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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 1955 /
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C
Fernstrom at 8:15 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Norman L. Nielsen of Westwood Luthern
Church.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
H. C. Davis
C. L. Hurd
Torval Jorvig
C. R. Middleton
H. W. Perkins
R. C. Fernstrom
Also present were City Manager, Tom Chenoweth, City Attorney, Edmund T.
Montgomery, and City Clerk (Secretary) Joseph Justad.
Request for Exception to Section 15.4 of Zoning Ordinance - George Vita
Request of George Vita, 3005 Colorado Avenue, dated November 3, 1955, for
an exception to Section 15.4 of the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of building
a porch on his home which will extend 10 feet east from the house, leaving 9'
10" between the porch and garage, was read. Copy of survey accompanied.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilnian Middleton, permission
was granted to George Vita to construct a porch addition to his 'home at 3005 Colo-
rado Avenue (Lot 15, Block 2, Adolph Fine Addition), extending 10 feet east there-
from, thereby allowing a space of 9' 10" between the new porch and present garage,
and 'the Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for same, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition for Permission to Construct, Maintain and Operate 'a Spur Track
Petition of Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Company, dated November 4,
1955 for permission to construct, maintain and operate a spur track across Lake
Street to serve Lakeland Door Company located on Oregon Avenue between Lake Street
and Highway No. 7, was read. Frank Clausen of Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway
Company appeared and explained what is needed. Considerable discussion ensued
regarding the present condition of crossings at Wooddale Avenue and Brunswick
Avenue and the Railroad Tracks.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution granting the permission requested,
embodying in the resolution the customary requirements for maintaining the
crossing and restrictions for safety, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Request for Permit for Commercial Building - Jerry Holt
Jerry Holt, Builder, appeared and requested a building permit to construct
a 'commercial building on Lot 8, Block 3, Brookview Park Addition (3978 Alabama
Avenue). On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, a
permit was granted to Jerry Holt for the construction of a commercial building on
Lot 8, Block 3, Brookview Park, subject to rules and regulations established in
Ordinance No. 495, and the Building Code, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning - Sheldon D. Karlins
Planning Commission's report dated November 2, 1955 on the petition of
Sheld6n D. Karlins for rezoning Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 1, Kavli's Cedarmount
Addition from Residential Use to Multiple Dwelling Use for the purpose of building
of double bungalows, was read.
Hearing Date Set for Rezoning
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, December
12, 1955 was set as date of hearing for proposed rezoning of Lots 3, 4, 5, Block
1, Kavli's Cedarmount Addition from Residential Use to Multiple Dwelling Use for
the purpose of building double bungalows, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
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Ordinance No. 509 CrJ
Second reading of Ordinance No. 509, entitled AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ,
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR, 1956 was waived by unanimous consent of all Members of
the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordinance No.
509 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordinance
No. 509 in Book 3 of Ordinances.
Ordinance No. 510
Second reading of Ordinance No. 510, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK (Rezoning the N 108' of Lot 3,
Block 15, St. Louis Park, and that part lying W of the E 7' thereof and lying S
of the N 108' from Residential Use to Multiple Dwelling Use for the purpose of
vonstructing a two-family dwelling), was waived by unanimous consent of all Members
of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Ordinance
No. 510 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordi-
nance No. 510 in-Book 3 -of'.Ordinances: _ of
Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extension, Improvement No. 55-104 (Second Hearing)
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch October 27, 1955,
a hearing was had on the proposed Water Mairi, Improvement-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. 174
Resolution No. 174, entitled RESOLUTION ORDERING WATER MAIN EXTENSION
(Improvement No. 55-104) was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Resolution
No. 174 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Reso-
lution No. 174 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
NOTE: Resolution No. 174 supercedes Resolution No. 160 adopted October 10, 1955"
ordering said improvement.
Aeriel Surveys for North Side of City
Mr. Hanson of Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys was present and explained the proposed
aerial survey of north portion of the City. It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren,
seconded by Councilman Middleton that this matter be brought up again later on at
this meeting. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Planning Commission's Report on Proposed Construction of Presbyterian Church
Planning Commission's report dated November 2, 1955 on the request of
Liebenberg & Kaplan, Architects for a permit to construct a Presbyterian Church
on Lots 14 thru 19, Block 1, Westwood Hills First Addition under Section 10.33
of the Zoning Ordinance, was read by the Secretary, approving same.
