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Home My WebLink About1955/12/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 450 December 27, 1955 Regular Meeting - December 27, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:06 P. M. The following Council Members were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Torval Jorvig C. R. Middleton H. W. Perkins C. L. Hurd R. C. Fernstrom Also present were City Manager, Tom Chenoweth; City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery; and City Clerk (Secretary), Joseph Justad. Plans for Rules for Police Department Eldon C. Rempfer of the Police Civil Service Commission appeared. Plans for rules for the Police Department were discussed. A luncheon meet- ing on Tuesday noon, January 3, 1956 was proposed. Mayor Fernstrom and City Manager Tom Chenoweth were directed to meet with the Members of the Police Civil Service Commission on proposed date to further discuss rules for the Police Department. , ti Application for Permit Under Section 10. 3 of Zoning Ordinance (Billboard) Application of General Outdoor Advertising Company for permit under Section 10. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park to erect a billboard at 5100 West 31st Street for Lumber Stores, Inc. was read by the Secretary. 3 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Application for Permit Under Section 10. 3 of Zoning Ordinance (Billboard) Application of General Outdoor Advertising Company for permit under Section 10. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park to erect a billboard for themselves at 5925 Highway No. 7, was read by the Secretary. 3 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above application was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Re: Two Signs - Robert G. Ridgway Letter from Robert G. Ridgway of Ridgway Construction, dated December 22, 1955, requesting permission to erect two 6' x 10' signs to the south of and to the west of the tract office at 8800 Minnetonka Boulevard, was read. On motion of Coumilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager was directed to advise Mr. Ridgway to come in and make application for the above signs, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Request for Vacation of Utility Easements in Westwood Hills First Addition Letter from Mackall, Crounse, Moore, Helmey & Palmer, Attorneys for The Presbytery of Minneapolis, Incorporated, dated December 20, 1955, requesting vacation of utility easements through Lots 14 to' 19, inclusive in Westwood Hills First Addition, was read. Block 1 On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above matter was referred to the City, Engineer for his recommendation, and to check with Utilities as to their need of easements, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 51 December 27, 1955 4 Resolution No. 195 Resolution No. 195, refunding garbage disposal assessment to G. C. Strasburg, 6114 Cedar Lake Road for Parcel 2030, Plat 49604, Section 4-117-21 as these premises were vacant during 1954 and should not have been charged, in the total amount of $16. 90, was read by the Secretary"" On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Resolution No. 195 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Use of Property at 37th and Quentin - Glenn Johnson Glenn Johnson appeared to discuss the use of his property --- Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Block 11, Westmoreland Addition. Asked if the City is planning on a park in Westmoreland. The �swer was yes. He asked if the City would be interested in his land. He -,was told that it all depends )U on what plans are worked out. Mr. Johnson said he would come back to the Council early in the Spring and discuss this matter again. Payment on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following payment on contract work in progress, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 $2615. 00 RECORD VAULT ADDITION TO CITY HALL Contractor, Adams Construction Company Contract Price, $8, 323. 00 plus Change Order #1 $46. 00 Contract Date, November 8, 1955. Bonds On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, were accepted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: CITY TREASURER'S BOND $25, 000. 00 Mildred H. Melbourne, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1956 BOOKKEEPER'S BOND $1, 000. 00 Ellida C. Parchem, principal American Surety Company of New York, surety Effective January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1956 HEATING LICENSE BOND $1, 000. 00 Grudem Brothers, Inc. , principal Indemnity Insurance Company of North America, surety Effective January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1956 HEATING LICENSE BOND $1, 000. 00 Hammerlund Sheet Metal, Inc. , principal Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, surety Effective December 31, 1955 Expires December 31, 1956 HEATING LICENSE BOND $1, 000. 