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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
R. C. Fernstrom at 8:12 P. M.
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.
Hearing on Petition for Rezoning - Sheldon D. Karlins
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November
17, 1955, a public hearing was had on the petition of Sheldon 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 double
bungalows No persons appeared in opposition.
Ordinance No. 513
First reading of Ordinance No. 513, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, rezoning
Lots 3, 4, 5, Block 1, Cedarmount Addition to St. Louis Park from Resi-
dential Use to Multiple Dwelling Use for the purpose of building double bun -
galows was made by the Secretary. _
It was moved by Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd,
that the second reading of Ordinance No. 513 be made on December 19,
1955 Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present. (y
Hearing on Petition for Rezoning - Peter Kosmas
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November
17, 1955, a public hearing was had on the petition of Peter Kosmas for re-
zoning Lots 12 and 13, Block 4, Minikanda Vista Second Addition, from �
Residential Use to Commercial Use. No persons appeared in opposition. �
Ordinance No. 514
First reading of Ordinance No. 514, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMEND-
ING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, rezon-
ing Lots 12 and 13, Block 4, Minikanda Vista Second Addition to St. Louis '
Park, from Residential Use to Commercial Use was made by the Secretary.
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It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman
Middleton, that the second reading of Ordinance No. 514 be made on December
19, 1955. Motion was passed by unanimousvote of all Members of the
Council present.
Plat Approved - Arden Park Second Addition
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman
Middleton, the plat of Arden Park Second Addition, presented by Jim Resop
was approved, subject to approval of --
1. City Engineer's approval of grades and survey
2. County Surveyor's approval i O
3. City Attorney's approval of title and execution of plat
4. City Assessor's certificate that property has been placed
on roll of assessable property,
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Plat Approved - Arden Park Second Addition, continued
and upon such approvals being delivered to the City Clerk, he is authorized
to execute in behalf of the City, the certificate of approval on the plat, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Bus Stop, Minnetonka Boulevard & Utica Avenue
Petition signed by Mrs. Mabelle G. King, 2620 Utica Avenue and
others, dated December 12, 1955, for reinstatement of bus stop on Utica
Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard was presented by Mrs. Anderson, and
read by the Secretary.
Mrs. Anderson asked why the bus stop was discontinued. Mayor
Fernstrom said it was because it was a traffic hazard. Mrs. Anderson said
that the Brownlow bus stops at the Mileage Station making it very hazardous
to get back to Utica Avenue. She said that the Toledo Bus Stop is there
now, and is also dangerous for Utica folks to use.
Councilman Jorvig said the Bus Company is familiar with this request
and are willing to do as the Council recommends. Mr. Jahnke, 2720 Utica
Avenue said we had this stop for 14 years, and there was no trouble, and
asked why it was discontinued. Councilman Hurd said that he feels there
should be a bus stop wherever it is necessary for public use.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the
Twin City Rapid Transit Company was requested to establish a bus stop on
each corner on Minnetonka Boulevard unless the Police Department has
some objection, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit to Construct Private Water Main - D. R. Nelson
Letter from Davis R. Nelson, 2125 Harriet Avenue, Minneapolis,
dated December 1, 1955, requesting a special permit to connect a private
water main at a new house to be constructed on Lot 6, Block 2, Brookside
2nd Addition with the water main located now at the corner of Meadowbrookj
Boulevard and Brunswick Avenue, was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
a special permit was granted to David R. Nelson to construct a water service
connection from the water main at the intersection of Brunswick Avenue and
Meadowbrook Boulevard to his home to be built on Lot 6, Block 2, Brook-
side 2nd Addition for water supply, with the understanding that he pay to
the City the sum of $147. 49 at the time he takes out the regular permit, G
and that he be given credit in said amount against any assessment levied
against said Lot 6 for the regular water main when constructed in the street
:5 adjacent to saidproperty, byunanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Ordinance No. 515
Second reading of Ordinance No. 515, entitled AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING SALE OF LAND, located at the NW Corner of Quentin Avenue
and 40th Street, formerly used by the City for a storm water sump, and not
used now because storm sewer has been constructed, was made by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
Ordinance No. 515 was adopted by unanimousvote of all Members of the
Council present. Ordinance No. 515 in Book 3 of Ordinances.
Agreement for Planting Screen back of National Tea (4951 Excelsior)
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins,
the City Manager was instructed to enforce agreement for planting screen
in back of National Tea Company, 4951 Excelsior Boulevard, and to get a (�
definite reply as to when same will be taken ca.:re of, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Acceptance of Terms of Ordinance No. 511 - Mpls. & St. Louis Ry. Co.