Resolution No. 175
Resolution No. 175 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.33
OF THE BONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK (to permit the construction
of a Presbyterian Church on Lots 14 thru 19, Block 1, Westwood Hills First Addition)
was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bol'mgren, Resolution
No. 175 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Reso-
lution No. 175 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning - Peter G. Kosmas
Planning Commission's report dated November 2, 1955, on the petition of Peter
G. Kosmas for rezoning of Lots 12 and 13, Block 4, Minikanda Vista Second Addition
from Residential Use to Commercial Use, was read. '
Hearing Date Set on Petition for Rezoning
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, December
12, 1955 was set as date for hearing on petition of Peter G. Kosmas for rezoning
Lots 12 and 13, Block 4, Minikanda Vista Second Addition from Residential Use to
Commercial Use, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Planning Commission's Report on Request for Exception to Section 10.39 Zoning Ordinance
Planning Commission's report on request of- Naegele Advertising Company, dated
November 2, 1955, for exception to Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
erection of a sign at 6015 Highway No. 7 in excess of 48 square feet, approving same,
was read.
Resolution No. 176
Resolution No. 176 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.3 OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK (to permit erection of a sign
16' 9" by 50' at 6015 Highway No. 7 in accordance with plan filed with the City
Clerk for same) to Naegele Advertising Company for "Seirup & Sons, Ford Dealer"
was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 176 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the- Council-present. Reso-
lution No. 176 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Exception to Section 10.3-32, Zoning Ord.
Planning Commission's report dated November 2, 1955, on the request of Donald
Shanedling for exce�tion to Section 10.3-32 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
construction of a 22 story office building on the NE Corner of Huntington Avenue and
West Lake Street (Minnetonka Boulvard) was read, approving same, subject to the
conditions set forth therein.
Resolution No. 177
Resolution No. 177 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.3-32
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to permit construction of 22
story office building on Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 2, Sunset Gables Second Addition
(NE Corner of Huntington Avenue and West Lake Street (Minnetonka Boulevard), was
read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution
No. 177 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Reso-
lution No. 177 in Book 1-of resolutions.
Ridgeway Tract Office, Cobblecrest Addition
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, a permit was
authorized for construction by Ridgeway Construction Company on Lot 7, Block 3,
Cobblecrest Addition of a temporary tract office and contractor's construction office
to be used for such purposes in connection with development of Cobblecrest Sub-
division for a period of one year only, and to be removed on or before November 7,
1956, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Exception to Section 19.19 of Zoning Ord.
Planning Commission's report dated November 2, 1955, on the request of Western
• Outdoor Advertising Company for exception to Section 19.19 of the Zoning Ordinance
to permit the erection of a sign on Pole at 8300 Minnetonka Boulevard (South 100'
of Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, Texa-Tonka Third Addition) was read, approving same sub-
ject to the requirement that sign be set back so as to be in fine with other signs
on Minnetonka Boulevard, east of the proposed sign location.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Council
concurred with the Planning Commission's report dated November 2, 1955, to waive the
setback requirement provided by Section 19.19 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
erection of a pole sign at 8300 Minnetonka Boulevard by Western Outdoor Advertising
Company for Shell Oil Company, with the understanding that the sign be located in
line with other signs on Minnetonka Boulevard, east of this location, and that the
Building Inspector be authorized to issue said sign, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning - Dr. Wm. L. Medalie, Et Al
Planning Commission's Report dated November 2, 1955, on the petition of Dr.
Wm. L. Medalie and Others for the rezoning of Lots 1 to 8. Block 3, Lots 1 and 2.
Block 4. Hanke's Minikanda Terrace, from Residential Use to Commercial Use was read,
denying same. Mr. Hessle requested that no action be taken on this matter this
evening.
It was moved by Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Perkins that considera-
tion of above request for rezoning be postponed to the November 21st meeting, and
that Mr. Hessle be asked to notify all interested petitioners. Councilman Davis
said that he wishes that any more discussion on this matter be held now. No further
discussion ensued. Motion was passed by affirmative votes of all Members of the
Council present except Councilman Bolmgren who voted may.
