investigation. He answered, as soon as.possible.
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Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning - Lohman, Continued
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission to table above petition for rezoning pending
further investigation was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning for Two-family Dwelling
Planning Commission's report dated October 5, 1955 on the petition of 0. N.
Gjermundson, 3036 Idaho Avenue to rezone the north 108 feet of Lot 3, Block 15,
St. Louis Park, and that part lying west of the east 7 feet thereof, and lying
south of the north 108 feet from residential use to multiple dwelling use for the
purpose of constructing a two-family dwelling thereon, was read, approving same.
Hearing Date Set for Rezoning
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, October
31, 1955 was set as date of hearing for rezoning above described property from
Residential Use to Multiple Dwelling Use for the purpose of constructing a two-
family dwelling thereon, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Le Roy -
Planning Commission's report dated October 5, 1955, on the application of
Le Roy Sign Company for a permit to erect a roof sign for the Meal in-a-Bun
Drive-In at 5515 Excelsior Boulevard was read, approving sameeif it is to replace
the Mills Refrigeration sign now in -place on top of the building.
Resolution No. 164
• The reading of Resolution No. 164 was waived by unanimous consent of all.
Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 164 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.3 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, granting permit to Le Roy Sign Company to erect a roof sign for the
Meal-in-a-Bun Drive-in at 5515 Excelsior Boulevard, was adopted by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 164 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Planning Commission's Report on Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - Naegele
Planning Commission's Report dated October 5, 1955, onthe application of
Naegele Advertising Company for a special permit to erect a billboard at 7007 Walker
Street for Swiss Gormet Center was read, approving same.
Resolution No. 165
The reading of Resolution No. 165 was waived by unanimous consent of all
Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No.
165 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
granting permit to Naegele Advertising Company to erect a billboard for Swiss
Gormet Center at 7007 Walker Street, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present. Resolution No. 165 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Planning Commission's Report on Proposed Christian Brothers High School
Planning Commission's report dated October 5, 1955, on proposed layout of
Christian Brothers High School on Highway No. 100, prepared by B. J. Knowles & Co.,
Architects and Engineers, Saint Paul, Minnesota, was read, approving same and
suggesting that Mr. Carlberg of B. J. Knowles & Company appear before the Commission
at its next meeting on November 2, 1955, to explain the proposed plan for stadium
and baseball field and particularly the parking facilities and access in connection
therewith.
Planning Commission's Report on Applications for Permits to Erect 5 Ground Signs
Planning Commission's report dated October 5, 1955s on applications of
Reliable Sign Erectors for permits to erect 4 ground signs on billboards in a group
at 6125 Wayzata Boulevard, and permit for 1 ground sign at 6015 Wayzata Boulevard
for Advertising Display Company, was read, approving same, providing that the
setback requirement of 20 feet be adhered to.
Resolution No. 166
The reading of Resolution No. 166 was waived by unanimous consent of all
Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 166 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
to Reliable Sign Erectors to erect 4 ground signs in a group at 6125 Wayzata Blvd.,
and 1 ground sign at 6015 Wayzata Boulevard, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 166 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
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Planning Commission's Report on Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Meyers
Planning Commission's report dated October 5, 1955, on the application of
Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc. for a special permit for a zoning excep-
tion permitting the erection of a billboard for John H. Leslie Company on roof of
building on corner of Brunswick Avenue and Highway No. 7 Service Road, was read,
approving same.
Resolution No. 167
Resolution No. 167 - the reading of same was waived by unanimous consent of
all Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Resolution
No. 167 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.3 OF THE ZONING ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, granting permit to Meyers Outdoor Advertising
Company to erect a roof sign on roof of building at southeast corner of inter- -
sec:.tion of Brunswick Avenue and Highway No. 7 Service Road for John H. Leslie Co.
was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution
No. 167 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Planning Commission's Report on, Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Meyers
Planning Commission's Report dated October 5., 1955, on the application of
Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect a roof sign at Reiss
Liquor Store, 6900 West Lake Street was read, approving same.
Resolution No. 168
Resolution No. 168 - the reading of same was waived by unanimous consent of
all Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolu-
tion No. 168 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.3 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, granting permit to Meyers Outdoor Adver-
tising Company to erect a roof sign at Reiss Liquor Store, 6900 West Lake Street,
was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution
No. 168 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Request for Hearing on Denial of Permit for Billboard - Ray M. Tharp
Letter from Ray M. Tharp, dated October 6, 1955, requesting, a hearing before
the Council on October 10, 1955 to discuss the denial of their application for a
permit to erect a billboard on the NE Corner of Highway No. 7 and Wooddale Avenue,
was read. Mr. Tharp appeared. Asked why his application was turned down. 'He
was told that the Planning Commission recommended that the application be denied.
City Manager Tom Chenoweth explained that a sign of over 48 square feet must have
Council approval while a smaller sign does not ball for same. He said that the
property is set up for signs, but anything over 48 square feet must have Council
approval.