Letter, together with a written acceptance of terms and conditions of
Ordinance No. 511. adopted by the City Council, November 21, 1955,
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Acceptance of Terms of Ordinance No. 511, Etc. , continued
Ahtitled AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS
RAILWAY COMPANY PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE A SPUR TRACK ACROSS ,LAKE, STREET IN THE CITY OF ST.
LOUIS PARK, were read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd,
the above mentioned acceptance of terms of Ordinance No. 511 was
accepted, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Re: Canceling 52-240 Water Main #501 Assessment
The matter of canceling 52-240 Water Main #501 Assessment for
the City of Minneapolis for Parcel 9000, Section 30-29-24, Plat 49730 in
the total amount of $248. 00, for years 1956 to 1963 inclusive was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, )�
the above matter was referred to the City Manager to contact the City
Attorney, City Assessor, and City Engineer for study and recommendation,
and report on December 19,, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Notice of Presidential Primary Election
Notice from Robert F. Fitzsimmons, Hennepin County Auditor,
dated December 2, 1955, that a Presidential Primary Election will be held
on the Third Tuesday in March, 1956, at which Election the Political Parties
recognized by the Laws of this State shall, express their popular choice for
the party nomination for the President of the United States, and shall select
delegates to their National Conventions, was read by the Secretary and
ordered placed on file. ID
Request for Exception to Zoning Ordinance (Sign) LeRoy Sign Co.
Request of LeRoy Sign Company, dated December 1, 1955, for permit
under 10. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a 3' x 20' sign flatwise on
building at 4008 Minnetonka ,Boulevard for Howard Drug Store, was read by
the Secretary. 3
Resolution No. 191
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Perkins,
Resolution No. 191, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION, 10. 3 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE to LeRoy, Sign Company for the purpose of erecting a
3' x 20' sign flatwise on building at 4008 Minnetonka Boulevard for Howard
Drug Store, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present. Resolution No. 191 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Petition for Annexation - Gallagher , and Morning-Park, Inc.
Petition signed by Daniel J. Gallagher, Mary C. Gallagher, and
Morning-Park, Inc. , received December 7, 1955 for annexation of property
North of Cedar Lake Road, and West of Ford Road, all in Minnetonka
Township (N 1/2 Sec. 12, Twp. 117, Range 22), was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,_
the above mentioned petition was referred to the Committee of the Whole
for checking and recommendation, by unanimousvote of all, Members of the
Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning - H. J. Aretz
Planning Commission's report dated December 7, 1955, on the
petition of H. J. Aretz for rezoning That part of the NW 1 /4 of the SW 1/4
of Section 7, Township 117, Range 21 described as follows: Beginning at
the intersection of the west line of said Section 7 and the center line of
Cedar Lake Road; thence north along the west line of said Section 7 440
feet; thence east at right angles 300 feet; thence south parallel with the west
line of said section to the center line of Cedar Lake Road; thence west
along thecenter line of said Cedar Lake Road to the point of beginning;
subject to roads, from Residential Use to Commercial Use was read by the
Secretary, stating that action on this petition should be postponed indefinitely
for further study. Councilman Davis explained the Planning Commission's
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Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning (Aretz), continued
reason for action taken.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren; seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the Council concurred with action taken by the Planning Commission on above
matter, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Screen Planting_ at Knollwood Plaza
Correspondence received by the Planning Commission from Alexander &
Kingbay, General' Contractors regarding the screen planting at the Knollwood
Plaza Shopping Center''was referred to' the Council -and read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
above mentioned correspondence received from the Planning Commission was
referred to the City Manager, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Permit to Construct
Gas Station ---- Skelly Oil Company
Planning Commission's report dated December 7, 1955, on the request
of Skelly Oil Company for a permit to construct a gas station at the SE
Corner of Wayzata Boulevard and Louisiana Avenue was read by 'the Secretary,
approving same.
Resolution No. 192
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
Resolution No. 192, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 18 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, to construct a
two bay modern gas station on the SE Corner of Wayzata Boulevard and e
Louisiana Avenue, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution- No. 192x in
Book 1 of Resolutions.
Substitute Bond in lieu of Performance of Conditions
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton,
the motion passed by the City Council on September 6, 1955, relating to
the proposed plat of ,Minnehaha Gables Annex 'was amended too read as
follows:
The proposed plat of Minnehaha Gables Annex submitted by Melbar
Investment Company is approved subject to the following conditions:
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1. That the applicant shall enter into a contract in writing with the
City wherein it shall undertake to complete, on or before July 1, 1956,
construction of bridge over Minnehaha Creek, which is now substantially
completed, by installation of a bituminous surface deck, painting all railings,
and installation of rip-rap on the banks adjacent to the bridge, and to cause
all streets in said subdivision to be stabilized with bituminous material.