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Request for Permit to Shoot Squirrels - Mrs. Luverne E. Noon
Letter from Mrs. Luverne E. Noon requesting permission to shoot squirrels C=
in the vicinity of their home at 6232 Oxford Street, stating that they are a
nuisance and are causing damage, etc., was read. On motion of Councilman Hurd,
seconded by councilman Davis, the foregoing request for permit to shoot pquirrels
was denied, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
City Assessor's Recommendation for Canceling Water Main Assessment
The following recommendation of the City Assessor was read by the Secretary:
"Because the following property owner is deeding to the City a portion of the
following property for a right of way on County Load #16, I recommend that the
1954 instalment of 52-240 Water Main #501 Assessment be refunded in the amount
of $225.37 and that the 1955 thru 1963 instalments be reduced as listed on the
attached resolution; and that the refund and cancelation be charged against the
acquisition of right of way for Cedar Lake Road 'County Road #16'
Name & Address Plat Parcel Section 1954
Erwin A. Johnson 49694 1210 4-117-21 $225.37
4129 Wooddale Avenue
Resolution No. 178
Resolution No. 178 entitled RESOLUTION CANCELING 52-240 WATER MAIN #501
ASSESSMENT for Erwin A. Johnson, 4129 Wooddale Avenue, on Plat 49604, Parcel 1210,
Section 4-117-21 for 1954 in the amount of $$225.37 was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 178 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
City Assessor's Recommendation for Refunding Garbage Disposal Assessment
The following recommendation of the City Assessor was read by the Secretary:
"Because the following property, unoccupied since 1952, was inadvertantly charged
for garbage disposal assessment, I recommend that the 1954 (payable in 1955)
instalment of $16.90 be refunded to the respective owner.
Name & Address Plat Parcel Section 1954-55
Erwin A. Johnson 49604 1220 4-117-21 $16.90
Resolution No.. 179
Resolution No. 179 entitled RESOLUTION REFUNDING GARBAGE DISPOSAL ASSESSMENT
for Erwin A. Johnson, 4129 Wooddale Avenue on Plat 49604, Parcel 1210, Section
4-117-21 for 1954, in the amount of $16.90, was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution
No. 179 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
_ Resolution No. 180
Resolution No. 180 entitled RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GRADE OF QUENTIN AVENUE
FROM SOUTH SERVICE ROAD OF HIGHWAY NO. 7 to WEST 33rd STREET, was read by tfte
Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Resolution No.
180 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. n
Letter Re: Water Assessments in Cedarwood Second Addition
Letter from Rees-Thomson-Scroggins and Associates, Inc., Realtors, dated
November 1, 1955 concerning water assessments in Cedarwood Second Addition, was
read, stating they were told that assessments for water would be spread over a ten
year period, and that purchasers of lots have reported that they were billed for
the whole assessment to be paid in one year.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Clerk was
directed to write a letter to Rees-Thomson-Scroggins and Associates that we regret
to advise them that their assumption concerning water assessments for Cedarwood
Second Addition was not based on fact or record, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Preliminary Report on Proposed Water Main Construction - City Engineer
The City Engineer's report dated November 3, 1955 on the following proposed
water main extension's was read by the Secretary -----
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Preliminary Report on Proposed Water Main Construction, Continued
Improvement No. Location Estimated Cost
55-107 Natchez Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to
West 16th Street $ 4,444.00
55-108 Kentucky Avenue from Cedar Lake Road
to Highway No. 12 (Wayzata Boulevard) $23014.00
55-109 Parklands Road from Westridge Lane to
Highway No. 100 and South Hill Lane
from Parklands Road North and East to
Turnaround $10,604.00
Hearing Date Set for Proposed Water Main, Improvements 55-107, 108, 109
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the Clerk was
directed to publish notice of hearing on said proposed water mains for November 21,
1955, the area to be assessed to be the adjacent property, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
'Letter Re: Agreement for Ornamental Street Lighting - Northern States Power Co.
Letter from Northern States Power Company, dated October 28, 1955, stating
that it is their desire to terminate agreement between the Village of St. Louis Park
and Northern States Power Company, dated May 21, 1951 for ornamental street light-
ing on its expiration date - May 20, 1956, explaining that they now have a new
standard form of contract for street Lighting service, was read and ordered filed.