Biro - Rosary Society, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Letter from Mrs. Geo. J. Game, Ways and Means Chairman, Rosary Society,
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, dated September 30, 1955, requesting permission
to play bingo in connection with their Annual Spaghetti Dinner to be held on
Sunday, November 6, 1955, was read. No objections raised. No action taken.
Request ordered filed.
Advertise for Bids for Construction of Record Vault
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis, the, Clerk was
directed to advertise for bids for the construction of a record vault addition to
the City Hall in accordance with specifications prepared by Brandhorst & Leadholm,
Architects, subject to approval of specifications by the City Engineerand of the
contract conditions and form by the City Attorney, to be received by the City
Manager on November 7, 1955 at 10 AM, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Bid for Voting Machines
As advertised in the. St. Louis Park Dispatch September 22, 1955, only one
sealed bid was received by the City Clerk at 10 AM, October 5, 1955, for the furnish-
ing of ten (10) voting machines conforming to requirements of Laws of the State of
Minnesota - from the following bidder:
Automatic Voting Machine Corporation $61,375.00 each f. o. b. New York
(on a 10 year rental-purchase basis (contract enclosed).
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the bid of
Automatic Voting Machine Corporation received October 5, 1955, for the furnishing
of ten (10) voting machines was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible
bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract for the
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Bid Award for Voting Machines, continued C�7
same at price bid ($1,375.00 each f. o. b. New York), by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Bids for Proposed Sanitary Sewer, Improvement No. 55-55
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 29, 1955, sealed bids
were received by the City Manager at 10 AM this date for the construction of
Sanitary Sewer, Improvement No. 55-55 - in Colorado Avenue from 28th Street to
29th Street from the following bidders ----
1. Phelps-Drake Company.. Incorporated $4,944.50
2. Peter Lametti Construction Company $62858.00
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above
bid of Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated for the construction of Sanitary Sewer,
Improvement No. 55-55 was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder,
and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract for the City
with the bidder for the work at price bid ($4,944.50)1 by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present. -
Bid for Sidewalk Construction, Improvement No. 55-100
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 29, 1955, sealed bid
was received by the City Manager at 10 AM this date, for the construction of
sidewalk, Improvemept, No. 55-100 -- west side of Texas Avenue from State Highway No.
7 north to existing sidewalk adjacent to Park Knoll School from the following bidder:
1. Victor Carlson & Sons, Incorporated $708.75
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above bid
of Victor Carlson & Sons, Incorporated for the construction of Sidewalk, Improvement
No. 55-100, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the
Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract for the City with the
Bidder for the work at price bid ($708.75), by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Letters Re: High Water Bills
Letter from Mrs. E. Herbert Olson, 2904 Xenwood Avenue, dated October 4, 1955,
letter from Mrs. Paul Hoffer, 3365 Texas Avenue, and letter from George L. Lundquist,
pastor, Prince of Peace Evangelical Luthern Church, dated September 12, 1955, con-
cerning the amounts of their respective water bills, were read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above letters
were referred to the Water Superintendent for checking and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Plat of Cobblecrest Addition
It was moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis that the plat
of Cobblecrest Addition be approved and the Clerk directed to sign certificatte for
same upon receiving approval of the title and of execution of the plat by the City
Attorney; contract for construction of storm sewer executed by the owner together
with performance bond in the ,sum of $1,000.00; said bond having been filed is hereby
approved. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Purchase of Lots for Storm Sewer
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager
was directed to purchase at the prices hereinafter respectively set forth the follow-
ing described properties to be used as an outlet for Storm Sewer No. 55-49 in
addition to other property previously acquired, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present:
Eric Nordlander Lot 21, Block 4, Blvd. Heights $340.00
Second Addition
Ecklund & Swedlund
Construction Company Lots 23 and 24, Block 4, Blvd.
Heights Second Addition $262.04
The Beecher Co., Inc. Lot,,26, Block 4 Boulevard
Heights Second Addition $380.00
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Authorization to Pay Delinquent and Current Taxes on Drainage Property
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Treasurer was authorized to pay current and delinquent real estate taxes and
special assessments on the following property to be used for drainage purposes:
Lot 9, Block 1, Del Monte Heights Addition
1951 taxes 46.28
1953 " 24.22
1954 " 42.50
Total $113.0010
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present
Letter Re: Overcharge for Sewer Connection - Mrs. L. R. Johnson
Letter from Mrs. L. R. Johnson, 4525'1,1innetonka Boulevard, dated October 7,
1955, returning check for $33.04 issued to her by the Village of St. -Louis Park,
July 6, 1953, stating that there was an error,in computing the number of feet of
lateral sewer, etc. 'was read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the request
of Mrs. Johnson was denied and check in question be returned to her for the full
payment, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
_Complaint Re: Step and Condition of Bank - Mrs. L. R. Johnson
The complaint of Mrs. L. R. Johnson, 4525 Minnetonka Boulevard regarding
the one (1) 2 step and the condition of bank adjacent to her home was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman. — No second. No action
taken.