2. That applicant will furnish a public contractor's bond in the sum
of $5, 000. 00, guaranteeing performance of said contract.
3. ' That the City Engineer shall certify to the Clerk that grading of
streets in said subdivision, and bridge construction completed prior hereto,
has been completed to his satisfaction, and labor and material furnished
in connection therewith have been paid for.
4. That the City Attorney shall have certified to the Clerk that the
plat is properly executed by the owner of the' property.
Upon fulfillment of the foregoing conditions the Clerk shall be authorized
to execute 'certificate 'of approval on the plat.-
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Advertise for Bids for Pumping Equipment for Well #10
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins,
the City Mana er was instructed to advertise for bids for necessary pumping (J
equipment for -Well No. 10, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council.
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City , Engineer's Report on Proposed Extension of Aquila
City Engineer's report dated December 12, 1955 of estimate of
costs for grading and stabilizing of Aquila Avenue from West 33rd
Street north to School Board property and West across Railroad Tracks
to Aquila Avenue was read. Mr. Wheeler, Attorney for the School
Board was present and .the matter was discussed. No action taken at
this time.
Proposed Ordinance Regulating and Licensing Solicitors, Etc.
Proposed ordinance defining, regulating and licensing solicitors
and canvassers and proviging penalties for the violation thereof was
presented by the City Attorney for discussion. ~d
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the above proposed ordinance was laid over, by unanimous vote of all'
Members of the Council present.
Councilman Middleton
Councilman Middleton left the meeting at this time - 10:45 P. M.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were
accepted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
Gas Installation License Bond $1, 000. 00
Gruden Brothers Company, Inc. , principal
Indemmity Insurance Company of North American, surety
Effective January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1956
Plumbing License Bond $4, 000. 00
Grudem Brothers Company, Inc. , principal
Indemnity Insurance Company of North America, surety
Effective January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1956.
Heating License Bond $1, 000. 010
Grudem Brothers Company, Inc. , principal I�
Indemnity Insurance Company of North America, surety
Effectike January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1956
Heating License Bond $1, 000. 00
Bryant Gas Heating Company, Inc. , principal
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, surety
Effective January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1956.
Public Contractors Bond $5, 000. 60
Melbar Investment Company, principal
United Pacific Insurance Company, surety
Dated December 12, 1955. For surfacing streets and
completion of bridge, etc. in Minnehaha Gables Annex.
Garbage Collection Contract
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Hurd,
the City Manager and City Attorney were instructed to prepare a contract
for garbage collection, etc. for years 1956, 1957, 1958, with escalator
clause , to be ready for December 27, 1955, by unanimous vote of all 1 p
Members of the Council present. !
Committee Expenses to Oppose Harris Bill
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, a
payment of $1. 00 per thousand of population, or a total of $35. 00 to the
Mayor's Committee of the American Municipal Association, headed by
Mayor Joseph S. Clark, Jr. of Philadelphia to oppose the Harris Bill in
the Congress of the United States for the expenses of the Committee in
opposing said bill was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and
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Committee Expenses to Oppose Harris Bill, continued
City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for same, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Release and Approval of Securities
Request of Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park, dated December 9,
1955, for the release of $100, 000. 00 United States- Bonds, 1 F/8 per cent,
Series A-1959, due 2-15-1959, now being held by the Marquette National
Bank of Minneapolis as security for the account of the City, and substitut-
ing $100, 000. 00 United States Treasury Bonds, 2 1/2 per cent, due 11-15-61,
in the amount of $100, 000. 00, was read by the Secretary.
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On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
release by the Treasurer of $100, 000. 00 United States Treasury Notes,
Series A-1959, 1 7/8 per cent, due 2-15-59 now being held by the Marquette
National Bank of Minneapolis as security for the account of the City, and
the deposit of $100, 000. 00 United States Treasury Bonds, 2 1/2 per cent,
due 11-15-61 with the Marquette National Bank of Minneapolis, be hereby
accepted as security for the City Account with Citizens State Bank of
Minneapolis, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the
lists of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the
Council, dated December 12, 1955 in the total amounts of $13, 799. 00 for payroll,
and $8, 838. 00 for vendors, 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 Perkins, yea;
and Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Minute s
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the minutes of meeting held December 5, 1955 were approved, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the meeting was adjourned at 12:07 A. M. , December 13, 1955, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
JO PH USTAD, Clerk