Resolution No. 181
Resolution No. 181 entitled 'RESOLUTION REFUNDING GARBAGE DISPOSAL ASSESSMENT
to C. W. Jones, 3607 Texas Avenue for Lots 43 and 44, Block 193, Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park for the year 1954 in the amount of $16.90, 'was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution
No. 181 'was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Reso-
lution'No. 181 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Partial Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
partial payments on contract work in progress, presented by the City Engineer were
approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to
issue checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present:
PARTIAL PAYMENT N0. 3 $ 34746.30
SANITARY SEWER 55-12 and WATER MAIN 55-13
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company
Contract Date, April 11, 1955
Contract Price, $156,745.34
FINAL PAYMENT $ 693.23
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION 55-100
Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc.
Contract Date, October 10, 1955
Contract Price, Walk 32" SF - 61, .61 SF
FINAL PAYMENT $ 5,580.32
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION 55-95, 96, 97
Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc.
Contract Date, September 19, 1955
Contract Price, Walk 3211 .45 SF - Ex Th .61, Gravel 3:50 CY
Bond
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the following
Bond which has been approved by the City Attorney, was accepted by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
CONTRACTORS BOND $6,245.00
Donahue & Heinrichs Excavating Company, principal
Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation, Ltd., surety
Dated October•27, 1955 - covering contract for water and
sewer construction in Edgewood at Cambridge to 5301 north
on Edgewood Avenue.
Claim for Damages, and Report
Letter from Leo Aved, 2809 Drew Avenue South, Minneapolis, dated November
22 1955, stating that as he drove through the streets of Xenwood, around 25th and
26th and Webster on November 1st, his car, just newly simonized, was covered with
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Claim for Damages, and Report, continued Com;
road tar; that there were no signs to "keep off" in the area, and no men working
on the job; and asking that he be paid to have the work on the car done over,
was read and claim ordered filed.
Reports on High Water Bills by Water Superintendent
The following report dated November 4, 1955 on complaint of Albert H.
Anderson, 2758 Utica Avenue regarding his for'period ending October 18, 1955:
water bill
Investigation of premises made on November'3rd. Fixtures in home in good
order. Lawn in good shape. Meter taken out and tested and found to be o. k.
Register checked and found to be defective. New register placed on this meter.
Recommend that Mr. Anderson be re-billed at the same amount as he paid last
year for the same quarter.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Council
concurred with recommendation made by Water Superintendent, Ira M. Vraalstad and
directed that a new water bill be sent to Mr. Anderson in the amount he paid last
year for the same period, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
##2 The following report dated November 7, 1955 on complaint of Mrs. Clair D.
Luckow, 3511 Sumter Avenue regarding her water bill for the fourth quarter, 1955.
Investigated premises on November 2nd. In checking fixtures, found faucets
-to be o. k, but the linkage on rubber ball in toilet flush tank is binding and
holds the ball open until someone works the handle and the rubber ball falls and
closes the flush drain. Lawn is in good shape. Meter tested on 9-7-55 and
found o. k. Recommend that water bill remain as i6 and that the Luckows have
repairs made on linkage.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the
Council concurred with recommendation made by Water Superintendent, Ira M.
- Vraalstad, and request for adjustment on water bill be denied, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present. '
Polling Places and Election Judges for 1955 City Election