00 A. P. Kelly Plumbing & Heating, principal Anchor Casualty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1955 PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $4, 000. 00 A. P. Kelly Plumbing & Heating, principal Anchor Casualty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1956 Expires December 31, 1956 452 December 27, 1955 Bonds, continued C�'J GAS INSTALLATION LICENSE BOND $1, 000. 00 A. P. Kelly Plumbing & Heating, principal Anchor Casualty Company, surety Effective January 1, 1956 Expires Dec. 31, 1956 CONTRACTORS BOND $26, 173. 00 Peter Lametti Construction Company, principal Seaboard Surety Company, surety Dated December 19, 1955 --- Covering contract for water main extension Improvement No. 55-104 - in Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Franklin Avenue. Safety Deposit Box It was moved by Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that motion passed by the City Council on February 14, 1955, "Authorizing the City Clerk to arrange for the continuance of the safety deposit box at the Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park, for the safekeeping of city-owned securities; and that the box may be opened by the Treasurer with the Clerk, or by the Treasurer with the City Manager", be hereby amended to read "That the box may be opened by any two of the following three persons: City Manager, Tom Chenoweth 1-0 City Clerk, Joseph Justad City Treasurer , Mildred H. Melbourne Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Letter Requesting Rezoning for Restricted Commercial Use Letter from Thomas E. Wheaton of Wheaton-Thomas Investment Company, dated December 22, 1955, requesting that property at 3996-98 Brunswick Avenue which is now zoned for multiple dwelling use (double bungalow) be rezoned for restricted commercial use so that same may be used for offices, was read by the Secretary. �j On motion of Councilman Davis, 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 present. Payment of Current and Delinquent Taxes On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, payment of current and delinquent taxes on Lots 21, 23, 24, and 26, Block 4, Boulevard Heights purchased by the City as authorized by motion on October 10, 1955, the prices therein specified having been negotiated on the basis of conveyance subject to taxes, was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. I-b Designation of Salaries and Wages to become Effective January 1, 1956 On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the salaries and wages respectively set forth in the following schedule entitled "SALARIES and WAGES to take effect January 1, 1956 resulting from the adoption of the proposed Public Administration Service Proposed Position Classification and Pay Plan Report" be hereby approved and authorized, effective January 1, 1956; the respective salaries to continue until further action by the Council, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: Classification & Employee's Name Step Bi-weekly Salary Clerical, Fiscal and Administrative Clerk I - Range 6 Green D 120. 00 Anderson D 120. 00 December 27, 1955 453 Designation of Salaries and Wages, Etc. , continued Classification and Employee's Name Step Bi-weekly Salary Clerical, Fiscal and Administrative Clerk I - Range 6, cont'd. Helmer D 120. 00 Tiedemann D 120. 00 Dahlstrom D 120. 00 Mollet D 120. 00 Mattson B 108. 00 Reed D 120. 00 Hunt C 113. 60 Rude D 120. 00 Simonson (Part Time) D 1. 42 Hr. Chase D 120. 00 Caldwell D 120. 00 Crotty D 120. 00 Persyk Above Max. 151-. 71 Clerk II - Range 9 Melbourne C 132. 80 Dale B- A 126.-48- 120. 00 Miller B 126. 40 Johnson C 132. 80 Larson A 120: 00 Glassing E 1. 82 Hr. Clerk III - Range 12 Renner D 160. 00 Switchboard Operator - Range 6 Owens D 120. 00 Meter Reader - Range 11 Formo E 160. 00 Birkholz E 120. 00 Offset Press Operator - Range 12 Gibson E 2. 10 Hr. Accounting Clerk - Range 11 Parchem C 145. 60 Property Appraiser I - Range 12 Connery, Tom D 160. 00 Property Appraiser II - Range 15 Epstein C 176. 00 City Tax Assessor - Range 22 Connery, Russ D 252. 00 Finance Director and City Clerk - Range 25 Justad E 304. 00 Engineering & Inspectional 4,54 December 27, 1955 Designation'of Salaries and Wages, Etc-, continued Classification and Employee's Name Step Bi-weekly Salary Engineering & Inspectional, continued Engineering Aide I - Range 13 Stimson E 176. 00 Jones, Chas. W. E 176. 00 Dahlin E 176. 00 Engineeeing Aide II - Range 16 Knutson E 201. 60 Madson E 201. 60 Shinn B 176. 00 Connery, John B 176. 00 Zalusky C 184. 00 Briggs C ,184. 00 Senst B 176. 00 Civil Engineer I - Range 20 Sorenson, Don D 230. 40 Civil Engineer II - Range 22 Miller, Carl D 252. 00 Public Works Director - Range 29 Smith D 352. 00 Electrical Inspector - Range 16 Rohl E 201. 60 Heating Inspector - Range 16 Jones, Earl C 184. 00 Plumbing Inspector - Range 16 Gilbert E 201. 60 Sign Inspector - Range 13 Mark C 160. 00 Supt. of Zoning and Inspections - Range 21 Stienstra C 230. 