Councilman Hurd
Councilman Hurd left the meeting at this time - 10:30 P. M. -
Report on American Institute of Park Executives Conference - Willard A. Keller
Report of Park Commissioner Willard A. Keller, dated October 6, 1955 on the
Conference of American Institute of Park Executives held at Louisville, Kentucky,
September 18-23, 1955, was read.
Letter Re: AMA Congress
Letter from American Municipal Association, dated September 28, 1955, in-
viting City Officials to attend the 32nd Annual American Municipal Congress to be
held this year at Miami, November 27th to 30th, was read.
Discussion of Voting Districts
Councilman Bolmgren presented the matter of changing voting districts to
precints for discussion.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middlet6n, the pro-
posed change in the original Village designation of voting districts to ward
precincts was approved, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance
making same effective as of January 6, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Bid Award for Street Sweeper
The tabulation of bids received September 26, 1955 for the furnishing of
one (1) self propelled street sweeper, and the recommendations of the City Manager
and City Engineer for award of same, were read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the
bid of Rosholt Equipment Company received September 26, 1955 for the furnishing of
one (1) self-propelled street sweeper with standard equipment was determined to be
the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the City Manager was authorized to
issue purchase order for same in the amount of bid - X9,477.40, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Cost of Wrecking Stageberg Building
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Manager was directed to ascertain the cost of wrecking the Stageberg building and
the cost of moving the rubble, etc. to vicinity of Monterey between 27th and
28th, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Le Roy Sign Company
The application of Le Roy Sign Company, dated September 19, 1955, for a permit
to erect an advertising sign (Coco Cola) on pole in front of Meal-in-a-Bun Drive-in
at 5515 Excelsior Boulevard, was discussed by Councilman Davis.
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Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Le Roy, Continued
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the appli-
cation of Le Roy Sign Company for a permit to erect advertising sign (Coco Cola)
on pole at 5515 Excelsior Boulevard was tabled until the Building Inspector
returns from his vacation to make further investigation, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 169
Resolution No. 169; entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL OF PARCELS
10 and 11 FROM CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH WIDENING AND GRADING
OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, Resolution
No. 169 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 169 in Book 1 of Resolutions. Resolution No. 169 in Book 1, Resolutions.
Ordinance No._507
First reading of Ordinance No. 507 entitled AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES
OF COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 1956 was made by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, October 17,
1955 was set as date for second hearing of above ordinance, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 170 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Resolution No. 170
Resolution No. 170 entitled RESOLUTION TO COOPERATE WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN THE STUDY AND DEVEMOPMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE MEASURES,
was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 170 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No.. 170 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
List of Jobs Currently Under Construction
List of ,jobs currently under construction, prepared by the City Engineer was
presented by Mayor Fernstrom, and reviewed by the Council. No action taken.
Animal Reports, Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, animal reports
of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for weeks ending September 11, 18, and
25, 1955 were read and ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Building Inspector's Weekly Reports
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building
Inspector's report for week ending September 30, 1955, showing that 17 building
permits were issued, totaling $75,850,00; and for week ending October 7, 1955,
showing that 27 building permits were issued, totaling X6263,700.00 were read and
ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Building Inspector's Report for September, 1955
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jgrvig, the Building
Inspector's report for the month of September, 1955, showing that 90 building permits
were issued, totaling X6528,670.00, was read and ordered filed, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Building Inspector's Quarterly Report
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building
Inspector's report for Quarter ending September 30, 1955, showing that 298 building
permits were issued, totaling $2,008,412.50 was read and ordered filed, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Fire Department's Report for September, 1955
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Fire Depart-
ment's report for September, 1955 was read and ordered filed, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Linnee
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Justice of Peace,
E. A. Linnee's report of fines, dated September 29, 1955, was read and ordered filed,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Yngve_
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Justice of Beace
Anton Yngve's report of fines, dated October 3, 1955, was read and ordered filed,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Police Report for September, 1955
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
Police Report for the month of September, 1955 was read and ordered filed, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
Warnings 17
Arrest 393
Radio 369
Accidents 27
Mileage 20,485
Gasoline 1,490
Oil 76.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists
of verified claims prepared and certified by the City Clerk and presented to the
Council, dated October 10, 1955, in the total amounts of x$13,624,01 for payroll,
and q$22,012.76 for vendors, were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and
City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks to the respective claimants in the
amounts respectively set forth in said lists, by the following roll call vote:
Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yeal Councilman
Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
minutes of meeting held October 3, 1955 were approved, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:40 A. M., October 11, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
IC
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
JO PH PSTAD, Secretary