On motion of Bouncilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing places were designated as Polling Places for the city election to be held
December 6, 1955:
DISTRICT NUMBER ADDRESS
1. Fern Hi11. School 28th Street and Joppa Avenue
2. Fern Hill School 28th Street and Joppa Avenue
3. Aldersgate Methodist Church Wooddale Avenue and Highway No. 100
4. St. Louis Park Greenhouse 4617 Excelsior Boulevard
5. Rutherfords 4995 Excelsior Boulevard
6. Brookside School 4100 Vernon Avenue
7. Union Congregational Church 37th Street and Alabama Avenue
8. Oak Hill Schoolr Quebec Avenue and Walker Street
9. First Luthern Church Xenwood Avenue and West Lake Street
10. Recreation Center 6212 West Lake Street
11. Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. 3280 Gorham Avenue
12. Lenox School Minnetonka Boulevard & Georgia Avenue
13. Lenox School Minnetonka Boulevard & Georgia Avenue
14. Park Knoll School Texas Avenue and Walker Street
15. Standard Plumbing 8015 Minnetonka Boulevard
16. Eliot School 6800 Cedar Lake Road
17. Eliot School 6800 Cedar Lake Road
and further that the polling places shall be opened at 7:00 A. M. and closed at
8:00 P. M., and that the following list of Judges be appointed and approved; and
that the hourly rate for Judges be hereby set at $1.00, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present:
DISTRICT NO. 1 - FERN HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 - FERN HILL SCHOOL
Mrs. Elizabeth Ash Mrs. Agnes Guderian
Mrs. Edna Domian Mrs. Martha Wylie
Mrs. Ruth Carpenter Mrs. Mildred Davis
Mrs. Ellen Hedberg Mrs. Dorothy Anderson
Mrs. Pauline Kirchbaum
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Polling Places and Election Judges for 1955 City Election, Continued ---
DISTRICT NO. 3 - ALDERSGATE CHURCH DISTRICT NO. 4 - ST. LOUIS PARK GREENHOUSE
Mrs. Bernice Knutson Mrs. Bessie Hendrickson
Mrs. Louise B. Charney Mrs. Ernestine Shinn
Mrs. Lorinda Christman Mrs. Jeannette Anderson
Mrs. Lillian Urban Mrs. Maxine Wallace
Mr. Arnold Gloor
DISTRICT NO. 5 - RUTHERFORDS DISTRICT NO. 6 - BROOKSIDE SCHOOL
Mrs. Helen Crocker Mrs. Helen Reed
Mrs. -Grace Anderson Mrs: Theodora Loe
Mrs. Irene Nordstrom Mrs. Jeannette Andrews
Mrs. Lurietta Taylor Mrs. Fern Johnson
Mrs.- Gracia Rihl Mrs. Amanda Lang
DISTRICT NO. 7 - UNION CONG'L. CHURCH DISTRICT NO. 8 •- OAK HILL SCHOOL
Miss Dora Larson Mrs. Hertha Nichols
-Mrs. Edna Shutters Mrs. Emmeline Renner
Mrs. Alpha Hanson Mrs. Shirley Landstrom
Mrs. Florence Drechsler Mrs. Leona Hamilton
Mrs. Inez Gingrass
DISTRICT NO. 9 - FIRST LUTHERN CHURCH DISTRICT NO. 10 - RECREATION CENTER
Mrs. Eleanor Erickson Mrs. Agnes Kinney
Mrs. Hildegard Erickson Mrs. Minriie Jepsen
Mrs. Frances Thorne Mrs. Emily Lundeen
Mr. William Newstrom Mrs. Ruth Helgerson
Mrs. Ruth Blacktin Mrs. Grace Hallaway
Mrs. Lillian Holm
DISTRICT NO. 11 - VICTOR CARLSON & SONS DISTRICT NO. 12 - LENOX SCHOOL
Mrs. -Helen Manser Mrs. Sophia Stoltman
Mrs. Helen Perrin Mrs. Margaret Starkey
Mrs. Veda Medalie Mrs. Norma Wigdahl
Mrs. Geraldine Sperry Mrs. Gladys Jensen
Mrs. Adelynne M. Tuttle Mrs. Ruth Laugen
Mrs. Agne's Janikowski
DISTRICT NO. 13 - LENOX SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14 - PARK KNOLL SCHOOL_
Mrs. Minnie Phillips Mrs. Agnes Jones
Mrs. Ann Bergman Mrs. Helen Roberts
Mrs. Melba Nicholson Mrs. Anna Mae Ames
Mrs. Beulah Anderson
Mrs. Hazel La Valley
DISTRICT NO. 15 - STANDARD PLUMBING DISTRICT NO. 16 - ELIOT SCHOOL
Mrs. Louise Phelps Mrs. Elaine Henderson
Mrs. Dorothy Cichosz Mrs. Adeline Mc Caffrey
Mrs. Una Sundquist • Mrs. Maxine Dahl
Mrs. Jeanette Wynkoop Mrs. Muriel Anderson
DISTRICT NO. 17 - ELIOT SCHOOL
Mrs. Myrtle Formo
Mrs. Jean Anthony
Mrs. Edith Brooks
Mrs. Esther Bechtle
American Municipal Association
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow-
ing persons were authorized to attend the 32nd Annual American Municipal Association's
Congress to be held at Miami, Florida, November 27-30, 1955 with necessary expenses
paid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: Mayor R. C. Fernstrom,
City Manager Tom Chenoweth, and Planning Commission Members, R. A. Ruedlinger, Victor
Formo, L. P. Pederson, and John Palmer. Also Councilman H. W. Perkins.