40 Public Safety Police Patrolman - Range 15 Senander, Francis Above Max. 200. 91 Iverson E 192. 00 Dahl E 192. 00 Carlson D 184. 00 Sorensen, Clyde E 192. 00 Stenberg D 184. 00 Ostlund D 184. 00 Smetak D 184. 00 Klumpne r D 184. 00 December 27, 1955 Designation of Salaries and Wages, Etc. , continued Classification and Employee's" Name 'Step Bi-weekly Salary Public Safety - - - - �- • - - - Patrolman, continued Pollock D 184. 00 Schaefer D 184. 00 Currie C 176. 00 Aplin B 168. 00 Thompson B 168. 00 Heubach B 168. 00 Grandell B 168. 00 Horner B 168. 00 Werner (Part Time) D 2. 30 Hr. Standal E 192. 00 Parker C 176. 00 Sorensen, R. N. E 192. 00 Dean B 168. 00 Police Chief - Range 22 Nelson D 252. 00 Firefighter - Range 15 Buelow D 184. 00 Hines D 184. 00 Hedwall E 192. 00 Mc Gary, O. L. E 192. 00 Johnson, C. E 192. 00 Freeland E 192. 00 Glassing E 192. 00 Anderson, Vernon D 184. 00 Bolmgren C 176. 00 Mueller D 184. 00 Murphy E 192. 00 Bernstein C 176. 00 Mc Gary, E. L. E 192. 00 Quinn C 176. 00 Asst. Fire Chief - Range 18 Gibson D 211. 20 Johnson, L. H. D 211. 20 Scheibe D 211. 20 Fire Chief - Range 22 Williams, C. M. D 252. 00 Public Works and Utility Operation Custodial Worker - Range 10 Anderson, Aaron E 152. 00 Burns (Part Time) E 1. 90 Hr. Laborer - Range II Omestad E 160. 00 Sewall E 160. 00 Beaudreau E 160. 00 Voss E 160. 00 Newdall E 160. 00 Gatzmer E 160. 00 456 December 27, 1955 �7 Designation of Salaries and Wages, Etc. , eontinued C�9 Classfication =and Employee's Name _Step Bi-wekkly Salary Public Works and Utility Operation Building Maintenance Man - Range 12 Endres D 160. 00 Parks Maintenance Man I - Range 12 Thies, L. J. E 168. 00 Jungblut E 168. 00 Thies, T. D 160. 00 Parks Maintenance Man II - Range 14 ' Reiners D 176. 00 Equipment Operator I - Range 13 Markuson C 1'60. 00 Ten Eyck, G. H. C 160. 00 Edwards C 160. 00 Freiborg, D. C 160. 00 Ferch C 160. 00 Williams, E. C 160. 00 Lea E 176. 00 Vita E i76. 00 Pykal C 160. 00 Jensen C 160. 00 Equipment Operator II - Range 15 Nordstrom E 192. 00 Sadilek C 176. 00 Reid E 192. 00 Mc Nellis, L E 192. 00 Mack E 192. 00 Automotive Service Man - Range 12 Ten Eyck, ,William D 160. 00 Nygaard E 168. 00 Automotive Mechanic I - Range 13 Whipps E 176. 00 Automotive Mechanic II - Range 15 Freiborg D 184. 00 Street Foreman - Range 18 Bushway C 201. 60 Street Superintendent - Range 21 Johnson, K. J. E 252. 00 Water Meter Repairman - Range 14 Marfell E 184. 00' I December 27, 1955 457 Designation of Salaries and Wages, Etc. , continued Classification and Employee's Name Step Bi-weekly Salary Public Works Utility Operation, continued Water and Sewer Mtce. Man I - Range 12 Crosby E 168. 00 Galloway D 160. 00 Tollefsrud D 160. 00 Senander, D. J. D 160. 00 Schwartz D 160. 00 Lemke E 168. 00 Korbel E 168. 00 Burns, Leo E 168. 00 Mc Nellis, Terry E 168. 00 Williams, Frederick D 160. 00 Water and Sewer Mtc e. Man II - Range 14 Cihoski E 184. 00 Girard E 184. 00 Johnson, J. O. E 184. 00 Pumping Station Mechanic - Range 14 Senander, R. F. E 184. 00 Frank E 184. 00 Water and Sewer Foreman - Range 18 Kays C 201. 60 Water and Sewer Supt. - Range 21 Vraalstad E 252. 00 Public Health Public Health Officer - Range 28 Dr. Darby (1/3 Part Time) D 112. 00 City Manager Tom Chenoweth None 500. 00 Re: Matter of Rezoning Block 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, Etc. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the matter of rezoning Lots 11 to 34 inclusive, Block 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park --- All that part of Brownlow Avenue vacated February 14, 1955 lying between the SWly. line of Gorham Avenue and north and south 1/4 section line of Section 17, Township 117, Range 21; all that part of 3rd Street vacated February 14, 1955 lying west of Gorham Avenue and adjacent to Block 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park; all that part of Gorham Avenue as vacated February 9, 1953 and March 28, 1955 from the 3 NWly. line of 2nd Street to the north and south 1/4 section line of Section 17, Township 117, Range 21; and alley vacated February 14, 1955 in Block _ 267, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park lying SEly. of the north and south 1/4 section line of Section 17, Township 117, Range 21, from Residential Use to Light Industrial Use, was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. 458 December 27, 1955 Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the list of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated December 27, 1955 in the total amount of $8, 321. 44 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by the follow- ing roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea. D Minutes On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meetings held December 8, 1955 and December 19, 1955, were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. lb Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor ATTEST: A IF JOS)fPH�IOSTAD, Secretary i