Need for Windows irr Basements
Councilman Middleton presented the matter of need for windows in basements,
referring specifically to the fire at The Market Basket last week, and stating that
if a window could have been opened there, smoke could have gotten out, etc. The
City Manager was asked to do some research on this matter.
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Flashing Red Lights at Railroad Crossings
The matter df red lights flashing at Brunswick Avenue and Wooddale Avenue
Railroad crossings while trains are in block, thus holding up traffic, was
discussed.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the
above matter was referred to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the
control of red lights flashing at Brunswick and Wooddale Avenues and the Rail-
road Crossingm by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 182
Resolution No. 182 entitled RESOLUTION MODIFYING PARCELS OF LAND TO BE
TAKEN BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPROVEMENT OF EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, was
read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Reso-
lution No. 182 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present. Resolution No. 182 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Request for Exception to Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance - Suburban Sign Co_._
Request of Suburban Sign Company, dated November 4, 1955 for exception to
Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for the erection of a ground
sign at 4840 Minnetonka Boulevard, was read.
Resolution No. 183
Resolution No. 183 entitled RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10.3
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, to permit the erection of
a ground sign in accordance with plan prepared by John A. Field filed with the
Clerk in proposed parking lot opposite the St. Louis Park Theatre on Minnetonka
Boulevard with setback of 1 foot from the property line, to Suburban Sign Company
for the St. Louis Park Theatre Company, was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution
No. 183 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. .
Change Street from One-way to Two-way Traffic
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,. the City
Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution requesting the State Highway
Department to change West Lake Street from France Avenue to Inglewood Avenue
from a one-way street to a two-way street for traffic, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Bids for Street Grading, Graveling and Bituminous Surfacing
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch October 27, 1955, sealed bids
were received at 10:00 A. M. this date by the City Manager for Improvements Nos.
55-101 and 55-103 - grading, graveling and bituminous stabilizing of Maryland
Avenue from West 14th Street to ?Nest 16th Street; and North-south alley in Block
194, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, from the following Bidders:
J. V. Gleason $4,211.30
Terry Brothers, Inc. $5,509.90•
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
bids were referred to the City Engineer for recommendation, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Re: Aerial and Ground Surveys for North Side Sewer
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Councilman
Perkins was asked to discuss aerial and ground methods of survey of North Side
sewer location with the City Engineer and bring in a comparison of costs, etc.
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Aerial Maps of North Side
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the City
Manager was instructed to employ the Hurd Map Company to make an aerial map of
the North Side area as outlined in their proposal dated November 7, 1955s
with the express understanding that the City is not committed to order any survey
material, and the maps to cost the City not in excess of $250.00 for pictures
only as quoted by Mr. Hanson of the Hurd Map Company, who was present at this
meeting, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Bids for Construction of Record Vault Addition to City Hall
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch October 27, 1955, sealed bids
were received by the City Manager at 10:00 A. M. this date for the construction of
a record vault addition to the City Hall, from the following bidders:
Adams Construction Co., Inc. 82323.00
Ernest M. Ganley 8,890.00
M. A. Mortenson Company 82990.00
Adolphson & Peterson 92300.00
Thorson Construction Co. 92632.00
Rutledge Construction 9,886.00
Lund-Martin Co. 112243.00
Mr. Leadholm, Architect, discussed the bids and recommended orally that the
contract be awarded to the low bidder - Adams Construction Co., Inc.
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the bid of
Adams Construction Co., Inc. received this date for the construction of a record
vault addition to the City Hall 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 in the amount bid of $8,323.00, plus alternate bid
No. 1 of $5.00 per foot for underground rain water drainage tile in excess of that
assumed and shown on drawings, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
_Reports
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
reports were read and ordered filed by unanimous vote of all Members of the City
Council:
Animal Report for period of September 26, 1955 to October 30, 1955.
Building Inspector's report for week ending November 4, 1955, showing
that 21 building permits were issued, totaling $258,240.00.
Building Inspector's report for October, 1955, showing that 80
building permits were issued, totaling $682,635.00.
Fire Department's report for October, 1955•
Justice of Peace report of fines, dated October 31, 1955• E. A. Linnee.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines, dated November 1, 1955. Anton Yngve
Police Report for October, 1955.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the list of
verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated November
72 1955 for vendors in the amount of $57,547.48 was 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.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes
of meeting Yield October 31, 1955, were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:12 A. M., November 8, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
R. C. FINSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
JOSVH VTAD, Secretary